Roland EC2-YF-NK, M-10DX, RAM-4206 User Manual

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Product Guide

Roland EC2-YF-NK, M-10DX, RAM-4206 User Manual

All of the advantages of a digital mixer in a compact unit.

The new EDIROL M series,

delivering high-quality mixing environments.

The true role of an audio mixer is to faithfully capture sound and allow you to make it even better.

The features of the EDIROL M series are aimed at fulfilling two goals: to provide intuitive operation that lets even the beginner perform serious mixing, and to provide high audio quality and full functionality to satisfy the professional.

Completely digital

From audio input to audio output, all processing is fully digital, with 24-bit 96 kHz support for ultra-high quality.

Creating the optimal mixing environment

The newly developed Room Acoustic Auto Control feature analyzes the acoustic response of your home studio, and automatically optimizes the output signal accordingly.

Analog-like operability

Operation is as intuitive as it is with an analog mixer —you can directly control the sound of each channel using physical controls such as the dedicated three-band EQ knobs. Your actions appear on the graphic LCD display.

The EDIROL M series is a new concept that brings together proprietary Roland/EDIROL know-how and cutting-edge digital technology that will bring your home studio to a new level.

A new style of 16-channel digital

A compact all-in-one 10-channel

A 10-channel analog mixer with

mixer with separate Mix controller

digital mixer that can be operated

digital output that can be

and I/O module

on batteries, yet inherits the major

operated on batteries and is ideal

 

functionality of the M-16DX

for mobile use

In order to bring out the full potential of an instrument, quality is demanded of an audio mixer. It must reproduce the full range of frequencies from low to high without faltering, and needs dynamic range that can express everything from a subtle whisper to a powerful roar.

The M-16DX/M-10DX use cuttingedge digital technology to fulfill these exacting requirements.

We have also included numerous original ideas derived from Roland/ EDIROL’s years of experience in making audio mixers. Experience the enjoyment of mixing with the kind of sparkling fidelity available only with a digital mixer.

“Full digital”—the key to spectacular hi-fidelity sound The astounding presence delivered by 24-bit/96 kHz audio raises the quality of your sound to a new level

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEVEL

ALT

 

FINALIZE

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROOM

 

 

INPUT

A/D

 

#

ACOUSTIC

D/A

MAIN OUT

 

CONTROL

 

 

LEVEL

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FX

4

 

D/A

PHONES/

 

 

 

CONTROL ROOM

 

 

AUX2

 

 

 

 

 

(Post-fader)

 

 

D/A

ALT OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOLO

 

 

 

D/A

AUX SEND

 

AUX1(Pre-fader)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal Flow

Glossary

BUS

A bus is a signal route that combines the signals of multiple channels within the mixer, and sends

the combined signal to a common destination output. The M-16DX has four buses: MAIN, ALT, AUX, and SOLO. (p.8 “Glossary”)

Pre-fader/Post-fader

“Pre-fader” refers to the signal before it passes through the channel level control, and “post-fader” refers to it the signal immediately after the channel level control. Since the pre-fader signal is not affected by pan or channel level, it is often used when sending the signal to a multi-track recorder or to the stage monitors.

COSM technology

COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) technology This is proprietary Roland modeling technology that analyzes and simulates the effect that the electrical circuitry, structure, and materials of instruments or audio equipment have on a sound.

Bit depth/Sampling frequency

An analog audio wave is generally represented by a continuous line called a “waveform.” By measuring its level at regular intervals of time and recording these values as a set of vertical gradations, we get a shape that represents the digital audio signal. The horizontal interval is the sampling frequency (expressed in Hz), and the vertical intervals are determined by the bit depth (the number of bits used to quantize each sample). Using higher sampling frequencies and a greater number of bits will allow the recorded digital signal to more faithfully represent the original waveform. Music CDs are recorded as 16-bit 44.1 kHz digital audio.

A completely new concept, separating I/O from controls

The M-16DX is a two-piece system consisting of the Mix controller (control desk) you use for mixing, and the I/O module (connector box) to which you connect your mics, instruments, and recording equipment. The compact I/O module can be mounted in a 1U rack space, allowing you to keep the cables together to maintain an uncluttered space around your mixer, providing you the freedom to work even if space is limited.

The front panel of the I/O module provides frequently-used connectors such as XLR mic jacks and Hi-Z jacks for guitar/bass, making it easy to change your system as appropriate for the song or situation. A headphone jack and an input jack for portable audio devices are provided on the Mix controller. The entire system is designed with working efficiently in mind. Since the power supply is provided from the I/O module, you can be free to mix from any physical position without being concerned with wiring.

24-bit 96 kHz support for mixes of astounding realism

Full-digital 24-bit 96 kHz processing far exceeds CD quality. The much greater bit depth and sampling rate mean that you can apply effect processing and adjust the balance without impairing the quality of the input sound or introducing noise. The sound is the professional quality you expect from a digital mixer with DSP.

High-quality built-in effect processors to enhance your sound

Tighten up the sound, give it more power, make it sound great—whatever you need to do, the dedicated built-in effects are there to help. Operation is simple, but provides tremendous sound-creating freedom.

*Photo is for illustrative purposes only – only one I/O module per M-16DX packge.

The convenient Scene Memory function, available only on digital mixers

Mixer settings—including effect settings—can be stored as one of eight “scenes.” These scenes can be instantly recalled at any time for different songs or production styles.

Insert effects

These are COSM technology powered effects dedicated specifically to vocals and narration, and can be applied to Channels 1 and 2. Five types are provided, including the “POWER COMP” that simulates the character of vacuum tubes to make your vocals more richly expressive, and

the “VOCAL ENHANCER” that gives your voice brightness and presence. And even through the effects are aimed at vocal production you can try them on any mic music– you will be amazed at the sounds produced.

FX (Echo/Reverb)

This effect simulates the acoustic ambience of a real-world room or concert hall. Five types of reverb and two types of echo are provided. You can use each channel’s AUX2/FX knob to adjust the depth of the effect, and the settings are remembered even when the power is turned off.

Finalize

This effect is applied to the final twochannel stereo mix in order to add the finishing touches to your sound. You can process the sound by boosting the overall loudness and/or making its dynamic variations and sonic character more consistent.

*When connected via USB, the Finalize effect is not available when the system is operating at the 96 kHz sampling frequency.

Expand the potential of your mixer by linking with your computer

The I/O module provides a USB 2.0 connector. Simply use a USB cable to connect this to your computer, and audio signals from your computer can be processed by the M-16DX’s internal effects, or the sound mixed by the M-16DX can be sent to your computer for recording.

The M-16DX is bundled with the Cakewalk SONAR LE music production DAW software, so you can immediately start integrating your computer into your song production, recording, and live performances.

Example 1:

Using the M-16DX as a Multi-Channel Audio Interface

The M-16DX’s 16 channels + two-channel master mix—a total of 18 channels—can be brought into your DAW software as independent tracks. You can use the M- 16DX as a multi-channel audio inter face that supports both Windows and Macintosh systems.

Example 2:

Mix Sounds from Your DAW Software with a Live Performance

Backing tracks you created on your DAW software can be sent to the M-16DX via USB, and mixed with the live performance of your band. The final-mixed sound from the main output can then be recorded directly into your DAW software as a live recording.

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