PRO AUDIO: ROLAND SHIPS THE EDIROL M-16DX

August 31, 2007

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–New Mixer, New Cable, New Freedom–

      Los Angeles, CA, August 30, 2007—Roland is proud to announce the
      company is now shipping the new EDIROL M-16DX Digital Mixer. 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. With the release of an optional
      23 ft/7 meter cable (model name: DXC-7), Roland adds portable
      convenience to the sweet mix of this new mixer’s features.

      EDIROL product manager Michael Barrett relates, “The optional DXC-7
      allows users to move the console away from the processor to give them
      the flexibility to control the mix from a convenient location, away
      from the many cables that may be plugged into the I/O processor.
      Anyone wishing to streamline their studio, or chase the sweet spot
      with mixer in hand, can benefit from this simple option. Live bands,
      keyboard players, drummers, project studio engineers, audio/video
      production facilities, and more will appreciate the convenience and
      the many features that this full digital mixer offers.”

      The M-16DX contains a powerful 24-bit/96kHz digital signal processing
      engine that provides a transparent, noiseless mixing foundation.
      Experience the power of accurate, detailed digital mixing, at a price
      you can afford.

      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, while leaving your desktop
      uncluttered.

      A full-featured DSP effects processor is built into the M-16DX, with
      insert effects (Power Compressor, Vocal/Narration Enhancers, and
      Voice Change), spatial effects (Echo, Space Echo, and multi-format
      Reverb), and mastering tools (Noise Suppressor, Enhancer, and
      Multiband Compressor-Limiter). In addition, each channel strip is
      equipped with Low-Cut Filter, 3-Band Sweepable EQ, Pan, Aux 1&2,
      Select, Solo/Mute, and Level controls. Onboard Scene memories, that
      only a digital mixer can offer, allow for instant recall of channel
      and effect parameters, USB switch, and the dual 16-band graphic EQ
      settings.

      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 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.

      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 optical or
      coaxial connections. And most impressively, the USB 2.0 port allows
      the mixer to work as a powerful 18-in/2-out 24-bit/96kHz audio
      interface for computer recording. That’s right….Eighteen discrete
      audio channels (16 inputs + Main Mix) that can be recorded on
      individual tracks within the complimentary Cakewalk SONARL LE
      recording software (included at no cost to customer) or to most any
      DAW software of your choice. Macintosh and Windows operating systems
      fully supported.