Roland M-300 Bedienungsanleitung

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  • Seite 1

    Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual *5100014641-02* Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY[...]

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    2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to al[...]

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    3 001-50 ● Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. ................................................................................................................................. 002a ● Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. ......................................[...]

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    4 012a ● Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or • If smoke or unusual odor occurs • Objects hav[...]

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    5 118b, 118c ● Keep the USB memory cover, the REAC caps, the grounding terminal screw, the lithium battery, the battery panel, the battery panel screws and any fader knobs you may remove and the included the REAC connector covers and the ferrite cores in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed acciden[...]

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    6 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply 301 ● Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power suppl[...]

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    7 IMPORTANT NOTES Memory Backup 501b ● This unit contains a battery which powers the unit’s memory circuits while the main power is off. When this battery becomes weak, the message shown below will appear in the display. Once you see this message, have the battery replaced with a fresh one as soon as possible to avoid the loss of all data in me[...]

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    8 IMPORTANT NOTES Regarding the CAT5e cable ● In order to keep superb digital transfer quality by REAC, please make sure to use following optional cables for 100m CAT5e cable: • SC-W100S 100M CAT5e cable • W100S-R 100M CAT5e cable with reel Channel Edit operation ● You might hear some noise when you control the following: • Preamp Gain ?[...]

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    9 Contents ................................................................................................................. 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................................ 6 Contents ................................................................................................. 9 Introduction ..[...]

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    10 4-band EQ/8-band EQ .......................................................................... 80 4-band EQ operations (CH1–32) ........................................................................................................................................ 80 8-band EQ operations (AUX/MTX/MAIN) .........................................[...]

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    11 Using the USB memory recorder .................................................................................................................................... 125 User settings ....................................................................................... 128 About user settings ......................................................[...]

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    12 Pitch shift ................................................................................................................................................................................. 212 GEQ .....................................................................................................................................................[...]

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    13 Introduction Introduction The following items are included with the M-300. Make sure that all of them are present: • The M-300 itself • Power cord * Use only the power cord that was included with the M-300. • REAC connector covers ( two ) • Channel number sticker • Ferrite cores ( two ) • Owner’s manual (the document you’re readi[...]

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    14 Introduction Introduction Ethernet connectors Ethernet cables use RJ45 plugs. REAC equipment provides an RJ45 connector for each REAC port. fig.RJ45andREAC-j.eps For critically important communication, it is vital to protect the RJ45 plug and connector. For such situations, REAC RJ45 connectors use a sturdy Neutrik EtherCon plug. Using the Ether[...]

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    15 Introduction Introduction Placement You must attach the ferrite cores before using the M-300. This is for the purpose of preventing electromagnetic noise; do not remove it. 1. Spread the tabs, and open the ferrite core. fig.core1.eps 2. Attach a ferrite core near the RJ45 plug on the Ethernet cable. fig.core2.eps 3. Close the ferrite core until [...]

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    16 Introduction Introduction Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to a grounded AC outlet, and the other end to the AC INPUT connector to provide power for the M-300’s internal power supply. Use only the supplied power cords to prevent damage to the units. 1. As shown in the illustration, fit the power cord hook over the power cord. fig.[...]

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    17 Introduction Introduction Turning the power on/off 941 Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. fig.PowerOnOrder.eps 1. Connect your input/output units (S-1608, S-0816,[...]

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    18 Introduction Introduction The M-300 has an internal lithium battery that backs up the clock function and the mixer settings. If this battery runs down, the clock function and the feature that provides for the reinstatement of the mixer settings that existed prior to switching off the power will no longer operate correctly. If a popup message rec[...]

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    19 Introduction Introduction About USB memory The M-300 can use USB memory to store and read a variety of data. • Record and play WAV files using the USB Memory Recorder • Save and load user settings files • Back up and recover internal mixer data Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is firmly in place. USB memory used wi[...]

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    20 Explanation of the panels Explanation of the panels fig.TopPanelGuide.eps Top panel/Front panel Fader module section p. 21 Layer section p. 21 Main fader module p. 22 CHANNEL EDIT section p. 22 Display p. 25 Function button section p. 25 Screen controller section p. 25 METER button p. 25 EFFECTS Section p. 25 GROUP section p. 26 SETUP Section p.[...]

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    21 Explanation of the panels Explanation of the panels fig.FaderModSectGuide.eps This section lets you control the 16 channels you selected in the Layer section. SEL buttons Use these buttons to select the channel that you want to control in the CHANNEL EDIT section or in the screen. The [SEL] button of the currently selected channel will light. SO[...]

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    22 Explanation of the panels Explanation of the panels fig.MainFaderModGuide.eps SEL button This button selects the MAIN channel so that it can be controlled from the CHANNEL EDIT section or in the screen. It will light if the MAIN channel is selected. By repeatedly pressing [SEL] you can alternately select the MAIN L, MAIN R, or MAIN C channels. S[...]

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    23 Explanation of the panels Explanation of the panels PREAMP area fig.ChEdtPreamp.eps • GAIN knob This adjusts the preamp gain of CH1–32. When ATT Ctrl (p. 48) at the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen is on, this always adjusts the attenuator. This adjusts the attenuator of AUX1–8, MTX1–4, or MAIN L/R/ C. • +48V button This turns the +48V phantom p[...]

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    24 Explanation of the panels Explanation of the panels GATE area fig.ChEdtGate.eps In this area you can operate the gate/expander that is provided for CH1– 32 . • DISP button This accesses the GATE/EXPANDER popup where you can make detailed settings. The button will light red while the popup is shown. You can turn the gate/expander on or off by[...]

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    25 Explanation of the panels Explanation of the panels fig.DisplayGuide.eps This area shows mixer parameters, system settings, and meters. You can use the CHANNEL EDIT section, the function button section, and the screen controller section to perform operations in the display. fig.FunctionSectGuide.eps Use these buttons to operate the function butt[...]

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    26 Explanation of the panels Explanation of the panels fig.GroupSectGuide.eps DCA button This button accesses the DCA GROUP screen where you can control the DCA groups and make settings for them. It will light red while the screen is shown. MUTE button This button accesses the MUTE GROUP screen where you can control the mute groups and make setting[...]

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    27 Explanation of the panels Explanation of the panels fig.TalkbackOscSectGuide.eps MIC LEVEL knob This adjusts the preamp gain of the talkback mic input over a range of -10dBu–65dBu. In the TALKBACK/OSCILLATOR screen, you can select a talkback mic input from the CONSOLE INPUT 1–4. DISP button This button accesses the TALKBACK/OSCILLATOR screen[...]

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    28 Explanation of the panels Explanation of the panels fig.RearPanelGuide.eps Rear panel CONSOLE INPUT jacks p. 29 CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks p. 29 REAC A, B ports p. 30 USB connector p. 30 MIDI connectors p. 30 RS-232C/MIDI select switch p. 30 RS-232C connector p. 30 DIGITAL OUT jack p. 31 Security slot p. 31 BATTERY slot p. 31 Grounding terminal p. 31 [...]

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    29 Explanation of the panels Explanation of the panels fig.ConsInJackGuide.eps CONSOLE INPUT 1–4 These are balanced XLR-3-31 female input jacks for inputting analog audio signals from microphones or line level equipment. By default they are patched to CH17–20. 922 Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after first che[...]

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    30 Explanation of the panels Explanation of the panels fig.REACPortGuide.eps These are RJ45 connectors for connecting input/output units such as the S-1608, S-0816, or S-4000S via Cat5e Ethernet cables. These connectors support Cat5e Ethernet cables up to 100 meters long. If you need a longer connection, we recommend that you use the optional S-OPT[...]

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    31 Explanation of the panels Explanation of the panels fig.DigiOutJackGuide.eps This is optical type jack that outputs a consumer format (IEC- 60958 compliant) digital audio signal. By default, MONITOR L/R is patched to these jacks. 988 You can attach a commercially available security lock here. For details, refer to the following website: http://w[...]

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    32 Basic operation Basic operation Basic panel operations fig.LayerBtn.eps Use the buttons of the Layer section to select the channel layer that will be controlled by the fader module section. Each channel layer assigns the following channels to the fader module section: Here’s how to edit the channel parameters. 1. In the fader module section or[...]

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    33 Basic operation Basic operation When you press a screen select button that’s lit in green, or a screen select button that has a blue border, the corresponding screen or popup will appear, and the button will light in red. The following illustration shows the name of the screen or popup that appears for each button: fig.DispBtnGuide.eps Popups [...]

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    34 Basic operation Basic operation fig.ScrGuide.eps Screen operations About the screen display 1 2 3 4 Top display area fig.ScrTBScrDisp.eps This area is always shown in the upper part of the screen. Screen name This shows the name of the screen currently shown in the main display area. Channel indicator This indicates the currently selected channe[...]

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    35 Basic operation Basic operation Sub-display area This area shows supplementary information. The following information is shown: ● Indication of the currently edited parameter value fig.SubDispPrm.eps When you edit a parameter whose value is not shown in the screen, or use the controllers of the CHANNEL EDIT section to edit a parameter, the val[...]

