Fostex VM200 User Manual

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Introducing the VM200 10 VM200 User’s Guide Welcome to the VM200 Thank you for purchasing the Fostex VM200 Digital Recording Mixer.The VM200 is an af

Monitoring Signals 100 VM200 User’s Guide Monitoring You can monitor the following sources: Stereo Buss, Rec Buss, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Aux4, Eff1, Eff2

Soloing VM200 User’s Guide 101 Soloing A Solo function is available for input channels 1 through 20 that enables you to monitor specific channels.Two

Monitoring Signals 102 VM200 User’s Guide PFL: In PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) mode, the VM200 feeds a soloed channel’s pre-fader signal to the Solo buss

Soloing VM200 User’s Guide 103 7. When you’re ready, press the [SOLO] key for the channel(s) you wish to solo. The selected [SOLO] keys light up

Monitoring Signals 104 VM200 User’s Guide Solo Safe Function The VM200 features a Solo Safe function that enables you to desig-nate specific channels

Metering Signal Levels VM200 User’s Guide 105 Metering Signal Levels You can view signal level meters for input Channels 1 through 20 on the CHANNEL

Monitoring Signals 106 VM200 User’s Guide LED Display Meter (L/R or ST BUSS/SOLO) The VM200 features two LED meters to the right of the LCD Display t

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Outputs 108 VM200 UserÕs Guide Overview The VM200 features several types of outputs, including the stereo buss output, the recording buss output, the

ADAT OUT & S/P DIF OUT VM200 User’s Guide 109 ADAT OUT & S/P DIF OUT You can output digital stereo signals from the ADAT OUT and S/P DIF OUT

Installing the VM200 VM200 User’s Guide 11 Appendix A. Specifications and Data provides technical specifications and other data, including a MIDI Prog

Outputs 110 VM200 UserÕs Guide Using the ST BUSS OUT The VM200 converts the ST BUSS stereo digital signal to analog using 20-bit 128-times oversampli

Soloing the ST BUSS OUT VM200 User’s Guide 111 Soloing the ST BUSS OUT You can solo the signal output from the ST BUSS by pressing the [SOLO] key o

Outputs 112 VM200 UserÕs Guide Using the REC BUSS OUT The VM200 converts the REC BUSS stereo signal to analog using 20-bit 128-times oversampling D/A

Soloing the REC BUSS OUT VM200 User’s Guide 113 Soloing the REC BUSS OUT You can solo the signal output from the REC BUSS by pressing the REC BUSS [

Outputs 114 VM200 UserÕs Guide You can adjust the level (- ∞ , -90 to 0dB) in 128 increments. The default setting is 0dB. Note: If you try to oper

Using the AUX Sends VM200 User’s Guide 115 Using the AUX Sends The VM200 features four auxiliary (AUX) sends, which enable you to send a signals to v

Outputs 116 VM200 UserÕs Guide Monitoring AUX Sends You can monitor the REC BUSS OUT signal by connecting the MON-ITOR OUT jacks to an amplifier and s

Sending Channel Signals to AUX Sends VM200 User’s Guide 117 Sending Channel Signals to AUX Sends You can send signals from input channels 1 through 2

Outputs 118 VM200 UserÕs Guide 2. Use the Freq and Q rotary controls for channels 1–4 to select PRE or POST for AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, and AUX4. The defa

Pairing AUX Sends VM200 UserÕs Guide 119 Pairing AUX Sends You can pair AUX Sends 1 and 2 and AUX Sends 3 and 4 for stereo signal processing.When pai

Introducing the VM200 12 VM200 User’s Guide Feature Summary This section summarizes the main features of the VM200. Audio Specifications ❑ 20-bit 64-t

Outputs 120 VM200 UserÕs Guide Smoothing Function Depending on the sound you are mixing, you may hear a slight step-ping noise when you slide the fad

Viewing Buss Routing for Each ChannelVM200 User’s Guide 121Viewing Buss Routing for Each ChannelThe CH VIEW function page includes a ROUT display that

Outputs122 VM200 User’s Guide

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Effects 124 VM200 User’s Guide VM200 Effects The VM200 features two on-board stereo multi-effects processors (EFF1, EFF2) that provide a wide range o

Effects Library VM200 User’s Guide 125 Effects Library The VM200 also includes an Effects Library that contains 50 Preset programs and 50 User progra

