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M-380: 48-Channel Rack-mountable Digital Mixing Console

The most powerful rack-mountable digital mixing console

Features

The M-380 is a complete 48 channel digital mixing system compacted into a rack-mountable footprint. The complete system incorporates a digital snake and mixing console in one integrated system. The M-380 is a member of the V-Mixer lineup which includes the M-480, M-400, M-300 and the M-200i. To find out more about how each model compares see the V-Mixer Comparison Chart.

M-380 Main Features

Configurable digital snakes with high quality, remotely controlled mic preamps on stage;
Cat5e distribution that is light weight, low cost and without the high frequency losses inherent in analog snakes;
A 48-channel Mixing Console with 18 buses, 8 matrices, channel and bus DSP, 4 stereo FX processors, 4 graphic EQs, built-in stereo recording and playback, and built in multi-channel split port;
Up to 40 channels of limitless digital splits over Cat5e for monitor/broadcast positions, personal mixing and/or PC recording without the need for any audio interfaces;
full compatibility and interchange of projects with the M-400 V-Mixer;
RS-232 control for integration with remote devices such as wall or podium touch panels; and
Rack-mountable size.

The M-380 is ideal in a number of applications

Boardrooms & conference rooms - Install the M-380 into an A/V rack control it remotely by a touch panel using RS-232. Perfect for large boardrooms with many microphones and audio sources.
Schools - Install the M-380 in a rolling rack case and move the M-380 from the auditorium to the cafeteria or the gymnasium.
Portable churches - The M-380 offers a high channel count in a small and highly transportable package. Event set-up is quick and easy with simple Cat5e connections from the Digital Snakes on stage to the M-380.

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Easy to Use
The M-380 V-Mixer is designed to be fast and intuitive to use for the beginner or the experienced professional. It features dedicated knobs and buttons for all console functions, 13 touch-sensitive moving faders, onboard Help, large - bright TFT LCD display and Cat5e connectivity for low cost installation and truly portable systems.

m380_rack_05 Outstanding Sound Quality
The M-380 is a complete digital solution maintaining 24-bit audio from the stage to the splits and back to the stage. Preamps on stage provide the highest possible sound quality and intelligibility. Cat5e snake eliminates the high frequency losses inherent in analog snakes. Onboard digital processing, channel DSP and routing eliminate any chance for buzzes from extra cabling and analog to digital conversion losses. Built-in 24-bit recording provides lossless capture of live events. The Digital Split allows lossless transmission to monitoring, recording or broadcast positions. Bus and Main LRC return over Cat5e enables a complete digital signal path back to the stage.

Powerful Digital Benefits
Instantly change from event to event with 300 Scenes for total recall of all mixer, effect and routing parameters. Password level access provides only the relevant controls for any particular type of user. PC software allows loading/saving setups as well as real-time control. Libraries provide the ability to for storing custom channel, patchbay and effect settings. Direct to PC recording over Cat5e enables up to 40 channels of direct digital recording.

m380_rs232 RS-232 Control
System integrators are able to create control interfaces for the M-380 V-Mixer from industry standard system control touch panels by harnessing the power of the RS-232 connection on the M-380. Users can recall scenes, adjust volume levels, mute channels or groups and control dozens of other mixing parameters. The M-380 can be discreetly installed in a hidden rack with all control happening from the interface designed by the system integrator.

Aditional Features

Support for Revolutionary Personal Mixing with the M-48 Live Personal Mixer
Support for Left-Center-Right (LCR) sound system conﬁgurations
Vintage Effects
Real-time Analyzer
Enhanced Parametric EQ ability
Intuitive User Interface

Support for LCR Sound Systems The LCR (Left-Center-Right) mode is supported. Simply enable the LCR mode in the system conﬁguration to activate this feature.	Support for Personal Mixing and Monitoring The M-380 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.
Vintage Effects Access some of Roland’s legendary vintage effects within the M-380. Original sounds used by engineers the world-over extends the range of live expression.	GEQs Can be Switched to PEQs Any existing 31-band Graphic EQ can be switched to an 8-band Parametric EQ. The Real Time Analyzer enables a quick look and instant adjustment of the acoustic characteristics of a venue.

