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Version 1.5
Owner's Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 3–5), and
"IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 6–7). These sections provide important
information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in
order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature
provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety.
The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
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  • Page 1 Version 1.5 Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3–5), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6–7). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should unit...
  • Page 4 012a 101a • Immediately turn the power off, remove the • The unit should be located so that its location or power cord from the outlet, and request servicing position does not interfere with its proper venti- by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service lation.
  • Page 5 • Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such power.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    • Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor • When you turn off the power switch, the M-400’s display, or mar the surface. buttons, and meters will go dark, but this does not mean You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet that the main power has been completely shut off.

  • Page 7: Memory Backup

    Fugue © 2007 Kyoto Software Research, Inc. All rights cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable. reserved. • The M-400’s center of gravity is located toward the rear of the unit. When transporting the M-400, grasp it firmly and be careful not to let it fall.

  • Page 8: Functionality Added In Version

    REAC Functionality added Functionality added in version • The input from the S-4000S can now be distributed to the 1.10 SPLIT/BACKUP connector (a maximum of 32 channels). • Support for RS-232C transmission/reception (p. 190) In order to distribute inputs using the S-4000S, the firmware of •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY..............3 IMPORTANT NOTES ................6 Introduction ...................12 Features of the M-400..........................12 Check the included items ........................13 Conventions used in this manual......................13 Basic knowledge about REAC ........................ 13 Placement..............................15 Turning the power on/off........................17 About the internal lithium battery......................
  • Page 10 Contents Dynamics ....................93 Gate/expander operations........................93 Compressor operations..........................99 Limiter operations (MAIN L/R, AUX1–AUX16)................104 Four-band EQ ..................107 Four-band EQ operations........................107 AUX send/MATRIX send..............111 AUX send operations ..........................111 MATRIX send operations........................113 Input/output patchbay ................115 Default settings of the input/output patchbay.................. 115 Patchbay operations ..........................
  • Page 11 Contents Scene memory ..................157 About scene memory ..........................157 Operations in the SCENE screen......................159 The Global Scope function ........................163 USB memory recorder................165 About the USB memory recorder......................165 Using the USB memory recorder ......................166 User settings ..................170 About user settings ..........................

  • Page 12: Introduction

    31-band GEQ units. Up to eight external effects can be inserted The eight sets of XLR input/output jacks on the M-400’s rear panel allow you to insert up to eight external effects into the desired channels. Equipped with USB Memory Recorder for live recording or background...

  • Page 13: Check The Included Items

    Introduction Check the included items Basic knowledge about REAC The following items are included with the M-400. Make sure that all of them are present. About REAC • The M-400 itself • Power cord The REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) interface is the core of this system.
  • Page 14 Master, and the REAC mode of the others must be set to Slave. In this system, the M-400 is normally set to be the master (FOH setting), while the input/output units are set to be slaves.

  • Page 15: Placement

    REAC cap. Take care not to lose the REAC caps you remove. You must attach the ferrite cores before using the M-400. This is for the purpose of preventing electromagnetic noise; do not remove it. Spread the tabs, and open the ferrite core.

  • Page 16: Ac Power Connections

    AC INPUT connector to provide fasten the hook, and detach the power cord hook. fig.cord-hook1.eps power for the M-400’s internal power supply. Use only the supplied power cords to prevent damage to the units.

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On/Off

    M-400 and your input/output units. INPUT OUTPUT Before you turn off the power of the M-400, make sure that it is not reading/writing USB memory or reading/writing scene Cat5e memory or library data. The data may be destroyed if you turn off the power during such operations.

  • Page 18: About The Internal Lithium Battery

    à l’aide des deux vis retirées à l’étape 3. Mettre le M-400 sous tension et régler la date et l’heure Turn on the power of the M-400, and set the date and time (p. 202). (p. 202).

  • Page 19: About Usb Memory

    Introduction About USB memory The M-400 can use USB memory to store and read a variety of data. • Record and play WAV files using the USB Memory Recorder • Save and load user settings files • Back up and recover internal mixer data USB memory used with the USB Memory Recorder must support USB 2.0 (Hi-speed).

  • Page 20: Quick Start

    Enter the password and press [F8 (OK)]. The ADMIN password is set by the administrator of the M-400. You must follow the intentions of the M-400’s administrator for operations related to the ADMIN password. A message will indicate that the user setting has switched.
  • Page 21 Return the M-400’s setting to the default state For this chapter, we will initialize the M-400’s mixer parameters and system settings in the interests of simplicity. This will reset the REAC mode settings and input/output patchbay settings to the default state.

  • Page 22: Reac Mode Settings And Connections

    When connecting REAC devices to each other, the REAC mode of one device must be set to Master, and the REAC mode of the others must be set to Slave. In this system, the M-400 is normally set to be the master (FOH setting), while the input/output units are set to be slaves.
  • Page 23 Quick start Connect the input/output units Use a Cat5e cable to connect the M-400 to each input/output unit. fig.connect-REAC.eps S-1608 S-1608 S-1608 S-1608 SLAVE SLAVE Cat5e Cat5e REAC A MASTER REAC B MASTER M-400 M-400...
  • Page 24 REAC A MASTER REAC B MASTER M-400 M-400 Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by: 1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s). 2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.
  • Page 25 Quick start Amp and speaker connections Connect your amp and speaker to OUTPUT 7 and 8 of the input/output unit connected to REAC A. fig.connect-amp.eps S-1608 S-1608 S-1608 S-1608 SLAVE SLAVE Cat5e Cat5e REAC A MASTER REAC B MASTER M-400 M-400...
  • Page 26 Press [F8 (CLOSE)] to close the popup. If the input/output units connected to the REAC ports are not detected correctly, check the M-400’s REAC setting (p. 186), the REAC settings of the input/output units, the connections of the Cat5e cables, and the conductivity of...

  • Page 27: Input/Output Patching

    Quick start Input/output patching Input patchbay When the M-400 is in the default state, the input patchbay will be set as follows. Input channels Input ports CH1–CH16 REAC A IN1–IN16 CH17–CH32 REAC B IN1–IN16 CH33–CH40 CONSOLE IN1–IN8 CH41–CH42 FX3 OUT L/R CH43–CH44...

  • Page 28: Mixing

    Quick start Mixing Setting the preamp gain of the mic input, and sending it to the MAIN L/R bus In the layer section, press [CH1-24] to select the CH1–CH24 channel layer. fig.LayerBtn-qs.eps [ CH1-24 ] Press the fader module 1 [SEL]. fig.SelBtn.eps [ SEL ] CH1 will be selected, and the upper center of the screen will show the channel number, channel name, and input...
  • Page 29 Quick start In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press [CH DISP]. fig.ChDispBtn.eps CH DISP The CHANNEL DISPLAY screen will appear. fig.ScrChDisp.eps In the CHANNEL EDIT section, use the PREAMP GAIN knob to adjust the preamp gain. fig.ChEdtPreamp.eps As necessary, make settings in the CHANNEL EDIT screen for +48V phantom power and pad. It is felt that it does not change smoothly when it coordinates the preamp gain, but it is not trouble.
  • Page 30 Quick start Applying four-band EQ to the mic input Access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for CH1. fig.ScrChDisp.eps In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press EQUALIZER [ON] to turn on the four-band EQ. fig.ChEdtEQ-qs.eps Use the knobs of the EQUALIZER area to control the four-band EQ. For details on using the four-band EQ, refer to “Four-band EQ operations”...
  • Page 31 Quick start Applying reverb to the mic input Access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for CH1. fig.ScrChDisp.eps In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press AUX SELECT [15]/FX3 located in the AUX SENDS area. fig.ChEdtAux-qs.eps [15] / FX3 The SEND LEVEL knob will now control AUX15. Turn the SEND LEVEL knob to send the mic signal to AUX15.

  • Page 32: Explanation Of The Panels

    Explanation of the panels Top panel fig.TopPanelGuide.eps 14 15 16 14 15 16 Fader module section p. 33 Layer section p. 33 Main fader module p. 34 CHANNEL EDIT section p. 34 Display p. 36 Function button section p. 36 EFFECTS button p.

  • Page 33: Fader Module Section

    Explanation of the panels Meters 1. Fader module section These indicate the signal level of each channel. fig.FaderModSectGuide.eps The OVER indicator will light when a level that exceeds the OVER LEVEL specified in the METER screen is detected. For details, refer to “Editing the meter settings” (p. 122). D.

  • Page 34: Main Fader Module

    Explanation of the panels 3. Main fader module 4. CHANNEL EDIT section fig.MainFaderModGuide.eps fig.ChEditSectGuide.eps In this section you can operate the main parameters of the currently selected channel. A. CH DISP button fig.ChDispBtn.eps CH DISP This button accesses the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen. It will A.
  • Page 35 Explanation of the panels D. FILTER area In this area you can operate the compressor that is provided on fig.ChEdtFilter.eps CH1–CH48 and the limiter that is provided on AUX1–AUX16 and MAIN L/R. • DISP button This accesses a popup where you can make detailed settings. This will access the COMPRESSOR popup for CH1–CH48, or In this area you can operate the filter that is provided for each input the LIMITER popup for AUX1–AUX16, MAIN L/R.

  • Page 36: Display

    Explanation of the panels H. PAN area fig.ChEdtPan.eps If AUX buses are stereo-linked, selecting the odd-numbered AUX bus will let you adjust the send pan, and selecting the even-numbered AUX bus will let you adjust the send level. • SENDS ON FADER button This button turns SENDS ON FADER mode on/off.

  • Page 37: Meter Button

    Explanation of the panels recording of the song currently being recorded will be 8. METER button completed, and recording of a new song will begin. D. DISP button fig.MeterBtn.eps This button accesses the RECORDER screen where you can make recorder settings and manage the song list. It will light red while this screen is shown.

  • Page 38: 11. Setup Section

    Explanation of the panels PREV, NEXT buttons 11. SETUP section These buttons move to the preceding or following scene number. The scene number is shown in the upper right of the fig.SetupSectGuide.eps screen. Simply changing the scene number does not store or recall the scene.

  • Page 39: Talkback/Osc Section

    Explanation of the panels DISP button This button accesses the MONITOR screen where you can make 15. TALKBACK/OSC monitor or solo settings. It will light red while the screen is (talkback/oscillator) section shown. fig.TalkbackOscSectGuide.eps SOLO CLEAR button This button clears (turns off) the solo settings of all channels in a single operation.

