Inserting An External Device Into A Channel - Yamaha M7CL Owner's Manual

Inserting an external device into a channel

Inserting an external device into a channel
If desired, you can insert an effect processor or other external device into the signal path of an
INPUT, MIX, MATRIX, STEREO, or MONO channel. When doing so, the type of input/output port
used for the insertion and the location of the insertion in/out can be specified individually for each
channel.
1
As desired, connect your external equip-
ment to the I/O card(s) in slots 1–3.
DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN
digital
I/O card
M7CL
HINT
• If you install a digital I/O card in a slot and digitally connect an
external device, you'll need to synchronize the word clock
between the M7CL and your external device (
2
Use the navigation keys to access the
OVERVIEW screen for the channel to which
you want to assign an input source.
3
Press the INSERT/DIRECT OUT field to
access the INSERT/DIRECT OUT popup
window.
In the INSERT/DIRECT OUT popup window you can
view or change the type of input/output port used for
insertion and the location at which insertion will
occur. There are two variations of this popup window;
one-channel and eight channel. These windows
include the following items.
[INSERT/DIRECT OUT popup window (1ch)]
1
3 4 5
1 Icon / Channel number / Channel name
This indicates the icon selected for that channel, the
channel number, and the channel name.
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2
B INSERT field
Here you can make insert-related settings. Press either
the left or right field to choose PRE EQ (before the
attenuator) or PRE FADER (before the fader) as the
insert-out/in position.
C
INSERT OUT popup button
This indicates the output port that is selected as the
insert-out for this channel. Press this button to open a
popup window where you can select the output port.
D INSERT IN popup button
This indicates the input port that is selected as the
insert-in for this channel. Press this button to open a
popup window where you can select the input port.
E
INSERT ON/OFF button
This button switches the insert on/off. If this button is
off, the insert-signal path is bypassed.
[INSERT/DIRECT OUT popup window (8ch)]
1
2
3
4
5
1 Channel number / Icon
This shows the channel number and the icon that is
selected for that channel. You can press this field to
change the selected channel.
B Channel name
This indicates the name assigned to that channel.
C INSERT OUT popup button
This indicates the output port that is selected as the
insert-out for this channel. Press this button to open a
popup window where you can select the output port.
The currently specified insert-out/in position is shown
below the button.
D INSERT ON/OFF button
This button switches the insert on/off. If this button is
off, the insert-out/in signal path is bypassed.
E INSERT IN popup button
This indicates the input port that is selected as the
insert-in for this channel. Press this button to open a
popup window where you can select the input port.