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Roland V-Mixer VM-C7100 Quick Start Manual

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QUICK START

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VM-C7200 (VM-C7100) V-Mixing
Console.
The documentation for the VM-7000 Series consists of the volumes as listed below.If you are
using the VM-7000 for the first time, we recommend you to first start with the "Quick Start" (this
volume) when using this system, to get a thorough grasp of its operation performance ability. The
details to the use for every function can be found in the Console (C7200/C7100) section of the
"Owner's Manual". Look up the function you are searching for on the index and read the chapter
carefully.
For The Console
• Quick Start (this volume): Easy instructions for basic steps of operations.
• VM-C7200/C7100 Owner's Manual: Detailed instructions for each function, glossary, Q&As,
Parameter List, MIDI Implementation, etc.
• VM-C7200/C7100 Libraries: Internal connections templates, list of EQ and effects preset
library
For The Processor
• VM-7200/7100 Owner's Manual: Instructions for using the Processor, how to install optional
devices, etc.
• VM-7000 SERIES Block Diagram: Block diagram of the whole system
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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    QUICK START Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VM-C7200 (VM-C7100) V-Mixing Console. The documentation for the VM-7000 Series consists of the volumes as listed below.If you are using the VM-7000 for the first time, we recommend you to first start with the “Quick Start” (this volume) when using this system, to get a thorough grasp of its operation performance ability.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ..................4 How to Use The QUICK START.......................4 Installing the VM-C7100/C7200 Digital Mixing System...............5 Connections..............................7 Turning On the Power..........................10 To Adjust the Brightness of the Display ....................12 If You’re Confused About What’s Being Displayed or What’s Going On ........12 Restoring the Original Factory Settings....................13...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Some Special Features.................72 The Spectrum Analyzer ........................... 72 5.1 Surround .............................. 73 Speaker Modeling............................. 74 Using EZ Routing Templates ...............75 8 Track MDM With MIDI Sound Module Recording ................. 76 Live Jazz Ensemble With 8 Track Digital Recording ................82 Advanced Operations –...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started How to Use The QUICK START The QUICK START basically explains the operations as follows: Mixing Operations Important notifications to Now let’s do some mixing. This chapter describes two-channel – stereo – prevent considerable mixing of connected sources that will be sent out from the system through its MAIN OUT jacks.

  • Page 5: Installing The Vm-C7100/C7200 Digital Mixing System

    Getting Started Installing the VM-C7100/C7200 Digital Mixing System The VM-C7100/C7200 Digital Mixing System consists of two units – the mixing console and the mixing processor. About the VM-C7100/C7200 Digital Mixing System The Mixing Console Owner’s Manual “Names fig.001 of Things and What They Do”...
  • Page 6 Getting Started To Connect the VM-C7100/C7200 Digital Mixing System Use a pair of AES/EBU digital audio cables to connect the mixing console and mixing processor. These cables are supplied as a set with the mixing console. fig.003 Use the supplied pair of...

  • Page 7: Connections

    Basic Connections Rear Panel of the Mixing Console fig.004 Microphone, Sub Mixer, Monitor in the MD/CD Player Digital Control Room Powered Speaker Speaker (Roland DS-90 etc.) Mixing Processor AC Power Supply...
  • Page 8 Getting Started Front Panel of the Mixing Processor fig.005 Channel Insert (Effects Processor) Monitor Speaker Synthesizer, Sound Module, etc Branch Cable Monitor Amp, (e.g. PCS-31) Headphone Amp for Players Digital Audio Input/Output Microphone AES/EBU Jack on Pro Audio Device Mixing Console...
  • Page 9 MD Recorder, etc. PA Speaker If you wish to connect the VM-C7100/C7200 to ADAT or TASCAM digital multi-track tape recorders, you must first install an optional VM-24E, sold separately (OWNER’S MANUAL for the Processor “Installing R- BUS (RMDB2) Connectors (VM-24E)” p.14).

  • Page 10: Turning On The Power

    Getting Started Turning On the Power After you have finished making connections (QUICK START: p.7), be sure to turn on all of your devices in the proper order, as described in the instructions below. Powering up in the wrong order may cause malfunctions and/or damage to speakers and the devices.
  • Page 11 Getting Started Set [POWER] to ON on the front panel of the mixing When connected in cascade processor. Owner’s Manual “Settings related to cascade The CTRL indicator blinks during startup. When startup is completed, the conection” p.41), turn on indicator lights in green. the power of the Slave processor (“2nd UNIT”) first.

