Roland VM-C7200, C7100 User Manual
QUICK START
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland
Console
.
The documentation for the VM-7000 Series consists of the volumes as listed below.If you are
using the VM-7000 for the first time, we recommend you to first start with the “Quick Start” (this
volume) when using this system, to get a thorough grasp of its operation performance ability. The
details to the use for every function can be found in the Console (C7200/C7100) section of the
“Owner’s Manual”. Look up the function you are searching for on the index and read the chapter
carefully.
For The Console
•
Quick Start (this volume):
•
VM-C7200/C7100 Owner’s Manual:
Parameter List, MIDI Implementation, etc.
•
VM-C7200/C7100 Libraries:
library
For The Processor
•
VM-7200/7100 Owner’s Manual:
devices, etc.
•
VM-7000 SERIES Block Diagram:
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* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
fig.0-03
Easy instructions for basic steps of operations.
Detailed instructions for each function, glossary, Q&As,
Internal connections templates, list of EQ and effects preset
Instructions for using the Processor, how to install optional
Block diagram of the whole system
VM-C7200 (VM-C7100) V-Mixing
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Table of Contents
Getting Started........................................................................................4
How to Use The QUICK START...............................................................................................................4
Installing the VM-C7100/C7200 Digital Mixing System.......................................................................5
Connections..................................................................................................................................................7
Turning On the Power..............................................................................................................................10
To Adjust the Brightness of the Display................................................................................................12
If You’re Confused About What’s Being Displayed or What’s Going On .......................................12
Restoring the Original Factory Settings.................................................................................................13
Setting the Internal Clock.........................................................................................................................14
Preparing a Memory Card.......................................................................................................................16
To Format a Memory Card...........................................................................................................16
To Create a New Project ...............................................................................................................19
Turning Off the Power .............................................................................................................................20
Before Mixing Operations....................................................................22
Internal Signal Flow..................................................................................................................................22
1. Input Channels...........................................................................................................................22
2. Busses / Output Routes............................................................................................................23
How to Operate This System...................................................................................................................24
The Display (example)..................................................................................................................24
To Change Parameters..................................................................................................................25
Mixing Operations.................................................................................26
Setting the Input Gain ..............................................................................................................................26
Setting the Channel Levels and L/R Pans.............................................................................................28
Setting the Master Level and Master Stereo Balance...........................................................................30
Adjusting a Signal’s Tone (Equalizer)....................................................................................................32
Setting Up a Monitor................................................................................................................................34
Coupling Adjacent Channels ..................................................................................................................36
Muting a Channel .....................................................................................................................................38
Storing a Project.........................................................................................................................................39
Using Sub Outputs ...............................................................................40
Setting Up Monitor Sends for Studio or Stage......................................................................................40
To Select Signals for Studio Monitors.........................................................................................40
To Talk to Someone on a Stage or out in a Studio (Talkback).................................................42
Flex Bus.......................................................................................................................................................43
Flex Bus Output (MULTI OUT/ASSIGNABLE OUT).............................................................44
Flex Bus Output (Internal)............................................................................................................46
Sending Signals to a Flex Bus..................................................................................................................48
Using On-Board Effects .......................................................................50
Send-Return Loop Effect..........................................................................................................................51
Setting the Onboard Effect Position and Value....................................................................................54
