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- Page 1 M32 Digital Console - User Manual For live and studio, with 40 input channels, 32 MIDAS microphone preamplifiers and 25 mix buses www.theaudiospecialists.eu 140811_DOC02-M32_UM Issue A...
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Page 2: Limited Warranty
MIDAS and KLARK TEKNIK the enclosure - voltage are part of the MUSIC Group 11. Use only attachments/accessories that may be sufficient to constitute a (music-group.com). -
Page 3: Precautions
Do not place the equipment in an unstable condition where sockets on rear of control centre) and then switch off the from the M32 Control Centre while power is being applied approved by the party responsible for compliance it might accidentally fall over. - Page 4 Contents Precautions ........4 Introduction .
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Home ......... . . 52 Mute Group . - Page 7 Appendix B: Dimensions .......118 Stereo Imager ............104 Edison EX1 .
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Page 8: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to the M32 Digital Console User manual! After years of intense development, we are proud to offer a mixer that combines tremendous power and flexibility with a very user-friendly layout and intuitive workflow that allows you to get up and running right away. - Page 9 Control Surface www.theaudiospecialists.eu...
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Page 10: Channel Strip - Input Channels
Press to mute the channel. Fader Use the MIDAS PRO Motor Fader to adjust the channel output volume. In Sends on Faders mode channel faders represent the send level from channels to the currenty selected output bus (see next page). -
Page 11: Channel Strip - Group/Bus Channels
FADER FLIP - SENDS ON FADER Button Press to mute the channel. Press to activate the M32’s Sends on Fader function. This function aids with the level setting of channels sent to any of Fader the 16 Mix Buses. It is only for channels assigned to Mix Buses 1-16, and does not work for DCA groups, main or matrix buses. -
Page 12: Config/Preamp
Press the 48V button to apply phantom power on the selected channel’s physical input. Ø An audio signal’s ‘phase’ refers to its position in a point of time along the waveform cycle, with each cycle being 360°. Press www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... - Page 13 Press the VIEW button to access more detailed parameters on the Main Display. See the section Main Display - gate for VIEW more details. Press the VIEW button to access more detailed parameters on the Main Display. See the section Main Display - dyn for more details. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual...
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Page 14: Equaliser
Press the VIEW button to access more detailed parameters on the Main Display. See the section Main Display - eq for more details. A bell filter that provides a classic ‘Parametric EQ’ sound. Available on all frequency settings. LSHV www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 15: Bus Sends
Press the VIEW button to access more detailed parameters on the Main Display. See the section Main Display - sends for more details. VIEW Press the VIEW button to access more detailed parameters on the Main Display. See the section Main Display - main for more details. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 16: Recorder
USB Port Operation Access LED View Button The M32 offers functionality for playing back un- compressed stereo WAV files, and for recording any available signal in the console directly onto USB stick or compatible USB hard drive. To record to a USB stick, perform the following steps: 1. -
Page 17: Main Display (Summary)
The sections that can be navigated are: The SETUP screen offers controls for global, high-level functions of the console, such as display adjustments, sample rates & synchronisation, user settings, and network configuration. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 18: Library
It offers an additional interface for muting/unmuting the groups in addition to the dedicated mute group buttons at the bottom of the console. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 19: Monitor Level Rotary Control
By delaying the control room audio, it can be brought into alignment with the slightly-delayed audio that has to travel Operation from the stage to the front-of-house position. The MONITOR section shares a Main Display screen with the TALKBACK section. On this screen, only the monitor tab www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 20: Ext Mic Port
The TALKBACK screen offers various adjustments for the talkback paths of the console, such as destination of the talkback signal and more. To adjust the various settings on the talkback tab, perform the following steps: www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 21: Oscillator Tab
1. Adjust the first rotary control to set the level of the onboard oscillator. 2. Tap the first control to toggle the oscilla- tor on or off. • The Main Display shows a multi-seg- www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 22: Show Control
The SCENE screen’s param safe tab configures which of the M32’s parameters are or are not saved or switched with the console scenes. This is very useful when the operator has certain parameters of which they wish to remain in control, and For a setting where scenes are used heavily and are critical (such as a theatre performance), this would be a good screen would never want to have altered during a scene change, for example the mic pre gains on the input channels. -
Page 23: Channel Safe
1. Turn any of the first four rotary controls to navigate among the checkboxes on the Main Display, which represent The following areas of the M32 can be isolated from scene changes, and are divided up into six columns on the Main various console areas tat can be isolated from scene changes. -
Page 24: Assign
1. Turn any of the rotary controls 1-5 to move 7. Adjust the fifth rotary control to select from additional parameters that can be mapped to the assignable controls. screen focus to different custom-assignable www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 25: Mute Groups
3. When finished working with mute groups, tap the MUTE GRP screen selection button to exit the MUTE GRP screen. The entire screen will again display its full set of controls for the current page. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... - Page 26 Main Display www.theaudiospecialists.eu...
