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VM200 User’s Guide 7 CHAPTER 11 VM200 & MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 About This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Chapter Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Using the VM200 with MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

DIGIT AL RECORDING MIXER VM200 REC BUSS EFF EDIT SELECTED EQ EQ/HI EQ/HI-MID EQ/LO-MID +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - GAIN FREQ P AN Q P AN ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SO...

Introducing the VM200 10 VM200 User’s Guide Welcome to the VM200 Thank you for purchasing the Fostex VM200 Digital Recording Mixer. The VM200 is an affordable programmable digital audio mixer that can be extremely useful in numerous audio applications, including smaller -scale live sound reinforceme...

Introducing the VM200 12 VM200 User’s Guide Feature Summary This section summarizes the main features of the VM200. Audio Specifications ❑ 20-bit 64-times oversampling, delta sigma modulation A/D con-verters ❑ 20-bit 128-times oversampling, delta sigma modulation D/A con-verters ❑ 90dB or higher dyn...

Mixer Functions VM200 User’s Guide 13 Mixer Functions ❑ Scene Memory (up to 100 scenes) ❑ 3 Preset Scenes (INIT, RECORDING, MIXDOWN) ❑ 60mm continuous motorized faders ❑ Stopless rotary controls ❑ 4-band parametric EQ for channels 1-16 ❑ Dual internal effects processors ❑ EQ Library with 50 Presets ...

Introducing the VM200 14 VM200 User’s Guide Mixer Configuration The VM200 is equipped with a total of 20 analog and digital inputs: eight analog mono input channels (1-8), four internal effects returns, and an eight-channel ADAT digital input. A two-channel S/P DIF digital input signal can be routed...

Four-band Parametric EQ & EQ Library VM200 User’s Guide 15 Four-band Parametric EQ & EQ Library Channels 1 through 16 feature a four -band parametric equalizer (EQ), with variable Gain, Frequency, and Q controls. The LO-MID and HI-MID bands use parametric EQ. The LO band can function as an H...

Introducing the VM200 16 VM200 User’s Guide Scene Memory The VM200 enables you to store virtually every mixer parameter set-ting as part of a group snapshot, or “scene,” in the Scene Memory. The Scene Memory can store up to 100 scenes, which you can later recall by simply pressing a key on the VM200...

DIGIT AL RECORDING MIXER VM200 REC BUSS EFF EDIT SELECTED EQ EQ/HI EQ/HI-MID EQ/LO-MID +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - GAIN FREQ P AN Q P AN ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SO...

Touring the VM200 18 VM200 UserÕs Guide Top Panel Control Surface The following illustration shows the top panel control surface of the VM200. Each section of the mixer is discussed in the following pages. Analog Control Section (page 19) Function Keys (page 22) LCD Display (page 20) Input Channel C...

Analog Control Section VM200 User’s Guide 19 Analog Control Section A/B Input selectors The VM200 features four A/B Input selectors that enable you to select the A or B inputs for input channels 1 through 4. The A Inputs are balanced XLR-type connectors for use with micro-phones that feature XLR-typ...

Touring the VM200 20 VM200 User’s Guide Monitor Gain knob Use the Monitor Gain knob to adjust the Monitor Out level. The Monitor Out jacks output the buss signal you specify on the SETUP SYSTEM 1:CLOCK/MON function page. (The default is ST BUSS OUT.) Phones Gain knob Use the Phones Gain knob to adju...

Data Wheel and Neighboring Keys VM200 User’s Guide 21 Data Wheel and Neighboring Keys The Data Wheel is located in the lower -right corner of the VM200. It enables you to scroll through lists of programs in the Effect and EQ Libraries. You can also use the Data Wheel to move the cursor left and righ...

Touring the VM200 22 VM200 User’s Guide Function Keys This section provides a brief tour of the VM200’s numerous function keys. When you press certain function keys, such as [SYSTEM] or [CURRENT SCENE STATUS] , the VM200 displays a “function page” of information on the LCD Display Panel. Each functi...

Setup Section VM200 User’s Guide 23 Setup Section The Setup section features two function keys: [ SYSTEM] and [MIDI]. The SYSTEM key displays function pages that enable you to configure the VM200. The [MIDI] key displays function pages that enable you to interface the VM200 to MIDI devices. [SYSTEM]...

Touring the VM200 24 VM200 User’s Guide Current Scene Status The Current Scene Status section features only one key, which shares its name. When you press the [CURRENT SCENE STATUS] key, the VM200 enters Current Scene Status mode and displays the CURRENT SCENE STATUS function page. The number and na...

Touring the VM200 26 VM200 User’s Guide The CH COPY function page lets you copy channel settings from a source channel to one or more destination channels. The EQ COPY function page lets you copy EQ settings from a source channel to one or more destination channels. [CHANNEL/METER] Key Pressing the ...

Fader Mode Section VM200 User’s Guide 27 Fader Mode Section The VM200 features 20 input channels and 18 output channels. However, with only eight faders plus the Master fader, the VM200 must use its faders for multiple tasks to accommodate all those channels. Depending on the Fader Mode, the faders ...

Touring the VM200 28 VM200 User’s Guide Selected EQ Section An equalizer (EQ) enables you to boost or cut specific frequency ranges to “shape” a sound. The VM200 features a four -band parametric equalizer for each input channel. Each band features rotary controls for Gain, Frequency, and Q. The LO-M...

Eff Edit Section VM200 User’s Guide 29 you may wish to store the EQ settings for future recall. Pressing the [STORE] key displays the EQ LIBRARY STORE function page. Use the Data Wheel to scroll through the list to select the location (program number) where you want to store the new EQ program. Pres...

Touring the VM200 30 VM200 User’s Guide [RECALL] Key Pressing the [RECALL] key displays the EFFECT LIBRARY RECALL function page, which enables you to select from 50 preset effects programs (00 - 49). Use the Data Wheel or [</-1] and [+1/>] keys to scroll through the list or to select a program...

[SOLO] Key VM200 User’s Guide 31 [SOLO] Key The [SOLO] key in the Rec Buss section enables you to solo the Record Buss. Scene Memory Section The Scene Memory section includes [RECALL] and [STORE] keys that enable you to recall scenes from memory and store new scenes to memory. A “scene” is a collect...

Touring the VM200 32 VM200 User’s Guide Channel Control Section The VM200 features nine 60mm motorized faders. Faders 1 through 8 are associated with separate [ON] , [SOLO] , and [EQ EDIT] keys. (The Master fader features only [ON] and [SOLO] keys.) Faders 1 - 8 and [ON] , [SOLO] , and [EQ EDIT] key...