Selecting the Effects ..................................................................................................................................58
Using a Channel’s Feedback Delay (Channel Delay) ..........................................................................60
Other Important Features.....................................................................62
Storing a Mixing State (Scene).................................................................................................................62
To Store a Scene .............................................................................................................................62
To Recall a Scene............................................................................................................................64
Setting Signal Routings on the Display (Virtual Patchbay)................................................................66
Simultaneously Adjusting the Levels of Multiple Channels..............................................................68
To Create a Group of Channel Faders (Fader Group Master) ................................................68
To Mute a Group of Multiple Channels (Mute Group) ...........................................................70
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Table of Contents
Some Special Features.........................................................................72
The Spectrum Analyzer...........................................................................................................................72
5.1 Surround..............................................................................................................................................73
Speaker Modeling..................................................................................................................................... 74
Using EZ Routing Templates...............................................................75
8 Track MDM With MIDI Sound Module Recording .........................................................................76
Live Jazz Ensemble With 8 Track Digital Recording .......................................................................... 82
Advanced Operations – 8 Track Analog Recording ................................................................86
Connection Samples ............................................................................88
Connection Samples Using the TASCAM DA Series.......................................................................... 88
48 Track Recording System (TASCAM DA-88 x 6)..................................................................88
48 Track Recording System (TASCAM DA-88 x 6 + RC-848)................................................. 89
24 Track Recording System (TASCAM DA-88 x 3)..................................................................90
8 Track Recording System (TASCAM DA-88 x 1)....................................................................91
Connection Samples Using the Alesis ADAT Series...........................................................................92
48 Track Recording System (Alesis ADAT x 6) ........................................................................92
48 Track Recording System (Alesis ADAT x 6 and BRC)........................................................93
24 Track Recording System (Alesis ADAT x 3) ........................................................................94
48 Track Recording System (Alesis ADAT x 1) ........................................................................95
Connection Sample Using Digidesign Protools...................................................................................96
3
Getting Started
How to Use The QUICK START
The QUICK START basically explains the operations as follows:
Mixing Operations
Now let’s do some mixing. This chapter describes two-channel – stereo –
mixing of connected sources that will be sent out from the system through
its MAIN OUT jacks.
Setting the Input Gain
Let’s adjust the input gain levels of all of your connected instruments and so
on. (If you are working on digital connected sources, you do not have to
read this section.)
fig.107
2
1
Press [PREAMP GAIN].
[PREAMP GAIN] lights and the “PREAMP GAIN” display appears.
fig.206
Important notifications to
prevent considerable
damage to your
equipment.
Owner’s Manual “Gain,
Phantom Power Supply,
Phase and Attenuator”
(p.68)
Reference page for
detailed information to
this section.
As preset at the factory, all
channel numbers on the
console correspond to the
input numbers on the
processor. You may,
however, change the
channels’ connections or
work on multiple channels
at once (Owner’s Manual
“Selecting an input
channel’s signal source”
p.67).
Other convenient
setup operations.
1
If you selected DIGITAL IN
A/B as your source input,
these steps will not be
necessary.
Additional suppllemental
remarks.
4
Keys or knobs used in
the corresponding Step
number.
You can also set the gain
level with the cursor and
knobs on the display.
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The display mainly used
during the operation.
Step number in the setup procedure.
• For further information to operations or functions, read your console’s and processor’s
Owner’s Manuals.
Installing the VM-C7100/C7200 Digital Mixing System
Getting Started
The VM-C7100/C7200 Digital Mixing System consists of two units
–
the
mixing console and the mixing processor.
About the VM-C7100/C7200 Digital Mixing System
The Mixing Console
fig.001
All mixing activities take place on the mixing console, including the
adjusting of faders, the assignment of signals to busses and the application
of effects.
Place the console in an area such as a control room. Then, connect your
monitors, audio equipment, stereo mastering recorders and headphones to
the corresponding jacks on the console.
Owner’s Manual “Names
of Things and What They
Do” (p.11)
You may attach an optional
wooden panel and a level
meter bridge (sold
separately) to the console.
The Mixing Processor
fig.002
The mixing processor supplies the majority of the system’s input and output
jacks.
Place the processor at a convenient location near your performers, such as
in a studio or on a stage. Next, connect instruments, microphones,
amplifiers, multi-track recorders, effects processors, and monitors for the
performers to the corresponding mixing processor jacks.
OWNER’S MANUAL for
the Processor
Up to 2 processors can be
connected to each console,
which enables you to
achieve 94 input channels
(Owner’s Manual “Settings
related to cascade
connection” p.41,
OWNER’S MANUAL for
the Processor “Connecting
Two Processors (Cascade
Connection)” p.32 ).
