Roland V-Mixer M-200i User manual

ComprehensiveiPad Control Meets
Professional Mixing Console
LIVE MIXING CONSOLE
M - 200i

World Class Sound Quality in an All-In-One Console
– the M-200i V-Mixer
The M-200i being part of the V-Mixer family means it has award-winning sound quality,
operation and expandability – all condensed into a compact body. It is a V-Mixer with 24 analog inputs,
12 analog outputs and stereo digital output (AES/EBU) all built-in to the main unit. It’s ready to perform, out of the box.
With the built-in REAC port, it is easily expanded to include remote I/O simply by adding a Roland Digital Snake head.
Expand further with any other device from the REAC family including Personal Mixers and/or Multi-channel
Recorder/Player technology. Inside it is equipped with a fully spec’d 32 channels plus Main LR, 8 AUX,
4 Matrix outputs, along with 8 DCA groups.
It is loaded with four multi-effect processors and four 31-band graphic EQ units which are requirements
for any professional live sound production. Other popular functions including WAV recording/playback
using USB memory, remote control via PC/Mac, and DAW recording.
Add to that powerful and comprehensive iPad control and the M-200i V-Mixer clearly stands out as the new
direction for live consoles in any venue.
Roland's original digital audio transmission technology, “REAC” (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) .
By connecting a Cat 5e/6 cable to any REAC component, a variety of systems can be easily configured.
Simply connect a Digital Snake to expand inputs and outputs or connect another V-Mixer to expand
mixing or monitoring capacity.
When you connect a PC or the R-1000, high-quality live recording or playback is now integrated.
REAC enables true expandability and flexibility. Advantage M-200i.
Built-in 24 analog inputs, 12 analog outputs,
stereo digital output
Digitally Controlled High Quality Pre-amps on
every input channel
MIX CAPACITY
×INPUT
ch
32
× AUX
8
×MATRIX
4
×DCA
8IN
/ OUT ANALOG
IN
24ch
ANALOG
OUT
12 ch
DIGITAL
OUT
2ch
REAC
IN /OUT
40 × 40ch
MULTI
EFFECT
GRAPHIC
EQ
× 4× 4
LINEAR
PCM
DAW REC
40ch
MAX
UEB
MEMORY
REC
EFFECTS & REC
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LIVE MIXING CONSOLE M
- 200i
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The flexibility and mobility of comprehensive iPad
reliability and precision of a professional digital m
Cutting edge hybrid surface that combines an iPad with a physical controller.
The iPad functions as a large touch screen display. Use the iPad for intuitive control of effects and other graphical
manipulation, while physically controlling the volume with the motorized faders.
The advanced “Touch & Turn” surface provides a more convenient mixing environment than ever before
by allowing you to touch a control on the iPad and control it with a physical knob.
Highly flexible performance regardless of your operational preferences.
By incorporating the iPad, the M-200i can be operated in a variety of styles to fit any situation. Sound checks can be
performed remotely from the stage or any location/seat in the room using the iPad. At the same time, all operations
can still be performed at the console using the built-in display and dedicated knobs and buttons.
Internal or remote head amp circuitry is digitally controlled for full recall.
The head amp control circuit is fully digitalized so at the touch of a button, all the parameters can be saved or recalled instantly.
An externally connected Digital Snake is easily connected and remotely controlled perfectly from the M-200i surface.
Use the iPad and M-200i’s surface controls
together.
Remote control from the stage or any seat in
the house.
All mixer operations can be performed without
an iPad.
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control fused with the
ixing console.
iPad control. Once you experience it you wonder how you lived
without it. The perfect integration of iPad control with a tactile
mixing surface.
By simply installing the dedicated application, "M-200i Remote", you can control all key M-200i
features from an iPad. Channel strips, channel EQ, channel dynamics,AUX SENDs, Scenes and
other functions can be easily accessed. Use a simple swipe to move between channels. Make
your faders longer for even more precise control. Visually drag, pinch or stretch EQ curves on
a large screen. The M-200i Remote is a free download from the App Store.
M-200i Remote
M-200i Remote Control Application for the iPad
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All functions required for high-end live audio
production are included.
Comfortable mixing capacity with 32ch inputs +
Main/8AUX/4Matrix outputs.
Despite its compact size, the M-200i ensures a
comfortable 32ch input mix capacity. The output has
the full specifications of Main(LR)/8AUX/4Matrix,
which supports many mixing applications. Any of
the built-in 24 analog inputs, the 40x40 channels
on the REAC port, the effect outputs, and USB
memory recorder can be assigned to the 32
channels.
All input channels are equipped with two dynamics
processors and a 4-band parametric EQ.
A gate/expander, compressor and 4-band parametric EQ are
available on all 32 channels. The basics of any mix starts with
good channel processing and the M-200i has it covered. The
Main/8AUX/4Matrix output
buses are all equipped
with a compressor, 4-band
parametric EQ, limiter, and
delay.
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Discrete design of high-grade head amp circuit.
Instantly save/recall all parameters.
Any two of the Main/8AUX/4Matrix outputs can be recorded
as a 16-bit, uncompressed WAV file by inserting a USB memory
stick in the back panel. WAV files stored in USB memory can be
also be played from any
input channel. In addition,
the USB memory can be
used for saving/loading
configuration files on the
M-200i.
Four multi-effect processors can be easily inserted into any
input channel, AUX bus, matrix bus and final output bus.
Effect types can be selected from fifteen kinds of processors
including reverb and
delay, as well as three
kinds of Roland “Vintage
Effects” which are praised
by audio engineers
throughout the world.
