M7CL-32 M7CL-48 M7CL-48ES Owner’s Manual EN
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Handling caution Backup battery • When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the power amplifier LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be turned off FIRST for the same reason. • Condensation can occur in the device due to rapid, drastic changes in ambient temperature—when the device is moved from one location to another, or air conditioning is turned on or off, for example.
Contents 1. Introduction 9 Thank you ................................................................... 9 An overview of the M7CL........................................... 9 About the models ..................................................... 11 The M7CL’s channel structure ................................ 14 About the MIX bus types (VARI / FIXED) ................ 15 About word clock ..................................................... 15 Conventions in this manual....................................
Contents 11. Grouping and linking 123 About DCA Groups and Mute Groups .................. 123 Using DCA groups.................................................. 123 Assigning channels to a DCA group .................. 123 Controlling DCA groups ..................................... 125 Using mute groups................................................. 126 Assigning channels to mute groups................... 126 Controlling mute groups ....................................
Contents 19. Help function 225 Loading a Help file from a USB storage device... 225 Loading a text file from a USB storage device .... 226 Viewing Help ........................................................... 227 Using user-defined keys to recall Help directly .. 227 20. Other functions 229 About the SETUP screen ....................................... 229 Word Clock and Slot settings ............................... 230 Using cascade connections ..................................
Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction 1 Thank you Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha M7CL digital mixing console. In order to take full advantage of the M7CL’s superior functionality and enjoy years of trouble-free use, please read this manual before you begin using the product. After you have read the manual, keep it in a safe place. An overview of the M7CL The M7CL is a digital mixing console with the following features.
An overview of the M7CL ■ Cascade connections in the digital domain A second M7CL unit or a digital mixer such as the Yamaha PM5D connected via a digital I/O card installed in a slot can be cascade-connected in the digital domain. Of the MIX buses, MATRIX buses, STEREO/MONO buses, and CUE bus, up to twenty-four buses can be cascaded individually. The rear panel provides three slots in which separately sold mini-YGDAI cards can be installed.
About the models About the models ■ M7CL-48 This model features 48 INPUT jacks, 4 ST IN jacks and 16 OMNI OUT jacks, enabling you to use 48 INPUT channels. It also features a REMOTE jack that enables you to remotely control an external head amp device that supports a special protocol. 1 Introduction The M7CL is available in three models; the M7CL-48, the M7CL-32, and the M7CL-48ES. These models differ as follows.
About the models ■ M7CL-32 This model features 32 INPUT jacks, 4 ST IN jacks and 16 OMNI OUT jacks, enabling you to use 32 INPUT channels. It also features a REMOTE jack that enables you to remotely control an external head amp device that supports a special protocol. INPUT jacks 1–32 are located at the right side of the right panel, just as on the M7CL-48 model, but there are no INPUT jacks at the left side of the rear panel.
About the models ■ M7CL-48ES You can expand the number of inputs and outputs by connecting up to three SB168-ES units or other equivalent EtherSound devices. You can remotely control via the EtherSound connector an external head amp device that supports a special protocol. 2 3 1 Introduction This model features eight OMNI IN jacks, eight OMNI OUT jacks and EtherSound connectors, enabling you to use 48 INPUT and 24 OUTPUT channels.
The M7CL’s channel structure The M7CL’s channel structure The M7CL provides the following input channels and output channels. ● MATRIX channels ■ Input channels This section processes an input signal and sends it to various buses (STEREO, MONO, MIX, MATRIX). There are two types of input channel, as follows. ● INPUT channels These channels are used to process monaural signals.
About the MIX bus types (VARI / FIXED) • About word clock • Conventions in this manual About the MIX bus types (VARI / FIXED) ● VARI ● FIXED This type allows the send level of the signal sent from the input channels to the MIX bus to be varied. The point at which the signal is sent from the input channel to a VARI type MIX bus can be chosen from before the EQ, before the fader, or after the [ON] key (after the fader).
About the firmware version About the firmware version You can view the firmware version number in the SETUP screen ( → p. 229). You can also download the most recent firmware version from the website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ When you are using the M7CL-48ES along with the SB168-ES, the SB168-ES firmware must be the following version or higher: SB168-ES unit firmware : V1.
Chapter 2 Panels and controls Top panel The top panel of the M7CL is divided into the following sections. 2 Panels and controls This chapter explains the names and functions of each part of the M7CL. Display section (P. 20) SELECTED CHANNEL section (P. 19) INPUT section (P. 18) Meter bridge (option) (P. 19) SCENE MEMORY/ MONITOR section (P. 22) INPUT section (P. 18) ST IN (Stereo Input) section (P. 18) Centralogic section (P. 21) USER DEFINED KEYS section (P. 22) STEREO/MONO MASTER section (P.
Top panel ■ INPUT section ■ ST IN (Stereo Input) section In this section you can control the main parameters of monaural input channels 1–32 {1–48}. In this section you can control the principal parameters for the stereo ST IN channels 1–4. With the exception that the object of control will alternate between the L and R channels each time you press the [SEL] key, these controls operate in the same way as for the INPUT channels.
Top panel ■ Meter bridge (option) 1 MIX meters These indicate the level of MIX channels 1–16. B MATRIX meters These indicate the level of MATRIX channels 1–8. 2 Panels and controls If an optional MBM7CL meter bridge is installed, the MIX/MATRIX channel levels can be monitored at all times. The monitoring position can be selected from PRE EQ (immediately before attenuator), PRE FADER (immediately before the fader), or POST ON (immediately after the [ON] key).
Top panel D [DYNAMICS 1] encoder ● When an input channel is selected F [HPF] encoder Adjusts the THRESHOLD parameter of the gate, etc. Adjusts the HPF cutoff frequency for an input channel. This does nothing for other types of channel. ● When a MIX, MATRIX, or STEREO/MONO channel is selected G EQ [Q], EQ [FREQUENCY], EQ [GAIN] encoders Adjusts the THRESHOLD parameter of the compressor, etc.
Top panel CAUTION • An ACCESS indicator is shown in the function access area while data is being accessed (saved, loaded, or deleted). Do not disconnect the USB connector or power-off the M7CL while this indicator is shown. Doing so may damage your storage media, or may damage the data in the M7CL or on your media. 2 Panels and controls ■ USB storage device capacities and formats The operation of storage media with capacities of up to 16GB has been verified.
Top panel ■ SCENE MEMORY/MONITOR section In this section you can perform operations for scene memory and monitoring. 1 2 4 1 SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key This key stores the current mix parameter settings into a dedicated scene memory. B SCENE MEMORY [RECALL] key This key recalls previously-saved settings from a scene memory. C SCENE MEMORY [▲]/[▼] keys Use these keys to select the scene number that you want to store or recall.
Top panel ■ STEREO/MONO MASTER section 1 2 1 [SEL] key This key selects the channel to be controlled. When you press this key to make the LED light, that channel will be selected for control in the SELECTED CHANNEL section and in the touch screen. For the STEREO channel, the selected object of control will alternate between the L and R channels each time you press the [SEL] key. B [CUE] key This key selects the channel to be cue-monitored. If cue is on, the LED will light.
Rear panel Rear panel D 1 P Q R 4 R JI H G F O P Q N D E N O J 9 8 K ML C 1 6 4 1 M7CL-48 2 5 M7CL-48ES 2 1 B OMNI IN jacks (M7CL48-ES) These are balanced XLR-3-31 female input jacks for inputting analog audio signals from line level devices or microphones. Nominal input level is -62 dBu to +10 dBu. 1 INPUT jacks (M7CL-32/48) These are balanced XLR-3-31 female input jacks for inputting analog audio signals from line level devices or microphones.
Rear panel D C 9 H G F F 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack C ST IN jacks 1–4 (M7CL-38/48) These are balanced XLR-3-31 female input jacks for inputting analog audio signals from line level devices or microphones. Nominal input level is -62 dBu to +10 dBu. Male XLR plug 1 (ground) 3 (cold) 2 (hot) D LAMP connector This is a four-pin female XLR output jack that supplies power to a separately sold gooseneck lamp (such as the Yamaha LA1L). (The M7CL-32 features this connector at one location.
Rear panel M K M L K EtherSound [IN]/[OUT] connectors These etherCON CAT5 (RJ-45) connectors allow the M7CL-48ES to be connected to an SB168-ES or another EtherSound device via Ethernet cables (CAT5e or higher recommended). The [IN] and [OUT] connectors also allow daisy chain or ring connection of EtherSound devices. Either a straight or cross Ethernet cable can be used. NOTE • The use of Ethernet cables with Neutrik EtherCon® compatible RJ-45 plugs is recommended. Standard RJ45 plugs can also be used.
Under the front pad Under the front pad 2 3 4 1 PHONES LEVEL knob Adjusts the level of the signal that is output from the PHONES OUT jack. B PHONES OUT (headphone output) jack This headphone jack lets you monitor the MONITOR OUT or CUE signal. C TALKBACK jack This is a balanced XLR-3-31 jack to which a talkback mic can be connected. You can make settings in the screen to supply +48V phantom power to this jack. This is used to send instructions from the mixer operator to the desired output channel.
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Chapter 3 Basic operation of the M7CL Basic operations in the top panel / touch screen This section explains the basic procedures you can perform in the M7CL’s top panel and touch screen. In general, you will operate the M7CL using the appropriate combination of the operations explained here. Pressing the touch screen Place your fingertip on a button, knob, or field in the touch screen, and press lightly.
Basic operations in the top panel / touch screen • The on-screen user interface Multifunction encoder operations Multifunction encoders 1–8 are used to operate the knobs selected for operation in the touch screen (→ p. 31). When you press to select a knob that can be controlled by the multifunction encoders, a thick line appears around it.
The on-screen user interface Faders / Knobs Faders in the screen are used mainly for visual confirmation of the levels of the corresponding channels, and will move in tandem when you operate the top panel faders. The current value is also shown in numerical form immediately below the fader. List windows The following type of window will appear when you need to select items from a list, such as a list of user-defined keys.
The on-screen user interface • Viewing the touch screen Popup windows When you press a button or field for a specific parameter in a screen, a window showing detailed parameters or lists will appear. This type of window is called a “popup window.” Tool buttons There are three types of popup window, “1 ch” windows that show only a specific channel, “8 ch” windows that show the currently selected group of eight channels, and “ALL” windows that show all channels in a single view.
Viewing the touch screen If the oscillator or talkback is enabled, this area will indicate “OSC” or “TB” respectively. If cue monitor is on, the type of signal being cue-monitored (IN/OUT/DCA/KEY IN/EFFECT) is shown. An indication of “ACCESS” is shown while a USB storage device attached to the USB connector is being accessed. NOTE • Do not disconnect the USB connector while the “ACCESS” indication is shown here. Doing so may damage the data on the USB storage device.
Entering names Entering names On the M7CL you can assign a name to each input channel, output channel, and DCA group, and assign a title to scene and library data when saving it. To assign a name, you will use the keyboard window shown in the screen. 1 Access the screen for assigning a name. The illustration shown below is an example of the SCENE STORE window used to enter a scene title or comment.
Using the tool buttons Using the tool buttons In some popup windows, the title bar at the top of the window contains tool buttons for additional functions. You can use these buttons to access related libraries or copy parameters from one channel to another channel. This section explains how to use the tool buttons. Using libraries In the ATT/HPF/EQ, DYNAMICS 1/2, GEQ, and EFFECT popup windows, the following tool buttons are shown. 1 2 3 4 5 This section explains basic operations for libraries.
Using the tool buttons [ATT/HPF/EQ popup window] [DYNAMICS 1/2 popup window] 1 RACK button B Racks In the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen or the OVERVIEW screen, press the appropriate field for EQ or Dynamics 1/2. 2 Select the channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack (GEQ/effect) for which you want to recall settings. 2 The method of selecting a channel or rack will depend on the type of popup window that is displayed.
Using the tool buttons 1 CURRENT TYPE (only for the output channel library) This field displays the type of channel selected via the [SEL] key. B List This shows the data saved in the library. A highlighted line indicates that it is selected for operations. Readonly data is indicated by an R symbol. Selected region HINT • The right side of the list displays information regarding the relevant setting data (such as the type of output channels, dynamics type or effect type being used).
Using the tool buttons 5 Press the RECALL button. 4 Turn one of the multifunction encoders to select the store-destination library number. HINT • You can make settings so that a dialog box will ask you to confirm the Recall operation. For details on this setting, refer to p. 214. NOTE • You can’t store to a library number that contains read-only data (indicated by an R symbol). 5 When you’ve selected the store-destination, press the STORE button.
Using the tool buttons 1 Open a popup window that provides the tool buttons. 2 In the upper part of the popup window, press the LIBRARY button to access the library. Initializing settings Heres how you can return the EQ/dynamics settings of the currently selected channel or the effect settings of a rack to their default state. A GEQ can be initialized by the FLAT button in the screen. 1 Open a popup window that provides the tool buttons.
Using the tool buttons Copying/pasting settings Here’s how the EQ/dynamics settings of the currently selected channel or the GEQ/effect settings of a rack can be copied to a buffer memory and pasted to another channel or rack. Copy/paste operations are restricted to the following combinations.
Using the tool buttons 5 To compare the first set of settings with the current settings (the second set), press the COMPARE button. You will return to the first set of settings. At this time, the second set of settings will be held in the buffer memory.
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Chapter 4 Connections and setup Connecting SB168-ES units to the M7CL-48ES using the STAGE BOX SETUP function This section describes how to connect the SB168-ES units to the M7CL-48ES and set up the system using the STAGE BOX SETUP function. You can use either a daisy chain connection or ring connection. ● Daisy chain characteristics ● Ring connection characteristics • Three daisy-chained SB168-ES units provide a total of 48 input channels and 24 output channels.
Connecting SB168-ES units to the M7CL-48ES using the STAGE BOX SETUP function ■ Daisy chain connection 1 Connect the EtherSound [OUT] connector on the M7CL-48ES to the [IN] connector of the first SB168-ES unit, and daisy chain subsequent units as shown in the diagram. EtherSound OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN SB168-ES (ID #2) SB168-ES (ID #1) SB168-ES (ID #3) M7CL-48ES 2 Set the dip switches on the SB168-ES units as shown in the table below.
Connecting SB168-ES units to the M7CL-48ES using the STAGE BOX SETUP function ■ Ring connection 1 Connect the EtherSound [OUT] connector on the M7CL-48ES to the [IN] connector of the first SB168-ES unit, daisy chain subsequent units, then connect the [OUT] connector of the last SB168-ES unit to the [IN] connector on the M7CL-48ES as shown in the diagram to complete a ring connection.
