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Contents Contents Channel Job ............................................................................. 56 Function Tree ............................................................................ 4 DCA group ............................................................................................................. 56 Mute group............................................................................................................ 58 Using the Recall Safe function.............................
Contents I/O devices and external head amps .................................... 127 Using an I/O device ............................................................................................. Remotely controlling an Rio unit .......................................................................... Remotely controlling an amp............................................................................... Remotely controlling WIRELESS unit...............................................................
Function Tree Function Tree TO STEREO/MONO Page numbers in parentheses ( ) are the page numbers of the Owner’s Manual (booklet).
Function Tree SETUP MIDI/GPI PATCH 138, 203 PORT SELECT 20, 22, 28, 91, 95, 128, 136, 188 CH SELECT 17, 104, 147, 175 MIDI SETUP 139 PROGRAM CHANGE 141 CONTROL CHANGE 144 GPI 204 Others FADER START 206 CONFIRMATION 167 BUS SETUP 189 SOFT KEYBOARD (23) CONSOLE LOCK 176 LOGIN 163 DATE/TIME 191 NETWORK 192 DANTE SETUP 192 Startup Menu MODE SELECT SCENE SCENE LIST 73 GLOBAL PASTE 78 FADE TIME 82 SONG SELECT 85 FOCUS RECALL 81 PREVIEW 86 RECORDER 210 INITIALIZE ALL
SELECTED CHANNEL section SELECTED CHANNEL section SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen The SELECTED CHANNEL section located at the right of the display corresponds to a channel module of a conventional analog mixer, and allows you to use the knobs on the panel to set all the major parameters of the currently-selected channel. Operations in this section will affect the channel that was most recently selected by its [SEL] key.
SELECTED CHANNEL section GAIN/PATCH field If the destination bus channels are two mono channels: 1 This field enables you to make HA (head amp) analog or digital gain settings. You can also view the operational status of the head amp. 2 1 GAIN knob 3 Sets the analog gain/digital gain of the head amp. Press the knob to open the GAIN/PATCH 1ch window. 3 4 2 1 2 GC indicator 1 SEND knob Indicates the level of the signal output to the audio network if the Gain Compensation function is turned on.
SELECTED CHANNEL section PAN/BALANCE field HPF field (input channels only) This field enables you to switch the on/off status of the signal sent from the selected channel to the STEREO/MONO bus, and adjust the pan and balance. The view and the function of the controllers in this field vary depending on the type of the selected channel. This field enables you to set the HPF. If an output channel is selected, a gray circle will appear in location 1, and 2 1 will not be displayed.
SELECTED CHANNEL section EQ graph field INSERT field This field graphically indicates the approximate response of the EQ. Press this field to open the HPF/EQ 1ch window, in which you can set the attenuator, HPF, and EQ. This field enables you to make insert settings. 1 1 Popup button 2 Press this button to open the INSERT/DIRECT OUT 1ch window. 2 ON button 3 4 Switches the insert on or off. 3 RACK EDIT button Appears if an effect or Premium Rack is inserted.
SELECTED CHANNEL section FADER field This field enables you to make settings for the channel on/off status and the level. 2 1 Fader Displays the current level. Use the faders on the top panel to set the levels. 2 Level indicator 3 1 Displays the current level setting by numerical value. If the signal is clipping at any point in the channel, the ΣCLIP indicator will light. 3 ON button Switches the channel on or off. The button is linked with the corresponding [ON] key on the top panel.
Channel Strip section CHANNEL NAME field Channel Strip section This field appears at the top and bottom of the screen and displays the channel number, name, and icon for the currently-selected eight channels. The name of the currently-selected channel is highlighted. The Channel Strip section located below the touch screen lets you recall and control input channels, output channels, or DCA groups.
Channel Strip section EQ field • If GAIN KNOB FUNCTION is set to DIGITAL GAIN, the DIGITAL GAIN knob will appear instead of knob 1, and indicator 3 will not be displayed. • You can also operate the digital gain by assigning INPUT GAIN DIGITAL GAIN to a USER DEFINED knob, or by assigning an ALTERNATE function to a USER DEFINED key. This field graphically indicates the approximate response of the EQ. Press this field to open the HPF/EQ 1ch window, in which you can set the HPF and EQ.
Channel Strip section If the destination bus is VARI (stereo): If a pair of buses (odd-numbered and even-numbered) are in stereo, the left-hand knob will function as the PAN knob, and the right-hand knob will function as the SEND knob. When a MATRIX channel (monaural) or MONO channel is selected: The ΣCLIP indicator will light if the signal is clipping at some point in the channel. For a stereo MATRIX channel or STEREO channel, the BALANCE knob appears, indicating the balance of the left/right channels.
Input and output patching Input and output patching Output port (jack/port) This chapter explains how to edit the input patching and output patching, how to connect inserts, and how to use direct outputs. When the QL series is in the initial state, the following input ports (jacks/ports) are patched to each input channel. SLOT2(15)–(16) CUE L/R FX5A(L), FX6A(L), FX7A(L), FX8A(L) MIX13–16 DIGITAL OUT L/R STEREO L/R RECORDER IN L/R STEREO L/R * 1. QL1: OMNI OUT1–6 *2. QL1: MIX1–6 *3.
Input and output patching Changing the input patch settings PATCH/NAME screen 2 STEP 1. Press the Bank Select keys in the Fader Bank section and the [SEL] keys on the top panel to select the input channel you want to operate. 2. Press the channel number/channel name field on the OVERVIEW screen. 3. Select the type of port in the category select list on the PATCH/NAME screen, and use the port select buttons to select the input port.
Input and output patching 4 Category select list Changing the output patch settings Selects the category of input port. The categories correspond to the following input ports. The displayed categories vary depending on the channel type. • DANTE1–32 ...........DANTE1–DANTE32 • DANTE33–64 .........DANTE33–DANTE64 (QL5 only) • INPUT/PB OUT......INPUT1–32*1, PB OUT(L), PB OUT(R) • SLOT1....................SLOT1(1)–SLOT1(16) • SLOT2....................SLOT2(1)–SLOT2(16) • EFFECT RACK ......
Input and output patching 7 Port select buttons PATCH/NAME screen 3 4 From the category, these buttons let you select the port to patch. To cancel the selection, press the button once again. 5 9 8 Tabs Enable you to switch between items. 1 9 Close button Closes the screen. Selecting the output channel for each output port 2 7 STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 2. Press the OUTPUT PORT button in the SYSTEM SETUP field located in the center of the SETUP screen. 3.
Input and output patching 3 CLOSE button CH SELECT screen Closes the screen. Inserting an external device into a channel 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. 2 1 STEP 1.
Input and output patching INSERT IN HA field INSERT/DIRECT OUT window (1ch) 3 6 7 6 7 This field will appear if you have selected an input port (that features a head amp) as the insert-in. 9 9 6 +48V button Switches head amp phantom power (+48V) (currently-selected for insert 1 and insert 2) on or off. 8 7 A.GAIN knob Indicates the currently-selected head amp analog gain setting for insert 1 and insert 2. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the gain.
Input and output patching 2 INSERT ON/OFF button • GEQ RACK............................ GEQ1L(A)–GEQ8R(B) • EFFECT RACK...................... FX1L(A)–FX8R(B) • PREMIUM RACK................... PR1L(A)–PR8R(B) Switches the insert on or off. The currently-specified insert point setting appears above the button. 3 INSERT OUT button 2 Port select buttons Displays the currently-selected port for insert 1 and insert 2. Press this button to open the PORT SELECT window, in which you can select an output port.
Input and output patching Directly outputting an INPUT channel INSERT/DIRECT OUT window (1ch) 6 The signal of an INPUT channel can be output directly from an OUTPUT jack on the I/O device, from the desired OMNI OUT jack, or from the output channel of a desired slot. STEP 1. Use the Bank Select keys in the Fader Bank section and the [SEL] keys on the top panel to select the INPUT channel that you want to output directly. 2. Press the popup button in the INSERT field in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. 3.
Input and output patching DIRECT OUT screen (8ch) PORT SELECT window Displayed when you press the DIRECT OUT PATCH button in the one-channel or the eightchannel INSERT/DIRECT OUT window. Set the output port used for direct output. 4 1 2 1 2 3 1 DIRECT OUT ON button 3 Switches the Direct Out on or off. The currently-selected Direct Out point is indicated above the button. 1 Category select list Selects the category of output port. The categories correspond to the following output ports.
Input channels Input channels • HPF (High Pass Filter) Cuts the region below the specified frequency. This chapter explains various operations for input channels. • 4 BAND EQ (4 band equalizer) A parametric EQ with four bands: HIGH, HIGH MID, LOW MID, and LOW. Signal flow for input channels • DYNAMICS 1 This is a dynamics processor that can be used for gating, ducking, expander, or compressor.
Input channels PATCH/NAME screen • INSERT (INPUT channels (monaural) only) You can patch the desired output/input ports to insert an external device such as an effect processor. For the position of the insert-out/insert-in point, you can choose immediately before the EQ, immediately before the fader, or immediately after the [ON] key.
Input channels When selecting the ICON tab When selecting the NAME tab You can directly enter a channel name on the keyboard screen. 1 2 3 1 Channel color select buttons Select a channel color. 2 Icon select buttons Select a channel icon. 3 Sample name setup buttons Select a preset sample name. You can edit the name on the NAME tab later. NOTE You can also add or edit characters in the channel name field after you have entered the sample name.
Input channels Making HA (Head Amp) settings GAIN/PATCH window (1ch) 1 You can make HA (Head Amp) related settings (phantom power on/off, gain, phase) for the input channel. • To adjust only the HA analog gain, use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob. 9 0 Setting the gain Head amp settings are made in the GAIN/PATCH window. STEP 1. Press the Bank Select keys in the Fader Bank section and the [SEL] keys on the top panel to select the channel. 2.
Input channels 3 INPUT PORT button GAIN/PATCH window (8ch) Indicates the port that is assigned to the channel. Press this button to display the PORT SELECT window, in which you can select a port to patch. 8 9 4 Icon/Channel name button Indicates the channel number, icon, and name. Press this button to access the PATCH/ NAME window, in which you can patch the input port and specify the channel name. 1 5 AG-DG LINK button Turns the analog gain and digital gain link on or off.
Input channels 2 PATCH button 3 HA section Press this button to display the PORT SELECT window to patch the input port to the input channel. Appears if the head amp is patched to the input channel. NOTE If the slot (for which the connection to the head amp is not recognized) is patched, the type of the MY card will be displayed. PORT SELECT window TAKE FROM CHANNEL button TAKE FROM PORT button • +48V button This button will appear for the input channel to which the head amp has been patched.
Input channels 2 OVER indicator GAIN/PATCH window (1–32, 33–64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1)) Lights when a signal at the input port or from the rack output exceeds the full scale level. This indicator is available only if an input channel is selected. This window displays the head amp settings of the corresponding input channels. Here you can also use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the selected head amp gain. 2 1 2 3 +48V indicator Indicates the +48V on/off status for each channel.
Input channels Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO bus Relationship between analog and digital gain while Gain Compensation is on If Gain Compensation is on, adjusting the analog gain by a specific amount will cause the I/O device to output to the audio network a signal that is attenuated by the same amount. Therefore, the signals on the audio network will maintain a constant corrected level in the digital domain.
Input channels TO STEREO/MONO window (8ch) STEP 1. Set the phantom power, gain, and phase of the input channel from which you want to send the signal to the STEREO/MONO bus. 2. Press the Bank Select keys in the Fader Bank section and the [SEL] keys on the top panel to select the input channel from which you want to send the signal to the STEREO/MONO bus. 3.
Input channels 6 TO ST PAN/TO ST BALANCE knob TO STEREO/MONO window (CH1–32, CH33–64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1)) For an INPUT channel (monaural), this acts as a PAN knob that adjusts the left/right panning of signals sent to the STEREO bus. For a ST IN channel (stereo), this acts as a PAN knob, and also as a BALANCE knob that adjusts the volume of the left and right signals sent to the STEREO bus. To adjust the value, press the knob to select it, and then operate the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob.
Input channels When the CSR knob is set to 100% Signal level when LCR mode is selected If LCR mode is selected, the signal level sent to the STEREO (L/R) bus and MONO (C) bus will vary according to the settings of the CSR knob and the TO ST PAN knob. Signal level Signal sent to the MONO (C) bus When the CSR knob is set to 0% (INPUT channel (monaural)) The TO ST PAN knob operates as a conventional PAN knob, and no signal is sent to the MONO (C) bus.
