User manual RANE CM 86

[. . . ] OPERATING / SERVICE MANUAL CM 86 QUICK START Think of this like a fortune cookie: you have to read the saying before you eat it. But unlike a fortune cookie we don't want you to break your CM 86 before getting the message. So here's your fortune: Rane adheres to the AES/ANSI/IEC standards of pin 2 positive, pin 3 negative and pin 1 ground. Choose between either the 3-pin (XLR-type) or the terminal strip MIC IN. [. . . ] Concentric controls used to set the amount of signal mixed into the MASTER A and B outputs. Three rotary controls that set the amount of the Tape, Tuner, or CD input signals mixed in with the AUX A, AUX B or MASTER outputs. Concentric knobs that control the amount of AUX signal coming into the AUX OUT/IN jacks (on the ring). Often the return path from an effects box in the AUX OUT/IN LOOP; or alternatively, it may control a separate AUX input. Concentric knobs that control the amount of AUX signal coming out of the AUX OUT/IN jacks (on the tip). Often the send path for an effect box in the AUX OUT/IN LOOP; or alternatively, it is the AUX output level. LED indicators monitoring the four critical summing stages (Master A/B and Aux A/B). Occasional blinking is okay, but do not allow them to light steady. A slide switch used to mono the MASTER 1A & 1B outputs. Concentric controls used to set the desired output level. A slide switch used to mono the MASTER 2A & 2B outputs. Concentric controls used to set the desired output level. A three-position slide switch used to choose between MASTER 1A/1B, MASTER 2A/2B or AUX A/B outputs for monitoring by the OUTPUT METERS and HEADPHONE circuits. A yellow LED that lights whenever proper power is applied to the CM 86. A standard 1/4" jack for stereo headphones. This allows headphone monitoring of whatever output is selected. Standard wiring convention is followed, i. e. , Tip=Left ear= Channel A, and Ring=Right ear=Channel B. Used to set the desired headphones listening level. A two-channel 6-segment peak responding LED meter accurately calibrated in dBu units. REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION 1. Turns the microphone Phantom Power voltage ON and OFF. This red LED is identical to one on the front panel and monitors all critical input nodes. It lights when these levels exceed 4dB below clipping. [. . . ] This allows the MIC/LINE switch now to act like a mic mute switch since selecting LINE sees a grounded input. The input channel INSERT LOOP allows any external processor to be tied in series with the input source before the MASTER and AUX Level controls. It is wired per the tip = send/ring = return convention. A pair of RCA input jacks allow hook-up of a Tape Player, Tuner or CD Player. [. . . ]