  • Page 40: Rear Panel

    Explanation of the panels Rear panel fig.RearPanelGuide.eps 17 18 CONSOLE INPUT jacks p. 41 CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks p. 41 REAC ports p. 41 LAMP connector p. 42 USB connector p. 42 MIDI connectors p. 42 RS-232C/MIDI select switch p. 42 RS-232C connector p.

  • Page 41: Console Output Jacks

    These connectors support Cat5e Ethernet cables up to 100 meters long. If you need a longer connection, we recommend COLD that you use the optional S-OPT. The default input/output patching between the M-400 and +PHANTOM[+48V/14mA] input/output units connected to REAC ports A and B is as follows.

  • Page 42: Rs-232C Connector

    7. RS-232C/MIDI select switch fig.SerialSelSWGuide.eps COLD +PHANTOM[+48V/14mA] On the M-400 you can use either the MIDI connectors or the RS-232C connector. This switch selects the connector(s) you will use. You must switch off the M-400’s power before changing the position of this switch.

  • Page 43: Power Switch

    Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the You can use this with a padlock to secure the M-400 from theft. surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other 18.

  • Page 44: Front Panel

    Explanation of the panels Front panel fig.FrontPanelGuide.eps 1. PHONES jack You can connect a set of headphones to this jack, and use it to monitor the MONITOR L/R audio signal. 2. PHONES LEVEL knob This adjusts the output level to the headphones connected to the PHONES jack.

  • Page 45: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Basic panel operations Operations in the CHANNEL EDIT section Selecting the channel layer Here’s how to edit the channel parameters. In the fader module section or main fader module, press a fig.LayerBtn.eps [SEL] button to select the channel that you want to control. fig.SELBtn.eps [ SEL ] Use the buttons of the Layer section to select the channel layer that...

  • Page 46: Home Screen

    Basic operation Accessing a screen When you press a screen select button that’s lit in green, or a screen select button that has a blue border, the corresponding screen or popup will appear, and the button will light in red. The following illustration shows the name of the screen or popup that appears for each button.

  • Page 47: Screen Operations

    Basic operation Screen operations About the screen display fig.ScrGuide.eps 1. Top display area fig.ScrTBScrDisp.eps This area is always shown in the upper part of the screen. A. Screen name This shows the name of the screen currently shown in the main display area. Channel indication This indicates the currently selected channel’s number, name, and port name.

  • Page 48: Main Level Indication

    Basic operation 2. MAIN level indication 3. Sub-display area This area shows supplementary information. The following fig.ScrMainMeter.eps information is shown. • Indication of the currently edited parameter value fig.SubDispPrm.eps When you edit a parameter whose value is not shown in the screen, or use the controllers of the CHANNEL EDIT section to edit a parameter, the value is shown here for a short time.

  • Page 49: Button Operations

    Basic operation Function button operations Button operations Buttons in the screen are used to turn a function on/off, to execute a fig.FuncBtnGuide.eps command, or to access a screen. To operate a button, move the cursor to the desired button and press [ENTER]. The function buttons are assigned to the main display area of the screen or the popup, and are operated using [F1]–[F8].

  • Page 50: Editing A Name

    Basic operation Editing a name Knob operations fig.Cursor.eps You’ll use the NAME EDIT popup to edit names. Here we’ll explain operations that are common to the NAME EDIT popup. Operations in the NAME EDIT popup Knobs in the screen can be operated by the knobs of the CHANNEL fig.ScrNameEditGuide.eps EDIT section or by the value dial.

  • Page 51: Library Operations

    Basic operation Recalling data from a library Library operations Access the LIBRARY popup. Library operations are performed in the LIBRARY popups. fig.ScrChLib.eps LIBRARY popups include the following. Type See page CH LIBRARY p. 66 GATE/EXP LIBRARY p. 98 COMP LIBRARY p.
  • Page 52 Basic operation Storing data to a library Locking or unlocking user library data Access the LIBRARY popup. fig.ScrChLib.eps Data in the user library can be locked to prevent it from being accidentally overwritten. For library data that has been locked, the indication “LOCK”...

  • Page 53: Message Operations

    Basic operation Message operations • Confirmation message fig.Confirm.eps This message asks you to confirm an operation. • Caution message fig.Caution.eps This message cautions you that a problem has occurred during operation. • Error message fig.Error.eps This message will appear if a fatal error occurs. •...

  • Page 54: Input Channel Operations

    Input channel operations About the input channels The input channels process the audio signals from the input jacks and internal ports, and send them to the MAIN L/R bus and AUX buses. fig.InBlkDia.eps MAIN SOLO INPUT PATCHBAY CH 1-48 PREAMP POST ATT GATE IN GATE OUT COMP OUT...

  • Page 55: Operations Using The Channel Edit Section

    Input channel operations Operations using the Viewing the parameter values CHANNEL EDIT section The arrangement of parameters and the color of knobs in the CHANNEL EDIT DISPLAY screen is close to that of the CHANNEL Most input channel operations can be performed in the CHANNEL EDIT section, making it easy to check the values.
  • Page 56 Input channel operations Preamp gain adjustments Four-band EQ operations Use the PREAMP area of the CHANNEL EDIT section to adjust the Use the EQUALIZER area of the CHANNEL EDIT section to operate preamp gain. the EQ. fig.ChEdtPreamp.eps fig.ChEdtEQ.eps Use the GAIN dial to adjust the preamp gain. Filter operations Use the FILTER area of the CHANNEL EDIT section to operate the filter.

  • Page 57: Aux Buses

    Input channel operations Using the top panel faders Sending the audio signal to the (SENDS ON FADER) AUX buses Press AUX SELECT [1]–[16] to select the send-destination Use the AUX SENDS area of the CHANNEL EDIT section to perform AUX bus. these operations.

  • Page 58: Operations In The Channel Display Screen

    Input channel operations Operations in the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen The principal parameters of an input channel can be operated in the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen. CHANNEL DISPLAY screen fig.ScrChDispGuide.eps The principal operations for an input channel can be performed in b. PAD button the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen.
  • Page 59 Input channel operations Attenuator Gate/expander fig.ScrChATT.eps fig.ScrChGate.eps a. GATE button a. ATT knob This turns the gate/expander on/off. This adjusts the input level of the channel in the range of -48.0 b. THRE (Threshold) knob dB– +24.0 dB. This adjusts the threshold level of the gate/expander in the b.
  • Page 60 Input channel operations Insert indication Four-band EQ fig.ScrChIns.eps fig.ScrChEQ.eps a. EXT FX If an external effects processor is inserted, this shows the number of the inserted EXT FX. By moving the cursor to EXT FX and pressing [ENTER], you can access the EXT FX 1–4 tab or EXT FX 5–8 tab of the EFFECTS screen.
  • Page 61 Input channel operations AUX sends fig.ScrChSends.eps fig.ScrChPan.eps This adjusts the left/right panning of the audio signal sent to the MAIN L/R bus in the range of L63–R63. 10. Group fig.ScrChGroup.eps This indicates whether the channel is assigned to a DCA group or a MUTE group.

  • Page 62: Stereo-Linking Channels

    Input channel operations details, refer to “Editing the meter settings” (p. 122). Stereo-linking channels The function buttons have the following operations. Adjacent odd-numbered and even-numbered channels can be stereo- [F1 (LINK)] Turns channel link on/off. p. 62 linked so that their parameters will have the same settings. This is [F2 (NAME EDIT)] Accesses the NAME EDIT pop- p.

  • Page 63: Specifying A Channel Name And Color Label

    Input channel operations The function buttons have the following operations. Specifying a channel name and color label [F1 (Recall Template)] Enters the name selected in the TEM- PLATE list into the name edit field. [F2 (HISTORY)] Successively recalls the channel names You can specify a channel name and color label for each input that have been entered since power-up, channel.

  • Page 64: Channel Name

    Input channel operations Editing the channel name Using the template to enter a channel name Access the NAME EDIT popup for the desired channel. fig.ScrChNameEdit.eps Access the NAME EDIT popup for the desired channel. fig.ScrChNameEdit.eps Move the cursor to the name edit field, and edit the channel name.

  • Page 65: Copying Channel Settings To Another Channel

    Input channel operations Copying channel settings to Accessing the CH COPY popup another channel Access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for the desired copy-source channel. Channel settings can be copied to another channel. Channel copying fig.ScrChDisp.eps is done in the CH COPY popup. CH COPY popup fig.ScrChCopyGuide.eps Press [F3 (COPY)] to access the CH COPY popup.

  • Page 66: Using The Channel Library

    Input channel operations Using the channel library Copying the channel settings Access the CH COPY popup for the desired copy-source You can recall channel settings from the library, or store the settings channel. of the current channel in the library. fig.ScrChCopy.eps Channel library operations are performed in the CHANNEL LIBRARY popup.

  • Page 67: Assigning Channels To Dca Groups And Mute Groups

    Input channel operations The function buttons have the following operations. Assigning channels to DCA [F1 (PRESET)] Displays the recall-only PRESET library. groups and MUTE groups [F2 (USER)] Displays the USER library, which can be re- called or stored. Input channels can be assigned to DCA groups and mute groups. [F3 (PREVIEW)] Previews (auditions) the selected library data.
  • Page 68 Input channel operations Accessing the GROUP ASSIGN Assigning a channel to a DCA group popup Access the GROUP ASSIGN popup for the desired channel. fig.ScrChGroupAssign.eps Access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for the desired channel. fig.ScrChDisp.eps Verify that the target channel is correct. Move the cursor to the desired DCA group select button, and press [ENTER] to select it.

  • Page 69: Aux Channel And Main L/R Channel Operations

    AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations About AUX channels and the MAIN L/R channels The AUX and MAIN L/R channels process the mixed audio signals from the input channels, and send them to the output ports. fig.OutBlkDia.eps MAIN SOLO OUTPUT PATCHBAY MAIN L, R...