Effects 126 VM200 User’s Guide Early Reflection-type ReverbsDelaysModulation effects 20Presence Vocal BoothPVo.BOOTHThe early reflections of an ideal v

Effect Preset Library List VM200 User’s Guide 127 Pitch ChangerMulti-effects # Name Display Description 40 Mono PitCh MonoPITCH Standard pitch shifte

Effects 128 VM200 User’s Guide Applying Effects To apply an effect, you must do two things: ❑ route the signal to one of two effects processors, and

Sending Signal to Effects Processor VM200 User’s Guide 129 6. Lower then raise the faders that correspond to the effect you are using for return sig

Mixer Functions VM200 User’s Guide 13 Mixer Functions ❑ Scene Memory (up to 100 scenes) ❑ 3 Preset Scenes (INIT, RECORDING, MIXDOWN) ❑ 60mm continuou

Effects 130 VM200 User’s Guide Controlling the Sends Signals Pre-fader/Post-fader Effect Sends You can configure each Effect Send on input channels 1

Viewing and Adjusting the Effect Send Master Level VM200 User’s Guide 131 The VM200 displays the 1:CH VIEW function page, which includes graphic an

Effects 132 VM200 UserÕs Guide Muting Effect Sends You can mute Effect Send masters using the Master [ON] key. The function of this key depends on

Effects Library VM200 User’s Guide 133 Effects Library The VM200 stores effects settings as programs in the Effects Library, which contains 50 Preset

Effects134 VM200 User’s GuideRecalling Effects ProgramsYou can recall Effects programs 0 through 99.1. Press the [EFF1] or [EFF2] key in the Eff Edit

Storing Effects ProgramsVM200 User’s Guide 135Storing Effects ProgramsYou can store effect settings in User programs 50 through 99.1. Press the [EFF1

Effects136 VM200 User’s GuideThe Gain control moves the cursor position left and right in the title box. The Freq control moves the character-selector

Editing Effect Program TitlesVM200 User’s Guide 137Editing Effect Program TitlesYou can edit Effect program titles, just in case you want to change th

Effects138 VM200 User’s Guide6. Press the [ENTER] key.The VM200 displays the EFF LIBRARY NAME EDIT function page. The title box shows the program num

Effects ParametersVM200 User’s Guide 139Effects ParametersThe following tables list the parameters of each effect type. The num-bers in parentheses in

Introducing the VM200 14 VM200 User’s Guide Mixer Configuration The VM200 is equipped with a total of 20 analog and digital inputs: eight analog mono

Effects140 VM200 User’s GuideMONO_DELAY (33)PAN_DELAY (34)DENSITY0–10 (1 step) Density of the reverb.PRESENCE-10–0–+10 (1 step)2Brightness in the high

Effects ParametersVM200 User’s Guide 141DUAL_DELAY (35)3CH_DELAY (36)HPFTHRU, Same as EQ value [Hz]Cut-off frequency of the high pass filter.PAN1L10.0–

Effects142 VM200 User’s GuideCHORUS (37)3D_CHORUS (38)FLANGE (39)HI RATIO0.1–1.0 (0.1 step) High frequency amount of the feedback.Parameter Value Desc

Effects ParametersVM200 User’s Guide 143MONO_PITCH (40)DUAL_PITCH (41)LPF1.00kHz–20.2kHz, THRU (step: same as EQ)Cut-off frequency of the low pass filt

Effects144 VM200 User’s GuideDelay->Reverb-type Effects (42–45)CHORUS-REVERB (46)Parameter Value DescriptionDELAY TIME1–500 [ms] (1 step) Delay tim

Effects ParametersVM200 User’s Guide 145REVERB-CHORUS (47)FLANGE-REVERB (48)Parameter Value DescriptionREV TIME0.1–30.0 [s] (0.1 step) Length of the r

Effects146 VM200 User’s GuideREVERB-FLANGE (49)Parameter Value DescriptionREV TIME0.1–30.0 [s] (0.1 step) Length of the reverberation.PRE DLY0–160 [ms

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Scene Memory 148 VM200 User’s Guide What is Scene Memory? “Scene Memory” refers to specific locations in the flash memory of the VM200 in which you can

Scene Edit Indicator VM200 User’s Guide 149 The bottom half of the function page is identical to the CHANNEL EDIT func-tion page, displaying PAN co