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    36 Basic operation Basic operation Buttons in the screen are used to turn a function on/off, to execute a command, or to access a screen. To operate a button, move the cursor to the desired button and press [ENTER]. ● ON/OFF buttons ffig.BtnOnOff.eps These are used to turn a parameter or function on/off. The button is shown in gray when off, or i[...]

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    37 Basic operation Basic operation You’ll use the NAME EDIT popup to edit names. Here we’ll explain operations that are common to the NAME EDIT popup. fig.ScrNameEditGuide.eps Name edit field You can edit the name in this field. The buttons and dial will have the following functions in the name edit field: There are limitations on the number of[...]

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    38 Basic operation Basic operation 1. Access the desired LIBRARY popup. fig.ScrChLib.eps 2. Verify that the desired channel or effect is shown as the object of the store operation. 3. Select the desired number in the library data list. You cannot store to the numbers in which “PRESET” or “LOCK” is shown. 4. Press [F5 (STORE)]. fig.ScrLibSto[...]

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    39 Basic operation Basic operation You can assign a name of up to twelve characters to user data. Use the NAME EDIT popup to edit the name. 1. Access the desired LIBRARY popup. fig.ScrChLib.eps 2. From the library data list, select the desired library data. You cannot edit library data in which “PRESET” or “LOCK” is shown. 3. Press [F3 (NAM[...]

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    40 Input channel operations Input channel operations The input channels process the audio signals from the input jacks and internal ports, and send them to the MAIN bus and AUX/MTX buses. fig.InBlkDia.eps About the input channels MAIN LR LR SOLO AU X C 12345678 LR C LR 12345678 MAIN SOLO AU X MTX 1234 1234 MTX PHASE HPF COMP AT T PREAMP KEY -IN GR [...]

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    41 Input channel operations Input channel operations Most input channel operations can be performed in the CHANNEL EDIT section. Here we will explain input channel operations using the CHANNEL EDIT section. fig.ChEditSection.eps Operations using the CHANNEL EDIT section 1. In the fader module section, press a [SEL] button to select the input channe[...]

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    42 Input channel operations Input channel operations Use the PREAMP area of the CHANNEL EDIT section to adjust the preamp gain. fig.ChEdtPreamp.eps Turning +48V phantom power on/off 1. Press [+48V] to turn +48V phantom power on/off. If +48V phantom power is on, the [+48V] button will light. You must turn the phantom power off if you’ve connected [...]

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    43 Input channel operations Input channel operations Use the EQUALIZER area of the CHANNEL EDIT section to operate the EQ. fig.ChEdtEQ.eps 1. Press [ON] to turn the 4-band EQ on/off. 2. Use the band selection button ([LO]/[LO MID]/[HI MID]/ [HI]) to select the band. 3. Use the GAIN knob to adjust the gain of the selected band. 4. Use the FREQ knob [...]

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    44 Input channel operations Input channel operations The principal parameters of an input channel can be operated in the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen. fig.ScrChDispGuide.epsz The principal operations for an input channel can be performed in the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen. Operations in the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen CHANNEL DISPLAY screen 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 [...]

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    45 Input channel operations Input channel operations ATT (Attenuator) fig.ScrChATT.eps OL (Overload) indicator This will light red when the output of the attenuator exceeds the OVER Lev setting specified in the METER SETUP popup (p. 96). ATT knob This adjusts the input level of the channel in a range of -48.0 dB– +24.0 dB. HPF (High-pass filter) [...]

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    46 Input channel operations Input channel operations Insert indication fig.ScrChIns.eps FX INS If FX1–FX4 are inserted, the number of the inserted FX is shown here. If the number is shown in white, the effect insertion is enabled. If it is shown in gray, effect insertion is bypassed. If you move the cursor to FX INS and press [ENTER], the EFFECTS[...]

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    47 Input channel operations Input channel operations AUX/MTX SENDS fig.ScrChSends.eps Here you can adjust the sends from the channel to the AUX1–8 or MTX1–4 buses. ● AUX/MTX sends The AUX/MTX sends are organized as follows: fig.ScrChSendField.eps AUX/MTX number This indicates the AUX/MTX number. AUX/MTX name This indicates the AUX/MTX name. S[...]

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    48 Input channel operations Input channel operations Group fig.ScrChGroup.eps This indicates whether the channel is assigned to a DCA group or a MUTE group. If you move the cursor to DCA GROUP or MUTE GROUP and press [ENTER], the GROUP ASSIGN popup will appear, allowing you to make DCA group or MUTE group assignments. You can also access the GROUP [...]

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    49 Input channel operations Input channel operations 1. In the fader module section, press [SEL] to select a channel. 2. In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press [CH DISP] to access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen. fig.ScrChDisp.eps Pressing a different [SEL] while the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen is shown will switch you to the display for that channel. If you’v[...]

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    50 Input channel operations Input channel operations You can specify a channel name and color label for each input channel. The channel name can be up to six characters, and you can select one of eight colors as the color label. Channel name entry and color label selection are done in the NAME EDIT popup. 1. Access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for th[...]

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    51 Input channel operations Input channel operations 1. Access the NAME EDIT popup for the desired channel. fig.ScrChNameEdit.eps 2. Move the cursor to the CATEGORY list in the TEMPLATE area, and select the category of the name you want to enter. 3. Move the cursor to the NAME list in the TEMPLATE area, and select the name that you want to enter. 4[...]

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    52 Input channel operations Input channel operations 5. Press [F3 (PASTE)]. COPYCHConf1.eps A confirmation message will appear, asking you to confirm the Copy operation. 6. Press [F8 (PASTE)] to execute the Copy. If you press [F7 (CANCEL)], the operation will be cancelled. 7. Press [F8 (CLOSE)] to close the popup. When you execute PASTE, the copy-d[...]

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    53 Input channel operations Input channel operations Input channels can be assigned to DCA groups and mute groups. Assignments to DCA groups and mute groups are made in the GROUP ASSIGN popup. 1. Access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for the desired channel. fig.ScrChDisp.eps 2. Press [F5 (GROUP ASSIGN)] to access the GROUP ASSIGN popup. fig.ScrChGrpAs[...]

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    54 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations The AUX and MAIN process the mixed audio signals from the input channels, and send them to the output ports. MTX (MATRIX) process a mix of the audio signals from input channels, AUX1–8, and MAIN, and send them to an output ports. fig.OutBlkDia.eps About AUX, MTX, MAIN MAIN LR LR SOLO AU X C 1[...]

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    55 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations Most operations for the AUX, MTX, and MAIN can be performed in the CHANNEL EDIT section. Here we will explain channel operations using the CHANNEL EDIT section. fig.ChEditSection.eps Operations using the CHANNEL EDIT section 1. Press [AUX/MTX/DCA] layer button. 2. Use the [SEL] buttons of the f[...]

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    56 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations Use the PREAMP area of the CHANNEL EDIT section to adjust the attenuator. 1. Use the GAIN dial to adjust the attenuator. fig.ChEdtPreamp.eps This operation is performed in the COMP area of the CHANNEL EDIT section. fig.ChEdtComp.eps 1. Press [DISP] of the COMP area to access the LIMITER popup. [...]

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    57 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations This operation is performed in the AUX/MTX SENDS area of the CHANNEL EDIT section. You can adjust the send level in either of two ways: operating on AUX/MAIN, or operating on MTX. fig.ChEdtAux.eps Operating on AUX/MAIN 1. Press [SEL] of the MAIN or AUX to select the send-source. 2. Press [MTX1][...]

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    58 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations The principal parameters of the AUX, MTX, and MAIN can be operated in the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen. a fig.ScrChMainGuide.eps Operations in the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen CHANNEL DISPLAY screen 2 1 3 4 5 10 11 9 8 6 7 ATT (Attenuator) fig.ScrMtxAttGuide.eps OL (Overload) indicator This will light red [...]

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    59 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations For details, refer to “Limiter operations ” (p. 78). Insert indication fig.ScrChInsOut.eps FX INS If FX1–FX4 are inserted, the number of the inserted FX is shown here. If the number is shown in white, the effect insertion is enabled. If it is shown in gray, effect insertion is bypassed. I[...]

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    60 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations MTX SENDS (AUX, MAIN only) fig.ScrMtxSends.eps Here you can adjust the sends from the AUX1–8 or MAIN L/ R/C to the MTX1–4. ● MTX sends 1––4 The MTX send area is structured as follows: fig.ScrMtxSendField.eps MTX number This indicates the MTX number. MTX name This indicates the MTX nam[...]

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    61 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations PAN • When LCR button is off This adjusts the left/right panning of the audio signal sent to the MAIN L/R buses in a range of L63–R63. • When LCR button is on This adjusts the left/center/right panning of the audio signal sent to the MAIN L/R/C buses in a range of L63–R63. FROM AUX send[...]

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    62 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations DELAY fig.ScrChDelay.eps DELAY button This turns the delay on/off. DELAY TIME This indicates the delay time in milliseconds. DELAY knob This adjusts the amount of delay in a range of 0.0ms– 400.0ms (when delay unit is millisecond). You can select one of the following delay units ( p. 152): Th[...]

