TouchMix™ User Manual TouchMix-30 Pro Firmware Version 2.0 TouchMix-16 Firmware Version 3.0 TouchMix-8 Firmware Version 3.
EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND SYMBOLS The term “WARNING!” indicates instructions regarding personal safety. If the instructions are not followed the result may be bodily injury or death. The term “CAUTION!” indicates instructions regarding possible damage to physical equipment. If these instructions are not followed, it may result in damage to the equipment that may not be covered under the warranty.
Maintenance and Repair WARNING!: Advance technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and powerful electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. 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.
Table of Contents Maintenance and Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii FCC Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work on Your Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Simple and Advanced Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TouchMix Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sub Groups (TouchMix-30 Pro only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Sub Group − Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TouchMix-30 Pro Phones and Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Phones Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TouchMix™ How To IMPORTANT: This User Manual applies to mixers with TouchMix-30 Pro Firmware Version 3.0, or TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 Firmware Version 3.0 installed. Earlier firmware releases do not support all of the functions described and some operations may differ. 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.
Recall a Factory Scene What is a Scene? Scenes allow storage and recall of mixer settings. A Scene includes all channel-processing settings, channel Names, Phantom Power settings, Effects selections, DCA, Sub Group and Mute Group assignments. Scenes also include level settings. Factory scenes are stored with input faders at minimum to prevent any surprises (feedback, music at 20 dB above the threshold of pain, etc.) when the scene is recalled.
You’ve just dialed in the settings for an input channel. You’ll also notice that the channel has been given a name that corresponds with the instrument you selected. You can leave the name as is or rename the channel. To Name a Channel: Go to the Next Channel: Setup Mic Joe’s Mic Enter Next Repeat the process until you’ve set up all the channels you need.
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. • Bring the instruments or voices into the effect. • Adjust the overall amount of the effect that will be heard. • Send the effect to monitors as you desire.
Using Pitch Correct Use the Blend control to vary the mix between corrected (wet) and uncorrected (dry) signal. 100% wet is used to correct pitch. A blend between wet and dry is used to provide a doubling effect. Use the Key control to select a musical key. This helps Pitch Correct be more accurate in determining what the intended note is. Use the Correct Rate control to adjust how quickly the pitch correction tracks.
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.
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.
Using Auxiliaries as Sub Groups (TouchMix-8 and 16 only) The Auxiliary mixes may be assigned to the Main L/R output allowing the auxiliaries to function as sub groups. This feature is intended for use with the input channel “Assign To Main L/R” function. To use an Auxiliary channel as a Sub Group (for this example, we are assigning In Channel 1 to Aux 5 Sub Group): 1. Aux Masters 2.
Save Your Work as a Scene You’ve put some effort into setting up your mix so now would be a great time to save it. A Scene is a snapshot of all the settings on the mixer. TIP: It's a good idea to save your scene with the outputs muted or levels down. Why? Because it's possible that the gain settings on power amplifiers or powered loudspeakers have changed since the scene was saved. Recalling the scene could result in a blast of feedback from all the speakers connected to the mixer.
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. This is normal and is just the speaker’s internal DSP doing its job. Select a QSC Loudspeaker Preset The GXD amplifier and K.
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. • Advanced Mode – Presents all mixer controls to the user. You can select Simple and Advanced modes individually for an EQ, Gate, Compressor or Effect. Note that the Stereo and Mono Delays do not have a Simple mode. Look for the Simple button on the screen.
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 PEQ 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. The 6 bands of parametric EQ can be individually bypassed using the numbered buttons.
Touch the Tuning Wizard button to go to the Room Tuning Wizard screen. Anti-Feedback Tab AntiFeedback Anti-Feedback Wizard and Manual operation The Anti-Feedback system automatically identifies and displays suspected feedback frequencies. When a suspected feedback frequency is identified, a single touch applies a filter at that frequency. In addition a Feedback Wizard can assist in finding and cutting feedback-prone frequencies. Limiter Tab Limiter Displays the limiter and its controls.
actual kick drum and the reinforced kick drum arrive at the listeners’ ears at the same time. The delay provides a read out in msecs. (up to 100), meters (up to 34.3) and feet (up to 113). Channel Safe During Scene Recall When a Scene is recalled, it sets all the controls to the settings saved with the Scene. There may be times you do not want to change a specific output channel, or channels. The default position, Recallable, allows the scene to recall the saved settings.
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. Do not change sample rate while recording. To View or Change Sample Rate: Sample Rate 44.
Multi-Track Playback & Mix Down Tracks recorded on the TouchMix mixers may be played back and mixed down on the mixer. To load a recorded Session: USB Session Recording Setup Rec/ Play Recall Vocal 1 - Joe Backup Voc 1 Guitar Acoustic 1 A list of available recordings is displayed. Select the recording you want to play and touch Recall. Now that the session is loaded, the next step is to switch the input channel source to “Track”.
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.
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 Manual button and an Anti-Feedback Filter will be Kill applied to the frequency.
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.
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. For example, a PEQ cannot be pasted to a GEQ. The table below explains what parameters will be copied and pasted.
Patch Matrix (TouchMix-30 Pro only) The Patch Matrix is a powerful tool but it is also one that can create problems. Make sure you clearly understand this function before attempting to use it. 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.
Room Tuning Wizard The Tuning Wizard assists the operator in adjusting an output equalizer to compensate for variations in room acoustics and loudspeaker response. The three TouchMix models handle measurement microphone connection in slightly differing ways. TouchMix-30 Pro The measurement microphone is connected to the Talkback input and is controlled entirely from within the Room Tuning Wizard.
Noise Level 8. Follow the directions and adjust the 9. Touch Measure . The mixer produces the test signal and captures the measurement data. -13.5 dB so that the RTA displays a moderate level of activity. 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. Settings for this equalizer are indicated by the outlined or “ghost” fader caps on the GEQ screen.
User Buttons The TouchMix-30 Pro has eight user-assignable buttons (U1 – U8) while the TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 have four (U1 – U4). The remote control apps for all models provide 8 user buttons.
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: Menu Security Security Settings IMPORTANT: Leaving a password field empty allows anyone to access the associated functions without any log-in.
Monitor (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Monitor The monitor output is most commonly used to feed a pair of monitor loudspeakers. To adjust Monitor level: Monitor Use the Master Rotary Encoder. Source 10 Aux 1 Aux 2 Aux 3 Aux 4 Aux 5 Aux 6 Aux 7 Aux 8 The monitor pop-up includes the following controls: 5 • Source Selector – Selects a signal for the Monitor output. »» Aux 1 through 14 – The monitor output signal is derived form the selected Aux mix.