Four-band Parametric EQ & EQ Library VM200 User’s Guide 15 Four-band Parametric EQ & EQ Library Channels 1 through 16 feature a four-band par

Scene Memory 150 VM200 UserÕs Guide Preset Scene Memory The VM200 includes three preset scenes: P0, P1, and P2.These presets were designed as scenes

Recalling Mix Scenes VM200 User’s Guide 151 Recalling Mix Scenes You can recall scenes from Scene Memory in three ways: ❑ manually ❑ automatically, w

Scene Memory 152 VM200 User’s Guide You can select one of the following options: LAST-STORED, P0, P1, P2, 0–99. The default setting is “LAST-STORED,”

Motorized Faders VM200 User’s Guide 153 If you have set the Program Change/Tx parameter to On, the VM200 transmits a Program Change message each time

Scene Memory 154 VM200 User’s Guide Storing Mix Scenes You can store mix scenes in Scene memory locations 0–99. 1. Press the Scene Memory [STORE]

Storing Mix Scenes VM200 User’s Guide 155 5. When you’ve finished naming the scene, press the [ENTER] key. The following warning message appears on

Scene Memory 156 VM200 User’s Guide Editing Scene Memory Titles You can edit scene names by recalling a scene and re-naming it. Refer to the “Recalli

Specifying Recall Safe ParametersVM200 User’s Guide 1573. Press the [EQ EDIT] keys of target channels to designate them “safe” from being overwritten

Scene Memory158 VM200 User’s Guide

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Introducing the VM200 16 VM200 User’s Guide Scene Memory The VM200 enables you to store virtually every mixer parameter set-ting as part of a group s

Digital Connections 160 VM200 User’s Guide Digital Connections, Word Clocks, and Sample Rates The VM200 is equipped with two types of digital connect

Digital Connections, Word Clocks, and Sample Rates VM200 User’s Guide 161 system, noise or glitches may creep into your mixes. Each device in a digit

Digital Connections 162 VM200 UserÕs Guide Word Clock Setup The VM200’s internal word clock generator supports a sampling fre-quency of 44.1kHz, the

Setting the VM200 as Master or Slave VM200 User’s Guide 163 3. Press the [ENTER] key to confirm your selection. The VM200 displays the previous fun

Digital Connections 164 VM200 User’s Guide Mixing a CD Source and Recording to a Digital Multitrack Recorder In this example, a signal from a CD play

Digital I/Os VM200 UserÕs Guide 165 Digital I/Os The VM200 features two types of digital ins and outs: ADAT IN/OUT and S/PDIF IN/OUT. ADAT IN/OUT ADA

Digital Connections 166 VM200 User’s Guide Using ADAT OUT You can use an optical cable to connect the ADAT OUT connector on the VM200 to an ADAT-comp

Assigning Channels to ADAT DIRECT SENDs VM200 User’s Guide 167 3. Use the [EQ EDIT] keys to turn on the channels you wish to send to the ADAT OUT.

Digital Connections 168 VM200 User’s Guide S/P DIF IN/OUT The VM200 features S/P DIF digital in and out connectors on the rear panel.“S/PDIF” is an a

Using S/P DIF IN VM200 User’s Guide 169 Using S/P DIF IN You can connect the S/P DIF output from a CD player, DAT, or Mini-Disc player to the S/P DIF

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Digital Connections 170 VM200 User’s Guide 2. Press the [EQ EDIT] keys for channels to which you wish to send the S/P DIF signal. You can assign m

Cascading the VM200 VM200 User’s Guide 171 Cascading the VM200 You can connect up to three VM200s together in a cascade configu-ration to enable 36-pl

Digital Connections172 VM200 User’s GuideThe VM200 exits Setup mode and displays the CHANNEL EDIT func-tion page.Note: When you attempt to cascade m

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VM200 & MIDI 174 VM200 User’s Guide Using the VM200 with MIDI Using MIDI with the VM200 enables you to take fullest advantage of all the VM200’s

Connecting MIDI devices VM200 User’s Guide 175 Connecting MIDI devices The system illustrated below uses a standard MIDI interface to con-nect the VM

VM200 & MIDI 176 VM200 User’s Guide MIDI Transmit and Receive Channels This section explains the MIDI Transmit and Receive Channels.Press the [MI

