Roland M-48 Adjusting the Mix, Adjusting the Volume of Each Group, Press the Volume button

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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 [1-8] or [9-16] button to select the layer of the groups that you want to control.

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.

Value

-Inf dB – +20.0 dB

 

 

*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 M-48 is a relative adjustment to the level specified by the M-400 or computer for each of that group’s sources.

This means that the level of the M-48’s 40-channel mixer may reach the maximum/minimum value before the volume setting reaches the maximum/minimum.

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.”

Group

Button

Individual group

That group’s [SOLO] button

 

 

All groups 1–8

[1-8] button

 

 

All groups 9–16

[9-16] button

 

 

*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 [1-8] or [9-16] button to select the layer that includes the group you want to Solo.

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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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 UnitScrews for attaching the APC-33 all purpose clamp Protect the unit from strong impact. Do not drop itNever climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit 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 BelowSpread the two tabs and open the ferrite core Attaching the Reac Connector CoverAttaching 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 Groups for the drummer Example setup for the DrummerSource level/pan settings 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 LevelAbout Memory Using the Memory FunctionsStoring Mixer Settings to Memory Store 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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