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. The topics are in the order of the Info menu buttons on the mixer. Getting Started Top Panel and Remote-Device Controls (TouchMix-30 Pro) 1. 2. 3.
Rear Panel (TouchMix-30 Pro) 1. Standby – Press to enter or exit Standby. A confirmation screen displays when entering Standby. 2. USB – 3.0, Type A For attaching USB storage devices1, MIDI2 foot switch, Wi-Fi adapter, External Control Surfaces or upgrading the mixer firmware. USB – Type B For attaching a Mac-based DAW. The Mac must be running OS Yosemite or later. Ethernet – RJ45 For connecting to a network with wireless capability. AC Mains – power connection, 100-240 V, ~85 W, 50/60 Hz 3. 4. 5.
Left Side of the TouchMix-16 Mixing Surface 1. Rear Panel labels 2. 3. 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” TRS combo inputs (13‑16). The TRS connectors supply a +10dB pad. Home – Navigates up the menu structure to the Home screen Menu – Displays a choice of menu options, including Mixer Setup. Record/Play − Displays recording controls and options. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Right Side of the TouchMix-16 Mixing Surface 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ¼” TRS inputs (17/18 and 19/20) – Line level, stereo. ¼” TRS outputs Aux (7/8 & 9/10) – For line-level / in-ear monitors. May be configured as mono, balanced line-level outputs. ¼” TRS output Cue – For stereo Cue headphones. Phantom +48V – Displays input channel Phantom Power buttons. Wizard – Links to wizards that assist with various tasks. Auxes – A shortcut to the Aux Mix screen.
Right Side of the TouchMix-8 Mixing Surface 1. 2. TouchMix-8 My Network 1 ¼” TRS inputs (9/10 and 11/12) – Line level, stereo. Phantom +48V – Displays input channel Phantom Power buttons. 2 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Power (Standby) – Takes the mixer in and out of Standby. Auxes – A shortcut to the Aux Mix screen. Wizard – Links to wizards that assist with various tasks. Info – Displays the menu of help topics.
Rear Panel (TouchMix-16) Power Talkback 3 4 Main Right Main Left Aux 6 Aux 5 Aux 4 Aux 3 Aux 2 Aux 1 USB ® 1 2 5 6 1. USB 3.0, Type A – For attaching USB storage devices1, MIDI2 foot switch, and Wi-Fi adapter. 2. K & Lock® Security Slot – Compatible with the MicroSaver Security Cable 3. Power Supply – Use the power supply delivered with the mixer, do not substitute. 4. Talkback microphone – Balanced female XLR 5. Main Right and Left output – Balanced male XLRs 6.
TouchMix-30 Pro Specifications Parameter Specification Display Inputs 10” (254mm) diagonal, 1024 x 600 pixel, color TFT, capacitive multi-touch sensing 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.
Parameter Specification Preset/Scene Memory 99 User Scenes, 143 Factory Presets External Control 99 User Presets TouchMix Control Apps for iPad® and Android tablets controls most mixer functions. for iOS® and Android smartphones controls personal monitor mix, rec/play, user buttons. Requirements iPad, iPhone (iOS 6 or later) / Android device (5.
TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 Specifications Display Inputs (Mic/Line) 1 Input (Talkback) Outputs 1 TouchMix-8 TouchMix-16 6.1” x 3.5” (156mm x 90mm) color TFT, touch sensing.
TouchMix-8 External Control 3 TouchMix-16 TouchMix Control Apps for iPad® and Android tablets controls most mixer functions. for iOS® and Android smartphones controls personal monitor mix, rec/play, user buttons.
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 Network Setup Menu > Network Misc. Features, Network Setup Noise Menu > Talkback / Noise Misc.
Nav Strip Home (if needed) Home NOTE: The examples shown are from the TouchMix-30 Pro. TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 will differ slightly. The Nav Strip provides the primary means of navigating between fader banks. In addition, it provides an overview of all fader positions for the selected mix and any clipping conditions.
Channel Controls Input channels are shown on left. FX, Aux, and DCA channels may differ slightly. The Main L/R Channel is visible on most screens. 17 Scene: Deltas Scene II 1 1. Select button – Displays the user-defined channel name. Touch to access Master Channel controls. 2. Cue Cue Cue Cue Channel Cue button – Routes the channel signal to the Phones and Monitor outputs regardless of Mute status. Green indicates “on”. Pan slider – Adjust by touch or Master Encoder. Stereo pans 3 are mirrored.
Input Channels Input Channel − Overview Select an Input Bank Home Provides a single-screen view of frequently used controls and indicators for the input channel. Select Overview Tab Select Channel Inputs 1-8 Overview In 1 1. Inputs 1-8 Overview tab – Selects the Channel Overview screen. 1 Overview EQ Comp Gate FX Auxes Presets Setup 2. Preset – Shows the currently selected Preset 3 4 5 6 2 7 for this channel. Touch the + to change the Preset. In 1 Main + 3.
• Gain – Displays and sets the overall output gain to makeup any loss after the signal is compressed. 20. Gate – To adjust the following parameters, select the field then use the Master encoder or the up/down nudge buttons on a mobile device. • Gate – Engages or disengages the Gate. • Threshold – Displays and sets the signal level at which the Gate allows audio to pass. • Attack – Displays and sets how quickly the gate reacts to a signal that exceeds the threshold.
Input Channel – Analog Trim NOTE: Proper gain trim adjustment prevents clipping, improves signal-to-noise performance, and allows preset compression and gate dynamics to function as intended. Select an Input Bank Home The Trim (gain) control sets the level of the analog input signal just before conversion to digital. The Trim controls are not available on the remote devices. Only Mic/Line Input Channels have Trim controls.
Input Channel − EQ 1. EQ tab – Selects the EQ screen. 2. 3. EQ In – Engages / disengages the equalizer. RTA On – Engages the Real Time Analyzer display. NOTE: A maximum of two RTA displays for TouchMix-30 Pro, and one RTA display for the TouchMix-8 and -16 are available at a time on any combination of a mixer and tablet devices.
Input Channel − Compressor The Compressor controls the dynamic range of a signal above a set Threshold. 1. Comp tab – Selects the Compressor screen. 2. Comp In / Out switch – Engages and disengages the compressor. Knee In button – Determines how abruptly the compressor Knee transitions in and Out In out of gain reduction as the threshold is crossed. Simple button – Turns Simple mode on and off. Hides all controls except: 3. 4.
