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Reference Manual How to Use This Reference Manual The QL5/QL1 Reference Manual (this document) allows you to search for terms and take advantage of links in the text. Searching for terms To search for a term, use the search function of the software you're using to view this document. If you're - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 2
to Use This Reference Manual 1 Function Tree 4 SELECTED CHANNEL section 6 Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section 6 Channel Strip section 11 Operations in the Channel Strip section 11 Input and output patching 14 Changing the input patch settings 15 Changing the output patch settings 16 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 3
to the input/output of the recorder 146 Recording audio to a USB flash drive 148 Playing back audio files from a USB flash drive 150 Editing the title list 151 Recording or playing back using a computer DAW 152 Using the QL console with Nuendo Live 155 Setup 159 About the SETUP screen 159 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 4
EFFECT EDIT EFFECT TYPE PREMIUM RACK PREMIUM RACK MOUNTER PREMIUM RACK EDIT I/O DEVICE DANTE PATCH DANTE SETUP DANTE INPUT PATCH DANTE OUTPUT PATCH Rio REMOTE HA EDIT DANTE OUTPUT PATCH 4 42 AMP 42 DANTE OUTPUT PATCH 43 WIRELESS 43 EXTERNAL HA 43 EXTERNAL HA PORT SELECT EXTERNAL HA EDIT - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 5
INPUT PORT TRIM OUTPUT PORT TRIM SLOT OUTPUT TRIM FADER CALIBRATION CHANNEL COLOR CALIBRATION 20, 22, 28, 91, 95, 128, 136, 188 17, 104, 147, 175 167 (23) 163 210 210 210 210 212 212 212 211 213 NOTE 146 • The explanations in this reference manual will use the QL5. 155 • In the case of the QL1 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 6
SETUP button), pressing a knob repeatedly will open or close the screen (1ch). • Even if a different screen is selected, the channel selected with the [SEL] key can be set using the knobs of the SELECTED CHANNEL section. In this case of 16 output bus channels to be displayed in the SEND field. • MIX - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 7
an input that has no head amp, 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 will not be shown. For an output channel, 1-7 will not be shown. • If GAIN KNOB FUNCTION is set to DIGITAL GAIN in the USER SETUP PREFERENCE screen, the digital gain knob will appear for 1, and 2, 5, 6, and 7 will not be shown. For details, refer to - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 8
an input channel INPUT/ uses units of ms, the value in the bottom row will not be displayed. Only the ms value appears in the middle row. Press this field to open the INPUT DELAY 8ch window. HPF field (input channels only) This field enables you to set the HPF. If an output output channel using - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 9
. 1 2 3 4 1 OVER indicator Warns you when the signal is clipping. 2 Level meter Displays the output signal level (green) and the amount of gain reduction (orange) when the Dynamics is on. The current threshold only to some of the parameters, not to all channel settings. 9 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 10
to make settings for the channel on/off status and the level. 2 1 Fader Displays the current level. Use the faders on the top panel to set the levels. 1 3 2 Level indicator Displays the current level the DCA group to which the channel is assigned. 10 SELECTED CHANNEL section Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 11
, the patch and the type of the MY card will be displayed. • Press the SETUP button, then the USER SETUP button, select the PREFERENCE tab, and then set the GAIN KNOB FUNCTION to DIGITAL GAIN. You will be able to adjust the digital gain value by using the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob. 11 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 12
gain by assigning INPUT GAIN DIGITAL GAIN to a USER DEFINED knob, or by assigning an ALTERNATE function to a USER DEFINED key. If the slot is patched: The slot name will appear. If the rack is connected: The patch and module name will appear. If the output is connected: Only the patch will appear - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 13
balance of the left/right channels. DCA group field A DCA group (1-16) to which the channel is assigned is displayed on the first or second Indicates the status of a signal sent to the STEREO/MONO bus. If an input or MIX channel is set to LCR mode, the LCR indicator 2 will be Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 14
, I/O devices, and Dante audio network. I/O Device ID #3 Dante-MY16-AUD Dante Network SW I/O device ID #1 I/O device ID #2 Dante patching ANALOG INPUT MY MY 32: QL5 16: QL1 16 16 INPUT PATCH QL series console "Dante" (ports) 64: QL5 32: QL1 QL series internal patching 14 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 15
PATCH/NAME screen, and use the port select buttons to select the input port. PATCH/NAME screen 2 3 1 5 Input and output patching 7 OVERVIEW screen which you can select an icon or sample name. 3 Channel name input box Indicates the name that is assigned to the corresponding channel. When - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 16
-64 .........DANTE33-DANTE64 (QL5 only) • INPUT/PB OUT......INPUT1-32*1, PB OUT(L), PB OUT(R) • SLOT1 SLOT1(1)-SLOT1(16) • SLOT2 SLOT2(1)-SLOT2(16) • EFFECT RACK ......FX1L(A)-FX8R(B) • PREMIUM RACK ...PR1L(A)-PR2R(B) *1. QL1: INPUT1-16 5 Port select buttons Select the input port that is assigned - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 17
select button of the port you want to operate. 5. Use the category select list and the channel select buttons to select the send-source channel. SETUP screen OUTPUT PORT screen NOTE If PATCH CONFIRMATION in the PREFERENCE tab on the USER SETUP screen is ON, a confirmation dialog box will appear - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 18
. 4. Select an output port or an input port. 5. Press the INSERT ON button. SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen INSERT/DIRECT OUT window (1ch) NOTE If you install a digital I/O card in a slot and digitally connect an external device, you must synchronize the word clock of the QL console and the external - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 19
Indicates the currently-selected head amp analog gain setting for insert 1 and insert 2. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the gain. NOTE • If you have selected the INPUT jack on the QL console as the input port for insert-in, make the HA settings in the INSERT IN HA field. • Even - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 20
the channel type. • DANTE1-32 DANTE1-DANTE32 • DANTE33-64 DANTE33-DANTE64 (QL5 only) • INPUT INPUT1-32 (QL5), INPUT1-16 (QL1) (input channels only) • OUTPUT/DIGITAL OMNI OUT1-16, DIGITAL OUT L/R (output channels only) • SLOT1 SLOT1(1)-SLOT1(16) • SLOT2 SLOT2(1)-SLOT2(16) 20 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 21
/DIRECT OUT window (1ch) 6 1 4 Input and output patching SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen INSERT/DIRECT OUT window (1ch) NOTE If you install a digital I/O card in a slot and digitally connect an external device, you must synchronize the word clock of the QL console and the external device (page 184 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 22
-OMNI OUT8 (QL1), DIGITAL OUT L/R, RECORDER IN(L/R) • SLOT1 SLOT1(1)-SLOT1(16) • SLOT2 SLOT2(1)-SLOT2(16) • DANTE1-32 DANTE1-DANTE32 • DANTE33-64 DANTE33-DANTE64 (QL5 only) 2 Output port select buttons Assign the output port used for direct output of the currently-selected INPUT channel. 3 CLOSE - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 23
used to process stereo signals. When the QL series console is in the default state, the input signals from EFFECT RACKS 5-8 are assigned to ST IN 1-4. There are no assignments for ST IN 5-8. INPUT PATCH CH 1-64{32},ST IN 1L-8R To RACKIN PATCH INSERT POINT To OUTPUT PATCH CH INSERT OUT 1-64{32 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 24
INPUT channels (monaural) only) You can patch this to any output port to send out the input signal directly from the corresponding output port. For the position of the direct output QL series unit, you can specify the on-screen name and icon for each input the input channel. Input network name input - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 25
color select buttons Select a channel color. 2 Icon select buttons Select a channel icon. 3 Sample name setup buttons Select a preset sample name. You can edit the name on the NAME tab later. NOTE You "Vocal 2," enter a sample name first, and then add a number. Input channels 25 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 26
turned on, the level of the signal output from the I/O device to the audio network will be stabilized. For example, if the FOH console and the monitoring console are sharing an I/O device, or if you are performing digital recording via Dante connections, using this function will maintain the signal - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 27
is on. 6 Ø (Phase) button Switches between normal and reverse phase settings of signals input. 7 D. GAIN (digital gain) knob Indicates the digital gain value. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the digital gain. If the Gain Compensation function is turned on, no changes will be made to - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 28
amp. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN digital gain. 8 GC ALL ON button/GC ALL OFF button Switch Gain Compensation on or off for all input channels simultaneously. 9 AG-DG ALL ON button/AG-DG ALL OFF button Switch all analog gain and digital gain links on or off simultaneously. 28 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 29
GAIN/PATCH window (1-32, 33-64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1)) This window displays the head amp settings of the corresponding input channels. Here you can also use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the selected head amp gain. 2 1 2 1 3 1 Parameter select buttons Switch parameters to view in the - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 30
the audio network is maintained at a constant level, and therefore increasing the analog gain as much as possible will lower the relative noise floor and improve the S/N ratio. The gain of each signal input to the QL series unit will be adjusted by the digital gain parameter of the QL series console - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 31
selected 7. In the TO STEREO/MONO window, use the LCR button to turn signals sent from the input channel to the STEREO bus/MONO bus on or off collectively. 8. Use the CSR knob to adjust the level difference in the channel. SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen TO STEREO/MONO window 31 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 32
Enable you to switch between windows. 8 9 Input channels TO STEREO/MONO window (CH1-32, CH33-64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1)) Adjusts the status of a signal sent from the corresponding input channel to the STEREO/ MONO bus. You sent from that channel to the STEREO bus/MONO bus. 32 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 33
