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                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                              Washington, DC 20554

   In the Matter of Rane Corporation ) ) ) ) ) ) File No.: EB-SED-12-00005192
   Acct. No.: 201432100001 FRN: 0022833305




                                     ORDER

   Adopted: December 23, 2013 Released: December 23, 2013

   By the Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau:

    1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into
       between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications
       Commission (Commission) and Rane Corporation (Rane). The Consent
       Decree resolves and terminates the Bureau's investigation into Rane's
       compliance with Section 302(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as
       amended (Act),^ and Sections 2.803, 15.19, and 15.105 of the
       Commission's rules (Rules)^ pertaining to the marketing of digital
       radio frequency devices, such as amplifiers, preamplifiers, and
       mixers.

    2. The Bureau and Rane have negotiated the Consent Decree that resolves
       this matter. A copy of this Consent Decree is attached hereto and
       incorporated herein by reference.

    3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the
       facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by
       adopting the Consent Decree and terminating the investigation.

    4. In the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we
       conclude that our investigation raises no substantial or material
       questions of fact as to whether Rane possesses the basic
       qualifications, including those related to character, to hold or
       obtain any Commission license or authorization.

    5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 4(i), 4(j), and
       503(b) of the Act,^ and Sections 0.111 and 0.311 of the Rules,^ the
       Consent Decree attached to this Order IS ADOPTED.

    6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above-captioned investigation IS
       TERMINATED.

    7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order and Consent Decree
       shall be sent by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt
       requested, to Linda Arink, Vice President, Finance and Administration,
       Rane Corporation, 10802 47^th Avenue, West, Mukilteo, WA 98275, and to
       Jacob Farber, Esq., Perkins Coie LLP, Counsel for Rane Corporation,
       700 Thirteenth Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005-3960.

   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

   Robert H. Ratcliffe

   Deputy Chief

   Enforcement Bureau

                                   Before the

                       Federal Communications Commission

                              Washington, DC 20554

   In the Matter of Rane Corporation ) ) ) ) ) ) File No.: EB-SED-12-00005192
   Acct. No.: 201432100001 FRN: 0022833305




                                 CONSENT DECREE

   The Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission and Rane
   Corporation, by their authorized representatives, hereby enter into this
   Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Enforcement Bureau's
   investigation into possible violations of Section 302(b) of the
   Communications Act of 1934, as amended,^ and Sections 2.803, 15.19, and
   15.105 of the Commission's rules^ pertaining to the marketing of digital
   radio frequency devices, such as amplifiers, preamplifiers, and mixers.

   I. DEFINITIONS

    1. For the purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions
       shall apply:

    a. "Act" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. S
       151 et seq.

    b. "Adopting Order" means an order of the Bureau adopting the terms of
       this Consent Decree without change, addition, deletion, or
       modification.

    c. "Bureau" means the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications
       Commission.

    d. "Commission" and "FCC" mean the Federal Communications Commission and
       all of its bureaus and offices.

    e. "Communications Laws" means collectively, the Act, the Rules, and the
       published and promulgated orders and decisions of the Commission to
       which Rane is subject by virtue of its business activities, including
       but not limited to, the Equipment Marketing Rules.

    f. "Compliance Plan" means the compliance obligations, program, and
       procedures described in this Consent Decree at paragraph 10.

    g. "Covered Employees" means all employees and agents of Rane who
       perform, or supervise, oversee, or manage the performance of, duties
       that relate to Rane's responsibilities under the Equipment Marketing
       Rules.

    h. "Digital Device" means an unintentional radiator (device or system) as
       defined in Section 15.3(k) of the Rules.^

    i. "Effective Date" means the date on which the Bureau releases the
       Adopting Order.

    j. "Equipment Marketing Rules" means Section 302(b) of the Act,^ Sections
       2.803, 15.19, and 15.105 of the Rules^ and other Communications Laws
       governing the marketing of radio frequency devices within the United
       States and its territories.

    k. "Investigation" means the investigation commenced by the Bureau's July
       10, 2012, letter of inquiry^ regarding whether the marketing of
       certain Digital Devices by Rane complies with the Equipment Marketing
       Rules.

    l. "Rane" means Rane Corporation and its predecessors-in-interest and
       successors-in-interest.

    m. "Operating Procedures" means the standard, internal operating
       procedures and compliance policies established by Rane to implement
       the Compliance Plan.

    n. "Parties" means Rane and the Bureau, each of which is a "Party."

    o. "Rules" means the Commission's regulations found in Title 47 of the
       Code of Federal Regulations.

