SAMPLING REVERBERATOR Owner’s Manual POWER INPUT 1 2 3 OUTPUT 4 CLIP CH SIGNAL FS LOCK 48K 1 2 3 4 44.1K ON MEMORY CARD OFF CD-ROM Keep This Manual For Future Reference.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
Important Information i Important Information Read the following before using the SREV1 Warnings • Do not subject the unit to extreme temperatures, humidity, direct sunlight, or dust, which could be a potential fire or electrical shock hazard. • Do not allow water to enter the unit or allow it to get wet. Fire or electrical shock may result. • Connect the power cord or AC adapter only to an AC outlet of the type stated in this Owner’s Manual or as marked on the unit.
ii Important Information • Do not block the front panel air inlet, ventilation slots, or fan outlets. Doing so is a potential fire hazard. Cautions • Allow enough free space around the SREV1 for normal ventilation. This should be 20 cm behind, 10 cm at the sides, and 30 cm above. These distances should also be adopted when rack-mounting the SREV1.
Important Information iii Handling CD-ROMs • Use only discs of the type specified in this Owner’s Manual. • The CD-ROM drive is for use with data discs only. Never insert audio CDs. • Store discs in a place free from extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, and dirt. • Always store discs in their cases. • When handling discs, be careful not to touch the surface. Hold discs by the edge. Fingerprints, smudges, scratches, or dirt can affect performance. • Be careful not to scratch the labeled side of the disc.
iv Important Information Interference The SREV1 uses high-frequency digital circuits that may cause interference on radio and television equipment located nearby. If interference is a problem, relocate the affected equipment. SREV1 Exclusion of Certain Responsibility Manufacturer, importer, or dealer shall not be liable for any incidental damages including personal injury or any other damages caused by improper use or operation of the SREV1.
Important Information v About this Manual This Owner’s Manual covers both the SREV1 Sampling Reverberator and the optional RC-SREV1 Remote Controller. (The SREV1 software manuals are on the CD-ROM.) All the information you need in order to operate the SREV1 Sampling Reverberator and the optional RC-SREV1 Remote Controller is contained in this manual. Use the table of contents to familiarize yourself with its organization and locate topics, and use the index to locate specific information.
vi Important Information NEDERLAND THE NETHERLANDS ● Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up. ● This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up. ● Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur afdankt of de volgende Yamaha Service Afdeiing: Yamaha Music Nederland Service Afdeiing Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT Tel.
vii Contents Contents 1 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Welcome to the SREV1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The SREV1 in a Nutshell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SREV1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SREV1 Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
viii Contents 6 Multiple SREV1s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 About Multiple SREV1s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multiple-unit Hookup with the RC-SREV1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multiple-unit Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome 1 Welcome 1 In this chapter... Welcome to the SREV1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The SREV1 in a Nutshell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SREV1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SREV1 Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Chapter 1—Welcome Welcome to the SREV1 Thank you for choosing the Yamaha SREV1 Sampling Reverberator.
The SREV1 in a Nutshell 3 memories or the Internal Card or PC Card. Up to six programs can be stored in Quick memory in 2-channel or 4-channel mode; 12 in 2-channel x2 mode. Programs in Quick memory can be recalled instantly via the optional RC-SREV1 Remote Controller or MIDI Program Changes. Projects, which contain all the Quick memory programs and the current program settings, provide a convenient way to manage programs and settings for each job. Projects can be stored on the Internal Card or PC Card.
4 Chapter 1—Welcome SREV1 Features Sonic Performance • 32 Yamaha convolution chips • 24-bit I/O and 32-bit internal processing • 48 kHz internal wordclock • 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz external wordclock Reverb Modes & Convolution Times • 2-channel (stereo), 4-channel (surround), and 2-channel x2 (A and B) reverb modes • Maximum convolution time of 5.46 seconds per channel (2-channel mode), 2.
SREV1 Features 5 Flexible I/O • Two AES/EBU format inputs and outputs (providing 4 channels) • Two mini YGDAI (Yamaha General Digital Audio Interface) slots • Optional mini YGDAI cards offer a variety of analog and digital I/O configurations, with support for all the popular digital audio interconnect formats, including AES/EBU, ADAT, and Tascam Optional RC-SREV1 Remote Controller • Control up to four SREV1s • Large 320 x 240 dot display, with fluorescent backlight and adjustable brightness and contrast
6 Chapter 1—Welcome SREV1 Basics Reverb Modes The SREV1 offers three Reverb modes: 2-channel, 4-channel, and 2-channel x2. In 2-channel mode, the SREV1 functions as a stereo reverb processor. Use this mode if all you require is stereo outputs, as it offers the maximum convolution time per channel. In 4-channel mode, the SREV1 offers 4-channel processing for surround reverb. In 2-channel x2 mode, the SREV1 functions as two independent stereo reverb processors (A and B).
SREV1 Basics 7 Programs There are two types of reverb program: 2-channel and 4-channel. Two-channel programs are for use with 2-channel mode and 2-channel x2 mode, while 4-channel programs are for use only with 4-channel mode. In 2-channel mode, 4-channel programs do not appear in the program lists and vice versa. The preset programs on the supplied CD-ROM are loaded into the Internal Card at the factory.