Input Channel − Gate The Gate passes audio above a set Threshold, and attenuates audio below the Threshold. 1. Gate tab – Selects the Gate Screen. 2. Gate In switch – Engages or disengages the Gate. Simple button – Turns Simple mode on and off. Hides all controls except: 3. • Gate In button • Simple button • Reset button • Gating knob 4. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. • Threshold (A) • Attack time (A-B) • Release time (C-D) • Attenuation Level (E).
Input Channel − FX Sends Touch an Input Bank Home Controls how much of the Input channel’s audio is sent to the FX devices. Touch a Channel Touch the FX Tab Input 1-8 1. 2. FX In 1 FX tab – Selects the FX Sends screen. 1 FX Overview button – Navigates to the FX Overview EQ Comp Gate FX Auxes Presets Setup Overview screen for a view of all 6 FX sends from all inputs. 3 2 4 In 1 Main 3. Simple button – Hides the Global FX Parameters for simplified operation.
Input Channel − Aux Sends Auxiliary outputs are used to create a mix for stage monitors, in ear monitors, remote speakers or video / broadcast. The auxes may be linked for stereo. 1. 2. Touch an Input Bank Home Touch Auxes Tab Touch a Channel Inputs 1-8 Inputs 1-8 In 1 Auxes Auxes tab – Selects the Aux Sends screen 1 Overview EQ Comp Gate FX Auxes Presets Setup Aux Overview button – Navigates to 2 3 the Aux Overview which displays all Aux mixes on a In 1 Main Aux Sends single screen.
Input Channel − Presets 2. Touch an Input Bank Home Recall presets from the factory library. Store and recall user presets. 1. Presets tab – Selects Presets screen. Touch the Presets Tab Touch a Channel Inputs 1-8 In 1 Presets Inputs 1-8 Current Preset – Displays the name of the Overview EQ Comp Gate FX current preset. 2 3. Preset Info (Factory only) – Touch to display details about a preset.
Input Channel − Setup Channel Setup is provided for all input channels. Line input channels do not have Phantom power controls. Touch an Input Bank Home Touch the Setup Tab Touch a Channel Inputs 1-8 1. Setup – Selects the Setup screen 2. Name – Displays the name of the channel. Touch to display a keyboard and rename the channel. Link – Links adjacent channels. The odd numbered channel settings are copied to the even numbered channel. Pan settings are mirrored.
Output Channels Output Channel – Overview Select an Output Bank Home Provides a single-screen view of frequently used controls and indicators for the output channel. Select Overview Tab Select Channel Aux Out 1-8 1. Aux 1 Overview Overview tab – Selects the Channel Inputs 1-8 Overview screen. 1 Limiter AntiOverview PEQ GEQ Auxes Presets Setup 2. Preset – Shows the currently selected Preset (Comp) Feedback for this channel. 5 2 3 4 6 E10 Monitor Main 3.
Output Channel − GEQ Controls and displays the settings for Main or Auxiliary output graphic equalization. 1. GEQ tab – Selects the GEQ screen. 2. Touch an Aux Bank Home Touch an Aux Channel Touch GEQ Tab Aux Outputs1-8 GEQ Aux 1 Inputs 1-8 GEQ In/Out switch – Engages / 1 AntiLimiter Overview PEQ GEQ disengages the equalizer. Feedback (Comp) 3. Tuning In/Out switch – Engages / 4 3 2 GEQ Tuning disengages the settings established by the Room Tuning Wizard.
Output Channel − PEQ Controls and displays the settings for the Main or Auxiliary output parametric equalization. 1. 2. 3. PEQ tab – Selects the PEQ screen. PEQ In/Out switch – Engages / disengages the equalizer. RTA On button – Turns the RTA (Realtime Analyzer) on and off.
Output Channel − Compressor / Limiter When set as a Limiter, prevents the audio level from exceeding a preset threshold. 1. Comp / Limiter tab – Selects the Comp / Limiter screen. Note that the label on this tab will change depending on the setting of the Comp/Limiter switch. 2. Comp / Limiter In/Out switch – Engages or disengages the compressor or limiter. Note that the label on this tab will change depending on th setting of the Comp/Limiter switch.
Output Channel − Anti-Feedback Available on the Main L/R and Aux outputs, these narrow, cut-only filters are used for dealing with feedback. 1. Anti-Feedback tab – Selects the AntiFeedback screen Press AntiFeedback Anti Feedback 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Filters In/Out – Engages or bypasses the filters. Feedback Frequency – The AntiFeedback system automatically identifies and displays suspected feedback frequencies.
Output Channel − Auxes (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Auxiliary outputs 1 through 8 may be mixed to Aux Mixes (buses) 9 through 14. In addition, the Main L/R and Sub Groups can send audio to all 14 Auxes. 1. 2.
Output Channel − Presets Save, recall and copy the settings associated with an Aux, Sub Group or Main L/R output channel. 1. 2. Presets tab – Selects the Presets screen. Touch an Aux Bank Home Touch the Presets Tab Touch an Aux Channel Aux Outputs1-8 Aux 1 Presets Inputs 1-8 Current Preset – Displays the name 1 of the current active preset for the selected channel.
Output Channel − Setup / Delay Touch Aux Output Bank Home Various utility setup functions for Aux and Main output channels. Touch an Aux Channel OR Touch Setup Touch Main Aux AuxOutputs1-8 Outputs1-8 1. Setup Tab – Selects the Setup screen OR Aux 1 4 Inputs 1-8 Inputs 1-8 Setup Main Setup 1 Channel Name – Displays the channel name. AntiComp Auxes Presets Setup Overview PEQ GEQ Feedback Touch to display a keyboard and rename the output. 2 3 4 3. Link (Auxes only) – Links adjacent channels.
Output – Speaker Settings Provides Gain setting recommendations for QSC powered loudspeakers. Also provides a list of available loudspeaker presets for various applications on both powered and passive loudspeakers. Note that these presets are not available for all QSC loudspeakers. 1. Select Speaker – Touch to select the QSC loudspeaker connected to the output. 2. Preset – Select a preset for the connected loudspeaker. a.
Aux Overview Provides an overview of all the Aux mixes. The Aux Send and Output levels may be adjusted on screen or, for greater precision, by touching turning the Master Control or using the buttons on your tablet device. (TouchMix-30 Pro only) When the Aux Overview is displayed, the Nav Strip display “grays out” the Aux Out 9-14 and DCA Groups miniature fader banks. This is because neither of these banks contains a signal that’s available on any auxiliary mix.
