Rane MP2015

Beat Mixing Gadgets we love here @ Tracktune.net. Today we are reviewing Rane MP2015

Love this mixer. That vintage touch does it for me. Oh not forgetting the name behind the brand “RANE”. This is one mixer which I believe most Techno Dj’s would love to own. If you ask me, this is one those mixers which one wouldn’t wish to sell 5 years from now. This week I am letting Rane MP2015 do the talking for you guys. Enjoy. Till next time, cheers. 

The Rane MP2015 is a no-compromise music-mixing performance instrument.

Control, sound, reliability and durability distinguish Rane’s new techno house club mixer for high-end audio systems.

Born from a legacy of rotary club mixers beginning in 1971 with Rudy Bozak’s CMA-10-2DL, on to 1982 and UREI’s 1620, then in 1999 Rane’s MP2016/XP2016 combo, and now in 2015, the MP2015 represents the next revival and evolution.

With over 40 years of rotary mixer experience to draw on, along with collaboration and input from the world’s best techno house DJs, the MP2015 is the best mixer produced by Rane—ever. There are no compromises in the design. It has the best sound, the best features, the best feel, and the best reliability and durability.

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Sound Quality

A world-class leader in performance, the MP2015 is designed for playback of High-Resolution Audio (HRA) 24-bit studio master quality sources. Its sonic signature has no equal, satisfying the most stringent vinyl purists. And the dynamics are perfect for DJs preferring the uncompressed sound of WAV and FLAC files.

Professional high-end sound quality begins and ends with the audio signal converters. The MP2015 uses premium performance Audio 4 Pro™ delta-sigma modulator converters by AKM [Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation] that meet the highest sound quality standards of recording studios. The balanced differential audio input converters deliver 116 dB dynamic range, utilizing a built-in modified FIR architecture that minimizes group delay, allowing excellent linear phase response.

The 24-bit audio output converters have the same 116 dB dynamic range and sport AKM’s proprietary 24-bit digital filter for better sound quality achieving low distortion characteristics and wide dynamic range. The differential outputs eliminate the need for AC coupling capacitors further increasing performance.  Input and output converters support sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz. Overall Digital/USB in to Line-out, or Line-in to Digital/USB out dynamic range is 116 dB (A-weighted), while Line-input to Line-output dynamic range is a remarkable 113 dB (A-weighted) with vanishingly low THD+N of 0.0009%.

Studio-Quality Phono Preamps, and S/PDIF for CDJs

The Phono-CD (or any line-level source) analog input stages feature gold RCA connectors are true studio-quality preamplifiers providing EMI[1], RFI[2] and transient overvoltage protection against ESD[3]. The circuitry provides low noise, high gain-bandwidth, low harmonic distortion, fast slew rate and high output current. The phono RIAA filter accuracy measures +0.1/-0.2 dB from perfect. Included are 18 Hz high-pass infrasonic (rumble) filters with steep 18 dB/octave slopes and ultrasonic filters beginning roll off at 50 kHz at a 12 dB/octave rate. A zero-distortion relay selects between CD and Phono operation.

1. EMI (electromagnetic interference) A measure of electromagnetic radiation from equipment. 
2. RFI (radio frequency interference) A measure of radio frequency (RF) radiation from equipment. 
3. ESD (electrostatic discharge) Electrical discharges of static electricity that builds up on personnel or equipment, generated by interaction of dissimilar materials.

Using CDJs? For the very best sound, bypass the D/A converters and go direct digital with S/PDIF. Regular RCA line inputs work for players without S/PDIF outputs. Switches for each input let you choose.

Filters and EQ

Sweep Filters

Each of the four Input channels and the Submix channel feature a unique and exclusive three-position toggle selector-switch. Choose between LP (low-pass), HP (high-pass) or L-H (low-pass, high-pass combo). All have steep 24 dB/octave (4th-order) slopes and are sweepable.

In the LP position the Filter knob sweeps the low-pass frequency from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (CCW to CW). The 12:00 middle position is 635 Hz. 

