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Manual-1

TTM 54

PERFORMANCE

MIXER

OPERATORS MANUAL

Quick Start

Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the

best Performance Mixer available. For experienced
turntablists, 

ninety percen

of the operation of the

TTM 54 Performance Mixer 

is obvious —

however, the 

TTM 54 

also has many unique

features. These new features will be mas-
tered more quickly if you read the entire
manual. Right! We know some of you can’t
resist jumping right in, so please read at least
this portion of the manual. It will help you get
a good start.

   GAIN TRIM:

 These controls are intended to set

the signal level 

before

 the Crossfader. 

Always

 

set the

GAIN TRIM

 controls to indicate an 

average

 signal level

of 

+4

 on the meter with the 

Program Faders

 set to 

maximum

.

Never

 use the 

GAIN TRIM

 controls to set the output level. 

Always

use the 

MASTER LEVEL

 control to set the output level. This is a very

simple thing, yet makes a huge difference in the performance of your mixer.

• 

  EFFECTS: 

The assignable effects loop allows insertion of a stereo effects processor into:

• Pre-Program Fader 

PGM 1 ....... 

Engage 

PGM 1 EFFECTS 

only.

• Pre-Program Fader 

PGM 2 ....... 

Engage 

PGM 2 EFFECTS 

only.

• Post-Crossfader 

MASTER ....... 

Engage both 

PGM 1 

and 

PGM 2 EFFECTS 

switches.

• Read sections 

 and 

 for more information.

• 

  PHONES:

 The headphone output of the TTM 54 is a 

high power 

output stage (unlike most you have used before). There

are some notable differences…

•   The headphone output of the TTM 54 delivers 

very high

 volume into your headphones.

•   To avoid pain, 

never

 put headphones on your head and then plug them in.

•   Always

 

start with the PHONES LEVEL turned down and then turn it up to the desired level.

•   Because of the high current and low output impedance, 

never

 short one side to ground 

or

 short left and right

     together as is possible with mono cup headphones. Note: Low power headphone stages typically use large
     resistors on their outputs, which allow shorting, but prevent high power. The TTM 54 gives you high power but
     does not allow shorting
.

• 

  MIC LEVEL:

 For best performance, keep this control at 

0

 when not in use.

•   For instructions on 

rotating Phono/Line

 switches to the desired location, see page Manual-6.

 

  Do not spray cleaner 

or lubricant into the front of the 

Program Faders

 or 

Crossfader

. The fluid will just run out the

bottom of the unit. 

Never use unapproved cleaner 

or lubricants such as skateboard wheel lube, as corrosive damage may

result, voiding the warranty. See page Manual-6 for cleaning and replacement instructions and cleaner recommendations.

•   

Never connect anything except an RS 1 or other approved Rane AC power supply to the thing that looks like a telephone
jack on the rear.

 This is an 18 VAC center-tapped power unit. Consult the Rane factory for replacement or substitution.

•  

 WEAR PARTS:

 This product contains the following wear parts subject to the ninety (90) day warranty period described on

page Service-1: FT 45 Active Crossfader & Channel Fader Assembly(3); ST 1 Phono/Line Switch Assembly (2).

Summary of Contents for TTM 54

Page 1: ...notable differences The headphone output of the TTM 54 delivers very high volume into your headphones To avoid pain never put headphones on your head and then plug them in Always start with the PHONES LEVEL turned down and then turn it up to the desired level Because of the high current and low output impedance never short one side to ground or short left and right together as is possible with mon...

Page 2: ...BALANCE controls are used for LEFT RIGHT balance of PGM 1 and PGM 2 or for LEFT RIGHT Pan effect Push the control to the left and sound moves to the left channel Push the control to the right and sound moves to the right channel 햵 EFFECTS engage switches are provided for PGM 1 and PGM 2 These two switches determine the location of a single assignable stereo EFFECTS LOOP With PGM 1 and PGM 2 EFFECT...

Page 3: ...der controls for PGM 1 and PGM 2 are ultra low noise long life monorail devices An ActiveFader design completely isolates the control element from the audio providing the highest reliability and performance See page Manual 6 for cleaning and replacement instructions 햺 PGM 1 and PGM 2 Meters provide true L R Dual Mono indication of Post Program Fader signal levels Ten segment resolution is provided...

Page 4: ...urrent output capable of driving headphones between 8 ohms and 600 ohms Because the amplifier is capable of high current drive it is important that the outputs are not shorted together or to ground Do NOT use single cup phones that short tip and ring 헃 MASTER LEVEL adjusts the MASTER OUTPUT level for both the balanced and unbalanced outputs Important Note CHASSIS GROUNDING If your system exhibits ...

Page 5: ...y of 10 dBV PHONO LINE selection is made as described in section 햸 PGM 1 inputs are sent to the left side of the Crossfader HAMSTER switch out PGM 2 inputs are sent to the right side of the Crossfader HAMSTER switch out PHONO GND terminals provide an independent ground connect point for two turntables It is very important that each turntable have a very good ground connection to one of these termi...

Page 6: ... Position the fader at mid travel 3 Spray cleaner lubricant into both ends of the fader 4 Move the fader over its full travel back and forth a few times 5 Shake excess fluid from the fader assembly 6 Wipe off excess fluid D Fader assembly installation 1 Connect the ribbon cable to the fader assembly 2 Place the fader assembly in position with the ribbon connector to the right side or top as shown ...

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