To overdub with the QSC TouchMix-30 Pro:

1. Tap “Go To” and select a point before the section you want to overdub.
2. Press the Record button. The mixer will play the existing tracks and record new input at the same time.
3. If replacing part of a track, plug the instrument into the same channel used originally.
4. When the section to replace begins, arm the channel and perform the new part.
5. After the section ends, disarm the channel or press Stop.

TouchMix records over the original track like tape recording.

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Summary of Contents for QSC TouchMix-30 Pro

Page 1 TouchMix™ ® User Manual TouchMix-30 Pro Firmware Version 2.0 TouchMix-16 Firmware Version 3.0 TouchMix-8 Firmware Version 3.0 1001108-01-F *1001108-01*...
Page 2 QSC authorized service station or QSC International Distributor. Failure to perform necessary repairs could lead to additional damage or to safety hazards. Failure to perform necessary repairs voids the limited warranty and QSC is not responsible for any injury, harm or related damages arising from any failure to perform those repairs.
Page 3: Maintenance And Repair
To avoid a danger of subsequent damage to the apparatus, injuries to persons and/or the creation of additional safety hazards, all maintenance or repair work on the apparatus should be performed only by a QSC authorized service station or an authorized QSC International Distributor.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
................... .9 Using TouchMix with QSC Ampliﬁers and Loudspeakers .
Page 5 ................26 Solo In Place (SIP) (TouchMix-30 Pro only) .
Page 6 ..................27 Top Panel and Remote-Device Controls (TouchMix-30 Pro) .
Page 7 Sub Groups (TouchMix-30 Pro only) ..............61 Sub Group −...
Page 8 2-Trk Recording Setup ................100 DAW – Record / Playback (TouchMix-30 Pro only) .
Page 9 TouchMix-30 Pro Phones and Monitor ..............116 Phones Level .
Page 10: Touchmix™ How To
Register and Update STOP We know you want to get right to using your TouchMix mixer, but before you do please stop and take a moment to visit www.qsc.com and register your TouchMix. By registering you can… • Download the latest firmware so that your mixer has all the latest features, refinements and performance enhancements.
Page 11: Recall A Factory Scene
User scenes may be stored to internal memory and to an external USB storage device. There are circumstances when it’s useful to recall a scene but omit certain settings from being changed. The TouchMix-30 Pro offers these Recall Options: •...
Page 12: Auxiliary Outputs
Link TouchMix-30 Pro – A pair of TRS headphone outputs labelled Aux 11/12 and Aux 13/14 may be found on the mixer’s rear panel. These outputs receive their signal from the corresponding Auxiliary Mixes and are intended to drive wired, In Ear Monitors (IEM). If using these outputs, it’s recommended that the Auxiliary mixes driving these headphone outputs be linked for stereo operation.
Page 13: Using The Fx Wizard
Using the FX Wizard Less experienced users will find that the FX Wizard simplifies what can be a confusing process while skilled operators will find it to be incredibly fast. With the FX Wizard you can quickly… • Select an effect that’s right for the instruments or voices you want to enhance. •...
Page 14: Using Pitch Correct
1. Input channels are arranged in columns. Use the Nav Strip to select a group of Input channels. Each Input channel sends for FX Sends 1–4 (TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16) and 1 – 6 (TouchMix-30 Pro). 2. Individual FX Mixes are arranged in horizontal rows.
Page 15: Mute Groups
Mute Groups There are many times when it is useful to mute some of the inputs and outputs. For example, you might want to mute everything but a stereo input for break music. Or there may be a part of your show when the band leaves the stage while one member does a solo number. Mute groups let you mute multiple inputs and outputs from a single button.
Page 16: Sub Groups (Touchmix-30 Pro Only)
Sub Groups (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Like DCA Groups, Sub Groups are used to control the volume of multiple channels at once. However, DCA Groups simply add or subtract gain for the channels they control. No signal is routed through a DCA. Unlike DCA Groups, signal is routed through Sub Groups. This means that Sub Groups can apply processing including EQ, Limiting and even Effects to multiple channels.
Page 17: Using Auxiliaries As Sub Groups (Touchmix-8 And 16 Only)
In 11 – Backing 2 Now that we’ve got the stems, what do we do Main Out with them? On the TouchMix-30 Pro, Auxiliaries Sub Groups’ Aux 1 Sends 9 – 14 also function as mix matrices. In addition Aux Out to all the input channels, these signals may be sent to Auxiliaries 9 –...
Page 18: Save Your Work As A Scene
Using TouchMix with QSC Amplifiers and Loudspeakers If you’re using QSC E, K, K.2, KW or KLA loudspeakers or GXD amplifiers your TouchMix can recommended input level settings to help optimize your system gain structure as well as offering output presets for different applications.
Page 19: Select A Qsc Loudspeaker Preset
These settings give you the optimum signal to noise performance and get the most from your QSC loudspeakers or amplifier. The mixer’s output meters will reflect when you’re “running out of speaker”. Note that you will see the “Limit” light on your speakers illuminate as the mixer drives them harder during louder portions.
Page 20: Simple And Advanced Mode
Simple and Advanced Mode TouchMix mixers offer two modes of operation: • Simple Mode – Presents the user with a reduced set of controls. It’s important to know that switching into Simple mode does not alter the values of any Advanced-mode controls. •...
Page 21: Overview Tab
Overview Tab Overview Displays an overview of the output channel settings including Delay, DCA and Mute Group Assigns, Pre/Post pick-off points (auxiliaries only), Aux Send Levels (see Matrix Mixing). PEQ Tab Six-band parametric EQ with High / Low-Cut filters and a Real Time Analyzer (RTA) This tab displays the six-band, parametric equalizer plus the Low and High-Cut Filters.
Page 22: Anti-Feedback Tab
(USB) memory. The Preset Tab also includes factory voicings for QSC E-Series and K.2 Series loudspeakers. These settings are also available for QSC PLD and GXD amplifiers. The E-Series voicings are intended for use with other amplifiers that lack DSP. An “X” suffix after the preset name indicates the preset is intended for use with a sub-woofer.
