Owner’s Manual Keep This Manual For Future Reference.
Contents PRECAUTIONS................................... 5 Introduction .................................... 8 Accessories.........................................................8 About utility software.........................................8 About firmware updates.....................................8 About the Owner’s Manual ................................8 Conventions in this manual................................8 An overview of the QL series ........... 9 Features ..................................
The above warning is located on the rear/side of the unit. L’avertissement ci-dessus est situé sur le arrière/côté de l’appareil. Explanation of Graphical Symbols Explication des symboles The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/ or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
PA_en_2 1/2 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards.
PA_en_2 2/2 Connections • Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum. Maintenance • Remove the power plug from the AC outlet when cleaning the device. Handling caution • Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents). • Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.
NOTICE Information To avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below. About copyrights Handling and Maintenance • Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the device, TV, or radio may generate noise.
Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha QL series QL5/QL1 Digital Mixing Console. To take full advantage of the superior features and performance offered by your QL series console, and to enjoy years of trouble-free use, please read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your console. After you have read the manual, keep it in a safe place.
An overview of the QL series An overview of the QL series The Dante Virtual Soundcard software enables you to carry out multi-channel recording to DAW software installed on a computer. Consequently, no other audio interface is needed. Integration of mixer and I/O device with port-to-port functionality Features QL series digital mixing consoles create high-quality, refined, live-sound environments.
An overview of the QL series I/O card and processing card expansion The rear panel provides two slots in which separately sold mini-YGDAI cards can be installed. You can add inputs and outputs by installing AD cards, DA cards, or digital I/O cards in these slots. You can also expand processing or effects by installing a DSP card.
Controls and functions Controls and functions Top panel The top panel of the QL series is divided into the following sections. 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 (Block A/B) 8 1 Channel Strip section page 12 2 SENDS ON FADER section page 12 3 Display section page 13 4 Selected Channel section page 13 5 USB connector page 15 6 USER DEFINED KEYS section page 14 7 FADER BANK section page 14 8 Master section page 14 NOTE This illustration shows the top panel of the QL5.
Controls and functions Channel Strip section 1 2 5 Channel name display Indicates the channel name, fader value, etc. You can set the display so that it will indicate only the channel name. The information to be shown can be specified in the USER SETUP screen PREFERENCE tab. 3 4 5 6 6 Channel color indicator Lights in the channel color specified on the PATCH/NAME screen. You can select the channel color from nine options, including OFF. 7 Fader Adjusts the input/output level of the channel.
Top panel Display section NOTE This is a touch screen that you can operate by touching the surface of the screen. You can touch your finger to the screen to select menus or set parameters. Please note that you cannot operate the unit by touching multiple points simultaneously. • The PAD will be switched on or off internally when the HA analog gain is adjusted between +17dB and +18dB.
Controls and functions USER DEFINED KEYS section Master section USER DEFINED keys [1]–[12] Execute functions as assigned by the user (scene changes, switching the talkback or internal oscillator on/off, etc.). Make these assignments in the USER SETUP screen. This section is similar to the Channel Strip section, and enables you to control the principal parameters of the assigned channels. When the unit is in the default state, STEREO/MONO channels are assigned.
Front panel 6 Fader Adjusts the output level of the channel. If MONITOR has been assigned, this fader adjusts the monitor output level. Front panel USB connector You can connect a USB flash drive to the USB connector to record or play audio files, and to save or load internal data. The Help file displayed on the unit screen is also loaded from a connected USB flash drive. You can also save “User authentication key” data on a USB flash drive.
Controls and functions Rear panel 2 4 1 5 6 7 8 3 9 0A 1 LAMP connectors 2 OMNI OUT jacks XLR-3-32 male output jacks for outputting analog audio signals. (The QL5 has 16 of these jacks. The QL1 has 8.) These jacks are used mainly to output the signals of MIX channels or MATRIX channels. The nominal output level is +4dBu.
Rear panel 8 MIDI IN/OUT connectors Used to transmit and receive MIDI messages to and from external MIDI devices. The MIDI IN connector receives messages from an external device, and the MIDI OUT connector transmits messages from the QL unit. These are used mainly to record QL parameter operations or scene/library selections on an external device, or to control QL parameters from an external device.
Touch screen Touch screen Basic touch screen operations This section explains the basic procedures you can perform on the QL’s touch screen. Pressing the touch screen You will mainly use this operation to switch screens and pages, to select parameters to be operated, and to turn buttons on/off. Certain buttons let you specify a number based on the area of the button itself that you touch.
On-screen user interface Keyboard window Dialog boxes Displayed when you need to assign a name or comment to a scene or library, or when you need to assign a channel name. Press characters in the window to enter the desired characters. Dialog boxes similar to the following enable you to confirm operations you just performed. Press the OK button to execute the operation. The operation will be canceled if you press the CANCEL button. Tabs Tabs enable you to switch between multiple pages.
