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BRIDGE CAST
Owner’s Manual
Table of contents
Table of contents
BRIDGE CAST Owner’s Manual ............................................ 3
Panel Descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST) .............................. 4
Top Panel ............................................................................... 4
Rear Panel .............................................................................. 7
Installing the Dedicated App and Driver ......................... 9
About the BRIDGE CAST App ................................................ 9
Installing the BRIDGE CAST App and Driver ...................... 10
About the Included USB Cable ........................................... 12
Connecting to a Computer/External Equipment .............. 13
Configuring the Device Settings on Your Computer ........ 16
Connecting to a Video Game Console, iPad or iPhone
Connecting to a Video Game Console ............................... 18
Connecting to an iPad/iPhone............................................ 21
■■■ App ■■■ .......................................................... 24
Adjusting the Volume (Level Meter Screen) ............... 25
Adjusting the Mic Audio .................................................... 28
Getting Ready to Use a Mic ................................................. 28
Calibrating the Mic Sound Quality (Cleanup) .................... 30
Processing the Mic Audio (Mic Effects) .............................. 32
Saving the Mic Effect Settings as a Preset ......................... 34
Exporting a Mic Effect Preset File ....................................... 37
Adjusting the Game Sound ............................................... 40
Using the Equalizer to Adjust the Game Sound ................ 40
Saving the Equalizer Settings as a Preset .......................... 42
Exporting an Equalizer Preset File ..................................... 45
Adjusting the Voice Chat Audio ...................................... 48
Making the Voice Chat Audio Easier to Hear ..................... 48
Output Settings .................................................................... 49
Editing the Output Audio Settings .................................... 49
Operating Panel Settings (on the BRIDGE CAST) ....... 50
Configuring How the Operating Panel Works................... 50
Registering a Sound Effect ................................................. 52
Configuring a Profile ........................................................... 55
Creating a Profile ................................................................ 55
Exporting a Profile .............................................................. 59
System Settings .................................................................... 62
Backing Up/Restoring the Settings on This Unit ............... 62
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ................. 66
Other Settings ..................................................................... 67
■■■ Appendix ■■■ ............................................... 68
Removing and Attaching the Faceplate of This Unit 69
Main Specifications .............................................................. 71
Mixer Block Diagram (PC) .................................................. 72
Mixer Block Diagram (CONSOLE/MOBILE) ................... 73
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BRIDGE CAST Owner’s Manual
BRIDGE CAST Owner’s Manual
About the “BRIDGE CAST” dedicated app
The BRIDGE CAST app is a dedicated app used for configuring the settings of this unit and helps you to use this unit’s features
(for computers running Windows/macOS).
You can use this app for a variety of operations, such as adjusting the mic sound quality, adjusting the game sound or voice chat audio, backing up/restoring the settings on this unit and more.
Before using this unit, download the BRIDGE CAST app and install it on your computer.
For details, refer to “Installing the BRIDGE CAST App and Driver(P.10)”.
Connecting to a Mac
A dedicated driver (to be released on April 2023) is required to connect this unit to a Mac and to handle multiple audio sources.
To use this unit with your Mac prior to the release of this dedicated driver, set the USB connection setting switch to
”.
USB connection setting switch Driver USB input/output
PC
CONSOLE/MOBILE
Supported operating systems
Dedicated driver
Standard OS driver
Audio: 4 in/3 out, MIDI
Audio: 1 in/1 out
Access the website below to see which operating systems are supported. https://roland.cm/bridgecast
Before using this unit, carefully read the information in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the “READ THIS FIRST” leaflet). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2023 Roland Corporation
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Panel Descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST)
Panel Descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST)
This section explains the names of the components of the BRIDGE CAST and how each one works.
Top Panel
MIC EFFECTS area
These are the settings for the mic effects and for the mics that you use.
1.
MIC EFFECTS [ON] button
Turns the mic effects (voice changer, reverb) on/off. When on, the button is lit.
Voice changer
Reverb
Alters the pitch and tonal quality of your voice.
Adds reverberation to the sound.
Selecting the type of mic to use
The type of mic to use must be set in order to input audio from a mic.
Hold down the MIC EFFECTS [ON] button and turn the CH [2] knob.
CH [2] knob Type of mic
Turn counterclockwise (the left half of the level meter lights up)
Dynamic mic (when phantom power is off)
Condenser mic (when phantom power is on)
Clockwise (the right half of the level meter lights up) Headset
â
BRIDGE CAST app: Selecting the type of mic to use (P.28)
Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity) for the mic
Hold down the MIC EFFECTS [ON] button and turn the CH [1] knob.
â
BRIDGE CAST app: Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity) (P.29)
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Panel Descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST)
Supplying phantom power (+48 V) to the MIC connector
Long-press both the MIC EFFECTS [ON] and MIC EFFECTS [SELECT] buttons at the same time to switch phantom power on/off.
When you press the buttons at the same time, the MIC EFFECTS 1–5 indicators all light up or go dark, and the current phantom power setting is indicated.
MIC EFFECTS 1–5 indicators
All unlit
All lit
Phantom power
Off
On
Make sure that phantom power is turned off when you connect a dynamic mic. Dynamic mics may malfunction when supplied with phantom power.
2.
MIC EFFECTS [SELECT] button
This recalls a mic effect preset. Each press of the button cycles between settings 1 through 5 in order.
About the presets
You can customize the mic effect settings and overwrite the presets when using the BRIDGE CAST app.
â Saving the Mic Effect Settings as a Preset(P.34)
3.
MIC EFFECTS 1–5 indicators
The preset number of the currently selected mic effect lights up.
4.
[PITCH] knob
Edits the voice changer pitch (how high or low your voice sounds).
â
BRIDGE CAST app: Changing the audio (Voice Changer) (P.32)
5.
[FORMANT] knob
Edits the voice changer formant (the character of your voice).
â
BRIDGE CAST app: Changing the audio (Voice Changer) (P.32)
EQ area
Use the equalizer to adjust the game sound that’s input from the USB port (input source: GAME *1 ).
*1: The equalizer is only applied to the game sound that’s sent to the PERSONAL MIX bus. When the connection setting for the USB port is “CONSOLE/MOBILE”, the input source is “USB”.
6.
EQ [SELECT] button
Recalls the equalizer presets. Each press of the button cycles between settings 1–5 and OFF in order.
About the presets
You can customize the equalizer settings and overwrite the presets when using the BRIDGE CAST app.
â Saving the Equalizer Settings as a Preset(P.42)
7.
EQ 1–5 indicators
The preset number of the currently selected equalizer lights up.
Mixer area
Use this area to adjust the input sources assigned channels 1–4, and the respective output volumes.
The input/output settings are configured for each bus (STREAM MIX, PERSONAL MIX).
About the buses
“Buses” refer to the destinations where the audio for each input source is sent.
There are two kinds of buses on this unit, the “STREAM MIX” bus and the “PERSONAL MIX” bus. The STREAM MIX bus can be used for streaming settings, whereas the PERSONAL MIX bus can be used for monitoring settings. Configure each bus according to your needs.
The audio sent to the buses is output as a mix.
* The mic audio can be output without going through a bus (meaning that the mic audio is not mixed with other audio). The mic audio can be used for voice chats.
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Panel Descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST)
8.
CH [1]–[4] knobs
These adjust the volume of the input sources assigned to each channel.
Set the input sources from “CHANNEL” Ó “CH.1”–“CH.4” Ó
“ SOURCE (P.50)” in the menu screen of the
BRIDGE CAST app.
9.
CH 1–4 color indicators
These blink when a channel is muted.
You can change the indicator colors. Set this from “CHANNEL” Ó “CH.1”–“CH.4” Ó “LED COLOR” in the menu screen of the
BRIDGE CAST app.
10.
CH 1–4 level meters
These indicate the input level for each channel. The volume is shown instead when you operate the CH [1]–[4] knobs.
You can disable the level meters so that only the volume is shown. The level meter display setting is in the menu screen of the BRIDGE CAST app, accessed from “SYSTEM” Ó
11.
CH 1–4 bus selection indicators
These indicators light up and go dark to indicate which bus each channel operates.
Select the bus used for each channel by using the bus selection buttons.
Lit
Unlit
STREAM MIX bus
PERSONAL MIX bus
When the input source is “MIC” (mic audio)
The buses are switched as followed.
