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Introduction
Introduction
Live mixing console that allows direct connection of REAC (Roland
Ethernet Audio Communication) devices
REAC is a next-generation transmission protocol that uses Ethernet technology. It allows a single Cat5e Ethernet cable
to carry up to forty channels of digital audio. Transmission between the M-400 and the input/output unit occurs
digitally, allowing you to construct a high-quality digital mixing system without any danger of signal loss or noise
even over extended distances.
With the M-400 live mixing console at the center, a V-Mixing system can be assembled by connecting input/output
units such as the S-1608 stage unit, S-0816 FOH unit, and the S-4000S 40-channel I/O modular rack.
REAC port for splitting or backup
A REAC port for splitting or backup is provided, allowing splitting of the M-400’s inputs or redundant transmission via
the S-4000S.
Flexible input/output environment
Two REAC ports allow input/output units to be divided between two sides of the stage, or the number of inputs and
outputs to be customized. The rear panel of the M-400 provides eight XLR input jacks featuring high-quality remote
head amps and phantom power, eight XLR output jacks, stereo input, digital output, and talkback mic input, letting
you construct a flexible input/output environment.
48-channel 18-bus mixer
Four-band EQ is provided on CH1–CH48, MAIN L/R, and AUX1–AUX16. There are also twenty-four gate/expander
units and twenty-four compressors that can be used on CH1–CH48, and limiters are provided for AUX1–AUX16 and
MAIN L/R.
Four effects that can be used for send/return or as inserts
The M-400 provides four effects that can be used as spatial-type effects such as reverb or delay, modulation-type effects
such as chorus, or dynamics-type effects such as multi-band compressor. You can connect them via an AUX channel in
a send/return configuration within the mixer, or insert them into the desired channels.
Up to twelve 31-band GEQ units
The M-400 provides four 31-band GEQ units that can be inserted into AUX1–AUX16, MATRIX1–MATRIX8 or MAIN
L/R. In addition, since the four effects can be used as dual 31-band GEQ units, you have the ability to use a total of
twelve 31-band GEQ units.
Up to eight external effects can be inserted
The eight sets of XLR input/output jacks on the M-400’s rear panel allow you to insert up to eight external effects into
the desired channels.
Equipped with USB Memory Recorder for live recording or background
music playback
The USB memory recorder function lets you play back WAV files from USB memory, or record the output of a desired
bus as a 16-bit linear WAV file.
You can use this as a convenient way to play background music or record a live performance.
Features of the M-400
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