Yamaha QL5 Manuel

ENHow to Use This Reference ManualThe QL5/QL1 Reference Manual (this document) allows you to search for terms and take advantage of links in the text.

SELECTED CHANNEL section Reference Manual10 DIRECT OUT fieldThis field enables you to make Direct Out settings.1 Popup buttonPress this button to ope

Monitor and Cue functions Reference Manual1008 MONITOR FADER fieldEnables you to set and view the monitor fader that adjusts the monitor level.• MONIT

Monitor and Cue functions Reference Manual101MONITOR screen (Monitor field in Surround mode)If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the Monito

Monitor and Cue functions Reference Manual1023 DOWNMIX fieldSelect in which field to perform downmixes.•STEREO buttonDownmix in stereo mode.• MONO but

Monitor and Cue functions Reference Manual103DOWNMIX SETUP screenPress the DOWNMIX SETUP button in the SURROUND MONITOR screen to open this screen. Th

Monitor and Cue functions Reference Manual1044 Other CUE groupThese cue signals are operated via buttons displayed on the touch screen. This group is

Monitor and Cue functions Reference Manual105NOTE• The cue signal is sent to the monitor output and PHONES Out jacks regardless of whether the CUE OUT

Monitor and Cue functions Reference Manual1066 CLEAR CUE buttonCancels all cue selections simultaneously. If MIX CUE mode has been selected, all of th

Monitor and Cue functions Reference Manual107C CUE LEVEL knobIndicates the output level of the cut out. You can adjust the values by using the [TOUCH

Talkback and Oscillator Reference Manual108Talkback and OscillatorTalkback is a function that sends the signal of the selected INPUT jack to the desir

Talkback and Oscillator Reference Manual109MONITOR screenIn the MONITOR screen, the TALKBACK field enables you to check the current talkback settings,

Channel Strip section Reference Manual11Channel Strip sectionThe Channel Strip section located below the touch screen lets you recall and control inpu

Talkback and Oscillator Reference Manual1102 TALKBACK ON buttonSwitches talkback on or off.3 ASSIGN field• Channel select buttonsEnable you to select

Talkback and Oscillator Reference Manual1115 OSCILLATOR OUTPUT buttonTurns the oscillator output on or off.OSCILLATOR windowYou can make detailed sett

Talkback and Oscillator Reference Manual112Mode = BURST NOISE• LEVEL knob, HPF knob, and LPF knob...Same as in PINK NOISE mode.• WIDT

Meters Reference Manual113MetersThis chapter explains the METER screen that shows the input and output level meters for all channels.Operations in the

Meters Reference Manual114Fader level and meter displayThis area displays the meter and fader for each channel.1 Channel numberIndicates the channel n

Meters Reference Manual115 For INPUT METERFader colorThe channel color is the same as the currently selected MIX/MATRIX bus (SEND MASTER).The positio

Meters Reference Manual1165 CUE OVERRIDE buttonIf this button is switched on, the cue signal set in the CUE screen is sent to the real time analyzer,

Meters Reference Manual117Function Access Area screenIf you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the METER screen in the Function Access Area appe

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual118Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium RackThis chapter explains how

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual119Virtual rack operationsThis section explains how to mount a GEQ, PEQ, or effec

Channel Strip section Reference Manual12• If GAIN KNOB FUNCTION is set to DIGITAL GAIN, the DIGITAL GAIN knob will appear instead of knob 1, and indic

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual1204 INPUT PATCH buttonIf the type is EFFECT, two buttons (L/R) will appear. If t

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual121• If nothing is mounted:Press this area to open the RACK MOUNTER window, in wh

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual1227 Link indicatorIndicates that an odd-numbered rack and even-numbered rack of

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual123Inserting a GEQ in a channelThis section explains how to insert a GEQ into the

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual1244 RACK LINK buttonPress this button to open the RACK LINK window, in which you

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual125Using the 31BandGEQYou will use the Channel Strip section’s faders 1–8 and [ON

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual126Using the Flex15GEQYou will use the Channel Strip section’s faders and [ON] ke

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual127 Inserting a PEQ in a channelThis section explains how to insert a PEQ into t

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual128• RESET BOTH buttonThe parameters of both will be initialized, and then linked

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual129PEQ EDIT window (HPF/LPF NOTCH)1 Attenuation select buttonThere are four types

Channel Strip section Reference Manual13If the destination bus is VARI (stereo):If a pair of buses (odd-numbered and even-numbered) are in stereo, the

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual130Inserting Automixer in channels post-faderThis section explains how to mount A

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual131When increasing the weight setting in one channel• The value displayed in th

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual132Editing the internal effectsThe internal effects of the QL series console can

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual133Using an internal effect via send and returnThis section explains how to use a

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual134Inserting an internal effect into a channelThis section explains how to insert

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual135EFFECT EDIT windowAllows you to adjust the effect parameters.NOTE• For details

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual136 PLAY/RECThis field appears if FREEZE is selected as the effect type.• PLAY b

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual137NOTE• If you specify “CURRENT PAGE” in the PARAMETER 1 column in the USER DEFI

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual138NOTE• If the EFFECT EDIT popup window used to set TAP TEMPO is open, this popu