5
Getting Started
To Connect the VM-C7100/C7200 Digital Mixing System
Use a pair of AES/EBU digital audio cables to connect the mixing console and mixing processor. These
cables are supplied as a set with the mixing console.
fig.003
Use the supplied pair of
AES/EBU Digital Audio Cables.
6
Connections
To avoid problems and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the
volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
Basic Connections
Rear Panel of the Mixing Console
fig.004
Getting Started
Microphone, Sub Mixer,
MD/CD Player
Mixing Processor
Monitor in the
Control Room
Speaker
Amp
Digital
Powered
Speaker
(Roland DS-90 etc.)
AC Power Supply
7
Getting Started
Front Panel of the Mixing Processor
fig.005
123
Microphone
Synthesizer,
Sound Module, etc
345 6
4
Channel Insert (Effects Processor)
5678
Branch Cable
(e.g. PCS-31)
Digital
Audio
Input/Output
AES/EBU Jack
on Pro Audio Device
Monitor Speaker
Monitor Amp,
Headphone Amp
for Players
Mixing Console
8
Rear Panel of the Mixing Processor
fig.006
Digital Multi-track Tape Recorder
(TASCAM/ADAT)
Getting Started
8 ch
AC Power Supply
MB-24 (Option)
Main
Output
Roland DIF-AT
(Interface Box)
R-BUS
Cable
Word Clock Connector on
Digital Recorder or similar device
Digital Input/Output
DAT/MD Recorder, etc.
Analog Input
To R-BUS Compatible
Device
VM-24E
(Option)
VM-24C
(Option)
Cable supplied
with the
VM-24C
Mixing Processor to be
connected in cascade
(VM-7200/7100)
Power Amp
PA Speaker
Tape Recorder,
MD Recorder, etc.
If you wish to connect the VM-C7100/C7200 to ADAT or TASCAM digital multi-track tape recorders, you
must first install an optional VM-24E, sold separately (OWNER’S MANUAL for the Processor “Installing RBUS (RMDB2) Connectors (VM-24E)” p.14).
9
Getting Started
Turning On the Power
After you have finished making connections (QUICK START: p.7), be sure
to turn on all of your devices in the proper order, as described in the
instructions below. Powering up in the wrong order may cause
malfunctions and/or damage to speakers and the devices.
Always make sure that each device’s volume level is turned down before
turning on its power. You may hear a slight noise even with the volume
turned down – this is normal, however, and does not indicate a malfunction.
fig.007
1
2
3
10
Turn on the power of any connected digital multi-track tape
recorder.
It takes a while for the device to startup.
Turn on the power of any additional connected digital devices
(DAT, MD recorder, hard disc recorder, etc.).
Turn on the power of any connected analog devices
(instruments, sound modules, effects processors, microphones,
CD players, MD players, tape recorders, etc.).
If an external device is to be
the source of the system’s
Word Clock (Owner’s
Manual: p.31), turn on the
power of that device first.
Getting Started
4
5
6
Set [POWER] to ON on the front panel of the mixing
processor.
The CTRL indicator blinks during startup. When startup is completed, the
indicator lights in green.
After the CTRL indicator on the processor has turned green,
set [POWER] to ON on the rear panel of the mixing console.
When the “Check SYSTEM CONFIGURATION” message
appears on the display, press [F2](START) to execute the startup procedure.
The “LEVEL METER” display appears.
fig.201
When connected in cascade
(Owner’s Manual
“Settings related to cascade
conection” p.41), turn on
the power of the Slave
processor (“2nd UNIT”)
first.
7
It takes a short while for the system to start up. When you turn on the power,
all connected external devices must be recognized by the system, and
certain data must be loaded.
Turn on the power of connected audio equipment (amplifiers
and speakers).
When you change settings on a digital connected device, a loud noise
may occur. Always turn down the volumes to all speaker outputs to
prevent serious damage to your equipment, before working on your
digital devices.
