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USER MANUAL Black&Blue Rane

User Guide (English) Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Black & Blue. At Rane, performance and reliability mean as much to us as they do to you. That’s why we design our equipment with only one thing in mind—to make your performance the best it can be. Box Contents Black & Blue Power Cable Euroblock (3) Bluetooth antennas User Guide Rack Ears (attached to unit) Safety & Warranty Manual Support For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit rane.com. For additional product support, visit rane.com/support.4

Setup Diagram Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.

This example shows: - a head-worn Bluetooth microphone paired to Bluetooth input A - the Amplifier output connected to full-range speakers - the Mix button is depressed to monitor a mix of the Bluetooth A and Computer sources Tablet Computer Power Loudspeaker

Features Front Panel

1. Bluetooth Signal LED: This LED will illuminate green when the Bluetooth signal

2. Input Level Knob: Turn this knob to adjust the input signal level for the

individual Bluetooth channels.

3. Pairing LED: This LED flashes when the Pair button is pressed and held for 3

seconds and is lit solid when paired to a Bluetooth source.

4. Pair Button: Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to pair to a Bluetooth

source. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to disconnect from a Bluetooth source.

5. Computer Signal LED: This LED will illuminate green when the computer USB

signal exceeds -40 dBFS.

6. Computer Level Knob: Turn this knob to adjust the level for the computer USB

playback or the 1/8” (3.5 mm) TRS input.

7. Listen To Knob: Turn this knob to select which input signal (Bluetooth A, B, C,

or Computer) is sent to the Master output and Amplifier output.

8. Mix LED: This LED illuminates yellow when Mix mode is selected.

9. Mix Button: Depress this button to monitor a blend of the Bluetooth A, B, C,

and Computer sources.

10. Low EQ: Adjust this knob to increase or decrease the low (bass) frequencies

11. High EQ: Adjust this knob to increase or decrease the high (treble) frequencies

12. Signal LED: This LED illuminates green when the master volume exceeds -40

dBFS, illuminates yellow when the signal exceeds -10 dBFS, and illuminates red when the signal exceeds 0 dBFS. When the LED illuminates red, reduce the Input Level knob settings to prevent “clipping” and distortion.

13. Master Volume Knob: Turn this knob to increase or decrease the signal level

sent to the Master output, Amplifier output, and USB port.

14. Power LED: This LED illuminates yellow when the unit is powered on.

1. Power Input: Connect the included power cable here.

2. Power Amplifier Output: This sends the master signal to your loudspeaker. 4 –

32 ohms, 70 V, and 100 V connections are provided. Connect this to your loudspeaker using a properly terminated 4-pin Euroblock connector and appropriately sized wire. See the section Operation > Euroblock Setup for more information. Note: This output always provides a mono signal.

3. Master Output: Connect this balanced mono XLR output to a powered

speaker. Note: This output is always summed to a mono signal.

4. USB LED: This LED will illuminate when the USB port is connected to a

computer’s USB port.

5. USB Port: Connect a USB cable from here to a computer’s USB port for audio

playback and recording. Note: This output always provides a mono signal.

6. 1/8” (3.5 mm) TRS Input: Connect a line-level device such as a smartphone,

tablet, CD player, etc. here. Note: Connecting to this jack disconnects USB input (playback). USB output (recording) is unaffected. This allows for recording of three Bluetooth signals and the 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS input to the computer using the USB port.

7. Bluetooth Antenna: Connect the 3 included Bluetooth antennas here for

pairing to Bluetooth sources.

Operation Pairing Bluetooth Sources

1. Connect the 3 included Bluetooth antennas to the connectors on Black & Blue’s

2. Power on Black & Blue. The power LED will illuminate solid.

3. Press and hold the Pair button for 3 seconds for the particular Bluetooth input

you desire to connect to for your Bluetooth source. The Pair LED will flash.

4. Pair your Bluetooth source to Black & Blue.

a. Smartphone: open Bluetooth settings in your smartphone, find Black & Blue-A, and connect. The pair LED on Black & Blue will be lit solid when connected. b. Bluetooth headset mic: turn on the headset mic. The mic LED will flash quickly when searching for Black & Blue. When paired successfully, the mic LED will flash slowly and Black & Blue’s pair LED will be lit solid. Note: Bluetooth audio cannot be sent to a headset’s headphones. Bluetooth audio will only be sent from a Bluetooth headset’s microphone to Black & Blue. To disconnect from a Bluetooth source, press and hold the Bluetooth input’s Pairing button for 3 seconds. Note: If the mic connects with a different Bluetooth source which is not desired (for example, Black & Blue-A), press the search button on the Bluetooth headset mic and connect to the next Bluetooth source (Black & Blue-B or Black & Blue-C). Note: Repeat the above steps to connect additional Bluetooth sources.

1. Connect the included Bluetooth antennas to the connectors on Black & Blue’s

2. Press and hold the Pair button(s) for 3 seconds to connect to your Bluetooth

3. Connect a USB cable from Black & Blue's USB port to an available USB port on

4. Adjust the Listen To knob to select Bluetooth A, B, C, or Computer as source.

Press the Mix button to hear a blend of all sources from the Master output and Power Amplifier output.

