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Owner's Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 5–6; p. 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 © 2009 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5–6; p. 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: Check The Included Items

    Introduction Check the included Items The following items are included with the M-48. Make sure that all of these items are present. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer. M-48 (main unit) Ferrite core (1) * Attach this to the REAC cable or Cat5e Ethernet cable (p. 15).

  • Page 3: Main Features

    * Settings by the mixing engineer are done from the screen of the M-400 V-Mixer when the M-48 is part of a V-Mixing System. If the M-48 is connected an alternative mixing console, its settings can be edited from a computer connected to the S-4000 or S-1608 systems.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Placing the M-48 on a Desk at an Angle ................................11 Attaching the M-48 to the Top of a Mic Stand..............................11 Attaching the M-48 to Any Part of a Mic Stand ..............................14 Attaching the REAC Connector Cover .................................15 Attaching the Ferrite Core......................................15 Connecting External Devices Connecting the M-48 to a V-Mixing System ..............................16...

  • Page 5: Using The Unit Safely

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY symbol alerts the user to important instructions or Used for instructions intended to alert the warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is user to the risk of death or severe injury determined by the design contained within the triangle. In should the unit be used improperly.
  • Page 6 (Do not drop it!) • Removed parts: ..........................Screws for fastening the bracket tray • Included items: Ferrite core, REAC connector cover, Wing nut, Nut, Washers, Rubber washer, Screws for fastening the M-48, and Screws for attaching the APC-33 all purpose clamp ..........................

  • Page 7: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Repairs and Data ● ● Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel Memory section Supplementary input section Line out section Headphones section Layer select section Group control section Control select section Layer select section Group control section (continued) Here you can select the layer for the groups that you want to operate. SIG (signal) indicators The button corresponding to the currently shown layer will light.
  • Page 9 About output muting Supplementary input section If only the -18 dB indicator is blinking, the M-48’s output has been muted by an operation from the M-400 or the computer. In this section you can adjust the input level of the AUX IN and the From the M-48, you can defeat muting by pressing any of the top ambient mic.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    LINE OUT L/R jacks These are TRS type (balanced) line output jacks. * The M-48’s TRS phone jacks (balanced) are wired as follows. Verify the wiring for your equipment before you make connections. LINE OUT REC L/R jack This is a stereo mini jack that outputs a line out signal.

  • Page 11: Installation

    5/8 inch) of your mic stand’s screw threads. Use the part that’s correct for the mic stand you’re using. Be careful not to pinch your hand when attaching the M-48 to the mounting bracket. Doing so may cause personal injury.
  • Page 12 Tighten the wing nut to fasten the mounting bracket. Be careful not to pinch your hand when attaching the M-48 to the mounting bracket. Doing so may cause personal injury.
  • Page 13 • Screws for fastening the M-48 x 2 (included) Attach the mounting bracket to the mic stand. Insert the hooks located on the M-48’s bottom panel into the slits of the mounting bracket. Attach the rubber washer, mounting bracket, and other parts to your mic stand in the order –...

  • Page 14: Attaching The M-48 To Any Part Of A Mic Stand

    To more permanently secure the M-48 to the mounting the mounting bracket. bracket, fasten with the two included screws as shown below. Be careful not to pinch your hand when attaching the M-48 to the mounting bracket. Doing so may cause personal injury.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Reac Connector Cover

    Attach the ferrite core to the SC-W20F/SC-W100S/W100S-R REAC cable (sold separately) or the Cat5e Ethernet cable at a location near the connector (near the M-48). Close the ferrite core around the cable, and press it shut until you REAC connector cover (included) hear the click.

  • Page 16: Connecting External Devices

    * The M-400 must be running system software version 2.0 or later. * The M-48 can be set and managed from the M-400 only if the M-48 is connected to the M-400’s REAC B port via the S-4000D. * In order to maintain the transmission quality of the digital REAC signal, use fully approved Cat5e Ethernet cable such as the 20 meter or 100 meter REAC cables (SC-W20F/SC-W100S/W100S-R;...

  • Page 17: Connecting The M-48 To An Analog Mixer System

    Connecting External Devices Connecting the M-48 to an Analog Mixer System Lead Vocal Vocal 1 Vocal 2 Vocal 3 Keyboard Guitar Bass Drum M-48 x 8 REAC cable or Cat5e Ethernet cable REAC port 3 REAC port 1 or 2...

  • Page 18: Connecting Nine Or More M-48 Units

    * The M-400 must be running system software version 2.0 or later. * The M-48 can be set and managed from the M-400 only if the M-48 is connected to the M-400’s REAC B port via the S-4000D. * In order to maintain the transmission quality of the digital REAC signal, use fully approved Cat5e Ethernet cable such as the 20 meter or 100 meter REAC cables (SC-W20F/SC-W100S/W100S-R;...

