Roland SI-24 manuel d'utilisation

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    Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s Manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s Manual p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s Manual p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in[...]

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    2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to al[...]

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    3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... 002a • Do not open or perform any internal modifica- tions on the unit. .............................................[...]

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    4 016 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. .......................................................................................................... 101a • The unit should be located so that its [...]

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    5 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3–4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lightin[...]

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    6 204 * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 206c * Windows® 98 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system.” 206f * Windows® 2000 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system.” 206g * Windows® Me is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® Millenniu[...]

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    7 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY...................................................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................................................................................ 5 Before you begin .................................[...]

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    8 Before you begin Check the contents of the package ❑ SI-24 ❑ Owner’s manual (this document) ❑ Power supply cable ❑ Pro Tools mode labels (*) Main features of the SI-24 The SI-24 supports R-BUS. When R-BUS is used to connect the SI-24 to a computer in which an RPC-1 is installed, you can transfer eight channels (IN/OUT) of digital audio,[...]

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    9 Panel Description Panel Description Top panel Input/output section fig.** INPUT jacks 1–8/XLR type Devices with XLR type plugs can be connected to these jacks. The audio that is input to INPUT 1–8 of the SI-24 will be sent to “R-Bus In 1–8” of the RPC-1. Phantom power can be supplied to each jack. ➔ For details, refer to “Using phan[...]

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    10 Panel Description Control section fig.** Faders These move the on-screen faders to adjust the volume level of the channels. When you use the mouse to move the on-screen faders, the faders of the SI-24 will move in tandem. STATUS buttons STATUS MODE The function of [STATUS] will change according to the selected STATUS MODE . Pressing [STATUS] rep[...]

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    11 Panel Description Panel Description EQ/SEND (Equalizer/Send) button When [EQ/SEND] is on (lit), you can use PAN knobs 1–12 to adjust the equalizer or the bus send level. For details, refer to “Controlling the equalizer” (p. 34 or “Controlling the bus send levels” (p. 35). PLUG-IN button When [PLUG-IN] is on (lit), you can adjust variou[...]

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    12 Panel Description MARKER button When [MARKER] is on (lit), [0] will function as the Marker Request button. Markers will be registered (stored) to [1] – [9] . For details, refer to “Registering a song location—Marker Create” (p. 36). SHORTCUT button When [SHORTCUT] is on (lit), [0] – [9] will function as command execution buttons. For d[...]

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    13 Panel Description Panel Description Panel Description Rear panel Power switch Turns the power on/off. Earth Connector Connect the ground cable here. In some cases, depending on the environment in which the unit is installed, the surface of the panel may sometimes feel rough and grainy. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is [...]

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    14 Preparing to use the SI-24 Connecting peripheral equipment Make connections correctly, as shown in the diagram below. fig.02-** DAT Recorder, VS series, etc. DAT Recorder, VS series, etc. Audio Set etc. Power amp Mic PC To Power Outlet Stereo Headphones Keyboard etc. Mic Electric Guitar Electric Bass MIDI Sound Module etc. RPC-1 Effect etc.[...]

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    15 Preparing to use the SI-24 Preparing to use the SI-24 • Do not connect plugs to both the XLR type and phone type INPUT jack of the same number. • You cannot use the GUITAR jack and the INPUT 8 jack (phone type/XLR type) simultaneously. If devices are connected to both jacks, the GUITAR jack input will take priority. If you want to use the in[...]

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    16 Preparing to use the SI-24 Turning the power on/off ■ Turning the power on 1. Use the rear panel POWER switch to turn on the power of the SI-24. When the power is turned on, the power indicator will light. 2. Turn on the power of your audio system. 3. Raise the volume of your audio system to an appropriate level. ■ Turning the power off 1. T[...]

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    17 Preparing to use the SI-24 Preparing to use the SI-24 Adjusting the input sensitivity Use the INPUT sensitivity knobs to adjust the input sensitivity. You can adjust the input sensitivity over a range from line level (+4 dB) to mic level (-50 dB). The peak indicators will light at a level below the point at which the sound distorts. When you inp[...]

