Operating the MDR10

BASIC OPERATION

The following section explains the basic operation of the MDR10.

CONNECTING MICROPHONES ANDINSTRUMENTS

1. Before connecting mics or instruments, make sure that the power of all your systems components including the MDR10 is turned off. Also, make sure that the Left and Right MIX faders are turned all the way down.

2. Connect the cables to your microphones and instruments, and insert the other end of the cable firmly into the appropriate input on the MDR10.

NOTE: SETTING THE INPUT GAIN - When connecting a microphone to channels 1 through 6, it’s a good idea to start with the Gain Control turned all the way down. Set the input fader to the "0" position and slowly raise the GAIN control until you see the CLIP LED turn on. Now, back the GAIN control down so that the CLIP LED only lights for a short time during the loudest input the channel will see.

3. Switch on the power of any peripheral devices, and then power up the MDR10.

NOTE: It is important to remember the Golden Rule of audio … " LAST ON, FIRST

OFF". Translated, this means that when turning on your system, you should always turn your power amplifiers or powered monitors on LAST, and when turning your system off, turn your power amps off FIRST. This helps avoid any loud pops caused by rush current at power up, which can sometimes damage loudspeakers.

4.Turn on your power amp or powered monitors and raise the level control to the manufacturers' recommend- ed operating level.

5.Set the Left and Right MIX faders in the MDR10’s master section to the "0" position.

6.While speaking into the mic (or playing the instrument), adjust the channel Fader control so that the "0" LED of the MAIN section peak level meter lights occasionally.

7.You can shape the tone of each channel by adjusting the equalizer controls as desired.

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