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Manual-1

TTM 54i

PERFORMANCE MIXER

OPERATORS MANUAL

Quick Start

For experienced turntablists, 

ninety percen

of 

the operation of the 

TTM 54i Performance Mixer 

is obvious — however, the 

TTM 54i 

also has many 

unique features. These new features will be mastered more 

quickly if you read the entire manual. 

Right! 

We know some 

of you can’t resist jumping right in, so please read at least this 

portion of the manual. It will help you get a good start.

   GAIN TRIM:

 These controls are intended to set the signal level 

before

  the  Crossfader. 

Always

 

set  the 

GAIN  TRIM

  controls  to 

indicate an 

average

 signal level of 

+4

 on the meter with the 

Program 

Faders

 set to 

maximum

Never

 use the 

GAIN TRIM

 controls to set the 

output level. 

Always

 use the 

MASTER LEVEL

 control to set the output 

level. 

This is a very simple thing, yet makes a huge difference in the performance 

of your mixer.

• 

  EFFECTS: 

The assignable effects loop allows insertion of a stereo effects processor into:

  • Pre-Program Fader 

PGM 1....... 

Engage 

PGM 1 EFFECTS 

only.

  • Pre-Program Fader 

PGM 2....... 

Engage 

PGM 2 EFFECTS 

only.

  • Post-Crossfader 

MASTER........ 

Engage 

both 

PGM 1 

and 

PGM 2 EFFECTS 

switches.

  • Read sections 

 and 

 for more information.

• 

  PHONES:

 The headphone output of the TTM 54i is a 

high power 

output stage (unlike most you have used before). There are 

some notable differences…

  •   The headphone output of the TTM 54i delivers 

very high

 volume into your headphones.

  •   To avoid pain, 

never

 put headphones on your head and 

then

 plug them in.

  •   Always

 

start with the PHONES LEVEL turned down and then turn it up to the desired level.

  •   Because of the high current and low output impedance, 

never

 short one side to ground 

or

 short left and right together as is 

possible with mono cup headphones.

 

Note: Low power headphone stages typically use large resistors on their outputs, which 

allow shorting, but prevent high power. The TTM 54i gives you high power but does not allow shorting

.

• 

  MIC LEVEL:

 For best performance, keep this control at 

0

 when not in use.

•   For instructions on 

rotating Phono/Line

 switches to the desired location, see page Manual-6.

 

  Do not spray cleaner 

or lubricant into the front of the 

Program Faders

 or 

Crossfader

. The fluid will just run out the bottom of 

the unit. 

Never use unapproved cleaner 

or lubricants such as skateboard wheel lube, as corrosive damage may result, voiding the 

warranty. See page Manual-6 for cleaning and replacement instructions and cleaner recommendations.

•   

Never connect anything except an RS 1 Rane AC power supply to the thing that looks like a telephone jack on the rear.

 

This 

is an 18 VAC center-tapped power unit. Consult the Rane factory for replacement or substitution.

•  

 WEAR PARTS:

 This product contains the following wear parts subject to the ninety (90) day warranty period described on page 

Warranty-1: 

FT 45 Crossfader & Channel Fader Assembly(3); ST 2 Phono/Line Switch Assembly (2).

Summary of Contents for TTM 54I

Page 1: ...put of the TTM 54i delivers very high volume into your headphones To avoid pain never put headphones on your head and then plug them in Always start with the PHONES LEVEL turned down and then turn it up to the desired level Because of the high current and low output impedance never short one side to ground or short left and right together as is possible with mono cup headphones Note Low power head...

Page 2: ...owing the same hand motion for cut and scratch operation The 20 dB setting provides a normal audio taper while the 30 dB setting provides a more rapid fade out HAMSTER switches reverse the operation of the adjacent PGM 1 and PGM 2 Program Faders When engaged signal is off with the Program Fader up and maximum with the Program Fader down PHONO LINE source select switches are provided for PGM 1 and P...

Page 3: ... switch selects the HEADPHONES monitor source Use MASTER to rehearse your performance This signal is the same as that at the MASTER OUT but is not affected by the MASTER LEVEL control Use CUE to monitor the Program Input signal so you can Cue a signal before fading it in This signal is not affected by the Program Faders or Crossfader PHONES PAN control is only active when CUE is selected This contro...

Page 4: ...endent ground connect point for two turntables It is very important that each turn table have a very good ground connection to one of these terminals The thumb screws are not captivated so use care not to spin them off and lose them Important Note CHASSIS GROUNDING If your system exhibits excessive hum or buzzing there is an incompatibility in the grounding configuration between units some where Her...

Page 5: ...s processor 25 MIC LEVEL sets the gain of the Mic Input The range of operation is off to 60 dB There is no engage switch so set the MIC LEVEL to 0 when not in use The OL indicator lights 6 dB before clipping Adjust the MIC LEVEL so the OL indicator flashes only when you shout into the microphone 26 MIC TREBLE and BASS controls provide as much as 8 dB of boost or 8 dB of cut Response is flat when the ...

Page 6: ...ff excess fluid D Fader assembly installation 1 Connect the ribbon cable to the fader assembly 2 Place the fader assembly in position with the ribbon connector to the right side or top as shown 3 Line up the fader screw holes with the mixer mounting holes 4 Install 2 provided 3mm screws Using the wrong screw will ruin the fader 5 Replace the front panel and knobs Replacement Parts Replacement Phono ...

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