Yamaha 007POTO-G0 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 LS9-16/LS9-32 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Compliance with FCC * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park,...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    • Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur of gelieve dan contact op te nemen met de vertegenwoordiging van Yamaha in uw land. • For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at the end of life please consult your retailer or Yamaha representative office in...
  • Page 4 The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other property.
  • Page 5: Backup Battery

    XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-). Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction Thank you ... 9 An overview of the LS9 ... 9 Differences between the LS9-16 and LS9-32 ... 11 Number of INPUT channels... 11 Rear panel ... 11 Top panel... 12 Other... 13 The LS9’s channel structure ... 13 About the MIX bus types (VARI / FIXED) ...
  • Page 7 11. EQ and Dynamics About EQ and dynamics ... 115 Using EQ ... 115 Using dynamics ... 117 Using the EQ/Dynamics libraries ... 120 EQ library... 120 Dynamics library ... 120 12. Grouping and linking About mute groups ... 121 Using mute groups...
  • Page 8 Contents Preferences ... 194 User-defined keys ... 196 Console lock ... 197 Locking the console ... 197 Unlocking the console ... 198 Specifying the CONSOLE LOCK screen image... 198 Using USB memory to save/load data... 199 Saving the LS9’s internal data on USB memory ...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha LS9 digital mixing console. In order to take full advantage of the LS9’s superior functionality and enjoy years of trouble-free use, please read this manual before you begin using the product. After you have read the manual, keep it in a safe place.
  • Page 10 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • A second LS9 console or a digital mixer such as the Yamaha M7CL or PM5D connected via a digital I/O card installed in a slot can be cascade-connected in the digital domain.
  • Page 11: Differences Between The Ls9-16 And Ls9-32

    Differences between the LS9-16 and LS9-32 The LS9 is available in two models; the LS9-16 and the LS9-32. These models differ as follows. Number of INPUT channels The LS9-16 has up to 32 operable INPUT channels, while the LS9-32 has up to 64. The number and structure of other chan- nels (ST IN channels, MIX channels, MATRIX channels, STEREO/MONO channels) are identical.
  • Page 12: Top Panel

    Differences between the LS9-16 and LS9-32 Top panel The LS9-16 and LS9-32 differ in the number of top panel channel modules and ST IN channels they provide. The LS9-16 provides sixteen channel modules and two ST IN channels, and by switching fader layers you can operate up to 32 INPUT channels (monaural) and four ST IN channels (stereo).
  • Page 13: Other

    Other The names of the LAYER section keys differ between the LS9-16 and LS9-32. ● LS9-16 LAYER [1-16] key LAYER [17-32] key LAYER [MASTER] key LAYER [CUSTOM FADER] key In conjunction with this difference, there are also differences in the numbering of the channel modules on the panel and the channels that are assigned to each fader layer.
  • Page 14: About The Mix Bus Types (Vari / Fixed)

    About the MIX bus types (VARI / FIXED) • About word clock • Conventions in this manual • About the firmware version About the MIX bus types (VARI / FIXED) The sixteen MIX buses provided on the LS9 can be assigned either as VARI or FIXED types in pairs of adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered buses (→...
  • Page 15: Parts And Their Function

    Parts and their function This chapter explains the LS9’s parts and their functions. The LS9’s top panel is organized into the following sections. LS9-16 MIX/MATRIX SELECT section (p. 20) DISPLAY ACCESS section (p. 19) LAYER section (p. 19) Channel module section (p. 17) Chapter 2 Top panel Stereo meter / Cue section (p.
  • Page 16 Top panel LS9-32 MIX/MATRIX SELECT section (p. 20) DISPLAY ACCESS section (p. 19) LAYER section (p. 19) Channel module section (p. 17) LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ⁄0 SELECTED CHANNEL section (p. 21) Stereo meter / Cue section (p. 20) Display (p. 20) STEREO MASTER section (p.
  • Page 17 Channel module section • • • • • • • • • • • In this section you can operate the main parameters of the input channels and output channels, as well as the monitor output. Use the LAYER section (→ p. 19) to select the channels that are mapped to this section.
  • Page 18 Top panel STEREO MASTER section In this section you can operate the main parameters of the STEREO channel. 1 [SEL] key This key selects the STEREO channel as the target of operations. The L-channel and R-channel will be alter- nately selected as the target of operations each time you press the [SEL] key.
  • Page 19 DISPLAY ACCESS section • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 [SCENE MEMORY] key This key accesses a screen where you can store, recall, and edit scene memories, and make settings for the Focus...
  • Page 20 Top panel MIX/MATRIX SELECT section In this section you can select the MIX channel or MATRIX channel that will be the object of operations. 1 MIX/MATRIX [1]–[16] keys These keys select the MIX channel (or if the selected channel is a MIX/STEREO/MONO channel, the MATRIX channel) whose send level will be adjusted by the SELECTED CHANNEL section.
  • Page 21 ⁄0 SELECTED CHANNEL section • • • • • • • • • In this section you can operate the most important mix parameters for the currently selected input channel or out- put channel. The function of the controllers in this section will depend on the type of channel that is selected.
  • Page 22: Data Entry Section

    Top panel I EQ [HIGH] key J EQ [HIGH MID] key K EQ [LOW MID] key L EQ [LOW] key These keys select the band controlled by encoders 6–8. By simultaneously pressing the EQ [HIGH] key and EQ [LOW] key, you can reset the gain of all four bands to 0 M [HOME] key This key returns the state of the LS9’s panel to home posi- tion.
  • Page 23: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Rear panel LS9-16 5 6 7 LS9-32 5 6 7 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 24 -2 dBu (maximum level is +18 dBu). (A fee will be charged for this change.) For details, contact to your Yamaha dealer listed at the end of this manual. LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual C Slots {1–2}...
  • Page 25 NOTE • The DME-N Network Driver required for connection to the NET- WORK connector, the Studio Manager required for running LS9 Editor, and the LS9 Editor itself can downloaded from the Yamaha website listed below. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ E WORD CLOCK IN/OUT connectors These are BNC connectors used to transmit and receive word clock signals to and from an external device.
  • Page 26: Front Panel

    Front panel Front panel 1 PHONES LEVEL control This adjusts the level of the signal that is output from the PHONES OUT jack 2. B PHONES OUT (headphone output) jack This is a headphone jack for monitoring the MONITOR OUT or CUE signal. LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27: Basic Operations On The Ls9

    Basic operations on the LS9 This chapter explains the various user interfaces you’ll use to operate the LS9, and basic operations. Basic operations in the top panel Here we explain basic operations you’ll perform in the LS9’s top panel. About the [HOME] key The [HOME] key in the SELECTED CHANNEL section restores the LS9’s panel to its basic state (home position).
  • Page 28 Basic operations in the top panel The combination of channels corresponding to each key is as follows. LS9-16 LAYER section key LAYER [1-16] LAYER [17-32] LAYER [MASTER] LAYER [CUSTOM FADER] LS9-32 LAYER section key LAYER [1-32] LAYER [33-64] LAYER [MASTER] LAYER [CUSTOM FADER] HINT •...
  • Page 29: Using The Selected Channel Section

    Using the SELECTED CHANNEL sec- tion You can use the encoders and keys of the SELECTED CHANNEL section to directly operate the mix parameters (EQ, pan, dynamics, etc.) of the currently selected channel from the top panel. Make sure that the desired fader layer is selected in the LAYER section.
  • Page 30: Viewing The Display

    Viewing the display Here we explain the various types of information shown in the display. Constant display area 1 Selected channel This shows the number, name, and icon of the channel currently selected by its [SEL] key for operations. (For details on assigning a name →...
  • Page 31: Main Area

    Main area The contents of the main area will depend on the currently selected function. ■ SELECTED CH VIEW screen This screen shows all mix parameters of the currently selected channel. To access this screen, press the [HOME] key of the SELECTED CHANNEL section. ■...
  • Page 32: The On-Screen User Interface

    Viewing the display The on-screen user interface The interface shown in the screen of the LS9 includes the following items. ■ Cursor The blinking red and yellow frame displayed in the screen is called the “cursor.” The cursor is used to specify the object of your operations. Use the cursor keys of the data entry section to move the cursor up/down/left/right.
  • Page 33: Keyboard Window

    ■ Keyboard window The keyboard window shown below will appear when you assign a name or comment to a scene or library, or when you assign a name to a channel. To enter characters, move the cursor to the desired character in the window and press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 34: Assigning A Name

    Assigning a name On the LS9, you can assign a name to each input channel and output channel, and assign a title to each scene or library data item when you save it. To assign a name, you will use the keyboard window that is shown in the main area. Access the window where you can assign a name.
  • Page 35: Using The Tool Buttons

    Using the tool buttons The title bar at the top of some popup windows and screens contains tool buttons that provide additional functions. You can use these buttons to recall related libraries, or to copy the parame- ters of a channel to a different channel. Here we will explain how to use the tool buttons. About the tool buttons Tool buttons like the following are shown in the ATT/ HPF/EQ, DYNAMICS 1/2, GEQ, and EFFECT popup...
  • Page 36 Using the tool buttons In the SELECTED CH VIEW screen, move the cursor to the knob corresponding to EQ or dynamics 1/2, or to a button that has a ▼ symbol, and press the [ENTER] key. HINT • If POPUP APPEARS WHEN PRESSING KNOBS is turned on in the PREFERENCE popup window ( →...
  • Page 37 ● GEQ library The GEQ library holds two types of data; 31BandGEQ or Flex15GEQ. Recall is not possible if you’ve selected a type that is different than the recall-destina- tion GEQ. ● Effect library Effect settings whose effect type is “HQ.Pitch” or “Freeze”...
  • Page 38: Initializing Settings

    Using the tool buttons ● Erasing data from a library Access a popup window or screen that con- tains tool buttons. Move the cursor to the LIB button in the toolbar and press the [ENTER] key to access the popup window of the corre- sponding library.
  • Page 39: Copying And Pasting Settings

    Copying and pasting settings Here’s how you can copy the EQ/dynamics settings of the currently selected channel or the GEQ/effect settings of the currently selected rack to buffer memory, and then paste them to a different channel or rack. Copy/paste is limited to the following combinations. •...
  • Page 40 Using the tool buttons When you want to compare the first and second versions of your settings, move the cursor to the COMPARE button and press the [ENTER] key. You will return to the first version of your settings. At this time, the second version of your settings will be saved in buffer memory.
  • Page 41: Connections And Setup