Input channels Sending a signal from an input channel to a MIX/ MATRIX bus MIX buses can be either a FIXED type that features a fixed send level, or a VARI type that features a variable send level. The MATRIX buses are all VARI type. You can switch between FIXED and VARI types for each two adjacent odd/even-numbered MIX buses. To do so, press the SETUP button and then the BUS SETUP button to open the BUS SETUP window.
Input channels If the MIX/MATRIX bus is a stereo bus MIX SEND/MATRIX SEND window 3 You can link the main parameters of two adjacent odd/even-numbered MIX/MATRIX buses. If the send-destination MIX/MATRIX bus is assigned as stereo, the left knob of the two adjacent TO MIX/MATRIX SEND LEVEL knobs will operate as the TO MIX/MATRIX PAN knob. (If BALANCE mode is selected in the TO STEREO/MONO window, it will operate as a BALANCE knob).
Input channels 8 SEND PAN/BALANCE knob Sets the panning or balance of signals sent to the stereo send destination. If the send destination is monaural or set to FIXED, this knob will not appear. If the send source is monaural, this knob functions as a PAN knob. If the send source is stereo, you can use PAN/BALANCE mode setting in the TO STEREO/MONO window to select whether PAN/BALANCE will function as a PAN or BALANCE knob. The knob for the mode selected here will appear.
Input channels Correcting delay between channels (Input Delay) SENDS ON FADER mode 1 This section explains how to correct delay between input channels by using the Input Delay function. This function is useful when you want to correct the phase variance caused by microphone locations on the stage, to add depth to the sound by using phase variance, or to correct a delay (a time gap) that may exist between video and audio that are sent from a site for broadcast on TV. 3 STEP 1.
Input channels 6 Close button INPUT DELAY window (8ch) Closes the window. You can set the on/off status and the value of the input channel delay. 1 6 INPUT DELAY (CH1–32, CH33–64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1)) 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 1 DELAY SCALE button Press the button to display the DELAY SCALE window, in which you can select the unit for the delay time. There are four delay scales: meter (meter/sec), feet (feet/sec), sample (number of samples), and ms (millisecond).
Input channels Channel library operations Channel libraries include “INPUT CHANNEL LIBRARY,” which enables you to store and recall various parameters (including the head amp settings) for input channels. To recall a library, press the corresponding LIBRARY button in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. For details on using the library, refer to the “Using the libraries” section in the separate Owner’s Manual.
OUTPUT channels OUTPUT channels STEREO channel/MONO (C) channel Each of these channels processes the signal sent from the input channels to the STEREO bus or MONO (C) bus, and send it to the corresponding output port or MATRIX bus. If input channels are in LCR mode, the STEREO (L/R) channels and the MONO (C) channel can be used together as a set of three output channels. This chapter explains output channels (MIX channels, MATRIX channels, STEREO channels, MONO channels).
OUTPUT channels • MATRIX ON/OFF (MATRIX send on/off) This is an on/off switch for signals sent from the MIX channels, STEREO (L/R) channel, or MONO (C) channel to each MATRIX bus. Specifying the channel name, icon, and channel color • MATRIX (MATRIX send level) Adjusts the send level of signals sent from the MIX channels, STEREO (L/R) channel, or MONO (C) channel to each MATRIX bus 1–8.
OUTPUT channels Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/ MONO bus 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. Features of each mode are the same as for input channels. STEP 1. Use the Bank Select keys in the Fader Bank section and the [SEL] keys on the top panel to select the MIX channel from which you want to send the signal to the STEREO/MONO bus. 2.
OUTPUT channels 3 MODE select button TO STEREO/MONO window (CH1–32, CH33–64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1), OUTPUT) Press this button repeatedly to toggle between ST/MONO and LCR. 4 ST/MONO buttons This window shows the status of signals sent from the corresponding channel to the STEREO bus/MONO bus. You can also adjust the selected pan or balance setting.
OUTPUT channels Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/ MONO channels to MATRIX buses • If you want to monitor the signal being sent to a specific MATRIX bus, use the Bank Select keys in the Fader Bank section to access the corresponding MIX/MATRIX channel, and then press the appropriate [CUE] key in the Channel Strip section. You can send a signal from a MIX or STEREO/MONO channel to MATRIX buses 1–8 in the following two ways.
OUTPUT channels 7 SEND ON/OFF button Using the faders (SENDS ON FADER mode) Switches the send of each send-source channel on or off. You can use the faders on the top panel to adjust signals that are sent from the MIX and STEREO/MONO channels to a specific MATRIX bus. 8 SEND PAN/BALANCE knob Sets the panning or balance of signals sent to the stereo send destination. If the send destination is monaural or set to FIXED, this knob will not appear.
OUTPUT channels OUTPUT PORT screen NOTE • Press the SENDS ON FADER button to switch to SENDS ON FADER mode. The faders in the Channel Strip section and Master section will move to the send levels of the signals that are routed from each channel to the currently-selected MIX/MATRIX bus. The [ON] keys will also change to the SEND ON status. • If you press the currently-selected MIX/MATRIX bus select button again, cue monitoring will be turned on for the corresponding MIX/MATRIX channel.
OUTPUT channels 6 DELAY button Using the PORT TO PORT function Switches the output port delay on or off. 7 Ø (Phase) button STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 2. Press the OUTPUT PORT button in the SYSTEM SETUP field located in the center of the SETUP screen. 3. Press the channel select button in the OUTPUT PORT screen. 4. In the CH SELECT screen, select the output port.
OUTPUT channels CH SELECT screen 2 1 3 1 Category select list Select the category of the channel. The categories and channels for the PORT TO PORT function are shown below. • INPUT IN................................ INPUT1–32*1 • SLOT1 IN ............................... SLOT1(1)–SLOT1(16) • SLOT2 IN ............................... SLOT2(1)–SLOT2(16) • PLAYBACK OUT ................... PB OUT(L), PB OUT(R) *1.
EQ and Dynamics EQ and Dynamics NOTE • The EQ field in the OVERVIEW screen shows the response of the EQ. In this OVERVIEW screen, you can edit the parameter by using the EQ knobs in the SELECTED CHANNEL section. • EQ settings can be saved and recalled at any time using the dedicated library. You can also take advantage of a wide variety of presets suitable for various instruments or situations.
EQ and Dynamics 5 COMPARE button H HA HPF ON indicator Press this button to swap between the current EQ settings and the data stored in buffer memory. If no valid data has been copied in the buffer memory, nothing will happen. Indicates the HPF on/off status of the external head amp. I FREQUENCY NOTE Indicates the HPF cutoff frequency of the external head amp. For details on how to use buttons 1–5, refer to “Using the tool buttons” in the separate Owner’s Manual.
EQ and Dynamics HPF/EQ window (8ch) HPF/EQ window (CH1–32, CH33–64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1), OUTPUT) This window displays the input channel or output channel EQ settings in groups of 8 channels simultaneously. Use the knobs in the SELECTED CHANNEL section to edit the EQ settings. This window displays the corresponding input channels (or output channels) simultaneously. This window is only for display, and does not allow the parameters to be edited.
EQ and Dynamics Using dynamics DYNAMICS1/2 window (1ch) All dynamics parameters can be viewed and edited by channel. This is convenient when you want to make detailed dynamics settings for a specific channel. Input channels feature two dynamics processors; output channels feature one dynamics processor. 8 STEP 1. Use the Bank Select keys and the [SEL] keys to select the channel for which you want to control the dynamics. 2.
EQ and Dynamics 7 Dynamics type buttons A KEY IN SOURCE select button Enables you to select the dynamics type. You can choose from the following dynamics types. Press this button to display the KEY IN SOURCE SELECT window, in which you can select a key-in signal that will trigger the dynamics.
EQ and Dynamics 3 Dynamics graph DYNAMICS1/2 window (8ch) Indicates the dynamics parameter values. The currently-selected dynamics type appears below the graph. Press the graph to access the DYNAMICS 1ch window for that channel. This window displays the input channel or output channel dynamics settings in groups of 8 channels simultaneously. This window is convenient if you want to adjust the threshold or certain other parameters while watching the adjacent channels to the left and the right.
EQ and Dynamics 2 Dynamics parameter area This area displays the dynamics type and various meters. Press the area to access the DYNAMICS 1ch window of that channel. If DUCKING, EXPANDER, COMPANDER (-H/-S), or DE-ESSER has been selected as the dynamics type, the type appears near the top of this area. The lower part of this area displays meters that indicate the levels of signals after dynamics processing, the GR meter, and the threshold (a numeric value).
Channel Job Channel Job This chapter explains the DCA Group and Mute Group functions that enable you to control the level or muting of multiple channels together, the Channel Link function that links the parameters of multiple channels, and the operations that enable you to copy or move parameters between channels. DCA group QL series consoles feature sixteen DCA groups that enable you to control the level of multiple channels simultaneously.
Channel Job 6 POST ONLY button DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE window Specifies the object of muting in the DCA group as POST only. Here you can specify the channels that will be assigned to each DCA group. 7 PRE & POST button Specifies the object of muting in the DCA group as PRE and POST. The PRE & POST indicator is shown below a DCA group that has this setting. 1 8 CLOSE button 2 Closes the window. Selecting the DCA groups to which a specific channel will belong 3 4 STEP 1.
Channel Job Selecting the channels that will belong to a specific mute group Controlling DCA groups Use the DCA faders to control DCA groups. STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the CH JOB button. 2. Press the MUTE GROUP button in the CH JOB menu. 3. Use the mute group master buttons in the DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE window to select the mute group to which you want to assign channels. 4.
Channel Job 5 Mute group select button DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE window Selects the mute group that you want to assign. Here you can select the channels that will be assigned to each mute group. 6 MUTE SAFE button 1 Use this button if you want to exclude a specific channel from all mute groups, regardless of its assignment settings. The mute group assign field displays the channels that are excluded from the mute groups.
Channel Job Using mute groups NOTE The USER SETUP window enables you to limit available functionality by user, and also to make system-wide settings. This window includes several pages, which you can switch between using the tabs located at the bottom of the window. To control mute groups, you can use the MUTE GROUP MASTER buttons in the MUTE GROUP ASSIGN window. In addition, it may prove convenient if you assign the Mute On/Off function for a mute group 1–8 to a USER DEFINED key.
Channel Job NOTE NOTE The [SEL] key of the channel set for Mute Safe will light, and the on-screen fader for that channel will be highlighted in green. You can cancel the Mute Safe status by pressing a lit [SEL] key once again to make it go dark. • Simply selecting a parameter in step 4 does not enable Recall Safe. To turn Recall Safe on or off, you must also perform the operation described in step 5. • Bus settings are not subject to Recall Safe. They will always be reproduced in the recalled scene.
Channel Job 2 CH RECALL SAFE field 5 Channel select button Indicates the channels currently specified to Recall Safe function. Selects the channel for which you want to set the Recall Safe function. NOTE All parameters are affected by Recall Safe on these channels. Switching channels using this button will not affect the channel selection on the top panel. 6 Selected channel display Some parameters are affected by Recall Safe on these channels.
Channel Job • MONO channel Button name DIRECT OUT If Recall Safe is turned on for global parameters, the safe parameter select buttons of the selected channel will light green, as follows. In this illustration, the items that are lit green indicate that the INPUT PATCH, INSERT PATCH, and DIRECT OUT parameters have been set to Safe by the INPUT PATCH Global parameter settings.
Channel Job Channel Link function Linking the desired input channels This section explains how to link specific parameters of input channels. Channel Link is a function that links the operation of parameters such as fader and EQ between input channels. Two or more input channels that are linked are called a “link group.” There is no limit on the number of link groups you can create, or on the number and combinations of input channels that can be included in these link groups.
Channel Job 3 LINK PARAMETER field CH LINK MODE window Use the buttons in this field to select the parameters that you want to link. You can do this independently for each link group. The table below lists the parameters you can select in the LINK PARAMETER field. You can view the channels that are linked and specify the parameters that will be linked. 1 2 3 4 1 Channel display field When you create a link group, the corresponding channels will be highlighted.
Channel Job 4 SEND PARAMETER field CH LINK SET window If you have turned on the MIX ON, MIX SEND, MATRIX ON, or MATRIX send buttons in the LINK PARAMETER field, use the buttons in this field to specify the send-destination bus(es). MIX1–16 MIX buses 1–16 MTRX 1–8 MATRIX buses 1–8 Displayed when you press the channel display field in the CH LINK MODE window. You can also link channels in this window.
