Roland M-48 owner manual Other settings settings made by the mixing engineer

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Making Settings for the M-48

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 M-400 (Ver. 2.0 or later) or the S-4000 RCS Ver. 2.0.

Unit name assignment

In order to manage multiple M-48 units, a unit name (up to eight alphanumeric characters) can be assigned to each M-48 unit.

Preference settings

●Solo setting

Solo mode setting

This specifies the solo mode.

Mode

Operation

ADD ON

Multiple groups can be selected. The selected

groups will be mixed for monitoring.

 

 

 

LAST

Only the last-selected group will be monitored.

 

 

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 M-48’s [STORE] button or [RECALL] button.

Preference settings (continued)

●Line out setting Source selection

This selects the line out source.

Setting

Operation

MAIN BUS

The MAIN bus will be monitored.

 

 

 

The signals mixed to the AUX bus by the AUX

AUX BUS

switches of the source level/pan settings (p. 21)

 

will be monitored.

 

 

PHONES

Headphone output (before PHONES LEVEL) will

be monitored.

 

 

 

Low pass filter setting

This allows you to specify that only the low frequencies will be output from your floor monitor.

Setting

Operation

OFF

The low pass filter will not be used.

 

 

80Hz

The frequencies below 80 Hz will be passed.

 

 

120Hz

The frequencies below 120 Hz will be passed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONO switch setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If this is on, a monaural mix will be output.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default Values of the Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source level/pan settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO NAME

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source

 

Level

 

Pan

 

AUX switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source 1–16

 

0.0 dB

 

C (center)

 

ON

 

 

Preference settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● SOLO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course 17–40

 

-Inf dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

ADD ON

 

Source assign settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAYER select clears SOLO

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group

 

Assigned source

Group

Assigned source

 

● MEMORY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group 1

 

Source 1

Group 9

Source 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disable RECALL button

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group 2

 

Source 2

Group 10

Source 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disable STORE button

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group 3

 

Source 3

Group 11

Source 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● LINE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group 4

 

Source 4

Group 12

Source 13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group 5

 

Source 5

Group 13

Source 13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE

 

 

MAIN BUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group 6

 

Source 6

Group 14

Source 14

 

 

 

LPF (Low pass filter)

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group 7

 

Source 7

Group 15

Source 15

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group 8

 

Source 8

Group 16

Source 16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group mix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group

 

Volume

 

Pan

 

Reverb send

 

High gain

 

Mid gain

 

Mid frequency

Low gain

Solo

 

Group 1–16

 

0.0 dB

 

C (center)

 

-Inf dB

 

0.0 dB

 

0.0 dB

 

1.00 kHz

 

0.0 dB

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Copyright 2009 Roland Corporation Check the included Items Ferrite coreMain Features Table of Contents Never install the unit in any of the following locations Do not open or perform any internal modifications on UnitNever climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit Protect the unit from strong impact. Do not drop itScrews for attaching the APC-33 all purpose clamp Move it farther away from the source of interference Distance from this unit, or switch them offConnectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions Can deform or discolor the unitPanel Descriptions Top PanelControl select section LO Gain button Line OUT Volume knobPhones Volume knob MID Freq buttonRear Panel Attaching the M-48 to the Top of a Mic Stand InstallationPlacing the M-48 on a Desk at an Angle Attach the mounting bracket to the M-48Items to use InstallationIf Your Mic Stand has 3/8 inch Threads Attach the mounting bracket to the mic standIf Your Mic Stand has 5/8 inch Threads Mounting bracket Attaching the M-48 to Any Part of a Mic StandAttach the APC-33 to your mic stand or drum, and fasten BelowAttaching the Ferrite Core Attaching the Reac Connector CoverSpread the two tabs and open the ferrite core Connecting External Devices Connecting the M-48 to a V-Mixing SystemConnecting the M-48 to an Analog Mixer System Connecting External Devices4000S-3208 Slave Reac device Connecting Nine or More M-48 UnitsUnits Front speakers 400 FOHConnecting Input/Output Devices to the M-48 Rear panelTurning the Power On Turning the Power OffMaking Settings for the M-48 Other settings settings made by the mixing engineer Source level/pan settings Example setup for the DrummerGroups for the drummer Guitar1 L Example setup for lead vocalistGroups for the lead vocalist Guitar2 LOverhead L Example setup for backing vocalistsSource assign settings Groups for backing vocalist Guitar1 L Guitar1 R Guitar2 L Guitar2 RPress the Volume button Adjusting the MixAdjusting the Volume of Each Group Here’s how to monitor just the audio of a specific groupUsing the Built-in Ambient Mic Adjusting the Pan of Each GroupAdjusting the Input Level of AUX Turn the AUX in knob to adjust the AUX in input levelApplying EQ to Each Group Using EffectsApplying Reverb to Each Group Press the Reverb Send buttonApplying a Limiter to the Headphones Output Adjusting the Line Out Output LevelStoring Mixer Settings to Memory Store Using the Memory FunctionsAbout Memory Turn off the power p Recalling Mixer Settings from Memory RecallReturning to the Factory Settings Factory Reset Press the Recall buttonMain Specifications DimensionsBlock Diagram Troubleshooting Avis Information Other CENTRAL/ Latin America
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M-48 specifications

The Roland M-48 is a versatile and powerful multipurpose digital mixer that has been designed to meet the needs of modern sound engineers and musicians. This state-of-the-art device combines advanced technology with intuitive design, making it an essential tool for live performances, studio sessions, and broadcast applications.

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