Faders VM200 User’s Guide 33 The following table describes the function of the channel faders and Master fader in each Fader Mode: Fader function CH Input Channel Master Mode 1–8 (ANALOG IN) | 9–16 (ADAT IN) | 17–20 (EFF RTN) CHANNEL Channel Gain ST BUSS Master Gain AUX1 Channel to AUX1 Send Gain AU...

Touring the VM200 36 VM200 UserÕs Guide [EQ EDIT] Keys The [EQ EDIT] keys enable you to select channels for parameter edit- ing. When you press an [EQ EDIT] key, the VM200 displays the EQ EDIT function page for the selected channel (for example, EQ EDIT CH2). This function page includes parameters t...

Page Select Keys VM200 User’s Guide 37 Page Select Keys The VM200 uses a channel-layer format, in which its nine faders per -form multiple tasks to accommodate 20 input channels. You can imagine the VM200 as being divided into three layers. Layer 1 provides access to Channels 1 through 8, which prim...

Touring the VM200 38 VM200 User’s Guide Rear Panel All inputs and outputs on the VM200 are conveniently located on the rear panel. The following paragraphs briefly describe each input and output. PHONES Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this stereo (TRS) phone jack. Set the output level using t...

Rear Panel VM200 UserÕs Guide 39 AUX SEND AUX SEND 1 and 2 are a pair of unbalanced 1/4-inch phone jacks that can output an auxiliary signal to drive external effects, for example. Inputs 1 - 4: XLR or Phone Connectors (A or B) Input channels 1 - 4 accept either balanced XLR inputs (XLR-3-32 type), ...

Touring the VM200 40 VM200 User’s Guide Power Switch Use the power switch to turn the VM200 on and off. S/P DIF IN/OUT These are S/P DIF format optical digital connectors. You can con-nect any S/P DIF equipped device (such as certain CD players, DAT recorders, or computer soundcards) to these connec...

Block Diagram VM200 User’s Guide 41 Block Diagram ADC ADC INPUT 1(2-4)A (+10~-60dBV) INPUT 1(2-4)B (+10~-60dBV) A/B +48V +48V P AD 26dB INSER T (-10dBV) TRIM (-16~-60dB) S/P DIF IN L(R) S/P DIF ASSIGN 4BAND P ARA EQ M EQ ON CH ON ADA T BUSS DIRECT From REC BUSS REC BUSS-L(R) ADA T OUT 1(2-4) GAIN M-...

DIGIT AL RECORDING MIXER VM200 REC BUSS EFF EDIT SELECTED EQ EQ/HI EQ/HI-MID EQ/LO-MID +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - GAIN FREQ P AN Q P AN ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SO...

Connecting the Power Cord VM200 User’s Guide 45 Connecting the Power Cord Use the included power cord to connect the VM200 to an appropriate AC electrical outlet. Insert the female end into the AC input on the rear panel of the VM200. Insert the male end into a wall outlet of an appropriate voltage ...

Getting Started 46 VM200 User’s Guide A Few Tips on Using the VM200 If you have experience using analog audio mixers, a few things about the VM200 Digital Recording Mixer may be new to you. This section introduces some of the advantages of working with a digital mixer. Channel Layers If a convention...

Channel Layers VM200 User’s Guide 47 The following diagram illustrates the three channel layers of the VM200: EQ/HI EQ/HI-MID EQ/LO-MID EQ/LO +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 ...

Getting Started 48 VM200 User’s Guide Keeping It Digital Many home studios or project studios these days record to digital audio tape or hard disk recording systems, but lacking a digital mixer, they are forced to mix tracks using a conventional analog mixer. This can actually add color and warmth t...

Lower and Raise Faders to Initiate Sends VM200 User’s Guide 49 Lower and Raise Faders to Initiate Sends If on occasion you think you have configured the VM200 to send a particular signal to a buss, but you unexpectedly cannot hear the output, try bringing the fader down and raising it back up to the...

Getting Started 50 VM200 User’s Guide Examples of Other Function Pages The name of the function page appears in the upper -left corner. Note how the fader icons look like little faders on the following CHANNEL VIEW (CH VIEW) function page. You use the [EQ EDIT] , [SOLO] , and [ON] keys to toggle two...

Lit & Flashing LED Keys VM200 User’s Guide 51 Lit & Flashing LED Keys Many of the keys on the control surface of the VM200 are translu-cent and fixed in position over an LED light that can provide status information. In general, these keys flash when they are available for selection, and lig...

Getting Started 52 VM200 User’s Guide Finally...Let’s Get Started! The following procedure lets you try out some of the capabilities of your VM200. To simplify the explanation, in this procedure we will connect a microphone to channel 1, adjust the EQ, apply effects, and record the signal. Making Co...

Powering On VM200 User’s Guide 53 If you prefer, you can connect a DAT to the S/P DIF OUT or an ADAT -compatible recorder to the ADAT OUT connectors. (For more information, see “Digital Connections” on page 159.). If you just want to try out the EQ and some effects, you can skip this step (step 3) a...

Getting Started 54 VM200 User’s Guide Adjusting the EQ 9. Press the channel 1 [EQ EDIT] key. The [EQ EDIT] key lights up orange, and the [EQ ON] key in the Selected EQ section lights up green. If the [EQ ON] key is not lit, press the key to turn it on. The following EQ EDIT function page appears. 10...

Getting Started 56 VM200 User’s Guide Audition Some Effects Let’s apply some effects from the Eff2 effect processor to the signal. 11. Press the [EFF2] key in the Eff Edit section. The [EFF2] key lights up orange and the VM200 displays the EFF EDIT function page. 12. Press the [RECALL] key in the Ef...

Recording VM200 User’s Guide 57 16. Press the [17–20 EFF RTN] Page Select key. The [1–8 ANALOG IN] key LED turns off and the [17–20 EFF R TN] key lights up red. 17. Make sure that the [ON] keys for channels 19 and 20 are lit, and lower then raise the faders for channels 19 and 20 to set the effects ...

DIGIT AL RECORDING MIXER VM200 REC BUSS EFF EDIT SELECTED EQ EQ/HI EQ/HI-MID EQ/LO-MID +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - GAIN FREQ P AN Q P AN ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SO...

Input Channels 60 VM200 User’s Guide Input Channels 1–4 There are two sets of analog connectors for Input Channels 1 - 4. The “A” set accepts XLR-type inputs (balanced); the “B” set accepts phone jacks (balanced or unbalanced). The XLR connectors are XLR-3-32-type inputs. The phone jacks are 1/4-inc...

Phantom Power for Input Channels 1–4 VM200 User’s Guide 61 Phantom Power for Input Channels 1–4 The VM200 supplies optional phantom power (+48 V) to the XLR con-nectors. You can turn the phantom power on or off using the switches on the rear panel as shown in the figure above. Specify the connector ...

