A New Age in Live Digital Audio Production An Introduction to the V-Mixing System
Part1 Why do you need a digital audio production system? This handbook is intended to explain why people have turned to digital audio solutions for live sound and to specifically show the system that RSS by Roland delivers. Benefits of a Digital Sound System The V-Mixing System from RSS has been designed to improve sound quality, r e d u c e c o n f i g u r a t i o n c o m p l e x i t y, add breakthrough capabilities and reduce costs - all while making the job of mixing live sound easier.
The RSS V-Mixing System A powerful live audio production solution built on four components. Digital Consoles Digital Snakes The cornerstone of the V-Mixing System is the M-400 V-Mixer - a live digital mixing console. This compact/lightweight unit provides 48 channels of mixing, 16 AUX buses plus Main L/R/ C outputs and 8 matrices.
Part2 RSS Digital Snake Flexible Audio Transmission & High Sound Quality The RSS Digital Snake improves sound quality and adds convenience in various audio environments, including fixed installations and portable applications. Perfect for Your Environment of sound quality problems on any analog hardware switches providing for multiple transformerless audio splits to multiple connection. The Digital Snake is perfect for all live The digital audio signal sent by REAC positions.
Configurable up to 40 input and 40 output channels I/O units and peripheral equipment 【I/O modular rack】 【I/O modular rack】 【FOH unit】 S-4000S-3208 S-4000S-0832 S-4000H 32 in/8 out for stage use. All inputs have remote preamp/ PAD/phantom power. 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA converters. Audio transmission and power supply redundancy. 8 in/32 out for FOH I/O unit which is the companion to the S-4000S-3208. All the specifications are the same as the S-4000S-3208, except for the inverted I/O.
Part3 RSS M-400 V-Mixer - Live Digital Mixer By adding an M-400 to the Digital Snakes of your choice, you get a V-Mixing System with full digital capabilities and total recall. Let's take a look. intuitive to use for the beginner or the recording provides lossless capture of live experienced professional. It features events.
Equipped with 48 mixing channels/18 buses/ 8 matrices/56-bit processing M-400 USB Memory Recorder section Setup section Administration Record from two sources directly to a USB memory key inserted in the M-400. Displays the patchbay for assigning input/output or system settings. When there are multiple users for t h e M -400, y o u c a n l i m i t t h e controls available depending on their expertise and customize settings to suit each user.
Part4 RSS Personal Mixing System ‒ The Ideal Monitoring Solution The M-48 Live Personal Mixer is the mixer that performers can use on stage or in the studio to personally mix the monitor balance they like. REAC plays an important role where 40 sources can be assigned to 16 sixteen stereo groups. Powerful and Personal The M-48 is a powerful 16 stereo group m i x e r a n d i s w h a t l i ve p e r f o r m e r s have been dreaming for in an ultimate monitoring solution.
Equipped with reverb and ambient mic The innovative personal mixer M-48 Memory section AUX in/Ambient Mic section Line Out section Headphone section Store and instantly recall 16 setups in the unit Separately adjust an external input volume level and the ambient sound level picked up by the unit s built-in mic Controls the volume level being sent out the separate balanced line out jacks.
Part5 Recording the Live Event The advantages of REAC also extend to live recording. One REAC cable enables recording of up to 40 channels. Simply plug a CAT5e cable into a computer installed with Cakewalk SONAR PRODUCER and capture the live feed. Producing live recordings Many users need to record live material that is quickly turned around into CDs or uploaded to the Internet. Not long ago, recording at a live event commonly involved using a room or truck full of recording equipment.
Recording with the Standard V-Mixing System 40-channel recording Stage FOH or Monitor S/P DIF optical S-1608 Synchronized M-400 FA-66 S-1608 ※ Headphones FireWire Recording Monitor 24bit/ 48kHz, 44.
Part6 Installation report ❶ BBC Radio Theatre RSS M-400 DIGITAL MIXING SYSTEM PLAYS TO THE CROWD IN LEGENDARY RADIO STUDIO Installed Products M-400 S-4000S-3208 Digital Snake Introduction One of the final components in an extensive technical refurbishment of the BBC's largest radio studio, the M-400 V-Mixing System from RSS by Roland has been installed in the broadcaster's famous Radio Theatre in London's Broadcasting As part of a larger building programme, the Radio Theatre has been refurbished and fi
Installation report❷ Concerts Unlimited ▲V-Mixer at Corporate Event Installed Products Expanded System M-400 S-1608 Stage Unit S-4000S-3208 Stage Unit Introduction Concerts Unlimited LLC, founded in 2005 is a provider of production services and equipment sales serving the New England region in the US. They pride themselves in providing the highest quality of sound, lighting, and video service with the newest equipment and best crew possible.