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Getting Started
To Adjust the Brightness of the Display
You may wish to adjust the brightness of the display immediately after
power-up, under unusual viewing conditions, or after the unit has been on
for an extended period of time. Adjust the brightness of the screen using the
[CONTRAST] knob on the left bottom of the display.
fig.008
If You’re Confused About What’s Being Displayed or What’s Going On
If you become confused about what you’re seeing on the display, or have
lost your way during some procedure, press [LEVEL METER]. The display
returns to the screen shown immediately after power-up. You can try the
procedure you have been working on again from the beginning.
fig.201
LEVEL METER
12
If you find that your system functions differently than described in the
QUICK START or the Owner’s Manual, read “Troubleshooting” (Owner’s
Manual: p.261) for further information.
If the above steps do not resolve your problem, contact a nearby Roland
Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor, or the shop where you
made your purchase.
Restoring the Original Factory Settings
You can restore the system’s parameters to their original default settings
using the following procedure.
• The Factory Reset function deletes all of your own settings.
• Be sure to turn off the power of all amplifiers and speakers before
executing Factory Reset.
fig.103
1,2 3
Getting Started
1
2
3
4
4
2
Turn off the power of the mixing console.
Hold down [PROJECT] and [F1] while turning on the console’s
power.
When the “FACTORY RESET” display appears, press
[F1](OK).
To cancel, press [F6](Cancel).
It takes a while to reset the system.
Press [F2](START) to startup the system.
The “LEVEL METER” display appears.
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Getting Started
Setting the Internal Clock
The mixing console unit contains an internal clock. When you store a
Project, the current time, day, and month information is automatically
stamped into the Project (Time Stamp). This makes the management of
Projects easier, since you can sort them in day/time order. When you turn
on the power for the first time after purchase, be sure to set your system’s
date and time by following the instructions below.
fig.101
5672
1
2
15 63 4
Hold down [SHIFT] and press [PROJECT].
Press CURSOR [UP] to move the cursor to the upper field.
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Getting Started
3
4
Press [F5](DATE).
The “SYS DATE” display appears.
fig.202
Press CURSOR [DOWN] to move the cursor to the “ADJUST
5
6
DATE / ADJUST TIME” field.
Set the current date. Turn [V1](YEAR), [V2](MONTH),
[V3](DATE) to select the current date, and then press [F1](SET)
to confirm your selection.
Set the current time. Turn [V4](HOUR), [V5](MIN), [V6](SEC)
to select the current time, and then press [F4](SET) to confirm.
The time you set becomes effective immediately.
The date and time are set.
• To return to the original display (the “LEVEL METER” display),
press [LEVEL METER].
The console contains a lithium battery that allows the system to retain
the internal clock settings and certain other parameter values. When
the battery becomes weak, malfunctions may occur – the system clock
may not function correctly, or the unit may not properly recall your last
settings at power-up. If such things occur, restart the mixing console.
If a message indicating low battery power appears, change the battery
(Owner’s Manual “How to replace the battery” p.26), and restore the
original factory settings (QUICK START: p.13).
You can set the time on/off
on the display, and select
from various date display
formats (
“Adjusting internal clock”
p.25).
Owner’s Manual
15
Getting Started
Preparing a Memory Card
You can store your current mixing settings on your console as a Project onto
a memory card (SmartMedia). A Project is a group of parameter settings that
the system memorizes. Such settings include Scenes (Owner’s Manual:
p.244) and Automix data (Owner’s Manual: p.232). You can instantly store/
recover these settings at any time by overwriting/reloading the Project.
We recommend you always create a new Project at the beginning of a new
mixing/recording session or live performance.
If a card is new, or if it has been used in another device, it must be formatted
for use in the system. If you already have a formatted the memory card,
proceed to “To Create a New Project” (p.19).
To Format a Memory Card
During formatting, all data on the card is erased. Therefore, be sure that the
card you intend to format does not contain data you wish to preserve
fig.102
4,8
19
.
Owner’s Manual “Storing
and Recalling All Mixer
Settings (Project)” (p.50)
16
25
6,7
3
Getting Started
1
2
Insert the memory card into the mixing console.