  • Page 12: To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    QUICK START or the Owner’s Manual, read “Troubleshooting” (Owner’s Manual: p.261) for further information. If the above steps do not resolve your problem, contact a nearby Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor, or the shop where you made your purchase.

  • Page 13: Restoring The Original Factory Settings

    Getting Started Restoring the Original Factory Settings You can restore the system’s parameters to their original default settings using the following procedure. • The Factory Reset function deletes all of your own settings. • Be sure to turn off the power of all amplifiers and speakers before executing Factory Reset.

  • Page 14: Setting The Internal Clock

    Getting Started Setting the Internal Clock The mixing console unit contains an internal clock. When you store a Project, the current time, day, and month information is automatically stamped into the Project (Time Stamp). This makes the management of Projects easier, since you can sort them in day/time order. When you turn on the power for the first time after purchase, be sure to set your system’s date and time by following the instructions below.
  • Page 15 Getting Started Press [F5](DATE). The “SYS DATE” display appears. fig.202 Press CURSOR [DOWN] to move the cursor to the “ADJUST DATE / ADJUST TIME” field. Set the current date. Turn [V1](YEAR), [V2](MONTH), [V3](DATE) to select the current date, and then press [F1](SET) to confirm your selection.

  • Page 16: Preparing A Memory Card

    Getting Started Preparing a Memory Card You can store your current mixing settings on your console as a Project onto a memory card (SmartMedia). A Project is a group of parameter settings that the system memorizes. Such settings include Scenes (Owner’s Manual: p.244) and Automix data (Owner’s Manual: p.232).
  • Page 17 Getting Started Insert the memory card into the mixing console. Insert the memory card with the golden terminal strip upside. fig.009 Hold down [SHIFT] and press [PROJECT]. Press CURSOR [DOWN] to move the cursor to the lower field. Press [F6](MEMORY CARD). The “SYS M.CARD”...
  • Page 18 Getting Started Press [F5](OK). To cancel, press [F6](CANCEL). When the “CONFIRM / Really Sure?” message appears, press [F5](OK) again. To cancel, press [F6](CANCEL). After the formatting is finished, the “MESSAGE / Completed” message appears on the display. Press [F6](EXIT). • To return to the original display (the “LEVEL METER” display), press [LEVEL METER].

  • Page 19: To Create A New Project

    Getting Started To Create a New Project fig.10 Owner’s Manual “Storing and Recalling All Mixer Setings (Project)” p.50 1 3,4 5 Press [PROJECT]. The “PROJECT” display appears. Press CURSOR [DOWN] to move the cursor to the lower field. Press [F2](NEW). You can name a Project by The “CREATE NEW PROJECT”...

  • Page 20: Turning Off The Power

    Getting Started Turning Off the Power Points to check before turning the power off • Have you stored your Automix data on a memory card? Your current Automix data is stored in the console’s temporary memory – this memory is cleared when you turn off the power. Be sure to save any Automix data you wish to preserve onto a card before powering down.
  • Page 21 Getting Started Set [POWER] to OFF on the front panel of the mixing processor. Turn off the power of connected analog devices (instruments, sound modules, effects processors, microphones, CD players, MD players, tape recorders, etc.). Turn off the power of connected digital devices (DAT, MD recorder, hard disc recorder, etc.).

  • Page 22: Before Mixing Operations

    Before Mixing Operations Internal Signal Flow The diagram below provides an overview of the audio signal flow. For details, refer to the “Block Diagram” attached to the processor (VM-7200/ 7100). fig.104 R-BUS MULTI IN MULTI OUT 1–24 1–24 INPUT FLEX BUS MASTER 1–24 1–12 MAIN OUT...

  • Page 23: Busses / Output Routes

    Before Mixing Operations 2. Busses / Output Routes MULTI OUT A multiple output channel to which signals from any input channel and/or Flex Bus can be routed. Digital multi-track output to a digital multi-track recorder can be performed by installing an optional VM-24E (sold separately) in the system.

