Console File Converter User Guide Rev.5.
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1. Introduction 1.1. Overview This Console File Converter converts common parameters between different models. But because of different specifications among the models, there are some parameters which cannot be directly converted. These parameters are given a default setting or substitute setting. Here is the compatibility overview Parameters which are converted: - Input channel parameters (e.g. HA (except for RIVAGE PM), Fader, On, EQ, Dynamics etc.) - Output channel parameters (e.g.
2. Conversion procedure 2.1. Procedure overview There are three steps to convert a console file. Step1: Prepare the source file for desired result Step2: Conversion with Console File Converter Step3: Edit initialized parameters of the converted file This section explains the conversion procedure step by step. 2.2. Source file preparation There are two options for preparing the source Console File* (*Console File is a file format which can be saved/loaded by both console and Studio Manager.
2.3. Execute Console File Converter This screenshot is an example. - Step 2a. Copy a source Console File to a folder on your computer. - Step 2b. Start Console File Converter, then choose the source file for conversion: Press the “Open” button and choose a source file in the file browse window. Alternatively, drag & drop the file icon into the File Converter window. - Step 2c. Set range of Scenes to be converted: Change the range by up/down buttons or manual direct input.
2.4. Edit converted file When converted files are loaded, some parameters (e.g. Pair/Channel Link, Patch, Wordclock) are given their default setting or a substitute setting. Before starting to mix, such parameters may need editing. Here is an example: - Step 3a. Load the converted file into destination console, Studio Manager, CL Editor, QL Editor, or RIVAGE PM Editor. Tips Specific libraries and scenes can be loaded individually.
3. Reference This Reference section shows in detail how parameters are actually converted. 3.1. Conversion Options Console File Converter allows you to select the convert options indicated in the following table and convert data.
The effects of selecting the different options are described below. Option 1: Set Output Channel EQ and Dynamics to default values Output parameters are often related to the particular amp/speaker system and room combination and so are not often required to be part of the file conversion when the engineer moves to a different console/amp/speaker system.
checked Fx RTN 1-4 ST IN 1-4 Option 4: Convert between Attenuator and Digital Gain Attenuator is sometimes used instead of Digital Gain since the PM5D/M7CL/LS9 does not have a Digital Gain feature. This option is convenient for users who want to convert Attenuator to Digital Gain. When this option is ticked, Attenuators of PM5D/M7CL/LS9 are converted to Digital Gains of CL/QL. The same behavior is used for Input Channel libraries.
The following describes the scene conversion between models in detail. 3.2. Conversion between PM5D and M7CL Channel matching The converter matches both models’ channels as shown below.
*Notes 1) Channel Name is reproduced with the first four characters. 2) Input Dynamics parameters are reproduced when configurations match. In the case of conversion from PM5D to M7CL, Gate and Compressor modules are always reproduced. In the case of conversion from M7CL to PM5D, M7CL’s Dynamics1 and Dynamics2 are reproduced when the configuration matches PM5D’s configuration.
Mix to Stereo, Mix to Matrix & Stereo to Matrix: Pan/Balance PM5D Un-paired Channel Odd Ch value Even Ch value M7CL Pan: Copy Pan: Copy PM5D Pan: Copy Pan: Copy M7CL Odd Ch value Even Ch value Un-paired Channel Paired Channel * Odd Ch value Even Ch value Pan: L63 Pan: R63 Balance: Center Pan: L63 Pan: R63 Pan: L63 Pan: R63 Balance for odd & even Ch Paired Channel * Mix to Stereo, Mix to Matrix and Stereo to Matrix on PM5D’s paired channels doesn’t have Balance.
Library link – HA & Channel Name (in Input Patch/Output Patch libraries) In the case of PM5D, HA parameters belong to HA library, and Channel names belong to Input Patch and Output Patch library. In the case of M7CL, both HA and Channel names belong to Scene library. This difference is treated as described below, on an assumption of sequential recall from the smallest Scene number in the conversion target range to the largest number.
PM5D M7CL HA library001 Scene library001 Input Patch library001 Scene 001 link link link Output Patch library001 HA library001 Scene library002 Input Patch library001 Scene 002 link link link No edit No edit Output Patch library001 HA library002 Scene library003 Input Patch library002 No edit Scene 003 link link link Output Patch library001 No edit An example of sequential Scene conversion from M7CL to PM5D.
3.3. Conversion between PM5D and CL/QL Channel matching File Converter matches both models’ channels as shown below.
Input Channel Output Channel Surround Surround L,R,C,LFE,Ls,Rs ON Mode Stereo, 5.1 PAN 3.1,6.1 Divergence LFE Level : converted *Notes ! : Check optimising logic below : not converted 1) Only the first four characters of the channel name are reproduced. 2) The HA setting of the PM5D internal INPUT connector is converted to the HA setting of the Rio3224-D/Rio1608-D that is controlled by the CL/QL.
PM5D CL/QL Individual mode Pan: Copy Pan for odd Ch Pan: Copy Pan for even Ch Pan mode Mix/Stereo/Matrix Output Balance PM5D CL/QL Un-paired Channel Balance is not available Balance is not available Un-paired Channel CL/QL PM5D CL/QL Balance: Copy Balance for odd & even Ch Balance mode Paired Channel Balance for odd & even Ch Balance for odd & even Ch Paired Channel Mix to Stereo, Mix to Matrix & Stereo to Matrix: Pan/Balance PM5D Balance mode Un-paired Channel Odd Ch value Even Ch value Pan: Co
On the other hand, in the case of conversion from CL/QL to PM5D, only those in CL/QL Effect Rack 1-8 that are being used as Effect units are converted to PM5D Effect 1-8. If a CL/QL Effect Rack is being used as GEQ, this is not converted to the PM5D scene. 12) For details about the reproducibility of Library link Recall, Recall Safe, and Focus & Selective Recall, refer to section "3.2.3 Library link – HA & Channel Name (in Input Patch/Output Patch libraries)" or "3.8 “Recall Filter” Treatment".
