RCF M18 Wireless WiFi Digital Mixer & USB Audio Interface Mixing Desk Studio PA Band

Fader-free, all-in-one M 18 has an on-board WiFi access point with both external and internal antennas, enabling full wireless control from up to 5 tablets. It features a total of 18 analogue inputs, 8 mic preamps, up to 19 simultaneous studio-grade effects and a full suite of plug-in algorithms and professional internal effects, including a high-quality stereo reverb and classic emulations of guitar and bass amplifiers.
The input EQs (Standard, Vintage and Smooth) enable a wide range of sounds and a flexible sound-sculpting environment. A Mastering processor on the main outputs allows a final fine-tuning of the overall sound. A USB port for the internal two-track player and recorder, MIDI ports and footswitch input provide maximum flexibility.

MIXREMOTE APP
COMPREHENSIVE CONTROL APP
The MixRemote App enables complete and versatile control of the RCF M 18 Digital Mixer. Developed for iOS first, the MixRemote App has been designed with musicians in mind and is very simple to use, thanks to its intuitive Graphic User Interface. Each page or channel functions can be reached with a couple of touches of a single hand – an essential convenience while playing.

INPUTS
A dedicated App has been developed to ensure a quick and intuitive interaction with the M 18 digital mixer. Special care has been taken to offer consistent navigation among pages. The screen area is divided into 5 different zones: click on the dots to discover them.

FX SENDS
The main page presents three fader layers to control the FX sends. FX1-FX2-FX3 allows three internal FX feeds.

AUX SENDS
The main page presents six fader layers to control the AUX sends. AUX1 to AUX6 allows six auxiliary output feeds.

STUDIO GRADE EFFECTS
SEND

The M 18 digital mixer can provide up to 19 simultaneous effects. Three of them are defined as “SEND EFFECTS” and are fed by dedicated FX SENDS. FX1 is a particularly deep and transparent reverb, providing a realistic simulation of large ambients, such as halls, or rooms and plates. FX2 is a professional delay with a tap time up to 2500 ms and dedicated filters on the feedback signal, thus creating interesting sounds and complex tapping effects. FX3 is an assignable multi-effect with several choices: chorus, flanger, pitch shifter, among the others.

MULTI FX

A unique function that is available only in the M 18 digital mixer is the MultiFX effects chain. This powerful option can be applied to up to 4 channels:

A freely ordered chain of three effects – Pitch Shifter, Chorus/Flanger, Delay – can be inserted into channels 5 and 6 or, alternatively, 7 and 8
Channels 9 and 10, which also have a selectable Hi-Z input line, provide an insert effect chain of 5 simultaneous effects.

TWO REALISTIC AMP MODELING CHANNELS
Designed for musicians. Two line inputs can be switched to a Hi-Z mode and host several realistic amp modelling simulators. Guitar and bass players can count on as many as 11 simulators specifically created for them: Dark face ‘65 (US), JazzC (JP), Rock ‘64 (UK), Rock 800 (UK) Crunch, Rock 900 (UK) Lead, Top30 (UK), Modern (US), BassMate (US), BassAmp (DE), Markbass Little Mark III (IT), Markbass TTE 500 (IT). The new firmware version adds a further four Amp Simulators: Slo88 Crunch (US), Slo 88 Lead (US), Overage 120 (UK) and Heavy 51 (US). It is also possible to substitute one of the Amp Simulators with a versatile Acoustic Simulator. Combine each amp with many different cabinets and explore various sound possibilities, emulating three types of microphone and three distinct positions: Near on-axis, Near off-axis, and Far from the cabinet (1 m). The wide range of integrated sound options will allow every musician to re-create his own personal familiar sound without the need to transport heavy and bulky amplifiers and cabinets.

MIXUPDATE APP
UPDATE AND BACKUP TOOL FOR THE RCF M18 DIGITAL MIXER
MixUpdate is a necessary application to update the M 18’s firmware. Follow carefully the instructions to perform the firmware update. MixUpdate also features BACKUP and RESTORE functions. BACKUP allows saving all the Snapshots, Shows and Effects’ Patches from your mixer into a USB stick inserted in the M 18. Then, the RESTORE command brings the contents back to the M 18, either the same or a different one.

