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RM.402
Professional DJ Mixer
OWNER’S MANUAL
STANTON MAGNETICS, Inc.
information@stantondj.com
© 2004 Stanton Magnetics, Inc.
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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 near heat sources, such as power amplifiers. • When in use, place your mixer on a stable surface, away from vibration. Always use care when carrying your mixer. Impact, or heavy vibration
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Welcome Congratulations on your choice of the Stanton RM.402 Professional DJ Mixer. You now own one of the most flexible DJ mixers ever designed. The rackmountable RM.402 offers up to three Microphone inputs, three Phono inputs and nine Line inputs—making it one of the most powerful DJ mixers around. And with Stanton’s smooth fader movement and rock-solid reliability, it’s the perfect mixer for mobile and club DJs alike. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the RM.402 by reading th
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Making Connections Are you ready to get on the 1’s and 2’s? Let’s make sure you’ve made all the right connections… Mic 2 Here you can connect a microphone using a 1/4-inch cable. If you have an XLR-type cable, use the Mic 1 input located on the front panel. Channel This channel offers two Line inputs for connecting CD/MD players, or the audio output of a DVD player or VCR. A Phono input is also provided for connecting a turntable. Channel 2/3 For each channel, you can connect either two Line in
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Making Connections Outputs Use the REC output to connect a stand-alone CD recorder, DAT recorder, or tape deck. Use the BOOTH output to connect directly to powered monitors or your monitor amp. The ZONE output can be used if you need separate level control for a particular area of your club, such as lounge vs. dance floor. Master These outputs are for connecting your main power amp, EQ, crossover, etc. Both RCA and 1/4-inch jacks are provided. Using the Master Output Trim control, you can adjust
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Description of Functions At this point, you’re pretty much ready to start mixing. So if you’re a know-it-all, or you’re just one of those people who like to learn by trial- and-error, you are free to throw down. But if you wanna go for the gold and get your pilot’s license, take a moment and learn what each of the RM.402’s front-panel controls are about. 22 15 16 22 23 2 11 21 1 20 4 19 3a 5 3b 1389 14 12 18 17 8 14 1076 1. Power switch: Turns the power “On” or “Off”. 2. Zone Meter switch: Press
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Description of Functions 6. Headphone outputs: Connect up to two pairs of stereo headphones using 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch jacks. 7. Cue Pan slider: This adjusts the relative headphone balance between the Cue mix (PFL) and Master output (PGM). 8. Fader Start switch: Lets you automatically start a CD player from the cue point by moving the crossfader (requires a compatible CD player like the Stanton S-Series). 9. Crossfader: Creates a gradual fade between two channels, as determined by the Cros
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Description of Functions 16. Input Selector switches: Use these to choose between the Phono, Line and Mic inputs. 17. Talkover switch: Switch this to the “ON” position to enable Microphones 1 and 2. When moved to the “Talkover” position, the music is lowered by a preset amount when the mic is in use. 18. Mic Level knobs: Use these to adjust the levels for Microphones 1 and 2. Note that the Talkover switch must be set to “ON” to hear the microphones. 19. Microphone EQ knobs: Adjust th
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Application Example This is a typical setup you’ll find in many nightclubs: 2 turntables, 2 CD players, plus a microphone for the DJ. Here’s how you would set up your equipment with the RM.402: 1. Be sure all equipment is powered “OFF” and all of the RM.402’s Channel faders and Level knobs are at minimum volume. 2. Connect the turntables to the Phono inputs of Channels 1 and 2. Be sure the rear-panel toggle switch for Channel 2 is set to “PH2” or you won’t hear anything. To avoid hum, don’
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Technical Specifications Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +1 dB THD+N (Line) > 0.005 % at 1 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio (ref: max level) > 109 dB (main signal path) Noise -98 dBV (Line input to any output) Crosstalk (Line to Line, Phono to Line, Line to Phono) > -90 dB Fader Kill > -90 dB Microphone EQ Hi, Low +12 dB Graphic EQ (7 band stereo) 40 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz, 500 Hz, 1.6 kHz, 3.2 kHz, 6.4 kHz + 10 dB Line Inputs 7(RCA) , 1(1/4” Balanced) -10 dBV / >10 kOhm Phono Inputs 2 (RCA), -50 dBV
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Troubleshooting Problem / Symptom Possible Cause/ Solution Is the power on? Check the power switch.Make sure the channels are assigned properly to the crossfaders. Make sure INPUT GAIN, is turned No Sound up and output level control is turned up. Depending on the input, check the rear panel selector switches. Check the top panel channel selector switches. No Sound- Master Output (Booth and Make sure that MASTER TRIM on the rear Zone are OK) panel is turned up. Do the headphones work with the C
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Troubleshooting Problem / Symptom Possible Cause/ Solution Only plug turntables into this input, do not plug in Sound is distorted CD players or other Line Level sources. Turn down Phono Input the INPUT GAIN CONTROL Make sure you are using good shielded audio cables. Some less expensive audio cables can be susceptible to hum and interference. Keep your audio cables away from AC power cables and AC I hear hum. transformers. Make sure the mixer is not mounted too close to high power amplifiers or