Lit STREAM MIX bus
PERSONAL MIX bus
Unlit Mic audio (not routed through a bus)
–
Set which bus to use from the white bar inside the bus selection indicator (P.26), in the level
meter screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
12.
MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[4] buttons
Use these buttons to mute the audio and to execute the functions assigned to the buttons.
Set the functions for the MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[4] buttons from “CHANNEL” Ó “CH.1”–“CH.4” Ó
menu screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
MUTE/ASSIGN 1–4 indicators
These indicators go dark when the mute function assigned to the MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[4] buttons is turned on.
13.
[STREAM] knob
Adjusts the STREAM MIX bus volume that’s output from the USB port.
14.
[LINE OUT] knob
Adjusts the volume of audio that’s output from the LINE OUT jack.
15.
[MIX LINK] button
Links/unlinks the two buses (STREAM MIX, PERSONAL MIX). When linked, the button lights up.
When the link is on, you can adjust the input level while retaining the volume balance for each bus.
When the input source is “MIC”, the MIC audio (not routed through a bus), STREAM MIX bus and PERSONAL MIX bus are linked.
16.
Bus selection buttons
These buttons switch between the buses (STREAM MIX, PERSONAL MIX) to be used. The buses to be output to headphones/headset change at the same time.
The buttons light up and go dark to indicate which bus is being used.
Lit
Unlit
STREAM MIX bus
PERSONAL MIX bus
The CH 1–4 bus selection indicators also light up or go dark in tandem.
17.
[PHONES] knob
Adjusts the volume of the headphones/headset.
You can change the maximum volume of the headphones/headset.
Set this from “SYSTEM” Ó
“ PHONES GAIN (P.67)” in the menu screen of the
BRIDGE CAST app.
* Change this setting only after turning the headphones/headset volume all the way down.
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Panel Descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST)
Rear Panel
1.
5V port (USB Type-C ® )
Use either a commercially available USB cable or the included USB cable to connect a USB AC adaptor (commercially available). This unit powers up automatically when a USB AC adaptor is connected.
Use a USB AC adaptor with an output of at least 5 V/1.0 A.
You can power this unit via bus power without connecting a USB AC adaptor.
2.
USB port (USB Type-C)
Use the included USB cable (Type-C to Type-C, or Type-C to Type-A) to connect a computer, video game console or an iPad/iPhone.
About bus power operation
This unit can operate on bus power. The unit operates on bus power when it is not connected to a USB AC adaptor
(commercially available). The unit automatically turns on when it receives power from the device it is connected to via the
USB port.
The unit switches between power modes according to the USB cable (included) that you connect.
USB cable
Type-C to
Type-C
Power mode
Limitations
Full mode No limitations
Type-C to
Type-A
Save mode
The indicator brightness (P.67) is limited.
To use this unit without restrictions on functionality, connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor
(at least 5 V/1.0 A) to supply power to the 5V port during use.
If you don’t want to power this unit via bus power or if it does not operate in a stable manner, or when you want to connect an iPad/iPhone to the USB port, connect a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) to the 5V port.
3.
USB connection setting switch
Set this to “PC” or “CONSOLE/MOBILE”, according to which device you connect to the USB port.
The USB connection setting switch settings are loaded when this unit starts up. Do not modify the switch settings after starting up this unit.
PC: when connecting to your computer
This lets you transmit and receive audio and MIDI messages between multiple devices.
Audio input
(source)
Audio output MIDI input/output
CHAT
GAME
MUSIC
SYSTEM
MIC (mic audio: not routed through a bus)
STREAM (STREAM MIX bus audio)
PERSONAL (PERSONAL
MIX bus audio)
BRIDGE CAST CTRL (for transmitting/receiving MIDI messages)
●
See the “MIDI Implementation Chart” (PDF) for details on what MIDI messages can be transmitted and received. https://roland.cm/bridgecast_om
●
“BRIDGE CAST CTRL” and “BRIDGE CAST APP” are recognized as MIDI devices, when accessing from a MIDI-compatible app on your computer.
The dedicated driver must be installed when you use the “PC” setting.
â Installing the BRIDGE CAST App and Driver(P.10)
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Panel Descriptions (on BRIDGE CAST)
CONSOLE/MOBILE: when connecting to a video game console, iPad or iPhone
This lets you transmit and receive the following audio signals.
You can also connect a computer with the “CONSOLE/MOBILE” setting.
Audio input
(source)
Audio output
USB
MIC (mic audio: not routed through a bus) or STREAM (STREAM MIX bus audio)
Set the audio to output via the USB port from “OUTPUT” Ó
“ USB OUT MODE (MOBILE/CONSOLE) (P.49)” in the
menu screen of the BRIDGE CAST app.
4.
LINE OUT jack (stereo mini type)
Connect this jack to your monitor speakers or other audio equipment. This is a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug.
Set the audio to output from “OUTPUT” Ó
“ LINE OUT MODE (P.49)” in the menu screen of the
BRIDGE CAST app.
5.
AUX jack (4-pole stereo mini-phone 3.5 mm type)
Connect this to your tablet, smartphone or similar device. This jack is compatible with 4-pole (TRRS) mini-phone 3.5 mm plugs.
When you use a 4-pole mini-phone plug cable, you can input the audio from your smartphone and output the mic audio
(mono mix) to your smartphone.
With a 3-pole mini-phone plug, only audio input is available.
6.
MIC connector (XLR)
Connect your microphone here. When a condenser mic that requires phantom power is connected, the MIC connector can supply phantom power (+48 V).
Phantom power on this unit: DC 48 V, 6 mA max.
You must set the type of mic to be used and the input gain (sensitivity) in order to input audio from the mic.
â
BRIDGE CAST app: Getting Ready to Use a Mic (P.28)
â
7.
PHONES/HEADSET jack (4-pole stereo mini-phone 3.5 mm type)
Connect your headphones or headset here. The audio from the bus being used is output from this jack.
When using a headset, the audio from the headset mic is input.
Use a headset with a 3.5 mm CTIA-type mini plug (4-pole).
You must set the type of mic to be used and the input gain (sensitivity) in order to input audio from the mic.
â
BRIDGE CAST a app: Getting Ready to Use a Mic (P.28)
â
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Installing the Dedicated App and Driver
Installing the Dedicated App and Driver
This section explains about the “BRIDGE CAST” dedicated app used for operating and configuring the settings on this unit, as well as how to install the dedicated driver.
â About the BRIDGE CAST App(P.9)
â Installing the BRIDGE CAST App and Driver(P.10)
About the BRIDGE CAST App
The BRIDGE CAST app is a dedicated app used for configuring the settings of this unit and helps you to use this unit’s features (for computers running Windows/macOS).
With the app, you can make detailed adjustments to the sound quality of the mic, such as suppressing unwanted sound picked up by the mic, leveling out differences in mic volume and so on.
You can also use this app for a variety of operations, such as adjusting the game sound or voice chat audio, backing up/restoring the settings on this unit and more.
You can use the BRIDGE CAST app to control this unit by connecting this unit to a computer via USB cable.
â Connecting to Your Computer or External Equipment and Configuring the Settings(P.12)
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Installing the Dedicated App and Driver
Installing the BRIDGE CAST App and Driver
To operate this unit and configure its settings, install the “BRIDGE CAST” dedicated app on your computer.
A dedicated driver must be installed to connect this unit to a computer and to handle multiple audio sources.
USB connection setting switch
PC
CONSOLE/MOBILE
Driver
Dedicated driver
Standard OS driver
USB input/output
Audio: 4 in/3 out, MIDI
Audio: 1 in/1 out
à Windows users
Downloading and installing the dedicated app and driver
1.
Set the USB connection setting switch on this unit to “PC”.
2.
After booting up your computer, connect this unit to the computer with the included USB cable (Type-C to Type-C, or Type-C to Type-A).
This unit automatically turns on, and the indicators on the operating panel light up.
The dedicated driver is then downloaded automatically via the Internet, which completes the installation.
Downloading the BRIDGE CAST app
1.
Launch your browser and access the following website. https://roland.cm/bridgecast
2.
From the downloads page, search for “BRIDGE CAST APP Ver.xxx for Windows” and click on the link.
“xxx” indicates the version number.
3.
Follow the onscreen instructions to download the BRIDGE CAST app.
Installing the BRIDGE CAST app
1.
