Along with its 48 main channels, the desk has six stereo returns (60 channels), while busing provides 16 auxiliaries, eight matrices and full support for mono, stereo or LCR sound design.
With a configurable choice of available digital I/O boxes, the M-480 can support up to 90 inputs and 90 outputs, which are fully assignable via a digital patchbay. The patchbay can route any input to any output without going through the mixer. Each mixing channel includes two stages of dynamics processing, four-band PEQ, and delay. Dedicated four-band PEQ, limiting and delay are available on every output. Effects processing includes six dual-mono effects processors as well as 12 31-band graphic EQs. Built-in stereo recording/playback uses uncompressed WAV files via USB flash drive.
The M-480 also has a Cascade function, allowing two units to be connected together enabling a 96-channel mixing solution. The two connected consoles share aux/matrix/main/solo buses with bi-directional communication. The two 40-channel assignable output patchbays are used with the M-48 Personal Mixing system and with the new R-1000 48-Track Recorder/Player. The R-1000 can be used as a multi-channel recorder or player, for live multi-channel capture or virtual soundchecks, backing tracks, and training.
The M-480 V-Mixer integrates with PCs via its Remote Control Software for additional control or sending/receiving setup data allowing users to prepare channel setups and configurations before arriving at the venue. When connected via USB, it allows independent control of the M-480.
The desk supports V-Link/Midi Visual Control for synchronisation with video equipment. Used in combination with the Roland V-1600HD Multi-Format Video Switcher enables audio-follows-video operation making audio levels track a live video source.
Main Features
- 48 mixing channels plus six stereo returns (total 60 channels)
- Main (LCR) outputs, 16 aux buses, eight matrices
- Configurable to 90 inputs and 90 outputs depending on Digital Snake configuration
- Four-band parametric EQ and delays on all inputs and outputs
- Compressors and gates on all mixing channels
- Six built-in stereo (dual-mono) multi-effects and twelve graphic EQs (switchable to eight-band PEQ)
- 214 possible output patch points on each port (A,B, console). Allows direct routing from preamp to output point without having to use mix channel.
- Supports integration with Personal Mixing System and Multi-Channel Live Recording/Playback
- Cascade connection supports large format applications for 96 mixing channels