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    18 Preparing to use the SI-24 Using the digital input The output of a digital audio device (e.g., electronic musical instrument, DAT recorder, or the Roland VS series) connected to the SI-24 can be input to RPC-1 while still in digital form. If you want to use the DIGITAL IN input, use the following procedure to change the settings. 1. Connect the [...]

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    19 Overall signal flow Overall signal flow SI-24 OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 8 OUTPUT 7 RECORDER RECORDER TR 2 TR 1 TR 24 TR 23 INPUT MIXER INPUT MIXER INPUT 2 INPUT 1 Logic RPC Pro RPC-1 INPUT OUTPUT[...]

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    20 Monitoring the SI-24’s inputs The SI-24 does not provide mixing functionality. For this reason, if you want to use the master output or headphones to monitor the sounds that are being sent to the SI-24’s inputs, the sounds that are being input to the SI-24 must be sent back from the computer to the SI-24. Broadly speaking, there are three wa[...]

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    21 Monitoring the SI-24’s inputs Monitoring the SI-24’s inputs Using the RPC-1’s mixer to return the input sound This allows latency-free monitoring (i.e., monitoring with no delay). Also, you will be able to monitor the input sound at any time, unless you change the settings. 1. Open the RPC-1 control panel. 2. Click the “Monitor Mixer” [...]

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    22 Monitoring the SI-24’s inputs 8. Click the “Hardware Settings” tab. 9. ● Windows 98/ME Check “Disable audio app use of Monitor Mixer and Patchbay/Router.” fig.M05 ● Windows 2000/XP Check “Disable Control of the Monitor Mixer and Patchbay/Router by Audio Applications.” fig.M05 10. Click , assign a name to your settings, and clic[...]

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    23 Monitoring the SI-24’s inputs Monitoring the SI-24’s inputs Using the RPC-1’s direct monitoring function to return the input sound This allows latency-free monitoring only for the input sounds in your application software. 1. Open the RPC-1 control panel. 2. Click the “Hardware Settings” tab. 3. ● Windows 98/ME Uncheck “Disable aud[...]

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    24 Monitoring the SI-24’s inputs Returning the input sound from your application software This allows monitoring only for the input sounds that are set to record mode in your application software. The sound will be delayed by the latency specified in the RPC-1 control panel, but you will be able to monitor the sound processed by the software effe[...]

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    25 Making system settings Making system settings Making settings appropriate for your application Selecting the protocol In order to use the SI-24 to control your application, you must select the appropriate protocol. 1. Hold down [SYSTEM] and press the mode button [1] – [5] for the settings you want to use. The button you pressed will light, and[...]

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    26 Making system settings Setting/registering user mode settings You can assign different MIDI events of your choice to the buttons and knobs of the SI-24, and register these settings to [4] (USR 1) or [5] (USR 2) . The settings you register will be remembered even when the power is turned off. ■ Assigning MIDI events to buttons and faders (Send)[...]

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    27 Making system settings Making system settings ■ Assigning MIDI events to LEDs and faders (Return) As an example, here’s how to make user mode settings for [4] (USR 1) . 1. Hold down [SYSTEM] and press [4] (USR 1) to select the button for which you want to register settings. [SYSTEM] and [4] (USR 1) will light, and user mode 1 will be selecte[...]

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    28 Making system settings Saving user mode settings on your computer—Dump You can save user mode settings on your computer or sequencer. This provides a convenient way to back up the settings you register to [4] (USR 1) or [5] (USR 2) , or allows you to prepare several sets of user mode settings. As an example, here’s how to save [4] (USR 1) se[...]

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    29 Making system settings Making system settings Using the MIDI connectors to transmit/receive control data—MIDI Control Mode With the factory settings, the SI-24 will transmit and receive control data via R-BUS. If you are controlling a MIDI device or a computer that does not have R-BUS, set the SI-24 to MIDI Control Mode so it will use the MIDI[...]

