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Connection
Connect the AC power cord last to avoid loudspeakers hurting your sensitive ears.
Mic Inputs
The eight mic jacks are balanced XLR inputs. Unbalanced mics or wiring can also be used with their
inherent lower quality and higher potential for hum and noise. Standard microphone cable with a two-
conductor twisted pair plus a shield is best. Rane follows the AES recommended practice of pin 2
positive (hot), pin 3 negative, and pin 1 to shield. If your microphone is unbalanced (only two
conductors), see the Sound System Interconnection RaneNote on Rane's website for the proper cable
to use. Or better yet, get a balanced mic.
For condenser microphones, which require phantom power, use the Mic +48V switch position.
Dynamic mics use the center, Mic +0V position. When using a wireless microphone receiver, use the
Wireless Mic position.
Main Output
The Main Output is a mono balanced XLR jack. Connect the Main Output XLR using mic cable to your
amplifier or powered loudspeaker and select the Line position on the adjacent switch. If the Main
Output feeds a microphone snake or mic input, select the Mic switch position.
USB Data Port
Check the AM2 page on Rane's website for potential firmware updates at rane.com/am2. If there is an
update, follow the instructions on our website.
When using the AM2 with Mongoose Tracker or Halogen software, AM2 firmware is always kept up to
date via the AM2's RAD Port.
RAD Port
If your audio system delivers the AM2's Main Output audio mix using Rane's digital audio transport
technology exiting the RAD Port, connect a shielded Ethernet patch cable to the RAD Port. When the
Rane HAL or Mongoose at the other end of this connection recognizes the AM2's RAD Port, audio
nirvana is achieved and all four adjacent RAD Port Status indicators illuminate.
Cascade In/Out Ports
Connect a shielded Ethernet patch cable from the Cascade In port to another AM2's Cascade Out
port to add more mics to the mix of this AM2. All four Cascade In Status Indicators illuminate when the
two devices recognize each other. Connect up to seven more Rane AM2 Automixers for a total of 64
gain-sharing mics. Be certain to connect Cascade Out to Cascade In throughout—otherwise, nirvana
won't be achieved.
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