Owner???s Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: ???USING THE UNIT SAFELY??? and ???IMPORTANT NOTES??? (p.
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Introduction
Check the included Items
The following items are included with the
Mounting bracket/bracket tray (1)
Mounting bracket attachment kit
Rubber washer (1)
Wing nut: for 3/8 inch screw (1)
Washers: for 3/8 inch screw (2)
Nut: for 5/8 inch screw (1)
Screws for fastening the
Ferrite core (1)
* Attach this to the REAC cable or Cat5e Ethernet cable (p. 15).
Screws for attaching
the
REAC connector cover (1)
Owner???s Manual
(this document)
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Main Features
???The flexibility of
The
You can individually adjust the level and pan of 40 source channels and then assign the 40 sources to 16 stereo groups for convenience.
Volume adjustments on the
*Settings by the mixing engineer are done from the screen of the
*In order to edit the
*In order to edit from a computer connected to the
System software for each unit and the
???Unique setups for each musician
Each
For example, the drummer???s setup can have each drum mic assigned to its own group (knob), while the keyboard and vocalist audio is combined into a single group. Meanwhile, the vocalist???s setup can combine the drum mics into a single group, while the keyboard and vocal mics each have their own groups.
Musicians do not need to make any compromise in their own monitor setup. Since grouping assignments are per
???Superior sound to support the musician
In order to deliver
A limiter is provided to address the problem of excessive volume that can cause discomfort particularly when using headphones. This could mitigate hearing damage that can be caused by sudden high volumes.
An ambient mic with volume control is also provided. This allows the audience???s response to be audible even when wearing headphones. It also allows convenient communication between the musicians on stage or in the studio.
???Connections with external devices
The
The rear panel provides an AUX input jack and output jacks for recording. A rhythm machine or metronome can be connected to the AUX input jack so that the musician can conveniently perform start/stop operations or control the tempo. Additionally, by connecting a portable audio recorder (such as one from the EDIROL
*After the power is turned on (p. 20), audio will not be output until the REAC connection is established.
???No need for AC power cord or AC adaptor
REAC EMBEDDED POWER means that power is supplied from the
*REAC EMBEDDED POWER is technology that uses a Cat5e cable to supply power as well as the REAC audio signals to a REAC device. REAC devices that support REAC EMBEDDED POWER do not require an AC adaptor or AC power cord for their power supply; simply connecting the REAC cable will allow REAC communication as well as supply the power.
???Connect with many types of systems for a variety of uses
In addition to using the
Using the
*Connections with an alternate mixer require the
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Table of Contents
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The ??? symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the
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When used in combination with headphones, amps, or speakers, this device is capable of producing volume levels that may cause permanent hearing loss. Do not use this device at high volumes for an extended period of time. If you should experience any loss of hearing or ringing in your ears, you should immediately stop using this product, and consult a medical professional.
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??? Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.
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???Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the ???Information??? page.
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??? Never install the unit in any of the following locations.
??? Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of
???Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are
???Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
???Subject to salt exposure; or are
???Humid; or are
???Exposed to rain; or are
???Dusty or sandy; or are
???Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
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???When using the unit with a mic stand, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a mic stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.
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???Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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???Immediately turn the power off, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the ???Information??? page when:
???If smoke or unusual odor occurs
???Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or
???The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or
???The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
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???When using this device in an environment where children are present, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.
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???Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)
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???This device is designed so that it can be used with a microphone stand or with the
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???Even if you observe the cautions listed in the owner???s manual, certain modes of use may produce the potential for this device to fall from the mic stand, or for the mic stand to topple over. Please exercise caution before using this product.
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???When attaching or detaching the mounting bracket or bracket tray (p.
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???Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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???Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.
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??? Disconnect all cords coming from external devices before moving the unit.
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???Keep small parts such as the following out of reach of children so that they cannot be accidentally swallowed.
???Removed parts:
Screws for fastening the bracket tray
???Included items:
Ferrite core, REAC connector cover, Wing nut, Nut, Washers, Rubber washer, Screws for fastening the
and Screws for attaching the
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
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???Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement
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???Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or
move it farther away from the source of interference.
352a
??? This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
352b
???Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater
distance from this unit, or switch them off.
354a
???Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat
can deform or discolor the unit.
355b
???When moved from one location to another where the temper- ature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has
completely evaporated.
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???Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.
