Quick Start Guide

16 M32C DIGITAL RACK MIXER Quick Start Guide 17
M32C DIGITAL RACK MIXER Getting started
Step 3: Getting started
M32 MIX App for iPad*
Many functions of the M32C console can be remotely
controlled by a dedicated app for iPad. Details about
the app’s download, setup and operation are
included in a separate user manual available for
download from the M32C product page.
The app’s
User Interface is optimized for the
touchscreen nature of the iPad device and
concentrates on the most important remote features
of the console only. Using the app, you can perform
functions such as adjusting monitor mixes from the
stage while interacting with musicians, or adjusting
the front-of-house mix from the audience,
while hearing the mix exactly as the audience does.
M32 EDITOR for Windows*/OS X*/Linux*
Also o ered is a separate remote editor running
onhost computers that will allow for complete editing
control of the M32C via Ethernet. Details of the remote
editor’s download, setup and operation are included
in a separate user manual available for download from
the M32C product page. Check out midasconsoles.com
for more information.
Tip: The M32C remote communication is OSC-based
(open sound control) and we will share the protocol
on our website, allowing developers to design their
own control software. Stay tuned to midasconsoles.
com for details on the OSC protocol.
DN32-USB expansion card
The DN32-USB card allows transmission of up to
32channels to and from a connected computer.
Pleasedownload the drivers and Quick Start Guide
from midasconsoles.com before connecting the
mixer to your computer. The card is CoreAudio
compatible, allowing it to work with computers with
the OS X operating system software of Apple Inc.
without a driver.
The  rmware can easily be updated by performing
the following steps:
• Download the new console  rmware from the
M32C product page onto the root level of a USB
thumb drive
• Plug the USB thumb drive into the front panel USB
connector while the console is turned o
• Hold the SELECT knob depressed while switching
the console on. While booting, the M32C
will run a fully automatic  rmware update,
which will take 2-3 minutes longer than the
regular boot sequence
When no update  le is available on the USB drive,
or when it is corrupted, the update mode will remain
active, preventing the M32C from booting regularly.
Switch the console o and back on without holding
the SELECT knob to boot the console with the
existing  rmware.
CAUTION: Please do not block the vent openings on
the sides of the M32C cabinet! Speci cally when
mounting the M32C in a road case, please ensure
there is su cient space to allow for some air ow.
M32C DIGITAL RACK MIXER Block Diagram
MAIN
L R C L R
SOLOMATRIX
1 2 5 6
MIX BUS
1 2 15 16
FADER
MIX 1–16
INSERT
6-BAND
EQ
INSERT
COMP/ EXPAN
KEY-IN
Pre EQ Post EQ
EQ
Pre Fader
Post Fader
Matrix 1,3,5
