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Page 3 - Table of Contents; Mono Input Channel Section

Table of Contents Introduction 2 MDR8 Features 3 Front and Rear Panel Layout 4 Front and Rear Panel Controls 5 Controls and Functions Mono Input Channel Section 6–7 Master Section 8–9 MDR8 Input and Output Connections 10–11 Operating the MDR8 12–16 System Set-ups 17–18 MDR8 Wiring Guide 19 Specifica...

Page 4 - Introduction

2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson MDR8 mixer! The MDR8 is an eight channel mixer, with six lownoise microphone pre-amps, and built-in 24 BIT DSP effects processor. The MDR8 also features HDM (HardDisk Mode), which when engaged, provides a special monitoring and bussing mode ideal for ...

Page 5 - MDR8 Features

3 MDR8 Features The Samson MDR8, eight channel mixer with onboard 24 BIT DSP is a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for livesound, recording, fixed installation and post production applications. Here are some of its main features: • Eight Channels – Four Mic/Line plus two Stereo inputs with mic pre...

Page 6 - Front and Rear Panel Layout

Page 8 - Controls and Functions; MONO INPUT CHANNEL SECTION

6 Controls and Functions MONO INPUT CHANNEL SECTION The following section details each part of the MDR8’s MONO INPUT CHANNELS including the GAIN control, 3-BAND EQ, AUX sends, RECORD, PAN and LEVEL controls. The input channels one through four on the MDR8feature high quality, discrete transistor pre...

Page 10 - 4 BIT DIGITAL EFFECT SECTION; TRACK INPUT AND OUTPUT; MASTER SECTION

24 BIT DIGITAL EFFECT SECTION The MDR8 features a built-in, 24 Bit Digital Effects proces-sor with high quality, studio grade effects such as Delay,Chorus and Reverb. The following section describes thefeatures of the powerful on-board DSP. SELECT Switch (DIGITAL EFFECTS) The SELECT switch allows yo...

Page 12 - MDR8 Input and Output Connections; CHANNEL 1–8 MIC and LINE INPUTS

10 Line Level Input - Mono Input Channels Use these inputs to connect line level signal from synthesizers, drum machines, effects processors or anyline-level signal. The LINE inputs have a nominal operating level of -40dB through - 10dB. TRS phone jacks(located in the center of the combie connector)...

Page 13 - AC INLET

11 AUX 1 RETURN LEFT/RIGHT The AUX 1 RETURN LEFT/RIGHT arestereo inputs that are generally usedto connect the outputs of an effectsprocessor, but can also accept the sig-nal from any line level source like akeyboard, recorder and even anothermixer. The signal connected to the AUX 1 RETURN LEFT/RIGHT...

Page 14 - Operating the MDR8

Operating the MDR8 12 BASIC OPERATION The following section explains the basic operation of the MDR8. CONNECTING MICROPHONES ANDINSTRUMENTS 1. Before connecting mics or instruments, make sure that the power of all your sys-tems components including the MDR8 isturned off. Also, make sure that the Lef...

Page 16 - USING AN EXTERNAL EFFECT

14 Operating the MDR8 USING AN EXTERNAL EFFECT If you prefer to use an external device for effects process-ing, you can easily connect the unit using the MDR8 EFXbus disconnecting the internal DSP. Follow the simplesteps below to interface your processor: 1. Connect the AUX 2 OUTPUT to the input of ...

Page 17 - Recording Using HDM; Mixing a 2-track with the Stereo Mix

15 Using The HDM (HARD DISK MODE) The MDR8 includes an exclusive HDM (HARD DISK MODE)that has been designed to interface with computer basedhard disk recorders. Never before have such flexible routingand monitoring been included in such a small mixer. TheHDM provides a seamless solution for recordin...

Page 19 - MDR8 LIVE SOUND SET-UP

17 MDR8 System Set-Ups This system sho ws the MDR8 c onnec ted to a pair of po wered speak ers lik e the SAMSON Expedition EX20. The MONIT OR OUT is c onnec ted to an ex ter- nal po wer amp , which is driving 2 monitor speak- ers . F or inputs , t w o micro- phones are c onnec ted to channels 1 and ...

Page 20 - MDR8 RECORDING SET-UP

18 MDR8 System Set-Ups This system sho ws the MDR8 in a rec o rding set up with the LEFT and RIGHT C ONTR OL R OOM output hook ed up to po wered studio monitors and the A UX 1/ Mon feed head- phone mix sent to a S amson S phone headphone amp . F o r inputs , t w o microphones are connec ted to chann...

Page 21 - MDR8 Wiring Guide; CONNECTING THE MDR8

19 MDR8 Wiring Guide Unbalanced 1/4” Connector XLR Balanced Wiring Guide CONNECTING THE MDR8 The are several ways to interface the MDR8 to support a variety of applications. The MDR8 features balancedinputs and outputs, so connecting balanced and unbalanced signals is possible. Balanced TRS 1/4” Con...

Page 22 - MDR8 Specifications

20 MDR8 Specifications Frequency Response (Trim @ Min, unity gain ± 3 dB) Mic to Main 5 Hz - 54 kHz Line to Main 5 Hz - 54 kHz Aux Return to Main 5 Hz - 98 kHz Line to Aux Send 5 Hz - 57 kHz T.H.D. (Trim @ Min, +4dBu output, unity gain, 1 kHz w/30 kHz LPF) Mic/Line to Main (Mono Ch) 0.02% Line to Ma...

Page 23 - Block Diagram

Page 24 - Samson Technologies Corp.

Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com