Sub Groups (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Sub Group − Overview Press Home Provides a single-screen view of frequently used controls and indicators for the Sub Groups. 1. Touch Sub Group Bank Touch a Sub Group Touch Overview Tab Overview tab – Selects the Sub Group Overview Sub 1 Inputs 1-8 Overview screen. 1 2. Preset – Shows the currently selected Preset Overview EQ Comp FX Auxes Presets Setup for this sub group. Cannot be changed from this 2 3 Sub 1 Main screen. 4 3.
Sub Group − PEQ (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Press Home Controls and displays the settings for the Sub Group parametric equalization. 1. EQ tab – Selects the PEQ screen. 2. PEQ In/Out switch – Engages / disengages the equalizer. Touch a Sub Group Bank Touch a Sub Group Touch the EQ Tab Sub Groups EQ Sub 1 Inputs 1-8 1 Main Mix L/R 16 Overview EQ Comp FX Auxes Presets Aux 1 2 PEQ 3 Out RTA On In 5 4 Simple Sub 1 Reset Aux 2 Aux 3 Aux 3 Aux 4 Aux 5 4. 5. 6. 7.
Sub Group − Compressor / Limiter (TouchMix-30 Pro only) The Compressor reduces the dynamic range of a signal above a set Threshold. When set as a Limiter, prevents the audio level from exceeding a pre-set threshold. NOTE: Compressor and Limiter have similar controls. Some of the labels and the color of the trace will differ. Overview Joe’s Ears Comp tab – Selects the Compressor screen. 2. Comp In / Out – Engages and disengages the compressor.
Sub Groups − FX Sends (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Controls how much of the Sub Group audio is sent to the FX devices. 1. 2. Touch Sub Groups Bank Home Touch Channel Touch FX Tab Sub Groups FX Sub 1 Inputs 1-8 1 FX tab – Selects the FX Sends screen. Overview EQ Comp FX Auxes Presets Setup FX Overview button – Navigates to the 3 2 4 FX Overview screen for a view of all 6 FX sends from Sub 1 Main all inputs.
Sub Group − Auxes (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Sub Groups may be sent to Auxiliary Mixes. An Aux may be used to output a single Sub Group or as a matrix to mix multiple Sub Groups. 1.
Sub Group − Presets (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Press Home Recall presets for the selected Sub Group channel. 1. Presets tab – Selects the Presets screen. Touch Sub Groups Touch a Sub Group Channel Sub Groups Inputs 1-8 Sub 1 Presets 2. Current Preset – Displays the name of 1 the currently active preset (if any). 2 3 3. Save / Save As button – Displays a page with options for naming a scene and selecting internal or USB storage destination. 4 5 6 4.
Sub Group − Setup (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Rename the Sub Channel, assign Input channels to the group, and assign/unassign the group to the Main L/R. 1. Setup tab – Selects the Sub Group Setup screen. 2. Name – Touch the Name to display a keyboard that may be used to enter a name for the channel. Link – Touch the Link button to link the channel with the adjacent channel. Always links odd to even. Reset – Returns settings to the factory default.
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 multitrack session, a DAW (TouchMix-30 Pro only) or from MP3 files stored on the root directory of a USB drive. 2‑Trk Playback − Overview Provides a single-screen view of frequently used controls and indicators for the MP3 Audio Player and the 2‑Track PB channel. The settings made here affect both MP3 and 2‑Track audio. 1.
2-Trk PB – EQ 2-Trk PB (2‑track playback) provides equalization for 2‑Track audio from a previous TouchMix session or MP3 files stored on a USB device. 1. EQ tab – Displays the Audio Player EQ controls. 2. PEQ switch – Enables (In) / bypasses (Out) the equalizer. RTA On – Enables / disables the Real Time Analyzer. 3.
2-Trk Playback – Audio Player Plays MP3 audio files from a USB memory device. NOTE: Make sure the Sample Rate set in the Mixer Setup matches the sample rate of the MP3 file. Rec/ Play Recording Mode 1. Audio Player tab – touch to display Audio Player controls. 2. MP3 Songs – Displays a list of MP3 titles on the inserted USB drive. MP3 – Displays title of currently selected MP3 file. Top-of-List – Touch to move to the beginning of the file list.
2-Trk Playback − Auxes Auxiliary outputs are used to create a mix for stage monitors, in ear monitors, remote speakers or video / broadcast. 1. Auxes tab – Selects the Aux Sends screen 2. Touch Recording Mode Press Rec/ Play Touch Stereo MP3 Touch Auxes OR Press Rec/ Play Touch Recording Mode Touch Multitrack USB Drive Touch OR Multitrack DAW Aux Overview button – Navigates to the Aux Overview which displays all Aux mixes Recording Stereo MP3 Rec/ on a single screen. Play Mode 3.
2-Trk Playback − Presets Recall presets for the MP3 Stereo and the 2‑Trk Playback. 1. Touch Recording Mode Press Rec/ Play Touch Stereo MP3 Touch Presets OR Presets tab – Selects the Presets screen. Current Preset – Displays the name of Press Rec/ Play the currently active preset (if any). 3. Save / Save As button – Displays Rec/ Play a page with options for naming a scene and selecting internal or USB storage destination. 4.
2-Trk Playback − Setup Rename the 2-Trk PB channel, set Channel Safe, and assign the channel to Mute and DCA Groups Setup tab – Selects the Setup screen. 2. Rec/ Name field – Touch the Name to display a Press Play keyboard that may be used to enter a name for the channel. Rec/ Reset button – Returns settings to the Play factory default. Channel Safe During Scene Recall – Setting this switch to Safe prevents channel Rec/ Play settings from being changed when a Scene is recalled.
2-Trk / Multitrack Playback Multitrack mode plays back audio recorded on the USB drive. Multitrack DAW mode (TouchMix-30 Pro only) plays back tracks from a Core Audio compliant computer. Press Home Touch Stereo In / 2-Trk Stereo In/2-Trk Inputs 1-8 Press Rec/ Play Rec/ Play Recording Mode Touch Recording Mode Multitrack USB Drive Touch Multitrack USB Drive OR OR Touch Multitrack DAW Multitrack DAW 2-Track Playback plays files that have been recordedfrom the 2-Trk Record channel.
FX Masters FX Master − Overview Provides a single-screen view of frequently used controls and indicators for the FX channel. 1. Overview tab – Selects the Channel Overview screen. 2. Preset – Shows the currently selected Preset for this channel. Touch the + to change. Effect – Shows the currently selected Effect type for this channel. Touch the + to change. Pre Fader / Post Fader button – Selects the Aux mix pick-off point for the effect.
