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User Guide (English)
Introduction
The Rane Model SM26S Splitter Mixer is one of the most useful, yet unusual audio products
available. In its most basic configuration, it is a six-to-two line level mixer. It will accept six balanced
or unbalanced line level inputs which are applied to six Level and Pan controls. An additional stereo
Master Input allows a total of eight inputs. The result of the mix is sent to an overall Master Output
Level control and appears at the Left and Right Outputs on the rear. In its splitter mode, the SM26S
can take one or two line level inputs and split these to any of the six Mono Outputs on the rear. The
Mix/Pan controls in this mode control the level from each of the two input buses to be applied to
each Output. Internal header blocks allow the Mix Outputs to become an independent stereo out,
allowing a total of eight outputs. The SM26S may also be used as a six input, six output buffer
amplifier in which case signal applied to Input 1 is delivered to Output 1, and so on.
The SM26S may also be used in a combination of modes at once. For instance, Inputs 1 through 3
may be mixed to the left and/or right output buses while at the same time Outputs 4 and 5 are
delivering signal originally applied to the Left and Right Master Inputs while at the same time Output 6
is being driven from Input 6 in the straight through mode.
The front of the SM26S comprises a Master Input Level control, six Channel Level controls, six
Mix/Pan controls and a Master Output Level control. The rear of the SM26S provides two Master Left
and Right Inputs, six Mono Inputs, six Mono Outputs and two Master Left and Right Mix Outputs. All
Inputs and Outputs on the SM26S are 1/4" TRS active balanced.
Features:
• -10 dBV to +4 dBu Shifter
• +4 dBu to -10 dBV Shifter
• 6 Balanced Mono Inputs, 6 Balanced Mono
Outputs
• 2 Main Balanced Inputs, 2 Main Balanced
Outputs
• 6 Input Level Controls and 6 Mix/Pan Controls
• Master Input and Output Level Controls
• Internal Universal Power Supply (100–230 VAC)
Applications:
• 6 Mono Inputs, Stereo Output Line Mixer
• 4 Stereo Inputs, Stereo Output Line Mixer
• Stereo Input, 6 Mono Output Line Splitter
• 1 Stereo Input, 4 Stereo Output Splitter
• 6-In, 6-Out Booster Amplifier
• Configurable to 8 Outputs
Box Contents
SM26S
Power Cable
User Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system
requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit rane.com.
For additional product support, visit rane.com/support.