Input Channels 62 VM200 User’s Guide Insert Channels 1–4 You can use a Y-shaped insert cable to connect the VM200 to an external effects processor. The signal flows out of the VM200 Insert connector, into and out of the effects processor, and back into the VM200 via the insert cable. The Insert conn...

Pad Switches (Input channels 1–4) VM200 UserÕs Guide 63 Pad Switches (Input channels 1–4) Input channels 1 through 4 feature 26 dB Pad switches that attenu-ate the input signal by 26 dB. This allows the input preamp to work with hot, high-level signals, such as those from a snare drum microphone. TR...

Input Channels 64 VM200 User’s Guide Inverting the Input Phase “Phase” concerns the timing of two different signals. A pair of stereo speakers can operate “in phase” or “out of phase.” If the drivers in the left and right speakers move in and out at the same time, in per -fect concert with one anoth...

Input Channel EQ VM200 User’s Guide 65 Input Channel EQ You can apply EQ to channels 1—16 using the four -band parametric equalizer. For more information on using the equalizer, see “EQ” on page 75. Muting Channels To mute a channel, use the Page Select keys to select the desired channel layer, then...

Input Channels 66 VM200 User’s Guide The VM200 displays the CHANNEL EDIT function page. 2. Use the Page Select keys to select the target channel layer. 3. Use the panpot rotary controls to make the pan settings. The display shows a dial icon for each channel that visually indi-cates the pan position...

Monitoring and Soloing Input Channels VM200 User’s Guide 67 2. Use the Page Select keys to select the target channel layer. 3. Press the [EQ EDIT] , [SOLO] , or [ON] key that represents the desired routing for the target channel. See the following table: When you press an [EQ EDIT] , [SOLO] , or [ON...

Input Channels 68 VM200 User’s Guide Digital Outs You can select input channels 1–20 as sources for the digital outs. See “Digital Connections” on page 159 for more information. Pairing Channels You can create up to ten pairs of channels from input channels 1–20 to facilitate stereo signal processin...

Grouping Faders VM200 User’s Guide 69 rus or drum kit on and off simultaneously during mixdown. You can group these channels into a mute group. Three groups are available: Mute Groups A, B, and C. 1. Press the [PAIR/GROUP] key twice to display the 2:MUTE GROUP function page. THE [PAIR/GROUP] key and...

Input Channels 70 VM200 User’s Guide THE [PAIR/GROUP] key and all [EQ EDIT], [SOLO], and [ON] keys start to flash. In the following example, channels 2, 6, and 7 are assigned to Fader Group A. (No other channels are assigned to Fader Groups.) 2. Press the [EQ EDIT] keys for the faders you wish to ad...

Viewing Input Channel Settings VM200 UserÕs Guide 71 2. Press the appropriate Page Select key to select the desired channel layer. The selected Page Select key lights up; unselected Page Select keys continue to flash. 3. Press the [EQ EDIT] key for the target channel. The selected [EQ EDIT] key ligh...

Input Channels 72 VM200 User’s Guide Copying Channel Settings You can use the Channel Copy function to copy input channel set-tings from one channel to another. The CHANNEL COPY function page features a 1-by-20 matrix that enables you to select one source channel, and enable or disable the other cha...

DIGIT AL RECORDING MIXER VM200 REC BUSS EFF EDIT SELECTED EQ EQ/HI EQ/HI-MID EQ/LO-MID +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - GAIN FREQ P AN Q P AN ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SO...

EQ 76 VM200 User’s Guide Equalizers (EQ) The VM200 features a four -band parametric equalizer for input channels 1–16. The four -band equalizer subdivides the audio spectrum into LO, LO-MID, HI-MID, and HI frequency ranges. Each of the four bands includes rotary controls for Gain, Frequency, and Q. ...

Adjusting the EQ VM200 User’s Guide 77 16 appear on the EQ EDIT function page, as shown below: Adjusting the EQ You can adjust the EQ for each of the four bands using three rotary controls: Gain, Freq, and Q. These three EQ controls form a triangu-lar shape on the top panel of the VM200. The LCD dis...

Adjusting the EQ VM200 UserÕs Guide 79 If you lower the Freq, the soft bell-shaped curve in Figure B would move to the left, as illustrated in Figure C: In Figures D and E below, notice how the frequency range is reduced and the response curve sharpens and narrows as the EQ/HI-MID Q value is raised....

EQ 80 VM200 User’s Guide EQ Enabling Channels You can enable the EQ for three groups of channels: 1–8, 9–16, or 1–16. (The default setting enables the EQs for channels 1–8.) 1. Press the [CURRENT SCENE STATUS] key. The CURRENT SCENE STATUS function page appears. Notice the EQ Enable parameter in the...

Resetting the EQ VM200 User’s Guide 81 The EQ On/Off indicator in the lower -right corner of the display displays “On” to indicate that the EQ is turned on for the specified channel. 4. To turn the EQ off for the channel, press the [EQ ON] key again. The [EQ ON] key turns off (goes dark), and the VM...

EQ 82 VM200 User’s Guide If you have pressed the [ENTER] key, all EQ parameters for the channel will be reset to the initial values. 4. Press the [EXIT] key or the [CHANNEL/METER] key to return to Channel Edit mode.

EQ Library VM200 User’s Guide 83 EQ Library You can store EQ settings as programs in the EQ Library. The EQ Library contains 50 preset programs (Preset Library: 0–49) and 50 user programs (User Library: 50–99). For information on recalling EQ programs, see “Recalling EQ Pro-grams” on page 84. For in...

EQ 84 VM200 User’s Guide Recalling EQ Programs You can recall EQ programs from the EQ Library, which includes 50 Preset programs and 50 User programs. 1. Press the [1–8 ANALOG IN] or [9–16 ADAT IN] Page Select key to select the desired channel layer. The selected Page Select key lights up. 2. Press ...

Recalling EQ Programs VM200 User’s Guide 85 7. To recall an EQ program for another channel, press the [EQ EDIT] key of the destination channel, then repeat Steps 2 through 5. 8. Press the [EXIT] key at any time to exit the EQ Library Recall page and return to the CHANNEL EDIT function page.

EQ 86 VM200 User’s Guide Storing EQ Programs You can store new EQ settings as EQ programs in the EQ Library. You can store EQ settings as User programs 50 through 99. (Pro-grams 0 through 49 are read-only Presets.) 1. Press the EQ Library [STORE] key to display the EQ LIBRARY STORE function page. Th...

Storing EQ Programs VM200 User’s Guide 87 4. Use the Freq and Q controls to select a character, then turn the Gain control one notch to the right to move the cursor to the next space in the name, and repeat the process. The very useful “Space to End” option in the character selector box will fill-in...

EQ 88 VM200 User’s Guide Editing EQ Program Titles You can edit EQ program titles, just in case you want to change its name for some reason. To do so, you recall the target EQ program to a channel, then store it again with a different title. 1. Select a channel to which you wish to recall the EQ pro...

