Roland M-5000 Reference Manual page 11

Channel Strips
The high-functionality channel strips that can operate as either input channels or output buses as we have seen can also modify content. The EQ and
dynamics algorithms deliver superb sound quality and reproduce the feel of analog effecters when manipulating parameters. It is also possible to
rearrange the sequence of EQ and dynamics applied.
GEQs and Effects
The M-5000 is equipped with 32 31-band graphic equalizers that you can insert in input channels and output buses. You can select either
proportional or constant as the Q type for GEQs as well as switch a GEQ to operate as an 8-band PEQ.
Eight stereo (16 dual-mono) effects are available as well. The high-quality effects provided on Roland mixers have been redesigned to operate at 96
kHz, and operational feel is also improved.
A new "dynamic EQ" effect type has also been added.
REAC
At the core of digital transmission on the M-5000 is Roland's own originally developed REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) protocol.
Roland was among the first to note the usefulness of digital transmission, and announced the first REAC device, the S-4000S Digital Snake, in 2005.
Since then, the simplicity of setup and high stability of REAC devices has been acknowledge by acceptance and used around the world. One of the
three REAC ports on the M-5000 supports REAC Embedded Power, making it possible to power and communicate with an M-48 personal mixer or
S-0808 digital snake over a single LAN cable.
You can also install additional REAC expansion interfaces in the expansion slots described later in this manual.
Super Patchbay
Because digital communication using REAC and expansion using the optional expansion interface are both covered, the M-5000's patchbays are
amply powerful on their own.
When at 96kHz
M-5000 300 inputs/296 outputs
M-5000C 300 inputs/288 outputs
With the combination of input and output ports, and with the ability to incoming signals to output without passing through the mixer core, it is
possible to create flexible setups such as for transmission between front of house and monitors or direct out to recorders.
Remote Control
You can use the M-5000 RCS dedicated control program to operate the M-5000 remotely from a Windows or Macintosh computer. You can also
remotely control the console from an iPad by using the M-5000 Remote dedicated application.
External Control
With the M-5000's four input and 12 output GP I/O connectors, you can send and receive control signals to and from external devices. The M-5000
also provides four inputs for footswitch pedals.
As with other Roland digital mixers up to now, control via MIDI or the RS-232C interface is also possible.
Live Recording
Connecting a Macintosh or Windows-based computer to the USB COMPUTER connector engages 16x16 recording and playback audio interface that
can be used with most digital audio workstation (DAW) software.
Recording and playback of two-channel WAV files on USB flash drives is also available using the USB port on the console surface.
Connecting an R-1000 48-track recorder to the REAC connector lets you carry out 48-track (48 kHz) or 24-track (96 kHz) recording and playback as a
standalone device.
Redundancy
Connecting an optional S-240P to the EXT. POWER DC INPUT connector achieves redundant power so if a problem occurs in the M-5000's main power
source, backup power is supplied by the S-240P.
Using 2 REAC ports to a digital snake achieves redundant audio transmission.
Ideal User Interface
So far we're taken a look at many of the M-5000's outstanding functions.
A basic rule of design holds that increasing the number of functions generally can have a negative impact on ease of use.
However, the M-5000 shatters this rule by architecting a highly rational user interface using a small number of controls. Let's look at the several
sections that make up the M-5000's outstanding user interface.
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Display section
Nearly all parameters can be manipulated using the touch display with the attractive design and the 16 knobs and switches laid out beneath it. Any
parameter you touch on the screen can also be immediately adjusted directly by the one "Selected Knob".
Because operations are completed using just this section, time loss due to large hand movements is minimized.
The high-reliability, pressure-sensitive 12-inch display clearly and vividly displays a variety of information with high image quality and a wide viewing
angle.
When at 48kHz
460 inputs/456 outputs
460 inputs/448 outputs
Main Features
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