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Yamaha LS9 User Manual

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LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide
Welcome:
Thank you for downloading the "LS9 StageMix" iPad app for the Yamaha LS9 digital
mixing consoles.
The latest firmware version for LS9 can be downloaded from
www.yamahaproaudio.com
StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha
LS9 digital mixing console functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from
anywhere within wireless range. The software has been specifically designed to
allow engineers to adjust monitor mixes from the performers' positions on stage,
directly controlling mix parameters via the iPad rather than having to rely on verbal
directions to a second engineer. The result is better mixes in less time; a huge
advantage during high-pressure pre-show setup. Although StageMix is focused on
the requirements for adjusting monitor mixes on stage, its range of features is
continually expanding, allowing it to be used for a wider variety of remote control
functions.
Note: iOS applications may not be supported in your area. Please check with your
Yamaha dealer.

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  • Page 1 LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Welcome: Thank you for downloading the “LS9 StageMix” iPad app for the Yamaha LS9 digital mixing consoles. The latest firmware version for LS9 can be downloaded from www.yamahaproaudio.com StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha LS9 digital mixing console functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.2.2 Using a Static IP Address ................. 8 StageMix Setup .................... 9 3.3.1 OFFLINE DEMO ..................10 3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with an LS9 Console ......... 10 3.3.3 Select a Mixer and Begin Working ............11 3.3.4 Edit Mixer Configurations ................ 11 Mixer Window ....................
  • Page 3 Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 5.3.1 Navigation in the GEQ Overview Section ..........27 5.3.2 Rack Position ..................28 5.3.3 GEQ Type ....................28 5.3.4 RTA ON ....................28 5.3.5 RTA HOLD ..................... 28 5.3.6 GEQ FLAT ....................28 5.3.7 GEQ Copy/Paste ..................
  • Page 4 Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 8.1.3 GEQ Editing .................... 44 8.1.4 GEQ ON ....................44 8.1.5 Rack Metering ..................44 Effect Editing ....................45 8.2.1 Current Effect..................45 8.2.2 Effect Type Selection ................45 8.2.3 Effect Library ..................45 8.2.4 Input and Output Patch Assignments .............
  • Page 5 Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 10.10 Channel Select – Console Follows StageMix ......... 62 10.11 Input Meter Point ..................62 10.12 Output Meter Point .................. 62 10.13 Display Key Input for Dynamics Meters ..........63 10.14 RTA Peak Hold Mode ................63 10.15...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 1.0 System Requirements • Apple iPad (any model using iOS 8 or higher) • Yamaha LS9 digital mixing console • Wi-Fi access point (802.11g, n or ac) • CAT5 cable (to connect the console to a Wi-Fi access point) •...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Make sure your Ethernet cable is connected to a LAN port on your Wi-Fi device and not the WAN port. Note the IP address and MAC address of the LS9 console - they will need to be entered into the iPad later. They can be found in the console as follows:...

  • Page 8: Using A Static Ip Address

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Select [DHCP] and ensure that your iPad receives data for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router and DNS. Select [Renew Lease] if this data is not applied. If the settings are successfully applied, press the iPad’s Home button to exit the Settings menu.

  • Page 9: Stagemix Setup

    LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Select [Static] IP Address: enter an IP Address similar to the one for the LS9 console, but with just the last number different. (For example, if LS9 is 192.168.0.128, give an address to the iPad such as 192.168.0.124).

  • Page 10: Offline Demo

    3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with an LS9 Console i. Press [ADD MIXER] to open the following screen: ii. Tap on the blank Name field and enter a name for your LS9 console using the iPad’s onscreen keyboard. iii. Enter the LS9 console’s IP address noted in 3.1. The default IP Address may not need to be changed but confirm this in the Network Setup screen of the LS9 console (refer to 3.1).

  • Page 11: Select A Mixer And Begin Working

    Press the [ADD MIXER] button at the bottom of the screen. 3.3.3 Select a Mixer and Begin Working If your iPad has been configured to work with an LS9 console, select the mixer from the list and press [CONNECT]. The model of mixer (LS9-32 or LS9-16) will appear in smaller text below the mixer’s name.

  • Page 12: Mixer Window

    The Layer Navigation button displays black text on a white background to indicate the active Layer. Note: these buttons do not appear when using an LS9-16 console as only channels 1-32 are available in the first four blocks. Page 12...

  • Page 13: Channel Names And Colors

    The name and color of each channel appears in StageMix as it does in the LS9 console. The names are dimmed if the channel is switched off. Double-tap on the channel name in the Mixer window to edit the name and color.

  • Page 14: Channel On

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Press the [LONG FADERS] button in the bottom-left corner again to return to the Mixer Overview. Channel ON Press [ON] to change the on/off status of the channel. The button is green when the channel is on.

