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MDR Series Mixers
MDR10
TEN CHANNEL MIXER
WITH 24BIT DIGITAL EFFECTS
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Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen/Instrucciones de seguridad WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution ou d’incendie, ne pas rain or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocu- back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified per
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Table of Contents Introduction 2 MDR10 Features 3 Front Panel Layout 4-5 Rear Panel Layout 6 Controls and Functions Mono Input Channel Section 7–11 Master Section 11–13 MDR10 Input and Output Connections 14–15 Operating the MDR10 16–18 System Set-ups 19–20 MDR10 Wiring Guide 21 Specifications 22 Block Diagram 23 Notes 24 Copyright 2004, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed April, 2004 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson MDR10 mixer! The MDR10 is a ten-channel mixer, with ten low noise microphone pre-amps, four output buses and built-in 24 BIT DSP effects processor. The MDR10 features six mono Mic/Line input channel strips with a three-band, mid-sweep equalizer plus a low cut filter for setting just the right tone on your microphones or instruments. These channels also offer two auxiliary sends that can be used for creating a monitor mix and for routing
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MDR10 Features The Samson MDR10, ten channel mixer with onboard 24 BIT DSP is a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for live sound, recording, fixed installation and post production applications. Here are some of its main features: • Ten channels – Six Mic/Line plus two Stereo/Dual inputs with mic pre’s for a total of 10 microphone inputs. • Flexible design topology ideal for live sound, recording and post production. • On-board 24 BIT DSP (Digital Signal Processor) multi-effects processor with
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Front Panel Layout 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 1 34 2 3 35 4 36 5 37 38 6 39 7 40 8 41 42 9 43 10 44 11 12 13 14 45 46 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 7 LOW CUT – Bass roll off switch at 80Hz used to eliminate 1 CLIP – Red LED will illuminate, indicating when the GAIN unwanted low end rumble and hum. control has been adjusted too high. 2 GAIN – Used to set the input level of the mic pre and line 8 AUX 1 – Pre fader auxiliary send that can be used with an input. externa
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Front Panel Layout 11 PAN – Controls the channel’s balance between left and right in 32 FX TO AUX – When this switch is engaged, the FX RETURN the stereo bus. 2 is sent to the AUX 1 output allowing the effects, external or internal, to be heard in the monitor mix. 12 SOLO Switch (Input Channels) – Back-lit LED switch used to assign the channel to the SOLO bus. 33 2 TRACK OUTPUTS – Connect a DAT, Cassette, Mini Disk or Hard Disk Recording system. 13 MUTE 3/4 – LED, back-lit switch used to Mute
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Rear Panel Layout B C A MAXIMUM DYNAMIC RANGE POWER DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN THE UNITED STATES BY SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES ON ON CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE BOTTOM COVER RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK NON SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE DO NOT OPEN l l RISQUE DE SHOCK ELECTRIQUE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NE PAS OUVRIR REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. o o OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FO
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Controls and Functions MONO INPUT CHANNEL SECTION The following section details each part of the MDR10’s MONO INPUT CHANNELS including the GAIN control, CLIP LED, 3- BAND EQ, AUX sends, PAN and LEVEL controls. The input channels one through six on the MDR10 feature high quality, discrete transistor pre-amps providing transparency and extended dynamic range. The inputs feature a standard XLR mic connector for microphone level signals, and a standard 1/4" phone connector, either balanced (TRS – T
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Controls and Functions (MONO INPUT CHANNEL CONTINUED) 8 AUX 1 SEND 8 The MDR10 has two auxiliary sends which can be used for sending signals to the external effects devices or for creating a monitor mix. The AUX1 section is often used for a monitor mix in a live sound mixing, or for a headphone mix in a record- ing application. Each input channel includes an AUX 1 send which controls the 9 amount of that channel’s signal that is sent to the AUX 1 bus. The Input channel’s 10 AUX 1 sends are mixe
