Samson MDR8 - Manual (Page 14)

Operating the MDR8
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BASIC OPERATION
The following section explains the basic operation of the MDR8.
CONNECTING MICROPHONES AND
INSTRUMENTS
1. Before connecting mics or instruments,
make sure that the power of all your sys-
tems components including the MDR8 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 MDR8.
NOTE: SETTING THE INPUT GAIN - When
connecting a microphone to channels 1
through 4, 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 chan-
nel will see.
3. Switch on the power of any peripheral
devices, and then power up the MDR8.
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 MDR8’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.