Rane MP 44 Club Mixer

Rane MP 44 Club Mixer

The MP 44 Mixer supports DJ creativity, while club sound quality and equipment remain intact. The MP 44s unique set of features combine with superior audio performance to provide unparalleled value.

The MP 44 features four Input Buses, each providing:

* Assignment to the A-side, B-side or Post-Crossfader
* Phono/CD and Line inputs
* Gain trim (±12 dB)
* Overload indicator
* FlexFX loop assignment
* 3-band full-cut Accelerated-SlopeTM Tone Controls.

Two Auxiliary Inputs are provided. Aux Input A is unbalanced, while Aux Input B is balanced. Each Input features off to +6 dB Level controls.

Two Auxiliary Outputs are provided. Aux Output A is unbalanced. Aux Output B is balanced. Each Output features off to +6 dB Level controls. Each Output may be assigned Pre-Master Effects loop, Post-Master Effects loop or Post Master Effects loop plus Mic. These features provide the flexibility to use the Aux Outputs for recording or additional zones.

High performance VCA level controls are used for House and Booth level, providing very low travel noise and long life. A Master left/right balance control and recessed Master Mono switch with LED indicator are provided.

A high-performance Master Limiter with true RMS detectors limits both House and Booth maximum levels. The rear panel threshold control range is ±20 dBu. Threshold indicators are provided on both the front and rear panels.VR 1 Remote Control

The optional Rane VR 1 Remote Level control may be used to externally control the House Output. A remote DC Level Control port allows 40 dB of Master Mix gain control. Any linear potentiometer from 10k to 100k ohms works with the internal reference. An external ground referenced control voltage (0 to 5 VDC) may also be used. The gain control law is 125 mV/dB.

Applied signal on the Emergency Page Input automatically mutes all program material at House and Booth Outputs. The Emergency Page level is set independently using a recessed rear panel control.

Two CD Trigger Outputs are provided via 3.5 mm mini TRS jacks. Outputs are normally high with 50 ms active low trigger pulses. Start is on tip and stop is on sleeve. Ring has no connection. The CD Trigger Enable switch is located on the front panel.

The MP 44 uses an internal universal switching power supply (100-240 VAC). The MP 44 is UL and cUL listed and CE certified with CE emissions and immunity certification.
Two Mic Inputs each provide

* Combination XLR / TRS input jacks
* Full range fader control
* 3-band tone controls
* Effects insert with Engage switch
* 12 dB auto Booth Ducking
* Blue Mic-On indicator

Main Mic features

* Studio-grade integrated microphone preamplifier
* Gain range 15 dB to 60 dB
* Selectable 12 volt phantom power

Aux Mic features

* Balanced input
* Mic or Line-level input
* Mic Gain Range 30 to 60 dB
* Line Gain Range 0 to 30 dB

Monitoring

* An improved headphone monitor allows Panning between Cue and House signals. Engage the Monitor Mono switch to Pan between Mono Cue and Mono Master (pre-house fader). The MP 44 uses a high-current, low-noise headphone amplifier, of course.

Versatile metering

* Stereo House output
* Mono-Cue / Mono-Master
* +4 dBu or -10 dBV sensitivity (switchable)

Light Trigger Output

* Balanced output (no transformer)
* Rear panel Level control

*Active Crossfader, Accelerated Slope and FlexFX are trademarks of Rane Corporation.

Parameter Specification
Phono Inputs RCA
..........Impedance 47 kΩ 1%, 200 pF 5%
..........Gain @ 1 kHz 35 dB
..........Frequency Response RIAA ±.5 dB 30-20 kHz
Unbalanced Line Inputs RCA
..........Maximum Input +20 dBu
..........Input Impedance 10 kΩ, 1%
Input Bus
.........Gain Trim Range ±12 dB
.........Frequency Response 15 Hz to 30 kHz, -3dB point
.........Channel Separation 80 dB, min., 1 kHz
.........Left/Right Separation 70 dB, min., 1 kHz
.........Channel Fader Feed-through -90 dB, max., 1 kHz
.........Crossfader Contour Continuous range from blend to cut
.........Input Overload Indicator 3 dB before clip
FlexFX Loop unbalanced, ¼" tip-sleeve
.........Input / Output Impedances 10 kΩ 1% / 300 Ω 1%
.........Max Input / Output Level +16 dBu
Low end cut filter 12 dB/octave, Butterworth
.........Corner Frequency 15 Hz, ±5%
Aux A Input / Output Unbalanced, RCA
.........Input / Output Impedances 10 kΩ 1% / 300 Ω 1%
.........Input / Output Gain off to +6 dB
.........Max Input / Output Level +20 dBu
Aux. B Input / Output Balanced, ¼" tip-ring-sleeve
.........Input / Output Impedances 10 kΩ min. / 100 Ω 1% each leg to ground
.........Input / Output Gain off to +6 dB
.........Max Input / Output Level +20 dBu
Master Effects unbalanced, ¼" tip-sleeve
.........Input / Output Impedances 10 kΩ 1% / 300 Ω 1%
.........Max Input / Output Level +20 dBu
Light Trigger balanced, ¼" tip-ring-sleeve
.........Gain Range off to +6 dB
.........Output Impedance 100 Ω 1% each leg to ground
.........Maximum Output +20 dBu
Limiter True rms feed-forward
.........Threshold Range -20 to +20 dBu
.........Ratio Infinity:1
Remote Level Input Wired DC, 3-pin Euroblock
.........Control Voltage Range / Law 0 to +5 volts, 125 mV/dB
.........Gain Range 0 to -40 dB
.........Input Impedance 100 kΩ 1%
Parameter Specification
House Page Input balanced, 3-pin Euroblock
.........Input impedance 10 kΩ 1%
.........Maximum Input +20 dBu
.........Gain Range -20 to +6 dB
.........Auto Detect Threshold -20 dBu (after gain)
.........Program Attenuation 40 dB
Main Mic Active balanced, combo XLR / ¼" TRS
..........Gain Range 15 to 60 dB, typical
..........Maximum Input +4 dBu
..........EIN -128 dBu, Rs=150 Ω, g=60, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
..........Tone Type 3-band Baxandall
..........Phantom Power 12 volts
Aux Mic Active balanced, combo XLR / ¼" TRS
..........Mic Gain Range 30 to 60 dB
.........Line Gain Range 0 to 30 dB
.........EIN -116 dBu, Rs 150 Ω, g=60 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
.........Tone Type 3-band Baxandall
House / Booth Output Active balanced, XLR & ¼" TRS
.........Output Z 100 Ω 1% each leg
.........Max Output +20 dBu
.........S/N >90 dB re +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain
.........THD+N .1% 20-20 kHz, +4 dBu, unity, Rl=2 kΩ
Meter Peak dBu, 1 second peak hold
.........Sensitivity +4 dBu / -10 dBV for 0 dB indication
Headphone Output Power 200 mW into 150 Ω
International Power Supply 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, IEC receptacle
Unit: Agency Listing UL / cUL Listed, E193164
..........Construction All Steel
..........Size 8.75"H x 19"W x 5.3"D (5U)
..........Weight 11.7 lb (5.3 kg)
Shipping: Size (inches) 13.6"H x 20"W x 9"D
..........Size (metric) 34.5cm x 50.8cm x 23cm
..........Weight 17 lb (7.7 kg)
Note: 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms
All specifications are typical unless otherwise indicated.