Connecting SB168-ES units to the M7CL-48ES using the STAGE BOX SETUP function • Audio input/output connections After the steps above are completed, patches are assigned as follows: EtherSound patches set via the Auto Configure SB168-ES ID #1 ID #2 ID #3 M7CL-48ES patches set via scene 000 INPUT 1–16 jacks ES IN 1–16 OUTPUT 1–6 jacks ES OUT 1–6 MIX 1–6 OUTPUT 7/8 jacks ES OUT 7/8 STEREO L/R INPUT 1–16 jacks ES IN 17–32 CH 17–32 OUTPUT 1–6 jacks ES OUT 9–14 MIX 7–12 OUTPUT 7/8 jacks ES O
Audio input/output connections ■ Analog output connections Monitor speakers (foldback) PW800W power supply Connections and setup 4 M7CL-48 Power cable Monitor speakers Main speakers To the OMNI OUT jacks on the M7CL and the OUTPUT jacks on the SB-168-ES units, you can patch the output signals from output channels (MIX, MATRIX, STEREO (L/R), MONO (C)), monitor signals (MONITOR OUT L/R/C channel), and the direct out signals of the input channels.
Audio input/output connections ■ Digital input/output connections CD recorder M7CL-48 Digital I/O card Speaker processor (e.g., Yamaha DME64N) Main speakers Use the 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack to send the M7CL’s internal signals to an external digital audio device. When the M7CL is in the default state, the output signal of the STEREO channel is patched to the 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack, and can be used to record the main mix onto a CD recorder or other device.
Audio input/output connections ■ Installing an option card Before you install I/O cards in slots 1–3, you must check the Yamaha website to determine whether the card is compatible with the M7CL, and to verify the total number of Yamaha or third-party cards that can be installed in combination with that card. Yamaha website: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ To install an optional mini-YGDAI card, proceed as follows. in place, and remove the slot cover.
Setup items required when you start up the M7CL for the first time Setup items required when you start up the M7CL for the first time This section explains the setup required when starting up the M7CL for the first time. We will also discuss basic operations for sending an input channel signal out from the STEREO bus so that you can check the connections.
Setup items required when you start up the M7CL for the first time In either case, you must use the following procedure to specify the word clock source that the M7CL will use. HINT • The procedure below is not necessary if you are using the M7CL as the word clock master, if no external devices are digitally connected to the M7CL, or if the Auto Configure function on the M7CL-48ES is turned on. 3 In the WORD CLOCK SELECT field, select the clock source.
Setup items required when you start up the M7CL for the first time For example if you want to make head amp settings for INPUT jack 7, press the [SEL] key of the channel strip for INPUT channel 7. [SELECTED CHANNEL section] 1 [INPUT section channel strip] 1 3 1 [HA] encoder The SELECTED CHANNEL section provides focused control of the currently selected channel (i.e., the channel whose [SEL] key is lit).
Setup items required when you start up the M7CL for the first time speaking or singing into a microphone, turn the [HA] encoder in the SELECTED CHANNEL section to adjust the gain of the currently selected channel. Adjust the gain level as high as possible without allowing the OVER segment of the channel strip level meter to light at the highest audio input level.
Setup items required when you start up the M7CL for the first time For example, the following illustration shows the OVERVIEW screen for INPUT channels 1–8. The knobs of the HA/PHASE field indicate the amount of HA gain for each channel. 5 Use the navigation keys to switch the eight channels controlled by the Centralogic section, and adjust the gain for other input channels in the same way.
Setup items required when you start up the M7CL for the first time 3 In the To ST PAN/BALANCE field of the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen, make sure that the ST button is on (white characters on a pink background). In the TO ST PAN/BALANCE field you can use the ST/MONO button to switch the signal sent from the input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses on/off. The knob in this field indicates the pan/balance of the signal sent to the STEREO bus.
Setup items required when you start up the M7CL for the first time ● Using the Centralogic section (settings for eight channels) Here’s how to use the Centralogic section and OVERVIEW screen to adjust the input level and pan/balance sent to the STEREO bus for up to eight signals at a time. 1 Press a navigation key in the NAVIGATION KEYS section so that the input channels you want to control are assigned to the Centralogic section. The selected eight channels are shown in the OVERVIEW screen.
Chapter 5 Input channel operations This chapter explains operations for input channels (INPUT channels and ST IN channels). The input channels are the section that processes the signals received from the rear panel input jacks or slots 1–3, and sends them to the STEREO bus, MONO bus, MIX buses, and MATRIX buses. There are two types of input channel, as follows. ■ INPUT channels These channels are used to process monaural signals.
Signal flow for input channels ● INPUT PATCH ● LCR (Left/Center/Right) This assigns an input signal to the input channel. This sends the signal of the input channel as a three-channel output (the MONO (C) channel and the L/R channels) to the STEREO bus / MONO bus. ● ø (Phase) Switches the phase of the input signal. ● HPF (High Pass Filter) This is a high pass filter that cuts the region below the specified frequency. ● ATT (Attenuator) Attenuates/boosts the level of the input signal.
Specifying the channel name and icon Specifying the channel name and icon On the M7CL, the name and icon shown in the screen can be specified for each input channel. Here we will explain how to specify the channel name and icon. 1 Use the navigation keys to access the OVERVIEW screen containing the input channel whose channel name / icon you want to assign. 3 To select the icon for that channel, press the icon button. The lower part of the popup window will change as follows.
Specifying the channel name and icon 6 If you want to enter a channel name directly (or edit the sample name that was entered), press the channel name field in the upper part of the window. The keyboard window will appear in the lower part of the window, allowing you to enter or edit the characters. For details on how to use the keyboard window, refer to p. 34. 7 Use the [SEL] keys to switch input chan- nels, and specify the icon or channel name for other channels in the same way.
Making HA (Head Amp) settings Making HA (Head Amp) settings This section explains how to make HA (Head Amp) related settings (phantom power on/off, gain, phase) for each input channel. can do so by using the HA encoder of the SELECTED CHANNEL section. (p. 19) 2 If you want to edit detailed parameters such as phantom power on/off or phase, use the navigation keys to access the OVERVIEW screen that includes the input channel whose HA you want to edit.
Making HA (Head Amp) settings [HA/PATCH popup window (8 ch)] 1 Channel select button Here you can make HA-related settings for a group of eight channels. This indicates the channel number, the icon selected for that channel, and the channel name. When you press this button, that channel will be selected for operations, and the corresponding [SEL] key will light. 1 B GAIN knob 2 3 4 5 1 Channel select button This indicates the gain of the head amp assigned to the channel.
Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses This section explains how to send the signal of an input channel to the STEREO bus or MONO bus. The STEREO bus and MONO bus are used mainly to send signals to the main speakers. There are two ways to send signals to the STEREO bus or MONO bus; ST/MONO mode and LCR mode. You can select the mode individually for each channel. These modes differ in the following ways.
Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses 1 Channel select button [TO STEREO/MONO popup window (ALL)] This shows the icon, channel number, and channel name for the channel. When you press this button, that channel will be selected for operations, and the corresponding [SEL] key will light. The screen shows the status of the signals sent from all input channels to the STEREO bus / MIX bus. Here you can also adjust the pan or balance in groups of the selected eight channels.
Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses 7 In the INPUT section or ST IN section of the If the CSR knob is set to 0%, operating the TO ST PAN knob of an INPUT channel will change the level of the signals sent to the STEREO (L/R) bus and MONO (C) bus as shown in the following diagram. In this case, the TO ST PAN knob operates as a conventional PAN knob, and no signal is sent to the MONO (C) bus.
Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses Operating the TO ST BALANCE knob of a ST IN channel will change the level of the signals sent from the ST IN L/R channels to the STEREO (L/R) bus and MONO (C) bus as shown in the following diagram.
Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus This section explains how to send the signal from an input channel to MIX buses 1–16. MIX buses are used mainly for the purpose of sending signals to foldback speakers on stage, or to effect processors. You can send a signal from an input channel to a MIX bus in the following three ways.
Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus D TO MIX SEND ON/OFF button This is an on/off switch for the signal sent from the input channel to MIX bus. An indication of “PRE” in black characters on a white background is shown above these buttons only if PRE (pre-fader) is selected as the position from which the signal is sent from the input channel. This indication is not shown for POST (post-fader). (For details on how to switch between PRE and POST → p. 70).
Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus Using the Centralogic section Here’s how you can use the multifunction encoders of the Centralogic section to adjust the send level of the signals sent from eight consecutive input channels to a specific MIX bus. 3 Press the TO MIX SEND LEVEL knob for the desired send-destination MIX bus. A bold frame will appear around all TO MIX SEND LEVEL knobs for that MIX bus.
Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus D PRE button This button switches the position at which the signal is sent from the input channel to a VARI type MIX bus. The signal is sent from the post-fader position when this button is off, and from the pre-fader position when this button is on. E TO MIX SEND ON/OFF button Here’s how you can use the faders of the top panel to adjust the signal that is sent from all input channels to a specific MIX bus.
Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus 4 Use the MIX bus selection buttons in the function access area to select the senddestination MIX bus. HINT • Alternatively, press a SEND LEVEL knob in the SELECTED CHANNEL section to display a popup window, from which you can select a MIX bus. • You can also select a MIX bus by using the navigation keys and the [SEL] keys in the Centralogic section.
Sending the signal from an input channel to the MATRIX buses Sending the signal from an input channel to the MATRIX buses This section explains how to send the signal from an input channel to MATRIX buses 1–8. The MATRIX buses are used to produce a mix that is independent of the STEREO bus or MIX buses, mainly for sending to a master recorder or to the monitor system for the musicians. You can send a signal from an input channel to the MATRIX buses in the following three ways.
Sending the signal from an input channel to the MATRIX buses This is an on/off switch for the signal sent from the input channel to MATRIX bus. An indication of “PRE” in black characters on a white background is shown above these buttons only if PRE (pre-fader) is selected as the position from which the signal is sent from the input channel. This indication is not shown for POST (post-fader). (For details on how to switch between PRE and POST → p. 87).
Sending the signal from an input channel to the MATRIX buses Using the Centralogic section Here’s how you can use the multifunction encoders of the Centralogic section to adjust the send level of the signals sent from eight consecutive input channels to a specific MATRIX bus. 3 Press the TO MATRIX SEND LEVEL knob for the desired send-destination MATRIX bus. A bold frame will appear around all TO MATRIX SEND LEVEL knobs for that MATRIX bus.
Sending the signal from an input channel to the MATRIX buses This button selects the location from which the signal of the input channel will be sent to the MATRIX bus. The signal will be sent from POST (Immediately after the [ON] key) if this button is off. The signal will be sent from the PRE EQ (Immediately before the attenuator) or PRE FADER (Immediately before the fader) as specified in the BUS SETUP popup window if this button is on.
Sending the signal from an input channel to the MATRIX buses 4 Use the MATRIX bus selection buttons in the function access area to select the senddestination MATRIX bus. Alternatively, press a SEND LEVEL knob in the SELECTED CHANNEL section to display a popup window, from which you can select a MATRIX bus. HINT • Alternatively, press a SEND LEVEL knob in the SELECTED CHANNEL section to display a popup window, from which you can select a MIX bus.
Channel library operations Channel library operations Channel libraries include “INPUT CHANNEL LIBRARY” which enables you to store and recall various parameters (including the HA settings) for input channels, and “OUTPUT CHANNEL LIBRARY” which enables you to store and recall various parameters for output channels. [INPUT CHANNEL LIBRARY] [OUTPUT CHANNEL LIBRARY] Input channel operations 5 To recall each library, press the corresponding LIBERARY button in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen.
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Chapter 6 Output channel operations This chapter explains operations for output channels (MIX channels, MATRIX channels, STEREO channel, MONO channel). Signal flow for output channels ■ MIX channels These channels process the signals sent from input channels to MIX buses, and output them to the corresponding output port, MATRIX bus, STEREO bus, or MONO (C) bus. When the M7CL is in the default state, the following output ports are assigned.
Signal flow for output channels M O MIX 1 2 ··· 1516 N ST O MATRIX CUE L R (C) 1 2 ··· 7 8 L R STEREO L,R,MONO(C) To RACKIN PATCH INSERT POIN To OUTPUT PACH STEREO POST ON INSERT OUT PRE FADER INSERT OUT INSERT OUT L,R,MONO (C) PRE EQ INSERT OUT STEREO INSERT IN L,R,MONO (C) PRE EQ METER INSERT ATT COMP COMPAND EXPAND 4BAND EQ PRE EQ POST EQ PRE EQ INSERT OUT POST ON METER PRE FADER METER EQ OUT DYNA OUT METER METER GR METER LEVEL BAL STEREO OUT L,R,MONO (C) ON INSERT INSERT POST ON INS
Specifying the channel name and icon Specifying the channel name and icon This section explains how to specify the name and icon that will be displayed in the screen for each output channel. 1 Use the navigation keys to access the OVERVIEW screen that includes the output channel whose channel name and icon you want to specify. 3 To select the icon for the channel, press the icon button. The lower part of the popup window will change as follows.
Specifying the channel name and icon • Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus 6 If you want to enter a channel name directly (or edit the sample name that was entered), press the channel name field in the upper part of the window. The keyboard window will appear in the lower part of the window, allowing you to enter or edit the characters. For details on how to use the keyboard window, refer to p. 34.
Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus 1 Use the navigation keys to access the OVERVIEW screen that includes the MIX channel you want to send to the STEREO/ MONO bus. C STEREO/MONO buttons These buttons are individual on/off switches for the signal that is sent from each channel to the STEREO bus / MONO bus when the MONO button is set to ST/ MONO mode.
Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus 1 Channel select button This indicates the channel number, the icon selected for that channel, and the channel name. When you press this button, that channel will be selected for operations, and the corresponding [SEL] key will light. B TO ST PAN/BALANCE knob For monaural MIX channels, this acts as the PAN knob that adjusts the left/right panning of the signal sent to the STEREO bus.
Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses This section explains how to send the signal from a MIX or STEREO/MONO channel to MATRIX buses 1–8. You can do this in either of the following two ways. ■ Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section In this method, you use the encoders of the SELECTED CHANNEL section to adjust the send levels to the MATRIX buses.
Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses 5 Make sure that the TO MATRIX SEND ON/ OFF button is turned on for the send-destination MATRIX bus. If this button is off, press the button in the screen to turn it on. 6 In the SELECTED CHANNEL section, use the MIX/MATRIX SEND LEVEL knobs to adjust the send levels to the MATRIX buses.
Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses E TO MATRIX SEND ON/OFF button the send level of the signals sent from up to eight MIX channels or the STEREO/MONO channels to the selected MATRIX bus. This is an on/off switch for the signal sent from the MIX or STEREO/MONO channel to the MATRIX bus. If necessary, you can use the navigation keys and the [SEL] keys of the Centralogic section to switch the send-destination channel.
Channel library operations Channel library operations Channel libraries include “INPUT CHANNEL LIBRARY” which enables you to store and recall various parameters (including the HA settings) for input channels, and “OUTPUT CHANNEL LIBRARY” which enables you to store and recall various parameters for output channels. [INPUT CHANNEL LIBRARY] [OUTPUT CHANNEL LIBRARY] To recall each library, press the corresponding LIBERARY button in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen.
Chapter 7 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section This chapter explains how you can use the SELECTED CHANNEL section and the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen to control the selected channel. About the SELECTED CHANNEL section 7 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section The SELECTED CHANNEL section located at the left of the display corresponds to a mixer module of a conventional analog mixer, and allows you to manually adjust all the major parameters of the currently selected channel.
About the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen About the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen When you press one of the encoders in the SELECTED CHANNEL section, the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen will appear in the touch screen. The SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen shows most of the parameters of the channel currently selected by its [SEL] key. This screen lets you check the settings being controlled by the encoders of the SELECTED CHANNEL section. The SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen contains the following items.
About the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen • Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section I EQ graph field M FADER field This shows the response of the EQ/HPF. Here you can view the input/output level of the channel, and switch it on/off. J INSERT field (INPUT, MIX, MATRIX, STEREO, and MONO channels only) The signal route for insertion in the channel can be switched on/off here. N DCA field (input channels only) Here you can select the DCA group to which that channel is assigned.
Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section Subsequent operations will differ depending on the parameters you want to adjust. ● Adjusting the send level to a MIX bus or MATRIX bus Use the TO MIX/TO MATRIX field when you want to send the signal from an INPUT/ST IN channel to a MIX bus, or from an INPUT, ST IN, MIX, or STEREO channel to a MATRIX bus.
Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section ● Making HA settings (input channels only) ● Setting the pan/balance To control the head amp (HA) assigned to an INPUT/ST IN channel, you will use the [HA] encoder of the SELECTED CHANNEL section and the HA field of the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. The HA field includes the following items.
Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section ● Changing the output patching (output channels only) To change the output patching of an output channel in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen, use the popup button in the PATCH field. When you press the popup button, the PATCH/NAME popup window will appear, allowing you to select the output port and specify the channel name and icon. (For details on the popup window → p. 108).
Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section This will light when the post-EQ signal reaches the overload point. C EQ ON/OFF button Switches the EQ on/off. To edit the EQ, switch the EQ ON/OFF button on, and use the EQ [Q], EQ [FREQUENCY], and EQ [GAIN] knobs of the SELECTED CHANNEL section to adjust the cue, center frequency, and the amount of boost/cut.
Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section ● Turning a channel on/off Use the FADER field to switch the channel on/off in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. This field includes the following items. 2 1 3 To assign the channel to a DCA group, turn on the desired DCA button 1–8 (multiple selections are allowed). To check the channels that are assigned to each DCA group, press the DCA popup button to open the DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE popup window. (For details on the popup window → p. 124).
Chapter 8 Operations in the Centralogic section This chapter explains how you can use the Centralogic section and the OVERVIEW screen to control up to eight channels at once. About the Centralogic section The Centralogic section located below the touch screen lets you recall and simultaneously control a set of up to eight input channels, output channels, or DCA groups. Use the navigation keys of the NAVIGATION KEYS section to select the channels that will be controlled.
About the OVERVIEW screen About the OVERVIEW screen The OVERVIEW screen simultaneously shows the main parameters for the (up to) eight channels currently assigned to the Centralogic section. When you use the navigation keys to select the eight channels that will be assigned to the Centralogic section, the touch screen will display the OVERVIEW screen for those channels. (The [DCA] key is an exception to this.) The OVERVIEW screen contains the following items.
About the OVERVIEW screen E EQ field K DCA/MUTE GROUP field This is a graph that shows the approximate EQ response for each channel. This shows the DCA group (input channels only) and mute group to which each channel belongs. For each channel, this shows the name of the type selected for Dynamics 1, the input level, gain reduction amount, and threshold. If GATE is selected as the dynamics type, a three-step indicator shows the presence or absence of a signal, and the open/closed status of the gate.
Operations in the Centralogic section Operations in the Centralogic section This section explains how you can use the Centralogic section and the OVERVIEW screen to simultaneously control the parameters of up to eight channels. 1 Use the navigation keys of the NAVIGATION KEYS section to select the channels or DCA groups that you want to control. When you press a navigation key, the LED of that key will light.
Operations in the Centralogic section ● Making Dynamics 1/2 settings In the OVERVIEW screen, you can use the DYNAMICS 1/ DYNAMICS 2 fields to make Dynamics 1/2 settings for each channel. These fields include the following items.
Operations in the Centralogic section ● Adjusting the send levels from a channel to all MIX buses / MATRIX buses In the OVERVIEW screen, you can use the TO MIX / TO MATRIX field to send signals from a channel to the MIX buses and MATRIX buses. This field includes the following items. These knobs will adjust the panning between two buses that are set to stereo. (For a stereo channel, they will adjust the volume balance of the left and right channels sent to the two buses.
Operations in the Centralogic section ● Adjusting the pan/balance (INPUT, ST IN, STEREO, and MIX channels only) ● Assigning a channel to a DCA group or Mute group In the OVERVIEW screen, you can use the TO STEREO/ MONO field to switch the on/off status and adjust the pan/ balance of the signal sent from each channel to the STEREO/MONO buses. The following items are shown in the TO STEREO/MONO field.
Fixing the channels or DCA groups of the Centralogic section Fixing the channels or DCA groups of the Centralogic section If desired, you can fix the channels or DCA groups controlled by the faders, [ON] keys, meters, [CUE] keys, and [SEL] keys of the Centralogic section, and switch between groups of eight channels for control in the OVERVIEW screen. In this case, the multifunction encoders will control a different set of eight channels than the Centralogic section’s faders and [ON] keys.
Chapter 9 Input/output patching This chapter explains how to edit the input patch and output patch settings, and how to use insert connections and direct output. Changing the output patch settings When the M7CL is in its default state, the output ports are patched to the following channels. ● Selecting the output port for each output channel • M7CL-32/48 Here’s how to select the output port that will be the output destination for each output channel.
Changing the output patch settings 1 Icon button This indicates the icon selected for that channel. When you press this button, a screen will appear in which you can select an icon or sample name. B Channel name input box This indicates the name assigned to that channel. When you press this field, a keyboard window allowing you to assign a name will appear. ● Selecting the output channel for each output port Here’s how you can select the output channel that will be the output source for each output port.
Changing the output patch settings ...........The delay time is shown as a distance in feet, calculated as the speed of sound (1127.26 feet/s) at an air temperature of 20 °C (68 °F) multiplied by the delay time (seconds). • SAMPLE .........The delay time is shown as a number of samples. If you change the sampling frequency at which the M7CL operates, the number of samples will change accordingly. • msec ...........The delay time is shown in units of milliseconds.
Changing the output patch settings • Changing the input patch settings 5 Use the channel select tabs and the channel select buttons to select the source channel, and press the CLOSE button. You will return to the OUTPUT PORT popup window. HINT • If PATCH CONFIRMATION is ON, a confirmation dialog box will appear when you attempt to change the patch settings. If STEAL PATCH CONFIRMATION is ON, a confirmation dialog box will appear when you attempt to change a location that is already patched elsewhere.
Changing the input patch settings These tabs select the input ports shown in the popup window. Each tab corresponds to the following input ports. • IN 1–32 (M7CL-32/48) ...........INPUT jacks 1–32 will be displayed. • IN 33–48 {M7CL-48} ...........INPUT jacks 33–48 will be displayed. • ES 1–32, 33–48 (M7CL-48ES) ...........EtherSound input channels 1–32 and 33–48 will be displayed. • ST IN (M7CL-32/48) ...........L/R channels of ST IN jacks 1–4 will be displayed. • OMNI (M7CL-48ES) ...........
Inserting an external device into a channel Inserting an external device into a channel If desired, you can insert an effect processor or other external device into the signal path of an INPUT, MIX, MATRIX, STEREO, or MONO channel. When doing so, the type of input/output port used for the insertion and the location of the insertion in/out can be specified individually for each channel. 1 As desired, connect your external equipment to the I/O card(s) in slots 1–3.
Inserting an external device into a channel D INSERT ON/OFF button This button switches the insert on/off. If this button is off, the insert-out/in signal path is bypassed. E INSERT IN popup button This indicates the input port that is selected as the insert-in for this channel. Press this button to open a popup window where you can select the input port. 4 Access either the one-channel or the eight- channel INSERT/DIRECT OUT popup window, and press the INSERT OUT popup button.
Directly outputting an INPUT channel Directly outputting an INPUT channel The signal of an INPUT channel can be directly output from a desired OMNI OUT jack, an OUTPUT jack on the SB168-ES unit, or from an output channel of the desired slot. For example, signals can be sent via a digital I/O card installed in a slot to an external digital recorder, so that a live recording can be made without being affected by mixing operations within the M7CL.
Directly outputting an INPUT channel [INSERT/DIRECT OUT popup window (8ch)] 1 2 1 Output port select tabs These tabs select the output ports shown in the window. Each tab corresponds to the following output ports. • ES (M7CL-48ES) ........... EtherSound output channels 1–24 will be displayed. • OMNI ........... OMNI OUT jacks 1–16 (1–8 on the M7CL-48ES) will be displayed. 3 4 • SLOT 1–SLOT 3 ........... Output channels 1–16 of slots 1–3 will be displayed.
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Chapter 10 EQ and Dynamics This chapter explains the EQ (equalizer) and dynamics that are provided on each channel of the M7CL. About EQ and dynamics Each input channel and output channel of the M7CL provides a four-band EQ and dynamics. EQ can be used on all input channels and all output channels. An attenuator is provided immediately before the EQ, allowing you to adjust the level of the input signal. Input channels also provide a high-pass filter that is independent of the EQ.
Using EQ C FLAT button L This button resets the GAIN parameters of all bands to the default value (0.0 dB). If you press this button, a confirmation dialog box will appear. D HIGH shelving button If this button is on, the HIGH band EQ will function as a shelving-type EQ. In this case, the HIGH band Q knob is not shown. E Low pass filter button If this button is on, the HIGH band EQ will function as a low-pass filter.
Using EQ [EQ popup window (ALL)] This window displays all input channels (or output channels) at once. This page is only for display, and does not allow the parameters to be edited. It is useful when you need to quickly check the EQ settings for all channels, or when you want to copy/paste EQ settings between distant channels. 4 If you want to use the high-pass filter on an input channel, operate the HPF knob or HPF ON/OFF button in the ATT/HPF/EQ popup window.
Using dynamics Using dynamics Input channels provide two dynamics processors, and output channels provide one dynamics processor. 1 Use the navigation keys to access the • Output channels OVERVIEW screen for the channel whose dynamics you want to control. DYNAMICS 1 COMPRESSOR EXPANDER The DYNAMICS 1/2 field shows the dynamics on/off status and the amount of gain reduction.
Using dynamics H KEY IN FILTER button (only for GATE and DUCKING) C Dynamics graph This mini-graph displays the approximate response of the dynamics processor. This field lets you apply a filter to the key-in signal. As the filter to use, choose either a HPF (high pass filter), BPF (band pass filter), or LPF (low pass filter). If all of these buttons are off, no filter will be applied.
Using dynamics 4 To select a key-in signal, proceed as follows. 1 In the DYNAMICS 1 (2) popup window (1 ch), press the KEY IN SOURCE button to access the KEY IN SOURCE SELECT popup window. 5 If you want to copy dynamics settings to another channel, or initialize the dynamics settings, use the tool buttons of the popup window. For details on how to use these buttons, refer to “Using the tool buttons” (→ p. 35). HINT • Dynamics settings can be saved/loaded at any time using the dedicated library (→ p.
Using the EQ or Dynamics libraries Using the EQ or Dynamics libraries You can use dedicated libraries to store and recall EQ and dynamics settings. EQ library Dynamics library There is an “INPUT EQ LIBRARY” that lets you store/ recall EQ settings for input channels, and an “OUTPUT EQ LIBRARY” that lets you store/recall EQ settings for output channels. To recall settings from a library, press the LIBRARY tool button in the ATT/HPF/EQ popup window.
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Chapter 11 Grouping and linking This chapter explains the DCA Group and Mute Group functions that let you control the level or muting of multiple channels together, the Channel Link function that links the parameters of multiple channels, and the operations that let you copy or move parameters between channels. About DCA Groups and Mute Groups The M7CL provides eight DCA groups and eight mute groups that let you control the level of multiple channels simultaneously.
Using DCA groups 2 Press the DCA GROUP button to access the DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE popup window. In the DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE popup window you can select the channels to be assigned to DCA groups. The popup window includes the following items. 1 4 5 Assign channels to other DCA groups in the same way. HINT • You may assign a single channel to more than one DCA group. In this case, the value will be the sum of the levels of all assigned DCA faders.
Using DCA groups 3 Use the DCA group select buttons to select the DCA group(s) to which the currently selected channel will be assigned (multiple selections are allowed). 4 Select the DCA group(s) for other channels in the same way. Controlling DCA groups Use the faders of the Centralogic section to control DCA groups. 1 Assign input channels to DCA groups.
Using mute groups Using mute groups This section explains how to assign channels to mute groups and use the user-defined keys to control them. 1 Channel display field Assigning channels to mute groups To assign channel to mute groups, you can either select a specific mute group and then assign channels to that mute group, or you can select a specific channel and then specify the mute groups to which it will belong.
Using mute groups Controlling mute groups To use mute groups, you must first assign the Mute On/Off function for a mute group 1–8 to a user-defined key, and then operate that user-defined key. DCA/MUTE GROUP field 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. ● Selecting the mute groups to which a specific channel will belong 1 Press the [SEL] key of the input channel / output channel that you want to assign.
Using mute groups 5 Choose “MUTE MASTER” in the FUNCTION column, and choose “MUTE GROUP x” (where “x” is the mute group number) in the PARAMETER 1 column. Then press the OK button. To select an item in each column, use ↑/↓ buttons or the multifunction encoders. When you press the OK button, the Mute On/Off function for the specified mute group will be assigned to the user-defined key you selected in step 4, and you will return to the USER DEFINED KEYS page.
