Roland M-160 - Product Features; Important Operational Notes

Please read the owner's manual carefully
FEATURES
The Roland M-160 is a high-quality, rack-mount type, 16
channel line mixer.
@ This mixer provides various excellent functions and high
quality sounds equivalent to these of professional equipment.
@ The inputs and outputs are compatible with the line level of
professional equipment (+4dBm). Both standard phone
jacks and XLR connectors (balance) are provided for outputs.
e This compact size mixer contains as many as 16 channel
inputs, making it possible to deal with a number of sources
in a small space. The input channels 1 and 2 can also be
used for microphones.
® The Bus In jacks allows you to stack the mixer easily.
@ Four sets of Effect Send and Return jacks are provided.
AUX Send can select Pre or Post. Returns consist of three
stereo jacks and one with panpot.
@ The Phones Mix In allows you to monitor through head-
phones the monitor mix signals or sequencer’s click sound.
Moreover, the mixer features a highly sensitive Fader,
CONTENTS
{1] Block Diagram and Signal Flowing .............cccce 4
1. Channel Section
2. Master Section
a. Return
b. Phones Mix In
c. Master Out
d. Effect Send
e. AUX Send
f. Bus In
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1. Channel Section
2. Master Section
3. Rear Panel
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@ Basic Operation
1. Connections of Microphones and Musical Instruments
@ Mixing of Microphones and Musical Instruments
2. Connections of Effect Units
m Delay and Reverb
3. Connections of Monitoring Units
® Monitor Mixing and Foldback
4. Connection for Stacking
5, Rack Mount Installation
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IMPORTANT NOTES
@ Do not use the same socket used for any @ When making or freaking connections, @ Placing a umt using a large type transformer
noise generating unit such as a motor or
variable lighting system.
turn all the unit off.
such as a power amplifier just abave this
mixer may cause hum,
e For about a few seconds, muting circuits
® Before connecting the Power calhe to the
socket, turn the unit off
@ When disconnecting the power cable
from the socket, do not pull the cord but
hold the plug.
work, therefore no sound is output.
Do not place or drop a heavy object on the
power cable or connection cord
Turn on the power amplifier after turning
on the mixer, and turn off the mixer after
turning off the amplifier. These should be
done with the Faders of the mixer set to 0.
Do not touch the inside of the unit, as it
may cause you an eleciric shock and the
unit a breakdown
® Handle the cables gently. @ Operating this device near a neon or fluo- ® Do not let any solid or liquid maternal in
rescent lamp may cause noise interference. this unit.
@ When the unit is not to be used for a long
period of time, disconnect the power cable the device.
from the socket.
lf so, change the angle or the position of
Do not give strong shock to the unit.
e Avoid using this device in extreme heat. @ {f this unit does not operate properly, un-
humidity or where it may be affected by
dust or vibration.
plug the power cable immediately and
contact your local Roland service.
e Use a mild detergent and soft cloth for ® The XLR connectors of this unit adopt the
cleaning. Do not use solvents such as
thinner.
connection system of 1st=ground, 2nd=
cold and 3rd=hot.