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    30 Making system settings Outputting the RPC-1’s R-Bus Out 7/8 from the SI-24 With the factory settings, the RPC-1’s “R-Bus Out 7/8” will not be output from the SI-24. If you want “R-Bus Out 7/8” to be output from the SI-24, change the setting as follows. 1. Hold down [SYSTEM] and press [7] (7/8>D.OUT) to turn it on (lit). If [7] (7/[...]

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    31 Controlling Logic RPC Pro Controlling Logic RPC Pro You can remotely control Logic RPC Pro from the SI-24. * The software upgrade of Logic RPC Pro may make the operation process different or may include additional functions. Making the SI-24 settings Use the following procedure to switch the settings of the SI-24. 1. Hold down [SYSTEM] and press[...]

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    32 Controlling Logic RPC Pro Selecting channels 1. Use CH ASSIGN to select the Logic RPC Pro mixer section that you want to control. The selected button will light. [INPUT/INST] : Select this when you want to control INPUT. If you want to control instruments, hold down [SHIFT] and press [INPUT/INST] . [OUTPUT]: Select this when you want to control [...]

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    33 Controlling Logic RPC Pro Controlling Logic RPC Pro Switching the status of a channel The function of [STATUS] will change depending on the STATUS MODE . 1. As described in the preceding section “Selecting channels,” select the Logic RPC Pro mixer section that you want to control. 2. Select STATUS MODE, and press [STATUS] to switch the statu[...]

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    34 Controlling Logic RPC Pro Controlling the equalizer The buttons and knobs of the SI-24 correspond to the Logic RPC Pro equalizer parameters as follows. fig.4-01 PAN knobs 1–8 will operate the equalizer (EQ GAIN 1–4, EQ FREQ 1–4). Knob 1 ➔ EQ1 GAIN Knob 2 ➔ EQ1 FREQ Knob 3 ➔ EQ2 GAIN Knob 4 ➔ EQ2 FREQ Knob 5 ➔ EQ3 GAIN Knob 6 ➔ [...]

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    35 Controlling Logic RPC Pro Controlling Logic RPC Pro Controlling the bus send levels The send levels to four buses can be controlled from the SI-24. PAN knobs 9–12 will control the send levels to the buses. Knob 9 ➔ SEND 1 Knob 10 ➔ SEND 2 Knob 11 ➔ SEND 3 Knob 12 ➔ SEND 4 Use the following procedure to control the send levels. 1. Press[...]

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    36 Controlling Logic RPC Pro Registering a song location—Marker Create Logic RPC Pro has a Marker Create function that lets you assign a marker at the desired location in a song. Here’s how to control Logic RPC Pro’s Marker Create function from the SI-24. ■ Assigning a marker 1. Press [MARKER] to turn it on (lit). 2. Move to the location th[...]

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    37 Controlling Logic RPC Pro Controlling Logic RPC Pro Recalling screens assigned to the numeric keys —Screen Sets Logic RPC Pro lets you register various configurations of windows (“screen sets”) to numeric keys 1–9 of the keyboard, and recall these screen sets by pressing a numeric key. Here’s how screen sets assigned to the numeric key[...]

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    38 Controlling Pro Tools (version 4.1 or later) Digidesign Pro Tools can be remotely controlled from the SI-24. ■ Putting Pro Tools mode labels When controlling Pro Tools, the button and knob functions will differ in some ways from the panel. You will find it convenient to affix the included Pro Tools mode labels when using the SI-24 with Pro Too[...]

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    39 Controlling Pro Tools (version 4.1 or later) Controlling Pro Tools Making Pro Tools settings Use the following procedure to make settings in Pro Tools. 1. Start up Pro Tools. 2. From the Setups menu, choose Peripherals. The Peripherals window will open. fig.P1 2-1. Click . 2-2. In MIDI Controllers #1, set Type to “HUI.” Also set the Receive [...]

