Edirol M-16DX 16-Channel Digital Mixer

 M-16DX 16-Channel Digital Mixer
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Edirol M-16DX 16-Channel Digital Mixer
 

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FREE DOWNLOAD!High-Resolution Mixing with Powerful Effects & Graphics, for studio or stage. NOW AVAILABLE: FREE v2 software that adds DAW control!

EDIROL’s M-16DX is a powerful combination of digital mixer, multi-i/o computer interface and production console packed with effects and features. But with its latest v2 software the unit has now become a software control surface as well…

M-16DX 2.0 System Update

v2 Software

The free v2 software includes Cakewalk SONAR™ and Apple Logic™ modes that enable these powerful DAWs to be controlled out of the box with the knobs on the hardware assigning to their equivalent software controllers, all at the touch of a button. In Logic, for example, the hardware M-16DX appears in the software’s list of compatible controllers and the equivalent controls are tied together automatically once it’s selected. In both SONAR and Logic the controls are assigned in an incredibly logical way so that users will quickly be able to navigate around their chosen software with the EDIROL hardware.

The new v2 software can, of course, be used to control all other software that has a MIDI learn facility such as Reason, Ableton Live and many soft synths. This enables any user to make full use of the 54 hardware knobs and numerous assignable buttons on the mixer surface.

The update isn’t just limited to providing MIDI control either. The Scene Memory function has been expanded with the number of memories doubling from 8 to 16 and now each memory is editable whilst loaded.

The v2 M-16DX software shows an ongoing commitment by EDIROL to continually keep their products at the heart of today’s desktop music set-ups. It can be downloaded free from http://www.roland.com/products/en/_support/dld.cfm?ln=en&dsp=0&iCncd=2158 now.

The new M-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.

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
  • Cakewalk SONAR LE CD-ROM included

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 absolutely no loss in audio quality.

Modular Mixing

Don’t 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 as 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. It’s fast, easy and effective.

Powerful Built-In FX

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.

Edirol M16DX

Allan Swan
April 28, 2008

Rating: 8/10

The Spec list is impressive, and for such a small piece of kit, the Edirol M16DX will impress with it\'s functionality and felixibilty.

The user interface is pretty self explanitory, the manual is straightforward and thorough, leaving little doubt as to which button does what, and how. Anything you can\'t find in the manual can be located in additional guidebook pdfs from the Roland website.

Having used the Edirol M16DX for recording live in the rehearsal room straight into Logic on my Macbook, i found it a pleasure to work with. Edirol have made an excellent product here, and at less than £300, it\'s an absolute bargain.

It\'s a small, flexible multi-channel mixer, with FX, EQ, monitor output, works brilliantly with Logic, captures 12 channels of pure audio faultlessly via USB, and can also be used for live mixing, or traditional studio recording too.

That\'s not to say there aren\'t downsides though. One obvious shortcoming is that there are only 4 mic pre-amps, and the 6 stereo channels (which each double up as 2 mono channels) don\'t have dedicated gain controls. In short, if you\'re going to record a band, you\'ll need an additional multi-channel mic pre-amp unit to get the best out of the kit.

Also, the mixer portion of the unit is very small, taking up less surface space than your average laptop, so be prepared! Goliath may want to hand over the controls to David on this one, given that the knobs and faders are pretty close together, and rather small. Patience and a touch of grace is certainly required in getting to grips with the M16DX.

I\'m happy with my purchase, and i look forward to getting consistently high quality results with the M16DX. I doubt that it will replace any pro-hardware in any studio, but for those on a budget, or those simply looking for a portable, multi-channel recording unit, the Edirol M16DX is well worth taking a chance on.

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    EDIROL challenge Europe’s best VJs to a live showcase at the London International Music Show with the best winning some stunning EDIROL prizes!

  • EDIROL’s M-16DX mixer becomes a DAW controller!

    EDIROL’s M-16DX is a powerful combination of digital mixer, multi-i/o computer interface and production console packed with effects and features. But with its latest v2 software the unit has now become a software control surface as well…

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    EDIROL is Roland's world-leading brand of computer-based products for audio recording and video presentation. Their three M-Series mixers (M-16DX, M-10DX and M-10MX) offer great value-for-money and outstanding quality. Take an Interactive Tour here, to learn more about them...

  • Edirol Audio Mixers

    This all-in-one solution offers built-in pro-quality FX, including insert effects, reverb/echo and finalize effects, flexible analog and digital I/O, Room Acoustic Control" for instant automatic room compensation.

  • Roland/Edirol Supports Microsoft Windows Vista

    Roland is happy to announce newly released drivers for Windows Vista operating system from Microsoft. Along with Roland/BOSS/EDIROL branded products, Roland has been developing X86 and x64 Vista drivers months in advance of today's release of Windows Vista.

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    The new Edirol products introduced at NAMM 2007 are now available from our web site.

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