Editing EQ Program Titles VM200 User’s Guide 89 6. Press the [ENTER] key. The VM200 displays the EQ LIBRARY NAME EDIT function page. The title box shows the program number, but the name is now blank. Use any Gain, Freq, and Q rotary controls to re-assign a name to the EQ program. Refer to “Storing E...

EQ 90 VM200 User’s Guide Copying EQ Settings You can use the EQ Copy function to copy EQ settings from one channel to another. The EQ COPY function page features a 1-by-20 matrix that enables you to select one source channel EQ, and enable or disable the other channels as copy destinations. The sele...

EQ 92 VM200 User’s Guide EQ Preset Library Parameters # Name Parameter Description Lo Lo-Mid Hi-Mid Hi 00 Flat_EQ Gain 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB A flat equalizing pattern used for initialized EQ. Freq. .125 500 2.00K 8.00K Q L-S 1.0 1.0 H-S 01 LightKick Gain +4.0 -12.0 +4.0 0.0 Relatively light and ni...

DIGIT AL RECORDING MIXER RECORDING MIXER VM200 R E C B U S S REC BUSS E F F E D IT EFF EDIT SE L E C TE D E Q SELECTED EQ E Q /H I EQ/HI E Q /H I-M ID EQ/HI-MID E Q /LO -M ID EQ/LO-MID EQ/LO KEY MODE +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -3 0 -30 -4 0 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 ...

Monitoring Signals 98 VM200 User’s Guide Monitoring and Soloing The flexible monitoring and soloing capabilities of the VM200 enable you to use the mixer in a wide range of applications. The monitoring functions enable you to listen to input channel sig-nals or buss signals through connected monitor...

Monitor Outs and Phones VM200 User’s Guide 99 pressing the [SOLO] key for the desired channel. Two Solo modes are available: PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) and M–SOLO (Mix Solo). See “Soloing” on page 101 for more information. Monitor Outs and Phones You can output Monitor and Solo signals via the MONITOR O...

Monitoring Signals 100 VM200 User’s Guide Monitoring You can monitor the following sources: Stereo Buss, Rec Buss, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Aux4, Eff1, Eff2, Aux 1&2, or Aux 3&4. (AUX 3 and 4 are available only when the ADD. AUX parameter is turned on. For more information, see page 115.) You can s...

Soloing VM200 User’s Guide 101 Soloing A Solo function is available for input channels 1 through 20 that enables you to monitor specific channels. Two solo modes are available: PFL and M-Solo. PFL is an abbreviation for Pre-Fader Listen, in which you can monitor a signal that appears before it is ad...

Monitoring Signals 102 VM200 User’s Guide PFL: In PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) mode, the VM200 feeds a soloed channel’s pre-fader signal to the Solo buss and then outputs it only to the MONITOR OUT and PHONES. Pressing the appropriate [SOLO] key enables you to solo the stereo master or Rec Buss signal bef...

Soloing VM200 User’s Guide 103 7. When you’re ready, press the [SOLO] key for the channel(s) you wish to solo. The selected [SOLO] keys light up. Note: Solo channels take priority over the sources you select using the Mon Sel parameter. Note: When channels are configured as stereo pairs (“Pairing Ch...

Monitoring Signals 104 VM200 User’s Guide Solo Safe Function The VM200 features a Solo Safe function that enables you to desig-nate specific channels as “solo safe.” You can monitor solo safe channel signals that are sent to the stereo buss regardless of the channel’s [SOLO] key status. This functio...

Metering Signal Levels VM200 User’s Guide 105 Metering Signal Levels You can view signal level meters for input Channels 1 through 20 on the CHANNEL EDIT/INPUTS function page. You can display this function page by pressing the [CHANNEL/METER] key. Press the [CHANNEL/METER] key again to display the C...

Monitoring Signals 106 VM200 User’s Guide LED Display Meter (L/R or ST BUSS/SOLO) The VM200 features two LED meters to the right of the LCD Display that enable you to view stereo output levels. These nine-segment LED meters display levels for the left and right channels (L/R) or the Stereo Buss and ...

DIGIT AL RECORDING MIXER VM200 REC BUSS EFF EDIT SELECTED EQ EQ/HI EQ/HI-MID EQ/LO-MID +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - GAIN FREQ P AN Q P AN ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SO...

Outputs 108 VM200 UserÕs Guide Overview The VM200 features several types of outputs, including the stereo buss output, the recording buss output, the ADAT and S/P DIF dig-ital outputs, and auxiliary (AUX) and effect (EFF) sends. You can control much of the signal routing by setting parameters on the...

ADAT OUT & S/P DIF OUT VM200 User’s Guide 109 ADAT OUT & S/P DIF OUT You can output digital stereo signals from the ADAT OUT and S/P DIF OUT connectors. You can connect any ADAT -compatible recording device to the ADAT OUT optical connector, including a Fostex VR800 recorder, Alesis® ADAT, A...

Outputs 110 VM200 UserÕs Guide Using the ST BUSS OUT The VM200 converts the ST BUSS stereo digital signal to analog using 20-bit 128-times oversampling D/A converters. The analog sig-nal is then output from the ST BUSS OUT connectors on the rear panel. These connectors are unbalanced phone jacks wit...

Soloing the ST BUSS OUT VM200 User’s Guide 111 Soloing the ST BUSS OUT You can solo the signal output from the ST BUSS by pressing the [SOLO] key on the Master channel. The Master [SOLO] key lights up. The Master [SOLO] key works only when Solo mode is set to PFL, which is the default setting. If So...

Outputs 112 VM200 UserÕs Guide Using the REC BUSS OUT The VM200 converts the REC BUSS stereo signal to analog using 20-bit 128-times oversampling D/A converters. The analog signal is then output from the REC BUSS OUT connectors on the rear panel. These connectors are unbalanced phone jacks with a –1...

Soloing the REC BUSS OUT VM200 User’s Guide 113 Soloing the REC BUSS OUT You can solo the signal output from the REC BUSS by pressing the REC BUSS [SOLO] key (located next to the Master [SOLO] key). The Rec Buss [SOLO] key lights up. The Rec Buss [SOLO] key works only when Solo mode is set to PFL, w...

Outputs 114 VM200 UserÕs Guide You can adjust the level (- ∞ , -90 to 0dB) in 128 increments. The default setting is 0dB. Note: If you try to operate the Gain rotary control while the ADD.AUX parameter is turned ON, the VM200 displays a warning message and you will be unable to adjust the REC-B Gain...

Using the AUX Sends VM200 User’s Guide 115 Using the AUX Sends The VM200 features four auxiliary (AUX) sends, which enable you to send a signals to various destinations. You can send signals from input channels 1 through 20 to AUX Sends 1 through 4. You can use the four AUX Sends individually or in ...

