User Manual M32 Digital Console for Live and Studio with 40 Input Channels, 32 MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers and 25 Mix Buses 2 M32 User Manual 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 Config/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 Effects ...................................................................................32 2.7 Mute Group ........................................................................33 2.8 Utility .....................................................................................33 2.9 Internal Effects ...................................................................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 Specifications ........................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 3 M32 User Manual Important Safety 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery Instructions or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug battery collection point. has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide 21. Use this apparatus in tropical and/or blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the moderate climates. provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or LEGAL DISCLAIMER pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, Terminals marked with this symbol carry Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which and the point where they exit from the apparatus. electrical current of sufficient magnitude may be suffered by any person who relies either to constitute risk of electric shock. 11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with the manufacturer. or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other 12. Use only with the change without notice. All trademarks are the property installation or modification should be performed only cart, stand, tripod, bracket, of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, by qualified personnel. or table specified by the Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, manufacturer, or sold with This symbol, wherever it appears, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera and Coolaudio are the apparatus. When a cart alerts you to the presence of uninsulated trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe is used, use caution when dangerous voltage inside the Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. moving the cart/apparatus enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a 2018 All rights reserved. risk of shock. combination to avoid injury from tip-over. This symbol, wherever it appears, 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or alerts you to important operating and LIMITED WARRANTY when unused for long periods of time. maintenance instructions in the For the applicable warranty terms and conditions accompanying literature. Please read the manual. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Servicing is required when the apparatus has been Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at Caution damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug musictribe.com/warranty. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen remove the top cover (or the rear section). into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has qualified personnel. been dropped. Caution 15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, outlet with a protective earthing connection. do not expose this appliance to rain and 16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, remain readily operable. such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 17. Correct disposal of this Caution product: This symbol indicates that These service instructions are for use this product must not be disposed by qualified service personnel only. of with household waste, To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any according to the WEEE Directive servicing other than that contained in the operation (2012/19/EU) and your national instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified law. This product should be taken service personnel. to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The 1. Read these instructions. mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible 2. Keep these instructions. negative impact on the environment and human health 3. Heed all warnings. due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally 4. Follow all instructions. associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. the efficient use of natural resources. For more 6. Clean only with dry cloth. information about where you can take your waste 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in equipment for recycling, please contact your local city accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. office, or your household waste collection service. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as 18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a book radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus case or similar unit. (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. 4 M32 User Manual Precautions Before installing, setting up