  • Page 24: How To Operate This System

    Before Mixing Operations How to Operate This System When operating this system, you’ll most frequently use the cursor, the knobs [V1]-[V6], and buttons [F1]-[F6] beneath the display. This chapter explains the display, and how these knobs and buttons interact with the display. fig.104 Display Cursor buttons...

  • Page 25: To Change Parameters

    Before Mixing Operations To Change Parameters To change the value of a parameter, move the cursor to select a parameter, and use the knobs [V1]-[V6], faders, and/or buttons [F1]-[F6] to change its value, as described below. To Move the Cursor The cursor –...

  • Page 26: Mixing Operations

    Mixing Operations Now let’s do some mixing. This chapter describes two-channel – stereo – mixing of connected sources that will be sent out from the system through its MAIN OUT jacks. Setting the Input Gain Let’s adjust the input gain levels of all of your connected instruments and so on.
  • Page 27 Mixing Operations Use the fader of each channel you wish to adjust to set the The fader, at this point, input gain level of its connected microphone/instrument/ controls the input gain audio device. (+4 to -64dB) level of each channel. To send signals from the Main Do this by first turning up each instrument’s own output volume as much out, set the output level of...

  • Page 28: Setting The Channel Levels And L/R Pans

    Mixing Operations Setting the Channel Levels and L/R Pans Here you can set the output level and L/R pan of each channel in the Main out mix or the Cue bus. You can see each level and pan setting shown Owner’s Manual “Setting numerically on the display.
  • Page 29 Mixing Operations Press [CH LEVEL]. [CH LEVEL] lights in red and the “CH LEV/PAN” display appears. fig.208 Use the fader of the channel you wish to adjust to change its output level. To set the channel level at 0db (100), hold down [CH LEVEL] and press [CH EDIT] of the channel you wish to set at 0db.

  • Page 30: Setting The Master Level And Master Stereo Balance

    Mixing Operations Setting the Master Level and Master Stereo Balance Let’s now set the total output level and stereo balance for the Main out mix containing all Input and Multi In sources. Owner’s Manual “Setting Master Mix Levels and fig.109 Stereo Balance”...
  • Page 31 Mixing Operations Use the [MASTER] fader to set the overall stereo balance of the Main out. Move the fader upwards for right(R) pan, downwards for left(L) pan.

  • Page 32: Adjusting A Signal's Tone (Equalizer)

    Mixing Operations Adjusting a Signal’s Tone (Equalizer) You can set the desired tone quality of each signal by using an equalizer (EQ). Owner’s Manual In this system, each channel provides a parametric EQ. You can select from “Adjusting Various a 4-band- or a 3-band-plus-1-effect-type EQ. The high-range and low-range Channel Settings bands are shelving type EQs.
  • Page 33 Mixing Operations fig.209 To turn off the equalizer, Press [F1](EQ ON) to turn on the equalizer. press [F1] again. “EQ “EQ ON” highlights in black. ON” returns to normal Press CURSOR [UP] [DOWN] to select the desired band. HI (high-range), HI-MID (mid-high-range), LO-MID (middle-low-range), LO (low-range).

  • Page 34: Setting Up A Monitor

    Mixing Operations Setting Up a Monitor You can monitor the system through headphones connected to the PHONES jack, or through monitoring speakers connected to the MONITOR Owner’s Manual “Mixing OUT jack. You will hear the same sound from both outputs. You can Procedure 2 (Output and monitor the Cue bus, the Main out, or any Flex Bus by itself.
  • Page 35 Mixing Operations Turn [V1](SELECT) to select the output you want to monitor. Turn [DIGITAL(MASTER)] to adjust the monitor out level. • If you have a device connected to the LINE OUT jack on the console, turn [LINE OUT LEVEL] to set the favorable line out level in advance.

  • Page 36: Coupling Adjacent Channels

    Mixing Operations Coupling Adjacent Channels If you are editing a stereo source, you can couple adjacent odd- and even- numbered channels – changes you make to either channel will affect both. Owner’s Manual fig.112 “Simultaneously Controlling the Signals of Multiple Channels (Link and Group)”...
  • Page 37 Mixing Operations Press [PAGE UP] [PAGE DOWN] to display the type of channels you want to link. Select from “INPUT”, “MULTI IN”, or “FLEX BUS”. Press CURSOR [UP] [DOWN] to select the group of six channels containing the channels you want to link. Press [F1]-[F6] to turn ON (black highlight) the Channel Link of any pair you wish to couple.

