Midas M32 Digital Console User Manual
Digital console for live studio with 40 input channels, 32 midas microphone preamplifiers and 25 mix buses
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- Page 1 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE Digital Console for Live and Studio with 40 Input Channels, 32 MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers and 25 Mix Buses User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Table of Contents Precautions ..............4 Introduction..............5 1. Control Surface ............6 1.1 Channel Strip - Input Channels ........6 1.2 Channel Strip - Group/Bus Channels ......7 1.3 Config/Preamp ..............8 1.4 Gate ..................8 1.5 Dynamics ................ -
Page 3: Limited Warranty
All trademarks are the property 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are Terminals marked with this symbol... -
Page 4: Precautions
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Precautions Before installing, setting up or operating this equipment make sure you have read and fully understand all of this section and the ‘IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS’ at the front of this manual. This equipment is supplied by a mains voltage that can cause electric shock injury! The following must be observed in order to maintain safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance. -
Page 5: Introduction
MIDAS PRO Series microphone preamplifiers and the custom-designed Observe full electrostatic discharge (ESD) — also known as MIDAS PRO motorised faders that are rated for one million cycles, along with a ‘anti-static’— precautions when carrying out procedures in daylight-viewable TFT screen, the control surface is designed to allow immediate this manual that are accompanied by the ESD Susceptibility access to critical functions with total and automatic recall of settings. -
Page 6: Control Surface
(4) Fader (3) AUX IN / USB Use the MIDAS PRO Motor Fader to adjust the channel output volume. In Sends on Faders mode channel faders represent the send level from Press to select the Aux In / USB Recorder and FX 1-4 Returns layer. -
Page 7: Channel Strip - Group/Bus Channels
Press to mute the channel. (5) Fader Layer Select Buttons Use the MIDAS PRO Fader to adjust the channel volume or bus sends in Sends (2) GROUP DCA 1-8 on Faders mode. The faders will automatically display the current status as Press this button to select the Group DCA layer. -
Page 8: Config/Preamp
Press to mute the main bus. selected channel. (5) Fader Please note that the low cut filter is only available for the 32 primary Use the MIDAS PRO Fader to adjust the output of the main bus. input channels. (12) MUTE Button (7) VIEW Press to mute the main bus. -
Page 9: Dynamics
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 1.5 Dynamics 1.6 Equaliser (3) (4) (1) THRESHOLD Rotary Control Dynamic Range Compression, or just Compression is a device that is used to control the volume of an audio signal. Often used in conjunction with a noise gate (see GATE), which attenuate signals below a certain threshold, compressors attenuate signals that register above the threshold. -
Page 10: Bus Sends
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 1.7 Bus Sends (2) WIDTH Rotary Control The WIDTH rotary control determines the span of frequencies around that specified by the FREQUENCY rotary control, which will be affected by adjusting the GAIN control. (3) FREQUENCY Rotary Control Select the specific frequency to be adjusted with the FREQUENCY rotary control. -
Page 11: Main Bus
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 1.8 Main Bus To record to a USB stick, perform the following steps: 1. Plug a FAT-formatted (FAT12, FAT16, FAT32) USB stick into the USB port as illustrated above. 2. Press the VIEW button in the RECORDER panel. This will then display a graphic representation of an analogue tape deck on the Main Display home tab. -
Page 12: Main Display (Summary)
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 1.10 Main Display (Summary) METERS The METERS screen displays different groups of level meters for various signal paths, and is useful for quickly ascertaining if any channels need level adjustment. Since there are no parameters to adjust for the metering displays, none of the metering screens contain any ‘bottom of the screen’... -
Page 13: Monitor
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual LIBRARY (4) PUSH ENCODERS The LIBRARY screen allows loading and saving of commonly-used setups for These six push encoders are used to adjust the various elements located the channel inputs, effects processors, and routing scenarios. - Page 14 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual (5) VIEW 3. Tap the second encoder to select and assign the currently chosen solo option. Press the VIEW button to access more detailed parameters on the Main Display. 4. Turn the third encoder to adjust the amount of digital delay that is applied to the control room signal path.
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Page 15: Talkback
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 1.12 Talkback 1. The screen displays a multi-segment level meter showing the strength of the talkback signal as it has currently been set. It also displays a multi-segment gain reduction meter, showing the user how much compression has been automatically applied to the talkback signal. -
Page 16: Show Control
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 6. Adjust the fourth encoder to select the type of oscillator to be used. HOME Choices include: The SHOW CONTROL screen’s home tab shows a general overview of the Cues • Sine Wave that have been configured in the console, along with their custom names and what parameters are included in each Cue. - Page 17 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Utility Utility Pressing the UTILITY button to the right of the Main Display changes the bottom Pressing the UTILITY button to the right of the Main Display changes the bottom of the home tab to the following configuration:...
