EDIROL M-16DX 16-CHANNEL DIGITAL MIXER

EDIROL M-16DX 16-Channel Digital Mixer

The new M-16DX is a breakthrough all-digital mixer and audio interface, with an unprecedented low price. Unlike analog mixers, the 24-bit/96kHz M-16DX offers powerful features such as high-resolution EQ, scene memories, and EDIROL’s innovative Room Acoustic Control. The M-16DX is a perfect front-end for your favorite Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

Features

• 16-channel all-digital mixer with 24-bit/96kHz internal processing
• USB 2.0 audio interface for computer multi-track recording
• All 16 inputs plus stereo main mix available to your DAW as individual audio streams
• Compatible with all major Windows and Mac OS digital audio workstations
• Cakewalk SONAR LE CD-ROM included
• Perfect companion for Apple’s GarageBand
• Easy-to-use operation with familiar analog-style mixer controls, excellent for live mixing
• Convenient 2-piece mixer and I/O module design
• Flexible analog and digital I/O, including four high-quality mic preamps with phantom power
• 3-band sweepable EQ controls with graphic LCD for precise tone shaping
• Scenes for instant recall of mixer settings
• Exclusive Room Acoustic Control automatically tunes speakers for optimal sound
• Built-in pro-quality effects, including COSM® insert effects, reverb effects, and finalize effects
• AC adaptor and connection cable (2 meter, 6 ft.) included

EDIROL M-16DX 16-Channel Digital Mixer

Number of Input Channels

16 channels

AD/DA Conversion

Sample Rate: 44.1/48.0/96.0 kHz, Signal Processing: 24 bits

Frequency Response

96.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+3/-3 dB), 48.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+3/-3 dB), 44.1 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+3/-3 dB)

Residual Noise Level (IHF-A, typ.)

MAIN MIX LEVEL knob = -∞, Channel LEVEL knobs = -∞, MAIN MIX LEVEL knob = U, Channel LEVEL knobs = -∞: -96 dBu, MAIN MIX LEVEL knob = U, Channel LEVEL knobs = U: -83 dBu

Nominal Input Level

MIC connectors 1–4: -60 to -10 dBu, LINE IN jacks 1–4: -40 to +10 dBu, * Maximum input level: Nominal input level + 22 dB, LINE IN jacks 5–16: +0 dBu, LINE IN jacks 15–16 (RCA pin type, Stereo miniature phone type): -10 dBu, * Maximum input level: Nominal input level + 18 dB

Input Impedance

MIC connectors 1–4: 1.5 kΩ, LINE IN jacks 1–4: 20 kΩ, LINE IN jacks 5–16: 20 kΩ, LINE IN jacks 15–16 (Stereo miniature phone type): 14 kΩ

Nominal Output Level

MAIN OUT jacks/ALT OUT jacks/AUX SEND jacks 1–2: +0 dBu, 2 TRACK OUT jacks L–R: -10 dBu, CONTROL ROOM jacks: -6 dBu, * Maximum output level: Nominal Output Level + 22 dB

Output Impedance

MAIN OUT jacks/ALT OUT jacks/AUX SEND jacks 1–2: 600 Ω, 2 TRACK OUT jacks L–R: 1 kΩ

Recommended Load Impedance

10 kΩ or greater

Display

Graphic LCD 122 x 32 dot (with back-light)

Connectors (I/O module)

MIC connectors 1–4: XLR type (balanced / phantom power +48 V), LINE IN jacks 1–14: 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced), * LINE IN jacks 1–2: supports use of hi-impedance, LINE IN jacks 15–16: RCA pin type, MAIN OUT jacks L–R: 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced), ALT OUT jack L–R: 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced), AUX SEND jacks 1–2: 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced), 2 TRACK OUT jack L–R: RCA pin type, DIGITAL INPUT jack/connector: Optical type, Coaxial type, DIGITAL OUTPUT jack/connector: Optical type, Coaxial type, USB Connector, DX BUS Connector: D-SUB 15 pin

Connectors (MIX controller)

LINE IN jacks 15–16: 1/4 inch phone type (unbalanced), Stereo miniature phone type, PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, CONTROL ROOM jacks L–R: 1/4 inch phone type (Impedance balanced), DX BUS Connector: D-SUB 15 pin

DSP processing

Room Acoustic Control (Built-in Microphone), 16 Band Graphic EQ, Finalize: Enhancer/Multi-band Compressor-Limiter, Insertion effects: Power compressor/Vocal enhancer/Narration enhancer, Echo/Reverb: Short echo/Echo/Room reverb/Small hall reverb/Large hall reverb

Number of USB Audio Record/Playback Channels

Record: 18 channels, Playback: 2 channels, Full duplex, * When using the mixer as a USB audio interface, the Finalize effects are not available in 96 kHz mode.

Power Supply

DC 9 V (AC adaptor)

Current Draw

1.4 A

Phantom Power

+48 V/5 mA (each input)

Accessories

Owner’s manual, Read this first/M-16DX driver installation (driver installation manual), Controller cable (D-SUB 15 pin, 2 m), USB cable, Driver CD-ROM, SONAR LE CD-ROM, AC Adaptor, Rack-mount adaptor, Rubber feet (I/O module), Roland software license agreement

Option

Controller cable: DXC-7 (D-SUB 15 pin, 7 m)

System requirements [Windows]

Operating System

Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional Service Pack 2
Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM)
* This does not work with the 64-bit Edition of Windows Vista(TM).

Computer

Windows XP or Windows Vista compatible computer with a USB connector that supports USB Specification Revision 2.0 or higher
* Intel chipset is recommended.
* M-16DX’s USB Audio Interface may not perform to its full specs when used with Celeron or Intel compatible processors.
* When using an added USB 2.0 interface card, such as a PCI card, "NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller" is recommended.

CPU/Clock

Pentium 4 Processor / 1.6 GHz r higher, Pentium M Processor / 1.3 GHz or higher

Memory (RAM)

512 MB or more
* In case of Windows Vista, 1 GB RAM or more is recommended.

System requirements [Macintosh]

Operating System

Mac OS X v10.4.3 or later
* The driver can work on both Intel processors and PowerPC processors (Universal Binary).
* This will not operate in the Classic environment of Mac OS X. When using this, the Classic environment must not be running simultaneously.

Computer

Apple Macintosh series computer with on-board USB 2.0

Size and Weight ( I/O module )

Width

280 mm

11-1/16 inches

Depth

219 mm

8-5/8 inches

Height

44 mm

1-3/4 inches

Weight

1.6 kg

3 lbs. 9 oz.

Size and Weight ( MIX Controller )

Width

311 mm

12-1/4 inches

Depth

216 mm

8-1/2 inches

Height

46 mm

1-13/16 inches

Weight

1.2 kg

2 lbs. 11 oz.

* Please remember that multitrack recording at higher bit rate and sampling frequencies may require large amounts of free disk space and fast hard drives.
* This product has been tested on representative computers that meet the system requirements, but we cannot guarantee that it will operate on every computer that meets these requirements. Please be aware that even under the same conditions, differences in the operating environment may produce differences in processing capability.

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.