the settings of the CSR knob and the TO ST PAN knob. When the CSR knob is set to 0% (INPUT channel (monaural)) The TO ST PAN knob operates as a conventional PAN knob, and no signal is sent to the (R) bus L C R TO ST BALANCE knob Signal level L C R TO ST BALANCE knob 33 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 34
SETUP window. If the MIX bus is a FIXED type A gray circle is displayed instead of the TO MIX SEND LEVEL knob, and you cannot adjust the send level. For a VARI type MIX bus or a MATRIX bus Use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the send level. SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen 34 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 35
). NOTE • For an INPUT channel (monaural), the right 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 Input channels 3 12 1 ALL PRE button Sets the send channels - including the input and output channels - to the selected - including the input and output channels - to is made in the BUS SETUP window (page 189). • - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 36
will appear. Using the faders (SENDS ON FADER mode) You can use the faders on the top panel to adjust signals that are sent from all input channels to a specific MIX/MATRIX bus. STEP 1. Assign an output port to each for a specific MIX/MATRIX bus, and quickly switch back again. 36 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 37
section and the [SEL] keys on the top panel to select the input channel. 2. Press the INPUT DELAY field in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. 3. Use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to set the delay. 4. Press the SENDS ON FADER mode. SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen INPUT DELAY screen 37 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 38
button Closes the window. Input channels INPUT DELAY (CH1-32, CH33-64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1)) 1 2 3 2 Channel select button The currently-selected input channel is indicated in blue. Press the button to select the channel. 3 Delay setting knob (input channels only) Use the [TOUCH AND TURN - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 39
head amp settings) for input channels. To recall a library, press the corresponding LIBRARY button in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. For details on using the library, refer to the "Using the libraries" section in the separate Owner's Manual. LIBRARY button Input channels 39 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 40
EQ/MIX13-16 OUT/ MIX(1-8,9-16) POST EQ METER INSERT MIX OUT1-16 POST ON IIPNNPOSSOESESRTRTTTOOOONNUUTT output port or MATRIX bus. If input channels are in LCR mode, the STEREO (L/R) channels and the MONO (C) channel can be used together as a set of three output POST EQ/MIX13-16 OUT/ ST(L,R,MONO - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 41
use the PAN output signals of MIX channels 13-16 to dynamics processors and use them as key-in signals to control the dynamics. • RACK IN PATCH Patches the output signal of an output channel to an input of the rack. • OUTPUT PATCH Assigns an output port to an output select an output channel. - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 42
channel. Features of each mode are the same as for input channels. STEP 1. Use the Bank Select keys in the Fader Bank section and the the MONO (C) bus and STEREO (L/R) bus. OUTPUT channels SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen TO STEREO/MONO window NOTE Refer to "Signal level when LCR mode is selected - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 43
this button is off, no signals will be sent from the corresponding input channel to the STEREO bus or MONO bus. 9 CSR knob Adjusts the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob. OUTPUT channels TO STEREO/MONO window (CH1-32, CH33-64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1), OUTPUT) This window shows the status of Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 44
Using the faders (SENDS ON FADER mode) With this method, you switch the QL series unit to SENDS ON FADER mode, and use OUTPUT channels • If you want to monitor the signal being sent to a specific MATRIX bus, use channels - including the input and output channels - to the selected Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 45
send source is stereo, you can use PAN/BALANCE mode setting in the use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to control the level. OUTPUT channels Using the faders (SENDS ON FADER mode) You can use Use the MIX/MATRIX select buttons to switch between MIX/MATRIX. 4. Use MATRIX bus. 5. Use the faders on the top - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 46
Output Delay function is useful when you want to correct the timing of output signals sent to speakers that are located at a distance from each other. STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 2. Press the OUTPUT PORT button in the SYSTEM SETUP above the knob. 46 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 47
Dante OUTPUT OUTPUT DA DA SLOT SLOT Dante Use the PORT TO PORT function to output from an input jack on the rear panel to a Dante connector without sending the signal through the mixer. This allows you to use the I/O jacks on QL series consoles as I/O jacks for an audio network. 47 Reference - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 48
PORT TO PORT function are shown below. • INPUT IN INPUT1-32*1 • SLOT1 IN SLOT1(1)-SLOT1(16) • SLOT2 IN SLOT2(1)-SLOT2(16) • PLAYBACK OUT PB OUT(L), PB OUT(R) *1. QL1: INPUT1-16 2 Channel select button Select the channel to be assigned to the output port from the current category. 3 CLOSE button - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 49
input channel and output channel on a QL series console provides a four-band EQ and dynamics. EQ can be used on all input channels and all output channels. An attenuator is provided immediately before the EQ, allowing you to attenuate the level of the input button to reset all EQ/ Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 50
how to use buttons 1-5, refer to "Using the tool buttons" in the separate Owner's Manual. 6 use the LOW band EQ as a high-pass filter. 9 EQ FLAT button Press this button to reset button Switches between TYPE I (an algorithm used in previous Yamaha digital mixers) and TYPE II (an algorithm that - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 51
32, CH33-64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1), OUTPUT) This window displays the corresponding input channels (or output channels) simultaneously. This window is only for display, and does not allow the parameters to be edited. It is useful the approximate response of the EQ and filters. 51 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 52
Using dynamics Input channels feature two dynamics processors; output channels feature one dynamics processor. STEP 1. Use . 2 DEFAULT button Press this button to reset all dynamics parameters to the initial values. use buttons 1-5, refer to "Using the tool buttons" in the separate Owner's Manual. - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 53
input/output response of the dynamics processors. 9 Dynamics parameter setting knobs Indicates the dynamics parameter values. You can use channel. • MIX OUT 13-16 Output signals of MIX channels 13-16 • CH1-64 POST EQ (QL5), CH1-32 POST EQ (QL1), ST IN1L-8R POST EQ, MIX1-16 POST EQ, MTRX1-8 POST EQ - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 54
/2 window (8ch) This window displays the input channel or output channel dynamics settings in groups of 8 channels can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the value. 5 DYNAMICS ON/OFF button Switches dynamics on or off. DYNAMICS 1/2 window (CH1-32, CH33-64/ST IN (QL5), ST IN (QL1), OUTPUT) This - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 55
settings. For details on using the EQ and dynamics libraries, refer to the "Using the libraries" section in the separate Owner's Manual. EQ library LIBRARY button There is an "INPUT EQ LIBRARY" that lets you store/recall EQ settings for input channels, and an "OUTPUT EQ LIBRARY" that lets - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 56
QL series consoles feature sixteen DCA groups that enable you to control the level of multiple channels simultaneously. DCA groups enable you to assign input channels to sixteen groups, so that the DCA faders can be used indicate the DCA groups to which that channel belongs. 56 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 57
belong STEP 1. Press a [SEL] key to select the input channel you want to operate. 2. Use the DCA group select buttons in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW you want to remove the channel from the group. NOTE In the case of the QL1, faders that do not exist on the model will not be shown Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 58
QL series consoles feature eight mute groups. Mute groups enable you to use USER DEFINED keys [1]-[12] to mute or unmute multiple channels in a single operation. You can use this to cut out multiple channels simultaneously. Mute groups 1-8 can be used with both input channels and output channels - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 59
the window. Selecting the mute groups to which a specific channel will belong STEP 1. Press the [SEL] key of the input channels / output channels that you want to operate. 2. Use the mute group select buttons in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen to select the mute group(s) to which the currently - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 60
if the [ON] key for that channel is already turned off to begin with. Using the Mute Safe function Specific channels that belong to a mute group can be temporarily (multiple selections are allowed). USER DEFINED KEY SETUP window CH JOB menu DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE window 60 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 61
In such cases, the applicable parameter will be automatically re-linked the next time it is operated. You can globally apply Recall Safe to channel links by using the global parameter. • You can use the Recall Safe function will not change. Function Access Area CH JOB menu 61 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 62
3 SET BY SEL button Enables you to use the [SEL] keys on the panel to Recall Safe to GEQ racks 1-16, Effect racks 1-8, Premium racks Input channel NOTE ST IN channels do not feature INSERT, INSERT PATCH, and DIRECT OUT button. • MIX channel • MATRIX channel • STEREO channel 62 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 63
SEND ALL*1 HA HPF EQ DYNA 1 DYNA 2 MIX SEND MATRIX SEND FADER CH ON TO ST MONO INPUT PATCH DIGITAL GAIN INSERT*2 INSERT PATCH*2 Corresponding parameter Send level to the MIX bus Send level to MATRIX bus All parameters if this button is off. A CLOSE button Closes the window. 63 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 64
input channels. Two or more input input channels • Digital gain settings input channels This section explains how to link specific parameters of input input channel and press the [SEL] key for the link-destination channel. 4. Use step 4, use the buttons input channel to a ST IN channel, parameters that do - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 65