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual139Using the Freeze effectThis section explains how to use the “FREEZE” effect ty

Input and output patching Reference Manual14Input and output patchingThis chapter explains how to edit the input patching and output patching, how to

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual140Using the Premium RackThe procedure to set up the I/O patches for the rack are

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual141Editing the Premium Rack parametersEach Premium Rack window includes the follo

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual1427 LF/HF IN buttonTurn LF and HF EQ on or off simultaneously.8 GraphIndicates t

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual143 U76U76 is a processor that emulates a popular vintage compressor used in a w

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual144 EQ-1AEQ-1A is a processor that emulates a famous passive-type vintage EQ. It

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual1452 SIDECHAIN CUE buttonTurn this button on to monitor the sidechain signal sent

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual146 Buss Comp 369Buss Comp 369 emulates a standard bus compressor that has been

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual1476 COMP GAINCompressor make-up gain. Applied before the limiter.7 COMP RATIOCom

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Reference Manual148Using the graphic EQ, parametric EQ, effect, and Premium Rack libraries GEQ/P

I/O devices and external head amps Reference Manual149I/O devices and external head ampsThis chapter explains how to use an I/O device or an external

Input and output patching Reference Manual15Changing the input patch settingsNOTE• You can also select an input port from the GAIN/PATCH window.• The

I/O devices and external head amps Reference Manual150DANTE INPUT PATCH windowDisplayed when you press the DANTE INPUT PATCH button in the I/O DEVICE

I/O devices and external head amps Reference Manual1512 Port select buttonsSelect the input port.3 CLOSE buttonCompletes the settings and closes the w

I/O devices and external head amps Reference Manual152I/O DEVICE screen (I/O page)1 Display switch buttonsPress one of these buttons to view the corre

I/O devices and external head amps Reference Manual153 RMio64-D displayDisplays the RMio64-D panel. You can press the buttons to change settings.1 MA

I/O devices and external head amps Reference Manual154I/O DEVICE HA windowDisplayed when you press the rack in which the I/O device on the head amp si

I/O devices and external head amps Reference Manual155I/O DEVICE screen (AMP page)1 Display switch buttonsPress one of these buttons to view the corre

I/O devices and external head amps Reference Manual1563 DANTE SETUP buttonPress this button to open the DANTE SETUP window, in which you can make sett

I/O devices and external head amps Reference Manual157Connecting the QL series console to an SB168-ESTo remotely control the SB168-ES from the QL seri

I/O devices and external head amps Reference Manual158Remotely controlling an external head ampAn external head amp (“external HA”) connected via MY16

I/O devices and external head amps Reference Manual1595 VIEW switch buttonsSwitch the virtual rack display between SB168-ES and AD8HR. Select the view

Input and output patching Reference Manual164 Category select listSelects the category of input port. The categories correspond to the following input

I/O devices and external head amps Reference Manual160 Remotely controlling an external HA from the input channels on a QL series consoleYou will be

MIDI Reference Manual161MIDIThis chapter explains how to transmit MIDI messages from an external device to the QL series console to control the QL con

MIDI Reference Manual162MIDI/GPI screen (MIDI SETUP page)You can select the type of MIDI messages that will be transmitted and received, and choose th

MIDI Reference Manual163MIDI SETUP window (for port selection)Here you can select the port that will be used to transmit and receive MIDI messages. Th

MIDI Reference Manual164Using program changes to recall scenes and library itemsThe QL series console lets you assign a specific event (scene recall o

MIDI Reference Manual165• Multi mode (when the MULTI button is on):Program changes of all MIDI channels will be transmitted and received. (The transmi

MIDI Reference Manual1661 TYPE fieldEnables you to select the type of event.The following table lists the events you can select.2 DESTINATION fieldEna

MIDI Reference Manual167MIDI/GPI screen (CONTROL CHANGE page)You can specify how Control Changes will be transmitted and received, and specify the eve

MIDI Reference Manual168MIDI CONTROL CHANGE windowDisplay this window by pressing any event in the CONTROL CHANGE page. In this window, you can specif

Recorder Reference Manual169RecorderThis chapter explains the functionality and operation of the recorder.About the USB memory recorderThe QL series c

Input and output patching Reference Manual17PATCH/NAME screen1 PATCH buttonIndicates the port that is patched to the output channel. If you press this

Recorder Reference Manual170RECORDER screen (when selecting the USB tab)In this screen you can assign signals to the input and output of the USB memor

Recorder Reference Manual171Channels that can be patched to the recorder’s outputs• CH1–64 (QL5), CH1–32 (QL1)... INPUT chan

Recorder Reference Manual1725 REC RATE buttonSwitches the recording rate.You can choose 96 kbps, 128 kbps, or 192 kbps. Higher bit rates will improve

Recorder Reference Manual173Playing back audio files from a USB flash driveYou can play back audio files that have been saved on your USB flash drive.

