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Pre / Post
The analysers can tap their input signals from pre- or post-EQ, allowing you to
see the impact of your EQ in that channel. Tap the fth push encoder to toggles
between the two.
Gain
When engaged, the Auto Gain function simpli es adjusting the analyser views
and ensuring meaningful readings. In most cases it should be switched on.
When switched o , the RTA gain can be set manually using the push encoder,
which may be necessary for comparing absolute frequency band levels
between di erent channels. Tap the fourth push encoder to engage the
Auto Gain function.
EQ Overlay
When using the analysers on top of the channel EQ plot or over the graphic
EQ screens, the meter’s opacity can be adjusted to your liking. Something around
50% is typically a good starting point. Turn it down to 0% with the fth push
encoder if you don’t need to see the RTA on top of the channel EQ or graphic
EQ screens.
RTA On Channel EQ View
The channel EQ RTA function will always display the respective channel’s
frequency distribution, independent from the RTA Source de nition. Use the EQ
Overlay control for adjusting the amount of RTA on top of the EQ plot. Default
preferences when opening any channel EQ view can be set to ‘Pre-EQ’ (o is
Post-EQ) and ‘Spectrograph’ (o is bar graph). They can however be overruled on
the respective EQ page.
RTA On Graphic EQ View
The Graphic EQ RTA function will always display the respective FX slot’s frequency
distribution, independent from the RTA Source de nition, unless the ‘Use RTA
Source’ mark is ticked. Use the EQ Overlay control for adjusting the amount of RTA
on top of the GEQ sliders. Default preferences when opening any GEQ view can be
set to ‘Post-GEQ’ (o is pre-graphic EQ) and ‘Spectrograph’ (o is bar graph). They
can however be overruled on the respective GEQ page.
2.3 Routing
The ROUTING screen is where all signal patching is done, allowing you to route
internal signal paths to and from the physical input/output connectors located
on the M32’s rear panel.
The ROUTING screen contains the following separate tabs:
home: Allows patching of physical inputs to the 32 input channels and
auxiliary inputs of the console.
out 1-16: Allows patching of internal signal paths to the console’s
16 rear-panel XLR outputs.
aux out: Allows patching of internal signal paths to the console’s six
rear-panel ¼“/RCA auxiliary outputs.
p16 out: Allows patching of internal signal paths to the 16 outputs of
the console’s 16-channel P16 ULTRANET output.
card out: Allows patching of internal signal paths to the 32 outputs of
the DN32-USB card.
aes50-a: Allows patching of internal signal paths to the 48 outputs of
the rear-panel AES50-A output.
aes50-b: Allows patching of internal signal paths to the 48 outputs of
the rear-panel AES50-B output.
xlr out: Allows patching of internal signal paths to the XLR out
connections on the rear.
None of the ROUTING screen’s tabs contain a secondary level of functions.
When routing audio, the Up/Down navigation controls do not need to be used.
home
The ROUTING screen’s home tab allows the user to patch the M32’s physical
rear-panel inputs to the 32 input channels and auxiliary inputs of the console.
As a default, the M32 maps its 32 rear-panel analogue inputs to the respective
32 channel inputs that are accessed on input fader layers one and two, and maps
the rear-panel line-level (auxiliary) inputs to the third input fader level.
However, the home tab of the ROUTING screen can be used to change this
default assignment and cross-patch di erent physical inputs to di erent
channel inputs, in banks of eight channels at a time. This allows the user to
create a custom layer of channel inputs that di ers from the order that the
sources are plugged into the rear panel, and is easier than physically re-patching
audio cables.
To assign various inputs to the M32’s input channels, perform the
following steps:
1. Adjust the rst push encoder to select which 8-channel audio input
source feeds input channels 1-8 of the console. As the control is rotated,
the currently selected input will be highlighted in the vertical list of
choices.
2. When the desired 8-channel source is selected, push the rst
push encoder to connect the currently selected 8-channel source.
The selected source now feeds input channels 1-8 of the console.
3. Input choices that can be assigned include:
• • Local 1-8
• • Local 9-16
• • Local 17-24
• • Local 25-32
• • AES50-A 1-8
• • AES50-A 9-16
• • AES50-A 17-24
• • AES50-A 25-32
• • AES50-A 33-40
• • AES50-A 41-48
• • AES50-B 1-8
• • AES50-B 9-16
• • AES50-B 17-24
• • AES50-B 25-32
• • AES50-B 33-40
• • AES50-B 41-48
• • Card 1-8
• • Card 9-16
• • Card 17-24
• • Card 25-32.