    Connections and setup This chapter explains how to connect the audio inputs and outputs, how to perform the setup necessary when starting the LS9 for the first time, and how to check the operation. ■ Analog input connections • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Connect microphones or line level devices to INPUT jacks 1–16 {1–32}.
  • Page 42: Analog Output Connections

    Connections ■ Analog output connections Power amp Main speakers OMNI OUT jacks 1–8 {1–16} can be connected to your main speakers, monitor speakers (foldback), or mon- itor speakers for the engineer. When the LS9 is in its initial state, the signal from the following channels is patched to each OMNI OUT jack. This patching can be changed as necessary (→...
  • Page 43 DAW system or speaker processor. For details on the types of I/O cards that can be used, refer to the appendix at the end of this manual (→ p. 274). Check the Yamaha website for the most recent information on I/O cards. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ NOTE •...
  • Page 44: Installing An Option Card

    Installing an option card Before you install an I/O card in a slot, you must check the Yamaha website to verify whether the LS9 supports that card and to verify the number of other Yamaha cards or third-party cards that can be used in conjunction with it.
  • Page 45: Setup Required When Starting Up

    Setup required when starting up Here we explain the setup that is required when starting the LS9 for the first time. So that you can check whether the connections are correct, we also describe the basic procedure for getting the input signal from an INPUT channel to be output from the STEREO bus. Returning the current scene to the initial state We will power-on the LS9 and recall (load) the initial set-...
  • Page 46: Word Clock Connection And Settings

    Setup required when starting up Word clock connection and set- tings “Word clock” is the clock data that provides the timing basis for audio signals to be processed digitally. If a digital I/O card installed in a slot is digitally con- nected to an external device such as a DAW system, CD player, or HDR (hard disk recorder), and you want digital audio signals to be transmitted or received between the...
  • Page 47: Ha (Head Amp) Settings

    Use the buttons in the window to select the clock source to which the LS9 will synchro- nize. ● If you want the clock source to be the clock data included in a digital audio signal from a slot Turn on a valid 2-channel button for the corresponding slot.
  • Page 48 Setup required when starting up Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [HOME] key. The [HOME] key restores the LS9’s panel to its basic state (home position). When you press this key, the SELECTED CH VIEW screen will appear in the dis- play, showing all the parameters of the channel that is selected by its [SEL] key.
  • Page 49 ● Making HA settings for a group of eight channels Here’s how to access a popup window where you can make HA settings for a group of eight channels. Make sure that a mic or instrument is con- nected to the INPUT jack (→ p. 41). Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [HOME] key.
  • Page 50: Sending An Input Channel Signal To The Stereo Bus

    Setup required when starting up Sending an input channel signal to the STEREO bus Here we explain how to adjust the level of a signal sent from a gain-adjusted input channel to the STEREO bus, adjust its pan (INPUT channel) or balance (ST IN chan- nel), and monitor it from external speakers connected to the STEREO channel.
  • Page 51 Raise the fader of the currently selected channel (or the encoder for a ST IN chan- nel) to obtain an appropriate volume. In this state, you should hear sound from the speaker system patched to the STEREO channel. If you don’t hear sound, watch the stereo meter located at the right of the display to see whether the LR meter is moving.
  • Page 52 Setup required when starting up HINT • If you’ve turned on POPUP APPEARS WHEN PRESSING KNOBS in the PREFERENCE popup window ( → p. 194), you can also access this popup window by pressing the SELECTED CHANNEL section [PAN] encoder. In the STEREO MASTER section of the top panel, make sure that the STEREO channel [ON] key is on, and raise the STEREO chan-...
  • Page 53: Input Channel Operations

    Input channel operations This chapter explains operations for input channels (INPUT channels and ST IN channels). Signal flow for input channels The input channel are the section that processes the signals received from the rear panel input jacks or slot, and sends them to the STEREO bus, MONO bus, and MIX buses. There are two types of input channel, as follows.
  • Page 54 Signal flow for input channels ● INPUT PATCH This assigns input signals to the input channels. ● ø (phase) Switches the phase of the input signal. ● HPF (High Pass Filter) This is a high pass filter that cuts the region below the specified frequency.
  • Page 55: Specifying The Channel Name / Icon

    Specifying the channel name / icon On the LS9, the name and icon shown in the screen can be specified for each input channel. Here we will explain how to specify the channel name and icon. Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [HOME] key.
  • Page 56 Specifying the channel name / icon To select an icon for this channel, move the cursor to the icon button and press the [ENTER] key. The window display will change as follows. 1 Icon select buttons These buttons select the icon that is used for this chan- nel.
  • Page 57: Ha (Head Amp) Settings

    HA (head amp) settings Here’s how to make HA (Head Amp) settings such as phantom power on/off, gain, and phase for each input channel. Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [HOME] key. The SELECTED CH VIEW screen will appear in the display.
  • Page 58: Sending The Signal From An Input Channel To The Stereo/Mono Bus

    HA (head amp) settings • Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO bus To switch the phase of each channel between normal and reverse phase, move ø the cursor to the button of the desired channel in the window, and press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 59 Make sure that an input source is con- nected to the input channel you’re operat- ing, and make head amp settings for phantom power, gain, and phase to obtain the optimal input signal (→ p. 57). Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [HOME] key.
  • Page 60 Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO bus For channels whose MODE button is set to LCR mode, the following button and knob are shown instead of the ST button and MONO button F LCR button This button is an on/off switch for all signals sent from that channel to the STEREO bus and MONO bus.
  • Page 61 Signal sent to the STEREO (L) bus Signal sent to the STEREO (R) bus TO ST PAN knob If a ST IN channel is selected, operating the TO ST BALANCE knob will change the signal levels sent from the ST IN L/R channels to the STEREO (L/R) bus and MONO (C) bus as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 62: Sending The Signal From An Input Channel To A Mix Bus

    Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus Here we will explain how to send the signal of an input channel to MIX buses 1–16. MIX buses are used mainly to send signals to on-stage foldback speakers or to external effect processors.
  • Page 63 D PRE/POST indicator This indicates the send position of the signal sent from the input channel to a VARI type MIX bus. The signal is being sent from the pre-EQ or pre-fader position if this indicates PRE, or from immediately after the [ON] key if the PRE indication is not shown.
  • Page 64: Using A Popup Window

    Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus Using a popup window In this method, you use the MIX SEND popup window to adjust the send levels from eight channels to a MIX bus. Make sure that an output port is assigned to the MIX bus to which you’re sending the signal, and that a monitor system or exter- nal effect processor etc.
  • Page 65: Using The Faders (Sends On Fader Mode)

    G TO MIX PAN/TO MIX BALANCE knob This knob adjusts the pan (or balance, for a ST IN channel) of the signal that is sent from the INPUT channel to the two MIX buses. HINT • If PRE is selected as the send position to the MIX bus, then you will also be able to select either PRE EQ (immediately before the attenuator) or PRE FADER (immediately before the fader) for each MIX bus ( →...
  • Page 66 Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus Use the MIX/MATRIX SELECT section keys to select the send-destination MIX bus. The LED of the corresponding key will light, indicat- ing that it is selected as the send-destination. Press the same key of the MIX/MATRIX SELECT section once again.
  • Page 67: Output Channel Operations

    Output channel operations This chapter explains operations for output channels (MIX channels, MATRIX channels, STEREO channels, MONO channels). Signal flow for output channels The output channel section takes the signals sent from the input channels to the various buses, processes them with EQ and dynamics, and sends them to output ports or other buses. The fol- lowing types of output channel are provided.
  • Page 68 Signal flow for output channels ■ STEREO channel / MONO (C) channel Each of these channels process the signal sent from the input channels to the STEREO bus or MONO (C) bus, and send it to an output port or MATRIX bus. If input channels are set to LCR mode, the STEREO (L/R) channels and the MONO (C) channel can be used together as a set of three output channels.
  • Page 69: Specifying The Channel Name / Icon

    If the send-destination MATRIX bus is set to stereo, you can use the TO MATRIX PAN knob in the screen to adjust the panning between the two MATRIX buses. If the send- source is the STEREO channel or a stereo MIX channel, use the TO MATRIX BALANCE knob to adjust the vol- ume balance of the left and right channels sent to the two MATRIX buses.
  • Page 70 Specifying the channel name / icon B Icon button This shows the icon that is selected for the correspond- ing channel. When you move the cursor to this button and press the [ENTER] key, a screen where you can select an icon and a sample name will appear.
  • Page 71: Sending Signals From Mix Channels To The Stereo/Mono Bus

    Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus This section explains how to send the signal of a MIX channel to the STEREO bus or MONO bus. Signals can be sent to the STEREO bus or MONO bus in either ST/MONO mode or LCR mode, and you can choose either of these two modes for each MIX channel.
  • Page 72 Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus If you want to switch the on/off status of the signal sent from the MIX channel to the STEREO/MONO bus, or switch it between ST/MONO mode and LCR mode, use either of the following methods to access the TO STEREO/MONO popup window.
  • Page 73 If you want to use the MONO bus, make sure that the [ON] key of the MONO channel is turned on, and raise the fader of the MONO channel to an appropriate position. This operation will differ between the LS9-16 and LS9-32.
  • Page 74 Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus If the CSR knob is set to 100%, operating the TO ST PAN knob will change the signal levels sent to the STEREO (L/R) bus and MONO (C) bus as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 75: Sending Signals From Mix Channels And Stereo/Mono Channels To Matrix Buses

    Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels This section explains how to send the signal from a MIX channel or STEREO/MONO channel to MATRIX buses 1–8. You can do this in any of the following three ways. ■...
  • Page 76 Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses Use the MIX/MATRIX SELECT section keys to select the send-destination MATRIX bus. When a MIX, STEREO (L/R), or MONO channel is selected, the keys of the MIX/MATRIX SELECT sec- tion are used to select the send-destination MATRIX bus.
  • Page 77: Using A Popup Window

    Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses To adjust the send level from a MIX channel to the selected MATRIX bus, move the cur- sor to the corresponding knob of the FROM MIX field, and operate the [SELECTED SEND] encoder.
  • Page 78: Using The Faders (Sends On Fader Mode)

    Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses If the send-destination MATRIX bus is set to stereo, the screen will change as follows. E TO MATRIX PAN/TO MATRIX BALANCE knob This knob adjusts the panning (or the balance, if the send-source is a STEREO channel or a MIX channel set to stereo) of the signal sent from this channel to the two MATRIX buses.
  • Page 79 Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses Use the MIX/MATRIX SELECT section keys to select the send-destination MATRIX bus. Only the LED of the corresponding key will blink, indicating that it is selected as the send-destination. Press the same key of the MIX/MATRIX SELECT section once again.
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  • Page 81: About The Selected Channel Section

    Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL This chapter explains how you can use the SELECTED CHANNEL section and the SELECTED CH VIEW screen to control the parameters of a selected channel. About the SELECTED CHANNEL section 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 manually adjust all the major parame- ters of the currently selected channel.
  • Page 82: About The Selected Ch View Screen

    About the SELECTED CH VIEW screen About the SELECTED CH VIEW screen When you press the [HOME] key, the SELECTED CH VIEW screen will appear in the display. This screen shows most of the parameters of the channel currently selected by its [SEL] key. You can use the SELECTED CH VIEW screen to check the values when operating the encoders of the SELECTED CHANNEL section, or when you need to edit more detailed parameters.
  • Page 83: Operations In The Selected Channel Section

    Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section This section explains how you can use the SELECTED CHANNEL section to control all of the parameters for a specific channel. Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [HOME] key. The SELECTED CH VIEW screen will appear in the display.
  • Page 84 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section Subsequent operations will differ depending on the parameters you want to adjust. ● Adjusting the send levels from a spe- cific channel to the MIX buses / MATRIX buses Use the SEND field when you want to send the signal from an INPUT/ST IN channel to a MIX bus, or from a MIX, STEREO, or MONO channel to a MATRIX bus.
  • Page 85 ● Adjusting the send level from the MIX channels to a specific MATRIX bus To adjust the send level from the MIX channels to a spe- cific MATRIX bus, access the send-destination MATRIX channel in the SELECTED CH VIEW screen. 1 SEND popup button This button displays a popup window where you can make send level settings for eight channels at a time.
  • Page 86 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section ● Changing the output patching (Output channels only) To change the output patching of an output channel in the SELECTED CH VIEW screen, use the PATCH popup but- ton. 1 PATCH popup button This button displays the HA/PATCH popup window where you can make output port settings for eight chan- nels at a time (→...
  • Page 87 ● Making dynamics settings To operate the dynamics of the currently selected channel, use the SELECTED CHANNEL section [DYNAMICS 1]/ [DYNAMICS 2] encoder, and the DYNA1/DYNA2 field of the SELECTED CH VIEW screen. NOTE • The DYNA 2 field of the SELECTED CH VIEW screen and the [DYNAMICS 2] encoder of the SELECTED CHANNEL section are valid only if an input channel is selected.
  • Page 88 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section HINT • You can also use the cursor keys to switch bands. • If you’ve turned on POPUP APPEARS WHEN PRESSING KNOBS in the PREFERENCE popup window ( → p. 194), you can also access the above popup window by pressing an EQ encoder in the SELECTED CHANNEL section.
  • Page 89: Assigning A Channel To A Mute Group

    ● Turning a channel on/off Use the FADER field to switch the channel on/off in the SELECTED CH VIEW screen. This field includes the fol- lowing items. 1 ∑ CLIP indicator This indicator will light if an overload occurs at even one of the level detection points in that channel.
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  • Page 91: Custom Fader Layer

    Custom fader layer This chapter explains how to assign the desired channels to the custom fader layer. About the custom fader layer The channel module section and ST IN channel section on the top panel of the LS9 consists of four layers called “fader layers.”...
  • Page 92: Assigning Channels To The Custom Fader Layer

    About the custom fader layer • Assigning channels to the custom fader layer Of the above fader layers, channels are pre-assigned to fader layer 1-16 {1-32}, fader layer 17-32 {33-64}, and the master fader layer (→ p. 28). However, you are free to assign desired channels to the custom fader layer that is recalled when you press the LAYER [CUSTOM FADER] key.
  • Page 93 1 Channel module select field Select the channels that will be assigned to the top panel channel modules 1–16 {1–32}. B ST IN channel select field Select the channels that will be assigned to the top panel ST IN channels 1–2 {1–4}. Move the cursor to the channel module select field or the ST IN channel select field, use the dial or the [DEC]/[INC] keys to...
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  • Page 95: Input/Output Patching

    Input/output patching This chapter explains how to edit the input patching and output patching, how to connect inserts, and how to use direct outputs. Changing the output patching When the LS9 is in the initial state, the output ports (jacks and internal ports) are patched to the following output channels.
  • Page 96 Changing the output patching Move the cursor to the PATCH popup button in the screen, and press the [ENTER] key. The HA/PATCH popup window will appear. This popup window shows the output port assigned to the output channels, in groups of eight channels. 1 Channel number This is the number of the output channel.
  • Page 97 ● Selecting the output channel for each output port Here’s how to select the output channel that will be the output source for each output port. In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedly to access the SYS- TEM SETUP screen.
  • Page 98 Changing the output patching F Delay time setting knob This knob sets the delay time of the output port. Move the cursor to this knob and use the dial or the [DEC]/ [INC] keys to adjust the setting. The delay time value is shown below the knob, using the units selected in the DELAY SCALE field ( G DELAY button...
  • Page 99: Changing The Input Patching

    Changing the input patching When the LS9 is in the initial state, the following input ports (jacks / internal ports) are patched to each input channel. For the LS9-16 Input channels Input port (jack / internal port) INPUT channels 1–16 INPUT jacks 1–16 INPUT channels 17–32 Slot input channels 1–16...
  • Page 100 Changing the input patching Move the cursor to the port select popup button for the desired channel, and press the [ENTER] key. The INPUT PORT SELECT popup window will appear, allowing you to select the input port for the input channel. This popup window contains the following items.
  • Page 101: Inserting An External Device Into A Channel

    Inserting an external device into a channel If necessary, you can insert an internal effect/GEQ or an external device such as an effect pro- cessor into the signal path of INPUT channels 1–32 or any output channel (MIX, MATRIX, STE- REO, MONO).
  • Page 102 Inserting an external device into a channel E Output port select popup button F Input port select popup button These buttons select the output port and input port that are patched to insert-out and insert-in. The currently selected output port and input port are shown. G INSERT ON/OFF button This button turns the insert on/off.
  • Page 103: Directly Outputting An Input Channel

    Directly outputting an INPUT channel The signal of an INPUT channel can be output directly from the desired OMNI OUT jack or from the output channel of a desired slot. For example by sending signals to an external digital recorder via a digital I/O card installed in a slot, you can make a live recording without affecting the LS9’s internal mixing.
  • Page 104 Directly outputting an INPUT channel Move the cursor to the port select popup button, and press the [ENTER] key. The OUTPUT PORT SELECT popup window will appear, allowing you to select the output port that will be patched to direct output. 1 Category tab These tabs select the output ports that are shown in the popup window.
  • Page 105: Usb Memory Recorder

    USB memory recorder This chapter explains how to use the USB memory recorder. About the USB memory recorder The LS9 provides a USB memory recorder function that lets you easily record internal signals to USB memory, or play back audio files recorded on USB memory. As the file format for recording, it uses MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3).
  • Page 106: Assigning Channels To The Input/Output Of The Recorder

    Assigning channels to the input/output of the recorder Assigning channels to the input/output of the recorder Here’s how 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 channel.
  • Page 107 B Channel select buttons Select the channels that will be assigned to the USB memory recorder’s inputs, from the following choices. ● MIX 1–16 MIX channels 1–16 ● MTRX 1–8 MATRIX channels 1–8 ● ST L/R STEREO channel L/R ● ST L+C STEREO channel L mixed with the MONO (C) channel...
  • Page 108: Recording To Usb Memory

    Recording to USB memory Here’s how to record the signal of the desired output channels as an audio file (MP3) onto the USB memory inserted in the USB connector located at the right of the display. In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [RECORDER] key repeatedly to access the RECORDER screen.
  • Page 109 Move the cursor to the REC button (●) at the bottom of the screen, and press the [ENTER] key. You will use the transport at the bottom of the screen to perform record/play/stop operations for the recorder. Each button has the following function. 1 REW ( ) button ●...
  • Page 110: Playing Back Audio Files From Usb Memory

    Playing back audio files from USB memory Playing back audio files from USB memory Here’s how to play back audio files that have been saved on USB memory. In addition to files that were recorded on the LS9 console, you can also play files that were copied from your computer to USB memory.
  • Page 111 You can use the change directory button in the screen and the folder icon in the No. field to view a content list of the folder that includes the desired file. ● To move to a folder below Move the cursor to a folder icon shown in the No. field of the list, and press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 112: Editing The Title List

    Editing the title list Here’s how you can change the order of the audio files shown in the title list, and edit the titles or artist names. Connect USB memory containing audio files to the USB connector. In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [RECORDER] key repeatedly to access the TITLE LIST screen.
  • Page 113: Linking Scene Recall With Audio File Playback

    NOTE • Two-byte code or Latin-1 (ISO-8859-1) code characters will not be sorted correctly. ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ / ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ buttons ● When you move the cursor to these buttons and press the [ENTER] key, the track number of the file cur- rently selected in the title list will be moved upward or downward by one.
  • Page 114 Linking scene recall with audio file playback Move the cursor to the blue background area in the middle of the list SONG TITLE/ FILE NAME field, and press the [ENTER] key. The SONG SELECT popup window will appear, allowing you to select an audio file. 1 SONG TITLE/FILE NAME buttons These buttons select the item (song title or file name) that is shown in the song list.
  • Page 115: Eq And Dynamics

    EQ and Dynamics This chapter explains the EQ (equalizer) and dynamics that are provided on each channel of the LS9. About EQ and dynamics Each input channel and output channel of the LS9 provides a four-band EQ and dynamics. EQ can be used on all input channels and all output channels. An attenuator is provided immedi- ately before the EQ, allowing you to adjust the level of the input signal.
  • Page 116 These buttons select the EQ type. If the TYPE I button is on, the EQ will use the same algorithm as previous Yamaha digital mixers; if the TYPE II button is on, a newly-developed algorithm will be used. Using TYPE II will reduce interference between bands.
  • Page 117: Using Dynamics

    If you want to use the high-pass filter on an input channel, operate the HPF FREQ knob or HPF ON/OFF button in the ATT/HPF/EQ popup window. Input channels provide a high-pass filter that is inde- pendent of the four-band EQ. Use the HPF ON/OFF button to switch the high-pass filter on/off, and use the HPF FREQ knob to specify the cutoff frequency.
  • Page 118: Level Meters