Outputs 116 VM200 UserÕs Guide Monitoring AUX Sends You can monitor the REC BUSS OUT signal by connecting the MON-ITOR OUT jacks to an amplifier and speakers. Set the Mon Sel (Mon-itor Select) parameter on the 1:CLOCK/MON page to AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, or AUX4 (see page 98). You can also monitor the REC ...

Sending Channel Signals to AUX Sends VM200 User’s Guide 117 Sending Channel Signals to AUX Sends You can send signals from input channels 1 through 20 to AUX Sends 1 through 4. If the AUX Send is configured post-fader (see “Pre-fader/Post-fader AUX Sends” below), first raise the channel’s regular fa...

Outputs 118 VM200 UserÕs Guide 2. Use the Freq and Q rotary controls for channels 1–4 to select PRE or POST for AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, and AUX4. The default setting is POST. When you change the setting, the selected value flashes. 3. Press the [EXIT] key to display the CHANNEL EDIT function page. Muting ...

Pairing AUX Sends VM200 UserÕs Guide 119 Pairing AUX Sends You can pair AUX Sends 1 and 2 and AUX Sends 3 and 4 for stereo signal processing. When paired, the Master Faders, [ON] keys, and monitors of each AUX Send are set the same and linked for simultaneous control. Follow these steps to pair AUX ...

Outputs 120 VM200 UserÕs Guide Smoothing Function Depending on the sound you are mixing, you may hear a slight step-ping noise when you slide the faders. This indicates an overloaded CPU. To resolve this problem, the VM200 features a Smoothing func-tion that reduces CPU load to achieve smoother fade...

Viewing Buss Routing for Each Channel VM200 User’s Guide 121 Viewing Buss Routing for Each Channel The CH VIEW function page includes a ROUT display that indicates whether the specified channel is routed to the ADAT Direct Outs, the Stereo Buss, or the Record Buss. 1. Press the [CH VIEW] key. 2. Pre...

DIGIT AL RECORDING MIXER VM200 REC BUSS EFF EDIT SELECTED EQ EQ/HI EQ/HI-MID EQ/LO-MID +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - GAIN FREQ P AN Q P AN ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SO...

Effects 124 VM200 User’s Guide VM200 Effects The VM200 features two on-board stereo multi-effects processors (EFF1, EFF2) that provide a wide range of high-quality effects, includ-ing reverbs, delays, choruses, flangers, and more. These internal effect processors use A.S.P. (Fostex Advanced Signal P...

Effects Library VM200 User’s Guide 125 Effects Library The VM200 also includes an Effects Library that contains 50 Preset programs and 50 User programs. Effect Preset Library List The following table lists the Preset effect programs. See “Effects Parameters” on page 139 for detailed parameter inform...

Effects 126 VM200 User’s Guide Early Reflection-type Reverbs Delays Modulation effects 20 Presence Vocal Booth PVo.BOOTH The early reflections of an ideal vocal booth plus short reverberation with extended high range. This adds sparkle to the sound, and is effective when you want to make the vocal s...

Effect Preset Library List VM200 User’s Guide 127 Pitch Changer Multi-effects # Name Display Description 40 Mono PitCh MonoPITCH Standard pitch shifter. 41 Dual PitCh DualPITCH Stereo pitch shift with two channels pitch-shifted independently. # Name Display Description 42 Mono Delay-Normal Hall MnDL...

Effects 128 VM200 User’s Guide Applying Effects To apply an effect, you must do two things: ❑ route the signal to one of two effects processors, and ❑ return the processed signal back to the mix. The following sections explain these tasks. Selecting an Effects Processor 1. Press the [CHANNEL/METER ]...

Sending Signal to Effects Processor VM200 User’s Guide 129 6. Lower then raise the faders that correspond to the effect you are using for return signals. Make sure the corresponding channel [ON] key is turned on. (Channels 17 & 18 faders control the EFF1 processor; channels 19 & 20 faders co...

Effects 130 VM200 User’s Guide Controlling the Sends Signals Pre-fader/Post-fader Effect Sends You can configure each Effect Send on input channels 1 through 20 as “pre-fader” or “post-fader” by adjusting parameters on the CURRENT SCENE STATUS function page. Pre-fader signals do not pass through the...

Viewing and Adjusting the Effect Send Master Level VM200 User’s Guide 131 The VM200 displays the 1:CH VIEW function page, which includes graphic and numeric indicators of the effect send levels for EFF1 and EFF2. 2. If you wish to adjust the effect send level, specify a channel whose fader you wish ...

Effects 132 VM200 UserÕs Guide Muting Effect Sends You can mute Effect Send masters using the Master [ON] key. The function of this key depends on the selected Fader mode. See “[ON] Keys” on page 34 for more information. 1. Press the [EFF1] or [EFF2] key in the Fader Mode section to select Effect Se...

Effects Library VM200 User’s Guide 133 Effects Library The VM200 stores effects settings as programs in the Effects Library, which contains 50 Preset programs (0–49) and 50 User programs (50–99). The Preset effects programs are designed for specific applications and instruments, and include numerous...

Effects 134 VM200 User’s Guide Recalling Effects Programs You can recall Effects programs 0 through 99. 1. Press the [EFF1] or [EFF2] key in the Eff Edit section to specify the effects processor to which you want to recall the effect. The VM200 displays the function page for the effect currently loa...

Storing Effects Programs VM200 User’s Guide 135 Storing Effects Programs You can store effect settings in User programs 50 through 99. 1. Press the [EFF1] or [EFF2] key in the Eff Edit section to specify the effects processor to which you want to store the effect. The VM200 displays the function pag...

Effects 136 VM200 User’s Guide The Gain control moves the cursor position left and right in the title box. The Freq control moves the character -selector up and down the matrix; the Q control moves the character -selector left and right. You can also press the [</-1] and [+1/>] keys to move th...

Editing Effect Program Titles VM200 User’s Guide 137 Editing Effect Program Titles You can edit Effect program titles, just in case you want to change their name for some reason. To do so, you recall the target Effect pro-gram to a channel, then re-store it with a different title. 1. Press the [EFF1...

Effects 138 VM200 User’s Guide 6. Press the [ENTER] key. The VM200 displays the EFF LIBRARY NAME EDIT function page. The title box shows the program number and the current name. Use any Gain, Freq, and Q rotary controls to re-assign a name to the Effect program. You can also press the [</-1] and ...

Effects Parameters VM200 User’s Guide 139 Effects Parameters The following tables list the parameters of each effect type. The num-bers in parentheses indicate the preset effects that belong to the effect types. Reverb-type Effects (00–24) Early Reflection-type Effects (25–32) Parameter Value Descri...

