The VM-7000 system includes two components: VM Mixing Console and VM Mixing Processor, that can be combined depending on the user needs.

Two different VM Mixing Console models are available. They provide the same functions except for the number of motorized faders.

The VM-C7100 console is able to control up to 48 channels divided in 4 layers by using 12 faders.

This compact layout has been designed for any situation that requires easy carriage and positioning. Due to the low weight and the small size (8 kg. and 435x428x121 mm.), the console can be easily rackmounted.

The VM-C7200 console is equipped with 24 faders that control up to 48 channels divided in 2 layers. This console is about a 25% more expensive than the compact model, but the access to the channels management is more easy and fast.

The VM-C7200 features the same user interface and controls layout of the VM-C7100.

On the right side of both models a transport section is available. The buttons of this area are used to remotely control external digital multitrack recorders.

Both models feature the same rear panel.

The VM-LINK ports allow to connect the console to the VM Mixing Processor units by using two XLR AES/EBU digital audio cables.

A pair of Inputs/Outputs jacks are also available to connect external talkback microphones and line signals.

The rear panel features also MIDI connectors (In and Out/Thru) and a slot for Smart Media cards to store the mixing data. A memory card must always be inserted to enable the Scene and/or Automix functions.

Usually, a VM-7000 system includes a VM Mixing Console connected to a VM Mixing Processor (that also provides I/O connectors). Moreover, an R-BUS optional I/O expansion board can be connected to the VM Mixing Processor. R-BUS is the Roland proprietary digital format protocol, but interface boxes converting R-BUS signals to AES/EBU (Roland AE-7000) or to ADAT/T-DIF (Roland DIF-AT) formats are also available.

The picture on the left shows a VM-7000 system able to manages up to 48 channels (20 for instruments or microphones, 24 for track returns and 4 for additional audio signals).

If required, the MIDI full implementation of the system allows direct control of the VM Mixing Processor directly from a sequencer or any MIDI control device, without the need of the VM Mixing Console.

Due to its flexibility in terms of set up, VM-7000 system can provide a larger numer of faders in-line.

In fact, 2 VM Mixing Consoles can control a single VM Mixing Processor.

If required, this configuration can also be used to perform two simultaneous different mixing, by using different FlexBusses and the Stereo Bus from the used VM Mixing Consoles (for instance FOH and Monitor).

To increase the number of audio channels, two VM Mixing Processors can be connected to a VM Mixing Console, providing a total of 94 channels.

This configuration can be useful when there is the need to use the VM system with a certain number of external signal processors. In this case the VM Mixing Processor-1 can stay near the VM Mixing Console while the VM Mixing Processor-2 can be positioned on the stage.

Obviously, other applications are possible. This is one of the main advantages of this flexible system.