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DIGITAL RECORDING MIXER
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VM200
DIGITAL RECORDING MIXER
USERS GUIDE
CAUTION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
VM200
Table of Contents
Touring the VM200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CHAPTER 2
Introducing the VM200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Input Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Monitoring Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Scene Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Digital Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
VM200 & MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Specications and Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Initializing the VM200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
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CHAPTER 1
Introducing the VM200
Welcome to the VM200
Using this Guide
Installing the VM200
Feature Summary
Inputs and Outputs
Audio Specications
Mixer Functions
MIDI functions
Mixer Conguration
Digital
Four-band Parametric EQ & EQ Library
About the Display and Graphic User Interface
Digital I/O
Dual On-board Effects Processors
Faders
CHAPTER 2
T ouring the VM200
Touring the VM200
Top Panel Control Surface
VM200
MASTER 15
Analog Control Section
2TRK IN switch
TRIM controls
PAD (26dB) switches
LCD Display
Data Wheel and Neighboring Keys
[ENTER] and [EXIT] Keys
[</-1] and [+1/>] Keys
Function Keys
Setup Section
[MIDI] Key
[SYSTEM] Key
Current Scene Status
[ROUTING/PHASE] Key
Key Mode Section
[PAIR/GROUP] Key
[CH VIEW] Key
[CHANNEL/METER] Key
Fader Mode Section
[CHANNEL] Key
[EFF1] and [EFF2] Keys
[AUX1], [AUX2], [AUX3], and [AUX4] Keys
Selected EQ Section
[EQ ON] Key
EQ Library
Eff Edit Section
[EFF1] and [EFF2] Keys
Effect Library
Rec Buss Section
[SOLO] Key
Scene Memory Section
Channel Control Section
Faders
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[ON], [SOLO], & [EQ EDIT] Keys
[ON] Keys
[SOLO] Keys
[EQ EDIT] Keys
EQ Section Rotary Controls
Page Select Keys
Rear Panel
PHONES
MONITOR OUT
2TRK In
ST BUSS OUT
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Block Diagram
VM200 Users Guide 41
Block Diagram
each gain is automatically set to be the same.
* When SMOOTHING LEVEL 2 is selected,
**
LAUX3
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Headphones
Bass processor
VM200 System Example
The following illustration shows one example of a recording studio based on the VM200.
VM200
MASTER 15
Connecting the Power Cord
Turning the VM200 On and Off
A Few Tips on Using the VM200
Channel Layers
Channel Layers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ANALOG IN ADAT IN
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 EFF RTN
17 18 19 20
The [18 ANALOG IN] key is lit. You can control channels 18.
The [916 ADAT IN] key is lit. You can control channels 916.
Keeping It Digital
Stopless Rotary Controls
An Important Note About Word Clock Information
Lower and Raise Faders to Initiate Sends
The Channel Edit Function Page
Reading the Display
Examples of Other Function Pages
Function Page Parameter Matrix
Lit & Flashing LED Keys
Finally...Lets Get Started!