  • Page 15: Master Bank

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Master Bank Pressing the [Master] block in the “Navigation/Meter Bridge” will cause channels from the master section to appear in the fader strips. Included in this block are the Stereo Master channel, Mono Master channel and the Monitor Level and On control.

  • Page 16: Ha Gain

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide HA GAIN The gain for each input channel can be controlled using the faders in StageMix. Press the [HA GAIN] button in the lower left area of the Mixer window to enter HA GAIN mode. This button will turn red and the background behind the channel faders will become red to indicate that StageMix is in HA Gain control mode.

  • Page 17: Phase

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Phantom Power for each channel can be switched On or Off from StageMix if the relevant preference is ON in the SETUP screen (refer to 10.5). Tap on the [48V] button and a confirmation popup will appear.

  • Page 18: Sends On Faders

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide SENDS ON FADERS Press the [SENDS ON FADERS] button in the left column of the Mixer screen to access sends to Mix Busses. In “SENDS ON FADERS” mode, each fader controls the send level from its channel to the currently selected Mix. The fader level indicators in the “Navigation/Meter Bridge”...

  • Page 19: Mix Send Levels

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Select the Target from Mix 1-16. The currently selected Mix will appear as a white button with a check mark. Stereo pairs appear as single large buttons. Notes: • When a Mix block is active in the “Navigation/Meter Bridge”, only Matrix 1-8 will be available in the “Select Target”...

  • Page 20: Mix Send Pre/Post

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 4.9.3 Mix Send PRE/POST The send from each channel can be assigned to be Pre or Post fader. A button above the meter in each channel strip displays the Pre/Post state and can be pressed to change the state. The [PRE] button appears yellow when On and grey when Off.

  • Page 21: Eq / Pan / Dynamics

    The buttons to the left of the thumbnails are used to select between EQ, PAN and Dynamics mode by tapping on the left or right cursor button. Every channel in the LS9 console has a dedicated Parametric EQ (PEQ). LS9 consoles also have Graphic EQs (GEQs) that can be assigned (inserted) on input or output channels.

  • Page 22: Selecting Peq Or Geq

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide • Mix Busses 3-8 have only PEQ available so no dots are displayed below their EQ curves. 5.1.2 Selecting PEQ or GEQ On any channel displaying both a green and a blue dot below the EQ curve, the user can select either of those EQ types to be displayed by using a swipe gesture in the EQ curve area.

  • Page 23: Parametric Eq Editing

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide PARAMETRIC EQ EDITING The current channel’s Name, Color, Fader, Level Meters, [ON] and [CUE] buttons are shown in the left column. At the bottom-left, there are “previous” and “next” arrow buttons for navigating to different channels.

  • Page 24: Gain And Frequency Lock

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide HP = HPF (input channels only) 1 = Low Band 2 = Low-Mid Band 3 = High-Mid Band 4 = High Band The current values for Freq, Gain and Q will be displayed for the currently selected EQ band.

  • Page 25: Eq Bands 1 & 4

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 5.2.3 EQ Bands 1 & 4 EQ bands 1 & 4 have additional choices of band-type. Both these bands can be assigned to function as a shelf or a bell, and band 4 can also function as a Low Pass Filter.

  • Page 26: Eq Type

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 5.2.6 EQ TYPE The default EQ Type for every PEQ is Type I. This can be changed to Type II by pressing the [II] button at the top of the EQ editing screen.

  • Page 27: Graphic Eq Editing

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide GRAPHIC EQ EDITING GEQ Overview In the upper portion of the GEQ Editing Screen, the complete GEQ curve is displayed along with the gain positions for all 31 bands. White dots represent the position for each of the 31 bands.

  • Page 28: Rack Position

    Note: the [PASTE] button will only be available when a suitable GEQ has been selected. Only 31 Band GEQs that use up to 15 bands can be copied to a Flex 15 GEQ. Settings copied in the LS9 console cannot be pasted in StageMix.

  • Page 29: Editing Geq Bands

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 5.3.9 Editing GEQ Bands Sliders in the lower portion of the GEQ screen allow each band of EQ to be edited. Multiple bands can be edited simultaneously with up to 10 bands appearing at any one time. Touch the silver sliders for one or more bands and move them vertically to adjust the gain for each band.

  • Page 30: Pan To Stereo Busses

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide PAN TO STEREO BUSSES When PAN mode is selected using the buttons described in section 5.0, all 8 thumbnail images will display a slider showing the position of the Pan to the Stereo Busses for each channel.