    Using dynamics The window contains the following items. 1 Dynamics type buttons Use these buttons to select one of the following four types of dynamics. Input channels GATE DUCKING DYNAMICS 1 COMPRESSOR EXPANDER COMPRESSOR COMPANDER-H DYNAMICS 2 COMPANDER-S DE-ESSER Output channels COMPRESSOR EXPANDER DYNAMICS 1...
  • Page 119 Select the key-in signal as necessary. You can select one of the following as the key-in sig- nal. For an input channel The signal immediately before the SELF PRE EQ EQ (attenuator) of the currently selected input channel The signal immediately after the EQ SELF POST EQ of the currently selected input chan- CH 1–32 {64} POST...
  • Page 120: Using The Eq/Dynamics Libraries

    Using the EQ/Dynamics libraries Using the EQ/Dynamics libraries EQ or dynamics settings can be stored in or recalled from dedicated libraries. EQ library The EQ library consists of an input EQ library that lets you store and recall EQ settings for input channels, and an output EQ library that lets you store and recall EQ settings for output channels.
  • Page 121: Grouping And Linking

    Grouping and linking This chapter explains the Mute Group function that lets you simultaneously control the muting of multiple channels, the Channel Link function that links the parameters of multiple channels, and the operations that let you copy or move parameters between channels. Mute groups allow you to switch muting on/off for multiple channels together.
  • Page 122: Using The Selected Ch View Screen To Specify Mute Groups

    Using mute groups The MUTE GROUP screen of the CHANNEL JOB screen contains the following items. 1 Channel display field Channels assigned to the mute group selected by the 1–8 buttons are highlighted in red. If the SAFE button is selected, channels that are temporarily excluded from all mute groups are highlighted in green.
  • Page 123: Using The Mute Safe Function

    Use the LAYER section keys and the [SEL] keys to select the channel whose mute group(s) you want to specify. In the SELECTED CH VIEW screen you can use the MUTE field to specify the mute group(s) to which the currently selected channel belongs.
  • Page 124: The Channel Link Function

    The Channel Link function Channel Link is a function that links the operation of parameters such as fader and EQ between input channels. The parameters to be linked can be selected from the following choices. • HA GAIN settings (linked while preserving the difference in level.) •...
  • Page 125 If you turned on the MIX ON or MIX SEND buttons in step 2, use the buttons of the SEND PARAMETER field to specify the bus(es) for which you want operations to be linked (multiple selections are allowed). The table below lists the parameters you can select in the SEND PARAMETER field.
  • Page 126: Copying, Moving, Or Initializing A Channel

    Copying, moving, or initializing a channel Copying, moving, or initializing a channel This section explains how you can copy or move mix parameters between channels, or restore the parameters of a specific channel to their default settings. Copying the parameters of a chan- You can copy the mix parameter settings of a channel to another channel.
  • Page 127: Moving The Parameters Of A Channel

    Moving the parameters of a chan- The settings of a specific input channel can be moved to a different input channel. When you execute a Move opera- tion, the numbering of the channels between the move- source and move-destination will move forward or back- ward by one.
  • Page 128: Initializing The Parameters Of A Channel

    Copying, moving, or initializing a channel Initializing the parameters of a channel If desired, you can restore the parameters of any channel to an initialized state. This operation can be performed on any channel(s). In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [CHANNEL JOB] key repeatedly to access the CH CLEAR screen of the CHANNEL JOB screens.
  • Page 129: Scene Memory

    Scene memory This chapter explains how to perform scene memory operations. About scene memories On the LS9, settings such as the mix parameters and input/output port patching can be assigned a name and stored into memory (and later recalled from memory) as a “scene.” Scenes are numbered with a scene number in the range of 000–300.
  • Page 130 Using scene memories NOTE • Simply changing the scene number does not actually execute the store or recall operation. To execute the store or recall operation, you must use the STORE/RECALL buttons in the SCENE MEMORY screen as explained in step 2 and follow- ing or in “Recalling a scene”...
  • Page 131: Recalling A Scene

    To execute the Store operation, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key. The current mix settings will be stored to the scene number you selected in step 3. If you decide to cancel the Store operation, move the cursor to the CANCEL button instead of the OK but- ton, and press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 132: Using User-Defined Keys To Recall

    Using scene memories To execute the Recall operation, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key. The scene you selected in step 2 will be recalled. If you decide not to execute the Recall operation, move the cursor to the CANCEL button instead of the OK button, and press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 133 Move the cursor to the USER DEFINED KEYS button and press the [ENTER] key to access the USER DEFINED KEYS popup window. The USER DEFINED KEYS popup window lets you assign functions to user defined keys [1]–[12]. User defined keys popup buttons Move the cursor to the popup button for the user-defined key to which you want to assign a function, and press the [ENTER]...
  • Page 134: Editing Scene Memories

    Editing scene memories This section explains how to sort the scenes stored in scene memory, edit their titles, and copy/ paste them. Sorting and renaming scene memo- ries You can use a dedicated window to sort the saved scene memories in alphabetical order of their titles or in order of the date on which they were created.
  • Page 135 If you want the scenes to be listed in a dif- ferent order, move the cursor to the “NO.” or “TITLE” buttons located above the scene list, or to “TIME STAMP” located above the STATUS/TIME STAMP field, and press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 136: Scene Memory Editing

    Editing scene memories Scene memory editing The scenes stored in scene memory can be copied/pasted to other scene numbers, or cleared (erased). In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [SCENE MEMORY] key to access any one of the SCENE MEMORY screens. Scene memories are edited using the buttons shown in the upper part of the SCENE MEMORY screen.
  • Page 137: Clearing A Scene

    To execute the Paste operation, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key. The scene stored in the buffer memory will be pasted to the scene number you selected in step 5. If you decide to cancel the Paste operation, use the CANCEL button instead of the OK button.
  • Page 138: Cutting A Scene

    Editing scene memories Cutting a scene Here’s how to cut a scene. When you cut a scene, the scenes of subsequent numbers will move forward. After you cut a scene, you’ll be able to paste or insert it at the desired location.
  • Page 139: Using The Focus Function

    Using the Focus function “Focus” is a function that lets you select the parameters that will be updated when you recall each scene, so that only specific parameters will be updated when you recall that scene. For example, it is convenient to use this if you want to recall only the input channel settings of a certain scene. HINT •...
  • Page 140: Using The Recall Safe Function

    Using the Recall Safe function “Recall Safe” is a function that excludes only specific parameters/channels from Recall opera- tions. This differs from the Focus settings (→ p. 139) made for individual scenes in that Recall Safe settings are common to all scenes. In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [CHANNEL JOB] key repeatedly to access the RECALL SAFE screen.
  • Page 141 If you want to enable Recall Safe for spe- cific parameters of the selected channel, make the following settings in the SAFE PARAMETER field. ● For an input channel Use the buttons in the lower part of the SAFE PARAMETER field (except for the “ALL” button) to select the parameters that will be subject to Recall Safe (multiple selections are allowed).
  • Page 142 Using the Recall Safe function These buttons correspond to the following parameters. Button name Corresponding parameters All parameters (except for WITH MIX SEND) EQ settings (including ATT) DYNA 1 Dynamics 1 settings MTRX ON On/off status of signals sent to MATRIX buses MTRX SEND Send levels of signals sent to MATRIX buses FADER...
  • Page 143: Using The Fade Function

    If you want to enable Recall Safe for global parameters, turn on the desired buttons in the GLOBAL field. These buttons correspond to the following parameters. Button name Corresponding parameters INPUT PATCH Input port patching INPUT NAME Input channel name OUTPUT Output port patching PATCH...
  • Page 144 Using the Fade function Make sure that the cursor is located some- where other than the constant display area, and use the dial or the [DEC]/[INC] keys to select the scene for which you want to make Fade function settings. Move the cursor to the SET popup button, and press the [ENTER] key to access the FADE TIME popup window.
  • Page 145: Monitor/Cue

    This chapter explains the LS9’s monitor/cue functions. About the monitor/cue functions The Monitor function lets you audition various signals through your nearfield monitors or head- phones. The LS9’s front panel has a PHONES OUT jack for monitoring, and this jack always lets you monitor the signal that is selected as the monitoring source.
  • Page 146: Using The Monitor Function

    Using the Monitor function This section explains how to select the desired monitor source, and monitor it from the PHONES OUT jack or external monitor speakers. Connect your monitor system to the rear panel OMNI OUT jacks, 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack, or an I/O card installed in a slot.
  • Page 147 If you’ve selected DEFINE in the SOURCE SELECT field, you can use the ASSIGN field to select multiple sources. The following table shows the monitor sources you can select in the ASSIGN field. MIX 1–16 buttons MIX channels 1–16 output signals MATRIX 1–8 but- MATRIX buses 1–8 output signals tons...
  • Page 148: Using The Cue Function

    Using the Cue function This section explains how to use the LS9’s Cue function. About cue groups The LS9’s cue signals can be categorized into the follow- ing three groups. 1 INPUT CUE group The cue signals of input channels make up this group. To enable Cue for this group, press to turn on the [CUE] key of a channel module to which an INPUT channel is assigned or the [CUE] key of a ST IN channel.
  • Page 149: Operating The Cue Function

    Operating the Cue function This section explains how you can use the [CUE] key of a desired channel to monitor the Cue signal. NOTE • The cue signal is sent to the same output destination as the moni- tor signal. Be aware that for this reason, the cue signal will not be sent to the connected monitor speakers if you turn off the Monitor output.
  • Page 150 Using the Cue function Press the [CUE] key of a desired channel to turn it on. The Cue signal of the corresponding channel will be sent to the monitor signal output destination. You can also watch the Cue meter of the meter field to check the output level of the cue signal.
  • Page 151: Talkback / Oscillator

    Talkback / Oscillator This chapter explains how to use the talkback and oscillator functions. About talkback and oscillator Talkback is a function that sends the signal of the selected INPUT jack to the desired bus. This is used mainly to convey directions from the operator to the performers and staff. The LS9 also con- tains an oscillator that allows a sine wave or pink noise to the desired bus, and this can be used to check external equipment or to test the response of the room.
  • Page 152 Using talkback To assign the input from the INPUT jack to talkback, move the cursor to the input select popup window in the INPUT TO TALKBACK field, and press the [ENTER] key. The INPUT PORT SELECT popup window will appear. Of the IN1–16 {1–32} buttons, move the cur- sor to the port you want to use for talkback, and press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 153: Using The Oscillator

    Here’s how you can send a sine wave or pink noise from the internal oscillator to the desired bus. In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [MONITOR] button repeatedly to access the OSCILLATOR screen. In the OSCILLATOR screen you can check the set- tings of the oscillator and turn it on/off.
  • Page 154 Using the oscillator To enable the oscillator, move the cursor to the OUTPUT button and press the [ENTER] key to turn it on. The oscillator signal will be sent to the bus(es) you selected in step 4. When you select the button and press the [ENTER] key once again, the oscillator will be turned off.
  • Page 155: Meters