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    63 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations 1. In the fader module section, press [SEL] to select channel. Each time you press the MAIN [SEL], it will select the MAIN L, MAIN R, or MAIN C one after another. 2. In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press [CH DISP] to access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen. fig.ScrChAux.eps By pressing a different [SEL][...]

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    64 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations If you turn [F1 (LINK to MAIN L/R)] on, you’ll be able to use the MAIN fader to control MAIN L/R and MAIN C simultaneously, while maintaining the fader balance between MAIN L/R and MAIN C. By default, [F1 (LINK to MAIN L/R)] is on. Turning on [F1 (LINK to MAIN L/R)] also links the MAIN [SOLO][...]

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    65 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations The function buttons have the following operations: 3. Move the cursor to the desired copy parameter select button, and press [ENTER] to select it. 4. Move the cursor to the desired copy-destination channel select button, and press [ENTER] to select it. You can select more than one channel. 5. [...]

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    66 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations Noise may occur when you preview or recall a library item, but this is not a malfunction. The function buttons have the following operations: For details on library operations, refer to “Library operations” (p. 37). AUX/MTX/MAIN can be assigned to DCA groups and MUTE groups. Assignments to [...]

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    67 AUX, MTX, MAIN operations AUX, MTX, MAIN operations You can copy the mix from one MTX to another MTX. Use the COPY MTX MIX popup to perform this operation. 1. Access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for the desired copy-source MTX. fig.ScrChDispMtx.eps 2. Press [F7 (COPY MTX MIX)] to access the COPY MTX MIX popup. fig.ScrMtxCopyGuide.eps Copy-source c[...]

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    68 Dynamics Dynamics A gate/expander is provided on CH1– 32 , and can be used as a gate, an expander, or a ducking processor. A gate applies a user-adjustable level of attenuation (RANGE) to input signals that are lower than the threshold level. ffig.GateCurve.eps An expander applies a user-adjustable ratio of attenuation (RATIO) to input signals[...]

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    69 Dynamics Dynamics fig.PopGateGuide.eps KEY-IN meter This indicates the level of the key-in signal. For stereo-linked channels, two meters are shown (L and R). IN meter This indicates the input level to the gate/expander. For stereo-linked channels, two meters are shown (L and R). GR (Gain Reduction) meter This indicates the amount of gain reduct[...]

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    70 Dynamics Dynamics Expander fig.PopExpGuide.eps THRESH knob This adjusts the threshold level in a range of -80.0 dB–0.0 dB. RATIO knob This adjusts the RATIO in a range of 1.00:1–INF:1 (14 steps). ATTACK knob This adjusts the ATTACK time in a range of 0.0 ms–800.0 ms. This is the time from when the input signal exceeds the threshold level u[...]

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    71 Dynamics Dynamics KEY-IN SELECT popup button This accesses the KEY-IN SELECT popup where you can select the key-in signal. For stereo-linked channels, there will be two (L and R). The channel currently selected as the key-in signal is shown on the button. KEY-IN FILTER fig.KeyinFliterGuide.eps ON button This turns the key-in filter on/off. Filte[...]

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    72 Dynamics Dynamics The key-in signal used by the gate/expander is taken from the post-HPF point of the channel itself or any of the following sources: • CH1–32 Direct out • AUX1–8, MTX1–4, MAIN L/R/C output • REAC A IN1–40 • REAC B IN1–40 • CONSOLE IN1–12 fig.GateKeyInFlow.eps Use the KEY-IN SELECT popup to select the key-in[...]

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    73 Dynamics Dynamics 1. Access the GATE EXPANDER popup. fig.PopGate.eps 2. Press [F1 (OVERVIEW)] to access the GATE/EXPANDER OVERVIEW popup. fig.ScrGateOverview.eps This shows the overall gate/expander status for CH1– 32 . fig.ScrGateOverviewGuide2.eps Channel number Channel name ON button This turns the gate/expander on/off. Type indication This[...]

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    74 Dynamics Dynamics Compressors are provided on CH1– 32 . They apply a user-adjustable ratio of attenuation to input signals that exceed the threshold level. fig.CompCurve.eps The COMPRESSOR popup is used to perform compressor operations. Compressor operations INPUT LEVEL TIME OUTPUT LEVEL LEVEL THRESHOLD THRESHOLD AT TA C K RELEASE INPUT SIGNAL[...]

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    75 Dynamics Dynamics GAIN knob This adjusts the GAIN in a range of -40.0 dB–+40.0 dB. This adjusts the output level of the compressor. If AUTO GAIN is on, the GAIN will have an effective range of -40.0 dB– +6.0 dB. If the GAIN value is outside the effective range, the value will be shown in red. When the COMPRESSOR popup is displayed, the compr[...]

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    76 Dynamics Dynamics The key-in signal used by the compressor is taken from the post- gate point of the channel itself or any of the following sources: • CH1–32 Direct out • AUX1–8, MTX1–4, MAIN L/R/C output • REAC A IN1–40 • REAC B IN1–40 • CONSOLE IN1–12 ig.CompKeyInFlow.eps To select the key-in signal, use the KEY-IN SELECT[...]

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    77 Dynamics Dynamics 1. Access the COMPRESSOR popup. fig.PopComp.eps 2. Press [F1 (OVERVIEW)] to access the COMPRESSOR OVERVIEW popup. fig.ScrCompOverview.eps This shows the overall compressor status for CH1– 32 . fig.ScrCompOverviewGuide2.eps Channel number Channel name ON button This turns the compressor on/off. Compressor graph This shows the [...]

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    78 Dynamics Dynamics Limiters are provided on each AUX1–8, MTX1–4, and MAIN L/R/C. They attenuate the signal so that the output does not exceed the threshold level. fig.LimCurve.eps The LIMITER popup is used to perform limiter operations. Limiter operations INPUT LEVEL TIME OUTPUT LEVEL LEVEL THRESHOLD THRESHOLD AT TA C K RELEASE INPUT SIGNAL O[...]

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    79 Dynamics Dynamics Parameters In this field you can edit the compressor parameters. fig.PopLmtGuide2.eps THRESH knob This adjusts the threshold level in a range of -40.0 dB–0.0 dB. ATTACK knob This adjusts the ATTACK time in a range of 0.0 ms–800.0 ms. This is the time from when the input signal exceeds the threshold level until the limiter r[...]

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    80 4-band EQ/8-band EQ 4-band EQ/8-band EQ 4-band EQ is provided on each input channel. The LO and HI bands provide shelving-type or peaking-type filters, and the LO-MID and HI-MID bands provide peaking-type filters. fig.EQCurve.eps The 4-BAND EQ popup is used to perform 4-band EQ operations. 4-band EQ operations (CH1–32) FREQUENCY LEVEL 0dB LO L[...]

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    81 4-band EQ/8-band EQ 4-band EQ/8-band EQ GAIN knob This adjusts the gain of each band in a range of -15.0 dB– +15.0 dB. Noise may occur when you operate the HPF or 4-band EQ, but this is not a malfunction. The function buttons have the following operations: 1. Access the 4-BAND EQ popup. fig.PopEQ.eps 2. Press [F6 (FLAT)]. fig.ScrEQFlatConf.eps[...]

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    82 4-band EQ/8-band EQ 4-band EQ/8-band EQ 8-band EQ operations (AUX/MTX/MAIN) 8-band EQ is provided on AUX1–8, MTX1–4, and MAIN L/R/C. You can select one of the three filter types on band 1 and band 8. Band 2–7 provide peaking-type filters. The 8-BAND EQ popup is used to perform 8-band EQ operations. 1. In the fader module section, press a [[...]

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    83 4-band EQ/8-band EQ 4-band EQ/8-band EQ 1. Access the 8-BAND EQ popup. fig.Pop_8BandEQ.eps 2. Press [F6 (FLAT)]. fig.ScrEQFlatConf.eps A confirmation message will ask you to confirm the operation. 3. Press [F8 (FLAT)]; the gain of each band will be set to 0.0 dB. If you press [F7 (CANCEL)], the operation will be cancelled. You can recall 8-band [...]

  • Seite 84

    84 AUX send/MTX send AUX send/MTX send The AUX/MTX sends are used to send audio signals from input channels to AUX1–8 and MTX1–4. fig.InBlkSends.eps The AUX/MTX SENDS popup is used to perform AUX/MTX send operations. AUX/MTX send operations (CH1–32) CH 1-32 MAIN LR LR SOLO AU X C 12345678 LR C LR 12345678 MAIN SOLO AU X MTX 1234 1234 MTX PRE [...]

  • Seite 85

    85 AUX send/MTX send AUX send/MTX send fig.PopAuxSendField2Guide.eps Pan slider This adjusts the left/right panning of the signal sent to the stereo-linked AUX /MTX in a range of L63–R63. PAN LINK button This turns the PAN LINK switch on/off. If PAN LINK is on, the pan from the channel to MAIN will be linked with the pan from the channel to the s[...]

  • Seite 86

    86 AUX send/MTX send AUX send/MTX send The MTX sends are used to send audio signals from AUX1–8 or MAIN L/R/C to MTX1–4. fig.OutBlkMtxSends.eps The MTX SENDS popup is used to perform MTX send operations. MTX send operations AT T POST A TT PRE EQ PRE F ADER POST FADER OUTPUT POST DELA Y POST DELA Y FX INSERT MUTE F ADER BAL EXT FX INSERT MAIN OU[...]