Channel Job 5 CLOSE button Copying, moving, or initializing a channel Closes the window. You can copy or move mix parameters between channels, or restore the parameters of a specific channel to their default settings. NOTE If you use QL5 settings data on the QL1, buttons will be shown crossed-out if they are assigned to a channel that does not exist on that model. Copying the parameters of a channel You can copy the mix parameter settings of a channel to another channel.
Channel Job CH COPY MODE window If the copy source is a MIX/MATRIX channel, buttons will appear so you will be able to select parameters to copy. This window enables you to copy channel settings. COPY TARGET field • MODULE PARAMETERS button Selected channel module parameters • WITH MIX SEND/WITH MATRIX SEND button SEND parameters of signals sent to the selected channel 2 DESTINATION CHs field Displays the copy-destination channel.
Channel Job Moving the parameters of a channel CH MOVE MODE window The settings of a specific input channel can be moved to a different input channel. When you execute a Move operation, the numbering of the channels between the move-source and move-destination will move forward or backward by one. Move 1 2 3 4 5 1 1 5 2 3 2 4 3 Move by one. You can move settings between the following combinations of channels.
Channel Job 4 CLOSE button CH DEFAULT MODE window Press this button to close the window and return to the previous screen. Enables you to initialize parameters. Initializing the parameters of a channel You can restore the parameters of a channel to an initialized state. This operation can be performed on any channel(s). STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the CH JOB button. 2. Press the DEFAULT button in the CH JOB menu. 3.
Scene memory Scene memory SCENE field 1 On QL series consoles, you can assign a name to a set of mix parameter and input/output port patch settings, and store the mix settings in memory (and later recall them 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 to initialize the mix parameters. Scenes 001–300 are writable scenes.
Scene memory Storing and recalling scenes SCENE STORE window 1 To store or recall the current mix settings as a scene memory, use the SCENE LIST window. 2 Storing a scene Using the SCENE LIST window STEP 1. Use the controllers on the top panel or the buttons on the touch screen to set the mix parameters as desired. 2. Press the SCENE field in the Function Access Area. 3. Turn the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to select the store-destination scene number. 4. Press the STORE button in the SCENE LIST window. 5.
Scene memory 6 Current scene SCENE LIST window The currently-selected scene (that is, the current scene) is highlighted in blue in the list. If you press another scene number in the list, the list will scroll and that scene will become the current scene. Here you can perform various scene-related operations. This window will appear when you press the SCENE field. E 1 7 SCENE SELECT knob Use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to select a scene.
Scene memory Recalling a scene Using USER DEFINED keys to recall You can use the USER DEFINED keys to 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. STEP 1. Press the SCENE field in the Function Access Area. 2. Rotate the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to select the scene number to recall. 3.
Scene memory Editing scene memories This section explains how to sort the scenes stored in scene memory, edit their titles, and copy and paste them. Sorting scene memories SETUP screen STEP 1. Press the SCENE field in the Function Access Area. 2. Press the COMMENT tab at the bottom of the SCENE LIST window. 3. Rotate the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob on the top panel to select a scene. 4. Edit the scene.
Scene memory 1 Sort button Scene memory editing The list will be sorted as follows, according to the column heading you press. The scenes stored in scene memory can be copied and pasted to other scene numbers, or cleared (erased). You can edit scene memories using the buttons located in the upper part of the SCENE LIST window. • NO. Sorts the list in order of scene number. • TITLE Sorts the list in numerical/alphabetical order of title.
Scene memory Copying and pasting a scene Cutting a scene You can copy a scene into buffer memory, and then paste it to a different scene number. This section explains how to cut a scene. When you cut a scene, the numbers of the subsequent scenes will be decremented accordingly. You can paste or insert a cut scene at the desired location. To cut a scene, sort the scene list in order of scene number.
Scene memory Using the Global Paste function GLOBAL PASTE window “Global Paste” is a function that lets you copy and paste settings for the desired channel or parameter from the current scene to scene data in memory (multiple selections are allowed). This can be convenient if you want to apply changes (that you made to the current scene) to multiple scenes that have already been stored.
Scene memory • PATCH/OTHERs tab You can select the following parameters.
Scene memory Using the Focus Recall function SCENE LIST window “Focus Recall” is a function that lets you specify the scene parameters that will be recalled (loaded) when you recall a scene. You can specify these settings for each scene. This function is useful if you want to recall only the input channel settings of a specific scene.
Scene memory 3 SET BY SEL button FOCUS RECALL window Turn on this button to add a channel by using the corresponding [SEL] key. To add channels as the target, turn on this button, and then press the corresponding [SEL] keys for the channels you want to add. Press the same [SEL] key once again to de-select the channel. Sets the parameters that will be recalled. 2 4 NOTE 1 In the case of QL1, channels that do not exist on the model will not be shown.
Scene memory Using the Fade function SCENE LIST window (FADE TIME field) “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. STEP 1. Press the SCENE field in the Function Access Area. 2. Press the FADE TIME tab at the bottom of the SCENE LIST window. 3.
Scene memory Outputting a control signal to an external device in tandem with scene recall (GPI OUT) FADE TIME window You can select the channels to which Fade will be applied, and adjust the fade time. To display this window, press the SET button in the FADE TIME field in the SCENE LIST window. 1 3 A control signal can be output to an external device connected to the GPI connector of the QL series console when you recall a specific scene. Proceed as follows.
Scene memory Playing back an audio file that links to a scene recall SCENE LIST window (GPI OUT field) You can also specify an audio file that you want to play back from a USB flash drive when a specific scene is recalled. This can be convenient if you want an effect sound or BGM to be played automatically in a specific scene. NOTE • Save audio files for playback in the SONGS folder within the YPE folder.
Scene memory SONG SELECT window NOTE • After a scene has been recalled and until the offset time has elapsed, a countdown will appear in the Function Access Area. • If another song is playing during a scene recall, the song playback will stop when the scene is recalled, regardless of the offset time setting. You can select an audio file you want to link with the scene, and set the offset time. This window will appear when you press the song select button.
Scene memory 7 OFFSET knob Similarly, edits for the current scene will be conveyed to the following software and external devices. • QL Editor • StageMix • MIDI Tx • GPI OUT You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to set the time duration from scene recall until the start of audio file playback. The offset value can be adjusted in the range of 0.0 – 99.0 in 0.5 sec steps. 8 Scroll knob Use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to scroll the list.
Monitor and Cue functions Monitor and Cue functions • MONITOR SELECT Selects the monitor source. The Monitor function lets you monitor various outputs through your nearfield monitors or headphones. Below the front panel of the QL series console is a PHONES out jack for monitoring, which enables you to monitor the monitoring source signal at any time. By assigning the MONITOR OUT L/R/C channels to the desired output jacks, you can also monitor the same signal through external speakers.
Monitor and Cue functions Using the Monitor function MONITOR screen In the MONITOR screen, the MONITOR field lets you check the current monitor settings, and turn monitoring on or off. This section explains how to select the desired monitor source, and monitor it from the PHONES Out jack or external monitor speakers. 2 STEP 1. Connect your monitor system to the OMNI OUT jacks or 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack on the rear panel.
Monitor and Cue functions 4 MONITOR FADER field MONITOR window Enables you to set and view the monitor fader that adjusts the monitor level. You can make detailed settings for monitoring. This screen appears when you press the MONITOR display button or the meter field in the MONITOR screen. • MONITOR FADER LEVEL knob Adjusts the monitor fader level. 1 • FADER ASSIGN display This area displays the type of faders that are currently assigned to the monitor fader. Indicator assignments are as follows.
Monitor and Cue functions 2 DIMMER field 8 MONITOR FADER field Enables you to make settings for the Dimmer function, which temporarily attenuates monitor signals. Enables you to set and view the monitor fader that adjusts the monitor level. • MONITOR FADER LEVEL knob Adjusts the monitor fader level. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the monitor level. • DIMMER LEVEL knob Adjusts the amount by which the monitor signals will be attenuated when the dimmer is on.
Monitor and Cue functions 0 Meter field Using the Cue function • Meters Indicates the output level of the monitor L/R/C channels. About CUE groups Cue signals on the QL series console can be categorized into the following four groups. 1 INPUT CUE group The cue signals of input channels make up this group. To enable cue for this group, press the [CUE] key for any input channel to turn cue on.
Monitor and Cue functions 4 Other CUE group These cue signals are operated via buttons displayed on the touch screen. This group is enabled if you turn on the CUE button in the EFFECT window or the PREMIUM window, or if you turn on the KEY IN CUE button in the DYNAMICS 1 window. This group will automatically be disabled when you exit the corresponding window. Operating the Cue function This section explains how to use the [CUE] key for a channel or DCA group to monitor cue signals.
Monitor and Cue functions MONITOR screen NOTE • The cue signal is sent to the monitor output and PHONES Out jacks regardless of whether the CUE OUTPUT button is on or off. However, the cue signal will no longer be sent to monitor output if CUE INTERRUPTION is turned off. The cue signal is always sent to the PHONES Out jack, regardless of the CUE INTERRUPTION setting.
Monitor and Cue functions 6 CLEAR CUE button 3 DCA CUE field Cancels all cue selections simultaneously. If MIX CUE mode has been selected, all of the selected channels will be cleared. This section enables you to make settings related to DCA cue. • Cue point select button Sets the cue point for the DCA group to PRE PAN (immediately before PAN) or POST PAN (immediately after PAN). CUE window • DCA TRIM knob Indicates the monitor level of cue signals from a DCA group.
Monitor and Cue functions 5 Meter field • Meter This field indicates the output level of the cue L/R channels. • CUE OUT PATCH button Press this button to open the PORT SELECT popup window, in which you can select an output port to patch to the cue out L/R channels. DANTE1–64*1 OMNI1–16 *2 Output channels 1–64 to audio network*1 OMNI OUT jacks 1–16*2 DIGI OUT L/R DIGITAL OUT jack on the QL unit SLOT1-1–SLOT2-16 Output channels 1–16 of an I/O card installed in slots 1–2 *1. QL1: 1-32 *2.
Talkback and Oscillator Talkback and Oscillator Using Talkback The Talkback function sends the signal (that is input at the input jacks) to the desired bus. Talkback is a function that sends the signal of the selected INPUT jack to the desired bus. This is used mainly to convey instructions from the operator or sound engineer to the performers and staff.
Talkback and Oscillator MONITOR screen TALKBACK window In the MONITOR screen, the TALKBACK field enables you to check the current talkback settings, and turn talkback on or off. Press the TALKBACK popup display button or the ASSIGN field to open the TALKBACK popup window. In this popup window you can make detailed settings for talkback. 1 2 3 1 INPUT TO TALKBACK field This field allows a mic connected to a conventional input port to be used as a talkback input.
Talkback and Oscillator 2 TALKBACK ON button MONITOR screen Switches talkback on or off. In the MONITOR screen, the OSCILLATOR field lets you check the current oscillator settings, and turn the oscillator on or off. 3 ASSIGN field • Channel select buttons Enable you to select a channel (bus) on which the talkback signal is sent. • CLEAR ALL button Press this button to clear all selections.
Talkback and Oscillator 5 OSCILLATOR OUTPUT button • FREQ knob ...........Indicates the frequency of the sine wave. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the value. Mode = PINK NOISE Turns the oscillator output on or off. OSCILLATOR window You can make detailed settings for the oscillator. This window appears when you press the OSCILLATOR display button in the MONITOR screen. 1 2 • LEVEL knob..........Indicates the output level of the pink noise.
Talkback and Oscillator 3 ASSIGN section Enables you to select a channel to which the oscillator signal will be sent. Press one of the three tabs below to select the type of channels displayed, and then press the button(s) for the desired channel(s) (multiple selections are allowed). The “ASSIGNED” indicator is lit green for a tab that contains a selection. You can press the CLEAR ALL button to defeat all selections. NOTE In the case of QL1, channels that do not exist on the model will not be shown.
Meters Meters NOTE In the case of QL1, channels that do not exist on the model will not be shown. This chapter explains the METER screen that shows the input and output level meters for all channels. OUTPUT METER screen This screen shows the meters and faders for all output channels.
Meters Fader level and meter display METERING POINT field This area displays the meter and fader for each channel. Select one of the following as the metering point at which the level will be detected. The metering point for the level meter can be specified independently for input channels and output channels. 1 2 3 4 For INPUT METER • PRE GC .................Immediately before GAIN COMPENSATION • PRE D. GAIN .........Immediately before DIGITAL GAIN • POST D. GAIN .......