Page 23: Recording
TouchMix mixers make it easier than ever to capture a live performance in a stereo or a multi-track recording. All you need is a USB hard-drive. NOTE: Hard-drive requirements – A list of hard-drives that QSC has qualified may be found at qsc.com. There are far too many hard-drives available for us to test them all so there are certainly many unlisted drives that will work well with TouchMix.
Page 24 Transferring tracks between TouchMix and DAW A utility application – TouchMix DAW Utility - that facilitates transferring tracks between TouchMix mixers and Digital Audio Workstations is available for download at www.qsc.com. The application runs on Mac or Windows computers. Sample Rate In general, use 44.1 kHz for CD projects, and 48 kHz for video projects.
Page 25: Multi-Track Playback & Mix Down
• Export to a DAW for further processing and to be edited into individual songs. The wave files may be found in the last two folders of the directory containing the session. • TouchMix-30 Pro only – Create an MP3 version from the mixer. The TouchMix-30 Pro has the capability of rendering the 2-track mix as an MP3 file. Stereo In/2-Trk...
Page 26: Anti-Feedback System
Your DAW software will also likely require some configuration to connect with the TouchMix-30 Pro. See your DAW software documentation for information on this topic. There is also a guide to configuration of some common DAW software at www.qsc.com. NOTE: User buttons may be assigned to Arm / Disarm and select Track or Input as the source for all channels at once.
Page 27: More About The Anti-Feedback System
Licensed to Kill Feedback The Feedback Wizard algorithm is looking for suspected feedback frequencies even when the Wizard isn’t active. The most recently identified suspect frequency is displayed in the “Feedback Frequency” window. Simply touch the button and an Anti-Feedback Filter will be Manual Kill applied to the frequency.
Page 28: Mutes
Mutes The TouchMix has a sophisticated and powerful Mute system. In addition to the Mute Groups (See "Mute Groups" on page 6) inputs and individual channel sends to individual aux mixes may be muted independently. Main Mutes: When a channel is muted while the Main L/R is selected, the channel is also muted to all Auxiliary and FX mixes. This is true whether the channel was muted using the channel Mute button or a Mute Group.
Page 29: Copy & Paste
Copy & Paste The TouchMix-30 Pro has a powerful but simple copy and paste function that is operated by the U7 (copy) and U8 (paste) buttons (U2 and U3 on the TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16). Copy and Paste is context sensitive so that what you are looking at is what will be copied. Only like things may be copied and pasted from and to each other.
Page 30: Patch Matrix (Touchmix-30 Pro Only)
The TouchMix-30 Pro has audio inputs plus a set of graphical controls and processing for each audio channel. Let’s call these “Inputs” and “Channels”. By default, the audio for Input 1 is controlled and processed by Channel 1, Input 2 is controlled and processed by Channel 2 and…, well you get the idea.
Page 31: Room Tuning Wizard
Before proceeding with the Tuning Wizard, listen to your system in the room using material with which you are familiar. Many contemporary loudspeaker systems – especially powered loudspeakers such as the QSC K.2, K, KW and KLA series – have been carefully tuned by design and will sound very good with little or no additional equalization.
Page 32 Noise 8. Follow the directions and adjust the so that the RTA displays a moderate level of activity. -13.5 dB Level 9. Touch Measure . The mixer produces the test signal and captures the measurement data. NOTE: Each output of a TouchMix mixer actually has two graphic equalizers. One is used by the Tuning Wizard to apply corrections based on the measurement data.
Page 33: User Buttons
12 Overview tab and hold a User Button for two seconds. Touch “Yes” and the User Button will now take you to the Channel 12 Overview screen no matter where you are. MIDI Control A USB-over-MIDI device such as a foot switch may be used to control some TouchMix-30 Pro functions. MIDI Control is similar in function to User Buttons. MIDI 1 MIDI Setup 1.
Page 34: Security
Security The TouchMix mixers have multi-level security that allows you to assign passwords to various levels of functionality. You can give users access to only the functions they are authorized to use. To set up Security: Security Settings Security Menu IMPORTANT: Leaving a password field empty allows anyone to access the associated functions without any log-in.
Page 35: Monitor (Touchmix-30 Pro Only)
Monitor Solo In Place (SIP) (TouchMix-30 Pro only) When setting up a sound system, it can be very useful to mute all the inputs except for the one being worked on. This could be accomplished by manually muting all the other channels but there’s a more convenient way.
Page 36: Touchmix Reference
The information provided in this section gives you a detailed description of the screens and controls for the TouchMix-30 Pro and the TouchMix-30 Pro remote apps. The screen shots provided are taken from the TouchMix-30 Pro iPad App, and because of a different screen size, may appear slightly different than the TouchMix-30 Pro screens.
Page 37: Rear Panel (Touchmix-30 Pro)
1 Drives must be formatted using the FAT32 ﬁle system. A FAT32 format utility is accessible from the Recording Setup screen. For best results use 7200 RPM, USB 3 hard drives or high-speed SSD. Drive performance is critical for recording. For more information and to see a list of qualiﬁed drives, visit qsc.
Page 38 Left Side of the TouchMix-16 Mixing Surface Aux 1 Aux 2 Aux 3 Aux 4 Aux 5 Aux 6 Main Left Main Right Talkback Rear Panel labels Balanced female XLR inputs (1–12) Trim − Channels 1–16 adjusts input signal level prior to A/D conversion Color LCD touchscreen Balanced female XLR and 1/4”...
Page 39: Right Side Of The Touchmix-16 Mixing Surface
Right Side of the TouchMix-16 TouchMix-16 Mixing Surface My Network ¼” TRS inputs (17/18 and 19/20) Stereo In Stereo In 17/18 19/20 – Line level, stereo. ¼” TRS outputs Aux (7/8 & Aux Out Aux Out – For line-level / in-ear monitors. May 9/10) 9/10 Menu...