  • Page 38: Muting A Channel

    Mixing Operations Muting a Channel You can mute a channel’s signal by using the [CH STATUS] buttons. fig.111 Owner’s Manual “Muting a channel (MUTE)” (p.77) Press [INPUT] or [MULTI IN] to select the type of channel you wish to mute. Press [MUTE] to light [MUTE].

  • Page 39: Storing A Project

    Mixing Operations Storing a Project The current state of the console settings can be stored at any time by updating the Project created on a memory card in the beginning of the Owner’s Manual “Storing session. Let’s store the system’s current state as a Project. and Recalling All Mixer fig.114 Settings (Project)”...

  • Page 40: Using Sub Outputs

    Using Sub Outputs Signals can be sent from the system’s MAIN OUT to a mixdown recorder or a stage speaker system. They can also be sent to other destinations, such as studio monitors, or even to individual tracks of a multi-track recorder. Setting Up Monitor Sends for Studio or Stage The system’s ASSIGNABLE OUTs (...
  • Page 41 Using Sub Outputs Press [SOURCE/STUDIO2]. The “STUDIO1/2” display appears. fig.212 Press [PAGE UP] [PAGE DOWN] to go to the “STUDIO 1” or “STUDIO 2” page. Turn [V1](SOURCE SELECT) to select the type of source signal you wish to monitor. The following can be selected. •...

  • Page 42: To Talk To Someone On A Stage Or Out In A Studio (Talkback)

    Using Sub Outputs To Talk to Someone on a Stage or out in a Studio (Talkback) Owner’s Manual “Talkback and Slate to Player” (p.100) The Talkback feature allows you to talk to a performer or assistant on a stage or in a studio by speaking into the Talkback microphone built into the console.

  • Page 43: Flex Bus

    Using Sub Outputs Flex Bus Each mixing processor provides 12 unique multi-purpose busses– these are called “Flex Busses.” A bus – be it a Flex Bus or traditional recording, mixing or Aux bus – is a pathway down which multiple signals can be sent to a common destination.

  • Page 44: Flex Bus Output (Multi Out/Assignable Out)

    Using Sub Outputs Flex Bus Output (MULTI OUT/ASSIGNABLE OUT) Owner’s Manual Each of the Flex Bus signal can be routed to a MULTI OUT/ASSIGNABLE “Outputting signals directly from a Flex Bus” OUT. You can send its signal to multi-track recorders, external signal (p.86), “Routing Signals to processors, or to stage monitors, for example.
  • Page 45 Using Sub Outputs fig.213 Press CURSOR [UP] [DOWN] to select the middle field. Turn If an effect has been inserted on a Flex Bus, it [V2](BUS MODE) to select “EXT”, and then press [F2](SET) to may lose its effect when confirm your choice.

  • Page 46: Flex Bus Output (Internal)

    Using Sub Outputs Flex Bus Output (Internal) Owner’s Manual “Sending Flex Bus signals can also be routed into the Main out mix. This is convenient Flex Bus signals to internal destinations” (p.87) if you are planning to add internal effects to signals used in the main mix. fig.118 Press [FLEX BUS MASTER 1-12].
  • Page 47 Using Sub Outputs Hold down [CH EDIT] on the channel strip numerically corresponding to the Flex Bus you wish to edit, and press [MAIN/CUE]. The “MAIN/CUE” editing page on the “CH EDIT” display appears. fig.213 Press CURSOR [UP] [DOWN] to select the middle field. Turn [V2](BUS MODE) to select “INT”, and then press [F2](SET) to confirm your choice.

  • Page 48: Sending Signals To A Flex Bus

    Using Sub Outputs Sending Signals to a Flex Bus Now let’s assign some signals to a Flex Bus. Owner’s Manual “Setting a You may wish to monitor a Flex Bus directly – this is possible only when the channel’s send level and Flex Bus is set to External (QUICK START: p.44).
  • Page 49 Using Sub Outputs Press FLEX BUS [1]-[6] (lights in red) – or hold down [SHIFT] to select [7]-[12] (lights in green) – to select the Flex Bus to which you want to send the signals. The “FBUS SEND” display appears. fig.214 Use the channel faders to adjust each channel’s send level to the Flex Bus.