Repairs and Data
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???Please be aware that all data contained in the unit???s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Please save important data as a file on the
Additional Precautions
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???Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To avoid inconvenience in the event of data loss, save important data as a file on the
Ver. 2.0.
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???Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on the unit, the
no liability concerning such loss of data.
553
???Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit???s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
556
???When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
elements.
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???When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
Maintenance
401a
???For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non- abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit
thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
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???Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
*Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
*Windows?? is known officially as: ???Microsoft?? Windows?? operating system.???
*Neutrik and EtherCon are registered trademarks of Neutrik, Inc.
*MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.
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Panel Descriptions
Top Panel
Layer select section
Here you can select the layer for the groups that you want to operate.
The button corresponding to the currently shown layer will light.
Selects groups
Group control section (continued)
SIG (signal) indicators
These will light when the group contains a source whose level exceeds
Selects groups
*If the button of the layer not shown is blinking, this means that Solo is turned on for a group in that layer.
Group control section
Here you can mix the groups.
*The [CONTROL] knobs, SIG indicators, and [SOLO] buttons of unused groups (no sources assigned) will not do anything.
[SOLO] buttons
These turn Solo on/off for each group.
The button will blink when Solo is on.
??? ???Listening to Each Group Individually (Solo)??? (p. 26)
Control select section
Here you can select the parameter that will be adjusted by the [Control] knobs of the group control section.
The button of the selected parameter will light.
[Control] knobs
These adjust the parameter selected in the control select section.
The indicators around the circumference of the [Control] knobs indicate the approximate value of the parameter you???re adjusting.
When the indicator at the 6 o???clock position is lit, the following values are indicated.
??? Volume/Reverb send/EQ gain: 0.0 dB
[VOLUME] button
This button allows you to adjust the volume.
The volume can be adjusted in a range of
??? ???Adjusting the Volume of Each Group??? (p. 26)
[PAN] button
This allows you to adjust the pan.
??? ???Adjusting the Pan of Each Group??? (p. 27)
[REVERB SEND] button
This button allows you to adjust the reverb send.
The reverb send can be adjusted in a range of
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Panel Descriptions
Control select section (continued)
[LO GAIN] button
This button allows you to adjust the EQ low gain.
The low gain (center frequency 120 Hz) can be boosted or cut by up to 15 dB.
??? ???Applying EQ to Each Group??? (p. 28)
[MID FREQ] button
This button allows you to adjust the EQ mid frequency
The center frequency of the mid frequency can be adjusted in a range of 20
??? ???Applying EQ to Each Group??? (p. 28)
[MID GAIN] button
This button allows you to adjust the EQ mid gain. The mid gain can be boosted or cut by up to 15 dB.
??? ???Applying EQ to Each Group??? (p. 28)
[HI GAIN] button
This button allows you to adjust the EQ high gain.
The high gain (center frequency 10 kHz) can be boosted or cut by up to 15 dB.
??? ???Applying EQ to Each Group??? (p. 28)
Memory section
Here you can perform memory operations.
[RECALL] button
This button turns memory Recall mode on/off. When Recall mode is on, this button will light.
??? ???Storing Mixer Settings to Memory (Store)??? (p. 30)
[STORE] button
This button turns memory Store mode on/off. When Store mode is on, this button will light.
??? ???Recalling Mixer Settings from Memory (Recall)??? (p. 31)
Supplementary input section
In this section you can adjust the input level of the AUX IN and the ambient mic.
[AUX IN] knob
This adjusts the input level of the AUX IN L/R jack.
??? ???Adjusting the Input Level of AUX IN??? (p. 27)
[AMBIENT MIC] mic
This adjusts the input level of the AMBIENT MIC.
Line out section
In this section you can adjust the output level of the line out.
LINE OUT [VOLUME] knob
This knob adjusts the line out output level.
??? ???Adjusting the Line Out Output Level??? (p. 29)
Headphone section
In this section you can make adjustments for the headphone output.
[REVERB] button
This button turns reverb on/off.
When reverb is on, this button will light.
??? ???Applying Reverb to Each Group??? (p. 28)
[BASS] knob
This boosts/cuts the lower range (center frequency 120 Hz) by up to 15 dB.
??? ???Adjusting the Headphones Output Tone??? (p. 29)
[TREBLE] knob
This boosts/cuts the upper range (center frequency 10 kHz) by up to 15 dB.
