User manual RANE MS 1 DATASHEET

[. . . ] DATA SHEET General Description The Rane MS 1 Mic Stage preamplifier provides the answer when you need just one microphone input in an otherwise line-level world. Give us a call to go from either a dynamic, condenser or electret microphone to a line level input with a minimum of noise, distortion, cost and hassle. [. . . ] When running a long cable back to the mixer, run a line level balanced line rather than a mic level line. The compact MS 1 can mount closer to the microphone, provide a local volume control (or not, just pull the knob off), while the stronger signal minimizes RF and hum irritations. UNBALANCED USE Balanced use is recommended to minimize noise. When you must drive an unbalanced device with the MS 1's balanced Output, connect pin 2 to the "+" or "hot" lead, and tie pin 3 and ground together at the shield. MIXING The MS 1 is designed to fill the need for adding one or two microphone channels to line level mixers, such as the Rane SM 26B or SM 82. Many installations using either of these products invariably wind up with one unused input that would do the job perfectly if only it could operate at mic level. DIGITAL RECORDING AND SAMPLING Another handy use for the MS 1 is in recording applications. Many popular products do not have a high enough quality mic preamp to suit the resolution of the digital processing electronics!Using the ultra low noise MS 1 to bring the mic inputs up to extremely high quality line level is an easy and affordable solution for this dilemma. Clippity-clop; clippity-clop. MICROPHONE TYPES The available gain range of the MS 1 allows the use of virtually any type of microphone. [. . . ] Please refer to RaneNote 110, "Sound System Interconnection" (supplied in your manual and available on request separately) for further information on system grounding. ©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W. , Mukilteo WA 98275-5098 TEL (425)355-6000 FAX (425)347-7757 WEB http://www. rane. com Data Sheet-2 All features & specifications subject to change without notice DOC 103169 PN 08037 2-98 [. . . ]