Scene Memory 148 VM200 User’s Guide What is Scene Memory? “Scene Memory” refers to specific locations in the flash memory of the VM200 in which you can store mix scenes. A mix scene is a snapshot of settings for virtually all VM200 parameters (i.e., EQ, fader positions, effects, and so on) at a give...

Scene Edit Indicator VM200 User’s Guide 149 The bottom half of the function page is identical to the CHANNEL EDIT func- tion page, displaying PAN controls for each channel in the current layer. The SCENE MEMORY RECALL function page includes the following informa- tion: ❑ current scene name and numbe...

Scene Memory 150 VM200 UserÕs Guide Preset Scene Memory The VM200 includes three preset scenes: P0, P1, and P2. These presets were designed as scenes you can quickly recall for three common purposes: ❑ Init Mix: For initial mixing ❑ Recording: For a typical recording situation ❑ Mix Down: For mixing...

Recalling Mix Scenes VM200 User’s Guide 151 Recalling Mix Scenes You can recall scenes from Scene Memory in three ways: ❑ manually ❑ automatically, when the power is turned on to the VM200 ❑ remotely using MIDI Program Change messages. You can recall preset scenes P0, P1, or P2, or any scene that ha...

Scene Memory 152 VM200 User’s Guide You can select one of the following options: LAST -STORED, P0, P1, P2, 0–99. The default setting is “LAST -STORED,” which causes the most-recently stored scene to be recalled. 1. Press the [SYSTEM] key five times. The VM200 displays the 5:PWR ON RCL function page....

Motorized Faders VM200 User’s Guide 153 If you have set the Program Change/Tx parameter to On, the VM200 transmits a Program Change message each time you recall a scene. (The Program Change/Tx parameter appears on the Setup: MIDI 1:MIDI TX&RX function page. See “Program Change Messages” on page ...

Scene Memory 154 VM200 User’s Guide Storing Mix Scenes You can store mix scenes in Scene memory locations 0–99. 1. Press the Scene Memory [STORE] key. The VM200 displays the SCENE MEMORY STORE function page. 2. Use the Data Wheel or the [</-1] and [+1/>] keys to select a scene memory location ...

Storing Mix Scenes VM200 User’s Guide 155 5. When you’ve finished naming the scene, press the [ENTER] key. The following warning message appears on the display. The VM200 stores the scene into the selected Scene Memory loca-tion and returns to the previous mode. Warning: Do not power off the VM200 w...

Scene Memory 156 VM200 User’s Guide Editing Scene Memory Titles You can edit scene names by recalling a scene and re-naming it. Refer to the “Recalling Mix Scenes” on page 151 and “Storing Mix Scenes” on page 154 for more information. Recall Safe Function When you recall a scene, all parameters are ...

Specifying Recall Safe Parameters VM200 User’s Guide 157 3. Press the [EQ EDIT] keys of target channels to designate them “safe” from being overwritten by recalled parameters. The [EQ EDIT] indicators of the recall safe channels light up, and the [EQ EDIT] indicators of the non-safe channels continu...

DIGIT AL RECORDING MIXER VM200 REC BUSS EFF EDIT SELECTED EQ EQ/HI EQ/HI-MID EQ/LO-MID +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - GAIN FREQ P AN Q P AN ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SO...

Digital Connections 160 VM200 User’s Guide Digital Connections, Word Clocks, and Sample Rates The VM200 is equipped with two types of digital connectors: an ADAT interface and S/P DIF In and Out connectors. These connectors enable you to interface the VM200 to other digital components in your record...

Digital Connections, Word Clocks, and Sample Rates VM200 User’s Guide 161 system, noise or glitches may creep into your mixes. Each device in a digital system may utilize a different word length, because most digital devices are capable of interpreting words and truncating or protracting their lengt...

Digital Connections 162 VM200 UserÕs Guide Word Clock Setup The VM200’s internal word clock generator supports a sampling fre-quency of 44.1kHz, the audio standard for music CDs. You may also synchronize the VM200 to an external word clock. WORD IN/OUT Connectors These BNC connectors receive/transmi...

Setting the VM200 as Master or Slave VM200 User’s Guide 163 3. Press the [ENTER] key to confirm your selection. The VM200 displays the previous function page. 4. If you select any option other than “INT44” in step 2, and the VM200 is the last device in the word clock chain, turn the WORD IN Terminat...

Digital Connections 164 VM200 User’s Guide Mixing a CD Source and Recording to a Digital Multitrack Recorder In this example, a signal from a CD player is mixed with a signal from an ADAT -compatible digital multitrack recorder, such as the Fostex VR800, and recorded to the digital multitrack record...

Digital I/Os VM200 UserÕs Guide 165 Digital I/Os The VM200 features two types of digital ins and outs: ADAT IN/OUT and S/PDIF IN/OUT. ADAT IN/OUT ADAT is a digital audio format developed by the Alesis Corporation that enables eight channels of digital audio to flow through a single optical cable. It...

Digital Connections 166 VM200 User’s Guide Using ADAT OUT You can use an optical cable to connect the ADAT OUT connector on the VM200 to an ADAT -compatible recorder, such as the Fostex VR800 digital multitrack recorder. The ADAT OUT connector outputs the same information as the REC BUSS, but in dig...

Assigning Channels to ADAT DIRECT SENDs VM200 User’s Guide 167 3. Use the [EQ EDIT] keys to turn on the channels you wish to send to the ADAT OUT. Selected [EQ EDIT] keys light up. On the display, the “DIRECT” indicators highlight (darken). In the example above, channels 1–8 are sent directly to the...

Using S/P DIF IN VM200 User’s Guide 169 Using S/P DIF IN You can connect the S/P DIF output from a CD player, DAT, or Mini-Disc player to the S/P DIF IN optical connector on the rear panel of the VM200. You can also connect the S/P DIF output from a second VM200 to the S/P DIF IN optical connector i...

Digital Connections 170 VM200 User’s Guide 2. Press the [EQ EDIT] keys for channels to which you wish to send the S/P DIF signal. You can assign multiple channels. On the display, the indicators for the assigned channel pairs highlight (darken), and their [EQ EDIT] keys light up in paired uni- son. ...

Cascading the VM200 VM200 User’s Guide 171 Cascading the VM200 You can connect up to three VM200s together in a cascade configu-ration to enable 36-plus channels of digital mixing. A two-mixer cas-cade is illustrated below. In this figure, the stereo buss signal flows from the VM200-A S/P DIF OUT to...

Digital Connections 172 VM200 User’s Guide The VM200 exits Setup mode and displays the CHANNEL EDIT func- tion page. Note: When you attempt to cascade multiple VM200s, be certain not to assign S/P DIF IN to any channels, or the cascade operation will fail. (You can check assignments by pressing the ...

