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User Manual

M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE

Digital Console for Live and Studio with 40 Input Channels,

32 MIDAS Microphone Preampliers and 25 Mix Buses

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Table of Contents

Precautions ..................................................................... 4

Introduction.................................................................... 5

1. Control Surface .......................................................... 6

1.1 Channel Strip - Input Channels ...................................... 6

1.2 Channel Strip - Group/BusChannels ........................... 7

1.3 Cong/Preamp .................................................................... 8

1.4 Gate .......................................................................................... 8

1.5 Dynamics ............................................................................... 9

1.6 Equaliser ................................................................................. 9

1.7 Bus Sends ............................................................................. 10

1.8 Main Bus ............................................................................... 11

1.9 RECORDER ........................................................................... 11

1.10 Main Display (Summary) .............................................. 12

1.11 Monitor ............................................................................... 13

1.12 Talkback .............................................................................. 15

1.13 Show Control .................................................................... 16

1.14 Assign .................................................................................. 18

1.15 Mute Groups ..................................................................... 19

2. Main Display ............................................................20

2.1 Main Display - Top Section ............................................20

2.2 Meters ................................................................................... 24

2.3 Routing .................................................................................25

2.4 Setup ..................................................................................... 28

2.5 Library ................................................................................... 31

2.6 Eects ................................................................................... 32

2.7 Mute Group ........................................................................33

2.8 Utility .....................................................................................33

2.9 Internal Eects ...................................................................34

3. Rear Panel.................................................................44

3.1 MONITOR / CONTROL ROOM OUT .............................44

3.2 AC / POWER ........................................................................44

3.3 XLR OUT 1-16 ...................................................................... 44

3.4 XLR IN 1-32 ..........................................................................44

3.5 KLARK TEKNIK DN32-USB ..............................................44

3.6 REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................... 44

3.7 MIDI .......................................................................................45

3.8 AES / EBU OUT ................................................................... 45

3.9 ULTRANET ............................................................................45

3.10 AES50 ..................................................................................45

3.11 AUX IN / OUT.....................................................................45

4. Appendices ..............................................................46

4.1 Appendix A: Technical Specications ........................46

4.2 Appendix B: MIDI Operation ........................................48

4.3 Appendix C: Dimensions ...............................................50

4.4 Appendix D: Block Diagram ..........................................52

4.5 Appendix E: Service Information ................................ 53

4.6 Appendix F: Glossary .......................................................54

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Important Safety

Instructions

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

LIMITED WARRANTY

Terminals marked withthis symbol

carryelectrical currentof su cient

magnitude to constitute risk of electric

shock. Useonly high-quality commercially-available

speaker cables with plugs pre-installed. Allother

installation or modi cation should be performed only by

quali edpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the

enclosure-voltage that may be su cient to constitute a

risk ofshock.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to important operating and

maintenance instructions in the

accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, donot

remove the top cover (or the rear section).

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

quali ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of  re or electric shock,

do not expose this appliance to rain and

moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing liquids and no objects  lled with liquids,

suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by quali ed service personnel only.

Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any

servicing other than that contained in the operation

instructions. Repairs have to be performed by quali ed

servicepersonnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including ampli ers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades

with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug

has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide

blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe

provided plug does not  t into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by

themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the

cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table speci ed by the

manufacturer, orsold with

the apparatus. When a cart

is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug

is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed

to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has

beendropped.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket

outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is

used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall

remain readily operable.

17. Correct disposal of this

product: This symbol indicates that

this product must not be disposed

of with household waste,

according to the WEEE Directive

(2012/19/EU) and your national

law. This product should be taken

to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste

electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The

mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible

negative impact on the environment and human health

due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally

associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation

in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to

the e cient use of natural resources. For more

information about where you can take your waste

equipment for recycling, please contact your local city

o ce, or your household waste collection service.

MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which

may be su ered by any person who relies either

wholly or in part upon any description, photograph,

or statement contained herein. Technical speci cations,

appearances and other information are subject to

change without notice. All trademarks are the property

of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK,

TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are

trademarks or registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions

and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s

Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at

music-group.com/warranty.