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    87 AUX send/MTX send AUX send/MTX send If MTX is stereo-linked, the following parameters will be shown for the odd-numbered MTX send: fig.PopMtxSendField2Guide.eps Pan slider This adjusts the left/right panning of the signal send to the stereo-linked MTX in a range of L63–R63. The function buttons have the following operations: [F3 (ALL ON) Turns[...]

  • Seite 88

    88 Input/output patchbay Input/output patchbay When the M-300 is in its default state, the input patch bay is set as follows: You can also use the EFFECTS screen to patch a effect output to a channel. For details, refer to “Using an effect via send/return ” (p. 101). You can also use the RECORDER screen to patch a USB memory recorder output to [...]

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    89 Input/output patchbay Input/output patchbay Patchbay operations You can change the settings of the input/output patchbays. Use the PATCHBAY screen to perform patchbay operations. 1. In the SETUP section of the top panel, press [PATCHBAY]. fig.ScrPatchGuide.eps The PATCHBAY screen will appear. Current assign indication For the input patchbay, thi[...]

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    90 Input/output patchbay Input/output patchbay Input patchbay operations 1. Access the PATCHBAY screen. fig.ScrPatchIn1608.eps 2. Press [F1 (INPUT)] to access the INPUT tab. 3. Press [F3 (REAC A)], [F4 (REAC B)], or [F5 (CONSOLE)] to select the desired location for the input jack. 4. Move the cursor to the intersection of the desired channel and ja[...]

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    91 Input/output patchbay Input/output patchbay You can setup the preamp gain of the input jacks directly. It is useful when an input jack is not patched to M-300’s input channel, but is a split source used for a multi-channel recording system. 1. Access the PATCHBAY screen. 2. Press [F1 (INPUT)] to access the INPUT tab. 3. Press [F3 (REAC A)], [F[...]

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    92 Input/output patchbay Input/output patchbay Output patchbay operations 1. Access the PATCHBAY screen. fig.ScrPatchIn1608.eps 2. Press [F2 (OUTPUT)] to access the OUTPUT tab. fig.ScrPatchOut1608.eps 3. Press [F3 (REAC A)], [F4 (REAC B)], or [F5 (CONSOLE)] to select the desired location for the output jack. 4. Move the cursor to the intersection o[...]

  • Seite 93

    93 Input/output patchbay Input/output patchbay The function buttons have the following operations: For details on library operations, refer to “Library operations” (p. 37). [F3 (NAME EDIT)] Accesses the NAME EDIT popup. [F4 (RECALL)] Recalls the selected library data. [F5 (STORE)] Stores the current settings into the selected library data. [F6 [...]

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    94 Metering Metering Here we will explain the METER screen, which shows the levels of the channels. 1. Press the top panel [METER] button. fig.ScrMeter.eps The METER screen will appear. The content shown in the METER screen changes when you switch tabs. The function buttons have the following operations: To view the meters for all channels, use the[...]

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    95 Metering Metering Viewing the channel strip of the channel layer You can view the channel strip of all of the input channels or output channels in the current layer of the top panel. To view the channel strips, use the LAYER VIEW tab of the METER screen. fig.ScrMeterLayerGuide.eps Channel strip This shows the level and principal parameters of th[...]

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    96 Metering Metering Editing the meter settings In the METER SETUP popup you can change the level detection point of the meter, and make peak hold settings. 1. Press [METER] to access the METER screen. fig.ScrMeter.eps 2. Press [F6 (METER SETUP)] to access the METER SETUP popup. ffig.ScrMeterSetupGuide.eps CH METERING POINT selection buttons Use th[...]

  • Seite 97

    97 Metering Metering Listing the channel names and group names fig.ScrMeterList_Guide.eps Name list This lists the names of each channel and group. fig.List_Compo_Guide.eps Name This is the name of the channel or group. If you move the cursor to the name of a channel, that channel will become the selected channel. Link indication This indicates the[...]

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    98 Effects Effects fig.EffectDia.eps The M-300 contains four internal effects (FX1–FX4), each of which allows you to select from 11 different effect types including reverb, delay, and 31-band GEQ. You can use effects by inserting them into a channel, or in a send/return configuration using an AUX channel in combination with an input channel as th[...]

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    99 Effects Effects ● Dual mono fig.ScrFxTypeMM.eps This allows the effect to be used as two monaural effects. These effects are used mainly for insertion in a channel. ● Singe mono fig.ScrFXTypeSingleMono.eps This is a singe monaural type effect. Only L side of the effect is available. OUT meters These indicate the output level from the effect.[...]

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    100 Effects Effects Effect input/output settings The FX INSERT/SOURCE SELECT popup and the FX DESTINATION SELECT popup are used to select the input-source and output- destination for the effect. 1. Access the EFFECTS screen. fig.ScrFXInSelBtn.eps 2. Move the cursor to the FX INSERT/SOURCE SELECT popup button L or R of the desired effect, and press [...]

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    101 Effects Effects Current output-destination indication This indicates the current output-destination channel. If more than one output-destination channel are exist, the lowest number channel is shown. The function buttons have the following operations: Effects such as reverb and delay are typically used in a send/ return configuration. Here we w[...]

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    102 Effects Effects Editing effect parameters The FX EDIT popup is used to edit the effect parameters. 1. Access the EFFECTS screen. fig.ScrFxRack.eps 2. According to the FX that you want to use, press [F 1 (EDIT FX1)]–[F 4 (EDIT FX4)]. ffig.ScrFxEditGuide.eps The FX EDIT popup will appear. Effect parameter field In this field you can edit the ef[...]

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    103 Effects Effects Applicable effect indicator This indicates the FX to which the FX LIBRARY popup applies. RAM Access field fig.RAMaccess.eps This area indicates the amount of RAM access used for each of the currently operating FXs. You can also check the amount of RAM access available for the selected FX. The total amount of RAM access cannot ex[...]

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    104 Effects Effects Using the 31-band GEQ Recalling “GEQ x1” on the FX LIBRARY popup allows you to use the FX as a 31-band GEQ. 1. Access the FX LIBRARY popup for the desired effect. fig.Library_FX.eps 2. From the library data list, select the data the “TYPE” column of which is “GEQ x1”, and press [F4 (RECALL)]. The effect type “GEQ x[...]

  • Seite 105

    105 Effects Effects fig.ScrFXEdit_GEQ_Guide.eps GEQ faders For each frequency band, these adjust the amount of boost or cut in a range of -15.0dB– +15.0dB. The value of the fader you operate is shown in the sub- display area. Noise may occur when you operate the GEQ faders, but this is not a malfunction. EQ ATT (EQ attenuator) This adjusts the in[...]

  • Seite 106

    106 Inserting an external effects device Inserting an external effects device fig.ExtInsDia.eps You can use the CONSOLE IN 5 –8 and CONSOLE OUT 5 –8 jacks located on the M-300’s rear panel to insert up to four external effects devices into channels. The four external effects devices are shown virtually as an EXT FX1–EXT FX 4 rack, allowing [...]

  • Seite 107

    107 Inserting an external effects device Inserting an external effects device Inserting an external effects device into a channel To insert an external effects device into a channel, connect the CONSOLE IN jack and CONSOLE OUT jack to your external effects device, and insert the corresponding EXT FX into the desired channel. The EXT FX INSERT SELEC[...]

  • Seite 108

    108 DCA groups DCA groups DCA grouping is a function that lets you make relative adjustments to the output level of channels so that the level of multiple channels belonging to a group can be controlled together. fig.DCAGuide.eps A channel can belong to more than one DCA group. This is convenient when grouping drums or instruments. The DCA GROUP sc[...]

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    109 DCA groups DCA groups 1. Access the DCA GROUP ASSIGN popup for the desired DCA group. fig.ScrDCAGroupAssign.eps 2. Verify that the target DCA group is correct. 3. Move the cursor to the desired channel select button, and press [ENTER] to select it. 4. Press [F8 (CLOSE)] to close the popup. When the DCA GROUP ASSIGN popup is displayed, you can p[...]

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    110 Mute groups Mute groups Mute grouping is a function that lets you control the mute status of multiple channels belonging to a mute group. A channel can belong to more than one mute group. The MUTE GROUP screen is used to make mute group settings. 1. In the GROUP section, press [MUTE]. ffig.ScrMUTEGroupGuide.eps The MUTE GROUP screen will appear[...]

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    111 Mute groups Mute groups 3. Move the cursor to the desired channel select button, and press [ENTER] to select it. 4. Press [F8 (CLOSE)] to close the popup. When the MUTE GROUP ASSIGN popup is displayed, you can press a top panel [SEL] to turn on/off the corresponding channel’s assignment to the mute group. 1. Access the MUTE GROUP screen. fig.[...]

  • Seite 112

    112 Talkback/Oscillator Talkback/Oscillator fig.TB-OSCFlow.eps Talkback is a function that sends the input of a mic connected to the CONSOLE IN1–4 on the rear panel jack to an AUX, MTX, MAIN L/R/C, or the output patchbay. This is useful when the mixer operator needs to convey instructions to performers on stage or to staff. Oscillator is a functi[...]