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Page 27: Home
10. Tap the fifth control to toggle the channel compressor in/out of the signal path. 11. Adjust the sixth control to pan the selected channel within the main stereo output. 12. Tap the sixth control to assign the selected channel to the main stereo output. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 28: Gate
1. Adjust the first rotary control to set the input threshold of the compressor. much more affected by time control settings and signal material than the exponential type. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 29: Sends
5. Tap the sixth control to select which four sends to control with the rotary controls, shifting focus four at a time. 3. Adjust the second control to boost/cut the gain of the low band. Page 2 www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 30: Main
• The P16 Ultranet outputs. The rta tab shows details of the M32’s Real Time Analyser - a real-time spectrum analyser that displays details of the audio signal on the selected signal path. The M32 features both bar graph and spectrograph with a 10-second window, that are displayed on the Main Display, and can be used in a variety of applications. -
Page 31: Rta Source
RTA on top of the channel EQ or graphic EQ screens. As a default, the M32 maps its 32 rear-panel analogue inputs to the respective 32 channel inputs that are accessed on input fader layers one and two, and maps the rear-panel line-level (auxiliary) inputs to the third input fader level. -
Page 32: Out 1-16
8. Tap the sixth control to toggle delay on/off. The Delay label illuminates when the delay is inserted into the signal The M32 allows for many different kinds of output signal paths, and this screen is where these outputs are assigned to a path. -
Page 33: P16 Out
4. Tap the fourth control to assign the selected output path, completing the process. • Talkback. 5. Adjust the fifth control to select the signal tap point for the output assignment. Choices include: www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 34: Card Out
• Input standalone multi-track recorder. • Pre-EQ The M32 contains two separate AES50 connectors, labelled A and B. These dual connectors allow for an increased level of • Pre-Fader flexibility in networking the console to various AES50-based equipment. • Post-Fader. -
Page 35: Xlr Out
Setup The ROUTING screen’s xlr out tab, much like the out 1-16 tab, allows the user to patch the M32’s various internal sig- The SETUP screen offers various controls for global, high-level functions of the M32, such as display adjustments, sample nal paths to the 16 analogue XLR outputs that are located on the console’s rear panel. -
Page 36: Config
• Internal clock • External clock from the AES50-A port 6. Adjust the fourth control to set the brightness of the various LED lights on the M32, within a range of 1-100. • External clock from the AES50-B port 7. Adjust the fifth control to set the brightness of the Main Display, within a range of 1-100. -
Page 37: Network
The SETUP screen’s scribble strips tab allows surface setup of the M32’s channel LCD displays, including • HUI: Use this protocol to control any DAW software that is compatible with an HUI hardware control surface, those for the digitally-controlled amplifier group- such as Pro Tools ing feature, also known as DCAs. -
Page 38: Preamps
7. Tap the fourth control to delete a preset from the currently highlighted preset slot. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 39: Effects
The LIBRARY screen’s routing tab allows you to load and save presets of the M32’s signal routings. This can be useful The EFFECTS screen’s home tab provides a for repeating specific routing scenarios that occur over and over on a regular basis, such as when using the console for a weekly club gig or worship service. -
Page 40: Mute Group
Dual DeEsser Stereo Exciter Stereo Delay Stereo DeEsser Stereo Imager The M32’s MUTE GRP screen allows for quick assignments and control of the console’s six mute groups, and offers two Triple Delay Stereo Xtec EQ1 Edison EX1 separate functions: Rhythm Reverb... -
