Roland M-48 owner manual Adjusting the Pan of Each Group, Adjusting the Input Level of AUX

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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 [1-8] or [9-16] button to select the layer that includes the group whose pan you want to adjust.

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

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

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.”

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.

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 R-09 series is connected to the AUX IN L/R jack.

1Turn the [AUX IN] knob to adjust the AUX IN input level.

[AUX IN] knob position

Value

MIN–MAX

-Inf dB –0.0 dB

 

 

*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 Built-in Ambient Mic

An ambient mic is built into the M-48. This allows you to hear the sounds of your surroundings even while monitoring the audio.

1Turn the [AMBIENT MIC] knob to adjust the input level of the ambient mic.

[AMBIENT MIC] knob position

Value

MIN–MAX

-Inf dB – +10.0 dB

 

 

*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 M-48 to move the ambient mic away from the speakers.

3.Lower the volume of the speakers.

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Contents Copyright 2009 Roland Corporation Ferrite core Check the included ItemsMain Features Table of Contents Do not open or perform any internal modifications on Unit Never install the unit in any of the following locationsProtect the unit from strong impact. Do not drop it Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unitScrews for attaching the APC-33 all purpose clamp Can deform or discolor the unit Distance from this unit, or switch them offConnectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions Move it farther away from the source of interferenceTop Panel Panel DescriptionsMID Freq button Line OUT Volume knobPhones Volume knob Control select section LO Gain buttonRear Panel Attach the mounting bracket to the M-48 InstallationPlacing the M-48 on a Desk at an Angle Attaching the M-48 to the Top of a Mic StandAttach the mounting bracket to the mic stand InstallationIf Your Mic Stand has 3/8 inch Threads Items to useIf Your Mic Stand has 5/8 inch Threads Below Attaching the M-48 to Any Part of a Mic StandAttach the APC-33 to your mic stand or drum, and fasten Mounting bracketAttaching the Reac Connector Cover Attaching the Ferrite CoreSpread the two tabs and open the ferrite core Connecting the M-48 to a V-Mixing System Connecting External DevicesConnecting External Devices Connecting the M-48 to an Analog Mixer SystemFront speakers 400 FOH Connecting Nine or More M-48 UnitsUnits 4000S-3208 Slave Reac deviceRear panel Connecting Input/Output Devices to the M-48Turning the Power Off Turning the Power OnMaking Settings for the M-48 Other settings settings made by the mixing engineer Example setup for the Drummer Source level/pan settingsGroups for the drummer Guitar2 L Example setup for lead vocalistGroups for the lead vocalist Guitar1 LGuitar1 L Guitar1 R Guitar2 L Guitar2 R Example setup for backing vocalistsSource assign settings Groups for backing vocalist Overhead LHere’s how to monitor just the audio of a specific group Adjusting the MixAdjusting the Volume of Each Group Press the Volume buttonTurn the AUX in knob to adjust the AUX in input level Adjusting the Pan of Each GroupAdjusting the Input Level of AUX Using the Built-in Ambient MicPress the Reverb Send button Using EffectsApplying Reverb to Each Group Applying EQ to Each GroupAdjusting the Line Out Output Level Applying a Limiter to the Headphones OutputUsing the Memory Functions Storing Mixer Settings to Memory StoreAbout Memory Press the Recall button Recalling Mixer Settings from Memory RecallReturning to the Factory Settings Factory Reset Turn off the power pDimensions Main SpecificationsBlock Diagram Troubleshooting Avis Other CENTRAL/ Latin America Information
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