  • Seite 113

    113 Talkback/Oscillator Talkback/Oscillator MIC SELECT buttons These select the CONSOLE IN that connects a talkback mic. The preamp gain of the selected CONSOLE IN will be locked by the MIC LEVEL knob on the TALKBACK/OSC section. If you don’t use talkback, select “NONE”. +48V button This turns the +48V phantom power on/off for the CONSOLE IN [...]

  • Seite 114

    114 Monitor/Solo Monitor/Solo fig.MonitorFlow.eps Monitoring is a function by which the AUX, MTX, MAIN , or USB memory recorder signal that you select as the monitor source can be sent from the output jacks or headphone jack. This is used mainly by a mixing engineer to monitor the signals. The monitor output is split to the MONITOR OUT L/R and PHON[...]

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    115 Monitor/Solo Monitor/Solo SOLO MODE select buttons These select the solo mode from the following choices: SOLO Lev knob This adjusts the solo level in a range of -Inf dB–+10.0 dB. The solo output level is affected not only by the SOLO Lev knob, but also by the LEVEL knob in the monitor section or by the LEVEL knob of the PHONES jack. DELAY fi[...]

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    116 Scene memory Scene memory Scene memory is a function that lets you store mixer parameters as a scene, and recall them when desired. Scene memory is a function that lets you store and recall mixing parameters as “scenes.” The M-300 can store 300 scenes in its internal memory, and you can assign a sixteen-character name to each scene. The fol[...]

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    117 Scene memory Scene memory fig.SceneMemSectGuide.eps The top panel SCENE MEMORY section is used to perform scene memory operations. DISP button This button accesses the SCENE screen where you can manage the scene list and make scene settings. RECALL button This recalls the mixer parameters from the currently selected scene number. PREV / NEXT bu[...]

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    118 Scene memory Scene memory The SCENE screen is used to edit the scene list and make various scene settings. 1. In the SCENE MEMORY section, press [DISP]. fig.ScrScene_Guide.eps The SCENE screen will appear. Scene list This lists the scenes. The current scene is shown in green. The list shows the following items: The RECALL PARAMETERS items are a[...]

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    119 Scene memory Scene memory Memory number This specifies the M-48 memory number that will be recalled for all connected M-48 units. RECALL PARAMETERS select buttons These buttons specify the parameters that will be recalled if the recall filter is turned on. The RECALL PARAMETERS select buttons consist of the following items: The function buttons[...]

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    120 Scene memory Scene memory You can assign a name of up to sixteen characters to each scene. 1. Access the SCENE LIST EDIT popup. 2. From the scene list, select the scene whose name you want to edit. 3. Press [F1 (NAME EDIT)]. fig.ScrNameEdit.eps The NAME EDIT popup will appear. 4. Move the cursor to the name edit field, and edit the scene name. [...]

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    121 Scene memory Scene memory 1. Access the SCENE LIST EDIT popup. 2. From the scene list, select the scene whose contents you want to erase. 3. Press [F6 (CLEAR)]. A message will ask you to confirm the Clear operation. Press [F8 (CLEAR)] to carry out the Clear operation. The contents of the scene you selected in step 2 will be erased. If you press[...]

  • Seite 122

    122 Scene memory Scene memory OTHER parameter recall scope buttons Use these to specify other parameters that will be included in the scope of recall. Select the parameters that you want to include in the scope of recall, and de-select the parameters that you don’t want to be recalled. The function buttons have the following operations: 1. Access[...]

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    123 Scene memory Scene memory By holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [ ] or [ ], you can quickly move the cursor between the name edit field and M-48 MEMORY. You can press [F6 (MEMORY LIST)] to access the M-48 MEMORY LIST popup, where you can view the M-48’s memory names. 5. Press [F8 (STORE)]. fig.ScrSceneStore_Conf.eps A confirmation message will[...]

  • Seite 124

    124 USB memory recorder USB memory recorder The M-300 provides a two-track recorder function that uses USB memory. This function allows you to choose any two sources from AUX1– 8 , MTX1– 4 , MAIN L, MAIN R, MAIN C, MAIN MONO, MAIN L+C, and MAIN R+C, and record the audio signal to USB memory as a WAV file, or to play back a WAV file from USB mem[...]

  • Seite 125

    125 USB memory recorder USB memory recorder USB memory recorder settings are made in the RECORDER screen. 1. In the USB MEMORY RECORDER section, press [DISP]. fig.ScrRecorderGuide.eps The RECORDER screen will appear. The USB memory recorder plays WAV files located in the “/ RSS/M-400/SONGS” folder of USB memory in the order of their name. Song [...]

  • Seite 126

    126 USB memory recorder USB memory recorder If more than one output-destination channel are exist, the lowest number channel is shown. The function buttons have the following operations: By default, the input of the USB memory recorder are specified as follows: The RECORDER SOURCE SELECT popup is used to specify the input. 1. Access the RECORDER sc[...]

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    127 USB memory recorder USB memory recorder fig.ScrRcdrDestSelectGuide.eps The RECORDER DESTINATION SELECT popup will appear. Output-destination select buttons Use these to select the output-destination channel for the USB memory recorder. You can select more than one output-destination channel. Current destination indication This indicates the cur[...]

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    128 User settings User settings About user settings Each user who uses the M-300 can have their own individual user settings. These settings can be used according to the level of the user to restrict the range of channels and parameters that can be operated, and to customize the user buttons, user fader layers, and preference settings to the user?[...]

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    129 User settings User settings 1. In the USER section, press [DISP]. fig.ScrUserGuide.eps The USER screen will appear. Current user indication This shows the current user name. User list (Internal) User list (USB memory) This lists the user settings saved in internal memory and in USB memory. The following items are shown: The function buttons hav[...]

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    130 User settings User settings ENTER PASSWORD popup. fig.ScrUserPwdErr.eps You can create user settings if the current user setting has ADMIN privileges. User settings are created on USB memory. 1. Connect USB memory to the USB memory connector. 2. Access the USER screen. fig.ScrUser.eps 3. Press [F2 (CREATE USER)]. fig.ScrCreateUser.eps The CREAT[...]

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    131 User settings User settings Here’s how to save the current user settings in USB memory. This can be done if the current user setting is other than ADMIN or GUEST. 1. Connect USB memory to the USB memory connector. 2. Access the USER screen. fig.ScrUser.eps 3. Press [F3 (SAVE CURRENT)]. fig.ScrSaveCurrent.eps The SAVE CURRENT USER popup will a[...]

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    132 User settings User settings You can change the password for ADMIN or USER settings. If you have specified a password, an ENTER PASSWORD popup will appear when you switch user settings. If you don’t specify a password, you won’t need to enter a password when you switch users. Editing the password for users other than the current one can be d[...]

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    133 User settings User settings Limiting the range of possible operations You can limit the range of operations that are possible by editing the user levels to correspond to the user settings. You edit the user level at the USER LEVEL popup. 1. Access the USER screen. fig.ScrUser.eps 2. From the user list, select the desired user. You can’t speci[...]

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    134 User settings User settings The USER LEVEL popup is used to edit the user level. You can’t specify the user level for ADMIN. 1. Access the USER screen. fig.ScrUser.eps 2. From the user list, select the desired user. 3. Press [F5 (USER LEVEL)]. fig.ScrUserAccess.eps 4. Use the ADMIN button to specify whether the user will have ADMIN privileges[...]

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    135 User settings User settings Applicable user indication This indicates the user settings to which the USER PREFERENCE popup applies. User fader assign 1– 16 This area indicates the channels that are assigned to user faders 1– 16 . The function buttons have the following operations: 5. Move the cursor to the desired user fader assignment, and[...]

  • Seite 136

    136 User settings User settings Editing the user button The user buttons are a function for assigning desired functions to the [1] through [8] buttons on the USER section (p. 27). You can make settings for 16 user buttons. You can operate user buttons 1 through 8 using the [1] through [8] buttons, and you can operate user buttons 9 through 16 by ho[...]

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    137 User settings User settings Editing other user preferences 1. Access the USER screen. fig.ScrUser.eps 2. From the user list, select the desired user. 3. Press [F6 (USER PREF)]. The USER PREFERENCE popup will appear. 4. Press [F 5 (OTHER)] to access the OTHER tab. fig.ScrUserPrefGuide.eps The OTHER tab will appear. Applicable user indication Thi[...]

  • Seite 138

    138 REAC applications and settings REAC applications and settings REAC applications This chapter explains more advanced ways to use REAC. For basic information about REAC, refer to “Basic knowledge about REAC” (p. 13). By connecting a REAC splitter between the REAC master and slave, you can split the output from the REAC master device and distr[...]

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    139 REAC applications and settings REAC applications and settings REAC connection examples Here we show some examples of REAC setups and connections. For details on REAC settings for the M-300, refer to “REAC settings” (p. 140). Set the M-300’s REAC setting to FOH (p. 140). The M-300’s REAC A and REAC B will both be the REAC master . fig.RE[...]