FX Masters − EQ Touch FX Masters Home Controls and displays the settings for the FX Master channel equalization. Touch an FX Channel Touch the EQ Tab FX Masters 1. EQ Tab – Selects the FX Master EQ screen. 2. EQ In/Out – Engages / bypasses the equalizer. RTA On – Enables the Real Time Analyzer. Reset – Sets the equalizer to factory default (flat). RTA – 1/3 octave Real Time Analyzer display of the post-EQ signal. 3. 4. 5.
FX Masters − Presets Recall presets for the selected FX channel based on the current FX device. 1. Presets tab – Selects the Presets screen. 2. Press Home FX Masters Inputs 1-8 FX 1 Presets Current Preset – Displays the name of the currently active preset (if any). 3. Save / Save As button – Displays a page with options for naming a scene and selecting internal or USB storage destination. 4.
FX Master − Setup Rename the FX Master channel, and assign the channel to Mute and DCA Groups 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Setup tab – Selects the Setup screen. Name field – Touch to display a keyboard and enter a name for the channel. Reset button – Returns settings to the factory default. Effect Pick-Off – Selects a pre or postfader pick-off point for the effect send. Main L/R button – Turns the FX channel’s assignment to the Main Left / Right output on and off.
FX Master − Auxes These sends allow the effect to be returned to mixes for stage monitors, in ear monitors, remote speakers or video / broadcast. 1. Auxes tab – Selects the Aux Sends screen 2.
FX Overview Provides an overview of the channel FX Send and Return levels. FX sends and FX Master levels may be adjusted by touching (selecting) the control then using the Master Encoder or the Nudge buttons on a tablet device. Press Menu FX Overview Menu 1 2 FX Overview Screen NOTE: Only Input and Sub Group banks are selectable on the Nav Strip. 1. Select an Input or Sub Group bank. 2. Each column (In 1, In 2 ...) represents a channel, and lists the channel’s six FX Sends.
Wizards FX Wizard The FX Wizard aids in selecting and routing effects. 1. FX1 - 6 tabs – Selects one of six FX processors. (Four on TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16) Press Wizard Touch FX Wizard FX Wizard Wizard NOTE: The Source, Type, and FX Preset windows provide a means of selecting an Effect based on what the source is. If any of the lists fill the window, flick up on the list to show more selections. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Gain Wizard The Gain Wizard monitors input clipping and provides an indication of how much input gain reduction is needed. Press Wizard Gain Wizard Wizard NOTE: The Gain Wizard provides an indication of the frequency and intensity of clipping to aid in proper adjustment of input sensitivity. 1. Reset Button – Use this to clear the Gain Wizard after adjusting the input sensitivity. 2. Tick-Mark Counters – Indicates how many tick marks to turn the Trim knob counterclockwise to prevent clipping.
Room Tuning Wizard The Room Tuning Wizard assists in adjusting output equalization 1. Tuning Output – Displays the system and friendly name of the output being tuned. 2. 3. Restart – Go back and start over. Clear Tuning EQ – Resets the GEQ, for the currently selected output to the factory default. Select Output buttons – Touch the output to be tuned. Select Measurement Method – Each method progressively adds more measurement spots to increase the accuracy of the settings.
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FX Processor FX Processor – Basic Chorus The Chorus FX Varies the pitch of a signal at a steady rate to “thicken” a sound. You can access the Effects from the Inputs and Sub Group banks. 1. Effect – Touch to select an Effect Type. 2. Preset – Name of the current preset. Touch to access the library of Presets. Simple button – Turns Simple mode on and off. Hides all but the essential controls on the selected FX. Not present on Mono and Stereo Delay effects.
FX Processor – Dense Reverb The Dense Reverb (presets with a “D” suffix) is a model of a DSP reverb with more dense reflections that some may find more representative of actual acoustic spaces. Home Input channels and Sub Groups are able to send to the effect. Touch the FX Masters Bank Touch an FX Channel Touch the Effect Tab Touch Effect Pull-Down FX Masters Effect FX 1 Inputs 1-8 Effect None + Touch Dense Reverb Dense Reverb Main Mix Scene: 1. Effect – Touch to select an Effect Type.
FX Processor – Lush Reverb Reverb presets with an “L” suffix use a DSP reverb model with a more “lush” character. 1. 2. Home Effect – Name of the current Effect. Touch to select an Effect Type. Touch the FX Masters Bank Touch an FX Channel Touch Effect Pull-Down FX Masters Inputs 1-8 FX 1 Effect Effect None Touch Lush Reverb Lush Reverb + Preset – Name of the current preset. Touch Overview EQ Effect Auxes Presets to access the library of Presets.
FX Processor – Mono and Stereo DelayTouch the These effects delay the audio signal to create echo and similar effects. Controls for the stereo delay may be linked or operated independently. Home Input channels and Sub Groups are able to send to the effect. Touch an FX Channel FX Masters Bank Touch the Effect Tab FX Masters Effect FX 1 Inputs 1-8 Touch Stereo or Mono Delay Touch Effect Pull-Down Effect None Stereo or Mono Delay + Main Mix 1. Effect – Touch to select a different Effect Type.
FX Processor – Pitch Shift The Pitch Shift raises or lowers the pitch of an audio signal by a fixed interval. In addition, the signal can be delayed from the original. The two output channels can be adjusted independently. 1. Effect – Touch to select an Effect Type. 2. Preset – Name of the current preset. Touch to access the library of Presets. Simple button – Turns Simple mode on and off. Hides all but the essential controls on the selected FX. Not present on Mono and Stereo Delay effects.
FX Processor – Pitch Correct Touch an Input Bank Home Corrects intonation of the audio signal. IMPORTANT!: Pitch-Correct may be enabled/disabled by User Buttons without regards to the position of the Enable button on this screen. If you don’t hear any difference with Pitch Correct enabled, check to make sure the feature has not been disabled using the User Button feature. Refer to the User Button topic. 2.
Remote Connections NOTE: For remote devices only. Lists any TouchMix mixers found on the network to which your device is connected. When multiple TouchMix mixers are connected to a single network, this page is used to select a single mixer to control with a tablet device. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. List of mixers connected to the same network as your device. In the example there are three mixers. The blue highlight indicates which mixer is selected. Touch the name of a mixer to change the selection.