Using mute groups Using the Mute Safe function If necessary, specific channels belonging to a mute group can be temporarily excluded from mute group operations (Mute Safe). 1 In the function access area, press the CH JOB button. 2 Press the MUTE GROUP button to access the DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE popup window. 1 2 1 Channel display field When the MUTE SAFE button is on, channels that are temporarily excluded from the mute group are highlighted in this field.
The Channel Link function The Channel Link function Channel Link is a function that links the operation of parameters such as fader and EQ between input channels. The parameters to be linked can be selected from the following choices.
The Channel Link function field to select the parameter(s) that will be linked (multiple selections are allowed). The table below lists the parameters you can select in the LINK PARAMETER field.
Copying, moving, or initializing a channel Copying, moving, or initializing a channel You can copy or move mix parameters between channels, or restore the parameters of a specific channel to their default settings. Copying the parameters of a channel C COPY TARGET field You can copy the mix parameter settings of a channel to another channel. When you execute the copy operation, the settings will overwrite the parameters of the copy-destination.
Copying, moving, or initializing a channel 6 To execute the copy, press the COPY but- 1 ton. 2 The copy will be executed, and the settings will overwrite the parameters of the copy-destination channel(s). After the copy has been executed, the SOURCE CH field and DESTINATION CHs field will return to an unset state. 7 To close the CH COPY MODE popup window, press the CLOSE button. 1 SOURCE CH field Moving the parameters of a channel This indicates the move-source channel.
Copying, moving, or initializing a channel Initializing the parameters of a channel If desired, you can restore the parameters of a channel to an initialized state. This operation can be performed on any channel(s). 1 In the function access area, press the CH JOB button to access the CH JOB menu. CLEAR button 2 Press the CLEAR button to access the CH CLEAR MODE popup window. This popup window lets you initialize parameters.
Chapter 12 Scene memory This chapter explains how to perform scene memory operations. About scene memories On the M7CL, the mix parameter settings and input/output port patching can be assigned a name and stored into memory (and later recalled from memory) as a “scene.” Each scene is assigned a number in the range of 000–300. Scene 000 is a read-only scene used for initializing the mix parameters, and scenes 001–300 are writable scenes.
Using scene memories 1 1 SCENE TITLE field 23 Press this field to select it, and enter a title for the scene (maximum 16 characters). 5 B COMMENT field Press this field to select it, and enter a comment for the scene. You can use this as a memorandum for each scene (maximum 32 characters). 4 HINT 1 SCENE field This field always displays general information about the scene. You can press this field to access the SCENE LIST window, where you can view and edit more detailed settings for the scene.
Using scene memories ● Using the SCENE LIST window select the store-destination scene number. Use the pad controls of the top panel or the buttons in the touch screen to set the mix parameters as desired. 2 Press the SCENE field in the function access area. The SCENE LIST window will appear, where you can perform various scene-related operations. The window includes the following items. 1 HINT • You can select multiple scene numbers as the store-destination.
Using scene memories Recalling a scene Here’s how to recall a stored scene from scene memory. You can recall a scene either by using the keys of the top panel SCENE MEMORY / MONITOR section, or by using the SCENE LIST window. 1 ● Using the keys of the SCENE MEMORY/ MONITOR section 1 Use the SCENE MEMORY [▲]/[▼] keys to select the scene number that you want to recall. The number of the currently selected scene is shown in the SCENE field of the function access area.
Using scene memories Using user-defined keys to recall You can use the user-defined keys to directly recall a selected scene with a single keystroke, or to step through the scenes. To do this, you must first assign a scene recall operation to a user-defined key. The following recall operations can be assigned to a user-defined key. 3 Press the USER DEFINED KEYS tab to select the USER DEFINED KEYS page. The USER DEFINED KEYS page lets you assign functions to user defined keys [1]–[12].
Editing scene memories Editing scene memories This section explains how to sort the scenes stored in scene memory, edit their titles, and copy/ paste them. HINT Sorting and renaming scene memories • To change the default setting for the way in which the list is sorted (ascending or descending order of scene number), access the USER SETUP popup window PREFERENCE tab, and change the “LIST ORDER.” (→ p.
Editing scene memories K STATUS field This field indicates the status of each scene. For scenes for which something other than the ALL button is selected in the Focus function (→ p. 147), and for scenes in which the Fade function is enabled (→ p. 151), the “FOCUS” and “FADING” indications will respectively be lit. 5 If you want to edit the title or comment of a scene, press the TITLE field or COMMENT field of the scene to access the SCENE TITLE EDIT or SCENE COMMENT EDIT popup window.
Editing scene memories Scene memory editing Copying/pasting a scene The scenes stored in scene memory can be copied/pasted to other scene numbers, or cleared (erased). 1 Press the SCENE field in the function access area. The SCENE LIST window will appear, where you can perform various operations for scene memory. Scene memories are edited using the buttons shown in the upper part of the SCENE LIST window. Each button has the following function.
Editing scene memories OK button. The scene stored in the buffer memory will be pasted to the scene number you selected in step 4. If you decide to cancel the Paste operation, press the CANCEL button instead of the OK button. NOTE • Be aware that when you paste to a scene number in which a scene has already been stored, the existing scene will be overwritten. • Read-only scenes or write-protected scenes cannot be pasted. Clearing a scene Here’s how to clear a specified scene.
Editing scene memories Cutting a scene Here’s how to cut a scene. When you cut a scene, the scenes of subsequent numbers will move forward. You can paste or insert a cut scene at the desired location. 1 Press the SCENE field in the function access area. The SCENE LIST window will appear. 2 Turn any one of the multifunction encoders to select the scene number that you want to cut, and press the CUT button. A dialog box will ask you to confirm the Cut operation.
Using the Global Paste Using the Global Paste “Global Paste” is a function that lets you copy and paste settings of the desired channel or parameter from the current scene to scene data in memory (multiple selections are allowed). This is a convenient way in which changes to the current scene can be applied to multiple scenes that have already been stored.
Using the Global Paste ● RACK tab Select RACK 1–8. ● PATCH/NAME tab Select from INPUT PATCH, INPUT NAME, OUTPUT PATCH, and OUTPUT NAME. 5 In the DESTINATION SCENE area, select the range of paste-destination scenes. The data will be pasted to all scenes in the range between FROM and TO. Use multi-function encoder 7 to select FROM, and multi-function encoder 8 to select TO. 146 M7CL Owner’s Manual 6 Press the PASTE button.
Using the Focus function Using the Focus function “Focus” is a function that lets you specify the parameters that will be updated when you recall a scene. For example, it is convenient to use this if you want to recall only the input channel settings of a certain scene. HINT • As a function similar to Focus, there is also a “Recall Safe” function that lets you select channels and parameters to be excluded from recall operations (→ p. 148).
Using the Recall Safe function Using the Recall Safe function “Recall Safe” is a function that excludes only specific parameters/channels (DCA groups) from Recall operations. This differs from the Focus settings (→ p. 147) made for individual scenes in that Recall Safe settings are common to all scenes. 1 In the function access area, press the CH D SAFE PARAMETER SELECT field JOB button to access the CH JOB popup window.
Using the Recall Safe function Use the buttons in the lower part of the SAFE PARAMETER SELECT field (except for the “ALL” button) to select the parameters that will be subject to Recall Safe (multiple selections are allowed). If you want all parameters to be subject to Recall Safe, turn on the ALL button (this is the default setting). These buttons correspond to the following parameters.
Using the Recall Safe function ● If a MATRIX channel is selected With the exception of the types of button that are displayed, this is the same as for a MIX channel. These buttons correspond to the following parameters. 5 To enable Recall Safe for the selected channel, turn on the SAFE button in the SAFE PARAMETER SELECT field. (If you selected a DCA group, turn on either the LEVEL/ON button or the ALL button.
Using the Fade function Using the Fade function “Fade” is a function that smoothly changes the faders of specified channels and DCA groups to their new values over a specified duration when you recall a scene. The settings of the Fade function are made independently for each scene. 1 Press the SCENE field in the function B SET buttons access area. The SCENE LIST window will appear, where you can perform various operations for scene memory. These buttons display the FADE TIME popup window.
Using the Fade function 5 Use the multifunction encoders corre- sponding to the FADE TIME knobs to adjust the fade time. The range is 0.0 sec – 60.0 sec. When you’ve finished making settings, press the CLOSE button to close the FADE TIME popup window. HINT • The fade time you specify here is used for all channels and DCA groups selected in step 4. 6 To enable the Fade function, press the FADING button. The Fade on/off setting is made individually for each scene.
Chapter 13 Monitor/Cue This chapter explains the M7CL’s monitor/cue functions. About the monitor/cue functions The Monitor function lets you audition various outputs through your nearfield monitors or headphones. Below the M7CL’s front pad there is a PHONES OUT jack for monitoring, and this jack always lets you monitor the signal that is selected as the monitoring source.
About the monitor/cue functions • Using the Monitor function ● ON (On/off) ● PHONES LEVEL (Headphone level) Switches the monitor function on/off. Adjusts the output level of only the PHONES OUT jack. ● DELAY (Monitor delay) ● PHONES LEVEL LINK (Headphone level link function) Delays the monitor signal. The Delay function is disabled if the Cue signal is being output. If this is on, the MONITOR LEVEL knob will adjust the level of the signal sent to the PHONES OUT jack.
Using the Monitor function 1 SOURCE SELECT field F MONITOR DELAY field Use the buttons in this field to select the monitor source. This operation can also be performed using the SOURCE SELECT field in the MONITOR screen. This field specifies the monitor delay setting by which the monitor signal is delayed. You can use this in large auditoriums where there is a time difference between the monitor signal and the direct sound. • MONITOR DELAY knob ........... Adjusts the delay time for the monitor signal.
Using the Monitor function If you’ve selected DEFINE in the SOURCE SELECT field, you can use the ASSIGN field to select multiple sources. The following table shows the monitor sources you can select in the ASSIGN field.
Using the Cue function Using the Cue function This section explains how to use the M7CL’s Cue function. About cue groups The M7CL’s cue signals can be categorized into the following four groups. STEREO/MONO channel [CUE] key 1 INPUT CUE group The cue signals of input channels make up this group. To enable Cue for this group, press the [CUE] key of any INPUT channel or ST IN channel to turn Cue on.
Operating the Cue function Operating the Cue function This section explains how you can use the [CUE] key of a desired channel or DCA group to monitor the Cue signal. NOTE • The cue signal is sent to the same output destination as the monitor signal. Be aware that for this reason, the cue signal will not be sent to the connected monitor speakers if you turn off the Monitor function. However, PHONES OUT jack under the front pad will always output the cue signal regardless of the Monitor on/off setting.
Operating the Cue function • DCA TRIM knob ...........Adjusts the level of cue output from a DCA group in a range of -20 dB– +10 dB. You can operate this knob using multifunction encoder 4. • DCA UNITY button ...........If this button is on, pressing the [CUE] key of a DCA group will always monitor the corresponding DCA group at unity gain (the same level at when the fader in the Centralogic section is at 0 dB).
Operating the Cue function 7 To defeat Cue, press the currently-on [CUE] key once again. You can press the CLEAR CUE button in the Meter field to clear all Cue selections. HINT • If you press the CUE meter in the function access area, all Cue selections will be cleared. • All Cue selections will be cleared if you switch between MIX CUE mode and LAST CUE mode in the CUE MODE section. • You can also assign the same function as the CLEAR CUE button to a user-defined key (→ p. 216).
Chapter 14 Talkback / Oscillator This chapter explains how to use talkback and oscillator. About the talkback and oscillator functions Talkback is a function that sends the signal of a mic connected to the TALKBACK jack to the desired bus. This is used mainly to convey instructions from the mixing engineer to the performers or staff. If necessary, a mic connected to INPUT jacks, ST IN jacks, and OMNI IN jacks can also be used for talkback.
Using talkback Using talkback The Talkback function sends the signal (that is input at the input jacks) to the desired bus. 1 In the function access area, press the MONITOR button to access the MONITOR screen. In the MONITOR screen, the TALKBACK field lets you check the current talkback settings, and turn talkback on/off. If you want to view or edit the talkback settings in greater detail, use the TALKBACK popup window described in step 2 and following.
Using talkback jack, and turn the TALKBACK GAIN knob to adjust the input sensitivity of the mic. The meter in the TALKBACK IN field indicates the input level of the mic connected to the TALKBACK jack. If you want phantom power (+48V) to be supplied to the TALKBACK jack, turn on the +48V button located in the TALKBACK IN field. 4 If you want to use an input jack other than the TALKBACK jack as supplementary input for talkback, follow the steps below.
Using the oscillator Using the oscillator Here’s how to send a sine wave or pink noise from the internal oscillator to a desired bus. 1 In the function access area, press the MONITOR button to access the MONITOR screen. In the MONITOR screen, the OSCILLATOR field lets you check the current oscillator settings, and turn the oscillator on/off. If you want to view or edit the oscillator settings in greater detail, use the OSCILLATOR popup window described in step 2 and following.
Using the oscillator 4 Use the knobs and buttons in the parameter field to adjust the oscillator parameters. The displayed parameters will differ depending on the oscillator selected in the MODE field. The knobs shown in the parameter field can be operated using the corresponding multifunction encoders. The following table shows the available oscillator types and the parameters displayed for each type. 6 To enable the oscillator, press the OUTPUT button to turn it on.
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Chapter 15 Meters This chapter explains the METER screen that shows the input/output level meters for all channels, and operations relating to the optional MBM7CL meter bridge. Operations in the METER screen By accessing the METER screen, you can view the input/output levels of all channels in the screen, or switch the level meter’s metering points (the points in the signal route at which the level is detected).
Operations in the METER screen I PEAK HOLD button If this button is on, the peak level of the meters will be held. When you turn this button off, the peak level indication that had been held will be cleared. In the METER screen you can view the following information for each channel. 2 If necessary, you can press a metering point select button to switch the metering point. The metering point for the level meter can be specified independently for input channels and output channels.
Using the MBM7CL meter bridge (option) Using the MBM7CL meter bridge (option) If the optional meter bridge (MBM7CL) is installed in the M7CL, you will always be able to view the output levels of MIX channels and MATRIX channels. The MBM7CL’s meters show the MIX channel and MATRIX channel output levels in 12-segment steps (OVER, -3dB, -6dB, -9dB, -12dB, -15dB, -18dB, -24dB, -30dB, -40dB, -50dB, -60dB). You can select the metering point (the point at which the level is detected) from the following choices.
