LS9 StageMix User Guide Welcome: Thank you for downloading the “LS9 StageMix” iPad app for the Yamaha LS9-16 and LS9-32 digital mixing consoles. StageMix provides remote control of LS9 functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide CONTENTS Page 1.0 System Requirements 4 2.0 WiFi Settings 4 3.0 Getting Started 3.1 LS9 Network Setup 3.2 iPad WiFi Settings 3.3 StageMix Setup 3.3.1 OFFLINE DEMO Mode 3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with an LS9 3.3.3 Select a Mixer and Begin Working 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 4.0 StageMix Operation 4.1 Mixer Window 4.1.1 Channel Bank Navigation 4.1.2 Layer Navigation 4.1.3 Channel Names and Colors 4.1.4 Faders 4.1.5 Channel ON 4.1.6 CUE 4.1.
Yamaha Commercial Audio 5.0 LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide Troubleshooting 5.1 No Wi-Fi Available 5.2 Connection Error 5.3 Connection Lost 5.4 Graphic EQ Doesn’t Affect the Sound 5.5 Problems Moving Multiple Faders 22 22 22 23 23 24 Special Notices • The software and this Owner’s Manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation. • 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 Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 1.0 System Requirements • • • • Apple iPad (any model) Yamaha LS916 or LS9-32 digital mixing console WiFi access point (preferably with 802.11n, 5GHz capability, though 2.4GHz and 802.11g will also work) CAT5 cable (to connect LS9 to WiFi access point) 2.0 WiFi Settings Configure the WiFi access point, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 3.0 Getting Started 3.1 LS9 Network Setup I. Connect the WiFi access point to the LS9’s network port via a CAT5 cable. Note that a cross-over cable will be needed with older access points that don’t have the “auto MDIX” function. Most recent devices will support “auto MDIX”, in which case a straight CAT5 cable can be used. II. Note the IP address and MAC address of the LS9 - they will need to be entered into the iPad later.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide d. Select [Static]. e. Write an IP Address similar to the one for the LS9, but with just the last number different. (For example, if LS9 is 192.168.0.128, give an address to the iPad such as 192.168.0.127). f. Enter “255.255.255.0” for the Subnet Mask. g. Press the iPad’s Home button to exit the Settings menu. 3.3 StageMix Setup Launch the “LS9 StageMix” App The “Select Mixer” screen will appear.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 3.3.1 OFFLINE DEMO If [OFFLINE DEMO] is pressed in the “Select Mixer” screen, all the functions of StageMix will operate independently of any mixing console. It is a useful way to demonstrate and learn how to use the app without the need for a mixer. Level meters will not work in this mode. 3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with an LS9 i. Press [ADD MIXER] to open the following screen: ii.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide iv. Enter the LS9 MAC address noted in 3.1. When entering the MAC Address, the colons between sets of characters will be automatically added by StageMix. v. Select the Model of LS9 console from the choices of LS9-32 or LS9-16. vi. 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].
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.0 StageMix Operation 4.1 Mixer Window The main page of the StageMix is called the “Mixer” window. It shows the EQ curve, CUE and ON buttons, fader and level meters, and channel names and colors for eight adjacent channels. Across the top of the screen, level meters and faders are displayed in blocks for mono Input Channels 1-32, Stereo Input Channels 1-4, Mix and Matrix busses, and the Master Stereo and Mono busses.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.1.3 Channel Names and Colors The channel names are obtained from the LS9 mixer. They cannot be edited in StageMix. The names are dimmed if the channel is switched off. A bar above each channel name displays the color for each channel as assigned in the LS9. 4.1.4 Faders Each fader has its channel number displayed on its cap. The fader cap must be touched to allow the level to be adjusted.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.1.6 CUE The [CUE] buttons for each channel control the mixer’s cue functions. Their operation mode corresponds to the status of the [LAST CUE] button on the left side of the Mixer Overview. When the [LAST CUE] button is highlighted yellow, only one channel can be cued at a time. When this button is grey, multiple channels can be cued simultaneously. This is equivalent to Mix Cue mode in the LS9 console.
