The Quintessential Compact The acclaimed CL series raised live digital mixing console performance to an unprecedented level of refinement with evolved sound quality, operability, and functionality, while maintaining the traditional values that have made Yamaha digital mixers industry standards.
DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE QL5 / QL1 2
32 + 2 fader configuration adapts to a wide range of channel layouts. The QL5 is a compact console with large-scale capabilities. • Mix channels: 64 mono, 8 stereo. • Busses: 16 mix, 8 matrix (Input to Matrix supported). • Local I/O: 32 in, 16 out. • Fader configuration: 32 + 2 (Master). • Stainless steel iPad support stays.
16 + 2 fader configuration in a compact, rack mountable unit. • Mix channels: 32 mono, 8 stereo. • Busses: 16 mix, 8 matrix (Input to Matrix supported). • Local I/O: 16 in, 8 out. • Fader configuration: 16 + 2 (Master). • Rack mountable with optional RK1 Rack Mount Kit. I/O Racks for Any Application and Scale Four I/O rack models with Dante networking capability provide flexible input and output setup for a wide range of applications.
It All Begins with Natural Sound In order to take maximum advantage of evolved processing potential to sculpt creative new soundscapes, the engineer must have uncolored, natural sound as a starting point. Yamaha’s unwavering natural sound philosophy is fully implemented in the QL series, resulting in accurate reproduction that is faithful to the source.
Keeping the Legacy Alive When it’s time to build creatively on the uncolored sonic foundation provided by the QL consoles, a selection of powerful processors is ready to refine your sound. Yamaha digital technology accurately reproduces the quality and performance of time-honored analog devices that are renowned for their musical sound, as well as speech mixing technology that revolutionized the industry with unprecedented consistency and clarity.
Refined Interface for Intuitive Control Operators coming from analog or digital consoles will quickly become comfortable with the QL consoles. Years of accumulated knowhow and feedback from users worldwide have been applied in creating an interface that is simple while providing refined operation that responds fully to the demands of a broad spectrum of real-world applications.
Advanced Features Backed by Efficient Design You can have features galore, but if they’re not well integrated into a smoothly operating system that provides easy access, their value will be greatly reduced. Design of the QL series faders and knobs extends to the finest details of form and materials. High visibility channel name displays and colors add to overall operation ease and efficiency as well.
An expandable all-in-one solution for small to medium scale live sound and corporate speech events 9
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Flexible Network Capability in an All-in-one Console Network capability is essential in today’s live sound applications, and the QL series offers all you need. In addition to their all-in-one capabilities, QL series consoles come with the widely implemented Dante digital audio networking protocol, developed by Audinate, as a standard feature.
“Port to Port” Enhances System Versatility “Port to Port” is a new Yamaha feature that allows QL series console inputs and outputs to be put to use as elements of a larger system, providing unprecedented capabilities for interconnecting front-of-house and monitor consoles, and much more. Gain Compensation enhances the versatility of this feature even more.
Everything You Need for Creative Engineering QL series console include a virtual processing rack that lets the operator approach selecting and patching internal processors in a way that’s similar to working with external rack-mounted devices. All of the high-quality processors that received rave reviews in the CL series are provided in the QL series consoles as well. Top-quality sound-shaping tools for creative engineering are ready and accessible whenever they’re needed.
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2-track/Multitrack Recording and Playback Whether you want basic 2-track recording and playback, or full-blown multitrack recording and playback capability, the QL series consoles make it easy. There’s direct 2-track recording to standard USB flash drives, or serious multitrack recording to a DAW via Dante. Multitrack playback is handy for “virtual sound checks” when the musicians aren’t available, and 2-track playback is for background music, and sound effects.
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Tight iPad and Computer Integration Today’s Mix Data for Tomorrow’s Show With the “QL StageMix” app for iPad it is possible to mix remotely from audience seating or the performer’s positions in front of floor monitors, for example. The QL5 even includes stays that will support an iPad on the left side of its panel, sleekly integrating of the iPad into the QL interface.
Expandable Capacity and Functionality Console I/O and functions can be customized simply by inserting appropriate Yamaha or third-party expansion cards into the Mini-YGDAI expansion slots provided. QL series consoles feature dual Mini-YGDAI slots that can accept expansion cards selected from a lineup of more than 30 types. For details about the available Mini-YGDAI cards visit the Yamaha Pro Audio website at: http://www.yamahaproaudio.
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General Specifications Internal Sampling Frequency Analog output specifications 44.1kHz 48kHz External 44.1kHz +4.1667%, +0.1%, –0.1%, –4.0% ±200ppm 48kHz +4.1667%, +0.1%, –0.1%, –4.0% ±200ppm Defined Level Maximum Non-Clip Level +24dB (default) +4dBu (1.23V) vt+24dBu (12.3V) +18dB –2dBu (616mV) +18dBu (6.16V) 8Ω Phones – 75mW *6 150mW 40 Ω Phones – 65mW *6 150mW Load Impedance 75 Ω 600 Ω Lines OMNI OUT 1-16 *7 Less than 2.
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