Samson MDR10 - Manual (Page 18)

Operating the MDR10
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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 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 slow-
ly 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.