8 Chapter 1—Welcome Drives Programs, projects, and impulse-response data can be loaded from the following drives: Internal Card, PC Card, or CD-ROM. The number of programs that can be stored on each drive depends on its capacity and the size of the associated impulse-response data. Programs and drives are managed on the Library pages. See “Working with the Library” on page 45 for more information.
SREV1 Basics 9 File Types The SREV1 uses several file extensions to identify file types. Although these extensions do not generally appear on the RC-SREV1 pages, they may come in useful when checking the contents of a PC Card or CD-ROM on your PC.
SREV1—Owner’s Manual SLOT 2 SLOT 1 AES/EBU IN 2 AES/EBU IN 1 Input Select Initial Delay Pre EQ Convolution As above (Rear-right, B-right) As above (Rear-left, B-left) As above (Right, Front-right, A-right) Input Level Input Meter (Left, Front-left, A-left) Post EQ Off Bypass (Rev Mute) On Reverb Balance Reverb Level Off Bypass (Direct Out) On Output Level Output Meter SLOT 2 SLOT 1 AES/EBU OUT 2 AES/EBU OUT 1 10 Chapter 1—Welcome SREV1 Block Diagram
Touring the SREV1 & RC-SREV1 11 Touring the SREV1 & RC-SREV1 2 In this chapter... SREV1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SREV1 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RC-SREV1 Control Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RC-SREV1 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Chapter 2—Touring the SREV1 & RC-SREV1 SREV1 Front Panel 1 2 3 4 POWER INPUT 1 2 3 OUTPUT 4 CLIP CH SIGNAL FS LOCK 48K 1 2 3 4 44.1K ON CD-ROM MEMORY CARD 5 OFF 67 8 9 J K A Air Inlet The two internal cooling fans draw air into the SREV1 through this inlet. If the airflow is restricted, the SREV1 may overheat, so make sure that it’s not blocked.
SREV1 Front Panel 13 H CD-ROM drive The supplied CD-ROM, containing reverb programs, projects, and impulse-response data, can be inserted here. See “Using CD-ROMs” on page 28 for more information. I Disc activity indicator This indicator lights up when the inserted CD-ROM is being read. See “Using CD-ROMs” on page 28 for more information. J CD-ROM eject button This button is used to eject CD-ROMs. See “Using CD-ROMs” on page 28 for more information.
14 Chapter 2—Touring the SREV1 & RC-SREV1 SREV1 Rear Panel 1 2 1 SLOT 1 SLOT 2 OUT 2 1 2 MIDI 1 IN 2 SERIAL 1 REMOTE WORD CLOCK IN 9 J AC IN 1 3 2 1 3 2 2 1 2 3 OUT 3 4 DIGITAL (AES/EBU) 5 1 3 IN 6 7 8 A Cooling fan outlets The two cooling fans expel air out through these outlets. If the airflow is restricted, the SREV1 may overheat, so make sure these outlets are not blocked.
SREV1 Rear Panel 15 G MIDI IN & OUT ports These standard MIDI IN and OUT ports and are used to connect the SREV1 to other MIDI equipment for remote operation using MIDI Program Change and Control Change messages. See “MIDI & the SREV1” on page 68 for more information. H SERIAL 1 & 2 ports These 8-pin mini DIN connectors are used to connect up to four SREV1s in a multiple-unit system. See “Multiple SREV1s” on page 63 for more information.
16 Chapter 2—Touring the SREV1 & RC-SREV1 RC-SREV1 Control Surface INPUT CLIP CH 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT CLIP 1 -1/DEC BYPASS 2 8 9 +1/INC PARAMETER J PROGRAM 3 K PARAMETER MAIN 4 PARAMETER FINE 5 CURSOR UTILITY L 6 ENTER M 7 A Display See “RC-SREV1 Display” on page 18 for more information. B BYPASS button & indicator This button is used to bypass the SREV1. The BYPASS indicator lights up when the SREV1 is bypassed. See “Bypassing the SREV1” on page 40 for more information.
RC-SREV1 Control Surface 17 G Motorized faders These four 60-mm motorized faders are for adjusting parameter values and input and output levels. H INPUT CLIP indicators There are four INPUT CLIP indicators, one for each channel, which light up when the corresponding channel’s input signal is clipping. I OUTPUT CLIP indicators There are four OUTPUT CLIP indicators, one for each channel, which light up when the corresponding channel’s output signal is clipping.
18 Chapter 2—Touring the SREV1 & RC-SREV1 RC-SREV1 Display This large 320 x 240 dot display, with fluorescent backlight and adjustable brightness and contrast controls, displays the various program, parameter, and utility pages, system status, and signal level meters. As well as showing parameter values numerically, reverb and EQ parameters are displayed graphically, so you can see settings at a glance.
RC-SREV1 Display 19 Fader status—The status of each fader appears along the bottom of the display. For pages selected with the [PARAMETER MAIN] button, the names of the parameters assigned to the faders appear, and for pages selected with the [PARAMETER FINE] button, the channel names appear, as shown below.
20 Chapter 2—Touring the SREV1 & RC-SREV1 RC-SREV1 Rear Panel POWER ON DC 12V IN REMOTE LCD BRIGHT CONT 5 6 OFF 1 2 3 4 A POWER switch This switch is used to turn on the power to the RC-SREV1. Power is supplied by the SREV1 via the remote cable, or an optional AC adapter. See “Turning On & Off the RC-SREV1” on page 26 for more information. B DC 12V IN connector An optional AC adapter can be connected here (necessary when a custom-made remote cable is used).