always linked. • In the case of the QL1, faders that do not exist LINK PARAMETER field Use the buttons in this amp settings HPF settings Digital gain settings EQ settings for two or more input channels, the parameter values of 8ch means Ch1-8, Ch9-16, Ch17-24, Ch25-32, Ch33-40, Ch41-48 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 66
the LINK PARAMETER field, use the buttons in this field to specify the send-destination bus(es). MIX1-16 MTRX 1-8 MIX buses 1-16 MATRIX buses 1-8 NOTE the same relative level differences. For example, this may be the case for parameters such as the HA analog gain and fader. While Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 67
NOTE If you use QL5 settings data on the QL1, buttons will be between the following combinations of channels. • Between input channels • Between the STEREO L/R channel and you have selected a MIX/MATRIX channel as the copy-source, use the buttons in the COPY TARGET field to select the parameters you - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 68
want to defeat all of the selected copy-destination channels, press the DESTINATION CHs field. NOTE In the case of the QL1, faders that do not exist on the model will not be shown. 3 COPY button Executes the copy this button to close the window and return to the previous screen. 68 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 69
window is displayed, press a [SEL] key on the top panel to select an input channel. The selected channel will be highlighted in this field. If you want to CH field. Function Access Area CH JOB menu NOTE In the case of the QL1, faders that do not exist on the model will not be Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 70
displayed, press a [SEL] key on the top panel to select an input channel (multiple selection is allowed). The field will indicate the selected channel channel is selected, all selected channels will be de-selected. • In the case of the QL1, faders that do not exist on the model will not be shown. 2 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 71
memory On QL series consoles, you can assign a name to a set of mix parameter and input/output port patch settings, and store the mix settings in memory (and later recall them from memory) as a "scene." Each scene is assigned a number in the range of 000-300. Scene 000 is a read-only scene used to - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 72
maximum 16 characters). 2 COMMENT field Press this field to select it, and then enter a comment for the scene. You can use this as a memorandum for each scene (maximum 32 characters). NOTE For details on entering text, refer to "Assigning a name" in the separate Owner's Manual. 72 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 73
in the list, the list will scroll and that scene will become the current scene. 7 SCENE SELECT knob Use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to select a scene. You can view the currently-selected scene number immediately below without affecting the signal processing of the current scene. 73 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 74
can also use MIDI messages (Program Changes) to recall scenes (page 141). Scene memory Using USER DEFINED keys to recall You can use the USER SETUP button. 2. Press the USER SETUP button in the upper left of the SETUP screen. 3. Press the USER DEFINED KEYS tab in the USER SETUP Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 75
window USER DEFINED KEY SETUP window Scene memory Editing scene memories This section explains how to sort the scenes stored in scene memory, Rotate the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob on the top panel to select a scene. 4. Edit the scene. SCENE LIST window 1 2 1 1 3 6 5 4 7 8 75 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 76
, refer to "Setting the date and time of the internal clock" on page 191. 7 CURRENT SETTING field Specifies the content that will be saved by the next scene store operation. Changes made here are immediately reflected on the QL series console. 8 Tabs Enable you to switch between items. You can use - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 77
SELECT button to turn it on, and then rotate the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob. In this case, the same content will be pasted to all selected scenes. • A copied scene can also be numbers following that location will be updated and increase by the number of scenes that were inserted. 77 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 78
HPF DIGITAL GAIN All input channel parameters Input patch settings Channel name, icon, and channel color Settings for the head amp assigned to the corresponding input channel, and phase Input delay settings HPF settings Digital gain settings for the corresponding input channel 78 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 79
an effect used in dual mode. Scene memory • PATCH/OTHERs tab You can select the following parameters. INPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH INPUT NAME OUTPUT NAME HA CH LINK CUSTOM FADER BANK All input channel patches can select the copy-source items for each DCA group 1-16 individually. 79 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 80
settings for each scene. This function is useful if you want to recall only the input channel settings of a specific scene. NOTE In contrast to Focus, the QL series console also features a "Recall Safe" function that content that will be saved by the next scene store operation. 80 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 81
once again to de-select the channel. NOTE In the case of QL1, channels that do not exist on the model will not use the same procedure as that in the RECALL SAFE MODE window (page 61). 9 FOCUS button Switches the Focus Recall function on or off. 0 CLOSE button Closes the window. 81 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 82
this button to open the FADE TIME window, in which you can select a channel for which you want to use the Fade function, and specify the fade time (the duration of time over which the fader will reach its new the content that will be saved by the next scene store operation. 82 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 83
output to an external device connected to the GPI connector of the QL series console when you recall a specific scene. Proceed as follows. NOTE For more information on GPI OUT settings, refer to "Using faders of that scene. NOTE In the case of the QL1, faders that do not exist on the model will not - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 84
copy the file repeatedly, the specified file may become unrecognizable in rare cases. STEP 1. Connect a USB flash drive that contains the audio files the SONG SELECT window or use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to select a file that you want to link to a scene. 6. Use the [TOUCH AND TURN] Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 85
file time duration of the audio files in the \YPE\SONGS\ folder. You can select an audio file by pressing the audio file name. 85 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 86
or viewing the recorder • Changing DANTE SETUP or DANTE PATCH settings • FADE TIME • QL Editor • While saving/loading a file NOTE The scene titles shown in StageMix will be changed to the titles used when using the store operation on a QL series console operated in PREVIEW mode. 86 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 87
you monitor various outputs through your nearfield monitors or headphones. Below the front panel of the QL series console is a PHONES output signal • MONO channel output signal • STEREO+MONO channel output signal • INPUT 25-26, 27-28, 29-30, 31-32 (9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 for the QL1) channel input - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 88
for monitor signals L, R, and C (multiple selections are allowed). 6. Turn the OUTPUT button on to enable monitoring. 7. To adjust the monitor level, set the MONITOR LEVEL control located in the Function Access Area by using the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob. 8. Make settings for Dimmer, Delay, and - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 89
25-26-31-32*1 INPUT jacks 25-32*2 signals (per two channels) PB OUT Recorder's PLAYBACK OUT signals DEFINE The signal(s) selected in the ASSIGN field LINK Links the monitor source with the MIX/MATRIX bus selected in SENDS ON FADER mode. *1. QL1: 9-10-15-16 *2. QL1: 9-16 89 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 90
enabled, the cue signal will be sent to the monitor output. With the factory default settings, this function is turned on. If you do not wish to time value is not shown above the knob. If you press this knob, you can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the value. • MONITOR DELAY ON button If - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 91
, press the [CUE] key for any input channel to turn cue on. DANTE1-64*1 OMNI1-16*2 DIGI OUT L/R SLOT1-1-SLOT2-16 *1. QL1: 1-32 *2. QL1: 1-8 Output channels 1-64 to audio network*1 OMNI OUT jacks 1-16*2 DIGITAL OUT jack on the QL unit Output channels 1-16 of an I/O card installed in slots 1-2 NOTE - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 92
about the Monitor function. STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the MONITOR button. 2. Press the CUE display button or the INPUT/DCA/OUTPUT CUE field in the MONITOR screen. 3. Use the CUE MODE button to select either the mode in which channels are mixed for auditioning, or the mode in which - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 93
Indicates the settings for input cue, DCA cue, and output cue. Press this field to open the CUE window. 4 CUE LEVEL knob Indicates the output level of the cue out. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the level. 5 CUE OUTPUT button Switches the cue output on or off. 93 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 94
you press the INPUT/ DCA/OUTPUT CUE field. 1 output channel to PFL (immediately before fader) or AFL (immediately after fader). • PFL TRIM knob Indicates the monitor levels when PFL is selected. If you press this knob, you can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the level. 94 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 95
64 to audio network*1 OMNI OUT jacks 1-16*2 DIGITAL OUT jack on the QL unit Output channels 1-16 of an I/O card installed in slots 1-2 *1. QL1: 1-32 *2. QL1: 1-8 6 CUE OUTPUT button Switches cue out on or off. 7 CUE LEVEL knob Indicates the output level of the cue out. You can use the [TOUCH AND - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 96
is a function that sends the signal of the selected INPUT jack to the desired bus. This is used mainly to convey instructions from the operator or sound engineer to the performers and staff. QL series consoles also feature an oscillator that can output a sine wave or pink noise to the desired bus - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 97
lights to indicate the currently-selected output destination of the talkback signal. 4 TALKBACK ON button Switches talkback on or off. 1 INPUT TO TALKBACK field This field allows a mic connected to a conventional input port to be used as a talkback input. • INPUT TO TALKBACK patch button Press the - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 98