Security Provides four levels of password-enabled security to TouchMix functionality. Login Screen 1. 2. 3. 4. Current Login – The level of the person currently logged in. Security Settings button – Touch to access the Security Settings where passwords can be set for all levels. Logout / Lock button – Touch to logout of the Security Settings. Enter Password – Touch the white area to enter a password. If passwords are not set, go directly to the Security Settings.
Miscellaneous Features Menu Press Menu The Menu provides links to various utility, setup and other functions. Touch a button to access the functionality. 1. Scenes – (Scenes on page 103) 2. DCA Groups – (DCA Group Assignments on Menu page 108) 3. Talkback – (Talkback / Noise on page 110) Main 1 2 3 4 4. Patch Matrix – (Patch Matrix DCA Patch Talkback Scenes (TouchMix-30 Pro only) on page 120) (Noise) Groups Matrix 5. FX Overview – (FX Overview on page 80) 5 6 8 7 6.
Remote Control Settings Menu NOTE: When a remote device is set to Personal Monitor Mix, the Cue and Mute buttons are not available on the Aux-Mixon-Faders. Remote Control Main Mix L/R Scene: Remote Control Settings Default Joe’s Monitor Main Aux 1 Aux 2 1 Aux 2 NOTE: Some Android™ devices use the model number as the device name. This may cause contentions if there is more than one of the same model device (name) connected to TouchMix.
User Buttons 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. User 1 through User 8 – Displays the current Detail (function) assigned to the selected User 1–8 button. Touch a button to edit its function. User Button Name – Displays the Detail name associated with the selected User 1–8 button. Changing the function assigned to the button will automatically enter a new name, or touch the keyboard icon to enter a custom name. a. Action, b. Selection, c. Detail – Select an item from each list in the order shown.
Mixer Setup Press Menu Controls for various global and utility functions. 1. Cue Mode – Sets the function of the channel Cue buttons. • • Cue (Default)– Touching a channel cue button causes the channel’s signal to be heard in the Cue headphones. The audio signal is otherwise unaffected. SIP (Solo In Place) – Input Cue buttons change color (orange) and are labelled SIP. Touching a channel’s SIP button causes all other inputs to mute. Cue continues to function normally for outputs.
Phantom Power Press Mic 48V Supplies +48 VDC to XLR Inputs including Talkback. 1. Reset – Returns all settings to factory default (all phantom power off). 2. Input Channel buttons – Touch to enable or disable phantom power for the channel. Rear Panel View XLRs – Touch to enable or disable phantom power for the channel. 3. NOTE: Phantom power may also be controlled from the Setup screen of each input channel.
Mute Groups Press Mute Groups Mute Groups provide a means of muting multiple inputs and outputs from a single control. Mute Groups About Mute Groups When a channel is in one or more Mute Groups, all Mute Groups containing the same channel and the Channel Mute itself, must be unmuted for audio to pass. When a channel is muted by a mute group, its mute button will be colored orange. Main Mix Scene: Mute Groups L/R 1 Joe’s Monitor 1. 2.
Record / Playback (Multitrack USB Drive) Provides the controls to record and playback multiple channels. Rec/ Play Recording Mode Press Rec/Play Touch Recording Mode Touch Multitrack USB Drive Multitrack USB Drive Record / Playback – Main Screen IMPORTANT!: All USB memory devices must be formatted as FAT32. Drive performance is critical for recording. For more information and to see a list of qualified drives, visit qsc. com.
2‑Trk − Recording Touch Home The Main L/R or Aux 13/14 can be recorded on a USB device, then played back using 2‑Trk Playback. Touch Stereo In/2-Trk Touch 2-Trk Rec Stereo In/2-Trk 2‑Trk Recording Setup The files created from recording are on the external USB device installed in the mixer USB port. The files can be found under .tmRecord\Track31\Region-1.wav and \Track32\Region-1.wav. You can stop recording, then resume and two more files are created: \Track31\Region-2 and Track32\Region-
DAW – Record / Playback (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Record to and Playback from a Digital Audio Workstation. IMPORTANT!: The TouchMix-30 Pro is capable of 32 x 32 channel USB audio interface to Windows and macOS computers. Windows interface requires a driver available for download from QSC. No driver is required for macOS operation. 1. Track button – Touch the Track button to select a DAW track as the source for the channel. 2.
Real-time Analyzer (RTA) 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. • The RTA is not available on phone devices. 1. The system and friendly name for the RTA Source. 2. RTA Graph – 28, 1/3 octave bands, with peakhold indicators available for the tablet devices only.
Scenes Touch Scenes Scenes provide the ability to store and recall all mix parameters. 1. Current Scene – Displays the name of the most recently recalled scene. Scene: Default OR Menu OR Touch Menu Touch Scenes Scenes 2. Save / Save As button – Displays a page with options for naming a scene and 2 1 selecting internal or USB storage. 3. Factory scenes list – A library of preset scenes representing mixer settings for a 3 5 4 variety of bands, productions and styles. Factory memory is read-only.
Channel Safe Channel Safe prevents channel settings from being 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 Setup screen. The Channel Safe screen provides the capability of setting multiple channels to safe in one place. 1. 2. 3. Clear Safe Channels – Touch this button to remove the Channel Safe from all channels. Inputs – Touch each Input channel you wish to keep safe.
Auto Mixer TouchMix-30 Pro Automatic Microphone Mixer (TouchMix-30 only) Menu Auto-Mixer Description An Automatic Microphone Mixer (Auto-Mixer) works by 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 sends a control command to the channels that allocates more gain to the channels with an active talker and less to the channels with an inactive talker.
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. • iCon Platform M+ – This controller offers the best match of features to the requirements of controlling the TouchMix-30 Pro and is recommended.
Custom Fader Banks - TouchMix30- Pro The TouchMix30- Pro mixer supports 3 Custom Fader 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 saved as part of the scene. Menu Press Custom Banks Press Menu Custom Banks 1 Set up the Custom Fader Banks 2 5 Press Menu > Custom Banks. The custom banks screen displays. 3 11. Press one of the Custom Bank tabs (1) to edit. 22.
DCA Group Assignments Press Home DCA Groups are used to vary the gain of several channels at once from a single fader without changing the position of the channel faders. DCA groups also include a mute function. NOTE: DCA Groups may also be accessed by touching Menu > DCA Groups.
MIDI The MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) Setup provides the means to use a “class compliant” USB MIDI foot switch to control many functions of the TouchMix mixer. This screen is not available on remote devices. QSC has verified proper operation with these USB MIDI foot-switches: iCON G-BOARD and Logidy UMI3 1. MIDI Functions – The current MIDI assignments are displayed on MIDI buttons 1 – 8. Blue indicates the MIDI function is selected and can be assigned/unassigned or renamed.