Program Change Messages VM200 User’s Guide 177 Program Change Messages You can send a Program Change message to the VM200 to recall a scene from the

VM200 & MIDI 178 VM200 User’s Guide Control Change Messages You can send Control Change messages to the VM200 to control VM200 parameters in real

System Exclusive Messages (Fostex Exclusive) VM200 UserÕs Guide 179 System Exclusive Messages (Fostex Exclusive) You can control VM200 parameters in

Touring the VM200 18 VM200 UserÕs Guide Top Panel Control Surface The following illustration shows the top panel control surface of the VM200.Each se

VM200 & MIDI 180 VM200 User’s Guide Using Program Change Messages to Recall Scenes When the VM200 receives a MIDI Program Change, it can recall a

Editing the User Program Change Assign Table VM200 User’s Guide 181 Editing the User Program Change Assign Table The VM200 features two Program Chang

VM200 & MIDI 182 VM200 User’s Guide Viewing the Preset Program Change Assign Table The Preset Program Change Assign Table appears on the 3:PGM T

Examples: Using Program Change Messages VM200 User’s Guide 183 Examples: Using Program Change Messages The following figures illustrate typical ways i

VM200 & MIDI 184 VM200 User’s Guide Using Control Change Messages When the VM200 receives a MIDI Control Change message, it can adjust a mix para

Editing the Control Change Assign Table VM200 UserÕs Guide 185 Editing the Control Change Assign Table The VM200 features two Control Change Assign T

VM200 & MIDI 186 VM200 User’s Guide Viewing the Preset Control Change Assign Table The Preset Control Change Assign Table appears on the 5:CTL T

Examples: Using Control Change Messages VM200 UserÕs Guide 187 Examples: Using Control Change Messages The following figures illustrate typical ways i

VM200 & MIDI 188 VM200 User’s Guide Controlling Parameters Using Fostex Exclusive Messages You can also control VM200 parameters in real time usi

Bulk Dump VM200 UserÕs Guide 189 Bulk Dump The VM200 can transfer Setup data, Scene Memories, Effect and EQ Libraries, and Program and Control Change

Analog Control Section VM200 User’s Guide 19 Analog Control Section A/B Input selectors The VM200 features four A/B Input selectors that enable you t

VM200 & MIDI190 VM200 User’s GuideManual transmission of Bulk Dump Messages1. Press the [MIDI] key six times (from start of cycle).The VM200 disp

Receiving Bulk Dump Requests VM200 UserÕs Guide 191 If you send too much data at once, you may overload MIDI devices that have small data buffers. Se

VM200 & MIDI192 VM200 User’s GuideMMC (MIDI Machine Control) SendMMC is an abbreviation for MIDI Machine Control. You can control MMC-compatible r

Entering MMC Send Mode VM200 UserÕs Guide 193 The two keys flash and the VM200 displays the MMC SEND function page.Refer to the table below for an e

VM200 & MIDI 194 VM200 UserÕs Guide MMC Send and Timecode When sending Locate Time in MMC Send mode, the VM200 refers to the frame rate set by th

Storing Locate Points VM200 UserÕs Guide 195 Storing Locate Points Follow the steps below to store a locate point to the desired Locate key. 1. Whil

VM200 & MIDI196 VM200 User’s Guide

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Initializing the VM200 198 VM200 User’s Guide Initializing the VM200 You can initialize the VM200 to its factory default settings by using the Initia

Initializing the VM200 VM200 User’s Guide 199 3. Press the [ENTER] key. The selected item lights up continuously, and a “YES/ENTER” dia-log appear

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Touring the VM200 20 VM200 User’s Guide Monitor Gain knob Use the Monitor Gain knob to adjust the Monitor Out level.The Monitor Out jacks output the

Initializing the VM200 200 VM200 User’s Guide Default Setup Parameters System Parameters Value CLOCK SEL INT44MON SEL ST-BSOLO MODE PFLSOLO KEY LATCH

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202 VM200 User’s Guide Display Warning Messages Warning Messages MeaningEQ 1–8 Invalid! (EQ Enable 9–16) The EQ ENABLE setting of the channel you are

Specifications VM200 User’s Guide 203 Specifications InputsOutputs ANALOG IN(ch1-ch4)Connector XLR3-31 (1: Ground, 2: Hot, 3: Cold), 1/4-inch phone ja