  • Page 19: Connecting Input/Output Devices To The M-48

    Connecting External Devices Connecting Input/Output Devices to the M-48 M-48 rear panel Monitor headphones: RH-300 EDIROL R-09 series, etc. BOSS Dr. Beat DB-30, etc. In-ear monitors: RH-PM5, etc. Powered floor monitors * If headphones are connected to both the PHONES jack 1 and jack 2, make sure that the combined impedance of the headphones is not less than 16 ohms.

  • Page 20: Turning The Power On/Off (Reac Embedded Power Supported)

    If the REAC connection is not established when you turn on the power, the indicators around the edge of the [Control] knobs will light in a horizontal row, and the M-48 will not operate. In this case, it is possible that the REAC system has malfunctioned. Check whether there might be a problem with the REAC cables or connections.

  • Page 21: Making Settings For The

    Making Settings for the M-48 In order to take full advantage of the M-48, you must correctly understand the M-48’s settings and operation as a 40-channel mixer, and make the appropriate settings. 40-channel Mixer Settings and Operation The sources 1–40 that are input via REAC are mixed by the M-48’s 40-channel mixer. Settings and operation of the 40-channel mixer are typically shared between the mixing engineer and the musician.

  • Page 22: Default Values Of The Settings

    Unit name assignment Preference settings (continued) ● Line out setting In order to manage multiple M-48 units, a unit name (up to eight alphanumeric characters) can be assigned to each M-48 unit. Source selection This selects the line out source. Preference settings...

  • Page 23: Example Setups

    Making Settings for the M-48 Example Setups Example setup for the Drummer Source level/pan settings Source assign settings Source Level Kick Snare Hi Hat Tom1 Tom2 Tom3 Ride Crash Overhead L Groups for the drummer Overhead R Bass Kick Click Snare E.Guitar1 L...
  • Page 24 Making Settings for the M-48 Example setup for lead vocalist Source level/pan settings Source assign settings Source Level Kick Snare Hi Hat Tom1 Tom2 Tom3 Ride Crash Overhead L Groups for the lead vocalist Overhead R Bass Me (Lead Vocal)
  • Page 25 Making Settings for the M-48 Example setup for backing vocalists Source level/pan settings Source assign settings Source Level Kick Snare Hi Hat Tom1 Tom2 Tom3 Ride Crash Overhead L Groups for backing vocalist 1 Overhead R Bass Me (Back Vocal)

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Mix

    When the 6 o’clock indicator is lit, this means that the volume is “0.0 dB.” * The volume adjustment on the M-48 is a relative adjustment to the level specified by the M-400 or computer for each of that group’s sources.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Pan Of Each Group

    “center” position. Using the Built-in Ambient Mic An ambient mic is built into the M-48. This allows you to hear the * The pan adjustment on the M-48 is a relative adjustment to the sounds of your surroundings even while monitoring the audio.

  • Page 28: Using Effects

    Using Effects Applying Reverb to Each Group Applying EQ to Each Group Here’s how to apply reverb to the sound of each group. Here’s how to apply EQ to the sound of each group. Press the [1-8] or [9-16] button to select the layer whose Press the [1-8] or [9-16] button to select the layer whose reverb you want to adjust.

  • Page 29: Headphones Output And Line Out Adjustments

    M-48. If this occurs, make the following adjustments to minimize Turn the [BASS] or [TREBLE] knob to adjust the tone of the the noise.

  • Page 30: Using The Memory Functions

    * If you decide to cancel without storing, press any button that’s not Backing up the current memory blinking. The current memory is backed up to the M-48’s internal flash * Storing will take approximately two seconds. During this time, the memory approximately every 30 seconds. The next time the M-48 is M-48 will not be operable.

  • Page 31: Recalling Mixer Settings From Memory (Recall)

    (Recall) (Factory Reset) Here’s how to recall mixer settings into current memory. Here’s how to return all data in the M-48 to the factory-set condition (Factory Reset). * You cannot execute this operation if the [RECALL] button has been disabled in the preference settings (p. 22).

  • Page 32: Appendices

    Accessories (Included) Washers: for 3/8 inch screw x 2, Nut: for 5/8 inch screw x 1, Rubber washer x 1, Screws for fastening the M-48 x 2), Screws for attaching the APC-33 all purpose clamp x 4, Ferrite core x 1, REAC connector cover x 1, Owner’s Manual Live mixing console: M-400, Stage unit: S-1608, Stage unit: S-4000S, FOH unit: S-0816, FOH unit: S-4000H, Splitter &...

  • Page 33: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Source...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Symptom Cause ● The M-48’s output has been muted by an operation from the M-400 or computer. To cancel the mute using the M-48, press any of the top panel buttons. ● The REAC connection has not been established (p. 20). Check whether there might be a problem with the REAC cable or connections.
  • Page 35 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 36 Bhd. CZECH REPUBLIC 45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39, DISTRIBUTOR s.r.o Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Voctárova 247/16 Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA CZ - 180 00 PRAHA 8, TEL: 3-7805-3263 CZECH REP. TEL: (2) 830 20270 As of Jan. 1, 2009 (RSS)

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