Talkback / Noise This screen controls the routing and level of Talkback and Noise. 1. Reset button – Restores factory defaults for the Talkback / Noise Generator. 2. Assignment buttons – Select the destination for the noise or talkback signals. Note that it is possible to route talkback to the FX devices. This is very useful when auditioning and selecting effects. Talkback (Measurement) Mic – Adjusts the level of the talkback signal to the assigned outputs. -Inf (Infinity) is off.
TouchMix Wi-Fi Control Manage the mixer’s wireless or wired network. Connect an iPad, or iPhone (iOS 6 or later) or Android device (5.0 or later). The network configuration can only be performed on the TouchMix. Before You Begin For smaller spaces with fewer potential sources of interference, a USB Wi-Fi Adapter such as that supplied with the TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 will work well.
Wireless Network Setup: Create New Network IMPORTANT!: USB Wi-Fi adapter (QSC Part # cp-000033-00) Create New Network using a USB Wi-Fi dongle provides short range wireless communication between the TouchMix mixer and Android and/or iOS devices with the TouchMix app installed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mixer Name: – Enter a name for the network. Network Type: – Set to Wireless. Select Create New Network. Set Network Password: – Enter a tendigit (numerical) password. Apply – Touch to configure the network.
Wireless Network Setup: Connect to Existing Network IMPORTANT!: Requires an Ethernet Wi-Fi router and the USB Wi-Fi adapter (QSC Part # cp-000033-00). Connecting to an Existing Network using a USB Wi-Fi dongle provides short range wireless communication between a TouchMix mixer and a longer range wireless Ethernet router. The Android and/or iOS devices with the TouchMix app installed communicate with the TouchMix via the Ethernet wireless router. 1. Mixer Name: – Enter a name for the mixer. 2. 3.
Wired Network Setup: Static IP Address IMPORTANT!: For TouchMix-30 Pro, connect an Ethernet router to the mixer’s RJ45 jack. For TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 connect a compatible USB to Ethernet adapter to the mixer’s USB port. (for compatible adapters, visit qsc.com and search for “Ethernet”.
Wired Network Setup: Auto IP Address (DHCP) IMPORTANT!: For TouchMix-30 Pro, connect an Ethernet router to the mixer’s RJ45 jack. For TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 connect a compatible USB to Ethernet adapter to the mixer’s USB port. (for compatible adapters, visit qsc.com and search for “Ethernet”. Press Menu Menu Network L/R Aux 1 1 a. Connected – Displays to confirm successful connection to the network. External devices may now login to the mixer using the external network Name and Password. b. 5.
TouchMix-30 Pro Phones and Monitor Press Phones OR Press Monitor Phones and Monitor Level Control and Monitor settings. NOTE: By default, no audio signal is sent to the Phones / Monitor Outputs. To send audio channel signals (including Main L/R) to the Phones / Monitor Outputs. Enable the Cue button for the channels you want to listen to. Monitor Phones Phones Monitor 1 1 Source 10 10 Phones Level 1.
Recording Setup – Multitrack USB Press Recall, initiate, and manage Multitrack recording sessions. Scroll down for Recalling a session. 1. Current Session – Displays the name of the currently active session. 2. New Session – NOTE: When a new session is created, it is made the “Current Session”.
Recall Session – Multitrack USB Recalling a Multitrack USB session tells the mixer to record in an existing recording file structure on the inserted USB drive. Each time recordings starts and stops, a .wav file is created in any subdirectory associated with armed tracks. Touch Recording Mode Press Rec / Play Recalls multi-track sessions from a USB drive.
Aux Mix on Faders Press Home The Aux Mix on Faders provides a view of a single Aux Mix (or Aux Bus) with large faders. By selecting different fader banks, you can see and adjust everything that is sent to the selected Aux bus. Here is an example. 1. Select fader bank Inputs 1–8 (1) 2. Select Aux 1 (2) 3. The faders you see (6) are the Aux Sends from Input channels 1–8 going to Aux Mix 1. 4. Select FX Masters (1). 5. The faders you see are the Aux Sends from the FX Masters going to Aux Mix 1. 6.
Patch Matrix (TouchMix-30 Pro only) Manages connections between physical inputs and onscreen channels. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Preset – Displays the name of the current preset. ”Default routing” is the Reset or factory default Preset. Save / Recall button – Navigates to the Patch Matrix Preset screen where patch matrix settings may be stored or recalled. Use Home to return to the Patch Matrix screen. Reset button – Restores the default settings.
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. The table below explains what parameters will be copied and pasted. NOTE: The copy buffer retains the last item of each type that has been copied.
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 FX Channel EQ Tab All FX channel EQ parameters FX Channel Preset Tab Processor and Preset selectio
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.
TouchMix-8 13.1 in (333 mm) Phones Cue / Monitor ® Aux 3/4 Right Aux 1 Aux 2 2.2 in (56 mm) Power USB Aux 3 Aux 4 4 Left Main Left Main Right 3 2 1 Phones TouchMix-8 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Stereo In Stereo In 9/10 11/12 Instrument 1 2 Trim 3 Trim 4 Trim 5 Trim 6 Trim 7 Trim Phantom 8 Trim Trim FX Mute Info Mute Groups Cue/ Monitor Wizard Aux 3/4 U2 User Menu U3 0 U4 U1 Record/ Play Press for f ine 1001108-01-F 124 User 9.
TouchMix-16 14.2 in (360 mm) Main Right Main Left Aux 6 Aux 5 Aux 4 Aux 3 Aux 2 2.3 in (58 mm) Talkback Power Aux 1 USB ® Aux 1 Aux 2 Aux 3 Aux 4 Aux 5 Aux 6 Main Left Main Right Talkback TouchMix-16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Stereo In Stereo In Aux Out Aux Out Cue Monitor 17/18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Trim Trim Trim Trim Trim Trim 9/10 Phantom +48V Standby Wizard Trim Aux 11.