    This chapter describes the meter screen which displays input/output level meters for all channels. Using the METER screen By accessing the Meter screen you can view the input/output levels of all channels in the screen, and switch the metering point (the location at which the level is detected) of the level meters. In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [METER] key to access the Meter screen.
  • Page 156 Using the METER screen D Metering point select box Use the dial or the [DEC]/[INC] keys to select the metering point for the input/output channels. E Channel name This shows the first four characters of the channel name for the channels assigned to the [CUSTOM FADER] layer.
  • Page 157: Graphic Eq And Effects

    HINT • In addition to the virtual rack for GEQ and effects, there is also a rack for mounting external head amps (Yamaha AD8HR). For details, refer to “Using an external head amp” ( → p. 175). Chapter 17 RACK...
  • Page 158: Mounting A Geq Or Effect In The Virtual Rack

    About the virtual rack Mounting a GEQ or effect in the vir- tual rack This section explains how to mount a GEQ or effect in the virtual rack, and patch the input/output of the rack. In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [RACK 1-4] key and [RACK 5-8] key simulta- neously to access the VIRTUAL RACK screen.
  • Page 159: Close Button

    C MODULE SELECT buttons Use these buttons to select the GEQ or effect that will be mounted in the rack. Each button has the following function. ● BLANK button Removes the GEQ or effect currently mounted in the rack; the rack will be empty. ●...
  • Page 160 About the virtual rack Switch the tabs as necessary, and select the input source that you want to use. When you select an input source in the OUTPUT CH SELECT popup window, a dialog box will ask you to confirm the change in patching. To confirm the opera- tion, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 161: Graphic Eq Operations

    Graphic EQ operations About the graphic EQ The LS9 lets you mount a GEQ in racks 1–8 and patch it to the insert-out/in of a channel. You can use the top panel faders and [ON] keys to operate the amount of boost/cut for each band.
  • Page 162 Graphic EQ operations Use the OUTPUT button to open the INPUT CH SELECT popup window where you can select the output-destination for the rack, and choose the insert-in to which you want to assign the output of the GEQ (multiple selections are allowed).
  • Page 163: Using The 31 Band Geq

    To turn on the GEQ, move the cursor to the GEQ ON/OFF button and press the [ENTER] key. After you’ve turned the GEQ on, adjust the bands of the GEQ. For details on operating the GEQ, refer to “Using the 31 Band GEQ” (below) or “Using the Flex15GEQ”...
  • Page 164: Using The Flex15Geq

    Graphic EQ operations ● For the LS9-16 On the LS9-16, the bands that can be controlled will depend on the button you selected. In order to adjust all of the bands, you’ll need to switch these buttons as you work. Button name [20-630] button 16 bands from 20 Hz–630 Hz...
  • Page 165 1 EQ graph This indicates the approximate response of the current Flex15GEQ settings. B Faders These faders indicate the amount of boost/cut for each band of the Flex15GEQ. The frequency and value for the fader currently selected by the cursor are shown below the fader.
  • Page 166: About The Internal Effects

    About the internal effects The internal effects of the LS9 can be mounted in racks 5–8. For each mounted effect you can choose one of 48 effect types, and patch the effect to the output of an output channel or the input of an input channel, or insert it into a channel.
  • Page 167: Using An Internal Effect Via Send/Return

    Using an internal effect via send/ return Here we will explain 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/return configura- tion.
  • Page 168: Inserting An Internal Effect Into A Channel

    About the internal effects To change the mix balance of the original sound and effect sound, move the cursor to the MIX BAL. knob and use the dial or the [DEC]/[INC] keys. The MIX BAL. knob adjusts the balance between the original sound and effect sound included in the output signal from the effect.
  • Page 169 Use the INPUT L button to open the INPUT CH SELECT popup window, and select the insert-in of the same channel as the output- destination. Insert-in will be assigned to the L output of the effect. If you are inserting in a channel that handles a stereo source, use the same procedure to assign the insert- out/insert-in of the other channel to the R input and R output of the effect.
  • Page 170: Editing The Internal Effect Parameters

    About the internal effects Editing the internal effect parame- ters This section explains how to change the effect type and edit the parameters. As described in “Mounting a GEQ or effect in the virtual rack” (→ p. 158) steps 1–3, mount an effect in a rack.
  • Page 171 B Use the dial or the cursor keys to move the cursor, and select the new effect type. You can move the cursor up or down to select a new type in steps of twelve. If you decide not to change the effect type, use the cur- sor keys to move the cursor to the CLOSE button, and press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 172: Using The Tap Tempo Function

    About the internal effects Using the Tap Tempo function “Tap tempo” is a function that lets you specify the delay time of a delay effect or the modulation speed of a modu- lation effect by striking a key at the desired interval. To use the Tap function, you must first assign Tap Tempo to a user-defined key, and then operate that user-defined key.
  • Page 173: Using The Freeze Effect

    HINT • For details on the parameters of each effect type, refer to the supplementary material at the end of this manual ( → p. 233). At the desired tempo, repeatedly press the user-defined key to which you assigned the Tap Tempo function.
  • Page 174: Using The Graphic Eq And Effect Libraries

    Using the graphic EQ and effect libraries Using the graphic EQ and effect libraries You can use dedicated libraries to store and recall graphic EQ and effect settings. GEQ library Use the “GEQ library” to store and recall GEQ settings. This GEQ library can be referenced by all GEQ units used in the LS9.
  • Page 175: Using An External Head Amp

    Using an external head amp If an I/O card (expected to go on sale in the future) that supports the external head amp (Yamaha AD8HR) remote protocol is installed in an LS9 slot, you’ll be able to remotely control parameters such as the external head amp’s phantom power (+48V) on/off, gain, and HPF from the LS9.
  • Page 176 Using an external head amp Use the PORT SELECT buttons to specify the input ports to which the audio output of the external HA is connected. When you’ve finished making settings, move the cur- sor to the CLOSE button and press the [ENTER] key to close the popup window.
  • Page 177: Midi

    This chapter explains how MIDI messages can be transmitted from an exter- nal device to control the LS9’s parameters, and conversely how operations on the LS9 can be transmitted as MIDI messages. MIDI functionality on the LS9 The LS9 can use MIDI to perform the following operations. ●...
  • Page 178: Basic Midi Settings

    Basic MIDI settings Here’s how to select the type of MIDI messages the LS9 will transmit and receive, the MIDI port that will be used, and the MIDI channel. In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedly to access the MISC SETUP screen within the SETUP screens.
  • Page 179 G CONTROL CHANGE MODE field Here you can select the control change transmission/ reception mode. ● NRPN button If this button is on, the LS9’s mix parameters will be transmitted/received as NRPN messages on one MIDI channel (NRPN mode). ● TABLE button If this button is on, the LS9’s mix parameters will be transmitted/received as control change mes-...
  • Page 180: Using Program Changes To Recall Scenes And Library Items

    Using program changes to recall scenes and library items Using program changes to recall scenes and library items The LS9 lets you assign a specific event (scene recall or effect library recall) to each program change number, so that when this event is executed on the LS9, a program change message of the corresponding number will be transmitted to an external device.
  • Page 181 ● PROGRAM CHANGE EVENT Indicates the type/number/title of the event assigned to the program number for each MIDI channel (bank number). By pressing the popup button for an individual event, you can access the PROGRAM CHANGE EVENT popup window, where you can change the assignment for each program number.
  • Page 182 Using program changes to recall scenes and library items To change the event assignment for each program number, move the cursor to the popup button for the corresponding event in the list, and press the [ENTER] key. The PROGRAM CHANGE EVENT popup window will appear.
  • Page 183: Using Control Changes To Control Parameters

    Using control changes to control parameters You can use MIDI control change messages to control specified events (fader/encoder opera- tions, [ON] key on/off operations etc.) on the LS9. This capability can be used to record fader and key operations on a MIDI sequencer or other external device, and play back this data later. You can use control changes to control events in either of the following two ways.
  • Page 184 Using control changes to control parameters B CONTROL CHANGE MODE field Here you can select the control change transmission/ reception mode. This setting is linked with the CON- TROL CHANGE MODE field of the MIDI SETUP popup window. C List This list shows the event (fader/encoder pattern, [ON] key on/off operation, etc.) assigned to each control number.
  • Page 185: Using Parameter Changes To Control Parameters

    Using parameter changes to control parameters On the LS9, you can use a type of system exclusive messages called “parameter changes” to control specific events (fader/encoder operations, [ON] key on/off operations, etc.) as an alterna- tive to using control changes or NRPN messages. For details on the parameter changes that can be transmitted and received, refer to “MIDI Data Format”...
  • Page 186: Using Mmc (Midi Machine Control) To Operate The Usb Memory Recorder

    Using MMC (MIDI Machine Control) to operate the USB memory recorder Using MMC (MIDI Machine Control) to operate the USB You can use MMC (MIDI Machine Control) messages to operate the LS9’s USB memory recorder from an external device. MMC is only received (not transmitted). For details on the MMC messages that can be received, refer to “MIDI Data Format”...
  • Page 187: User Settings (Security)

    User settings (Security) This chapter explains the User Level settings that allow restrictions on the parameters that can be operated by each user, the Console Lock function that temporarily disables operation of the console, the Preferences settings that allow the operating environment to be customized, and Save/Load oper- ations using USB memory.
  • Page 188: Setting The Administrator Password

    User Level settings Privileges for each user are as follows. Custom fader layer / user- Logged-in user defined keys / preference setting editing Available (Can edit the settings for Administrator Administrator and for Guest.) Power user Available Normal user (a User user without Available...
  • Page 189: Logging-In

    Move the cursor to the CREATE USER KEY button and press the [ENTER] key. The CREATE USER KEY popup window will appear. 1 USER NAME The user name of up to eight characters is shown (and can be edited) here. When you move the cursor to this field and press the [ENTER] key, a keyboard window will appear, allowing you to enter a user name (→...
  • Page 190 User Level settings Move the cursor to the ADMINISTRATOR LOGIN button and press the [ENTER] key. If no Administrator password has been set, you will simply be logged-in. If a password has been set, a key- board window will appear, allowing you to enter the password.
  • Page 191: Changing The Password

    Move the cursor to the LOAD button and press the [ENTER] key. If no password has been set, you will simply be logged-in. If a password has been set, a keyboard win- dow will appear, allowing you to enter the password. NOTE •...
  • Page 192: Editing A User Authentication Key

