Quick Reference Section - Midas M32R Quick Start Manual

14 DIGITAL RACK MIXER M32R
• • LIBRARY - The LIBRARY screen allows network: This screen off ers diff erent
loading and saving of commonly- controls for attaching the console to a
used setups for the channel inputs, standard Ethernet network. (IP address,
eff ects processors, and routing scenarios. Subnet Mask, Gateway.)
The LIBRARY screen contains the scribble strip: This screen off ers controls
following tabs: for various customisation of the console's
LCD scribble strips.
channel: This tab allows the user
to load and save commonly used preamps: Shows the analogue gain
combinations of the channel processing, for local mic inputs (XLR at the rear)
including dynamics and equalisation. and phantom power, including setup
from remote stage boxes (e.g. DL16)
eff ects: This tab allows the user to
connected via AES50.
load and save commonly used eff ects
processor presets. card: This screen selects the input/
output confi guration of the installed
routing: This tab allows the user to load
interface card.
and save commonly used signal routings.
• • MONITOR - Displays the MONITOR
• • EFFECTS - The EFFECTS screen controls
section's functionality on the
various aspects of the eight eff ects
Main Display.
processors. On this screen the user
can select specifi c types of eff ects for • • SCENES - This section is used to save and
the eight internal eff ects processors, recall automation scenes in the console,
confi gure their input and output paths, allowing diff erent confi gurations to be
monitor their levels, and adjust the recalled at a later time. Please refer to
various eff ects parameters. the User Manual for more details on
this topic.
The EFFECTS screen contains the
following separate tabs: • • MUTE GRP - The MUTE GRP screen allows
for quick assignment and control of the
home: The home screen provides a
console's six mute groups, and off ers two
general overview of the virtual eff ects
separate functions:
rack, displaying what eff ect has been
inserted in each of the eight slots, as well 1. Mutes the active screen during the
as displaying input/output paths for each process of assigning channels to
slot and the I/O signal levels. mute groups. This ensures that no
channels are accidentally muted
fx1-8: These eight duplicate screens
during the assignment process
display all of the relevant data for
during a live performance.
the eight separate eff ects processors,
allowing the user to adjust all parameters 2. It off ers an additional interface
for the selected eff ect. for muting/unmuting the groups
in addition to the dedicated mute
• • SETUP - The SETUP screen off ers controls
group buttons at the bottom of
for global, high-level functions of the
the console.
console, such as display adjustments,
sample rates & synchronisation, • • UTILITY - The UTILITY screen is a
user settings, and network confi guration. supplemental screen designed to work
in conjunction with the other screens
The SETUP screen contains the following
that may be in view at any particular
separate tabs:
moment. The UTILITY screen is never
global: This screen off ers adjustments seen by itself, it always exists in the
for various global preferences of how the context of another screen, and typically
console operates. brings up copy, paste and library or
customisation functions.
confi g: This screen off ers adjustments
for sample rates and synchronisation, as (3) ROTARY CONTROLS - These six rotary controls
well as confi guring high-level settings for are used to adjust the various elements
signal path buses. located directly above them. Each of the six
controls can be pushed inward to activate a
remote: This screen off ers diff erent
button-press function. This function is useful
controls for setting up the console as a
when controlling elements that have a dual
control surface for various DAW recording
on/off status that is best controlled by a
software on a connected computer. It also
button, as opposed to a variable state that is
confi gures the MIDI Rx/Tx preferences.
best adjusted by a rotary control.
(4) UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT NAVIGATION
CONTROLS - The LEFT and RIGHT controls
allow for left-right navigation among the
diff erent pages contained within a screen
set. A graphical tab display shows which
page you are currently on. On some screens
there are more parameters present than
can be adjusted by the six rotary controls
underneath. In these cases, use the UP
and DOWN buttons to navigate through
any additional layers contained on the
screen page. The LEFT and RIGHT buttons
are sometimes used to confi rm or cancel
confi rmation pop-ups.
Please refer to the User Manual for more information
on each of these topics.