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack NOTE The QL console provides a rack for mounting an I/O rack (such as an Rio series), external head amps (Yamaha AD8HR, SB168-ES, etc.) as well as the virtual rack for GEQ, effects and Premium Rack. For details, refer to “I/O devices and external head amps” on page 127. This chapter explains how to use the built-in graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack 4 INPUT PATCH button VIRTUAL RACK window 1 23 4 6 If the type is EFFECT, two buttons (L/R) will appear. If the type is Flex15GEQ or 8Band PEQ, two buttons (A/B) will appear. If the type is 31BandGEQ, one button will appear. Press this button to open the CH SELECT window, in which you can select the path of the signal patched to the rack input. 1 5 23 4 6 5 The categories and channels that can be selected are shown below. • MIX/MATRIX .........................
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack 5 OUTPUT PATCH button • If nothing is mounted: If the type is EFFECT, two buttons (L/R) will appear. If the type is Flex15GEQ or 8Band PEQ, two buttons (A/B) will appear. If the type is 31BandGEQ, one button will appear. Press this button to open the CH SELECT window, in which you can select the path of the signal patched to the rack output. Press this area to open the RACK MOUNTER window, in which you can select the GEQ or effect that will be mounted in the rack.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack 5 OK button Applies the changes you made in the RACK MOUNTER window, and closes the window. 7 NOTE Be aware that if you remove a GEQ or effect that was mounted in a rack and close the RACK MOUNTER window, all edits to the parameter settings for that GEQ or effect will be discarded. If you have not yet closed the window, you can recover the parameter settings by mounting the same GEQ or effect once again.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack 2 INPUT button Inserting a GEQ in a channel Press this button to open the CH SELECT window, in which you can select the input source of the rack. The operating procedure is the same as for the INPUT button in the GEQ field. This section explains how to insert a GEQ into the selected channel for use. STEP 1. Refer to steps 1–8 in “Virtual rack operations” on page 103 to mount a GEQ in a rack and set its input source and output destination. 2.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack 2 Faders Using the 31BandGEQ Indicate the amount of boost and cut for each band of the 31BandGEQ. The actual values are shown in the numerical boxes below. You will use the Channel Strip section’s faders 1–8 and [ON] keys to control the 31BandGEQ. 3 FADER ASSIGN field STEP 1. In the GEQ field or the EFFECT field rack, press the rack container in which you mounted the 31BandGEQ. 2. Press the GEQ ON/OFF button to turn the 31BandGEQ on. 3.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack About AUTOMIXER STEP 1. Press the rack container in which you mounted Flex15GEQ. 2. Press the GEQ ON/OFF button to turn the Flex15GEQ on. 3. Press one of the buttons in the FADER ASSIGN field to select the group of bands you will control. 4. Use the faders in the Channel Strip section to adjust the selected band. 5. When you’ve finished making settings, turn off the buttons in the FADER ASSIGN field. Automixer is included as a standard feature on the QL series.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Inserting Automixer in channels post-fader Channel control field This section explains how to mount Automixer in a virtual rack, and insert Automixer input and output into channels (excluding ST IN channels) post-fader (POST ON). For details on Automixer operations, refer to the following section “Using Automixer.” Each channel is always in man, auto, or mute mode. The indicator for the enabled channel mode will light.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack 7 man/auto/mute Automixer calculates the ratio of input level for specific channels for all input mixes in the group. The following example explains the weight control mechanism. Toggles between man/auto/mute. man: Passes the audio through without changing the gain. This mode is used for singing with a mic. auto: Turns on Automixer. This mode is used for conversations. mute: Mutes channels.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Editing the internal effects STEREO type effects The internal effects of the QL series console can be mounted in EFFECT racks 1–8, 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).
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Inserting an internal effect into a channel NOTE • If you’re using a stereo source, assign the L/R signals of the stereo MIX channels to the L/R inputs of the rack. • If you’re using the output of the effect in stereo, assign the R input of the ST IN channel selected in step 3 to the R output of the rack. • You can select more than one output destination for the effect.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Editing the internal effect parameters EFFECT EDIT window This section explains how to change the effect type and edit the parameters. For a rack in which an effect is mounted, the following information is shown in the VIRTUAL RACK window. Allows you to adjust the effect parameters. 1 NOTE 2 • For details on the parameters of each effect type, refer to the QL Data List (End of Manual).
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack PLAY/REC This field appears if FREEZE is selected as the effect type. • PLAY button/REC button Enable you to record (sample) and play back when using the freeze effect. For detailed operations, refer to “Using the Freeze effect” on page 118. SOLO This field appears if M.BAND DYNA. or M.BAND COMP. is selected as the effect type. • HIGH/MID/LOW buttons Allow only the selected frequency band to pass (multiple selections are allowed).
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack 8 Effect parameter field This area indicates parameters for the currently-selected effect type. When you press a knob in this field, you will be able to use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to control the corresponding horizontal row of knobs. You can also make fine adjustments by rotating the knob while pressing and holding it down. 9 MIX BAL. knob Adjusts the balance between the original sound and effect sound included in the output signal from the effect.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Using the Tap Tempo function Effects and tempo synchronization The average interval (BPM) at which you press the USER DEFINED key will be calculated, and that value will be applied to the BPM parameter. Some effects of the QL series can be synchronized 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.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Using the Freeze effect Example 2: When SYNC=ON, DELAY=250 ms, NOTE=8th note, you change TEMPO from 120 to 121 DELAY = NOTE x 4 x (60/new TEMPO) = (1/8) x 4 x (60/121) = 0.2479 (sec) = 247.9 (ms) Thus, the TEMPO will change from 250 ms to 247.9 ms. *a Rounded values are used for the calculation results. This section explains how to use the “FREEZE” effect type, which provides the functionality of a simple sampler.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack EFFECT EDIT window (when FREEZE is selected) Using the Premium Rack If the “FREEZE” effect type is selected, a PLAY button, REC button, and progress bar will appear in the special parameter field. The procedure to set up the I/O patches for the rack are the same as those for the effect rack (page 112). For the premium rack, only racks 1–2 can be used via send/return. Racks 3–8 are only for patching as inserts. (Refer to “Virtual rack operations” on page 103.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Editing the Premium Rack parameters NOTE • If you are inserting a processor into a channel that handles a stereo source, assign the R channel insert-out and insert-in to the R input and output of the processor in the same way as steps 5 and 6. • For details on editing the parameters, refer to the next section “Editing the Premium Rack parameters.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack 6 LMF/MF/HMF IN button Portico 5033 Turn LMF/MF/HMF EQ on or off respectively. Portico 5033 is a processor that emulates a 5-band analog EQ developed by Rupert Neve Designs (RND). 5033EQ features a unique tone control response. It inherited the history of the “1073,” which was praised as one of the greatest devices developed by Mr. Rupert Neve.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack 3 FB button U76 Switches the gain reduction method between FF (Feed-Forward) circuit and FB (FeedBack) circuit. The button will light when FB circuit is selected. The FF circuit is used in most contemporary compressors. This type is useful when you want to apply consistent compression while maintaining a consistent tonal color. The FB circuit is used in vintage compressors.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack 5 METER switch buttons Opt-2A Switch the meter display. • GR.................Indicates the amount of gain reduction applied by the compressor. • +4/+8 .............Each meter uses –18 dB as the reference level of the output signal, and indicates “0VU” for the value of the reference level added by +4 dB or +8 dB. • OFF ...............Turns off the meter display. Opt-2A is a processor that emulates a popular vintage model of tube optical compressors.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack 7 (HIGH) BOOST knob EQ-1A Sets the amount of boost applied to the frequency band specified by the HIGH FREQUENCY knob. EQ-1A is a processor that emulates a famous passive-type vintage EQ. It features a unique style of operation, allowing you to individually boost and attenuate (cut) each of two frequency ranges (high and low). The frequency response is utterly unlike that of a conventional EQ, and is a uniquely distinctive characteristic of this model.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack 2 SIDECHAIN CUE button B THRESHOLD meter Turn this button on to monitor the sidechain signal sent to the CUE bus. At this time, the graph indicates the response of the sidechain filters. Indicates the sidechain signal level in relation to the threshold level. C Graph area 3 SIDECHAIN LISTEN button Displays the equalizer response.
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Premium Rack library Using the graphic EQ, effect, and Premium Rack libraries For the Premium Rack, there are six library items for each module type. You’ll use the library of the module type to store and recall Premium Rack settings. The libraries are numbered 000–100, and 000 is read-only data for initialization. All library items other than #000 can be freely read and written.
I/O devices and external head amps I/O devices and external head amps I/O DEVICE screen (DANTE PATCH page) This chapter explains how to use an I/O device or an external head amp that is connected to the QL series console. Before you proceed, use DANTE SETUP to specify the I/O devices that will be mounted. For details, refer to “Mounting an I/O device on the Dante audio network” on page 197.
I/O devices and external head amps 3 Port select buttons DANTE INPUT PATCH window Press to display the PORT SELECT window. “Dante Device ID number (hexadecimal) and channel number (decimal)” are shown in the upper row on the button. The first eight characters of the channel label (Dante Audio Channel Label) for each port are shown in the lower row on the button. If no patch has been assigned, the upper row will indicate “---” and the lower row will indicate nothing.
I/O devices and external head amps 3 CLOSE button Remotely controlling an Rio unit Completes the settings and closes the window. This section explains how to remotely control an Rio unit that’s connected to the Dante connector. OUTPUT PATCH window Displayed when you press the device in the I/O DEVICE screen (DANTE PATCH page). Set the output patch. STEP 1. In the upper part of the I/O DEVICE screen, press the Rio tab to display the I/O DEVICE screen (Rio page). 2.
I/O devices and external head amps HA display I/O DEVICE screen (Rio page) 1 This shows the HA settings of the I/O device. Press this area to open the I/O DEVICE HA window, in which you can make detailed head amp settings. 2 6 3 5 4 7 4 Analog GAIN knob Indicates the analog gain setting. This screen is only for display; the value cannot be edited. 5 +48V indicator Indicates the phantom power (+48V) on/off status for each port. 6 OVER indicator Warns you when the input signal is clipping.
I/O devices and external head amps I/O DEVICE HA window Remotely controlling from the input channels Displayed when you press the rack in which the I/O device on the head amp side is mounted. You can remotely control the head amp of the I/O device from the QL series console by using the on-screen knobs and buttons or the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob on the top panel.
I/O devices and external head amps Remotely controlling WIRELESS unit I/O DEVICE screen (AMP page) 1 2 This section explains how to remotely control a WIRELESS unit that’s connected to the Dante connector. 3 STEP 1. Press the WIRELESS tab in the upper part of the I/O DEVICE screen. 2. Press the I/O device displayed in the I/O DEVICE screen (WIRELESS page). 3. Set the output port on the OUTPUT PATCH window, as necessary. Refer to step 7 in “I/O device patching” on page 127.
I/O devices and external head amps 3 DANTE SETUP button QL5 Press this button to open the DANTE SETUP window, in which you can make settings for the audio network.
I/O devices and external head amps Ring connection Connecting the QL series console to an SB168-ES To remotely control the SB168-ES from the QL series console, install an MY16-ES64 EtherSound card in Slot 1 on the QL unit, then use an Ethernet cable to connect the QL unit to the SB168-ES. This connection enables you to remotely control the SB168-ES from the QL series console.
I/O devices and external head amps Remotely controlling an external head amp I/O DEVICE screen (EXTERNAL HA page) 5 An external head amp (“external HA”) connected via MY16-ES64 or NAI48-ES can be remotely controlled from the QL series console. For details on how to connect a QL series console with an external head amp, refer to “Using an external head amp” on page 133 and the external head amp’s operating manual. STEP 1. Connect the QL series console to an external HA. 2.
I/O devices and external head amps 5 VIEW switch buttons EXTERNAL HA window Switch the virtual rack display between SB168-ES and AD8HR. Select the view that’s appropriate for the connected device. Remotely control the external head amp. Display this window by pressing the virtual rack in the I/O DEVICE screen (EXTERNAL HA page). 6 COMM PORT switch buttons Specify whether the external HA connected to the slot will be controlled remotely. Select “SLOT1” if you want to remotely control the external HA.