Making Connections
Powering On
Adjusting the Channel Input
Adjusting the EQ
A B
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Audition Some Effects
Recording
Storing a Mix Scene
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CHAPTER 4
Input Channels
Input Channels 14
Phantom Power for Input Channels 14
Input Channels 58
Input Channels 1720
Input Channels 916
Insert Channels 14
Pad Switches (Input channels 14)
TRIM Controls
Inverting the Input Phase
Input Channel EQ
Panning Input Channels
Setting Channel Levels
Muting Channels
Routing Input Channels
Monitoring and Soloing Input Channels
AUX Sends
ST Buss Out
REC Buss Out
Digital Outs
Pairing Channels
Grouping Mute Channels
Grouping Faders
Viewing Input Channel Settings
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Copying Channel Settings
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CHAPTER 5
EQ
Equalizers (EQ)
Adjusting the EQ
A B
C
D E
EQ Enabling Channels
Bypassing the EQ
Resetting the EQ
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EQ Library
EQ Library
EQ Preset Library List
Recalling EQ Programs
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Storing EQ Programs
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Editing EQ Program Titles
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Copying EQ Settings
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EQ
92 VM200 Users Guide
EQ Preset Library Parameters
EQ Preset Library Parameters
VM200 Users Guide 93
EQ
94 VM200 Users Guide
EQ Preset Library Parameters
VM200 Users Guide 95
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DIGITAL RECORDING MIXER
RECORDING MIXER
VM200
About This Chapter
CHAPTER 6
Monitoring and Soloing
SOLO MODE Parameter
MON SEL Parameter
Monitor Outs and Phones
Two Track Input (2TRK IN)
Monitoring
Soloing
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Solo Safe Function
Metering Signal Levels
Viewing Input/Output Level Meters
LED Display Meter (L/R or ST BUSS/SOLO)
Viewing Individual Channel, Aux Send, and Effect Send Meters
Outputs
Overview
REC BUSS OUT
ST BUSS OUT
ADAT OUT & S/P DIF OUT
AUX SEND
Using the ST BUSS OUT
Viewing the ST BUSS OUT Meters
Monitoring the ST BUSS OUT
Soloing the ST BUSS OUT
Muting the ST BUSS OUT
Setting the ST BUSS OUT Level
Using the REC BUSS OUT
Viewing the REC BUSS OUT Meters
Monitoring the REC BUSS OUT
Soloing the REC BUSS OUT
Setting the REC BUSS OUT Level
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Using the AUX Sends
Enabling AUX Sends 3 & 4 (ADD. AUX Parameter)
Monitoring AUX Sends
Viewing the AUX Send and Master Setting
Sending Channel Signals to AUX Sends
Pre-fader/Post-fader A UX Sends
Muting AUX Sends
Pairing AUX Sends
Smoothing Function
Viewing Buss Routing for Each Channel
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CHAPTER 8
Effects
VM200 Effects
Effects Library
Reverb effects
Effects Library
Effect Preset Library List
The VM200 also includes an Effects Library that contains 50 Preset programs and 50 User programs.
Modulation effects
Early Reection-type Reverbs
Delays
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Applying Effects
Setting Effects Return
Selecting an Effects Processor
Sending Signal to Effects Processor
Routing Effects Returns
Controlling the Sends Signals
Viewing and Adjusting the Effect Send Level
Pre-fader/Post-fader Effect Sends
Viewing and Adjusting the Effect Send Master Level
Muting Effect Sends
Panning Effects Returns
Controlling the Return Signals
Effects Library
Editing Effects
Recalling Effects Programs
Storing Effects Programs
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Editing Effect Program Titles
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VM200 Users Guide 139
Effects Parameters
Early Reection-type Effects (2532)
Reverb-type Effects (0024)
140 VM200 Users Guide
MONO_DELAY (33)
PAN_DELAY (34)
VM200 Users Guide 141
DUAL_DELAY (35)
3CH_DELAY (36)
142 VM200 Users Guide
CHORUS (37)
FLANGE (39)
3D_CHORUS (38)
VM200 Users Guide 143
MONO_PITCH (40)
DUAL_PITCH (41)
144 VM200 Users Guide
Delay->Reverb-type Effects (4245)
CHORUS-REVERB (46)
VM200 Users Guide 145
REVERB-CHORUS (47)
FLANGE-REVERB (48)
146 VM200 Users Guide
REVERB-FLANGE (49)
CHAPTER 9
Scene Memory
What is Scene Memory?
Scene Edit Indicator
What Can You Store in a Scene?