Right-click on the compressed file that was downloaded, and select “Extract All”.
2.
Open the decompressed folder and double-click on the “Roland_BRIDGE_CAST_Installer.exe” installer.
3.
Follow the onscreen instructions to install the BRIDGE CAST app.
If you see a User Account Control confirmation message, click “Yes”.
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Installing the Dedicated App and Driver
à Mac users
Downloading the dedicated driver
(*1)
(*1) The dedicated driver for macOS is scheduled for release in April 2023. To use this unit with your Mac prior to the release of this
dedicated driver, set the USB connection setting switch to “ CONSOLE/MOBILE (P.7)”.
1.
Launch your browser and access the following Web page. https://roland.cm/bridgecast
2.
From the downloads page, search for “BRIDGE CAST Driver Ver.xxx for macOS” and click on the link.
“xxx” indicates the version number.
3.
Follow the onscreen instructions to download the dedicated driver.
Downloading the BRIDGE CAST app
1.
Launch your browser and access the following Web page. https://roland.cm/bridgecast
2.
From the downloads page, search for “BRIDGE CAST APP Ver.xxx for macOS” and click on the link.
“xxx” indicates the version number.
3.
Follow the onscreen instructions to download the BRIDGE CAST app.
Installing the dedicated driver and the BRIDGE CAST app
1.
Double-click the compressed file to decompress the dedicated driver you downloaded.
2.
Open the decompressed folder and double-click on the “BRIDGECAST_USBDriver.pkg” file.
3.
Follow the onscreen instructions to install the dedicated driver.
4.
Double-click the compressed file for the BRIDGE CAST app you downloaded to decompress it.
5.
Double-click the “Roland_BRIDGE_CAST.dmg” file.
6.
Follow the onscreen instructions to install the BRIDGE CAST app.
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Connecting to Your Computer or External Equipment and Configuring the Settings
Connecting to Your Computer or External
Equipment and Configuring the Settings
This section explains how to connect this unit to your computer or external equipment (such as a mic, monitor speakers or tablet) and how to configure your computer’s device settings.
â About the Included USB Cable(P.12)
â Connecting to a Computer/External Equipment(P.13)
â Configuring the Device Settings on Your Computer(P.16)
About the Included USB Cable
This unit includes two USB cables.
Make sure to use the included USB cables when connecting the USB port to a device (computer, video game console or iPad/iPhone).
Do not use the included USB cable with any other equipment besides this unit.
USB Type-C
®
to USB Type-C cable
USB Type-C
®
to USB Type-A cable
About bus power operation
This unit can operate on bus power. The unit operates on bus power when it is not connected to a USB AC adaptor (commercially available).
The unit switches between power modes according to the USB cable (included) that you connect.
USB cable Power mode
Type-C to
Type-C
Full mode
Save mode
Type-C to
Type-A
Limitations
No limitations
The indicator brightness (P.67) is limited.
To use this unit without restrictions on functionality, connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor (at least 5 V/1.0 A) to supply power to the 5V port during use.
●
Use either a commercially available USB cable or the included USB cable to connect to the USB AC adaptor (commercially available).
●
When connecting an iPad/iPhone to the USB port, connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor (at least 5 V/1.0 A) to the 5V port. This unit may operate in an erratic manner if you don’t use a USB AC adaptor, due to insufficient bus power.
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Connecting to Your Computer or External Equipment and Configuring the Settings
Connecting to a Computer/External Equipment
This example shows how to connect this unit and adjust the audio for a computer game app or voice chat.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
1.
Connect your mic, monitor speakers, headphones or other external equipment to this unit.
2.
Set the USB connection settings switch to “ PC ”.
3.
After booting up your computer, use the included USB cable (Type-C to Type-C, or Type-C to Type-A) to connect the USB port of this unit to the computer.
This unit automatically turns on, and the indicators on the operating panel light up.
Windows users
The dedicated driver is automatically downloaded and installed (first time only).
Mac users
A dedicated driver (to be released in April 2023) must be installed. For details on how to do this, refer to
4.
Turn on your external equipment.
5.
Launch the BRIDGE CAST app.
6.
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Connecting to Your Computer or External Equipment and Configuring the Settings
About the power supply
This unit does not have a power switch. The power automatically turns on when this unit is connected to a computer (bus power).
To turn off the power, first turn off all external equipment and then unplug the USB cable that connects this unit to your computer.
Restrictions on functionality when operating on bus power
When using the included USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
to connect this unit to a computer, the brightness of the indicators (P.67) on this unit is limited.
To use this unit without restrictions on functionality, connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor (at least 5 V/1.0 A) to supply power to the 5V port during use.
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Connecting to Your Computer or External Equipment and Configuring the Settings
Mic audio input
You must set the type of mic to be used and the input gain (sensitivity) in order to input audio from the mic.
â BRIDGE CAST
app: Getting Ready to Use a Mic(P.28)
â
Device settings on the computer
You must configure the input/output device and playback/recording device settings on your computer if you wish to transmit/receive audio as desired between your computer and this unit.
â Configuring the Device Settings on Your Computer(P.16)
Adjusting the Volume
Adjust the input/output volume by operating this unit or the app.
â Adjusting the Volume (Level Meter Screen)(P.25)
You can change the maximum volume of the headphones/headset.
Set this from “SYSTEM” Ó
“ PHONES GAIN (P.67)” in the menu screen of the
BRIDGE CAST app.
* Change this setting only after turning the headphones/headset volume all the way down.
Related links:
Installing the BRIDGE CAST App and Driver(P.10)
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Connecting to Your Computer or External Equipment and Configuring the Settings
Configuring the Device Settings on Your Computer
Configure the input/output device and playback/recording device settings on your computer according to the game app, voice chat app or other software to be used, if you wish to transmit/receive audio as desired between your computer and this unit.
â Transmitting and receiving MIDI messages
List of devices
If you set the USB connection setting to “PC” and connect this unit to your computer, the unit is recognized on the computer as follows.
Audio device Device name
Playback device
Recording device
Explanation
Select the playback device according to the audio signal you want to output to this unit from the computer.
CHAT (BRIDGE CAST) Voice chat app audio
GAME (BRIDGE CAST)
MUSIC (BRIDGE CAST)
Game app audio
Music player app or browser audio
SYSTEM (BRIDGE CAST) OS system audio
Select the recording device according to the audio signal you want to input from this unit to the computer.
MIC (BRIDGE CAST)
PERSONAL (BRIDGE CAST)
STREAM (BRIDGE CAST)
Mic audio (not routed through a bus)
PERSONAL MIX bus audio
STREAM MIX bus audio
Examples of settings
Here are some setting examples.
See the owner’s manual of your computer or of the respective app for details on the audio input/output settings.
When using a game app
To output the sound from a game app on your computer to this unit, set the game app output device to “GAME (BRIDGE CAST)”.
When using a voice chat app
To input the mic audio from this unit into the voice chat app of your computer, and then output the audio of the other party in the voice chat from your computer to this unit, set the input/output device of your voice chat app as shown below.
Input device Output device
MIC (BRIDGE CAST) CHAT (BRIDGE CAST)
When using a music player app or browser
When outputting audio from your computer (such as from a music player app or from a song that’s playing back in your browser) to this unit, set the playback (output) device of the music player app or browser to “MUSIC (BRIDGE CAST)”.
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Connecting to Your Computer or External Equipment and Configuring the Settings
Transmitting and receiving MIDI messages
You can transmit/receive MIDI control messages between a MIDI-compatible app on your computer and this unit.
* Refer to the owner’s manual or other documentation of the MIDI-compatible app you’re using for details on the MIDI settings on your computer.
Transmitting (from this unit to a MIDI-compatible app)
●
To transmit a MIDI message, press a MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[4] buttons to which a MIDI control message is assigned.
Set the functions of the MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[4] buttons from “CHANNEL” Ó “CH.1”–”CH.4” Ó
the BRIDGE CAST app.
MUTE/ASSIGN (P.50)” in the menu screen of
●
Set the MIDI input device on your MIDI-compatible app to “BRIDGE CAST CTRL”.
Receiving (from a MIDI-compatible app to this unit)
●
Set the MIDI output device on your MIDI-compatible app to “BRIDGE CAST CTRL”.