Touch screen Viewing the touch screen The touch screen of the QL series is broadly divided into two areas. Main area Function access area unit while this indicator is shown. Doing so may damage your flash drive, or may damage the data in the QL unit or on your media device. 4 HELP Pressing this button will show on-line help in the main area. To view the on-line Help, first you must load the Help file into the QL series console from a USB flash drive.
Using the tool buttons When you press a button (7–0, B–D) to access the corresponding screen, the button will be highlighted. In this state, pressing the button once again will return either to the most recently recalled SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen or the OVERVIEW screen. Main area The contents of the main area will depend on the currently selected function. Mixing operations will involve mainly the following two types of screens.
Basic operation of the QL series Basic operation of the QL series This section explains the basic operations of the QL series. QL series operations are divided into two main categories. In general, you will operate the QL series for mixing using a combination of these operations.
Assigning a name 6. To assign channels to other faders, repeat step 5. 4. Repeat steps 1–3 to adjust the send level for other MIX/MATRIX buses in the same way. 7. When you have finished, press the X symbol in the upper right corner of the screen, and press the SETUP button again to return to the SELECT CHANNEL VIEW screen. 5. When you’ve finished setting the MIX/MATRIX send levels, press the key that is flashing in the SENDS ON FADER section.
Basic operation of the QL series 2. Press the keyboard window in the touch screen to enter the desired characters. While entering characters, you can use the following buttons in the keyboard window. • COPY button Copies the string of characters that are selected (highlighted) in the text box. • CUT button Deletes and copies the string of characters that are selected (highlighted) in the text box.
Using libraries [HPF/EQ screen]/[DYNAMICS 1/2 screen] In the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen or the OVERVIEW screen, press any knob in the appropriate field for EQ or Dynamics 1/2. (In the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen, press any knob twice; in the OVERVIEW screen, press the area once.) 2 1 2. Select the channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack (GEQ/effect/Premium Rack) for which you want to recall settings. The method of selecting a channel/rack will depend on the type of window that is currently displayed.
Basic operation of the QL series [VIRTUAL RACK screen] Use the rack select tabs at the bottom of the window to select a rack. 4. Rotate the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to move the highlight line up or down to select a library item you want to recall. In some cases, the data selected as the recall-source cannot be recalled into the currently selected channel/rack. Each library has the following limitations.
Using libraries Storing settings in a library • Be aware that if you store settings to a location that already contains data, the existing data will be overwritten. (Read-only data cannot be overwritten.) 1. Access a window that contains tool buttons. 2. Select the channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack (GEQ/effect/Premium Rack) whose settings you want to store. Erasing settings from a library 1. Access a window that contains tool buttons. NOTE 2. Press the LIBRARY button.
Basic operation of the QL series Initializing settings 3. Here’s how you can return the EQ/dynamics settings of the currently selected channel or the effect settings of a rack to their initial state. GEQ settings can be initialized using the FLAT button in the screen. 1. Access a window that contains tool buttons. 2. Select the channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack (effect/Premium Rack) whose settings you want to initialize. 3. Press the DEFAULT button.
Comparing two sets of settings Comparing two sets of settings 5. You can use the COMPARE button to switch between the settings copied to the buffer memory and the settings of the currently selected channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack (GEQ/effect/premium rack). This is convenient when you want to copy an interim result of your editing, and then compare it with subsequent edits. 1. Access a window that contains tool buttons. 2. Select a channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack (GEQ/effect/premium rack). 3.
Connection Connection About network connections About Dante Controller Dante Controller is a software application that allows configuration and audio routing of Dante networks. Use this application if you wish to set up complicated signal routings on a Dante network. More information is posted on the following website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ About Dante This product features Dante technology as a protocol to transmit audio signals. Dante is a network protocol developed by Audinate.
Connecting to I/O devices Connecting QL series consoles and I/O devices Use the Dante connectors on the QL series console and I/O devices to connect them as follows. using a redundant network with a star topology is better for increasing communication stability compared to a daisy chain network. Connecting QL series consoles and I/O devices Use the Dante connectors on the QL series console and I/O devices to connect them as follows.
Connection Audio input/output connections Analog input connections INPUT jacks on the console and I/O devices are used mainly to connect microphones or monaural line-level devices. QL series Analog output connections To the OMNI OUT jacks on the QL series and the OUTPUT jacks on I/O devices, you can patch the output signals from output channels [MIX, MATRIX, STEREO (L/R), MONO (C)], monitor signals (MONITOR OUT L/R/C channels), and the direct out signals of the input channels.