Mic Pre A/D TouchMix-30: Ch 1 - 20 TouchMix-16: Ch 1 - 12 TouchMix-8: Ch 5 - 8 Digital Gain Input Digital Polarity Φ Delay Low Cut High Cut PEQ Gate Comp Gain Gain Pan Pre Side Chain FX Send Post Aux Send (to stereo) Pad TouchMix-30: Ch 21 - 24 TouchMix-16: Ch 13 - 16 TouchMix-8: Ch 2 & 3 Aux Send (to mono) RTA Pitch Corrector Mute Mute Post Fdr Pre Fdr Pre Dyn Pre all 1 per Mixer Assignable Pad Hi-Z Pan Post Fdr Pre Fdr Pre Dyn Pre all +48 V Mic Pre Mute Pre Side Chain Ma
Delay Low Cut High Cut PEQ Gate A/D TouchMix-30: Ch 25 - 28 Comp Gain Gain Width Assign Post SUM Pre SUM Post FX Send Level Mute Pre Aux Send (Stereo) Level Top Panel Jack TouchMix-30: Ch 29 & 30 Post Fdr Pre Fdr Pre Dyn Pre all Balance Mute Aux Send (Mono) TouchMix-16: Ch 17/18, 19/20 TouchMix-8: Ch 9/10, 11/12 SUM Level Post Fdr Pre Fdr Pre Dyn Pre all RTA SUM Mute To DAW* Pre Record Pick-Off (Global) Patch Matrix* Post USB Drive DAW* USB Drive DAW* Recording Mode* USB Dr
L R To Multi-Track Cue FX Aux (Even) Aux (Odd) R Sub-Groups (even) * L Sub-Groups (odd) * Main Outputs Main Output Main Fader Limiter User EQ GEQ Room Tuning GEQ Room Tuning Wizard Meter Speaker Preset PEQ Anti Feedback Low Cut High Cut Delay Feedback Wizard SUM RTA Cue To Stereo Mode Auxes (Odd/R) To Stereo Mode Auxes (Odd/L) Balance To Mono Mode Auxes Aux.
L R To Multi-Track Cue FX Aux (Even) Aux (Odd) R Sub-Groups (even) * L Sub-Groups (odd) * Main Outputs Stereo Auxiliary Output Main Fader Limiter User EQ GEQ Room Tuning GEQ Room Tuning Wizard From DCA Masters Meter Speaker Preset PEQ Anti Feedback Low Cut High Cut Delay Gain Gain Odd D/A Mute D/A From TouchMix-30: Talkback In TouchMix-16: In 16 TouchMix-8: In 8 Feedback Wizard Even Cue 2-Track Record Level Record Pick-Off Pre SUM Post RTA L D/A R D/A TouchMix-16 Only A
L R To Multi-Track Cue FX Aux (Even) Aux (Odd) R Sub-Groups (even) * L Sub-Groups (odd) * Main Outputs Mono Auxiliary Output Main Fader Limiter User EQ GEQ Room Tuning GEQ Room Tuning Wizard Main Left Speaker Preset PEQ From TouchMix-30: Talkback In TouchMix-16: In 16 TouchMix-8: In 8 Anti Feedback Low Cut High Cut Delay Feedback Wizard RTA Cue Aux Level Odd Auxes Even Auxes TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 To Stereo Mode Auxes (Odd/L) To Stereo Mode Auxes (Odd/R) Pan Aux Level To
PEQ Comp Low Cut High Cut Gain Gain Width Mute Assign RTA Post SUM SUM SUM FX Send Mute Pre Aux Send (Stereo) Post Fdr Pre Fdr Pre Dyn Pre all Pan Mute Pan Mute Aux Send (Mono) Post Fdr Pre Fdr Pre Dyn Pre all SUM Mute Pre Cue Post * TouchMix-30 only 1001108-01-F 131 Cue L R To Multi-Track R FX L Aux (Even) Mute Logic Aux (Odd) From DCA Masters Sub-Groups (even) * Meter Ch Fader Sub-Groups (odd) * Main Outputs Stereo Sub Group (TouchMix-30 only)
PEQ Limiter Low Cut High Cut Gain Gain Mute Pan Assign RTA Post FX Send Mute Pre Aux Send (Stereo) Pan Mute Post Fdr Pre Fdr Pre Dyn Pre all Aux Send (Mono) Mute Post Fdr Pre Fdr Pre Dyn Pre all Pre Cue Post * TouchMix-30 only 1001108-01-F 132 Cue L R To Multi-Track R FX L Aux (Even) Mute Logic Aux (Odd) From DCA Masters Sub-Groups (even) * Meter Ch Fader Sub-Groups (odd) * Main Outputs Mono Sub Group (TouchMix-30 only)
L R To Multi-Track Cue FX Aux (Even) Aux (Odd) R Sub-Groups (even) * L Sub-Groups (odd) * Main Outputs Cue, Monitor, Talkback, Noise Monitor Source * -Aux -Main L/R -Cue Monitor Level D/A Delay Monitor D/A TouchMix-30 only Monitor Monitor Level D/A D/A TouchMix-16 only Phones Phones Level Noise Generator D/A D/A Noise Level Enable Talk Level Enable To RTA & Room Tuning* +48 V * Main Mic Pre Talkback In A/D TouchMix-16 & TouchMix-30 only * TouchMix-30 only 1001108-01-F 133
Low Cut PEQ Gain Gain Balance R Mute Assign SUM RTA Aux Send (Stereo) Balance Mute Aux Send (Mono, Odd Auxes) Mute SUM Aux Send (Mono, Even Auxes) Mute SUM Pre Cue Post * TouchMix-30 only 1001108-01-F 134 Cue L R To Multi-Track L FX Mute Logic Aux (Even) Stereo Delay Mono Delay Chorus Pitch Shift Dense Reverb Lush Reverb From DCA Masters Aux (Odd) Ch Fader Sub-Groups (even) * Meter Sub-Groups (odd) * Main Outputs FX Return
Low Cut PEQ Gain Gain Balance Mute Assign SUM RTA Aux Send (Stereo) Post Fdr Pre Fdr Pre Dyn Pre all Balance Mute Aux Send (Mono) Post Fdr Pre Fdr Pre Dyn Pre all SUM Mute Pre Cue Post 1001108-01-F * TouchMix-30 only R 135 Cue L R To Multi-Track L FX Mute Logic Aux (Even) Multi-Track Mode TouchMix-30: Tracks 31/32 TouchMix-16: Tracks 21/22 TouchMix-8: Tracks 13/14 Stereo MP3 Mode All models: From USB drive DAW Mode* TouchMix-30: DAW channels 31/32 From DCA Masters Aux (Odd) Ch F
L R To Multi-Track Cue FX Aux (Even) Aux (Odd) R Sub-Groups (even) * L Sub-Groups (odd) * Main Outputs RTA (Real Time Analyzer) Main L/R From Talkback Talkback Follow Cue Aux TouchMix-30: 2 instances of the RTA TouchMix-8 & 16: 1 instance of the RTA * TouchMix-30 only 1001108-01-F 136
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