An overview of the Roland VM-7000 digital mixing system, covering components, options, power‑up, and basic operation.
The Getting Started Guide introduces the VM-7000 digital mixing system, describing its two main components – the mixing processor and the console – and the optional expansion boards that add effects, I/O, and level‑metering capabilities. It explains the system’s architecture, basic signal flow, and the flexible Flex Bus routing.
The guide also provides step‑by‑step instructions for powering up, initializing the mixer, and using the console’s controls, including the Level Meter home screen, bus concepts, and fader parameter views. It includes recommended power‑up order and tips for live and studio use.
| Maximum audio processing channels | 94 |
|---|---|
| Flex Busses | 12 |
| Channel strips (VM‑C7200) | 24 |
| Channel strips (VM‑C7100) | 12 |
| R‑BUS connectors on VM‑24E | 3 |
The VM-7000 provides twelve Flex Busses.
The VM‑C7200 console has twenty‑four channel strips.