??? ???Adjusting the Headphones Output Tone??? (p. 29)
[LIMITER] knob
This adjusts the limiter effect.
The limiter will be off if you turn the [LIMITER] knob to the OFF position (all the way
By turning the [LIMITER] knob clockwise from the OFF position, you can adjust the threshold level in a range of 0.0 dB ???
The indicator above the [LIMITER] knob will light when the limiter operates.
??? ???Applying a Limiter to the Headphones Output??? (p. 29)
Level meter
This indicates the headphone output level.
About output muting
If only the
From the
PHONES [VOLUME] knob
This adjusts the headphone output level.
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Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel
[ATT] knob
This adjusts the final output level of the headphones.
Normally, you should use the top panel PHONES [VOLUME] knob to adjust the headphone output level.
Use the [ATT] knob to adjust the output level appropriately for the sensitivity of the headphones you???re using.
??? ???Adjusting the Headphones Output Level??? (p. 29)
PHONES jacks 1, 2
Connect headphones to these jacks.
???Jack 1: stereo mini type
???Jack 2: stereo phone type
The headphones you connect must have a minimum impedance of 16 ohms.
*If headphones are connected to both jack 1 and jack 2, make sure that the total impedance of the headphones is not less than 16 ohms.
LINE OUT L/R jacks
These are TRS type (balanced) line output jacks.
*The
LINE OUT REC L/R jack
This is a stereo mini jack that outputs a line out signal.
Use a stereo mini plug cable to connect this to a device such as one from the EDIROL
AMBIENT MIC
This is a
??? ???Using the
AUX IN L/R jack
This is a stereo mini jack that inputs an audio signal.
Use a stereo mini plug cable to connect this to one of the devices in the BOSS Dr. Rhythm series or the EDIROL
[DIMMER] switch
This switches the brightness of the indicators.
REAC port (supports REAC EMBEDDED POWER)
Connect a REAC cable to this port.
This port can input up to 40 channels of digital audio signals being output from the master REAC device.
* The
About the power supply
The
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Installation
Placing the
By attaching the included mounting bracket to the
*Spread a soft cloth or similar material under the mounting bracket so that the bracket does not scratch the surface on which it is placed.
Mounting bracket
Attaching the
You can use the included mounting bracket to attach the
If the included bracket tray is attached to the mounting bracket, you can use it to hold small items such an EDIROL
*When shipped from the factory, the bracket tray is attached to the mounting bracket.
If you want to attach only the mounting bracket to your mic stand, remove the bracket tray before you continue. For details on how to remove the bracket tray, refer to step 1 of ???Placing the
1Remove the two fastening screws indicated in the illustration, and detach the bracket tray from the mounting bracket.
Mounting bracket
Bracket tray
*Be careful that items placed on the bracket tray do not fall off.
*The combined weight of the items placed on the bracket tray should not exceed 700 grams (1.5 lbs.).
2 Attach the mounting bracket to the
Insert the hooks located on the
Hooks (on the bottom panel)
About the diameter of the mic stand screw thread
If you???re attaching the mounting bracket to your mic stand, the part you???ll use for attachment will depend on the diameter (3/8 inch or 5/8 inch) of your mic stand???s screw threads.
Use the part that???s correct for the mic stand you???re using.
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Be careful not to pinch your hand when attaching the
Installation
If Your Mic Stand has 3/8 inch Threads
Items to use
???Wing nut x 1 (included)
???Washers x 2 (included)
???Rubber washer x 1 (included)
???Screws for fastening the
1Attach the mounting bracket to the mic stand.
Attach the washers, mounting bracket, and other parts to your mic stand in the order ??? shown in the illustration.
Wing nut (included)
Washers (included)
Mounting bracket (included)
Rubber washer (included)
Washers (included)
Mic stand
2 Tighten the wing nut to fasten the mounting bracket.
3Insert the hooks located on the
Hooks (on the bottom panel)
4To more permanently secure the
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Be careful not to pinch your hand when attaching the
Installation
If Your Mic Stand has 5/8 inch Threads
Items to use
???Nut x 1 (included)
???Rubber washer x 1 (included)
???Screws for fastening the
1Attach the mounting bracket to the mic stand.
Attach the rubber washer, mounting bracket, and other parts to your mic stand in the order ??? shown in the illustration.