I/O devices and external head amps Remotely controlling an external HA from the input channels on a QL series console INTERNAL HA window You will be able to use the external HA in the same way as the head amp on an I/O device or on the QL console. For details on the GAIN/PATCH window, refer to “Making HA (Head Amp) settings” on page 26. 1 2 3 STEP 1.
MIDI MIDI NOTE As the port used for transmission and reception of MIDI messages, you can select either the rear panel MIDI IN/OUT connectors or an I/O card installed in slot 1. All of the functionality described in this section will be available on the port you select. This chapter explains how to transmit MIDI messages from an external device to the QL series console to control the QL console’s parameters, and how to send out MIDI messages from the QL console as you operate the unit.
MIDI 3 PROGRAM CHANGE MODE field MIDI/GPI screen (MIDI SETUP page) Enables you to select the Program Change transmit/receive mode. • SINGLE...................... If this button is on, Program Changes will be transmitted and received on a single MIDI channel (Single mode). • MULTI ........................ If this button is on, program changes will be transmitted/ received on multiple MIDI channels (Multi mode). • OMNI..........................
MIDI MIDI SETUP window (for port selection) MIDI SETUP window (for channel selection) Here you can select the port that will be used to transmit and receive MIDI messages. This window appears when you press the port select button for transmission (Tx) or reception (Rx) in the PORT/CH field. This parameter row enables you to specify MIDI Channels for MIDI message transmission and reception. This window appears when you press the channel select button in the PORT/ CH field.
MIDI Using program changes to recall scenes and library items MIDI/GPI screen (PROGRAM CHANGE page) In the PROGRAM CHANGE page, you can specify how Program Changes will be transmitted and received, and choose the event (scene recall or effect library recall) that will be assigned to each program number.
MIDI When you execute a specific event on a QL series console, the Program Change of the corresponding program number will be transmitted on the MIDI channel shown in the list. (If an event is assigned to more than one program number on multiple MIDI channels/multiple program numbers, only the lowest-numbered program number on each MIDI channel will be transmitted.) • NO..........................Indicates the program number 1–128. • PROGRAM CHANGE EVENT .........................
MIDI 1 TYPE field STEP 1. Connect the QL series console to an external device. 2. As described in “Basic MIDI settings” on page 138, select the ports and MIDI channels that will be used to transmit/receive control changes. 3. Press the CONTROL CHANGE tab in the MIDI/GPI screen. 4. Switch Control Change transmission/reception on or off, select transmission/ reception mode, and set echo output. 5.
MIDI MIDI/GPI screen (CONTROL CHANGE page) NOTE The channel on which Control Changes are transmitted and received is specified by the PORT/ CH field on the MIDI SETUP page (page 139). You can specify how Control Changes will be transmitted and received, and specify the event (fader/knob operation, [ON] key on/off operation, etc.) assigned to each control number. 3 List 1 Shows the event (fader/knob operation, [ON] key on/off operation, etc.) assigned to each control number. • NO.......................
MIDI Using Parameter Changes to control parameters MIDI CONTROL CHANGE window Display this window by pressing any event in the CONTROL CHANGE page. In this window, you can specify the event assigned to each control number. On the QL series console, you can use a type of system exclusive messages called “Parameter Changes” to control specific events (fader/knob operations, [ON] key on/off operations, system and user settings, etc.) as an alternative to using Control Changes or NRPN messages.
Recorder Recorder Assigning channels to the input/output of the recorder This chapter explains the functionality and operation of the recorder. Follow the steps below to patch the desired channels to the input and output of the USB memory recorder. You can patch any desired output channel or the direct output of an INPUT channel to the recorder input, and you can patch the recorder output to any desired input channel.
Recorder 7 PLAYBACK OUTPUT CUE button RECORDER screen (when selecting the USB tab) Press this button to monitor the signal output from the recorder. In this screen you can assign signals to the input and output of the USB memory recorder, and perform recording and playback operations. NOTE You cannot turn on this button and the RECORDER INPUT CUE button simultaneously. 8 Meters Indicate the level of the signals output to the recorder.
Recorder RECORDER screen (when selecting the USB tab) Channels that can be patched to the recorder’s outputs • CH1–64 (QL5), CH1–32 (QL1) ............................. INPUT channel 1–64 (QL5) or INPUT channel 1–32 (QL1) • STIN 1L/1R-STIN 8L/8R ............................. ST IN channels 1–8L/R Recording audio to a USB flash drive You can record the signal of the desired output channels as an audio file (MP3) onto the USB flash drive inserted in the USB connector located to the right of the display.
Recorder 5 REC RATE button Directory structure of a USB flash drive Switches the recording rate. You can choose 96 kbps, 128 kbps, or 192 kbps. Higher bit rates will improve the audio quality, but will increase the size of the data. When you connect a USB flash drive to the USB connector, a YPE folder and a SONGS folder within that YPE folder will be created automatically in the root directory of the USB flash drive.
Recorder Playing back audio files from a USB flash drive RECORDER screen 35 You can play back audio files that have been saved on your USB flash drive. In addition to files that were recorded on the QL series console, you can also play files that were copied from your computer to the USB flash drive. The three types of file format that can be played are MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3), WMA (Windows Media Audio), and AAC (MPEG-4 AAC). The playable sampling rates are 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.
Recorder 4 Sub-directory C REPEAT button Indicates each song’s track number, the name of upper level directory, and whether a sub-directory exists (in the case that the directory has been selected). • Upper level............Press this to move up to the directory that is one level higher than the current one.
Recorder Recording or playing back using a computer DAW RECORDER screen (when selecting the USB tab) 3 4 1 If you plan to add DAW software, such as Steinberg Nuendo, to an audio network that includes a QL console, you must use Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) software. DVS works as an audio interface, making it possible to transmit signals between a DAW and an audio network (that includes a QL series console and I/O devices).
Recorder Word clock settings NOTE Please refer to the Dante Virtual Soundcard User’s Guide for more information on ASIO settings (Windows). In a Dante network, the master device supplies accurate word clock to other devices on the network. If the master device is removed from the network or breaks down, another device will automatically take over as the clock master.
Recorder Setting up Dante Controller Setting up DAW software Connect the network port of the computer to a GbE-compatible network switch. Configure the computer to obtain an IP address automatically (this is the default setting). The following settings can be made via Dante Controller. • For multi-track recording, patch audio signals from the I/O device to DVS or DANTEACCEL.
Recorder Using the QL console with Nuendo Live RECORDER screen (when selecting the Nuendo Live tab) The QL series consoles can operate in an integrated manner with Steinberg’s Nuendo Live DAW software. The “Yamaha Console Extension” software which integrates the QL series and Nuendo Live can be installed in your computer, allowing you to operate Nuendo Live from the QL series console to easily perform multi-track recording operations.
Recorder Transport field Specifying DVS or Dante Accelerator Here you can operate the transport of Nuendo Live. Before you proceed, use DANTE SETUP to specify the I/O devices that will be mounted. For details, refer to “Mounting an I/O device on the Dante audio network” on page 197. 7 GO TO PROJECT START button Returns the location to the start of the project. STEP 1. In the Nuendo Live screen, press the NUENDO Live SETUP button. 2.
Recorder 1 Setup method select buttons When setup method selection button = SPECIFIED IP ADDRESS Choose one of the following methods by which to specify DVS or Dante Accelerator. • NO ASSIGN ........................ Not assigned • DVS ..................................... Select a DVS from the device list • SPECIFIED IP ADDRESS .. When using Dante Accelerator, specify the IP address of the computer When using Dante Accelerator, specify the IP address of the computer in the SPECIFIED IP ADDRESS field.
Recorder NOTE • Depending on the firmware version, Dante Accelerator might not support redundant networking. Refer to the following website to check whether your version of the Dante Accelerator firmware supports redundant networking. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Playing a multi-track project STEP 1. Press the DANTE INPUT PATCH button in the RECORDER screen (Nuendo Live page). 2.
Setup Setup 4 PASSWORD CHANGE button About the SETUP screen 5 SAVE KEY button Press this button to open the PASSWORD CHANGE window, in which you can change the password. Press this button to open the SAVE KEY window, in which you can overwrite (save) the user authentication key (page 165). The SETUP screen enables you to set various parameters that apply to the entire QL console. To access the SETUP screen, press the SETUP button in the Function Access Area. The screen contains the following items.
Setup BUS SETUP field CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS field This field enables you to make bus-related settings. This field enables you to set the LCD brightness and contrast. D BUS SETUP button H BANK A/BANK B buttons Press this button to open the BUS SETUP window, in which you can make MIX bus/ MATRIX bus-related settings. Select a bank to which you want to save the brightness and contrast settings. You can save two different settings in bank A and B, and switch between them if desired.
Setup Setting the Administrator password • Guest ............A Guest can use only the range of functionality permitted by the Administrator. Only one set of Guest settings is maintained inside the console. • User ..............A User can use only the range of functionality permitted by the Administrator. User settings are saved internally or on a USB flash drive as user authentication keys. Multiple sets of user settings (up to ten in internal memory) can be saved, each with the desired user name.
Setup CREATE USER KEY window STEP 1. To create a user authentication key on a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive to the USB connector. 2. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 3. In the SETUP screen, press the CREATE USER KEY button. 4. In the CREATE USER KEY window, when you have specified the user name, comment, password, power user privileges on/off, and user rights, press the CREATE button. 5.
Setup Logging-in Logging-in as Guest To operate the QL series console, you must log in as the Administrator, Guest, or a User. User settings for the Administrator and Guest are saved in the console itself. However, to log in as a User you must either select a key that is saved in the console itself, or connect the USB flash drive in which a user authentication key has been saved.
Setup NOTE SETUP screen • If no password has been set, you will simply be logged-in in step 6 when you press the LOAD button. • If the password was incorrect, a message of “Wrong Password!” will appear near the bottom of the screen. • If you have selected a user authentication key that was created on a different QL series console, a keyboard window will appear, allowing you to enter the Administrator password of the QL series console that you will be using.
Setup Editing a user authentication key Changing the user level If you are logged-in as a user, you can edit your preference settings, USER DEFINED keys, USER DEFINED knobs, assignable encoders, custom fader banks, master fader, comments, and password, and save (overwrite) them onto your user authentication key. If you are loggedin as a Power User, you can also change the user level. You can view or change the user level. • Administrator................
Setup USER SETUP window • WITH SEND........................ Restricts operation of that channel’s send parameters. (From MIX, From MATRIX) • DCA MASTER .................... Restricts operation of that channel’s DCA group fader, ON/OFF, and ICON/COLOR/NAME. • DCA GROUP ASSIGN........ Restricts changes of assignment to that DCA group. • SET BY SEL .......................
Setup 5 FILE LOAD USER SETUP window (PREFERENCE page) Specifies the settings that will be applied when a file is loaded from a USB flash drive. The user authentication key contains settings such as the user level, preferences, and the USER DEFINED key settings (USER SETUP settings). Other data is saved in an “ALL” file. The “ALL” file also includes the USER SETUP settings of the Administrator and the Guest.
Setup • DIGITAL I/O ERROR If this is on, an error message will appear when a digital audio I/O error occurs. • LIST ORDER Specifies the order in which scene memories and library items will appear on the list. When the NORMAL button is lit, the list appears in ascending numerical order. When the REVERSE button is lit, the list appears in descending numerical order. • MIDI I/O ERROR If this is on, an error message will appear when a MIDI transmit/receive error occurs.
Setup USER DEFINED keys • The twelve buttons in the USER DEFINED KEYS page correspond to USER DEFINED keys [1]– [12] on the top panel. The name of the function or parameter assigned to each key appears to the right of the corresponding button. If nothing is assigned to the key, an indication of “---” will appear next to the button. • The list shown in the USER DEFINED KEY SETUP window is the same for all models of the QL series.
Setup Functions that can be assigned to USER DEFINED keys FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Explanation B1 FUNCTION NO ASSIGN ALTERNATE FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Explanation — — No assignment. LATCH — Toggle ALTERNATE FUNCTION each time it is pressed. UNLATCH group a OVERRIDE ON — Switch to ALTERNATE FUNCTION only while pressed. — Apply a fade-in to the channels in group a where the override button is on, until the level drops to 0 dB (the unity gain).
Setup FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 OUTPUT CUE Explanation FUNCTION Switch CUE on/off. CLEAR CUE SPECIFIC CH *2) PARAMETER 1 MONITOR ON PARAMETER 2 — OUTPUT Switch the monitor output on/off. SELECTED CH ASSIGN While holding down this key, press the SEL key of a MIX or MATRIX channel to switch the assignment on/off. During this time, the [SEL] LED will be lit if assign is ON, or dark if OFF. The assignment setting made while holding down this key will be stored.