Getting Started 21 Getting Started 3 In this chapter... First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the RC-SREV1 Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hookup Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Chapter 3—Getting Started First Steps Here’s how to get up and running with the SREV1. 1 Familiarize yourself with the SREV1 and RC-SREV1. See “Touring the SREV1 & RC-SREV1” on page 11. 2 Install any mini YGDAI I/O cards. See “I/O Options” on page 81. 3 Connect the RC-SREV1. See “Connecting the RC-SREV1 Remote Controller” below. 4 Connect your audio equipment to the inputs and outputs. See “Hookup Examples” on page 23. 5 Connect the power cord and turn on the SREV1.
23 Hookup Examples Hookup Examples This section contains several hookup examples for both digital and analog I/O. Two-channel AES/EBU I/O This example shows how a digital mixer with AES/EBU format I/O can be connected to the SREV1’s onboard AES/EBU I/O for two-channel operation. The input feed can be used to carry one or two digital-audio signals, allowing either 1 in/2 out or 2 in/2 out operation.
24 Chapter 3—Getting Started Optional I/O Card Digital I/O This example shows how a digital mixer with an AES/EBU connector can be connected to the SREV1 by using optional AES/EBU cards (MY8-AE). Up to four digital-audio input and output signals can be carried, allowing virtually any input/output configuration (e.g., 1 in/2 out, 2 in/4 out, 2 in/2 out x2, and so on).
25 Hookup Examples Four-channel Analog I/O This example shows how an analog mixer, or digital mixer with analog I/O, can be connected to the SREV1 by using optional A/D and D/A I/O cards (MY4-AD and MY4-DA) for four-channel operation. Between one and four channels can be used, allowing 1 in/4 out, 2 in/4 out, 4 in/4 out (4-channel mode), or 1 in/2 out x2 or 2 in/2 out x2 (2-channel x2 mode).
26 Chapter 3—Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord Warning: Turn off all equipment before making any power connections. Connect the socket-end of the supplied power cord to the AC IN socket on the rear panel of the SREV1. Connect the plug-end to a suitable AC wall outlet, one that conforms to the power supply requirements stated on the SREV1 rear panel.
27 Using an Optional RC-SREV1 AC Adapter Using an Optional RC-SREV1 AC Adapter The remote cable, which carries power from the SREV1 to the RC-SREV1, is 20 meters in length. Since the power loss in longer cables would be too great, an optional Yamaha PA-6 AC power supply adapter (12 V DC) is required to power the RC-SREV1 when using remote cables over 20 meters in length. A wiring diagram for making custom remote cables is available on page 91. See your Yamaha dealer for more information.
28 Chapter 3—Getting Started Using CD-ROMs The SREV1 can load programs, projects, and impulse-response data files stored on ISO9660 Level 2 format CD-ROMs, which are also supported by Windows. CD-ROM Inserting & Ejecting CD-ROMs CD-ROMs can only be inserted and ejected while the SREV1 is turned on. 1 Press the CD-ROM eject button, and when the disc tray appears, pull it out. 2 With the labeled-side facing up, carefully fit the disc onto the central spindle. (The disc sits flat when it’s in correctly.
Using PC Cards 29 Using PC Cards PC ATA CARD FLASH CARD MEMORY CARD The SREV1 can store programs, projects, and impulse-response data on standard PC Cards (PCMCIA). The SREV1 supports the PC Card ATA specification and the FAT16 file system, which is also supported by Windows. Use PCMCIA flash ATA cards (Type II) or CompactFlash cards with a PC Card adapter. Inserting & Ejecting PC Cards 1 Insert the PC Card face up into the MEMORY CARD slot and push it in all the way.
Basic Operation 31 Basic Operation 4 In this chapter... SREV1 Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RC-SREV1 Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the Internal Operations at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Reverb Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 Chapter 4—Basic Operation SREV1 Startup When the SREV1 is turned on, its INPUT and OUTPUT signal indicators light up in sequence. During this time, the SREV1 loads impulse-response data for the current program and the programs in Quick memory from the Internal Card, and, if necessary, from the PC Card or CD-ROM. At this time, the SREV1 cannot be used. After about 30 seconds, when the necessary impulse-response data has been loaded, the CLIP and SIGNAL indicators go out and the SREV1 is ready for use.
About the Internal Operations at Startup 33 About the Internal Operations at Startup During startup, the SREV1 loads the necessary programs into the current and Quick program memories in order to restore the SREV1 to the same state it was in before it was last turned off. If any of these programs were previously loaded from a PC Card or CD-ROM and then stored to a Quick memory, the same PC Card or CD-ROM will be required to restore the contents of the Quick memories.
34 Chapter 4—Basic Operation Selecting Reverb Modes This section explains how to select the 2-channel, 4-channel, and 2-channel x2 Reverb modes. See page 6 for more information about each mode. 1 Use the [UTILITY] button to locate the Setup page shown below. Reverb mode 2 Use the cursor buttons to select the 2CH, 4CH, or 2CHX2 button in the REV MODE section of the page. 3 Press the [ENTER] button. A confirmation message appears. 4 Select YES to continue, or select NO to cancel the operation.
