Roland M-480: 48-Channel Live Digital Mixing Console

Advanced processing powerThe processing power of the M-480 supports the widest range of venues and applications. The newly developed mixing engine provides a 4-band fully parametric EQ, gate, compressor, and delay on each input channel. 214 possible patch points with 90 discreet outputs.

Easy, intuitive and award-winning interface designThe large color display and dedicated knobs and buttons in the channel edit section off ers intuitive operation. The user interface is designed to be easy to learn and easy to use. Combining the cursor buttons around the value dial provides optimized and effi cient operation.

All input and output channels equipped with delayIn large format venues such as a concert halls and stadiums as well in broadcast applications, audio time alignment settings are critical. The M-480 is equipped with delays on all mixing channels and outputs buses. High quality and precise sound adjustments can be accomplished by using the built-in real time analyzer.

The cascade capability enables a solution for high channel countsThe M-480 supports a cascade connection requested by many live sound engineers. Connecting two M-480s with one REAC cable enables the mixing of up to 96 channels as well as advanced synchronization of internal buses. A mixing environment equivalent to a large format console can be created within a minimal footprint and budget.

Powerful mixing capacityThe capacity of 48 mixing channels, 6 stereo returns, main LCR outputs, 16 AUX buses, and 8 matrices supports any venue or application. The fully assignable REAC A and B patchbays allows for very fl exible internal routing. A post preamp patchpoint allows direct routing from inputs to outputs without having to route through the console.

Newly developed mixing engine with powerful signal processingAll inputs and outputs are equipped with a 4-band fully parametric EQ. A gate, compressor and delay is also available on all mixing channels. Channel parameters are controlled using the dedicated knobs and buttons. With a high resolution crystal clear color display, the M-480 provides an unprecedented audio mixing experience.

Rich effects along with Twelve GEQs/PEQsThe M-480 is equipped with six dual-mono, multi-effects processors that are available as AUX or insert effects. Each multi-effects processor has 18 algorithms of various types such as reverb, delay, chorus, pitch shift and advanced channel strip. Six types of precisely emulated legendary vintage Roland effects such as the RE-201, SDE-3000, and SRV-2000 are included. In addition, twelve 31-band graphic EQs or 8-band fully parametric EQs are included for sound adjustment. The six multi-effects and twelve GEQs/PEQs can be used simultaneously for a total of 24 GEQs if needed.

All inputs and outputs are equipped with delayThe M-480 is equipped with delay on all input channels and output busses. Problems with sound delay in a concert venue or broadcast application can be solved using the internal processor. Delay time is adjustable up to 400msec, and is selectable in both time and distance units between msec/feet/meters / frames. It also features a high performance graphical real time analyzer for precise and focused sound adjustment.

Remote control and offline setup using a PCThe M-480 can be controlled remotely by connecting an PC via USB. The M-480RCS control software has the same user interface as the built-in display. The M-480RCS can also be used when the M-480 is not connected allowing offline setup and configuring of the system before an event. Setup data can then be copied to a USB flash drive ready to load into the console at the venue. Using a connected PC and a wireless LAN, a tablet device can control the M-480 from a remote location like the stage or a seat in the audience.

Three live recording optionsThe M-480 supports live multi-channel recording. Simply connect the R-1000 with Cat5e/6 cables to easily record (or playback) up to 48 channels of 24 bit audio.

Uncompressed BWF file data is stored on a removable SSD or HDD where it can be edited later in the studio with a DAW of choice. By using Cakewalk SONAR Producer software*, up to 40 channels can be recorded directly by simply connecting a single REAC cable to a PC. In addition, the built-in USB memory recorder can record a stereo output signal from the M-480 as an uncompressed WAV file. The USB memory recorder also supports WAV file playback for convenient playback of music and announcements.

R-1000 48-Track Recorder/Player SONAR REAC Recording System Built-in USB Recorder/Player

* REAC driver kit is required to record using Cakewalk SONAR directly.

Support and management of multiple M-48 Live Personal MixersSupport and management of multiple M-48 Live Personal Mixers

For the performing musician wanting the best possible sound quality and flexibility in their individual stage mix, the M-48 Live Personal Mixer off ers control over 40 audio sources that can be easily managed in 16 assignable stereo groups. Configurations are straightforward with the ability to control, save and recall all connected M-48s from an M-5000, M-480, or M-200i Live Mixing Console allowing the FOH engineer to assist in setup and mixing.