Page 40: Right Side Of The Touchmix-8 Mixing Surface
Right Side of the TouchMix-8 TouchMix-8 Mixing Surface My Network Stereo In Stereo In – Line level, ¼” TRS inputs (9/10 and 11/12) 9/10 11/12 stereo. Menu – Displays input channel Phantom Power Phantom +48V buttons. + 48V Phantom Power Rec / Play IMPORTANT!: Before removing power Anti-...
Page 41: Rear Panel (Touchmix-16)
1 Drives must be formatted using the FAT32 ﬁle system. For best results use 7200 RPM, USB 3 hard drives or high-speed SSD. Drive performance is critical for recording. For more information and to see a list of qualiﬁed drives, visit qsc.com. At this time, the TouchMix does not support importing or re- importing digital audio ﬁles that have been created or edited on another device.
Page 42: Touchmix-30 Pro Specifications
TouchMix-30 Pro Specifications Parameter Specification Display 10” (254mm) diagonal, 1024 x 600 pixel, color TFT, capacitive multi-touch sensing Inputs Total 32 20 Mic/Line, XLR, 48V Phantom Power 4 Mic/Line, XLR/TRS combo, 48V Phantom Power 6 Line (1/4” TRS + 1/8” (3.5 mm) TRS top panel)
Page 43 Platform M+, Behringer XTouch Compact, PreSonus FaderPort 8 Wi-Fi Requires: External ethernet Wi-Fi router (recommended) USB Wi-Fi adapter (QSC Part# CP-000033-00) Sampling Frequency Selectable 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz <0.005%, +4 dBu; 20 Hz-20 kHz, unity gain, any input to any output Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz +/-0.5 dB, any input to any output...
Page 44: Touchmix-8 And Touchmix-16 Specifications
TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 Specifications TouchMix-8 TouchMix-16 Display 6.1” x 3.5” (156mm x 90mm) color TFT, touch sensing. Inputs (Mic/Line) Total 12 Total 18 4 XLR / TRS combo (48V Phantom Pwr) 4 XLR / TRS combo (48V Phantom Pwr) 4 XLR (48V Phantom Pwr) 12 XLR (48V Phantom Pwr) 2 Stereo, TRS 2 Stereo TRS...
Page 45 1 All TRS connectors are 1/4 inch. 2 A list of drives that have been validated by QSC may be found at qsc.com. The hard-drive market is huge and continuously changing so there are many drives QSC has not validated that will work. Always test a new drive before using it for a critical session. Minimum requirement is USB 3.0 HD, SSD or 7200 RPM, FAT32 format.
Page 46: Touchmix™ Feature List
TouchMix™ Feature List Alphabetical list of some of the main features on the TouchMix-30 Pro, TouchMix-8, and TouchMix-16. Feature Navigation Info System Topic 2-Track Playback Home > Stereo In/2-Trk Two Track Playback, 2-Track Playback 2-Track Record Home > Stereo In/2-Trk Rec...
Page 47 Home > Select a bank > Select an Output > Presets Output Channels, Presets Patch Matrix Menu > Patch Matrix Misc. Features, Patch Matrix (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Phantom Power Mic. 48V Misc. Features, Phantom Pick-off point, dynamics Menu > Mixer Setup Misc.
Page 48: Nav Strip
– Displays the level of the auxiliary outputs. Aux Outputs 1–8, 9–14 – Displays the level of the eight Sub Groups (TouchMix-30 Pro only). Sub Groups 1–8 – Displays the level of the eight DCA master faders. Refer to the...
Page 49: Channel Controls
0 dB (Fader) U (unity) – 15. Channel/Main Fader – Adjust by touch or Master Encoder. Yellow slot indicates selected. – Indicates to which mixes the channel is assigned: Main (L/R) – all models, Sub Groups (1 – 8) – TouchMix-30 Pro Assignments only.
Page 50: Input Channels
Aux 8 to the factory default position. Aux 7 Aux 9 Comp Gate FX Sends Aux 9 Aux 8 – (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Indicates L/R Subs Threshold Threshold Mono Delay Aux 10 -12.0 -60.0 the output assignments channel (L/R Main,...
Page 51 • – Displays and sets the overall output gain to makeup any loss after the signal is compressed. Gain Gate – To adjust the following parameters, select the field then use the Master encoder or the up/down nudge buttons on a mobile device. •...
Page 52: Input Channel - Analog Trim
– Located above the Aux 7 Trim Controls Aux 7 touchscreen, adjusts sensitivity of mic/line inputs Aux 8 Aux 8 (TouchMix-30 Pro shown). Aux 9 Aux 9 – Touch to select a fader bank. Nav Strip Aux 10 Aux 10 •...
Page 53: Input Channel − Eq
– Adjusts the bandwidth of the associated EQ band. When the Shelf Filter is selected, the Bandwidth control is hidden. In addition, Q can be adjusted by “pinching” (TouchMix-30 Pro and tablet apps only). (Low and High Cut) – Sets the frequency of the low and/or high cut filter as measured from a point 3 dB Freq control knob below 0 or unity.
Page 54: Input Channel − Compressor
Touch the Side Chain selector box then use the Master Encoder to adjust. Side Chain In – (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Engages or disengages the side chain. When the side chain is disengaged, the input of the currently selected channel controls its own compression.
Page 55: Input Channel − Gate
Input Channel − Gate Select Touch an Touch a The Gate passes audio above a set Threshold, and Home Gate Input Bank Channel attenuates audio below the Threshold. – Selects the Gate Screen. Gate tab Inputs 1-8 In 1 Gate Inputs 1-8 Gate In switch –...
Page 56: Input Channel − Fx Sends
Input Channel − FX Sends Touch an Touch a Touch the Home Input Bank Channel FX Tab Controls how much of the Input channel’s audio is sent to the FX devices. Input 1-8 In 1 Selects the FX Sends screen. FX tab –...
