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Powerful and Compact Digital Mixing System

The V-Mixing System Advantage

There are reasons why sound professionals and venues around the globe have chosen the V-Mixing System.

Active in a wide range of venues

Pope Benedict XVI in F??tima, Portugal

Pope Benedict XVI made a pilgrimage to this sanctuary in F??tima. Several ceremonies were held, which were followed by more than 450,000 attendees as well as millions of people around the world through television, radio and internet. All these events were mixed and split via 5 M-400 V-Mixers, and audio signals were distributed using Digital Snake systems via cable CAT5e to different split points such as television, radio and internet. Choosing this system was based on a previously successful experience during a 2007 visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Valencia (Spain) where a large number of Digital Snakes were installed. F??tima Sanctuary has two V-Mixing Systems: one in the control room of the sanctuary as a central point for audio monitoring and a second unit in the new Church of the Holy Trinity with a capacity of 9000.

Covenant Family Worship Center, USA

At Covenant Family Worship Center (a multi-cultural, non-denominational church in Fredericksburg, Virginia), technology and media department head Stephen W. Stafford uses the V-Mixing System including the Live Personal Mixing system for regular Sunday services and other events. He finds that the V-Mixing System has ???allowed us to utilize volunteers with little or no previous audio engineering experience to effectively control the audio system???. He reflects that the benefits of the personal monitoring system are twofold. ???First, it relieves the audio volunteers from the additional responsibility and concern for the monitor mix. Second, it allows each musician to tailor their stage mix as needed on an individual basis.??? Stafford acknowledges he enjoys the ???store and recall of settings, and signal integrity over Cat5. In total, I???ve experienced state-of-the-art audio production on an unrivaled affordability scale.???

Trent FM Arena Nottingham, UK

The arena, which is based inside the National Ice Centre, holds many concerts/events for major acts with a capacity of 10,000. Adam Timson facilities manager says ???The brief we were working to was the seamless replacement of our large 32 channel analog mixing desk ensuring there would be no loss of quality, features or usability. We looked at quite a few different options but after consultation with Simon Taylor of One Big Star and Andy Hague, our tame sound engineer, we decided the M-380 V-Mixer with Digital Snake best suited our needs and budget. It has a 19" footprint which allows us to move it easily and the Digital Snake means we can plug it in using just a single mains lead and single Cat5 cable. Since the M-380 was installed we have been happy with its performance and find the menus easy to navigate. We are able to save specific set ups and still adjust on the fly when we need to. The desk is as flexible as we are.???

Simple and Flexible High-Quality Sound - REAC: Next Generation Audio Transmission Technology

The foundation of the V-Mixing System is ???REAC??? (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication), the digital audio transmission technology developed by Roland. As a result of this technology, a flexible V-Mixing System can be constructed to match any venue using the Digital Snake and other REAC components. REAC is an Ethernet based technology, allowing devices to be connected easily with a standard CAT5e LAN cable. REAC can transmit up to 40x40 channels of uncompressed

24bit digital audio data, volume level information, and various control data using a single cable.

By placing the preamps as close to the source as possible, sound quality deterioration during transmission is minimized to the lowest possible level.

In the past, multiple analog cables were used to transmit data at low gain levels, which caused problems such as unwanted noise, sound quality deterioration, and crosstalk between channels. With REAC, those problems have been eliminated since the pre-amp gain is set before the data is transmitted digitally. REAC technology not only provides superb sound quality, but also enables easy setup and installation.

From Analog Console to V-Mixing System

Much more than just a console replacement.

Unlike other digital consoles, the V-Mixing System is not just a simple digital version of an analog console. The V-Mixing System offers a total solution for audio input and output transmission/splitting, personal mixing and multi-channel recording in a totally integrated system. As the centerpiece of the system, the V-Mixer includes a built-in recording/playback function and effects, digital scene recall and user customizations and level management. To replicate all the functions of the M-300 with an analog console system, a vast array of equipment would be required. A 32ch analog console, 32 separate compressors, 32 separate gates, 4 separate stereo multi-effect units, 15 separate 8-band parametric EQs and delays, and a digital recorder. All that is built into the M-300 with the added ability for every setup to be easily saved and recalled. More than a console - it's a complete system.

Large Analog SR Console + Outboard Effects Racks

Compact Size: 749 (W) ?? 626 (D) ?? 229 (H) mm Light Weight: 9.8kg

Impressive mixing capacity in a small package

The M-300 V-Mixer is the ultimate solu- tion for a variety of venues and applica- tions. It provides a substantial mixing capacity of 32 mixing channels, 8 aux buses, 4 matrices, which represent the highest level in its class. The M-300 V-Mixer seamlessly integrates with other REAC devices. The user can directly operate the Digital Snake

preamp, control an M-48 Personal Mixer, and set up the I/O for the S-4000M REAC Merge Unit. All of these features are contained in a very compact size of 749mm width x 626mm depth x 229mm height, and at a weight of 9.8kg (21 lbs 10 oz). The M-300 is the perfect choice for any venue with a limited set-up area, as well as for mobile sound reinforcement. Optional rack rails are also available.

