Roland MMP-2 Setting the Output Level, Turning On the Power, Connecting the Input Device

Set Up and Basic Operations

Connecting the Input Device

Microphone Input (MIC IN)

Use the XLR or phone plug to connect the input device.

* Microphone input for the unit uses a balanced-type (XLR/TRS) jack which is wired as shown in the figure. Check the wiring of the device you want to connect and make the connection.

Depending on the specifications of the input device, the phase of the sound may be inverted, resulting in input that is not correct. If this happens, refer to “Phase” (p. 18).

If you’re connecting a microphone that requires a phantom power source, refer to “Phantom

Power (+48V)” (p. 17).

Phantom power is not suppled to phone jacks.

Connecting the Output Equipment

Line Output (LINE OUT)

Use an XLR-type plug to make the connection for output to a mixer, recorder, or the like.

■Setting the Output Level

Select level switching [OUTPUT LEVEL] on rear panel. Level should be selected in accordance with output destination device. This value serves as the reference for the output level.

Generally, commercial equipment is designed for +4 dBu, while consumer equipment is designed for -16 dBu.

■Turning On the Power

Once you’ve got everything hooked up properly, you can turn on the power—but make sure to follow the order shown below. Should you neglect to follow the correct order, you risk causing malfunction, or damage to your speakers.

*To protect its circuitry, the unit requires a few moments after power is switched on before it is ready for normal operation.

1.Make sure all devices are turned off.

2.Make sure the volume level on all equipment is turned down.

3.Press the Power switch (POWER) on the rear panel. When the unit starts

normally, the display shows the model name, then changes to the Patch-selection screen. (If you perform no operation after that, the screen then changes to the input meter.)

4. Turn on the other audio equipment.

5.Turn up the volume to an appropriate level on the other audio equipment.

• Now sound can be produced.

For information on how to turn off the power, please read “Turning Off the Power” (p. 18).

The positioning of the microphone and speakers may produce feedback whine. If this happens, try using the methods below to correct the problem.

•Change the direction of the microphone.

•Move the microphone and speakers farther apart.

•Lower the volume level.

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