Vintage Effects
Roland has been a leader in creating some of the world's most popular effect processors. Included in the M-380 are six perfectly emulated popular and classic vintage effects.

Space Echo - RE-201 The world’s standard in tape echo effect. Spring Echo is also emulated perfectly.	Stereo Flange - SBF-325 Employs 3 Flangers and 1 Chorus. Supports Stereo Inputs.
Dimension D - SDD-320 The studio standard - Dimension. Also supports multi-button mode.	Digital Delay - SDE-3000 The standard Digital Delay of sound reinforcement and recording. Can be used by two channels for dual mono effect.
Phase Shifter - SPH-323 Dual channel Phaser employs LFO. Also possible to link two units modulation.	Digital Reverb - SRV-2000 The standard in Digital Reverb with a accurately modelled EQ character.

Support and management of multiple M-48 Live Personal Mixers for the ultimate in monitoring environments
For the performing musician wanting the best possible sound quality and ﬂexibility in their individual stage mix, the M-48 Live Personal Mixer offers 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-400 or M-380 V-Mixer allowing the FOH engineer to assist in setup and mixing. The use of IEMs (In-Ear Monitors) dramatically reduces the amount of sound picked up by stage microphones. It also eliminates feedback while providing superb sound quality for both live performance and recording.

Optional Accessories
Note: The accessories listed below are not available through Roland Systems Group and are provided for informational purposes only. Please contact the respective manufacture for ordering details.

M-380 Labeling Template

Use this PDF label template to print labels for your M-380 unit onto standard 8.5"x11" sticker or magnetic laser/inkjet paper. One page contains enough for one unit.

The backbone of the V-Mixing System is based on REAC – Roland’s Ethernet Audio Communication transmission protocol for low latency, high quality digital audio transfer. Products using REAC technology are installed today in many venues and have been used for high profile events worldwide. REAC’s 24-bit, 40x40 channel protocol delivers pristine digital audio via lightweight, inexpensive and easy to install cable (Cat5e). REAC technology is immune to externally induced signal quality degradation or hums and buzzes typically found in analog systems. You have more freedom in cable placement resulting in lower cost and better sounding. Learn more about the power and benefits of REAC.

Configuration Examples
Although numerous configurations are possible, here are a few of the more popular ones. Click on a thumbnail to see the corresponding diagram. The M-380 and M-400 V-Mixers can be interchanged.

Basic M-380 V-Mixing System (26x18) View PDF	Standard M400 V-Mixing System (42x26) View PDF	Expanded M-380 V-Mixing System (58x26) View PDF
Standard M-380 V-Mixing System with Expanded Outputs (50x34) View PDF	Redundant M-380 V-Mixing System (42x16) View PDF

Example Split Configurations

Standard M-380 V-Mixing System with Analog Breakout View PDF	Standard M-380 V-Mixing System with Personal Mixing View PDF	M-380 V-Mixing System with M-380 Monitor/Broadcast Position View PDF
Standard M-380 V-Mixing System with SONAR V-Studio 700 REAC Recording View PDF	Large M-380 V-Mixing System (74x26) with Personal Mixing, SONAR V-Studio Recording, M-380 Monitor/Broadcast Position and Analog Breakout View PDF