Recorder Reference Manual1744 Sub-directoryIndicates each song’s track number, the name of upper level directory, and whether a sub-directory exists (

Recorder Reference Manual175RECORDER screen (when selecting the USB tab)1 SONG TITLE/FILE NAME EDIT buttonEnables you to edit the title of the song se

Recorder Reference Manual176Word clock settingsIn a Dante network, the master device supplies accurate word clock to other devices on the network. If

Recorder Reference Manual177Setting up Dante ControllerConnect the network port of the computer to a GbE-compatible network switch. Configure the comp

Recorder Reference Manual178Using the QL console with Nuendo LiveThe QL series consoles can operate in an integrated manner with Steinberg’s Nuendo Li

Recorder Reference Manual179 Transport fieldHere you can operate the transport of Nuendo Live.7 GO TO PROJECT START buttonReturns the location to the

Input and output patching Reference Manual18CH SELECT screen1 Category select listSelect the category of the channel. The categories correspond to the

Recorder Reference Manual1801 Setup method select buttonsChoose one of the following methods by which to specify DVS or Dante Accelerator.• NO ASSIGN

Recorder Reference Manual181NOTE• Depending on the firmware version, Dante Accelerator might not support redundant networking. Refer to the following

Setup Reference Manual182SetupAbout the SETUP screenThe SETUP screen enables you to set various parameters that apply to the entire QL console. To acc

Setup Reference Manual183 BUS SETUP fieldThis field enables you to make bus-related settings.D BUS SETUP buttonPress this button to open the BUS SETU

Setup Reference Manual184If you set Surround mode, the BUS SETUP screen appears as shown below. DATE/TIME buttonPress this button to open the DATE/TI

Setup Reference Manual185User settingsUser Level settings allow you to restrict the parameters that can be operated by each user, or to change the set

Setup Reference Manual186Setting the Administrator passwordWith the factory settings, the Administrator password is not set, meaning that anyone can l

Setup Reference Manual187CREATE USER KEY window1 USER NAMEDisplays the user name. Press this area to access a keyboard window, in which you can enter

Setup Reference Manual188 Logging-in as Guest Logging-in as a UserTo log-in as a User, you will use a user authentication key saved in the console o

Setup Reference Manual189NOTE• If no password has been set, you will simply be logged-in in step 6 when you press the LOAD button.• If the password wa

Input and output patching Reference Manual19INSERT/DIRECT OUT window (1ch) INSERT fieldThis field enables you to make insert settings. Press one of t

Setup Reference Manual190Changing the user levelYou can view or change the user level.• Administrator...The Administrator does not have a

Setup Reference Manual191• WITH SEND ... Restricts operation of that channel’s send parameters.(From MIX, From MATRIX)• DCA MASTE

Setup Reference Manual192PreferencesFollow the steps below to make various settings for the QL console operating environment, such as how windows appe

Setup Reference Manual193• IDENTIFY I/O DEVICE PORT BY [SEL]Specifies whether to enable a function that allows you to identify the I/O device port con

Setup Reference Manual194USER DEFINED keysThis section explains how to assign the desired functions to the USER DEFINED keys in the USER DEFINED KEYS

Setup Reference Manual195Switching banks for USER DEFINED key settingsYou can register the USER DEFINED key settings (12 keys for QL series consoles)

Setup Reference Manual196EDITOR CONTROLMASTER —Access the corresponding screen of QL Editor.SENDS ON FADER —OVERVIEWCH 1-16 {QL5/QL1}CH17-32 {QL5/QL1}

Setup Reference Manual197HOMESELECTED CH VIEW — Displays the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen.OVERVIEW — Displays the OVERVIEW screen. TOGGLE —Each press

Setup Reference Manual198RECORDER DIRECT PLAYNO ASSIGN The specified audio file will be played once from the beginning.Audio files to be played should

Setup Reference Manual199*1) QL5: CH1-CH64, QL1: CH1-CH32, ST IN 1L-ST IN 8R, MIX1-MIX16, MTRX1-MTRX8, ST L, ST R, MONO*2) QL5: CH1-CH64, QL1: CH1-CH3

Contents Reference Manual2ContentsHow to Use This Reference Manual ... 1Functi

Input and output patching Reference Manual202 INSERT ON/OFF buttonSwitches the insert on or off. The currently-specified insert point setting appears

Setup Reference Manual200NOTE• If you are logged-in as the Administrator, you can also turn on the FOR GUEST button to access the SOFTWARE USER DEFINE

Setup Reference Manual201*1) SELECTED CH, Automixer ch1-6*2) SELECTED CH, QL5: CH1-CH64, QL1: CH1-CH32, ST IN 1-ST IN 8, MIX1-MIX16, MTRX1-MTRX8, STER

Setup Reference Manual202Custom fader bankGroups that organize channels routed to the top-panel faders are called “fader banks.”There are input and ou

Setup Reference Manual203Custom fader bank settings for individual scenesCustom fader bank settings can be stored/recalled for individual scenes. For

Setup Reference Manual204Locking the consoleUnlocking the consoleNOTEIf you are logged-in as a user for whom no password is set, the console will be u

Setup Reference Manual205SAVE/LOAD windowThe list will show the files and sub-directories that have been saved.1 COPY buttonCopies a file into a memor

Setup Reference Manual206C WITH DANTE SETUP AND I/O DEVICE buttonIf this is off, the DANTE SETUP and I/O device settings as well as word clock setting