  • Page 50: Using On-Board Effects

    Using On-Board Effects In this system, there are two internal effects available to the Input and Multi In channels, and an additional effect provided for the Main out and Read OWNER’S MANUAL monitors. In addition, you can install optional VS8F-2 Effects Expansion for the Processor Boards –...

  • Page 51: Send-Return Loop Effect

    Using On-Board Effects Send-Return Loop Effect Let’s try creating a send-return loop effect using the internal effects 1-8. fig.120 Owner’s Manual “Determining the effect position” (p.110) Press [EFFECTS 1-8]. The “EFFECTS MENU” display appears. fig.215...
  • Page 52 Using On-Board Effects Press CURSOR [UP] [DOWN] to select the FX field. FX-1-3 are located in the upper field, FX-4-6 in the middle, and FX-7-8 in the lower. If you have not installed an optional VS8F-2, you can only select FX- 1 or FX-2.
  • Page 53 Using On-Board Effects Set the Flex Bus’ output destination to the Main out. Go to QUICK START : p.43 1. Press [FLEX BUS MASTER 1-12]. for Flex Bus setup instructions. 2. Hold down [CH EDIT] numerically corresponding to the Flex Bus to which you have inserted the effect, and press [MAIN/CUE].

  • Page 54: Setting The Onboard Effect Position And Value

    Using On-Board Effects Setting the Onboard Effect Position and Value You can insert an internal effect at any of several points along a signal’s path. Most effects are inserted on a Flex Bus or the Main out, but there are some effect types you may wish to insert directly into an Input or Multi In Owner’s Manual channel.
  • Page 55 Using On-Board Effects Press CURSOR [UP] [DOWN] to select the FX field. FX-1-3 are located in the upper field, FX-4-6 in the middle, and FX-7-8 in the lower (“MST FX MENU” does not call for this step). If you do not have an optional VS8F-2 installed, you can only select FX-1 or FX-2.
  • Page 56 Using On-Board Effects Turn [V2](POSITION) to define the insertion point of the The precise insertion point effect. of the effects can be seen on The insertion points are as listed below. (Turn [V1] for “MASTER FX” to the “Block Diagram” that is supplied with the select from the following: OFF, MAIN, MONITOR.) processor.
  • Page 57 Using On-Board Effects If you have inserted the effects on an Input or Multi In channel Effects can be inserted on or a Flex Bus, turn [V1](CHANNEL SELECT) to select the Flex Busses 1-8. intended channel/bus, and press [F1](SET). The insertion point and the send/return values have been set.

  • Page 58: Selecting The Effects

    Using On-Board Effects Selecting the Effects A selection of 200 Preset Libraries (P000 to P199) are provided for the effects. You can select a Library that suits your purpose, and copy it to an effect from Owner’s Manual “Selecting 1 through 8, or the Master effect. the effect library”...
  • Page 59 Using On-Board Effects Press [F1], [F3], [F5], or [F1] on “MST FX MENU” to call up the “LIBRARY”. The “COPY EFFECTS LIBRARY” sub-window opens on the display. fig.217 First, turn [V1](SELECT GROUP) to select “U” (User’s) or “P” (Preset) group. (As preset at the factory, the User’s group holds the same effects as the Preset group.) Next, turn [V2](SELECT NUMBER) to select the desired effect (000 to 199) (Owner’s Manual “Algorithm List”...

  • Page 60: Using A Channel's Feedback Delay (Channel Delay)

    Using On-Board Effects Using a Channel’s Feedback Delay (Channel Delay) Each channel input has its own delay effect positioned before the EQ in its signal path. The delay is a monaural in/out, and provides various delay Owner’s Manual “Adding effects, including a feedback echo. a delay-based echo fig.122 (Feedback Delay)”...
  • Page 61 Using On-Board Effects fig.218 Press [F1](DLY ON) to turn on the Channel Delay. “DLY ON” highlights in black. Press CURSOR [DOWN] to move the cursor to the lower field. Turn [V1](DIRECT) to adjust the dry-out level– the original, un-delayed signal. Turn [V4](DELAY TIME) to adjust the delay time.