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Precautions

Before installing, setting up or operating this equipment make sure you have read and fully understand all of this section and the

‘IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS’ at the front of this manual.

This equipment is supplied by a mains voltage that can cause electric shockinjury!

The following must be observed in order to maintain safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance.

Safety warnings

Signal 0V is connected internally to the chassis.

To completely isolate this equipment from the AC mains, while observing full

safety precautions (see ‘Power’ on page xiii), switch o the isolator switch

(abovethe mains power sockets on rear of control centre) and then switch o

the mains at the three mains outlets. Unplug the three mains leads from the

rear of the control centre. For details of how to remove Volex locking type plug,

see‘Power’ below.

To avoid electrical shock do not remove covers.

General precautions

In the event of ground loop problems, disconnect the signal screen at one end of

the connecting cables. Note that this can only be done when the equipment is

used within a balanced system.

Do not remove, hide or deface any warnings or cautions.

Power

The system power supplies contain LETHAL VOLTAGES greatly in excess of the

mains voltage and its rails can produce extremely large currents that could burn

out equipment and wiring if shorted.

The internal power supplies are of the switch mode type that automatically sense

the incoming mains voltage and will work where the nominal voltage is in the

range 100 VAC to 240 VAC.

Each mains inlet is to be sourced from its own separate wall-mounted mains

outlet socket.

Otherwise, their mains sources must be suitably distributed so as to meet local

safety regulations.

A Volex locking type plug is tted on each supplied mains cable, which plugs into

a mains IEC connector on the unit. When tted properly the Volex plug locks into

place, preventing it from working loose, or being inadvertently knocked loose or

pulled out. To t a Volex plug, insert it into the mains IEC connector and push it in

until it locks in place. Then, check to make sure it is locked in place. To remove it,

release its locking device and then pull it out. When tting or removing a Volex

plug, always hold the plug itself and never use the cable, as this may damage it.

During operation, a minimum of two of its three mains inlets must be connected

and supplying power.

When removing the equipment’s electric plugs from the outlets, always hold the

plug itself and not the cable. Pulling out the plug by the cable can damage it.

Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

Do not connect/disconnect a mains power connector to/from the M32 Control

Centre while power is being applied to it. Switch the power o rst.

Before switching the M32 Control Centre on or o, make sure that all monitor

loudspeaker power ampliers are turned o or muted.

Handling the equipment

Completely isolate the equipment electrically and disconnect all cables from the

equipment before moving it.

When lifting or moving the equipment, always take its size and weight into

consideration. Use suitable lifting equipment or transporting gear, or sucient

additional personnel.

Do not insert your ngers or hands in any gaps or openings on the equipment,

forexample, vents.

Do not press or rub on the sensitive surface of the GUI screens.

If the glass of the GUI screen is broken, liquid crystals shouldn’t leak through the

break due to the surface tension of the thin layer and the type of construction of

the LCD panel. However, in the unlikely event that you do make contact with this

substance, wash it out with soap.

Installation

Before installing the equipment:

Make sure the equipment is correctly connected to the protective earth

conductor of the mains voltage supply of the system installation through the

mains leads

Power to the equipment must be via a fused spur(s)

Power plugs must be inserted in socket outlets provided with protective earth

contacts. The electrical supply at the socket outlets must provide appropriate

over-current protection

Both the mains supply and the quality of earthing must be adequate for

theequipment

Before connecting up the equipment, check that the mains power supply voltage

rating corresponds with the local mains power supply. The rating of the mains

power supply voltage is printed on the equipment.

Location

Ideally a cool area is preferred, away from power distribution equipment or other

potential sources of interference.

Do not install the equipment in places of poor ventilation.

Do not install this equipment in a location subjected to excessive heat, dust or

mechanical vibration. Allow for adequate ventilation around the equipment,

making sure that its fans and vents are not obstructed. Whenever possible,

keepthe equipment out of direct sunlight.

Do not place the equipment in an unstable condition where it might accidentally

fall over.

Make sure that the mains voltage and fuse rating information of the equipment

will be visible after installation.

Ensure that all underside vents are left clear during operation.

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Audio connections

To ensure the correct and reliable operation of your equipment, only high quality,

balanced, screened, twisted pair audio cable should be used.

