Samson 16 Channel Mixer With Dsp Mdr1688 Users Manual

MDR series MDR1688

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET

MIXERS

TYPE:

MDR

MIXERS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

MDR1688 16-CHANNEL MIXER WITH DSP

SERIES CATEGORY

MDR MIXERS MIXERS

maximum dynamic range and a transparent audio signal.

Finally, durable construction ensures reliable performance

from venue to venue and session to session. Optimized

for recording, live sound reinforcement and commercial

installations, the MDR1688 is an ideal mixer solution,

offering big sound in a compact package.

FEATURES

> 16 Inputs: 8 mic/line plus 4 stereo line

> 4-bit Digital Effects Processor with 256 Presets

> 3-band EQ with sweepable mids on mic/line inputs

> 4-band EQ on stereo channels

> 60mm faders

> Standard 19-inch rackmount kit included

ARCHITECT’S & ENGINEER’S SPECIFICATIONS

The Samson MDR1688 shall be a tabletop audio mixer. It

shall be a 16-channel design with 8 channels having XLR

mic inputs and 4 channels being stereo channels. The XLR

Mic channels are equipped with 3 band EQ with sweepable

mids, line input, insert point, mic/line trim control, 75Hz

low cut filter, 1 aux send with pre/post switch, 1 aux send

to the internal 24 bit DSP effects unit with 256 presets,

pan, solo, 60mm fader and alt bus 3⁄4 routing switch. The

stereo channels shall have 1⁄4 inch inputs with left mono

capability, +4/-10 gain switch, 4 band fixed frequency EQ,

1 aux send with pre/post switch, 1 aux send to the internal

24 bit DSP effects unit with 256 presets, pan, solo, 60mm

fader and alt bus 3⁄4 routing switch. The main section shall

have 1⁄4 inch alt 3⁄4 outputs, 1⁄4 inch control room outputs,

1⁄4 inch main mix outputs, balanced XLR outputs, 60mm

mix left, mix right and control room faders. The control room

shall get its signal from the main mix, alt 3⁄4 mix, and the

2TK input via 3 switches. The main mix shall get its signal

from the main mix bus, alt 3⁄4 bus and the 2TK input via

the main mix bus and 2 switches. 12 segment metering shall

be provided with switchable AFL/PFL modes. There shall

also be LED indication for power and phantom power. There

shall be a 2 TK inputs on RCA jacks with level control and

outputs on RCA jacks. There shall be an aux 1 master send

level and aux 1 stereo return on 1⁄4 inch jacks with level

control. There shall be an aux 2 master send level and aux 2

stereo return on 1⁄4 inch jacks with level control and switch

to apply the aux 2 signal to the aux 1 mix. There shall be a

stereo headphone output on 1⁄4 inch TRS jack. There shall

be a 24 bit internal effects unit with 256 presets, peak LED,

and DSP mute. The mixer shall have a power on/off switch

and a phantom power switch on the rear panel. The mixer

shall have an external power supply.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Ideal for live performance installations, the MDR1688

delivers superior audio quality and excellent value, along

with an impressive feature set.

The MDR1688 is a true professional 16-channel stereo

mixer. Connecting all your microphones and instruments

to this mixer is simple, with eight mic/line inputs plus

four additional stereo channels. There are also dedicated

stereo effects returns for the on-board digital effects,

which are both numerous and impressive. The MDR1688

features 256 digital studio-quality effects including

delays, chorus, flanging and lush reverbs, which can be

added to your vocals or instruments using the built-in

24-bit multi-effects processor.

The mic/line inputs feature a 3-band equalizer with

sweepable midrange control and there is a four-band fixed

equalizer on each of the stereo input channels. Each of

the stereo and mono input channels have two aux sends

for an onstage monitor mix, built-in or external effects, or

headphone mixing. Plus, aux one can be configured as

a pre or post fader send.

The MDR1688’s master section includes two stereo aux

returns and a two-track input and output for playing back

stereo devices and for recording your mix. Clean, clear

sound reproduction with sweet equalization and signal-

flexible routing ensure dependable and remarkable sound

for every performance.

High-quality, discreet, low-noise mic preamps with

48-volt phantom power and 60mm faders give users the

best possible sound with the best possible feel. A 12-

segment LED meter with VU ballistics also displays the

main mix output. And to make the MDR1688 even more

versatile, we include a standard 19-inch rackmount kit.

As like all of Samson’s MDR mixers, the MDR1688

features advanced circuit design using carefully selected

components at each stage of the signal path, giving you

MDR1688

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET

SERIES DESCRIPTION CATEGORY

MDR MIXERS 16-CHANNEL MIXER WITH DSP MIXERS

MDR1688-16 CHANNEL MIXER SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response ......................... 10 Hz to 45 kHz, +/-0.4 dB

Distortion (THD&N) ........................... 0.05% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz

Gain Range ...................................... 0 dB to +40 dB (MIC)

Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) ............... 105 dB

Line Input ........................................ Electronically balanced

Sensitivity Range ............................. -10 dBu to +30 dBu

Stereo Input Channels ....................... Balanced Line Input

Distortion (THD&N) ........................... 0.005% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz

Max Output ...................................... +22 dBu balanced XLR

Dimensions (W × D × H) ................... 16˝ × 16.7˝ × 2.6˝

405mm × 425mm × 65mm

Weight ............................................ 12.87 lbs • 5.85 kg

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Samson 16 Channel Mixer With Dsp Mdr1688 Users Manual

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