The origin of the RODEC MX180 Original goes back as far as 1986, when the introduction of the MX-18 set a standard for many years to come for numerous professional users all over the world.

With 18 inputs, 2 master outputs, multiple rec outputs, triple tone control, PFL, talk-over & a construction quality, sound performance and reliability that most manufacturers could only dream of the MX-18 was an instant success in most major markets in Europe, Asia an Canada.

True to the Hifi roots of the brand this mixer used first class components, modular set-up and rigid construction to make sure that this mixer could withstand the most fierce conditions in which a professional unit can in many cases be used.

Although the basic lay-out and construction manner have not visibly changed over the years, the MX180 Original is in fact in 2009 a fifth generation MX180, which in no way resembles the original design as far as electronics are concerned.

Of course the product is still being manufactured entirely in Belgium, and of course we still use first class components with faders still being fixed individually to the front plate of the mixer, but of course technology has also evolved dramatically over the last 25 years.

So with the basic philosophy of construction quality, reliability and sound performance in mind we now introduced the MX180 Original, as the current climax of our analogue developments.

Sound performance remains ‘analogue’ with dynamics, detail and ambiance at a level which we have not been able to achieve before, and a signal to noise ratio which can be compared to many Hifi or High End products, which come nowhere near the complexity demanded from a mixer with such complete features.

With still 18 inputs, double symmetrical master outputs, multiple record outputs, effects loop and separate microphone channel the MX180 Original will remain the flagship for all analogue RODEC lovers for many years to come.

Appreciated for their serviceability and modular set-up this mixer is also very much appreciated by any technician, who will in most case be able to service a unit on-the spot, which makes it very attractive for night club owners and users alike.

In a nutshell, the RODEC MX180 Original offer more than 55 years of High-End research, design and development to any professional user and lover of analogue music. It has been a reference products for many years, and although a new ‘progressive’ range has meanwhile been introduced it will remain this reference for many years to come in the pure analogue field.

The ‘Progressive’ range is a completely different story within a very similar philosophy, please read further with the other products ...

5 Channel 19” 7HE Professional Audio Mixer

4 Multiple input channels with: - Gain - Triple tone control - Balance - PFL select pushbutton with LED-indicator (cue)

Channel 1: Line A, Line B, Balanced XLR Mic, phono Channel 2: Line A, Line B, Balanced XLR Mic, phono Channel 3: Line A, Line B, Balanced XLR Mic, phono Channel 4: Line A, Line B, Balanced XLR Mic, phono Channel 5: Separate balanced XLR Mic channel with gain, triple tone control, talk-over, pan, PFL and FX insert

4 Phono Inputs 8 RCA Line Inputs 5 Balanced XLR Mic inputs

3 Master outputs Master 1 (Main): RCA and balanced XLR output with mono / stereo mode Master 2 (Main): RCA and balanced XLR output with mono / stereo mode Master 3 (Monitor): RCA output with mono/stereo mode, without DJ Mic

Record outputs 4 RCA record outputs. These record outputs can also be used as AUX output.

Music effects insert Music effects insert connectors (JACK) to connect external effect units.

Faders – Crossfader Easy-slide 60mm channel faders. Crossfader between channels 1-2 and 3-4. Soft touch fader knobs for better grip.

Headphones Headphones can be connected on the front or rear of the mixer. Very strong DJ headphones amplifier. Headphones select rotary PFL / SUM.

Power supply Internal universal switching power suply 90V <> 264V.

Nominal analogue input levels: Line A asymmetrical (RCA): 500mV / 50k Line B asymmetrical (RCA): 500mV / 50k Phono asymmetrical (RCA gold plated): 5.2mV / 50k Microphone (channel 1 – 4) symmetrical (XLR): 9.1mV / 3.6k Microphone symmetrical (XLR or ¼” TRS JACK): 4.2mV / 1.8k Effects return (1/4” TRS JACK): 775mV / 10k

Nominal analogue output levels: Master 1 asymmetrical (RCA): 775mV / 10k Master 1 symmetrical (XLR): 1.55V / 600 Master 2 asymmetrical (RCA): 775mV / 10k Master 2 symmetrical (XLR): 1.55V / 600 Monitor asymmetrical (RCA): 775mV / 10k Record asymmetrical (RCA): 500mV / 10k Effects send asymmetrical (1/4” TRS JACK): 775mV / 10k Headphones (1/4” TRS JACK): - 8: (1kHz – 1%THD) 22mW (420mV) / 22mW music power - 32: (1kHz – 1%THD) 65mW (1.4V) / 65mW music power - 600: (1kHz – 1%THD) 91mW (7.4V) / 91mW music power

Music equalizer: Low: +12dB / -12dB at 100Hz Mid: +12dB / -12dB at 1kHz High: +12dB / -12dB at 10kHz

Microphone equalizer: Low: +12dB / -12dB at 100Hz Mid: +12dB / -12dB at 1kHz High: +12dB / -12dB at 10kHz

General specifications: Frequency response: +/- 0.40dB from 20Hz to 20kHz Subsonic filter: -25dB at 10Hz Signal headroom: 20.0dB @ 1kHz / THD < 0.015% Dynamic range: 110dB Signal to noise ratio: 90dB Total harmonic distortion: < 0.006% Crosstalk left to right of an input channel: >48dB @ 1kHz Crosstalk channel to channel >96dB @ 1kHz

Power supply voltage: 90VAC – 264VAC Power supply frequency: 47Hz – 63Hz Power consumption: 40W (On), 45W (Full load), 5W (Stand by)

Operating temperature: 0°C (32°F) – 40°C (104°F) Operating humidity: 5% - 90% (no condensation)

Mechanical specifications: Frontpanel dimensions (W x D): 482.0mm (19.0”) x 310.0mm (12.2“) (7HE) Bottombox dim. (W x D x H): 442.0mm (17.4“) x 294.0mm (11.6“) x 151.0mm (5.9“) Panel cut out dimensions (W x D): 446.0mm (17.6“) x 298.0mm (11.7“) Packed box dimensions (W x D x H): 560mm (22.0“) x 384mm (15.1“) x 254mm(10.0“) Weight: 6.22kg (13.71lbs) Packed weight: 7.62kg (16.79lbs)