Page 1: How To Use This Reference Manual
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents EQ and Dynamics ..............Using EQ ........................ Using dynamics ...................... Using the EQ or Dynamics libraries ................. How to Use This Reference Manual ................Channel Job ................Function Tree ................DCA group ......................SELECTED CHANNEL section ............Mute group......................Using the Recall Safe function.................
Page 3: Dynamics Library List
Contents I/O devices and external head amps ........Setting up the Dante audio network..............Using GPI (General Purpose Interface) ..............Using an I/O device ..................... Remotely controlling an R series unit ..............Help function................. Remotely controlling an amp................Loading a Help/text file from a USB flash drive ............. Remotely controlling WIRELESS unit..............
Page 4: Function Tree
Function Tree Function Tree MIX SEND/MATRIX SEND TO STEREO/MONO REMOTE HA EDIT DANTE OUTPUT PATCH Page numbers in parentheses ( ) are the page numbers of the Owner’s Manual (booklet). CH1–32 CH33–64/ST IN DANTE OUTPUT PATCH Main OUTPUT WIRELESS SELECTED CHANNEL SURROUND EXTERNAL HA OVERVIEW...
Page 5 LED COLOR CALIBRATION PREVIEW NOTE RECORDER • The explanations in this reference manual will use the QL5. • In the case of the QL1, some screens will not show channels and faders that do not exist on those models. NUENDO LIVE...
Page 6: Selected Channel Section
SELECTED CHANNEL section SELECTED CHANNEL section SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen The SELECTED CHANNEL section located at the right of the display corresponds to a channel module of a conventional analog mixer, and allows you to use the knobs on the panel to set all the major parameters of the currently-selected channel.
Page 7 SELECTED CHANNEL section  GAIN/PATCH field If the destination bus channels are two mono channels: This field enables you to make HA (head amp) analog or digital gain settings. You can also view the operational status of the head amp. GAIN knob Sets the analog gain/digital gain of the head amp.
Page 8 SELECTED CHANNEL section  PAN/BALANCE field When using Surround mode (MIX1-MIX6) This field enables you to switch the on/off status of the signal sent from the selected channel DOWN MIX to the STEREO/MONO bus, and adjust the pan and balance. This field enables you to view the downmix The view and the function of the controllers in this field vary depending on the type of the coefficient and L/R button settings.
Page 9 SELECTED CHANNEL section  EQ parameter field  DYNAMICS 1/DYNAMICS 2 field This field displays the 4-band EQ parameter settings. Press each This field enables you to set the Dynamics 1/2 parameters. knob to open the HPF/EQ 1ch window. Q knob Specifies the Q for each band.
Page 10 SELECTED CHANNEL section  DIRECT OUT field  DCA/MUTE field This field enables you to make Direct Out settings. This field enables you to select the DCA or mute group to which the channel is assigned. Popup button Tabs Press this button to open the INSERT/DIRECT OUT 1ch window.
Page 11: Channel Strip Section
Channel Strip section Channel Strip section  CHANNEL NAME field This field appears at the top and bottom of the screen and displays the channel number, name, and icon for the currently-selected eight channels. The name of the currently-selected The Channel Strip section located below the touch screen lets you recall and control input channel is highlighted.
Page 12 Channel Strip section  EQ field • If GAIN KNOB FUNCTION is set to DIGITAL GAIN, the DIGITAL GAIN knob will appear instead of knob , and indicator will not be displayed. This field graphically indicates the approximate response of •...
Page 13 Channel Strip section If the destination bus is VARI (stereo): When a MATRIX channel (monaural) or MONO channel is selected: The ΣCLIP indicator will light if the signal is clipping at some point in the channel. If a pair of buses (odd-numbered and even-numbered) are in stereo, the left-hand knob will function as the PAN knob, and the right-hand knob will function as the SEND knob.
Page 14: Input And Output Patching
Then, route the input signals (that were patched in the DANTE INPUT PATCH window) to CH1–16 INPUT1–16 channels on the QL series console. To do this, choose input ports from DANTE 1–64 (for QL5) CH17–32 DANTE1–16 or DANTE1–32 (for QL1) in the GAIN/PATCH window.
Page 15: Changing The Input Patch Settings
Input and output patching Changing the input patch settings PATCH/NAME screen STEP 1. Press the Bank Select keys in the Fader Bank section and the [SEL] keys on the top panel to select the input channel you want to operate. 2.
Page 16: Changing The Output Patch Settings
• DANTE1–32 ...DANTE1–DANTE32 each output port. • DANTE33–64 ..DANTE33–DANTE64 (QL5 only) • INPUT/PB OUT..INPUT1–32 , PB OUT(L), PB OUT(R) Selecting the output port for each output channel •...
Page 17 Input and output patching PATCH/NAME screen Port select buttons From the category, these buttons let you select the port to patch. To cancel the selection, press the button once again. Tabs Enable you to switch between items. Close button Closes the screen. Selecting the output channel for each output port STEP 1.
Page 18: Inserting An External Device Into A Channel
Input and output patching CH SELECT screen Channel select button Select the channel to be assigned to the output port from the current category. CLOSE button Closes the screen. Inserting an external device into a channel You can insert an effect processor or other external device into the signal path of an INPUT, MIX, MATRIX, STEREO, or MONO channel.
Page 19: Insert/Direct Out
Input and output patching INSERT/DIRECT OUT window (1ch)  INSERT IN HA field This field will appear if you have selected an input port (that features a head amp) as the insert-in. +48V button Switches head amp phantom power (+48V) (currently-selected for insert 1 and insert 2) on or off.
Page 20: Premium Rack Processor Parameters
Selects the category of port. The categories correspond to the following ports. The displayed categories vary depending on the channel type. • DANTE1–32 ......DANTE1–DANTE32 • DANTE33–64 ......DANTE33–DANTE64 (QL5 only) • INPUT ........INPUT1–32 (QL5), INPUT1–16 (QL1) (input channels only) • OUTPUT/DIGITAL ....OMNI OUT1–16, DIGITAL OUT L/R (output channels only) •...
Page 21: Directly Outputting An Input Channel
Input and output patching Directly outputting an INPUT channel INSERT/DIRECT OUT window (1ch) The signal of an INPUT channel can be output directly from an OUTPUT jack on the I/O device, from the desired OMNI OUT jack, or from the output channel of a desired slot. STEP 1.
Page 22 The displayed categories vary depending on the channel type. Displays the currently-selected Direct Out output port. Press this button to open the • OUTPUT/DIGITAL/REC..OMNI OUT1–OMNI OUT16 (QL5), OMNI OUT1–OMNI PORT SELECT window, in which you can select an output port.
Page 23: Input Channels
POST ON MIX13-16 OUT This is an on/off switch for signals sent from the input channel to MIX buses 1–16. MIX2,4...16 CH[1-8,9-16,17-24,25-32,33-40,41-48, 49-56, 57-64, FIXED ST IN 1L-8R]POST EQ(QL5) OSCILLATOR CH[1-8,9-16,17-24,25-32,ST IN 1L-8R]POST EQ(QL1) To MIX SURROUND PAN POST PAN L...
Page 24: Specifying The Channel Name, Icon, And Channel Color
Input channels PATCH/NAME screen • INSERT (INPUT channels (monaural) only) You can patch the desired output/input ports to insert an external device such as an effect processor. For the position of the insert-out/insert-in point, you can choose  When selecting the PATCH tab immediately before the EQ, immediately before the fader, or immediately after the [ON] key.
Page 25 Input channels  When selecting the ICON tab  When selecting the NAME tab You can directly enter a channel name on the keyboard screen. Channel color select buttons Select a channel color. Icon select buttons Select a channel icon. Sample name setup buttons Select a preset sample name.
Page 26: Making Ha (Head Amp) Settings
INPUT jack on the I/O device, the INPUT jack on the QL unit, or a slot that is connected to an external head amp device (e.g., Yamaha AD8HR or SB168-ES). monitoring console are sharing an I/O device, or if you are performing digital recording...
Page 27 Input channels GAIN/PATCH window (8ch) INPUT PORT button Indicates the port that is assigned to the channel. Press this button to display the PORT SELECT window, in which you can select a port to patch. Icon/Channel name button Indicates the channel number, icon, and name. Press this button to access the PATCH/ NAME window, in which you can patch the input port and specify the channel name.
Page 28 Input channels PATCH button HA section Press this button to display the PORT SELECT window to patch the input port to the Appears if the head amp is patched to the input channel. input channel. NOTE If the slot (for which the connection to the head amp is not recognized) is patched, the type of the PORT SELECT window MY card will be displayed.
Page 29 OVER indicator Lights when a signal at the input port or from the rack output exceeds the full scale level. (1–32, 33–64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1)) This indicator is available only if an input channel is selected. This window displays the head amp settings of the corresponding input channels. Here you +48V indicator can also use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the selected head amp gain.
Page 30: Sending The Signal From An Input Channel To The Stereo/Mono Bus
Input channels Relationship between analog and digital gain while Gain Sending the signal from an input channel to the Compensation is on STEREO/MONO bus If Gain Compensation is on, adjusting the analog gain by a specific amount will cause the The STEREO bus and MONO bus are used to send signals to the main speakers.
Page 31 Input channels TO STEREO/MONO window (8ch) STEP Here you can control the on/off and pan/balance settings of signals sent from input channels 1. Set the phantom power, gain, and phase of the input channel from which you want to the STEREO (L/R) bus and MONO (C) bus, in groups of eight channels. to send the signal to the STEREO/MONO bus.
Page 32: Ch33–64/St In
For an INPUT channel (monaural), this acts as a PAN knob that adjusts the left/right (CH1–32, CH33–64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1)) panning of signals sent to the STEREO bus. For a ST IN channel (stereo), this acts as a...
Page 33 Input channels Signal level when LCR mode is selected  When the CSR knob is set to 100% If LCR mode is selected, the signal level sent to the STEREO (L/R) bus and MONO (C) bus will vary according to the settings of the CSR knob and the TO ST PAN knob. Signal sent to the MONO (C) bus ...
Page 34: Sending A Signal From An Input Channel To A Mix/Matrix Bus
Input channels Sending a signal from an input channel to a MIX/ MIX buses can be either a FIXED type that features a fixed send level, or a VARI type that features a variable send level. The MATRIX buses are all VARI type. You can switch between MATRIX bus FIXED and VARI types for each two adjacent odd/even-numbered MIX buses.
Page 35 Input channels  If the MIX/MATRIX bus is a stereo bus ALL POST button Sets the send point to POST. (The send point is the point at which signals are sent from all send-source channels — including the input and output channels — to the selected send destination.) At this time, the PRE/POST button will turn off.
Page 36 Input channels SEND LEVEL knob • You can assign the SENDS ON FADER function to a USER DEFINED key. This lets you quickly switch to SENDS ON FADER mode for a specific MIX/MATRIX bus, and quickly switch back Indicates the level of signals sent to the selected send destination. You can use the again.
Page 37: Channel Name Display Indication
Input channels Channel name display indication In SENDS ON FADER mode, ON/OFF is indicated for the channel. CHANNEL ON SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen INPUT DELAY screen CHANNEL OFF INPUT DELAY window (8ch) You can set the on/off status and the value of the input channel delay. On the PREFERENCE page in the USER SETUP pop-up window, the channel number is shown if NAME DISPLAY is set to “NAME ONLY”...
Page 38: Ch1–32