MUTE
MUTE
SOLO
Post Fader Post Fader
Post Fader
Post Fader
Matrix 2,4,6
MIX 1-16
OUT
EFFECTS 1-8
EFFECT
31 BAND GEQ 31 BAND GEQ
FX OUT L FX OUT R
FX IN L
FX IN R
USB
PLAY
USB
REC
USB RECORDER
REC LEVEL
USB
MEMORY
USB MEMORY
RECORDER
L+C/R+C MIX
L+C OUT
R+C OUT
+
+
DSP
PATCH
USB
PLAY
USB
REC
FX 1-8 OUT (L / R)
FX 1-8 IN (L / R)
6
16
8 x 2 8 x 2
MIX 1-16 INSERT RETURN
16
MIX 1-16 INSERT SEND
16
MIX 1-16 OUT
MAIN LRC INSERT RETURN
MATRIX 1-6 INSERT RETURN
6
MATRIX 1-6 INSERT SEND
6
MATRIX 1-6 OUT
3 3
MAIN LRC INSERT SEND
3
MAIN LRC OUT
3
MAIN LRC PRE EQ OUT
PATCH CUE
MONITOR LR OUT
2
MONITOR L+C/R+C OUT
2 2
MONITOR SOURCE IN
8
AUX Returns 1–8 AUX Returns 7–8 by default on USB Play
Pre EQ
Pre EQ/Pre Fader/Post Fader/Post Pan L
Pre EQ/Pre Fader/Post Fader/Post Pan R
Pre Fader
Mix 1,3...15 Mix 2,4...16
SOLO
4BAND
EQ
ATT
Pre EQ/Pre Fader/Post Fader/Post Pan L
Pre EQ/Pre Fader/Post Fader/Post Pan R
MUTE
MUTE
FADER
LCR
PAN (LR)
PAN (LCR)
GAIN
Post Fader
Post Pan
GAIN
32 32 32 32 32
ATT
CH 1–32
LOW
CUT
GATE/
DUCK
INSERT
4-BAND
EQ
INSERT
COMP/ EXPAN
DELAY
KEY-IN
Pre EQ Post EQ
EQ
Pre Fader
Mix 1,3...15 Mix 2,4...16
Pre HP/Pre Gate/Post Gate/Pre EQ/Post EQ/Pre Fader/Post Fader/Post Pan L
Pre HP/Pre Gate/Post Gate/Pre EQ/Post EQ/Pre Fader/Post Fader/Post Pan R
KEY-IN
EQ
Pre HP/Pre Gate/Post Gate/Pre EQ/Post EQ/Pre Fader/Post Fader/Post Pan L
Pre HP/Pre Gate/Post Gate/Pre EQ/Post EQ/Pre Fader/Post Fader/Post Pan R
SOLO
INSERT RETURN INSERT SEND PRE LOW CUT OUT POST FADER OUT
MUTE
MUTE
FADER
LCR
PAN (LR)
PAN (LCR)
GAIN
Post Fader
Post Pan
GAIN
COMP/ EXPAN
8 x 2
STEREO FX RETURNS 1 L/R – 8 L/R
Pre Fader/Post Fader/Post Pan L
Pre Fader/Post Fader/Post Pan R
Pre Fader
Mix 1,3...15 Mix 2,4...16
SOLO
Pre Fader/Post Fader/Post Pan L
Pre Fader/Post Fader/Post Pan R
MUTE
MUTE
FADER
LCR
PAN (LR)
PAN (LCR)
GAIN
Post Fader
Post Pan
GAIN
WHITE NOISE
PINK NOISE
OSCILLATOR
SINE WAVE
GENERATE
GAIN
COMP/ EXPAN
LCR
PAN (LR)
PAN (LCR)
GAIN
GAIN
FADER
MATRIX
1-6
INSERT
INSERT
KEY-IN
Pre EQ Post EQ
EQ
Pre Fader
Post Fader
MUTE
SOLO
MATRIX 1-6
OUT
Post Fader
COMP/ EXPAN
EQ
6BAND
COMP/ EXPAN
FADER
MAIN LRC
INSERT
6BAND
EQ
INSERT
COMP/ EXPAN
KEY-IN
Pre EQ Post EQ
EQ
GAIN
Pre Fader
Post Fader
Matrix 1,3,5
MUTE
MUTE
SOLO
Post Fader Post Fader
Post Fader
Matrix 2,4,6
MAIN LRC
OUT
COMP/ EXPAN
mute mute mute mute mute
mute mute mute mute
stereo
mono
stereo
mute
stereo
mono
stereo
stereo
mono
stereo stereo
mono
stereo
TALKBACK
COMP
ON
TALK LEVEL
TRIM
A/D
Dyn. Mic Input TRS
I/O
PATCH
AES-50 A
(48ch IN)
AES-50 B
(48ch IN)
SLOT
(32ch IN)
AES-50 A
(48ch OUT)
AES-50 B
(48ch OUT)
SLOT
(32ch OUT)
38
P16 BUS
(16ch)
MONITOR LR OUT
OUT 1-16 (virtual)
16 6
6
2
16
AUX OUT 1-6 (virtual)
DELAY
GAIN
GAIN GAIN
16 16
8
GAIN
+
MONO
MONITOR LR OUT
DELAY
DELAY
MONITOR
D/A
MONITOR L OUT
D/A
MONITOR R OUT
SOLO / SOURCE
MONITOR SOURCE IN
DIM
2
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