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  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 1
    OPERATORS MANUAL MP26 CLUB MIXER BOOTH 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL PHONES 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL CUE MAIN PAN SPLIT CUE 10 LEVEL MP26 CLUB MIXER ECHO ROBOT REVERB FLEXFX ON ̇ BEAT BEAT ̈ CUE MIN MAX TAP TIME LEVEL / DEPTH Contents Important Safety Instructions 2 Specifications
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 2
    14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the all mounting holes to provide the best support. WARNING: To reduce the risk of and maintenance instructions in the Rane Corporation could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This Class B digital
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 3
    . 11. N'utilisez que des accessoires recommandés par Rane. 12. N'utilisez que les éléments de transport, stands 14. Adressez-vous à du personnel qualifié pour tout service après vente. Celui-ci est nécessaire dans n'importe et utilisé conformément aux instructions, peut également provoquer des interfé
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 4
    MP26 CLUB MIXER Specifications Parameter Specification Phono/Line, Aux, FlexFX Inputs weighted Analog to Digital Converters (ADCs) 24-bit, 48 kHz; Dynamic range 101 dB A-weighted Digital to Analog Converters (DACs) 24-bit, 48 kHz; Dynamic range 107 dB A-weighted Digital Signal Processing (
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 5
    MP26 CLUB MIXER General Description The Rane MP26 mixer satisfies the audio and ergonomic demands of performing DJs in a 19˝ rack format preferred by nightclubs, with a shallow design that drops into a mobile rig. The MP26 (4U high) and MP26 (5U high) come from the same USB mixer design, with the
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 6
    MP26 CLUB MIXER Two Mic Inputs • Mic 1 allows connection to either front or rear jack. • Mic 2 1/4" and 3.5 mm plugs. a Level control and auto-mono Level, Pan and Split Cue controls support balanced 1/4" TRS outputs. di erent monitoring styles. The Crossfader is a no-noise, no-bleed magnetic
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 7
    a Level control and auto-mono balanced 1/4" TRS outputs. MP26 CLUB MIXER FFLLEEXXFFXX 44 66 22 88 00 1100 SSEENNDD 44 66 22 support. • Mac: OS X 10.5.8 to 10.8.x. 32 bit or 64 bit kernel. • System Memory: 2 GB or more. • Processor: 2 GHz single core or better. Visit the MP26 page at dj.rane.
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 8
    MP26 CLUB MIXER XLR WIRING PIN 2 = POSITIVE PIN 3 = NEGATIVE PIN 1 = GROUND R L DIGITAL INPUTS D1-D4 MAIN OUTS RECORD or TRS cables. See the RaneNote "Sound System Interconnection" included with this manual or at rane.com for details on cable wiring. See "Sound System Interconnection" on page
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 9
    MP26 CLUB MIXER R LR L ZONE OUT BOOTH OUT LINE PHONO LINE PHONO PHONO GROUND LINE MIC PHONO LINE A2 A1 P4 P3 P2 P1 MIC 2 MP26 MADE IN U.S.A. RANE CORP. MIC 1 FlexFX Send/Return The MP26's FlexFX Loop includes an analog insert loop for use with outboard effects processors. The Send and
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 10
    MP26 CLUB MIXER BOOTH 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL PHONES 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL CUE MAIN PAN SPLIT CUE MIC 1 4 6 2 mic. A gooseneck mic is not recommended as it could damage the jack and not be covered under Rane's Warranty. • Mic 2 allows selection of a Mic- or Line-level input via the rear
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 11
    FLANGER PHASER ECHO ROBOT REVERB ̇ BEAT BEAT ̈ 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL MP26 CLUB MIXER FLEXFX ON CUE Main Mix and Main/Zone Outputs The Main Mix is made from MIC be routed to the FlexFX Bus. Any combination of internal digital, external analog and USB effects may be applied within the
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 12
    MP26 CLUB MIXER The order of processing in the MP26's FlexFX architecture is: 1Independent FlexFX assign for PGM 1-4 and Mic 1-2, or as- sign all sources simultaneously with the Main FlexFX button. 2Internal Digital Effects. 3External Analog Insert, with Send and Return Levels. 4USB Insert. 5FlexFX
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 13
    is as close as possible to the saved effect time. FLEXFX FILTER FLANGER PHASER ECHO ROBOT REVERB ̇ BEAT BEAT ̈ 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL MP26 CLUB MIXER FLEXFX ON CUE Effects Display and Match Indicator The effects display shows the current BPM, beat multiplier and time for a selected
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 14
    MP26 CLUB MIXER USB Drivers The MP26 includes high-performance, high-stability ASIO and Core Audio device drivers. The driver allows audio applications to play and record audio via the MP26 from the CD that came with your MP26, launch the Rane MP26 Setup.bat file and it automatically chooses the
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 15
    MP26 CLUB MIXER The MP26 Control Panel The MP26 Audio Driver Control Panel allows you to set some preferences for your MP26 Mixer. There are be sent via MIDI to audio applications on the computer. By default, the MP26 uses MIDI channel 1 to send MIDI messages. You can change the output channel
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 16
    13 ECHO 9 ROBOT 8 REVERB 15 ̇ BEAT 14 BEAT ̈ 5 2 20 TAP TIME 4 6 2 96 8 0 10 LEVEL MP26 CLUB MIXER 0 FLEXFX ON 4 CUE 1 MIN MAX LEVEL / DEPTH Control Change Note On / Off MP26 Audio Driver Control Panel MIDI PGM Inputs 1-4 PGM 1 PGM 2 PGM 3 Filter Resonance High 22 Low
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 17
    TIME: 125MS BEAT: 1/4 FILTER FLANGER PHASER ECHO ROBOT REVERB MAIN 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL LEFT RIGHT BALANCE MONO FLEXFX 4 6 2 8 0 10 LEVEL MP26 CLUB MIXER FLEXFX ON ̇ BEAT BEAT ̈ CUE CONTOUR MIN MAX TAP TIME LEVEL / DEPTH USB record outputs Rear Dimensions USB 1 USB
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 18