●
See the “MIDI Implementation Chart” (PDF) for details on which MIDI messages can be received. https://roland.cm/bridgecast_om
Related links:
Installing the BRIDGE CAST App and Driver(P.10)
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Connecting to a Video Game Console, iPad or iPhone
Connecting to a Video Game Console, iPad or iPhone
This section explains how to connect this unit to a video game console, iPad or iPhone.
â Connecting to a Video Game Console(P.18)
â Connecting to an iPad/iPhone(P.21)
Connecting to a Video Game Console
This is an example of how to connect the devices when you want to use your tablet or smartphone to have a voice chat while listening to the sound of the game.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
1.
Connect your mic, headphones, tablet or other external equipment to this unit.
2.
Set the USB connection settings switch to “ CONSOLE/MOBILE ”.
3.
After booting up your video game console, use the included USB cable (Type-C to Type-C, or Type-C to
Type-A) to connect the video game console to the USB port of this unit.
This unit automatically turns on, and the indicators on the operating panel light up.
4.
Turn on your external equipment.
5.
video game console, voice chat and mic .
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Connecting to a Video Game Console, iPad or iPhone
About the power supply
This unit does not have a power switch. The power automatically turns on when this unit is connected to a video game console
(bus power).
To turn off the power, first turn off all external equipment and then unplug the USB cable that connects this unit to your video game console.
Restrictions on functionality when operating on bus power
When using the included USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
To use this unit without restrictions on functionality, connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor (at least 5 V/1.0 A) to supply power to the 5V port during use.
Mic audio input
You must set the type of mic to be used and the input gain (sensitivity) in order to input audio from the mic.
â Selecting the type of mic to use (P.4)
â Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity) for the mic (P.4)
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Connecting to a Video Game Console, iPad or iPhone
Adjusting the Volume
Operate the CH [1]–[4] knobs to adjust the volume.
Bus selection buttons
CH [1] knob CH [2] knob
STREAM MIX
(lit)
PERSONAL
MIX (unlit)
Volume for monitoring your own voice (mic audio)
Adjusts one of the following volumes.
●
Volume for monitoring your own voice (mic audio; default factory setting)
●
Volume of your own voice, as heard by the other party in the voice chat (mic audio output from the
AUX jack)
Change the bus to be used beforehand as necessary.
Use the white bar inside the bus selection indicator (P.26) to
set which bus to use, in the level meter screen of the
BRIDGE CAST app.
Volume of the other party’s voice during voice chat
(AUX jack audio)
Volume of the other party’s voice during voice chat
(AUX jack audio)
For details on the voice chat app settings, see the help contents or the owner’s manual for your app.
MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[4] buttons
With the factory settings, the following functions are assigned.
MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[3] buttons
Mutes/unmutes the audio for each channel.
MUTE/ASSIGN [4] button
Plays a sound effect (preset sound).
CH [3] knob
Game volume
(USB port audio)
Game volume
(USB port audio)
CH [4] knob
Sound effect volume
Sound effect volume
●
You can’t use the BRIDGE CAST app while a video game console is connected to the USB port. Before connecting the video game console, make the appropriate settings in the BRIDGE CAST app.
●
When you want to use the mic audio in a voice chat within the game app, change the settings so that only your voice is output via the USB port.
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Connecting to a Video Game Console, iPad or iPhone
Connecting to an iPad/iPhone
This is an example of how to connect the devices when you want to use your tablet or smartphone to have a voice chat while listening to the sound of the game.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
1.
Connect your mic, headphones or other external equipment to this unit.
2.
Set the USB connection settings switch to “ CONSOLE/MOBILE ”.
3.
Plug your commercially available USB AC adaptor (at least 5 V/1.0 A) into the power outlet.
4.
Use either a commercially available USB cable or the included USB cable to connect a USB AC adaptor to the 5V port.
This unit automatically turns on, and the indicators on the operating panel light up.
5.
Use a commercially available USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable to connect the USB port to your iPad or iPhone.
When connecting to an iPad/iPhone that has a Lightning connector, use a Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter, available separately.
We recommend the use of Apple genuine products.
6.
Turn on your external equipment.
7.
game app (iPad/iPhone), voice chat and mic .
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Connecting to a Video Game Console, iPad or iPhone
About the power supply
●
This unit does not have a power switch. The power automatically turns on once you connect a USB AC adaptor
(commercially available) to supply power.
● This unit may operate in an erratic manner if you try to power it from your iPad/iPhone (bus power), due to insufficient bus power. Connect a commercially available USB AC adaptor (at least 5 V/1.0 A) into the 5V port.
● To turn off the power, first turn off all external equipment and then unplug the USB cables in the following order.
(1) USB cable connected to iPad/iPhone
(2) USB cable connected to USB AC adaptor
Mic audio input
You must set the type of mic to be used and the input gain (sensitivity) in order to input audio from the mic.
â Selecting the type of mic to use (P.4)
â Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity) for the mic (P.4)
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Connecting to a Video Game Console, iPad or iPhone
Adjusting the Volume
Operate the CH [1]–[4] knobs to adjust the volume.
Bus selection buttons
STREAM MIX
(lit)
PERSONAL
MIX (unlit)
CH [1] knob CH [2] knob
Volume for monitoring your own voice (mic audio)
Adjusts one of the following volumes.
●
Volume for monitoring your own voice (mic audio; default factory setting)
●
Volume of your own voice, as heard by the other party in the voice chat (mic audio output from the
AUX jack)
Change the bus to be used beforehand as necessary.
Use the white bar inside the bus selection indicator (P.26) to
set which bus to use, in the level meter screen of the
BRIDGE CAST app.
Volume of the other party’s voice during voice chat
(AUX jack audio)
Volume of the other party’s voice during voice chat
(AUX jack audio)
CH [3] knob
Game volume
(USB port audio)
Game volume
(USB port audio)
For details on the voice chat app settings, see the help contents or the owner’s manual for your app.
MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[4] buttons
With the factory settings, the following functions are assigned.
MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[3] buttons
Mutes/unmutes the audio for each channel.
MUTE/ASSIGN [4] button
Plays a sound effect (preset sound).
CH [4] knob
Sound effect volume
Sound effect volume
●
You can’t use the BRIDGE CAST app while an iPad/iPhone is connected to the USB port. Before connecting the iPad/iPhone, make the appropriate settings in the BRIDGE CAST app.
●
When you want to use the mic audio in a voice chat within the game app, change the settings so that only your voice is output via the USB port.
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App
■■■
Adjusting the Volume (Level Meter Screen) (P.25)
Adjusting the Mic Audio
Getting Ready to Use a Mic (P.28)
Calibrating the Mic Sound Quality (Cleanup) (P.30)
Processing the Mic Audio (Mic Effects) (P.32)
Saving the Mic Effect Settings as a Preset (P.34)
Exporting a Mic Effect Preset File (P.37)
Adjusting the Game Sound
Using the Equalizer to Adjust the Game Sound (P.40)
Saving the Equalizer Settings as a Preset (P.42)
Exporting an Equalizer Preset File (P.45)
Adjusting the Voice Chat Audio
Making the Voice Chat Audio Easier to Hear (P.48)
Output Settings
Editing the Output Audio Settings (P.49)
Operating Panel Settings (on the BRIDGE CAST)
Configuring How the Operating Panel Works (P.50)
Registering a Sound Effect (P.52)
Configuring a Profile
System Settings
Backing Up/Restoring the Settings on This Unit (P.62)
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) (P.66)
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Adjusting the Volume (Level Meter Screen)
Adjusting the Volume (Level Meter Screen)
The BRIDGE CAST app features two different screens: a level meter screen and a menu screen.
The level meter screen is shown when you launch the app.
* The image above shows what the screen looks like when the USB port connection setting is “PC”.
1.
INPUT
These controls adjust the volume of each input source.
Name
CH 1–4
Explanation
Shows what the CH [1]–[4] knobs control on the BRIDGE CAST.
Set the input sources to assign to each channel from “CHANNEL” Ó “CH.1”–“CH.4” Ó
menu screen.
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Adjusting the Volume (Level Meter Screen)
Name Explanation
This shows which bus is being operated.
Click the icon to mute/unmute the audio.
Mic signal that is not routed through a bus
Icon
* Only when the input source is “MIC”
Audio sent to the PERSONAL MIX bus
Volume sliders
Audio sent to the STREAM MIX bus
Drag the volume sliders to adjust the volume. You can use the cursor keys on the keyboard to fine-tune the settings.
Level meter Indicates the volume levels.
