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Line 6 StageScape M20d
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«  A marvel of technology! »

Published on 05/08/13 at 02:27
No rack, but very portable and easy to move from full rack.
Connections:
INPUT: 12 jack or XLR mic input, line input jack 4, 1in input jack 1/8, 1sd card slot input / output, 2 footswitch
OUTPUT: 2XLR Main output, 4XLR Monitor output, 1 digital output cia LINE6 LINK cable Aes / EDU 100ohm, XLR connection, 1 USB PC via a USB port or usbkey wifi router 1out headphone
Echantillonaage 24. Bit 48kHz
4 controllables to select the most comprehensive effects ds Bank. Reverb and varied quality
A very important point is the subject of stormy discussions on LINE6 forum is that it is NOT AT ALL a studio console, because even if there is a USB connection, the latency time ( à0.5s) is incompatible with a control line by a DAW. It can record 16 channels in dry format wave 48 kh 24-bit and THEN do post processing with DAW PC

UTILIZATION

The touch interface is particularly pleasant to handle and effective regardless of the method of use:
- SET UP to describe moving objects group configuration,
- TWEAK for all settings, and it really is very complete for a demanding soundman, and a sub-menu for Dummies adjusts the finger on the screen equalization, and other parameters.
- RECORD: Register for either the mix or the 16 channels separately to dry on an SD card or PC (USB connectiion) (slot Is expected.)
- MONITOR to settle the balance ds 4 monitor outputs.
- SCENE: lles SETTINGS to live (volume, pan and trim, and 4 selected effects ds bank effects very good quality)
All these functions are manageable on consoles via the touch screen and rotary encoder AND via ipad wifi. Imagine the comfort of soundman that arise during the balance to the monitor and the musician to his setting, instead of being glued to the console at the other end of the room. Also during the live, the sondier can wander the room with ds ipad to adjust the pan and other settings. Among other advantages, as it can put pressure M20d of the scene, you can spend 20 or 30 m multicore to install and secure. Saves time and considerable effort. And the smaller, the remote control with ipad, showing off a max ca ... Ah! AH!
Where the sound guys are a little confused over the usual console, is the substitution of cursors rotary encoders especially on the ipad. But the "gene" does not last long got used to it very quickly.

The manual is pretty clear, provided they are comfortable with technical English.
See https://line6.com/support/manuals/stagescape
You can use the product intuitive way, but it is trite to say it was close to winning to read 10 chapters of the document.

SOUNDS

The converters are transparent. In output, you can either use the MAIN L / R analog AND MONITOR, or, and this is a must the digital output connected to the LINK LINE6 LINE6 L3t amplified speakers, L2t, L3m or L2m. This is must in terms of quality, ease of connection in series, the console "recognizes" the speaker L or R or monitor A, BC, D ... and up to 18 speakers! When this config via LINK, it has access to 31 band parametric. It's still less gear to install. All that is ds boiboite 3.7 kg I Tours and Cruises as a binder in a comfortable suitcase

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 months. 1 month at home to learn with and from playing live for the sound to Live (concert Jazz, Rock, Folk dance etc.) ...
I tried to analog (never again live ...) yamaha 01v. The M20d largely on class in my opinion.
What I particularly like is the ergonomics, remote control, weight, with LINK L2, L3, rich settings and quality of the effects ... well it suits me perfectly for use of connoisseur, musician and sound engineer at the time.
What I regret is the limit of the number of channels, 12 channels mics and 4-way line, ca may be short. It's me coming once have 30 lanes and therefore need to use an auxiliary console and manage them as a group by the M20d. It does
A very important point is the subject of stormy discussions on LINE6 forum is that it is NOT AT ALL a studio console, because even if there is a USB connection, the latency time (> à0.5s) is incompatible with a control line by a DAW. It can record 16 channels in dry format wave 48 kh 24-bit and THEN do post processing with DAW PC

I referrer that choice without hesitation, especially that associated with speakers LINE 6 is the top.