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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
MIXERS

MDR1688 16-CHANNEL MIXER WITH DSP

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MDR MIXERS MIXERS
maximum dynamic range and a transparent audio signal.
Finally, durable construction ensures reliable performance
TYPE:
from venue to venue and session to session. Optimized
MDR
MIXERS for recording, live sound reinforcement and commercial
installations, the MDR1688 is an ideal mixer solution,
offering big sound in a compact package.

FEATURES
> 16 Inputs: 8 mic/line plus 4 stereo line
> 4-bit Digital Effects Processor with 256 Presets
> 3-band EQ with sweepable mids on mic/line inputs
> 4-band EQ on stereo channels
> 60mm faders
> Standard 19-inch rackmount kit included

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Ideal for live performance installations, the MDR1688 ARCHITECT’S & ENGINEER’S SPECIFICATIONS
delivers superior audio quality and excellent value, along The Samson MDR1688 shall be a tabletop audio mixer. It
with an impressive feature set. shall be a 16-channel design with 8 channels having XLR
The MDR1688 is a true professional 16-channel stereo mic inputs and 4 channels being stereo channels. The XLR
mixer. Connecting all your microphones and instruments Mic channels are equipped with 3 band EQ with sweepable
to this mixer is simple, with eight mic/line inputs plus mids, line input, insert point, mic/line trim control, 75Hz
four additional stereo channels. There are also dedicated low cut filter, 1 aux send with pre/post switch, 1 aux send
stereo effects returns for the on-board digital effects, to the internal 24 bit DSP effects unit with 256 presets,
which are both numerous and impressive. The MDR1688 pan, solo, 60mm fader and alt bus 3⁄4 routing switch. The
features 256 digital studio-quality effects including stereo channels shall have 1⁄4 inch inputs with left mono
delays, chorus, flanging and lush reverbs, which can be capability, +4/-10 gain switch, 4 band fixed frequency EQ,
added to your vocals or instruments using the built-in 1 aux send with pre/post switch, 1 aux send to the internal
24-bit multi-effects processor. 24 bit DSP effects unit with 256 presets, pan, solo, 60mm
The mic/line inputs feature a 3-band equalizer with fader and alt bus 3⁄4 routing switch. The main section shall
sweepable midrange control and there is a four-band fixed have 1⁄4 inch alt 3⁄4 outputs, 1⁄4 inch control room outputs,
equalizer on each of the stereo input channels. Each of 1⁄4 inch main mix outputs, balanced XLR outputs, 60mm
the stereo and mono input channels have two aux sends mix left, mix right and control room faders. The control room
for an onstage monitor mix, built-in or external effects, or shall get its signal from the main mix, alt 3⁄4 mix, and the
headphone mixing. Plus, aux one can be configured as 2TK input via 3 switches. The main mix shall get its signal
a pre or post fader send. from the main mix bus, alt 3⁄4 bus and the 2TK input via
The MDR1688’s master section includes two stereo aux the main mix bus and 2 switches. 12 segment metering shall
returns and a two-track input and output for playing back be provided with switchable AFL/PFL modes. There shall
stereo devices and for recording your mix. Clean, clear also be LED indication for power and phantom power. There
sound reproduction with sweet equalization and signal- shall be a 2 TK inputs on RCA jacks with level control and
flexible routing ensure dependable and remarkable sound outputs on RCA jacks. There shall be an aux 1 master send
for every performance. level and aux 1 stereo return on 1⁄4 inch jacks with level
High-quality, discreet, low-noise mic preamps with control. There shall be an aux 2 master send level and aux 2
48-volt phantom power and 60mm faders give users the stereo return on 1⁄4 inch jacks with level control and switch
best possible sound with the best possible feel. A 12- to apply the aux 2 signal to the aux 1 mix. There shall be a
segment LED meter with VU ballistics also displays the stereo headphone output on 1⁄4 inch TRS jack. There shall
main mix output. And to make the MDR1688 even more be a 24 bit internal effects unit with 256 presets, peak LED,
versatile, we include a standard 19-inch rackmount kit. and DSP mute. The mixer shall have a power on/off switch
As like all of Samson’s MDR mixers, the MDR1688 and a phantom power switch on the rear panel. The mixer
features advanced circuit design using carefully selected shall have an external power supply.
components at each stage of the signal path, giving you

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SERIES

MDR MIXERS
DESCRIPTION

16-CHANNEL MIXER WITH DSP

CATEGORY

MIXERS
MDR1688
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MDR1688-16 channel mixer Specifications