  • Page 31: Dynamics Processors

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide DYNAMICS PROCESSORS When DYN mode is selected using the buttons described in section 5.0, the status of both of the channel’s dynamics processors can be seen: Dynamics 1 is displayed at the top of the thumbnail with Dynamics 2 at the bottom.

  • Page 32: Dynamics Processor Editing

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide DYNAMICS PROCESSOR EDITING Tap on any of the Dynamics thumbnails in the Mixer Window to access the Dynamics Editing screen. The left side of this screen (Channel Strip) is identical to the EQ Editing screen with channel fader, On button, Cue button, input and output meters, channel name, color and navigation buttons.

  • Page 33: Dynamics On

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 5.6.3 Dynamics On The [DYN ON] button turns the Dynamics On/Off. This button is purple when On and grey when it is Off. 5.6.4 Dynamics Type A button above each Dynamics curve display allows the Dynamics Type to be selected.
  • Page 34 Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide For Gate and Ducking processors, a Key In Filter is available. Tap the [EDIT] button to edit the Key In Filter parameters. [CUE]: Tap this button to Cue the Key In signal [HPF]/ [BPF]/ [LPF]: Select the Key In Filter type among these choices.

  • Page 35: Outports

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 6.0 OUTPORTS The OUTPORTS button provides access to the following functions: • Output Port Delays • Output Port Phase • Output Port Gain Press the [OUTPORTS] button on the left side of the Mixer window to enter this mode.

  • Page 36: Delay On

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide The Output Bus number (e.g. Matrix 1) assigned to each Output Port is displayed at the top of each channel strip. The name of each Output Bus is displayed below its number.

  • Page 37: Delay Time Editor

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Delay Time Editor Tap on any of the Delay Time Display buttons to access the Delay Time Editor. The button for the Output Port channel being edited will be highlighted in dark pink.

  • Page 38: Nudge Delay Time Values

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 6.7.3 Nudge Delay Time Values Tap the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase/decrease the currently selected Delay Time value by one unit at a time. Press and hold either of these buttons to continuously adjust these values.

  • Page 39: Utility

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 7.0 UTILITY Press the [UTILITY] button on the left side of the Mixer window to enter this mode. Tabs at the bottom of the UTILITY screen provide access to the following functions: [MUTE/TAP] •...

  • Page 40: Tap Tempo

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide TAP TEMPO The Tap Tempo section in the Utility screen allows you to tap BPM values into effects in the console that include BPM parameters. Select the relevant effect from the list of 4 effects in the left side of this section.

  • Page 41: Oscillator

    LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide OSCILLATOR The OSCILLATOR screen in the UTILITY mode allows you control all aspects of the Oscillator in the LS9 console. 7.3.1 Oscillator Assign In the top part of the screen, an array of buttons allow you to assign the Oscillator output to any bus in the console.
  • Page 42 Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide  SINE  PINK NOISE  BURST NOISE When either PINK or BURST NOISE mode is active, additional parameters are available to be edited. Press the [EDIT] button to access a popup which allows these related parameters to be edited.

  • Page 43: Effect Rack

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 8.0 EFFECT RACK Press the [EFFECT] button on the left side of the mixer window to enter this mode. An overview of the console rack is displayed, this is used to access editors for GEQs and Effects.

  • Page 44: Accessing Geq/Fx Editor

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide display only. If multiple output patches are in use for any slot, only the first output patch is displayed in StageMix. 8.1.2 Accessing GEQ/FX Editor For GEQs, the parameter values are displayed in the center of each rack slot.

  • Page 45: Effect Editing

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Effect Editing Parameters for all effect programs can be fully edited from StageMix. For some selected programs, a graphical editing interface is also provided. 8.2.1 Current Effect The Effect type icon for the currently selected rack slot is displayed in the upper left side of the Effect Editing screen.

  • Page 46: Input And Output Patch Assignments

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Effect Library Store: Tap on any Library memory that is not labelled as Read Only. Press [STORE] to save the currently selected effect program into the Library. A popup will appear requiring confirmation.

  • Page 47: Multi-Segment Buttons

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Tap the button to open the number keypad. Tap the Up/Down cursor buttons to adjust the parameter value one step at a time. The value will be sent to the console each time the cursor button is tapped.

  • Page 48: Graphical Effect Editing

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide GRAPHICAL EFFECT EDITING For selected Effects, graphical user interface editing is also provided as an alternative to the slider-based editing. Press the [GUI] button above the parameter values to reveal the graphical editing interface. Graphical editing is provided for the following Effects Types: •...

  • Page 49: Rev-X Time/Level Parameters

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 8.3.1 REV-X Time/Level Parameters Tap the [TIME/LEVEL] tab at the bottom of the screen to access those parameters. Drag the following parameters horizontally to adjust their values: • Reverb Time • Initial Delay •...