Press this button to clear all selections. Using the Oscillator function You can send a sine type of signal you want to output. 4. Use the knobs and buttons in the output destination (input channels or buses). Use the tabs on the left to select channels or buses to display. NOTE In the case of QL1 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 99
intermittently. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the value. • INTERVAL Indicates the length of silence between noise bursts. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to adjust the value. Level INTERVAL Pink noise output WIDTH Turn BURST NOISE button on. Time 99 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 100
press the CLEAR ALL button to defeat all selections. NOTE In the case of QL1, channels that do not exist on the model will not be shown. 4 Meter section Indicates the oscillator output level. 5 OSCILLATOR OUTPUT button Turns the oscillator output on or off. If you turn this button on, the oscillator - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 101
. NOTE In the case of QL1, channels that do not exist on the model will not be shown. OUTPUT METER screen This screen shows the meters and faders for all output channels. Meters INPUT METER screen This screen shows the meters and faders for all input channels. INPUT/OUTPUT tabs Use these tabs to - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 102
Meter Indicates the input or output level of the input channels and output channels. For INPUT METER • PRE GC Immediately before GAIN COMPENSATION • PRE D. GAIN .........Immediately before DIGITAL GAIN • POST D. GAIN .......Immediately after DIGITAL affect both input channels and output channels. - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 103
an Rio series), external head amps (Yamaha AD8HR, SB168-ES, etc.) as well as the virtual rack for GEQ, effects and Premium Rack. For details, refer to "I/O devices and external head amps" on page 127. About the virtual rack QL series consoles enable you to use the built-in graphic EQ (subsequently - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 104
patching must be made on the input-source or output-destination channel. The categories and channels that can be selected are shown below. • MIX/MATRIX MIX1-16, MATRIX1-8*1 • ST/MONO STEREO L/R, MONO*1 • INSERT 1 OUT 1-32 CH1-32 • INSERT 1 OUT 33-64 CH33-64 (QL5 only) • INSERT 1 OUT MIX/MATRIX - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 105
MIX/MATRIX MIX1-16, MATRIX1-8 • INSERT 2 IN ST/MONO STEREO L/R, MONO *1. Not displayed for GEQ 1-8 RACK. *2. Not displayed for PREMIUM 3-8 RACK. Displayed only for PREMIUM 1-2 RACK. NOTE • In the case of QL1, channels that do not exist on the model will not be shown. • If you use QL5 settings data - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 106
by mounting the same GEQ or effect once again. Graphic EQ operations The QL series console enables you to mount a GEQ in GEQ racks 1-8 and patch it channels of input and output. If you mount a Flex15GEQ in each rack, you will be able to use up to 32 GEQ units simultaneously. 106 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 107
use. STEP 1. Refer to steps 1-8 in "Virtual rack operations" on page 103 to mount a GEQ in a rack and set its input source and output case of a 31bandGEQ, the GEQ units in adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered racks will be linked. In the case "x," and then linked. • RESET BOTH button The parameters of - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 108
following groups of bands (QL1 only). 20-630 125-4k 630-20k 16 bands 20 Hz-630 Hz 16 bands 125 Hz-4 kHz 16 bands 630 Hz-20 kHz details on how to use the tool buttons, refer to "Using the tool buttons" in the separate Owner's Manual. NOTE • Only 31BandGEQ settings that use fifteen bands or less - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 109
EQ, effects, and Premium Rack About AUTOMIXER Automixer is included as a standard feature on the QL series. Automixer searches for enabled mics and automatically optimizes gain distribution, for uses such as speeches without scripts. This allows uniform system gain to be maintained among multiple - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 110
how to mount Automixer in a virtual rack, and insert Automixer input and output into channels (excluding ST IN channels) post-fader (POST ON). For details on Automixer operations, refer to the following section "Using Automixer." STEP 1. Refer to steps 1-8 in "Virtual rack operations" on page 103 to - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 111
uses. • Using multiple rooms: Assign the mics in each room to their own groups, and use system. Follow the instructions below to change input, and output each time you press the button. NOTE Meters should normally be set in gain mode. 3 reset Initializes the Automixer settings. 111 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 112
an input channel. In this case, the corresponding output channel is used as a master channel for the effect send, and the input channel is used as an effect return channel. Rack 1 EFFECT Rack 2 EFFECT OUTPUT PATCH INPUT PATCH Output of the output channel Rack 7 EFFECT Input of the input channel - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 113
. • If you're using the output of the effect in stereo, assign the R input of the ST IN channel selected in step 3 to the R output of the rack. • You can select more than one output destination for the effect. • For more information on setting the effect parameters, refer to "Editing the internal - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 114
• For details on the parameters of each effect type, refer to the QL Data List (End of Manual). • Pressing a top panel [SEL] key while operating Displays the effect title, the name of the type that is used, and a graphic. The number of input and output channels (1 IN/2 OUT or 2 IN/2 OUT) of this - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 115
are typical of analog circuits, creating a clear non-distorted sound that is inherently digital. • FLAT button This button resets the gain of all bands to 0dB. 6 BYPASS button Temporarily bypasses the effect. 7 Input/output meters Indicate the level of the signals before and after the effect. 115 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 116
of another rack, or initialize the settings. For details on how to use the tool buttons, refer to "Using the tool buttons" in the separate Owner's Manual. NOTE Effect settings can be stored and recalled at any time using the effect library. A Rack select tabs Enable you to switch between EFFECT - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 117
Using the Tap Tempo function The average interval (BPM) at which you press the USER DEFINED key will be calculated, and that value will be applied to the BPM parameter. The average interval will be input the QL series (or FREQ.) will be set In this case, the DELAY (or FREQ.) value is Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 118
MIDI CLOCK is being input to the MIDI IN the QL series does not update the 16 = 1/12 = 3/32 = 1/8 = 1/6 = 3/16 = 1/4 = 3/8 = 1/2 = 3/4 = 1/1 = 2/1 Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Using the Freeze effect This section explains how to use , refer to the QL Data List (End of Manual). - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 119
in the special parameter field. 1 32 1 PLAY button 2 REC button 3 Progress bar NOTE As an alternative to switching the effect type, you can also recall the "FREEZE" effect type from the effect library. Using the Premium Rack The QL series console features processors that faithfully emulate - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 120
Rack parameters." • Adjust the digital gain and the processor parameters so that the signal does not reach the overload point at the input or output stage of the processor. Mounting a processor There are two ways to mount each processor: • DUAL The processor is used on two mono channels. • STEREO - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 121
Yamaha's VCM technology has modeled the EQ to the last detail, including the input/output same input/output transformer was typically used in vintage input/output transformer and amp circuits. 2 TRIM knob Adjusts the input input/output transformer and amp circuits. 2 INPUT meter Indicates the input - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 122
used in a wide range of situations. This processor does not provide the threshold parameter that is found on conventional compressors. Instead, the intensity of compression is determined by the balance between the input gain and the output -distorted aggressive sound. 122 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 123
value of the reference level added by +4 dB or +8 dB. • OFF Turns off the meter display. 6 OUTPUT knob Adjusts the output level. If you have adjusted the amount of gain reduction by changing the INPUT knob, the level of audible volume will also change. In this case, use the OUTPUT knob to adjust - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 124
the EQ gain to vary dynamically only when a specific frequency region of the input signal becomes too high or too low. For example you could use this on a vocal sound as a de-esser, so that EQ is applied C 1 3 4 6 5 9 0 2 8 A 7B 1 BAND ON/OFF button Turns each band on or off. 124 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 125
filters. 3 SIDECHAIN LISTEN button Turn this button on to output the sidechain signal (linked to the dynamics) to the bus response. In most cases, this area displays the reference EQ graph that indicates Sets the boost/cut ratio relative to the input signal. Rotating the knob clockwise will set the - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 126
effect, and Premium Rack libraries GEQ library Use the "GEQ library" to store and recall GEQ settings. All GEQ units used in the QL series console can use this GEQ library. Although are two types, ., or M.BAND COMP, the other effects may be momentarily muted in some cases. 126 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 127
how an I/O device connected to the Dante connector can be patched to the Dante audio network. STEP 1. Connecting QL series consoles and I/O devices. For details, refer to the "Connecting to I/O devices" and "Quick Guide" sections in the separate Owner's Manual. 2. In the function access area, press - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 128
set the Dante Audio Channel Label using Audinate "Dante Controller" software. For the latest information, refer to the Yamaha pro audio website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ PORT SELECT window Displayed when you press the port select button in the DANTE INPUT PATCH window or OUTPUT PATCH window - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 129
I/O DEVICE screen (DANTE PATCH page). Set the output patch. 1 1 device. 4. To remotely control a head amp from an input channel, press a knob in the SELECTED CHANNEL section to device on the OUTPUT side is mounted. 9. Set the output port on the OUTPUT PATCH window, as necessary. Refer to step 7 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 130