  • Page 62: Other Important Features

    Other Important Features Storing a Mixing State (Scene) A Scene is a complete set of mixer settings that can be stored at any point during work on a Project. A Project can store 100 Scenes (00-99), that can easily be recalled. Items Stored in a Scene A Scene holds the level and pan settings of Input and Multi In channels, the Main out, Cue bus, and Flex Busses.
  • Page 63 Other Important Features Hold down [SHIFT] and press [SCENE]. The Scene memory function requires an The “SCENE” display appears. inserted memory card on which a Project has been created or selected. Turn [V1] to select the Scene number you wish to store. The black highlighted field indicates the selected Scene.

  • Page 64: To Recall A Scene

    Other Important Features To Recall a Scene fig.124 Owner’s Manual “Storing/ recalling/erasing a scene” (p.47) Hold down [SHIFT] and press [SCENE]. The “SCENE” display appears.
  • Page 65 Other Important Features Turn [V1] to select the Scene number you wish to recall. The black highlighted field indicates the selected Scene. Press [F1](RECALL). The selected Scene is recalled.

  • Page 66: Setting Signal Routings On The Display (Virtual Patchbay)

    Other Important Features Setting Signal Routings on the Display (Virtual Patchbay) You can establish the routing of signals by making connections between input jacks and ASSIGNABLE OUT jacks using virtual cables shown on the Owner’s Manual “Virtual display. patchbay” (p.60) fig.125 Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EZ ROUTING].
  • Page 67 Other Important Features Press CURSOR [UP] [DOWN] [LEFT] [RIGHT] to select a group of six input jacks or output jacks. Turn [V1]-[V6] to change their connections. The MULTI OUT connection thread can be • For internal connections using the Virtual Patchbay, signals can also cut off by turning the knob be assigned to several destinations.

  • Page 68: Simultaneously Adjusting The Levels Of Multiple Channels

    Other Important Features Simultaneously Adjusting the Levels of Multiple Channels You can group multiple channels together, allowing you to control all of the channels simultaneously. You can use, for example, a single fader to boost or cut all of the grouped channels’ levels at once. This can be convenient in situations where you want to maintain volume balances between a set of channels while raising or lowering their overall level, such as when working with multiple microphones on a drum kit.
  • Page 69 Other Important Features Press [FADER GROUP MASTER 1-24] The “FADER GROUP” display appears – the faders now function as Fader Group Masters. Press [CH EDIT] of the Fader Group you wish to edit. The “CH EDIT” display appears with the Fader Group setting screen. fig.220 In the lower right “GROUP VIEW”...

  • Page 70: To Mute A Group Of Multiple Channels (Mute Group)

    Other Important Features To Mute a Group of Multiple Channels (Mute Group) Owner’s Manual “Simultaneously Controlling the Signals of You can also mute a group of multiple channels simultaneously by using the Multiple Channels (Link Mute Group function. and Group)” (p.102) This system provides nine Mute Groups.
  • Page 71 Other Important Features Hold down [SHIFT] and press [MUTE GROUP]. The “MUTE GROUP” display appears. fig.221 Press [PAGE UP] [PAGE DOWN] to select the Mute Group you wish to set up. For example, if you wish to set up Mute Goup 2, select “GRP 2”. Press CURSOR [UP] [DOWN] [LEFT] [RIGHT] to select the set of six channels that contains the first channel you want to register in the Mute Group.

  • Page 72: Some Special Features

    Some Special Features This chapter introduces some other special features. The instructions for their use can be found in the Owner’s Manual. The Spectrum Analyzer This system is equipped with a Spectrum Analyzer, with which you can measure the frequency characteristics of signals. This Spectrum Analyzer Owner’s Manual “Using (referred to as “analyzer”...

  • Page 73: 5.1 Surround

    Some Special Features 5.1 Surround This system supports multi-speaker surround sound. A normal stereo audio system consists of two speakers – left and right in Owner’s Manual “PAN front of the listener – for stereo playback. A surround system creates a three- and DEPTH for using dimensional sound field with three to six speakers located in the front and SURROUND”...