  • Page 70: Operations Using The Channel Edit Section

    AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Operations using the Viewing the parameter values CHANNEL EDIT section The CHANNEL DISPLAY screen shows the parameter values that you can operate in the CHANNEL EDIT section. Most operations for the MAIN L/R channels and AUX channels can The arrangement of the parameters and the color of the knobs in the be performed in the CHANNEL EDIT section.
  • Page 71 AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Adjusting the limiter threshold level Adjusting the left/right output balance This operation is performed in the COMP area of the CHANNEL This operation is performed in the PAN area of the CHANNEL EDIT section. This is valid for the MAIN L/R channels and for stereo-linked AUX channels.
  • Page 72 AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Sending the audio signal to a MATRIX bus This operation is performed in the AUX SENDS area of the CHANNEL EDIT section. fig.ChEdtAux.eps Press AUX SELECT [1]–[8] to select the send-destination MATRIX bus. Use the SEND LEVEL knob to adjust the amount of signal sent to the MATRIX bus.

  • Page 73: Operations In The Channel Display Screen

    AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Operations in the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen The principal parameters of the MAIN L/R channels and AUX channels can be operated in the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen. CHANNEL DISPLAY screen fig.ScrChMainGuide.eps fig.ScrChAuxGuide.eps...
  • Page 74 AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Attenuator Insert indication fig.ScrMtxATTGuide.eps fig.ScrChInsOut.eps a. EXT FX If an external effects processor is inserted, this shows the EXT a. ATT knob FX number that is inserted. This adjusts the channel’s input level in the range of -48 dB–0 By moving the cursor to EXT FX and pressing [ENTER], you can dB (6 dB steps).
  • Page 75 AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Four-band EQ MTX send fig.ScrChEQ.eps fig.ScrMtxSends.eps a. EQ button • MATRIX sends 1–8 This turns the four-band EQ on/off. These adjust the send from AUX1–AUX16 or MAIN L/R to b. Four-band EQ graph MATRIX1–MATRIX8.
  • Page 76 AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations MATRIX send point • AUX pan slider fig.ScrMtxSendPoint.eps fig.ScrChSendField2.eps These select the point from which signal is sent to MATRIX1– MATRIX8. If the send-destination is a stereo-linked pair of AUX channels, The selected item corresponds to the send point as follows. this slider adjusts the left/right position in the range of L63–...
  • Page 77 AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Balance The function buttons have the following operations. fig.ScrChBal.eps [F1 (LINK)]* Turns channel link on/off. p. 78 [F2 (NAME EDIT)] Accesses the NAME EDIT p. 79 popup where you can specify the channel name. [F3 (COPY)] Accesses the AUX/MAIN p.
  • Page 78 AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Accessing the CHANNEL DISPLAY Stereo-linking AUX channels screen You can stereo-link adjacent odd-numbered and even-numbered AUX channels so that their parameters will have the same settings. In the fader module section, press [SEL] to select MAIN L/R This is convenient when you want stereo output.

  • Page 79: Specifying A Channel Name And Color Label

    AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Color label selection buttons Specifying a channel name Use these buttons to select a color label for the channel. and color label The function buttons have the following operations. You can specify a channel name and color label for each AUX [F1 (Recall Template)] Enters the name selected in the TEM- channel and MAIN L/R channel.
  • Page 80 AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Editing the channel name Using the template to enter a channel name Access the NAME EDIT popup for the desired channel. fig.ScrChNameEdit.eps Access the NAME EDIT popup for the desired channel. fig.ScrChNameEdit.eps Move the cursor to the name edit field, and edit the channel name.

  • Page 81: Copying Channel Settings To Another Channel

    AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Copying channel settings to Accessing the AUX/MAIN COPY popup another channel Access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for the desired Channel settings can be copied to another channel. Channel copying copy-source channel. is done in the AUX/MAIN COPY popup. fig.ScrChAux.eps AUX/MAIN COPY popup fig.ScrChCopyOutGuide.eps...

  • Page 82: Using The Aux/Main Library

    AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Using the AUX/MAIN library Copying the channel settings Access the AUX/MAIN COPY popup for the desired copy- You can recall channel settings from the library, or store the settings source channel. of the current channel in the library. fig.ScrChCopyOut.eps AUX/MAIN library operations are performed in the AUX/MAIN LIBRARY popup.

  • Page 83: Assigning Channels To Dca Groups And Mute Groups

    AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations The function buttons have the following operations. Assigning channels to DCA [F1 (PRESET)] Displays the recall-only PRESET library. groups and MUTE groups [F2 (USER)] Displays the USER library, which can be recalled or stored. Output channels can be assigned to DCA groups and MUTE groups.

  • Page 84: Copying The Main Mix (Aux Channels Only)

    AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel operations Accessing the GROUP ASSIGN Assigning a channel to a MUTE popup group Access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for the desired Access the GROUP ASSIGN popup for the desired channel. channel. fig.ScrChGroupAssign2.eps fig.ScrChAux.eps Verify that the target channel is correct. Move the cursor to the desired MUTE group, and press Press [F5 (GROUP ASSIGN)] to access the GROUP ASSIGN [ENTER] to select it.

  • Page 85: Matrix Channel Operations

    MATRIX channel operations About MATRIX channels MATRIX channels process a mix of the audio signals from AUX1–AUX16 and MAIN L/R, and send them to an output port. You can also select any two channels from CH1–CH48 and mix them into a MATRIX channel. fig.MatrixCh.eps OUTPUT PATCHBAY...

  • Page 86: Matrix Channel Operations

    MATRIX channel operations MATRIX channel operations Operations using the CHANNEL EDIT section You can perform MATRIX channel operations in the following ways. • Operations in the METER tab of the METER screen You can use the CHANNEL EDIT section to operate the following Select a MATRIX channel by moving the cursor between parameters of a MATRIX channel.
  • Page 87 MATRIX channel operations Selecting a channel to operate Sending the audio signal from an AUX bus As described in “MATRIX channel operations (p. 86),” This operation is performed in the AUX SENDS area of the select the MATRIX channel that you want to operate. CHANNEL EDIT section.

  • Page 88: Operations In The Channel Display Screen

    MATRIX channel operations Insert indication Operations in the CHANNEL fig.ScrChInsOut.eps DISPLAY screen The parameters of the MATRIX channels can be operated in the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen. a. EXT FX CHANNEL DISPLAY screen If an external effects processor is inserted, this shows the EXT FX number that is inserted.
  • Page 89 MATRIX channel operations FROM AUX send FROM CH send fig.ScrFromAux.eps fig.Scr.FromCheps Here you can select any two channels from CH1–CH48 and mix them into the MATRIX. These adjust the send levels from AUX1–AUX16 to MATRIX. The FROM AUX sends are structured as follows. a.
  • Page 90 MATRIX channel operations Fader Accessing the CHANNEL DISPLAY fig.ScrChFaderOut.eps screen As described in “MATRIX channel operations” (p. 86), select the MATRIX channel that you want to operate. In the CHANNEL EDIT section, press [CH DISP] to access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen. fig.ScrChDispMtx.eps a.
  • Page 91 MATRIX channel operations Selecting the FROM CH A/B Operations in the MATRIX SOURCE channels SELECT popup Access the MATRIX SOURCE SELECT popup. aig.ScrMtxSelGuide.eps fig.ScrMtxSel.eps Use [F1 (CH 1-24)] or [F2 (CH 25-48)] to access the desired Current channel selection indication channel select buttons.

  • Page 92: Copying A Mix To Another Matrix

    MATRIX channel operations Copying a mix to another MATRIX Copying a mix to another MATRIX Access the COPY MATRIX MIX popup for the desired copy- You can copy the mix from one MATRIX to another MATRIX. Use source MATRIX channel. the COPY MATRIX MIX popup to perform this operation.

  • Page 93: Dynamics

    Dynamics Gate/expander operations A gate/expander is provided on CH1–CH48, and can be used as either a gate, an expander, or a ducking processor. Up to twenty-four gate/ expander units can be turned on. A gate applies a user-adjustable level of attenuation (RANGE) to input signals that are lower than the threshold level. fig.GateCurve.eps INPUT SIGNAL OUTPUT SIGNAL...

  • Page 94: Gate/Expander Popup

    Dynamics GATE/EXPANDER popup fig.PopGateGuide.eps Gate TYPE select buttons These select the gate/expander type from the following choices. fig.PopGateGuide2.eps GATE Gate EXPANDER Expander DUCKING Ducking KEY-IN meter This indicates the level of the key-in signal. For stereo-linked channels, two meters are shown (L and R). IN meter This indicates the input level to the gate/expander.
  • Page 95 Dynamics Expander a. THRESH knob This adjusts the threshold level in a range of -80.0 dB–0.0 dB. fig.PopExpGuide.eps b. RANGE knob This adjusts the RANGE in a range of -Inf dB–0.0 dB. c. ATTACK knob This adjusts the ATTACK time in a range of 0.0 ms–800.0 ms. This is the time from when the input signal exceeds the threshold level until the ducking effect reaches its maximum.
  • Page 96 Dynamics Key-in signal select buttons Selecting the key-in signal for the These buttons select the channel that will be used as the key-in gate/expander signal. In the KEY-IN SELECT popup, the function buttons perform the fig.GateKeyInFlow.eps following operations. FILTER GATE COMP [F1 (CH 1–24)] Displays CH1–CH24 as the key-in signal...

  • Page 97: Gate/Expander Overview Popup

    Dynamics GATE/EXPANDER OVERVIEW If you attempt to turn on more than twenty-four gate/expander popup units, the following warning message will appear, and no fig.ScrGateOverviewGuide.eps further units can be turned on. fig.ScrGateOvMsg.eps In the GATE/EXPANDER OVERVIEW popup, the function buttons Overview perform the following operations.

  • Page 98: Gate/Exp Library Popup

    Dynamics Accessing the GATE/EXP LIBRARY Using the gate/expander library popup You can recall gate/expander settings from the library, or store the Access the GATE/EXPANDER popup. current gate/expander settings in the library. fig.PopGate.eps The GATE/EXP LIBRARY popup is used to perform gate/expander library operations.