Stereo Reverb, REVERB+GATE, DELAY x
2, LONG DELAY, Multi Tap Delay, Cross-
modulation Delay, Stereo Chorus,
Stereo Flanger, Stereo Phaser, Channel
Strip x 2, Pitch Shifter x 2, GEQ,
STEREO FLANGER SBF-325, PHASE SHIFTER
SPH-323, DIMENSION D SDD-320
24x12 Analog I/O that is easily expanded with REAC.
16 mic/line inputs, 8 line inputs, 2 main outputs, and 10 assignable
outputs are all included in the compact body. Connect a Digital Snake
to the REAC port to expand the number of inputs and outputs. It
is also equipped with stereo digital output (AES/EBU) for directly
connecting digital devices, as well as two headphone
outputs for multiple-operator monitoring.
Four 31-band graphic EQs - crucial for fine
sound correction.
Four 31-band graphic EQs are included which are indispensable
for live venues. Used together with signal delay on the
input channel and output bus, detailed sound adjustments
can be easily performed with the M-200i. In a venue where
more detailed sound correction
is required, eight more 31-band
graphic EQs can be used by
selecting the graphic EQ from
the four multi-effects.
16 inputs are equipped with a discretely designed
high-grade microphone preamp circuit. The full digital
control specification allows for instant saving and recalling
of all parameters such
as input gain, padding,
and phantom power.
An externally connected
Digital Snake is fully
controlled remotely.
Equipped with four versatile multi-effect processors.
No need for outboard gear.
Built-in USB memory recorder for Uncompressed
WAV recording.
Effect Type
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Control remotely from a PC
(Windows/Mac)
The M-200i can be controlled remotely from a PC
(Windows/Mac) by using the M-200i RCS* dedicated
software. You can operate the M-200i simultaneously
from the iPad, a PC and
the M-200i itself.
Channel Strip
Channel EQ
Channel Edit
Not just a few functions but comprehensive control - new workflows and ways to mix a
room. Remotely control all aspects of the mix from the iPad and enjoy the feeling of superior
response and comfortable operation. One of the compelling features the M-200i brings is the
comfort of a surface with faders, knobs and buttons so tightly integrated with fully featured
iPad screens that go well beyond controlling just a limited set of features. A wireless
connection is established by simply attaching the WNA1100-RL Wireless USB Adapter or a
wireless LAN access point that in turn allows the user to remotely control the M-200i with the
iPad from the stage or any location in the house. Operating the M-200i is not limited by
its physical location.
The DOCK CABLE connector for the iPad provides a
reliable wired connection and stable operation which
is not affected by fluctuations in electrical current. The
DOCK CABLE connector
also supplies power to
the iPad.
The DOCK CABLE
for connecting the iPad is included.
The compelling convenience and effectiveness of
remote control operation
*The M-200i RCS is a free download
from
www.rolandsystemsgroup.com
Comprehensive iPad control enables even better ways to mix a room.
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Using a Wireless USB adapter, connect the M-200i
to a wireless LAN device such as a router to establish
a wireless connection with an iPad.
Connect the M-200i directly to an iPad without using
wireless devices such as a router.
The M-200i and an iPad can be connected wirelessly by attaching the “WNA1100-RL”(sold separately) dedicated
wireless USB adapter or connecting with a wireless LAN device directly. The M-200i can then be operated from a remote
location such as the stage or any seat in the house using the iPad. Depending on the situation, the communication
method for the iPad and the M-200i can be selected from one of three types: “cable LAN connection,” “wireless LAN
connection,” or“Ad-Hoc connection.”
Three types of wireless connections.
Wireless LAN connection Ad-Hoc connectionCable LAN connection
Connect the M-200i with a Cat5e/6 cable to a wireless
LAN device such as a router to establish a wireless
connection with an iPad.
The back panel is equipped with MIDI connectors to transmit and receive
data to and from external devices along with an RS-232C connector for
integrated wall-panel and other types of remote control. The MIDI
connectors support V-LINK, which makes it possible to link to Roland
video equipment. When a device such as the V-40HD Video Switcher is
connected, video images can be synchronized with the volume control of
any channel – a true audio-follows-video configuration.
Remote control interface including MIDI and RS-232
connectors. Supports V-LINK to sync with video equipment.
The M-200i can perform all operations with the moving faders, buttons and
konbs on the main body itself. The parameter levels, system settings, and
level meters can be confirmed with the LCD screen located on the top right
corner. If an unexpected problem occurs with the iPad, all operations can
be performed with the M-200i exclusively.
The superior operability of the control surface
enables all operations from the unit itself.
iPad
(M-200i Remote)
Wireless LAN
device
M-200i
Wireless USB adapter
- WNA1100-RL (sold separately)
iPad
(M-200i Remote)
M-200i
Wireless USB adapter
- WNA1100-RL (sold separately)
iPad
(M-200i Remote)
Wireless LAN
device
LAN
M-200i
Various methods of recording to fit any venue and application.
With REAC, it is a simple setup to enable high quality live multi-channel
recording with the M-200i. Connect a computer's network port via a Cat5e/6
cable to the REAC port and record up to 40 channels directly to
“Cakewalk SONAR Producer” DAW software. Edit and mix immediately after
the recording. When the R-1000 48-track recorder/player is connected,
a full playback and recording environment is enabled for virtual rehearsals,
trainings and live capture. This way a fully integrated playback and recording
system can be built without using a computer. Use the S-MADI unit to
interface into MADI-based recording or broadcast environments.
*The S-RDK REAC Driver Kit is required for recording to Cakewalk
SONAR Producer. The Roland OCTA-CAPTURE, the FA-66, or the VS-700R
is required for monitoring.
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