Specs

Number of Channels
Number of Channels: 48 inputs, 18 buses, 8 MATRIX, 58 out
AD/DA Conversion
Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz
Signal Processing: 24 bits
Internal processing
Internal processing: 56 bits
Frequency Response
CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): -2 dB / +0 dB（20k ohms load, +4 dBu） * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz * Input Connector: CONSOLE INPUT (Pad: ON, Input gain: +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
PHONES jack: -3 dB / +0 dB (40 ohms load, 130 mW) * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz * Input Connector: CONSOLE INPUT (Pad: ON, Input gain: +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): 0.05 % (typ., +4 dBu) * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz * Input Connector: CONSOLE INPUT (Pad: ON, Input gain: +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
PHONES jack: 0.05 % (typ., 40 ohms load, 130 mW) * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz * Input Connector: CONSOLE INPUT (Pad: ON, Input gain: +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Dynamic Range
CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): 110 dB (typ.) * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz * Input Connector: CONSOLE INPUT (Pad: ON, Input gain: +4 dBu)
Cross Talk@ 1 kHz
CONSOLE INPUT jacks (1 to 8): -80dB (Pad: ON, Input gain: +10 dBu, typ.) * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz
CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): -100 dB (typ.) * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz
Nominal Input Level (Variable)
CONSOLE INPUT jacks (1 to 8): -65 to -10 dBu (Pad: OFF) or -45 to +10 dBu (Pad: ON)
STEREO IN jacks (L / R): -18 to 0 dBu
TALKBACK MIC IN jack: -50 to -10 dBu
Pad
Pad: 20 dB ON / OFF
Input Impedance
CONSOLE INPUT jacks (1 to 8): 14 k ohms
STEREO IN jacks (L / R): 10 k ohms
TALKBACK MIC IN jack: 41 K ohms
Non Clip Maximum Input level
CONSOLE INPUT jacks (1 to 8): +8 dBu (Pad: OFF) or +28 dBu (Pad: ON)
STEREO IN jacks (L / R): +18 dBu
TALKBACK MIC IN jack: +8 dBu
Nominal Output Level
CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): +4 dBu (Load impedance: 10 k ohms)
Output Impedance
CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): 600 ohms
PHONES jack: 100 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance
CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): 10 k ohms or greater
PHONES jack: 8 ohms or greater
Non Clip Maximum Output level
CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): +22 dBu (1 kHz, 10 k ohms load)
PHONES jack: 150 mW + 150 mW (1 kHz, 40 ohms load)
Residual Noise Level (IHF-A, typ.)
: -88 dBu (All faders: Min) -80 dBu (Main Fader: Unity, Channel faders: Unity only one CONSOLE IN channel, Preamp gain: Min) -61 dBu (Main Fader: Unity, Channel faders: Unity only one CONSOLE IN channel, Preamp gain: Max) -73 dBu (All faders: Unity, Preamp gain: Min, S-1608 + S-4000S-3208, Total 48CH) -41 dBu (All faders: Unity, Preamp gain: Max, S-1608 + S-4000S-3208, Total 48CH) * Input 150 ohms terminate * Output Connector: CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8) * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz
Equivalent Input Noise Level (E.I.N.)
: -126 dBu (Main Fader: Unity, Channel faders: Unity only one CONSOLE IN channel, Preamp gain: Max) * Output Connector: CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8) * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz or 44.1 kHz
Network Latency
: 2.8 mS (typ.) *1 * Total System Latency of audio signal from S-1608 inputs to outputs via M-380's REAC ports (A or B). * Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz
Connectors
CONSOLE INPUT jacks (1 to 8): XLR-3-31 type (balanced, phantom power)
TALKBACK MIC IN jack: XLR-3-31 type (balanced, phantom power)
STEREO IN jacks (L / R): RCA phono type
CONSOLE OUTPUT jacks (1 to 8): XLR-3-32 type (balanced)
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type
DIGITAL OUT jacks x 2: Optical type, Coaxial type
Optical type, Coaxial type: RJ-45 EtherCon type
RS-232C connector: 9-pin D-sub type
MIDI connectors (OUT/THRU, IN): 5-pin DIN type
USB connectors: USB Type A and Type B
Display: 800 x 480 dots Wide VGA backlit TFT full color screen
Power Supply: AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption: 75 W
Accessories: Power Cord
Size and Weight
Width: 482 mm; 19 inches
Depth: 231 mm; 9-1/8 inches
Height: 551 mm; 21-11/16 inches
Weight: 14.0 kg; 30 lbs. 14 oz.
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.