4. Quick Reference Section

Editing Channel Strip LCDs For a stereo Matrix, select a Matrix and press the
VIEW button on the CONFIG/PREAMP section of
1. Hold down the select button for the channel you
the channel strip. Press the fi rst rotary control near
wish to change and press UTILITY.
the screen to link, forming a stereo pair.
2. Use the rotary controls below the screen to
Note, stereo panning is handled by even
adjust parameters.
BUS SEND rotary controls as described in Using
3. There is also a dedicated Scribble Strip tab on Buses above.
the SETUP menu.
Using DCA Groups
4. Select the channel while viewing this screen
Use DCA Groups to control the volume of multiple
to edit.
channels with a single fader.
Using Buses
1. To assign a channel to a DCA, fi rst be sure you
Bus Setup:
have the GROUP DCA 1-8 layer selected.
The M32R off ers ultra fl exible busing as each
2. Press and hold the select button of the DCA
channel's bus sends can be independently Pre- or
group you wish to edit.
Post-Fader, (selectable in pairs of buses). Select a
3. Simultaneously press the select buttons of a
channel and press VIEW in the BUS SENDS section
channel you wish to add or remove.
on the channel strip.
4. When a channel is assigned, its select button
Reveal options for Pre/Post/Subgroup by pressing
will light up when you press the SEL button of
the Down Navigation button by the screen.
its DCA.
To confi gure a bus globally, press its SEL button and
Sends on Fader
then press VIEW on the CONFIG/PREAMP section
on the channel strip. Use the third rotary control to To use Sends on Faders, press the Sends on Faders
change confi gurations. This will aff ect all channel button located near the middle of the console.
sends to this bus.
You can now use Sends On Faders in one of two
Note: Mix buses can be linked in odd-even diff erent ways.
adjacent pairs to form stereo mix buses. To link
1. Using eight input faders: Select a bus on the
buses together, select one and press the VIEW
output fader section on right and the input
button near the CONFIG/PREAMP section of
faders on the left will refl ect the mix being sent
the channel strip. Press the fi rst rotary control
to the selected bus.
to link. When sending to these buses, the odd
BUS SEND rotary control will adjust send level
2. Using eight bus faders: Press the select button
and even BUS SEND rotary control will adjust
of an input channel on the input section on the
pan/balance.
left. Raise the bus fader on the right side of the
console to send the channel to that bus.
Matrix Mixes
Mute Groups
Matrix mixes can be fed from any mix bus as well as
the MAIN LR and Centre/Mono bus.
1. To assign/remove a channel from a Mute Group,
press the MUTE GRP screen selection button.
To send to a Matrix, fi rst press the SEL button
You will know you are in edit mode when the
above the bus you want to send. Use the four rotary
MUTE GRP button lights and the six Mute
controls in the BUS SENDS section of the channel
Groups appear on the six rotary controls.
strip. Rotary controls 1-4 will send to Matrix 1-4.
Press the 5-8 button to use the fi rst two rotary 2. Now press and hold one of the six Mute Group
controls to send to Matrix 5-6. If you press the VIEW buttons you wish to use and simultaneously
button, you will get a detailed view of the six Matrix press the SEL button of the channel you wish to
sends for the selected bus. add to or remove from that Mute Group.
3. When complete, press the MUTE GRP button
Access the Matrix mixes using layer four on the
again to reactivate the dedicated Mute Group
output faders. Select a Matrix mix in order to access
buttons on the M32R.
its channel strip, including dynamics with 6-band
parametric EQ and crossover.
4. Your Mute Groups are ready to use.
Quick Start Guide 15
Assignable Controls
1. The M32R features user-assignable rotary
controls and buttons in three layers.
To assign them, press the VIEW button on the
ASSIGN section.
2. Use the Left and Right Navigation button to
select a Set or layer of controls. These will
correspond to the SET A, B and C buttons on
the console.
3. Use the rotary controls to select the control and
choose its function.
Note: The LCD Scribble Strips will change to
indicate the controls for which they are set.
Eff ects Rack
1. Press the EFFECTS button near the screen to
see an overview of the eight stereo eff ects
processors. Keep in mind that eff ects slots 1-4
are for Send type eff ects, and slots 5-8 are for
Insert type eff ects.
2. To edit the eff ect, use the sixth rotary control to
select an eff ects slot.
3. While a eff ects slot is selected, use the fi fth
rotary control to change which eff ect is in
that slot, and confi rm by pressing the control.
Press the sixth rotary control to edit the
parameters for that eff ect.
4. Over 60 eff ects include Reverbs, Delay, Chorus,
Flanger, Limiter, 31-Band GEQ, and more.
Please refer to the User Manual for a full list
and functionality.