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Page 18: Assign
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Column 4: Console To adjust the various settings on the MIDI tab, perform the following steps: • Configuration 1. Turn the first push encoder to select a Cue to edit. • Solo 2. Turn the third push encoder to select what type of MIDI event is transmitted by the console when a scene change is issued. -
Page 19: Mute Groups
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual The ASSIGN screen contains the following separate tabs: 3. Adjust the third push encoder to scroll through a list of parameter categories to which the selected assignable control can be mapped. Choices for the home: This screen provides a general overview of the 12 assigned controls buttons include: for all three control sets at the same time. -
Page 20: Main Display
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 4. When you have assigned all of the desired channels to the mute group, home release the dedicated Mute Group button. The home tab of the HOME screen displays a general signal path for the currently NOTE: The individual channel MUTE buttons will remain fully functional during selected input or output channel. - Page 21 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 6. Adjust the fourth encoder to select to which of the six mute groups the gate currently selected channel will be assigned. 7. Tap the fourth encoder to assign the currently selected channel to the selected mute group.
- Page 22 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 8. Tap the fourth encoder to switch between Linear and Logarithmic modes for the compressor. Following are some brief descriptions of those different modes: LOG: This mode is used in many well-respected compressors and is the natural result of more recent analogue units employing logarithmic side chains and resistor/capacitor time constants.
- Page 23 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual sends The eq tab displays all aspects of the channel EQ, and also displays a detailed The sends tab displays and controls all aspects of the channel sends to the 16 mix visual graphic of the current EQ curve. This tab can also be accessed directly by buses.
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Page 24: Meters
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual main • Level meters, fader levels and gain reduction meters for the stereo main bus and the mono bus. aux/fx • Level meters for the six auxiliary sends • Level meters and fader levels for the eight auxiliary returns •... -
Page 25: Routing
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Gain aes50-b: Allows patching of internal signal paths to the 48 outputs of the rear-panel AES50-B output. When engaged, the Auto Gain function simplifies adjusting the analyser views and ensuring meaningful readings. In most cases it should be switched xlr out: Allows patching of internal signal paths to the XLR out connections on. - Page 26 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual • AES50A 1-2 • PreFdr • AES50A 1-4 • PreFdr +M • AES50A 1-6 • Post Fader. • AES50B 1-2 6. Tap the fifth encoder to assign the selected signal tap point. • AES50B 1-4 7.
- Page 27 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual • Any of the 32 Direct Outputs • Monitor L • Any of the eight Auxiliary Outputs • Monitor R • Any of the FX Direct Outputs • Talkback. • Monitor L 4. Tap the fourth encoder to assign the selected output path, completing the process.
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Page 28: Setup
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Each of the two AES50 tabs contains the same following sets of parameters that • AES50-B 29-32 • AES50-B 25-28 can be adjusted. To assign various console signal paths to the AES50 connectors, • •... - Page 29 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual To make adjustments to the global screen, perform the following steps: 4. Adjust the second encoder to select the digital sample rate of the console. Choices include: 1. Adjust the first push encoder to select various console settings for pop-up messages and assorted preferences.
- Page 30 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual remote 7. Tap the sixth encoder to toggle the currently selected MIDI option on or off. This can be useful if you want to ensure that any connected MIDI transmitters cannot interfere with the console.
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Page 31: Library
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 2.5 Library 3. Tap the second encoder to invert the colour. 4. Adjust the third encoder to select the graphic icon for the selected channel. A large variety of clip-art is available to represent various input sources and output destinations. -
Page 32: Effects
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual effects home The LIBRARY screen’s effects tab allows you to load and save presets for the various onboard effects processors. To adjust the various settings on the effects tab, perform the following steps: 1. Adjust the first push encoder to select which of the eight effects slots to load or save a preset. -
Page 33: Mute Group
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 3. While holding the mute group button, press the SEL button on any input or Stereo Flanger Stereo Xtec EQ5 Stereo Guitar Amp output channel, on any layer, that you wish to assign to the mute group. -
Page 34: Internal Effects
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual MONITOR Screen Ambience There are no Utility functions on any of the MONITOR screen’s tabs. TALKBACK Screen There are no Utility functions on any of the TALKBACK screen’s tabs. SHOW CONTROL Screen Pressing the UTILITY button while on any of the SCENES screen’s tabs provides... - Page 35 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual The PRE DELAY slider controls the amount of time before the reverberation Vintage Reverb is heard following the source signal. DECAY controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate. SIZE controls the perceived size of the space being created by the reverb effect.
- Page 36 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual PRE DELAY controls the amount of time before the reverberation is heard Triple Delay following the source signal. DECAY controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate. ATTACK controls how fast the reflection density builds up.
- Page 37 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Stereo Chorus The WAVE push encoder shapes the symmetry of the LFO waveform, and PHASE dials in an LFO phase difference between the left and right channels. The modulation source can also be the signal envelope, which produces vowel-like opening and closing tones.