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    40 Controlling Pro Tools (version 4.1 or later) How the SI-24’s controls will function The explanation in this section will use the button names corresponding to the included Pro Tools mode labels. ■ Faders 1–8 These control the faders of the area enclosed in blue within the Pro Tools Mix window. The target of control can be selected with [ ][...]

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    41 Controlling Pro Tools (version 4.1 or later) Controlling Pro Tools ■ EQ/SEND (Equalizer/Send) buttons You can press [EQ/SEND] to turn it on (lit), and use SEND 1–4 (PAN 9–12) to control the send levels of the channel you selected in [CH SELECT] . ■ PLUG-IN button When you press [PLUG-IN] to turn it on (lit), you will be able to control p[...]

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    42 Controlling Cubase VST (version 5.0 or later) The SI-24 can remotely control Steinberg Corporation’s Cubase series programs. Cautions when controlling Cubase ● When the selected protocol (p. 25) is “Cubase mode,” the following buttons and knobs cannot be used. • STATUS MODE [REC/PLAY] and [AUTOMIX] • Joystick • SURROUND PAN [ON] ?[...]

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    43 Controlling Cubase VST (version 5.0 or later) Controlling Cubase VST Making Cubase settings Use the following procedure to make Cubase settings. 1. Start up Cubase. 2. From Remote Setup on the Option menu, choose Setup. The VST Remote window will appear. fig.C1 3. Make Remote, Input, and Output settings as follows. Remote: Generic Remote Input: [...]

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    44 Controlling Cubase VST (version 5.0 or later) How the SI-24 controls will function ■ Faders 1–12 These will control the Cubase faders. The CH ASSIGN (Channel Assign) settings correspond as follows to the faders that will be controlled. [INPUT]: VST instrument mixer [OUTPUT]: VST master mixer [BUS]: VST channel mixer 2 (group mixer 1–8) [Tr[...]

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    45 Controlling Cubase VST (version 5.0 or later) Controlling Cubase VST ■ MARKER button When you press [MARKER] to turn it on (lit), the [0] – [9] buttons will function as locator buttons. [1]: Set left locator [2]: Set right locator [3] : Set locator 1 [4] : Set locator 2 [5] : Set locator 3 [6]: Move to left locator [7]: Move to right locator[...]

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    46 Glossary Condenser microphone A type of microphone that applies the principle of a condenser. It has excellent high-frequency response, and allows more subtle nuances of sound to be captured. This type of microphone requires external, phantom power unless it has its own battery power. Dynamic microphone A type of microphone that uses the same pr[...]

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    47 Block Diagram Block Diagram GAIN PHANT OM PEAK TRS XLR GUIT AR INPUT 8 ONL Y ANALOG INPUT 1 - 8 to AD DIGIT AL IN ON ON 7/8 D .OUT OUT 1/2 OUT 3/4 OUT 5/6 OUT 7/8 R-BUS MIDI IN MIDI OUT IN 1/2 IN 3/4 IN 5/6 IN 7/8 OFF OFF 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 5/6 5/6 7/8 7/8 DIGIT AL IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 AD INPUT 3 INPUT 4 AD INPUT 5 INPUT 6 AD INPUT 7[...]

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    48 Specifications SI-24: SUDIO INTERFACE ■ Sample Rate 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz ■ Frequency Response 96 kHz: 0 Hz–40 kHz (+0/-3 dB) 48 kHz: 20 Hz–22 kHz (+0/-3 dB) 44.1 kHz: 20 Hz–20 kHz (+0/-3 dB) ■ Nominal Input Level (variable) INPUT 1–8 (XLR, TRS): +4 dBu– -50 dBu GUITAR (Hi-Z): +4 dBu– -50 dBu ■[...]

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    49 ...MEMO...[...]

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    Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of December 1, 2002 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industr[...]

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    This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouill[...]

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    03010945 ’03-1-A2-41KS 984 *A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or aut[...]