Setup Reference Manual207• SETUP tabThe following table lists the items that you can select.NOTEWhen the output port items are saved individually, cha

Setup Reference Manual208LOAD SELECT screen1 TYPE fieldIndicates the type of data to be loaded. The view will vary depending on the tab you select.• A

Setup Reference Manual209• ADMIN tabThe following table lists the items that you can select.2 SOURCE fieldThis area lists the data that is saved on th

Input and output patching Reference Manual21Directly outputting an INPUT channelThe signal of an INPUT channel can be output directly from an OUTPUT j

Setup Reference Manual210 Copying and pasting a fileFollow the steps below to copy a desired file into buffer memory, and then paste it with a differ

Setup Reference Manual211Recovering after overcurrent at the USB portEven if the connection with the USB device was stopped because an overcurrent con

Setup Reference Manual212WORD CLOCK/SLOT window MASTER CLOCK SELECT field1Master clock frequency displayIndicates the frequency (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz)

Setup Reference Manual213• UNKNOWN (black)This indicates that the clock status cannot be detected because no external device is connected or because t

Setup Reference Manual214NOTE• In Surround mode, you cannot use cascade output on MIX buses 1-6. In addition, if you have selected 5.1 SOLO in CUE mod

Setup Reference Manual215• Scene store operations• DIMMER (MONITOR screen) operations• Panel LED and display brightness (SETUP screen) operations• Mas

Setup Reference Manual216Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX busesFollow the steps below to change the basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX bus

Setup Reference Manual2174 PAN LINK buttonThis button appears if SIGNAL TYPE is set to STEREO and the bus type is set to VARI. If the button is on, th

Setup Reference Manual2185 SCREENAdjusts the brightness of the touch screen.If the brightness is set to lower than level 2, the QL will start up next

Setup Reference Manual219NETWORK window1 IP ADDRESSSpecifies an address that identifies an individual device on the Internet or LAN network.2 GATEWAY

Input and output patching Reference Manual22DIRECT OUT screen (8ch)1 DIRECT OUT ON buttonSwitches the Direct Out on or off. The currently-selected Dir

Setup Reference Manual220DANTE SETUP window (SETUP page)1 STATUS indicatorsShow the operating status of the QL series console and the Dante network.2

Setup Reference Manual221• With QL V1.07 and later, when settings are initialized, including Dante audio network settings, or a firmware update is ins

Setup Reference Manual222 Connection examples and latency settingsDaisy chain connectionsSimple 64-in/48-outDaisy chain connectionsFOH and monitor co

Setup Reference Manual223Daisy chain connections256-ch HA remote (maximum size)Redundant connectionsTwo consoles are sharing 256-ch HA remote (maximum

Setup Reference Manual224Mounting an I/O device on the Dante audio networkHere’s how to select which of the multiple I/O devices on the Dante audio ne

Setup Reference Manual225 When the setup method select button is DEVICE LISTTo mount by choosing from a list of the I/O devices on the Dante audio ne

Setup Reference Manual226NOTE• 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 numb

Setup Reference Manual227REMOTE HA settingsHere’s how to select which of the multiple HA devices on the Dante audio network will be mounted so that th

Setup Reference Manual228Displaying the device statusYou can use the touch screen to verify the status of a connected QL series or R-series unit (exce

Setup Reference Manual229 Error messagesThe SYSTEM indicators will remain lit/blinking cyclically as follows until the problem has been resolved.If s

Input channels Reference Manual23Input channelsThis chapter explains various operations for input channels.Signal flow for input channelsThe input cha

Setup Reference Manual230 Information messagesThe indicators will remain lit /blinking cyclically to report the status.If the orange [SYNC] indicator

Setup Reference Manual231NOTE• With latched operation, the function will switch between active and inactive each time a trigger is input from the exte

Setup Reference Manual232MIDI/GPI screen (GPI page)1 GPI OUT status indicatorThis indicates the status of the voltage that is being output from each G

Setup Reference Manual233Using FADER STARTMake FADER START settings if you want a device connected to a GPI OUT port to operate in tandem with fader o

Setup Reference Manual234NOTE• The THRESHOLD values specified by the UPSTROKE/DOWNSTROKE knobs are common to all GPI OUT ports. However, you can indiv

Help function Reference Manual235Help functionYou can view Help files (file extension .xml) provided by Yamaha. For the latest information on help fil

Help function Reference Manual236Using USER DEFINED keys to recall Help directly Assigning the Help function to USER DEFINED keys Recalling the HELP

Other functions Reference Manual237Other functionsThis chapter explains various functions of QL series consoles that are not covered in other chapters

Other functions Reference Manual238Adjusting the faders (Calibration function)Depending on the environment in which you use the QL series console, dis

Other functions Reference Manual239• INPUT PORT TRIM (Fine adjustment of the analog input gain)Access the INPUT PORT TRIM window, and make fine adjust

Input channels Reference Manual24• INSERT (INPUT channels (monaural) only)You can patch the desired output/input ports to insert an external device su

Other functions Reference Manual240Adjusting the LED color (Calibration function)If necessary, you can adjust the LED colors. Adjust the LED colors on

Other functions Reference Manual241Adjusting the contrast of the channel name displayIf necessary, you can adjust the contrast of the channel name dis

Warning/Error Messages Reference Manual242Warning/Error MessagesMessage Meaningxxx Parameters Copied. Parameter xxx was copied to the copy buffer.xxx

Warning/Error Messages Reference Manual243MIDI: Rx Buffer Full! Too much data is being received at the MIDI input port.MIDI: Tx Buffer Full! Too much

Warning/Error Messages Reference Manual244Too Large Files! Loading Failed.Loading is not possible because the bitmap file is too large. The maximum su

Index Reference Manual245IndexNumerics8BandPEQ ... 126AAudio file (links to a scene recall)...

