Roland SI-24 - Manual (Page 8)

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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, and control applications via MIDI.
■ Dedicated channel editing functionality
The SI-24 provides twelve knobs and four buttons for editing the equalizer, send
level, and pan of each channel. This allows rapid and direct operation.
■ Moving faders
The SI-24 has thirteen moving faders (including the MASTER fader) for optimal
operability.
■ Joystick controller
A dedicated joystick is provided for surround control.
■ A full array of connectors
❍ The eight analog inputs support a wide range of input sensitivities, ranging from
line level (+4 dB) to mic level (-50 dB). The eight XLR connectors can provide
phantom power, allowing condenser mics that require external power to be
directly connected. A high impedance phone jack (GUITAR) is also provided for
directly connecting a guitar.
❍ Six phone jack analog outputs are provided. In addition to MASTER jacks
(stereo) and AUX1 jacks (stereo), the SI-24 provides RCA phono type AUX2 jacks
(stereo).
❍ Coaxial type digital I/O connectors (IN and OUT) are provided, allowing
consumer digital audio devices (such as electronic musical instruments, DAT
recorders, or the Roland VS series) to be digitally connected.
❍ All inputs and outputs support up to 24-bit/96 kHz sampling for high audio
quality.
❍ MIDI connectors (IN, OUT) are provided. When the SI-24 is connected to your
computer via R-BUS, the SI-24’s MIDI connectors can be used as a MIDI interface
for your computer (channel 2–16 only).
If “MIDI control” (p. 29) is turned on, you can control your computer or MIDI
devices via the MIDI connectors.
* If the protocol (p. 25) is set
to “Pro Tools mode,” the
button and knob functions
will differ in some ways
from the panel. If you are
using “Pro Tools mode,”
you will find it convenient
to use the SI-24 with the Pro
Tools mode labels affixed.
For details, refer to “Putting
Pro Tools mode labels”
(p. 38).
In order to use the SI-24 to
handle audio, or to transfer
audio to and from your
computer, you must connect it
to a computer in which an
R-BUS interface card (RPC-1)
is installed.
SI-24 cannot be used as MIDI
interface on some applications.