product guide - M-Audio

PRODUCT GUIDE 2009
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AUDIO INTERFACES
ProjectMix I/O
Control Surface with
Motorized Faders and
18 x 14 Audio Interface
Today, more professional music is produced at home than
ever before—and the ProjectMix I/O control surface delivers
what you need to take your Mac- or PC-based studio and
productions to the next level. Seamless integration with
all major DAW software. The ability to record directly into
industry-standard Pro Tools ® sessions. Faders so you
can feel the mix with your fi ngertips instead of dragging
a mouse. Onboard display of critical parameters for
intuitive operation. Motorized control to craft more
accurate mixes. And professional multichannel I/O
including mic/instrument preamps, Lightpipe and
S/PDIF. ProjectMix I/O is the universal solution that combines
the best of the hardware and software worlds for a new
standard in streamlined production. Compatible with Pro
Tools M-Powered 7, Ableton Live, Logic,* Cubase,* Digital
Performer* and SONAR.*
Complete Production Experience
Computer-based DAWs seem to have virtually no limitations—
except those imposed by using a mouse to do the job of
dedicated hardware. ProjectMix I/O fi nally puts all that tactile
control back under your fi ngertips. It also combines that
control with M-Audio’s acclaimed FireWire audio interface
technology, eliminating clutter while integrating everything
you need to transform your computer-based music system
into a full-fl edged digital audio workstation. ProjectMix I/O
supports both audio and MIDI integration with most digital
audio workstations. It also supports MIDI control only for all
Pro Tools software.
Total I/O
ProjectMix I/O gives you just about every kind of I/O you might
need for a session. Eight analog input channels all feature
1/4” balanced and XLR microphone inputs with individual
mic/line switches. Of course, phantom power is provided
for up to eight condenser mics and input 1 even features a
front-panel instrument input so you can easily plug a guitar
or bass right in. ADAT Lightpipe I/O brings the simultaneous
input total to 16 and allows you to expand your system with
devices like M-Audio’s award-winning Octane preamp. This
allows for eight more preamp channels via Lightpipe. S/PDIF
handles all your other digital connectivity, and word clock
synchronizes ProjectMix I/O with other digital devices.
ProjectMix I/O also serves as a 1 x 1 MIDI interface, allowing
your computer to connect with MIDI hardware. Monitoring
options include two 1/4” headphone outputs with separate
volume controls for working with a partner, as well as two
stereo output pairs for routing to monitors, processors and
mixdown devices. There’s even an A/B headphone source
monitoring switch for cueing. ProjectMix I/O brings all of this
to your computer with a single, simple FireWire connection.
Control
8 touch-sensitive motorized channel faders
1 touch-sensitive motorized master fader
8 assignable rotary encoders and large
LCD for channel or plug-in functions
mic/line, record enable, select, solo
and mute buttons on each channel
channel +/- and bank +/- keys
illuminated transport controls for record,
play, stop, fast forward and rewind
jog/shuttle wheel with mode switch
zoom key with 4 directional keys
dedicated keys for in/out points, locate,
region nudge, loop and more
A/B headphone source switch
for cue auditioning
function LED display for each channel
“… the ProjectMix’s cross-sequencer compatibilty, large LCD
display and integrated audio interface make it a superior choice
for project studios seeking a fl exible alternative to keyboardand-mouse
mixing.” –Future Music
I/O
8 analog mic/line inputs (1/4” TRS and
XLR balanced) with signal/peak indicators
4 analog outputs (1/4” TRS balanced)
8 x 8 ADAT Lightpipe I/O
front-panel instrument input (1/4” TS)
switchable for input 1
2 x 2 S/PDIF digital I/O
1 x 1 MIDI I/O with activity LEDs
FireWire (IEEE 1394) connectivity
word clock I/O (BNC)
phantom power
2 stereo headphone outputs (1/4” TRS)
with independent level controls
Kensington lock slot
compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7,
Ableton Live, Logic,* Cubase,* Digital
Performer* and SONAR*
includes Live Lite
*DAW software version must support Mackie Control, Logic
Control or HUI protocol.
Total I/O
ProjectMix I/O gives you just about
every kind of I/O you might need for
a session—and at the same price
as many control surfaces lacking
audio altogether.
Channel Strip
Simply press the bank +/- and channel +/- controls to map the eight channel strips
to as many channels as your project requires. Each channel strip features all of
the functions you’d expect to help you zip through sessions, including buttons for
mic / line, record enable, mute, solo and select. In addition to a touch-sensitive motorized
fader, each strip has an endless rotary encoder knob whose function is assigned
by one of 15 dedicated buttons for EQ, aux send and more. Related information is
displayed in the LCD window directly above each encoder. The encoders and LCD
double to control assigned plug-in parameters as well.
software control panel
“It’s hard to thumb your nose at a 30-pound
machine that functions like a baby SSL.”
—Scratch
Easy to Use
M-Audio’s design team spent much time considering which features
would provide the most value. They knew that high-resolution
10-bit touch-sensitive moving faders, large LCD display and
mic/line switches on all channels were important. They also
discovered that much of the expense of other units on
the market owed to a dizzying number of controls that
many users found daunting. Our engineers opted for
a streamlined design that places some functions
under the control of the keyboard and mouse,
where they are best suited. The result is a
controller that doesn’t have much of a learning
curve and is more intuitive to use. Check out
ProjectMix I/O at your local M-Audio dealer—
we think you’ll agree.
“ProjectMix makes the recording process feel less like
programming a computer and more like performing a little
back-in-the-day… magic.” —Jazz Times
10-Bit Touch-Sensitive Moving Faders
The motorized touch-sensitive faders on each of the eight channel strips and master strip
record and play back your changes, making for seamless mix automation. And touch
sensitivity means that when you touch a fader in motion, it immediately disengages for
manual control and re-engages automation when you release. This provides for both
smoother operation and the elimination of motor burnout prevalent in older technologies.
The ProjectMix I/O faders also feature higher resolution than other control surfaces in
the same class.
It’s the box to buy if you use multiple
applications, especially if you want to have
Pro Tools as one of your options. It handles
and sounds thoroughly professional.”
—Keyboard
Transport Control
Dedicated transport controls are another feature that makes sessions with ProjectMix I/O
a breeze. You get illuminated controls for record, play, stop, fast forward and rewind, plus
a jog/shuttle wheel and locate buttons for easy project navigation. Sets of keys for in/out
points, zoom, region nudge, looping and more will having you fl ying through sessions with
incredible effi ciency.
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