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    140 REAC applications and settings REAC applications and settings Set the M-300’s REAC setting to MONITOR/BROADCAST A (p. 140). REAC A will be the REAC split , and REAC B will be the REAC master . fig.ReacMonitor2_2.eps Example: The output from the FOH console’s REAC B port is received by the monitor/broadcast console’s REAC A port (REAC spli[...]

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    141 REAC applications and settings REAC applications and settings refer to “REAC connection examples ” (p. 139). 5. Use the setup display area to check the input/output unit connections, REAC mode settings for the input/output units, and the signal flow. For basic knowledge about REAC, refer to “Basic knowledge about REAC” (p. 13). For more[...]

  • Seite 142

    142 REAC applications and settings REAC applications and settings Editing the S-4000M’s Input/Output Settings The S-4000M has a Merge patchbay and an Output patchbay (Output patchbay supports S-0808 8x8 I/O UNITS only). You can edit the S-4000M’s Merge/Output patchbays using S-4000 RCS to change input/output assignments. Merge Patchbay This mer[...]

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    143 REAC applications and settings REAC applications and settings 1. In the SETUP section, press [SYSTEM] to access the SYSTEM screen. fig.ScrSystem.eps 2. Press [F2 (REAC CONFIG)]. The REAC CONFIG popup will appear. 3. Select the target REAC port by pressing [F2 (REAC A)] or [F3 (REAC B)]. fig.ReacConfig_S4000M.eps 4. Press [F5 (S-4000M CONFIG)]. [...]

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    144 REAC applications and settings REAC applications and settings Merge Patchbay Operations 1. Access the S-4000M CONFIGURATION popup. 2. Press [F1 (MERGE)] to access the MERGE tab. fig.S4M_Config_IN_Guide.eps Merge Patchbay This part displays overall view of the S-4000M’s merge patchbay. You can move the cursor to the Merge Patchbay and press [E[...]

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    145 REAC applications and settings REAC applications and settings Output Patchbay Operations (S-0808) 1. Access the S-4000M CONFIGURATION popup. 2. Press [F2 (OUTPUT)] to access the OUTPUT tab. fig.S4M_Config_OUT_Guide.eps Output Patchbay This part displays overall view of the S-4000M’s output patchbay. You can move the cursor to the Output Patch[...]

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    146 REAC applications and settings REAC applications and settings Splitting Merged Inputs (S-4000M's Split Function) By using the S-4000M’s Split Function, you can split the merged inputs (being sent to the M-300) to REAC port 4 of the S-4000M. It is very convenient when splitting to a monitor console or a multi- channel recording system. fi[...]

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    147 REAC applications and settings REAC applications and settings Saving/Loading the S-4000M’s Input/Output Setups You can save/load the S-4000M input and output setups to a USB memory as an S-4000M Input/Output Setup file. To save/load the S-4000M Input/Output Setup File, use the S- 4000M LOAD/SAVE popup. 1. Access the S-4000M CONFIGURATION popu[...]

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    148 Remote Remote Remote functions You can use the rear panel MIDI IN/OUT connectors to remotely control the M-300 from an external device, or control an external device from the M-300. You can use either MIDI or RS-232C, not both. If you want to use MIDI, set the rear panel RS-232C/MIDI select switch to the MIDI position. Always make sure to switc[...]

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    149 Remote Remote Remote settings The REMOTE popup of the SYSTEM screen is used to make remote settings. The MIDI tab of the REMOTE popup is used to make MIDI settings. 1. In the SETUP section, press [SYSTEM] to access the SYSTEM screen. fig.ScrSystem.eps 2. Press [F4 (REMOTE)]. fig.ScrSysRemote.eps The REMOTE popup will appear. 3. Press [F1 (MIDI)[...]

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    150 Remote Remote To make V-LINK settings, use the V-LINK tab of the REMOTE popup. 1. In the SETUP section, press [SYSTEM] to access the SYSTEM screen. 2. Press [F4 (REMOTE)] to access the REMOTE popup. 3. Press [F3 (V-LINK)]. fig.ScrSysRmtVLnkGuide.eps The V-LINK tab will appear. V-LINK button Turns the V-LINK function on/off. Dev ID knob This spe[...]

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    151 Remote Remote To make USB MIDI settings, use the USB MIDI tab of the REMOTE popup. 1. In the SETUP section, press [SYSTEM] to access the SYSTEM screen. 2. Press [F4 (REMOTE)] to access the REMOTE popup. 3. Press [F2 (USB MIDI)]. fig.ScrSysRemoteUSBGuide.eps The USB MIDI tab will appear. Dev ID knob This specifies the device ID of the M-300 in a[...]

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    152 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions System information and basic mixer settings 1. In the SETUP section, press [SYSTEM]. fig.ScrSystem.eps The SYSTEM screen will appear. In the SYSTEM screen you can view or edit various types of information. The function buttons have the following operations: SYSTEM UPDATE is for future sy[...]

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    153 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions 2. View the system information in the INFORMATION area. If the Battery indication shows OK, the internal lithium battery voltage is satisfactory. If this shows LOW or NG, the voltage is low. Replace the internal lithium battery as described in “About the internal lithium battery” (p.[...]

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    154 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions 1. Access the SYSTEM screen. fig.ScrSystem.eps 2. Press [F1 (INIT)]. fig.ScrInitGuide.eps The INITIALIZE popup will appear. Initialize section select buttons These buttons select the sections to be initialized. 3. Use the initialize section select buttons to select the sections that you [...]

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    155 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions Saving/loading mixer settings You can use USB memory to save or load mixer settings as a project file. The LOAD/SAVE popup of the SYSTEM screen is used to save or load mixer settings. fig.ScrSysLoadSaveGuide.eps Project file list This lists the project file that are saved in USB memory. [...]

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    156 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions 1. Access the LOAD/SAVE popup. fig.ScrSysLoadSave.eps 2. Move the cursor to the project file list, and move to the location in the folder hierarchy in which you want to save the data. 3. Press [F2 (SAVE)]. fig.ScrSaveProj.eps The PROJECT SAVE popup will appear. 4. Use the name edit field[...]

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    157 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions 1. Access the LOAD/SAVE popup. fig.ScrSysLoadSave.eps 2. Move the cursor to the project file list, and select the project file that you want to rename. 3. Press [F3 (NAME EDIT)]. fig.ScrNameEdit.eps The NAME EDIT popup will appear. 4. Use the name edit field to edit the name of the proje[...]

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    158 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions Date&time settings Use the DATE&TIME popup of the SYSTEM screen to set the date and time. 1. Access the SYSTEM screen. f ig.ScrSystem.eps 2. Press [F5 (DATE TIME)]. fig.ScrSysDateTimeGuide.eps The DATE&TIME popup will appear. HOUR knob This specifies the current hour in a ran[...]

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    159 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions Managing USB memory The USB MEMORY popup of the SYSTEM SCREEN is used to perform USB memory management. 1. Access the SYSTEM screen. fig.ScrSystem.eps 2. Press [F6 (USB MEMORY)]. fig.ScrSysUSBMemGuide.eps The USB MEMORY popup will appear. USB memory information This area shows informatio[...]

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    160 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions 1. Access the USB MEMORY popup. fig.ScrSysUSBMem.eps 2. In the file list, move to the level at which you want to create a folder. 3. Press [F2 (MAKE FOLDER)]. fig.ScrMakeFolder.eps The MAKE FOLDER popup will appear. 4. Use the name edit field to edit the name. For details on name editing[...]

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    161 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions 1. Access the USB MEMORY popup. 2. In the file list, move the cursor to the desired file. You can’t copy a folder. 3. Press [F4 (COPY)]. A message will ask you to confirm the operation. Press [F8 (COPY)] to carry out the Copy operation. The file you selected in step 2 will be copied to[...]

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    162 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions Console Lock You can lock the console to prevent it from being operated. If a password has been specified for the current user settings, you will need to enter the password in order to unlock the console. If you turn off the power while the console is locked, the console lock setting wil[...]

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    163 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions Help function The Help function explains how to use the M-300. The Help contents are provided only in English. 1. Press [HELP]. fig.ScrHelpContGuide.eps The HELP CONTENTS popup will appear. CONTENTS list This lists the Help contents. The function buttons have the following operations: 2.[...]

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    164 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions Other settings The following items will be initialized, returning them to the factory settings: • System settings • Mixer parameters • Scene memories • All USER library data • User settings When you initialize the internal memory, all data that had been saved in memory will be [...]

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    165 Other settings and functions Other settings and functions If the fader positions are no longer aligned with the index markings of the top panel, you can use the Fader Calibration function to correct the misalignment. 1. In the SETUP section, hold down [SYSTEM] and turn the power on. ig.SystemConfig.eps The M-300 will start up in SYSTEM CONFIG M[...]

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    166 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer What is the M-48 live personal mixer? The M-48 is a live personal mixer that allows each musician to create their own monitor mix. By unifying the professional monitor mix created by the mixing engineer with the personal mix created by each musician, the M-48 [...]

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    167 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer LINE OUT As the LINE OUT source, you can choose PHONES (the signal immediately before PHONES VOLUME), MAIN bus, or AUX bus. This is used for a floor monitor or for two-channel recording. Since a low-pass filter is provided on LINE OUT, it can also be used to o[...]