Close button select from the following three settings. Closes the window.  L-MONO Only the L channel is temporarily set as a mono signal. INPUT DELAY (CH1–32, CH33–64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1)) STEREO L STEREO R PAN/BAL STEREO IN Lch...
Page 39 Input channels  LR-MONO LR-MONO SELECT field Select one of the four buttons. The button you select lights up, and the others go off. The signals sent to both channels are temporarily set as mono signals. STEREO L Normal STEREO setting STEREO R PAN/BAL STEREO IN Lch...
Page 40: Surround Output For Input Channels
Input channels Surround output for input channels SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen appears as shown below. Setting Surround mode You can enable surround mixes by changing bus settings to Surround mode. STEP 1.
Page 41 Input channels LFE knob This sets the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Channel. Use the SEND knob (MIX 6) of the Selected Channel section to make adjustments. Surround position The color of the ball shown here changes depending on whether the surround position is a hard pan (panned fully left or right) or any other setting.
Page 42 Input channels SURROUND PAN 1CH screen DIV knob This determines how the Center signal is fed to the Left, Right, and Center channels. If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the SURROUND PAN 1CH screen appears When set to 0, the Center signal is fed only to the Left and Right channels.
Page 43 If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the SURROUND PAN screen (1-32, 33-64/ ST IN(QL5), ST IN (QL1)) appears as shown below. This screen is displayed when you press the pan display area in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen or the OVERVIEW screen.
Page 44: Channel Library Operations
Input channels TO STEREO/MONO screen The TO STEREO/MONO OUTPUT screen appears as shown below. Parameters cannot be set for MIX 1 - 6; this screen is only for displaying parameters. If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the TO STEREO/MONO 8CH screen for MIX 1-8 appears as shown below.
Page 45: Output Channels
OUTPUT channels OUTPUT channels STEREO channel/MONO (C) channel Each of these channels processes the signal sent from the input channels to the STEREO bus or MONO (C) bus, and send it to the corresponding output port or MATRIX bus. If input This chapter explains output channels (MIX channels, MATRIX channels, STEREO channels, channels are in LCR mode, the STEREO (L/R) channels and the MONO (C) channel can be MONO channels).
Page 46: Specifying The Channel Name, Icon, And Channel Color
OUTPUT channels Specifying the channel name, icon, and channel • ON (On/off) Turns the output channel on or off. If this is off, the corresponding channel will be color muted. • MATRIX ON/OFF (MATRIX send on/off) STEP This is an on/off switch for signals sent from the MIX channels, STEREO (L/R) channel, or MONO (C) channel to each MATRIX bus.
Page 47: Sending Signals From Mix Channels To The Stereo/Mono Bus
OUTPUT channels Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/ MONO bus There are two ways to send signals to the STEREO bus or MONO bus: ST/MONO mode and LCR mode. You can select the mode individually for each channel. Features of each mode are the same as for input channels.
Page 48: Ch1–32
TO STEREO/MONO window MODE select button Press this button repeatedly to toggle between ST/MONO and LCR. (CH1–32, CH33–64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1), OUTPUT) ST/MONO buttons This window shows the status of signals sent from the corresponding channel to the STEREO These buttons are individual on/off switches for signals that are sent from each channel bus/MONO bus.
Page 49: Sending Signals From Mix Channels And Stereo/Mono Channels To Matrix Buses
OUTPUT channels Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/ NOTE • You can also use the [SEL] key in the MASTER section to directly select the STEREO/MONO MONO channels to MATRIX buses channels. • If you want to monitor the signal being sent to a specific MATRIX bus, use the Bank Select keys You can send a signal from a MIX or STEREO/MONO channel to MATRIX buses 1–8 in the in the Fader Bank section to access the corresponding MIX/MATRIX channel, and then press the following two ways.
Page 50 OUTPUT channels Using the faders (SENDS ON FADER mode) PRE/POST button Switches the send point of each send-source channel between PRE and POST. If the You can use the faders on the top panel to adjust signals that are sent from the MIX and button is lit, the send point is set to PRE.
Page 51: Correcting Delay Between Channels (Output Delay)
OUTPUT channels Correcting delay between channels (Output Delay) OUTPUT PORT screen This Output Delay function is useful when you want to correct the timing of output signals sent to speakers that are located at a distance from each other. STEP 1.
Page 52: Using The Port To Port Function
OUTPUT channels Using the PORT TO PORT function DELAY button Switches the output port delay on or off. Ø (Phase) button STEP Switches the phase of the signal assigned to the output port between normal phase 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. (black) and reverse phase (yellow).
Page 53: Channel Library Operations
OUTPUT channels CH SELECT screen Category select list Select the category of the channel. The categories and channels for the PORT TO PORT function are shown below. • INPUT IN........ INPUT1–32 • SLOT1 IN ....... SLOT1(1)–SLOT1(16) • SLOT2 IN ....... SLOT2(1)–SLOT2(16) *1.
Page 54: Eq And Dynamics
EQ and Dynamics EQ and Dynamics NOTE • The EQ field in the OVERVIEW screen shows the response of the EQ. In this OVERVIEW screen, you can edit the parameter by using the EQ knobs in the SELECTED CHANNEL section. Each input channel and output channel on a QL series console provides a four-band EQ and •...
Page 55 EQ and Dynamics EQ type select button EQ ON/OFF button Switches between TYPE I (an algorithm used in previous Yamaha digital mixers) and Switches the EQ on or off. TYPE II (an algorithm that reduces interference between bands). EQ IN/OUT level meters ATT knob Indicates the peak level of signals before and after the EQ.
Page 56: Ch1–32
EQ and Dynamics HPF/EQ window (8ch) HPF/EQ window (CH1–32, CH33–64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1), OUTPUT) This window displays the input channel or output channel EQ settings in groups of 8 channels simultaneously. Use the knobs in the SELECTED CHANNEL section to edit the EQ settings.
Page 57: Using Dynamics
EQ and Dynamics Using dynamics DYNAMICS1/2 window (1ch) All dynamics parameters can be viewed and edited by channel. This is convenient when you Input channels feature two dynamics processors; output channels feature one dynamics want to make detailed dynamics settings for a specific channel. processor.
Page 58: Key In Source Select
• SELF POST EQ ..... The post-EQ signal of the same channel. • MIX OUT 13–16 ..... Output signals of MIX channels 13–16 • CH1–64 POST EQ (QL5), CH1–32 POST EQ (QL1), ST IN1L–8R POST EQ, MIX1–16 POST EQ, MTRX1–8 POST EQ, ST L/R, MONO POST EQ ......
Page 59: Ch1–32
DYNAMICS ON/OFF button Switches dynamics on or off. DYNAMICS 1/2 window (CH1–32, CH33–64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1), OUTPUT) This window enables you to make settings of the global dynamics parameters for the corresponding channel.
Page 60: Using The Eq Or Dynamics Libraries
EQ and Dynamics Dynamics parameter area This area displays the dynamics type and various meters. Press the area to access the DYNAMICS 1ch window of that channel. If DUCKING, EXPANDER, COMPANDER (-H/-S), or DE-ESSER has been selected as the dynamics type, the type appears near the top of this area. The lower part of this area displays meters that indicate the levels of signals after dynamics processing, the GR meter, and the threshold (a numeric value).
Page 61: Channel Job
Channel Job Channel Job This chapter explains the DCA Group and Mute Group functions that enable you to control the level or muting of multiple channels together, the Channel Link function that links the parameters of multiple channels, and the operations that enable you to copy or move parameters between channels.
Page 62: Dca Group Assign
Channel Job DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE window POST ONLY button Specifies the object of muting in the DCA group as POST only. Here you can specify the channels that will be assigned to each DCA group. PRE & POST button Specifies the object of muting in the DCA group as PRE and POST.
Page 63: Controlling Dca Groups
Channel Job Controlling DCA groups Example 2: CH 1 is ON. Assigned to MUTE GROUP 1 and DCA GROUP 1. Use the DCA faders to control DCA groups. Operation Example 2 1. Set MUTE MASTER 1 to ON (MUTE). STEP CH1 is muted, and the ON key flashes.
Page 64: Mute Group Assign
Channel Job  Selecting the channels that will belong to a specific mute group DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE window Here you can select the channels that will be assigned to each mute group. STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the CH JOB button. 2.
Page 65: Using Mute Groups
Channel Job Using mute groups Mute group select button Selects the mute group that you want to assign. To control mute groups, you can use the MUTE GROUP MASTER buttons in the MUTE GROUP ASSIGN window. In addition, it may prove convenient if you assign the Mute On/Off MUTE SAFE button function for a mute group 1–8 to a USER DEFINED key.
Page 66: Using The Recall Safe Function
Channel Job NOTE NOTE The USER SETUP window enables you to limit available functionality by user, and also to make The [SEL] key of the channel set for Mute Safe will light, and the on-screen fader for that channel system-wide settings. This window includes several pages, which you can switch between using will be highlighted in green.
Page 67: Recall Safe Mode
Channel Job NOTE CH RECALL SAFE field • Simply selecting a parameter in step 4 does not enable Recall Safe. To turn Recall Safe on or off, Indicates the channels currently specified to Recall Safe function. you must also perform the operation described in step 5. •...
Page 68 Channel Job Channel select button • MONO channel Selects the channel for which you want to set the Recall Safe function. NOTE Switching channels using this button will not affect the channel selection on the top panel. Selected channel display If Recall Safe is turned on for global parameters, the safe parameter select buttons of the selected channel will light green, as follows.
Page 69: Channel Link Function
Channel Job Channel Link function STEREO/ Input MATRIX Button name Corresponding parameter MONO channel channel channel Channel Link is a function that links the operation of parameters such as fader and EQ channel between input and output channels. Two or more channels that are linked are called a “link DIRECT OUT Direct Out settings group”...
Page 70: Linking The Desired Input Channels
Channel Job Linking the desired input channels CH LINK MODE window (input channels) This section explains how to link specific parameters of input channels. You can view the channels that are linked and specify the parameters that will be linked. NOTE Channel link settings are saved as part of the scene.
Page 71 Channel Job LINK PARAMETER field SEND PARAMETER field Use the buttons in this field to select the parameters that you want to link. You can do If you have turned on the MIX ON, MIX SEND, MATRIX ON, or MATRIX send buttons this independently for each link group.
Page 72 Channel Job CH LINK MODE window (output channels) LINK PARAMETER field Use the buttons in this field to select the parameters that you want to be linked. You can You can view the output channels that are linked and specify the parameters that will be do this independently for each link group.
Page 73 Channel Job  Channel link operations CH LINK SET window Displayed when you press the channel display field in the CH LINK MODE window. You can • Linking three or more channels also link channels in this window. Hold down the link-source [SEL] key and successively press the [SEL] key of each output channel you want to add to the link group.
Page 74: Copying, Moving, Or Initializing A Channel