This indicates which bus is being controlled, and changes when you operate the bus selection buttons on the
BRIDGE CAST.
When the input source is “MIC”
For the mic audio (not routed through a bus) and PERSONAL MIX, use the BRIDGE CAST app to set which one is being controlled on this unit.
Bus selection indicator
MIX LINK button
Links/unlinks the two buses (STREAM MIX, PERSONAL MIX). This works the same as the [MIX LINK] button on the BRIDGE CAST.
When the link is on, you can adjust the input level while retaining the volume balance for each bus.
* When the input source is “MIC”, the MIC audio (not routed through a bus), STREAM MIX bus and
PERSONAL MIX bus are linked.
2.
OUTPUT
This adjusts the output volume.
You can’t adjust the volume for STREAM, LINE OUT and PHONES by using the BRIDGE CAST app. Adjust the volume with the knobs on this unit instead.
Click the icon to mute/unmute the audio.
Name Icon Explanation
Operations on this unit
– PERSONAL
(*1)
Drag the volume slider to adjust the PERSONAL MIX bus signal volume that’s output from the USB port.
STREAM
LINE OUT
Shows the STREAM MIX bus volume that’s output from the USB port (cannot be controlled).
Shows the volume of audio that’s output from the LINE OUT jack (cannot be controlled).
PHONES
Shows the headphones/headset volume (cannot be controlled).
(*1) Only when the USB port connection setting is “PC”
[STREAM] knob
[LINE OUT] knob
[PHONES] knob
3.
Power mode
Shows the power mode (P.7) for this unit.
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4.
[MENU Ø ] button
Switches to the menu screen. Click the [ Ù LEVEL METER] button in the menu screen to return to the level meter screen.
Menu tab
MIC SETUP
MIC CLEANUP
MIC EFFECT
GAME
CHAT
OUTPUT
CHANNEL
PROFILE
SYSTEM
Getting Ready to Use a Mic (P.28)
See the pages below for details.
Calibrating the Mic Sound Quality (Cleanup) (P.30)
Processing the Mic Audio (Mic Effects) (P.32)
Saving the Mic Effect Settings as a Preset (P.34)
Exporting a Mic Effect Preset File (P.37)
Using the Equalizer to Adjust the Game Sound (P.40)
Saving the Equalizer Settings as a Preset (P.42)
Exporting an Equalizer Preset File (P.45)
Making the Voice Chat Audio Easier to Hear (P.48)
Editing the Output Audio Settings (P.49)
Configuring How the Operating Panel Works (P.50)
Registering a Sound Effect (P.52)
Backing Up/Restoring the Settings on This Unit (P.62)
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) (P.66)
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Adjusting the Mic Audio
Adjusting the Mic Audio
This section explains how to adjust the mic audio.
â Getting Ready to Use a Mic(P.28)
â Calibrating the Mic Sound Quality (Cleanup)(P.30)
â Processing the Mic Audio (Mic Effects)(P.32)
â Saving the Mic Effect Settings as a Preset(P.34)
â Saving the Mic Effect Settings as a Preset(P.34)
Getting Ready to Use a Mic
Here’s how to set the type of mic used and the mic input gain (sensitivity).
â Selecting the type of mic to use
â Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity)
Selecting the type of mic to use
1.
On the menu screen, click the “MIC SETUP” tab and set the “MIC TYPE”.
HEADSET
Explanation Menu Value
Select a mic type according to the mic you’re using.
DYNAMIC Dynamic microphone
Condenser mic
MIC
TYPE
CONDENSER
(+48V)
* If you select “CONDENSER(+48V)”, phantom power is supplied from the MIC jack.
* Don’t use the “CONDENSER(+48V)” setting if you are using a dynamic mic. Dynamic mics may malfunction when supplied with phantom power.
Headset
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Adjusting the input gain (sensitivity)
Here’s how to adjust the mic’s input gain so that the input audio is at the appropriate level.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “MIC SETUP” tab and speak into the mic while adjusting the “GAIN”.
Raise the input gain as high as possible, while making sure that the waveform in the graph stays within the blue area.
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Calibrating the Mic Sound Quality (Cleanup)
Here’s how to adjust the sound quality of the mic audio to make your voice sound listenable and clear.
This feature helps you to suppress ambient noise or to normalize the differences in volume between mics, for instance.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “MIC CLEANUP” tab and set the parameters in the respective menus.
Menu Value Explanation
LOW CUT: This cuts out unneeded low-band audio.
LOW CUT Off, On Turns the low cut on/off.
Flat–500 Hz Sets the frequency point from which the output is cut. The frequencies below the frequency point you set are cut.
NOISE SUPPRESSOR: This suppresses noises picked up from the surrounding environment by the mic.
NOISE
SUPPRESSOR
Off, On Switches the noise suppressor on/off.
TYPE Sets the noise suppressor type.
GATE Suppresses sounds that are lower in volume than the threshold. This helps remove white noise and other such sounds during silence.
LEVEL
ADAPTIVE
-96–0 dB
When GATE is used
0–9
When
ADAPTIVE is used
Analyzes the ambient sound to suppress unnecessary environmental noise.
Specifies the level used as the threshold for suppressing audio.
Set the level for suppressing noise. Larger values suppress more noise.
* If you hear unwanted changes in the sound when using the noise suppressor, such as quieter audio or changes in sound quality, these issues may be resolved if you increase the input gain for the mic.
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COMPRESSOR: Makes louder sounds quieter. This reduces the difference between the louder and softer sounds, making the audio more listenable.
COMPRESSOR
THRESHOLD
Off, On
-48–0 dB
Turns the compressor on/off.
Specifies the level used as the threshold at which the compressor is applied. Reduces the level of sounds that exceed the level you specify here.
RATIO
ATTACK
1.00:1–Inf:1 Sets the ratio at which the sound level is reduced, when it crosses the threshold.
For example, if you set “RATIO” to “2.00:1”, audio levels that cross the threshold are reduced by 1/2.
0–100 ms Sets how long it takes for the compressor to be applied.
RELEASE
* Times are approximate. This also changes depending on the volume.
50–5000 ms Sets how long it takes for the compressor effect to be cancelled.
* Times are approximate. This also changes depending on the volume.
POST GAIN +0–+30 dB Adjusts the final output volume level after applying the compressor.
DE-ESSER: Reduces sibilant noise (the sounds you hear when pronouncing “s” words and other hissing sounds).
DE-ESSER Off, On Turns the de-esser on/off.
1–10 Adjusts the intensity of the de-esser effect.
EQ: This is a 10-band equalizer, which lets you adjust the volume for each frequency band.
EQ
DETAIL
Off, On
Off, On
Turns the equalizer on/off.
When this is on, you can set the center frequency and the Q (the frequency bandwidth).
Gain (vertical sliders)
Frequency
-12–+12 Sets the amount of boost/cut for each frequency band.
Band 1 20.9–396 Hz Specifies the boost/cut center frequency for each frequency band.
(horizontal sliders)
Bands
2–4
20.9–471 Hz
* This setting is available when the “DETAIL” switch is enabled.
Bands
5–7
341 Hz–3.36 kHz
Q
Bands 8,
9
3.00–20.2 kHz
Band 10 793 Hz–20.2 kHz
0.3–16.0 Adjusts the bandwidth used for boosting or attenuating each frequency band.
* This setting is available when the “DETAIL” switch is enabled.
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Processing the Mic Audio (Mic Effects)
You can apply effects to the mic audio (voice changer and reverb) to process the voice.
â Changing the audio (Voice Changer)
â Adding reverb to audio (Reverb)
Changing the audio (Voice Changer)
This effect alters the pitch and tonal quality of your voice. You can create transformations such as “from a female to a male voice”,
“from a male to a female voice”, and so on.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “MIC EFFECTS” tab and set the parameters in the respective menus.
Menu
MIC
EFFECTS
PITCH
FORMANT
Value
Off, On Turns the voice changer on/off.
-1.00–
1.00
-1.00–
1.00
Adjusts the character (formant) of the voice. Settings in the negative (–) range produce a more masculine vocal character, and settings in the positive (+) range produce a more feminine vocal character. A setting of “0” is the original voice.
Explanation
Adjusts the pitch of the sound. A setting of “0” is the original pitch.
