Edirol/Roland M100FX Mixer

EDIROL M100FX Details

The M-100FX is a 10-channel Audio mixer with a number of useful voice and sound processing effects. The M-100FX is designed to primarily target the video editing market with such features as direct USB connection to computer, voice effects suited for voice-overs, and a variety of input types, including XLR/TRS, 1/4 in., and RCA inputs. The many inputs allow the video editor to record from most any source straight into the computer without the added noise common with most internal sound cards. The M-100FX also has phantom power for use with high-end condenser microphones more suited to narration. Although the M-100FX is clearly targeting the video market, the particular tool set will fit most any small computer-based audio studio.

Features:
10 analog input channels

Variety of inputs including; XLR/TRS, 1/4 in., RCA inputs

Voice and sound processing effects ideal for video editing

Digital out in both coax and optical

Noise-free audio recording to the computer through USB interface

The M-100FX offers 2 independently controlled inputs and 4 stereo pairs of inputs that have a wide variety of connection options, including Neutrik XLR/TRS connections with phantom power, 1/4 in. and RCA inputs. Channels 1 & 2 and each subsequent pair of channels has its own Pan control, Volume slider, Hi & Low EQ and an Aux send. In addition to the 10 channels, the M-100FX also offers separate Monitor, Master, and Headphone outputs. There is a separate volume control for audio returning to the M-100FX through USB.

The effects section of the M-100FX offers very intuitive control using only a few different controls. These include an effect selector, 2 parameter controls, a wet/dry control, a reverb type selector, and a reverb time control. This allows the M-100FX to be both easy to use and powerful by offering only the basic controls needed to get good sound and not drowning the video editor in excessive audio parameter.

The most impressive feature of this 10-channel mixer is the ability to send the Master out straight to the computer through USB without going through another interface. This allows for a cleaner signal and helps to conserve desktop real estate. Because the M-100FX performs the A/D conversion away from the other components of the computer, the audio signal will not suffer from as much electrical interference before it becomes a digital signal. The M-100FX also allows the user to monitor audio already captured to the computer. This is helpful for assembling voice-overs and other important audio work for video editors.

Effects:
Audio/Voice Effects
Narration Enhancer -- Parameters: Attach, Clarity

Vocal Enhancer -- Parameters: Tone, Brightness

Power Compressor -- Parameters: Bass, Compress

Rich Chorus -- Parameters: Rate, Depth

Noise Reducer -- Parameters: Hum Cut, Noise Level

Radio -- Parameters: Hum Type, Noise Type

Robot -- Parameters: Pitch, Formant

Male -- Parameters: Pitch, Formant

Female -- Parameters: Pitch, Formant

Dynamic Processors
EQ: High & Low x 6

Effects:
Reverb/Delay 10 types
Hall x 3
Room x 3
Plate x 2
Delay x 2

Technical Description

Signal Processing:
AD/DA conversion 24-bit
PC Interface 16-bit or 24-bit

Input Ports:
XLR/TRS combo connections with phantom power x 2
Phone connections (L&R) x 2
RCA (L&R) connections x 4
1/8 in. powered Mic x 1

Channels:
4 Stereo
2 Mono

Output Ports:
Master Phones (L&R) & RCA
Monitor Phones (L&R) & RCA
Headphone Stereo Phone connector
S/PDIF Optical output
S/PDIF Coaxial output
Aux Bus ports
Phone Aux Send
Phones (L&R) Return

System Requirements

Macintosh

OS: MacOS 9.0.4 or later. MacOS X.
Computer: Apple Macintosh series with on-board USB
CPU/Clock: PowerPC G3/300 MHz or higher
Memory(RAM): 96MB or more (Application memory 32 MB or more)
Hard Disk: 120 MB or more
Display/Colors: 800x600 or higher

Windows

OS: Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
Computer: Windows compatible computer with a USB connector*
CPU/Clock: Pentium II processor 233MHz or higher (win98/SE/ME)
Pentium II processor 400MHz or higher (win2000)
Memory(RAM): 64MB or more
Hard Disk: 120 MB or more
Display/Colors: 800x600 or higher/65,536 colors (16 bit High Color) or more.
* Must have a compatible USB host controller.

Edirol designs its USB devices in accordance with USB specifications and has passed all compatibility tests, which are continuously held and organized by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF).

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