Roland Corporation VS-2480CD, VS-2480 User's Manual

VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD Q&A

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Q: What are the main differences between

VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD and VS-1880/1824?

A: Main differences from VS-1880/1824 are as follows.

• Accommodates 96kHz sampling rate

• 24-bit linear recording

• 2x R-BUS ports

• Newly developed pre-amp circuit on analog input

• Increased number of analog input jacks

• 17 motorized faders

• Mouse operation

• Information display function via VGA OUT

• SMPTE input

• Word clock input

• 3.5” hard disk drive installable with expanded

partition size to 10GB

• Dynamics processor (Compressor/Expander)

equipped on every mixer channel

• 4-band EQ

• Surround panning function

Q: About the Recording Mode

• M24 (Mastering 24bit)

Audio from the analog inputs that passes through the

VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD’s 24-bit A/D converter,

and audio data from the 24-bit digital inputs will be

recorded and played as linear data.

When this mode is selected, the

VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD will function as a 16-track

recorder (tracks 1–16). When sampling frequency is

more than 64kHz, the VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD

will function as a 8-track recorder.

• MTP (Multi Track Pro)

Audio from the analog inputs that passes through the

VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD’s 24-bit A/D converter,

and audio data from the 24-bit digital inputs will be

recorded and played using proprietary Roland coding

technology (R-DAC).

Normally you should select this mode.

• CDR (CD-R Writing):

This mode allows you to directly create a CD image

file on your hard disk – this file can later be burned

onto a CD-R. Recording and playback will occur using

16-bit linear data similar to that of a CD player or DAT

recorder. In CDR mode, Tracks 1–8 are linked in

odd/even fader pairs, with their levels controlled by

the odd-numbered fader. Track 17–24 cannot be used.

• M16 (Mastering 16bit):

Recording and playback will occur using 16-bit linear

data similar to that of a CD player or DAT recorder.

When this mode is selected, the

VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD will function as a 16-track

recorder (tracks 1–16). When sampling frequency is

more than 64kHz, the VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD

will function as a 8-track recorder.

• MT1 (Multi Track 1):

This recording mode provides approximately twice

the recording time of M16 mode.

• MT2 (Multi Track 2):

This recording mode provides even longer record

times than MT1.

• LIV (Live 1):

This mode is appropriate when your hard disk lacks

free space or when recording live performances where

the total recording time is unknown.

• LV2 (Live 2):

This mode provides the longest recording time. This

mode is appropriate for live recordings of speeches,

and recordings made for reference purposes. Use this

mode if you have very little drive space left or you

aren’t sure how long the recording will be.

Q: Is it possible to mix down even when all the 24

tracks are occupied?

A: Yes. In the Mastering Room, you can mix down to the

empty V-tracks on tracks 23/24 while playing back 24

tracks.

VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD Q&A

Q: How long is the recording time?

A: Recording time in each recording mode and sampling

rate is as shown in the following table. (unit: minute)

96kHz

M24 662 721 993 MTP 1,989 2,165 2,983 CDR 994 1,082 1,491 M16 994 1,082 1,491 MT1 1,989 2,165 2,983 MT2 2,651 2,885 3,976 LIV 3,181 3,462 4,772 LV2 3,977 4,329 5,966

48kHz

M24 MTP 3,977 4,329 5,966 CDR 1,989 2,165 2,983 M16 1,989 2,165 2,983 MT1 3,977 4,329 5,966 MT2 5,302 5,771 7,953 LIV 6,362 6,925 9,543 LV2 7,955 8,658 11,932

1,324 1,442 1,987

88.2kHz 64kHz

44.1kHz 32kHz

Q: How many tracks can I record/play back

simultaneously?

A: Maximum simultaneous recording/playback tracks in

each recording mode and sampling rate are as shown in

the following table.

Q: Is it possible to record the effect parameters in

the automix?

A: No. It is impossible.

Q: Is it possible to use VS-2480 simply as an audio

mixer?

A: Yes. But 3.5” hard disk should be installed.

Q: Is there any limitation on the length of the

phrase assigned to the phrase pad?