XLR connector shells should be of metal construction so that they provide a

screen when connected to the control centre and, where appropriate, they

should have Pin 1 connected to the cable screen.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions

Observe full electrostatic discharge (ESD) — also known as

‘anti-static’— precautions when carrying out procedures in

this manual that are accompanied by the ESD Susceptibility

Symbol (shown above). This caution symbol shows you that ESD damage may

be caused to items unless proper ESD precautions are taken, which include the

followingpractices:

• Keep the work area free from plastic, vinyl or styrofoam

• Wear an anti-static wrist strap

• Discharge personal static before handling devices

• Ground the work surface

• Avoid touching ESD-sensitive devices.

Radio frequency interference—Class A device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at

his own expense.

Electric elds

Caution:

In accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules & Regulations, “… changes

or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”

Should this product be used in an electromagnetic eld that is amplitude

modulated by an audio frequency signal (20 Hz to 20 kHz), the signal to noise

ratio may be degraded. Degradation of up to 60 dB at a frequency corresponding

to the modulation signal may be experienced under extreme conditions (3 V/m,

90% modulation).

Safety equipment

Never remove, for example, covers, housings or any other safety guards. Do not

operate the equipment or any of its parts if safety guards are ineective or their

eectiveness has been reduced.

Optional equipment

Unless advised otherwise, optional equipment must only be installed by

service personnel and in accordance with the appropriate assembly and

usageregulations.

Special accessories

To comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules, any special accessories (that is,

itemsthat cannot be readily obtained from multiple retail outlets) supplied with

this equipment must be used with this equipment; do not use any alternatives as

they may not full the RF requirement.

Introduction

Welcome to the M32 Digital Console User manual! After years of intense

development, we are proud to oer a mixer that combines tremendous power

and exibility with a very user-friendly layout and intuitive workow that allows

you to get up and running right away.

The M32 combines a control surface with streamlined workow, extensive I/O

and signal processing into a compact desktop form factor. Employing award-

winning MIDAS PRO Series microphone preampliers and the custom-designed

MIDAS PRO motorised faders that are rated for one million cycles, along with a

daylight-viewable TFT screen, the control surface is designed to allow immediate

access to critical functions with total and automatic recall of settings. Extensive

onboard I/O includes 40 A/D and 24 D/A Cirrus Logic converters, 96 bi-directional

channels over SuperMAC AES50, stereo AES/EBU out, 16 channels of Ultranet

personal monitoring and 32 x 32 channels of recording over USB.

Abundant analogue connectivity is provided by 32 MIDAS PRO Series digitally-

controllable microphone preamps, six line-level auxiliary inputs and outputs,

16XLR outputs, stereo monitoring outs on XLR/TRS and dual phones outputs.

Each of the 32 microphone inputs can accept balanced or unbalanced mic- or

line-level signals, and include switchable phantom power, 72 dB gain range and

maximum +23 dBu level before clip. A separate external microphone input and

the internal talkback mic allow communication to various destinations.

Dual AES50 Ethernet jacks that employ KLARK TEKNIK SuperMAC technology

contribute 96 x 96 signals to the total count of 168 x 168 accessible sources and

destinations. Motorised faders, recallable mic preamps, programmable routing

and the ability to save and recall entire scenes make set or programme changes

quick and simple. A top panel USB connector enables system data to be stored,

ora board mix to be recorded directly to external ash or hard drives.

The Input section is home to 16 high-resolution 100 mm motorised faders,

providing control over channels 1-16, 17-32, Aux inputs/USB playback/FX

returns. A separate section of eight motorised faders controls DCA groups

1-8, bus masters 1-8 and 9-16, as well as matrices 1-6. The channel editing

section provides tangible controls for instant access to the selected channel’s

gain, dynamics, EQ and other functions. A custom-assignable section allows

certain control functions to be mapped directly to a set of dedicated rotary

controlsandbuttons.

A main seven inch-wide, high-contrast colour display provides information

for editing pertinent parameters of the active function or eect.

Relevantparameters are quickly recalled to the display for editing via

‘VIEW’ buttons in each subsection. Each channel also features a small,

customisableLCDscreen for track name, number, colour and source graphic.