LCR Sound SystemsThe LCR (Left-Center-Right) mode is supported natively.

Support for Personal Mixing and MonitoringThe M-480 V-Mixer can be used to setup, configure and control multiple REAC-enabled M-48 Live Personal Mixers. The M-48 represents a breakthrough in professional personal monitoring and mixing.

4 Band Advanced Parametric EQThis is not just any EQ, it is a set of expanded frequency shaping tools for every input channel and output bus. The M-480 provides EQ with power and fl exibility far beyond the norm. The overview display of the input channel EQ shows you the interaction between a dedicated High Pass FIlter and 4 confi gurable bands of EQ. You can use this powerful EQ to correct frequency problems in your source, or for special eff ects.

Vintage EffectsRoland has been a leader in creating some of the world’s most popular effect processors. Included in the M-480 are six perfectly emulated popular and classic vintage effects.

Space Echo - RE-201The world's standard in tape echo effect. Spring Echo is also emulated perfectly.

Stereo Flange - SBF-325Employs 3 Flangers and 1 Chorus. Supports Stereo Inputs.

Vintage Effects

Dimension D - SDD-320The studio standard - Dimension. Also supports multi-button mode.

Digital Delay - SDE-3000The standard Digital Delay of sound reinforcement and recording. Can be used by two channels for dual mono effect.

Vintage Effects

Phase Shifter - SPH-323Dual channel Phaser employs LFO. Also possible to link two units modulation.

Digital Reverb - SRV-2000The standard in Digital Reverb with a accurately modelled EQ character.

24 DCA Groups24 DCA groups provide new power increasing mixing effectiveness in larger and more complex applications such as theater/broadcast and when using cascaded 96 channel configurations. The 24 DCAs can all be easily edited and controlled through a new, easy to use DCA management interface.

Scene Fade FunctionThe Scene Fade function allows channel audio levels to be set to fade smoothly when a scene is changed. Fade time is selectable up to 100 seconds and can be set to on or off for each channel individually by each scene. This function is ideal for musical and theater applications.

Five BOSS Eff ects AddedFive new channel eff ects include Multi-Band Compression/Expansion and four modeled BOSS compact eff ects including OD/DS series (Overdrive/Distortion), DD-3 (Digital Delay), DM-5 (Delay) and CE-1 (Chorus Ensemble), bringing more control and snap to live productions.

Mastering Tool KitThe Mastering Tool Kit has been developed to include multiband compressors and expanders. The delay parameter included on each channel input and each output can now be set up to 1.2 seconds. This is especially important when longer times are required in video/streaming production or audio time alignment at large venues.

Confi guration Example - Standard M480 System (42x26)This system supports typical mid-sized live event applications. Two S-1608 for I/O enable a total of 32 inputs and 16 outputs on the stage with 10 inputs and 10 outputs at the console.

S-1608 S-1608

M-480

REAC A REAC B

Stage

Front of House

42 Inputs : 32 Snake + 10 Console 26 Outputs : 16 Snake + 10 Console

Confi guration Example - Expanded M-480 System (58x26)This system supports a larger live event applications. An S-4000S-3208 and S-1608 for I/O enable a total of 48 inputs and 16 outputs on the stage with 10 inputs and 10 outputs at the console.

S-1608S-4000S-3208

M-480

REAC A REAC B

Stage

Front of House


Confi guration Example - Standard M-480 System with Expanded Outputs (50x34)

S-4000S-3208 S-0816

M-480

REAC A REAC B

Stage

Front of House


Confi guration Example - Live Monitoring SystemExpanded system for mixing live stage. Flexible I/O setup is possible by using four S-0808s. Using four M-48 and M-480, the V-Mixing System can be used as a monitoring system for any live application.

S-4000D

M-48M-48

M-48

M-48

S-0808 S-0808

S-0808

S-0808

S-4000M

Stage

M-480

REAC BREAC A

Front of House

Expanded system for mixing live stage. Flexible I/O setupis possible by using four S-0808s. Using four M-48 andM-480, the V-Mixing System can be used as a monitoringsystem for any live application.