Nut (included)
Mounting bracket (included)
Rubber washer (included)
Mic stand
2 Tighten the nut to fasten the mounting bracket.
3Insert the hooks located on the
Hooks (on the bottom panel)
4To more permanently secure the
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Installation
Attaching the
By using the Roland
Items to use
???
???Screws for fastening the
1Using the four included
3Insert the hooks located on the
Stand holder
Mounting bracket
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Be careful not to pinch your hand when attaching the
Installation
Attaching the REAC Connector Cover
If you???re using a commercially available Cat5e Ethernet cable, attach the included REAC connector cover to the REAC port.
The REAC connector cover must be attached in order to minimize electromagnetic noise.
1Hook the included REAC connector cover over the tab of the REAC port.
REAC connector cover (included)
2Press the REAC connector cover straight in to fix it in place.
*Remove the REAC connector cover if you???ll be using an EtherCon type REAC cable.
Be careful not to lose the REAC connector cover that you removed.
Attaching the Ferrite Core
When making a REAC connection, you must attach the included ferrite core to the REAC cable.
The ferrite core must be installed in order to prevent electromagnetic noise.
1 Spread the two tabs and open the ferrite core.
2Attach the ferrite core to the
Close the ferrite core around the cable, and press it shut until you hear the click.
Ferrite core (included)
Connector on the
* Attach the ferrite core near the base of the RJ45 connector.
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Connecting External Devices
Connecting the
REAC cable or Cat5e Ethernet cable
16 channels of audio input
*The
*The
*In order to maintain the transmission quality of the digital REAC signal, use fully approved Cat5e Ethernet cable such as the 20 meter or 100 meter REAC cables
Connecting External Devices
Connecting the
REAC cable or Cat5e Ethernet cable
REAC cable or Cat5e Ethernet cable
Serial port
*You???ll need to install the
REMOTE connector
*You can connect up to 16 bus out or channel direct out signals.
If the
Analog/Digital Mixer
*The
If you???re using the
*In order to maintain the transmission quality of the digital REAC signal, use fully approved Cat5e Ethernet cable such as the 20 meter or 100 meter REAC cables
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Connecting External Devices
Connecting Nine or More
REAC cable or
Cat5e Ethernet cable
REAC cable or Cat5e Ethernet cable
32 channels of audio input
REAC cable or Cat5e Ethernet cable
REAC port
8 channels of audio output
Front speakers
*Up to four
*Up to
*The
*The
*In order to maintain the transmission quality of the digital REAC signal, use fully approved Cat5e Ethernet cable such as the 20 meter or 100 meter REAC cables
Connecting External Devices
Connecting Input/Output Devices to the
Powered floor monitors
*If headphones are connected to both the PHONES jack 1 and jack 2, make sure that the combined impedance of the headphones is not less than 16 ohms.
*The LINE OUT L/R jacks are balanced TRS type jacks, and are wired as follows. Before you make connections, check the wiring of the equipment to be connected.
*After the power is turned on (p. 20), audio will not be output until the REAC connection is established.
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Connecting External Devices
Turning the Power On/Off (REAC EMBEDDED POWER Supported)
The
REAC EMBEDDED POWER
REAC EMBEDDED POWER is technology that uses a Cat5e cable to supply not only REAC audio signals but also power to a REAC device. REAC devices that support REAC EMBEDDED POWER do not require an AC adaptor or AC power cord to provide power; simply connecting the REAC cable will provide REAC communications as well as power supply.
Turning the Power On
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.
*This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.
*Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
1
2
Connect your peripheral equipment.
On the front panel of the
When the
3 Switch on the power to your peripheral equipment.
If the REAC connection is not established
If the REAC connection is not established when you turn on the power, the indicators around the edge of the [Control] knobs will light in a horizontal row, and the
The indicators will light in a horizontal row.
Turning the Power Off
1Switch off the power to your peripheral equipment.
2On the front panel of the
When the
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Making Settings for the
In order to take full advantage of the
The sources
The forty channels of digital audio sources being input to the
Settings made by the mixing engineer
Source level/pan settings
Source assign settings
Group
1 2 3 4 16
L R L R
MAIN AUX REVERB
Operations performed by the musician
Group mix
Settings made by the mixing engineer
These settings are made by the mixing engineer from the
*Settings by the mixing engineer are done from the screen of the
*For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner???s manual of the
Operations performed by the musician
These operations are performed by the musician on the
Group mix
Volume, pan, reverb send, EQ, and solo settings can be made for each stereo group created by the source assign settings.
