Stanton RM-402 Musical Instrument User Manual
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1. EQ crossover etc Both RCA and 1 4 inch jacks are provided Using the Master Output Trim control you can adjust the overall level being sent from the outputs great when an additional boost or cut is needed Power Adapter Inlet Connect the RM 402 s power supply here Screw to the right unscrew to the left You knew that didn t you Ground Terminals Connect the grounding cables from your turntables here to avoid hum Description of Functions At this point you re pretty much ready to start mixing So if you re a know it all or you re just one of those people who like to learn by trial and error you are free to throw down But if you wanna go for the gold and get your pilots license take a moment and learn what each of the RM 402 s front panel controls are about 1 Power switch Turns the power On or Off 2 Zone Meter switch Press this when you want the Output Level meter 23 to display the Zone output instead of the Master output 3a Zone Level knob Adjusts the level being sent to the Zone outputs i e monitors 3b Booth Level knob Adjusts the level being sent to the Booth outputs i e monitors 4 Cue Level knob Adjusts the cue level being sent to the Headphone outputs Reep this at a reasonable level to avoid hearing loss 5 Cue Stereo Split toggle switch Select whether you prefer to hear the Cue mix and Master output in stereo or split with the Cue mix on one side and the Master2. on the other Description of Functions 6 Headphone outputs Connect up to two pairs of stereo headphones using 1 4 inch and 1 8 inch jacks 7 Cue Pan slider This adjusts the relative headphone balance between the Cue mix PFL and Master output PGM 8 Fader Start switch Lets you automatically start a CD player from the cue point by moving the crossfader requires a compatible CD player like the Stanton S Series 9 Crossfader Creates a gradual fade between two channels as determined by the Crossfader Source selectors 14 Essential for scratching and smooth house mixing 10 Master fader Adjusts the overall level of the Master output signal 11 Master Stereo Mono toggle switch Selects whether the Master output will be stereo or summed to mono 12 PFL switch Push this to assign the channel to the Cue mix in headphones Pop quiz Do you know what PFL stands for Answer Pre Fader Level In other words the Channel fader does not affect the level you hear in the headphone cue mix 13 Channel fader Controls the input channel level 14 Crossfader Source selectors These select whether the input channel is assigned to the left side A or right side B of the crossfader Select BYPASS if you don t want the channel assigned to the crossfader at all 15 Input Gain knobs Use these to adjust the level of inputs For optimum signal to noise raise the knob until the max LED lights occasio
3. user is detected Always return you mixer to an authorized Stanton dealer for servicing Welcome Congratulations on your choice of the Stanton RM 402 Professional DJ Mixer You now own one of the most flexible DJ mixers ever designed The rackmountable RM 402 offers up to three Microphone inputs three Phono inputs and nine Line inputs making it one of the most powerful DJ mixers around And with Stanton s smooth fader movement and rock solid reliability it s the perfect mixer for mobile and club Dus alike Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the RM 402 by reading through this Owner s Manual And don t worry we ll make it quick so you can start mixing RM 402 Features The RM 402 is an extremely versatile mixer with enough inputs to accommodate many DJ setups including multiple turntables CD play ers and microphones Below we list some of the RM 402 s most salient features in case you forgot already e 19 rackmountable DJ mixer with connections for multiple turntables CD players and microphones e 4 channel design with assignable crossfader for mixing a variety of sources e Individual gain control per channel with clip LED for setting optimum levels e Easy monitoring via PFL switches and headphone mix with Split Cue and Cue Pan functions e Fader Start buttons for controlling compatible CD players like Stanton S Series e Dual 7 band Master EQ for tweaking mixes to suit different venue