Setup FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 BOOKMARK PAGE CHANGE NEXT PAGE CLOSE POPUP TRANSPORT RECORDER SENDS ON FADER SET [TO STEREO] SET[AUTOMIXER AUTO/MAN] AUTO REC Shortcut function for STOP REC PLAY. Recording will be initiated in a single action. If this is executed during recording, the file being recorded will first be closed, and then recording will continue with a new file. — Recall the scene of the previous existing number.
Setup USER DEFINED knobs • The four buttons in the SOFTWARE USER DEFINED KNOBS page correspond to USER DEFINED knobs [1]–[4] in the lower part of the touch screen. The name of the function or parameter assigned to each knob appears to the right of the corresponding button. If nothing is assigned to the knob, an indication of “---” will appear next to the button. • The list shown in the USER DEFINED KNOB SETUP window is the same for all models of the QL series.
Setup Functions that can be assigned to USER DEFINED knobs Function EQ BRIGHTNESS GAIN1–GAIN8 *10) FREQUENCY *4) I/O DEVICE GAIN1–GAIN32 *11) LAMP INPUT DELAY DELAY TIME *3) PANEL INPUT GAIN PARAMETER 2 WEIGHT *1) SCREEN CTRL 102–CTRL 119 DIMMER LEVEL OUTPUT PFL TRIM MONITOR TALKBACK DIMMER LEVEL CUE LEVEL MONITOR DELAY THRESHOLD MONITOR FADER RANGE LEVEL RATIO SINE WAVE FREQUENCY HOLD OSCILLATOR *2) HPF LPF WIDTH DECAY INTERVAL OUTPUT LEVEL OUTGAIN KNEE WIDTH *4) CTR
Setup Custom fader bank USER SETUP window (CUSTOM FADER BANK/MASTER FADER page) Groups that organize channels routed to the top-panel faders are called “fader banks.” There are input and output channel banks, as well as custom fader banks. Custom fader banks enable you to select various combinations of channels, regardless of channel types. This section explains how to set up a custom fader bank. 1 STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 2.
Setup Console Lock Custom fader bank settings for individual scenes Custom fader bank settings can be stored/recalled for individual scenes. For details, refer to “Using the Focus Recall function” on page 80. You can temporarily prohibit console operations in order to prevent unwanted operation. This setting disables operations of the panel, so that controllers cannot be operated by an accidental touch or by an unauthorized third party while the operator is taking a break.
Setup Saving and loading setup data to and from a USB flash drive You can connect a commercially-available USB flash drive to the USB connector located to the right of the display, and save the internal settings and user authentication keys of the QL series console to the USB flash drive or load them from the USB flash drive. NOTICE An ACCESS indicator is shown in the Function Access Area while data is being accessed (saved, loaded, or deleted).
Setup 7 File list SAVE/LOAD window This area lists the files and sub-directories that are saved on the USB flash drive. The highlighted line indicates the file selected for operations. The file list contains the following items. When you press an item name, it will turn orange, and the list will be sorted by that item. Each time you press the item name, the sorting order will alternate between ascending and descending order. • FILE NAME...........
Setup Saving the QL console’s internal data on a USB flash drive • INPUT/OUTPUT tab The following table lists the items that you can select. All of the QL series console’s internal data can be saved on a USB flash drive as a setting file. The saved file will have an extension of “.CLF.” Button IN CH LIB STEP 1. In the SAVE/LOAD window, press the SAVE button. 2. In the SAVE SELECT screen, select the data to be saved, the data type, and the save destination. 3.
Setup 2 SOURCE field Loading a file from a USB flash drive Indicates the internal data of the QL series console. Follow the steps below to load a QL settings file (extension .CLF) from the USB flash drive into the QL series console. You can use the same procedure to load the following files as well as settings files. 3 DESTINATION field Indicates the save destination. Extension 4 Data selection knob This knob selects the data shown in the field.
Setup LOAD SELECT screen • EFFECT/GEQ tab The following table lists the items that you can select. Button 1 Data content EFFECT LIB Effect library GEQ LIB GEQ library • PREMIUM tab The following table lists the items that you can select. Button 5033 LIB 3 2 Data content Portico 5033 library 5043 LIB Portico 5043 library U76 LIB U76 library Opt-2A LIB Opt-2A library EQ-1A LIB EQ-1A library DynaEQ LIB DynamicEQ library • SETUP tab The following table lists the items that you can select.
Setup Editing the files saved on the USB flash drive • ADMIN tab The following table lists the items that you can select. Type Follow the steps below to perform editing operations such as sorting the files and directories on the USB flash drive, editing the file names or comments, copying, and pasting.
Setup Editing file names/comments Creating a directory STEP 1. In the SAVE/LOAD window, press the FILE NAME field or COMMENT field of each file. 2. Enter a file name or comment in the keyboard window, and press the RENAME button or SET button. STEP 1. Press the directory icon or press the arrow button in the PATH field in the SAVE/ LOAD window to change the directory. 2. Press the MAKE DIR button. 3. Enter the name of the directory you want to create, then press the MAKE button.
Setup Word clock and slot settings Recovering after overcurrent at the USB port Even if the connection with the USB device was stopped because an overcurrent condition occurred at the USB port, it is possible to use the USB device again without turning the console power off and back on. “Word clock” refers to the clock that provides the basis of timing for digital audio signal processing. To send and receive digital audio signals between devices, those devices must be synchronized to the same word clock.
Setup WORD CLOCK/SLOT window • DANTE 48k • DANTE 44.1k The word clock supplied from the Dante jack on the rear panel of the console will be used as the clock source. 3 1 • SLOT 1–2 The word clock supplied via a digital I/O card installed in a console slot will be used as the clock source. Word clock can be selected in pairs for each slot. 2 3 Clock status display Indicates the status of synchronization with the master clock for each clock source.
Setup SLOT field Using cascade connections This field enables you to make various settings related to the MY slots on the rear panel of the console. Using multiple QL series consoles, or a QL console and an external mixing console (such as a Yamaha PM5D) in a cascade connection enables buses to be shared among the devices. This can be convenient if you want to use an external mixer to increase the number of inputs.
Setup CASCADE window (CASCADE OUT PATCH page) NOTE • If you are making a cascade connection between the QL unit and the PM5D, you can use the QL unit as the cascade slave by setting the PM5D’s CASCADE IN PORT SELECT to a slot. However, only the audio signals will be cascaded, and the control signals cannot be linked. • You can also use an AD/DA card or OMNI OUT jack to make cascade connections with an analog mixer.
Setup • • • • Operations on the cascade master QL unit Scene store operations DIMMER (MONITOR screen) operations Panel LED and display brightness (SETUP screen) operations Master mute group operations STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 2. In the SYSTEM SETUP field of the SETUP screen, press the CASCADE button. 3. In the CASCADE window, press the CASCADE IN PATCH tab. 4. In the CASCADE IN PATCH page, press the IN PATCH button for the bus to which you want to assign the port. 5.
Setup Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses BUS SETUP window You can make various settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses. Follow the steps below to change the basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses, such as switching between stereo and monaural, and selecting the send point from which the signal of an input channel will be sent. The settings you make in the following procedure are saved as part of the scene. 1 2 4 1 3 4 STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button.
Setup 4 PAN LINK button Specifying the brightness of the touch screen, LEDs, channel name displays, and lamps This button appears if SIGNAL TYPE is set to STEREO and the bus type is set to VARI. If the button is on, the pan setting of signals sent from input channels to the corresponding two buses will link with the STEREO bus pan setting. Follow the steps below to specify the brightness of the touch screen, top panel LEDs, channel name displays, and lamps connected to the rear panel LAMP connectors.
Setup 5 SCREEN 3 FORMAT (Display format) Adjusts the brightness of the touch screen. If the brightness is set to lower than level 2, the QL will start up next time with a brightness setting of 2 so that you will be able to see the screen. Specifies the format in which the date and time of the internal clock are displayed. You can select from the following display formats.
Setup NETWORK window Setting up the Dante audio network 1 You will use the QL series console to make Dante audio network settings for the console itself and the I/O devices connected to the Dante connector of the QL series console. This section explains how to make Dante audio network settings. 3 STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. 2. In the DANTE field at the center of the screen, press the DANTE SETUP button to open the DANTE SETUP window. 3.
Setup 6 BIT select buttons DANTE SETUP window (SETUP page) Enable you to set the audio bit depth to 24-bit or 32-bit. • 24bit.......................Use this when transmitting and receiving data to or from an Rio unit. When using a QL series system, you will normally use this setting. • 32bit.......................
Setup Switching the CONSOLE ID and SECONDARY PORT NOTE • If you change the SECONDARY PORT, you must also change the method of connection between the QL series console and the I/O devices. For example if the connections used for the REDUNDANT setting are left as they are when you change the setting to DAISY CHAIN, it will become impossible to send and receive audio. Be sure to disconnect the cables before you change the setting.
Setup Connection examples and latency settings Redundant connections Simple 64-in/48-out Daisy chain connections Simple 64-in/48-out 3 3 2 4 2 3 1 2 QL 1 1 QL QL 3 hops = 0.25 ms 4 hops = 0.5 ms 3 hops = 0.25 ms Redundant connections FOH and monitor consoles are sharing 64-in/48-out. Daisy chain connections FOH and monitor consoles are sharing 64-in/48-out. 4 3 2 3 QL QL QL 2 4 3 1 2 QL 1 QL 1 QL 4 hops = 0.5 ms 4 hops = 0.5 ms 3 hops = 0.
Setup Daisy chain connections 256-ch HA remote (maximum size) Redundant connections Two consoles are sharing 256-ch HA remote (maximum size) 9 8 3 4 7 6 5 4 5 4 2 3 3 2 QL 1 QL 1 QL QL 9 hops = 1.0 ms 1 4 hops = 0.5 ms 2 5 hops = 0.
Setup 3 I/O device select buttons Mounting an I/O device on the Dante audio network Press one of the buttons to open the DEVICE SELECT window. The upper line of the button shows the device label. The lower line of the button shows the model name and the number of inputs and outputs. If no device has been mounted, the upper row will indicate “---” and the lower row will show nothing. For more information on VIRTUAL/CONFLICT/DUPLICATE shown below these buttons, refer to 1 on page 127, “I/O device list.
Setup When the setup method select button is DEVICE LIST When the setup method select button is SUPPORTED DEVICE To mount by choosing from a list of the I/O devices on the Dante audio network, press the DEVICE LIST button to display the DEVICE LIST field. If you want to select and mount an I/O device that is supported by the QL series, press the SUPPORTED DEVICE button to see the SUPPORTED DEVICE field. These settings can be made even when not connected to a Dante audio network.
Setup NOTE When the setup method select button is DVS or MANUAL • If there is one I/O device, set the I/O device’s UNIT ID to “1.” • If multiple devices are connected, assign the ID numbers so that there is no conflict between devices. • For devices other than the R series, it is possible for devices of differing models to be assigned to the same ID as an Rio series unit or the same ID as a different model of device.
Setup 3 HA device select buttons REMOTE HA settings Press one of these buttons to open the REMOTE HA SELECT window. The upper line of the button shows the device label. The lower line of the button shows the model name and the number of inputs and outputs. If no device has been mounted, the upper row will indicate “---” and the lower row will show nothing. For more information on VIRTUAL/CONFLICT/DUPLICATE shown below these buttons, refer to 1 on page 127, “I/O device list.
Setup Displaying the device status R-series You can use the touch screen to verify the status of a connected QL series or R-series unit (except the Ro8-D) or the Dante status. In order to verify the status of an R-series unit from the console, it must be assigned to REMOTE HA in DANTE SETUP. The Rio field of the I/O DEVICE screen shows indicators for the status of the R-series units and the Dante network. For firmware that predates support for V1.
Setup Error messages Warning messages The SYSTEM indicators will remain lit/blinking cyclically as follows until the problem has been resolved. If service is necessary, please contact the Yamaha service center listed in the QL5/QL1 Owner’s Manual. The indicators will remain lit/blinking cyclically until the problem has been resolved. If the green [SYNC] indicator is not lit, the device’s word clock is not defined.
Setup Using GPI (General Purpose Interface) Lit or Flash x2 blinking An abnormality has occurred on the circuit connected to the SECONDARY connector during redundant network operation. The rear panel GPI (General Purpose Interface) connector can be used as an input/output connector. This connector provides five GPI IN ports and five GPI OUT ports. For example you can use an external switch to control internal parameters of the QL series console or to switch scenes.