3.4. Conversion between M7CL and LS9 Channel matching File Converter matches both models’ channels as shown below.
*Notes 1) Channel Name is reproduced with the first six characters. 2) Direct Out point is reproduced, though the value will be substituted if the destination console doesn’t have the same point. Direct Out Point -Input Channel M7CL LS9 Pre HPF Pre HPF Pre EQ Pre EQ Pre Fader Pre Fader Post On Blue field and arrow means compatible setting Orange field and arrow means setting replaced by substitute setting 3) Effects are reproduced unless the Effect type is unavailable in LS9.
3.5. Conversion between M7CL and CL/QL Channel matching File Converter matches both models’ channels as shown below.
*Notes 1) The HA setting of the M7CL-32/48 internal INPUT connector and the HA setting of the SB168-ES that is connected to the M7CL-48ES are converted to the HA setting of the Rio3224-D/Rio1608-D that is controlled by the CL/QL. In addition, the HA setting of the M7CL-32/48 internal ST IN connector and the HA setting of the M7CL-48ES OMNI IN connector are converted to the HA setting of the CL/QL internal OMNI IN connector. 2) The CL/QL has a Digital Gain setting in addition to the Attenuator setting.
- Conversion from CL/QL to M7CL: The parameter settings of the LOW band on CL/QL are copied to the shared parameter settings on M7CL. CL/QL M7CL LOW Copy RATIO ATTACK RELEASE KNEE BYPASS RATIO MID RATIO HI. RATIO ATTACK RELEASE KNEE BYPASS 7) Only the GEQs that are mounted to Effect Rack 1-8 are converted. The GEQs mounted to CL/QL GEQ Rack 1-16 are not converted. 8) Reproducibility of Recall Safe & Focus Recall: Refer to section 3.8 “Recall Filter” Treatment.
3.6. Conversion between LS9 and CL/QL Channel matching File Converter matches both models’ channels as shown below.
*Notes 1) The LS9 internal HA setting is converted to the HA setting of the Rio3224-D/Rio1608-D that is controlled by the CL/QL. 2) The CL/QL has a Digital Gain setting in addition to the Attenuator setting. If the LS9 Attenuator is set to 0 dB or higher, it is converted to a Digital Gain on the CL/QL. Furthermore, in the case of conversion from CL/QL to LS9, the sum of the CL/QL Attenuator and Digital Gain settings are converted to the LS9 attenuator setting.
- Conversion from CL/QL to LS9: The parameter settings of the LOW band on CL/QL are copied to the shared parameter settings on LS9. CL/QL LS9 LOW RATIO ATTACK RELEASE KNEE BYPASS Copy RATIO MID RATIO HI. RATIO ATTACK RELEASE KNEE BYPASS 8) Only the GEQs that are mounted to Effect Rack 1-8 are converted. The GEQs mounted to CL/QL GEQ Rack 1-16 are not converted. 9) Reproducibility of Recall Safe & Focus Recall Refer to section 3.8 “Recall Filter” Treatment.
3.7. Conversion between RIVAGE PM and CL/QL Channel matching File Converter matches both models’ channels as shown below.
Input Channel Output Channel ! 6) Pan/Balance Patch Global Focus / Selective Recall Insert Overlay On/Off ! 7) Insertion point ! 7) On/Off Patch Pan/Balance Direct Out Mix to Stereo Fade Time ! 11) Mix/Stereo to Matrix On/Off On/Off Pick up point ! 7) Level Patch Pan/Balance ! 16) Pre/Post Input to Stereo On/Off Input to Mix LCR On/Off LCR assignment Level LCR ratio Pan/Balance ! 6) Pre/Post LCR LCR assignm
CL/QL COMP DEESSER COMP Other types Off Blue field and arrow means compatible setting Orange field and arrow means setting replaced by substitution 6) PAN/BALANCE parameters are converted when configurations match (see table below). When RIVAGE PM configurations and CL/QL configurations do not match, the converter will substitute a value which maintains the rule that odd channel signals are assigned to L and even signals to R.
12) RIVAGE PM MIX has two balance settings, To Stereo Balance and Output Balance. Only Output Balance is converted from the RIVAGE PM to the CL. CL balance is converted to the same value for both RIVAGE PM To Stereo Balance and Output Balance. 13) Only up to eight types that can be reproduced with both RIVAGE PM and CL/QL are converted between Plug-in a1 to l16 of RIVAGE PM and Effect Rack 1 to 8 of CL/QL. When converting from RIVAGE PM to CL/QL, since the HQ.
“Recall Filter” Treatment “Recall Filter” (e.g. Recall Safe, Selective Recall/Focus) setup parameters themselves aren’t converted. But this converter takes into account the Recall Filter functions when converting a console file. Where Recall Filters are used, it can make a difference in which order scenes are recalled. The assumption made here is that the scenes are recalled in the numbered order.
Then, this result is converted to the destination model based on the console compatibility policy. Focus Recall Safe Focus Previous Result Recall Safe Scene 002 Result Scene 002 Conversion = Recall process in source console Destination console 4. Scene 003 Light green rectangle Scene 003 is recalled onto the result of previous Scene 002 recall. Scene 003 Focus is set to “ALL”, but there is a global Recall Safe setup.