Installing an optional card 2. Port-to-port function The port-to-port function enables direct patching between input ports and output ports. With this function, the QL analog inputs and outputs can be directly routed to/from external Dante devices without passing through the mixing channels. If both a monitor console and I/O device are required on the side of a stage, a single QL series console can achieve both functions, reducing the necessary equipment.
Quick Guide Quick Guide This section explains the general procedures in a mixing work flow. The example below is based on a system in which one QL5, one I/O device, an amplifier and speakers are connected. If there are multiple methods to achieve the same result, this section describes the simplest method. For details on the functions and their parameters, refer to the Reference Manual. Connecting the devices 5. Connecting an I/O device 1.
Setting the input channels Patching the input port 1. Press the I/O DEVICE button in the touch screen. 2. Press the DANTE PATCH tab in the upper part of the I/O DEVICE screen. 3. Press the DANTE INPUT PATCH button in the I/O DEVICE screen. 4. Press the AUTO SETUP button. Setting the input channels Phantom power on/off 1. Press the [SEL] key for the channel that you want to adjust in the Channel Strip section. 2. Press the GAIN knob in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. GAIN knob 5.
Quick Guide 4. Adjust the gain level for other channels in the same way, by pressing their [SEL] and [CUE] keys, and then rotating the [GAIN] knobs. 5. After adjustment is complete, switch the [CUE] key off (the key LED turns off). Sending an input channel signal to the STEREO bus 1. Press the [SEL] key of the input channel you want to control. 2. Press one of the knobs in the Selected Channel section, to return to the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. 3.
Setting the output channels Applying dynamics Using GEQ 1. Press the [SEL] key of the channel that you want to control. 1. Press the RACK button in the touch screen. 2. Press any one of the knobs in the Selected Channel section, to return to the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. 3. Press the ON button for DYNAMICS 1 in the touch screen. 2. Press the GEQ tab. 3. Press the INPUT PATCH button for GEQ1. 4.
Quick Guide Using Automixer 13. Press the rack container in which you mounted Automixer. 1. Press the RACK button in the touch screen. 14. 2. Press the GEQ tab. Making sure no one is speaking into any microphones, adjust the head amp gain (or fader) until the level indicator remains green. 3. Press the rack mount button in the VIRTUAL RACK screen. 15. If necessary, operate the weight control to adjust uniform sensitivity between input channels. Applying effects 4.
Applying effects 6. 7. Select an effect you want to use from the EFFECT TYPE window. In the Fader Bank section, press the Bank Select key for the Effect Send channel selected in step 3. 8. Press the [SEL] key for the channel used for Effect Send in the Channel Strip section. 9. Use the faders to control effect sends. 10. In the Fader Bank section, press the Bank Select key for the Effect Return channel selected in step 3 11.
Quick Guide 8. In the Channel Strip section, select the bank that includes the channel for the premium rack you want to use. 9. Press the [SEL] key of the channel for the premium rack you want to use. 10. Press the RACK EDIT button in the INSERT field in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. 11. Assign OUT and IN for INSERT or DIRECT OUT. 5. Press the ON button to enable it. 6. Modify the INSERT or DIRECT OUT point by pressing it, if necessary. Adjust the parameters in the PREMIUM RACK window.
Grouping and linking 4. Press the output channel select button to select the output channel for which you want to change the port. Grouping and linking Using talkback 1. Plug the microphone to use for talkback into the INPUT jack on the rear panel. 2. Press the MONITOR button in the touch screen. 3. Press the TALKBACK ASSIGN field in the TALKBACK area. 4. In the ASSIGN field in the TALKBACK screen, select a bus to which you want to send the talkback signal. 5. Press the TALKBACK ON button. 6.
Quick Guide Routing the oscillator to an output channel 1. 2. 3. Using scene memories Storing a scene Press the MONITOR button in the touch screen. Press the OSCILLATOR display button. Set the MODE, LEVEL, and FREQ (frequency) parameters in the OSCILLATOR screen. 1. Press the SCENE field in the function access area. 2. Turn the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to select the store-destination scene number. 3. Press the STORE button in the SCENE LIST screen. 4.
Recording and playing audio using a USB flash drive Recording and playing audio using a USB flash drive Playing audio files from a USB flash drive 1. Connect a USB flash drive that contains audio files to the QL unit. 2. Press the RECORDER button in the touch screen. 3. In the PLAYBACK OUT area, select a channel from which you want to play audio files. 4. Select an audio file to play from the list. 5. Press the Play button. 6.
Quick Guide Saving and loading the unit settings Saving the unit settings to a USB flash drive 7. Enter the data name and comments, then press the SAVE button. Loading the unit settings from a USB flash drive 1. Press the SETUP button in the touch screen. 1. Connect a USB flash drive to the USB connector of the QL unit. 2. Press the SAVE/LOAD button. 2. Press the SETUP button in the touch screen. 3.