ENContentsEQ Library List... 2DYNAMICS Library List ...

Data List2EQ Library List# TitleParameterLOW L-MID H-MID HIGH01 Bass Drum 1PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELFG +3.5 dB –3.5 dB 0.0 dB +4.0 dBF 100 Hz 26

Data List3DYNAMICS Library List33 Bass Drum 3PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKINGG +3.5 dB –10.0 dB +3.5 dB 0.0 dBF 118 Hz 315 Hz 4.25 kHz 20.0 kHzQ 2.0 1

Data List4* At fs=44.1 kHz18 E. B. Slap COMPRESSORThreshold (dB) –12Ratio ( :1) 1.7Attack (ms) 6Out gain (dB) 4.0Knee hardRelease (ms) 13319 Syn. B

Input channels Reference Manual25 When selecting the ICON tab 1Channel color select buttonsSelect a channel color.2 Icon select buttonsSelect a chann

Data List5Dynamics ParametersDynamics Parameters are the following types. GATEA gate attenuates signals below a set THRESHOLD level by a specified a

Data List6 COMPRESSORThe COMP processor attenuates signals above a specified THRESHOLD by a specified RATIO.The COMP processor can also be used as a

Data List7 COMPANDER HARD (COMPANDER-H), COMPANDER SOFT (COMPANDER-S)The hard and soft companders combine the effects of the compressor, expander an

Data List8Effects Parameters REV-X HALL, REV-X ROOM, REV-X PLATENewly-developed two input, two output reverb algorithm. Delivers dense and rich reve

Data List9 STEREO REVERBTwo input, two output stereo reverb. EARLY REF.One input, two output early reflections. GATE REVERB, REVERSE GATEOne input

Data List10 MOD. DELAYOne input, two output basic repeat delay with modulation. DELAY LCROne input, two output 3-tap delay (left, center, right).

Data List11 FLANGETwo input, two output flange effect. SYMPHONICTwo input, two output symphonic effect. PHASERTwo input, two output 16-stage phase

Data List12 DYNA.PHASERTwo input, two output dynamically controlled phaser. HQ.PITCHOne input, two output high-quality pitch shifter. DUAL PITCHTw

Data List13 AUTOPANTwo input, two output autopanner. ROTARYOne input, two output rotary speaker simulator. RING MOD.Two input, two output ring mod

Data List14 REV+CHORUSOne input, two output reverb and chorus effects in parallel. REVCHORUSOne input, two output reverb and chorus effects in ser

Input channels Reference Manual26Making HA (Head Amp) settingsYou can make HA (Head Amp) related settings (phantom power on/off, gain, phase) for the

Data List15 REV+SYMPHO.One input, two output reverb and symphonic effects in parallel. REVSYMPHO.One input, two output reverb and symphonic effect

Data List16 DELAYER.One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in series. DELAY+REVOne input, two output delay and reverb effects i

Data List17 DISTDELAYOne input, two output distortion and delay effects in series. MULTI FILTERTwo input, two output 3-band multi-filter (24 dB/oc

Data List18 AMP SIMULATEOne input, two output guitar amp simulator. COMP276This effect emulates the characteristics of analog compressors that are

Data List19 EQUALIZER601This effect emulates the characteristics of 70’s analog equalizers. Re-creating the distortion of typical analog circuits wi

Data List20 M.BAND COMPTwo input, two output 3-band compressor, with individual solo and gain reduction metering for each band.Premium Rack Processo

Data List21 U76This models a well-known vintage compressor/limiter used in a wide range of situations. Opt-2AThis processor emulates a well-known v

Data List22 Automixer ParametersParameters that can be assigned to control changesParameter Range DescriptionGroup a, b, c Channel control field gro

Data List23INPUT ATT INPUTCH 1–CH 64*1STIN1L–STIN8RINPUT DYNAMICS1ONCH 1–CH 64*1STIN1L–STIN8RATTACKTHRESHOLDRANGEHOLD HHOLD LDECAY/RELEASE HDECAY/REL

Data List24OUTPUT EQONMIX 1–MIX 16MATRIX 1–MATRIX 8STEREO L–MONO(C)LOW QLOW FREQLOW GAINLOW MID QLOW MID FREQLOW MID GAINHIGH MID QHIGH MID FREQHIGH

Input channels Reference Manual273 INPUT PORT buttonIndicates the port that is assigned to the channel. Press this button to display the PORT SELECT w