Confi guration Example - Audio Installation for Hall/ChurchA setup of two S-0808s on the stage and an S-4000S on the side of the stage can support a variety of events. An M-480 at the FOH (front of house) position connected to a PC can be remotely controlled through a wireless LAN using a tablet PC.

S-0808 S-0808

S-4000M

External Controller

Wireless Mic Receiver

S-1608

Stage

M-480

REAC B

REAC A

Recording Booth

S-4000S-3208 S-4000S-3208

USB

RS-232C

2 Ch Audio

8ch XLR

CD/DVD-Player

PC Control Software(M-480 RCS)

Tablet PCTouch Screen

WirelessLAN

48 input channels must be selected from 106 physical inputs via M-480 patchbay. *1 Wireless LAN equipment and setup are required. *2 Using S-4000M patchbay, 40 input channels must be selected from 80 physical inputs.

A setup of two S-0808s on the stage and an S-4000S on the side of the stage can support a variety of events. An M-480 at the FOH (front of house) position connected to a PC can be remotely controlled through a wireless LAN using a tablet PC.

Confi guration Example - Cascade SystemCascade connection enables up to 96 mixing channels by connecting two M-480s via a single Cat5e/6 cable. Master console shares Main/AUX/Matrix/Solo buses of Slave Console. A large format mixing system can be confi gured with minimum footprint.

M-480 Slave M-480 Master

S-4000S-3208 S-4000S-3208

Stage

Front of House

Confi guration Example - Cascade System with other REAC components96 channels of mixing with compatibility with over 20 other REAC components including digital snakes, personal mixing, multi-channel recording/playback and MADI bridge.

S-1608

M-480 Slave M-480 Master

REAC A

R-1000

S-4000S-3208

S-4000MS-4000D

S-0808

M-48

M-48

Stage

Front of House

Confi guration Example - Standard M-480 System with Analog BreakoutThis system supports mid-sized live event applications that also require an analog breakout ability for a recording or broadcast split.

S-1608 S-1608

S-0816

S-4000S-0040

M-480

S-4000D

REAC A REAC B SPLIT

Stage

Front of House Analog Breakout

42 Inputs : 32 Snake + 10 Console 26 Outputs : 16 Snake + 10 Console Analog Split : 16 or 40 Outputs

OR

Confi guration Example - Expanded M-480 System with Personal MixingThis system supports large-sized live event applications. Connect as many M-48 Personal Mixers as dictated by the number of musicians. Two digital snakes provide 48 stage inputs and 16 outputs with 10 ins and 10 outs at the console.

1

8

S-1608

S-4000D

M-48M-48

M-48M-48

M-48M-48

M-48M-48

M-480

S-4000S-3208

REAC BREAC A

Stage

Front of House

58 Inputs : 48 Snake + 10 Console 26 Outputs : 16 Snake + 10 Console Personal Mixers : Up to 8 per S-4000D (Connect multiple S-4000Ds inline to enable more M-48s)

Confi guration Example - M-480 System with M-380 Monitor/Broadcast PositionThis is a standard setup that also includes a split to a monitor location that can in turn have additional inputs/outputs connected.

S-1608 S-1608

S-0816

S-4000S-0040

M-380M-480

S-4000D

REAC A REAC B

Stage

Front of House Monitor/Broadcast

42 Inputs : 32 Snake + 10 Console 26 Outputs : 16 Snake + 10 Console Split : Monitor/Broadcast Position with 10 Console & 16 or 40 Snake Outputs

REAC A REAC B

OR

Confi guration Example - Broadcasting SystemUse the M-480 for mixing TV/radio broadcasts along with recording direct preamp splits via a parallel connection using the R-1000 and SONAR REAC Recording System. Using the Roland S-MADI bridge, the sound is sent to an OB van using MADI format. The S-4000D enables easy splitting and distribution of the audio.

S-4000DS-MADI

MADI

S-0816

Stage Press Room Broadcast Van

M-480

REAC BREAC A

Recording Booth

S-4000S-3208

REACSplit

R-1000

Multi Track Live Recording

Removable HDD or SDD

Production(DAW of Choice)

Confi guration Example - Multi-Channel Recording/Playback SystemThe R-1000 not only records multi-channel audio but can also play back 48 channels in combination with a V-Mixing System or other digital consoles using MADI. This enables playing backing track and rehearsing/training without theband present. The SONAR REAC Recording System enables multi-channel recording simultaneously.