In the HP position the Filter knob sweeps the high-pass frequency from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (CCW to CW). The 12:00 middle position is 635 Hz.

In the L-H position the Filter knob sweeps either the LP or HP filter depending upon rotation direction from center. The 12:00 middle position bypasses both filters giving a flat unaffected response. Rotating the knob from fully counter clockwise to center sweeps the LP filter from 20 Hz to 18 kHz. Rotating the knob from center to fully clockwise sweeps the HP filter from 35 Hz to 20 kHz. 

The single Resonance (Q) knob controls the shape of all Input and Submix filters. The range is from flat (Q=0.707) to max peaking (Q=12). 

These filters are high resolution, fast and artifact free, with all filter coefficients accurately calculated for the selected sample rate.

Channel Tone Controls

All input channels and the Submix channel have exceptional three-band tone controls characterized by being 12 dB/octave (2nd-order) Linkwitz-Riley, full-cut filters (kill) with selectable crossover points of 150 Hz/6.0 kHz or 300 Hz/3.0 kHz. The crossover points are selected in the user control panel when connected to a computer via one of the USB ports.

Like the Sweep Filters, the Tone Control filters are extremely accurate, high resolution, fast and artifact free, with all filter coefficients accurately calculated for the selected sample rate.

Tech Spec

Analog Inputs	Four Analog Deck Inputs: Each is Phono-CD-S/PDIF switchable Analog Stereo RCA jacks: Phono (RIAA) or CD (line-level) Phono Response: RIAA +0.1/-0.2 dB, Gain: 31 dB at 1kHz, Butterworth 3rd-order Infrasonic (rumble) and 2nd-order Low-pass Filters Max Phono Input: 126 mV Max Line Input: 4 Vrms, all unbalanced inputs Analog Aux Input: Line Level, stereo unbalanced RCA jacks Session Analog Input: Line Level, stereo unbalanced RCA jacks
S/PDIF	Deck Input S/PDIF RCA jacks: Input 16-bit or 24-bit PCM only Dynamic range of 128 dB with ultra low jitter and 16:1 SRC conversion range. Session S/PDIF Input / Output: RCA jacks (Dynamic range of 128 dB) Input 16-bit or 24-bit PCM only, sample Rate 16 kHz to 144 kHz
ADCs	24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz
DACs	24-bit @ 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz
Dynamic Range	Digital/USB Input to Line Output: 116 dB A-weighted Line Input to Digital/USB Output: 116 dB A-weighted Line Input to Line Output: 113 dB A-weighted
Digital Signal Processing	32-bit floating point.
USB Audio	Seven stereo record, Five stereo playback, Each Port, 32-bit floating point @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz or 96 kHz. Class-compliant, no driver needed for Mac OSX. ASIO driver provided for Windows.
FlexFX	Stereo unbalanced ¼" TS (tip-sleeve) jacks, Send and Return.
Mic Input	Balanced ¼" TRS & XLR combo jack with Mic / Line switch and +48V Phantom Power switch.
Line Outputs	Main is on balanced XLR jacks Booth is on balanced TRS 1/4" jacks Session is on unbalanced RCA line level or S/PDIF digital RCA jacks FlexFX Loop Send is unbalanced RCA jacks. Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.25 dB Unbalanced jacks (Session & FlexFX): Max 4 Vrms Balanced jacks (Main & Booth): Max 8 Vrms
THD+N	0.0009%
Internal Universal Power Supply	100 to 240 VAC, Max 20 W, 50 Hz to 60 Hz.
Unit Size	35.5 cm x 33.3 cm x 8.3 cm [14˝ H x 13.1˝ W x 4.3˝ D (includes knobs)] Weight: 5.7 kg or 12.6 lb.
Shipping Size	19.7 cm x 38.1 cm x 49 cm [7.75˝ H x 15˝ W x 19.25˝ D] Weight: 7 kg or 15 lb.