    MP26 CLUB MIXER Faders Maintaining the Magnetic Crossfader There are no electrical contacts to clean! The crossfader in the MP26 by following the cleaning instructions. Crossfader Removal and Replacement Problems? Contact Rane Corporation customer service at 425-355-6000 or email us at info@rane
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 19
    , etc.- not to mention the extreme financial, physical and psychological price. As technology progresses it is inevitable that electronic equipment and its - Shields of connectors in audio equipment containing active circuitry." Rane's policy is to accommodate rather than dictate. However, this
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 20
    circuit is low, and even though the voltage is low, the current is high, thanks to Mr. Ohm, without whose help we wouldn't have these problems. It would take a very high resolution ohm meter to measure the impedance of the steel chassis or the rack rails. We're talking thousandths of
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 21
    and since 1993, more of it does. That's when Rane started manufacturing some of its products with balanced inputs and in effect. Unbalanced equipment is another problem: it is everwhere, easily available consoles; signal processing boxes; semi-pro digital and analog tape recorders; computer cards;
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 22
    and other acceptable solutions to RF issues exist, though the increasing use of digital and wireless technology greatly increases the possibility of future RF problems. If you've truly isolated your hum problem to a specific unit, chances are, even though the documentation indicates proper chassis
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 23
    to an earth ground using a star washer for a reliable contact. (Rane always provides this chassis point as an external screw with a toothed washer.) 1994. 2. Grounding, Shielding, and Interconnections in Analog & Digital Signal Processing Systems: Understanding the Basics; Workshops designed and
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 24
    CABLE CONNECTORS FEMALE BALANCED XLR (NOT A TRANSFORMER, NOR A CROSS-COUPLED OUTPUT STAGE) To Input MALE BALANCED XLR ¼" BALANCED TRS (TIP-RING-SLEEVE) ¼" OR 3.5mm UNBALANCED TS (TIP-SLEEVE) UNBALANCED RCA BALANCED EUROBLOCK 1 2 3 4 + to + - to - B B SHIELD NC FEMALE BALANCED XLR (
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 25
    From Output To Input FEMALE 1 1=SHIELD 2=RED 3=BLACK 2 C3 1 RED BLACK SHIELD 2-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE FEMALE 2 1=SHIELD 2=RED 3=BLACK 2 C3 1 RED BLACK SHIELD FEMALE 3B 1=SHIELD 2=RED 3=NC 2 C3 1 RED SHIELD FEMALE 4B 1=SHIELD 2=RED 3=NC 2 C3 1 RED SHIELD 2-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 26
    SHIELDED CABLE BLACK T=RED S=BLACK + CROSS-COUPLED OUTPUT ONLY: CONNECT BLACK TO SHIELD AT THIS END AND SET GROUND LIFT SWITCH TO 'GROUNDED' (IF PRESENT). ©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA TEL 425-355-6000 FAX 425-347-7757 WEB www
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 27
    MP26 CLUB MIXER How-to Properly Set Mixer Levels Correctly setting DJ mixer level controls is one of the most important contributors to creating an excellent sounding system. Once you master the fundamental principles you'll know how to get the best possible audio quality from your Rane DJ mixer.
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 28
    MP26 CLUB MIXER Rane master level controls and master meter levels The main difference DJs may notice about the master output level meter is that the master level control has no affect on the meter levels (see above picture). This may seem a bit weird when compared to other DJ mixers, but there's a
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 29
    2002/96/EC 2004/108/EC 2011/65/EU Manufacturer: Rane Corporation 10802 47th Avenue West Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA Standard issued under the sole responsibility of Rane Corporation. Type of Equipment: Professional Audio Signal Processing Brand: Rane Model: MP26 Immunity Results: THD+N: 4 dBu
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 30
    MP26 CLUB MIXER Factory Authorized Service Your unit may someday need to be serviced by the Rane Factory if you live in the USA. International customers should contact your dealer or distributor for service. You must call the Rane factory before shipping. Please do not return your unit to Rane
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 31
    MP26 CLUB MIXER Warranty Procedure - Valid in USA Only NOTICE! You must complete and return the warranty card or register your product online to extend the Warranty from 2 years to 3 years! TO VALIDATE YOUR EXTENDED WARRANTY: Use the postcard that came in the box with your unit, or go to www.rane.
  • Rane MP26 | MP26 Mixer Owners Manual - Page 32
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CLUB MIXER
MIC 1
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CLUB MIXER
MIC 2
CUE
SPLIT CUE
PHONES
BOOTH
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
PAN
PGM 1
CUE
LEVEL
PGM 2
PGM 3
ZONE
MAIN
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FLEXFX
CUE
LEVEL
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FILTER
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TIME
TAP
PHASER
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ROBOT
ECHO
REVERB
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PAN
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SEND
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LOW
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LOW
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LOW
BALANCE
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FLEXFX
FLEXFX
MONO
USB LOOP
EXT LOOP
FILTER
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A4
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FLAGGELATIONS
BPM: 120
TIME: 125MS BEAT: 1/4
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OPERATORS MANUAL
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions
2
Specifications
4
General Description
5
Features
5
Software
7
Connecting the Mixer
8
Mixer Controls
10
FlexFX
11
Internal Audio Effects
13
USB Drivers
14
The MP26 Control Panel
15
Dimensions
17
Faders
18
Sound System Interconnection
19
How-to Properly Set Mixer Levels 27
Declaration of Conformity
29
Factory Authorized Service
30
Warranty
30