Assigning Inputs 35 Assigning Inputs This section explains how to assign the AES/EBU inputs and slot inputs to channels. When a four input I/O card, such as the MY4-AD, is installed, only the first four inputs of that slot are available. 1 Use the [UTILITY] button to locate the DIO page. 2-ch mode 4-ch mode 2-ch x2 mode 2 Use the cursor buttons to select the dots in the INPUT SELECT section of the page.
36 Chapter 4—Basic Operation Setting Input & Output Levels Input and output signal levels can be set on two different pages: Main 2 page or Meter I/O page. On the Main 2 page, levels are adjusted for all channels simultaneously as a group, while on the Meter I/O page, they can be adjusted for each channel individually. This section explains how to adjust input and output levels on the Meter I/O page. See page 54 for information on the Main 2 page. 1 Use the [UTILITY] button to locate the Meter I/O page.
Metering 37 Metering Input and output signal levels can be metered in several places: the 14-segment meters on the RC-SREV1 display pages, the 11-segment meters on the Meter I/O page, the SIGNAL and CLIP indicators on the SREV1, and the CLIP indicators on the RC-SREV1. The Peak Hold function works with all of these meters. See “Using Peak Hold” on page 39 for more information.
38 Chapter 4—Basic Operation Meter I/O Page Input and output signal levels for all channels can be metered by using the 11-segment meters on the Meter I/O pages shown below, which are located by using the [UTILITY] button.
Setting the Meter Mode 39 Setting the Meter Mode In 4-channel or 2-channel x2 mode, the 14-segment meters that appear on most RC-SREV1 display pages can be set to display either input or output signal levels by using the METER MODE option. In 2-channel mode, meters for both the inputs and outputs (left and right) are always displayed, so the METER MODE option is not available when this mode is selected. 1 Use the [UTILITY] button to locate the Meter I/O page.
40 Chapter 4—Basic Operation Bypassing the SREV1 The SREV1 can be bypassed by using the [BYPASS] button. When the bypass function is on, the BYPASS indicator lights up and the word “ON” appears in the BYPASS area of the display, as shown below. Bypass BYPASS Button Display SREV1 BYPASS Off Normal operation BYPASS Bypassed1 On 1. Depends on the Bypass mode: Direct-out/Rev-mute. See below.
Using the Title Edit dialog Box 41 Using the Title Edit dialog Box The Title Edit dialog box is used to title programs and projects, and it appears automatically when saving programs or projects, or when editing the titles of existing programs or projects. Titles can contain up to 27 characters, and both uppercase and lowercase letters and the plus (+) and minus (–) symbols are available. Uppercase Lowercase Use the DATA wheel or [–1/DEC] and [+1/INC] buttons to move the cursor within the title.
42 Chapter 4—Basic Operation Working with Quick Memories This section explains how to recall, store, title, and protect programs in Quick memory. All these operations are carried out on the Program pages shown below. In 2-channel x2 mode, two Program pages are available: Program-A and Program-B. There are six Quick memories available in 2-channel or 4-channel mode (P01–P06); 12 in 2-channel x2 mode (P01–P12). In the program list, a dotted box highlights the selected program.
Working with Quick Memories 43 Storing Programs The current program can be stored to any Quick memory. 1 Use the [PROGRAM] button to locate the Program page. 2 Use the DATA wheel or the [–1/DEC] and [+1/INC] buttons to select a Quick memory. Programs cannot be stored to Quick memories containing write-protected programs. 3 Use the cursor buttons to select the STORE button, and then press [ENTER]. The Title Edit dialog box appears. 4 Enter a title.
44 Chapter 4—Basic Operation Protecting Quick Memory Programs Quick memory programs can be write-protected to prevent accidental overwriting. 1 Use the [PROGRAM] button to locate the Program page. 2 Use the DATA wheel or the [–1/DEC] and [+1/INC] buttons to select a program. 3 Use the cursor buttons to select the PROTECT button, and then press [ENTER]. The Protect icon ( ) appears to the right of the program’s title. 4 Press the [ENTER] button again to unprotect the program.
Working with the Library 45 Working with the Library This section explains how to load, save, title, protect, and delete programs from the Internal Card, PC Card, and CD-ROM. These operations are carried out on the Library pages shown below. In 2-channel x2 mode, two Library pages are available: Library-A and Library-B. In the program list, a dotted box highlights the selected program. In the DRIVE section of the page, INTERNAL is the Internal Card, CD-ROM is the CD-ROM drive, and PCMCIA is the PC Card.
46 Chapter 4—Basic Operation Note that unlike the Quick memory programs, which load instantly, programs stored on the drives take time to load, depending on the size of the associated impulse-response data and the speed of the drive. In 2-channel x2 mode, when a program is loaded for reverberator A, reverberator B is muted, unless the optional DB-SREV1 Expansion Board is installed. Saving Programs in the Library The current program can be saved to the following drives: Internal Card or PC Card.
Working with the Library 47 Protecting Library Programs Programs stored on the following drives can be write-protected to prevent accidental deletion: Internal Card or PC Card. 1 Use the [PROGRAM] button to locate the Library page. 2 Use the cursor buttons to select a drive button, and then press [ENTER] to make it the active drive. The programs stored on the active drive appear in the program list. 3 Use the DATA wheel or the [–1/DEC] and [+1/INC] buttons to select a program.