Data List25STEREO TO MATRIXMATRIX 1 POINT–MATRIX 8 POINTSTEREO L–MONO(C)MATRIX 1 ON–MATRIX 8 ONMATRIX 1 LEVEL H–MATRIX 8 LEVEL HMATRIX 1 LEVEL L–MATR

Data List26NRPN parameter assignmentsParameter From (HEX) To (HEX)FADERINPUT 0000 0057MIX1-16, MATRIX, STEREO LR0060 007DINPUT to MIX9-16 LEVELMIX9 S

Data List27INPUT to MIX9/10-15/16 PANMIX9/10 20F6 214DMIX11/12 2156 21ADMIX13/14 21B6 220DMIX15/16 2216 226DINPUT to MATRIX1/2, 3/4 PANMATRIX1/2 2276

Data List28MONO EQON 325E 3262LOW Q 3264 3268LOW FREQ 326A 326ELOW GAIN 3270 3274LOW MID Q 3276 327ALOW MID FREQ 327C 3280LOW MID GAIN 3282 3286HIGH

Data List29SLOT OUT DELAYON 3CD6 3D05TIME HIGH 3D06 3D35TIME LOW 3D36 3D65OMNI OUT DELAYON 3D66 3D6DTIME HIGH 3D76 3D7DTIME LOW 3D86 3D8DDIGITAL OUT

Data List30Mixing parameter operation applicabilityThis table indicates which settings affect the behavior of each input channel and output channel p

Data List31*1 These parameters can be linked between L and R of ST IN channels 1–8.*2 Applies to parameters for which the MIX channel 1–16 individual

Data List32 MIX Channels*4 These parameters are available if “FADER/ON” or “PROCESSING” for the Send source channel is set to ON. At that time, “WIT

Data List33*11 Balance only*12 For GLOBAL PASTE, the MIX, MATRIX, STEREO, and MONO settings of each channel will be set in common as the OUTPUT.*13 L

Data List34*9 Applies to ALL only when using GLOBAL PASTE, and only to ON/OFF.*11 Balance only*12 For GLOBAL PASTE, the MIX, MATRIX, STEREO, and MONO

Input channels Reference Manual282 PATCH buttonPress this button to display the PORT SELECT window to patch the input port to the input channel.PORT S

Data List35 DCA*9 Applies to ALL only when using GLOBAL PASTE, and only to ON/OFF. MUTEParameterRECALL SAFE, FOCUS RECALL, GLOBAL PASTEUSER LEVELAL

Data List36MIDI Data FormatThis section explains the format of the data that the QL series is able to understand, send, and receive.1 CHANNEL MESSAGE

Data List372 SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGE2.1 SONG SELECT (F3)ReceptionSelect the track number shown in the TITLE LIST screen of the USB memory recorder.2.

Data List38[Conversion from actual data to bulk data]d[0-6]: actual datab[0-7]: bulk datab[0] = 0;for( I=0; I<7; I++){if( d[I]&0x80){b[0] |= 1

Data List394.2.3 Module Name*1) 0: CH1 – 63: CH6472: ST IN 1L – 79: ST IN 4R*2) 256: MIX 1 – 271: MIX 16*3) 512: MATRIX 1 – 519: MATRIX 8*4) 1024: ST

Data List404.4 FUNCTION CALL – LIBRARY ATTRIBUTE –4.4.1 Format (PARAMETER CHANGE)ReceptionData will be received when [PARAMETER CHANGE Rx] is on and

Data List414.5.2 Format (PARAMETER REQUEST)ReceptionThe PARAMETER CHANGE will be sent with Device number [Rx CH] immediately the data is received.4.5

Data List424.8 FUNCTION CALL – CHANNEL –4.8.1 Pair ON/OFF Trigger Format (PARAMETER CHANGE)ReceptionData will be received when [PARAMETER CHANGE Rx]

Data List43Input/Output SpecificationsAnalog input specifications*1. The sensitivity is the input level required for output at +4dBu (1.23V) or at th

Data List44I/O SLOT (1-2) specificationsA Mini-YGDAI card can be inserted into slots 1-2.Only slot 1 supports serial interfaces.Control I/O specifica

Input channels Reference Manual29GAIN/PATCH window(1–32, 33–64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1))This window displays the head amp settings of the correspondin

Data List45 Dynamic Range. Fs= 48 kHz*1. QL1: INPUT 1-16*2. QL1: OMNI OUT 1-8*3. Dynamic Range are measured with A-weight filter. Sampling Frequen

Data List46Mixer Basic Parameters Libraries Input Function Output Function Output Port ProcessorName Number TotalScene Memory Preset 1 + User 30

Data List47Pin Assignment ChartGPIPin Signal Name Pin Signal Name1GPO19GPO22 GPO3 10 GPO43GPO511GND4GND12GND5 +5V 13 +5V6 GPI1 14 GPI27 GPI3 15 GPI48

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Contents Reference Manual3I/O devices and external head amps ... 149Using an I/O device ...