204 VM200 User’s Guide General MIDI Connector DIN 5-pin (x3)IN/OUT/THRU Format MIDI standards 1. The default setting is REC BUSS. However, with the

Maintenance VM200 User’s Guide 205 ❑ Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement. ❑ “Adat” and the sym

206 VM200 UserÕs Guide Tables & Data Channel Fader Gain Table No. Calculated Gain (dB) Displayed Gain (dB) No. Calculated Gain (dB) Displayed Gai

Master Fader GainVM200 User’s Guide 207Master Fader GainNo.Calculated Gain (dB)Displayed Gain (dB)No.Calculated Gain (dB)Displayed Gain (dB)No.Calcula

208 VM200 UserÕs Guide Pan GainQ HI: 0.1–20 (45 steps), HI-shelving, LPFHI-MID, LO-MID: 0.1–20 (45 steps)LO: 0.1–20 (45 steps), LO-shelving, HPF No.

EQ Frequency VM200 UserÕs Guide 209 EQ Frequency Range: 20.3Hz – 20.2kHz (240 steps per 1/24 octave) No. Freq (display) No. Freq (display) No. Freq (

Data Wheel and Neighboring Keys VM200 User’s Guide 21 Data Wheel and Neighboring Keys The Data Wheel is located in the lower-right corner of the VM20

210 VM200 User’s GuideProgram Change To Scene Memory Assignment TablesProgram Change Assign Table 1 (User)PGM CHG #ScenePGM CHG #ScenePGM CHG #Scene14

Control Change To Control Parameters Assignment TablesVM200 User’s Guide 211Control Change To Control Parameters Assignment TablesControl Change Assig

212 VM200 UserÕs Guide Control Change Assign Table 2 (Preset) CTLCHG # Section 1Section 2 ItemCTLCHG # Section 1 Section 2 ItemCTLCHG # Section 1Sect

Preset Scene Parameters VM200 UserÕs Guide 213 Preset Scene Parameters P0 (Init_Mix) Category Parameter Value Category Parameter Value Channels 1–20

214 VM200 UserÕs GuideP1 (Recording)CategoryParameterValueCategoryParameterValueChannels 1–20CH FADER –∞MASTERST-BUSS MASTER 0dBCH ON ON ST-BUSS ON ON

Preset Scene ParametersVM200 UserÕs Guide 215P2 (Mix_Down)CategoryParameterValueCategoryParameterValueChannels 1–20CH FADER –∞MASTERST-BUSS MASTER 0dB

216 VM200 User’s GuideMIDI In/Out Data Format1.CHANGE MESSAGE1-1.NOTE OFF (8n)NOTE OFF messages are not received or transmitted.1-2.NOTE ON (9n)NOTE O

MIDI In/Out Data FormatVM200 User’s Guide 2173.FOSTEX EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE<Reception>Fostex Exclusive messages are received when [SYSTEM EX. Tx&

218 VM200 User’s Guide Effects CommandRemote Command EFF Buss – Ch On 19,06 <EffId> 10 <OnOff> 29,06 <EffId> 10 39,06 <EffId>

MIDI In/Out Data FormatVM200 User’s Guide 219Command DetailsSetup Commands<< Master Clock>>command: F0 51 <DevId> 18 10 <MasterCl

Touring the VM200 22 VM200 User’s Guide Function Keys This section provides a brief tour of the VM200’s numerous function keys.When you press certain

220 VM200 User’s Guide<< Power On Recall >>command: f0 51 <DevId> 18 51 <SceneNo> f7.request: f0 51 <DevId> 28 51 f7.sta

MIDI In/Out Data Format VM200 User’s Guide 221 <Ch> 1-20:Ch 0x7f:All<OnOff> 0:off 1:on<< CH1-20 – Phase >>command: f0 51 <

222 VM200 User’s Guide << CH1-20 – Eq Lib Store >>command: f0 51 <DevId> 19 10 <Ch> 5f <LibNo> <Name..&g

MIDI In/Out Data FormatVM200 User’s Guide 2234.Bulk Dump (& Request)<Reception>Bulk Dump is received when [BLK DMP EQ.] is set to ON and whe

224 VM200 User’s Guide5.MIDI Device Inquiry MessageThe VM200 transmits Identity Reply when it receives Identity Request, if the Setup: System EX. Tx&a