Page 41: Utility
Pressing the UTILITY button while on either of the RECORDER screen’s tabs takes the user directly to the select USB drive folder/file page of the RECORDER screen’s config tab. MONITOR Screen There are no Utility functions on any of the MONITOR screen’s tabs. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 42: Internal Effects
Internal Effects Ambience The M32 contains over 60 internal effects that can be applied to each of the input channels, either as inserts or as sends and returns. Access the internal effects by pressing the EFFECTS button next to the Main Display. The functionality for each of the effects is detailed below. -
Page 43: Room Reverb
A plate reverb was originally created by sending a signal through a transducer to create vibrations on a plate of sheet bit of warmth and just a touch of reverb, the M32’s Vintage Room breathes life into close-miked guitar and drum tracks. -
Page 44: Vintage Room
Reverse Reverb takes the trail of a reverb, turns it around, and places it in front of the sound source.. Use the swelling cre- bit of warmth and just a touch of reverb, the M32’s Vintage Room breathes life into close-miked guitar and drum tracks. -
Page 45: Stereo Chorus
B controls the amount of delay time in the third stage of the delay. GAIN B controls the gain in the third stage of the delay. FACTOR C controls the amount of delay time in the fourth stage of the delay. GAIN C controls the gain in the fourth stage of the delay. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 46: Stereo Phaser
The Mood Filter uses an LFO generator and an auto-envelope generator to control a VCF (voltage-control filter), as well as frequency response, and then applies a MIX with the original for a ‘swirling’ effect. Use the M32’s Stereo Phaser to add a a side-chain function, where the channel B signal controls the envelope of channel A. -
Page 47: Chorus + Chamber
Here we have combined Delay and Chamber reverb, so that a single device can supply a variety of delay settings, plus add year. Use the M32’s Stereo Tremolo to add a unique ‘surf-music’ texture to a vocal or instrumental track. -
Page 48: Flanger + Chamber
Damping reduces the level of the higher frequencies in the output. The type of reverb can be switched by pressing either of the third, fourth or fifth rotary controls. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 49: Dual Graphic Eq / Stereo Graphic Eq / Dual Trueq / Stereo Trueq
With the Stereo DeEsser, toggle between Stereo and Mono modes by pressing the fifth rotary control. Graphic EQ without frequency response correction. Graphic EQ with frequency response correction. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 50: Stereo Xtec Eq1 / Dual Xtec Eq1
This Stereo Precision Limiter allows you to set a precise volume limit, ensuring distortion-free, optimal signal integrity. Use the M32’s Stereo Precision Limiter to boost quiet signals or prevent clipping while preserving the level of ‘hot’ signals. AUTOGAIN activates an additional long-term gain correction, allowing automatic gain scaling of varying input level Pultec simply wrote the book on passive equalisation. -
Page 51: Stereo Combinator / Dual Combinator
Input and Threshold knobs adjust the levels. Our FAIR COMPRESSOR model is true to the original signal path, and conveniently provides models for dual, stereo-linked or M/S operation. Inspired by Fairchild 670. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 52: Stereo Leisure Comp / Dual Leisure Comp
Dual Enhancer / Stereo Enhancer The M32’s Enhancers are so called ‘Psycho EQs’ . They can enhance the signal spectrum in bass, midrange and high frequen- cies, but they differ from traditional EQs. When you need to generate maximum punch, clarity and detail, without turning up the overall volume, our enhancers are the solution. -
Page 53: Stereo Imager