PO PO
Preset Scene Memory
Recalling Mix Scenes
Recalling a Scene Automatically at Start-up
Recalling a Scene Manually
Recalling Mix Scenes Using MIDI Program Change Messages
Motorized Faders
Storing Mix Scenes
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Editing Scene Memory Titles
Recall Safe Function
Specifying Recall Safe Channels
Specifying Recall Safe Parameters
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CHAPTER 10
Digital Connections
Digital Connections, Word Clocks, and Sample Rates
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Word Clock Setup
Setting the Master Word Clock
WORD IN/OUT Connectors
Setting the VM200 as Master or Slave
Multitrack Recording and Mastering to a DAT
Digital in Digital out
Digital I/Os
Using ADAT IN
ADAT IN/OUT
The VM200 features two types of digital ins and outs: ADAT IN/OUT and S/PDIF IN/OUT.
Using ADAT OUT
ROUTING
keys ash; selected
key and selectable
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DIGITAL IN
S/P DIF OUT
OUTIN
S/P DIF IN/OUT
Using S/P DIF OUT
Using S/P DIF IN
key and selectable
The
key twice.
Press the
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Cascading the VM200
S/P DIF OUT S/P DIF IN
VM200-A VM200-B
Cascading the VM200
Press the
function page.
1:CLOCK/MON
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CHAPTER 11
VM200 & MIDI
Using the VM200 with MIDI
MIDI Ports
Connecting MIDI devices
Cascading Two VM200s
MIDI Transmit and Receive Channels
Program Change Messages
Control Change Messages
System Exclusive Messages (Fostex Exclusive)
Bulk Dump
Using Program Change Messages to Recall Scenes
Editing the User Program Change Assign Table
Viewing the Preset Program Change Assign Table
Examples: Using Program Change Messages
Using Control Change Messages
Editing the Control Change Assign Table
Viewing the Preset Control Change Assign Table
Examples: Using Control Change Messages
Controlling Parameters Using Fostex Exclusive Messages
Bulk Dump
Transmitting MIDI Bulk Dump Messages
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Receiving Bulk Dump Requests
MMC (MIDI Machine Control) Send
Setting the Device ID Number
Entering MMC Send Mode
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MMC Send and Timecode
Frame Mode
Storing Locate Points
Transmitting the Locate Commands
Checking the Locate Points
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CHAPTER 12
Initializing the VM200
Initializing the VM200
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Initializing the VM200
VM200 Users Guide
Default Setup Parameters
APPENDIX
Specications and Data
Display Warning Messages
Specifications
Outputs
Specications
Inputs
General
Maintenance
Tables & Data
Channel Fader Gain Table
Master Fader Gain
VM200 Users Guide 207
Master Fader Gain
Pan Gain
Q
EQ Frequency
EQ Frequency
Program Change To Scene Memory Assignment Tables
Program Change Assign Table 1 (User)
PGM CHG #Scene PGM
CHG #Scene PGM
CHG #Scene
Control Change To Control Parameters Assignment Tables
Item CTL
Control Change Assign Table 1 (User)
CTL CHG
CHG
Control Change Assign Table 2 (Preset)
Preset Scene Parameters
P0 (Init_Mix)
Preset Scene Parameters
214 VM200 Users Guide
P1 (Recording)
Preset Scene Parameters
VM200 Users Guide 215
P2 (Mix_Down)
216 VM200 Users Guide
MIDI In/Out Data Format
2-2.
2.
1-4.
1-3.
VM200 Users Guide 217
3.
FOSTEX EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE
Command List
19,10 <Ch> 41 <AuxId> <Vol>
19,10 <Ch> 5f <LibNo> <Name..>
19,10 <Ch> 5e <LibNo>
19,10 <Ch> 53 <Band> <Freq>
VM200 Users Guide 219
Command Details
Setup Commands
Channel/Buss Commands
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Effects Commands
Remote Commands
VM200 Users Guide 223
4.
4-2.
4-1.
Bulk Dump (& Request)
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MIDI Implementation Chart
VM200 Users Guide 225
FOSTEX (Digital Recording Mixer Internal Parameters)
MIDI Implementation Chart
Model: VM200 Version:1.0
Declaration of EC Directive
Fostex Distributors List In Europe
The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment
Fostex Distributors List In Europe
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Index