Insert the memory card with the golden terminal strip upside.
fig.009
Hold down [SHIFT] and press [PROJECT].
3
4
Press CURSOR [DOWN] to move the cursor to the lower field.
Press [F6](MEMORY CARD).
The “SYS M.CARD” display with the card information appears.
fig.203
5
Press [F2](FORMAT).
The “CONFIRM / Format Card, OK?” message appears on the display.
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Getting Started
6
7
8
Press [F5](OK).
To cancel, press [F6](CANCEL).
When the “CONFIRM / Really Sure?” message appears, press
[F5](OK) again.
To cancel, press [F6](CANCEL).
After the formatting is finished, the “MESSAGE / Completed” message
appears on the display.
Press [F6](EXIT).
• To return to the original display (the “LEVEL METER” display),
press [LEVEL METER].
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To Create a New Project
fig.10
6
Getting Started
Owner’s Manual “Storing
and Recalling All Mixer
Setings (Project)” p.50
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 3,4
Press [PROJECT].
The “PROJECT” display appears.
Press CURSOR [DOWN] to move the cursor to the lower field.
Press [F2](NEW).
The “CREATE NEW PROJECT” message appears on the display.
Press [F2](CREATE).
The “CONFIRM / Create New Project, OK ?” message appears.
Press [F5](OK).
The “CONFIRM / Keep Current Mixer Setting ?” message appears.
Press [F4](YES) or [F5](NO).
• [F4]...The current settings are kept after a new Project is created.
5
27
You can name a Project by
pressing [F3](NAME/
PROJECT) in Step 3
(Owner’s Manual “Renaming/erase-protecting a
project” p.53).
7
• [F5]...The system will restore the original factory settings after a new
Project is created.
When the “MESSAGE / Completed” display appears, press
[F6](EXIT).
A new Project has been created.
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Getting Started
Turning Off the Power
Points to check before turning the power off
• Have you stored your Automix data on a memory card?
Your current Automix data is stored in the console’s temporary memory
– this memory is cleared when you turn off the power. Be sure to save any
Automix data you wish to preserve onto a card before powering down.
• Did you turn down the volumes of the mixing console and
connected audio equipment?
If you leave the volume levels of your equipment turned up when you
turn off the power, a loud noise may occur that can cause damage to your
equipment.
fig.007
1
2
3
20
Store the current settings onto a memory card.
QUICK START “Storing a
Project” (p.39)
Turn off the power of connected audio equipment (amplifiers
and speakers).
Set [POWER] to OFF on the rear panel of the mixing console.
Getting Started
4
5
6
7
Set [POWER] to OFF on the front panel of the mixing
processor.
Turn off the power of connected analog devices (instruments,
sound modules, effects processors, microphones, CD players,
MD players, tape recorders, etc.).
Turn off the power of connected digital devices (DAT, MD
recorder, hard disc recorder, etc.).
Turn off the power of any connected digital multi-track tape
recorder.
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Before Mixing Operations
Internal Signal Flow
The diagram below provides an overview of the audio signal flow. For
details, refer to the “Block Diagram” attached to the processor (VM-7200/
7100).
fig.104
R-BUS
MULTI IN
1–24
INPUT
1–24
1
1. Input Channels
There are two input modes to this system – [INPUT] and [MULTI IN].
MULTI OUT
1–24
FLEX BUS MASTER
1–12
B
U
S
MAIN OUT
L/R
CUE OUT
L/R
2
INPUT...1-24
The following input jacks can be assigned to these channels:
• 20 analog input jacks on the VM-7200 mixing processor (10 on VM-
• Stereo digital input jacks on the mixing processor (A or B)
• 2 analog input jacks on the mixing console (stereo L/R).
MULTI IN...1-24
Multi-channel audio signals can be input from external equipment – such as
multi-track recorders – via these channels.
The correspondence between input signal channel numbers and Multi In
channels can be re-patched internally.
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7100).