MIDI Implementation ChartVM200 User’s Guide 225FOSTEX (Digital Recording Mixer – Internal Parameters)MIDI Implementation ChartModel: VM200 Version:1.0

226 VM200 User’s Guide Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive(89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of me

Fostex Distributors List In Europe VM200 User’s Guide 227 <GREECE> Name: Bon Studio S. A.Address: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106.83 Athens, Gree

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VM200 User’s Guide 229 Index A A inputs 19, 39A.S.P. 124A/B Input selectors 19A/D converters 12, 48AC power 39, 45ADAT 15, 40ADAT interface 160ADAT O

Setup Section VM200 User’s Guide 23 Setup Section The Setup section features two function keys: [ SYSTEM] and [MIDI]. The SYSTEM key displays functi

230 VM200 User’s Guide EQ Edit function page 36, 54, 76EQ EDIT keys 34, 36EQ Frequency 209EQ Library 15, 28, 76, 83, 86EQ Library Name Edit function

VM200 User’s Guide 231 naming programs 86naming scenes 154noise 14 O OL LED lights 106ON keys 34optical digital connectors 40output level 111outputs

232 VM200 User’s Guide Stereo Buss Out 38stereo output level 111stereo pairs 68STORE key 28-31storing effects 135studioADAT 10MIDI 10synchronizing wo

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Touring the VM200 24 VM200 User’s Guide Current Scene Status The Current Scene Status section features only one key, which shares its name.When you p

[PAIR/GROUP] Key VM200 User’s Guide 25 The S/P DIF function page lets you assign the S/P DIF digital two-track input to any odd-even pair of channe

Touring the VM200 26 VM200 User’s Guide The CH COPY function page lets you copy channel settings from a source channel to one or more destination c

Fader Mode Section VM200 User’s Guide 27 Fader Mode Section The VM200 features 20 input channels and 18 output channels. However, with only eight fad

Touring the VM200 28 VM200 User’s Guide Selected EQ Section An equalizer (EQ) enables you to boost or cut specific frequency ranges to “shape” a sound

Eff Edit SectionVM200 User’s Guide 29you may wish to store the EQ settings for future recall.Pressing the [STORE] key displays the EQ LIBRARY STORE fu

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Touring the VM20030 VM200 User’s Guide[RECALL] KeyPressing the [RECALL] key displays the EFFECT LIBRARY RECALL function page, which enables you to sel

[SOLO] KeyVM200 User’s Guide 31[SOLO] KeyThe [SOLO] key in the Rec Buss section enables you to solo the Record Buss.Scene Memory SectionThe Scene Memo

Touring the VM20032 VM200 User’s GuideChannel Control SectionThe VM200 features nine 60mm motorized faders.Faders 1 through 8 are associated with sepa

FadersVM200 User’s Guide 33The following table describes the function of the channel faders and Master fader in each Fader Mode:Fader functionCH Input

Touring the VM20034 VM200 User’s Guide[ON], [SOLO], & [EQ EDIT] KeysThe VM200 features eight sets of [ON], [SOLO], and [EQ EDIT] keys, one set for

[SOLO] KeysVM200 User’s Guide 35[SOLO] KeysThe [SOLO] keys enable you to solo channels for monitoring.The Solo Mode parameter on the SETUP:SYSTEM 1:CL

Touring the VM200 36 VM200 UserÕs Guide [EQ EDIT] Keys The [EQ EDIT] keys enable you to select channels for parameter edit-ing.When you press an [

Page Select KeysVM200 User’s Guide 37Page Select KeysThe VM200 uses a channel-layer format, in which its nine faders per-form multiple tasks to accomm

Touring the VM20038 VM200 User’s GuideRear PanelAll inputs and outputs on the VM200 are conveniently located on the rear panel. The following paragrap

Rear Panel VM200 UserÕs Guide 39 AUX SEND AUX SEND 1 and 2 are a pair of unbalanced 1/4-inch phone jacks that can output an auxiliary signal to drive

4 VM200 User’s Guide [ON] key function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34EQ Section Rotary Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Touring the VM20040 VM200 User’s GuidePower SwitchUse the power switch to turn the VM200 on and off.S/P DIF IN/OUTThese are S/P DIF format optical dig