off status for each port. INPUT display This shows the input settings of the I/O device. If you press the [SEL] key of an input channel, the corresponding port will light. (It does not light for external QL series consoles.) OUTPUT display This shows the output settings of the I/O device. Press - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 131
the I/O device's head amp from an input channel of the QL series console, operate the GAIN/PATCH window for the channel for which you want to control. Remotely controlling an amp This section explains how to remotely control an AMP unit that's connected to the Dante connector. STEP 1. Press the AMP - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 132
below this button, refer to 1 on page 127, "I/O device list." 2 ID/Model name display This shows the ID number, model name, and version of the I/O device. 3 DANTE SETUP button Press this button to open the DANTE SETUP window, in which you can make settings for the audio network. 1 Display switch - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 133
to open the DANTE SETUP window, in which you can make settings for the audio network. Using an external head amp If an I/O card (such as an MY16-ES64 card) supports the remote protocol of an external head amp in the QL's slot, you will be able to remotely control from the QL console some parameters - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 134
can use a daisy chain or ring connection and install one MY16-EX expansion card in the slot on the QL unit to remotely control up to two SB168-ES units simultaneously. NOTE Remote control data will be received and transmitted only at Slot 1 of the QL series console. Daisy chain network QL5 Audio - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 135
-ES can be remotely controlled from the QL series console. For details on how to connect a QL series console with an external head amp, refer to "Using an external head amp" on page 133 and the external head amp's operating manual. STEP 1. Connect the QL series console to an external HA. 2. In the - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 136
if you want to remotely control the external HA. EXTERNAL HA PORT SELECT window Select the input port for the external head amp. Display this window by pressing the EXTERNAL HA PORT SELECT will be unable to set the EtherSound parameters. Use AVS-ESMonitor for these functions. 136 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 137
external HA from the input channels on a QL series console You will be able to use the external HA in the same way as the head amp on an I/O device or on the QL console. For details on the GAIN/PATCH window, refer to "Making HA (Head Amp) settings" on page 26. STEP 1. Use the Bank Select keys - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 138
to transmit and receive MIDI messages. MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT External device QL5 MIDI functionality on the QL series console The QL series console can use MIDI to perform the following operations. Program Change transmission and reception When you execute a specific event - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 139
SETUP page) You can select the type of MIDI messages that will be transmitted and received, and choose the port that will be used. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 PORT/CH field Enables you to select the port and MIDI channel that will be used used output output QL used to control the parameter of the QL console - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 140
used to transmit and receive MIDI messages. This window appears when you press the port select button for transmission (Tx) or reception (Rx) in the PORT/CH field. 1 2 MIDI MIDI SETUP be used. MIDI IN (Rx) and OUT (Tx) connectors on the rear panel A card that supports serial Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 141
QL series console to an external device. 2. As described in "Basic MIDI settings" on page 138, select the ports and MIDI channels that will be used off. This setting is linked with the PROGRAM CHANGE section of the MIDI SETUP page. • Tx If this is on, the corresponding Program Change messages will - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 142
specified in the MIDI SETUP page will be transmitted (Control Change #0, #32) and Program Change event on the QL series console, bank select used. • If the BANK button is on, the OMNI button can also be turned on at the same time. In this case MIDI channel (1-16) on which Program Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 143
the events assigned to NRPN messages, refer to the QL Data List (End of Manual). MIDI STEP 1. Connect the QL series console to an external device. 2. As described in "Basic MIDI settings" on page 138, select the ports and MIDI channels that will be used to transmit/receive control changes. 3. Press - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 144
the CONTROL CHANGE MODE field on the MIDI SETUP page. • NRPN mode (when the NRPN button is on): Various mix parameters on the QL series console will be transmitted and received on a single Scrolls the contents of the list. You can use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to operate this. 144 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 145
. NOTE • The list shown is the same for all models of the QL series. For the QL1, the display will indicate "Cannot Assign!" if you specify a parameter that Changes, refer to the QL Data List (End of Manual). MIDI Using Parameter Changes to control parameters On the QL series console, you can use a - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 146
format for recording, the QL series console supports MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3). For playback, it supports MP3 as well as WMA (Windows Media Audio) and AAC (MPEG-4 AAC) files. However, DRM (Digital Rights Management) is not supported. By using the USB memory recorder, the output from the STEREO bus - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 147
channel • CH1-64 (QL5), CH1-32 (QL1 Direct output of an INPUT channel 1-64 (QL5) or INPUT channel 1-32 (QL1) • INPUT INPUT1-32 (QL1: INPUT1-16) • SLOT1 IN SLOT1(1)-SLOT1(16) • SLOT2 IN SLOT2(1)-SLOT2(16) • DANTE1-32 DANTE1-DANTE32 • DANTE33-64 DANTE33-DANTE64 (QL5 only) 147 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 148
that can be patched to the recorder's outputs • CH1-64 (QL5), CH1-32 (QL1) INPUT channel 1-64 (QL5) or INPUT channel 1-32 (QL1) • STIN 1L/1R-STIN 8L/8R ST IN channels 1-8L/R Recording audio to a USB flash drive You can record the signal of the desired output channels as an audio file (MP3) onto - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 149
the QL series console is currently operating will automatically be selected as the sampling rate for the audio file. 6 Display switch buttons Switches between displaying and hiding the RECORDER INPUT/PLAYBACK OUTPUT fields folder Root directory Songs folder Song (audio file) 149 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 150
and files of unsupported formats will not be recognized. • The QL series console can recognize a file name that is a maximum of 64 single In the Function Access Area, press the RECORDER button. 3. You can use the change directory icon in the RECORDER screen and the folder icon in Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 151
upper level directory, and whether a sub-directory exists (in the case that the directory has been selected). • Upper level............Press this title or artist name, and press the OK button. 6. If necessary, use the SONG TITLE/FILE NAME SORT button, ARTIST SORT button, and MOVE UP Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 152
SONG TITLE/ FILE NAME field. Recorder Recording or playing back using a computer DAW If you plan to add DAW software, such as Steinberg Nuendo, to an audio network that includes a QL console, you must use Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) software. DVS works as an audio interface, making it possible to - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 153
control from a QL series console, refer to "When setup method selection button = SPECIFIED IP ADDRESS" in "Specifying DVS or Dante Accelerator" on page 157. Setting up Dante Virtual Soundcard Install Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) and Dante Controller in the computer that you want to use for audio - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 154
. For a virtual sound check, you must route recorded audio signals to the input channels on the QL console. To do so, patch the signals so that they will be output from the DAW software to DANTE 1-64 on the QL console (DANTE 1-32 for the QL1). It may be convenient for you later if you store two sets - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 155
pressing the on-screen list or by using the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob. 4 Nuendo Live SETUP button Specify the device that the console will use for communication when working with Nuendo Live (page 156). 5 DANTE INPUT PATCH button Press this to access the DANTE INPUT PATCH window (page 128). 6 Location - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 156
Accelerator in the NUENDO LIVE SETUP window. • However, do not select the same DVS or Dante Accelerator from multiple QL series consoles. NUENDO LIVE SETUP window In this window, specify the device that the console will use for communication when working with Nuendo Live. 1 156 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 157
SPECIFIED IP ADDRESS field. Since the IP address of Dante Accelerator will differ from the IP address used by Yamaha Console Extension, you must specify the IP address manually. 1 2 1 DEVICE LIST Shows a list of the I/O devices on the Dante audio network. From the list, choose the DVS that you want - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 158
firmware version, Dante Accelerator might not support redundant networking. Refer to the following website to check whether your version of the Dante Accelerator firmware supports redundant networking. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Playing a multi-track project STEP 1. Press the DANTE INPUT PATCH - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 159
button Press this button to open the DANTE SETUP window. This window enables you to make various audio network settings (console ID setting; SECONDARY PORT functionality setting; audio bit rate; latency setting; and selections for devices controlled via the I/O DEVICE screen). 159 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 160
about the console. E BATTERY indicator Indicates the status of the internal battery. NOTE The LOW or NO indication will appear if the battery runs down. In this case, immediately contact your Yamaha dealer or a Yamaha service center listed at the end of the operating manual (separate document - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 161
inside the console. • User A User can use only the Setup Setting the Administrator password With the factory refer to "Assigning a name" in the separate Owner's Manual. Creating a user authentication key You can create a user authentication key and save it on a USB flash drive or in the console - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 162