Specifications
18 analog input channels, 8 mic preamps and 10 Line inputs including 2 HiZ switchable inputs
Three internal FX: Reverb, Delay, Modulation
19 simultaneous studio-grade effects, including Guitar & Bass emulations developed by Overloud
MixRemote app ensuring a comprehensive control
Valve warmer, Xciter, Maximizer and Stereo Graphic EQ on Main Mix
1 stereo main out and 6 aux outputs
USB port for the internal four-track player and two-track recorder
MIDI IN and OUT ports
1 dual footswitch connector
Internal power supply
Electrical specifications
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
20 Hz ÷ 20000 kHz

POWER SUPPLY:
Internal

VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS:
90 V - 240 V

POWER CONSUMPTION (W):
40 W
Processing
PROCESSING CHANNELS:
20

SIGNAL PROCESSING:
32 Bit Floating Point

A/D-D/A CONVERSION:
24 Bit @ 48.0 kHz

DYNAMIC RANGE:
114
Wireless specifications
DUAL BAND:
Yes

EXTERNAL ANTENNAS:
1

IEEE802.11 B/G STANDARD (GHz):
2.4 / 5.0

INTERNAL ANTENNAS:
2

INTERNAL ACCESS POINT:
Yes
Inputs
A/D DYNAMIC RANGE (DB):
114 dB

GAIN RANGE:
0 dB ÷ 60 dB

GAIN SELECTION:
-10 dB ÷ 4 dB

HI-Z LINE INPUTS IMPEDANCE (MOHM):
1 Mohm

HI-Z LINE INPUTS:
2

MIC INPUTS IMPEDANCE (KOHM):
1 Kohm

LINE:
10

LINE INPUT IMPEDANCE (KOHM):
10 Kohm

LOW CUT:
10 Hz ÷ 500 dB

MIC:
8

PHANTOM POWER +48V:
Yes
Outputs
MAIN MIX:
2

FX SEND:
3

AUX SEND:
6

AUX OUTPUT:
6

PHONES:
1
Outputs specifications
MAIN OUT IMPEDANCE (OHM):
50 ohm

MAIN OUT LEVEL (DBU):
21 dBu

AUX OUT IMPEDANCE (OHM):
50 ohm

AUX OUT LEVEL (DBU):
21 dBu

PHONES OUT IMPEDANCE (OHM):
40 ohm

PHONES OUT LEVEL (DBM):
35 dBm

D/A DYNAMIC RANGE (DB):
114 dB
Gates
RCF GATES:
"Gates present on all input channel"
Compressors
RCF COMPRESSORS:
Compressor on each input channel
EQ
INPUT CHANNELS EQ:
2 Full Parametric / 2 Semi Parametric /

AUX OUTPUT EQ:
2 Full Parametric / 2 Shelving
Auxiliary sends
AUX:
4 PRE / 2 PRE/POST

FX POST:
3
Internal Effects
SEND EFFECTS:
3

MULTI FX INSERT EFFECTS:
16
Mastering processors
MAIN OUT PROCESSORS:
4.00

MAIN OUT TYPE:
"Valve Warmer, Xciter, Maximizer, 31 band Graphic EQ present on MAIN MIX"
USB audio
TYPE:
A

PLAY TRK:
2

REC TRK:
2

SUPPORTED SAMPLE RATE (KHZ):
48.0

SUPPORTED PLAY FORMATS:
MP3, WAV, AIFF

COMPRESSED FILE FORMAT PLAY (UP TO) (KBPS):
320 Kbps

SUPPORTED REC FORMAT:
WAV
Other features
FOOTSWITCH:
Yes

MIDI IN:
Yes

MIDI OUT:
Yes

LAN PORT:
Yes
Standard compliance
CE MARKING:
Yes
Physical specifications
CABINET/CASE MATERIAL:
ABS

Colour:
Black

RACK MOUNTING:
2U, Optional rack mounting accessory required

Dimensions
48 x 8.8 x 34

Weight
3.4 Kg