A virtual FX rack oers eight true-stereo (16 mono) multi-eects processors,

withover 60 eects models that eliminate the need for any additional outboard

gear. Four high-quality eects such as delay, chorus and reverb can run

concurrently with eight channels of 31-band graphic equalisation.

Transmit up to 32 channels of audio to and from a computer using the

KLARK TEKNIK DN32 USB audio interface.

The M32 integrates seamlessly with other M32 consoles, the MIDAS DL16 digital

stagebox and the Behringer P-16 personal monitoring system for a complete live,

studio and installed sound solution.

Control the mixer from a distance with the free iPad application, or with editing

and remote control software connected via Ethernet. The M32’s ease of use,

intuitive workow, diverse feature set and integration with other equipment

make it an ideal centrepiece for installed and production sound in any setting.

Continue through this User Manual to learn all about the functionality

that this powerful mixer has to oer. We also recommend that you check

midasconsoles.com to make sure you have the latest rmware installed, as we

release frequent updates.

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1. Control Surface

1.1 Channel Strip - Input Channels

(1)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1) REM - DAW Remote Button

Press this button to enable remote control of your Digital Audio Workstation

software using the Group/Bus fader section controls. This section can

emulate HUI or Mackie Control Universal communication with your DAW.

Layer Select Buttons

(2) INPUTS 1-16 / INPUTS 17-32

Pressing one of these buttons selects either the channel 1-16 layer, or the

channel 17-32 layer.

(3) AUX IN / USB

Press to select the Aux In / USB Recorder and FX 1-4 Returns layer.

(4) BUS MAST

Press to bring up all the 16 Bus Master channels.

Individual Channel Strip Controls

Each of the above layers operates in a similar way by use of the

followingcontrols:

(5) SEL Button

Press to select an input or bus (depending on which layer is active) and allow

it to be edited by the Channel Strip and Main Display.

(6) Channel Meter

This displays the signal level of the input or bus, depending on which layer

is active. The COMP and GATE LEDs light to indicate that compression and/or

noise gate are active.

(1) SOLO Button

Press to send the channel to the solo bus.

(2) Scribble Strip

Information such as channel number, input source and a graphic icon are

displayed here.

(3) MUTE Button

Press to mute the channel.

(4) Fader

Use the MIDAS PRO Motor Fader to adjust the channel output volume.

InSends on Faders mode channel faders represent the send level from

channels to the currently selected output bus (see next page).

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1.2 Channel Strip - Group/BusChannels

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(7)

(5)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(8)

(9)

(1) FADER FLIP - SENDS ON FADER Button

Press to activate the M32’s Sends on Fader function. This function aids with

the level setting of channels sent to any of the 16 Mix Buses. It is only for

channels assigned to Mix Buses 1-16, and does not work for DCA groups,

main or matrix buses. The Sends on Fader function works in two convenient

ways to cover the most obvious situations in a live environment:

When preparing a monitor mix for a specied musician

• Select the monitor bus (BUS 1-8 or BUS 9-16) that feeds the musician’s

stagemonitor

• Press the Sends on Fader button, which will then ash

• Select one of the three input channel layers (INPUTS 1-16, INPUTS 17-32,

AUX IN / USB or BUS MAST)

• As long as Sends on Fader is active all faders in the input channels section

correspond to the send levels on the selected monitor mix bus.

When checking or editing where a selected input signal

is to be sent

• Select the input channel in the left-hand section

• Press the Sends on Fader button, which will then ash

• Select either bus channel layer (BUS 1-8 or BUS 9-16)

• The bus faders now represent the send levels of the selected input channel.

TIP: Sends on Fader can also be used for conveniently sending Bus or

MainM/C signals to Matrices.

Layer Select Buttons

(2) GROUP DCA 1-8

Press this button to select the Group DCA layer.

A DCA group is a grouping function, made possible by the console’s digital

operation, where individual input channels can be grouped together and

controlled with a single output fader on the right-hand side of the console.

Unlike the traditional sub-grouping function found on analogue consoles,

a DCA group does not combine the dierent input channels into a common

sub-mix. Instead, the individual input channels still retain their original

routing characteristics, but their level adjustments are commonly controlled.

(3) BUS 1-8 / 9-16

Press one of these buttons to select either the Bus 1-8 layer or the

Bus9-16layer.