S-1608

M-480

REAC Split

REAC A

REAC B

R-1000

S-4000S-3208

Up to 48 Tracks ofRecording and Playback

Stage

Front of House

PC With SONAR Producer

Recording

Confi guration Example - Standard M-480 System with SONAR V-Studio 700 REAC RecordingThis standard setup includes a split to a multi-channel recording ability with SONAR V-Studio - all possible via a single Cat5e/6 cable connected to the network port on a PC.

S-1608 S-1608

VS-700C

PC With SONAR Producer

VS-700R

OptionalWord Clock I/O

Cable

USB

REAC A REAC B

Stage

Recording & Post-Production

M-480

S-4000D

42 Inputs : 32 Snake + 10 Console 26 Outputs : 16 Snake + 10 Console Record Split : 40 Channels

Front of House

Part of The V-Mixing System TotalIntegrated SolutionREAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication) technology is the cornerstone of the V-Mixing System. REAC is Roland’s original technology for low latency, high quality digital audio transfer. REAC is an Ethernet based technology that enables multiple components to be easily integrated using lightweight Cat5e/6 cable. With just a single inexpensive cable, 40 input x 40 output channels of 24-bit uncompressed audio data (including level and control information) are transferred.

Digital SnakesEnjoy superior clear sound, great intelligibility with minimal latency and the freedom to split or extend your audio sources anywhere.

BridgingThe S-MADI REAC Bridge enables connectivity b e t w e e n M A D I - e q u i p p e d d i g i t a l a u d i o mixers/systems to any REAC-based devices.

Personal MixersThe M-48 is the “next generation” l i ve persona l mixer that of fe rs musicians the f lexibly to control exactly what they want to listen to during their performances.

REAC DriverThe REAC driver enables users to capture up to 40 audio channels from a Digital Snake or V-Mixing System directly into most ASIO-based DAWs via Cat5e/6 cable.

RecordingMult i-channel recording and playback, including virtual rehearsal is accomplished with reliability and stability using the dedicated R-1000 48-Track Recorder/Player.

R-100048-TRACK RECORDER/PLAYER

S-RDKRoland REAC Driver

S-MADIREAC MADI BRIDGE

M-48LIVE PERSONAL MIXER

Digital ConsolesBoasting powerful mixing engines to support multiple channels, buses, EQ, effects, dynamics processing and unprecedented digital patching, the V-Mixer lineup represents a premium console choice. More than a digital mixing console; it is the heart of a V-Mixing System ideal for any live event applications in corporate, church, education or rental/staging environments.

your audio sources anywhere.your audio sources anywhere.

