Samson MDR10 Specifications

MDR Series MixersTEN CHANNEL MIXERWITH 24BIT DIGITAL EFFECTSMDR10

(MONO INPUT CHANNEL CONTINUED)AUX 1 SEND The MDR10 has two auxiliary sends which can be used for sending signals to theexternal effects devices or for

Channel 10Channel 9Channel 8Channel 7Controls and Functions9(MONO INPUT CHANNEL CONTINUED)SOLO SwitchWhen engaged, the yellow LED illuminates, indicat

10Controls and FunctionsHF (HIGH FREQUENCY)12KHz +/- 15dB shelving type. The channel’s frequency response is flat whenthe knobs are in the "12:00

SELECT Switch (DIGITAL EFFECTS)The SELECT switch allows you to select one of the eight built-indigital effects. Simply rotate the SELECT knob to choo

Controls and FunctionsMASTER SECTION (continued)AUXILARY SECTION - continuedFX TO AUX 1The FX TO AUX1 allows you to add the internal effects to the AU

Controls and Functions13MASTER OUTPUT SECTIONSOLO LEVELYou can adjust the overall volume of the SOLO bus by using the SOLOLEVEL control knob. The SOLO

14Microphone Input - Mono Input ChannelsUse these inputs to connect Low Impedance microphones and low level signals from direct boxes. The MICinputs h

15LEFT/RIGHT MIXIn a live sound application the LEFT/ RIGHT MIX outputs are connected to a power amplifier or powered speak-ers. In a recording appli

Operating the MDR1016BASIC OPERATIONThe following section explains the basic operation of the MDR10.CONNECTING MICROPHONES ANDINSTRUMENTS1. Before con

Operating the MDR1017USING THE DIGITAL EFFECTS The MDR10 features a built-in, high quality, 24 BIT Digital Signal Processor offering studio grade effe

Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen/Instrucciones de seguridadACHTUNG: Um die Gefahr eines Brandes oder Stromschlags zu

18Operating the MDR10USING AN EXTERNAL EFFECTIf you prefer to use an external device for effects process-ing, you can easily connect the unit using th

191MDR10 System Set-UpsThis system shows theMDR10 connected to apair of powered speakerslike the SAMSON dB500a.The AUX 1 is connected toan external po

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21MDR10 Wiring GuideUnbalanced 1/4” Connector XLR Balanced Wiring GuideCONNECTING THE MDR10The are several ways to interface the MDR10 to support a va

22MDR10 SpecificationsNormal LimitFrequency Response (Trim @ Min, unity gain ± 3 dB)Mic to Main 15 Hz - 54 kHz 20 Hz - 50 kHzLine to Main 5 Hz - 70

MDR10 Block Diagram23

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Table of ContentsIntroduction 2MDR10 Features 3Front Panel Layout 4-5Rear Panel Layout 6Controls and FunctionsMono Input Channel Section 7–11Master

2Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson MDR10 mixer! The MDR10 is a ten-channel mixer, with ten lownoise microphone pre-amps, four output buse

3MDR10 FeaturesThe Samson MDR10, ten channel mixer with onboard 24 BIT DSP is a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for livesound, recording, fixed ins

4123456781011121415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 2528272629303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556913Front Panel Layout1 CLIP – Red LED wi

511 PAN – Controls the channel’s balance between left and right inthe stereo bus.12 SOLO Switch (Input Channels) – Back-lit LED switch used toassign

Rear Panel Layout6REAR PANELA AC ADAPTER INLET – Connect External AC power supply here.B POWER – Switches on the MDR10’s main power.C PHANTOM – Engage

GAINThe MDR10’s pre-amp stage has a variable GAIN control with a range of 5 to60dB on the MIC input and –26 to +26dB on the LINE input. CLIP LEDTh