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Adding reverb to audio (Reverb)
You can add reverb to a voice to give the impression of spatial depth. This is also effective for giving emphasis when announcing the title of a production or program.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “MIC EFFECTS” tab and set the parameters in the respective menus.
Menu Value
Off, On Turns reverb on/off.
REVERB
*
Explanation
To add reverb to audio, both “REVERB” and “MIC EFFECTS” must be turned on.
SIZE 1–10 Sets the size of the room. Larger values simulate larger spaces, making the reverberation sound longer.
LEVEL 1–10 Sets the size of the reverberations.
You can save up to five effect settings as presets and recall them whenever you like.
â Saving the Mic Effect Settings as a Preset(P.34)
You can also save the effect presets as a single file.
â Exporting a Mic Effect Preset File(P.37)
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Saving the Mic Effect Settings as a Preset
You can save the current mic effect settings as presets and recall them as needed.
You can save up to five presets.
* Editable presets are preregistered by factory default.
â Saving your settings as a preset
Saving your settings as a preset
* The on/off settings for “MIC EFFECTS” are not saved.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “MIC EFFECTS” tab and then click the [WRITE] button.
2.
Input the preset name and click the save destination preset number in “WRITE TO”.
Preset names can contain up to 18 single-byte alphanumeric characters or symbols.
3.
Click the [OK] button.
This overwrites the effect settings.
You can edit the preset names later.
To do this, click next to the preset name, input the name in the rename window and click the [OK] button.
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Recalling a preset
1.
On the menu screen, click the “MIC EFFECTS” tab and then click the preset you want to recall.
This recalls the effect settings.
When you edit the settings of a preset you recalled, the preset name changes from white to yellow.
Initializing a preset
Here’s how to initialize a preset and restore the settings of presets 1–5 to their default state.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “MIC EFFECTS” tab and then click the [RESET] button.
A confirmation message appears.
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2.
Click the [OK] button.
A confirmation message appears after the data has been initialized.
3.
Click the [OK] button to close the message.
Related links:
Exporting a Mic Effect Preset File(P.37)
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Exporting a Mic Effect Preset File
You can save the effect presets (1–5) as a single file (.brdgcEfx) to your computer. Use the BRIDGE CAST app when you want to reload the saved file into this unit.
Saving a preset file
1.
On the menu screen, click the “MIC EFFECTS” tab and then click the [SAVE FILE] button.
2.
In the Save dialog box, name the file and specify the save destination, and click the [Save] button.
This saves the file (.brdgcEfx).
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Loading a preset file
Here’s how to apply the settings you saved for the effect presets (1–5) back to this unit.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “MIC EFFECTS” tab and then click the [LOAD FILE] button.
2.
In the LOAD FILE dialog box, select the file you wish to load (.brdgcEfx), and then click the [Open] button.
A confirmation message appears.
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3.
Click the [OK] button.
A message appears after the effect preset settings have been applied.
4.
Click the [OK] button to close the message.
Related information:
Saving the Mic Effect Settings as a Preset(P.34)
Adjusting the Mic Audio
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Adjusting the Game Sound
Adjusting the Game Sound
This section shows you how to adjust the game sound (input source: GAME *1 ) that’s input from the USB port.
*1: When the connection setting for the USB port is “CONSOLE/MOBILE”, the input source is “USB”.
â Using the Equalizer to Adjust the Game Sound(P.40)
â Saving the Equalizer Settings as a Preset(P.42)
â Exporting an Equalizer Preset File(P.45)
Using the Equalizer to Adjust the Game Sound
You can use the equalizer to adjust the tonal character of the game sound (input source: GAME *1 important frequency ranges in the game or de-emphasize unnecessary frequency ranges.
). This lets you emphasize
For instance, you can use this to suppress the sound of wind or other environmental noises during an FPS game, or make sounds like footsteps or gunshots easier to hear.
*1: The equalizer is only applied to the game sound that’s sent to the PERSONAL MIX bus. When the connection setting for the USB port is “CONSOLE/MOBILE”, the input source is “USB”.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “GAME” tab to adjust the equalizer.
Menu Value Explanation
EQ Off, On Turns the equalizer on/off.
DETAIL Off, On When this is on, you can set the center frequency and the Q (the frequency bandwidth).
Gain (vertical sliders) -12–+12 Sets the amount of boost/cut for each frequency band.
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Frequency
(horizontal sliders)
Q
Band 1 20.9–396 Hz
Bands 2–4 20.9–471 Hz
Bands 5–7 341 Hz–3.36 kHz
Bands 8, 9 3.00–20.2 kHz
Band 10 793 Hz–20.2 kHz
0.3–16.0
Specifies the boost/cut center frequency for each frequency band.
* This setting is available when the “DETAIL” switch is enabled.
Adjusts the bandwidth used for boosting or attenuating each frequency band.
* This setting is available when the “DETAIL” switch is enabled.
You can save up to five equalizer settings as presets and recall them whenever you like.
â Saving the Equalizer Settings as a Preset(P.42)
You can also save the equalizer presets as a single file.
â Exporting an Equalizer Preset File(P.45)
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Saving the Equalizer Settings as a Preset
You can save the current equalizer settings as presets and recall them as needed.
You can save up to five presets.
* Editable presets are preregistered by factory default.
â Saving your settings as a preset
Saving your settings as a preset
1.
On the menu screen, click the “GAME” tab and then click the [WRITE] button.
2.
Input the preset name and click the save destination preset number in “WRITE TO”.
Preset names can contain up to 18 single-byte alphanumeric characters or symbols.
3.
Click the [OK] button.
This overwrites the equalizer settings.
You can edit the preset names later.
To do this, click next to the preset name, input the name in the rename window and click the [OK] button.
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Recalling a preset
1.
On the menu screen, click the “GAME” tab and then click the preset you want to recall.
This recalls the effect settings.
When you edit the settings of a preset you recalled, the preset name changes from white to yellow.
Initializing a preset
Here’s how to initialize a preset and restore the settings of presets 1–5 to their default state.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “GAME” tab and then click the [RESET] button.
A confirmation message appears.
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2.
Click the [OK] button.
A confirmation message appears after the data has been initialized.
3.
Click the [OK] button to close the message.
You can save the equalizer presets as a single file.
â Exporting an Equalizer Preset File(P.45)
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Exporting an Equalizer Preset File
You can save the equalizer presets (1–5) as a single file (.brdgcEQ) to your computer. Use the BRIDGE CAST app when you want to reload the saved file into this unit.
Saving a preset file
1.
On the menu screen, click the “GAME” tab and then click the [SAVE FILE] button.
2.
In the Save dialog box, name the file and specify the save destination, and click the [Save] button.
This saves the file (.brdgcEQ).
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Loading a preset file
Here’s how to apply the settings you saved for the equalizer presets (1–5) back to this unit.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “GAME” tab and then click the [LOAD FILE] button.
2.
In the LOAD FILE dialog box, select the file you wish to load (.brdgcEQ), and then click the [Open] button.
A confirmation message appears.
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3.
Click the [OK] button.
A confirmation message appears after the equalizer preset settings have been applied.
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4.
Click the [OK] button to close the message.
Related links:
Saving the Equalizer Settings as a Preset(P.42)
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Adjusting the Voice Chat Audio
Adjusting the Voice Chat Audio
This section shows you how to adjust the voice chat sound (input source: CHAT *1 ) that’s input from the USB port.
*1: When the connection setting for the USB port is “CONSOLE/MOBILE”, the input source is “USB”.
â Making the Voice Chat Audio Easier to Hear(P.48)
Making the Voice Chat Audio Easier to Hear
Here’s how to adjust the sound of the other party’s voice in a voice chat (input source: CHAT other hissing sounds), this can make the voice chat easier to listen to.
*1 ). By leveling out the differences in volume between softer and louder voices as well as reducing sibilants (the sounds you hear when pronouncing “s” words and
*1: When the connection setting for the USB port is “CONSOLE/MOBILE”, the input source is “USB”.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “CHAT” tab and set the parameters in the respective menus.
Menu Value Explanation
COMPRESSOR: Makes louder sounds quieter. This reduces the difference between the louder and softer sounds, making the audio more listenable.
COMPRESSOR Off, On Turns the compressor on/off.
THRESHOLD -48–0 dB Specifies the level used as the threshold at which the compressor is applied. Reduces the level of sounds that exceed the level you specify here.
RATIO 1.00:1–
Inf:1
Sets the ratio at which the sound level is reduced, when it crosses the threshold.