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Chapter 16 Graphic EQ and effects This chapter explains how to use the built-in graphic EQ and effects, and how to perform remote control operations via the dedicated protocol to control an external head amp (e.g, Yamaha AD8HR, SB168-ES) from the M7CL. About the virtual rack The M7CL lets you use the built-in graphic EQ (subsequently abbreviated as “GEQ”) and effects to modify signals.
About the virtual rack C RACK MOUNT button Virtual rack operations This section explains how to mount a GEQ or effect in the virtual rack, and patch the input/output of the rack. 1 In the function access area, press the RACK button to access the VIRTUAL RACK window. 2 This displays the RACK MOUNT popup window, where you can select an item to mount in the rack. Each of these buttons corresponds to the rack shown at the right. D SAFE button This button switches Recall Safe on/off for the rack.
About the virtual rack C MODULE SELECT Use these buttons to select the GEQ or effect that will be mounted in the rack. Each button has the following function. • BLANK button ...........Removes the GEQ or effect currently mounted in the rack; the rack will be empty. 1 • 31BandGEQ button ...........Mounts a 31BandGEQ in the rack. • Flex15GEQ button ...........Mounts a Flex15GEQ in the rack. 2 • EFFECT button HINT • Input/output patching will be defeated when you change the item mounted in a rack.
About the virtual rack 6 To select the output source for a rack, press the OUTPUT button for that rack. The INPUT CH SELECT popup window will appear, allowing you to select the output destination for the rack. Switch the tabs as necessary, and select the output destination that you want to use. When you select an output destination in the INPUT CH SELECT popup window, a dialog box will ask you to confirm the change. To confirm the change, press the OK button.
Graphic EQ operations Graphic EQ operations About the graphic EQ Inserting a GEQ in a channel The M7CL lets you mount a GEQ in racks 1–8 and patch it to the insert-out/in of a channel. The gain of each band can be adjusted using the Centralogic section’s faders and [ON] keys. The following two types of GEQ are provided. • 31BandGEQ ...........This is a monaural 31-band GEQ. Each band is 1/3 octave wide, the adjustable gain range is ±15 dB, and the gain of all thirty-one bands can be adjusted.
Graphic EQ operations 1 Rack select tabs C RESET BOTH button These tabs switch between racks 1–8. For a rack in which a Flex15GEQ is mounted, the tabs will be split as xA and xB (x is the rack number). The parameters of both will be initialized, and then linked. B INPUT button Cancels the link and closes the popup window. This button displays the OUTPUT CH SELECT popup window, where you can select the input source of the rack.
Graphic EQ operations F OUTPUT button Using the 31BandGEQ You will use the Centralogic section’s faders 1–8 and [ON] keys to control the 31BandGEQ. 1 This button displays the INPUT CH SELECT popup window, where you can select the output destination of the rack. G GEQ LINK button Refer to steps 1–6 in the “Virtual rack operations” (→ p. 172) to mount a 31BandGEQ in a rack and set its input source and output destination.
Graphic EQ operations 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust each band. Using the Flex15GEQ HINT • If you switch the display to a different screen or rack, the fader assignments of the Centralogic section will forcibly be defeated. However if you once again display the same rack, the group of bands you had previously been controlling will automatically be assigned to the faders. 7 When you’ve finished making settings, turn off the buttons of the FADER ASSIGN field.
Graphic EQ operations D Rack select tabs These tabs switch between racks 1–8. For a rack in which a Flex15GEQ is mounted, the tabs will be split as xA and xB (x is the rack number). E FLAT button This returns all bands of the currently selected GEQ to 0 dB. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust up to fifteen bands. HINT • If you switch the display to a different screen, the fader assignments of the Centralogic section will forcibly be defeated.
About the internal effects About the internal effects The M7CL’s internal effects can be mounted in racks 5–8, and patched to an output channel’s output or input channel’s input, or inserted into a channel. For each effect mounted in a rack, you can choose one of 54 types of effect. With the default settings, the signals from MIX channels 13–16 are input to racks 5–8, and from the racks are then output to ST IN 1–4 (L/R). NOTE • The internal effects cannot be mounted in racks 1–4.
About the internal effects Using an internal effect via send/return HINT • You can select more than one output destination for the effect. Here we will explain how to use a MIX bus as an effect send bus and a ST IN channel as an effect return channel, so that the effect can be used in a send/return configuration. 4 Press the rack in which you mounted the effect. The EFFECT popup window will appear, allowing you to edit the parameters of the effect.
About the internal effects 6 To adjust the effect send level of an input channel, use the navigation keys to access the OVERVIEW screen that includes the input channel you want to control. 9 To adjust the master level of the effect send, call up the MIX channel you specified as the input-source of the rack in step 2 to the Centralogic section, and adjust the corresponding fader. Set the level as high as possible without allowing the post-effect signal to reach the overload point.
About the internal effects 4 Use the navigation keys to access the Inserting an internal effect into a channel OVERVIEW screen for the channel in which you want to insert the effect. Here we will explain how to insert an effect into a channel by assigning the input/output of the internal effect to the input/output of the desired channel (except for a ST IN channel). 1 As described in “Virtual rack operations” (→ p. 172) steps 1–3, mount an effect in a rack.
About the internal effects 1 2 3 Editing the internal effect parameters This section explains how to change the effect type and edit the parameters. 1 As described in “Virtual rack operations” (→ p. 172) steps 1–3, mount an effect in a rack. A rack in which an effect is mounted will show the following information. 1 2 1 INPUT L/R buttons These buttons display the OUTPUT CH SELECT popup window. The operating procedure is the same as for the INPUT button in the GEQ/EFFECT field.
About the internal effects C Effect type field This shows the effect title, the name of the type that is used, and a graphic. The number of input/output channels (1 IN/2 OUT or 2 IN/2 OUT) of this effect is also shown. When you press this field, the EFFECT TYPE popup window will appear, allowing you to select the effect type. D EFFECT CUE button This button cue-monitors the output of the currently displayed effect. This cue function is valid only while this screen is displayed.
About the internal effects ● GAIN REDUCTION METERS These meters appear if Comp276/S or Comp260/S is selected as the effect type. 1 1 Gain reduction meters The meters indicate the amount of gain reduction applied by the compressor. Using the Tap Tempo function “Tap tempo” is a function that lets you specify the delay time of a delay effect or the modulation speed of a modulation effect by striking a key at the desired interval.
About the internal effects User defined keys popup buttons 7 Press the rack in which the effect you want to control is mounted. The GEQ/EFFECT popup window will appear. 8 Press the effect type field to open the EFFECT TYPE popup window, and select an effect type that includes the BPM parameter. The BPM parameter is included in delay-type and modulation-type effects, and can be used to specify the delay time or modulation speed.
About the internal effects 5 To begin recording (sampling), press the Using the Freeze effect Here’s how to use the “FREEZE” effect type, which provides the functionality of a simple sampler. When this effect type is selected, you can perform operations in the screen to record (sample) and play back a sound. 1 In the function access area, press the RACK button to access the VIRTUAL RACK window, and press the GEQ/EFFECT tab to display the GEQ/EFFECT field. 2 Mount an effect in rack 5 or rack 7.
Using the graphic EQ and effect libraries Using the graphic EQ and effect libraries You can use dedicated libraries to store and recall graphic EQ and effect settings. ● GEQ library ● Effect library Use the “GEQ library” to store and recall GEQ settings. All GEQ units used in the M7CL can reference this GEQ library. (However, the 31BandGEQ and Flex15GEQ are different types. You cannot recall a GEQ library item of a different type.) 200 items can be recalled from the library.
Using an external head amp Using an external head amp If you connect an external head amp that supports remote control via a dedicated protocol (e.g, Yamaha AD8HR, SB168-ES) to the REMOTE connector of the M7CL-32/48 or the EtherSound connector of the M7CL-48ES. You will be able to remotely control parameters such as the phantom power (+48V), gain, and HPF of each channel from the M7CL.
Using an external head amp Connecting the M7CL-48ES to the AD8HR Remote signals M7CL-48ES EtherSound [OUT] connector EtherSound [IN] connector NAI48-ES AES/EBU connectors HA REMOTE connector DIGITAL OUT A connector HA REMOTE 1 connector AD8HR 1 HA REMOTE 2 connector DIGITAL OUT A connector HA REMOTE 1 connector AD8HR 2 HA REMOTE 2 connector DIGITAL OUT A connector HA REMOTE 1 connector AD8HR 3 HA REMOTE 2 connector Up to six units 16 Graphic EQ and effects To remotely control the AD8HR from
Using an external head amp ● Ring connection Connecting the M7CL-32/48 to the SB168-ES Audio signals Remote signals To remotely control the SB168-ES from the M7CL-32/48, install an MY16-ES64 EtherSound card in a slot on the M7CL-32/48, then use an Ethernet cable to connect the M7CL-32/48 to the SB168-ES. And then, use a D-sub 9pin cross cable to connect the REMOTE connector located on the rear panel of the M7CL-32/48 to the MY16-ES64’s HA REMOTE connector.
Using an external head amp Remotely controlling an external head amp 6 Here’s how an external head amp (subsequently referred to as the “external HA”) connected to the REMOTE connector or EtherSound connector can be remotely controlled from the M7CL. NOTE • To set up an external HA, you will use the EXTERNAL HA popup window on the M7CL-32/48, and the SB168-ES HA and EXT-ES HA popup windows on the M7CL-48ES.
Using an external head amp 4 If you are using the M7CL-32/48, in order to specify the input ports for an external HA, press the EXTERNAL HA PORT SELECT popup button for that rack. The EXTERNAL HA PORT SELECT popup window will appear. The popup window includes the following items. 1 6 To remotely control an external HA, press the rack in which the external HA you want to control is mounted. The EXTERNAL HA popup window will appear.
Using an external head amp 7 To remotely control the external HA from an input channel of the M7CL, use the navigation keys to access the OVERVIEW screen that includes the channel whose HA you want to control. HA/PHASE field 8 Press the HA/PHASE field of the channel whose external HA you want to adjust; the HA/PATCH popup window will appear. Input port popup button 9 Press the input port popup button, and select the input port assigned to the external HA.
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Chapter 17 MIDI This chapter explains how MIDI messages can be transmitted from an external device to control the M7CL’s parameters, and conversely how operations on the M7CL can be transmitted as MIDI messages. MIDI functionality on the M7CL The M7CL can use MIDI to perform the following operations.
Basic MIDI settings Basic MIDI settings Here’s how to select the type of MIDI messages the M7CL will transmit and receive, the MIDI port that will be used, and the MIDI channel. 1 In the function access area, press the 1 PORT/CH field SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. MIDI button Here you can select the port and MIDI channel that will be used to transmit and receive MIDI messages. If MIDI messages are being transmitted or received, the SIGNAL indicators at the top of this area will light.
Basic MIDI settings F CONTROL CHANGE field Here you can make settings for control change transmission/reception. • Tx button ........Switches control change transmission on/off. • Rx button .......Switches control change reception on/off. 2 1 • ECHO button ...........Selects whether incoming control changes will be echoed out from the MIDI transmit port. G CONTROL CHANGE MODE field • NRPN button ...........
Basic MIDI settings • Using program changes to recall scenes and library items 6 To specify the channel on which MIDI mes- sages will be transmitted or received, press the channel select popup button. The MIDI SETUP popup window for selecting the channel will appear. Operations in this window are the same for both transmission (Tx) and reception (Rx), and include the following items. 7 Select the channel. Use the ↑/↓ buttons to select an item.
Using program changes to recall scenes and library items 4 Press the MIDI SETUP tab to access the D CLEAR ALL button MIDI SETUP page, and select the port and MIDI channel on which program changes will be transmitted and received, as described in “Basic MIDI settings” (→ p. 198). 5 Press the PROGRAM CHANGE tab to Pressing this button will delete all event assignments in the list. E INITIALIZE ALL button Pressing this button will restore all event assignments in the list to their default state.
Using program changes to recall scenes and library items When bank select and then program change messages (in that order) are received on the Rx channel, the event assigned to that bank number and program number in the list will be executed. When you execute a specific event on the M7CL, bank select + program change messages for the bank number and program number assigned to that event will be transmitted on the Tx channel.
Using control changes to control parameters Using control changes to control parameters You can use MIDI control change messages to control specified events (fader/encoder operations, [ON] key on/off operations etc.) on the M7CL. This capability can be used to record fader and key operations on a MIDI sequencer or other external device, and play back this data later. You can use control changes to control events in either of the following two ways.
Using control changes to control parameters 6 Use the buttons of the CONTROL CHANGE MODE field to select the control change transmission/reception mode. NOTE • If NRPN mode is selected as the control change transmission/reception mode, the settings in this window are ignored. You can choose one of the following two modes for control change transmission/reception.
Using parameter changes to control parameters Using parameter changes to control parameters On the M7CL, you can use a type of system exclusive messages called “parameter changes” to control specific events (fader/encoder operations, [ON] key on/off operations, etc.) as an alternative to using control changes or NRPN messages. For details on the parameter changes that can be transmitted and received, refer to “MIDI data format” in the appendix. 1 Connect the M7CL to your external device.
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Chapter 18 User settings (Security) This chapter explains the User Level settings that allow restrictions on the parameters that can be operated by each user, the Console Lock function that temporarily disables operation of the console, the Preferences settings that allow the operating environment to be customized, and Save/Load operations using USB storage devices.
User Level settings Privileges for each user are as follows.
User Level settings Creating a user authentication key Here’s how to create a user authentication key and save it on a USB storage device. A user authentication key can be created only by an Administrator or Power User. The user level can be specified when the authentication key is created, but the user-defined key settings and preference settings will be carried over from the user who is currently logged-in. 1 Connect a USB storage device to the USB connector.
User Level settings 2 Press the log-in button to open the LOGIN window. ● Logging-in as a User To log-in as a User, you will use a user authentication key saved on a USB storage device. You may also log-in using a user authentication key created on a different M7CL console. 1 Connect a USB storage device to the USB connector. 3 Press the LOGIN button for ADMINISTRATOR. If no Administrator password has been set, you will simply be logged-in.
User Level settings 3 Enter the current password and press the OK button. For details on entering a password, refer to “Entering names” (→ p. 34). When you enter the correct password, a keyboard window will appear, allowing you to enter the new password. 7 Enter the password and press the OK button. For details on entering a password, refer to “Entering names” (→ p. 34). If the password was incorrect, a message of “WRONG PASSWORD” will appear in the bottom of the screen.