will be granted to this user. 5 ACCESS PERMISSION These settings specify the range of operations that the user can perform. For details on each item, refer to page 165. NOTE In the case of the QL1, faders that do not exist on the model will not be shown. 162 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 163
a USB flash drive, you may also log-in using a user authentication key created on a different QL series console. With a user authentication key stored in the console STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 2. In the SETUP screen, press the CURRENT USER button. 3. In the LOAD - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 164
QL series console, a keyboard window will appear, allowing you to enter the Administrator password of the QL series console that you will be using the console without saving the user authentication key, the changed password will be discarded. LOGIN window SAVE/LOAD window 164 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 165
be permitted. 5. When you have finished making settings, close the window and press the SETUP button in the Function Access Area. SETUP screen SAVE KEY window NOTE If you are logged-in as a Power User, you can also change the user level. SETUP screen USER SETUP window 165 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 166
input channels, output channels, and DCA groups. The settings will apply to the currentlyselected channel. Settings for currently-selected channels will be displayed below the CH OPERATION section. Use and send level. Setup • WITH SEND Restricts In the case of the QL1, faders that Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 167
OSCILLATOR • TALKBACK 7 SYSTEM SETUP Specifies the system setup operations that can be performed. • MIXER SETUP • OUTPUT PORT • MIDI/GPI 8 SET ALL/CLEAR ALL button Permits/clears all items. Preferences Follow the steps below to make various settings for the QL console operating environment, such as - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 168
can set this parameter separately for INPUT (input channels) and OUTPUT (output channels). • [CUE] head amp. When DIGITAL GAIN button is lit, you can adjust digital gain on the console. • SCENE will scroll the list upward or downward. Setup • LIST ORDER Specifies the order in which Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 169
SETUP window is the same for all models of the QL series. For the QL1, the display will indicate "Cannot Assign!" if you specify a parameter that does not exist on that model. Using select LATCH for the Alternate function, the console disables the Alternate function when you switch Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 170
CHANGE CH ON CH SELECT SPECIFIC CH INC DEC SPECIFIC CH MASTER SENDS ON FADER QL EDITOR CONTROL OVERVIEW - *4) - *1) - - CH 1-16 {QL5/QL1} CH17-32 {QL5/QL1} CH33-48 {QL5/QL1} CH49-64 {QL5} ST IN MIX1-16 MATRIX STEREO/MONO DCA Explanation No assignment. Toggle ALTERNATE FUNCTION each time it is - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 171
(ANALOG GAIN/DIGITAL GAIN). Lit when DIGITAL GAIN is selected. Assign the function of the GAIN knob (ANALOG GAIN/DIGITAL) to DIGITAL GAIN only on. Transmit the corresponding MIDI message. Setup FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 MONITOR ON OUTPUT SELECTED CH ASSIGN MONITOR DIMMER ON SOURCE Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 172
, QL1: CH1-CH32, ST IN 1-ST IN 8, MIX1-MIX16, MTRX1-MTRX8, STEREO, MONO(C) *3) MIX1-MIX16, MTRX1-MTRX8, ST L, ST R, MONO(C) *4) QL5: CH1-CH64, QL1: CH1-CH32, ST IN 1-ST IN 8, MIX1-MIX16, MTRX1-MTRX8, STEREO, MONO(C), DCA1-DCA16 *5) QL5: INPUT25/26-31/32, QL1: INPUT9/10-15/16 172 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 173
USER DEFINED KNOB SETUP window is the same for all models of the QL series. For the QL1, the display will indicate "Cannot Assign!" if you specify a parameter that does not exist on that model. About TOUCH AND TURN You can press a desired knob in the touch screen and then use the [TOUCH AND - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 174
ST IN 8R, MIX1-MIX16, ST L, ST R, MONO (C) *10) #1-#4 *11) REMOTE HA #1-#8 *12) QL5: DANTE1-64, QL1: DANTE1-32, QL5: OMNI 1-OMNI 16, QL1: OMNI 1-OMNI 8, SLOT1 1-SLOT1 16, SLOT2 1-SLOT2 16, DIGITAL OUT L, DIGITAL OUT R *13) SELECTED CH, MIX1-MIX16, MTRX1-MTRX8, STEREO, MONO (C) 174 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 175
banks." There are input and output channel banks, as SETUP button. 2. In the SETUP screen, press the USER SETUP button. 3. In the USER SETUP window, press the CUSTOM FADER tab. 4. Use graphics vary depending on the console model. QL5: B (16 faders), MASTER QL1: B (8 faders), MASTER Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 176
Custom fader bank settings can be stored/recalled for individual scenes. For details, refer to "Using the Focus Recall function" on page 80. Custom fader bank settings QL5 QL1 Recall Store Recall Store QL5 console QL1 console NOTE • Custom fader bank settings differ between models, and are not - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 177
loading files from the USB flash drive, refer to "Loading a file from a USB flash drive" on page 180. NOTE Supported image file format is BMP in 800 x 600 pixels and 16/24/32-bit, but they will be converted into 16-bit for display. Setup Saving and loading setup data to and from a USB flash drive - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 178
If this is off, the DANTE SETUP and I/O device settings as well as word clock settings will be omitted when a settings file is loaded. NOTE The DANTE SETUP settings SECONDARY PORT and CONSOLE ID will not be changed even if the WITH DANTE SETUP AND I/O DEVICE button is on. 178 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 179
drive All of the QL series console's internal data can MIXER SETUP OUTPUT PORT MONITOR MIDI SETUP MIDI PGM MIDI CTL Dante In Patch Data content Mixer setup Output port CUE/MONITOR/OSCILLATOR/TALKBACK MIDI setup MIDI program changes MIDI control changes Dante input patch library NOTE When the output - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 180
QL console, press the [WITH DANTE SETUP AND I/O RACK] button to turn it on. 3. In the SAVE/LOAD window, press the LOAD button. 4. In the LOAD SELECT screen, select the data to load, the data type, and the load destination. 5. Press the LOAD button to load the selected file. 180 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 181
that you can select. Button MIXER SETUP OUTPUT PORT MONITOR MIDI SETUP MIDI PGM MIDI CTL Dante In Patch Data content Mixer setup Output port CUE/MONITOR/OSCILLATOR/TALKBACK MIDI setup MIDI program changes MIDI control changes Dante input patch library NOTE When the output port items are loaded - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 182
items. 7 CLEAR ALL button Press this button to clear all selections. Setup Editing the files saved on the USB flash drive Follow the steps below file type. 5 TIME STAMP Sort the list by date and time of update. NOTE By pressing the same location again, you can change the direction (ascending - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 183
and press the PASTE button. NOTE You cannot use a file name that already exists when you file. Creating a directory Setup STEP 1. Press the directory You cannot create a directory using a directory name that already Access Area, press the SETUP button. 2. In the SETUP screen, press the SAVE/ - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 184
condition occurred at the USB port, it is possible to use the USB device again without turning the console power off and back on. Setup Word clock and slot settings "Word clock" refers to the clock that provides the basis of timing for digital audio signal processing. To send and receive - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 185
of the console will be used as the clock source. Setup • DANTE 48k • DANTE 44.1k The word clock supplied from the Dante jack on the rear panel of the console will be used as the clock source. • SLOT 1-2 The word clock supplied via a digital I/O card installed in a console slot will be used as the - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 186
Setup Using cascade connections Using multiple QL series consoles, or a QL console and an external mixing console (such as a Yamaha PM5D) in a cascade connection enables buses to be shared among the devices. This can be convenient if you want to use an external mixer to increase the number of inputs - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 187
OUT PATCH page) You can select the slot and output port that will output each bus. 2 3 Setup 1 4 1 Port select popup buttons (CASCADE OUT PATCH section) Enable you to select the output port for cascade connections for each of MIX 1-16, MATRIX 1-8, STEREO L/R, MONO, and CUE L/R buses. Press the - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 188
consoles. • NONE No link operation • MIDI Use MIDI port • SLOT1 Use SLOT1 4 Tabs Enable you to switch between items. PORT SELECT window Press the OUT PATCH button to open this window. Setup Operations on the cascade master QL unit STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 189
input channel will be sent. The settings you make in the following procedure are saved as part of the scene. STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 2. In the SETUP screen, press the BUS SETUP button. 3. Use the tabs in the BUS SETUP point from the input channel. These buttons - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 190
input channels SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. 2. In the center of the SETUP input channel or TALKBACK IN is on. Setup SETUP screen (brightness setting field) SETUP screen NOTE This +48V MASTER setting does not affect the inputs of external racks such as DANTE inputs brightness, use the CH - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 191
to connecting to a LAN, refer to the QL Editor Installation Guide. STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 2. Press the NETWORK button at the lower part of the SETUP screen. 3. Press and select the knobs in the NETWORK window to specify the address using the [TOUCH AND TURN - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 192
) or 10BASE-T (transmission speed: max 10 Mbps). Setup Setting up the Dante audio network You will use the QL series console to make Dante audio network settings for the console itself and the I/O devices connected to the Dante connector of the QL series console. This section explains how to make - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 193
, refer to "Setting the Dante audio network latency" on page 194. 8 DANTE PATCH BY select buttons Use these select buttons when using Dante Controller to make Dante patch settings. If the THIS CONSOLE button is selected, the DANTE INPUT PATCH and DANTE OUTPUT PATCH settings can be edited from the QL - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 194