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Controls and Functions (MONO INPUT CHANNEL CONTINUED) SOLO Switch 12 When engaged, the yellow LED illuminates, indicating the input channel is 12 assigned to the SOLO bus. The SOLO switch has a “momentary” action that acti- vates a logic control switch. Pressing the switch repeatedly will assign the input channel on or off the SOLO bus. You can use the SOLO LEVEL control to adjust the overall volume to the SOLO Bus. 13 MUTE 3/4 OUTPUT Switch 13 The 3/4 MUTE switches are used to assign the channe
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Controls and Functions (STEREO/DUAL-MONO INPUT CHANNEL CONTINUED) CHANNEL EQUALIZER The MDR10 Stereo/Dual-mono input channels feature a 2-band equalizer allowing you to adjust the high and low frequencies independently on each channel. The channel’s frequency response is flat when the knobs are in the "12:00" position. Rotating the knob towards the right will boost the corresponding frequency band by 15dB, and rotating it towards the left will cut the frequency by 15dB. The frequency centers, ra
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Controls and Functions (STEREO/DUAL-MONO INPUT CHANNEL CONTINUED) as mute switches to turn the channel on or off. In recording applications, you can use 3/4 switches with left and right panning to assign a channel to the either the 3 or 4 bus outputs for sending to an input of a recorder.You can also mix the 3/4 bus with the LEFT and RIGHT mix bus by using the 3/4 to MIX switch, located in the master section above the 3 /4/ OUTPUTS faders, allowing you to subgroup channels. In this mode, you can
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Controls and Functions MASTER SECTION (continued) AUXILARY SECTION - continued FX TO AUX 1 27 The FX TO AUX1 allows you to add the internal effects to the AUX 1/ MON send. When you press this switch, the signal from the DSP return is mixed in to the AUX 1. You can use this to add effects to your moni- tor mix in a live sound mix or to your headphone mix in the studio. FX RETURN 1 28 This adjusts the amount of signal that is sent from the FX RET 1 jacks to the MAIN bus. 27 29 FX RETURN 2 The FX
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Controls and Functions MASTER OUTPUT SECTION SOLO LEVEL 35 You can adjust the overall volume of the SOLO bus by using the SOLO LEVEL control knob. The SOLO LEVEL is active when any SOLO button is engaged. 40 3/4 to MIX Switch 36 When the 3/4 to MIX switch is engaged the green LED will illuminate let- ting you know that the mix from the secondary, 3/4 stereo bus will be 36 summed, or mixed together, with the main LEFT and RIGHT mix. So with 38 35 the 3/4 to MIX engaged, you will hear any channel
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MDR10 Input and Output Connections 5 11 12 3 1 9 6 10 4 2 7 8 CHANNEL 1–8 MIC and LINE INPUTS The MDR10’s input channels 1 - 6 each have an XLR MIC level, Low-Z (Low Impedance) input and a 1/4-inch LINE level, Hi-Z (High Impedance) input. By using the GAIN control on channels 1- 6, you can connect a variety of signal sources from microphones and direct boxes to line level devices such as synthesizers and drum machines. All the LINE and MIC inputs are balanced. The MIC inputs are compatible
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MDR10 Input and Output Connections EXTERNAL OUTPUT JACKS The MDR10 features several output connectors allowing you to interface a variety of external devices. A stereo recording device such as a cassette recorder can be connected to the 2 Track jacks, and power amplifiers can be connected to the CONTROL ROOM and MAIN output jacks. LEFT/RIGHT MIX 5 In a live sound application the LEFT/ RIGHT MIX outputs are connected to a power amplifier or powered speak- ers. In a recording application, the LE
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Operating the MDR10 BASIC OPERATION The following section explains the basic operation of the MDR10. CONNECTING MICROPHONES AND INSTRUMENTS 1. Before connecting mics or instruments, make sure that the power of all your sys- tems 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 appropri- ate input on the MDR1
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Operating the MDR10 USING THE DIGITAL EFFECTS The MDR10 features a built-in, high quality, 24 BIT Digital Signal Processor offering studio grade effects. The DSP features clean Delay, lush Reverbs and multi-effects such as Chorus + Delay or Chorus + Reverb. The fol- lowing details the operation of the internal DSP effects: 1. Connect a mic or instrument to the desired channel, and adjust the volume and equalizer to your liking. 2. Now select the desired preset on the DSP selection switch. Se
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Operating the MDR10 USING AN EXTERNAL EFFECT If you prefer to use an external device for effects process- ing, you can easily connect the unit using the MDR10 EFX bus disconnecting the internal DSP. Follow the simple steps below to interface your processor: 1. Connect the AUX 2 OUTPUT to the input of the exter- nal effect processor. 2. Connect the outputs of the effect processor to the FX RETURN 2 located on the MDR10’s top panel. 3. Set the L/R mix faders to the "0" position. 4. Raise the AU