   II. BACKGROUND

    8. Pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Act^ and Sections 2.803, 15.19, and
       15.105 of the Rules,^ certain Digital Devices may not be marketed in
       the United States unless the devices comply with the applicable
       technical standards as well as the administrative requirements
       relating to equipment labeling and consumer disclosure. Section
       2.803(a) of the Rules defines "marketing" as the "sale or lease, or
       offering for sale or lease, including advertising for sale or lease,
       or importation, shipment, or distribution for the purpose of selling
       or leasing or offering for sale or lease."^

    9. Rane manufactures and markets Digital Devices, including professional
       audio and live sound products, such as amplifiers, compressors,
       equalizers, and mixers. These Digital Devices are unintentional
       radiators subject to authorization prior to marketing, via either the
       Commission's equipment verification or declaration of conformity
       procedures.^

   10. On July 10, 2012, the Bureau's Spectrum Enforcement Division
       (Division) issued a letter of inquiry (LOI) to Rane, directing Rane to
       submit a sworn written response to a series of questions relating to
       its manufacture and marketing of certain Digital Devices.^ Rane
       responded to the LOI on August 20, 2012.^ In its LOI Response, Rane
       submitted information and documentation relating to the Digital
       Devices at issue.^ Rane also provided information concerning whether
       its Digital Devices were properly labeled in accordance with Section
       15.19 of the Rules,^ and whether the consumer disclosure language
       required by Section 15.105 of the Rules^ was included in the user
       manual for each Digital Device. In the course of responding to the
       LOI, Rane discovered that some of the Digital Devices had not been
       labeled and that certain Digital Device user manuals were missing the
       consumer disclosure statements.^ The Bureau and Rane entered into a
       tolling agreement to toll the statute of limitations.^

   III. TERMS OF AGREEMENT

   11. Adopting Order.  The Parties agree that the provisions of this Consent
       Decree shall be subject to final approval by the Bureau by
       incorporation of such provisions by reference in the Adopting Order.

   12. Jurisdiction. Rane agrees that the Bureau has jurisdiction over it and
       the matters contained in this Consent Decree and that the Bureau has
       the authority to enter into and adopt this Consent Decree.

   13. Effective Date; Violations.  The Parties agree that this Consent
       Decree shall become effective on the Effective Date as defined herein.
       As of the Effective Date, the Adopting Order and this Consent Decree
       shall have the same force and effect as any other order of the
       Commission. Any violation of the Adopting Order or of the terms of
       this Consent Decree shall constitute a separate violation of a
       Commission order, entitling the Commission to exercise any rights and
       remedies attendant to the enforcement of a Commission order.

   14. Termination of Investigation.  In express reliance on the covenants
       and representations in this Consent Decree and to avoid further
       expenditure of public resources, the Bureau agrees to terminate the
       Investigation. In consideration for the termination of the
       Investigation, Rane agrees to the terms, conditions, and procedures
       contained herein. The Bureau further agrees that in the absence of new
       material evidence, the Bureau will not use the facts developed in this
       Investigation through the Effective Date, or the existence of this
       Consent Decree, to institute on its own motion any new proceeding,
       formal or informal, or take any action on its own motion against Rane
       concerning the matters that were the subject of the Investigation. The
       Bureau also agrees that in the absence of new material evidence it
       will not use the facts developed in this Investigation through the
       Effective Date, or the existence of this Consent Decree, to institute
       on its own motion any proceeding, formal or informal, or take any
       action on its own motion against Rane with respect to Rane's basic
       qualifications, including its character qualifications, to be a
       Commission licensee or to hold Commission licenses or authorizations.

   15. Compliance Officer.  Within ten (10) calendar days after the Effective
       Date, Rane shall designate a senior corporate manager with the
       requisite corporate and organizational authority to serve as
       Compliance Officer and to discharge the duties set forth below. The
       person designated as the Compliance Officer shall be responsible for
       developing, implementing, and administering the Compliance Plan and
       ensuring that Rane complies with the terms and conditions of the
       Compliance Plan and this Consent Decree. In addition to general
       knowledge of the Communications Laws necessary to discharge his/her
       duties under this Consent Decree, the Compliance Officer shall have
       specific knowledge of the Equipment Marketing Rules prior to assuming
       his/her duties.