  • Page 99: Compressor Operations

    Dynamics Compressor operations Compressors are provided on CH1–CH48. They apply a user-adjustable ratio of attenuation to input signals that exceed the threshold level. Up to twenty-four compressors can be turned on. fig.CompCurve.eps INPUT SIGNAL (KNEE=HARD, GAIN=0.0dB, AUTO GAIN=OFF) (RATIO=INF:1) OUTPUT SIGNAL THRESHOLD ATTACK RELEASE...
  • Page 100 Dynamics KEY-IN SELECT popup button In the COMPRESSOR popup window, the function buttons perform This accesses the KEY-IN SELECT popup window where you the following operations. can select the key-in signal. For stereo-linked channels, there are two buttons (L and R). The channel currently selected as the [F1 (OVERVIEW) Accesses the COMPRESSOR p.
  • Page 101 Dynamics Accessing the KEY-IN SELECT popup Selecting the key-in signal for the compressor Move the cursor to the KEY-IN SELECT popup button, and press [ENTER]. fig.CompKeyInFlow.eps The KEY-IN SELECT popup will appear. FILTER GATE COMP fig.PopKeyIn2.eps To Comp KEY-IN Comp KEY-IN The key-in signal used by the compressor is taken from immediately after the gate of CH1–CH48.

  • Page 102: Compressor Overview Popup

    Dynamics COMPRESSOR OVERVIEW popup If you attempt to turn on more than twenty-four compressor fig.ScrCompOverviewGuide.eps units, the following warning message will appear, and no further units can be turned on. fig.ScrCompOvMsg.eps Overview In the COMPRESSOR OVERVIEW popup, the function buttons This shows the overall compressor status for CH1–CH48.

  • Page 103: Comp Library Popup

    Dynamics Accessing the COMP LIBRARY popup Using the compressor library Access the COMPRESSOR popup. You can recall compressor settings from the library, or store the fig.PopComp.eps current compressor settings in the library. The COMP LIBRARY popup is used to perform compressor library operations.

  • Page 104: Limiter Operations (Main L/R, Aux1-Aux16)

    Dynamics Limiter operations (MAIN L/R, AUX1–AUX16) Limiters are provided on each AUX channel and MAIN L/R channel. They attenuate the signal so that the output does not exceed the threshold level. fig.LimCurve.eps INPUT SIGNAL (KNEE=HARD) OUTPUT SIGNAL THRESHOLD ATTACK RELEASE THRESHOLD INPUT LEVEL TIME...

  • Page 105: Limiter Library Popup

    Dynamics RELEASE knob Using the limiter library This adjusts the RELEASE time in a range of 0 ms–8000 ms. This is the time from when the signal falls below the threshold level You can recall limiter settings from the library, or store the current until the limiter is no longer applied.
  • Page 106 Dynamics Accessing the LIMITER LIBRARY popup Access the LIMITER popup. fig.PopLmt.eps Press [F4 (LIBRARY)] to access the LIMITER LIBRARY popup. fig.ScrLmtLib.eps For details on library operations, refer to “Library operations” (p. 51).

  • Page 107: Four-Band Eq

    Four-band EQ Four-band EQ operations Four-band EQ is provided on each input channel, the MAIN L/R channels, and each AUX channel. The LO and HI bands provide shelving-type filters, and the LO-MID and HI-MID bands provide peaking-type filters. fig.EQCurve.eps LO-MID HI-MID GAIN GAIN...

  • Page 108: Hi Pass

    Four-band EQ fig.FilterCurve.eps Q knob HI PASS This adjusts the filter’s Q in a range of 0.36–16. Higher values produce a sharper curve. FREQ knob This adjusts the frequency in a range of 20 Hz–20.0 kHz. FT ATT knob This adjusts the filter’s attenuator in a range of -48.0 dB–+15.0 Normally, you should leave FT ATT at 0.0 dB.

  • Page 109: Using The Eq Library

    Four-band EQ 16. GAIN knob (LO) Using the EQ library 17. GAIN knob (LO-MID) You can recall four-band EQ and filter settings from the library, or 18. GAIN knob (HI-MID) store the current four-band EQ and filter settings to the library. The EQ LIBRARY popup is used to perform EQ library operations.
  • Page 110 Four-band EQ Accessing the EQ LIBRARY popup Setting the four-band EQ to a flat state Access the EQUALIZER popup. fig.PopEQ.eps Access the EQUALIZER popup. Press [F6 (FLAT)]. fig.ScrEQFlatConf.eps A confirmation message will ask you to confirm the operation. Press [F8 (FLAT)]; the gain of the LO, LO-MID, HI-MID, and Press [F4 (LIBRARY)] to access the EQ LIBRARY popup.

  • Page 111: Aux Send/Matrix Send

    AUX send/MATRIX send AUX send operations The AUX sends are used to send audio signals from input channels or the MAIN L/R channels to AUX1–AUX16. fig.InBlkSends.eps AUX SENDS (CH1 - CH48) MAIN SOLO PRE EQ PRE FADER POST FADER MAIN MUTE FADER PAN 4BAND...

  • Page 112: Aux Sends Popup

    AUX send/MATRIX send AUX LINK switch AUX SENDS popup This turns linking of adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered AUX channels on/off. If this is on, the adjacent AUX channels fig.PopAuxSends.eps will be linked. If AUX is stereo-linked, the following parameters will be shown for the odd-numbered AUX send.

  • Page 113: Matrix Send Operations

    AUX send/MATRIX send MATRIX send operations The MATRIX sends are used to send audio signals from AUX1–AUX16 or MAIN L/R to MATRIX1–MATRIX8. ffig.OutBlkMtxSends.eps MATRIX SENDS (AUX 1-16, MAIN L/R) PRE EQ PRE FADER POST FADER OUTPUT LEVEL FADER BAL MUTE INSERT 4BAND LIMITER...
  • Page 114 AUX send/MATRIX send In the MATRIX SENDS popup, the function buttons perform the following operations. Button Function [F3 (ALL ON) Turns on all send switches for each send field. [F4 (ALL OFF) Turns off all send switches for each send field. [F5 (UNITY) Sets the send level to 0.0 dB for the send field at the cursor location.

  • Page 115: Input/Output Patchbay

    You can change the settings of the input/output patchbays. Use the PATCHBAY screen to perform patchbay operations. Default settings of the input PATCHBAY screen patchbay fig.ScrPatchGuide.eps When the M-400 is in its default state, the input patch bay is set as follows. Input channel Input port CH1–CH16 REAC A IN1–IN16 CH17–CH32...

  • Page 116: Input Patchbay Operations

    REAC B input jacks. fig.ScrPatchInChgConf.eps [F5 (CONSOLE)] Allows you to make patch bay set- tings for the M-400’s rear panel in- put/output jacks, and for internal ports such as the effect output and the USB memory recorder output.

  • Page 117: Using The Input Patchbay Library

    Input/output patchbay Using the input patchbay Accessing the INPUT PATCHBAY LIBRARY popup library Access the PATCHBAY screen. The input patchbay library lets you store the current input patchbay fig.ScrPatchIn1608.eps settings for later recall. The INPUT PATCHBAY LIBRARY popup is used to perform input patchbay library operations.

  • Page 118: Output Patchbay Operations

    Input/output patchbay Move the cursor to the intersection of the desired channel Output patchbay operations and jack, and press [ENTER]. fig.ScrPatchOutChgConf.eps Editing the output patching Access the PATCHBAY screen. fig.ScrPatchIn1608.eps If a channel is already patched to the output port, a message will ask you to confirm the output patching change.

  • Page 119: Using The Output Patchbay Library

    Input/output patchbay Using the output patchbay Accessing the OUTPUT PATCHBAY LIBRARY popup library Access the PATCHBAY screen. The output patchbay library lets you store the current output fig.ScrPatchIn1608.eps patchbay settings for later recall. The OUTPUT PATCHBAY LIBRARY popup is used to perform output patchbay library operations.

  • Page 120: Metering

    Metering About the meters Viewing the meters The M-400 provides meters on the top panel and in the screen. To view the meters for all channels, use the METER tab of the METER screen. Here we will explain the METER screen, which shows the levels of the channels.

  • Page 121: Viewing The Channel Strip Of The Channel Layer

    Metering PAD button (CH1–CH48) Viewing the channel strip of This is an on/off switch for the pad of the input jack that is the channel layer patched to the channel. If this is on, the input sensitivity of the preamp will be lowered by 20 dB. You can view the channel strip of all of the input channels or output ø...

  • Page 122: Editing The Meter Settings

    Metering Editing the meter settings The METERING POINT setting you make in the METER SETUP popup will apply to the top panel meters, the meters in the In the METER SETUP popup you can change the level detection METER screen, the channel meters in the CHANNEL DISPLAY point of the meter, and make peak hold settings.

  • Page 123: Effects And 31-Band Geq

    Effects and 31-band GEQ The M-400 provides four effects (FX1–FX4) and four 31-band GEQ processors (GEQ1–GEQ4). The EFFECTS screen is used to operate the effects and 31-band GEQs. EFFECTS screen fig.ScrFxRack.eps You can switch tabs to change the content shown in the EFFECTS screen.

  • Page 124: Effects

    Same as the above AUX 16 OUT The M-400 contains four internal effects (FX1–FX4), each of which allows you to select from 11 different effect types including reverb and delay, or to use them as a dual 31-band GEQ. You can use effects by inserting them into a channel, or in a send/return configuration using an AUX channel in combination with an input channel as the FX return.
  • Page 125 Effects and 31-band GEQ • Dual mono FX 1–4 tab fig.ScrFxTypeMM.eps fig.ScrFxRack.eps This allows the effect to be used as two monaural effects. These effects are used mainly for insertion in a channel. • Stereo-in/Stereo-out fig.ScrFxTypeSS.eps This is a stereo-input/stereo-output type effect. These effects can be inserted into a stereo channel, or used in a send/return configuration with stereo-linked AUX channels.

  • Page 126: Fx Insert/Source Select Popup

    Effects and 31-band GEQ Accessing the FX INSERT/SOURCE Effect input/output settings SELECT popup The FX INSERT/SOURCE SELECT popup and the FX Access the EFFECTS screen, and display the FX 1–4 tab. DESTINATION SELECT popup are used to select the input source fig.ScrFxRack.eps and output destination for the effect.
  • Page 127 Effects and 31-band GEQ Accessing the FX DESTINATION FX DESTINATION SELECT popup SELECT popup fig.ScrFXOutSelGuide.eps Access the EFFECTS screen, and display the FX 1–4 tab. fig.ScrFxRack.eps Move the cursor to the FX DESTINATION SELECT popup In this popup you can select the output destination for the effect. button L or R of the desired effect, and press [ENTER].
  • Page 128 Effects and 31-band GEQ Using an effect via send/return Specifying the effect return channel Effects such as reverb and delay are typically used in a send/return Access the EFFECTS screen, and press [F1 (FX 1–4)] to configuration. display the FX 1–4 tab. Here we will explain the procedure for using FX3 as a send/return fig.ScrFxRack.eps type effect using AUX15 and CH41 and CH42.