  • Page 74: Speaker Modeling

    TV sets and portable radios. This allows you to try out Modeling” (p.170) your mix on a variety of virtual speaker systems. Speaker Modeling works best with digital speakers such as Roland’s DS-90 Powered Monitors – other speakers may not be able to attain the same degree of sonic accuracy.

  • Page 75: Using Ez Routing Templates

    Using EZ Routing Templates The system provides nine preset EZ Routing templates that can help you quickly configure your console for a wide variety of applications. These templates cover a range of mixing tasks: studio and stage recording, mixing, live sound with stage monitors, and MIDI synchronization for working with bands that play along to MIDI sequencers, for example.

  • Page 76: Track Mdm With Midi Sound Module Recording

    Connect the MIDI cable to the Rear Panel on the Processor MIDI OUT socket on the MIDI sync device (sequencer), and Digital Multi-track Tape Recorder (TASCAM/ADAT) to the MIDI IN socket on the 8 ch sound module. VM-24E (Option) Roland DIF-AT (Interface Box)
  • Page 77 Using EZ Routing Templates Make your connections as shown on the left. • Use MIDI cables to connect the system to your MIDI devices (sound module, sampler, digital multi-track recorder, etc.). • You can set up as many as four monaural monitor outputs for your performers.
  • Page 78 Using EZ Routing Templates Set the input gain of each signal on the console. Owner’s Manual “Gain, 1. Press [INPUT]. Phantom Power Supply, Phase and Attenuator” 2. Press [PREAMP GAIN]. (p.68) 3. Use the faders to adjust the input gain level of each source. •...
  • Page 79 Using EZ Routing Templates Adjust the effects. Owner’s Manual “Using 1. Press [EFFECTS 1-8]. the Internal Effects” (p.109) 2. Press CURSOR [UP] [DOWN] to navigate to the field showing the desired effect’s name, and press [F2] [F4] or [F6] to select the effect. •...
  • Page 80 Using EZ Routing Templates About The Word Clock To share digital audio signals between this system and any external digital Owner’s Manual “About device, you must first define the Word Clock Master/Slave to each device. Digital Connections and The setting orders depend on the types of devices you are using. the Master Clock”...
  • Page 81 Using EZ Routing Templates Using TASCAM types The basic steps are mostly the same as formerly mentioned (ADAT), but there are some exceptions. • Use a TDIF-1 cable and SYNC cable to connect your TASCAM to DIF-AT. (Connect the SYNC cable to the REMOTEIN/SYNC IN socket on the TASCAM.) •...

  • Page 82: Live Jazz Ensemble With 8 Track Digital Recording

    CD Player 7 Room Mic (L) 8 Room Mic (R) Powered Speaker in the Control Room To the Mixing Processor Rear Panel on the Processor Digital Multi-track Tape Recorder (TASCAM/ADAT) 8 ch VM-24E Roland DIF-AT (Option) (Interface Box) 1- 8...
  • Page 83 Using EZ Routing Templates Make your connections as shown on the left. • Place monitor amplifier speakers on the stage and connect them to FLEX BUS OUTs 11 and 12 (for a single stereo monitor feed). • Route any electric guitar or instrument with pickups through direct boxes or a compact effect processor connected to the system input.
  • Page 84 Using EZ Routing Templates Set the channel levels. Owner’s Manual “Setting 1. Press [CH LEVEL]. up ON/OFF, SEND LEVEL 2. Adjust each channel’s output level using its fader. and PAN for a Channel” (p.70) Set up the monitors. • The signals from Flex Busses 11 and 12 are sent to STUDIO 1 and 2. Owner’s Manual “Mixing You can send and balance the signals to Flex Busses 11 and 12, Procedure 2 (Output and...
  • Page 85 Using EZ Routing Templates To Send Signals to a Flex Bus Owner’s Manual “Setting a channel’s send level and Press FLEX BUS [1]-[6] – or hold down [SHIFT] to select [7]- send point to Flex Buses” [12] – to select the Flex Bus to which you want to send the (p.72) signals.