Part6 Installation report ❸ The ease of use convinces a self-confessed old analog guy Ford Field is a multipurpose stadium located in Detroit, Michigan, which is also the home of the NFL Detroit Lions. Besides football games and other sporting events, this stadium has also hosted concerts by the Rolling Stones, Madonna, and Eminem, etc. 150 power amps and 184 cluster speakers are permanently installed, and the V-Mixing System is at the heart of this audio system.
Ford Field The system includes the S-4000S- of situations are among the many 3208 and S-1608 stage units along advantages of this system. Simoni with two M-400 consoles, one of which serves as a backup unit. The also points out the ease of use, and added, Everything is just a button reasons for installing this system push away. The V-Mixing System is were the ease of use and excellent not intimidating and it invites you to cost performance. Mark Simoni, the put your hands on it.
Part7 System Configuration Examples 16x8 Digital Snake System 16 Inputs (Digital Snake) 8 Outputs (Digital Snake) S-1608 S-0816 RS-232C S-232C Inputs : 16 ch Outputs : 8 ch Analog Audio S-4000R OR Inputs IIn puts : 8 ch Outputs : 16 ch Mixer Stage S-4000RCS Remote Control Software Front of House 32x8 Digital Snake System 32 Inputs (Digital Snake) 8 Outputs (Digital Snake) S-4000S-3208 S-4000H RS-232C RS-23 32C Analog Audio Inputs : 32 ch Outputs : 8 ch Inputs : 8 ch Outputs : 32 ch S-4000R
Standard V-Mixing System 42 Inputs : 32 ch (Digital Snake) + 10 ch (M-400) 26 Outputs : 16 ch (Digital Snake) + 10 ch (M-400) S-1608 M-400 S-1608 Inputs : 32 ch Outputs : 16 ch Stage Inputs : 10 ch Outputs : 10 ch Front of House Expanded V-Mixing System 58 Inputs : 48 ch (Digital Snake) + 10 ch (M-400) 26 Outputs : 16 ch (Digital Snake) + 10 ch (M-400) M-400 S-4000S-3208 S-1608 Inputs : 48 ch Outputs : 16 ch Stage Inputs : 10 ch Outputs : 10 ch Front of House 17
Part7 Standard V-Mixing System with Personal Mixing 42 Inputs : 32 ch (Digital Snake) + 10 ch (M-400) 26 Outputs : 16 ch (Digital Snake) + 10 ch (M-400) Personal Mixers : Up to 8 x M-48 per S-4000D (Connect multiple S-4000Ds inline to enable more M-48s) M-48 1 8 EMBEDDED POWER EMBEDDED POWER S-1608 S-1608 S-4000D Inputs : 32 ch Outputs : 16 ch REAC A REAC B Inputs : 10 ch Outputs : 10 ch 18 M-400 Front of House Stage
Standard V-Mixing System with REAC Recording 42 Inputs : 32 ch (Digital Snake) + 10 ch (M-400) 26 Outputs : 16 ch (Digital Snake) + 10 ch (M-400) Record Split : 40 ch M-400 S-1608 REAC A S-1608 REAC B Inputs : 10 ch Outputs : 10 ch Inputs : 32 ch Outputs : 16 ch Stage Front of House SPLIT/ BACKUP Optional Word Clock PC with SONAR producer VS-700C USB VS-700 I/O I/O /O Cable e Recording & Post Production 19
Part 1 Why do you need a digital audio production system? Part 2 RSS Digital Snake - Flexible Audio Transmission & High Sound Quality Part 3 RSS M-400 V-Mixer - Live Digital Mixer Part 4 RSS Personal Mixing System ‒ The Ideal Monitoring Solution Part 5 Recording the Live Event Part 6 Installation Report BBC Radio Theatre Concerts Unlimited Ford Field Polish National Opera The 5th World Meeting of Families Part7 System Configuration Examples The original Japanese edition was issued as a suppleme