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    168 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Each musician will be able to use their M-48 with greater comfort and convenience if the mixing engineer has made the appropriate settings for each M-48. In particular, the mixing engineer should consult with each musician when assigning sources to groups. Eac[...]

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    169 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Specifying the outputs from the M-300 to the M-48 unit Use the REAC B output patchbay to specify the outputs from the M-300 to the M-48. 1. In the SETUP section, press [PATCHBAY] to access the PATCHBAY screen. fig.ScrPatchbay1.eps 2. Press [F2 (OUTPUT)] and [F[...]

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    170 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Viewing the connected M-48 units You can use the M-48 MANAGER popup to view a list of the M-48 units connected to the M-300 's REAC B port. 1. In the MONITOR section, press [DISP] to access the MONITOR screen. fig.ScrMonitor2.eps 2. Press [F8 (M-48 MANAGE[...]

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    171 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer A unit name of up to eight characters can be assigned to each M- 48. If you’re managing multiple M-48 units, use these names to quickly distinguish between the units. With the factory settings, the unit name will be “NO NAME.” 1. Access the M-48 MANAGER [...]

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    172 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Making settings for an M-48 unit 1. Access the M-48 MANAGER popup. fig.ScrM48Manager.eps 2. In the M-48 list, move the cursor to the desired target M-48 unit and press [F2 (SETUP)]. fig.ScrM48Setup_Guide.eps The M-48 SETUP popup will appear. Target M-48 indica[...]

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    173 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer 1. Access the desired M-48 SETUP popup. fig.ScrM48Setup.eps 2. Press [F6 (PREF)]. fig.ScrM48Pref_Guide.eps The M-48 PREFERENCES popup will appear. 3. Make the desired preference settings. Target unit indication This indicates the M-48 that is the target of the[...]

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    174 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer 1. Access the desired M-48 SETUP popup. fig.ScrM48Setup.eps 2. Press [F6 (PREF)]. fig.ScrM48Pref.eps The M-48 PREFERENCES popup will appear. 3. Press [F7 (RESET)]. fig.ScrM48Pref_Conf.eps A message will ask you to confirm the operation. 4. Press [F8 (RESET)] t[...]

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    175 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Source Level/Pan settings This popup lets you set the source level and pan. Set the LEVEL, PAN, and AUX switch for each source 1–40. Two views are provided; the SOURCE LAYOUT tab and the M-300 LAYOUT tab. • SOURCE LAYOUT tab fig.ScrM48SrcLev1.eps This show[...]

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    176 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer PAN knob This adjusts the source’s panning in a range of L63–C–R63. Fader This adjusts the source’s level in a range of -Inf dB – +10.0 dB. Group Shows a group to which a source is assigned. If a source is not assigned to any groups, that shows "[...]

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    177 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer values: Pressing [F7 (CANCEL)] will cancel the operation and close the popup. Here’s how you can copy the M-300’s mix levels (the levels from channels to MAIN, AUX, or MTX) to the level of the corresponding source. 1. Access the desired M-48 SOURCE LEV/PAN[...]

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    178 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Source Assign settings This assigns source 1 through 40 to group 1 through 16 for operating the M-48 panel. You make assignments to the groups using the M-48 SOURCE ASSIGN popup. 1. Access the desired M-48 SETUP popup. fig.ScrM48Setup.eps 2. Press [F4 (SOURCE [...]

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    179 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer 1. Access the M-48 SOURCE ASSIGN popup. fig.ScrM48SrcAssign.eps 2. In the assignment grid, move the cursor to the location where the desired source and group intersect, and press [ENTER] to make an assignment symbol appear. A source can be assigned only to one[...]

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    180 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Checking and adjusting the musician’s mix (Group Mix) 1. Access the desired M-48 SETUP popup. fig.ScrM48Setup.eps 2. Press [F5 (GROUP MIX)]. fig.ScrM48GrpMix1_Guide.eps The M-48 GROUP MIX popup will appear. Target M-48 indication This indicates the unit name[...]

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    181 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer LO GAIN knob This adjusts the LO gain in a range of -15.0 dB – +15.0 dB. The function buttons have the following operations: 1. Access the desired M-48 GROUP MIX popup. fig.ScrM48GrpMix1.eps 2. Use [F1 (LAYER 1-8)] or [F2 (LAYER 9-16)] to choose the group yo[...]

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    182 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Copying M-48 settings 1. Access the M-48 MANAGER popup. fig.ScrM48Manager.eps 2. In the M-48 list, move the cursor to the desired copy- source M-48 unit, and press [F3 (COPY)]. fig.ScrM48Copy_Guide.eps The M-48 COPY popup will appear. Copy-source unit indicati[...]

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    183 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer M-48 memory operations You manipulate M-48 memory using the M-48 MEMORY popup. 1. Access the M-48 MANAGER popup. fig.ScrM48Manager.eps 2. In the M-48 list, move the cursor to the desired M-48 MEMORY NO., and press [ENTER]. The M-48 MEMORY popup will appear. Th[...]

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    184 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer 1. Access the M-48 MEMORY popup. fig.ScrM48Memory.eps 2. Select the desired memory in the memory list. If the ALL UNITS tab is shown, all M-48 units will be affected by this operation (except for units whose MEMORY SAFE function is on). 3. Press [F5 (STORE)]. [...]

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    185 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Using the M-48 library The current settings of the M-48 can be organized in the form of a “Library,” and saved on the M-300. 1. Access the M-48 MANAGER popup. fig.ScrM48Manager.eps 2. In the M-48 list, move the cursor to the desired M-48 unit and press [F4[...]

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    186 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer 1. Access the M-48 LIBRARY popup. fig.ScrM48Library.eps 2. In the library list, select the store-destination number. 3. Press [F5 (STORE)]. fig.ScrM48LibStore.eps The LIBRARY STORE popup will appear. 4. Edit the name in the name edit field, and press [F8 (STOR[...]

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    187 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Saving/loading USB memory This loads or stores all data saved in M-48 units as M-48 project files on USB memory. 1. Access the M-48 MANAGER popup. fig.ScrM48Manager.eps 2. Press [F5 (LOAD/SAVE)]. ffig.ScrM48LoaSave_Guide.eps The M-48 LOAD/SAVE popup will appea[...]

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    188 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer 4. Press [F6 (SAVE)]. fig.ScrM48Save.eps The M-48 SAVE popup will appear. If you selected a single M-48 unit in step 2, specify a file name. If you added a check mark to multiple M-48 units in step 2, specify a folder name. A new folder with the specified name[...]

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    189 Management of the M-48 live personal mixer Management of the M-48 live personal mixer 1. Access the M-48 LOAD/SAVE popup. 2. In the project file list, select the project file that you want to delete. This operation cannot delete files or folders other than M-48 project files or folders. A folder must be empty before it can be deleted. 3. Press [...]

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    190 Appendix Appendix User button functions FUNCTION PARAM1 PARAM2 LED Explanation NONE - - Unlit SCENE PREV RECALL - Lit while held Recalls the scene of the previous number NEXT RECALL - Lit while held Recalls the scene of the next number DIRECT RECALL 000–299 Lit while held Recalls the scene of the specified number UNDO RECALL - Lit if UNDO is [...]

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    191 Appendix Appendix Error message list Message Explanation xxx is directory. You attempted to copy the xxx directory of the USB memory. xxx is used for EXT FXx Do you want to disable it? Port xxx is being used by EXT FXx. Do you want to disable EXT FXx? Cannot operate the USB memory. It exceeds the power capability. The device connected to the US[...]

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    192 Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting No sound ● A device is not powered on. ● An input/output unit is not connected correctly. ● The devices are not connected correctly. ● The volume of a connected amp or other device is lowered. ● A volume level setting is lowered. • Channel fader • MAIN fader, AUX faders • DCA group faders • MO[...]

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    193 Appendix Appendix Can’t control the M-300 from an external device ● The settings of the external device are incorrect. ● The external device is not connected correctly. ● The cable is broken. ● The RS-232C baud rate is not set correctly. ● The M-300 is not set to receive messages. Insufficient volume from a device connected to the o[...]

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    194 Appendix Appendix Switching hubs used to connect REAC devices must meet the following conditions: • We recommend a switching hub that supports 1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab, Gigabit Ethernet) • 100BASE-TX interface must be supported (IEEE 802.3u, Fast Ethernet) • Full duplex communication (simultaneous bidirectional communication) must be supp[...]

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    195 Appendix Appendix M-300: LIVE MIXING CONSOLE Mixing Channels INPUT: 32 channels BUS: MAIN L/C/R, 8 AUX buses, 4 MATRIX buses OUTPUT: 10 ports (Max 90 ports When using REAC Devices) Signal Processing AD/DA Conversion: 24 bit Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz Frequency Response CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): -2 dB / +0 dB (20k ohms load, +4 dBu) [...]

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    196 Appendix Appendix Output Impedance CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): 600 ohms PHONES jack: 100 ohms Recommended Load Impedance CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): 10 k ohms or greater PHONES jack: 8 ohms or greater Non Clip Maximum Output level CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): +22 dBu (1 kHz, 10 k ohms load) PHONES jack: 150 mW + 150 mW (Typ., 1 kHz, 40 [...]