BIT/LATENCY is changed in the DANTE SETUP window for the QL series console within a network for which the CONSOLE ID is set to 1. • When the CONSOLE ID is set to OFF, the DANTE PATCH BY field is fixed to "DANTE CONTROLLER." Also, patching cannot be changed in the DANTE INPUT PATCH window. • When the - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 195
48-out. 3 hops = 0.25 ms 4 3 QL 2 2 QL 3 1 QL 4 hops = 0.5 ms 1 QL 3 hops = 0.25 ms Redundant connections Simple 64-in/48-out 3 4 1 2 QL 4 hops = 0.5 ms Redundant connections FOH and monitor consoles are sharing 64-in/48-out. 3 QL 4 1 2 QL 4 hops = 0.5 ms 195 Setup Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 196
Daisy chain connections 256-ch HA remote (maximum size) 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 QL 9 hops = 1.0 ms 3 4 2 1 QL 4 hops = 0.5 ms Redundant connections Two consoles are sharing 256-ch HA remote (maximum size) 4 5 3 QL QL 2 1 5 hops = 0.5 ms Setup 196 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 197
to select which of the multiple I/O devices on the Dante audio network will be mounted so that they can be used. Up to 24 units can be mounted for one QL series console. STEP 1. Press the DEVICE MOUNT tab in the lower part of the DANTE SETUP window. 2. Press the I/O device select button. 3. In the - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 198
you want to mount. 3 INPUT/OUTPUT knobs Use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to specify the number of inputs and outputs on the Dante audio network. These knobs will not be displayed when DVS is selected. If the selected I/O device is supported by the QL series, the inputs and outputs will be entered and - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 199
the device label of the I/O device which you entered from the keyboard. 2 INPUT/OUTPUT knobs Use the [TOUCH AND TURN] knob to specify the number of inputs and outputs on the Dante audio network. 3 Device label entry keyboard Use this keyboard to enter the device label of the I/O device. NOTE • If - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 200
to select which of the multiple HA devices on the Dante audio network will be mounted so that they can be used. Up to 8 units can be mounted for one QL series console. STEP 1. Press the REMOTE HA ASSIGN tab in the lower part of the DANTE SETUP window. 2. Press a HA device select button to access the - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 201
QL series console and the Dante network. Setup R-series The Rio field of the I/O DEVICE screen shows indicators for the status of the R-series units and the Dante network. For firmware that predates support twice cyclically. The indicator flashes three times cyclically. 201 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 202
messages The SYSTEM indicators will remain lit/blinking cyclically as follows until the problem has been resolved. If service is necessary, please contact the Yamaha service center listed in the QL5/QL1 Owner's Manual. [SYSTEM] indicators Meaning Possible solution Flash x2 Flash x3 Lit Flash x3 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 203
GPI (General Purpose Interface) connector can be used as an input/output connector. This connector provides five GPI IN ports and five GPI OUT ports. For example you can use an external switch to control internal parameters of the QL series console or to switch scenes. Conversely, operations or - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 204
trigger is input from the external switch. In this case, we recommend that you use a SETUP window are the same as for the USER DEFINED keys (page 169). Using GPI OUT The GPI OUT ports of the GPI OUT connector allow you to control an external device by performing operations on the QL series console - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 205
the QL series console is turned on USER DEF. USER DEFINED KEY 1- The function assigned to the USER DEFINED KEY ACTIVE IND. USER DEFINED KEY 16 key becomes active 4 TEST button While this is on, the corresponding GPI OUT port will be active and will output a control signal. 205 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 206
• GPI OUT1-GPI OUT5 buttons Select the GPI OUT port for which you want to make settings. 3 Fader indicator This indicates the selected fader. Use the [SEL] keys on the panel to select a fader. NOTE In the case of QL1, channels that do not exist on the model will not be shown. 206 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 207
, the output signal of the port will be open. If the receiving device requires high level, take it from the +5V power supply pin. However in this case, the amount of current is limited; for details, refer to "Control I/O specifications" on the QL Data List (End of Manual). 207 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 208
information on help files, refer to the Yamaha Pro Audio website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ In addition, using a commercially available text editor or the "Notepad" included with Microsoft Windows, you can create a text file (file extension .txt) and display it on the console*. * We accept no - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 209
press the SETUP button to close the SETUP screen. using only a USER DEFINED key Press the USER DEFINED key to which the Help function is assigned. The HELP window will appear. To close the window, once again press the USER DEFINED key to which the Help function is assigned. 209 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 210
Initializing the unit to factory default settings If an error occurs in the QL console internal memory, or if you forget the password and cannot operate the unit, you can use the following procedure to by selecting a different menu instead of pressing the EXIT button. 210 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 211
• If you press the RESET ALL button provided in each screen, all settings in the screen will be reset to 0 dB. The factory settings are also 0 dB. • Once initialization is complete, you can continue operation by selecting a different menu instead of pressing the EXIT button. 211 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 212
fine adjustments to the gain of the specified analog input port in 0.1 dB steps. Other functions • SLOT OUTPUT TRIM (Fine adjustment of the slot output port gain) Access the SLOT OUTPUT TRIM window, and make fine adjustments to the gain of the output ports of the specified slot in 0.01 dB steps - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 213
the color by using the [TOUCH the QL unit the case of QL1, reset all LED color indicators to the factory default setting, press the RESET ALL button. • Once initialization is complete, you can continue operation by selecting a different menu instead of pressing the EXIT button. 213 Reference Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 214
EXIT button. Initializing the Dante audio network settings It is possible for Dante-related settings to be initialized to their factory-set state when an error occurs on the Dante audio network. NOTICE When you initialize, all console settings including the Dante audio network settings that had been - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 215
are not set correctly. Communication via the Network connector is not possible because the MAC address setting has been damaged for some reason. Please contact your Yamaha service center listed at the end of the Owner's Manual (separate document). The QL series started up with an illegal MAC Address - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 216
in the DANTE PATCH screen at a time when patching was not possible. The cooling fan of the internal power supply has stopped. Please contact your Yamaha service center listed at the end of the Owner's Manual (separate document). The operation was ignored because this function cannot be used during - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 217
the Dante audio network. The file you attempted to load from the USB flash drive is of an unsupported format. Save or Load operations are unavailable because the USB memory recorder is recording or playing. The recorder cannot operate, since mixer input was incorrect. The QL series console - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 218
Channel Link 64 Channel name displays 190 Console Lock 176 Control change 143 Copying, moving, or initializing a channel ..... 67 Cue function 87, 91 Operating 92 Custom fader bank 175 D Dante audio network 14, 192 DAW 152 DCA group 56 Directly outputting 21 Dynamics 49, 52 Libraries 55 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 219
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that can be assigned to control changes ......... 22 NRPN parameter assignments 24 Mixing parameter operation applicability 28 MIDI Data Format 33 Input/Output Specifications 40 Electrical characteristics 41 Mixer Basic Parameters 42 Pin Assignment Chart 43 MIDI Implementation Chart 44 EN - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 221
PEAKING H.SHELF G +2.0 dB -5.5 dB +0.5 dB +2.5 dB F 265 Hz 400 Hz 1.32 kHz 4.50 kHz Q 0.18 10.0 6.3 - PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING G +4.5 dB Hz +1.5 dB +1.5 dB +2.5 dB 335 Hz 2.00 kHz 6.70 kHz Q - 0.16 0.20 - PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING G -2.0 dB 29 Chorus & Harmo F 90.0 Hz - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 222
gain (dB) Width (dB) Release (ms) 3 Value -26 -56 0 2.56 331 -19 -22 93 1.20 S 6.32 S -11 -53 0 1.93 400 -8 -23 1 0.63 238 -8 2.00 HPF 1.6 -8 2.5 30 0.0 2 250 13 A. Dr. SN 14 A. Dr. SN 15 A. Dr. Tom 16 A. Dr. OverTop 17 E. B. Finger Type COMPRESSOR COMPANDER-H COMPRESSOR EXPANDER COMPANDER - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 223
BrassSection 28 Syn. Pad 29 SamplingPerc 30 Sampling BD 31 Sampling SN 32 Hip Comp 33 Solo Vocal1 Type COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR COMPANDER-S COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR 2 284 -14 2.5 1 -2.5 18 180 -9 3 20 -3.0 90 3.90 s 0 ∞ 0 0.0 hard 319 -18 3.5 94 2.5 hard 447 -16 6 11 6.0 1 180 Data List - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 224
required for the level to change by 6 dB. • I/O Characteristics THRESHOLD • Time Series Analysis Input Signal Output Signal HOLD ATTACK DECAY THRESHOLD RANGE RANGE DUCKING Ducking is commonly used for voice-over applications in which the background music level is reduced automatically when - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 225
Output Level Input Level Output Level Output Level Input Level Output Level COMPRESSOR The COMP processor attenuates signals above a specified THRESHOLD by a specified RATIO. The COMP processor can also be used 4.0:1, 5.0:1, 6.0:1, 8.0:1, 10:1, 20:1, ∞:1 (16 points) ATTACK (ms) 0-120 (121 points - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 226
and limiter. Output Level THRESHOLD 0dB WIDTH Input Level The companders frequency of the filter used to detect the high frequencies. HPF, BPF Type of filter used to detect the frequency Yamaha effect that produces a richer and more complex modulation than normal chorus Phaser PHASER 16 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 227
of an analog equalizer of the 1970s. It can be used to obtain a sense of drive. OpenDeck OPENDECK This is ROOM SIZE setting. REVERB HALL, REVERB ROOM, REVERB STAGE, REVERB PLATE One input, two output hall, room, stage, and plate reverb simulations, all with gates. Parameter REV - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 228