Input channels Reference Manual30Relationship between analog and digital gain while Gain Compensation is onIf Gain Compensation is on, adjusting the a

Input channels Reference Manual31TO STEREO/MONO window (8ch)Here you can control the on/off and pan/balance settings of signals sent from input channe

Input channels Reference Manual326 TO ST PAN/TO ST BALANCE knobFor an INPUT channel (monaural), this acts as a PAN knob that adjusts the left/right pa

Input channels Reference Manual33Signal level when LCR mode is selectedIf LCR mode is selected, the signal level sent to the STEREO (L/R) bus and MONO

Input channels Reference Manual34Sending a signal from an input channel to a MIX/MATRIX busThe MIX buses are used mainly for the purpose of sending si

Input channels Reference Manual35 If the MIX/MATRIX bus is a stereo busYou can link the main parameters of two adjacent odd/even-numbered MIX/MATRIX

Input channels Reference Manual369 SEND LEVEL knobIndicates the level of signals sent to the selected send destination. You can use the [TOUCH AND TUR

Input channels Reference Manual37Channel name display indicationIn SENDS ON FADER mode, ON/OFF is indicated for the channel.On the PREFERENCE page in

Input channels Reference Manual382 Channel select buttonThe currently-selected input channel is indicated in blue. Press the button to select the chan

Input channels Reference Manual39 LR-MONOThe signals sent to both channels are temporarily set as mono signals. Setting procedureIf a stereo input c

Function Tree Reference Manual4Function TreePage numbers in parentheses ( ) are the page numbers of the Owner’s Manual (booklet).MainSELECTED CHANNEL

Input channels Reference Manual40Surround output for input channelsSetting Surround modeYou can enable surround mixes by changing bus settings to Surr

Input channels Reference Manual415 LFE knobThis sets the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Channel.Use the SEND knob (MIX 6) of the Selected Ch

Input channels Reference Manual42SURROUND PAN 1CH screenIf you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the SURROUND PAN 1CH screen appears as shown b

Input channels Reference Manual43SURROUND PAN screen (1-32, 33-64/ST IN(QL5), ST IN (QL1))If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the SURROUND

Input channels Reference Manual44TO STEREO/MONO screenIf you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the TO STEREO/MONO 8CH screen for MIX 1-8 appear

OUTPUT channels Reference Manual45OUTPUT channelsThis chapter explains output channels (MIX channels, MATRIX channels, STEREO channels, MONO channels)

OUTPUT channels Reference Manual46• ON (On/off)Turns the output channel on or off. If this is off, the corresponding channel will be muted. • MATRIX O

OUTPUT channels Reference Manual47Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO busThere are two ways to send signals to the STEREO bus or MONO

OUTPUT channels Reference Manual483 MODE select buttonPress this button repeatedly to toggle between ST/MONO and LCR.4 ST/MONO buttonsThese buttons ar

OUTPUT channels Reference Manual49Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX busesYou can send a signal from a MIX or STEREO

Function Tree Reference Manual5NOTE• The explanations in this reference manual will use the QL5.• In the case of the QL1, some screens will not show c

OUTPUT channels Reference Manual506 PRE/POST buttonSwitches the send point of each send-source channel between PRE and POST. If the button is lit, the

OUTPUT channels Reference Manual51Correcting delay between channels (Output Delay)This Output Delay function is useful when you want to correct the ti

OUTPUT channels Reference Manual526 DELAY buttonSwitches the output port delay on or off.7 Ø (Phase) buttonSwitches the phase of the signal assigned t

OUTPUT channels Reference Manual53CH SELECT screen1 Category select listSelect the category of the channel. The categories and channels for the PORT T

EQ and Dynamics Reference Manual54EQ and DynamicsEach input channel and output channel on a QL series console provides a four-band EQ and dynamics.EQ

EQ and Dynamics Reference Manual554 EQ type select buttonSwitches between TYPE I (an algorithm used in previous Yamaha digital mixers) and TYPE II (an

EQ and Dynamics Reference Manual56HPF/EQ window (8ch)This window displays the input channel or output channel EQ settings in groups of 8 channels simu

EQ and Dynamics Reference Manual57Using dynamicsInput channels feature two dynamics processors; output channels feature one dynamics processor.NOTE• T

EQ and Dynamics Reference Manual587 Dynamics type buttonsEnables you to select the dynamics type. You can choose from the following dynamics types.• D

EQ and Dynamics Reference Manual59DYNAMICS1/2 window (8ch)This window displays the input channel or output channel dynamics settings in groups of 8 ch

SELECTED CHANNEL section Reference Manual6SELECTED CHANNEL sectionThe SELECTED CHANNEL section located at the right of the display corresponds to a ch

EQ and Dynamics Reference Manual602 Dynamics parameter areaThis area displays the dynamics type and various meters. Press the area to access the DYNAM

Channel Job Reference Manual61Channel JobThis chapter explains the DCA Group and Mute Group functions that enable you to control the level or muting o

Channel Job Reference Manual62DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE windowHere you can specify the channels that will be assigned to each DCA group.1 CLEAR ALL b

Channel Job Reference Manual63Controlling DCA groupsUse the DCA faders to control DCA groups. Using DCA groupsUse the strip section to operate the DC

Channel Job Reference Manual64 Selecting the channels that will belong to a specific mute groupNOTE• You may assign a single channel to more than one

Channel Job Reference Manual655 Mute group select buttonSelects the mute group that you want to assign.6 MUTE SAFE buttonUse this button if you want t

