Roland M-48 Control select section LO Gain button, MID Freq button, MID Gain button, Store button

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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 Hz–20.0 kHz.

☞“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.

☞“Using the Built-in Ambient Mic” (p. 27)

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 counter-clockwise).

By turning the [LIMITER] knob clockwise from the OFF position, you can adjust the threshold level in a range of 0.0 dB – -40.0 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 -18 dB indicator is blinking, the M-48’s output has been muted by an operation from the M-400 or the computer.

From the M-48, you can defeat muting by pressing any of the top panel buttons.

PHONES [VOLUME] knob

This adjusts the headphone output level.

☞“Adjusting the Headphones Output Level” (p. 29)

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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 Connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions Distance from this unit, or switch them offMove it farther away from the source of interference Can deform or discolor the unitTop Panel Panel DescriptionsPhones Volume knob Line OUT Volume knobControl select section LO Gain button MID Freq buttonRear Panel Placing the M-48 on a Desk at an Angle InstallationAttaching the M-48 to the Top of a Mic Stand Attach the mounting bracket to the M-48If Your Mic Stand has 3/8 inch Threads InstallationItems to use Attach the mounting bracket to the mic standIf Your Mic Stand has 5/8 inch Threads Attach the APC-33 to your mic stand or drum, and fasten Attaching the M-48 to Any Part of a Mic StandMounting bracket BelowAttaching 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 SystemUnits Connecting Nine or More M-48 Units4000S-3208 Slave Reac device Front speakers 400 FOHRear 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 Groups for the lead vocalist Example setup for lead vocalistGuitar1 L Guitar2 LSource assign settings Groups for backing vocalist Example setup for backing vocalistsOverhead L Guitar1 L Guitar1 R Guitar2 L Guitar2 RAdjusting the Volume of Each Group Adjusting the MixPress the Volume button Here’s how to monitor just the audio of a specific groupAdjusting the Input Level of AUX Adjusting the Pan of Each GroupUsing the Built-in Ambient Mic Turn the AUX in knob to adjust the AUX in input levelApplying Reverb to Each Group Using EffectsApplying EQ to Each Group Press the Reverb Send buttonAdjusting the Line Out Output Level Applying a Limiter to the Headphones OutputUsing the Memory Functions Storing Mixer Settings to Memory StoreAbout Memory Returning to the Factory Settings Factory Reset Recalling Mixer Settings from Memory RecallTurn off the power p Press the Recall buttonDimensions Main SpecificationsBlock Diagram Troubleshooting Avis Other CENTRAL/ Latin America Information
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