  • Page 86: Advanced Operations - 8 Track Analog Recording

    Using EZ Routing Templates Advanced Operations – 8 Track Analog Recording The Live Jazz EZ Routing template described earlier can also be helpful when recording to an 8 track analog multi-track recorder. Prepare for analog output to the recorder In this template, Flex Busses 1, 2, 5-10 are designated as output busses to the 8 track recorder.
  • Page 87 Using EZ Routing Templates Select the desired output for each input channel. Make sure that each input channel sending a signal to a recorder track is not also sending the signal into the Main out mix. 1. Press [INPUT] to light [INPUT] in red. 2.

  • Page 88: Connection Samples

    MIDI Console ANALOG SEQUENCER/PC 2 INPUTS VM-C7100/C7200 MIDI MIDI Level Meter Bridge MB-24 • This is a 48 Track Recording System with six TASCAM DA Series recorders in use. • You can record to individual tracks on 42 analog channels + 4 digital channels at once.

  • Page 89: Track Recording System (Tascam Da-88 X 6 + Rc-848)

    VM-LINK MIDI Console ANALOG SEQUENCER/PC 2 INPUTS VM-C7100/C7200 MIDI MIDI Level Meter Bridge MB-24 • This is a 48 Track Recording System with six TASCAM DA Series recorders in use. • These recorders are controlled by the RC-848. • You can record to individual tracks on 42 analog channels + 4 digital channels at once.

  • Page 90: Track Recording System (Tascam Da-88 X 3)

    MIDI ANALOG Console SEQUENCER/PC 2 INPUTS VM-C7100/C7200 MIDI MIDI Level Meter Bridge MB-24 • This is a 24 Track Recording System with three TASCAM DA Series recorders in use. • You can record to individual tracks on 22 analog channels + 2 digital channels at once.

  • Page 91: Track Recording System (Tascam Da-88 X 1)

    MIDI ANALOG Console SEQUENCER/PC 2 INPUTS VM-C7100/C7200 MIDI MIDI Level Meter Bridge MB-24 • This is an 8 Track Recording System with one TASCAM DA Series recorder in use. • You can mix 22 analog channels + 2 digital channels + 8 tape channels at once.

  • Page 92: Connection Samples Using The Alesis Adat Series

    MIDI Console ANALOG SEQUENCER/PC 2 INPUTS VM-C7100/C7200 MIDI MIDI Level Meter Bridge MB-24 • This is a 48 Track Recording System with six Alesis ADAT Series recorders in use. • You can record to individual tracks on 42 analog channels + 4 digital channels at once.

  • Page 93: Track Recording System (Alesis Adat X 6 And Brc)

    MIDI MIDI Console ANALOG SEQUENCER/PC 2 INPUTS VM-C7100/C7200 MIDI MIDI Level Meter Bridge MB-24 • This is a 48 Track Recording System with six Alesis ADAT Series recorders in use. • These recorders are controlled by the BRC. • You can record to individual tracks on 42 analog channels + 4 digital channels at once.

  • Page 94: Track Recording System (Alesis Adat X 3)

    MIDI Console ANALOG SEQUENCER/PC 2 INPUTS VM-C7100/C7200 MIDI MIDI Level Meter Bridge MB-24 • This is a 24 Track Recording System with three Alesis ADAT Series recorders in use. • You can record to individual tracks on 22 analog channels + 2 digital channels at once.

  • Page 95: Track Recording System (Alesis Adat X 1)

    MIDI Console ANALOG SEQUENCER/PC 2 INPUTS VM-C7100/C7200 MIDI MIDI Level Meter Bridge MB-24 • This is an 8 Track Recording System with one Alesis ADAT Series recorder in use. • You can mix 22 analog channels + 2 digital channels + 8 tape channels at once.

  • Page 96: Connection Sample Using Digidesign Protools

    VM-LINK MIDI Console ANALOG 2 INPUTS VM-C7100/C7200 MIDI MIDI Level Meter Bridge MB-24 • This is a sample for connections with a Protools device using two ADAT Bridge I/O. • You can mix 42 analog channels + 4 digital channels + 32 Protools channels at once.
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  • Page 98 Connection Samples ..MEMO..
  • Page 99 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PANAMA POLAND LEBANON SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA Productos Superiores, S.A. P. P. H. Brzostowicz A. Chahine & Fils Swee Lee Company Apartado 655 - Panama 1 UL.
  • Page 100 02128867 ’99-12-B3-11N...

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