The Roland DM-80-F Fader Unit serves as a physical control interface for the internal 24-bit digital mixer of the DM-80 hard disk recording system. It provides controls for eight track inputs, four auxiliary inputs, volume, pan, and two-band equalization, transmitting all adjustments immediately to the main unit.
The document covers system configuration, including connections to the DM-80-4 or DM-80-8 rack units and the DM-80-R Remote Unit. It also details the use of the unit with Roland's Track Manager software for Apple Macintosh computers, allowing for up to four fader units to control a 32-track stereo mix.
| Mixer Inputs | 8 track inputs, plus 4 auxiliary input channels |
|---|---|
| Signal Processing | 24-bit digital domain |
| Interpolation | 24-bit interpolation |
| Max Tracks | 32 track stereo mix |
| Automation | All mix parameters automated |
It should only be connected to the DM-80-4, DM-80-8 rack mount unit, or the DM-80-R Remote Unit.
Yes, it can be used with Track Manager software for the Apple Macintosh computer, but not simultaneously with the DM-80-R Remote Unit.
Up to four DM-80-F Fader Units can be employed to control a 32-track stereo mix.