   16. Compliance Plan. For purposes of settling the matters set forth
       herein, Rane agrees that it shall within thirty (30) calendar days
       after the Effective Date, develop and implement a Compliance Plan
       designed to ensure future compliance with the Communications Laws and
       with the terms and conditions of this Consent Decree. With respect to
       the Equipment Marketing Rules, Rane shall implement the following
       procedures:

     a. Operating Procedures on Equipment Marketing. Within thirty (30)
        calendar days after the Effective Date, Rane shall establish
        Operating Procedures that all Covered Employees must follow to help
        ensure Rane's compliance with the Equipment Marketing Rules. Rane's
        Operating Procedures shall include internal procedures and policies
        specifically designed to ensure that prior to the initiation of
        marketing (as such term is defined in Section 2.803 of the Rules^),
        all Digital Devices and other radio frequency devices to be marketed
        by Rane comply with applicable technical standards, have been
        properly authorized  (via the certification, verification, or
        declaration of conformity procedures, as applicable), and comply with
        the applicable administrative requirements relating to equipment
        labeling and consumer disclosure.^

     b. Compliance Manual. Within thirty (30) calendar days after the
        Effective Date, the Compliance Officer shall develop and distribute a
        Compliance Manual to all Covered Employees. The Compliance Manual
        shall explain the Equipment Marketing Rules, including the
        obligations to secure an equipment authorization from the FCC prior
        to marketing a Digital Device and to comply with the applicable
        administrative requirements relating to equipment labeling and
        consumer disclosure, and set forth the Operating Procedures that
        Covered Employees shall follow to help ensure Rane's compliance with
        the Equipment Marketing Rules. Rane shall periodically review and
        revise the Compliance Manual as necessary to ensure that the
        information set forth therein remains current and complete. Rane
        shall distribute any revisions to the Compliance Manual promptly to
        all Covered Employees.

     c. Compliance Training Program. Rane shall establish and implement a
        Compliance Training Program on compliance with the Equipment
        Marketing Rules and the Operating Procedures. As part of the
        Compliance Training Program, Covered Employees shall be advised of
        Rane's obligation to report any noncompliance with the Equipment
        Marketing Rules under paragraph 11 of this Consent Decree and shall
        be instructed on how to disclose noncompliance to the Compliance
        Officer. All Covered Employees shall be trained pursuant to the
        Compliance Training Program within thirty (30) calendar days after
        the Effective Date,  except that any person who becomes a Covered
        Employee at any time after the Effective Date shall be trained within
        thirty (30) calendar days after the date such person becomes a
        Covered Employee. Rane shall repeat the compliance training on an
        annual basis, and shall periodically review and revise the Compliance
        Training Program as necessary to ensure that it remains current and
        complete and to enhance its effectiveness.

     d. Remedial Efforts for Discontinued Models. Rane shall continue to
        ensure that all unlabeled Digital Devices returned to Rane or its
        service centers for service or repair shall be affixed with a label
        that complies with Section 15.19 of the Rules^ prior to being
        returned to the customer. In addition, Rane shall continue to
        maintain on its website an online user manual for all Digital Devices
        it markets that includes the consumer disclosure language required by
        Section 15.105 of the Rules.^

   17. Reporting Noncompliance. Rane shall report any noncompliance with the
       Equipment Marketing Rules and with the terms and conditions of this
       Consent Decree within fifteen (15) calendar days after discovery of
       such noncompliance. Such reports shall include a detailed explanation
       of (i) each instance of noncompliance; (ii) the steps that Rane has
       taken or will take to remedy such noncompliance; (iii) the schedule on
       which such remedial actions will be taken; and (iv) the steps that
       Rane has taken or will take to prevent the recurrence of any such
       noncompliance. All reports of noncompliance shall be submitted on
       paper to the Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau,
       Federal Communications Commission, Room 3-C366, 445 12th Street, S.W.,
       Washington, DC 20554, with a copy submitted electronically to Kathy
       Harvey at Kathy.Harvey@fcc.gov and to JoAnn Lucanik at
       JoAnn.Lucanik@fcc.gov.

   18. Compliance Reports. Rane shall file Compliance Reports with the
       Commission ninety (90) calendar days after the Effective Date, twelve
       (12) months after the Effective Date, twenty-four (24) months after
       the Effective Date, thirty-six (36) months after the Effective Date,
       and forty-eight (48) months after the Effective Date.

    a. Each Compliance Report shall include a detailed description of Rane's
       efforts during the relevant period to comply with the terms and
       conditions of this Consent Decree and the Equipment Marketing Rules.
       In addition, each Compliance Report shall include a certification by
       the Compliance Officer, as an agent of and on behalf of Rane, stating
       that the Compliance Officer has personal knowledge that Rane (i) has
       established and implemented the Compliance Plan; (ii) has utilized the
       Operating Procedures since the implementation of the Compliance Plan;
       and (iii) is not aware of any instances of noncompliance with the
       terms and conditions of this Consent Decree, including the reporting
       obligations set forth in paragraph 11 hereof.

