Page 2 - Please read carefully before use of this product; • Follow all security advice printed on your mixer
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 ...
Page 3 - Welcome
Congratulations and thank-you for purchasing the latest addition to the grow-ing Stanton family. Sporting a new attitude, and a fresh, modern look, theRM.404 is a 4-channel, rackmount mixer loaded with features and innova-tions giving club and mobile DJs a powerful, yet simple tool to mix, create,an...
Page 5 - Section A: Output Meters; Master or Zone output signals.
RM.404 Top Panel (FUNCTIONS) 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.
Page 6 - Section B: Output Controls; Controls the overall output level of the audio signal sent
RM.404 Top Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section B: Output Controls 3. Master Level: Controls the overall output level of the audio signal sent through the Master connectors (see Output Connections.) 4. Stereo/Mono Switch: Switches the Master output between a stereo or mono signal. Mono mode can be used to acco...
Page 7 - Section C: Cue Controls; Headphone Output 2
RM.404 Top Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section C: Cue Controls 7. Split Cue: Controls how the CUE will be heard in the headphones. In the "stereo" position, the pre-selected Cue (#29) will be heard as a stereo signal in the head-phones (full stereo audio signal in both ears.) In "split" positi...
Page 8 - Section D: Crossfader Controls; Controls the audio signal that is sent to the Outputs (Section
RM.404 Top Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section D: Crossfader Controls 12. Fader Start (A): Activates this side (A) of the Crossfader (#13) for use with components with the Fader Start feature. Moving the crossfader awayfrom the left-most position will cause the device (CD / Turntable) to start play-ing. This ...
Page 9 - Section F: Mic Controls
RM.404 Top Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section E: MP3/Aux In 15. 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-wirethe back panel of ...
Page 11 - Section G: Channel Controls; Selects phono or line input for the corresponding
RM.404 Top Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section G: Channel Controls 23. 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 atime (Phono or either of two Line level inputs (for connections in rear panel ofmixer see ...
Page 14 - Section I: Master Output; These Right & Left XLR connections are used; Section J: Zone Output; These Right & Left output connections are used for a; Section K: RCA Outputs; This group of
RM.404 Rear Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section I: Master Output I. Master Output Connection: These Right & Left XLR connections are used for the Master Output signal. Volume levels for this output are controlled bythe section B front panel controls. NOTE: The TRIM knob sets the maximumvolume allowed for ...
Page 15 - Section L: Channel 4 Inputs; Section M: Channel 3 Inputs; This group of connections are ALL inputs; Section N: Channel 2 Inputs; This group of connections are ALL inputs
RM.404 Rear Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section L: Channel 4 Inputs L. Channel 4 Input Connections: This group of connections are ALL inputs which are only routed to Channel 4 (select input using section G, (#23) fromtop panel.) Only two lines (L4, L8) and one phono (PH4) OR MIC 3 can beused as inputs here (t...
Page 16 - Section O: Channel 1 Inputs
RM.404 Rear Panel (FUNCTIONS) O. Channel 1 Input Connections: This group of connections are ALL inputs which are only routed to Channel 1 (select input using section G, (#23) fromtop panel). Only one line (L1) and one phono (PH1) can be input here. The“GND” connections are used only for phono inputs...
Page 17 - Application Example
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.404: 1. Be sure all equipment is powered “OFF” and all of the RM.404’s Channelfaders and Level knobs are at minimum volume. 2. Co...
Page 18 - Superior Sound Technology
Superior Sound Technology The audio quality of the RM.404 is nothing short of revolutionary for DJ mix-ers in its price class. The RM.404 was designed by Stanton’s new productdevelopment team, seasoned audio professionals who have designed worldclass professional recording studio and broadcast mixer...
Page 19 - Technical Specifications
Technical 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 / >1...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting; Possible Cause/ Solution; No Sound
Troubleshooting Problem / Symptom Possible Cause/ Solution No Sound Is the power on? Check the power switch. Makesure the channels are assigned properly to the crossfaders. Make sure INPUT GAIN is turned upand output level control is turned up. Dependingon the input, check the rear panel selectorswi...
Page 22 - Warranty
Stanton Magnetics, Inc. – Warranty Provision – Returns for Repairs or Replacement WarrantyThrough Stanton’s authorized dealers around the World, Stanton, or one of Stanton’s authorized dis-tributors outside the U.S., will, without charge, repair or replace, at the sole discretion of the entityrespon...