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Frequency Response.......................... 10 Hz to 45 kHz, +/-0.4 dB
Distortion (THD&N)............................ 0.05% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz
Gain Range....................................... 0 dB to +40 dB (MIC)
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)................ 105 dB
Line Input......................................... Electronically balanced
Sensitivity Range.............................. -10 dBu to +30 dBu
Stereo Input Channels........................ Balanced Line Input
Distortion (THD&N)............................ 0.005% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz
Max Output....................................... +22 dBu balanced XLR
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Dimensions (W × D × H).................... 16˝ × 16.7˝ × 2.6˝

405mm × 425mm × 65mm
Weight............................................. 12.87 lbs • 5.85 kg

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RIGHT-BUS

MUTE/ALT3-4 LED
SOLO(PFL)
EFX SEND
LEFT-BUS

ALT-4(R)
ALT-3(L)

LOGIC
AUX-1
AUX-2

AFL-R
AFL-L

LO FREQ MID HI
GAIN AUX1
LEVEL
AUX SEND 2TK TAPE OUT
PHANT OM R
POW ER MAIN/ALT
LEFT-BUS AUX-1 T
+48V LEFT
LEVEL PAN S
ALT-3
2 + 80 100 12K AUX SEND1
3 LO CUT I RIGHT-BUS AUX2
MIC IN 1
1 8K LEVEL
2
- ALT-4 R RIGHT
3 3-BAND EQ+FREQ(100~8K)
AUX-2 T
+/-15db
S

75Hz AUX SEND2

LINE IN AFL-L
HI PASS
MAIN MIX LEVEL
3c R (LEFT) MAIN OUT
4d RN AFL-R R
2b TN T
MIC GAIN:0~40dB 1a T LEFT-BUS S
LINE IN TRIM:+15dB~-25dB 5e S SOLO(PFL)
2
INSERT 3
1

AUX2 SOLO MAIN MIX LEFT

( ON ) MAIN MIX LEVEL
PEAK POST (RIGHT)
1 2 AUX-2 R
T
PRE RIGHT-BUS S
1 2
AUX1
2
POST 3
AUX-1 1
PRE ALT3-4
LO MID-LO HI-MID HI LEVEL MAIN MIX RIG H T
MUTE/ALT3-4 LED
STEREO INPUT CHANNELS (5-12) FOR MDR1248 ALT-3(L) ALT 3-4 OUT
R
STEREO INPUT CHANNELS (9-16) FOR MDR1688 T
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LEVEL S
3c R BALANCE
80 500 3K 12K MAIN/ALT
4d RN - LEFT-BUS ALT-3(L)
2b TN 4-BAND EQ
1a T ALT-3 ALT-4(R)
+ +/-15db
R
5e S T
RIGHT-BUS ALT 3-4 TO MIX S
LEFT(MONO)
3c R ALT-4 ALT-4(R)
4d RN - LEFT-BUS
2b TN 80 500 3K 12K
1a T 2T K LEVEL
+
EQ 2TK TAPE IN
5e S RIGHT-BUS
RIGHT LEFT
2TK TO MIX
AFL-L

LEFT-BUS

AFL-R RI G H T
(LEVEL +4dBu/-10dBv) RIGHT-BUS

SOLO(PFL)

ALT 3-4 2T K
PEAK CONTROL ROOM SOURCE

SOLO
1 2 ( ON )
POST
PRE AUX2 AUX-2
1 2
MAIN MIX

POST AUX1
AUX-1
PRE
SOLO ACTIVE
STEREO AUX RETURN 1 AUX1 RETURN
SOLO CTRL
3c R -
4d RN LEFT-BUS
2b TN
1a T + AFL L

5e S
LEFT(MONO) LEFT METER
3c R
4d RN -
2b TN RIGHT-BUS AFL R
1a T
+
5e S
RIGHT SOLO MODE
PFL LED RIGHT METER
AUX2 / DSP (LEVEL SET) ( AFL )
SOLO(PFL)
STEREO AUX RETURN 2 RET URN EFX TO AUX-1 ( PFL )
3c R
4d RN - 1 LEFT-BUS
2
2b TN
3 AUX-1
1a T +
5e S PHONES OUTPUT
LEFT R
T PHONES
3c R S
4d RN - 1 RIGHT-BUS
2b TN 2
1a T 3 AUX-1
+
5e S
RIGHT CONTROL ROOM OUTPUT
R
T LEFT
S

EFXRTN-L

EFXRTN-R
R
T RIGHT
PRESETS
DSP BOARD CONTROL ROOM S
& PHONES
VARIATIONS
RIGHT-BUS

SOLO(PFL)
EFX SEND
LEFT-BUS

MUT E
ALT-4(R)
ALT-3(L)

LOGIC
AUX-1
AUX-2

AFL R
AFL L

DSP FOOTSW ITCH

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