CLOSE button Closes the window. NOTE If you use QL5 settings data on the QL1, buttons will be shown crossed-out if they are assigned to a channel that does not exist on that model. Copying, moving, or initializing a channel You can copy or move mix parameters between channels, or restore the parameters of a specific channel to their default settings.
Page 75: Moving The Parameters Of A Channel
Channel Job SOURCE CH field DESTINATION CHs field Displays the copy-source channel. While this window is displayed, press a [SEL] key on Displays the copy-destination channel. When you specify the top panel to select a channel. The selected channel will be highlighted in this field. the copy source, you can then select a copy-destination If you want to re-select the copy-source channel, press this field.
Page 76: Initializing The Parameters Of A Channel
Channel Job Function CH JOB NOTE Access Area menu In the case of the QL1, faders that do not exist on the model will not be shown. MOVE button CH MOVE MODE window Executes a move operation. After selecting the move-source channel and move-destination channel, the channel settings move from the move-source to the move-destination.
Page 77: About Mix Minus
Channel Job CLOSE button Press this button to close the window and return to the previous screen. About Mix Minus The Mix Minus function removes a specific channel signal from the signals sent to the MIX/ MATRIX buses. You can use this function to quickly send monitoring signals to a performer or announcer simply by removing his or her audio signal.
Page 78 Channel Job NOTE You can also access the MIX MINUS popup window by pressing the CH JOB button in the Function Access Area, then pressing the MIX MINUS button. Reference Manual...
Page 79: Scene Memory
Scene memory Scene memory SCENE field On QL series consoles, you can assign a name to a set of mix parameter and input/output port patch settings, and store the mix settings in memory (and later recall them from memory) as a “scene.” Each scene is assigned a number in the range of 000–300.
Page 80: Storing And Recalling Scenes
Scene memory Storing and recalling scenes SCENE STORE window To store or recall the current mix settings as a scene memory, use the SCENE LIST window. Storing a scene  Using the SCENE LIST window STEP 1. Use the controllers on the top panel or the buttons on the touch screen to set the mix parameters as desired.
Page 81 Scene memory SCENE LIST window To enable/disable the scene protect setting, press the R symbol or protect symbol of the selected scene. Pressing the protect (lock) symbol or the R (read-only) symbol repeatedly Here you can perform various scene-related operations. This window will appear when you will switch between displaying and hiding the corresponding symbol.
Page 82: Recalling A Scene
Scene memory RECALL UNDO button RECALL UNDO button Undoes the Recall operation. This button is valid only immediately after you perform a Undoes the Recall operation. This button is valid only immediately after you perform a Recall operation. Recall operation. NOTE Page switching tabs •...
Page 83 Scene memory Using USER DEFINED keys to recall You can use the USER DEFINED keys to recall a selected scene with a single keystroke, or to step through the scenes. To do this, you must first assign a scene recall operation to a USER DEFINED key.
Page 84: Editing Scene Memories
Scene memory Editing scene memories Sort button The list will be sorted as follows, according to the column heading you press. This section explains how to sort the scenes stored in scene memory, edit their titles, and • NO. copy and paste them. Sorts the list in order of scene number.
Page 85: Scene Memory Editing
Scene memory Scene memory editing Copying and pasting a scene The scenes stored in scene memory can be copied and pasted to other scene numbers, or You can copy a scene into buffer memory, and then paste it to a different scene number. cleared (erased).
Page 86: Cutting A Scene
Scene memory Cutting a scene Using the Global Paste function This section explains how to cut a scene. “Global Paste” is a function that lets you copy and paste settings for the desired channel or When you cut a scene, the numbers of the subsequent scenes will be decremented parameter from the current scene to scene data in memory (multiple selections are allowed).
Page 87: Global Paste
Scene memory GLOBAL PASTE window EQ settings DYNA1 Dynamics 1 settings (including KEY IN SOURCE and KEY IN FILTER) DYNA2 Dynamics 2 settings (including KEY IN SOURCE) MIX SEND Send level, pan, and PRE/POST of the signal sent to a MIX bus MATRIX SEND Send level, pan, and PRE/POST of the signal sent to a MATRIX bus FADER...
Page 88: Using The Focus Recall Function
Scene memory Using the Focus Recall function • RACK tab Enables you to choose from GEQ RACK, EFFECT RACK, or PREMIUM RACK. You can individually select an GEQ for a Flex15GEQ or an effect used in dual mode. “Focus Recall” is a function that lets you specify the scene parameters that will be recalled (loaded) when you recall a scene.
Page 89: Focus Recall
Scene memory SCENE LIST window FOCUS RECALL window Sets the parameters that will be recalled. FOCUS button Enables or disables the Focus function for each scene. CLEAR ALL button/SET ALL button SET popup button Turns off (or on) all focus channel selections and global focus parameter settings. Press this button to access the FOCUS RECALL popup window, which allows you to Focus channel display field select the parameters that will be subject to recall.
Page 90: Using The Fade Function
Scene memory Using the Fade function SET BY SEL button Turn on this button to add a channel by using the corresponding [SEL] key. To add “Fade” is a function that smoothly changes the faders of specified channels and DCA groups channels as the target, turn on this button, and then press the corresponding [SEL] keys to their new values over a specified duration when you recall a scene.
Page 91: Fade Time
Scene memory SCENE LIST window (FADE TIME field) FADE TIME window You can select the channels to which Fade will be applied, and adjust the fade time. To display this window, press the SET button in the FADE TIME field in the SCENE LIST window. Channel display field The channels or DCA groups to which Fade is applied are highlighted.
Page 92: Outputting A Control Signal To An External Device In Tandem With Scene Recall (Gpi Out)
Scene memory Outputting a control signal to an external device SCENE LIST window (GPI OUT field) in tandem with scene recall (GPI OUT) A control signal can be output to an external device connected to the GPI connector of the QL series console when you recall a specific scene.
Page 93: Playing Back An Audio File That Links To A Scene Recall
Scene memory Playing back an audio file that links to a scene NOTE • After a scene has been recalled and until the offset time has elapsed, a countdown will appear in recall the Function Access Area. • If another song is playing during a scene recall, the song playback will stop when the scene is You can also specify an audio file that you want to play back from a USB flash drive when a recalled, regardless of the offset time setting.
Page 94: Using Preview Mode
Scene memory SONG SELECT window OFFSET knob You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to set the time duration from scene recall You can select an audio file you want to link with the scene, and set the offset time. This until the start of audio file playback.
Page 95 Scene memory Similarly, edits for the current scene will be conveyed to the following software and external devices. • QL Editor • StageMix • MIDI Tx • GPI OUT The meters will indicate the state of signal processing for the current scene. Playback Link will operate for recalling the current scene.
Page 96: Monitor And Cue Functions
Monitor and Cue functions Monitor and Cue functions The following diagram shows the cue/monitor signal flow. CUE / STEREO MONITOR The Monitor function lets you monitor various outputs through your nearfield monitors or MONITOR DELAY AUTO BYPASS CUE TRIM CUE ON (INPUT/OUTPUT/DCA) headphones.
Page 97: Using The Monitor Function
Monitor and Cue functions Using the Monitor function • MONITOR FADER Use the STEREO MASTER fader or MONO MASTER fader to adjust the output level of the MONITOR OUT L/R/C channels. MONITOR FADER is positioned in series with This section explains how to select the desired monitor source, and monitor it from the MONITOR LEVEL.
Page 98 Monitor and Cue functions MONITOR screen MONITOR FADER field Enables you to set and view the monitor fader that adjusts the monitor level. In the MONITOR screen, the MONITOR field lets you check the current monitor settings, and turn monitoring on or off. •...
Page 99: Monitor
Monitor and Cue functions MONITOR window DIMMER field Enables you to make settings for the Dimmer function, which temporarily attenuates You can make detailed settings for monitoring. This screen appears when you press the monitor signals. MONITOR display button or the meter field in the MONITOR screen. •...
Page 100 Monitor and Cue functions MONITOR FADER field Meter field Enables you to set and view the monitor fader that adjusts the monitor level. • Meters Indicates the output level of the monitor L/R/C channels. • MONITOR FADER LEVEL knob Adjusts the monitor fader level. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the monitor level.
Page 101 Monitor and Cue functions MONITOR screen (Monitor field in Surround mode) SURROUND MONITOR window (Surround mode) If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the Monitor field in the MONITOR screen You can make detailed settings for surround monitoring. If Surround mode is set for the bus appears as shown below.
Page 102 Monitor and Cue functions MONITOR SOURCE SETUP screen DOWNMIX field Select in which field to perform downmixes. Press the MONITOR SOURCE SETUP button in the SURROUND MONITOR screen to open this screen. • STEREO button Downmix in stereo mode. • MONO button Downmix in mono mode.
Page 103: Using The Cue Function
Monitor and Cue functions DOWNMIX SETUP screen Using the Cue function Press the DOWNMIX SETUP button in the SURROUND MONITOR screen to open this screen. The layout of the channels is the same as the layout set in the SURROUND SETUP About CUE groups screen.
Page 104: Operating The Cue Function
Monitor and Cue functions Operating the Cue function Other CUE group These cue signals are operated via buttons displayed on the This section explains how to use the [CUE] key for a channel or DCA group to monitor cue touch screen. This group is enabled if you turn on the CUE signals.
Page 105 Monitor and Cue functions MONITOR screen NOTE • The cue signal is sent to the monitor output and PHONES Out jacks regardless of whether the The CUE field on the MONITOR screen enables you to check the current cue settings, and CUE OUTPUT button is on or off.
Page 106 Monitor and Cue functions CLEAR CUE button PFL TRIM knob Cancels all cue selections simultaneously. If MIX CUE mode has been selected, all of the Indicates the monitor levels when PFL is selected. You can adjust the level using the selected channels will be cleared.
Page 107 Monitor and Cue functions MONITOR screen (CUE field in Surround mode) CUE LEVEL knob Indicates the output level of the cut out. You can adjust the values by using the [TOUCH If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the CUE field in the MONITOR screen AND TURN] knobs.
Page 108: Talkback And Oscillator
Talkback and Oscillator Talkback and Oscillator Using Talkback The Talkback function sends the signal (that is input at the input jacks) to the desired bus. Talkback is a function that sends the signal of the selected INPUT jack to the desired bus. This is used mainly to convey instructions from the operator or sound engineer to the performers STEP and staff.
Page 109: Talkback
Talkback and Oscillator MONITOR screen TALKBACK window In the MONITOR screen, the TALKBACK field enables you to check the current talkback Press the TALKBACK popup display button or the ASSIGN field to open the TALKBACK popup settings, and turn talkback on or off. window.
Page 110: Using The Oscillator Function
Talkback and Oscillator MONITOR screen TALKBACK ON button Switches talkback on or off. In the MONITOR screen, the OSCILLATOR field lets you check the current oscillator settings, and turn the oscillator on or off. ASSIGN field • Channel select buttons Enable you to select a channel (bus) on which the talkback signal is sent.