4. Stanton RM 402 Professional DJ Mixer OWNER S MANUAL STANTON MAGNETICS Inc information stantondj com 2004 Stanton Magnetics Inc Please read carefully before use of this product failure to follow the instructions printed below may void warranty e Follow all security advice printed on your mixer e When removing the unit s AC plug from the power source grasp and pull the plug NEVER the cord itself e Avoid placing your mixer near heat sources such as power amplifiers e When in use place your mixer on a stable surface away from vibration Always use care when carrying your mixer Impact or heavy vibration may compromise the unit s mechanical integrity The manufacturer is not responsible for damage resulting from an impact or misuse e When in use place your mixer away from sources of hum or noise such as transformers or electric motors e To prevent overheating always provide your mixer with adequate ventilation air space e Avoid stepping on your mixer s AC cord Repeated compression of the cord may lead to electrical shorting e To avoid damage due to AC voltage peaks always disconnect your mixer from the power source during electrical storms e Your mixer contains no user serviceable parts The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or personal injury resulting from unauthorized user servicing or modifications In addition the warranty will be void if any unauthorized service by the
5. cted DJs They have taken their knowl edge and experience to create the RM 402 a DJ mixer with superior audio quality and unprecedented value Come hear the difference Application Example This is a typical setup you ll find in many nightclubs 2 turntables 2 CD players plus a microphone for the DJ Here s how you would set up your equipment with the RM 402 1 Be sure all equipment is powered OFF and all of the RM 402 s Channel faders and Level knobs are at minimum volume Connect the turntables to the Phono inputs of Channels 1 and 2 Be sure the rear panel toggle switch for Channel 2 is set to PH2 or you won t hear anything To avoid hum don t forget to connect the ground wires to the grounding terminals Connect the CD players to the Line 4 and 5 inputs of Channels 3 and 4 Depending on the type of cable you have connect your microphone to the Mic 1 or Mic 2 input Connect the Master Output jacks to the club s power amp EQ or crossover Then connect your monitor amp to the Booth output If you have a separate amp for a particular area of the club connect this amp to the Zone outputs Set the Input Selectors on the front panel to the appropriate inputs for each channel Power everything up and carefully adjust the input levels using the Input Gain knobs and Mic Level knob If you want to use the crossfader set Channels 1 and 3 to A and Channels 2 and 4 to B Otherw
6. er Line Level sources Turn dovvn the INPUT GAIN CONTROL Make sure you are using good shielded audio cables Some less expensive audio cables can be susceptible to hum and interference Reep your audio cables avvay from AC povver cables and AC hear hum transformers Make sure the mixer is not mounted too close to high power amplifiers or lighting equipment power supplies or ballasts Make sure Sound is distorted Phono Input your turntables are properly grounded If you are using a microphone make sure that you are not too close to the speakers or headphones If you hear feedback on the phono hear input then the turntable may be mounted to close feedback to the speakers Also make sure the turntable base is placed on a surface that does not vibrate or resonate easily when the speakers are turned up loudly
7. ise set them all to Bypass If your CD players support Fader Start connect the mini cables and set the Fader Start switches to ON 10 Slowly raise the Channel faders Master fader Booth level Zone level and Mic level as appropriate and start mixing Technical Specifications Frequency Response THD N Line Signal to Noise Ratio ref max level Noise Crosstalk Line to Line Phono to Line Line to Phono Fader Kill Microphone EQ Graphic EQ 7 band stereo Line Inputs Phono Inputs Phono CD Mic Inputs Master Outputs Zone Output Booth Output Record Output Headphone Output Dimensions LxWxD Weight 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB gt 0 005 at 1 kHz gt 109 dB main signal path 98 dBV Line input to any output gt 90 dB gt 90 dB Hi Low 12 dB 40 Hz 80 Hz 160 Hz 500 Hz 1 6 kHz 3 2 kHz 6 4 kHz 10 dB 7 RCA 1 1 4 Balanced 10 dBV gt 10 kOhm 2 RCA 50 dBV 47 kOhm 2 RCA 50 dBV Phono 10 dBV Line 47 kOhm 2 1 4 1 XLR 50 dBV 2 4 kOhm 2 1 4 Balanced RCA unbalanced 4 dBu balanced 10 dBV unbalanced 2 RCA unbalanced 10 dBV 2 RCA unbalanced 10 dBV 2 RCA unbalanced 10 dBV 1 1 4 inch 1 1 8 inch greater than 32 Ohm load 18 9 in x 8 66 in x 4 72 in 48 cm x 22 cm x 12 cm 4 5 kg 9 9 Ibs Troubleshooting Problem Symptom No Sound No Sound Master Output Booth and Zone are OK No Sou