48 Chapter 4—Basic Operation Working with Projects This section explains how to load, save, title, protect, and delete projects from the Internal, PC Card, and CD-ROM drives. All these operations are carried out on the Project pages shown below. In the project list, a dotted box highlights the selected project. See page 7 for more information about projects. 2-ch mode 4-ch mode 2-ch x2 mode Loading Projects Projects can be loaded from the following drives: Internal Card, PC Card, or CD-ROM.
Working with Projects 49 Saving Projects Projects, which consist of all the Quick memory programs and the current program settings, can be saved to the following drives: Internal Card or PC Card. 1 Use the [PROGRAM] button to locate the Project page. 2 Use the cursor buttons to select a drive button, and then press [ENTER] to make it the active drive. The projects already stored on the active drive appear in the project list. 3 Use the cursor buttons to select the SAVE button, and then press [ENTER].
50 Chapter 4—Basic Operation Protecting Projects Projects stored on the following drives can be write-protected to prevent accidental deletion: Internal Card or PC Card. 1 Use the [PROGRAM] button to locate the Project page. 2 Use the cursor buttons to select a drive button, and then press [ENTER] to make it the active drive. The projects stored on the active drive appear in the project list. 3 Use the DATA wheel or the [–1/DEC] and [+1/INC] buttons to select a project.
Editing Programs 51 Editing Programs 5 In this chapter... Main 1 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main 2 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fine Reverb Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52 Chapter 5—Editing Programs Main 1 Parameters Basic parameters, including Reverb Time, Initial Delay, Pre EQ Low Gain, and Pre EQ High Gain, can be adjusted on the Main 1 pages. In 2-channel x2 mode, two Main 1 pages are available: Main1-A and Main1-B. Channels are grouped, so adjusting, say, the Reverb Time parameter, adjusts the reverb time of all channels simultaneously. In 2-channel x2 mode, A and B parameters are grouped independently.
Main 1 Parameters 53 Note that since adjustments to the REV TIME parameter do not take effect immediately, there is a small delay between adjusting the reverb time by using, for example, a fader and the new reverb time being applied. The parameter ranges are as follows. Parameter Range Steps Description REV TIME 0.3–1 0.1 sec Reverb time INITIAL DELAY 0.1–500.0 ms 0.1 ms Initial delay time LOW-EQ –18.0 dB to +18.0 dB 0.1 dB Pre EQ low gain HIGH-EQ –18.0 dB to +18.0 dB 0.
54 Chapter 5—Editing Programs Main 2 Parameters Basic parameters, including Reverb Balance, Input Level, Output Level, and Pre EQ HPF frequency, can be adjusted on the Main 2 pages. In 2-channel x2 mode, two Main 2 pages are available: Main2-A and Main2-B. Channels are grouped, so adjusting, say, the Reverb Balance parameter, adjusts the reverb balance of all channels simultaneously. In 2-channel x2 mode, A and B parameters are grouped independently.
Main 2 Parameters 55 The parameter ranges are as follows. Parameter Range Steps Description REV BALANCE 0–100% 1% Balance between reverb and dry signals. 0% = all dry, 100% = all reverb. INPUT LEVEL –∞, –72.0 dB to +6.0 dB 0.1 dB Input level OUTPUT LEVEL –∞, –72.0 dB to +6.0 dB 0.1 dB Output level HPF 16.0 Hz–23.6 kHz 1/12 oct Pre EQ HPF frequency Reverb Balance The following waveforms illustrate the effect of the Reverb Balance parameter.
56 Chapter 5—Editing Programs Fine Reverb Parameters Reverb Time, Initial Delay, Reverb Balance, and Reverb Level parameters can be adjusted for each channel individually on the Rev page, although there is an option to group them. In addition to numeric values, settings are displayed graphically. The Rev pages for each mode are shown below. 2-ch mode 4-ch mode 2-ch x2 mode 1 Use the [PARAMETER FINE] button to locate the Rev page.
Pre EQ 57 Pre EQ The pre-convolution EQ consists of a variable frequency HPF and fully parametric 3-band EQ. Parameters can be adjusted for each channel individually on the Pre EQ pages. In 4-channel mode, two Pre EQ pages are available: Pre EQ Front and Pre EQ Rear. Likewise, in 2-channel x2 mode, with Pre EQ-A and Pre EQ-B pages. In addition to numeric values, EQ settings are displayed graphically. Inactive parameters appear shaded. Q, for example, is not active when, say, the HIGH band is set to H.
58 Chapter 5—Editing Programs 2 Use the cursor buttons to select the G (gain), F (frequency), Q (width), or T (Filter Type) parameter. 3 Use the faders, DATA wheel, or [–1/DEC] and [+1/INC] buttons to adjust the selected parameter. The parameter ranges are as follows. Parameter Gain (G) HPF — Frequency (F) Q LOW1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. HIGH3 –18 dB to +18 dB (0.1 dB steps) 16.0 Hz–23.6 kHz (1/12 oct steps) — Filter Type (T) MID2 THRU4, HPF 10.0–0.10 PEAKING, L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING, H.