Page 111: Oscillator Window
Talkback and Oscillator OSCILLATOR OUTPUT button • FREQ knob ...Indicates the frequency of the sine wave. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the value. Turns the oscillator output on or off. Mode = SINE WAVE 2CH OSCILLATOR window You can make detailed settings for the oscillator.
Page 112 Talkback and Oscillator Mode = BURST NOISE • LEVEL knob, HPF knob, and LPF knob ....Same as in PINK NOISE mode. • WIDTH ....Indicates the length of noise being output intermittently. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the value. •...
Page 113: Meters
Meters Meters INPUT METER screen This screen shows the meters and faders for all input channels. This chapter explains the METER screen that shows the input and output level meters for all channels. Operations in the METER screen By accessing the METER screen, you can view the input and output levels of all channels on the screen, and switch the level meter’s metering points (the points in the signal route at which the level is detected).
Page 114 Meters Fader level and meter display METERING POINT field This area displays the meter and fader for each channel. Select one of the following as the metering point at which the level will be detected. The metering point for the level meter can be specified independently for input channels and output channels.
Page 115 Meters  For INPUT METER RTA METER screen This is the real time analyzer screen. The results of a frequency analysis for the selected source are shown in the 1/6 octave band (61 band). Fader color The channel color is the same as the currently selected MIX/MATRIX bus (SEND MASTER). The position of the fader is the level of the signal sent to the bus.
Page 116 Meters METER screen (Surround mode) CUE OVERRIDE button If this button is switched on, the cue signal set in the CUE screen is sent to the real time If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the METER screen appears as shown analyzer, and an analysis is displayed.
Page 117 Meters Function Access Area screen If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the METER screen in the Function Access Area appears as shown below. The display specifications are as follows. • The meter for the SURROUND signal is shown on the left side, and the meter for the STEREO signal is shown on the right side.
Page 118: Graphic Eq, Parametric Eq, Effects, And Premium Rack
The QL console provides a rack for mounting an I/O rack (such as an R series), external head The figure below shows the signal flow for the virtual racks. amps (Yamaha AD8HR, SB168-ES, etc.) as well as the virtual rack for GEQ, PEQ, effects and Premium Rack. For details, refer to “I/O devices and external head...
Page 119: Virtual Rack Operations
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Virtual rack operations VIRTUAL RACK window This section explains how to mount a GEQ, PEQ or effect in the virtual rack, and patch the input and output of the rack as an example. STEP 1.
Page 120 Additionally, if you defeat the insert-out or insert-in of a GEQ or PEQ, the other patch point • If you use QL5 settings data on the QL1, buttons will be shown crossed-out if they are assigned will automatically be defeated and at the same time insert mode will automatically be switched off.
Page 121 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack • If nothing is mounted: • If 16ch Automixer is mounted (GEQ rack 1-8): Press this area to open the RACK MOUNTER window, in which you can select the GEQ or effect that will be mounted in the rack. •...
Page 122: Graphic Eq Operations
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack OK button Applies the changes you made in the RACK MOUNTER window, and closes the window. NOTE Be aware that if you remove a GEQ, PEQ, or effect that was mounted in a rack and close the RACK MOUNTER window, all edits to the parameter settings for that GEQ, PEQ, or effect will be Link indicator discarded.
Page 123: Inserting A Geq In A Channel
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Inserting a GEQ in a channel GEQ EDIT window This section explains how to insert a GEQ into the selected channel for use. NOTE • The windows for the 31BandGEQ and the Flex15GEQ are nearly identical. However, the Flex15GEQ individually displays two GEQ units (A and B) mounted in a single rack.
Page 124 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack For GEQ EDIT window (31BandGEQ, Flex15GEQ) RACK LINK button Press this button to open the RACK LINK window, in which you can link adjacent GEQ units. In the case of a 31bandGEQ, the GEQ units in adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered racks will be linked.
Page 125: Using The 31Bandgeq
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Using the 31BandGEQ EQ graph Indicates the approximate response of the current 31BandGEQ. You will use the Channel Strip section’s faders 1–8 and [ON] keys to control the 31BandGEQ. Faders Indicate the amount of boost and cut for each band of the 31BandGEQ. The actual STEP values are shown in the numerical boxes below.
Page 126: Using The Flex15Geq
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Using the Flex15GEQ GEQ EDIT window (Flex 15GEQ) You will use the Channel Strip section’s faders and [ON] keys to control the Flex15GEQ. A rack in which a Flex15GEQ is mounted will show information for two GEQ units (A and B) in the VIRTUAL RACK window.
Page 127 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack  Inserting a PEQ in a channel PEQ graph Displays the parameter values for the PEQ and filter. This section explains how to insert a PEQ into the selected channel for use. INPUT button STEP Press this button to open the CH SELECT window, in which you can select the input...
Page 128 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack PEQ EDIT window (8PEQ) • RESET BOTH button The parameters of both will be initialized, and then linked. • CANCEL button Cancels the link and closes the window. NOTE The RACK LINK button is shown only if linking is possible. When you link RACK units, a symbol will appear in the GEQ field to indicate the linked status.
Page 129: About Automixer
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack PEQ EDIT window (HPF/LPF NOTCH) About AUTOMIXER Automixer is included as a standard feature on the QL series. Automixer searches for enabled mics and automatically optimizes gain distribution, for uses such as speeches without scripts. This allows uniform system gain to be maintained among multiple mics, freeing the engineer from making constant fader adjustments.
Page 130: Using Automixer
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Inserting Automixer in channels post-fader  Channel control field Each channel is always in man, auto, or mute mode. The indicator for the enabled channel This section explains how to mount Automixer in a virtual rack, and insert Automixer input and mode will light.
Page 131 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack man: Passes the audio through without changing the gain. This mode is used for singing When increasing the weight setting in one channel with a mic. • The value displayed in the auto mix gain meter for that channel increases, while the auto: Turns on Automixer.
Page 132: Editing The Internal Effects
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Editing the internal effects  STEREO type effects INPUT L EFFECT L L RETURN The internal effects of the QL series console can be mounted in EFFECT racks 1–8, and patched to an output channel’s output or input channel’s input, or inserted into a channel. For INPUT R EFFECT R R RETURN...
Page 133 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Using an internal effect via send and return  Adjusting the master level of the effect send Operate the fader for the MIX channel you specified as the input source for the rack. This section explains how to use a MIX bus as an effect send bus and a ST IN channel as an effect return channel, so that the effect can be used in a send and return configuration.
Page 134: Inserting An Internal Effect Into A Channel
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Inserting an internal effect into a channel Editing the internal effect parameters This section explains how to insert an effect into a channel by assigning the input/output of This section explains how to change the effect type and edit the parameters. For a rack in the internal effect to the input/output of the desired channel (except for a ST IN channel).
Page 135: Effect Type
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack EFFECT EDIT window Allows you to adjust the effect parameters. NOTE • For details on the parameters of each effect type, refer to the QL Data List (End of Manual). • Pressing a top panel [SEL] key while operating the effect parameter will switch to the popup window of GEQ, effect, or premium rack that is inserted in that channel.
Page 136: Using The Tap Tempo Function
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack  PLAY/REC Effect parameter field This area indicates parameters for the currently-selected effect type. When you press a This field appears if FREEZE is selected as the effect type. knob in this field, you will be able to use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to control the •...
Page 137 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack  Using the Tap Tempo function The average interval (BPM) at which you press the USER DEFINED key will be calculated, and that value will be applied to the BPM parameter. The average interval will be input to the parameter. (the average of a, b, and c) SETUP screen USER SETUP window...
Page 138: Effects And Tempo Synchronization
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack NOTE Example 2: • If the EFFECT EDIT popup window used to set TAP TEMPO is open, this popup window is not When SYNC=ON, DELAY=250 ms, NOTE=8th note, you change TEMPO from 120 to displayed.
Page 139: Using The Freeze Effect
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Using the Freeze effect EFFECT EDIT window (when FREEZE is selected) This section explains how to use the “FREEZE” effect type, which provides the functionality If the “FREEZE” effect type is selected, a PLAY button, REC button, and progress bar will of a simple sampler.
Page 140: Premium Rack Mounter
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Using the Premium Rack NOTE • If you are inserting a processor into a channel that handles a stereo source, assign the R channel The procedure to set up the I/O patches for the rack are the same as those for the effect rack insert-out and insert-in to the R input and output of the processor in the same way as steps 5 and (page 132).
Page 141 “1073,” which was praised as one of the greatest devices developed by Mr. Rupert Neve. Yamaha’s VCM technology has modeled the EQ to the last detail, including the input/output transformer that was designed by Rupert Neve himself. As a result, this processor model produces musically high-quality sound even when bypassed.
Page 142 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack LF/HF IN button FB button Turn LF and HF EQ on or off simultaneously. Switches the gain reduction method between FF (Feed-Forward) circuit and FB (Feed- Back) circuit. The button will light when FB circuit is selected. Graph The FF circuit is used in most contemporary compressors.
Page 143 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack  U76 • +4/+8.....Each meter uses –18 dB as the reference level of the output signal, and indicates “0VU” for the value of the reference level added by +4 dB or U76 is a processor that emulates a popular vintage compressor used in a wide range of +8 dB.
Page 144 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack  EQ-1A (HIGH) BOOST knob Sets the amount of boost applied to the frequency band specified by the HIGH EQ-1A is a processor that emulates a famous passive-type vintage EQ. It features a unique FREQUENCY knob.
Page 145 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack SIDECHAIN CUE button THRESHOLD meter Turn this button on to monitor the sidechain signal sent to the CUE bus. At this time, Indicates the sidechain signal level in relation to the threshold level. the graph indicates the response of the sidechain filters.