– such as width and depth – in a way never before possible. You can widen or narrow From shimmering cleans to saturated crunch, the M32’s Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp allows an electric guitar player to sound the stereo spread, bring instruments to the front or move them to the background, and make corrections to the stereo great without using an amp on stage. -
Page 54: Dual Tube Stage / Stereo Tube Stage
The LO CUT and HI CUT rotary controls allows the affected signal to be band-limited. The Dual-Pitch effect allows the left and right channels to be adjusted independently, and allows gain compensation and panning of the two channels. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 55: Rear Panel
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Page 56: Monitor / Control Room Out
IEC Power Socket Connect the console to a mains power supply via the standard IEC power socket. Inputs 1-32 Connect audio sources via XLR cables. Power On / Off Switch IEC Power Socket www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 57: Klark Teknik Dn32-Usb
Send and receive MIDI information via standard 5-pin DIN cables. AUX In / Out 1-5 AUX In / Out 6 AES / EBU OUT Phono In / Out 5-6 Send digital audio via 3-pin AES/EBU XLR cable. www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 58: Appendices
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Page 59: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Residual Noise Level, Out 1-16 XLR Connectors, Muted -88 dBu 22 Hz-22 kHz unweighted Residual Noise Level, TRS and Monitor out XLR Connectors -83 dBu 22 Hz-22 kHz unweighted Connectors MIDAS PRO Series Microphone Preamplifier (XLR) Talkback Microphone Input (XLR) Display RCA Inputs / Outputs Main Screen 7”... -
Page 60: Appendix B: Dimensions
Appendix B: Dimensions Front View Rear View Top View Side View www.theaudiospecialists.eu M32 - Digital Console User Manual... -
Page 61: Appendix C: Block Diagram
This appendix contains routine service information for the M32 Digital Console. Routine Maintenance To help keep your M32 Digital Console unit in good working order and to make sure it gives you optimum performance, we recommend that you carry out the following about once every month. -
Page 62: Appendix E: Glossary
DI: Abbreviation for ‘direct inject’ or ‘direct injection’ . Signal is picked up the mic, which amplifies it again and passes it Control centre: The M32’s console, comprising control is plugged directly into the audio chain without using a surface and GUI. - Page 63 See Input fast strip, Mix fast strip, Output fast Monitor A: Primary monitor bus system. Linux: Also known as ‘Linux kernel’ . Operating system GUI screen: One of the M32’s two screens, which comprise strip and Fast zone. kernel used by a family of Unix-like operating systems. See Monitor B: Secondary monitor bus system.
- Page 64 This is supplied by the channel/bus/processing area. M32 Control Centre, but that is not part of it. M32 Control Centre itself. Source: The patch connector from which a signal is Output: 1.
- Page 65 VCA group: A group of channels that are controlled globally, such as via their group’s fader and other controls. Provides an easy and quick method of manipulating and controlling the numerous channels available on the M32 Control Centre. VGA: Abbreviation for ‘video graphics array’ . A graphics display system for PCs developed by IBM.
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Page 66: Other Important Information
Phone: +1 702 800 8290 midasconsoles.com website. Alternatively, please sub- mit the online warranty return form found under M32 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the ‘Service Warranty Registration’ on midasconsoles.com following paragraph: BEFORE returning the product. All enquires must be accompanied by the description of the problem and the “This equipment has been tested and found to comply with... - Page 67 MUSIC Group Research UK Ltd., Klark Industrial Park, Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7HJ England. Tel: +44 1562 741515, Fax: +44 1562 745371 Email: mkt.info@music-group.com Website: midasconsoles.com www.theaudiospecialists.eu...