Post EQ 59 Post EQ The post-convolution EQ consists of a fully parametric 4-band EQ. Parameters can be adjusted for each channel individually on the Post EQ page. In 4-channel mode, two Post EQ pages are available: Post EQ Front and Post EQ Rear. Likewise, in 2-channel x2 mode, with Post EQ-A and Post EQ-B pages. In addition to numeric values, EQ settings are displayed graphically. Inactive parameters appear shaded. Q, for example, is not active when, say, the HIGH band is set to H.SHELF.
60 Chapter 5—Editing Programs 3 Use the faders, DATA wheel, or [–1/DEC] and [+1/INC] buttons to adjust the selected parameter. The parameter ranges are as follows. Parameter LOW1 Gain (G) H-MID3 HIGH4 –18 dB to +18 dB (0.1 dB steps) Frequency (F) 16.0 Hz–23.6 kHz (1/12 oct steps) Q 10.0–0.10 Filter Type (T) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. SREV1—Owner’s Manual L-MID2 PEAKING, L.SHELF, HPF, THRU5 PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING, H.SHELF, LPF, THRU6 Can be used as a peaking EQ (10–0.10), low shelving EQ (L.
Loading Impulse-Response Data 61 Loading Impulse-Response Data This section explains how to load impulse-response data for each channel of the current program from the Internal Card, PC Card, CD-ROM drive. Impulse response data stored in the following formats can be loaded: TM4 or TMC. See “File Types” on page 9 for more information. In the impulse-response file list, a dotted box highlights the selected file. The Protect icon ( ) appears to the right of write-protected files.
62 Chapter 5—Editing Programs Impulse-response data (TM4 format) created by using IRSampler, the impulse-response sampling software, or IREdit, the impulse-response editing software, can be loaded into the SREV1 from a PC Card. The RC-SREV1 looks for impulse-response data stored in the “\yamaha\srev\data” folder of the PC Card, so you need to make a new folder called “data” in “x:\yamaha\srev\” and then copy your impulse-response data into it.
Multiple SREV1s 63 Multiple SREV1s 6 In this chapter... About Multiple SREV1s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multiple-unit Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting SREV1s from the RC-SREV1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
64 Chapter 6—Multiple SREV1s About Multiple SREV1s Up to four SREV1s can be controlled from a single RC-SREV1. Connections Multiple SREV1s are connected together in a daisy-chain fashion using the SERIAL ports shown here. Connections between units are made using serial cables, which are available from your Yamaha dealer. 2 SERIAL 1 Multiple-unit Hookup with the RC-SREV1 The following example shows how up to four SREV1s can be connected together in a daisy-chain fashion for control from an RC-SREV1.
Multiple-unit Operating Notes 65 Multiple-unit Operating Notes • The RC-SREV1 should be connected to SREV1 #1. • Connect the SREV1s together by using serial cables. • Turn on the SREV1s first, and then the RC-SREV1. • Do not connect or disconnect any serial cables while the system is up and running. • Do not turn off any of the SREV1s while the system is up and running. Selecting SREV1s from the RC-SREV1 This section explains how to select the SREV1 to be controlled from the RC-SREV1.
MIDI 67 MIDI 7 In this chapter... MIDI & the SREV1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIDI Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIDI Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the MIDI Receive Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
68 Chapter 7—MIDI MIDI & the SREV1 The SREV1 supports the following MIDI messages: • Program Changes to recall up to 12 Quick memory programs • Control Changes for Reverb Balance and Reverb Level control These MIDI messages are not transmitted when actions are performed on RC-SREV1. Quick memory programs can be assigned to MIDI Program Changes and then recalled remotely from other MIDI equipment. When a Program Change message is received, the program stored in the assigned Quick memory is recalled.
MIDI Pages 69 MIDI Pages MIDI settings are made on the MIDI pages shown below. 2-ch mode 4-ch mode 2-ch x2 mode Setting the MIDI Receive Channels The MIDI Channel used to receive MIDI Program Change and Control Change messages is set on the MIDI page. There are two MIDI Channel settings in 2-channel x2 mode, one for A and one for B. 1 Use the [UTILITY] button to locate the MIDI page. 2 Use the cursor buttons to select the CH parameter in the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL section of the page.
70 Chapter 7—MIDI Assigning Quick Memory Programs to Program Changes Quick memory programs P01 through P06 (2-channel or 4-channel mode), P01–P12 (2-channel x2 mode) can be assigned to Program Changes 1 through 128. 1 Use the [UTILITY] button to locate the MIDI page. 2 Use the cursor buttons to select the PGM CHG. parameter in the PROGRAM CHANGE TABLE section of the page.
71 Assigning Parameters to Control Changes Assigning Parameters to Control Changes Reverb Balance and Reverb Level parameters for each channel can be assigned to MIDI Control Changes 0 through 95. 1 Use the [UTILITY] button to locate the MIDI page. 2 Use the cursor buttons to select the REV BALANCE or REV LEVEL assignments in the CONTROL CHANGE section of the page. In 2-channel mode, these are L-CH and R-CH. In 4-channel mode, Front-L, Front-R, Rear-L, and Rear-R.
Wordclocks 73 Wordclocks 8 In this chapter... Wordclocks & the SREV1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wordclock Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the Wordclock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wordclock Hookup Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
74 Chapter 8—Wordclocks Wordclocks & the SREV1 Unlike analog audio equipment, digital audio equipment must be synchronized when digital audio signals are transferred from one device to another, otherwise, signals may not be received correctly and audible noise, glitches, or clicks may occur. Synchronization is achieved using what’s called a wordclock, which is a clock signal for synchronizing all the digital audio signals in a system.