For example, if you set “RATIO” to “2.00:1”, audio levels that cross the threshold are reduced by 1/2.
ATTACK 0–100 ms Sets how long it takes for the compressor to be applied.
RELEASE 50–5000 ms
* Times are approximate. This also changes depending on the volume.
Sets how long it takes for the compressor effect to be cancelled.
* Times are approximate. This also changes depending on the volume.
POST GAIN +0–+30 dB
Adjusts the final output volume level after applying the compressor.
DE-ESSER: Reduces sibilant noise (the sounds you hear when pronouncing “s” words and other hissing sounds).
DE-ESSER Off, On Turns the de-esser on/off.
LEVEL 1–10 Adjusts the intensity of the de-esser effect.
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Output Settings
Output Settings
This section explains about the audio output settings.
â Editing the Output Audio Settings(P.49)
Editing the Output Audio Settings
This shows you how to set the delay time for the output audio and modify the audio that’s output from the LINE OUT jack and USB port.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “OUTPUT” tab and set the parameters in the respective menus.
Menu
DELAY
LINE OUT MODE
USB OUT MODE
(MOBILE/CONSOLE)
Value Explanation
Off, On Turns the delay on/off. When this is “On”, the audio output is delayed by the specified time.
* Delay is applied to the STREAM MIX bus audio that’s output from the USB port.
Correcting timing discrepancies between video and audio
When streaming games on your computer, you might notice that what you see on the game screen is not in sync with the game sound (the audio signal that’s input from the
BRIDGE CAST to your computer). By applying delay to the audio output, you can make the timing of the video and audio match.
Adjusts the delay time (audio latency). 0.0–
1000.0 ms
This selects the audio to be output from the LINE OUT jack.
MIC Mic audio (not routed through a bus)
STREAM
MIX
PHONES
SYNC
STREAM MIX bus audio
Same audio as the headphones output
When the connection setting for the USB port is “CONSOLE/MOBILE”, this sets the audio that’s output from the USB port.
MIC Mic audio (not routed through a bus)
STREAM STREAM MIX bus audio
MIX
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Operating Panel Settings (on the BRIDGE CAST)
Operating Panel Settings (on the BRIDGE CAST)
This section explains about the settings for the operating panel of this unit.
â Configuring How the Operating Panel Works(P.50)
â Registering a Sound Effect(P.52)
Configuring How the Operating Panel Works
Here’s how to select the input source controlled by the CH [1]–[4] knobs on the BRIDGE CAST, and the functions that are executed by the MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[4] buttons.
You can also change the color of the CH 1–4 indicators.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “CHANNEL” tab, select a channel using the “CH.1”–”CH.4” tabs, and set the parameters in the respective menus.
Menu Value Explanation
This selects the input source that’s assigned to each channel.
Use the CH [1]–[4] knobs on the BRIDGE CAST to change the volume of the assigned input source.
The audio of the dynamic mic, condenser mic connected to the MIC jack, or the audio of the headset mic connected to the PHONES/HEADSET jack
MIC
* When this is set to “MIC”, you must select the mic type.
SOURCE
MUTE/ASSIGN
AUX
CHAT (*1)
GAME (*1)
MUSIC (*1)
CH MUTE ALL (*3)
â Selecting the type of mic to use
Audio input from the AUX jack
Audio input from the USB port
SYSTEM (*1)
USB (*2)
SFX Sound effects (SFX A, SFX B, SFX BEEP)
LED COLOR – Sets the color of the CH1–4 indicators.
This sets the functions for the MUTE/ASSIGN [1]–[4] buttons.
Mutes/unmutes audio for the channels routed to the STREAM MIX bus and PERSONAL
MIX bus.
Mutes/unmutes the mic audio (not routed through a bus) and the mic audio routed to the the STREAM MIX bus/PERSONAL MIX bus, when the input source is “MIC”.
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Operating Panel Settings (on the BRIDGE CAST)
Menu Value
CH MUTE TO STREAM
MIX (*3)
Explanation
Mutes/unmutes audio for the channels routed to the STREAM MIX bus.
CH MUTE TO
PERSONAL MIX (*3)
Mutes/unmutes audio for the channels routed to the PERSONAL MIX bus.
Mutes/unmutes the mic audio (not routed through a bus) and the mic audio routed to the PERSONAL MIX bus, when the input source is “MIC”.
SFX A, SFX B
SFX BEEP
Plays the sound effect registered for SFX A or SFX B.
You can register a music file (.wav) that you like to SFX A and SFX B.
â Registering a Sound Effect(P.52)
Plays a beep sound.
MUTE OUTPUT ALL Mutes all output audio.
MUTE STREAM OUT Mutes/unmutes audio for the STREAM MIX bus audio that’s output from the USB port.
MUTE LINE OUT Mutes/unmutes the audio output from the LINE OUT jack.
MUTE PHONES
PROFILE 1–5
GAME EQ 1–5
GAME EQ OFF
Mutes/unmutes the headphone or headset audio.
Switches between profile 1–5.
Recalls equalizer presets 1–5.
Turns the equalizer off.
MIC EFFECTS 1–5 Recalls mic effect presets 1–5.
MIDI CC 1–4 (*1)
Transmits MIDI control change messages 1–4 from the MIDI output port (CTRL) of the
USB port.
(*1) This can be set when the USB port connection setting is “PC”.
(*2) This can be set when the connection setting for the USB port is “CONSOLE/MOBILE”.
(*3) This doesn’t work when “SOURCE” is set to “SFX”.
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Operating Panel Settings (on the BRIDGE CAST)
Registering a Sound Effect
You can register a sound effect that you like and make it play back when you press a MUTE/ASSIGN button on this unit.
Sound effects are saved in the memory (SFX A, SFX B) of this unit. The memories contain preset sounds when the unit is shipped from the factory.
* To play the sound effects, you must set the function for the MUTE/ASSIGN buttons to “SFX A” or “SFX B”. For details, refer to
“Configuring How the Operating Panel Works(P.50)”.
Music files that can be registered
Format (extension)
Sample rate
Bit rate
Maximum playback time
WAV (.wav)
44.1, 48 kHz
16 bits
5 sec.
Registering a sound effect
1.
On the menu screen, click the “CHANNEL” tab, and in “SFX SOUND SELECT”, click next to either
“SFX A” or “SFX B”.
2.
Click the [FILE] button.
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Operating Panel Settings (on the BRIDGE CAST)
3.
In the LOAD SFX FILE dialog box, select the WAV file you wish to register, and then click the [Open] button.
The WAV file path is shown.
Click the [PREVIEW] button to playback a preview of the WAV file you set.
You can adjust the preview volume in “SYSTEM *1 ” of the input source.
*1: When the connection setting for the USB port is “CONSOLE/MOBILE”, the input source is “USB”.
4.
Click the [WRITE] button.
A confirmation message appears.
5.
Click the [OK] button.
The WAV file is written to internal memory (SFX A or SFX B). A confirmation message appears after the data has been written.
NOTE: Do not unplug the USB cable while data is being written.
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Operating Panel Settings (on the BRIDGE CAST)
6.
Click the [OK] button to close the message.
To adjust the volume balance between SFX A and SFX B, use the “SFX SOUND SELECT” SFX A or SFX B slider (volume adjustable from 0 to 100).
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Configuring a Profile
Configuring a Profile
This section explains how to create and use profiles.
Creating a Profile
The profile function lets you save your own custom settings. By creating profiles for different uses, you can recall your custom settings for each, simply by switching between profiles.
You can create up to five profiles.
â Content that is saved to a profile
Content that is saved to a profile
Profiles contain the settings shown in the “PROFILE” area, in the illustration below.
* The preset names are not saved for the mic effect and equalizer.
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Configuring a Profile
Creating a profile
* Editable profiles are preregistered by factory default.
1.
Customize the settings on this unit.
2.
On the menu screen, click the “PROFILE” tab and then click the [WRITE] button.
3.
Input the profile name and click the save destination memory number in “WRITE TO”.
Profile names can contain up to 18 single-byte alphanumeric characters or symbols.
4.
Click the [OK] button.
This overwrites the profile.
You can edit the profile names later.
To do this, click next to the profile name, input the name in the rename window and click the [OK] button.
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Configuring a Profile
Switching between profiles
1.
On the menu screen, click the “PROFILE” tab and then click the profile you want to switch to.
