Sending White Noise to M32 Monitor: A Comprehensive Guide

As an audio engineer or hobbyist, you'll undoubtedly come across situations where sending white noise to your mixer, such as the popular M32, is necessary for calibration or troubleshooting purposes. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to send white noise to your M32 monitor to ensure optimal sound performance.

Step 1: Prepare your M32 monitor
Make sure your M32 is connected to a power source and that all necessary cables are connected to both your mixer and your speakers or monitoring system.

Step 2: Select the source of white noise
Your M32 comes equipped with a built-in oscillator, which can generate pink and white noise. To access this feature, press the 'OSC' button, located at the bottom-right corner of the front panel.

Step 3: Choose the white noise
Once the OSC menu is open, use the rotary encoder to scroll through the available options until you reach 'White' noise. Press the encoder to select white noise as your desired signal.

Step 4: Configure the oscillator level
To set the appropriate level for the white noise, adjust the 'Level' dial in the OSC menu. A safe starting point is to set the level around -40 dB to avoid excessive volume from the onset.

Step 5: Routing the white noise to your monitor
To route the white noise to your M32 monitor, access the 'Routing' menu by pressing the 'Routing' button near the top-right corner of the front panel. Use the rotary encoder to scroll to 'Oscillator,' select it, and choose the desired output bus you want to send the white noise to.

For example, if you want to send the white noise to the Bus 1 (Monitor 1), select 'Bus 1: Bus 1' as the output. Press the encoder to confirm your selection.

Step 6: Adjust the monitor level
Using the bus faders, set the desired level of white noise being sent to your monitor. You can adjust this level depending on your specific requirements.

Step 7: Verify the white noise playback
Once everything is set up, you should hear white noise Once everything is set up, you should hear white noise Step 7: Verify the white noise playback Once everything is set up, you should hear white noise Once everything is set up, you should hear white noise emitting from your monitoring system or speaker connected to the chosen bus output. This indicates that you have successfully sent white noise to your M32 monitor.

In conclusion, sending white noise to your M32 monitor is a straightforward process. This guide detailed the necessary steps and adjustments required to achieve this task. Remember to use caution when adjusting your oscillator, bus, and monitor levels to ensure a safe listening environment and avoid damage to your equipment.