Page 57: Input Channel − Aux Sends
Input Channel − Aux Sends Touch Touch an Touch a Home Auxes Input Bank Channel Auxiliary outputs are used to create a mix for stage monitors, in ear monitors, remote speakers or Inputs 1-8 video / broadcast. The auxes may be linked for stereo. In 1 Auxes Inputs 1-8...
Page 58: Input Channel − Presets
Ele Gtr Dyn Metal Main Aux 5 Frets Mandolin Ele Gtr Dyn Rock 1 Aux 5 • Factory Presets – A library of QSC designed input- Keyboards Resonator Guitar Ele Gtr Dyn Rock 2 Aux 6 channel presets. Percussion Ele Gtr Dyn...
Page 59: Input Channel − Setup
– Assigns the channel’s output to the Main Left / Right mix. The factory default is on – assigned to Main L/R. – (1 through 8 – TouchMix-30 Pro only) – Assigns the output of the channel to one or more of the eight Sub Groups.
Page 60: Output Channels
Pick-off point – (Auxes only) Determines 0.00 Aux 2 where the signal for the output channel is taken. Aux 2 Tuned for QSC E10 Monitor Mute Groups Delay – Controls and indicates the amount of Aux 3 Aux 3 AUX Sends delay (up to 100 msec.) applied to the signal.
Page 61: Output Channel − Geq
Output Channel − GEQ Touch an Touch an Touch Controls and displays the settings for Main or Auxiliary Home Aux Bank Aux Channel GEQ Tab output graphic equalization. – Selects the GEQ screen. GEQ tab Aux Outputs1-8 Aux 1 Inputs 1-8 GEQ In/Out switch –...
Page 62: Output Channel − Peq
Adjusts the bandwidth of the associated EQ band. When the Shelf Filter is selected, the Bandwidth control is hidden. Q may also be adjusted by “pinching” (TouchMix-30 Pro and tablet apps only). (Low and High Cut) – Sets the knee frequency of the low and/or high cut filter as measured from a point 3 dB below 0 or Freq knob unity.
Page 63: Output Channel − Compressor / Limiter
Output Channel − Compressor / Limiter Touch Aux Out Touch an Aux Touch the Home 1–8 or 9–14 Channel Limiter Tab When set as a Limiter, prevents the audio level from exceeding a preset threshold. – Selects the Comp / Comp / Limiter tab Limiter screen.
Page 64: Output Channel − Anti-Feedback
These markers are color-coded to correspond with their associated controls. Horizontal position indicates Filter markers – frequency. The amount of cut is indicated by a descending vertical line. Twelve filters - TouchMix-30 Pro, eight filters - TouchMix-8 and -16. NOTE: Markers and their associated frequency controls are not tied to a specific frequency band. Marker 1 may attenuate a high frequency, while Marker 12 may attenuate a low frequency.
Page 65: Output Channel − Auxes (Touchmix-30 Pro Only)
Output Channel − Auxes Touch Touch Touch Home Aux Out 1-8 Output Auxes (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Bank Channel Auxiliary outputs 1 through 8 may be mixed to Aux Aux Out 1-8 Aux 1 Auxes Inputs 1-8 Mixes (buses) 9 through 14. In addition, the Main L/R...
Page 66: Output Channel − Presets
USB storage destination. – Displays a list of Factory presets list factory programmed presets. Voicings for QSC Main passive loudspeakers are provided. Reset sets all output channel’s parameters to their factory default state.
Page 67: Output Channel − Setup / Delay
Post Fader Pre Dynamics Pre All Aux 9 – Displays tools to assist in optimizing Settings Aux 9 gain structure and other parameters for selected QSC Aux 10 Assignments Main L/R Aux 10 amplifiers and loudspeakers. Aux 11 DCA 1...
Page 68: Output - Speaker Settings
QSC loudspeakers. – Touch to select the QSC Select Speaker Select QSC Speaker Model and Preset Name to display Gain Settings or Recall a Preset loudspeaker connected to the output. – Select a preset for the connected...
Page 69: Aux Overview
Aux Out 9-14 Sub Groups DCA Groups tablet device. Scene: Default (TouchMix-30 Pro only) When the Aux Overview is Joe’s Monitor displayed, the Nav Strip display “grays out” the Aux Aux 1 Aux 2 Out 9-14 and DCA Groups miniature fader banks. This...
Page 70: Sub Groups (Touchmix-30 Pro Only)
Sub Groups (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Sub Group − Overview Press Touch Sub Touch a Sub Touch Provides a single-screen view of frequently used Home Group Bank Group Overview Tab controls and indicators for the Sub Groups. – Selects the Sub Group...
Page 71: Sub Group − Peq
Sub Group − PEQ Press Touch a Sub Touch a Touch the (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Home Group Bank Sub Group EQ Tab Controls and displays the settings for the Sub Group Sub Groups parametric equalization. Sub 1 Inputs 1-8 Selects the PEQ screen.
Page 72: Sub Group − Compressor / Limiter
Touch an Touch a Touch the Home Input Bank Channel Comp Tab (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Sub Groups The Compressor reduces the dynamic range of a signal Sub 1 Comp Inputs 1-8 above a set Threshold. When set as a Limiter, prevents...
Page 73: Sub Groups − Fx Sends
Sub Groups − FX Sends Touch Sub Touch Touch Home Groups (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Channel FX Tab Bank Controls how much of the Sub Group audio is sent to Sub Groups Sub 1 the FX devices. Inputs 1-8 – Selects the FX Sends screen.
Page 74: Sub Group − Auxes
Touch the Touch a Touch the Home Sub Groups Sub Group Auxes (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Bank Channel Sub Groups may be sent to Auxiliary Mixes. An Aux may Sub Groups Sub 1 Auxes be used to output a single Sub Group or as a matrix to Inputs 1-8 mix multiple Sub Groups.