Block DiagramVM200 User’s Guide 41Block DiagramADCADCINPUT 1(2-4)A(+10~-60dBV)INPUT 1(2-4)B(+10~-60dBV)A/B+48V+48VPAD 26dBINSERT(-10dBV)TRIM(-16~-60dB

Touring the VM20042 VM200 User’s Guide

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Getting Started 44 VM200 User’s Guide VM200 System Example The following illustration shows one example of a recording studio based on the VM200.INPU

Connecting the Power Cord VM200 User’s Guide 45 Connecting the Power Cord Use the included power cord to connect the VM200 to an appropriate AC elect

Getting Started 46 VM200 User’s Guide A Few Tips on Using the VM200 If you have experience using analog audio mixers, a few things about the VM200 Di

Channel Layers VM200 User’s Guide 47 The following diagram illustrates the three channel layers of the VM200:EQ/HIEQ/HI-MIDEQ/LO-MIDEQ/LO+100-10-20-3

Getting Started 48 VM200 User’s Guide Keeping It Digital Many home studios or project studios these days record to digital audio tape or hard disk re

Lower and Raise Faders to Initiate Sends VM200 User’s Guide 49 Lower and Raise Faders to Initiate Sends If on occasion you think you have configured t

VM200 User’s Guide 5 Adjusting the EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77EQ Enabling Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting Started 50 VM200 User’s Guide Examples of Other Function Pages The name of the function page appears in the upper-left corner.Note how the fa

Lit & Flashing LED Keys VM200 User’s Guide 51 Lit & Flashing LED Keys Many of the keys on the control surface of the VM200 are translu-cent a

Getting Started 52 VM200 User’s Guide Finally...Let’s Get Started! The following procedure lets you try out some of the capabilities of your VM200. T

Powering On VM200 User’s Guide 53 If you prefer, you can connect a DAT to the S/P DIF OUT or an ADAT-compatible recorder to the ADAT OUT connectors.

Getting Started 54 VM200 User’s Guide Adjusting the EQ 9. Press the channel 1 [EQ EDIT] key. The [EQ EDIT] key lights up orange, and the [EQ ON

Adjusting the EQ VM200 User’s Guide 55 If you lower the Freq, the soft bell-shaped curve in Figure B would move to the left, as illustrated in Figure

Getting Started 56 VM200 User’s Guide Audition Some Effects Let’s apply some effects from the Eff2 effect processor to the signal. 11. Press the [

Recording VM200 User’s Guide 57 16. Press the [17–20 EFF RTN] Page Select key.The [1–8 ANALOG IN] key LED turns off and the [17–20 EFF RTN] key l

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6 VM200 User’s Guide Effect Preset Library List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Applying Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Input Channels 60 VM200 User’s Guide Input Channels 1–4 There are two sets of analog connectors for Input Channels 1 - 4. The “A” set accepts XLR-typ

Phantom Power for Input Channels 1–4 VM200 User’s Guide 61 Phantom Power for Input Channels 1–4 The VM200 supplies optional phantom power (+48 V) to

Input Channels 62 VM200 User’s Guide Insert Channels 1–4 You can use a Y-shaped insert cable to connect the VM200 to an external effects processor. T

Pad Switches (Input channels 1–4) VM200 UserÕs Guide 63 Pad Switches (Input channels 1–4) Input channels 1 through 4 feature 26 dB Pad switches that

Input Channels 64 VM200 User’s Guide Inverting the Input Phase “Phase” concerns the timing of two different signals. A pair of stereo speakers can op

Input Channel EQ VM200 User’s Guide 65 Input Channel EQ You can apply EQ to channels 1—16 using the four-band parametric equalizer. For more informat

Input Channels 66 VM200 User’s Guide The VM200 displays the CHANNEL EDIT function page. 2. Use the Page Select keys to select the target channel l

Monitoring and Soloing Input Channels VM200 User’s Guide 67 2. Use the Page Select keys to select the target channel layer. 3. Press the [EQ EDIT]

Input Channels 68 VM200 User’s Guide Digital Outs You can select input channels 1–20 as sources for the digital outs. See “Digital Connections” on pa

Grouping Faders VM200 User’s Guide 69 rus or drum kit on and off simultaneously during mixdown. You can group these channels into a mute group.Three

VM200 User’s Guide 7 CHAPTER 11 VM200 & MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 About This Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Input Channels70 VM200 User’s GuideTHE [PAIR/GROUP] key and all [EQ EDIT], [SOLO], and [ON] keys start to flash.In the following example, channels 2, 6