  • Page 129: Editing Effect Parameters

    Effects and 31-band GEQ Inserting an effect into a channel Editing effect parameters Here we will explain the procedure for inserting the L side of FX1 The FX EDIT popup is used to edit the effect parameters. into CH1. Access the EFFECTS screen, and press [F1 (FX 1–4)] to FX EDIT popup display the FX 1–4 tab.

  • Page 130: Fx Library Popup

    Effects and 31-band GEQ Accessing the FX EDIT popup Using the effect library Access the EFFECTS screen, and press [F1 (FX 1–4)] to The effect library is used to select the effect type. You can recall effect display the FX 1–4 tab. settings from the library, and store the current effect settings in the fig.ScrFxRack.eps library.

  • Page 131: Tempo Popup

    If this is selected, the tempo will synchronize to MIDI clock Accessing the FX LIBRARY popup messages received from the M-400’s rear panel MIDI connector or USB connector. In this case, you won’t be able to use the Access the FX EDIT popup for the desired effect.

  • Page 132: 31-Band Geq

    To MAIN R GEQ INSERT IN Same as the above The M-400 provides four 31-band GEQ processors, GEQ1–GEQ4. You can insert a 31-band GEQ processor into the MAIN L/R channel, into an AUX channel or into an MATRIX channel. GEQ fader indication GEQ 1–4 tab...

  • Page 133: Geq Insert Select Popup

    Effects and 31-band GEQ Move the cursor to the GEQ INSERT SELECT popup button Inserting a 31-band GEQ for the desired GEQ, and press [ENTER]. fig.ScrGEQInsSel.eps Use the GEQ INSERT SELECT popup to select the destination into which you want to insert a 31-band GEQ. GEQ INSERT SELECT popup fig.ScrGEQInsSelGuide.eps The GEQ INSERT SELECT popup will appear.

  • Page 134: Geq Edit Popup

    Effects and 31-band GEQ Accessing the GEQ EDIT popup Editing the 31-band GEQ parameters Access the EFFECTS screen, and press [F2 (GEQ1 - 4)] to The GEQ EDIT popup is used to edit the 31-band GEQ. access the GEQ 1 - 4 tabs. fig.ScrGEQRack.eps GEQ EDIT popup fig.ScrGEQEditGuide.eps...
  • Page 135 Effects and 31-band GEQ Using the top panel faders to Using the GEQ library control the GEQ You can recall 31-band GEQ settings from the library, and store the current 31-band GEQ settings in the library. You can use the top panel faders to control the GEQ. GEQ library operations are performed in the GEQ LIBRARY popup.
  • Page 136 Effects and 31-band GEQ Accessing the GEQ LIBRARY popup Access the GEQ EDIT popup for the GEQ unit that is the target of GEQ LIBRARY operations. fig.ScrGEQEdit.eps Press [F7 (LIBRARY)]. fig.ScrGEQLib.eps The GEQ LIBRARY popup will appear. For details on library operations, refer to “Library operations” (p.

  • Page 137: Inserting An External Effects Device

    To MAIN R EXT FX INSERT IN CONSOLE OUTPUT 1-8 You can use the CONSOLE IN 1–8 and CONSOLE OUT 1–8 jacks located on the M-400’s rear panel to insert up to eight external effects devices into channels. The eight external effects devices are shown virtually as an EXT FX1–EXT FX8 rack, allowing you to adjust the input levels and insert them into channels.
  • Page 138 Inserting an external effects device ReturnLev knob EXT FX 1–4 tab, EXT FX 5–8 tab This adjusts the input level from the external effect in a range of -Inf dB–+6.0 dB. fig.ScrEXT.eps When you’re using it for insertion of an external effects device, the CONSOLE IN jack’s nominal input level is fixed at +4 dBu.

  • Page 139: Inserting An External Effects Device Into A Channel

    Inserting an external effects device Accessing the EXT FX INSERT SELECT Inserting an external effects popup device into a channel Access the EFFECTS screen. To insert an external effects device into a channel, connect the fig.ScrFxRack.eps CONSOLE IN jack and CONSOLE OUT jack to your external effects device, and insert the corresponding EXT FX into the desired channel.
  • Page 140 Inserting an external effects device Inserting an EXT FX into a channel Here we’ll explain how to connect your external effects device to CONSOLE IN1 and CONSOLE OUT1, and insert it into CH1. Access the EFFECTS screen, and press [F3 (EXT FX 1–4)] to display the EXT FX 1–4 tab.

  • Page 141: Dca Groups

    DCA groups About DCA groups DCA group settings DCA grouping is a function that lets you make relative adjustments The DCA GROUP screen is used to make DCA group settings. to the output level of channels so that the level of multiple channels belonging to a group can be controlled together.

  • Page 142: Assigning A Channel To A Dca Group

    DCA groups Assigning a channel to a Accessing the DCA GROUP ASSIGN popup DCA group In the GROUP section, press [DCA] to access the DCA The DCA GROUP ASSIGN popup is used to assign a channel to a GROUP screen. DCA group.

  • Page 143: Specifying A Name And Color Label For The Dca Group

    DCA groups Specifying a name and color Accessing the NAME EDIT popup label for the DCA group Access the DCA GROUP screen. fig.ScrDCAGroup.eps You can specify a name and color label for each DCA group. A name of up to six characters can be specified, and you can choose one of eight colors as the color label.

  • Page 144: Using The Panel To Control Dca Groups

    DCA groups Using the panel to control Selecting a color label DCA groups Access the NAME EDIT popup for the desired DCA group. fig.ScrChNameEdit.eps You can use the AUX/DCA layer of the fader module section to control DCA groups from the panel. In the layer section, press [AUX/DCA] to access the AUX/ DCA layer.

  • Page 145: Mute Groups

    Accesses the MUTE p. 146 GROUP ASSIGN popup. Output muting controlled by [F6 (MUTE ALL OUT)] cannot be stored in a scene memory. When the M-400 is started up, muting caused by [F6 (MUTE ALL OUT)] will be turned off.

  • Page 146: Assigning A Channel To A Mute Group

    Mute groups Assigning a channel to a Accessing the MUTE GROUP ASSIGN popup mute group In the GROUP section, press [MUTE] to access the MUTE The MUTE GROUP ASSIGN popup is used to assign a channel to a GROUP screen. mute group.

  • Page 147: Specifying A Name And Color Label For A Mute Group

    Mute groups Specifying a name and Using mute groups color label for a mute group Access the MUTE GROUP screen. fig.ScrMUTEGroup.eps You can specify a name and color label for each mute group. A name of up to six characters can be specified, and you can choose one of eight colors as the color label.
  • Page 148 Mute groups The function buttons perform the following operations. Editing the name of a mute group [F1 (Recall Template)] Enters the name selected in the TEM- Access the NAME EDIT popup for the desired mute group. PLATE field into the name edit field. fig.ScrChNameEdit.eps [F2 (HISTORY)] Successively recalls the most recent...
  • Page 149 Mute groups Using a template to enter the mute group name Access the NAME EDIT popup for the desired mute group. fig.ScrChNameEdit.eps Move the cursor to the CATEGORY list in the TEMPLATE area, and select the category of name you want to enter. Move the cursor to the NAME list in the TEMPLATE area, and select the name you want to enter.

  • Page 150: Talkback/Oscillator

    Talkback/Oscillator About talkback and oscillator fig.TB-OSCFlow.eps MAIN SOLO OSCILLATOR MAIN L, R, AUX 1-16, LEVEL MATRIX 1-8 SW LEVEL PINK NOISE WHITE NOISE TO MAIRIX 1-8 SINE WAVE TO OUTPUT PATCHBAY TALKBACK TALKBACK LEVEL MAIN L, R, AUX 1-16, PHANTOM GAIN MATRIX 1-8 SW TALKBACK...

  • Page 151: Using Talkback

    Talkback/Oscillator Using talkback Accessing the TALKBACK/OSCILLATOR screen Talkback settings In the talkback/oscillator section, press [DISP]. The TALKBACK/OSCILLATOR screen will appear. Talkback settings are made in the TALKBACK tab of the fig.ScrTalkback.eps TALKBACK/OSCILLATOR screen. TALKBACK tab fig.ScrTalkbackGuide.eps Meters This area shows the talkback input level, the AUX channel levels, and the MATRIX channel levels.

  • Page 152: Using The Oscillator

    Talkback/Oscillator Using the oscillator Using talkback Connect your mic to the TALKBACK MIC IN jack located on Oscillator settings are made in the OSC tab of the TALKBACK/ the rear panel. OSCILLATOR screen. In the talkback/oscillator section, press [DISP] to access OSC tab the TALKBACK/OSCILLATOR screen.
  • Page 153 Talkback/Oscillator Using the oscillator In the talkback/oscillator section, press [DISP] to access the TALKBACK/OSCILLATOR screen. Press [F2 (OSC)] to access the OSC tab. fig.ScrOsc.eps Use the oscillator type select buttons to select the type of signal you want to generate. Use the oscillator output destination select buttons to select the bus to which the oscillator will be sent.

  • Page 154: Monitor/Solo

    Monitor/Solo About monitoring fig.MonitorFlow.eps SOLO OUTPUT PATCHBAY MONITOR SOLO LEVEL MONITOR MONITOR LEVEL SELECT SOLO MONITOR AUX 1 OUT LOGIC LEVEL AUX 16 OUT MONITOR OUT L MAIN OUT L MAIN OUT R MONITOR OUT R MAIN MONO OUT PHONES LEVEL MATRIX 1 OUT PHONES...

  • Page 155: Monitor Screen

    Monitor/Solo MONITOR screen Accessing the MONITOR screen fig.ScrMonitorGuide.eps In the top panel MONITOR section, press [DISP]. fig.ScrMonitor.eps The MONITOR screen will appear. Meters These indicate the level of the MONITOR, AUX channels and MATRIX channels. SOLO MODE select buttons These select the solo mode from the following choices. ADD ON Channels whose [SOLO] are on will be mixed for monitoring.