In order to use Multi In
channels, a VM-24E (sold
separately) must be
connected to the mixing
processor in order to add
an R-BUS connector I/O
terminal (OWNER’S
MANUAL for the
Processor: p.14).
2. Busses / Output Routes
b
MULTI OUT
A multiple output channel to which signals from any input channel and/or
Flex Bus can be routed. Digital multi-track output to a digital multi-track
recorder can be performed by installing an optional VM-24E (sold
separately) in the system. You can also send analog track outputs from
ASSIGNABLE OUT jacks.
FLEX BUSSES 1-12
A Flex Bus is a multi-purpose bus through which signals can be sent to
another bus, to other internal destinations or to external devices. Flex Busses
are capable of sending signals from all input channels as well as Flex Busses
1-8. Any ASSIGNABLE OUT, DIGITAL OUTs A and B, and MULTI OUT
can be selected for outputting Flex Bus signals to external destinations. If
you are using a VM-7200 processor, dedicated output jacks are also
available for Flex Busses 5-12.
Before Mixing Operations
MAIN OUT
CUE OUT
Output of the overall stereo mix containing all desired channels, to be sent
to the master recorder or the main PA amplifier. Signals can be sent from all
input channels and Flex Busses.
In addition to the dedicated output terminals (MAIN OUT and REC OUT),
signals can be directed to any ASSIGNABLE OUT, DIGITAL OUTs A and B,
and/or any MULTI OUT.
Stereo bus used mainly for monitoring. Signals can be sent to the Cue bus
from all input channels and Flex Busses.
Cue signals can be output from MONITOR OUT and PHONES jacks to
external monitoring amplification equipment. They can also be routed to
any ASSIGNABLE OUT, DIGITAL OUTs A and B, or any MULTI OUT.
You can also output other
usses’ signals from
MONITOR OUT jacks.
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Before Mixing Operations
How to Operate This System
When operating this system, you’ll most frequently use the cursor, the
knobs [V1]-[V6], and buttons [F1]-[F6] beneath the display.
This chapter explains the display, and how these knobs and buttons interact
with the display.
fig.104
Display
Buttons F1-F6
Faders INPUT/MULTI IN buttons
The Display (example)
fig.204
Cursor buttons
Knobs V1-V6
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Screen title
Cursor
Processor currently targeted
Current Section and Channel
Name of Channel
Parameter icon
Current time (Time Code)
Current page
Number of Scene currently
selected
To Change Parameters
To change the value of a parameter, move the cursor to select a parameter,
and use the knobs [V1]-[V6], faders, and/or buttons [F1]-[F6] to change its
value, as described below.
To Move the Cursor
Before Mixing Operations
The cursor – a bold rectangle on the display – selects a single parameter or
group of parameters so that their values can be adjusted. To move the
cursor, press CURSOR [UP] [DOWN] [LEFT] [RIGHT].
To Set the Values of Parameters
There are certain rules for setting parameters, as listed below. We
recommend you keep them in mind.
• parameters are set by turning knobs [V1]-[V6]. Turn the knob
below the parameter you wish to change.
• parameters are set by pressing buttons [F1]-[F6]. Press the
button for ON – this highlights the parameter in black on the display
– or OFF (not highlighted) below the parameter you wish to change.
ON OFF
• parameters are set by turning knobs [V1]-[V6] first, and then
pressing buttons [F1]-[F6](SET) to confirm the changes. Use the knob
and button below the parameter you wish to change. (Some
parameters can be set by pressing [F1]-[F6](SET) only.)
• Parameters shown as faders are set using the console’s faders. If the
fader indicated is selected by the cursor, you can also change its
value by turning the corresponding knobs [V1]-[V6].
The cursor does not appear
on a display where no
cursor selection is needed.
If you want to display or
change frequently used
parameters, or the value of
a single parameter on all of
the channels at once, you
can do this more easily by
using the console’s faders
(Owner’s Manual “Useful
Functions” p.58).