Page 75: Sub Group − Presets
Sub Group − Presets Touch a Touch Sub Touch Press Home Sub Group (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Groups Presets Channel Recall presets for the selected Sub Group channel. Sub Groups – Selects the Presets screen. Sub 1 Presets Presets tab Inputs 1-8 –...
Page 76: Sub Group − Setup
Sub Group − Setup Touch FX Touch an Touch Press Menu (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Masters FX Channel Setup Rename the Sub Channel, assign Input channels to the Sub Groups group, and assign/unassign the group to the Main L/R. Sub 1...
Page 77: 2-Trk Playback
2- Track playback controls a digital, stereo audio input signal. Depending on the Recording Mode selected, this signal may be from a USB multi- track session, a DAW (TouchMix-30 Pro only) or from MP3 files stored on the root directory of a USB drive.
Page 78: 2-Trk Pb - Eq
Stereo In/2-Trk Recording Multitrack Multitrack Rec/ 2-Trk PB Play Mode USB Drive NOTE: A maximum of two RTA Main Mix displays for TouchMix-30 Pro, and one RTA Scene: Audio Default Overview Auxes Presets Setup Player Prev Next display for the TouchMix-8 and -16 are Joe’s Monitor...
Page 79: 2-Trk Playback - Audio Player
2-Trk Playback – Audio Player Touch Press Rec/ Touch Stereo Touch Audio Recording Play Player Plays MP3 audio files from a USB memory device. Mode NOTE: Make sure the Sample Rate set Recording Audio Stereo MP3 Rec/ Play Mode USB Drive Playback Player in the Mixer Setup matches the sample rate of the MP3 file.
Page 80: 2-Trk Playback − Auxes
2-Trk Playback − Auxes Touch Press Rec/ Touch Stereo Touch Recording Auxiliary outputs are used to create a mix for stage Play Auxes Mode monitors, in ear monitors, remote speakers or video / broadcast. Touch Touch Touch Touch Auxes tab – Selects the Aux Sends screen Press Rec/ Touch Touch...
Page 81: 2-Trk Playback − Presets
2-Trk Playback − Presets Touch Press Rec/ Touch Stereo Touch Recording Recall presets for the MP3 Stereo and the 2-Trk Play Presets Mode Playback. – Selects the Presets screen. Presets tab Touch Touch Touch Touch Press Rec/ Touch Touch Current Preset –...
Page 82: 2-Trk Playback − Setup
2-Trk Playback − Setup Touch Press Rec/ Touch Stereo Touch Recording Rename the 2-Trk PB channel, set Channel Safe, and Play Setup Mode assign the channel to Mute and DCA Groups – Selects the Setup screen. Setup tab Touch Touch Touch Touch Press Rec/...
Page 83: 2-Trk / Multitrack Playback
Multitrack Home In / 2-Trk Play Multitrack mode plays back audio recorded on the Mode USB Drive USB drive. Multitrack DAW mode (TouchMix-30 Pro Stereo In/2-Trk Recording Multitrack Multitrack Rec/ only) plays back tracks from a Core Audio compliant Play...
Page 84: Fx Masters
FX Masters FX Master − Overview Touch the Touch an Touch the Provides a single-screen view of frequently used Home FX Masters FX Channel Overview Tab Bank controls and indicators for the FX channel. FX Masters Overview tab – Selects the Channel Overview FX 1 Inputs 1-8...
Page 85: Fx Masters − Eq
FX Masters − EQ Touch FX Touch an Touch the Home Controls and displays the settings for the FX Master Masters FX Channel EQ Tab channel equalization. FX Masters – Selects the FX Master EQ screen. FX 1 EQ Tab Inputs 1-8 EQ In/Out –...
Page 86: Fx Masters − Presets
FX Masters − Presets Touch Select an Touch Recall presets for the selected FX channel based on the Press Home FX Masters FX Channel Presets current FX device. – Selects the Presets screen. Presets tab FX Masters FX 1 Presets Inputs 1-8 Current Preset –...
Page 87: Fx Master − Setup
FX Master − Setup Touch FX Touch an Touch Rename the FX Master channel, and assign the channel Press Menu Masters FX Channel Setup to Mute and DCA Groups – Selects the Setup screen. Setup tab FX Masters FX 1 Setup Inputs 1-8 Name field...
Page 88: Fx Master − Auxes
FX Master − Auxes Touch the Touch Touch an FX Home FX Masters Auxes Channel These sends allow the effect to be returned to mixes Bank for stage monitors, in ear monitors, remote speakers or FX Masters video / broadcast. FX 1 Auxes Inputs 1-8 Auxes tab...
Page 89: Fx Overview
FX Overview Touch FX Provides an overview of the channel FX Send and Press Menu Overview Return levels. FX sends and FX Master levels may be adjusted by Menu Overview touching (selecting) the control then using the Master Encoder or the Nudge buttons on a tablet device. FX Overview Screen NOTE: Only Input...
Page 90: Wizards
Wizards FX Wizard Touch The FX Wizard aids in selecting and routing effects. Press Wizard FX Wizard – Selects one of six FX1 - 6 tabs Wizard FX Wizard FX processors. (Four on TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16) NOTE: The Source, Type, and FX Preset windows provide a means of selecting an Effect based on what the source is.
Page 91: Gain Wizard
Gain Wizard Touch The Gain Wizard monitors input clipping and provides an Press Wizard Gain Wizard indication of how much input gain reduction is needed. Wizard Gain Wizard NOTE: The Gain Wizard provides an indication of the frequency and intensity of clipping to aid in proper adjustment of input sensitivity.
Page 92: Room Tuning Wizard
Room Tuning Wizard Touch Touch an Touch Tuning Press The Room Tuning Wizard assists in adjusting output Home Touch GEQ Tuning Output Wizard Wizard Wizard equalization Displays the system and Tuning Output – Aux 1 Main Tuning Wizard friendly name of the output being tuned. Go back and start over.