  • Page 156: Using Monitor

    Monitor/Solo Using Monitor Using Solo In the top panel MONITOR section, press [DISP]. In the top panel MONITOR section, press [DISP]. fig.ScrMonitor.eps fig.ScrMonitor.eps The MONITOR screen will appear. The MONITOR screen will appear. Use the monitor source select buttons to select the desired Use the SOLO MODE select buttons to select the desired monitor source.

  • Page 157: Scene Memory

    (p. 163) number is selected. The following mixer parameters are stored in a scene. • Preamp (input/output unit, and the M-400’s CONSOLE INPUT) The current mixer parameters are referred to as the current • Input patchbay scene. The scene number that was most recently recalled or •...

  • Page 158: Scene Memory Section

    Scene memory Storing the mixer parameters into SCENE MEMORY section scene memory fig.SceneMemSectGuide.eps Use [PREV] or [NEXT] to select the store-destination scene number. Press [STORE]. The top panel SCENE MEMORY section is used to perform scene A confirmation message will ask you to confirm the scene storage memory operations.

  • Page 159: Operations In The Scene Screen

    Scene memory STATUS EDIT field Operations in the SCENE Here you can edit the STATUS items of the scene that is selected screen in the scene list. The settings in the STATUS EDIT field are applied when you press the APPLY button. •...
  • Page 160 Scene memory Using the Recall Filter function Accessing the SCENE screen Access the SCENE screen. In the SCENE MEMORY section, press [DISP]. fig.ScrSceneList.eps fig.ScrSceneList.eps Select the desired scene from the scene list. The SCENE screen will appear. Press the right cursor button to move the cursor to the FILT button of the STATUS EDIT field.

  • Page 161: Editing The Scene List

    Scene memory Accessing the SCENE LIST EDIT popup Editing the scene list Access the SCENE screen. The SCENE LIST EDIT popup is used to edit the scene list. fig.ScrSceneList.eps SCENE LIST EDIT popup fig.ScrSceneListMoveGuide.eps Press [F1 (LIST EDIT)]. fig.ScrSceneListMove.eps In the SCENE LIST EDIT popup you can edit the scene names, and copy, cut, paste, insert, or clear scenes in the list.

  • Page 162: Cutting A Scene

    Scene memory Copying a scene to another number Cutting a scene Access the SCENE LIST EDIT popup. Access the SCENE LIST EDIT popup. fig.ScrSceneListMove.eps From the scene list, select the copy-source scene, and press [F2 (COPY)]. fig.ScrSceneListMove.eps A message will ask you to confirm the Copy operation. Press[F8 (COPY)] to save the selected scene in the clipboard.

  • Page 163: The Global Scope Function

    Scene memory For AUX/MAIN/MATRIX The Global Scope function Item Setting Attenuator Global Scope is a function that lets you limit the channels and Four-band EQ parameters that will be recalled; its settings apply to all scenes. Sends AUX/MAIN sends The GLOBAL SCOPE popup is used to make settings for the Global Fader Faders Scope function.
  • Page 164 Scene memory Use the channel recall scope buttons of [F3 (AUX/MAIN/ Using the Global Scope function MATRIX)] to specify the channel recall scope. fig.ScrRecallSafeOut.eps Access the SCENE screen. fig.ScrSceneList.eps Specify the scope of parameters that will be recalled for the channels you selected in step 5 using the channel recall scope buttons.

  • Page 165: Usb Memory Recorder

    USB memory. Doing so may If the sampling frequency of the WAV file differs from the sampling damage the data saved on USB memory. frequency of the M-400 itself, the file will be resampled and played back. About USB memory...

  • Page 166: Using The Usb Memory Recorder

    2 3 4 Record-ready or recording The USB memory recorder plays WAV files located in the “/RSS/M- 400/SONGS” folder of USB memory in the order of their name. Time indication This indicates time information for the WAV file currently Song list being recorded or played.

  • Page 167: Recorder Source Select Popup

    USB memory recorder PLAY meter Specifying the input/output for the This indicates the playback level of the USB memory recorder. USB memory recorder RECORDER DESTINATION SELECT popup buttons These buttons access the RECORDER DESTINATION SELECT By default, the input and output of the USB memory recorder are popup, where you can select the output destination for the USB specified as follows.

  • Page 168: Recording To Usb Memory

    USB memory recorder Specifying the input source Specifying the output destination Access the RECORDER screen. Access the RECORDER screen. fig.ScrRecorderPlay.eps fig.ScrRecorderPlay.eps Move the cursor to the L channel of the RECORDER DESTINATION SELECT popup, and press [ENTER]. Move the cursor to the L channel of the RECORDER The RECORDER DESTINATION SELECT popup will appear.
  • Page 169 USB memory recorder Deleting a WAV file Playing WAV files from USB memory Access the RECORDER screen. Make output-destination settings for the USB memory fig.ScrRecorderPlay.eps recorder. (p. 168) Press [ ] or [ ] in the USB MEMORY RECORDER section to select a WAV file. The selected WAV file is shown in the sub-display area.

  • Page 170: User Settings

    USB memory device, with passwords used to authenticate users. On the M-400, one setting is in use at all times. The user setting is remembered even when the power is turned off, and the same user settings will be active the next time the power is turned on.

  • Page 171: Creating And Editing User Settings

    User settings Accessing the USER screen Creating and editing user settings In the USER section, press [DISP]. fig.ScrUser.eps The USER screen is used to create and edit user settings. USER screen fig.ScrUserGuide.eps Switching user settings Access the USER screen. fig.ScrUser.eps Current user indication This shows the current user name.
  • Page 172 User settings fig.ScrUserPasswdGuide.eps Switching to user settings in USB memory is performed as follows. • The user settings in USB memory are copied to internal memory. • Operation will switch to the user settings that were copied to internal memory. This means that the current user settings will become the user settings in internal memory.
  • Page 173 User settings Creating user settings Saving the current user settings in USB memory You can create user settings if the current user setting has ADMIN privileges. Here’s how to save the current user settings in USB memory. This User settings are created on USB memory. can be done if the current user setting is other than ADMIN or GUEST.
  • Page 174 User settings Deleting user settings Editing the name of user settings Here’s how to delete user settings from USB memory. You can edit the name of a user. A name of up to eight characters can be specified. You can delete user settings if the current user setting has ADMIN privileges.
  • Page 175 User settings C. CONFIRM field Changing the password of user This field is used to confirm the entry in the PASSWORD field. settings Enter the same password as you did in the PASSWORD field. If the contents entered in the PASSWORD field and the You can change the password for ADMIN or USER settings.

  • Page 176: User Level Popup

    User settings • OTHER tab Editing user settings fig.ScrUserAccessOthGuide.eps User settings consist of the following two types of settings. • User level (p. 176) This specifies whether the user has ADMIN privileges, and specifies the range of channels and parameters that the user is allowed to manipulate.

  • Page 177: Editing The User Preferences

    User settings Editing the user level Editing the user preferences Access the USER screen. The USER PREFERENCE popup is used to edit the user preferences. fig.ScrUser.eps USER PREFERENCE popup This contains three tabs: [F1 (USER FADER)], [F2 (USER BUTTON)], and [F3 (OTHER)]. •...
  • Page 178 User settings • OTHER tab SHIFT LOCK select buttons fig.ScrUserPrefGuide.eps These change the behavior of the SHIFT button. [SHIFT] will light if SHIFT is on. SHIFT will be on only while you hold down [SHIFT]. SHIFT will alternately turn on or off each time you press [SHIFT].
  • Page 179 User settings Accessing the USER PREFERENCE fig.ScrUserFdrAsgn.eps popup Access the USER screen. fig.ScrUser.eps The USER FADER ASSIGN popup will appear. A. Applicable user fader This indicates the user fader to which the USER FADER From the user list, select the desired user. ASSIGN setting applies.

  • Page 180: Editing Other User Preferences

    User settings Editing the user button assignments In the USER BUTTON ASSIGN popup, the function buttons perform the following operations. Access the USER PREFERENCE popup. fig.ScrUserFader.eps [F8 (CLOSE)] Confirms the changes and closes the popup. In the FUNCTION list, select the desired function. Next, use the PARAMETER 1 list and PARAMETER 2 list to select the parameters.

  • Page 181: Reac Applications And Settings

    To assign a REAC device to operate in split mode, you must set its REAC • The same forty channels will be output from the M-400 to the mode to Split. The split REAC device will function solely to receive REAC A port and to the SPLIT/BACKUP port.
  • Page 182 PATCHBAY REAC B OUT 40ch If you connect a REAC splitter to the M-400’s REAC B port and split REAC B, the signals received by the split REAC devices will be the forty channels of output from the M-400’s output...

  • Page 183: Reac Connection Examples

    FOH CONSOLE FOH CONSOLE Set the M-400’s REAC setting to FOH (p. 187). The M-400’s REAC A • REAC A port: S-1608, REAC B port: S-4000S-3208 and REAC B will both be the master. Connect the REAC A port split fig.REAC3208_type2.eps...

  • Page 184: Monitor Console Setup

    187). REAC A will be the split, and REAC B will be the master. The 187). The M-400’s REAC A will be the split and REAC B will be the FOH console’s REAC A port split is received by the monitor master.

  • Page 185: Backup Connections With The S-4000S

    MASTER MASTER INPUT 1–16 Set the M-400’s REAC A to master, and the S-4000S to slave. Connect the M-400’s REAC A port to the MAIN REAC port of the S-4000S, and connect the M-400’s SPLIT/BACKUP port to the BACKUP REAC port of the S-4000S.

  • Page 186: Reac Settings

    The REAC CONFIG popup of the SYSTEM screen is used to make You can use a REAC driver with SONAR DAW software to record REAC settings. from the M-400’s SPLIT/BACKUP port to your computer. For details, refer to the following website. REAC CONFIG popup http://www.cakewalk.com/...
  • Page 187 You can choose from the following applications. The SETUP tab of the REAC CONFIG popup is used to make REAC settings for the M-400. Use the M-400 as a FOH (Front Of House) console. Normally, In the SETUP section, press [SYSTEM] to access the you should choose this setting.
  • Page 188 REAC applications and settings List of displayed information Checking the devices connected to This lists the information that can be viewed for the device REAC A and REAC B connected to REAC A or REAC B. If the S-4000S is connected, you’ll be able to view the modules that are installed in SLOT1 - To view information about the devices connected to REAC A and SLOT10.