Page 146 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack  Buss Comp 369 INPUT ADJUST Used to adjust the input gain. However, the output gain is linked to change in the Buss Comp 369 emulates a standard bus compressor that has been used in recording studios opposite direction, to prevent changes in pass-through volume (the volume when and broadcasting stations since the 1980s.
Page 147 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack COMP GAIN Compressor make-up gain. Applied before the limiter. COMP RATIO Compressor ratio METER SELECT (STEREO mounting) Selects the signal source for the meter. You can select from IN (input level), GR (gain reduction), and OUT (output level).
Page 148: Using The Graphic Eq, Parametric Eq, Effect, And Premium Rack Libraries
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Using the graphic EQ, parametric EQ, effect, and  Premium Rack library For the Premium Rack, there are seven library items for each module type. You’ll use the Premium Rack libraries library of the module type to store and recall Premium Rack settings. The libraries are numbered 000–100, and 000 is read-only data for initialization.
Page 149: I/O Devices And External Head Amps
I/O devices and external head amps I/O devices and external head amps I/O DEVICE screen (DANTE PATCH page) This chapter explains how to use an I/O device or an external head amp that is connected to the QL series console. Before you proceed, use DANTE SETUP to specify the I/O devices that will be mounted.
Page 150: Dante Input Patch
• If no Dante Audio Channel Label has been specified, a value equal to the channel number will be displayed in the lower row. • You can set the Dante Audio Channel Label using Audinate “Dante Controller” software. For the latest information, refer to the Yamaha pro audio website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ PORT SELECT window Displayed when you press the port select button in the DANTE INPUT PATCH window or OUTPUT PATCH window.
Page 151: Remotely Controlling An R Series Unit
I/O devices and external head amps Remotely controlling an R series unit Port select buttons Select the input port. This section explains how to remotely control an R series unit that’s connected to the Dante CLOSE button connector. Completes the settings and closes the window. STEP OUTPUT PATCH window 1.
Page 152 I/O devices and external head amps I/O DEVICE screen (I/O page)  HA display This shows the HA settings of the I/O device. Press this area to open the I/O DEVICE HA window, in which you can make detailed head amp settings. If you press the [SEL] key of an input channel, the corresponding port will light.
Page 153 I/O devices and external head amps  RMio64-D display MADI STATUS INPUT status MADI STATUS OUTPUT status Displays the RMio64-D panel. You can press the buttons to change settings. Display information regarding the MADI input and output signals (frame frequency/ number of channels).
Page 154: Remotely Controlling An Amp
I/O devices and external head amps I/O DEVICE HA window GC indicator Indicates the fixed gain value output to the audio network if the Gain Compensation Displayed when you press the rack in which the I/O device on the head amp side is mounted. function is turned on.
Page 155: Remotely Controlling Wireless Unit
I/O devices and external head amps I/O DEVICE screen (AMP page) Remotely controlling WIRELESS unit This section explains how to remotely control a WIRELESS unit that’s connected to the Dante connector. STEP 1. Press the WIRELESS tab in the upper part of the I/O DEVICE screen. 2.
Page 156: Using An External Head Amp
If an I/O card (such as an MY16-ES64 card) supports the remote protocol of an external head amp in the QL’s slot, you will be able to remotely control from the QL console some parameters of the external head amp (Yamaha SB168-ES or AD8HR), such as phantom power (+48V) on/off status, gain, and HPF.
Page 157 I/O devices and external head amps Connecting the QL series console to an SB168-ES  Ring connection To remotely control the SB168-ES from the QL series console, install an MY16-ES64 EtherSound card in Slot 1 on the QL unit, then use an Ethernet cable to connect the QL unit Audio signal to the SB168-ES.
Page 158: Remotely Controlling An External Head Amp
I/O devices and external head amps Remotely controlling an external head amp I/O DEVICE screen (EXTERNAL HA page) An external head amp (“external HA”) connected via MY16-ES64 or NAI48-ES can be remotely controlled from the QL series console. For details on how to connect a QL series console with an external head amp, refer to “Using an external head amp”...
Page 159: External Ha Port Select
I/O devices and external head amps EXTERNAL HA window VIEW switch buttons Switch the virtual rack display between SB168-ES and AD8HR. Select the view that’s Remotely control the external head amp. Display this window by pressing the virtual rack in appropriate for the connected device.
Page 160: Controlling An Internal Head Amp
I/O devices and external head amps  Remotely controlling an external HA from the input channels on a QL INTERNAL HA window series console You will be able to use the external HA in the same way as the head amp on an I/O device or on the QL console.
Page 161: Midi
MIDI MIDI NOTE As the port used for transmission and reception of MIDI messages, you can select either the rear panel MIDI IN/OUT connectors or an I/O card installed in slot 1. All of the functionality described This chapter explains how to transmit MIDI messages from an external device to the QL series in this section will be available on the port you select.
Page 162: Midi Setup
MIDI MIDI/GPI screen (MIDI SETUP page) PROGRAM CHANGE MODE field Enables you to select the Program Change transmit/receive mode. You can select the type of MIDI messages that will be transmitted and received, and choose • SINGLE...... If this button is on, Program Changes will be transmitted and the port that will be used.
Page 163 MIDI MIDI SETUP window (for port selection) MIDI SETUP window (for channel selection) Here you can select the port that will be used to transmit and receive MIDI messages. This This parameter row enables you to specify MIDI Channels for MIDI message transmission window appears when you press the port select button for transmission (Tx) or reception (Rx) and reception.
Page 164: Using Program Changes To Recall Scenes And Library Items
MIDI Using program changes to recall scenes and library MIDI/GPI screen (PROGRAM CHANGE page) items In the PROGRAM CHANGE page, you can specify how Program Changes will be transmitted and received, and choose the event (scene recall or effect library recall) that will be assigned The QL series console lets you assign a specific event (scene recall or effect library recall) to to each program number.
Page 165 MIDI • Multi mode (when the MULTI button is on): • CH/BANK....If “CH” is shown, this column indicates the MIDI channel (1–16) Program changes of all MIDI channels will be transmitted and received. (The transmit/ on which Program Changes are transmitted/received. If Program receive channel specified in the MIDI SETUP page will be ignored.) When a Program Change transmission and reception is in Single mode and the Change is received, the event assigned to the corresponding MIDI channel and program...
Page 166: Using Control Changes To Control Parameters
MIDI TYPE field STEP Enables you to select the type of event. 1. Connect the QL series console to an external device. The following table lists the events you can select. 2. As described in “Basic MIDI settings” on page 161, select the ports and MIDI NO ASSIGN No assignment...
Page 167: Control Change
MIDI MIDI/GPI screen (CONTROL CHANGE page) NOTE The channel on which Control Changes are transmitted and received is specified by the PORT/ You can specify how Control Changes will be transmitted and received, and specify the event CH field on the MIDI SETUP page (page 162).
Page 168: Using Parameter Changes To Control Parameters
MIDI MIDI CONTROL CHANGE window Using Parameter Changes to control parameters Display this window by pressing any event in the CONTROL CHANGE page. In this window, On the QL series console, you can use a type of system exclusive messages called you can specify the event assigned to each control number.
Page 169: Recorder
Recorder Recorder Assigning channels to the input/output of the recorder This chapter explains the functionality and operation of the recorder. Follow the steps below to patch the desired channels to the input and output of the USB memory recorder. You can patch any desired output channel or the direct output of an INPUT channel to the recorder input, and you can patch the recorder output to any desired input About the USB memory recorder channel.
Page 170 You cannot turn on this button and the PLAYBACK OUTPUT CUE button simultaneously. • MONO......MONO channel • CH1–64 (QL5), CH1–32 (QL1) Meters ......Direct output of an INPUT channel 1–64 (QL5) or INPUT Indicate the level of the signals input to the recorder. channel 1–32 (QL1) PLAYBACK OUTPUT L/R buttons •...
Page 171: Recording Audio To A Usb Flash Drive
RECORDER screen (when selecting the USB tab) Channels that can be patched to the recorder’s outputs • CH1–64 (QL5), CH1–32 (QL1) ......INPUT channel 1–64 (QL5) or INPUT channel 1–32 (QL1) • STIN 1L/1R-STIN 8L/8R ......ST IN channels 1–8L/R...
Page 172 Recorder  Directory structure of a USB flash drive REC RATE button Switches the recording rate. When you connect a USB flash drive to the USB connector, a YPE folder and a SONGS folder You can choose 96 kbps, 128 kbps, or 192 kbps. Higher bit rates will improve the audio within that YPE folder will be created automatically in the root directory of the USB flash drive.
Page 173: Playing Back Audio Files From A Usb Flash Drive
Recorder Playing back audio files from a USB flash drive RECORDER screen You can play back audio files that have been saved on your USB flash drive. In addition to files that were recorded on the QL series console, you can also play files that were copied from your computer to the USB flash drive.
Page 174: Editing The Title List
Recorder Sub-directory REPEAT button Indicates each song’s track number, the name of upper level directory, and whether a If this button is on, after playback of the current song is complete, the recorder will play sub-directory exists (in the case that the directory has been selected). the first song on the list that is marked with a PLAY check symbol (unless there are no subsequent songs that are marked with a PLAY check symbol).
Page 175: Recording Or Playing Back Using A Computer Daw
Recorder RECORDER screen (when selecting the USB tab) Recording or playing back using a computer DAW If you plan to add DAW software, such as Steinberg Nuendo, to an audio network that includes a QL console, you must use Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) software. DVS works as an audio interface, making it possible to transmit signals between a DAW and an audio network (that includes a QL series console and I/O devices).
Page 176: Word Clock Settings
Recorder Word clock settings Setting up Dante Virtual Soundcard In a Dante network, the master device supplies accurate word clock to other devices on the Install Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) and Less than V3.7 network. If the master device is removed from the network or breaks down, another device Dante Controller in the computer that you will automatically take over as the clock master.
Page 177 IP address automatically (this is the default setting). DAW software. In the device setting window, select “Dante Virtual Sound Card-ASIO” (“Dante” for Mac) or “Yamaha AIC128-D” as the sound card (or audio driver) used for input/output. The following settings can be made via Dante Controller.
Page 178: Using The Ql Console With Nuendo Live
The QL series consoles can operate in an integrated manner with Steinberg’s Nuendo Live DAW software. The “Yamaha Console Extension” software which integrates the QL series and Nuendo Live can be installed in your computer, allowing you to operate Nuendo Live from the QL series console to easily perform multi-track recording operations.
Page 179 Recorder  Transport field Specifying DVS or Dante Accelerator Here you can operate the transport of Nuendo Live. Before you proceed, use DANTE SETUP to specify the I/O devices that will be mounted. For details, refer to “Mounting an I/O device on the Dante audio network”...