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    197 Appendix Appendix Dimensions Desktop: 470.0 (W) x 482.7 (D) x 194.9 (H) mm Desktop: 18-1/2(W) x 19(D) x 7-1/4(H) inches Weight 9.8 kg 21 lbs 10 oz Operation Temperature +5 to +40 degrees Celsius +41 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit Accessories Power Cord REAC Connector Cover x 2 Ferrite Core x 2 Channel number sticker Owner's Manual Options Rack[...]

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    198 Appendix Appendix Dimensions 475.7 470 430 Dimensions are shown in millimeters. 20 20 194.9 482.7 M-300_e.book 198 ページ 2010年6月24日 木曜日 午後2時26分[...]

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    199 Appendix Effect types Reverb Types of sound fig.RevExp01.eps The sound you normally hear is divided into three types: “direct sound,” “early reflections,” and “reverberation.” The “direct sound” is the sound that reaches the listener directly from the source. “Early reflections” are sounds that have reflected one to several [...]

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    200 Appendix Appendix fig.AlgoStRev.eps This is a stereo-in, stereo-out reverb. It adds reverberation without impairing the position of the sound image that’s been set for the stereo input, by panning or other means. Reverb TYPE Type of reverb Value ROOM1: Typical room reverb ROOM2: Room reverb with a softer tone than ROOM1 HALL1: Typical hall re[...]

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    201 Appendix Appendix LO-MID FREQ Center frequency of the Lo-Mid band (*1) Value: 20 Hz–20.00 kHz LO-MID Q Steepness of the frequency response curve at the Lo-Mid band center frequency (*1) Value: 0.36–16.00 HI-MID TYPE Filter type for the Hi-Mid band (*1) Value: PEAK, LSV, HSV, LPF1, HPF1, LPF2, HPF2, BPF, BEF, THRU HI-MID GAIN Gain of the Hi-[...]

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    202 Appendix Appendix fig.AlgoRevwGate.eps This is a mono-in, stereo-out reverb. It provides a gate that can be used for gating or ducking, allowing you to cut the reverb during its decay, or to cut the reverb when the level of the original sound is high. Reverb SIZE (Room size) Size of the room or hall Value: 5–40 m TIME (Reverb time) Length of [...]

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    203 Appendix Appendix HI-MID FREQ Center frequency of the Hi-Mid band (*1) Value: 20 Hz–20.00 kHz HI-MID Q Steepness of the frequency response curve at the Hi-Mid band center frequency (*1) Value: 0.36–16.00 HI GAIN Gain of the Hi band Value: -15.0–+15.0 dB HI FREQ Center frequency of the Hi band Value: 20 Hz–20.00 kHz (*1) Depending on the[...]

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    204 Appendix Appendix Delay As delay units, you can use msec, Meter, Feet, Frame (24, 25, 29.97, 30fps), or Note. The M-300’s delay is based on msec units, and simply changing the delay unit parameter will not change the delay time in msec units. This means that after changing the delay unit, there may be a discrepancy between the msec value and [...]

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    205 Appendix Appendix WET POSITION The wet position specifies how the delay’s wet signal is related to the position of the DPF (Damp Filter). Value PRE DAMP: Takes the wet sound from before the damp filter. The signal before passing through the damp filter is used as the wet signal. In this case, the damp filter is applied only to the delay feedb[...]

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    206 Appendix Appendix fig.AlgoMTPDly.eps This is a mono-in, stereo-out twelve-stage tap delay. Delay DELAY UNIT Specifies the units for delay Value: msec, Meter, Feet, Frame (24, 25, 29.97, 30), Note) DELAY 1–12 TIME Time from the original sound until the delay is heard Value: 0.0–2700 m DELAY 1–12 LEVEL Level of the delay sound Value: -INF?[...]

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    207 Appendix Appendix fig.AlgoXModDelay.eps This is a stereo-in, stereo-out cross-modulation delay. Delay DELAY UNIT Specifies the units for delay Value: msec, Meter, Feet, Frame (24, 25, 29.97, 30), Note) MODULATION WAVE Waveform used for modulation Value: SIN, SQR, EXP+, EXP- MODULATION RATE Value: 0.1–10.0 Hz MODULATION DEPTH Depth of modulati[...]

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    208 Appendix Appendix Modulation fig.AlgoStCho.eps his is a stereo-in, stereo-out chorus. It lets you apply chorus without impairing the position of the sound image that’s been set for the stereo input, by panning or other means. Chorus RATE Chorus rate Value: 0.1–10.0 Hz DEPTH Chorus depth Value: 0–100 Pre Dly (Pre-delay) Time until the chor[...]

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    209 Appendix Appendix Value: OFF, ON EFF SW (Effect switch) Turns the effect sound on/off Value: OFF, ON fig.AlgoStPhase.eps This is a stereo-in, stereo-out phaser. It lets you apply a phaser effect without impairing the position of the sound image that’s been set for the stereo input, by panning or other means. Phaser RATE Phaser rate Value: 0.0[...]

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    210 Appendix Appendix Channel strip fig.AlgoDualChStrip.eps This is a dual-mono channel strip. It provides enhancer/de-esser, EQ, and delay. ENHANCER/DE-ESSER A/B ENHANCER/DE-ESSER SW (Enhancer/De-esser switch) Turns the enhancer/de-esser on/off Value: OFF, ON MODE (Gate mode) Value ENHANCER: Enhances the harmonic content of the sound, giving the s[...]

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    211 Appendix Appendix HI-MID FREQ Center frequency of the Hi-Mid band (*1) Value: 20 Hz–20.00 kHz HI-MID Q Steepness of the frequency response curve at the Hi-Mid band center frequency (*1) Value: 0.36–16.00 HI TYPE Filter type for the Hi band (*1) Value: PEAK, LSV, HSV, LPF1, HPF1, LPF2, HPF2, BPF, BEF, THRU HI GAIN Gain of the Hi band (*1) Va[...]

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    212 Appendix Appendix filter is used as the wet signal. In this case, the damp filter is applied only to the delay feedback. POST DAMP: Takes the wet sound from after the damp filter. the signal after passing through the damp filter is used as the wet signal. In this case, the damp filter is applied to all of the delay sound. WET (Wet Level) Level [...]

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    213 Appendix Appendix fig.AlgoDualGEQ.eps This is a single-mono 31-band GEQ. GEQ ATT (Attenuator) Attenuator for the GEQ Value: -42.0–+15.0 dB 20 Hz Gain–20 kHz Gain Gain of each band Value: -15.0–+15.0 dB GEQ GEQx1 Input A Output A THRU 31 Band GEQ Input B Output B M-300_e.book 213 ページ 2010年6月24日 木曜日 午?[...]

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    214 Appendix Appendix Roland vintage effects fig.ScrSBF325.eps This is a stereo-in, stereo-out flanger that models the Roland SBF- 325 Stereo Flanger. FEEDBACK Amount of flanger sound returned to the input (valid only if EFFECT MODE is set to FLANGER) Value: 0.0–10.0 EFFECT MODE Value FLANGER I: Monaural mode flanger FLANGER II: Stereo mode flang[...]

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    215 Appendix Appendix MODULATION LFO1 DEPTH LFO1 modulation depth Value: 0.0–10.0 LFO1 RATE LFO1 modulation rate Value: 0–100 LFO2 DEPTH LFO2 modulation depth Value: 0.0–10.0 LFO2 RATE LFO2 modulation rate Value: 0–100 fig.ScrSDD320.eps This is a stereo-in, stereo-out chorus that models the Roland SDD- 320 Dimension D. The SDD-320 was relea[...]

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    216 Index Numerics +48V .................................................................................... 44, 91, 95 4-band EQ 4-band EQ Library ................................................................. 81 Operations ............................................................................... 80 8-band EQ 8-band EQ library ...........[...]

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    217 St.CHORUS ............................................................................. 208 St.FLANGER ............................................................................ 208 St.PHASER .............................................................................. 209 St.REVERB ...........................................................[...]

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    218 MTX channel .................................................................................. 54 MTX SENDS ..................................................................................... 60 MTX send operations ........................................................... 86 [MUTE] button ....................................................[...]

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    219 [SHIFT] button ............................................................................... 25 Solo ................................................................................................. 115 S-OPT ................................................................................................ 13 Sub-display area ..................[...]

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    220 Screen index Numerics 4-BAND EQ LIBRARY popup ............................................ 81 4-BAND EQ popup ........................................................... 80 8-BAND EQ LIBRARY popup ............................................ 83 8-BAND EQ popup ........................................................... 82 A ALL CH SEND POINTS p[...]

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    221 SETUP tab ................................................................. 140 RECALL PARAMETER EDIT popup ................................. 118 RECORDER DESTINATION SELECT popup ..................... 127 RECORDER screen .......................................................... 125 RECORDER SOURCE SELECT popup .............................. 1[...]

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    For EU Countries For China For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : M-300 Digital Mixer Roland Systems Group U.S. 801 West Orchard Drive, Suite 3, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 594-4282 M-300_e.book 222 ページ 2010年6月24日 ?[...]

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    2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to al[...]

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