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Page 94: Fx Processor
FX Processor FX Processor – Basic Chorus Touch the Touch Touch an Touch the Home FX Masters Effect Pull- Touch Chorus The Chorus FX Varies the pitch of a signal at a steady FX Channel Effect Tab Bank Down rate to “thicken” a sound. You can access the Effects from the Inputs and Sub FX Masters FX 1...
Page 95: Fx Processor - Dense Reverb
FX Processor – Dense Reverb Touch the Touch an Touch the Touch Effect Touch Home FX Masters The Dense Reverb (presets with a “D” suffix) is a model FX Channel Effect Tab Pull-Down Dense Reverb Bank of a DSP reverb with more dense reflections that some may find more representative of actual acoustic spaces.
Page 96: Fx Processor - Lush Reverb
FX Processor – Lush Reverb Touch the Touch an Touch the Touch Effect Touch Home FX Masters Reverb presets with an “L” suffix use a DSP reverb FX Channel Effect Tab Pull-Down Lush Reverb Bank model with a more “lush” character. Name of the current Effect.
Page 97: Fx Processor - Mono And Stereo Delay
FX Processor – Mono and Stereo Delay Touch the Touch Stereo Touch an Touch the Touch Effect Home FX Masters or Mono These effects delay the audio signal to create echo and FX Channel Effect Tab Pull-Down Bank Delay similar effects. Controls for the stereo delay may be linked or operated independently.
Page 98: Fx Processor - Pitch Shift
FX Processor – Pitch Shift Touch the Touch an Touch the Touch Effect Touch Home FX Masters The Pitch Shift raises or lowers the pitch of an audio FX Channel Effect Tab Pull-Down Pitch Shift Bank signal by a fixed interval. In addition, the signal can be delayed from the original.
Page 99: Fx Processor - Pitch Correct
FX Processor – Pitch Correct Touch Touch an Touch Home Corrects intonation of the audio signal. an Input Bank In Channel the FX Tab IMPORTANT!: Pitch-Correct may Input 1-8 be enabled/disabled by User Buttons In 1 Inputs 1-8 without regards to the position of the Main Mix Enable button on this screen.
Page 100: Remote Connections
Remote Connections Touch Press Menu Network NOTE: For remote devices only. Lists any TouchMix mixers found on the network Menu Network to which your device is connected. Found Mixers on Network: Found Mixers on Network: When multiple TouchMix mixers are connected to a single network, this page is used to select a single Found Mixers Found Mixers...
Page 101: Security
Aux 13 Aux 14 you out of your own mixer. Mute Aux 14 NOTE: Forgotten Administrator Password? Contact QSC Technical Support. Touch Touch Security The level of the person currently Current Login – Press Menu Security Settings logged in.
Page 102: Miscellaneous Features Menu
The clip indications are cleared only on the device Aux 10 on which the clear Clip button was pressed. By Aux 11 Setup Screen Mode Aux 11 default, User Button 2 (TouchMix-30 Pro only) also Aux 12 Mixer Setup User Buttons Custom Banks MIDI Simple Advanced performs this function.
Page 103: Remote Control Settings
Remote Control Settings Touch Remote Press Menu Allows or restricts access to mixer functionality Control by device. Menu Remote Control NOTE: When a remote device is set to Personal Monitor Mix, the Cue and Mute Main Mix Scene: Remote Control Settings Default buttons are not available on the Aux-Mix- on-Faders.
Page 104: User Buttons
Refer to the Pitch Correction topic for information about assigning or enabling Pitch Correct for a channel. User button defaults: TouchMix-30 Pro TouchMix-8 / TouchMix-16 – Navigate Left (moves the selection left) –...
Page 105: Mixer Setup
If you have the latest version, you will get a message indicating that. NOTE: For the TouchMix-30 Pro the Internet connection can be wired, or wireless via a compatible wireless adapter (Part # CP-000033-00 is available from QSC) connecting to a wireless router with Internet access.
Page 106: Phantom Power
Phantom Power Press Supplies +48 VDC to XLR Inputs including Talkback. Mic 48V Returns all settings to factory default Reset – (all phantom power off). Input Channel buttons – Touch to enable or disable phantom power for the channel. Touch Rear Panel View XLRs –...
Page 107: Mute Groups
Mute Groups Press Mute Mute Groups provide a means of muting multiple inputs Groups and outputs from a single control. Mute Groups About Mute Groups Main Mix Scene: Mute Groups Default When a channel is in one or more Mute Groups, all Joe’s Monitor Mute Groups containing the same channel and the Edit...
Page 108: Record / Playback (Multitrack Usb Drive)
FAT32. Drive performance is critical for recording. For more information and to see a list of qualified drives, visit qsc. com. NOTE: At the end of a session, the recording must be stopped using the Stop/ Pause control.
Page 109: 2-Trk − Recording
– When engaged, the source channels you selected are recorded when recording begins. This button is also Recording Arm button available on the Record/Play screen. – (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Converts 2-track wave recording to MP3. Note that this operation is processor intensive and will take Export 2-Trk some time.
Page 110: Daw - Record / Playback (Touchmix-30 Pro Only)
Recording Mode to MP3 Playback or Multitrack USB. – Lights to indicate Channel Activity audio is being received from the DAW on that channel. NOTE: To manage connections on the Mac – Open “Audio MIDI Setup” and select “QSC TM30 Pro. 1001108-01-F...
Page 111: Real-Time Analyzer (Rta)
Real-time Analyzer (RTA) Press Displays a real-time analyzer (RTA) for the selected source. • TouchMix-30 Pro – Up to two RTA displays are available at a time on any combination of mixer and tablet devices. • TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 have one RTA.
Page 112: Scenes
Omit Routing – IMPORTANT!: It is possible to recall TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 scenes on a TouchMix-30 Pro. Of course the TouchMix-30 Pro has far more inputs and outputs. These excess inputs and outputs will be set to factory default values. 1001108-01-F...