Channel Job Reference Manual66NOTEThe USER SETUP window enables you to limit available functionality by user, and also to make system-wide settings. T

Channel Job Reference Manual67NOTE• Simply selecting a parameter in step 4 does not enable Recall Safe. To turn Recall Safe on or off, you must also p

Channel Job Reference Manual685 Channel select buttonSelects the channel for which you want to set the Recall Safe function.NOTESwitching channels usi

Channel Job Reference Manual69*1. The default setting is ALL on.*2. Insert 1 and Insert 2 are set together.*3. ST IN channels do not feature these but

SELECTED CHANNEL section Reference Manual7If the destination bus channels are two mono channels:1 SEND knobAdjusts the send level to the corresponding

Channel Job Reference Manual70Linking the desired input channelsThis section explains how to link specific parameters of input channels.NOTEChannel li

Channel Job Reference Manual713 LINK PARAMETER fieldUse the buttons in this field to select the parameters that you want to link. You can do this inde

Channel Job Reference Manual72CH LINK MODE window (output channels)You can view the output channels that are linked and specify the parameters that wi

Channel Job Reference Manual73 Channel link operations• Linking three or more channelsHold down the link-source [SEL] key and successively press the

Channel Job Reference Manual745 CLOSE buttonCloses the window.NOTEIf you use QL5 settings data on the QL1, buttons will be shown crossed-out if they a

Channel Job Reference Manual751 SOURCE CH fieldDisplays the copy-source channel. While this window is displayed, press a [SEL] key on the top panel to

Channel Job Reference Manual76CH MOVE MODE window1 SOURCE CH fieldDisplays the move-source channel. While this window is displayed, press a [SEL] key

Channel Job Reference Manual77NOTEAfter initialization, the TARGET CHs field will be empty (nothing is selected).CH DEFAULT MODE windowEnables you to

Channel Job Reference Manual78NOTEYou can also access the MIX MINUS popup window by pressing the CH JOB button in the Function Access Area, then press

Scene memory Reference Manual79Scene memoryOn QL series consoles, you can assign a name to a set of mix parameter and input/output port patch settings

SELECTED CHANNEL section Reference Manual8 PAN/BALANCE fieldThis field enables you to switch the on/off status of the signal sent from the selected c

Scene memory Reference Manual80Storing and recalling scenesTo store or recall the current mix settings as a scene memory, use the SCENE LIST window.St

Scene memory Reference Manual81SCENE LIST windowHere you can perform various scene-related operations. This window will appear when you press the SCEN

Scene memory Reference Manual82C RECALL UNDO buttonUndoes the Recall operation. This button is valid only immediately after you perform a Recall opera

Scene memory Reference Manual83Using USER DEFINED keys to recallYou can use the USER DEFINED keys to recall a selected scene with a single keystroke,

Scene memory Reference Manual84Editing scene memoriesThis section explains how to sort the scenes stored in scene memory, edit their titles, and copy

Scene memory Reference Manual85Scene memory editingThe scenes stored in scene memory can be copied and pasted to other scene numbers, or cleared (eras

Scene memory Reference Manual86Cutting a sceneThis section explains how to cut a scene.When you cut a scene, the numbers of the subsequent scenes will

Scene memory Reference Manual87GLOBAL PASTE window1 SET BY SEL buttonTurn on this button to add a channel by using the corresponding [SEL] key.2 CLEAR

Scene memory Reference Manual88•RACK tabEnables you to choose from GEQ RACK, EFFECT RACK, or PREMIUM RACK. You can individually select an GEQ for a Fl

Scene memory Reference Manual89SCENE LIST window1 FOCUS buttonEnables or disables the Focus function for each scene.2 SET popup buttonPress this butto

SELECTED CHANNEL section Reference Manual9 EQ parameter fieldThis field displays the 4-band EQ parameter settings. Press each knob to open the HPF/EQ

Scene memory Reference Manual903 SET BY SEL buttonTurn on this button to add a channel by using the corresponding [SEL] key. To add channels as the ta

Scene memory Reference Manual91SCENE LIST window (FADE TIME field)1 SET buttonPress this button to open the FADE TIME window, in which you can select

Scene memory Reference Manual92Outputting a control signal to an external device in tandem with scene recall (GPI OUT)A control signal can be output t

Scene memory Reference Manual93Playing back an audio file that links to a scene recallYou can also specify an audio file that you want to play back fr

Scene memory Reference Manual94SONG SELECT windowYou can select an audio file you want to link with the scene, and set the offset time. This window wi

Scene memory Reference Manual95Similarly, edits for the current scene will be conveyed to the following software and external devices.• QL Editor• Sta

Monitor and Cue functions Reference Manual96Monitor and Cue functionsThe Monitor function lets you monitor various outputs through your nearfield moni

Monitor and Cue functions Reference Manual97• MONITOR FADERUse the STEREO MASTER fader or MONO MASTER fader to adjust the output level of the MONITOR

Monitor and Cue functions Reference Manual98MONITOR screenIn the MONITOR screen, the MONITOR field lets you check the current monitor settings, and tu

Monitor and Cue functions Reference Manual99MONITOR windowYou can make detailed settings for monitoring. This screen appears when you press the MONITO