Roland V-Mixer VM-3100 - Page 16

Trying Out the VM-3100
Connecting to Other Equipment
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First, connect a pair of monitor headphones to the VM-3100, then
connect any sound sources you want to mix. Since we are now
connecting only basic devices, connect any other devices you want to
use as the need arises. Also refer to the “Digital Mixer Workbook”
starting on p.24.
Headphones
INPUT 9-10
INPUT 11-12
DIGITAL IN AorB
DIGITAL OUT A DIGITAL OUT B
AUX SEND
BUS OUT
MASTER OUT
MONITOR
The Difference Between MASTER OUT and MONITOR OUT
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The VM-3100 has 4 primary buses to output signals. The “MASTER
OUT” bus is used to combine the sends from all channels of the VS-
3100. The “MONITOR OUT” allows you to listen to the selected signals
with the MONITOR buttons. The “BUS OUT” is used primarily as an
input/output for multitrack recording. The “AUX SEND” is used to
send signals to a performers’ monitor speakers or to external effects.
Here, let’s make sure the difference between MASTER and MONITOR
is clear. As the main signals, the signals output from MASTER OUT are
the final mixed signals. In contrast, signals selected with the MONITOR
buttons are output from the MONITOR OUT. This allows you to
monitor not only the same sounds as those output from MASTER OUT,
but also sounds directly from each channel or from DIGITAL IN. Thus,
through skillful use of the MONITOR, you can check the sounds on
each channel without affecting the MASTER OUT, making this a very
convenient function.
It is important to distinguish between the Master and Monitor bus. The
Master bus contains your final mixed signals.The Monitor bus only
contains signals selected with the Monitor buttons. The Monitor bus is
useful to isolate specific channels or to troubleshoot a mix.
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Before connecting any
equipment, always be sure
to turn off the power of all
devices to be connected.
Connecting equipment
‘with the power turned on
may result ina malfunction
or damage to the
equipment.
Use a cable from Roland t
make the connection, If’
using some other make of
connection cable, please.
note the following |
precautions. Some
connection cables contain
resistors. Do not use cables -
that incorporate resistors
for connecting fo this. unit.” ©
The use of such cables can
cause the sound level tobe
extremely low, or.
impossible to hear. For...
information on cable :
specifications, contact the
manufacturer of the cable. ee
‘We recommend connecting ;
audio devices equipped
with digital inputsand
outputs to the VM-3100's oe
DIGITAL connectors. For = : |
more detailed information,
pleaseseep.20.
The MONITOR section
includes the DIGITALIN
and SOURCE buttons. For -
more detailed information
on these buttons, refer to.
p:14.