*Group mix settings can also be viewed and edited from the
Source level/pan settings
These settings specify the level, pan, and AUX switches for sources
Source assign settings
These settings assign sources
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Making Settings for the
Other settings (settings made by the mixing engineer)
In addition to setting the source level, pan, and source assign settings, the mixing engineer can also make the following settings.
* For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner???s manual of the
Unit name assignment
In order to manage multiple
Preference settings
???Solo setting
Solo mode setting
This specifies the solo mode.
Preference settings (continued)
???Line out setting Source selection
This selects the line out source.
ADD ON
Multiple groups can be selected. The selected groups will be mixed for monitoring.
Operation when switching layers
When the group layer is switched, you can specify whether Solo will automatically be defeated for the layer that is no longer shown.
???[MEMORY] button setting
You can specify whether to disable the
Low pass filter setting
This allows you to specify that only the low frequencies will be output from your floor monitor.
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Making Settings for the
Example Setups
Example setup for the Drummer
* Level/pan settings shown are approximate.
Groups for the drummer
1Kick
2Snare
3Hi Hat
4Tom1
5Tom2
6Tom3
7Cymbals
8Overhead
9Bass
10Guitars
11Keys
12Lead Vocal
13Back Vocal
14Ambients
15House/Main
16Click
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Making Settings for the
Example setup for lead vocalist
* Level/pan settings shown are approximate.
*1 The level should be turned down for unused sources.
Groups for the lead vocalist
1Me (Lead Vocal)
2Back Vocal1
3Back Vocal2
4Back Vocal3
5Choir
6Bass
7E.Guitars
8A.Guitar
9Kick
10Snare
11Hi Hat
12Drums
13Keys
14Ambient
15House/Main etc.
16Talk back
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Making Settings for the
Example setup for backing vocalists
* Level/pan settings shown are approximate.
*1 The level should be turned down for unused sources.
Groups for backing vocalist 1
1Me (Back Vocal)
2Lead Vocal
3Back Vocal2
4Back Vocal3
5Choir
6Drums
7Bass
8Guitars
9Keys
15Main etc.
16Ambients
*2 There is no need to use all of the groups.
You can simplify operation by reducing the number of groups.
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Adjusting the Mix
Adjusting the Volume of Each Group
Adjust the volume of each group to obtain an appropriate monitoring balance.
1Press the
The button of the displayed layer will light.
2Press the [VOLUME] button.
The [VOLUME] button will light; now you can use the [Control] knobs to adjust the volume.
3Turn the [Control] knob of the group whose volume you want to adjust.
*The indicators around the edge of the [Control] knob indicate the approximate volume.
When the 6 o???clock indicator is lit, this means that the volume is ???0.0 dB.???
Lit
*The volume adjustment on the
This means that the level of the
Returning the volume settings to their initial value
1Press the [VOLUME] button.
2While holding down the [VOLUME] button, press the button for the group (see table below) whose value you want to return to its initial setting.
The volume of the selected group will return to its initial value, and will be set to ???0.0 dB.???
*This operation cannot be executed if Store mode (p. 30) or Recall mode (p. 31) are on.
Listening to Each Group Individually (Solo)
Here???s how to monitor just the audio of a specific group.
1Press the
The buttons for the displayed layer will light.
2Press the [SOLO] button for the group that you want to monitor.
The [SOLO] button will blink, and Solo will turn on for the selected group.
*Press the [SOLO] button once again to turn Solo off.
*If a button in the layer not shown is blinking, this means that Solo is on for a group in that layer.
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Adjusting the Mix
Adjusting the Pan of Each Group
Here???s how to adjust the pan of each group.
1Press the
The buttons for the displayed layer will light.
2Press the [PAN] button.
The [PAN] button will light; now you can use the [Control] knobs to adjust the pan.
3Turn the [Control] knob for the group whose pan you want to adjust.
*The indicators around the [Control] knobs indicate the approximate pan value.
When the 6 o???clock indicator is lit, the pan is in the ???center??? position.
Lit
*The pan adjustment on the
This means that the pan of the
Returning the pan setting to its initial value
1Press the [PAN] button.
2While holding down the [PAN] button, press the button for the group (see table below) whose value you want to return to its initial setting.