This switches between settings on this unit.
When you edit the settings of a profile you recalled, the profile name changes from white to yellow.
Initializing a profile
Here’s how to initialize a profile and restore the settings of profiles 1–5 to their default state.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “PROFILE” tab and then click the [RESET] button.
A confirmation message appears.
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Configuring a Profile
2.
Click the [OK] button.
A confirmation message appears after the data has been initialized.
3.
Click the [OK] button to close the message.
You can save the profiles (1–5) as a single file.
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Configuring a Profile
Exporting a Profile
You can save the profiles (1–5) as a single file (.brdgcProfile) to your computer. Use the BRIDGE CAST app when you want to reload the saved file into this unit.
Exporting a profile
1.
On the menu screen, click the “PROFILE” tab and then click the [SAVE FILE] button.
2.
In the Save dialog box, name the file and specify the save destination, and click the [Save] button.
This saves the file (.brdgcProfile).
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Configuring a Profile
Loading a profile
Here’s how to apply the settings you saved for the profile (1–5) back to this unit.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “PROFILE” tab and then click the [LOAD FILE] button.
2.
In the LOAD FILE dialog box, select the file you wish to load (.brdgcProfile), and then click the [Open] button.
A confirmation message appears.
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3.
Click the [OK] button.
A confirmation message appears after the profile settings have been applied.
4.
Click the [OK] button to close the message.
Related information:
Configuring a Profile
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System Settings
System Settings
This section explains about the system-related operations and settings on the BRIDGE CAST.
â Backing Up/Restoring the Settings on This Unit(P.62)
â Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)(P.66)
Backing Up/Restoring the Settings on This Unit
You can back up the settings on this unit as a single file (.brdgcBackup). You can access the backed up file and restore it into the unit via the BRIDGE CAST app for use.
Contents that are backed up
The settings that are backed up are shown in the illustration below.
* Sound effects (the WAV files for SFX A and SFX B) are not backed up.
Backing up
1.
On the menu screen, click the “SYSTEM” tab and then click the [BACKUP] button.
System Settings
2.
In the Save dialog box, name the file and specify the save destination, and click the [Save] button.
This backs up the file (.brdgcBackup).
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System Settings
Restoring
Here’s how to restore the settings for this unit that you backed up. Restoring the settings overwrites the current settings.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “SYSTEM” tab and then click the [RESTORE] button.
2.
In the LOAD FILE dialog box, select the file you wish to load (.brdgcBackup), and then click the [Open] button.
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A confirmation message appears.
3.
Click the [OK] button.
A confirmation message appears after the data has been restored.
4.
Click the [OK] button to close the message.
System Settings
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System Settings
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
This shows you how to restore this unit to its factory settings.
* When you execute a factory reset, all of the settings except for the sound effects (SFX A, SFX B) are restored to their factory settings. We recommend that you back up any important settings beforehand that you may have made.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “SYSTEM” tab and then click the [FACTORY RESET] button.
A confirmation message appears.
To cancel, click the [Cancel] button.
2.
Click the [OK] button.
A confirmation message appears after the factory reset is finished.
3.
Click the [OK] button to close the message.
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System Settings
Other Settings
These are the settings for the brightness of the indicators on the BRIDGE CAST as well as for what the level meters display.
1.
On the menu screen, click the “SYSTEM” tab and set the parameters in the respective menus.
Menu
LED
BRIGHTNESS
INDICATOR
TYPE
Value
0–7 Adjusts the brightness of all indicators.
Explanation
* Even with the minimum setting of “0”, the indicators do not go completely dark.
*
In save mode (P.7), the indicator brightness is limited. When in this mode, the brightness does
not go above a certain level even when you increase the setting.
Sets what is shown by the CH 1–4 level meters.
LEVEL The volume is always shown.
Normal
Boost 1
Boost 2
When this is set to “Boost 1” or “Boost 2”, this amplifies the headphone volume.
PHONES GAIN
[UPDATE] button
– Updates the system program of the BRIDGE CAST. Click the [UPDATE] button and operate by following the instructions shown.
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■■■ Appendix ■■■
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Appendix
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Removing and Attaching the Faceplate of This Unit (P.69)
Mixer Block Diagram (PC) (P.72)
Mixer Block Diagram (CONSOLE/MOBILE) (P.73)
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Removing and Attaching the Faceplate of This Unit
R emoving and Attaching the Faceplate of This Unit
You can remove the faceplate of this unit when you want to customize the top panel.
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When removing or attaching the faceplate, be careful not to cut your fingers or hands on the edges of the faceplate.
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The faceplate may warp when exposed to strong impact when removed. If this happens, you may not be able to reattach it.
What you’ll need
Hex wrench (1.5 mm, commercially available)
Removing the faceplate
1.
Use a commercially available hex wrench to remove the two screws on the left side of this unit.
2.
Remove the two screws on the right side of this unit.
3.
Remove the faceplate.
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Removing and Attaching the Faceplate of This Unit
Attaching the faceplate
Follow the steps from above in reverse order when attaching the faceplate.
1.
Place the faceplate on top on this unit.
2.
Make sure that all of the buttons and indicators are protruding and visible from the holes in the faceplate.
3.
Use a commercially available hex wrench to firmly tighten the two screws on the right side of this unit, and then the two screws on the left side.
Don’t overtightening the screws, as this may damage the screw holes.
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Main Specifications
Main Specifications
Input Channel
Connectors
Output Channel
MIC
AUX
CHAT (*1)
GAME (*1)
MUSIC (*1)
SYSTEM (*1)
USB (*2)
(*1) When the USB port connection setting is “PC”
(*2) When the USB port connection setting is “CONSOLE/MOBILE”
LINE OUT
PHONES
MIC (*3)
STREAM (*3)
PERSONAL (*3)
USB (*4)
(*3) When the USB port connection setting is “PC”
(*4) When the USB port connection setting is “CONSOLE/MOBILE”
MIC jack XLR type (Phantom power DC 48 V, 6 mA Max)
PHONES/HEADSET jack
Stereo miniature phone type (CTIA, PLUG-IN power)
AUX jack
LINE OUT jack
USB port
USB DC 5V port
Stereo miniature phone type (TRRS)
Stereo miniature phone type (TRS)
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
®
Audio Mixing Bus 2 (STREAM MIX, PERSONAL MIX)
Sampling
Frequency
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
Signal Processing
AD/DA
Internal Processing
24 bits
32-bit Floating point
MIC Voice Changer, Noise Suppressor, Compressor, Equalizer, De-esser, Reverb, Low
Cut
Effects CHAT
GAME
STREAM
Number of tracks
De-esser, Compressor
Equalizer
Delay
2
Audio File Player
Input Level
Input Impedance
Output Level
Output Impedance
Power
MIC
Data Formats
Maximum Time
WAV (Linear PCM, 48 kHz, 16 bits, stereo/mono)
5 seconds/track
-85.5–10.5 dBu (Maximum: +1.5 dBu)
-58.5–20.5 dBu (Maximum: -8.5 dBu)
MIC
HEADSET MIC
AUX
HEADSET MIC
AUX
-10 dBu (Maximum: +2 dBu)
3.4 kΩ
1.3 kΩ
10 kΩ
LINE OUT -4 dBu (Maximum: +8 dBu)
PHONES/HEADSET -1 dBu (Maximum: +11 dBu)
PHONES/HEADSET 78 mW + 78 mW (32 Ω)
PHONES/HEADSET 35 mW + 35 mW (250 Ω)
LINE OUT 1 kΩ
PHONES/HEADSET 10 Ω
USB bus power
USB AC adaptor (commercially available)
* Use an USB AC adaptor that can supply 5 V, 1.0 A or more.
Current Draw
Dimensions
Weight
Accessories
5 V DC, 900 mA
222 (W) x 110 (D) x 70 (H) mm
8.7 (W) x 4.3 (D) x 2.8 (H) inches
450 g
1 lb
Leaflet “Read Me First”
USB 2.0 Type-C to Type-C Cable (2 m, 6.5 feet)
USB 2.0 Type-C to Type-A Cable (2 m, 6.5 feet)
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Mixer Block Diagram (PC)
Mixer Block Diagram (PC)
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Mixer Block Diagram (CONSOLE/MOBILE)
Mixer Block Diagram (CONSOLE/MOBILE)
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Mixer Block Diagram (CONSOLE/MOBILE)
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