Manual-1
HC 6S
HEADPHONE CONSOLE
OPERATORS MANUAL
QUICK START
Okay, you’re in a hurry. Well this section’s just for you. It explains enough of the HC 6S’s workings to keep you out of trouble. It al-
lows operation without reading the whole manual. Please read at least this section to ensure reasonable operation of the unit.
The HC 6S operates from either a common stereo or mono source, or from individual stereo sources. For a common stereo source,
plug the left and right input plugs into the respective
MASTER INPUTS
jacks. The Inputs accept balanced or unbalanced sources.
Just plug them in. This source is now routed to each of the six input channels to drive all of the Outputs.
For a single mono source feeding all headphones, connect it to one of the
MASTER INPUT
jacks and engage the
STEREO/
MONO
switch. Set the overall input level with the
MASTER LEVEL
, and use the channel
LEVEL
controls for individual head-
phones. These Inputs may also be converted to balanced mono inputs by moving internal jumpers. See page Manual-4.
Use the separate stereo
IN
jacks when driving a pair of headphones with different program material than what is on the
MASTER INPUTS
. Connecting a plug into these jacks automatically disconnects that channel from the Master Input program
material.
HC 6S CONNECTION
When first connecting the HC 6S to other components,
leave the
power off
. This gives you a chance to make mistakes and correct
them without damage.
1. With the power switch in the
off
position, plug the power line
cord into the rear panel.
2. Plug the outputs from a mono or stereo source into the
MASTER INPUTS. For unbalanced systems use a standard
¼" TS cable. For balanced operation, use a stereo ¼" TRS
connector with pin 2 (+) wired to the Tip; pin 3 (–) wired
to the Ring; and pin 1 (ground) wired to the Sleeve. Please
consult the RaneNote, “Sound System Interconnection”
(enclosed) for additional wiring arrangements.
3. When rack mounting the HC 6S, you may wish to per-
manently wire the rear headphone Outputs to remote jack
locations, such as in walls of a studio or other rooms. Use the
front panel Outputs for local or control room monitoring.
4. You might also consider wiring the six direct stereo INs
permanently to a patch bay or monitor mixer, but
only
if you
do not plan to use the MASTER INPUTS as well. Whenever
a plug is inserted into any individual stereo IN, the MASTER
INPUTS are bypassed for that particular channel. So for
maximum flexibility, we suggest that only the MASTER
INPUTs be permanently wired and that the direct stereo INs
be patched as necessary.
WEAR PARTS:
This product contains no wear parts.
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MONO
PHONES
PHONES
PHONES
PHONES
PHONES
PHONES
SIG
1
LEVEL
LEVEL
SIG
2
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STEREO
LEVEL
MASTER
HC 6S
HEADPHONE
CONSOLE
POWER