The pan of the selected group will return to its initial value, and will be set to ???center.???
*This operation cannot be executed if Store mode (p. 30) or Recall mode (p. 31) are on.
Adjusting the Input Level of AUX IN
Here???s how to adjust the input level of the AUX IN L/R jack.
You can use this to adjust the input level when a device such as the BOSS Dr. Rhythm series or EDIROL
1 Turn the [AUX IN] knob to adjust the AUX IN input level.
*When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the input (AUX IN) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.
Using the
An ambient mic is built into the
1Turn the [AMBIENT MIC] knob to adjust the input level of the ambient mic.
*Acoustic feedback may occur depending on the position of the ambient mic relative to the speakers. If so, take the following actions.
1.Turn down the ambient mic level.
2.Adjust the
3.Lower the volume of the speakers.
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Using Effects
Applying Reverb to Each Group
Here???s how to apply reverb to the sound of each group.
1Press the
2Press the [REVERB] button.
The [REVERB] button will light, and reverb will turn on.
*Reverb will turn off if you press the [REVERB] button once again.
3Press the [REVERB SEND] button.
The [REVERB SEND] button will light; now you can use the [Control] knobs to adjust the reverb send.
4Turn the [Control] knobs of the groups to which you want to apply reverb, adjusting their reverb send.
*The indicators around the [Control] knobs indicate the approximate reverb send value.
When the 6 o???clock indicator is lit, the reverb send is at the ???0.0 dB??? setting.
Lit
Returning the reverb send setting to its initial value
1Press the [REVERB SEND] button.
2While holding down the [REVERB SEND] button, press the button for the group (see table below) whose reverb send you want to return to its initial setting.
The reverb send of the selected group will be set to its initial setting, and will be set to
*This operation cannot be executed if Store mode (p. 30) or Recall mode (p. 31) are on.
Applying EQ to Each Group
Here???s how to apply EQ to the sound of each group.
1Press the
2Press the button for the EQ setting that you want to adjust (see table below).
The selected button will light; now you can use the [Control] knobs to adjust the EQ parameters.
3Turn the [Control] knob of the desired group to adjust its EQ parameter.
*The indicators around the [Control] knobs indicate the approximate value of the EQ parameter.
When the 6 o???clock indicator is lit, the gain is at ???0.0 dB.???
Lit
Returning an EQ parameter to its initial value
1Press the button of the EQ parameter that you want to reset to its initial value (see table below).
The following table shows the button for each EQ parameter and its initial value.
2While holding down the button you selected in step 1, press the button for the group(s) whose setting you want to return to the initial value (see table below).
The EQ parameter of the selected group will return to its initial value.
*This operation cannot be executed if Store mode (p. 30) or Recall mode (p. 31) are on.
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Headphones Output and Line Out Adjustments
Adjusting the Headphones Output Level
Here???s how to adjust the output level of the sound being monitored through headphones.
1Turn the PHONES [VOLUME] knob to adjust the headphone output level.
2Turn the rear panel [ATT] knob to obtain the most suitable output level.
Adjust the output level as appropriate for the characteristics of the headphones you???re using.
Adjusting the Headphones Output Tone
Here???s how to adjust the tone of the headphone???s lower and upper ranges to achieve comfortable listening.
1Turn the [BASS] or [TREBLE] knob to adjust the tone of the lower range or upper range.
Applying a Limiter to the Headphones Output
When monitoring through headphones, you can protect your hearing by applying a limiter to instantly lower the volume when an unexpectedly loud sound occurs.
1Turn the [LIMITER] knob to adjust the limiter effect (threshold level).
Adjust this so that the indicator above the [LIMITER] knob lights occasionally during the performance.
*The indicator above the [LIMITER] knob will light when the limiter operates.
*When the limiter is off, clipping noise may occur if the signal sent to the headphones is too great. If this occurs, take the following actions.
???Lower the volume of each group.
???Adjust the [BASS] and [TREBLE] knobs so that their settings are not excessive.
*When the limiter is operating, clipping noise may occur in the headphones, depending on the audio sources being mixed by the
???Lower the volume of each group.
???Adjust the threshold level.
Adjusting the Line Out Output Level
Here???s how to adjust the output level of the LINE OUT L/R jack.
This allows you to adjust the output level when a floor monitor is connected to the LINE OUT L/R jack.
