Edirol M-16DX

Edirol M-16DX

Edirol M-16DX Overview:

High-Resolution Mixing with Powerful Effects & Graphics

The new MD-16DX is a treat for your eyes and ears. Hear your mixes in a pristine 24-bit/96kHz digital environment, and see your audio displayed on a high-contrast, backlit LCD that displays a spectrum analysis of your mix. Together with powerful effects onboard, an intelligent Room Acoustic Control function, and loads of digital and analog connectivity, the M-16DX signals a new era in digital mixing.

Edirol M-16DX Features:

• 16-channel full digital mixer with 24-bit/96kHz internal processing
• 3-band EQ controls (Q & Freq.) with graphic LCD for precise tone shaping
• Easy-to-use operation with common analog mixer controls
• 2-piece mixer+module design
• "Room Acoustic Control" for automatic room compensation
• Built-in pro-quality effects, including COSM insert effects, reverb effects, and finalize effects
• Flexible analog and digital I/O, including four high-quality mic preamps
• 18-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface for computer multi-track recording
• AC adaptor and connection cable (2 meter, 6 ft.) included. Optional DXC-7 Connection Cable (7 meter, 23ft.) available.
• Cakewalk SONAR LE CD-ROM included
• DXC-7 optional longer connection cable:
• DXC-7: Optional 7 m (23 ft.) long Connection Cable

Edirol M-16DX Details:

24/96 Full Digital Audio Processing

Ready to upgrade the quality of your mixes? The M-16DX contains a powerful 24-bit/96kHz digital processing engine that provides a transparent mixing foundation. Experience the power of accurate, detailed digital mixing, and at a price you can afford.

3-band EQ Controls

Each channel strip is equipped with Low-Cut Filter, 3-Band EQ, Pan, Aux, Select, Solo/Mute, and Level controls. The Midrange EQ has Q & frequency controls for precise tone shaping on each channel. With 24-bit/96kHz internal digital processing, the original audio source can be shaped using the onboard EQ and effects with no absolutely loss in audio quality.

Modular Mixing

Dont let its small footprint deceive you the M-16DX is a new-generation mixer comprising two modules: the Mix Controller for your desktop, and the I/O Module, which can be mounted in a rack. Together, these two components provide a wide assortment of connection and processing features.

EDIROL Innovation "Room Acoustic Control"

In a portable mixing first, the M-16DX features a high-contrast, backlit LCD that lets you to see the effects in operation, as well a spectrum analysis of your mix! Also onboard is the intelligent Room Acoustic Control function, which automatically analyzes and compensates for the frequency response of your studio. Its fast, easy, and effective.

Powerful Built-In Effects

A full-featured DSP effects processor is built into the M-16DX, with COSM Insert Effects, Reverb/Echo Effects, and Finalize Effects.

Flexible I/O & 18-in/2-out USB 2.0 Audio Interface

Digital and analog connectivity it s all here, and more. Channels 1 - 4 contain quality mic preamps with phantom power; channels 1 and 2 also offer Hi-Z switches for directly connecting guitar and bass. Channels 11 and 12 provide direct digital input via S/PDIF coaxial & optical. A USB 2.0 port allows the mixer to work as a multitrack audio interface.

* When using the mixer as a USB audio interface, the Finalize Effects are not available in 96kHz mode.

Edirol M-16DX Specifications:

• Number of Input Channels 16 channels
• AD/DA Conversion Sample Rate: 44.1/48.0/96.0 kHz, Signal Processing: 24 bits
• Frequency Response 96.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+3/-3 dB), 48.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+3/-3 dB), 44.1 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+3/-3 dB)
• Residual Noise Level (IHF-A, typ.) MAIN MIX LEVEL knob = -, Channel LEVEL knobs = -, MAIN MIX LEVEL knob = U, Channel LEVEL knobs = -: -96 dBu, MAIN MIX LEVEL knob = U, Channel LEVEL knobs = U: -83 dBu
• Nominal Input Level MIC connectors 1C4: -60 to -10 dBu, LINE IN jacks 1C4: -40 to +10 dBu, * Maximum input level: Nominal input level + 22 dB, LINE IN jacks 5C16: +0 dBu, LINE IN jacks 15C16 (RCA pin type, Stereo miniature phone type): -10 dBu, * Maximum input level: Nominal input level + 18 dB
• Input Impedance MIC connectors 1C4: 1.5 k, LINE IN jacks 1C4: 20 k, LINE IN jacks 5C16: 20 k, LINE IN jacks 15C16 (Stereo miniature phone type): 14 k
• Nominal Output Level MAIN OUT jacks/ALT OUT jacks/AUX SEND jacks 1C2: +0 dBu, 2 TRACK OUT jacks LCR: -10 dBu, CONTROL ROOM jacks: -6 dBu, * Maximum output level: Nominal Output Level + 22 dB
• Output Impedance MAIN OUT jacks/ALT OUT jacks/AUX SEND jacks 1C2: 600 , 2 TRACK OUT jacks LCR: 1 k
• Recommended Load Impedance 10 k or greater
• Display Graphic LCD 122 x 32 dot (with back-light)
• Connectors (I/O module) MIC connectors 1C4: XLR type (balanced / phantom power +48 V), LINE IN jacks 1C14: 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced), * LINE IN jacks 1C2: supports use of hi-impedance, LINE IN jacks 15C16: RCA pin type, MAIN OUT jacks LCR: 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced), ALT OUT jack LCR: 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced), AUX SEND jacks 1C2: 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced), 2 TRACK OUT jack LCR: RCA pin type, DIGITAL INPUT jack/connector: Optical type, Coaxial type, DIGITAL OUTPUT jack/connector: Optical type, Coaxial type, USB Connector, DX BUS Connector: D-SUB 15 pin
• Connectors (MIX controller) LINE IN jacks 15C16: 1/4 inch phone type (unbalanced), Stereo miniature phone type, PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, CONTROL ROOM jacks LCR: 1/4 inch phone type (Impedance balanced), DX BUS Connector: D-SUB 15 pin
• DSP processing Room Acoustic Control (Built-in Microphone), 16 Band Graphic EQ, Finalize: Enhancer/Multi-band Compressor-Limiter, Insertion effects: Power compressor/Vocal enhancer/Narration enhancer, Echo/Reverb: Short echo/Echo/Room reverb/Small hall reverb/Large hall reverb
• Number of USB Audio Record/Playback Channels Record: 18 channels, Playback: 2 channels, Full duplex, * When using the mixer as a USB audio interface, the Finalize effects are not available in 96 kHz mode.
• Power Supply DC 9 V (AC adaptor)
• Current Draw 1.4 A
• Phantom Power +48 V/5 mA (each input)
• Accessories Owners manual, Read this first/M-16DX driver installation (driver installation manual), Controller cable (D-SUB 15 pin, 2 m), USB cable, Driver CD-ROM, SONAR LE CD-ROM, AC Adaptor, Rack-mount adaptor, Rubber feet (I/O module), Roland software license agreement
• Option Controller cable: DXC-7 (D-SUB 15 pin, 7 m)
• System requirements [Windows]
• Operating System Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
• Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional Service Pack 2
• Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM)
• * This does not work with the 64-bit Edition of Windows Vista(TM).
• Computer Windows XP or Windows Vista compatible computer with a USB connector that supports USB Specification Revision 2.0 or higher
• * Intel chipset is recommended.
• * M-16DXs USB Audio Interface may not perform to its full specs when used with Celeron or Intel compatible processors.
• * When using an added USB 2.0 interface card, such as a PCI card, "NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller" is recommended.
• CPU/Clock Pentium 4 Processor / 1.6 GHz r higher, Pentium M Processor / 1.3 GHz or higher
• Memory (RAM) 512 MB or more
• * In case of Windows Vista, 1 GB RAM or more is recommended.
• System requirements [Macintosh]
• Operating System Mac OS X v10.4.3 or later
• * The driver can work on both Intel processors and PowerPC processors (Universal Binary).
• * This will not operate in the Classic environment of Mac OS X. When using this, the Classic environment must not be running simultaneously.
• Computer Apple Macintosh series computer with on-board USB 2.0
• Size and Weight ( I/O module )
• Width 280 mm 11-1/16 inches
• Depth 219 mm 8-5/8 inches
• Height 44 mm 1-3/4 inches
• Weight 1.6 kg 3 lbs. 9 oz.
• Size and Weight ( MIX Controller )
• Width 311 mm 12-1/4 inches
• Depth 216 mm 8-1/2 inches
• Height 46 mm 1-13/16 inches
• Weight 1.2 kg 2 lbs. 11 oz.
• * Please remember that multitrack recording at higher bit rate and sampling frequencies may require large amounts of free disk space and fast hard drives.
• * This product has been tested on representative computers that meet the system requirements, but we cannot guarantee that it will operate on every computer that meets these requirements. Please be aware that even under the same conditions, differences in the operating environment may produce differences in processing capability.
• *The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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