  • Page 50: Rev-X Space Parameters

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 8.3.2 REV-X Space Parameters Tap the [SPACE] tab at the bottom of the screen to access those parameters. Drag the following parameters vertically or diagonally to adjust their values: • Room Size •...

  • Page 51: Rev-X Filter Parameters

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 8.3.3 REV-X Filter Parameters Tap the [FILTERS] tab at the bottom of the screen to access those parameters. Drag the following parameters to adjust their values: • HPF • LPF • Low Ratio •...

  • Page 52: Reverb Time/Level Parameters

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 8.3.4 REVERB Time/Level Parameters Tap the [TIME/LEVEL] tab at the bottom of the screen to access the following parameters: • Reverb Time • Initial Delay • E/R Delay • E/R Balance Page 52...

  • Page 53: Reverb Space Parameters

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 8.3.5 REVERB Space Parameters Tap the [SPACE] tab at the bottom of the screen to access the following parameters: • Density • Diffusion Page 53...

  • Page 54: Reverb Filter Parameters

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 8.3.6 REVERB Filter Parameters Tap the [FILTERS] tab to access the following parameters: • HPF • LPF • Low Ratio • High Ratio 8.3.7 REVERB Dynamics Parameters Tap the [DYNAMICS] tab to access the following parameters: •...

  • Page 55: Mono/Stereo/Mod Delay Parameters

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 8.3.9 MONO/STEREO/MOD DELAY Parameters Tap the [TIME/LEVEL] tab to access the following parameters: • Delay • Feedback Gain Tap the [FILTERS] tab to access the following parameters: • HPF • LPF • High Ratio...

  • Page 56: Delay Lcr Parameters

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 8.3.10 DELAY LCR Parameters There are 5 tabs at the bottom of the screen to provide access to parameters for the Delay LCR program. Tap the [L], [C] or [R] tabs to access the following parameters: •...

  • Page 57: Scene Memory

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 9.0 SCENE MEMORY The Current Scene Memory number and title (name) are displayed in the upper-left corner of the StageMix Mixer window. An “E” indicator will be displayed if the Scene has been edited since it was last stored or recalled.

  • Page 58: Scene List

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide in the console. However, if Scene 006 is empty, the next highest Scene containing data will be recalled. Note: the [DEC SCENE] and [INC SCENE] buttons will only appear in the Scene window if the related preference has been enabled in the Setup window (refer to 10.3).

  • Page 59: Store Scene

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide SCENE COMMENT The Scene Comment is displayed and can be edited using the same procedure described for the Scene Title. TIME STAMP This shows the time and date that the Scene was last stored. The Time Stamp is display-only.
  • Page 60 Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Press the [MIXER] button in the top-right corner of the Scene Memory window to return to the Mixer window. Page 60...

  • Page 61: Setup

    10.2 Filled EQ Graph When this preference is ON, the EQ graph will be filled in, as it is on the LS9 screen. When it is off, only the outline of the graph will be shown. 10.3 Enable Inc/Dec Scene Recall When this preference is ON, buttons will appear in the Scene Memory screen that allow instant recall of the Next or Previous Scene Memory.

  • Page 62: Show Send Levels In Meter Bridge

    Parametric and Graphic EQ screens will follow the Selected Channel in the LS9 console. 10.10 Channel Select – Console Follows StageMix When this preference is ON, the Selected Channel in the LS9 console will follow the currently selected channel in the EQ screens of StageMix. 10.11 Input Meter Point...

  • Page 63: Display Key Input For Dynamics Meters

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 10.13 Display Key Input for Dynamics Meters When this preference is ON, the input meters displayed in the Dynamics Processor thumbnails in the Mixer window will show the level of the Key Input signal for every Dynamics Processor.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 11.0 Troubleshooting 11.1 No Wi-Fi Available If this message appears after launching StageMix, this indicates that the iPad is not connected to a Wi-Fi access point or that Wi-Fi may be switched off in the iPad.

  • Page 65: Connection Lost

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide 11.3 Connection Lost If StageMix loses its connection to the console, the following message will appear. Operation of StageMix is not possible while this message box is onscreen. StageMix will automatically attempt to reconnect to the console. If this is successful, StageMix will re-synchronize with the console data and operation will become available again.

  • Page 66: Graphic Eq Doesn't Affect The Sound

    Yamaha Professional Audio LS9 StageMix V6 User Guide Internet access is unnecessary for the connection between StageMix and console and it is recommended that you should not have an internet connection when using StageMix. So if you experience this problem, you can prevent this message from appearing by disabling the "Redirect Function for Internet...
  • Page 67 Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any  means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer. Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the  software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.

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