Samson MDR10 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson MDR10 mixer! The MDR10 is a ten-channel mixer, with ten low
noise microphone pre-amps, four output buses and built-in 24 BIT DSP effects processor. The MDR10 features
six mono Mic/Line input channel strips with a three-band, mid-sweep equalizer plus a low cut filter for setting just
the right tone on your microphones or instruments. These channels also offer two auxiliary sends that can be
used for creating a monitor mix and for routing your signals to effects processors. The mono channels also fea-
ture a pan control for creating a stereo image, bus output assign switches and a 60mm fader for setting the level.
In addition to the mono inputs, there are four channels set up as Stereo/Dual mono inputs with two-band equaliz-
er, switchable aux send, balance, a utility mic input and 60 mm faders for controlling the level. Clean, clear sound
reproduction with dazzling digital effects including Delay, Chorus and lush Reverb, packaged in a rugged enclo-
sure, will ensure reliable high quality sound from performance to performance. Optimized for recording, live
sound reinforcement and commercial installations; the MDR10 is an ideal mixer solution offering big sound in a
compact package.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the MDR10 mixer, as well a description of its
front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. You’ll also find a war-
ranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support
and so we can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.
With proper care and adequate air circulation, your MDR10 will operate trouble free for many years. We recom-
mend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) 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 a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing
materials and if possible, return the unit in the original carton and packing materials.
Introduction