  • Page 189: Remote

    Transmitted/ control the M-400 from an external device, or control an external and mute Received device from the M-400. You can use either MIDI or RS-232C, not Program change Recall scene memories Transmitted/ both. If you want to use MIDI, set the rear panel RS-232C/MIDI Received select switch to the MIDI position.

  • Page 190: Remote Settings

    440HD to the rear panel MIDI IN connector, you’ll be able to use settings. your video device to control the volume of specific channels. The M-400 allows up to eight audio sources to be controlled via V- REMOTE popup LINK.

  • Page 191: Midi Settings

    A. Dev ID knob select the button. This sets the M-400’s device ID in a range of 1–32. This setting is Move the cursor to the SEND select buttons for each item common to the MIDI tab, USB MIDI tab, and V-LINK tab.
  • Page 192 The USB MIDI tab will appear. A. Dev ID knob This specifies the device ID of the M-400 in a range of 1–32. This setting is common to the MIDI tab, the USB MIDI tab, and the V-LINK tab.
  • Page 193 Dev ID knob This indicates the V-LINK source to which the settings of the V- This specifies the device ID of the M-400 in a range of 1–32. This LINK SOURCE SELECT popup will apply. setting is common to the MIDI tab, the USB MIDI tab, and the...
  • Page 194 RS-232C RS-232C is selected. settings. In the SETUP section, press [SYSTEM] to access the Always make sure to switch off the M-400’s power before you SYSTEM screen. change the setting of the MIDI/RS-232C select switch. fig.ScrSystem.eps RS-232C rate select buttons These buttons specify the RS-232C communication speed.

  • Page 195: Other Settings And Functions

    Other settings and functions This chapter explains other settings and functions. Accessing the SYSTEM screen SYSTEM screen In the SETUP section, press [SYSTEM]. fig.ScrSystem.eps fig.ScrSystemGuide.eps The SYSTEM screen will appear. In the SYSTEM screen you can view or edit various types of information.

  • Page 196: Viewing System Information And Making Basic Mixer Settings

    This area shows the firmware version and the state of the internal lithium battery. INTERNAL SAMPLING FREQ select buttons These buttons select the sampling frequency at which the M-400 will operate. MAIN L/R setting This specifies the MAIN L/R setting.
  • Page 197 If this occurs, use the M-400 with the SENSE knob set to 0 Higher values produce greater brightness. so that touch sensitivity is turned off.
  • Page 198 The scene memory will be erased. ALL LIBRARY All user libraries will be initialized. SYSTEM SETTING includes the following items. • The M-400’s sampling frequency setting • Lamp, panel, and display brightness settings • Fader touch sensitivity setting • REAC settings...

  • Page 199: Saving And Loading Mixer Settings

    Other settings and functions In the LOAD/SAVE popup, the function buttons perform the Saving and loading mixer following operations. settings [F1 (LOAD)] Loads the project file that is select- p. 200 ed in the list. You can use USB memory to save or load mixer settings as a project [F2 (SAVE)] Saves the current mixer settings as p.
  • Page 200 Press [F8 (LOAD)] to execute the Load; a “now processing” Do not disconnect the USB memory or switch off the M-400’s message will indicate the progress of the operation. When power while data is being saved to USB memory. Doing so may loading is completed, the progress indication will close.
  • Page 201 Other settings and functions Renaming a project file Delete a project file Access the SYSTEM screen. Access the SYSTEM screen. fig.ScrSystem.eps fig.ScrSystem.eps Press [F3 (LOAD/SAVE)]. Press [F3 (LOAD/SAVE)]. fig.ScrSysLoadSave.eps fig.ScrSysLoadSave.eps The LOAD/SAVE popup will appear. The LOAD/SAVE popup will appear. Move the cursor to the project file list, and select the project Move the cursor to the project file list, and select the project file that you want to rename.

  • Page 202: Date And Time Settings

    Other settings and functions Date and time settings Specifying the time Access the SYSTEM screen. Use the DATE&TIME popup of the SYSTEM screen to set the date fig.ScrSystem.eps and time. DATE&TIME popup fig.ScrSysDateTimeGuide.eps Press [F5 (DATE TIME)]. fig.ScrSysDateTime.eps The DATE&TIME popup will appear. Use the HOUR, MINUTE, and SECOND knobs to specify the HOUR knob time.

  • Page 203: Managing Usb Memory

    The USB MEMORY popup of the SYSTEM SCREEN is used to fig.ScrSystem.eps perform USB memory management. Do not disconnect the USB memory or switch off the M-400’s power while data is being saved to USB memory or being loaded from it. Doing so may destroy the data saved in USB memory.
  • Page 204 Press [F8 (OK)] to finalize the name you edited and close Do not disconnect the USB memory or switch off the M-400’s the popup. power while USB memory is being formatted. If you press [F7 (CANCEL)], the name edit will be cancelled and the popup will close.

  • Page 205: Deleting A File

    Other settings and functions Copying a file Deleting a file Access the USB MEMORY screen. Access the USB MEMORY screen. fig.ScrSysUSBMem.eps fig.ScrSysUSBMem.eps In the file list, move the cursor to the file you want to delete. In the file list, move the cursor to the desired file. Press [F6 (DELETE)].
  • Page 206 Other settings and functions Testing the speed of USB memory Here’s how to test your USB memory’s reading and writing speed to verify whether it can be used by the USB memory recorder for playback and recording. Access the USB MEMORY screen. Press [F7 (SPEED TEST)].

  • Page 207: Console Lock

    Other settings and functions Console Lock Unlocking the console When the console is locked, press [ENTER]. You can lock the console to prevent it from being operated. If a fig.ScrSysLockCons.eps password has been specified for the current user settings, you will need to enter the password in order to unlock the console.

  • Page 208: Help Function

    Help shortcuts By holding down [HELP] and pressing a top panel button, you can The Help function explains how to use the M-400. access the Help content related to that button. You can use the following buttons as Help shortcuts.

  • Page 209: Appendix

    Appendix User button functions FUNCTION PARAM1 PARAM2 Explanation NONE Unlit SCENE PREV RECALL Lit while held Recalls the scene of the previous number NEXT RECALL Lit while held Recalls the scene of the next number DIRECT RECALL Lit while held Recalls the scene of the specified number UNDO RECALL Lit if UNDO is available...

  • Page 210: Error Message List

    A reception error occurred at the input/output unit connected to the REAC x port. REAC x: Wrong sampling frequency. A REAC device whose sampling frequency is not supported by the M-400 is connected to REAC x. The data is locked You attempted to edit a locked scene or library item.

  • Page 211: Troubleshooting

    ● SENDS ON FADER is turned on. ● The channel’s MAIN switch is off. ● The M-400 is in a mode where the faders are used to control the ● The DCA fader to which the channel belongs is lowered.

  • Page 212: External Device

    ● The cable is broken. ● The MIDI OUT setting is set to THRU. ● The RS-232C baud rate is not set correctly. ● The M-400 is not set to transmit messages. Can’t control the M-400 from an external device ●...

  • Page 213: Pin Configuration Diagrams

    Appendix Pin configuration diagrams LAMP connector fig.PinLamp.eps Cat5e Ethernet cables (RJ45 EtherCon type connectors) LAMP Cat5e crossover cables (REAC cables SC-W100S) Pin number Signal name fig.PinCat5eCross.eps DC +12V Lamps rated up to 6W (12V/500mA) are supported. Audio jacks (XLR) INPUT and OUTPUT Balanced connections are recommended.

  • Page 214: Requirements For Switching Hubs

    Appendix Requirements for switching hubs Switching hubs used to connect REAC devices must meet the following conditions. • We recommend a switching hub that supports 1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab, Gigabit Ethernet) • 100BASE-TX interface must be supported (IEEE 802.3u, Fast Ethernet) •...

  • Page 215: Main Specifications

    Appendix Main specifications M-400: LIVE MIXING CONSOLE Number of Channels 48 in, 18 BUS, 8 MATRIX, 58 out AD/DA Conversion Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz Signal Processing: 24 bits Internal processing 56 bits Frequency Response CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): -2 dB / +0 dB (20k ohms load, +4 dBu) PHONES jack: -3 dB / +0 dB (40 ohms load, 150 mW) * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz...
  • Page 216 * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz Network Latency 2.8 mS (typ.) *1 * Total System Latency of audio signal from S-1608 inputs to outputs via M-400’s REAC ports (A or B). * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz * Effects : No insert effects...

  • Page 217: Power Consumption

    Appendix Display 800 x 480 dots Wide VGA backlit TFT color screen Power Supply AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz) Power Consumption 95 W Dimensions 749.0 (W) x 626.0 (D) x 229.0 (H) mm 29-1/2(W) x 24-11/16(D) x 9-1/16(H) inches Weight 19.8 kg...

  • Page 218: Dimensions

    Appendix Dimensions Dimensions are shown in millimeters.

  • Page 219: Fx Library

    Preset libraries FX library Number Name Type Description P000 St.REVERB St.REVERB Default settings for St.REVERB. P001 REVERB+GATE REVERB+GATE Default settings for REVERB+GATE. P002 DELAY x2 DELAY x2 Default settings for DELAY x2. P003 LONG DELAY LONG DELAY Default settings for LONG DELAY. P004 M.TAP DELAY M.TAP DELAY...

  • Page 220: Geq Library

    Appendix GEQ library Number Name Description P000 Flat Flat setting. Channel library Number Name Description P000 Default Default channel settings. P001 Kick Kick P002 Snare Snare P003 HiHat HiHat P004 Toms Toms P005 DrumOverHead Drum Over Head P006 Percussion Percussion P007 Bass Bass...

  • Page 221: Gate/Exp Library

    Appendix GATE/EXP library Number Name Description P000 Gate Default settings for gate. P001 Expander Default settings for expander. P002 Ducking Default settings for ducking. P003 Gate 1 Gate 1 P004 Gate Kick Gate Kick P005 Gate Snare Gate Snare P006 Expand Toms Expander Toms P007...

  • Page 222: Eq Library

    Appendix EQ library Number Name Description P000 EQ Flat Default settings for EQ. P001 Hi Pass Hi Pass P002 Notch Notch P003 Band Pass Band Pass P004 Lo Pass Lo Pass P005 Kick 1 Full bass sound suitable for bass drum. Enhances lows and highs with reduction of frequencies around 280Hz.