Built-in 2 REAC ports allows flexible system configuration

Advanced Control Surface Design

Powerful Built-in Channel Effects

Equalization of channels and dynamics are the foundation of any great mix. The enhanced sound shaping abilities of the M-300 input channels include 4-band fully parametric EQ as well as gate and compression. A Key-In filter can be used for the Gate/Compressor to enable more expressive mixing. The 4 multi-effects processors can be set to use any of 11 different effects types. In addition to Reverb and Delay, modulation effects such as Chorus and Phaser are also available. The M-300???s busses are also equipped with 8 bands of fully Parametric EQ and Signal Delay on each Aux, Matrix and Main output. The M-300 is fully equipped with all of the sound adjustment tools built-in and ready to go.

USB memory recorder/player

Cutting Edge Features The M-300 interfaces with a variety of devices

The M-380 and M-400 V-Mixers are highly regarded for their ease of use and the M-300 continues this tradition starting with 17 x 100mm motorized faders. Central to the M-300???s operation is a high-resolution 800x480 pixel color display. Channel Parameters such as Gain, Pan, EQ and Dynamics can be comfortably operated from the Channel Edit section located on the left side of the display. All parameters can be instantly saved and recalled from Scene Memory. The layers of faders can be easily switched with the LAYER button. Faders can be accessed and arranged freely, and saved as a User Layer.

Record the output of the M-300 Main, assigned AUX bus or MATRIX bus directly to a USB memory drive connected to the built-in USB port. A mix produced with the M-300 can be saved as an uncompressed WAV file, without the need for an external recorder. WAV files on the USB memory drive can also be played back on the M-300 and used for background music/tracks. User settings and mixer data can also be saved to a USB memory drive.

Control remotely from a PC

The M-300 can be controlled remotely in real-time from a PC (Windows) connected via the USB port. Mixing functions on the M-300 can be operated directly from a PC by using the M-300RCS dedicated control software which has the same GUI as the M-300 color display. (The M-300RCS can be downloaded from the Roland Systems Group website.) The M-300RCS can also be operated

in of fline mode, allowing data for various settings to be created in advance and saved to a USB memory drive. When you get to the venue, load the settings and jump right into

Control remotely using a wireless LAN

By enabling Remote Desktop Connection on a local PC directly connected to the M-300 via the USB, the M-300 can be controlled remotely from another PC using a wireless LAN. A tablet PC can be used to control the M-300 from a remote location. For example, you can be seated in the audience to adjust the house mix during the rehearsal, or stand onstage to adjust the monitor mix while consulting the stage performer. The M-300 enables new mixing possibilities that you could

Multi-channel recording to a DAW

Forty channels of 24-bit audio can be recorded directly to a PC (Windows) by connecting a REAC port to the gigabit Ethernet port on the PC via a single Cat5e cable. Audio is recorded as individual WAV files using Cakewalk SONAR and can be mixed af ter recording using the

power ful digital audio tools and effects in SONAR.

V-LINK - Audio and Visual Solution

By connecting the MIDI input/output to the video switcher such as the V-1600HD, V-LINK automatically synchronizes the audio of the M-300 with the visual images allowing ???audio follows video???.

sound check and rehearsal.

never achieve with an analog console.

*To use this feature, the CW-RDK REAC driver kit is required in addition to SONAR.

The variety of REAC products open a world of possibilities.

40CH I/O MODULAR RACK

S-4000S-3208

32in/8out flagship I/O unit. High quality preamp inputs

REAC MERGE UNIT

S-4000M

Merge up to four REAC devices Power REAC devices supporting ???REAC Embedded Power??? (S-0808, M-48)

Expandability and flexibility bring many advantages

STAGE UNIT

S-1608

16in/8out I/O unitHigh quality preamp inputs Optical digital output Rackmountable

I/O configuration can be customized with different I/O (analog or digital) cardsRedundant REAC ports

40CH I/O MODULAR RACK

S-4000S-0832

REAC OPTICAL CONVERTER

S-OPT

Converts multi-channel REAC signal to a digital optical signal

REAC MADI BRIDGE

FOH UNIT

S-0816

8in/32out flagship I/O unit. High quality preamp inputs I/O configuration can be customized with different I/O (analog

or digital) cardsRedundant REAC ports

S-MADI NEW

Bi-directional conversion between REAC and MADI

REAC CABLE

W100S-R

8x8 I/O UNIT

S-0808

8in/8out compact digital snake High quality preamp inputs - Also equipped with two TRS and two Hi-Z inputsSupports REAC embedded power and external

battery operation

8in/16out I/O unitHigh quality preamp inputs Optical digital output Rackmountable

S-1608

4-channel Analog

Input Module

4-channel Analog

Output Module

4-channel Digital

Input Module

4-channel Digital

Output Module

SI-AD4

SO-DA4

SI-AES4

SO-AES4

SI-AD4 SO-DA4 SI-AES4 SO-AES4

REAC SPLITTER & POWER DISTRIBUTOR

S-4000D

Equipped with 10 REAC ports including 8 ports of REAC Embedded Power.