A: On VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD, maximum length of

every phrase is limited within 24 hours. These phrases

recorded and edited are assigned to the phrase pads, so

the maximum length of the phrases on the phrase pads

are accordingly within 24 hours.

Q: Is “Track Copy” possible between the different

projects?

A: Yes. You can import the tracks from a Project which is in

the same recording mode and sampling rate.

Q: Is it possible to record the fader location? Is it

possible to record the SENS knob value?

A: You can memorize the fader location in the scene

memory up to 100 patterns per Project.

But you cannot memorize the values for SENS, PHONES

1/2 and MONITOR knobs.

Q: Is it possible to monitor any one of the bus

sources via headphones?

A: Yes. You can assign any different bus signal to each of

two headphone jacks.

Q: How many locators can I recall at once?

A: One at once, but you can memorize 100 locators (10

points x 10 banks) per Project.

Q: Is it possible to undo/redo automix?

A: Yes. One level undo/redo is possible for automix

writing/editing on VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD.

VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD Q&A

EFFECTS

Q: Are the effects pre-installed? Is it possible to

use the effect board from the previous VS-series?

A: VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD is shipped with one VS8F-2

effect expansion board installed, and you can start

working with two stereo effects. Plus you can add three

more optional VS8F-2 for eight stereo effects in total.

VS8F-1 is exclusively for VS-880 and cannot be used with

any other VS models.

Q: Which microphones can be used for mic

modeling?

A: Roland dynamic microphone DR-20, and AKG C3000B

condenser microphones can be used.

Q: Are 31-band graphic equalizer and realtime

spectrum analyzer available as I see on VM-7000 digital mixer?

A: When the sampling rate is 48/44.1/32kHz, spectrum

analyzer can be used. Also generator for white noise,

pink noise and sine wave can be used simultaneously.

31-band graphic equalizer is not equipped on

VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD.

CD-R/RW DRIVE

Q: Is it possible to use the CD-R/RW drive which

were used with the previous VS models?

A: Any CD-R/RW drive for the previous VS can be used

with VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD. Please contact your

nearest authorized Roland distributors for the updated

information on the compatible drives.

Q: Which type of disc can be used with the

CD-R/RW drive?

A: There is no particular restriction but sometime trouble

may happen because of the bad quality of the media or

bad affinity between the drive and disc. Before you

purchase many discs of a kind, please check if it can be

used with your drive.

80-minute disc is not recommendable because of its

thinner groove for recording.

8cm CD-R disc (18-minute) can be used.

For your important project, we recommend you to

backup in multiple discs. Also, CD-R/RW disc is a

delicate medium and please handle and store with care

according to the precaution notes which come with the

disc.

Q: Is it possible to assign different mic modeling

settings to each signal from INPUT 1-16?

A: Mic modeling algorithm is 2 in/2 out configuration, and

you can set each channel differently. If you install four

VS8F-2, you can have eight effects running

simultaneously for 16 channels of different mic modeling

settings.

Q: Is there any pitch correction effect for vocals,

etc?

A: Pitch shifter algorithm is available but there is no

function to correct pitch on any particular syllable.

Q: Is it possible to insert the external effect

processor to the channel?

A: Insert connector is not equipped on

VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD but it is possible to use the

external effect processors. Please refer to the this manual

“

How to Record with External Effects Devices

Connected

From the point of view of sound quality, noise and

operational ease, using the internal effects on

VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD is most recommendable.

(p. 7)” for the setting details.

Q: If I write an additional project to the CD-R disc

which is not finalized, will there be a silent gap between the songs?

A: If you write in “Track at Once” mode, approximate 2

seconds of silence will be inserted in between

automatically.

Q: Is it possible to do “CD Write/CD Backup” in

eight times speed?

A: No matter how fast the drive is, writing speed to

CD-R/RW is limited to four times.

Q: When creating audio CD with “CD Write,” is it

possible to write the copyright bit?

A: No. Copyright bit is off when writing to CD-R.

Q: Is it possible to use the audio CD which is

written on VS-2480/2480CD/2480DVD as a master disc for mass duplication?

A: There are “Disc at Once” and “Track at Once” methods

for audio CD burning. Disc created with “Disc at Once”

method can be a press master.

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