VM200 & MIDI 174 VM200 User’s Guide Using the VM200 with MIDI Using MIDI with the VM200 enables you to take fullest advantage of all the VM200’s capabilities. You can send MIDI Program Change messages to recall scenes from Scene Memory, or send MIDI Control Change messages to enable real-time pa...

Connecting MIDI devices VM200 User’s Guide 175 Connecting MIDI devices The system illustrated below uses a standard MIDI interface to con-nect the VM200, a MIDI keyboard, and a MIDI sampler to a com-puter. Cascading Two VM200s In the configuration illustrated below, two VM200s are cascaded (linked) ...

VM200 & MIDI 176 VM200 User’s Guide MIDI Transmit and Receive Channels This section explains the MIDI Transmit and Receive Channels. Press the [MIDI] key to display the 1:MIDI TX&RX function page. This page enables you to set the transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) channels for the VM200. TX CH (...

Program Change Messages VM200 User’s Guide 177 Program Change Messages You can send a Program Change message to the VM200 to recall a scene from the VM200’s Scene Memory. (For more information, see “Using Program Change Messages to Recall Scenes” on page 180.) Inversely, by recalling a scene on the ...

VM200 & MIDI 178 VM200 User’s Guide Control Change Messages You can send Control Change messages to the VM200 to control VM200 parameters in real time. (For more information, see “Using Control Change Messages” on page 184.) Inversely, when you adjust parameters on the VM200, the VM200 can trans...

System Exclusive Messages (Fostex Exclusive) VM200 UserÕs Guide 179 System Exclusive Messages (Fostex Exclusive) You can control VM200 parameters in real time using System Exclu-sive messages. For more information, see System Exclusive Parame-ter Control on page 188. If you want the VM200 to receive...

VM200 & MIDI 180 VM200 User’s Guide Using Program Change Messages to Recall Scenes When the VM200 receives a MIDI Program Change, it can recall a scene from Scene Memory. (Which scene it recalls is determined by the Program Change Assignment Table. For more information, see page 210.) Similarly,...

Editing the User Program Change Assign Table VM200 User’s Guide 181 Editing the User Program Change Assign Table The VM200 features two Program Change Assign Tables. The first is the User Table, which appears on the 2:PGM TABLE1 function page. You can edit the assignments in this table. The second t...

VM200 & MIDI 182 VM200 User’s Guide Viewing the Preset Program Change Assign Table The Preset Program Change Assign Table appears on the 3:PGM TABLE2 function page. Follow these steps to view the Preset assignments: 1. Press the [MIDI] key three times. The VM200 displays the 3:PGM TABLE2 functio...

Examples: Using Program Change Messages VM200 User’s Guide 183 Examples: Using Program Change Messages The following figures illustrate typical ways in which to utilize MIDI Program Change messages with the VM200. In the following example, if you are using the Preset Program Change Table (which appe...

VM200 & MIDI 184 VM200 User’s Guide Using Control Change Messages When the VM200 receives a MIDI Control Change message, it can adjust a mix parameter specified by the Control Change Assign Table. (For more information, see page 211.) Similarly, when a mix parameter is adjusted on the VM200, the...

Editing the Control Change Assign Table VM200 UserÕs Guide 185 Editing the Control Change Assign Table The VM200 features two Control Change Assign Tables. The first is the User Table, which appears on the 4:CTL TABLE1 function page. You can edit the assignments in this table. The second table is th...

VM200 & MIDI 186 VM200 User’s Guide Viewing the Preset Control Change Assign Table The Preset Control Change Assign Table appears on the 5:CTL TABLE2 function page. Follow these steps to view the Preset assignments: 1. Press the [MIDI] key five times. The VM200 displays the 5:CTL TABLE2 function...

Examples: Using Control Change Messages VM200 UserÕs Guide 187 Examples: Using Control Change Messages The following figures illustrate typical ways in which to utilize MIDI Control Change messages with the VM200. The following example assumes you are using the Preset Control Change Table (which app...

VM200 & MIDI 188 VM200 User’s Guide Controlling Parameters Using Fostex Exclusive Messages You can also control VM200 parameters in real time using MIDI Sys-tem Exclusive messages. When you adjust a mix parameter, the VM200 transmits a System Exclusive Parameter Change message. To transmit and r...

Bulk Dump VM200 UserÕs Guide 189 Bulk Dump The VM200 can transfer Setup data, Scene Memories, Effect and EQ Libraries, and Program and Control Change Assign Tables to another MIDI device using the System Exclusive Bulk Dump function. This function enables you to back up important VM200 data to a MID...

VM200 & MIDI 190 VM200 User’s Guide Manual transmission of Bulk Dump Messages 1. Press the [MIDI] key six times (from start of cycle). The VM200 displays the 6:BULK DUMP function page. 2. Press the [ENTER] key. The VM200 starts transmitting Bulk Dump Data to the connected MIDI device and display...

Receiving Bulk Dump Requests VM200 UserÕs Guide 191 If you send too much data at once, you may overload MIDI devices that have small data buffers. Setting a longer interval will allow slower devices to process received MIDI data. You can use an interval setting of 0 when you Bulk Dump between multip...

Entering MMC Send Mode VM200 UserÕs Guide 193 The two keys flash and the VM200 displays the MMC SEND function page. Refer to the table below for an explanation of the functions and controls on the MMC SEND function page. 4. Press the [ON] keys 1–6 to transmit the transport commands to the MTR. To st...

Storing Locate Points VM200 UserÕs Guide 195 Storing Locate Points Follow the steps below to store a locate point to the desired Locate key. 1. While the MMC SEND function page is displayed, rotate the [GAIN] rotary controls to set the locate times in hours, min-utes, seconds, and frames. The EQ/LO ...

DIGIT AL RECORDING MIXER VM200 REC BUSS EFF EDIT SELECTED EQ EQ/HI EQ/HI-MID EQ/LO-MID +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - GAIN FREQ P AN Q P AN ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SO...

Initializing the VM200 198 VM200 User’s Guide Initializing the VM200 You can initialize the VM200 to its factory default settings by using the Initialization function. You can specify the items you wish to initialize, choosing from the fol-lowing options: ❑ ALL (all parameters) ❑ SCENE MEM. (Scene M...

Initializing the VM200 VM200 User’s Guide 199 3. Press the [ENTER] key. The selected item lights up continuously, and a “YES/ENTER” dia-log appears. 4. Press the [ENTER] key to initialize the specified settings, or press the [EXIT] key to return to the previous screen. If you press the [ENTER] key, ...

Initializing the VM200 200 VM200 User’s Guide Default Setup Parameters System Parameters Value CLOCK SEL INT44 MON SEL ST-B SOLO MODE PFL SOLO KEY LATCH CASCADE OFF MOTOR ON FRAME MODE 24 RECALL SAFE CH. FADER OFF CH. PAN OFF CH. ON OFF ROUTING OFF AUX1–4 OFF EFF1/2 OFF EQ OFF EQ ON OFF Ch1–20 ALL O...