Setup 3 POLARITY MODE select button NOTE • With latched operation, the function will switch between active and inactive each time a trigger is input from the external switch. In this case, we recommend that you use a non-locking type of external switch. • With unlatched operation, the function will be active only while the signal from the external switch is at the high level or low level. In this case, you may use either a non-locking or a locking type of external switch as appropriate for your needs.
Setup 2 POLARITY MODE select button This button selects the polarity of the GPI OUT port. ..................... (Low active) Grounded when the GPI OUT port is active. ..................... (High active) Open when the GPI OUT port is active. 3 GPI OUT SETUP button The button shows the name of the currently-selected function or parameter. Press this button to display the GPI OUT SETUP window. SETUP screen MIDI/GPI screen MIDI/GPI screen (GPI page) 4 3 1 2 You can assign the following functions.
Setup Using FADER START MIDI/GPI screen (FADER START page) Make FADER START settings if you want a device connected to a GPI OUT port to operate in tandem with fader operations. 1 STEP 1. Connect an external device to the QL series console’s GPI connector. 2. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 3. In the SETUP screen, press the MIDI/GPI button. 4. In the MIDI/GPI screen, press the FADER START tab. 5.
Setup 4 THRESHOLD field The following illustration shows how the signal that is output from the GPI PORT will change in each fader mode when a fader is operated. In this example, UPSTROKE in the THRESHOLD field is set to –60.00, and DOWNSTROKE is set to –∞. (This illustration shows is selected as the polarity of the GPI OUT port. If the polarity is , the the case in which polarity of the output signal will be reversed.
Help function Help function NOTE By default, the character code set of the text file will be detected as UTF-8. However, by adding a line consisting of [ISO-8859-1] or [Shift_JIS] at the beginning of the file, you can force recognition of the file using that character code set. You can specify the desired character code set when using your text editor to save the text file. The Help function is able to display the following text files (character code sets /languages).
Help function Directly recalling the Help for a specific panel controller Using USER DEFINED keys to recall Help directly While holding down the USER DEFINED key to which you have assigned the Help function, press (or rotate) the panel controller for which you want to recall Help. If the explanation is available for the controller, the help for the corresponding item will appear. To close the window, once again press the USER DEFINED key to which the Help function is assigned.
Other functions Other functions NOTE • Do not press any buttons until initialization is complete. • Once initialization is complete, you can continue operation by selecting a different menu instead of pressing the EXIT button. This chapter explains various functions of QL series consoles that are not covered in other chapters.
Other functions Adjusting the faders (Calibration function) NOTE • Faders for which a problem was detected at start-up will already be selected in step 3. • If the RESTART button appears, calibration has failed. Press the RESTART button to execute calibration once again. • Once initialization is complete, you can continue operation by selecting a different menu instead of pressing the EXIT button.
Other functions • INPUT PORT TRIM (Fine adjustment of the analog input gain) Access the INPUT PORT TRIM window, and make fine adjustments to the gain of the specified analog input port in 0.1 dB steps. • SLOT OUTPUT TRIM (Fine adjustment of the slot output port gain) Access the SLOT OUTPUT TRIM window, and make fine adjustments to the gain of the output ports of the specified slot in 0.01 dB steps.
Other functions Adjusting the LED color (Calibration function) Adjusting the brightness of the channel name display If necessary, you can adjust the LED colors. Adjust the LED colors one by one. If necessary, you can adjust the brightness of the channel name display. STEP 1. While holding down the [SEL] key for Fader B in the MASTER section on the panel, turn on the power to the QL unit. 2. On the startup menu screen, press the LED COLOR CALIBRATION button. 3.
Other functions Adjusting the contrast of the channel name display If necessary, you can adjust the contrast of the channel name display. STEP 1. While holding down the [SEL] key for Fader B in the MASTER section on the panel, turn on the power to the QL unit. 2. On the startup menu screen, press the LED COLOR CALIBRATION button. 3. Turn the [GAIN] knob in the Selected Channel section.
Warning/Error Messages Warning/Error Messages Message Message Meaning Meaning Directory Not Empty! You attempted to delete a directory, but failed because there were files remaining in the directory. xxx Parameters Copied. Parameter xxx was copied to the copy buffer. Editor: Data Framing Error! Editor: Data Overrun! Invalid signals are being exchanged with QL Editor. xxx Parameters Initialized. Parameter xxx was initialized.
Warning/Error Messages Message Meaning Monitor Assignment is Restricted to Max. 8 Sources! The Monitor Define function allows a maximum of eight sources to be selected, but you attempted to assign more than eight. No Access From Recorder! In the RECORDER screen, it is not possible to move to a level higher than \YPE\SONGS\. No Channel Selected. A copy-source channel was not selected in the GLOBAL PASTE screen. No Copy Item Selected.
Warning/Error Messages Message Meaning Unit ID Duplicated! The currently entered UNIT ID is not unique on the Dante audio network. Unsupported File Format! The file you attempted to load from the USB flash drive is of an unsupported format. USB Currently Active for Recorder function! Save or Load operations are unavailable because the USB memory recorder is recording or playing.
Appendices Index A Audio file (links to a scene recall).................. 84 Automixer .................................................... 109 C Calibration function...................... 210, 211, 213 Cascade connections .................................. 186 Channel color ........................................ 25, 190 Channel Job .................................................. 56 Channel library ........................................ 39, 48 Channel Link ..........................................
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Contents Data List EQ Library List.................................................................... DYNAMICS Library List ...................................................... Dynamics Parameters......................................................... Effect Type List.................................................................... Effects Parameters.............................................................. Premium Rack Processor Parameters ................................
EQ Library List # 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 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 +2.5 dB +4.0 dB F 180 Hz 335 Hz 2.36 kHz 4.
# 33 Bass Drum 3 35 Tom-tom 2 37 Piano Low 39 Fine-EQ Cass HIGH PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING –10.0 dB +3.5 dB 0.0 dB F 118 Hz 315 Hz 4.25 kHz 20.0 kHz 2.0 10.0 0.40 0.40 L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING G 0.0 dB +2.0 dB +3.5 dB 0.0 dB F 224 Hz 560 Hz 4.25 kHz 4.00 kHz Q — 4.5 2.8 0.10 H.SHELF L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING G –9.0 dB +1.5 dB +2.0 dB 0.0 dB F 90.0 Hz 212 Hz 5.30 kHz 17.0 kHz — 4.5 1.25 — PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF G +4.5 dB –13.0 dB +4.
# Title Type 18 E. B. Slap COMPRESSOR 19 Syn. Bass COMPRESSOR 20 Piano1 COMPRESSOR 21 Piano2 COMPRESSOR 22 E. Guitar COMPRESSOR 23 A.
DUCKING Dynamics Parameters Ducking is commonly used for voice-over applications in which the background music level is reduced automatically when an announcer speaks. When the KEY IN source signal level exceeds the specified THRESHOLD, the output level is attenuated by a specified amount (RANGE). Dynamics Parameters are the following types.
COMPRESSOR EXPANDER 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. An expander attenuates signals below a specified THRESHOLD by a specified RATIO.
COMPANDER HARD (COMPANDER-H), COMPANDER SOFT (COMPANDER-S) Effect Type List Title 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.
Title DelayEr. Type DELAYER. Effects Parameters Description Delay and early reflections in series Delay+Rev DELAY+REV Delay and reverb in parallel REV-X HALL, REV-X ROOM, REV-X PLATE DelayRev DELAYREV Delay and reverb in series DistDelay DISTDELAY Distortion and delay in series Multi Filter MULTI FILTER 3-band parallel filter (24 dB/octave) Freeze FREEZE Simple sampler Newly-developed two input, two output reverb algorithm.
STEREO REVERB GATE REVERB, REVERSE GATE Two input, two output stereo reverb. One input, two output early reflections with gate, and early reflections with reverse gate. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time TYPE REV TYPE Hall, Room, Stage, Plate Reverb type ROOMSIZE 0.1–20.0 INI. DLY 0.0–100.0 ms Initial delay before reverb begins LIVENESS 0–10 Early reflections decay characteristics (0 = dead, 10 = live) HI. RATIO 0.1–1.
MOD. DELAY ECHO One input, two output basic repeat delay with modulation. Two input, two output stereo delay with crossed feedback loop. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description DELAY 0.0–2725.0 ms Delay time DELAY L 0.0–1350.0 ms Left channel delay time FB. GAIN –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.
FLANGE PHASER Two input, two output flange effect. Two input, two output 16-stage phaser. Parameter Range FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz DEPTH MOD. DLY Description Parameter Range Description Modulation speed FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speed 0–100% Modulation depth DEPTH 0–100% Modulation depth 0.0–500.0 ms Modulation delay time FB. GAIN –99 to +99% FB.
DYNA.PHASER DUAL PITCH Two input, two output dynamically controlled phaser. Two input, two output pitch shifter. Parameter Range SOURCE INPUT, MIDI SENSE DIR.
AUTOPAN RING MOD. Two input, two output autopanner. Two input, two output ring modulator. Parameter FREQ. Range 0.05–40.00 Hz Description Parameter Range Modulation speed SOURCE OSC, SELF Description Modulation source: oscillator or input signal DEPTH 0–100% Modulation depth OSC FREQ 0.0–5000.0 Hz Oscillator frequency DIR. *1 Panning direction FM FREQ. 0.05–40.
REV+CHORUS REV+FLANGE One input, two output reverb and chorus effects in parallel. One input, two output reverb and flanger effects in parallel. Parameter Range REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s INI. DLY HI. RATIO Description Parameter Range Description Reverb time REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time 0.0–500.0 ms Initial delay before reverb begins INI. DLY 0.0–500.0 ms Initial delay before reverb begins 0.1–1.0 High-frequency reverb time ratio HI. RATIO 0.1–1.
REV+SYMPHO. REVPAN One input, two output reverb and symphonic effects in parallel. This is a 1-in/2-out series-connected reverb and auto-pan effect. Parameter Range Parameter Description Range Description Reverb time REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s Reverb time 0.0–500.0 ms Initial delay before reverb begins INI. DLY 0.0–500.0 ms Initial delay before reverb begins 0.1–1.0 High-frequency reverb time ratio HI. RATIO 0.1–1.0 High-frequency reverb time ratio DIFF. 0–10 Spread DIFF.
DELAYER. Parameter One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in series. SYNC OFF/ON Tempo parameter sync on/off NOTE L *1 Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine left channel DELAY *1 Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine right channel DELAY *1 Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine feedback DELAY Parameter Range Description Range Description DELAY L 0.0–1000.0 ms Left channel delay time NOTE R DELAY R 0.0–1000.
DISTDELAY FREEZE One input, two output distortion and delay effects in series. One input, two output basic sampler. Parameter Range Description DST TYPE DST1, DST2, OVD1, OVD2, CRUNCH Distortion type (DST = distortion, OVD = overdrive) DRIVE 0–100 Distortion drive MASTER 0–100 Master volume TONE –10 to +10 Tone control N.
AMP SIMULATE COMP276S One input, two output guitar amp simulator. This effect emulates the characteristics of analog compressors that are widely used in recording studios. It produces a thick, strong frame sound suitable for drums and bass. You can link and control the L and R channel parameters.
EQUALIZER601 OPENDECK This effect emulates the characteristics of 70’s analog equalizers. Re-creating the distortion of typical analog circuits will add drive to the sound. It emulates the tape compression created by two open reel tape recorders (a recording deck and a playback deck). You can change the sound quality by adjusting various elements, such as the deck type, tape quality, playback speed, etc.
Parameter LIM.ATK Range 0–120 ms Premium Rack Processor Parameters Description Attack time of the limiter LIM.REL *1 Release time of the limiter LIM.KNEE 0–5 Knee of the limiter LIM.BYP OFF/ON Bypasses the limiter PRESENCE –10 to +10 Positive (+) values lower the threshold of the high band and raise the threshold of the low band. Negative (–) values do the opposite. If this is set to 0, the high, mid, and low bands will be affected in the same way. ALL BYPASS OFF, ON LOOKUP 0.0–100.
U76 Dynamic EQ This models a well-known vintage compressor/limiter used in a wide range of situations. This is a newly developed equalizer that dynamically changes the EQ gain in response to the input signal, controlling the amount of EQ cut or boost in a way similar to a compressor or expander. Parameter Range Description INPUT –96.0 to 0.0 dB Input level OUTPUT –96.0 to 0.0 dB Output level ATTACK 5.50 to 0.10 ms Attack time of the compressor.