Block Diagram MAINLRC LR

SOLOAUX1 2 1615

MAINLRC LR

SOLOAUX1 2 15 16

MTX1 2 7 8

MTX1 2 7 8

EXTERNAL FX SEND

EXTERNAL FX

GEQ

EFFECTS

SEND RETURN

EXT FX 1–8

OUTPUTSELECT

INPUTSELECT

EXTERNAL FX RETURN

TO EXTERNAL FX SEND

SENDLEVEL

RETURNLEVEL

CH 1–48 INSERT OUT

AUX 1–16 INSERT OUT

MTX 1–8 INSERT OUT

MAIN L, R, C INSERT OUT

To CH 1–48 INSERT IN

To AUX 1–16 INSERT IN

To MTX 1–8 INSERT IN

To MAIN L, R, C INSERT IN

INPUT OUTPUT

31-BAND GEQor

8-BAND PEQ

GEQ 1

OUTPUTSELECT

INPUTSELECT

Same as the aboveGEQ 2

Same as the aboveGEQ 12







INPUT OUTPUT

EFFECT

FX 1

OUTPUTSELECT

INPUTSELECT

Same as the aboveFX 2

Same as the aboveFX 6

CH 1–48 INSERT OUT




AUX 1–16 OUT

To CH 1–48 INSERT IN




To INPUT PATCHBAY

FROM AUX 1–16

CASCADE OUT ATT

CASCADE OUT ATT

CASCADE OUT LEVEL

Link to BUS ATT, SOLO LEVEL

FROM AUX 1–16, MAIN L, R, C

D/A

ATT

Post ATT Pre EQ Pre FADER Post FADER Post LIMITER

MUTEFADER BAL GEQINSERT

MAIN L, R, C OUT

REAC A INPUT 1–40

1

40

REC OUT L,R

MONITOR OUT L

CONSOLE OUTPUT 1–8

DIGITAL OUTPUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

MONITOR OUT R

OUTPUTPATCHBAY

TO SOLO

TO MONITOR SELECTTO REC SELECTTO MONO MIX

LIMITER DELAY

SOLO

MONITOR

SOLOLEVEL

MONITORLEVEL

SOLOLOGIC

MAIN LR OUTMAIN C OUT

MAIN LCRMAIN MONO OUT

REC OUT LR

USB MEMORY RECORDER

INPUTREC

LEVEL

RECSELECT

MAIN OUT L+CMAIN OUT R+C

MAIN MONO OUT

USB MEMORYRECORDER

USBMEMORY

TO INPUTPATCHBAY

TO MONITORSELECT

MAIN L, R, C

MONITOR

PRE EQ

PRE FADER

POST FADER

SPLIT/BACKUP

REAC AOUTPUT

1

40

REAC BOUTPUT

DIRECT OUT CH 1–48

DIRECT OUT RTN 1L–6ROSCILLATOR 1–2

TALKBACK

REAC B INPUT 1–40

CONSOLE INPUT 1–8

STEREO INPUT L, R

MONITORSELECT

MTX SEND 1–8

TO MTX 1, 3...7

TO MTX 2, 4...8

SW SEND MTXLINK

PAN

SW SEND

INSERTEXT FX

4-BANDEQ

AFL SW

Post DELAY

TO MAIN L

TO MAIN R

TO MAIN C

MAIN SEND

PAN

PAN(LCR)

LR SW

MAIN SW

CENTER

C SW

LCR

DELAY

DELAY

D/A

PHONESLEVEL

EXT FXENABLE

PHONES

To Monitor/BroadcastConsole(M-300, M-380 or M-400)

S-4000M

D/A

S-1608OUTPUT 1–8

D/A

S-0816OUTPUT 1–16

8 OUTPUTS

16 OUTPUTS

D/A

SO-DA4

S-4000S MAX 40 OUTPUTS

MAX 40 OUTPUTS

SRC

SO-AES4

AES/EBU

D/A

S-0808OUTPUT 1–8

8 OUTPUTS

To Monitor/BroadcastConsole(M-300, M-380 or M-400)