Page 180 • NO ASSIGN ......Not assigned ADDRESS field. Since the IP address of Dante Accelerator will differ from the IP address used by Yamaha Console Extension, you must specify the IP address manually. • DVS ........Select a DVS from the device list •...
Page 181 Recorder NOTE • Depending on the firmware version, Dante Accelerator might not support redundant networking. Refer to the following website to check whether your version of the Dante Accelerator firmware supports redundant networking. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Playing a multi-track project STEP 1. Press the DANTE INPUT PATCH button in the RECORDER screen (Nuendo Live page). 2.
Page 182: Setup
Setup Setup PASSWORD CHANGE button Press this button to open the PASSWORD CHANGE window, in which you can change the password. About the SETUP screen SAVE KEY button Press this button to open the SAVE KEY window, in which you can overwrite (save) the The SETUP screen enables you to set various parameters that apply to the entire QL console.
Page 183 Setup  BUS SETUP field This field enables you to make bus-related settings. BUS SETUP button Press this button to open the BUS SETUP window, in which you can make MIX bus/ MATRIX bus-related settings. SURROUND SETUP button Press this button to call up the SURROUND SETUP screen. In this screen, you can switch the bus settings from Stereo mode to Surround mode.
Page 184 The LOW or NO indication will appear if the battery runs down. In this case, immediately contact your Yamaha dealer or a Yamaha service center listed at the end of the operating manual (separate document) to have the backup battery replaced.
Page 185: User Settings
Setup User settings Privileges for each user are as follows. Editing user User authentication User Level settings allow you to restrict the parameters that can be operated by each user, or setup data, to change the settings of USER DEFINED keys and preference settings for each user. such as USER Editing User Level Password...
Page 186: Setting The Administrator Password
Setup Setting the Administrator password STEP With the factory settings, the Administrator password is not set, meaning that anyone can log 1. To create a user authentication key on a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive in with Administrator privileges and perform all operations. If you want to restrict the to the USB connector.
Page 187: Login
Setup CREATE USER KEY window Logging-in To operate the QL series console, you must log in as the Administrator, Guest, or a User. User settings for the Administrator and Guest are saved in the console itself. However, to log in as a User you must either select a key that is saved in the console itself, or connect the USB flash drive in which a user authentication key has been saved.
Page 188 Setup  Logging-in as Guest STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 2. In the SETUP screen, press the CURRENT USER button. 3. In the LOGIN window, press the GUEST button, and then press the LOGIN button. SETUP screen LOGIN window NOTE...
Page 189: Editing A User Authentication Key
Setup Editing a user authentication key NOTE • If no password has been set, you will simply be logged-in in step 6 when you press the LOAD If you are logged-in as a user, you can edit your preference settings, USER DEFINED keys, button.
Page 190: Changing The User Level
Setup Changing the user level USER SETUP window You can view or change the user level. • Administrator....The Administrator does not have a user level setting, but can change the user level setting of the Guest account. • Guest ......The Guest can view the user level setting of the Guest account, but cannot change it.
Page 191 Setup • WITH SEND ......Restricts operation of that channel’s send parameters. FILE LOAD (From MIX, From MATRIX) Specifies the settings that will be applied when a file is loaded from a USB flash drive. The user authentication key contains settings such as the user level, preferences, and the •...
Page 192: Preferences
Setup Preferences STORE/RECALL field Enables you to turn on or off options related to scene store/recall operations. Follow the steps below to make various settings for the QL console operating environment, • STORE CONFIRMATION such as how windows appear, and whether [SEL] key on/off operations will be linked. These •...
Page 193 Setup • IDENTIFY I/O DEVICE PORT BY [SEL] • The GR METER simply lets you confirm the changes in gain reduction. Specifies whether to enable a function that allows you to identify the I/O device port connected to a channel by pressing the [SEL] key for that channel. If this ON button is lit, pressing a [SEL] key on the panel will cause the signal indicator to flash for the port of the I/O device that is assigned to the corresponding channel by the INPUT PATCH/OUTPUT PATCH settings.
Page 194: User Defined Keys
Setup USER DEFINED keys • The twelve buttons in the USER DEFINED KEYS page correspond to USER DEFINED keys [1]– [12] on the top panel. The name of the function or parameter assigned to each key appears to the right of the corresponding button. If nothing is assigned to the key, an indication of “---” will This section explains how to assign the desired functions to the USER DEFINED keys in the appear next to the button.
Page 195: Functions That Can Be Assigned To User Defined Keys
Setup Switching banks for USER DEFINED key settings Functions that can be assigned to USER DEFINED keys You can register the USER DEFINED key settings (12 keys for QL series consoles) to a FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Explanation maximum of four banks. NO ASSIGN —...
Page 196 PARAMETER 2 Explanation FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Explanation MASTER — RACK SENDS ON FADER — GEQ 1–8 CH 1-16 {QL5/QL1} EFFECT 1–8 CH17-32 {QL5/QL1} PREMIUM 1A RACK EDITOR CH33-48 {QL5/QL1} PREMIUM 1B CH49-64 {QL5} OVERVIEW ST IN PREMIUM 8A MIX1-16...
Page 197 Setup FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Explanation FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Explanation SELECTED CH VIEW — Displays the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. MUTE GROUP 1 OVERVIEW — Displays the OVERVIEW screen. — Switch MUTE GROUP MASTER on/off. MUTE HOME Each press of the key will alternately display the MUTE GROUP 8 MASTER...
Page 198 Setup FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Explanation FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Explanation NO ASSIGN The specified audio file will be played once from While holding down this key, press a [SEL] key to the beginning. set the fader of that channel to nominal level. (TITLE 1) Audio files to be played should be saved in the You can also push a knob in the SEND field of...
Page 199: User Defined Knobs
NEXT BANK BANK D, it switches to BANK A. *1) QL5: CH1-CH64, QL1: CH1-CH32, ST IN 1L-ST IN 8R, MIX1-MIX16, MTRX1-MTRX8, ST L, ST R, MONO *2) QL5: CH1-CH64, QL1: CH1-CH32, ST IN 1-ST IN 8, MIX1-MIX16, MTRX1-MTRX8, STEREO, MONO(C)
Page 200: Functions That Can Be Assigned To User Defined Knobs
Setup Functions that can be assigned to NOTE • If you are logged-in as the Administrator, you can also turn on the FOR GUEST button to access USER DEFINED knobs the SOFTWARE USER DEFINED KNOBS for Guest page and make USER DEFINED knob settings for the Guest account.
Page 201 *5) SELECTED CH, QL5: CH1-CH64, QL1: CH1-CH32, ST IN 1L-ST IN 8R, MIX1-SIX16 HIGH Q *6) MIX1-MIX16, MTRX1-MTRX8, ST L, ST R, MONO *7) SELECTED CH, QL5: CH1-CH64, QL1: CH1-CH32, ST IN 1L-ST IN 8R, MIX1-MIX16, ST L, ST R, MONO (C) HIGH FREQUENCY *10) #1-#4...
Page 202: Custom Fader Bank
Display the graphics of the top panel block and faders that are the current target for editing. The graphics vary depending on the console model. QL5: B (16 faders x 2), MASTER USER SETUP window (CUSTOM QL1: B (8 faders), MASTER...
Page 203: Console Lock
• Custom fader bank settings differ between models, and are not compatible. For example, scenes stored by the QL5 cannot be recalled on the QL1. • In addition, the user level affects storing/recalling of custom fader bank settings. For example, if you are logged-in as a user or Guest, you cannot recall settings stored by the Administrator.
Page 204: Locking The Console
Setup Locking the console Saving and loading setup data to and from a USB flash drive STEP You can connect a commercially-available USB flash drive to the USB connector located to 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. the right of the display, and save the internal settings and user authentication keys of the QL 2.
Page 205 Setup SAVE/LOAD window File list This area lists the files and sub-directories that are saved on the USB flash drive. The The list will show the files and sub-directories that have been saved. highlighted line indicates the file selected for operations. 1 2 3 4 The file list contains the following items.
Page 206 Setup WITH DANTE SETUP AND I/O DEVICE button TYPE field If this is off, the DANTE SETUP and I/O device settings as well as word clock settings will Specifies the types of data to be saved. The view of the TYPE field will vary depending be omitted when a settings file is loaded.
Page 207 Setup Loading a file from a USB flash drive • SETUP tab The following table lists the items that you can select. Follow the steps below to load a QL settings file (extension .CLF) from the USB flash drive into the QL series console. Button Data content You can use the same procedure to load the following files as well as settings files.
Page 208 Setup LOAD SELECT screen • EFFECT/GEQ tab The following table lists the items that you can select. Button Data content EFFECT LIB Effect library GEQ LIB GEQ library 8PEQ LIB 8Band PEQ library • PREMIUM tab The following table lists the items that you can select. Button Data content 5033 LIB...
Page 209 Setup Editing the files saved on the USB flash drive • ADMIN tab The following table lists the items that you can select. Follow the steps below to perform editing operations such as sorting the files and directories on the USB flash drive, editing the file names or comments, copying, and pasting. Type Data content ADMIN PREF...
Page 210: Formatting A Usb Flash Drive
Setup  Copying and pasting a file Formatting a USB flash drive Follow the steps below to copy a desired file into buffer memory, and then paste it with a Follow the steps below to format a USB flash drive. different file name.
Page 211: Word Clock And Slot Settings
Setup Recovering after overcurrent at the USB port Word clock and slot settings Even if the connection with the USB device was stopped because an overcurrent condition “Word clock” refers to the clock that provides the basis of timing for digital audio signal occurred at the USB port, it is possible to use the USB device again without turning the processing.
Page 212 Setup WORD CLOCK/SLOT window • DANTE 48k • DANTE 44.1k The word clock supplied from the Dante jack on the rear panel of the console will be used as the clock source. NOTE With QL V1.07 and later, if you initialize the console to factory settings, the default value for the word clock is set to DANTE 48k.
Page 213: Using Cascade Connections
Using multiple QL series consoles, or a QL console and an external mixing console (such as connector/slot, but successful synchronization cannot occur until a valid connection is a Yamaha PM5D) in a cascade connection enables buses to be shared among the devices. established.
Page 214 Setup CASCADE window (CASCADE OUT PATCH page) NOTE • In Surround mode, you cannot use cascade output on MIX buses 1-6. In addition, if you have You can select the slot and output port that will output each bus. selected 5.1 SOLO in CUE mode, you cannot monitor CUE from the cascade slave at the cascade master.
Page 215 Setup Operations on the cascade master QL unit • Scene store operations • DIMMER (MONITOR screen) operations • Panel LED and display brightness (SETUP screen) operations STEP • Master mute group operations 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 2.
Page 216: Basic Settings For Mix Buses And Matrix Buses
Setup Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses BUS SETUP window You can make various settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses. Follow the steps below to change the basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses, such as switching between stereo and monaural, and selecting the send point from which the signal of an input channel will be sent.