1Turn the LINE OUT [VOLUME] knob to adjust the output level of the line out.
???The limiter acts upon the input signal so as to prevent unexpected surges in the level. However, the actual volume at the final stage is determined by the settings of the PHONES [VOLUME] knob, [ATT] knob, and LINE OUT [VOLUME] knob.
???With certain settings for the output level, the resulting sound could be of a volume level capable of causing permanent hearing difficulties. Do not use this device at high volumes for an extended period of time. If you should experience any loss of hearing or ringing in your ears, you should immediately stop using this product, and consult a medical professional.
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Using the Memory Functions
About Memory
The current mixer settings are held in ???current memory.??? Current memory contains the following settings.
???Source level/pan settings
???Source assignment settings
???Group mix
(volume, pan, reverb send, EQ, and solo for each group)
??? Reverb on/off
The
The
:
:
:
:
Memory 16
Store/recall operations can be performed from the
*With the factory settings, memory locations
Backing up the current memory
The current memory is backed up to the
If you want to immediately back up the current memory, perform the following step.
1Hold down the [STORE] button for approximately two seconds.
The current memory will be backed up.
*This operation does not provide storage to memory numbers
Storing Mixer Settings to Memory (Store)
Here???s how to store the current memory.
* You cannot execute this operation if the [STORE] button has been disabled in the preference settings (p. 22).
1Press the [STORE] button.
The [STORE] button will light, and Store mode will be on.
At the same time, all [SOLO] buttons will start blinking. The [SOLO] button of the current memory number will be lit.
*Store mode will turn off if you press the [STORE] button once again.
*The
2Press the
3Press the [SOLO] button of the memory number into which you want to store the current settings.
The [STORE] button and the [SOLO] button you selected as the storage destination will blink.
4Press the [STORE] button to execute the Store operation.
You can also execute the Store operation by pressing the blinking [SOLO] button.
When the Store operation has been completed, the [STORE] button will go out and Store mode will turn off.
*If you decide to cancel without storing, press any button that???s not blinking.
*Storing will take approximately two seconds. During this time, the
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Using the Memory Functions
Recalling Mixer Settings from Memory (Recall)
Here???s how to recall mixer settings into current memory.
* You cannot execute this operation if the [RECALL] button has been disabled in the preference settings (p. 22).
1Press the [RECALL] button.
The [RECALL] button will light, and Recall mode will be on.
At the same time, all [SOLO] buttons will start blinking. The [SOLO] button of the current memory number will be lit.
*Recall mode will turn off if you press the [RECALL] button once again.
*The
2Press the
3Press the [SOLO] button of the memory number that you want to recall.
The [RECALL] button and the [SOLO] button you selected as the target of the recall will blink.
4Press the [RECALL] button to execute the Recall operation.
You can also execute the Recall operation by pressing the blinking [SOLO] button.
When the recall has been completed, the [RECALL] button will go out and Recall mode will turn off.
*If you decide to cancel without recalling, press any button that???s not blinking.
Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
Here???s how to return all data in the
*If the
For details on how to save data, refer to the owner???s manual of the
1Turn on the power (Connect the Cat5e cable) while holding down the [STORE] button and the group 1 [SOLO] button (p. 20).
The factory reset will be executed. When it is completed, all indicators of the top panel will blink.
The factory reset will require approximately 30 seconds.
2Turn off the power (p. 20).
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Appendices
Main Specifications
*The
The specifications were measured when Ch1 to Ch16 of
Dimensions
67
297
171
* Dimensions are shown in millimeters.
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33
Troubleshooting
???The
???The REAC connection has not been established (p. 20). Check whether there might be a problem with the REAC cable or connections.
No sound.
???The settings for the source/level or Source Assign, made on either the
In situations where an
Can???t adjust the audio that you want to
monitor.
??? The source you???re trying to adjust is not assigned to a group.
Pressing the [SOLO] button does not do
what you expect.
??? The Solo mode setting has been changed from the
The volume level of the instrument
??? You are using a connection cable that contains a
connected to the AUX IN L/R jack is too
low.
not contain a resistor.
For EU Countries
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For EU Countries
This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
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.
For Canada
NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
AVIS
Cet appareil num??rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R??glement sur le mat??riel brouilleur du Canada.
For C.A. US (Proposition 65)
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.
For China
Information
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TEL: (09) 3098 715
NORTH AMERICA
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