5. Turn the Master Volume knob to adjust the signal level sent to the Master

1. Connect a USB cable from Black & Blue's USB port to an available USB port on

2. See the section Computer Setup > Setting Black & Blue as the Default

Recording Device to set Black & Blue as the default recording device.

3. On your computer, open your preferred recording software.

Note: To hear music while it’s playing or to monitor recording content, listen through your computer's speakers, or connect Black & Blue's Master output to an amplifier or powered speakers. Playback You can listen to the music on your computer through Black & Blue. See the section Computer Setup > Setting Black & Blue as the Default Playback Device before playing back your computer music.

1. Connect a device to the 1/8” (3.5

mm) TRS Input or pair your Bluetooth source to Black & Blue.

2. Strip approximately 1/4 inch (6

mm) insulation off the wire ends. When using stranded wires, twist the cable ends to form a taut lead. This will help avoid short circuits due to loose strands. Insert the wire end into the appropriate port. Push the wire until it reaches the lowest point in connector. Use a small (-) screwdriver to secure each wire. Ensure the connections fit securely, but not too tight. Check the connection by attempting to pull the wire out of the connector. If it comes out, loosen the screw and repeat the process to secure more firmly.

3. Attach the Euroblock connector to the Amplifier Output on Black & Blue.

4. Make sure all Level knobs are set to “0”.

5. Connect the included power cable from the power input to a power outlet;

power on Black & Blue.

6. Adjust the individual channel input Level knobs and the Master Volume knob

to get a strong signal without distortion or “clipping”. Reduce the Master Volume setting when Signal LED continuously illuminates red.

7. Adjust the Low and High tone knobs to contour the sound for your liking.

Note: The Low tone knob affects rumbles, thumps, and other bass sounds. Reduce this setting when only speech signals are being mixed. The High tone knob affects brightness and clarity. Reduce this setting when the content sounds shrill or harsh.11

Computer Setup Setting Black & Blue as the Default Recording Device

• Windows XP: Click Start Menu Control Panel (or Settings Control Panel in Classic View) Sound and Audio Devices. Click the Audio tab and under Sound recording, select USB Audio Codec as the default device. Select Properties and click the Advanced tab to select the Default Format, 44100 Hz or 48000 Hz.

• Windows Vista: Click Start Menu Control Panel (or Settings Control Panel in Classic View) Hardware and Sound Sound. Click the Recording tab and select USB Audio Codec as the default device. Select Properties and click the Advanced tab to select the Default Format, 44100 Hz or 48000 Hz.

• Windows 7: Click Start Menu Control Panel Sound. Click the Recording tab and select USB Audio Codec as the default device. Select Properties and click the Advanced tab to select the Default Format, 44100 Hz or 48000 Hz.

• Windows 8: From the Start Menu, click the lower-left corner of the screen to bring yourself to the Desktop. In the bottom-right corner of the Taskbar, locate the Volume Control "Speaker" icon. Right- click the speaker and select Playback Devices. In the Windows Sound control panel select the Recording tab. If USB Audio Codec does not have a green "check mark" symbol next to it, right-click it and select "Set as Default Device". Select Properties and click the Advanced tab to select the Default Format, 44100 Hz or 48000 Hz.

• Windows 10: Click Start Menu Control Panel (or Settings Control Panel in Classic View) Hardware and Sound Sound. In the Windows Sound control panel select the Recording tab. If USB Audio Codec does not have a green "check mark" symbol next to it, right-click it and select "Set as Default Device". Select Properties and click the Advanced tab to select the Default Format, 44100 Hz or 48000 Hz.

Setting Black & Blue as the Default Playback Device

• Windows XP: Click Start Menu Control Panel (or Settings Control Panel in Classic View) Sound and Audio Devices. Click the Audio tab and under Sound playback, select USB Audio Codec.

• Windows Vista: Click Start Menu Control Panel (or Settings Control Panel in Classic View) Hardware and Sound Sound. Click the Playback tab and select USB Audio Codec.

• Windows 7: Click Start Menu Control Panel Sound. Click the Playback tab and select USB Audio Codec as the default device.

• Windows 8: From the Start menu, click the lower-left corner of the screen to bring yourself to the Desktop. In the bottom-right corner of the Taskbar, locate the Volume Control "Speaker" icon. Right- click the speaker and select Playback Devices. The Windows Sound control panel should appear set on the Playback tab. If USB Audio Codec does not have a green "check mark" symbol next to it, right- click it and select "Set as Default Device".

• Windows 10: Click Start Menu Control Panel Sound. Click the Playback tab and select USB Audio Codec as the default device.

Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz USB: 44.1 kHz, 24 bit Power power cable Connection: IEC Voltage: 100–240VAC, 50/60 Hz Consumption: 30 W Dimensions (width x depth x height) 19” x 11” x 1.7” 483 x 286 x 44 mm Weight

• Bluetooth range is affected by walls, obstructions, and movement. For optimal performance, place the product in a location that is unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks & Licenses Rane is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Rane is under license. All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those of their respective owners.5051rane.com