- Page 38 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Rotary Speaker Delay + Chamber Rotary Speaker emulates the sound of a Leslie rotating speaker. The M32’s Rotary Here we have combined Delay and Chamber reverb, so that a single device can Speaker provides more flexibility than its electro-mechanical counterpart, and...
- Page 39 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual The BALANCE push encoder adjusts the balance between flanger and reverb. Modulation Delay Low frequencies can be excluded with the LO CUT push encoder, and the MIX push encoder adjusts how much of the effect is added to the signal. SPEED, DELAY and DEPTH adjust the rate, delay and modulation depth of the flanger.
- Page 40 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual There are four standard graphic EQs that provide 31 bands of adjustment Stereo Xtec EQ1 / Dual Xtec EQ1 between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. A master volume slider compensates for changes in volume caused by the EQ. A maximum boost or cut of 15 dB is available for each band.
- Page 41 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Wave Designer On the first layer, Mix adjusts the overall effect on the input signal (100% equals full compression) and Active enables or bypasses the effect. Attack/Release adjusts the envelope times for the compressors of all five bands. Auto sets program dependent release times (Release time value is ignored).
- Page 42 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 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 frequencies, but they differ from traditional EQs.
- Page 43 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual The BALANCE push encoder allows you to emphasise the mono and stereo and the overall output is controlled by the LEVEL push encoder. The CABINET components of the input signal. The mono and stereo signals can be panned simulation can be bypassed if the guitarist is already using a real cabinet, which independently with the MONO PAN and STEREO PAN controls.
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Page 44: Rear Panel
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 3. Rear Panel 3.3 XLR OUT 1-16 3.1 MONITOR / CONTROL ROOM OUT (3) (4) Outputs 1-16 Send audio to external equipment using XLR cables. Outputs 15 and 16 by default carry the main stereo bus signals. -
Page 45: Midi
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 3.7 MIDI 3.9 ULTRANET MIDI IN / OUT Connect to a personal monitoring system (e.g. the Behringer P16) via Ethernet cable. Send and receive MIDI information via standard 5-pin DIN cables. 3.10 AES50 3.8 AES / EBU OUT Transmit up to 96 channels in and out via Ethernet cables. -
Page 46: Appendices
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 4. Appendices 4.1 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Processing Input Processing Channels 32 Input Channels, 8 Aux Channels, 8 FX Return Channels Output Processing Channels 8 / 16 16 aux buses, 6 matrices, main LRC Internal Effects Engines (True Stereo / Mono) - Page 47 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Input/Output Characteristics Frequency Response @ 48 kHz Sample Rate 0 dB to -1 dB 20 Hz – 20 kHz Dynamic Range, Analogue In to Analogue Out 106 dB 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted A/D Dynamic Range, Preamplifier and Converter (Typical)
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Page 48: Appendix B: Midi Operation
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 4.2 Appendix B: MIDI Operation MIDI TX > Scenes Every scene can be assigned one specific MIDI command/event. Each time the MIDI RX > Scenes scene is loaded the MIDI command will be sent out once. Possible choices for MIDI... - Page 49 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual For Program Changes ‘Value’ 0…127 = program/preset number, that will be sent The MIDI commands assigned to the ASSIGN controls can be transferred to and upon pressing the button. from stage via AES50 using the S16 stage box MIDI I/O.
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Page 50: Appendix C: Dimensions
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 4.3 Appendix C: Dimensions Front View Top View... - Page 51 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Rear View Side View...
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Page 52: Appendix D: Block Diagram
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Page 53: Appendix E: Service Information
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 54: Appendix F: Glossary
M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual 4.6 Appendix F: Glossary This glossary provides an explanation of the symbols, terms and abbreviations used in this manual. 5.1 surround: A surround sound system created from six channels that form Bank: A fixed number of channels displayed on a GUI screen. - Page 55 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Destination: The patch connector to which a signal is routed. See Patching. Graphic EQ: A form of EQ that has a number of faders for controlling the gain of the audio signal. The faders are set at frequency bands that are evenly-spaced Device: A diagram(s) in the I/O tabs representing a physical rack unit, such as a according to octaves.
- Page 56 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Mic: Abbreviation for ‘microphone’. Output: 1. The signal put out by a device. 2. The physical location of where a device sends out a signal. Microphone: Device for converting sound waves into audio signals. Output fast strip: One of 16 channel strips in the output fast zone. Provides MIDI: Acronym for ‘musical instrument digital interface’.
- Page 57 M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual Psychoacoustics: The study of the perception of sound, that is, how we Surround: Audio that has more that two speaker locations and, therefore, listen, our psychological responses and the physiological effects on the human more than two channels. Also commonly termed ‘surround sound’.
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