(4) MTX 1-6 / MAIN C

Press to select the Aux In / USB channel layer.

Individual Channel Strip Controls

Each of the above layers operates in a similar way by use of the

followingcontrols:

(6) SEL Button

Press to select a DCA or bus (depending on which layer is active) and allow it

to be edited by the Channel Strip and Main Display.

(8) Channel Meter

This displays the signal level of the DCA or bus, depending on which layer

is active. The PRE LED lights to indicate that the bus is sourced pre-fader,

whilethe COMP LED lights to indicate that compression is active.

(10) SOLO Button

Press to send the channel to the solo bus.

(11) Scribble Strip

Information such as channel number, input source and a graphic icon are

displayed here.

(12) MUTE Button

Press to mute the channel.

(5) Fader

Use the MIDAS PRO Fader to adjust the channel volume or bus sends in Sends

on Faders mode. The faders will automatically display the current status as

layers and functions are changed.

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Main

(6) SEL Button

Press to select the Main bus for editing.

(7) COMP

The COMP indicator will illuminate when compression is being applied to

the stereo output mix.

(9) CLR SOLO Button

Press to clear all sources assigned to the solo bus.

(10) SOLO Button

Press to solo the main bus.

(11) Scribble Strip

Customisable information relating to the main bus are displayed here.

(12) MUTE Button

Press to mute the main bus.

(5) Fader

Use the MIDAS PRO Fader to adjust the output of the main bus.

(12) MUTE Button

Press to mute the main bus.

(5) Fader

Use the MIDAS PRO Fader to adjust the output of the main bus.

1.3 Cong/Preamp

(1) GAIN Rotary Control

On a microphone preamplier, input gain varies the amount of amplication

applied to the microphone. Adjust the preamp gain for the selected channel

with the GAIN rotary control.

(2) LED Display

The LED display in the Cong/Preamp section illustrates the signal input

level for the selected channel. This is shown as a value between 0 dB and

-30dB. When there is a signal present, but below -30 dB, the SIG LED is lit.

When the signal exceeds 0 dB the CLIP LED illuminates.

Please note that, when pressing the VIEW button, the signal input level

displayed on the Main Display shows a value of between 0 dB and -60 dB.

(3) FREQUENCY Rotary Control

The FREQUENCY rotary control selects the frequency at which the low

cut lter begins to lter unwanted frequencies for the selected channel.

Thelter is engaged by pressing the LOW CUT button (see below).

Please note that the low cut lter is only available for the 32 primary

inputchannels.

(4) 48 V

Phantom power is a method for transmitting DC electric power through

microphone cables to operate microphones that contain active electronic

circuitry. It is most commonly used with condenser microphones,

thoughmany active direct boxes also use it. The technique is also used in

other applications where power supply and signal communication take place

over the same wires. Press the 48 V button to apply phantom power on the

selected channel’s physical input.

(5) Ø

An audio signal’s ‘phase’ refers to its position in a point of time along the

waveform cycle, with each cycle being 360°. Press the Ø button to reverse

the selected channel’s phase by 180°. This can be useful when using the

reverse phase function to cancel noise across more than one channel.

(6) LOW CUT

Press the LOW CUT button to engage the low cut lter for the

selectedchannel.

Please note that the low cut lter is only available for the 32 primary

inputchannels.

(7) VIEW

Press the VIEW button to access more detailed parameters on the

MainDisplay. See the section Main Display - cong for more details.

1.4 Gate

(1) THRESHOLD Rotary Control

A noise gate is a device that is used to control the volume of an audio

signal. Often used in conjunction with a compressor (see DYNAMICS),

whichattenuate signals above a certain threshold, noise gates attenuate

signals that register below the threshold. By turning the THRESHOLD

rotary control, the audio level at which the gate aects the signal can

becontrolled.

(2) LED Display

The LED display illustrates when the Gate is functioning for the selected

channel by illuminating the red GATE LED at the bottom of the display.

(3) GATE

Pressing the GATE button engages the noise gate for the selected channel.

(4) VIEW

Press the VIEW button to access more detailed parameters on the

MainDisplay. See the section Main Display - gate for more details.

