Operating the MDR1064
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BASIC OPERATION
The following section explains the basic operation of the MDR1064.
CONNECTING MICROPHONES AND INSTRUMENTS
1. Before connecting mics or instruments, make sure that the power of all your systems components including the
MDR1064 is turned off. Also, make sure that the MAIN LEVEL and PHONES / CR controls 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 MDR1064.
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 MDR1064.
NOTE
: It is important to remember the
Golden Rule of audio … " LAST ON, FIRST
OFF". Translated, this means that when turn-
ing 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, or down, which can sometimes
damage loudspeakers.
4. Turn on your power amp or powered
monitors and raise the level control to the
manufacturers recommended operating
level.
5. Set the MAIN LEVEL control in the
MDR1064’s master section to the "5"
position.
6. While speaking into the mic (or playing
the instrument), adjust the channel
LEVEL control so that the "0" LED of the
MAIN section VU level meter lights occa-
sionally.
7. You can shape the tone of each channel
by adjusting the equalizer controls as desired.
NOTE
: You may need to adust the channel LEVEL control to compensate for the slight changes in level after
using the channel equalizer.
