Rane MLM 82S Operator's Manual
Manual-
MLM 82S
MIC/LINE MIXER
OPERATORS MANUAL
MLM 82S CONNECTION
When connecting the MLM 82S to other components in your
system for the first time, leave the power cord for last. This gives
you a chance to make mistakes and correct them without dam-
age to your fragile speakers, ears and nerves.
MIC/LINE INPUTS 1-4
The four XLR jacks provided on the MLM 82S are balanced
MIC/LINE inputs. They will also accept unbalanced connec-
tors. Use only shielded cable for inputs. For best noise rejection
use two-conductor-plus-shielded wire, even for unbalanced
operation. Connect the shield at both ends to help insure proper
grounding. See the Sound System Interconnection RaneNote
included with this manual for all cable adaptations. Rane follows
the AES recommended practice of pin 2 positive, pin 3 negative,
and pin 1 to shield. Switch any input connected to a microphone
to the MIC position (out) using the associated switches on the
rear panel. When connecting line level signals, switch the input
to the LINE position (in). A single phantom power switch is
provided for the four MIC inputs. If LINE is selected, Phantom
Power is disabled for that input.
QUICK START
This section is provided as a convenience for those in a rush. If you are experienced with this unit or other Rane products, these few
words will refresh your memory.
INPUTS 1
through 4 may be microphone or line level. The choice between the two is made by setting the LINE push buttons
on the REAR of the unit next to the MIC/LINE INPUT JACKS. Each microphone input may be assigned to A, B or A+B outputs
using the front panel ASSIGN switches.
INPUTS 5
through 8 are stereo line inputs which may be set to mono using the recessed MONO switches located on the front
panel.
Internal switches allow setting output signal levels for MIC or LINE. The factory default setting is LINE. If the MLM 82S is
connected directly to a power amplifier, equalizer or recorder input, choose LINE level. If the MLM 82S is connected to a micro-
phone jack of an existing sound system, choose MIC level.
Once Inputs, Outputs, and power are properly connected, with the OUTPUT LEVELS counterclockwise (off ), set the Input
LEVELS
as high as possible without causing the SIG/OL indicators to blink red except during extreme signal peaks. Now slowly
raise the OUTPUT LEVELS as desired.
STEREO LINE INPUTS 5-8
The ¼" connectors are line-level balanced/unbalanced Inputs.
If the MLM 82S is to be used with unbalanced sources, consult
the Sound System Interconnection RaneNote included with this
manual for proper wiring. Stereo Inputs use both A and B jacks
at each INPUT. INPUTS 5 through 8 also serve as mono Inputs
when the front panel MONO switch is engaged.
OUTPUTS
The MLM 82S’s OUTPUTS are balanced. The same wiring
conventions as the XLR Inputs apply. The type of device follow-
ing the MLM 82S must be considered when setting the internal
Output Level switch. Choose between LINE (0 dB) or MIC (-40
dB) output, the factory setting is LINE. If the MLM 82S is con-
nected directly to a power amplifier input, choose LINE level. If
the MLM 82S is connected to a microphone jack on an existing
sound system, choose MIC level. For unbalanced OUTPUT
connections do not tie pin 3 (i.e. “–”) to ground.
WEAR PARTS: This product contains no wear parts.
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MLM 82S
MIC / LINE MIXER
POWER
OUTPUTS
1
MONO MIC / LINE INPUTS
5
STEREO LINE INPUTS
OL
A+B
ASSIGN
A
B
MONO
OL
SIG
2
A+B
ASSIGN
A
B
OL
SIG
3
A+B
ASSIGN
A
B
OL
SIG
4
6
MONO
7
MONO
8
MONO
A
OL
B
A+B
ASSIGN
A
B
OL
SIG
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
A
B
OUTPUTS
POWER