MX Modular

The next generation of creative audio gear blends the boundaries between studio and stage, between creating and performing. It is modular and allows for endless combinations that help you do what you want to do, but better.

We wanted to create a personal artist's console to be used as an instrument. Shape and feel your music not just when creating it, but also when performing it on stage.

Since no two artists or bands are the same, nor should your consoles be identical. The signal processing and mixing section are fully configurable to fit your setup.

A small electronic band with a few synths, sequencer and a bass guitar? A DJ/producer that tags along a computer, a sampling machine and a bag of real vinyl? We’ve got you covered.

Available 2024

MODULAR PERFORMANCE CONSOLE

For the signal processing section, we went with the 500 series format. You get 10 slots for 500 modules allowing you to tailor your needs by choosing from our own Rodec 500 modules but also any other available on the market.

Two mono slots can be combined into a stereo slot and fitted with our stereo backplane cassettes. These can be filled up with Rodec's 100 series format almost like you would do with plugins in your DAW. We would love this format to be embraced by the modular community to create additional “plugins” . A stereo backplane has 22 units of height. Typical modules are between 6 and 10 units high.

The fader section can be configured with mono faders, stereo faders for instruments or computer output and DJ faders (both with fader or rotary control). All music channels feature programmable mute and solo buttons that can be grouped into scenes and recalled when creating and performing.

USB AUDIO and BUILT-IN FX

Analog is cool, but you may want to use your console in a hybrid setup, together with a computer. A low-latency high quality, 18in/out ADC/DAC extension is built-in. This allows you to stream multi-channel audio out of and into your computer.

The master section has a digital FX module with new rodec-engineered delay and reverb algortyhms that automatically link to AUX 1 and AUX 2. Tweak them and save presets in 99 banks. You can also attach your own FX by connecting them to the analog AUX send and return sockets.

WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED

18 channel analog audio console
10x 500 series slots
Choose between stereo and mono channels
2 AUX sends per channel
LED VU meter on each channel
Programmable mute and solo buttons that can be grouped into scenes and recalled when creating and performing through mute groups and solo release
Super smooth, short throw Alps performance faders
Crossfader
3 analog summing buses including the master bus.
Up to 28 channels of analog summing: 18 USB or analog inputs, additional stereo external link input, 2 stereo AUX returns and 2 stereo BUS returns
Additional Insert per 500 channel and stereo insert on the master and busses gives you plenty of connectivity to add additional outboard gear.
Direct out per channel (post 500 module)
High end, balanced master out with discrete opamps and chunky lundahl transformers
Monitor Out
Headphone output with individual level control and cue/mix control
Link multiple MX Modular consoles together. Audio, mutes and solos will work as desired.
Convenient 19" rack-mountable format

Pluggable modules

  • M-501 Preamp / EQ

    Rodec's first 500 series discrete preamp/EQ takes your console to a new level. Featuring a customisable choice of pluggable opamps and an EQ, this module spans 50 years of sound coloring.

    Yes, you can drive in into the sunshine colors.

    • 70dB of gain
    • LED gain indication
    • 2 lundahl transformers
    • 2 discrete 6 pin socketed switchable opamps
    • 48v Phantom switchable power
    • 20 dB pad switch
    • Bypassable EQ section with narrow or wide Q on parametric mid section
    • Output Attenuation control

  • M-103 FET compressor

    FET-style stereo compressor with parallel mixing bus.

    • Wet / Dry control for parallel compression
    • Variable attack & release
    • High pass side-chain filter
    • 6-Step ratio: 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 and all in
    • Gain reduction LED meter

    True bypass button

  • M-104 Dynamic filter

    Stereo vintage synth-style filter

    • Low pass / High pass filter with resonance control
    • Innovative LP/HP smooth transitioning
    • Dynamic envelope on frequency
    • In and out level control (pre and post filter)
    • Mix control for parallel filtering
    • True bypass button

  • M-101 Phono stage

    The MX-180 was Rodec’s flagship mixer for more than 30 years. We recreated its phono/line preamp in a 100 series module, so it could be used in the MX Modular and as one of the two slots in the Bunk 01.

    But took it a step further: we added a second discrete phono stage that features a deeper and more relaxed sound, which complements the more party-time sounding original Rodec stage. You can switch between the two phono stages with a simple flick of a button.

    Next to this we added the option to push an addition +20dB of gain, to help get lower level records to level match. You can keep the original 0dB attenuator too, by adjusting a dip switch on the board. Please - Please DJs: do not misuse this ;-).

    Features

    • 2 Switchable phono MM stages
    • Original MX-180 phono stage
    • New discrete Rodec phono stage
    • Current feedback
    • Split RIAA equalization
    • Separate line preamp
    • Extra +20dB gain

  • M-102 Stereo equalizer

    Recreation of the original MX-18 EQ that has low/high and presence (mid) built in divided sections to provide a larger, independent range of tone control. Don’t expect the kill EQs you find in today’s DJ mixers. This is a usable EQ to musically tweak your favorite recordings.

  • M-105 Stereo distortion

    Rodec's take on bringing the punk back into your performances.

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