User Level settings Editing a user authentication key If you are logged-in as a user, you can edit your userdefined keys, preference settings, comments and password, and overwrite (save) them onto your user authentication key. If you are logged-in as a Power User, you can also change the user level. 1 Log-in as a user, and edit the user-defined keys (→ p. 216) and preference settings (→ p. 214). If you are logged-in as a Power User, you can also change the user level.
User Level settings 3 Press the USER LEVEL tab to access the • RACK 1–8 ...... Operations for the racks (1–8) will be restricted. However, there will be no restriction on operating the MIDI CLK button displayed for delay-type and modulation-type effects, or the PLAY/REC button displayed for the FREEZE effect. USER LEVEL page. If you are logged-in as the Administrator, you can switch to the USER LEVEL for GUEST page, and view or change the user level of the Guest account.
Preferences Preferences Here’s how you can make various settings for the M7CL’s operating environment, such as how popup windows appear, and whether SEL key operations will be linked. These settings are changed for the user who is logged-in, but if you are logged-in as the Administrator, you will also be able to change the Guest settings. 1 In the function access area, press the B PATCH SETUP button to access the SETUP screen.
Preferences ● POPUP APPEARS WHEN PRESSING KNOBS Specifies whether pressing a knob of the SELECTED CHANNEL section when the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen is shown will cause a popup window (1 ch) to appear. If this button is on, a popup window (1 ch) will appear (or close) whenever you press a knob. NOTE • For SEND and PAN, a popup window for eight channels will appear. ● SCENE UP/DOWN This specifies what the SCENE MEMORY [▲]/[▼] keys will do when pressed in the SCENE screen.
User-defined keys User-defined keys Here’s how you can assign the desired functions to the user defined keys in the USER DEFINED section of the top panel, and press these keys to execute the defined function. This assignment procedure will define the user-defined keys for the user who is currently loggedin, but if you are logged-in as the Administrator, you can also make user-defined key settings for the Guest account. 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen.
Console lock Console lock You can temporarily prohibit console operations in order to prevent unwanted operation. This setting completely disables operations of the panel and touch screen, so that controls cannot be operated by an accidental touch or by an unauthorized third party while the operator is taking a break. If a password is set for the currently logged-in user, that password will be used for the Console Lock function.
Using a USB storage device to save/load data Using a USB storage device to save/load data This section explains how you can connect a commercially-available USB storage device to the USB connector located at the right side of the display, and use it to save or load internal settings of the M7CL or user authentication keys. NOTE • Operation is guaranteed only with USB flash memory. • The operation of storage media with capacities of up to 16GB has been verified.
Using a USB storage device to save/load data 2 Press the SAVE/LOAD button to access the Loading a file from a USB storage device SAVE/LOAD popup window. Here’s how to load a M7CL setting file (.M7C) from the USB storage device on which it was saved. You can also load M7CL V1 and V2 files. If you load an MCL-32/48 file into the M7CL-48ES, or an M7CL-48ES file into the M7CL-32/48, the patch settings will change as shown in the table below.
Using a USB storage device to save/load data Converting and loading the file content from a USB storage device 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. SAVE/LOAD button Here’s how to convert and load the patch settings for the internal/external HA of an M7CL setting file (.M7C) that was saved to a USB storage device by the M7CL V3. The original setting file remains intact. Save the converted file as a different file, if necessary.
Using a USB storage device to save/load data 4 Press the STAGE BOX DATA CONVERSION button to display the STAGE BOX DATA CONVERSION dialog box. Editing the files saved on a USB storage device Here’s how you can perform editing operations such as sorting the files and directories on a USB storage device, editing the file names or comments, copying, or pasting. ● File editing 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen.
Using a USB storage device to save/load data C DELETE button This button deletes the selected file (→ p. 223). D MAKE DIR button This button creates a new directory (→ p. 224). E PATH • TIME STAMP ........... This shows the date and time at which the file was last modified. NOTE • The file list can display only up to one hundred items. This shows the name of the current directory. Press the arrow button to move to the next higher level.
Using a USB storage device to save/load data 2 If you want to edit the file name or com- ment, press the FILE NAME field or COMMENT field of each file to access the keyboard window. For details on entering text, refer to “Entering names” (→ p. 34). ● Copying/pasting a file Here’s how to copy a desired file into buffer memory, and then paste it with a different file name. 1 Turn multifunction encoder to select the copy-source file, and press the COPY button.
Using a USB storage device to save/load data ● Creating a directory 1 2 Press the SAVE/LOAD button to access the SAVE/LOAD popup window. If necessary, press the directory icon and change the directory. To move to the next higher level, press the arrow button in the PATH field. 2 Press the MAKE DIR button. A keyboard window will appear, allowing you to enter a directory name. For details on entering text, refer to “Entering names” (→ p. 34). FORMAT button 3 Press the FORMAT button.
Chapter 19 Help function You can view the Help file provided by Yamaha, or you can view any desired text file created by a user. * We accept no responsibility for any damages that may occur as a result of using help files created by a third party other than Yamaha. Loading a Help file from a USB storage device NOTE • The help file is not backed up in internal user memory. Each time you turn on the power, you must reload it from your USB storage device.
Loading a text file from a USB storage device Loading a text file from a USB storage device 1 Using a commercially available text editor or the “Notepad” included with the Microsoft Windows series, create a text file (extension .txt) and save it on your USB storage device. By default, the character code set of the text file will be detected as UTF-8.
Viewing Help • Using user-defined keys to recall Help directly Viewing Help 1 Before you proceed, load the help file or text file from your USB storage device. 2 In the function access area, press the (Help) button to access the HELP popup window. 3 By turning multi-function encoders 1–2 you can scroll the index area at the left. By turning multi-function encoders 3–8 you can scroll the main area at the right.
Using user-defined keys to recall Help directly 5 Press the button corresponding to the user- ■ Directly recalling the Help for a specific controller in the LCD screen 6 In the FUNCTION column, choose “HELP” 9 While holding down the user-defined key to defined key to which you want to assign the Help function. and press the OK button. 7 When you’ve finished assigning the func- tion to the user-defined key, press the “ × ” symbol to close the USER DEFINED KEYS page.
Chapter 20 Other functions This chapter explains other functionality of the M7CL not covered elsewhere. About the SETUP screen In the SETUP screen you can make various settings that apply to the entire M7CL. To access the SETUP screen, press the SETUP button in the function access area. The screen contains the following items. 2 E CASCADE button 3 Use this button to access the CASCADE popup window, where you can make settings for cascade connections (→ p. 232).
About the SETUP screen • Word Clock and Slot settings • BATTERY ........This indicates the voltage of the internal backup battery. This will indicate OK if operation is normal, or LOW or NO if the voltage is low. NOTE • The LOW or NO indication will appear if the battery runs down. If this occurs, immediately save your data on a USB storage device and contact your Yamaha dealer. O BRIGHTNESS field Here you can control the brightness of the screen, panel, and lamps.
Word Clock and Slot settings C CHANNEL This area shows the channel numbers of the digital I/O card(s) installed in slots 1–3. D FREQUENCY (Clock frequency) This indicates the clock frequency of the signal being input to each channel of the digital I/O card, in sets of two channels. E SRC (Sampling Rate Converter) These buttons are on/off switches (in two groups of two channels) for the sampling rate converters that automatically convert an external clock frequency to match the M7CL.
Using cascade connections Using cascade connections By cascade-connecting two or more M7CL units or an M7CL with an external mixer (such as the Yamaha PM5D) you can share the buses. For example this is convenient when you want to use an external mixer to increase the number of inputs. Here we will explain cascade connections and operation, using an example in which two M7CL units are cascade-connected.
Using cascade connections 4 Press the port select popup button for the bus whose port you want to assign. The OUTPUT PORT SELECT popup window will appear. Operations on the cascade master M7CL 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. 1 2 In the SYSTEM SETUP field located in the 2 center of the SETUP screen, press the CASCADE button to open the CASCADE popup window. 3 Press the CASCADE IN PATCH tab to access the CASCADE IN PATCH page.
Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses This section explains how to change the basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses, such as switching between stereo and monaural, and selecting the position from which the signal is sent from an input channel. The settings you make in the following procedure are saved as part of the scene. 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen.
Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses • Setting the date and time of the internal clock 6 As desired, turn the buttons of the PAN LINK field on/off. In the PAN LINK field, you can specify whether the panning of the signal routed from an input channel to the stereo bus will be linked with operation of the INPUT TO ST PAN knob (if the input channel’s SIGNAL TYPE is set to STEREO and BUS TYPE is set to VARI).
Setting the network address Setting the network address Here’s how to set the network address that will be required when you use the M7CL’s NETWORK connector to connect it to a Windows computer. NOTE • The cue signal is sent to the same output destination as the monitor signal. Be aware that for this reason, if you turn off the Monitor function, the cue signal will no longer be sent to the connected monitor speakers. However, the cue signal will always be sent to the PHONES OUT jack.
Specifying the brightness of the touch screen, LEDs, and lamps Specifying the brightness of the touch screen, LEDs, and lamps Here’s how to specify the brightness of the touch screen, top panel LEDs, and lamps connected to the rear panel LAMP connectors. 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. 2 In the BRIGHTNESS field located in the right of the bottom row in the SETUP screen, press the BANK A or BANK B button.
Initializing the M7CL’s internal memory Initializing the M7CL’s internal memory If an error occurs in the M7CL’s internal memory, or if you have forgotten the password, you can use the following procedure to initialize the internal memory. CAUTION • The entire contents of memory will be lost if you initialize the internal memory. Proceed with the following operation only if you are very sure you want to do this. 1 While holding down the SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key of the panel, turn on the power.
Adjusting the detection point of the touch screen (Calibration function) Adjusting the detection point of the touch screen (Calibration function) Here’s how to correctly align the positions of the LCD display and the touch screen. 1 While holding down the SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key of the panel, turn on the power. After the opening screen, the following startup menu screen will appear. 3 Press the START button. A confirmation dialog box will appear. 4 Press the OK button in the dialog box.
Adjusting the faders (Calibration function) Adjusting the faders (Calibration function) Depending on the environment in which you use the M7CL, discrepancies may occur in the motion of the motor faders. You can use the Calibration function to correct these discrepancies. 1 While holding down the SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key of the panel, turn on the power. After the opening screen, the following startup menu screen will appear. 5 Press the OK button in the dialog box.
Adjusting the input/output gain (Calibration function) Adjusting the input/output gain (Calibration function) If necessary, you can make fine adjustments to the input/output gain. 1 While holding down the SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key of the panel, turn on the power. • OUTPUT PORT TRIM (Fine adjustment of the output ports) ........... Access the OUTPUT PORT TRIM window, and make fine adjustments to the gain of the specified analog output port in 0.01 dB steps.
Connecting SB168-ES units to the M7CL-48ES using the Stage Box Setup function Connecting SB168-ES units to the M7CL-48ES using the Stage Box Setup function When you connect one M7CL-48ES to up to three SB168-ES units, using the Stage Box Setup function enables you to set up the EtherSound patches and word clock without using AVSESMonitor. For more information on setting up patches, refer to “Connecting SB168-ES units to the M7CL48ES using the STAGE BOX SETUP function” (→ p. 43).
Changing the EtherSound settings from AVS-ESMonitor (M7CL-48ES) Changing the EtherSound settings from AVS-ESMonitor (M7CL-48ES) Follow the steps below to change the EtherSound settings from AVS-ES Monitor. (For example, when you want to connect an EtherSound device other than the SB168-ES units.) 1 Set SB168-ES dip switches 5–8 to OFF (up). 2 Press the AUTO CONFIGURE button to turn it off (the button indicator will turn off).
M7CL Owner’s Manual
Appendices EQ Library List Parameter Title 01 Bass Drum 1 LOW L-MID H-MID HIGH PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF G +3.5 dB –3.5 dB 0.0 dB +4.0 dB F 100 Hz 265 Hz 1.06 kHz 5.30 kHz Q 02 Bass Drum 2 1.25 10.0 0.90 — PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING LPF G +8.0 dB –7.0 dB +6.0 dB ON F 80.0 Hz 400 Hz 2.50 kHz 12.5 kHz Q 03 Snare Drum 1 0.0 dB +3.0 dB +4.5 dB 132 Hz 1.00 kHz 3.15 kHz 5.00 kHz 1.25 4.5 0.11 — L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING G +1.5 dB –8.5 dB +2.
EQ Library List • DYNAMICS Library List # Parameter Title 25 Male Vocal 1 Chorus & Harmo PEAKING +2.0 dB +3.5 dB 2.00 kHz 6.70 kHz 0.11 4.5 0.56 0.11 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF G +2.0 dB –5.0 dB –2.5 dB +4.0 dB F 170 Hz 236 Hz 2.65 kHz 6.70 kHz 0.11 10.0 5.6 — PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING G –1.0 dB +1.0 dB +1.5 dB +2.0 dB F 118 Hz 400 Hz 2.65 kHz 6.00 kHz 0.18 0.45 0.56 0.14 L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF G –7.0 dB +1.5 dB +1.5 dB +2.
DYNAMICS Library List 9 Title Compander (S) Type COMPANDER-S Parameter 11 A. Dr. BD A. Dr. BD COMPRESSOR COMPANDER-H 13 A. Dr. SN A. Dr. SN COMPRESSOR EXPANDER 15 A. Dr. Tom COMPANDER-S EXPANDER 17 A. Dr. OverTop E. B. Finger COMPANDER-S COMPRESSOR –10 3.5 Attack (ms) 25 Attack (ms) Out gain (dB) 0.0 E. B. Slap COMPRESSOR 19 Syn. Bass COMPRESSOR 9 Out gain (dB) 3.
DYNAMICS Library List # 29 30 31 32 33 Title SamplingPerc Sampling BD Sampling SN Hip Comp Solo Vocal1 Type COMPANDER-S COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR COMPANDER-S COMPRESSOR Parameter COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR Click Erase EXPANDER 0 ∞ Attack (ms) Out gain (dB) Announcer COMPANDER-H Limiter1 COMPANDER-S COMPRESSOR Attack (ms) 0 Out gain (dB) 0.0 18 Knee hard Release (ms) 319 Threshold (dB) –14 Threshold (dB) –18 3.
Dynamics Parameters Dynamics Parameters Input channels provide DYNAMICS section 1 and DYNAMICS section 2. Output channels provide DYNAMICS section 1. An input channel’s DYNAMICS section 1 provides the following four types: GATE, DUCKING, COMPRESSOR, and EXPANDER. An input channel’s DYNAMICS section 2 provides the following four types: COMPRESSOR, COMPANDER-H (Compander Hard), COMPANDER-S (Compander Soft), and DE-ESSER.