Selecting the Wordclock Source 75 Selecting the Wordclock Source Note: When the wordclock source is changed on the wordclock master device, noise may occur from the SREV1’s outputs, especially if an MY8-AT I/O card is installed, so turn down your power amps beforehand, otherwise any connected speakers may be damaged. 1 Use the [UTILITY] button to locate the DIO page shown below. 2 Use the cursor buttons to select a source. The button for the currently selected source appears highlighted.
76 Chapter 8—Wordclocks 3 Press the [ENTER] button to activate the selected source. The SREV1 checks the selected source to see if a usable wordclock signal is available. If such a signal exists, the SREV1 locks to it and the corresponding FS LOCK indicator, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, lights up. If a usable wordclock signal is not found, the SREV1 will not operate and the FS LOCK indicators flash, as shown in the following table.
Selecting the Wordclock Source 77 The following table outlines each step in the transition from wordclock lock to unlock. Step Condition Wordclock Source Button FS LOCK Indicators RC-SREV1 FS Status Indicator Notes FS LOCK 1 Lock = yes Sync = yes 48K Normal condition 44.1K FS LOCK 2 Lock = no Sync = no 48K 44.1K External source disconnected, etc.
78 Chapter 8—Wordclocks Wordclock Hookup Examples The following diagram shows the three different ways in which an external wordclock can be fed to the SREV1: AES/EBU input, slot input, or WORD CLOCK IN. 2 1 2 1 1 2 3 1 3 DIGITAL (AES/EBU) IN SREV1 Wordclock source POWER INPUT 1 2 3 OUTPUT 4 CLIP CH SIGNAL FS LOCK 48K 1 2 3 4 44.
Wordclock Hookup Examples 79 The following diagram shows how a wordclock signal can be distributed by using coaxial BNC cables in a multiple-SREV1 system. WORD CLOCK IN SREV1 #1 POWER INPUT 1 2 3 FS LOCK OUTPUT 4 CLIP CH SIGNAL 48K 1 2 3 4 44.1K ON OFF CD-ROM MEMORY CARD SERIAL 2 WC source setting: WCLK IN Serial cable SREV1 #2 WORD CLOCK IN SERIAL 1 POWER INPUT 1 2 3 FS LOCK OUTPUT 4 CLIP CH SIGNAL 48K 1 2 3 4 44.
I/O Options 81 I/O Options 9 In this chapter... I/O Options & the SREV1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Available I/O Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing I/O Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing I/O Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82 Chapter 9—I/O Options I/O Options & the SREV1 In addition to the two AES/EBU inputs and outputs, the SREV1 features two mini YGDAI (Yamaha General Digital Audio Interface) slots for use with optional I/O cards, which offer several analog I/O options and digital I/O interfaces in all the popular digital audio interconnect formats, including AES/EBU, ADAT, and Tascam.
Choosing I/O Cards 83 Specifications for the currently available I/O cards are as follows.
84 Chapter 9—I/O Options Installing I/O Cards This section explains how to install mini YGDAI cards in the SREV1. 1 Turn off the SREV1. 2 Undo the two fixing screws and remove the slot cover, as shown below. AC IN SL O 1 T SL O 2 T 2 1 3 1 2 1 3 2 2 OU T 2 3 DIG ITA L (A ES /EB U) 1 1 2 3 OU T 1 MID I IN IN 2 SE RIA L 1 RE MO TE WO RD CL OC K IN Keep the cover and fixing screws in a safe place for future use.
Troubleshooting 85 Troubleshooting Symptom Cannot turn on the SREV1. Advice Make sure that the power cord is connected properly to a suitable AC wall outlet and the SREV1. See “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 26 for more information. Make sure that the SREV1 POWER switch is set to ON. See “Turning On & Off the SREV1” on page 26 for more information. If you still cannot turn on the SREV1, contact your Yamaha dealer.
86 Troubleshooting Symptom Advice Cannot store a Quick memory program. Is the selected Quick memory write-protected? See “Protecting Quick Memory Programs” on page 44 for more information. Cannot list the programs, projects, or impulse response data files on a PC Card. Make sure the PC Card is fully inserted. See “Using PC Cards” on page 29 for more information. Cannot list the programs, projects, or impulse response data files on a CD-ROM. Make sure the CD-ROM is inserted correctly.
Error Messages 87 Appendix Error Messages Message Reason Solution VERSION MISMATCH. PUSH ANY KEY TO DOWNLOAD. The software versions of the SREV1 and RC-SREV1 do not match. Press any button to download the necessary software from the SREV1 to the RC-SREV1 in order to match the software versions. COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT. Communication with the SREV1 failed. Turn off both the SREV1 and RC-SREV1 and check the remote cable connections, also check for breaks in the cable. WRITE PROTECTED.
88 Appendix Confirmation Messages Message Condition Solution CURRENT IS EDITED. RECALL PROGRAM OK? Appears when you recall a program from the Quick memory page, but the current program contains unsaved changes. To discard the current program’s unsaved changes and recall the program, press OK. To cancel the operation, press CANCEL. CURRENT IS EDITED, LOAD LIBRARY OK? Appears when you recall a program from the Library page, but the current program contains unsaved changes.