    b. The Compliance Officer's certification shall be accompanied by a
       statement explaining the basis for such certification and must comply
       with Section 1.16 of the Rules and be subscribed to as true under
       penalty of perjury in substantially the form set forth therein.^

    c. If the Compliance Officer cannot provide the requisite certification,
       the Compliance Officer, as an agent of and on behalf of Rane, shall
       provide the Commission with a detailed explanation of the reason(s)
       why and describe fully (i) each instance of noncompliance; (ii) the
       steps that Rane has taken or will take to remedy such noncompliance,
       including the schedule on which proposed remedial actions will be
       taken; and (iii) the steps that Rane has taken or will take to prevent
       the recurrence of any such noncompliance, including the schedule on
       which such preventive action will be taken.

    d. All Compliance Reports shall be submitted on paper to the Chief,
       Spectrum Enforcement Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal
       Communications Commission, Room 3-C366, 445 12th Street, S.W.,
       Washington, DC 20554, with a copy submitted electronically to Kathy
       Harvey at Kathy.Harvey@fcc.gov and to JoAnn Lucanik at
       JoAnn.Lucanik@fcc.gov.

   19. Termination Date.  Unless stated otherwise, the requirements set forth
       in paragraphs 9 through 12 of this Consent Decree shall expire
       forty-eight (48) months after the Effective Date.

   20. Voluntary Contribution.  Rane agrees that it will make a voluntary
       contribution to the United States Treasury in the amount of sixty one
       thousand five hundred dollars ($61,500) within ten (10) calendar days
       after the Effective Date.  Rane shall also send electronic
       notification of payment to Kathy Harvey at Kathy.Harvey@fcc.gov, JoAnn
       Lucanik at JoAnn.Lucanik@fcc.gov, and Samantha Peoples at
       Sam.Peoples@fcc.gov on the date said payment is made. The payment must
       be made by check or similar instrument, wire transfer, or credit card,
       and must include the NAL/Account Number and FRN referenced above.
       Regardless of the form of payment, a completed FCC Form 159
       (Remittance Advice) must be submitted.^ When completing the FCC Form
       159, enter the Account Number in block number 23A (call sign/other ID)
       and enter the letters "FORF" in block number 24A (payment type
       code).  Below are additional instructions that Rane should follow
       based on the form of payment it selects:

     * Payment by check or money order must be made payable to the order of
       the Federal Communications Commission.  Such payments (along with the
       completed Form 159) must be mailed to Federal Communications
       Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000, or sent
       via overnight mail to U.S. Bank - Government Lockbox #979088,
       SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101.

     * Payment by wire transfer must be made to ABA Number 021030004,
       receiving bank TREAS/NYC, and Account Number 27000001.  To complete
       the wire transfer and ensure appropriate crediting of the wired funds,
       a completed Form 159 must be faxed to U.S. Bank at (314) 418-4232 on
       the same business day the wire transfer is initiated.

     * Payment by credit card must be made by providing the required credit
       card information on FCC Form 159 and signing and dating the Form 159
       to authorize the credit card payment. The completed Form 159 must then
       be mailed to Federal Communications Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St.
       Louis, MO 63197-9000, or sent via overnight mail to U.S. Bank -
       Government Lockbox #979088, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St.
       Louis, MO 63101.

   If Rane has questions regarding payment procedures, it should contact the
   Financial Operations Group Help Desk by phone, 1-877-480-3201, or by
   e-mail, ARINQUIRIES@fcc.gov.

   21. Waivers. Rane waives any and all rights it may have to seek
       administrative or judicial reconsideration, review, appeal, or stay,
       or to otherwise challenge or contest the validity of this Consent
       Decree and the Adopting Order, provided the Bureau issues an Adopting
       Order as defined herein. Rane shall retain the right to challenge
       Commission interpretation of the Consent Decree or any terms contained
       herein. If either Party (or the United States on behalf of the
       Commission) brings a judicial action to enforce the terms of the
       Adopting Order, neither Rane nor the Commission shall contest the
       validity of the Consent Decree or the Adopting Order, and Rane shall
       waive any statutory right to a trial de novo. Rane hereby agrees to
       waive any claims it may have under the Equal Access to Justice Act^
       relating to the matters addressed in this Consent Decree.

   22. Invalidity. In the event that this Consent Decree in its entirety is
       rendered invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall
       become null and void and may not be used in any manner in any legal
       proceeding.