Page 113: Channel Safe
Channel Safe Press Channel Safe prevents channel settings from being Touch Channel Safe Menu changed when a Scene is recalled. You can set the Channel Safe property for inputs on an Input Channel’s Setup screen, and for outputs on an Output Channel’s Channel Menu Safe...
Page 114: Auto Mixer Touchmix-30 Pro
Auto Mixer TouchMix-30 Pro Automatic Microphone Mixer (TouchMix-30 only) Menu Auto-Mixer Description An Automatic Microphone Mixer (Auto-Mixer) works by Auto Menu Mixer comparing the signal levels of the assigned channels and applying an algorithm that determines which talker (or talkers) is (are) currently speaking. The Auto-Mixer then...
Page 115: External Control Surfaces - Touchmix-30 Pro
External Control Surfaces - TouchMix-30 Pro The TouchMix-30 Pro includes the capability to interface with third party control surfaces with motorized faders. QSC has verified operation with the following control surfaces. Refer to the documentation delivered with the control surface, or the company’s website for connection and operation.
Page 116: Custom Fader Banks - Touchmix-30 Pro
Custom Fader Banks - TouchMix30- Pro Press Press The TouchMix30- Pro mixer supports 3 Custom Fader Custom Menu Banks banks. By default, the custom fader bank assignments are identical to the standard input fader banks – Inputs 8-1, Inputs 16-9 and Inputs 24-17. The customized banks are Custom Menu Banks...
Page 117: Dca Group Assignments
DCA Group Assignments Press Touch Touch a DCA Groups are used to vary the gain of several Home DCA Groups channels at once from a single fader without changing the position of the channel faders. DCA groups also DCA Groups include a mute function.
Page 118: Midi
“class compliant” USB MIDI foot switch to control many functions of the TouchMix mixer. This screen is not available on remote devices. Menu MIDI QSC has verified proper operation with these USB MIDI Main Mix Scene: MIDI 1 MIDI 2...
Page 119: Talkback / Noise
Talkback / Noise Touch This screen controls the routing and level of Talkback Press Menu Talkback and Noise. Restores factory defaults Reset button – Talkback Menu for the Talkback / Noise Generator. Main Mix Scene: Select the Assignment buttons – Talkback / Noise Generator Default destination for the noise or talkback signals.
Page 120: Touchmix Wi-Fi Control
In a larger space with more potential interference and more mission-critical remote control requirements it’s better to have a higher- powered device with more efficient antennas. That’s why there is no USB Wi-Fi Adapter included with the TouchMix-30 Pro – it’s likely to be used in more demanding applications and an external Wi-Fi router is the best solution.
Page 121: Wireless Network Setup: Create New Network
Wireless Network Setup: Create New Network Touch Touch Press Menu Network Wireless IMPORTANT!: USB Wi-Fi adapter (QSC Part # cp-000033-00) using a USB Wi-Fi Create New Network Menu Network Wireless dongle provides short range wireless communication Main Mix Scene: between the TouchMix mixer and Android and/or iOS...
Page 122: Wireless Network Setup: Connect To Existing Network
Wireless Network Setup: Connect to Existing Network Touch Touch Press Menu Network Wireless IMPORTANT!: Requires an Ethernet Wi-Fi router and the USB Wi-Fi adapter (QSC Part # cp-000033-00). Menu Network Wireless Main Mix Connecting to an Existing Network Scene: Network Setup...
Page 123: Wired Network Setup: Static Ip Address
Wired Network Setup: Static IP Address Touch Press Menu Touch Wired Network IMPORTANT!: For TouchMix-30 Pro, connect an Ethernet router to the mixer’s RJ45 jack. Menu Network Wired For TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 Main Mix connect a compatible USB to Ethernet...
Page 124: Wired Network Setup: Auto Ip Address (Dhcp)
Wired Network Setup: Auto IP Address (DHCP) IMPORTANT!: For Touch Press Menu Touch Wired TouchMix-30 Pro, connect an Ethernet Network router to the mixer’s RJ45 jack. For TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 connect a compatible USB to Ethernet Menu Network Wired adapter to the mixer’s USB port. (for compatible adapters, visit qsc.com and...
Page 125: Touchmix-30 Pro Phones And Monitor
TouchMix-30 Pro Phones and Monitor Press Phones OR Press Monitor Press Phones OR Press Monitor Phones and Monitor Level Control and Monitor settings. NOTE: By default, no audio signal is Monitor Phones sent to the Phones / Monitor Outputs. To send audio channel signals (including Main L/R) to the Phones / Monitor Outputs.
Page 126: Recording Setup - Multitrack Usb
Recording Setup – Multitrack USB Press Touch Touch Touch Touch New Touch Rec / Recording Multitrack Recording Recall, initiate, and manage Multitrack recording Session Rename Play Mode USB Drive Setup sessions. Scroll down for Recalling a session. – Displays the name of Current Session Rec / Recording...
Page 127: Recall Session - Multitrack Usb
Recall Session – Multitrack USB Touch Touch Touch Press Rec Recording Multitrack Recording Recalls multi-track sessions from a USB drive. / Play Mode USB Drive Setup Recalling a Multitrack USB session tells the mixer to record in an existing recording file structure on Rec / Recording Recording...
Page 128: Aux Mix On Faders
Mixes 1–8) to one or more of the Aux Mixes 9–14. TouchMix-30 Pro Auxes are doing double duty as Mix Matrices. A Mix Matrix lets the operator take existing main, auxiliary and sub group mixes and create a new mix from them.
Page 129: Patch Matrix (Touchmix-30 Pro Only)
Patch Matrix (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Touch Patch Manages connections between physical inputs and on- Press Menu Matrix screen channels. – Displays the name of the current Preset Patch Menu Matrix preset. ”Default routing” is the Reset or factory Main Mix default Preset.
Page 130: Copy And Paste
Copy and Paste The TouchMix-30 Pro has a powerful but simple copy and paste function that is operated by the U7 (copy) and U8 (paste) buttons. Copy and Paste is context sensitive so that what you are looking at is what will be copied. Only like things may be copied and pasted from and to each other. For example, a PEQ cannot be pasted to a GEQ.