    User Level settings Enter the current password, move the cur- sor to the OK button, and press the [ENTER] key. For details on entering a password, refer to “Assigning a name” (→ p. 34). When you enter the correct password, a keyboard win- dow will appear, allowing you to enter the new pass- word.
  • Page 193 This page includes the following items. 1 CH OPERATION field Here you can specify (for each channel) the operations that will be permitted for input channels and output channels. The settings will apply to the currently selected channel. Use the panel [SEL] keys to select the channel for which you want to make settings.
  • Page 194: Preferences

    Preferences Settings related to the operating environment (such as whether or not certain messages are dis- played, or whether key operations are linked) can be made according to the preferences of each user. These settings are changed for the user who is logged-in, but if you are logged-in as the Administrator, you will also be able to change the Guest settings.
  • Page 195 ● POPUP APPEARS WHEN PRESSING KNOBS Specifies whether pressing a knob of the SELECTED CHANNEL section when the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen is shown will cause the popup window for that parameter to appear. If this button is on, a popup window will appear (or close) whenever you press a knob.
  • Page 196: User-Defined Keys

    User-defined keys Here’s how you can assign the desired functions to the user defined keys in the USER DEFINED section of the top panel, and press these keys to execute the defined function. This assignment procedure will define the user-defined keys for the user who is currently logged- in, but if you are logged-in as the Administrator, you can also make user-defined key settings for the Guest account.
  • Page 197: Console Lock

    You can temporarily prohibit console operations in order to prevent unwanted operation. This set- ting completely disables operations of the panel and touch screen, so that controls cannot be operated by an accidental touch or by an unauthorized third party while the operator is taking a break.
  • Page 198: Unlocking The Console

    Console lock Unlocking the console When the CONSOLE LOCK screen is dis- played, press the [ENTER] key. If you are logged-in as a user for whom no password is set, the console will be unlocked. If you are logged-in as a user for whom a password is set, a keyboard win- dow will appear, allowing you to enter the password.
  • Page 199: Using Usb Memory To Save/Load Data

    Using USB memory to save/load data This section explains how you can connect commercially-available USB memory to the USB con- nector located at the right side of the display, and use it to save or load data such as internal set- tings for the LS9.
  • Page 200: Loading A File From Usb Memory

    Using USB memory to save/load data Loading a file from USB memory Here’s how to load an LS9 settings file (extension .L9A) from USB memory into the LS9. You can use the same procedure to load the following files other than the settings files. Extension Type .L9A...
  • Page 201: Editing The Files Saved On Usb Memory

    Editing the files saved on USB mem- Here’s how you can perform editing operations such as sorting the files and directories on USB memory, editing the file names or comments, copying, or pasting. ● File editing In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedly to access the USER SETUP screen.
  • Page 202 Using USB memory to save/load data I SAVE button Saves all of the LS9’s internal settings together (→ p. 199). J LOAD button Loads the selected LS9 settings file (→ p. 200). K CREATE USER KEY button Creates a user authentication key (→ p. 192). L FORMAT button Formats the USB memory media (→...
  • Page 203 ● Copying/pasting a file Here’s how to copy a desired file into buffer memory, and then paste it with a different file name. In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedly to access the USER SETUP screen. Move the cursor to the SAVE/LOAD button, and press the [ENTER] key to access the SAVE/LOAD popup window.
  • Page 204: Formatting Usb Memory Media

    Using USB memory to save/load data Move the cursor to the MAKE DIR button and press the [ENTER] key. A keyboard window will appear, allowing you to enter a directory name. For details on entering text, refer to “Assigning a name”...
  • Page 205: Other Functions

    Other functions This chapter explains other functionality of the LS9 not covered elsewhere. About the SETUP screen In the SETUP screen you can make various settings that apply to the entire LS9. The SETUP screen includes the following three screens. Repeatedly press the DISPLAY ACCESS section [SETUP] key to access the desired screen.
  • Page 206: Word Clock Settings

    • The LOW or NO indication will appear if the battery runs down. If this occurs, immediately save your data on a USB memory and contact your Yamaha dealer. F CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS field Here you can adjust the contrast and brightness of the dis-...
  • Page 207 1 Clock frequency This indicates the frequency of the currently selected clock source. This field will indicate “UNLOCKED” while synchronization is lost, such as immediately after switching the master clock. B Clock select buttons These buttons select the master clock source. You can choose from the internal clock, the word clock signal supplied from the WORD CLOCK IN connector, or the word clock data included in the input signal from...
  • Page 208: Switching A Digital I/O Card's Src On/Off

    Switching a digital I/O card’s SRC on/off Switching a digital I/O card’s SRC on/off If a digital I/O card with SRC (Sampling Rate Converter) functionality (such as the MY8-AE96S) is installed in the slot {slot 1/2}, you can use the SLOT SETUP popup window to turn the card’s SRC on/off.
  • Page 209: Using Cascade Connections

    By cascade-connecting two or more LS9 consoles or an LS9 with an external mixer (such as the Yamaha M7CL) you can share the buses. For example this is convenient when you want to use an external mixer to increase the number of inputs.
  • Page 210: Operations On The Cascade Slave Ls9

    Using cascade connections Operations on the cascade slave In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedly to access the SYS- TEM SETUP screen. 1 CASCADE OUT button In the MIXER SETUP field located at the lower part of the SYSTEM SETUP screen, move the cursor to the CASCADE OUT but- ton and press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 211 If you want to use the Cascade Link func- tion to link parameters and events between two LS9 consoles, proceed as follows. 1 Move the cursor to the CASCADE LINK PORT field, and use the dial or the [DEC]/[INC] keys to select the port that will transmit/receive control signals for cascade link.
  • Page 212: Operations On The Cascade Master Ls9

    Using cascade connections Operations on the cascade master In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedly to access the SYS- TEM SETUP screen. In the MIXER SETUP field located at the lower part of the SYSTEM SETUP screen, move the cursor to the CASCADE IN button and press the [ENTER] key to access the CASCADE IN PATCH popup window.
  • Page 213: Basic Settings For Mix Buses And Matrix Buses

    Using cascade connections • Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses If you want to link specific parameters or events between two LS9 consoles, proceed as follows. 1 Move the cursor to the CASCADE LINK PORT field, and use the dial or the [DEC]/[INC] keys to specify the port that will transmit/receive control signals for cascade link.
  • Page 214 Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses B BUS TYPE / PRE FADER SEND POINT For two adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered buses, this selects the position from which the signal will be sent from the input channel. You can also switch the MIX bus type (VARI or FIXED) here. C PAN LINK This specifies whether the panning at which the signal is sent from an input channel to the stereo bus will be...
  • Page 215: Setting The Date And Time Of The Internal Clock

    Setting the date and time of the internal clock This section explains how to set the date and time of the clock built into the LS9, and how to view the date and time. The date and time you specify here will affect the time stamp used when sav- ing a scene.
  • Page 216: Setting The Network Address

    NOTE • The network address can be changed only by users who have administrative privileges. • For details on network settings, refer to the LS9 Editor installation guide which can be downloaded from the following Yamaha website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedly to access the MISC SETUP screen.
  • Page 217: Specifying The Brightness Or Contrast Of The Display, Leds, And Lamps

    • LAMP knob (LS9-32 only) ... Adjusts the brightness of the lamp con- backlight. backlight. LEDs. If a Yamaha AD8HR is connected to an I/O card that provides a REMOTE connector, the brightness of the AD8HR’s LEDs will also change.
  • Page 218: Using The Help Function

    Using the Help function You can view Help files provided by Yamaha, or display any desired text file created by the user. * We accept no responsibility for any damages that may result from the use of Help files created by a third party other than Yamaha.
  • Page 219: Loading A Text File From A Usb Memory

    Loading a text file from a USB mem- Using a commercially available text editor or the “Notepad” included with the Microsoft Windows series, create a text file (extension .txt) and save it on your USB memory. By default, the character code set of the text file will be detected as UTF-8.
  • Page 220: Viewing Help

    Using the Help function Use the panel dial or the [DEC]/[INC] keys to select “HELP.” Move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key to close the USER DEFINED KEY SETUP popup win- dow. Move the cursor to the CLOSE button and press the [ENTER] key to close the USER DEFINED KEY popup window.
  • Page 221 ■ Directly recalling the Help for a specific panel controller • • • • • • • • • • • While holding down the user-defined key to which you’ve assigned the Help function, press (or turn) the panel controller whose function you want to learn about.
  • Page 222: Initializing The Ls9'S Internal Memory

    If the warning dialog box appears, and you select the EXIT button to start up in normal operating mode, Yamaha cannot guarantee that the unit will operate correctly. HINT •...
  • Page 223: Adjusting The Faders (Calibration Function)

    Adjusting the faders (Calibration function) Depending on the environment in which you use the console, discrepancies may occur in the motion of the motor faders. You can use the Calibration function to correct these discrepancies. While holding down the [SCENE MEMORY] key of the DISPLAY ACCESS section, turn on the power.
  • Page 224: Adjusting The Input/Output Gain (Calibration Function)

    Adjusting the input/output gain (Calibration function) Adjusting the input/output gain (Calibration function) If necessary, you can make fine adjustments to the input/output gain. While holding down the [SCENE MEMORY] key of the DISPLAY ACCESS section, turn on the power. After the opening screen, the following startup menu screen will appear.
  • Page 225: Appendices

    Parameter Title L-MID H-MID PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING +3.5 dB –3.5 dB 0.0 dB 01 Bass Drum 1 100 Hz 265 Hz 1.06 kHz 1.25 10.0 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING +8.0 dB –7.0 dB +6.0 dB 02 Bass Drum 2 80.0 Hz 400 Hz 2.50 kHz PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING...
  • Page 226 EQ Library List Parameter Title L-MID PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING –1.0 dB +1.0 dB 27 Female Vo. 1 118 Hz 400 Hz 0.18 0.45 L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING –7.0 dB +1.5 dB 28 Female Vo. 2 112 Hz 335 Hz — 0.16 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING –2.0 dB...
  • Page 227: Dynamics Library List

    Title Type Parameter Threshold (dB) Range (dB) Gate GATE Attack (ms) Hold (ms) Decay (ms) Threshold (dB) Range (dB) Ducking DUCKING Attack (ms) Hold (ms) Decay (ms) Threshold (dB) Range (dB) A. Dr. BD GATE Attack (ms) Hold (ms) Decay (ms) Threshold (dB) Range (dB) A.
  • Page 228 DYNAMICS Library List Title Type E. Guitar COMPRESSOR A. Guitar COMPRESSOR Strings1 COMPRESSOR Strings2 COMPRESSOR Strings3 COMPRESSOR BrassSection COMPRESSOR Syn. Pad COMPRESSOR SamplingPerc COMPANDER-S Sampling BD COMPRESSOR Sampling SN COMPRESSOR LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Parameter Value Title Threshold (dB) –8 Ratio ( :1) Attack (ms) Hip Comp Out gain (dB)
  • Page 229: Dynamics Parameters