4. To assign an 8-channel source from the other input channels of the
console (9-16, 17-24, 25-32), simply repeat the process above, using the
other four push encoders on the same screen.
5. Choices for Aux 1-4 include:
• • Aux Ins
• • Local 1-2
• • Local 1-4
• • Local 1-6
• • AES50A 1-2
• • AES50A 1-4
• • AES50A 1-6
• • AES50B 1-2
• • AES50B 1-4
• • AES50B 1-6
• • Card 1-2
• • Card 1-4
• • Card 1-6.
out 1-16
The ROUTING screens out 1-16 tab allows the user to patch the M32’s various
internal signal paths to the 16 analogue XLR outputs that are located on the
console’s rear panel.
The M32 allows for many di erent kinds of output signal paths, and this screen
is where these outputs are assigned to a physical rear panel output, so that the
signal path can be patched to their eventual destination, such as front-of-house
PA speakers or a powered stage monitor.
To assign the various output paths to the rear panel XLR outputs, perform
the following steps:
1. Adjust the rst push encoder to select to which of the 16 rear panel
analogue outs you wish to assign an output signal path.
2. Adjust the third encoder to select an output path category.
These include:
• • O
• • Main (LRC) Mix
• • Mix Bus Outputs
• • Matrix Outputs
• • Direct Outs
• • Monitor.
3. Adjust the fourth encoder to select a speci c output path, including:
• • O
• • Main L
• • Main R
• • Main C/M
• • Any of the 16 Mix Outputs
• • Any of the six Matrix Outputs
• • Any of the 32 Direct Outputs
• • Any of the eight Auxiliary Outputs
• • Any of the FX Direct Outputs
• • Monitor L
• • Monitor R
• • Talkback.Tap the fourth encoder to assign the selected output path,
completing the process.
• • Adjust the fth encoder to select the signal tap point for the
output assignment. This determines where in the audio signal path
the source is ‘tapped’ as it is sent to the physical rear panel output.
The available signal tap points include:
• • IN/LC
• • IN/LC +M
• • PreEQ
• • PreEQ +M
• • PostEQ
• • PostEQ +M
• • PreFdr
• • PreFdr +M
• • Post Fader.
4. Tap the fth encoder to assign the selected signal tap point.
5. Turn the sixth encoder to adjust the amount of digital line delay applied
to the output path as it is sent to the rear panel physical output. As the
amount of delay is adjusted, the current delay time is displayed in three
di erent units of measurement: feet, metres and milliseconds.
6. Tap the sixth encoder to toggle delay on/o . The Delay label illuminates
when the delay is inserted into the signal path.
TIP: Applying a delay to an output signal is typically done when the console is used
in a ‘multi-zone’ PA speaker setup, where some PA speakers are located near the
stage, and a second set of speakers is located further back within the audience.
By applying an appropriate amount of delay only to the speakers located near the
stage, the audience hears the audio from all speakers at the same time, ensuring
maximum time-alignment and sound quality. The M32 assumes an operating
temperature of 20°C/68°F when calculating the delay times.
aux out
The ROUTING screen’s aux out tab allows the user to patch an internal signal
path (such as a mix output used as an e ects send) to the six separate ¼"/RCA
auxiliary outputs.
Since these six outputs can have a wide variety of signal paths assigned to them,
they can be used for a wide variety of tasks, such as:
1. Feeding an external e ects processor when the internal e ects
are insu cient.
2. Patching a speci c console signal path to an outboard recorder.
3. Feeding the analogue or digital audio inputs of a nearby video recorder.
To make an assignment as described above, perform the following steps:
1. Adjust the rst push encoder to select to which auxiliary outputs to
assign a source. Choices include
• • Aux Out 1
• • Aux Out 2
• • Aux Out 3
• • Aux Out 4
• • Aux Out 5
• • Aux Out 6
• • AES/EBU (Digital) Out L
• • AES/EBU (Digital) Out R.
2. Adjust the third encoder to select for coarse range:
• • Insert
• • Main (LRC)
• • Mix Bus
• • Matrix
• • Direct Out
• • Monitor.