Page 217: Switching The Entire Phantom Power Supply On/Off
Setup Specifying the brightness of the touch screen, PAN LINK button This button appears if SIGNAL TYPE is set to STEREO and the bus type is set to VARI. If LEDs, channel name displays, and lamps the button is on, the pan setting of signals sent from input channels to the corresponding two buses will link with the STEREO bus pan setting.
Page 218: Setting The Date And Time Of The Internal Clock
Setup SCREEN FORMAT (Display format) Adjusts the brightness of the touch screen. Specifies the format in which the date and time of the internal clock are displayed. If the brightness is set to lower than level 2, the QL will start up next time with a You can select from the following display formats.
Page 219: Setting Up The Dante Audio Network
Setup NETWORK window Setting up the Dante audio network You will use the QL series console to make Dante audio network settings for the console itself and the I/O devices connected to the Dante connector of the QL series console. This section explains how to make Dante audio network settings.
Page 220 Setup DANTE SETUP window (SETUP page) BIT select buttons Enable you to set the audio bit depth to 24-bit or 32-bit. • 24bit.......Use this when transmitting and receiving data to or from an R series unit. When using a QL series system, you will normally use this setting.
Page 221 Setup • With QL V1.07 and later, when settings are initialized, including Dante audio network settings, or NOTE a firmware update is installed, the Preferred Master setting is turned on. This setting is not • If you change the SECONDARY PORT, you must also change the method of connection between changed when console settings are changed or when the console is restarted.
Page 222 Setup  Connection examples and latency settings Redundant connections Simple 64-in/48-out Daisy chain connections Simple 64-in/48-out 4 hops = 0.5 ms 3 hops = 0.25 ms 3 hops = 0.25 ms Redundant connections Daisy chain connections FOH and monitor consoles are sharing 64-in/48-out. FOH and monitor consoles are sharing 64-in/48-out.
Page 223 Setup Daisy chain connections Redundant connections 256-ch HA remote (maximum size) Two consoles are sharing 256-ch HA remote (maximum size) 9 hops = 1.0 ms 4 hops = 0.5 ms 5 hops = 0.5 ms Reference Manual...
Page 224 Setup Mounting an I/O device on the Dante audio network I/O device select buttons Press one of the buttons to open the DEVICE SELECT window. The upper line of the Here’s how to select which of the multiple I/O devices on the Dante audio network will be button shows the device label.
Page 225 Setup  When the setup method select button is DEVICE LIST  When the setup method select button is SUPPORTED DEVICE To mount by choosing from a list of the I/O devices on the Dante audio network, press the If you want to select and mount an I/O device that is supported by the QL series, press the DEVICE LIST button to display the DEVICE LIST field.
Page 226 Setup  When the setup method select button is DVS or MANUAL NOTE • If there is one I/O device, set the I/O device’s UNIT ID to “1.” If you want to enter the device label of an I/O device and mount it, press the DVS or MANUAL •...
Page 227 Setup REMOTE HA settings HA device select buttons Press one of these buttons to open the REMOTE HA SELECT window. The upper line of Here’s how to select which of the multiple HA devices on the Dante audio network will be the button shows the device label.
Page 228 Setup Displaying the device status  R-series The I/O field of the I/O DEVICE screen shows indicators for the status of the R-series units You can use the touch screen to verify the status of a connected QL series or R-series unit and the Dante network.
Page 229 The indicators will remain lit/blinking cyclically until the problem has been resolved. resolved. If the green [SYNC] indicator is not lit, the device’s word clock is not defined. If service is necessary, please contact the Yamaha service center listed in the QL5/QL1 Owner’s Manual. [SYNC] indicators...
Page 230: Using Gpi (General Purpose Interface)
Setup Using GPI (General Purpose Interface) An abnormality has occurred The rear panel GPI (General Purpose Interface) connector can be used as an input/output on the circuit connected to the Check the circuit connected to the connector. This connector provides five GPI IN ports and five GPI OUT ports. For example SECONDARY connector SECONDARY connector.
Page 231: Using Gpi Out
Setup NOTE POLARITY MODE select button • With latched operation, the function will switch between active and inactive each time a trigger is This button selects the polarity of the GPI IN port. input from the external switch. In this case, we recommend that you use a non-locking type of .....
Page 232 Setup GPI OUT SETUP button The button shows the name of the currently-selected function or parameter. Press this button to display the GPI OUT SETUP window. SETUP screen MIDI/GPI screen MIDI/GPI screen (GPI page) You can assign the following functions. Function PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2...
Page 233: Fader Start
Setup Using FADER START MIDI/GPI screen (FADER START page) Make FADER START settings if you want a device connected to a GPI OUT port to operate in tandem with fader operations. STEP 1. Connect an external device to the QL series console’s GPI connector. 2.
Page 234 Setup NOTE The following illustration shows how the signal that is output from the GPI PORT will change in each fader mode when a fader is operated. In this example, UPSTROKE in the • The THRESHOLD values specified by the UPSTROKE/DOWNSTROKE knobs are common to all GPI OUT ports.
Page 235: Help Function
You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob or screen buttons to access the HELP window. 1. Save the Help file provided by Yamaha or a user-created text file on your USB flash • Turning the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob drive.
Page 236: Using User Defined Keys To Recall Help Directly
Help function Using USER DEFINED keys to recall Help directly  Directly recalling the Help for a specific panel controller While holding down the USER DEFINED key to which you have assigned the Help function, press (or rotate) the panel controller for which you want to recall Help. If the explanation is ...
Page 237: Other Functions
Other functions Other functions NOTE • Do not press any buttons until initialization is complete. • Once initialization is complete, you can continue operation by selecting a different menu instead This chapter explains various functions of QL series consoles that are not covered in other of pressing the EXIT button.
Page 238: Adjusting The Faders (Calibration Function)
Other functions Adjusting the faders (Calibration function) NOTE • Faders for which a problem was detected at start-up will already be selected in step 3. • If the RESTART button appears, calibration has failed. Press the RESTART button to execute Depending on the environment in which you use the QL series console, discrepancies may calibration once again.
Page 239: Input Port Trim
Other functions • INPUT PORT TRIM (Fine adjustment of the analog input gain) • SLOT OUTPUT TRIM (Fine adjustment of the slot output port gain) Access the INPUT PORT TRIM window, and make fine adjustments to the gain of the Access the SLOT OUTPUT TRIM window, and make fine adjustments to the gain of the specified analog input port in 0.1 dB steps.
Page 240: Adjusting The Led Color (Calibration Function)
Other functions Adjusting the LED color (Calibration function) Adjusting the brightness of the channel name display If necessary, you can adjust the LED colors. Adjust the LED colors one by one. If necessary, you can adjust the brightness of the channel name display. STEP 1.
Page 241: Adjusting The Contrast Of The Channel Name Display
Other functions Adjusting the contrast of the channel name display If necessary, you can adjust the contrast of the channel name display. STEP 1. While holding down the [SEL] key for Fader B in the MASTER section on the panel, turn on the power to the QL unit.
Page 242: Warning/Error Messages
Channel Returned to Default Settings. Channel settings have been returned to the default settings. Ethernet. Please contact your Yamaha service center listed at the end of the All data has been initialized because the data in internal backup Owner’s Manual (separate document).
Page 243 The file could not be saved because there is insufficient space on the Storage Full! Power Supply Fan has Malfunctioned! contact your Yamaha service center listed at the end of the Owner’s USB flash drive. Manual (separate document). Storage Not Found! The USB flash drive could not be recognized.
Page 244 Warning/Error Messages Message Meaning Message Meaning Loading is not possible because the bitmap file is too large. The The current user does not have permission to create a user You Cannot Create User Key. maximum supported file size is 307,256 Bytes. authentication key.
Page 245: Index
Index Index Factory set ........... MATRIX buses ........49, Scene Fade function ..........METER screen ..........Editing ............Numerics Focus Recall function........Meters............Initializing..........8BandPEQ ..........Function Tree........... MIDI ............. SELECTED CHANNEL section....... MIX buses............ SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen ..... MIX channels SETUP screen..........
Page 246 Contents EQ Library List..............DYNAMICS Library List ............Dynamics Parameters............Effect Type List..............Effects Parameters.............. Premium Rack Processor Parameters ........ Parameters that can be assigned to control changes ..NRPN parameter assignments ........... Mixing parameter operation applicability ......MIDI Data Format ............... Input/Output Specifications..........
Page 247: Eq Library List
EQ Library List Parameter Parameter Title Title L-MID H-MID HIGH L-MID H-MID HIGH Parameter PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING Title L-MID H-MID HIGH +3.5 dB +8.5 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB –0.5 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB +2.0 dB 11 Syn.
Page 248 DYNAMICS Library List Parameter Title Type Parameter Value Title Threshold (dB) –24 L-MID H-MID HIGH Title Type Parameter Value Ratio ( :1) PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING Threshold (dB) –26 Attack (ms) +3.5 dB –10.0 dB +3.5 dB 0.0 dB A. Dr. BD COMPRESSOR 33 Bass Drum 3 Range (dB)
Page 249 Title Type Parameter Value Title Type Parameter Value Title Type Parameter Value Threshold (dB) –12 Threshold (dB) –17 Threshold (dB) –8 Ratio ( :1) Ratio ( :1) Ratio ( :1) Attack (ms) Attack (ms) Attack (ms) E. B. Slap COMPRESSOR Strings3 COMPRESSOR Solo Vocal2...
Page 250: Dynamics Parameters
Dynamics Parameters  DUCKING Ducking is commonly used for voice-over applications in which the background music level is Dynamics Parameters are the following types. reduced automatically when an announcer speaks. When the KEY IN source signal level exceeds the specified THRESHOLD, the output level is Input channels Output channels attenuated by a specified amount (RANGE).
Page 251  COMPRESSOR  EXPANDER The COMP processor attenuates signals above a specified THRESHOLD by a specified An expander attenuates signals below a specified THRESHOLD by a specified RATIO. RATIO. Parameter Range Description The COMP processor can also be used as a limiter, which, with a RATIO of ∞:1, reduces the This determines the level of input signal level to the threshold.
Page 252: Effect Type List
Flange FLANGE Flanger Parameter Range Description Proprietary Yamaha effect that produces a richer and more complex modulation Symphonic SYMPHONIC than normal chorus This determines the level at which compression is THRESHOLD (dB) –54 to 0 (55 points) applied.
Page 253: Effects Parameters
Effects Parameters Title Type Description DelayEr. DELAYER. Delay and early reflections in series  REV-X HALL, REV-X ROOM, REV-X PLATE Delay+Rev DELAY+REV Delay and reverb in parallel DelayRev DELAYREV Delay and reverb in series Newly-developed two input, two output reverb algorithm. Delivers dense and rich DistDelay DISTDELAY Distortion and delay in series...