    Input channels provide DYNAMICS section 1 and DYNAMICS section 2. Output channels provide DYNAMICS section 1. An input channel’s DYNAMICS section 1 provides the following four types: GATE, DUCKING, COMPRESSOR, and EXPANDER. An input channel’s DYNAMICS section 2 provides the fol- lowing four types: COMPRESSOR, COMPANDER-H (Compander Hard), COMPANDER-S (Compander Soft), and DE-ESSER.
  • Page 230 Dynamics Parameters ■ COMPRESSOR • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The COMP processor attenuates signals above a specified THRESHOLD by a specified RATIO.
  • Page 231 ■ COMPANDER HARD (COMPANDER-H), COMPANDER SOFT (COMPANDER-S) The hard and soft companders combine the effects of the compressor, expander and limiter. The companders function differently at the following levels: 1 0 dB and higher ....Functions as a limiter. 2 Exceeding the threshold .
  • Page 232: Effect Type List

    Stereo delay with crossed left/ Echo ECHO right feedback Chorus CHORUS Chorus Flange FLANGE Flanger Proprietary Yamaha effect that produces a richer and more com- Symphonic SYMPHONIC plex modulation than normal chorus Phaser PHASER 16-stage stereo phase shifter Auto Pan...
  • Page 233: Effects Parameters

    ■ REVERB HALL, REVERB ROOM, REVERB STAGE, REVERB PLATE One input, two output hall, room, stage, and plate reverb simulations, all with gates. Parameter Range Description REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time Initial delay before reverb INI. DLY 0.0–500.0 ms begins High-frequency reverb time HI.
  • Page 234 Effects Parameters ■ MOD. DELAY One input, two output basic repeat delay with modulation. Parameter Range DELAY 0.0–2725.0 ms Delay time Feedback gain (plus values for FB. GAIN –99 to +99% normal-phase feedback, minus values for reverse-phase feedback) HI. RATIO 0.1–1.0 High-frequency feedback ratio FREQ.
  • Page 235 ■ FLANGE Two input, two output flange effect. Parameter Range Description FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speed DEPTH 0–100% Modulation depth MOD. DLY 0.0–500.0 ms Modulation delay time Feedback gain (plus values for FB. GAIN –99 to +99% normal-phase feedback, minus values for reverse-phase feedback) WAVE Sine, Tri...
  • Page 236: Dual Pitch

    Effects Parameters ■ TREMOLO Two input, two output tremolo effect Parameter Range FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speed DEPTH 0–100% Modulation depth WAVE Sine, Tri, Square Modulation waveform SYNC OFF/ON Tempo parameter sync on/off Used in conjunction with TEMPO NOTE to determine FREQ. LSH F 21.2 Hz–8.00 kHz Low shelving filter frequency...
  • Page 237: Amp Simulate

    ■ MOD. FILTER Two input, two output modulation filter. Parameter Range Description FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speed DEPTH 0–100% Modulation depth Left-channel modulation and PHASE 0.00–354.38 degrees right-channel modulation phase difference Filter type: low pass, high pass, TYPE LPF, HPF, BPF band pass OFFSET 0–100...
  • Page 238 Effects Parameters ■ DYNA. PHASER Two input, two output dynamically controlled phaser. Parameter Range Control source: input signal or SOURCE INPUT, MIDI MIDI Note On velocity SENSE 0–100 Sensitivity Upward or downward frequency DIR. UP, DOWN change DECAY Decay speed Lowest phase-shifted frequency OFFSET 0–100...
  • Page 239 ■ REV→FLANGE One input, two output reverb and flanger effects in series. Parameter Range Description REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time INI. DLY 0.0–500.0 ms Initial delay before reverb begins HI. RATIO 0.1–1.0 High-frequency reverb time ratio DIFF. 0–10 Spread DENSITY 0–100% Reverb density...
  • Page 240 Effects Parameters ■ DELAY+ER. One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in parallel. Parameter Range DELAY L 0.0–1000.0 ms Left channel delay time DELAY R 0.0–1000.0 ms Right channel delay time FB. DLY 0.0–1000.0 ms Feedback delay time Feedback gain (plus values for FB.
  • Page 241 ■ DELAY+REV One input, two output delay and reverb effects in parallel. Parameter Range Description DELAY L 0.0–1000.0 ms Left channel delay time DELAY R 0.0–1000.0 ms Right channel delay time FB. DLY 0.0–1000.0 ms Feedback delay time Feedback gain (plus values for FB.
  • Page 242 Effects Parameters ■ MULTI FILTER Two input, two output 3-band multi-filter (24 dB/octave). Parameter Range Filter 1 type: high pass, low pass, TYPE 1 LPF, HPF, BPF band pass FREQ. 1 28.0 Hz–16.0 kHz Filter 1 frequency LEVEL 1 0–100 Filter 1 level RESO.
  • Page 243 ■ M.BAND COMP Two input, two output 3-band compressor, with individ- ual solo and gain reduction metering for each band. Parameter Range Description LOW GAIN –96.0 to +12.0 dB Low band level MID GAIN –96.0 to +12.0 dB Mid band level HI.
  • Page 244: Effects And Tempo Synchronization

    Effects and tempo synchronization Some of the LS9’s effects allow you to synchronize the effect with the tempo. There are two such types of effect; delay-type effects and modulation-type effects. For delay-type effects, the delay time will change according to the tempo. For modulation-type effects, the frequency of the modulation signal will change according to the tempo.
  • Page 245: Scene Memory/Effect Library To Program Change Table

    Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 1 Program Scene/ Program Preset# Change# Effect Change# Scene Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 2 Scene/ Program Scene/ Preset# Effect Change# Effect Scene Scene Program Scene/ Preset# Preset#...
  • Page 246 Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 3 Program Scene/ Program Preset# Change# Effect Change# Scene No Assign LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 4 Scene/ Program Scene/ Preset# Effect Change# Effect No Assign No Assign Program Scene/ Preset# Preset#...
  • Page 247 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 5 Program Change# Scene/Effect Preset# No Assign ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 6 Program Change# Scene/Effect Preset# No Assign ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 7 Program Change# Scene/Effect Preset# No Assign ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 8 Program Change# Scene/Effect Preset# No Assign ■...
  • Page 248 Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table ■ Bank/Ch# Program Scene/ User# Change# Effect LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Program Scene/ User# Change# Effect Program Scene/ User# Change# Effect...
  • Page 249: Parameters That Can Be Assigned To Control Changes

    Parameters that can be assigned to control changes Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 NO ASSIGN — CH 1–CH 32{64} INPUT STIN1L–STIN4R FADER H MIX 1–MIX 16 OUTPUT MATRIX 1–MATRIX 8 STE- REO L–MONO(C) CH 1–CH 32{64} INPUT STIN1L–STIN4R FADER L MIX 1–MIX 16 OUTPUT MATRIX 1–MATRIX 8...
  • Page 250 Parameters that can be assigned to control changes Mode Parameter 1 ATTACK THRESHOLD RELEASE H RELEASE L INPUT DYNA2 RATIO GAIN H GAIN L KNEE/WIDTH FILTER FREQ ATTACK THRESHOLD RELEASE H OUTPUT RELEASE L DYNA1 RATIO GAIN H GAIN L KNEE/WIDTH BYPASS MIX BAL...
  • Page 251: Control Change Parameter Assignments

    Control change parameter assignments ■ PRESET Control Mode Parameter 1 Change# FADER H INPUT NO ASSIGN FADER L INPUT NO ASSIGN Control change parameter assignments Control Parameter 2 Mode Change# CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8...
  • Page 252 Control change parameter assignments Control Mode Parameter 1 Change# LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Control Parameter 2 Mode Change# Parameter 1 Parameter 2...
  • Page 253: Nrpn Parameter Assignments

    NRPN parameter assignments Parameter INPUT FADER MIX, MATRIX, STEREO LR MIX9 SEND MIX10 SEND MIX11 SEND MIX12 SEND INPUT to Mix9–16 LEVEL MIX13 SEND MIX14 SEND MIX15 SEND MIX16 SEND MATRIX1 SEND MATRIX2 SEND MATRIX3 SEND MATRIX4 SEND MIX1–16, STEREO LR to MATRIX LEVEL MATRIX5 SEND MATRIX6 SEND...
  • Page 254 NRPN parameter assignments Parameter BYPASS MIX BALANCE PARAM1 PARAM2 PARAM3 PARAM4 PARAM5 PARAM6 PARAM7 PARAM8 PARAM9 PARAM10 PARAM11 PARAM12 PARAM13 PARAM14 PARAM15 RACK5–8(EFFECT) PARAM16 PARAM17 PARAM18 PARAM19 PARAM20 PARAM21 PARAM22 PARAM23 PARAM24 PARAM25 PARAM26 PARAM27 PARAM28 PARAM29 PARAM30 PARAM31 PARAM32 GAIN1 GAIN2 GAIN3...
  • Page 255 Parameter MIX1–2 INPUT1–56, STIN MIX3–4 1L–4R to MIX1–8 MIX5–6 MIX7–8 MATRIX1,2 MATRIX3, 4 MONO(C) to Matrix1–8 PAN MATRIX5, 6 MATRIX7, 8 MIX9–16 to STE- MIX TO ST REO ON GAIN1 GAIN2 GAIN3 GAIN4 GAIN5 GAIN6 GAIN7 GAIN8 GAIN9 GAIN10 GAIN11 GAIN12 GAIN13 GAIN14...
  • Page 256: Mixing Parameter Operation Applicability

    Mixing parameter operation applicability Mixing parameter operation applicability This table indicates how the behaviors of each of the input channel and output channel parameters are affected by Stereo, Link, Recall Safe, and User Level settings. ■ Input Channels Stereo Parameter LINK RECALL SAFE INPUT HA...
  • Page 257: Functions That Can Be Assigned To User-Defined Keys

    Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys Function PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 NO ASSIGN — — RECALL — STORE — ▲ SCENE +1, LIST UP ▼ SCENE -1, LIST DOWN SCENE INC RECALL — DEC RECALL — DIRECT RECALL SCENE #000–#300 RECALL UNDO —...
  • Page 258 Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys Function PARAMETER 1 PAGE BOOKMARK PAGE CHANGE CLOSE POPUP CH SELECT INC, DEC SET [+48V] SET [Ø] SET [PRE SEND] SET [TO STEREO] SET BY SEL SET [TO MONO] SET [TO LCR] SET [INSERT ON] SET [DIRECT OUT] SET DEFAULT...
  • Page 259 Function PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 MASTER — CH1–16, CH17–32, {CH33–48, CH49–64 ,} STIN, MIX, MATRIX, ST/MONO, CUSTOM OVERVIEW FADER LAYER CH1–16, {CUSTOM FADER LAYER CH17–32}, CUS- TOM FADER LAYER STIN SELECTED CHANNEL — DYNAMICS LIBRARY, INPUT EQ LIBRARY, LIBRARY OUTPUT EQ LIBRARY, EFFECT LIBRARY, GEQ LIBRARY LS9 EDITOR...
  • Page 260: Midi Data Format

    MIDI Data Format This section explains the format of the data that the LS9 is able to understand, send, and receive. 1 CHANNEL MESSAGE 1.1 NOTE OFF Reception These messages are echoed to MIDI OUT if [OTHER COMMAND ECHO] is They are received if [Rx CH] matches, and used to control effects.
  • Page 261: System Exclusive Message

    1.4 PROGRAM CHANGE (Cn) Reception If [PROGRAM CHANGE ECHO] is ON, bank select messages will also be echoed from MIDI OUT. If SINGLE CH is selected, these messages are received if [PROGRAM CHANGE Rx] is ON and the [Rx CH] matches. However if [OMNI] is ON, these messages are received regardless of the channel.
  • Page 262: Bulk Dump

    LS9 native parameter change rx/tx LS9 native parameter request rx/tx System exclusive message Manufacture’s ID number (YAMAHA) n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) Digital mixer Element no High. Element no Low. Index no High. Index no Low. Channel no High.
  • Page 263 [PARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on. The corresponding parameter will be changed via PARAMETER CHANGE immediately the data is received. System exclusive message STATUS 11110000 F0 Manufacture’s ID number (YAMAHA) ID No. 01000011 43 n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) SUB STATUS 0001nnnn 3n...
  • Page 264 PARAMETER CHANGE will be sent in reply to Request. If [PARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on, the message will be sent as it is. System exclusive message STATUS 11110000 F0 Manufacture’s ID number (YAMAHA) ID No. 01000011 43 n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) SUB STATUS 0001nnnn 1n...
  • Page 265 The PARAMETER CHANGE will be sent with Device number [Rx CH] immediately the data is received. System exclusive message STATUS 11110000 F0 Manufacture’s ID number (YAMAHA) ID No. 01000011 43 n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) SUB STATUS 0011nnnn 3n Digital mixer...
  • Page 266 The PARAMETER CHANGE will be sent with Device number [Rx CH] immediately the data is received. System exclusive message STATUS 11110000 F0 Manufacture’s ID number (YAMAHA) ID No. 01000011 43 n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) SUB STATUS 0011nnnn 3n Digital mixer...
  • Page 267 [Rx CH] and SUB STATUS are matched. The data will be echoed when [PARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on. System exclusive message STATUS 11110000 F0 Manufacture’s ID number (YAMAHA) ID No. 01000011 43 n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) SUB STATUS 0001nnnn 1n...
  • Page 268: Warning/Error Messages

    All data has been initialized because the data in internal backup memory has been lost, due to failure of the backup battery or some other reason. Please contact your Yamaha dealer. An inappropriate signal is being input to the MIDI input port.
  • Page 269 Message SLOT x: Data Framing Error! Invalid signals are being input from the SLOT x input port. SLOT x: Data Overrun! Invalid signals are being input from the SLOT x input port. SLOT x: Rx Buffer Full! Too much data is being received at the SLOT x input port. SLOT x: Tx Buffer Full! Too much data is being sent from the SLOT x output port.
  • Page 270: Troubleshooting

    [HOME] key and turning the dial. ❍ Is the LS9’s POWER switch turned on? ❍ If the power still does not turn on, contact your Yamaha dealer. ❍ Is the optional I/O card installed correctly? (→ p. 44) ❍...
  • Page 271 You turn on a CUE button in the EFFECT ❍ This is defeated automatically when you switch screens in the display. (→ p. 170) PARAM screen, but it is automatically defeated When you recall a scene, it takes a ❍ Could you have specified a fade time? (→ p. 143) certain amount of time for the faders to stop The panel LEDs or LCD display are too...
  • Page 272: General Specifications

    General Specifications Signal Delay Dimensions (WxHxD) Net Weight Power Requirements Temperature Range Included Accessories Optional Accessories AC Power Cord Length Frequency Range Sampling Frequency Jitter of PLL * External Clock * The jitter of input clock is less than 1ns. Frequency Sampling Frequency Internal Clock...
  • Page 273: Input/Output Characteristics

    Input/output characteristics ❏ Analog Input Characteristics Actual Load Input Terminals GAIN Impedance -62 dB INPUT 1-16 <LS9-16> INPUT 1-32 <LS9-32> +10 dB *1. Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4 dBu (1.23 V) or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum gain. (all fad- ers and level controls are maximum position.) *2.
  • Page 274 ADAT MY16-TD TASCAM MY16-CII CobraNet Only Slot 1 has a serial interface (LS9-32). Refer to the Yamaha Pro Audio global website for the most recent information on mini-YGDAI cards. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ ❏ Control I/O Characteristics Terminal MIDI WORD CLOCK NETWORK (Ethernet) LAMP (LS9-32 only) *1.
  • Page 275: Electrical Characteristics

    All faders are nominal when measured. Output impedance of signal generator: 150 ohms ❏ Frequency Response Fs = 44.1kHz or 48kHz@20Hz–20kHz, referenced to the nominal output level @1kHz Input Output OMNI OUT 1-8 <LS9-16> INPUT 1-16 <LS9-16> OMNI OUT 1-16 <LS9-32> INPUT 1-32 <LS9-32>...
  • Page 276 Electrical characteristics ❏ Crosstalk@1kHz From INPUT n INPUT (n-1) or (n+1) OMNI OUT n OMNI OUT (n-1) or (n+1) ❏ Maximum Voltage Gain@1kHz Input Output INPUT 1-16 <LS9-16> OMNI OUT 1-8 <LS9-16> INPUT 1-32 <LS9-32> OMNI OUT 1-16 <LS9-32> ❏ Phantom Voltage Output INPUT 1-16 <LS9-16>...
  • Page 277: Mixer Basic Parameters

    ❏ Libraries Name Number Scene Memory Preset 1 + User 300 Input EQ Library Preset 40 + User 159 Output EQ Library Preset 3 + User 196 Dynamics Library Preset 41 + User 158 Effect Library Preset 57 + User 142 GEQ Library Preset 1 + User 199 ❏...
  • Page 278: Pin Assignment

    Pin Assignment LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Pin Assignment ❏ LAMP (LS9-32 only) Signal Name +12V...
  • Page 279: Dimensions

    * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. European models Purchaser/User Information specified in EN55103-1 and EN55103-2.
  • Page 280: Attaching The Rk1 Rackmount Kit (Sold Separately)

    Attaching the RK1 rackmount kit (sold separately) Attaching the RK1 rackmount kit (sold separately) You can attach the optional RK-1 rackmount kit to the LS9-16 or LS9-32 and mount it in a rack or an installed system. Make sure that the power is turned off. Remove screws “A”...
  • Page 281: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Digital Mixing Console ] Model LS9-16/32 MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number : True voice ************** Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key's Touch Ch's Pitch Bend...
  • Page 282: Index

    Index Numerics 2TR IN DIGITAL jack ...25 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack ...25 AC IN connector...25 Adjusting faders ...223 Adjusting input/output gain...224 Administrator ...187 Analog input connections ...41 Analog output connections...42 Assigning a name...34 Block Diagram... End of Manual BRIGHTNESS field ...217 Buttons ...32 Calibration function ...223, 224 Cascade connections...209...
  • Page 283 Fade function ...143 FADER field ...82 Fader layer...27 Firmware versionn ...14 Focus function ...139 Front panel...26 Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys ...257 GATE ...229 General Specifications...272 GEQ...161 Graphic EQ ...161 31BandGEQ ...161, 163 Flex15GEQ ...161, 164 Inserting ...161 Mounting ...158 Grounding screw...25 Guest ...187...
  • Page 284 Index Network address ...216 NETWORK connector ...25, 216 OMNI OUT jacks ...24 Oscillator ...153 OSCILLATOR screen...153 Output channels ...13, 67 Output patching...95 Overview ...9 [PAN] encoder...21 PAN field ...82 Parameter changes...185 Password ...188, 191 PASTE button ...39 PATCH field ...82 PHONES LEVEL control ...26 PHONES OUT jack ...26 Pin Assignment ...278...
  • Page 285 Talkback ...151 TALKBACK screen ...151 TITLE LIST screen...110 Tool buttons ...35 Top panel...12, 15, 27 Troubleshooting ...270 USB connector...22 USB memory Editing files ...201 Formatting ...204 Loading ...200 Saving...199 USB memory recorder ...105 User ...187 User authentication keys ...187, 188, 192 User defined keys ...132, 196, 257 USER DEFINED KEYS section ...18, 132, 196 User level...187, 192...
  • Page 286 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 287 ■ LS9-16/LS9-32 Block Diagram TALKBACK INPUT INPUT 1-16{32} SELEECT +48V MASTER +48V INPUT +48V METER PATCH [INPUT] INPUT INPUT INPUT 15,16{31,32} 1-16{32} [1-16{32}] GAIN/TRIM CH 1-32{64} To MONITOR SELECT 2TR IN To RACKIN PATCH To OUTPUT PATCH COAXIAL METER INSERT OUT 1-32 2TR IN DIGITAL [2TR IN DIGITAL] 2TR IN L,R...
  • Page 288 ■ LS9-16/LS9-32 Level Diagram Analog Digital Analog Digital INPUT GAIN PATCH ø dBFS Max. Input [+30dBu] Nominal Input [+10dBu] Max. Input [-42dBu] Nominal Input [-62dBu] -100 INPUT 1-32/16 (GAIN MIN.) -110 2 INPUT 1-32/16 (GAIN MAX.) -120 -100 -130 -110 -140 -120 -150...
  • Page 289 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.
  • Page 290 Yamaha Pro Audio global web site: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio Division © 2006 Yamaha Corporation 007POTO-G0 Printed in Japan WH39070...

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