Viewing Input Channel Settings VM200 UserÕs Guide 71 2. Press the appropriate Page Select key to select the desired channel layer. The selected Page

Input Channels72 VM200 User’s GuideCopying Channel SettingsYou can use the Channel Copy function to copy input channel set-tings from one channel to a

Copying Channel SettingsVM200 User’s Guide 73The selected [EQ EDIT] key(s) light up. The CHANNEL COPY function page highlights (enables) the selected

Input Channels74 VM200 User’s Guide

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EQ 76 VM200 User’s Guide Equalizers (EQ) The VM200 features a four-band parametric equalizer for input channels 1–16.The four-band equalizer subdivid

Adjusting the EQ VM200 User’s Guide 77 16 appear on the EQ EDIT function page, as shown below: Adjusting the EQ You can adjust the EQ for each of t

EQ 78 VM200 User’s Guide The selected [EQ EDIT] key lights up and the VM200 displays the EQ EDIT function page. 4. Press the [EQ ON] key in th

Adjusting the EQ VM200 UserÕs Guide 79 If you lower the Freq, the soft bell-shaped curve in Figure B would move to the left, as illustrated in Figure

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EQ 80 VM200 User’s Guide EQ Enabling Channels You can enable the EQ for three groups of channels: 1–8, 9–16, or 1–16.(The default setting enables the

Resetting the EQ VM200 User’s Guide 81 The EQ On/Off indicator in the lower-right corner of the display displays “On” to indicate that the EQ is turn

EQ 82 VM200 User’s Guide If you have pressed the [ENTER] key, all EQ parameters for the channel will be reset to the initial values. 4. Press the

EQ Library VM200 User’s Guide 83 EQ Library You can store EQ settings as programs in the EQ Library. The EQ Library contains 50 preset programs (Pres

EQ 84 VM200 User’s Guide Recalling EQ Programs You can recall EQ programs from the EQ Library, which includes 50 Preset programs and 50 User programs

Recalling EQ Programs VM200 User’s Guide 85 7. To recall an EQ program for another channel, press the [EQ EDIT] key of the destination channel, th

EQ 86 VM200 User’s Guide Storing EQ Programs You can store new EQ settings as EQ programs in the EQ Library. You can store EQ settings as User progra

Storing EQ Programs VM200 User’s Guide 87 4. Use the Freq and Q controls to select a character, then turn the Gain control one notch to the right to

EQ 88 VM200 User’s Guide Editing EQ Program Titles You can edit EQ program titles, just in case you want to change its name for some reason. To do so

Editing EQ Program Titles VM200 User’s Guide 89 6. Press the [ENTER] key. The VM200 displays the EQ LIBRARY NAME EDIT function page. The title b

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EQ 90 VM200 User’s Guide Copying EQ Settings You can use the EQ Copy function to copy EQ settings from one channel to another.The EQ COPY function

Copying EQ Settings VM200 User’s Guide 91 4. Press the appropriate Page Select key to specify the channel layer, then press the [EQ EDIT] key of t

EQ92 VM200 User’s GuideEQ Preset Library Parameters# NameParameterDescriptionLo Lo-Mid Hi-Mid Hi00 Flat_EQGain0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dBA flat equalizing

EQ Preset Library ParametersVM200 User’s Guide 9313 Vivid_HHGain-7.5 -2.5 +4.0 +4.0Emphasizes the pres-ence of a high-hat in the ensemble.Freq.93.6 47

EQ94 VM200 User’s Guide26 E.PfGain-6.5 +5.5 +3.5 +10.5Emphasizes the attack and distortion of popular electric piano’s key strokes.Freq.22.1 243 3.56K

EQ Preset Library ParametersVM200 User’s Guide 9539 Male_Vo1Gain-1.0 0.0 +2.0 +3.0Adds changes to expression male of tenor vocals.Freq.157 1.00K 2.00K

EQ96 VM200 User’s Guide

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Monitoring Signals 98 VM200 User’s Guide Monitoring and Soloing The flexible monitoring and soloing capabilities of the VM200 enable you to use the mi

Monitor Outs and Phones VM200 User’s Guide 99 pressing the [SOLO] key for the desired channel.Two Solo modes are available: PFL (Pre-Fader Listen)