Parameters that can be assigned to control changes Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 MATRIX 1 POINT – MATRIX 8 POINT Mode NO ASSIGN Parameter 1 INPUT MATRIX 1 LEVEL L – MATRIX 8 LEVEL L MATRIX 1 POINT – MATRIX 8 POINT OUTPUT MIX 1–MIX 16 MATRIX 1–MATRIX 8 STEREO L–MONO(C) INPUT CH 1–CH 64*1 STIN1L–STIN8R OUTPUT MIX 1–MIX 16 MATRIX 1–MATRIX 8 STEREO L–MONO(C) PAN/BALANCE BALANCE TO STEREO TO MONO MATRIX 1 LEVEL H – MATRIX 8 LEVEL H MATRIX 1/2 PAN – MATRIX 7/8 PAN ON LOW Q OUTPUT MIX 1–MIX 16 MATR
Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Mode ON LOW Q ATTACK LOW FREQ THRESHOLD RELEASE H LOW GAIN OUTPUT DYNAMICS1 LOW MID Q RATIO LOW MID GAIN GAIN H HIGH MID FREQ HIGH MID GAIN BYPASS EFFECT MIX BALANCE PARAM 1 H – PARAM 32 L HIGH GAIN ON A LOW TYPE GEQ HIGH TYPE HIGH LPF ON PREMIUM RACK A MIX 1-MIX 16 MATRIX 1-MATRIX 8 STEREO L-MONO(C) PREMIUM RACK B ON DCA THRESHOLD Rack1–8 BYPASS PARAM 1 H – PARAM 64 L BYPASS PARAM 1 H – PARAM 64 L Rack1–8 Rack1–8 FADER H DCA 1–DCA 16 FADER L RANG
NRPN parameter assignments Parameter INPUT FADER MIX1-16, MATRIX, STEREO LR MIX9 SEND MIX10 SEND MIX11 SEND MIX12 SEND INPUT to MIX9-16 LEVEL MIX13 SEND MIX14 SEND MIX15 SEND MIX16 SEND MATRIX1 SEND MATRIX2 SEND INPUT to MATRIX1-4 LEVEL MATRIX3 SEND MATRIX4 SEND MATRIX1 SEND MATRIX2 SEND MATRIX3 SEND MATRIX4 SEND MIX1-16, STEREO LR to MATRIX LEVEL MATRIX5 SEND MATRIX6 SEND MATRIX7 SEND MATRIX8 SEND INPUT ON MIX1-16, MATRIX, STEREO LR MIX9 SEND MIX10 SEND MIX11 SEND MIX12 SEND INPUT to MIX9-16 ON MIX13 SEND
Parameter MIX9/10 INPUT to MIX9/10-15/16 MIX11/12 PAN MIX13/14 MIX15/16 MATRIX1/2 INPUT to MATRIX1/2, 3/4 PAN MATRIX3/4 MATRIX1/2 MATRIX3/4 MIX1-20, STEREO LR to MATRIX PAN MATRIX5/6 MATRIX7/8 MIX1-8 to STEREO PAN MIX TO ST MIX1-20, MATRIX, BALANCE STEREO LR MATRIX1 SEND MATRIX2 SEND MATRIX3 SEND MIX, STEREO LR, MONO MATRIX4 SEND to MATRIX PRE/POST MATRIX5 SEND MATRIX6 SEND MATRIX7 SEND MATRIX8 SEND MATRIX1 SEND MATRIX2 SEND MATRIX3 SEND MATRIX4 SEND MONO to MATRIX ON MATRIX5 SEND MATRIX6 SEND MATRIX7 SEND
Parameter MATRIX1 SEND MATRIX2 SEND MATRIX3 SEND MATRIX4 SEND MONO to MATRIX LEVEL MATRIX5 SEND MATRIX6 SEND MATRIX7 SEND MATRIX8 SEND ON MONO MIX1 SEND MIX2 SEND MIX3 SEND MIX4 SEND INPUT1-56, STIN1-4 to MIX1-8 ON MIX5 SEND MIX6 SEND MIX7 SEND MIX8 SEND MATRIX5 SEND MATRIX6 SEND INPUT1-56, STIN1-4 to MATRIX5-8 ON MATRIX7 SEND MATRIX8 SEND MIX9-16 to STEREO ON MIX TO ST INSERT MONO MIX1 SEND MIX2 SEND MIX3 SEND MIX4 SEND INPUT1-56, STIN1-4 to MIX1-8 PRE/POST MIX5 SEND MIX6 SEND MIX7 SEND MIX8 SEND MATRIX5 S
Parameter EXTERNAL GAIN1 INPUT GAIN 1 EXTERNAL GAIN2 INPUT GAIN 2 EXTERNAL GAIN3 INPUT GAIN 3 EXTERNAL GAIN4 INPUT GAIN 4 EXTERNAL GAIN5 INPUT GAIN 5 EXTERNAL GAIN6 INPUT GAIN 6 EXTERNAL GAIN7 INPUT GAIN 7 EXTERNAL GAIN8 INPUT GAIN 8 EXTERNAL +48V 1 INPUT +48V 1 EXTERNAL +48V 2 INPUT +48V 2 EXTERNAL +48V 3 INPUT +48V 3 EXTERNAL +48V 4 INPUT +48V 4 HA EXTERNAL +48V 5 INPUT +48V 5 EXTERNAL +48V 6 INPUT +48V 6 EXTERNAL +48V 7 INPUT +48V 7 EXTERNAL +48V 8 INPUT +48V 8 EXTERNAL HPF1 INPUT HPF1 EXTERNAL HPF2 INPU
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.
Parameter Stereo*1 CHANNEL LINK RECALL SAFE, FOCUS RECALL, GLOBAL PASTE*8 ALL Parameter Select button USER LEVEL Channel Library Pan/balance O*11 O INPUT TO ST INPUT FADER/ON O Pan Mode O O *5 INPUT PROCESSING O On O TO STEREO O *5 INPUT PROCESSING O CSR O TO STEREO O *5 INPUT PROCESSING O Mode O TO STEREO O *5 INPUT PROCESSING O On O INPUT CH ON O INPUT CH ON INPUT FADER/ON O Fader O*10 INPUT FADER*10 O INPUT FADER INPUT FADER/ON O LCR Mute Assign O
MIX Channels Parameter Linked for a stereo pair RECALL SAFE, FOCUS RECALL, GLOBAL PASTE *8, *12 ALL Parameter Select button Name, Icon, Color O MIX NAME, GLOBAL OUTPUT NAME OUTPUT NAME Output Patch O MIX OUTPUT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH Out Patch O MIX INSERT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH In Patch O MIX INSERT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH +48V, Gain, Gain Compensation O MIX INSERT PATCH, GLOBAL HA MIX PROCESSING Insert Channel Library USER LEVEL
MATRIX Channels Parameter Linked for a stereo pair RECALL SAFE, FOCUS RECALL, GLOBAL PASTE *8, *12 ALL Parameter Select button USER LEVEL Name, Icon, Color O MATRIX NAME,GLOBAL OUTPUT NAME OUTPUT NAME Output Patch O MATRIX OUTPUT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH Insert Out Patch O MATRIX INSERT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH In Patch O MATRIX INSERT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH +48V, Gain, Gain Compensation O MATRIX INSERT PATCH, GLOBAL HA MATRIX PROCESS
STEREO, MONO Channels Linked for a stereo pair Parameter RECALL SAFE, FOCUS RECALL, GLOBAL PASTE *8, *12 ALL Name, Icon, Color O STEREO, MONO NAME, GLOBAL OUTPUT NAME Output Patch O STEREO, MONO OUTPUT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH Out Patch O STEREO, MONO INSERT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH In Patch O STEREO, MONO INSERT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH Insert +48V, Gain, Gain Compensation Channel Library USER LEVEL Parameter Select button OUTPUT NAME O
MIDI Data Format CONTROL CHANGE numbers 0 and 32 are for selecting banks. This section explains the format of the data that the QL series is able to understand, send, and receive. STATUS DATA 1 CHANNEL MESSAGE 1.1 NOTE OFF (8n) Reception These messages are echoed to MIDI OUT if [OTHER COMMAND ECHO] is ON. They are received if [Rx CH] matches, and used to control effects.
2 SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGE < MMC DEFERED PLAY > 2.1 SONG SELECT Reception If the [DEVICE NO.] matches or is 7F, receives this message and starts playback. (F3) Reception Select the track number shown in the TITLE LIST screen of the USB memory recorder. STATUS 11110011 F3 Song select Song number 0sssssss ss Song number (0-127) 2.2 TIMING CLOCK (F8) Reception This message is used to control effects. This message is transmitted twenty-four times per quarter note.
[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]); } 3.3 PARAMETER CHANGE Reception This message is echoed if [PARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is ON.
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4.4 FUNCTION CALL – LIBRARY ATTRIBUTE – 4.4.2 Format (PARAMETER REQUEST) 4.5 EXIST LIBRARY RANGE 4.4.1 Format (PARAMETER CHANGE) Reception The PARAMETER CHANGE will be sent with Device number [Rx CH] immediately the data is received. 4.5.1 Format (PARAMETER CHANGE) Reception Data will be received when [PARAMETER CHANGE Rx] is on and the Device number of both [Rx CH] and SUB STATUS match. The data will be echoed when [PARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on.
4.5.2 Format (PARAMETER REQUEST) 4.6 FUNCTION CALL – COLLECTION STORE – Reception The PARAMETER CHANGE will be sent with Device number [Rx CH] immediately the data is received. 4.6.1 Format (PARAMETER CHANGE) STATUS ID No.
4.8 FUNCTION CALL – CHANNEL – 4.8.1 Pair ON/OFF Trigger Format (PARAMETER CHANGE) Reception Data will be received when [PARAMETER CHANGE Rx] is on and the Device number of both [Rx CH] and SUB STATUS match. The data will be echoed when [PARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on. STATUS ID No.
Input/Output Specifications Digital input/output specifications Analog input specifications Input Connectors INPUT 1-32 *6 Gain Input Source Impedance Impedance Sensitivity*1 +66dB 7.5 kΩ –6dB 50-600 Ω Mics & 600 Ω Lines Input Level Defined Level Maximum Non-Clip Level –82dBu (61.6μV) –62dBu (0.616mV) –42dBu (6.16mV) –10dBu (245mV) +10dBu (2.45V) +30dBu (24.
Dynamic Range. Electrical characteristics Input All faders are nominal when measured. Output impedance of signal generator: 150 ohms INPUT 1-32 Frequency Response. Input INPUT 1-32*1 — Fs= 48 kHz @20 Hz–20 kHz, referenced to the nominal output level @1 kHz Output RL OMNI OUT 1-16*2 600 Ω PHONES Conditions GAIN: +66dB 8Ω Min. Typ. Max. –1.5 0.0 0.5 –3.0 0.0 0.5 INPUT 1-32*1 Conditions Min. Typ. Max. OMNI OUT 1-16*2 600 Ω +4 dBu @20 Hz–20 kHz, GAIN: –6dB 0.
Mixer Basic Parameters Function Parameter Output Function Type: Gate/Ducking/Comp/Expander Threshold=Gate: –72 dB to 0 dB Others: –54 dB to 0 dB Libraries Name Number Ratio= Total Preset 1 + User 300 301 Attack= 0 msec to 120 msec Input CH Library Preset 1 + User 199 200 Hold= Output CH Library Preset 1 + User 199 200 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 27 + User 1
Pin Assignment Chart 8 15 3 2 1 11 10 9 GPI Pin Signal Name Pin 1 GPO1 9 Signal Name GPO2 2 GPO3 10 GPO4 3 GPO5 11 GND 4 GND 12 GND 5 +5V 13 +5V 6 GPI1 14 GPI2 7 GPI3 15 GPI4 8 GPI5 43 Data List
Note On Note Off Key’s Ch’s Velocity After Touch 44 :True# O: Yes X: No Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Aux Messages *1 Bulk Dump/Request and Parameter Change/Request. *2 MMC X X X X O O X X X X X X :All Sound Off :Reset All Cntrls :Local ON/OFF :All Notes OFF :Active Sense :Reset Effect Control Recorder Control Assignable Bank Select Data Entry NRPN LSB,MSB Assignable Cntrl Effect Control Memorized Memorized Remarks Version: 1.
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