To Operate on [INPUT] or [MULTI IN] channels
To set the input source’s gain level and the tone, such as using the equalizer
and so on, press [INPUT] or [MULTI IN] to select the type of channel you
wish to setup.
With the selected button lit in red, you can control the behavior of each
source signal using the console’s faders or display controls.
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Mixing Operations
Now let’s do some mixing. This chapter describes two-channel – stereo –
mixing of connected sources that will be sent out from the system through
its MAIN OUT jacks.
Setting the Input Gain
Let’s adjust the input gain levels of all of your connected instruments and so
on. (If you are working on digital connected sources, you do not have to
read this section.)
fig.107
Owner’s Manual “Gain,
Phantom Power Supply,
Phase and Attenuator”
(p.68)
As preset at the factory, all
channel numbers on the
console correspond to the
input numbers on the
processor. You may,
however, change the
channels’ connections or
work on multiple channels
at once (Owner’s Manual
“Selecting an input
channel’s signal source”
p.67).
1
2
1
Press [PREAMP GAIN].
[PREAMP GAIN] lights and the “PREAMP GAIN” display appears.
fig.206
If you selected DIGITAL IN
A/B as your source input,
these steps will not be
necessary.
You can also set the gain
level with the cursor and
knobs on the display.
26
Mixing Operations
2
Use the fader of each channel you wish to adjust to set the
input gain level of its connected microphone/instrument/
audio device. (+4 to -64dB)
Do this by first turning up each instrument’s own output volume as much
as possible so that it produces a strong, loud signal. Next, on the console,
turn its channel’s input gain level as high as possible within the displayed
level-meter range. If the input gain goes beyond OVER, appears on the
level-meter.
fig.207
The fader, at this point,
controls the input gain
level of each channel. To
send signals from the Main
out, set the output level of
each channel (go to next
page).
If you are using a
condenser microphone or
any other similar
equipment, activate their
PHANTOM power.
You can also set each
channel’s PHASE ON/OF,
PHANTOM POWER ON/
OFF and ATTENUATOR if
required by the input
source.
When you have finished with these settings, you can set the channel levels
and L/R stereo pans.
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Mixing Operations
Setting the Channel Levels and L/R Pans
Here you can set the output level and L/R pan of each channel in the Main
out mix or the Cue bus. You can see each level and pan setting shown
numerically on the display.
fig.108
Owner’s Manual “Setting
up ON/OFF, SEND LEVEL
and PAN for a Channel”
(p.70)
1
3,5
3,5
Press [INPUT] or [MULTI IN] to select the type of channel you
2,3
4,5
SHIFT
1
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wish to set up.
Mixing Operations
2
3
Press [CH LEVEL].
[CH LEVEL] lights in red and the “CH LEV/PAN” display appears.
fig.208
Use the fader of the channel you wish to adjust to change its
4
5
output level.
To set the channel level at 0db (100), hold down [CH LEVEL] and press [CH
EDIT] of the channel you wish to set at 0db.
Press [CH PAN]
[CH PAN] lights in red and the “CH LEV/PAN” display appears.
Use the fader of the channel you wish to adjust to change its
stereo position.
Move the fader upwards for right (R) pan, downwards for left (L) pan.
To set the pan to center, hold down [CH LEVEL] and press [CH EDIT] of the
channel you wish to set the pan to center.
To send signals to the Cue bus, hold down [SHIFT] when pressing [CH
LEVEL] in Step 2, and when pressing [CH PAN] in Step 4. The buttons will
light in green.
When you have finished with these settings, let’s set the master level and
stereo balance.
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Mixing Operations
Setting the Master Level and Master Stereo Balance
Let’s now set the total output level and stereo balance for the Main out mix
containing all Input and Multi In sources.
fig.109
3
Owner’s Manual “Setting
Master Mix Levels and
Stereo Balance” (p.84)
1
2
3
12,4
Press [CH LEVEL] to light [CH LEVEL] in red.
Use the [MASTER] fader to set the master level for the Main
out.
Press [CH PAN] to light [CH PAN] in red.
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