Roland V-Mixer M-300 User manual

801 West Orchard Drive, Suite 3
Bellingham, WA 98225
WWW.ROLANDSYSTEMSGROUP.COM
TOLL FREE: 800.380.2580 • FAX: [phone]
Features and Benefi ts
Product Positioning Statement
The M-380 V-Mixer is the most compact, rack
mountable 48-channel digital mixing console
available. It is an ideal solution for any church,
school, production company or corporation
looking for a lot of audio control and power but in
a small footprint.
The M-380 is part of the RSS V-Mixing System
enabling it to work well with any combination of
RSS Digital Snakes, Personal Mixing System
and Multi-channel Recording. It has 48-channel
mixing capability (from up to 90 inputs) including
digital patch-bays, remotely controlled preamps,
built-in effects processors, 16 Aux/Mon sends,
8 Matrices, 8 DCAs, 8 Mute Groups, built-in
stereo recording/playback and support for LCR
confi gurations. It also features rapid recall of
setups/scenes, 100mm motorized and touch
sensitive faders, an 800 x 480 color screen, and
dedicated knobs for EQ, Pan, and Gain. The
M-380 possesses all of the powerful features and
extensive benefi ts of the award-winning M-400
V-Mixer which allows them to be used together in
any confi guration including the interchange
of projects.
Applications
Production Companies
A compact, portable, and rack mountable 48 channel digital mixing console for live production events.
The portable, easy to use and easy to setup digital mixing console makes it perfect for corporate, trade
show and live event production.
Church
For houses of worship using temporary facilities, the M-380 is compact and powerful for portable church
applications. The lightweight Cat5e cable along with the Digital Snake stage units makes setup and
teardown very easy. In permanent installations, costs are very low compared to running long coppers
runs through conduit. Scene memory storage and instant recall allows technicians to setup mixing
parameters during the weekday rehearsal as a starting point for the upcoming weekend service.
Monitor/Broadcast Desk
For many users who already own an M-400 V-Mixing System and now want to add a monitor or
broadcast position, using a REAC split the M-380 is an affordable and easily integrated component for
the V-Mixing System.
Corporate
The M-380 can be integrated with a touch panel via RS-232 control, ideal for remote control in a
corporate presentation theater or board room scenario where you have the console installed in a rack
room or side cabinet. Additionally the M-380 can provide an instant copy of the event via it’s built in
recording function that records the stereo mix in CD Audio quality to a USB fl ash memory key.
Mobile Broadcast Trucks
For portable and remote broadcast applications the M-380 provides a very powerful 48-channel rack
mountable solution for mobile broadcast applications. Using the REAC protocol for audio transmission,
the M-380 can accept audio transmission feeds from up to 90 inputs to the broadcast truck using Cat5e
or fi ber optic solutions up to 1.2 miles.

801 West Orchard Drive, Suite 3
Bellingham, WA 98225
WWW.ROLANDSYSTEMSGROUP.COM
TOLL FREE: 800.380.2580 • FAX: [phone]
Features and Benefi ts
Feature Function Benefi t
Rack mount 48 channel digital console Very small footprint with powerful features that can be used in many
portable audio-mixing applications.
Built in effects Applies a variety of digital effects
to input or output signals including
Reverb, Delay, GEQ, PEQ, 6 vintage
Roland effects, etc.
Eliminates the need for bulky and sometimes expensive outboard
external effects processors and the associated challenges of analog
pathing.
24-bit remote controlled Mic pre-amps Amplifi es the signal from microphones
to line level with the enhanced dynamic
range of 24 bit converters.
24 bit converters ensure superior dynamic range for hi fi delity sound.
The remote control functionailty allows the mic pres to be as close to
the stage as possible ensuring the best possible source signal.
REAC Protocol Roland’s high quality 24 bit audio
transfer and distribution protocol using
Cat5e cable. REAC also enables
easy and inexpensive digital splits
for recording, personal mixing, and
broadcast mixing.
Low latency, all digital transfer of audio for recording, mixing,
personal mixing and recording. REAC is immune to hums, buzzes
and cross talk associated with analog snakes making it easy to run
the signal anywhere.
RS-232 Control Enables external control via a variety of
serial control devices.
Remotely control mixing parameters from Touch Panel devices for
simplifi ed operation console parameters such as scene recall and
volume adjustments
Up to 90 inputs Flexible input patching using the digital patchbay enables convenient
installation of numerous inputs around a stage. Alternatively, in a
live event you can setup multiple bands in advance without having to
repatch.
USB Port Playback and record stereo audio.
Store and recall projects. Update
console to latest software version.
Playback is made convenient by simply dragging and dropping fi les
to a USB fl ash key. When recording, the audio fi le is ready to be
duplicated or uploaded immediately after conclusion of event.
USB key is a convenient and common form factor to save and move
projects around.
PC Control Software In off line mode, pre-set parameters to
load into the console. In online mode,
control the console.
Setup the console for any upcoming event including track names,
effects, EQ etc and then load to the console upon arrival at the
venue. While online, control console parameters in realtime.
Help Button Select any button and then press HELP
to display Help topic information
This function provides intuitive explanation and application of
console functions staring with “What is it?” following by “How to
use it”.
Multi-channel Recording Record up to 40 channels to SONAR
REAC Recording System
Capture up to 40 audio sources directly into a PC without the need
for a large hardware interface. Simply connect to the PC network
port.
Local Audio Inputs 10 inputs on the back of the console Keep on eye on devices you need close to you. Connect DVD, CD,
and MP3 players or wireless mics to the M-380 directly.
Local Audio Outputs 10 outputs on the back of the console Connect to local output devices directly from the console. Outputs
can also be used to patch in external effect devices.
Bright 800 x 480 TFT Display Displays the software interface in high
resolution.
Viewable from a variety of angles to control and operate console
functions, even in direct sunlight applications.
User Levels with Passwords Controls access and operation of the
console
Provides user logins with passwords enabling and disabling console
functions depending on user abilities. Allows customization of mixer
parameters for each user.
12 Touch Sensitive Faders Adjustment of sound volumes and
additional interface parameters.
Motorized touch sensitive faders provides professional live mixing
feel and quick access to channel parameters