Other functions Other functions 4. Adjusting the brightness of the touch screen, lamps, and other indicators This operation lets you adjust the brightness of the touch screen, top panel LEDs, channel name displays, and lamps connected to the rear panel LAMP connectors. 1. 2. 3. In the function access area, press the SETUP button. In the field located in the bottom row of the SETUP screen, press the BANK A or BANK B button.
Other functions Initializing the unit to factory default settings Adjusting the faders (Calibration function) If an error occurs in the QL’s internal memory, or if you forget the password and cannot operate the unit, you can use the following procedure to initialize the internal memory. Use caution when performing the following steps. Depending on the environment in which you use the console, discrepancies may occur in the motion of the motor faders.
Adjusting the faders (Calibration function) 8. Repeat steps 6 to 7 to adjust the fader position to 20dB, 0dB, and +10dB (all the way up), in order. When adjustment to the +10dB position is complete, calibration starts. 9. When calibration has been completed, press the APPLY button. The calibration settings will be saved in internal memory. If the RESTART button appears, calibration has failed. Press the RESTART button to execute calibration once again. 10. Press the EXIT button.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting A FAQ section is available on the Yamaha Pro Audio site. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Power does not turn on; panel LEDs and the LCD display do not light. Is the QL’s power switch turned on? Is the power cable connected to a proper AC outlet? Is the power cable plug inserted all the way - has it clicked and locked in securely? If the power still does not turn on, contact your Yamaha dealer. The unit is not receiving an input signal.
Troubleshooting There is insufficient headroom, especially when EQ boost is applied. When you recall a scene, it takes a certain amount of time for the faders to stop. Use the EQ attenuator function to lower the level. Could you have specified a fade time? An input signal is being input, but there is no monitor output. The panel LEDs or LCD display are too dark/too bright.
Attaching the RK1 rackmount kit (sold separately) Attaching the RK1 rackmount kit (sold separately) You can attach the optional RK-1 rackmount kit to the QL5 and QL1 and mount it in a rack or an installed system. 1. Make sure that the power is turned off. 2. Remove screws “A” and detach the side pads. NOTE Keep the side pad screws together with the pads you removed. A A A Side Pads 3. Use the screws included with RK1 to install the hardware.
General specifications General specifications Internal Clock Sampling Frequency External Clock 44.1kHz 48kHz 44.1kHz +4.1667%, +0.1%, –0.1%, –4.0% 48kHz +4.1667%, +0.1%, –0.1%, –4.0% ±200ppm ±200ppm Signal Delays Less than 2.5ms, INPUT to OMNI OUT, Fs= 48kHz Fader 100mm motorized, Resolution=1024steps, +10dB to –138dB, –∞dB all faders Frequency Response +0.5, –1.5dB 20Hz–20kHz, refer to +4dBu output @1kHz, INPUT to OMNI OUT Total Harmonic Distortion*3 Less than 0.
Dimensional Diagrams Dimensional Diagrams QL5 19 563 272 828.
Index Index A M Main area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 MIX/MATRIX buses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 MUTE group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 About Dante Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Analog gain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Automixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Block Diagram MIX 1 2 1516 M O N O MATRIX L R (C) 1 2 7 8 ST CUE CASCADE OUT LR MIX CASCADE OUT1-16 To OUTPUT PATCH To OUTPUT PATCH CASCADE IN To OUTPUT PATCH To OUTPUT PATCH STEREO CASCADE OUT L,R,MONO(C) SLOT1 1-16 SLOT2 1-16 To OUTPUT PATCH CASCADE IN SELECT To CASCADE IN SELECT TALKBACK DANTE IN METER [DANTE] DANTE INPUT DANTE IN 1-64{32} To OUTPUT PATCH To OUTPUT PATCH To OUTPUT PATCH To OUTPUT PATCH To OUTPUT PATCH INPUT 1-32{16} DANTE IN 1-64{32} INPUT 1-32{16} INPUT PATCH MAT
Level Diagram Analog Analog Φ Digital GAIN dBu +30 +24 +20 dBFS 0 -10 +10 +4 0 -20 -10 -40 -20 -50 -30 -60 -40 -70 -30 -50 -80 -60 -90 -70 -100 -80 -110 -90 -120 -100 -130 -110 -140 -120 -150 -130 -160 -140 -170 -150 -180 -160 -190 -170 -180 -190 -200 -210 Digital Digital AD INSERT ATT. EQ (x4) DYN 1 DYN 2 INSERT DELAY DCA LEVEL /ON PAN BUS Adder INSERT ATT.
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