Page 254  STEREO REVERB  GATE REVERB, REVERSE GATE Two input, two output stereo reverb. One input, two output early reflections with gate, and early reflections with reverse gate. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time TYPE Type-A, Type-B Type of early reflection simulation...
Page 255: Delay Lcr
 MOD. DELAY  ECHO One input, two output basic repeat delay with modulation. Two input, two output stereo delay with crossed feedback loop. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description DELAY 0.0–2725.0 ms Delay time DELAY L 0.0–1350.0 ms Left channel delay time Feedback gain (plus values for normal-phase feedback, minus values for DELAY R 0.0–1350.0 ms...
Page 256  FLANGE  PHASER Two input, two output flange effect. Two input, two output 16-stage phaser. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speed FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speed DEPTH 0–100% Modulation depth DEPTH 0–100% Modulation depth MOD.
Page 257: Dual Pitch
 DYNA.PHASER  DUAL PITCH Two input, two output dynamically controlled phaser. Two input, two output pitch shifter. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description SOURCE INPUT, MIDI Control source: input signal or MIDI Note On velocity PITCH 1 –24 to +24 semitones Channel #1 pitch shift SENSE 0–100...
Page 258  AUTOPAN  RING MOD. Two input, two output autopanner. Two input, two output ring modulator. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speed SOURCE OSC, SELF Modulation source: oscillator or input signal DEPTH 0–100% Modulation depth OSC FREQ 0.0–5000.0 Hz Oscillator frequency...
Page 259  REV+CHORUS  REV+FLANGE One input, two output reverb and chorus effects in parallel. One input, two output reverb and flanger effects in parallel. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time INI.
Page 260  REV+SYMPHO.  REVPAN One input, two output reverb and symphonic effects in parallel. This is a 1-in/2-out series-connected reverb and auto-pan effect. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time INI.
Page 261  DELAYER. Parameter Range Description One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in series. SYNC OFF/ON Tempo parameter sync on/off NOTE L Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine left channel DELAY Parameter Range Description NOTE R Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine right channel DELAY DELAY L 0.0–1000.0 ms Left channel delay time...
Page 262  DISTDELAY  FREEZE One input, two output distortion and delay effects in series. One input, two output basic sampler. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description DST1, DST2, OVD1, In MANUAL mode, recording is started by pressing the REC and PLAY DST TYPE Distortion type (DST = distortion, OVD = overdrive) OVD2, CRUNCH...
Page 263  AMP SIMULATE  COMP276S One input, two output guitar amp simulator. This effect emulates the characteristics of analog compressors that are widely used in recording studios. It produces a thick, strong frame sound suitable for drums and bass. You Parameter Range Description...
Page 264  EQUALIZER601  OPENDECK This effect emulates the characteristics of 70’s analog equalizers. Re-creating the distortion It emulates the tape compression created by two open reel tape recorders (a recording deck of typical analog circuits will add drive to the sound. and a playback deck).
Page 265 Premium Rack Processor Parameters Parameter Range Description LIM.ATK 0–120 ms Attack time of the limiter LIM.REL Release time of the limiter  Portico5033 LIM.KNEE 0–5 Knee of the limiter This models an analog 5-band EQ made by the RND company. LIM.BYP OFF/ON Bypasses the limiter...
Page 266  U76  Dynamic EQ This models a well-known vintage compressor/limiter used in a wide range of situations. This is a newly developed equalizer that dynamically changes the EQ gain in response to the input signal, controlling the amount of EQ cut or boost in a way similar to a compressor or Parameter Range Description...
Page 267: Parameters That Can Be Assigned To Control Changes
 Automixer Parameters Parameters that can be assigned to control changes Parameter Range Description Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Group a, b, c Channel control field group NO ASSIGN — — Override OFF/ON Turns on/off overriding of the channel control field MIX 1–MIX 16 ChMode man, auto, mute...
Page 268 Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 CH 1–CH 64 CH 1–CH 64 INPUT ATT INPUT STIN1L–STIN8R STIN1L–STIN8R MIX 1–MIX 16 MIX 1 ON–MIX 16 ON ATTACK MATRIX 1 ON–MATRIX 8 ON THRESHOLD MIX 1 POINT–MIX 16 POINT RANGE MATRIX 1 POINT–MATRIX 8 POINT HOLD H...
Page 269 Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 BAND6 GAIN H LOW Q BAND6 GAIN L LOW FREQ BAND6 FREQ LOW GAIN BAND6 Q LOW MID Q BAND7 BYPASS LOW MID FREQ BAND7 GAIN H LOW MID GAIN BAND7 GAIN L HIGH MID Q BAND7 FREQ...
Page 270 Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 MATRIX 1 POINT–MATRIX 8 POINT MATRIX 1 ON–MATRIX 8 ON STEREO TO MATRIX MATRIX 1 LEVEL H–MATRIX 8 LEVEL H STEREO L–MONO(C) MATRIX 1 LEVEL L–MATRIX 8 LEVEL L MATRIX 1/2 PAN–MATRIX 7/8 PAN SOURCE SELECT 2CH MONITOR ASSIGN DOWNMIX SURROUND SPEAKER SOLO...
Page 271: Nrpn Parameter Assignments
NRPN parameter assignments Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) INPUT 0BCC 0C13 LOW TYPE 11EA 11F1 INPUT57-64 EQ INSERT ON MIX1-20, MATRIX, HIGH TYPE 11F2 11F9 Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) 0C2C 0C49 STEREO LR INPUT57-64 HPF FREQ 11FA 1201...
Page 272 Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) MIX9/10 20F6 214D PARAM21 2764 276B MIX1 SEND 28EA 2929 MIX11/12 2156 21AD PARAM22 276C 2773 MIX2 SEND 292A 2969 INPUT to MIX9/10-15/16 MIX13/14 21B6 220D PARAM23 2774...
Page 273 Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) 325E 3262 3852 3857 EXTERNAL GAIN1 3B06 3B0B LOW Q 3264 3268 GAIN1 3858 385D INPUT GAIN 1 3B0F 3B15 LOW FREQ 326A 326E GAIN2 385E 3863 EXTERNAL GAIN2...
Page 274 Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) 3CD6 3D05 SLOT OUT DELAY TIME HIGH 3D06 3D35 TIME LOW 3D36 3D65 3D66 3D6D OMNI OUT DELAY TIME HIGH 3D76 3D7D TIME LOW 3D86 3D8D 3D96 3D97 DIGITAL OUT DELAY TIME HIGH 3D98 3D99 TIME LOW 3D9A 3D9B...
Page 275 Mixing parameter operation applicability This table indicates which settings affect the behavior of each input channel and output channel parameter. It also indicates whether or not they can be linked as stereo, and whether or not they are relevant to the RECALL SAFE, GLOBAL PASTE, and USER LEVEL settings, and a channel library. ...
Page 276 RECALL SAFE, FOCUS RECALL, GLOBAL PASTE Channel Parameter CHANNEL LINK USER LEVEL Stereo Library Parameter Select button INPUT MATRIX ON INPUT MATRIX ON INPUT FADER/ON Level INPUT MATRIX SEND INPUT MATRIX SEND INPUT FADER/ON To Matrix Pan/Balance INPUT MATRIX SEND INPUT FADER/ON Pre/Post INPUT MATRIX SEND...
Page 277  MIX Channels *8, *12 Linked for a RECALL SAFE, FOCUS RECALL, GLOBAL PASTE Channel Parameter USER LEVEL CHANNEL LINK stereo pair Library Parameter Select button Name, Icon, Color MIX NAME, GLOBAL OUTPUT NAME OUTPUT NAME Output Patch MIX OUTPUT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH Out Patch MIX INSERT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH...
Page 278 *11 Balance only *12 For GLOBAL PASTE, the MIX, MATRIX, STEREO, and MONO settings of each channel will be set in common as the OUTPUT. *13 Linked only for stereo MATRIX *14 Applicable to parameters only when ALL is selected. ...
Page 279 Applies to ALL only when using GLOBAL PASTE, and only to ON/OFF. *11 Balance only *12 For GLOBAL PASTE, the MIX, MATRIX, STEREO, and MONO settings of each channel will be set in common as the OUTPUT. *14 Applicable to parameters only when ALL is selected. ...
Page 280  DCA  MUTE RECALL SAFE, FOCUS RECALL, GLOBAL PASTE RECALL SAFE Parameter USER LEVEL Parameter USER LEVEL Parameter Select button Name, Icon, Color DCA NAME DCA MASTER Name MUTE GROUP MASTER DCA LEVEL/ON DCA MASTER MUTE GROUP MASTER Fader DCA LEVEL/ON DCA MASTER Dimmer...
Page 281: Midi Data Format
MIDI Data Format CONTROL CHANGE numbers 0 and 32 are for selecting banks. If [NRPN] is selected Control change Control change STATUS 1011nnnn Bn STATUS 1011nnnn Bn This section explains the format of the data that the QL series DATA Control number (00) NRPN LSB DATA...
Page 282: Timing Clock
2 SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGE < MMC DEFERED PLAY > Module Name(mm) Data Number(dd) Opt-2A LIB “OPT-2A__” *21) Reception 2.1 SONG SELECT (F3) EQP-1A LIB “EQ-1A___” *21) If the [DEVICE NO.] matches or is 7F, receives this message and starts playback. DynamicEQ LIB “DYNAEQ__”...
Page 283: Parameter Change
= b[I+1]+(0x80&b[0]); Data will be transmitted with the [Device Number] (MIDI CH) in [Tx CH] when System exclusive message STATUS 11110000 F0 [PARAMETER CHANGE Tx] is on. Manufacture’s ID number (YAMAHA) ID No. 01000011 43 STATUS 11110000 F0 System exclusive message n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) 3.3 PARAMETER CHANGE...
Page 284 Clear Only STATUS 11110000 F0 System exclusive message Premium Effect LIB 1-100 U76 LIB “U76_____” Clear Only Manufacture’s ID number (YAMAHA) ID No. 01000011 43 Dante Input Patch LIB 1-10 Opt-2A LIB “OPT-2A__” Clear Only n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) SUB STATUS 0001nnnn 1n “LibRcl__”...
Page 285 STATUS 11110000 F0 The data will be echoed when [PARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on. 4.5.1 Format (PARAMETER CHANGE) Manufacture’s ID number (YAMAHA) ID No. 01000011 43 The corresponding memory/library title will be changed immediately the data is n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel)
Page 286 Custom Fader Bank (Admin) “CFAD_ADM” System exclusive message STATUS 11110000 F0 CHANGE Tx] is on. Custom Fader Bank (Guest) “CFAD_GST” Manufacture’s ID number (YAMAHA) ID No. 01000011 43 System exclusive message STATUS 11110000 F0 User Level (Current) “UKEY_CUR” n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel)
Page 287 The data will be echoed when [PARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on. Reception System exclusive message STATUS 11110000 F0 The data will be echoed when [PARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on. Manufacture’s ID number (YAMAHA) ID No. 01000011 43 Transmission n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) SUB STATUS...
Page 288: Input/Output Specifications
Input/Output Specifications Digital input/output specifications Data Connectors Format Level Audio Connector Length Analog input specifications 64ch Input/64ch Output Primary/ 24bit or Dante 1000Base-T etherCON CAT5e Input Level Secondary 32bit @48kHz Input Input Source Gain Connector Maximum Connectors Impedance Impedance Defined Level Sensitivity *1.
Page 289: Electrical Characteristics
LAMP – +66dB 0V-12V XLR-4-31 type 600 Ω INPUT 1-32 OMNI OUT 1-16 (QL5: x2, QL1: x1) +4 dBu @20 Hz–20 kHz, GAIN: –6dB 0.05 USB HOST USB 2.0 – USB A Connector (Female) 600 Ω Full Scale Output @1 kHz 0.02...
Page 290  Dynamic Range. Fs= 48 kHz Input Output Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit 600 Ω AD + DA, GAIN: –6dB INPUT 1-32 OMNI OUT 1-16 — 600 Ω DA Converter OMNI OUT 1-16 *1. QL1: INPUT 1-16 *2. QL1: OMNI OUT 1-8 *3.
Page 291: Mixer Basic Parameters
Mixer Basic Parameters Function Parameter Function Parameter Releace= 48 kHz: 5 msec to 42.3 sec Frequency= 20 Hz to 20 kHz 44.1 kHz: 6 msec to 46.1 sec Gain= –18 dB to +18 dB  Libraries Range= Gate: –∞ dB to 0 dB Q= 0.10 to 10.0 4 Band Ducking: –70 dB to 0 dB...
Page 292: Pin Assignment Chart
Pin Assignment Chart Signal Name Signal Name GPO1 GPO2 GPO3 GPO4 GPO5 GPI1 GPI2 GPI3 GPI4 GPI5 Data List...
Page 293: Midi Implementation Chart
IDI Implementation Chart Data List...
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Table of Contents

Function Tree

SELECTED CHANNEL Section

Channel Strip Section

Input and Output Patching

Input Channels

OUTPUT Channels

EQ and Dynamics

Channel Job

Scene Memory

Monitor and Cue Functions

Monitor

Talkback and Oscillator

Meters

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and Premium Rack

I/O Devices and External Head Amps

MIDI

Recorder

Setup

Help Function

Other Functions

Warning/Error Messages

Index

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