Dynamics Parameters ■ COMPRESSOR The COMP processor attenuates signals above a specified THRESHOLD by a specified RATIO. The COMP processor can also be used as a limiter, which, with a RATIO of ∞:1, reduces the level to the threshold. This means that the limiter’s output level never actually exceeds the threshold. Parameter Range Description THRESHOLD (dB) –54 to 0 (55 points) This determines the level of input signal required to trigger the compressor. RATIO 1.0:1, 1.1:1, 1.3:1, 1.5:1, 1.7:1, 2.
Dynamics Parameters ■ COMPANDER HARD (COMPANDER-H), COMPANDER SOFT (COMPANDER-S) Output Level The hard and soft companders combine the effects of the compressor, expander and limiter. THRESHOLD WIDTH 0dB Input Level The companders function differently at the following levels: 1 0 dB and higher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Functions as a limiter. 2 Exceeding the threshold . . . . . . . . . . Functions as a compressor. 3 Below the threshold and width . . . . Functions as an expander.
Effect Type List Effect Type List Title 252 Type Description Reverb Hall REVERB HALL Concert hall reverberation simulation with gate Reverb Room REVERB ROOM Room reverberation simulation with gate Reverb Stage REVERB STAGE Reverb designed for vocals, with gate Reverb Plate REVERB PLATE Plate reverb simulation with gate Early Ref. EARLY REF.
Effects Parameters Effects Parameters One input, two output hall, room, stage, and plate reverb simulations, all with gates. Parameter Range Description REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time INI. DLY 0.0–500.0 ms Initial delay before reverb begins HI. RATIO 0.1–1.0 High-frequency reverb time ratio LO. RATIO 0.1–2.4 Low-frequency reverb time ratio DIFF. 0–10 Reverb diffusion (left–right reverb spread) DENSITY 0–100% Reverb density E/R DLY 0.0–100.
Effects Parameters ■ MOD. DELAY ■ ECHO One input, two output basic repeat delay with modulation. Parameter DELAY Range Description Two input, two output stereo delay with crossed feedback loop. 0.0–2725.0 ms Delay time Parameter DELAY L 0.0–1350.0 ms Left channel delay time –99 to +99% Feedback gain (plus values for normal-phase feedback, minus values for reverse-phase feedback) DELAY R 0.0–1350.0 ms Right channel delay time FB.DLY L 0.0–1350.0 ms Left channel feedback delay time FB.
Effects Parameters ■ FLANGE ■ PHASER Two input, two output flange effect. Parameter Range Two input, two output 16-stage phaser. Description Parameter Range Description FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speed FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speed DEPTH 0–100% Modulation depth DEPTH 0–100% Modulation depth MOD. DLY 0.0–500.0 ms Modulation delay time FB. GAIN –99 to +99% FB.
Effects Parameters ■ TREMOLO ■ DUAL PITCH Two input, two output tremolo effect. Parameter Range Two input, two output pitch shifter. Description Parameter Range Description FREQ. 0.05–40.
Effects Parameters ■ MOD. FILTER ■ DYNA. FILTER Two input, two output modulation filter. Parameter Range Description FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speed DEPTH 0–100% Modulation depth PHASE 0.00–354.38 degrees Left-channel modulation and right-channel modulation phase difference TYPE LPF, HPF, BPF OFFSET RESO. Two input, two output dynamically controlled filter.
Effects Parameters ■ DYNA. PHASER ■ REV→CHORUS Two input, two output dynamically controlled phaser. Parameter Range Description One input, two output reverb and chorus effects in series. Parameter Range REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s SOURCE INPUT, MIDI INI. DLY 0.0–500.0 ms Initial delay before reverb begins SENSE 0–100 Sensitivity HI. RATIO 0.1–1.0 High-frequency reverb time ratio DIR. UP, DOWN Upward or downward frequency change DIFF.
Effects Parameters ■ REV→FLANGE ■ REV→SYMPHO. One input, two output reverb and flanger effects in series. Parameter Range Description One input, two output reverb and symphonic effects in series. REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time Parameter INI. DLY 0.0–500.0 ms Initial delay before reverb begins REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s HI. RATIO 0.1–1.0 High-frequency reverb time ratio INI. DLY 0.0–500.0 ms Initial delay before reverb begins DIFF. 0–10 Spread HI. RATIO 0.1–1.
Effects Parameters ■ DELAY+ER. ■ DELAY→ER. One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in parallel. One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in series. Parameter Range Description Range Description 0.0–1000.0 ms Left channel delay time DELAY L 0.0–1000.0 ms Left channel delay time DELAY R 0.0–1000.0 ms Right channel delay time DELAY R 0.0–1000.0 ms Right channel delay time FB. DLY 0.0–1000.0 ms Feedback delay time FB. DLY 0.0–1000.
Effects Parameters ■ DELAY+REV ■ DELAY→REV One input, two output delay and reverb effects in parallel. Parameter Range Description One input, two output delay and reverb effects in series. Parameter Range Description DELAY L 0.0–1000.0 ms Left channel delay time DELAY L 0.0–1000.0 ms Left channel delay time DELAY R 0.0–1000.0 ms Right channel delay time DELAY R 0.0–1000.0 ms Right channel delay time FB. DLY 0.0–1000.0 ms Feedback delay time FB. DLY 0.0–1000.
Effects Parameters ■ MULTI FILTER ■ STEREO REVERB Two input, two output 3-band multi-filter (24 dB/octave). Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time REV TYPE Hall, Room, Stage, Plate Reverb type TYPE 1 LPF, HPF, BPF Filter 1 type: high pass, low pass, band pass FREQ. 1 28.0 Hz–16.0 kHz Filter 1 frequency LEVEL 1 0–100 Filter 1 level INI. DLY 0.0–100.0 ms Initial delay before reverb begins RESO. 1 0–20 Filter 1 resonance HI.
Effects Parameters ■ M.BAND COMP ■ COMP276 Two input, two output 3-band compressor, with individual solo and gain reduction metering for each band. This effect emulates the characteristics of analog compressors that are widely used in recording studios. It will produce a thick, strong frame sound suitable for drums and bass. You can control two monaural channels independently. Parameter Range Description LOW GAIN –96.0 to +12.0 dB Low band level MID GAIN –96.0 to +12.0 dB Mid band level HI.
Effects Parameters ■ COMP260 Parameter This effect emulates the characteristics of mid 70’s compressors/limiters that are the standard for live SR. You can control two monaural channels independently. You can also link several parameters via stereo links. Parameter Range Description THRE.1 –60.0 to 0.0 dB Threshold of CH compressor KNEE1 SOFT, MEDIUM, HARD Knee of CH1 compressor ATTACK1 0.010–80.0 ms Attack time of CH1 compressor RELEASE1 6.2–999.
Effects and tempo synchronization Effects and tempo synchronization Some of the M7CL’s effects allow you to synchronize the effect with the tempo. There are two such types of effect; delay-type effects and modulation-type effects. For delay-type effects, the delay time will change according to the tempo. For modulation-type effects, the frequency of the modulation signal will change according to the tempo.
Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 1 Program Change# 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 266 Scene/ Effect Preset# Scene 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 02
Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table Program Change# 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 Scene/ Effect Preset# Scene 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295
Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 13 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 5 Program Change# 001 002 003 : 128 Scene/Effect Preset# No Assign Scene/Effect Preset# No Assign Scene/Effect Preset# No Assign Scene/Effect Preset# No Assign ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 9 Program Change# 001 002 003 : 128 Scene/Effect RACK5 Preset# 001 002 003 : 128 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 10 Program Change# 001 002 003 : 128 Scene/Effect RACK6 Preset# 001 002 003 : 128 ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 11 Program Change# 00
Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table ■ Bank/Ch# _ Scene/ Effect User# Program Change# Scene/ Effect User# Program Change# 001 044 087 002 045 088 003 046 089 004 047 090 005 048 091 006 049 092 007 050 093 008 051 094 009 052 095 010 053 096 011 054 097 012 055 098 013 056 099 014 057 100 015 058 101 016 059 102 017 060 103 018 061 104 019 062 105 020 063 106 021 064 107 022 065 108 023 066 109 024 067 110 025 068
Parameters that can be assigned to control changes Parameters that can be assigned to control changes Mode NO ASSIGN Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Mode — 0 INPUT CH 1–CH 48 STIN1L–STIN4R OUTPUT MIX 1–MIX 16 MATRIX 1–MATRIX 8 STEREO L–MONO(C) INPUT CH 1–CH 48 STIN1L–STIN4R MATRIX 1 LEVEL L – MATRIX 8 LEVEL L OUTPUT MIX 1–MIX 16 MATRIX 1–MATRIX 8 STEREO L–MONO(C) MATRIX 1/2 PAN – MATRIX 7/8 PAN INPUT CH 1–CH 48 STIN1L–STIN4R OUTPUT MIX 1–MIX 16 MATRIX 1–MATRIX 8 STEREO L–MONO(C) INPUT CH 1–CH
Parameters that can be assigned to control changes Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 ON ATTACK THRESHOLD RELEASE H INPUT DYNAMICS2 RELEASE L RATIO CH 1–CH 48 STIN1L–STIN4R GAIN H GAIN L KNEE/WIDTH FILTER FREQ ON ATTACK THRESHOLD RELEASE H OUTPUT DYNAMICS1 RELEASE L RATIO MIX 1–MIX 16 MATRIX 1–MATRIX 8 STEREO L–MONO(C) GAIN H GAIN L KNEE/WIDTH BYPASS EFFECT MIX BALANCE RACK5–8 PARAM 1 H – PARAM 32 L ON A GEQ ON B GAIN A 1 – GAIN A 31 RACK1–8 GAIN B 1 – GAIN B 31 ON DCA FADER H DCA 1–DCA 8 MUTE
Control change parameter assignments Control change parameter assignments ■ PRESET Control Change# Mode Parameter 1 Control Change# Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 1 CH 1 64 CH 1 2 CH 2 65 CH 2 3 CH 3 66 CH 3 4 CH 4 67 CH 4 5 CH 5 68 CH 5 6 CH 6 69 CH 6 7 CH 7 70 CH 7 8 CH 8 71 CH 8 9 CH 9 72 CH 9 10 CH 10 73 CH 10 11 CH 11 74 CH 11 12 CH 12 75 CH 13 76 14 CH 14 77 CH 14 15 CH 15 78 CH 15 CH 16 79 CH 16 17 CH 17 80 CH 17 18 CH 18 81 CH
Control change parameter assignments Control Change# Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Control Change# 1 65 2 66 3 67 4 68 5 69 6 70 7 71 8 72 9 73 10 74 11 75 12 76 13 77 14 78 15 79 16 80 17 81 18 82 19 83 20 84 21 85 22 86 23 87 24 88 25 89 26 90 27 91 28 92 29 93 30 94 31 95 33 102 34 103 35 104 36 105 37 106 38 107 39 108 40 109 41 110 42 111 43 112 44 113 45 114 46 115 47 116 48 117 49 118 50 119 Mode P
NRPN parameter assignments NRPN parameter assignments FADER INPUT MIX, MATRIX, STEREO LR From To (HEX) (HEX) 0000 0037 0060 007D INPUT to Mix9–16, Matrix1-4 LEVEL MIX9 SEND MIX10 SEND MIX11 SEND MIX12 SEND MIX13 SEND MIX14 SEND MIX15 SEND MIX16 SEND INPUT TO MATRIX1 INPUT TO MATRIX2 INPUT TO MATRIX3 INPUT TO MATRIX4 007E 00DE 013E 019E 01FE 025E 02BE 031E 037E 03DE 043E 049E 00B5 0115 0175 01D5 0235 0295 02F5 0355 03B5 0415 0475 04D5 MATRIX1 SEND MATRIX2 SEND MATRIX3 SEND MATRIX4 SEND MATRIX5 SEND
Parameter RACK5–8 (EFFECT) RACK1–3 (GEQ) FADER BYPASS MIX BALANCE PARAM1 PARAM2 PARAM3 PARAM4 PARAM5 PARAM6 PARAM7 PARAM8 PARAM9 PARAM10 PARAM11 PARAM12 PARAM13 PARAM14 PARAM15 PARAM16 PARAM17 PARAM18 PARAM19 PARAM20 PARAM21 PARAM22 PARAM23 PARAM24 PARAM25 PARAM26 PARAM27 PARAM28 PARAM29 PARAM30 PARAM31 PARAM32 ON GAIN1 GAIN2 GAIN3 GAIN4 GAIN5 GAIN6 GAIN7 GAIN8 GAIN9 GAIN10 GAIN11 GAIN12 GAIN13 GAIN14 GAIN15 GAIN16 GAIN17 GAIN18 GAIN19 GAIN20 GAIN21 GAIN22 GAIN23 GAIN24 GAIN25 GAIN26 GAIN27 GAIN28 GAIN2
NRPN parameter assignments INPUT HPF FREQ From To (HEX) (HEX) 3640 3677 MONO(C) DYNAMICS1 ON ATTACK THRESHOLD RELEASE RATIO GAIN KNEE/WIDTH 3680 3686 368C 3692 3698 369E 36A4 3684 368A 3690 3696 369C 36A2 36A8 INPUT to MIX1–8, Matrix5–8 PAN MIX1–2 MIX3–4 MIX5–6 MIX7–8 INPUT TO MATRIX5, 6 INPUT TO MATRIX7, 8 36AA 36EA 372A 376A 37AA 37EA 36E1 3721 3761 37A1 37E1 3821 MONO(C) to Matrix1–8 PAN MATRIX1,2 MATRIX3, 4 MATRIX5, 6 MATRIX7, 8 382A 3830 3836 383C 382E 3834 383A 3840 MIX9–16 to STEREO O
Mixing parameter operation applicability Mixing parameter operation applicability This table indicates which settings affect the behavior of each input channel and output channel parameter. It also indicates whether or not they can be linked as stereo, and whether or not they are relevant to the RECALL SAFE, GLOBAL PASTE, and USER LEVEL settings, and a channel library.