(1) (2) (3)

(4) (5) (6)

(7)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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1.5 Dynamics

(1) THRESHOLD Rotary Control

Dynamic Range Compression, or just Compression is a device that is used

to control the volume of an audio signal. Often used in conjunction with a

noise gate (see GATE), which attenuate signals below a certain threshold,

compressorsattenuate signals that register above the threshold. By turning

the THRESHOLD rotary control, the audio level at which the compressor

aects the signal can be controlled.

(2) LED Display

The LED display illustrates when the Dynamics are functioning for the

selected channel by illuminating the red COMP LED. The level of attenuation

that is being applied to the signal is shown as a value between 0 dB

and-30dB.

Please note that, when pressing the VIEW button, the attenuation level

displayed on the Main Display shows a value of between 0 dB and -60 dB.

(3) COMP

Pressing the COMP button engages the compressor for the selected channel.

(4) VIEW

Press the VIEW button to access more detailed parameters on the

MainDisplay. See the section Main Display - dyn for more details.

1.6 Equaliser

(1) MODE Select Button and Display

Pressing the MODE button cycles through each of the EQ modes for the

currently selected frequency range. Each of the modes and the frequency

ranges to which they apply are listed below:

HCUT

A high-cut function which attenuates signals above the selected frequency.

HSHV

A high-shelving function which boosts or attenuates signals above the

selected frequency. Only available with the HIGH 2 - HIGH setting.

VEQ

A bell lter that provides a more ‘Vintage EQ’ sound. Available on all

frequency settings.

PEQ

A bell lter that provides a classic ‘Parametric EQ’ sound. Available on all

frequency settings.

LSHV

A low-shelving function which boosts or attenuates signals below the

selected frequency. Only available with the LOW 2 - LOW setting.

LCUT

A low-cut function which attenuates signals below the selected frequency.

NOTE: Low-Cut and High-Cut Modes do not have Gain and Width settings.

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(2) WIDTH Rotary Control

The WIDTH rotary control determines the span of frequencies around that

specied by the FREQUENCY rotary control, which will be aected by

adjusting the GAIN control.

(3) FREQUENCY Rotary Control

Select the specic frequency to be adjusted with the FREQUENCY rotary

control. Each frequency can be adjusted between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. The

equaliser provides four discreet lter bands for input channels and even six

discreet bands for buses and matrices as follows:

(7) Individual Band Frequencies

HIGH

A band intended for high frequencies, with access to HCUT, HSHV, VEQ and

PEQ EQ modes.

HI MID

A band intended for high-mid frequencies, with access to VEQ and

PEQEQmodes.

LO MID

A band intended for low-mid frequencies, with access to VEQ and

PEQEQmodes.

LOW

A band intended for low frequencies, with access to LCUT, LSHV, VEQ and

PEQ EQ modes.

HIGH 2

Press HIGH and HI MID concurrently to access the HIGH 2 band of any

busequaliser.

LOW 2

Press LOW and LO MID concurrently to access the LOW 2 band of any

busequaliser.

(4) GAIN Rotary Control

Boost or attenuate the selected frequency by turning the GAIN rotary

control. Theselected equaliser band is inactive when the Gain control is in

the centre position (0 dB).

(5) EQ Button

Engages the EQ function for the selected channel.

(6) VIEW

Press the VIEW button to access more detailed parameters on the

MainDisplay. See the section Main Display - eq for more details.

1.7 Bus Sends

(1) Rotary Controls 1-4

Bus Sends are selected in banks of four with the Select Buttons (see below).

The rotary controls adjust each of the four buses currently selected.

(2) Select Buttons 1-4, 5-8, 9-12 & 13-16

Select one of the banks of Bus Sends with either of the Select buttons on the

right of the panel. The bank that is currently selected will be highlighted on

the Main Display.

(3) VIEW

Press the VIEW button to access more detailed parameters on the

MainDisplay. See the section Main Display - sends for more details.

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The PRE DELAY slider controls the amount of time before the reverberation

is heard following the source signal. DECAY controls the amount of time it

takes for the reverb to dissipate. SIZE controls the perceived size of the space

being created by the reverb eect. The DAMP slider adjust the decay of high

frequencies within the reverb tail. DIFF(usion) controls the initial reection

density. SHAPE adjust the contour of the reverberation envelope.