General Messages 89 General Messages Message Meaning INITIALIZING... The RC-SREV1’s internal information is being updated. SETTING REV MODE... The Reverb mode is being changed. RECALLING PROGRAM... A Quick memory program is being recalled on the Program page. STORING PROGRAM... The current program is being stored to the selected Quick memory. LOADING LIBRARY... The selected program is being loaded on the Library page. SAVING LIBRARY... The current program is being saved on the Library page.
90 Appendix General Specifications Sampling rate Internal 48 kHz External 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz Internal processing Program Memories 32 bit 2-channel, 4-channel mode 6 (P01–P06) 2-channel x2 mode 12 (P01–P12) INPUT SIGNAL x4 (–34 dB), CLIP x4 OUTPUT SIGNAL x4 (–34 dB), CLIP x4 FS LOCK 48K, 44.1K Others POWER, PC Card, CD-ROM Indicators PC Card slot PCMCIA (Type II), PC Card ATA spec, FAT16 CD-ROM drive ISO9660 Level 2 format Cooling fan x2 Power requirements U.S.A.
Digital Input Specifications 91 Digital Input Specifications Connection DIGITAL IN 1, 2 Format Data Length Level Connector AES/EBU 24 bit RS-422 XLR-3-31 type1 1. XLR-3-31 type connectors are balanced (pin 1–ground, pin 2–hot (+), and pin 3–cold (–). Digital Output Specifications Connection DIGITAL OUT 1, 2 Format Data Length Level Connector AES/EBU1 24 bit RS-422 XLR-3-32 type2 1. Channel status: Type: 2 audio channels. Sampling rate: depends on internal configuration. 2.
92 Appendix 43.5 362.5 451.8 440 34 11.8 Dimensions 21.5 21.5 437 9.7 141.7 132 480 81 318 81 Specifications and external appearance subject to change without notice. For European Model Purchaser/User Information specified in EN55103-1 and EN55103-2.
Glossary 93 Glossary 2-channel mode—In this mode the SREV1 functions as a stereo processor. 4-channel mode—In this mode the SREV1 functions as a 4-channel surround processor. 2-channel x2 mode—In this mode the SREV1 functions as two independent stereo processors (A and B). ADAT interconnect format—The digital audio interconnect format typically found on ADAT-compatible digital audio equipment. Eight channels of digital audio are carried per fiber-optic connection using Toslink connectors.
94 Glossary mini YGDAI (Yamaha General Digital Audio Interface)—The second-generation YGDAI interface system used on the 01V Digital Mixing Console, D24 Digital Multitrack Recorder, DME32 Digital Mixing Engine, and SREV1. PC Card—A small, credit card-sized device for use with personal computers and other electronic devices. PC Cards come in three thicknesses, the thinnest being Type I, which is typically used for RAM or ROM memory.
Index Index Symbols –1/DEC button 17 +1/INC button 17 Numerics 2CH file types 9 2-channel mode analog hookup example 24 convolution time 6 definition 93 digital hookup example 23 file types 9 I/O configurations 6 output assignments 9 selecting 34 2-channel x2 mode analog hookup example 25 convolution time 6 definition 93 digital hookup example 23 file types 9 I/O configurations 6 output assignments 9 selecting 34 2X2 file types 9 4CH file types 9 4-channel mode analog hookup example 25 convolution time 6
96 Index Editing fine post EQ parameters 59 fine pre EQ parameters 57 fine reverb parameters 56 library program titles 46 Main 1 parameters 52 Main 2 parameters 54 programs 51 project titles 49 quick memory program titles 43 Eject button CD-ROM 13 PC Card 12 Ejecting CD-ROM 28 PC Card 29 Emergency disc eject hole 13 ENTER button 17 EQ post EQ 59 pre EQ 57 Extensions, SREV1 files 9 External wordclock 75 F Fader status 19 FAT16 definition 93 PC Cards 29 Files types 9 Fine parameters post EQ 59 pre EQ 57 re
Index Main page area 18 Mains lead 26 MEMORY CARD slot about 12 using 29 Memory Stick 29 Meter I/O page 36, 38, 39, 40 Meter mode, setting 39 Meters about 18 mode setting 39 peak hold 39 using 37 Microdrive 29 MIDI about 68 assigning parameters to Control Changes 71 assigning quick memory programs to Program Changes 70 definition 93 implementation chart 99 IN & OUT ports, about 15 MIDI IN port 68 MIDI OUT port 68 receive channels 69 MIDI page 69 mini YGDAI card specifications 83 cards 82 definition 94 Mode
98 Index Recalling, quick memories 42 Receive channels, MIDI 69 Remote controller, see RC-SREV1 REMOTE port connecting 22 RC-SREV1 20 SREV1 15 Rev page 56 Reverb balance assigning Control Changes 71 fine editing 56 Main 1, grouped 54 Reverb level assigning Control Changes 71 fine editing 56 Reverb modes about 6 convolution times 6 definition 94 display 18 selecting 34 Reverb time 6 fine editing 56 Main 1, grouped 52 Rev-mute, bypass mode 40 Routing inputs, see Assigning inputs RS-422 definition 94 SERIAL
YAMAHA [Sampling Reverberator] Date: 1 Oct 2000 MIDI Implementation Chart Model: SREV1 Function... Version: 1.
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