Yamaha Commercial Audio 4.2 LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide SETUP Press the [SETUP] button below the StageMix logo to open a new window which allows user preferences to be selected. iPad Status Bar The iPad’s Status Bar is visible in this screen, allowing the WiFi signal strength and the battery charge status to be viewed. Press [Done] in the top-right corner to return to the Mixer window. 4.2.1 Fader Delay This is a safety function to avoid accidental fader movements.
Yamaha Commercial Audio 4.3 LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide Long Faders Press the [LONG FADERS] button at the bottom-left corner of the Mixer window to allow more accurate adjustment of the currently selected fader block. In this view, EQ curves and the “Navigation/Meter Bridge” are not visible. Press the [LONG FADERS] button in the bottom-left corner again to return to the Mixer Overview.
Yamaha Commercial Audio 4.4 LS9 StageMix V1.0 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. A large button will appear to show the currently selected Mix bus, and its name. The color of this button matches those used on the LS9 console.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide Choose 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. 4.4.1 Mix Sends ON In “SENDS ON FADERS” mode, the [ON] button in each channel strip is used to turn On/Off the Mix Send from each channel to the currently selected target Mix bus. When a Mix, Matrix or Master block is selected in the “Navigation/Meter Bridge”, the [SENDS ON FADERS] button is not available.
Yamaha Commercial Audio 4.5 LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide EQ Editing Every channel in the LS9 has a dedicated Parametric EQ (PEQ). The LS9 also has Graphic EQs (GEQs) that can be assigned (inserted) on input or output channels. Note: assignment of GEQs to channels must be done on the console and cannot be done in StageMix. EQ Curve in Mixer Screen The EQ curve section on the Mixer Screen will show the user whether a GEQ is available on any channel.
Yamaha Commercial Audio • • LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide If a PEQ curve is displayed, the PEQ Editing Screen will be accessed. If a GEQ curve is displayed, the GEQ Editing Screen will be accessed. Note: the EQ editing screen will be accessed when the finger is removed from the curve. Swipe gestures will not cause the Editing screen to be accessed. 4.6 Parametric EQ Editing Screen The current channel’s Name, Color, Fader, Level Meters, [ON] and [CUE] buttons are shown in the left column.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide Gain and Frequency can be adjusted by dragging the circle around the graph. Q is adjusted by using the iPad’s “pinch” gesture: hold one finger (or thumb) on the screen while moving another finger closer to or further away from the first. TIP___________________________________________________________ The most comfortable and accurate way of adjusting Q is to use a vertical pinch movement with the thumb and forefinger.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.6.2 EQ Bands 1 & 4 EQ bands 1 & 4 have additional choices of band-type. Both these bands can be a shelf or a bell, and band 4 can also be a Low Pass Filter. Band 1 can also be a HPF for Mix, Matrix and Stereo/Mono Master channels. When one of these bands is selected, the relevant additional buttons are shown above the EQ graph. 4.6.3 EQ ON The channel EQ can be switched on/off with the [EQ ON] button towards the top-right of the EQ graph.
Yamaha Commercial Audio 4.7 LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide Graphic EQ Editing Screen 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. (These dots change to yellow and become larger when they are being touched in the Editing section below.) The current channel’s Name, Color, Fader, Level Meters, [ON] and [CUE] buttons are shown in the left column.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.7.3 GEQ Type Next to the Rack position, the type of GEQ is identified as either “31 Band” or “Flex 15”. In the case of a Flex 15 GEQ, a larger-sized number indicates the remaining number of available bands for that GEQ. As each band is adjusted away from 0dB, the number of available bands will decrease. This number will turn red when no further bands are available to be edited. 4.7.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 5.0 Troubleshooting 5.1 No Wi-Fi Available If this message appears after launching StageMix, this indicates that the iPad is not connected to a WiFi access point or that WiFi may be switched off in the iPad. Refer to sections 2.0 and 3.2 for details about WiFi hardware configuration and iPad WiFi settings. 5.
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 5.3 Connection Lost If StageMix loses its connection to the LS9, 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 LS9. If this is successful, StageMix will re-synchronize with the console data and operation will become available again. 5.
Yamaha Commercial Audio 5.5 LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide Problems Moving Multiple Faders If Multitasking Gestures (in iOS 4.3 or higher) is ON, it may not be possible to move more than three faders simultaneously in StageMix. When using StageMix, it is recommended that Multitasking Gestures be turned OFF. a. Open the iPad “General” menu b.