Stanton RM-406 manual

RM.406 Professional DJ Mixer : : : AB AB AB A B LR ST ANTON MAGNETICS, Inc. information@stantondj.com © 2004 Stanton Magnetics, Inc. OWNER’S MANUAL[...]

Please read carefully before use of this product Failure to follow the instructions printed below may void warranty • Follow all security advice printed on your mixer • When removing the unit's AC plug from the power source, grasp and pull the plug, NEVER the cord itself! • Avoid placing your mixer near heat sources, such as power amplif[...]

Congratulations and thank-you for purchasing the latest addition to the grow- ing Stanton family . Sporting a new attitude, and a fresh, modern look, the RM.406 is a 4-channel, rackmount mixer loaded with features and innova- tions giving club and mobile DJs a complete, powerful, yet simple tool to mix, create, and perform their best. 1/4" and[...]

The controls and functions of the RM.406 are grouped in alphabetical sec- tions (clockwise from upper right corner) for your reference and then listed numerically for more detail. Section A: Output Meters Section B: FX Controls Section C: Output Controls Section D: Cue Controls Section E: Crossfader Controls Section F: MP3 / Aux In Section G: Mic C[...]

RM.406 T op Panel (FUNCTIONS) A 1 2 Section A: Output Meters 1. Meter Switch: Switches the display of the Level Meter (#2) between Master or Zone output signals. 2. Level Meter: Displays the left and right Master or Zone output level of the mixer . Red indicates clipping. Section B: FX Controls B 3 4 5 3. Send Level: Controls the output level (send[...]

RM.406 T op Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section C: Output Controls C LR 6 7 8 9 10 11 6. Master Level: Controls the overall output level of the audio signal sent through the Master connectors (see Output Connections.) 7. Stereo/Mono Switch: Switches the Master output between a stereo or mono signal. Mono mode can be used to accommodate some large P A sys- te[...]

RM.406 T op Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section D: Cue Controls D 15 16 17 12 13 14 12. Cue FX: Sends the effected signal from the FX Loop to the Headphone Cue for monitoring (see Section-B.) This allows DJs to hear what the FX Loop sounds like, before sending it to the Master Outputs. 13. Split Cue: Controls how the CUE will be heard in the headphones. In t[...]

RM.406 T op Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section E: Crossfader Controls E 18 19 20 21 18. Fader Start (A): Activates this side (A) of the Crossfader (#19) for use with com- ponents with the Fader Start feature. Moving the crossfader away from the left-most position will cause the device (CD / T urntable) to start playing. This allows DJs to activate a device [...]

RM.406 T op Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section F: MP3/Aux In F 22 22. MP3 / Aux. Input: This 1/8" Mini-jack (3.5 mm) input was designed for easy access and connectivity to a variety of portable devices (portable MP3 / mini-disc / CD players / iPods.) Use this input instead of having to re-wire the back panel of the mixer or use adapters. Section G: Mic[...]

Section G: Mic Controls (continued) 23. Mic-1 XLR Input: Primary connection for a standard balanced (XLR) microphone. 24. Mic-2 XLR Input: Secondary connection for a standard balanced (XLR) microphone. 25. Mic-1 1/4" Input: Primary connection for a standard unbalanced (1/4") microphone. 26. Mic-2 1/4" Input: Secondary connection for [...]

RM.406 T op Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section H: Channel Controls (each channel has its own controls which are duplicated for channels 1-4) AB H 34 36 38 43 42 41 35 37 39 40 34. Input selector switch: Selects phono or line input for the corresponding channel. This is a three way switch allowing input from only one device at a time (Phono or either of two [...]

RM.406 T op Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section H: Channel Controls (continued) this setting too high may result in a loss of sound quality (distortion.) [Note: For best results set this control in the number 7 (2 O'Clock) position for unity gain. If further adjustment is needed, this is a good reference point.] 37. Channel EQ (MID): Controls Mid freque[...]

RM.406 Rear Panel (FUNCTIONS) K L I J M N O P Q R Section I: Power Section J: Master Output Section K: FX (Send & Return) Section L: Zone Output Section M: Sub Output Section N: RCA Outputs Section O: Channel 4 Inputs Section P: Channel 3 Inputs Section Q: Channel 2 Inputs Section R: Channel 1 Inputs Section I: Power I. Power Switch & Conne[...]

RM.406 Rear Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section J: Master Output J. Master Output Connection: These Right & Left XLR connections are used for the Master Output signal. V olume levels for this output are controlled by the section C front panel controls. NOTE: The TRIM knob sets the maxi- mum volume allowed for this output (be sure it is set properly .) It[...]

RM.406 Rear Panel (FUNCTIONS) P . Channel 3 Input Connections: This group of connections are ALL inputs which are only routed to channel 3 (select input using section H, (#34) from top panel.) Only two lines (L3, L7) and one phono (PH3) OR CD can be used as inputs here (the select switch located here toggles between PH3 / CD.) The 1/8” connection[...]

This is a typical setup you’ll find in many nightclubs: 2 turntables, 2 CD play- ers, plus a microphone for the DJ. Here’s how you would set up your equip- ment with the RM.406: 1. Be sure all equipment is powered “OFF” and all of theRM.406’s Channel faders and Level knobs are at minimum volume. 2. Connect the turntables to the Phono inpu[...]

Superior Sound T echnology The audio quality of the RM.406 is nothing short of revolutionary for DJ mix- ers in its price class. The RM.406 was designed by Stanton’ s new product development team, seasoned audio professionals who have designed world class professional recording studio and broadcast mixers and product man- agers who are working DJ[...]

T echnical Specifications Line Inputs.................................................................................7 x 2 (RCA) , -10 dBV / >10 kOhm 1 (1/8” stereo mini-jack), 10 dBV / >10kOhm Phono / CD Inputs...................................2 x 2 (RCA), -46 dBV / -10 dBV / 47 kOhm / >10 kOhm Phono...................................[...]

T roubleshooting Problem / Symptom Possible Cause/ Solution No Sound 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 s[...]

T roubleshooting Sound is distorted Phono Input Only plug turntables into this input, do not plug in CD players or other Line Level sources. T urn down the INPUT GAIN CONTROL. Check the EQ settings. I hear hum. Make sure you are using good shielded audio cables. Some less expensive audio cables can be susceptible to hum and interference. Keep your [...]

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