Roland Corporation M-10MX Owner's Manual

Ferrite Core

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

Attaching the Ferrite Core

You must attach the ferrite core before using the M-10MX.

If you connect the M-10MX’s coaxial jack to your digital device, you must attach the included ferrite core.

This is for the purpose of preventing electromagnetic noise; do not remove it.

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Attach the ferrite core to the coaxial cable.

* You must attach it near the M-10MX.

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Wrap the coaxial cable around the ferrite core; one turn is enough.

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Press the halves together until they click shut.

Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:

“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 13–p. 14) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 15) .

These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.

The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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* Be careful not to pinch your fingers when attaching the ferrite core.

* Do not damage the cable by pinching it excessively with the ferrite core.

Panel Descriptions

SENS Knobs

These knobs adjust the input sensitivity, allowing you to set the input level so that the sound of each channel can be mixed while avoiding noise or distortion. Turning the SENS knob toward the right will increase the sensitivity (increase the input level), and turning it toward the left will decrease the sensitivity (decrease the input level).

If you’ve connected a mic to phone jacks 1–6, turn the SENS knob toward the right near the “MIC” position. If you’ve connected a line-level device such as a keyboard, turn the SENS knob toward the left near the “LINE” position.

* Each SENS knob simultaneously affects

the L/R inputs for a pair of channels.

Channel Volume Knobs

These knobs adjust the volume of each channel. Normally, you should use these in the marked region.

* Each channel volume knob simultaneously

affects the L/R inputs for a pair of channels.

Plug-in Power Compatible INPUT Jack (stereo mini jack)

This is a input jack for connecting a plug-in power compatible stereo mic. The sound from the connected mic is input to channels 1/2. If you connect a device to the rear panel’s INPUT 1/2 jacks, both sounds will be mixed.

* A mono mic cannot be used.

* The SENS 1/2 knob does not affect the

input from this jack.

VOLUME Knob

This knob adjusts the volume of the input from the connected mic. To minimize the volume, turn this knob all the way to the left.

OVERLOAD Indicator

This indicator will light if the mixed signal is too loud. If it lights frequently, turn the SENS knob of each channel toward the left to reduce the input level (p. 9).

* This indicator will light 6 dB before clipping level (the level

at which clipping begins).

Headphone Jack (stereo mini jack)

You can connect stereo headphones to this jack.

VOLUME Knob

This knob adjusts the volume of the headphones.

* The volume of the

headphones is not affected by the MAIN volume knob.

DIGITAL OUTPUT Connector/Jack

These jacks digitally output the same audio signal as the OUTPUT jacks.

Both optical and coaxial jacks are provided, and both can be used simultaneously.

* No signal will be output

from these jacks if the POWER SAVE switch is on.

POWER Switch

This turns the power on/off. Set this switch to “DC IN” if you’re using the AC adaptor, or to “BATT” if you’re using batteries; the power will turn on, and the POWER indicator will light.

DC IN

(AC Adaptor)

OUTPUT Jacks

These jacks output the mixed signal. Both phone jacks and RCA pin jacks are provided, and you can connect to both jacks and send the output to separate devices. These are TRS jacks, which allow you to use stereo phone plugs for a balanced audio connection, or use mono phone plug cables for an unbalanced connection.

* If you’re using a balanced connection, check to make sure that

the input jacks of your equipment are wired as shown below. Be aware that on some equipment, the HOT and COLD are reversed.

Jack

Connect the supplied AC adaptor to this jack.

POWER Indicator

This will light when the power is turned on.

* If you’re operating on batteries,

the brightness of this indicator will show the state of the batteries. If the indicator becomes dim, you need to replace the batteries.

MAIN Volume Knob

This knob adjusts the overall volume for the mixed inputs of each channel.

* The output level from the

headphone jack will not be affected even if you use the MAIN volume knob to lower the volume.

INPUT Jacks

Channels 1–4, 5, 6 (phone jacks)

These jacks are suitable for use with electronic musical instruments or mics. If you’re connecting a mic or other monaural device, use the L (MONO) jack.

Channels 5, 6, 7–10 (RCA pin jacks)

These jacks are suitable for connecting desktop media production devices or audio equipment such as CD/MD players. Channels 5/6 provide both phone jacks and RCA pin jacks, which can be used simultaneously.

SAMPLE RATE Switch

Allows you to select 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz as the sampling frequency (sample rate) of the digital audio signal sent from DIGITAL OUTPUT.

Bottom

(TRS phone/RCA pin jacks)

(phone jacks, RCA pin jacks)

POWER SAVE Switch

This turns the “power save” function on/off. If you turn this function on, the digital output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT connector will be turned off (no output), reducing the power consumption.

A/D

INPUT 1/2

INPUT 9/10

INPUT 1/2

INPUT 3/4

INPUT 7/8

INPUT 5/6

SENS

VOLUME

SENS

OVER LOAD

Dynamic Mic

Sound Module

Keyboard

Included

AC adaptor

Stereo

Headphones

Sound Module

Mixer

RLR

Digital Powered Monitor

Computer

Audio Interface

Optical Cable

TRS Balanced

Set the SAMPLE RATE switch to match the M-10MX’s sample rate to the sample rate of your audio interface.

If you’re using the M-10MX as a sub-mixer for another mixer, connect the OUTPUT L/R jacks to the input jacks of your other mixer.

If you’re using a monaural dynamic mic, connect it to channel 1 (MIC) or channel 3 (MIC).

Coaxial

Cable

For the highest audio quality, set the SAMPLE RATE switch to 96 kHz.

Block Diagram

Stereo Mini

Plug-in power compatible

1/4" Phone

RCA

CHANNEL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

VOLUME

CHANNEL

VOLUME

Bus R

Bus L

PHONES VOLUME

MAIN

VOLUME

Stereo Mini

PHONES

TRS Impedance Balanced

MAIN OUTPUT

RCA

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL

Connections

Example 1) Mixing and Switching Sound for DTMP

* “DTMP” (Desk-Top Media Production) refers to setups that let you use your computer in new ways to enjoy

video and music.

Main Features

The M-10MX is a lightweight and compact mixer providing 10 channels of input (5 stereo channels), and is an ideal choice for multimedia applications. In addition to covering conventional mixing needs, it can also be used for audio mixing when editing videos.

A Rich Array of Input/Output Jacks

Phone jacks and RCA pin jacks are provided for input, allowing you to connect mics, electronic instruments, or any other type of audio device.

Plug-in powered mics are also supported by a special input jack (stereo mini).

Two-way Power Supply

The M-10MX can be powered by the supplied AC adaptor or by batteries. A switch lets you select the desired type of power supply.

Digital Output

Two types of digital output connectors (optical and coaxial) are also provided. These output the mixed sound as 24-bit, 96 kHz digital audio.

Additionally, either 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz can be selected as the sampling frequency.

Headphone Jack

A headphone jack is provided for convenient practicing on your own or at night.

* You must minimize the volume of the MAIN and the your digital powered monitor speakers before you turn the

M-10MX’s power on or off.

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