DIGIT AL RECORDING MIXER VM200 REC BUSS EFF EDIT SELECTED EQ EQ/HI EQ/HI-MID EQ/LO-MID +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 - GAIN FREQ P AN Q P AN ON ON ON ON ON ON ON SO...

202 VM200 User’s Guide Display Warning Messages Warning Messages Meaning EQ 1–8 Invalid! (EQ Enable 9–16) The EQ ENABLE setting of the channel you are operating is not turned ON, thus the EQ is not available for that channel. EQ 9–16 Invalid! (EQ Enable 1–8) The EQ ENABLE setting of the channel you ...

Specifications VM200 User’s Guide 203 Specifications Inputs Outputs ANALOG IN(ch1-ch4) Connector XLR3-31 (1: Ground, 2: Hot, 3: Cold), 1/4-inch phone jack A/B switch A: XLR3-31 (mics), B: 1/4-inch phone jack (lines) Input impedance 3k Ω or higher (mics), 10k Ω or higher (lines) PAD switch 26dB (+2dB...

204 VM200 User’s Guide General MIDI Connector DIN 5-pin (x3) IN/OUT/THRU Format MIDI standards 1. The default setting is REC BUSS. However, with the ADD.AUX parameter turned on, AUX3/4 are available, and these connectors function as AUX OUT 3/4, providing four AUX SENDs. Frequency response 20Hz–20kH...

Maintenance VM200 User’s Guide 205 ❑ Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement. ❑ “Adat” and the symbol are trademarks of Alesis Corporation. Maintenance For normal cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, moisten a cloth in diluted detergen...

206 VM200 UserÕs Guide Tables & Data Channel Fader Gain Table No. Calculated Gain (dB) Displayed Gain (dB) No. Calculated Gain (dB) Displayed Gain (dB) No. Calculated Gain (dB) Displayed Gain (dB) 0 - ∞ - ∞ 43 -18.70 -18.7 86 -5.90 -5.9 1 -72.30 -72.0 44 -18.30 -18.3 87 -5.60 -5.6 2 -66.20 -66.0...

Master Fader Gain VM200 User’s Guide 207 Master Fader Gain No. Calculated Gain (dB) Displayed Gain (dB) No. Calculated Gain (dB) Displayed Gain (dB) No. Calculated Gain (dB) Displayed Gain (dB) 0 - ∞ - ∞ 43 -35.80 -35.8 86 -15.18 -15.2 1 -90.00 -90.0 44 -35.10 -35.1 87 -14.81 -14.8 2 -84.00 -84.0 45...

208 VM200 UserÕs Guide Pan Gain Q HI: 0.1–20 (45 steps), HI-shelving, LPFHI-MID, LO-MID: 0.1–20 (45 steps)LO: 0.1–20 (45 steps), LO-shelving, HPF No. Gain Left (dB) Gain Right (dB) Displayed Pan No. Gain Left (dB) Gain Right (dB) Displayed Pan No. Gain Left (dB) Gain Right (dB) Displayed Pan 0 0.0 -...

EQ Frequency VM200 UserÕs Guide 209 EQ Frequency Range: 20.3Hz – 20.2kHz (240 steps per 1/24 octave) No. Freq (display) No. Freq (display) No. Freq (display) No. Freq (display) No. Freq (display) No. Freq (display) 0 20.3 40 64.3 80 204 120 648 160 2.06K 200 6.54K 1 20.9 41 66.2 81 210 121 667 161 2...

Control Change To Control Parameters Assignment Tables VM200 User’s Guide 211 Control Change To Control Parameters Assignment Tables Control Change Assign Table 1 (User) CTL CHG # Section 1 Section 2 Item CTL CHG # Section 1 Section 2 Item CTL CHG # Section 1 Section 2 Item 0 40 80 1 41 81 2 42 82 3...

Preset Scene Parameters VM200 UserÕs Guide 213 Preset Scene Parameters P0 (Init_Mix) Category Parameter Value Category Parameter Value Channels 1–20 CH FADER – ∞ MASTER ST-BUSS MASTER 0dB CH ON ON ST-BUSS ON ON CH PAN Ch1–16:CenterCh17,19:L10.0Ch18,20:R10.0 AUX1 MASTER 0dB AUX1 ON ON AUX2 MASTER 0dB...

MIDI In/Out Data Format VM200 User’s Guide 217 3. FOSTEX EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE <Reception> Fostex Exclusive messages are received when [SYSTEM EX. Tx&Rx] is set to ON and the Rx channel matches the channel of [Dev ID]. When the VM200 receives the System Exclusive message, the specified paramet...

MIDI In/Out Data Format VM200 User’s Guide 219 Command Details Setup Commands << Master Clock>> command: F0 51 <DevId> 18 10 <MasterClock> F7. request: F0 51 <DevId> 28 10 F7. status: F0 51 <DevId> 38 10 <MasterClock> F7. <MasterClock> 0:int 1:adat 2:s...

MIDI In/Out Data Format VM200 User’s Guide 223 4. Bulk Dump (& Request) <Reception> Bulk Dump is received when [BLK DMP EQ.] is set to ON and when [RX CH] and DEVICE No. match. The received Bulk Dump is immediately written into the specified memory. When the VM200 receives the Bulk Dump Re...

224 VM200 User’s Guide 5. MIDI Device Inquiry Message The VM200 transmits Identity Reply when it receives Identity Request, if the Setup: System EX. Tx&Rx has been turned on. Identity Request: F0 7c <DeviceId> 06 01 f7 Identity Reply: F0 7c <DeviceId> 06 02 51 02 00 01 00 01 00 63 04...

MIDI Implementation Chart VM200 User’s Guide 225 FOSTEX (Digital Recording Mixer – Internal Parameters) MIDI Implementation Chart Model: VM200 Version:1.0 Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO O: Yes Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO X: No Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks...

Fostex Distributors List In Europe VM200 User’s Guide 227 <GREECE> Name: Bon Studio S. A.Address: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106.83 Athens, GreeceTel: (+30) 1-3809605-8, 3302059, Fax: (+30) 1-3845755 <ICELAND> Name: I. D. elrf. electronic Ltd.Address: ARMULA 38 108 REYKJAVIK, ICELANDTel: ...

VM200 User’s Guide 229 Index A A inputs 19, 39A.S.P. 124A/B Input selectors 19A/D converters 12, 48AC power 39, 45ADAT 15, 40ADAT interface 160ADAT OUT 24, 109, 166ADAT-compatible 40ADD. AUX parameter 14, 24, 38, 115Advanced Signal Processing Technology 15, 124Alesis ADAT 14, 15, 40amplifier 99analo...