S-4000M

D/A

S-1608OUTPUT 1–8

D/A

S-0816OUTPUT 1–16

8 OUTPUTS

16 OUTPUTS

D/A

SO-DA4

S-4000S MAX 40 OUTPUTS

MAX 40 OUTPUTS

SRC

SO-AES4

AES/EBU

D/A

S-0808OUTPUT 1–8

8 OUTPUTS

MONO OUT

MONOMIX

LRC

CASCADE OUTPUT

ATT



AUX 1–16 OUT

TO SOLO

TO MONITOR SELECTTO REC SELECTTO FX INPUT SELECT

LIMITER DELAY

SOLO

AUX 1–16

PRE EQ

PRE FADER

POST FADER

MTX SEND 1–8

TO MTX 1, 3...7

TO MTX 2, 4...8

SW SEND MTXLINK

PAN

SW SEND

INSERTEXT FX

4-BANDEQ

AFL SW

Post DELAY

ATT

ATTATTATT

LEVEL



MTX 1–8 OUT

TO SOLO

TO MONITOR SELECTTO REC SELECT

LIMITER DELAY

SOLO

MTX 1–8

INSERTEXT FX

4-BANDEQ

AFL SW

Post DELAY

AUX 1–16 OUT

MTX 1–8 OUT

AUX 1–16 OUT

MTX 1–8 OUT

MAIN L, R, C OUT

MAIN L, R, C

AUX 1–16

MTX 1–8

SOLO L, R

φ

φ

φ

MAIN L, R, C, AUX 1–16, MTX 1–8 SOLO

WHITE NOISEPINK NOISE

SINE WAVE

TALKBACK TALKBACKLEVEL

TALKBACKON

MULTISINE

OSCOSCLEVEL

OSCON

TALKBACK

OSCILLATOR 1–2

GAINPHANTOM

+48V

A/D

TO OUTPUT PATCHBAY

TO OUTPUT PATCHBAY

GAIN

A/D

GAINPHANTOM

+48V

A/D

HPF COMP DELAYATTφ

PREAMP Post ATT

GR GR

Post HPF Post GATE Post COMP Post DELAY Pre EQ

PRE FADER

PRE EQ

POST FADER

Pre FADER Post FADER

MAIN L, R, C

AUX 1–16

MTX 1–8

SOLO L, R

INSERT

MUTEFADER

PAN

PAN

LR SW

MAIN SWCENTER

C SW

SWTO1, 3...15

TO2, 4...16

LEVEL AUX/MTXLINK

LCR

AUX SEND 1–16, MTX SEND 1–8

PAN

SOLO

PRE EQ

PRE FADER

POST FADER

AFL (R)

PFL (R)

AFL (L)

PFL (L)

SWLEVEL

DIRECT OUTPOINT

AFL SW

CH 1–48

GATE/EXP

PRE EQ

PRE PHASE

PRE FADER

POST FADER

INPUTPATCHBAY

REAC AINPUT

1

40

REAC BINPUT

CONSOLE INPUT 1–8

STEREO INPUT L, R

1

40

TO EXTERNAL FX RETURN

FX 1L OUT–FX 6R OUT

PLAYBACK L / R

TO OUTPUT PATCHBAY

KEY-IN

KEY-IN

KEY-INSOLO

TO SOLO

TO SOLO

KEY-INSOLO

KEY-INFILTER

- SELF POST HPF- CH 1–48 POST HPF

- SELF POST GATE- CH 1–48 POST GATE

KEY-INFILTER

4-BANDEQ

ATTφ

MUTEOPTION

MUTEOPTION

From FOH (V-Mixer)

S-4000M

GAINPHANTOM

+48V

A/D

S-1608INPUT1–16

PEAK

SIG

S-0816 INPUT1–8

16 INPUTS

8 INPUTS

S-4000S SI-AD4

MAX 40 INPUTS

MAX 40 INPUTS

SRC

SI-AES4AES/EBU

GAINPHANTOM

+48V

A/D

PEAK

SIG

GAINPHANTOM

+48V

A/D

PEAK

SIG

S-0808 INPUT 1–4

8 INPUTS

INPUT 5–8

GAINPHANTOM

+48V

A/D

GAIN

PHANTOM

+48V

A/DHI-ZON/OFF

(7/8 ONLY)

S-4000M

GAINPHANTOM

+48V

A/D

S-1608INPUT1–16

PEAK

SIG

S-0816 INPUT1–8

16 INPUTS

8 INPUTS

S-4000S SI-AD4

MAX 40 INPUTS

MAX 40 INPUTS

SRC

SI-AES4AES/EBU

GAINPHANTOM

+48V

A/D

PEAK

SIG

GAINPHANTOM

+48V

A/D

PEAK

SIG

S-0808 INPUT 1–4

8 INPUTS

INPUT 5–8

GAINPHANTOM

+48V

A/D

GAIN

PHANTOM

+48V

A/DHI-ZON/OFF

(7/8 ONLY)

EXT FX

DELAY

PREAMP Post ATT Post DELAY

PRE FADER

POST FADER

Pre FADER Post FADER

MUTEFADER

PAN

PAN

LR SW

MAIN SWCENTER

C SW

SWTO1, 3...15

TO2, 4...16

LEVEL AUX/MTXLINK

LCR

AUX SEND 1–16, MTX SEND 1–8

PAN

SOLO

PRE FADER

POST FADER

AFL (R)

PFL (R)

AFL (L)

PFL (L)

SWLEVEL

DIRECT OUTPOINT

AFL SW

RTN 1L–6R

PRE PHASE

PRE FADER

POST FADERTO OUTPUT PATCHBAY

MUTEOPTION

MUTEOPTION

CASCADE INPUT

Dimensions

Unit: mm

636.1

680749

95.8 64

87.2

606.8

598.5

369.8 5º

35º228.5

7.632

2.256

3.461

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Devices & Hardware

Roland M-480: 48-Channel Live Digital Mixing Console