Mixing parameter operation applicability ■ MIX Channels Parameter Linked for a stereo pair RECALL SAFE ALL Parameter Select button Insert Parameter Select button USER LEVEL OUTPUT NAME OUTPUT NAME OUTPUT NAME O MIX OUTPUT PATCH *9 OUTPUT PORT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH Name, Icon Output Patch GLOBAL PASTE ALL Out Patch O MIX INSERT PATCH *9 OUTPUT PORT PATCH In Patch O MIX INSERT PATCH *9 INPUT PORT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH +48V, Gain O MIX INSERT PATCH O *5 MIX PROCESSING Cha
Mixing parameter operation applicability ■ STEREO, MONO Channels Parameter STEREO CH link RECALL SAFE ALL GLOBAL PASTE USER LEVEL Parameter Select button ALL OUTPUT NAME OUTPUT NAME OUTPUT NAME O STEREO, MONO OUTPUT PATCH *9 OUTPUT PORT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH Out Patch O STEREO, MONO INSERT PATCH *9 OUTPUT PORT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH In Patch O STEREO, MONO INSERT PATCH *9 INPUT PORT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH +48V, Gain O STEREO, MONO INSERT PATCH O *5 STEREO, MONO PROCESSING Name, Icon Outpu
Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys FUNCTION NO ASSIGN SCENE PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Explanation — — No assignment. INC RECALL — Recall the scene of the next existing number. DEC RECALL — Recall the scene of the previous existing number. DIRECT RECALL SCENE #000–#300 Directly recall the scene of the specified number. RECALL UNDO — Execute RECALL UNDO. STORE UNDO — Execute STORE UNDO. LATCH Switch TALKBACK on/off.
Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Explanation — — While holding down this key, push an encoder of the Selected Channel or Centralogic section to reset it to the default value. SET NOMINAL LEVEL — — While holding down this key, press a [SEL] key to set the fader of that channel to nominal level. MIX1–8 — Switches the MIX ON FADER function for the selected MIX on and off.
MIDI Data Format MIDI Data Format This section explains the format of the data that the M7CL is able to understand, send, and receive. 1 CHANNEL MESSAGE 1.1 NOTE OFF Equation for converting a Control Value to parameter data (8n) Reception These messages are echoed to MIDI OUT if [OTHER ECHO] is ON. They are received if [Rx CH] matches, and used to control effects. STATUS DATA 1000nnnn 8n Note off message 0nnnnnnn nn Note number 0vvvvvvv vv Velocity (ignored) 1.
MIDI Data Format 1.4 PROGRAM CHANGE (Cn) The M7CL uses the following data types for a bulk dump. Reception If [Program Change ECHO] is ON, bank select messages will also be echoed from MIDI OUT. If SINGLE CH is selected, these messages are received if [Program Change RX] is ON and the [Rx CH] matches. However if [OMNI] is ON, these messages are received regardless of the channel.
MIDI Data Format [Conversion from actual data to bulk data] d[0. 6]: actual data b[0. 7]: bulk data b[0] = 0; for( I=0; I<7; I++){ if( d[I]&0x80){ b[0] |= 1<<(6-I); } b[I+1] = d[I]&0x7F; } [Recovery from bulk data to actual data] d[0. 6]: actual data b[0. 7]: bulk data for( I=0; I<7; I++){ b[0] <<= 1; d[I] = b[I+1]+(0x80&b[0]); } 4.1.2 Format (Parameter request) Receive Data will be received when [Parameter change Rx] is on and the Device number of both [Rx CH] and SUB STATUS are matched.
MIDI Data Format 4.3 Function call – library edit – Function Name FUNCTION NAME 4.3.1 Store Recall Unknown Factor Store Unknown Factor Recall Store Undo (only Scene) Recall Undo (only Scene) 4.2.3 “LibStr__” “LibRcl__” “LibUnStr” “LibUnRcl” “LibStrUd” “LibRclUd” Transmission Parameter Change Message will be sent in reply to Request. If [Parameter change ECHO] is on, the message will be sent as it is.
MIDI Data Format 4.4 Function call – library attribute – 4.4.1 0mmmmmmm 0mmmmmmm 0nnnnnnn 0nnnnnnn 0eeeeeee 0eeeeeee 0iiiiiii 0iiiiiii 0ccccccc 0ccccccc 11110111 Format (Parameter change) Receive Data will be received when [Parameter change Rx] is on and the Device number of both [Rx CH] and SUB STATUS are matched. The data will be echoed when [Parameter change ECHO] is on. The corresponding memory/library title will be changed immediately the data is received.
MIDI Data Format Format (Parameter request) DATA 0mmmmmmm 0mmmmmmm 0ccccccc 0ccccccc 11110111 Receive The Parameter change will be sent with Device number [Rx CH] immediately the data is received. STATUS ID No. SUB STATUS GROUP ID MODEL ID DATA CATEGORY FUNCTION NAME 11110000 01000011 0011nnnn 00111110 00010001 00000000 System exclusive message n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) 4.6.
MIDI Data Format 4.8 Function call – Channe – 4.9 4.8.1 4.9.1 Format (Parameter change) When transmission is enabled by receiving Request for Level Meter, the corresponding metering data will be sent in every 50 millisecond for 10 seconds. If metering information is expected to be continuously sent, Request is needed to be sent in at least every 10 seconds.
Warning/Error Messages Warning/Error Messages Meaning Message Scene #xxx is Empty! No data has been stored in the scene you attempted to recall, or the data has been damaged so that it cannot be recalled. Scene #xxx is Protected! You attempted to overwrite (store) a protected scene. Scene #xxx is Read Only! You attempted to overwrite (store) a read-only scene. xxx Parameters Copied. Parameter xxx was copied to the copy buffer. xxx Parameters Initialized. Parameter xxx was initialized.
Warning/Error Messages Message 290 Meaning REMOTE: Data Framing Error! Invalid signals are being input to the REMOTE connector. REMOTE: Data Overrun! Invalid signals are being input to the REMOTE connector. REMOTE: Rx Buffer Full! Too much data is being received at the REMOTE connector. REMOTE: Tx Buffer Full! Too much data is being sent from the REMOTE connector. Saving Aborted. Saving to the USB storage device has been interrupted.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ❍ Is the M7CL’s Power switch turned on? ❍ If the power still does not turn on, contact your Yamaha dealer. ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Sound is not input ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Sound is not output Is the optional I/O card installed correctly? (→ p. 49) Is a signal being input from the external device? Is the input port patched to an input channel? (→ p. 108) Is the GAIN of the internal head amp or external head amp set to an appropriate level? (→ p. 51, 61) Is the EQ attenuator raised? (→ p.
Troubleshooting Can’t save to USB storage device ❍ Is the USB storage device protected? ❍ Does the USB storage device have enough free capacity to save the data? ❍ When formatting the USB storage device, format it in FAT32 or FAT16 format.
General Specifications • Input/output characteristics General Specifications Internal: External: Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 44.1kHz (-10%) to 48kHz (+6%) 44.1kHz (-2.5%) to 48kHz (+2.5%) Signal Delay Less than 2.
Input/output characteristics ❏ Analog Output Characteristics Output Terminals Actual Source Impedance For Use With Nominal OMNI OUT 1-16 OMNI OUT 1-8 75 Ω 600 Ω Lines PHONES 15 Ω *1. *2. *3. *4. Output Level GAIN SW*3 Nominal +24 dB (default) +4 dBu (1.23 V) +24 dBu (12.3 V) +18 dB –2 dBu (616 mV) +18 dBu (6.16 V) 75 mW*4 150 mW 65 mW*4 150 mW 8 Ω Phones — 40 Ω Phones Connector Max.
Electrical characteristics Electrical characteristics All faders are nominal when measured. Output impedance of signal generator:150ohms ❏ Frequency Response Fs= 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz @20 Hz–20 kHz, referenced to the nominal output level @1 kHz Input INPUT 1-48 INPUT 1-32 ST IN 1-4 [L,R] OMNI IN 1-8 Output RL 600 Ω OMNI OUT 1-16 8Ω PHONES OMNI OUT 1-16 OMNI OUT 1-8 600 Ω Min. Typ. Max. –1.5 0.0 0.5 –3.0 0.0 0.5 –1.5 0.
Electrical characteristics ❏ Dynamic Range Fs= 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz Input Output RL Conditions Min. Typ. INPUT 1-48 INPUT 1-32 OMNI OUT 1-16 600 Ω AD + DA, GAIN: Min. 108 ST IN 1-4 [L,R] OMNI IN 1-8 OMNI OUT 1-16 OMNI OUT 1-8 600 Ω AD + DA, GAIN: Min. 108 — OMNI OUT 1-16 OMNI OUT 1-8 600 Ω DA Converter 110 Max. Unit dB * Dynamic range are measured with a 6 dB/octave filter @12.
Mixer Basic Parameters Mixer Basic Parameters ❏ Libraries ❏ Output Function Name Number Scene Memory Preset 1 + User 300 Total 301 Function Attenuator Parameter –96 to +24 dB Input CH Library Preset 1 + User 199 200 Frequency= 20 Hz to 20 kHz Output CH Library Preset 1 + User 199 200 Gain= –18 dB to +18 dB Input EQ Library Preset 40 + User 159 199 Output EQ Library Preset 3 + User 196 199 Dynamics Library Preset 41 + User 158 199 Effect Library Preset 48 + Reserve 9 + User 142 1
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 1 5 4 14 15 20 6 8 7 13 19 9 1 2 3 9 6 12 18 23 5 11 10 16 17 21 22 ❏ REMOTE 298 Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 GND 6 RX+ 2 RX– 7 RTS 3 TX– 8 CTS 4 TX+ 9 GND 5 N.
Dimensions Dimensions M7CL-48/48ES 168: PSL360 (option) 955: PSL360 (option) 340:MBM7CL (option) 286 216 370 701 35 ˚ 146 18 4 111 25 535 30 13 22 185 102 8˚ 672 130 297 442 144 124 1026 1274 M7CL-32 168: PSL360 (option) 955: PSL360 (option) 340:MBM7CL (option) 286 216 370 701 35 ˚ 146 18 4 111 25 535 124 83 442 672 130 144 812 Unit : mm 1060 * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp.
Installing the MBM7CL meter bridge (option) Installing the MBM7CL meter bridge (option) 1. Remove screw A from the rear of the M7CL’s touch screen, and remove the connector cover. 2. Remove screws B (two locations). 3. Loosen screws C (two locations) so that they protrude approximately 2 mm. 2 mm C Connector cover C 2 mm B A B M7CL main unit 4. Hook holes D of the MBM7CL’s attachment fixture over the M7CL’s screws C (two locations, at left and right). 5.
MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Digital Mixing Console ] Model M7CL MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Recognized Date :8-Aug-2005 Version : 1.0 Remarks Function...
Index Index Symbols A [3rd] connector ............................ 26 AC IN connector .......................... 26 [DCA] key .................................... 23 Adjusting Detection point of the touch screen (Calibration function) ............ 239 Faders .................................... 240 Input/output gain..................... 241 [DYNAMICS 1] encoder .............. 20 [DYNAMICS 2] encoder .............. 20 [HA] encoder ............................... 19 [HPF] encoder ......................
Index F I Fade function ............................. 151 IN/OUT [TX]/[RX] indicator ...........26 FADE TIME................................ 151 INC RECALL ..............................139 Faders.......................................... 31 Initialize the internal memory .....238 File Convert ................................... 220 Copying/pasting...................... 223 Deleting .................................. 223 Initializing .............................39, 134 Firmware version .........
Index M N R M7CL-32...................................... 12 NAVIGATION KEYS section........ 23 M7CL-48...................................... 11 Network address ........................ 236 R symbol (READ ONLY symbol)................136 M7CL-48ES ................................. 13 NETWORK connector.................. 25 MAC ADDRESS ........................ 236 NRPN (Non Registered Parameter Number) ................... 203 Main area .................................... 33 MATRIX buses .........
Index Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses ......... 63 SENDS ON FADER .................... 33 Settings Copying .................................... 40 Initializing ................................. 39 Pasting ..................................... 40 SETUP ........................................ 33 U Under the front pad ...................... 27 USB connector............................. 20 USB storage device Formatting media ................... 224 Save/load data ...........
M7CL Owner’s Manual
M O MIX 1 2 ··· 1516 N ST O MATRIX CUE L R (C) 1 2 ··· 7 8 CASCADE OUT L R MIX CASCADE OUT 1-16 ■ M7CL-48/M7CL-32 Block Diagram To OUTPUT PATCH To OUTPUT PATCH STEREO CASCADE OUT L,R,MONO (C) SLOT 1 1-16 SLOT 2 1-16 SLOT 3 1-16 CASCADE IN SELECT +48V MASTER ON TALKBACK INPUT TB INPUT 1-32 {48} ST IN 1L-4R AD 3 TALKBACK GAIN ON INPUT SELECT MIX 1-16 OSCILLATOR OSC METER LEVEL HA +48V [INPUT] [1-32 {48}] INPUT 1 METER 2 AD 3 Sine Wave Pink Noise Burst Noise INPUT PATCH GAIN/TRIM
M O MIX 1 2 ··· 1516 N ST O MATRIX CUE L R (C) 1 2 ··· 7 8 CASCADE OUT L R MIX CASCADE OUT 1-16 ■ M7CL-48ES Block Diagram To OUTPUT PATCH To OUTPUT PATCH STEREO CASCADE OUT L,R,MONO (C) SLOT 1 1-16 SLOT 2 1-16 SLOT 3 1-16 CASCADE IN SELECT +48V MASTER ON TALKBACK INPUT TB ES IN 1-48 OMNI IN 1-8 AD 3 ON INPUT SELECT TALKBACK GAIN MIX 1-16 OSCILLATOR OSC METER LEVEL ES IN METER [EtherSound] EtherSound Sine Wave Pink Noise Burst Noise INPUT PATCH 48 PRE EQ METER 3 GAIN/TRIM OMNI IN
■ M7CL-48/M7CL-32 Level Diagram Digital Analog Analog Digital GAIN dBu +30 +24 +20 0 -10 -20 -10 -40 -20 -50 -30 -60 -40 -70 -60 -70 -30 -80 -90 -100 -80 -110 -90 -120 -100 -130 -110 -140 -120 -150 -130 -160 -140 -170 -150 -180 -160 -190 -170 -180 -190 INPUT PATCH φ HPF INSERT ATT. EQ (x4) DYN 1 DYN 2 INSERT LEVEL DCA (x8) ON PAN BUS Adder INSERT ATT.
■ M7CL-48ES Level Diagram Digital Analog Analog Digital GAIN dBu +30 +24 +20 0 -10 -20 -10 -40 -20 -50 -30 -60 -40 -70 -60 -70 -80 -30 -80 -90 -100 -110 -90 -120 -100 -130 -110 -140 -120 -150 -130 -160 -140 -170 -150 -180 -160 -190 -170 -180 -190 INPUT PATCH φ HPF INSERT ATT. EQ (x4) DYN 1 DYN 2 INSERT LEVEL DCA (x8) ON PAN BUS Adder INSERT ATT.
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