  • Page 223: Patchbay Library

    Appendix Patchbay library Input patchbay library Number Name Description P000 Default Default settings for input patchbay. CH1–16 from INPUT1–16 of REAC A. CH17–32 from INPUT1–16 of REAC B. CH33–40 from CONSOLE IN1-8. CH41–48 from FX3 OUT L/R, FX4 OUT L/R, PLAY L/R, and STEREO IN L/R. P001 16A + 32B CH1–16 from INPUT1–16 of REAC A.

  • Page 224: Reverb

    Effect types Reverb St.REVERB (Stereo Reverb) fig.AlgoStRev.eps Input L Output L Stereo 4 Band EQ Reverb Input R Output R This is a stereo-in, stereo-out reverb. It adds reverberation without impairing the position of the sound image that’s been set for the stereo input, by panning or other means.
  • Page 225 Appendix Parameter (name) Setting Explanation EQ SW (EQ switch) OFF, ON Turns the EQ on/off EQ ATT (EQ attenuator) -42.0–+6.0 dB Attenuator for the EQ LOW TYPE PEAK, LSV, HSV, LPF1, HPF1 Filter type for the Lo band (*1) LPF2, HPF2, BPF, BEF, THRU LO GAIN -15.0–+15.0 dB Gain of the Lo band (*1)
  • Page 226 Appendix Types of sound fig.RevExp01.eps early reflections reverberation direct sound source listener The sound you normally hear is divided into three types: “direct sound,” “early reflections,” and “reverberation.” The “direct sound” is the sound that reaches the listener directly from the source. “Early reflections”...
  • Page 227 Appendix REVERB+GATE fig.AlgoRevwGate.eps Input L Output L 4 Band EQ Gate Reverb Key-In Input R Output R This is a mono-in, stereo-out reverb. It provides a gate that can be used for gating or ducking, allowing you to cut the reverb during its decay, or to cut the reverb when the level of the original sound is high.
  • Page 228 Appendix Parameter (name) Setting Explanation EQ SW (EQ switch) OFF, ON Turns the EQ on/off EQ ATT (EQ attenuator) -42.0–+6.0 dB Attenuator for the EQ LOW TYPE PEAK, LSV, HSV, LPF1, HPF1 Filter type for the Lo band (*1) LPF2, HPF2, BPF, BEF, THRU LO GAIN -15.0–+15.0 dB Gain of the Lo band (*1)

  • Page 229: Delay

    Appendix Delay DELAY x2 fig.AlgoDualDelay.eps Input A Output A PRE DPF Delay WET POSITION POST DPF Input B Output B PRE DPF Delay WET POSITION POST DPF This is a dual-mono delay. Delay A/B Parameter (name) Setting Explanation DELAY UNIT msec, Meter, Feet, Specifies the units for delay Frame (24, 25,...
  • Page 230 In this case, the damp filter is applied to all of the delay sound. As delay units, you can use msec, Meter, Feet, Frame (24, 25, 29.97, 30fps), or Note. The M-400’s delay is based on msec units, and simply changing the delay unit parameter will not change the delay time in msec units.

  • Page 231: Long Delay

    Appendix LONG DELAY fig.AlgoLongDelay.eps Input L Output L Delay FEEDBACK LEVEL Input R Output R This is a mono-in, stereo-out long delay. Delay Parameter (name) Setting Explanation DELAY UNIT msec, Meter, Feet, Specifies the units for delay Frame (24, 25, 29.97, 30), Note L TIME 0.0–2700 ms...

  • Page 232: M.tap Delay (Multi Tap Delay)

    Appendix M.TAP DELAY (Multi Tap Delay) fig.AlgoMTPDly.eps Output L Input L Pan 1 Pan 2 Pan 12 Multi Tap Delay FEEDBACK LEVEL Input R Output R This is a mono-in, stereo-out twelve-stage tap delay. Delay Parameter (name) Setting Explanation DELAY UNIT msec, Meter, Feet, Specifies the units for delay Frame (24, 25,...

  • Page 233: X.mod Delay (Cross-Modulation Delay)

    Appendix X.MOD DELAY (Cross-modulation Delay) fig.AlgoXModDelay.eps Input L Output L PRE DPF POSITION Delay L POST DPF Modulation POST DPF POSITION Delay R PRE DPF Input R Output R This is a stereo-in, stereo-out cross-modulation delay. Delay Parameter (name) Setting Explanation DELAY UNIT msec, Meter, Feet,...

  • Page 234: Modulation

    Appendix Modulation St.CHORUS (Stereo Chorus) fig.AlgoStCho.eps DIR SW Input L Output L EFF SW Chorus L XMIX Chorus R EFF SW Input R DIR SW Output R This is a stereo-in, stereo-out chorus. It lets you apply chorus without impairing the position of the sound image that’s been set for the stereo input, by panning or other means.

  • Page 235: St.flanger (Stereo Flanger)

    Appendix St.FLANGER (Stereo Flanger) fig.AlgoStFlang.eps DIR SW Input L Output L EFF SW Flanger L Flanger R EFF SW Input R DIR SW Output R This is a stereo-in, stereo-out flanger. It lets you apply flanging without impairing the position of the sound image that’s been set for the stereo input, by panning or other means.

  • Page 236: St.phaser (Stereo Phaser)

    Appendix St.PHASER (Stereo Phaser) fig.AlgoStPhase.eps DIR SW Input L Output L EFF SW Phaser L Phaser R EFF SW Input R DIR SW Output R This is a stereo-in, stereo-out phaser. It lets you apply a phaser effect without impairing the position of the sound image that’s been set for the stereo input, by panning or other means.

  • Page 237: Pitch Shift

    Appendix Pitch shift P.SHIFTER x2 (Pitch Shifter x2) fig.AlgoDualPS.eps Input A Output A Pitch Shifter Input B Output B Pitch Shifter This is a dual-mono pitch shifter. Pitch Shift A/B Parameter (name) Setting Explanation MODE MONO VOICE This mode is suitable for a monophonic voice MONO INST This mode is suitable for a monophonic instrument POLY FAST, POLY MID, POLY...

  • Page 238: Channel Strip

    Appendix Channel strip CH STRIP x2 (Channel Strip x2) fig.AlgoDualChStrip.eps Input A Enhancer/ Gate Compressor 4 Band EQ Delay De-esser Input B Enhancer/ Gate Compressor 4 Band EQ Delay De-esser This is a dual-mono channel strip. It provides gate, compressor, enhancer/de-esser, EQ, and delay. GATE A/B Parameter (name) Setting...
  • Page 239 Appendix (3) The mode of operation depending on the ENHANCER/DE-ESSER select setting, and the parameters that will be invalid, are described below. Select Operation ENHANCER Enhances the harmonic content of the sound, giving the sound greater clarity. If the high-frequency region is weak, it will be strengthened.
  • Page 240 Appendix Delay A/B Parameter (name) Setting Explanation DELAY UNIT msec, Meter, Feet, Frame (24, 25, 29.97, 30), Specifies the units for delay Note DELAY SW (Delay switch) OFF, ON Turns the delay on/off TIME 0.0–1350 ms Time from the original sound until when the delay is heard FB (Feedback) 0–100...

  • Page 241: Geq

    Appendix Dual GEQ fig.AlgoDualGEQ.eps Input A Output A 31 Band GEQ PRE DPF Delay WET POSITION POST DPF Input B Output B 31 Band GEQ PRE DPF Delay WET POSITION POST DPF This is a dual-mono 31-band GEQ. A delay is provided after the GEQ. GEQ A/B Parameter (name) Setting...

  • Page 242: Index

    Index Symbols +48V button ............58, 121 C meter ................121 CATEGORY list ............. 63 Numerics Caution message ............53 100–20k ON FADER ........... 134 CH COPY popup ............65 20–4k ON FADER ............134 CH DISP button ............. 34 31-band GEQ ..............
  • Page 243 Index DIGITAL OUT jacks ............. 42 FX DESTINATION SELECT popup ......127 DIRECT OUT POINT ........... 54 FX DESTINATION SELECT popup buttons ... 125 Display ................36 FX EDIT popup ............129 DISPLAY knob ............197 FX INS ..............60, 74, 88 Display select tabs ............
  • Page 244 Index Input/output units ............13 Metering ................ 120 Insert indication ..........60, 74, 88 MIC LEVEL knob ............39 INTERNAL SAMPLING FREQ select buttons ..196 MIDI connectors ............42 MIDI OUT/THRU select buttons ......191 MIDI/RS-232C selection indication ....191, 194 KEY-IN meter ............
  • Page 245 Index PEAK HOLD button ........... 122 ReturnLev knob ............138 PHASE ................54 REVERB+GATE ............227 Phase button ............58, 121 RS-232C ................. 190 PHONES jack ..............44 RS-232C connector ............42 PHONES LEVEL knob ..........44 RS-232C/MIDI select switch ........42 Pitch Shifter x2 .............
  • Page 246 Index WAV files ..............165 Talkback ................ 150 TALKBACK button ............39 X.Mod DELAY (Cross-modulation Delay) ....233 TALKBACK MIC IN jack ..........42 TALKBACK tab ............151 TALKBACK/OSC (talkback/oscillator) section ..39 TALKBACK/OSCILLATOR screen ......150 TAP ................131 TEMPLATE ..............
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  • Page 250 For EU Countries For China...
  • Page 251 PHANTOM GAIN PEAK +48V POST ATT PRE EQ PRE FADER POST FADER OUTPUT LEVEL INPUT P ATCHBAY To another MONITOR/ M-400 BROADCAST EXT FX FADER BAL REAC A MUTE INSERT INSERT S-0816 8 INPUTS CH 1-48 INPUT INSERT S-4000S OUTPUT...
  • Page 252 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : M-400 Type of Equipment : Digital Mixer Responsible Party : Roland Systems Group U.S.
  • Page 253 TEL: (01792) 702701 Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL TEL: (011) 4615 5666 Other CENTRAL/ LATIN AMERICA Roland Systems Group U.S. 425 Sequoia Drive Suite 114, Bellingham, Washington, 98226 USA TEL: 360-594-4282 As of Oct. 1, 2007 (RSS) 5100001157 08-07-1N...

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