NEW S-MADI

Live Personal Mixer

M-48

Musician controls up to 40 channels via 16 stereo groups.Built-in ambient mic, reverb, EQ, line in, line out, etc. ??? many functions for the best possible stage monitoring solution.

100 meter Cat5e cable on reel for REAC signal transmission Crossover Ethernet cable with Neutrik?? Ethercon connectors on both ends

S-4000S-3208

S-4000D

Front of House

POWER

12Ch Inputs

8Ch Outputs

M-300

Broadcasting System

This system enables both live stage production and broadcasting. REAC signal comes from the stage to the M-300 and is then split to another two locations. Multi-channel recording is also possible by connecting a PC.

Audio Installation

This example shows a high input count shared between the stage and front of house. With RS-232 control, the M-300 can be operated using a touch panel controller.

V-Mixer M-300 SPECIFICATIONS

PROCESSING

Number of Channels

AD/DA Conversion

Network Latency

CONNECTORS

CONSOLE INPUT jacks (1 to 4)

CONSOLE INPUT jacks (5 to 8)

CONSOLE INPUT jacks (9 to 12)

CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 4)

CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (5 to 8)

PHONES jack

DIGITAL OUT jack

REAC port

USB port

Remote Connectors

Other Connectors

32 mixing channels/11 buses/4 MATRIX buses/Up to 92 inputs and 90 outputs when using REAC Devices

24-bit/48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz

2.8 mS (typ.) *1

* Total System Latency of audio signal from S-1608 inputs to outputs via M-300's REAC ports (A or B). * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz * Effects : No insert effects

XLR-3-31 type (balanced, phantom power)

1/4 inch Phone type (balanced)

RCA Pin type

XLR-3-32 type (balanced)

1/4 inch Phone type (balanced)

Stereo 1/4 inch phone type

Optical type

RJ-45 EtherCon type x 2

Type A x 1, Type B x 1

RS-232C connector: 9-pin D-sub type

MIDI connectors (OUT/THRU, IN): 5-pin DIN type

Grounding terminal

AC INPUT connector

Nominal Input Level (Variable)

Input Impedance

Non Clip Maximum Input level

Nominal Output

Level

Output Impedance

Recommended

Load Impedance

Non Clip Maximum Output level

Residual Noise Level (IHF-A, typ.)

Equivalent Input

Noise Level (E.I.N.)

OTHERS

Display

Power Supply

Power Consumption

CONSOLE INPUT jacks (1 to 4):

-65 to -10 dBu (Pad: OFF) or -45 to +10 dBu(Pad: ON)

CONSOLE INPUT jacks (5 to 12): -28 to +4 dBu

CONSOLE INPUT jacks (1 to 4): 14 k ohms

CONSOLE INPUT jacks (5 to 12): 10 k ohms

CONSOLE INPUT jacks (1 to 4):

+8 dBu (Pad: OFF) or +28 dBu (Pad: ON)

CONSOLE INPUT jacks (5 to 12): +22 dBu

CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): +4 dBu (Load impedance: 10 k ohms)

CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): 600 ohms

PHONES jack: 100 ohms

CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): 10 k ohms or greater

PHONES jack: 8 ohms or greater

CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): +22 dBu (1 kHz, 10 k ohms load)

PHONES jack: 150 mW + 150 mW (Typ., 1 kHz, 40 ohms load)

-88 dBu (All faders: Min)

-126 dBu (Main Fader: Unity, Channel faders: Unity only one

channel, Preamp gain: Max)

800 x 480 dots Wide VGA TFT color screen with backlight

AC 115 V, 117 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V (50/60 Hz)

50 W

470.0 (W) x 482.7 (D) x 194.9 (H) mm

INPUT/OUTPUT CHARACTERUSTUCS

Dimensions

18-1/2(W) x 19(D) x 7-1/4(H) inches

Frequency

Response

CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8):

-2 dB / +0 dB (20k ohms load, +4 dBu)

PHONES jack: -3 dB / +0 dB (40 ohms load, 150 mW)

Weight

9.8 kg

21 lbs 10 oz

(0dBu=0.775Vrms)

Total Harmonic

Distortion + Noise

Dynamic Range

Crosstalk@ 1 kHz

CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): 0.05 % (typ., +4 dBu)

PHONES jack: 0.05 % (typ., 40 ohms load, 150 mW)

CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): 105 dB (typ.)

CONSOLE INPUT jacks (1 to 4):

-80dB (Pad: ON, Input sens: +4 dBu, typ.)

CONSOLE INPUT jacks (5 to 12): -80dB (Input sens: +4 dBu, typ.)

CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): -100 dB (typ.)

* Sampling frequency is 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.

*XLR type: 1 GND, 2 HOT, 3: COLD

*phantom power: DC+48V(unloaded maximum), 14mA(maximum load) (All XLR type inputs)

*When a REAC Splitter S-4000D or a switching hub is used in-line with REAC cables, the network latency will increase by the amount of processing delay introduced by the splitting device itself. The actual delay is dependant upon the specifications of the splitting device, though the maximum delay amount for a single splitting device should be about 200microseconds.

Unit: mm

194.9

Rackmount Angle

RA-10U

Rackmountable to 19-inch rack (EIA)