MD1 Pro - Audio Equipment SAMSON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MD1 Pro SAMSON

Samson Technologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: [phone] www.samsontech.com If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private household in the 28 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one). For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal. By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.EN FR DE ES IT A direct insertion box, or DI box, converts unbalanced high impedance signals to balanced low imped- ance signals. This provides the facility to run long cables without deterioration of the signal, as well as connecting audio signals to a mixer’s microphoneinput. Samson’s S-Max Direct Boxes combines premium sound circuitry with durable, roadworthy construction to provide high-quality signal connection solutions for live and studio applications. The Samson MD1 ProProfessional Mono Passive Direct Box offers a variety of DI solutions for live sound and recording applications. You can connect all kinds of audio signals like those from keyboards, drum machines, mixers, guitars, outboard signal processors and even from the powered speaker output from an amplifier. Samson’s STLX Faraday shielded transformer delivers an extended, flat frequency response, ultra-low distortion, and eliminates hum and RF interference. The MD1 Pro balanced output provide a clean signal, that is lesssusceptible to noise when compared to an unbalanced cable, which allows for running longer lengths of cables.Another benefit from a balanced connection is CMR (Common Mode Rejection), which provides cancellation of interference (hums and buzzes), while leaving the original signal pure. The THRU jack enables you to tap off the signal from the input and pass the signal to an amplifier or monitor without affecting the original sound.This can eliminate the need for miking the guitar amplifier, which in many cases is preferable, especially as more bands are using in-ear monitors. With proper care and maintenance, your MD1 Pro will operate trouble-free for many years. Should your di- rect box ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for an RA number prior to shipping your unit. If your direct box was purchased outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service information. Introduction1 2 3

1. INPUT – 1/4” hi-Z input jack for connecting for instrument, line level, or speaker level audio signals.

2. THRU – 1/4” output for passing the input signal through to a stage amplifier or monitor system.

3. -15dB / -30dB Pad switch – When engaged, the input level is attenuated by either -15dB or -30dB to

prevent distortion or when connecting to a speaker level output.

4. GROUND LIFT – When the switch is engaged, the input ground (shield) is disconnected.

5. BALANCED OUTPUT – Male XLR low-Z connector.EN FR DE ES IT

Setup The MD1 Pro can be quite useful on stage or in the studio for connecting unbalanced audio sources or instruments with pickups. By utilizing the MD1 Pro, the signal can be sent cleanly for long distances while benefiting from the low noise and common mode rejection provided by the balanced low-level output. The diagram following shows a typical hook-up for an acoustic guitar connected to an acoustic guitar amplifier and a PA system.

• Set the volume controls of your audio system to the off position.

• Connect your instrument or other audio source to the MD1 Pro INPUT jack.

• Connect the THRU output to a monitor speaker or sub-mixer.

• Connect the BALANCED OUTPUT to the microphone input of a mixer or other audio device.

• Raise the level of the audio system to the appropriate level.

• If you hear a hum or buzz set the GROUND LIFT switch to the LIFT position.

• If you hear distortion, set the pad switch to either the -15dB or -30dB position. You may need to adjust the input level of the mixer to make up for the attenuated signal. 00-09 HALLConnecting Speaker Level Signals The MD1 Pro provides the capability of tapping off the signals from amplifiers, such as the output of a guitar amp or any power amplifier. You can even use MD1 Pro to connect to the speaker output of a con- sumer stereo system to a mixer or PA system.

WARNING: Be sure that the pad switch is set to the -30dB position before connecting the signal from the output