8. nally usually around the 2 o clock position Description of Functions 16 Input Selector switches Use these to choose between the Phono Line and Mic inputs 17 Talkover switch Switch this to the ON position to enable Microphones 1 and 2 When moved to the Talkover position the music is lowered by a preset amount when the mic is in use 18 Mic Level knobs Use these to adjust the levels for Microphones 1 and 2 Note that the Talkover switch must be set to ON to hear the microphones 19 Microphone EQ knobs Adjust the Hi and Low frequencies of Mic 1 and 2 by 12dB 20 Mic 1 input Connect a microphone here using an XLR cable 21 EQ On switch Enables or disables the dual 7 band equalizer 22 Equalizer A dual 7 band EQ for the Master output Use this to tune your mix to different venues or to adjust the overall tonality of your mixes 23 Output Level meter Displays the overall signal level of the Master output Can also display levels for the Zone output when the Zone Meter switch 2 is enabled SUPERIOR SOUND TECHNOLOGY The audio quality of the RM 402 is nothing short of revolutionary for DJ mixers in its price class The RM 402 was designed by Stanton s new product development team seasoned audio professionals who have designed world class professional recording studio and broadcast mix ers and product managers who are working DJs and work closely with some of the world s most respe
9. nd Headphones Signal level is low even with the faders and input level controls turned up Mixer sounds noisy Microphone doesn t work Sound is distorted Line or CD input Possible Cause Solution Is the power on Check the power switch Make sure the channels are assigned properly to the crossfaders Make sure INPUT GAIN is turned up and output level control is turned up Depending on the input check the rear panel selector switches Check the top panel channel selector switches Make sure that MASTER TRIM on the rear panel is turned up Do the headphones work with the CUE pan in the PROGRAM position but not PFL If so make sure that the channel PFL switches are engaged Check the CUE LEVEL control Check to make sure the talkback switch is NOT engaged on the microphone input Check the EQ sliders Check to make sure that the microphone levels are turned all of the way down if a microphone is not being used Is the Mic gain turned up Does the microphone require phantom power This mixer does not provide microphone phantom power In general turn down the INPUT GAIN CONTROL The input signal may be too loud for the input gain control setting that you were using Is the EQ on Turn off the EQ If the distortion goes away then you need to turn down the INPUT GAIN CONTROL Troubleshooting Problem Symptom Possible Cause Solution Only plug turntables into this input do not plug in CD players or oth
10. s e Mic inputs 1 and 2 feature 2 band EQ and handy Talkover function e Individual outputs and level control for Master Zone and Booth Making Connections Are you ready to get on the 1 s and 2 s Lets make sure you ve made all the right connections Mic 2 Here you can connect a microphone using a 1 4 inch cable If you have an XLR type cable use the Mic 1 input located on the front panel Channel This channel offers two Line inputs for connecting CD MD players or the audio output of a DVD player or VCR A Phono input is also provided for connecting a turntable Channel 2 3 For each channel you can connect either two Line inputs or one Line input and a turntable depending on the position of the push switch These channels also feature a Fader Start function Connect the Fader Start cable provided with any Fader Start equipped CD player to the remote input on your CD player Channel 4 This channel provides connections for three Line inputs or two Line inputs and a microphone depending on the position of the push switch Making Connections Outputs Use the REC output to connect a stand alone CD recorder DAT recorder or tape deck Use the BOOTH output to connect directly to powered monitors or your monitor amp The ZONE output can be used if you need separate level control for a particular area of your club such as lounge vs dance floor Master These outputs are for connecting your main power amp
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