Chamber Reverb

Chamber Reverb simulates the reverberation found in medium sized spaces,

somewhere between the intimacy of a small room, and the grandeur of a large

hall. Inspired by the Lexicon Chamber Reverb.

The PRE DELAY slider controls the amount of time before the reverberation

is heard following the source signal. DECAY controls the amount of time it

takes for the reverb to dissipate. SIZE controls the perceived size of the space

being created by the reverb eect. The DAMP slider adjust the decay of high

frequencies within the reverb tail. DIFF(usion) controls the initial reection

density. SHAPE adjust the contour of the reverberation envelope.

Plate Reverb

A plate reverb was originally created by sending a signal through a transducer

to create vibrations on a plate of sheet metal which were then picked up as an

audio signal. Our algorithm simulates that sound with high initial diusion and

a bright-coloured sound. The M32’s Plate Reverb will give your tracks the sound

heard on countless hit records since the late 1950s. Inspired by the Lexicon PCM-70.

PRE DELAY controls the amount of time before the reverberation is heard

following the source signal. DECAY controls the amount of time it takes for the

reverb to dissipate. SIZE adjusts the size of the virtual room created by the reverb

eect. The DAMP push encoder adjusts the decay of high frequencies within the

reverb tail. DIFF(usion) controls the initial reection density. LEVEL controls the

volume of the reverb.

The LO CUT push encoder sets the frequency beneath which the source signal will

not pass through the reverb. The HI CUT push encoder sets the frequency above

which the source signal will not pass through the reverb. BASS MULT(iplier)

push encoder adjusts the decay time of the bass frequencies. XOVER controls

the crossover point for bass. MOD DEPTH controls the intensity of the reverb tail

modulation. MOD SPEED controls the speed of the reverb tail modulation.

Vintage Reverb

Based on the legendary EMT250, the M32’s Vintage Reverb delivers shimmering,

bright reverb that won’t drown out or overpower your live or recorded tracks. Use

Vintage Reverb to sweeten vocals and snare drums without sacricing clarity.

When Layer 1 is selected, the rst slider on the left sets the reverb time from 4

milliseconds to 4.5 seconds. Slider 2 controls the low-frequency multiplier decay

time. Slider 3 controls the high-frequency multiplier decay time. Slider 4 controls

the amount of modulation in the reverb tail. When Layer 2 is selected, slider 1

adjusts the pre-delay. Slider 2 selects the low-cut frequency. Slider 3 selects the

hi-cut frequency. Slider 4 selects adjusts the output level of the reverb.

Pressing the rst push encoder on Layer 1 will switch the reverb algorithm to

emulate the perceived position of the reverb in the virtual space. The same

control on Layer 2 will change the reverb algorithm to give a warmer, more

‘vintage’ sound.

Vintage Room

Vintage Room simulates the reverberation that occurs when sound is recorded in

a small room. When you want to add a bit of warmth and just a touch of reverb,

the M32’s Vintage Room breathes life into close-miked guitar and drum tracks.

Inspired by the Quantec QRS.

The VU meter displays the input and output levels. Set the early reection times

for the left and right channel with ER DELAY L and ER DELAY R. ER LEVEL sets

the loudness of the early reection level. REV DELAY controls the amount of time

before the reverberation is heard following the source signal. LEVEL controls the

volume of the reverb. Pressing the second push encoder will engage the FREEZE

function which takes the incoming audio and loops it indenitely.

HI/LO MULTIPLY adjusts the decay time of the high and bass frequencies.

DECAY shows the duration of the reverb eect. ROOM SIZE adjusts the size of

the room eect being created incrementally from small to large. HIGH CUT sets

the frequency above which the source signal does not pass through the reverb.

DENSITY manipulates the reection density in the simulated room. (This slightly

changes the reverb decay time.) LOW CUT sets the frequency below which the

source signal does not pass through the reverb.

Gated Reverb

This eect was originally achieved by combining a reverb with a noise gate.

Ourgated reverb creates the same impression by a special shaping of the reverb

tail. Gated Reverb is especially eective for creating a 1980’s-style snare sound,

or to enlarge the presence of a kick drum. Inspired by the Lexicon 300/480L.

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