   23. Subsequent Rule or Order. The Parties agree that if any provision of
       the Consent Decree conflicts with any subsequent Rule or order adopted
       by the Commission (except an order specifically intended to revise the
       terms of this Consent Decree to which Rane does not expressly consent)
       that provision will be superseded by such Rule or Commission order.

   24. Successors and Assigns. Rane agrees that the provisions of this
       Consent Decree shall be binding on its successors, assigns, and
       transferees.

   25. Final Settlement. The Parties agree and acknowledge that this Consent
       Decree shall constitute a final settlement between the Parties with
       respect to the Investigation. The Parties further agree that this
       Consent Decree does not constitute either an adjudication on the
       merits or a factual or legal finding or determination regarding any
       compliance or noncompliance with the Communications Laws.

   26. Modifications. This Consent Decree cannot be modified without the
       advance written consent of both Parties.

   27. Paragraph Headings. The headings of the paragraphs in this Consent
       Decree are inserted for convenience only and are not intended to
       affect the meaning or interpretation of this Consent Decree.

   28. Authorized Representative. The individual signing this Consent Decree
       on behalf of Rane represents and warrants that she is authorized by
       Rane to execute this Consent Decree and to bind Rane to the
       obligations set forth herein. The FCC signatory represents that he is
       signing this Consent Decree in his official capacity and that he is
       authorized to execute this Consent Decree.

   29. Counterparts. This Consent Decree may be signed in any number of
       counterparts (including by facsimile), each of which, when executed
       and delivered, shall be an original, and all of which counterparts
       together shall constitute one and the same fully executed instrument.

   _____________________________

   Robert H. Ratcliffe

   Deputy Chief

   Enforcement Bureau

   _____________________________

   Date

   _____________________________

   Linda Arink

   Vice President, Finance and Administration

   Rane Corporation

   _____________________________

   Date

   ^ This investigation was initiated under File No. EB-10-SE-043 and was
   subsequently assigned File No. EB-SED-12-00005192. Any future
   correspondence with the FCC concerning this case will reference the new
   case number, File No. EB-SED-12-00005192.

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 302a(b).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. SS 2.803, 15.19, 15.105.

   ^ 47 U.S.C. SS 154(i), 154(j), 503(b).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. SS 0.111, 0.311.

   ^ This investigation was initiated under File No. EB-10-SE-043 and was
   subsequently assigned File No. EB-SED-12-00005192. Any future
   correspondence with the FCC concerning this case will reference the new
   case number, File No. EB-SED-12-00005192.

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 302a(b).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. SS 2.803, 15.19, 15.105.

   ^ Id. S 15.3(k).

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 302a(b).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. SS 2.803, 15.19, 15.105.

   ^ See Letter from John D. Poutasse, Chief, Spectrum Enforcement Division,
   FCC Enforcement Bureau, to George Sheppard, Chief Executive Officer, Rane
   Corporation (July 10, 2012) (on file in EB-SED-12-00005192).

   ^ 47 U.S.C. S 302a(b).

   ^ 47 C.F.R. SS 2.803, 15.19, 15.105.

   ^ Id. S 2.803(a).

   ^ See id. S 15.101.

   ^ See supra note 7.

   ^ See Letter from Linda Arink, Vice President, Finance and Administration,
   Rane Corporation, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications
   Commission (Aug. 20, 2012) (on file in on file in EB-SED-12-00005192) (LOI
   Response).

   ^ See LOI Response at 4-8.

   ^ See 47 C.F.R. S 15.19.

   ^ See id. S 15.105.

   ^ See LOI Response at 3 & Attachment 1.

   ^ See Tolling Agreement, executed by and between John D. Poutasse, Chief,
   Spectrum Enforcement Division, FCC Enforcement Bureau, and Jacob S.
   Farber, Esq., Perkins Coie LLP, Counsel for Rane Corporation (Dec. 11,
   2012) (on file in EB-SED-12-00005192).

   ^ See supra note 10 and accompanying text.

   ^ See 47 C.F.R. SS 2.1203, 2.1204, 2.1205.

   ^ See id. S 15.19.

   ^ See id. S 15.105.

   ^ See id. S 1.16.

   ^ An FCC Form 159 and detailed instructions for completing the form may be
   obtained at http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form159/159.pdf.

   ^ Equal Access to Justice Act, Pub L. No. 96-481, 94 Stat. 2325 (1980)
   (codified at 5 U.S.C. S 504); see also 47 C.F.R. SS 1.1501-1.1530.

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