Page 131 What is Displayed What is Copied and Pasted Output Channel Limiter Tab All channel Limiter parameters Output Channel FX Tab All channel FX send levels Output Channel Aux Tab All channel Auxiliary Send levels and Pan positions Output Channel Setup Tab Recording Arm, Polarity, Delay, Digital Gain, Group assignments FX Channel Overview Tab Current Preset, EQ, Pick-Off Point, Group Assigns, Polarity...
Page 132: Touchmix Dimensions
TouchMix Dimensions TouchMix-30 Pro 435 mm 17.1 in 428 mm 16.9 in 191 mm 7.5 in 191 mm 7.5 in 459 mm 18.1 in 1001108-01-F...
Page 133: Touchmix-8
TouchMix-8 13. 1 in (333 mm) Power Phones Cue / Monitor Aux 3/4 ® Right Left Aux 1 Aux 2 Aux 3 Aux 4 Main Left Main Right Phones TouchMix-8 Stereo In Stereo In 9/10 11/12 Instrument Phantom Standby Trim Trim Trim Trim...
Page 134: Touchmix-16
TouchMix-16 14.2 in (360 mm) Power Talkback Main Right Main Left Aux 6 Aux 5 Aux 4 Aux 3 Aux 2 Aux 1 ® Aux 1 Aux 2 Aux 3 Aux 4 Aux 5 Aux 6 Main Left Main Right Talkback TouchMix-16 Stereo In...
Page 135: Touchmix Block Diagram
TouchMix Block Diagram Mic/Line Input Channels Meter From DCA +48 V nnels Ch Fader Trim Over Masters Mute Digital Logic Gain Input Gain Polarity Delay Low Cut High Cut Gate Comp Gain Mute Φ Digital TouchMix-30: Ch 1 - 20 Detector In Digital Assign...
Page 136: Stereo Input Channels
Stereo Input Channels Meter Ch Fader From DCA Masters Over Mute Logic Digital Gain Input Delay Low Cut High Cut Gate Comp Gain Width Gain Mute Detector In Assign Digital TouchMix-30: Ch 25 - 28 Post FX Send Level Post Mute Aux Send (Stereo) Top Panel Jack...
Page 137: Main Output
Main Output Main Fader From DCA Masters Main Left Room Meter User EQ Tuning Limiter Anti Low Cut High Cut Delay Gain Mute Speaker Gain Feedback Preset From Room Tuning Feedback TouchMix-30: Talkback In TouchMix-16: In 16 Wizard Wizard Main Right TouchMix-8: In 8 Record 2-Track Record...
Page 138: Stereo Auxiliary Output
Stereo Auxiliary Output Main Fader From DCA Masters Room Meter User EQ Tuning Limiter Anti Low Cut High Cut Delay Gain Gain Mute Speaker Feedback Preset From Room Tuning Feedback TouchMix-30: Talkback In TouchMix-16: In 16 Wizard Wizard Even TouchMix-8: In 8 Record 2-Track Record Pick-Oﬀ...
Page 139: Mono Auxiliary Output
Mono Auxiliary Output Main Fader From DCA Masters Room Main Left User EQ Tuning Limiter Anti Low Cut High Cut Delay Gain Gain Mute Speaker Feedback Preset From Room Tuning Feedback TouchMix-30: Talkback In TouchMix-16: In 16 Wizard Wizard TouchMix-8: In 8 Aux Level Main L/R Odd Auxes...
Page 140: Stereo Sub Group (Touchmix-30 Only)
Stereo Sub Group (TouchMix-30 only) Meter Ch Fader From DCA Masters Mute Logic Comp Low Cut High Cut Gain Gain Width Mute Assign FX Send Post Mute Aux Send (Stereo) Mute Post Fdr Pre Fdr Pre Dyn Pre all Mute Aux Send (Mono) Post Fdr Mute...
Page 141: Mono Sub Group (Touchmix-30 Only)
Mono Sub Group (TouchMix-30 only) Meter Ch Fader From DCA Masters Mute Logic Limiter Low Cut High Cut Gain Gain Mute Assign FX Send Post Mute Aux Send (Stereo) Mute Post Fdr Pre Fdr Pre Dyn Pre all Aux Send (Mono) Mute Post Fdr Pre Fdr...
Page 142: Cue, Monitor, Talkback, Noise
Cue, Monitor, Talkback, Noise Monitor Source * -Aux Monitor -Main L/R Level -Cue Delay Monitor TouchMix-30 only Monitor Monitor Level TouchMix-16 only Phones Phones Level Noise Level Enable Noise Generator To RTA & +48 V * Room Tuning* Main Talk Level Enable Aux es TouchMix-16 &...
Page 143: Fx Return
FX Return Meter Ch Fader From DCA Masters Mute Stereo Delay Logic Mono Delay Chorus Pitch Shift Low Cut Gain Gain Balance Mute Dense Reverb Lush Reverb Assign Aux Send (Stereo) Mute Balance Aux Send (Mono, Odd Auxes) Mute Aux Send (Mono, Even Auxes) Mute Post * TouchMix-30 only...
Page 144: 2-Track Playback
2-Track Playback Meter Ch Fader From DCA Masters Mute Source Logic Multi-Track Mode TouchMix-30: Tracks 31/32 TouchMix-16: Tracks 21/22 Low Cut Gain Gain Balance Mute TouchMix-8: Tracks 13/14 Stereo MP3 Mode All models: From USB drive DAW Mode* Assign TouchMix-30: DAW channels 31/32 Aux Send (Stereo) Post Fdr Mute...
Page 145: Rta (Real Time Analyzer)
RTA (Real Time Analyzer) Main L/R From Talkback Talkback Follow Cue TouchMix-30: 2 instances of the RTA TouchMix-8 & 16: 1 instance of the RTA * TouchMix-30 only 1001108-01-F...
Page 146: Contact Qsc
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