to +99% HPF THRU, 21.2 Hz-8.00 kHz LPF 50.0 Hz-16.0 kHz, THRU Description Type of early reflection simulation Reflection spacing Early reflections /off Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine DELAY *1. setting) (Maximum value depends on the tempo STEREO DELAY Two input, two output basic - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 229
+99% -99 to +99% 0.1-1.0 THRU, 21.2 Hz-8.00 kHz 50.0 Hz-16.0 kHz, THRU OFF/ON *1 *1 *1 *1 Description Left channel delay time Right channel Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine right channel feedback DELAY *1. (Maximum value depends on the tempo setting) CHORUS Two input, two output - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 230
on/off Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FREQ Low shelving filter frequency Low shelving filter gain EQ (peaking type) frequency EQ (peaking type) gain EQ (peaking type) bandwidth High shelving filter frequency High shelving filter gain *1. PHASER Two input, two output 16-stage phaser - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 231
6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 21.2 Hz-8.00 kHz -12.0 to +12.0 dB 50.0 Hz-16.0 kHz -12.0 to +12.0 dB Description Control source: input signal or MIDI Note On velocity Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine DELAY *1. (Maximum value depends on the tempo setting) DUAL PITCH Two input, two output - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 232
50.0 Hz-16.0 kHz HSH G -12.0 to +12.0 dB Description Modulation speed Modulation depth Panning direction Modulation waveform Tempo parameter sync on/off Used in conjunction with on/off Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FM FREQ *1. MOD.FILTER Two input, two output modulation filter. - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 233
for normal-phase feedback, minus values for reverse-phase feedback) Modulation waveform Tempo parameter sync on/off Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FREQ *1. REVFLANGE One input, two output reverb and flanger effects in series. Parameter REV TIME INI. DLY HI. RATIO DIFF. DENSITY REV - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 234
parameter sync on/off Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FREQ *1. REVSYMPHO. One input, two output reverb and symphonic effects HPF THRU, 21.2 Hz-8.00 kHz High-pass filter cutoff frequency LPF 50.0 Hz-16.0 kHz, THRU Low-pass filter cutoff frequency FREQ. 0.05-40.00 Hz Modulation - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 235
with TEMPO to determine left channel DELAY Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine right channel DELAY Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine feedback DELAY *1. (Maximum value depends on the tempo setting) DELAY+REV One input, two output delay and reverb effects in parallel. Parameter - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 236
continues once the PLAY button has been pressed. The number of times the sample plays is set using the LOOP NUM parameter. In INPUT mode, playback is triggered by the input signal. Input trigger level (i.e., the signal level required to trigger recording or playback) Once playback has been triggered - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 237
effect emulates the characteristics of analog compressors that are widely used in recording studios. It produces a thick, strong frame sound suitable for drums and bass. You can link and control the L and R channel parameters. Parameter INPUT OUTPUT RATIO ATTACK RELEASE Range -180 to 0 dB -180 to - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 238
F LO G MID1 Q MID1 F MID1 G MID2 Q MID2 F MID2 G INPUT OUTPUT MID3 Q MID3 F MID3 G MID4 Q MID4 F MID4 G HI TYPE HI LSH-1/2 16.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz -18.0 to +18.0 dB 0.50-16.0 16.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz -18.0 to +18.0 dB 0.50-16.0 16.0 Hz to non-distorted, clear, typical digital sound, emulating variations in - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 239
330.0 to 2500 Hz -12.0 to 12.0 dB OFF, ON 0.70 to 5.00 1.80k to 16.0k Hz -12.0 to 12.0 dB OFF, ON 2.50k to 25.0k Hz -12.0 to 12 . Even in the bypassed state, the signal will pass through the input/output transformers and the amp circuit. Input gain Center frequency of the LF band Gain of the LF band - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 240
a well-known vintage compressor/limiter used in a wide range of situations. Parameter INPUT OUTPUT Range -96.0 to 0.0 dB -96.0 to 0.0 dB ATTACK 5.50 to 0.10 ms RELEASE 1100.0 to 56.4 ms RATIO METER ALL, 4, 8, 12, 20 OFF, +4, +8, GR Description Input level Output level Attack time of the - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 241
BALANCE TO STEREO TO MONO LCR MIX/MATRIX SEND MIX TO STEREO - INPUT Parameter 1 OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT INPUT OUTPUT ON INPUT OUTPUT ON ON ON CSR MIX 1 ON - MIX 16 ON MATRIX 1 ON - MATRIX 8 ON MIX 1 POINT - MIX 16 POINT MATRIX 1 POINT - MATRIX 8 POINT MIX 1 LEVEL H - MIX - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 242
L KNEE/WIDTH BYPASS MIX BALANCE PARAM 1 H - PARAM 32 L ON A ON B GAIN A 1 - GAIN A 31 GAIN B 1 - GAIN B 31 BYPASS PARAM 1 H - PARAM 64 L BYPASS PARAM 1 H - PARAM 64 L ON FADER H FADER L ON RECALL SAFE ON *1. QL1: CH1-CH32 Parameter 2 MIX 1-MIX 16 MATRIX 1-MATRIX 8 STEREO L-MONO(C) Rack1-8 Rack1 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 243
RATIO KNEE/WIDTH GAIN INPUT49-64 DYNAMICS2 reserved FILTER FREQ ON LOW Q LOW FREQ LOW GAIN LOW MID Q LOW MID FREQ LOW MID GAIN EQ INPUT, MIX1-16, MATRIX, STEREO LR HIGH MID Q HIGH MID FREQ HIGH MID GAIN HIGH Q HIGH FREQ HIGH GAIN ATT HPF ON LPF ON HPF TYPE ON - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 244
Parameter MIX9/10 INPUT to MIX9/10-15/16 MIX11/12 PAN MIX13/14 MIX15/16 INPUT to MATRIX1/2, 3/4 PAN MATRIX1/2 MATRIX3/4 MATRIX1/2 MIX1-20, STEREO LR to MATRIX3/4 MATRIX PAN MATRIX5/6 MATRIX7/8 MIX1-8 to STEREO PAN MIX TO ST BALANCE MIX1- - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 245
-56, STIN1-4 to MATRIX5-8 ON MATRIX6 SEND MATRIX7 SEND MATRIX8 SEND MIX9-16 to STEREO ON MIX TO ST INSERT MONO MIX1 SEND MIX2 SEND MIX3 SEND STIN1-4 to MATRIX5-8 PRE/POST MATRIX6 SEND MATRIX7 SEND MATRIX8 SEND DCA13-16 ON FADER From (HEX) 2BEA 2BF0 2BF6 2BFC 2C02 2C08 2C0E 2C14 2C2A - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 246
INPUT +48V 8 EXTERNAL HPF1 INPUT HPF1 EXTERNAL HPF2 INPUT HPF2 EXTERNAL HPF3 INPUT HPF3 EXTERNAL HPF4 INPUT HPF4 EXTERNAL HPF5 INPUT HPF5 EXTERNAL HPF6 INPUT HPF6 EXTERNAL HPF7 INPUT HPF7 EXTERNAL HPF8 INPUT HPF8 INPUT1-56, STIN1-4 TO MONO ON MIX1-16 LOW ON DIGITAL OUT DELAY - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 247
and output channel parameter. It also indicates whether or not they can be linked as stereo, and whether or not they are relevant to the RECALL SAFE, GLOBAL PASTE, and USER LEVEL settings, and a channel library. Input channels Parameter Gain HA Gain Compensation +48V Phase Digital Gain - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 248
INPUT PROCESSING INPUT PROCESSING INPUT PROCESSING INPUT FADER/ON INPUT FADER/ON MUTE GROUP ASSIGN DCA GROUP ASSIGN STORE Channel Library O O O O O O O O O O*6 *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 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 249
Output Patch Out Patch Insert In Patch +48V, Gain, Gain Compensation On Att EQ Dynamics1 Point Key-In Source Others On To Matrix Level Pan/Balance Pre/Post To Stereo To Mono Pan/Balance LCR On Fader On CSR Mode On Level From Input Applies to ALL only when using GLOBAL PASTE, and only to - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 250
Output Patch Out Patch In Patch Insert +48V, Gain, Gain Compensation On Point Att EQ Dynamics1 Key-In Source Others Balance On Fader On From Input PARAMETER, and GLOBAL PASTE for PATCH/NAME. *9 Applies to ALL only when using GLOBAL PASTE, and only to ON/OFF. *11 Balance only *12 For - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 251
, and MONO settings of each channel will be set in common as the OUTPUT. DCA MUTE Parameter RECALL SAFE, FOCUS RECALL, GLOBAL PASTE ALL On O *9 Input DCA Assign *5 Applicable to parameters that function only when ALL is selected. *9 Applies to ALL only when using GLOBAL PASTE, and - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 252
refer to "Parameters that can be assigned to control changes" (page 22). CONTROL CHANGE messages are not used for transmission to QL Editor 0, 32, and 96-01 cannot be used. * Control number 6, 38 can be used. Equation & 127); (3) If the assigned parameter has 16,384 or more but less than 2,097,152 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 253
F7 rx/tx rx/tx rx Function BULK DUMP DATA BULK DUMP REQUEST The QL series console uses the following data types for a bulk dump. Module Name(mm) SCENE LIB INPUT EQ LIB OUTPUT EQ LIB Dynamics LIB INPUT CH LIB OUTPUT CH LIB GEQ LIB EFFECT LIB Premium Effect Portico5033 LIB Portico5043 LIB U76 LIB - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 254
number (YAMAHA) SUB STATUS 0001nnnn 1n n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) GROUP ID 00111110 3E Digital mixer MODEL ID 00010010 19 QL Series 4.1.3 Data category Data Category 0x01 00000001 Name Current Scene /Setup/Backup/ User Setup Data 4.2 FUNCTION CALL - LIBRARY STORE, RECALL - 4.2.1 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 255
11110000 F0 System exclusive message ID No. 01000011 43 Manufacture's ID number (YAMAHA) SUB STATUS 0001nnnn 1n n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) GROUP ID 00111110 3E Digital mixer MODEL ID 00010010 19 QL Series DATA CATEGORY 00000000 00 OTHER DATA FUNCTION NAME 01001100 "L" (ASCII CODE - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 256
(YAMAHA) SUB STATUS 0001nnnn 1n n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) GROUP ID 00111110 3E Digital mixer MODEL ID 00010010 19 QL Series Dynamics LIB INPUT CH LIB OUTPUT CH LIB GEQ LIB EFFECT LIB Portico5033 LIB Portico5043 LIB U76 LIB Opt-2A LIB EQP-1A LIB DynamicEQ LIB Dante Input Patch LIB - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 257
(YAMAHA) SUB STATUS 0011nnnn 3n n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) GROUP ID 00111110 3E Digital mixer MODEL ID 00010010 19 QL Series Dynamics LIB INPUT CH LIB OUTPUT CH LIB GEQ LIB EFFECT LIB Portico5033 LIB Portico5043 LIB U76 LIB Opt-2A LIB EQP-1A LIB DynamicEQ LIB Dante Input Patch LIB - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 258
(with Copy) Pair On (with Reset Both) Pair Off "PAIRONCP" "PAIRONRS" "PAIROFF_" *1) 0 : CH1 - 63: CH64 256 : MIX 1 - 271: MIX 16 512 : MATRIX 1 - 519: (YAMAHA) SUB STATUS 0001nnnn 1n n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) GROUP ID 00111110 3E Digital mixer MODEL ID 00010010 19 QL Series - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 259
converters use 24-bit linear/128-times oversampling. *5. The INPUT connectors have +48V DC (phantom power) jacks, each of which can be turned on/off individually from the console software. *6. QL1: INPUT1-16 Analog output specifications Output Connectors OMNI OUT 1-16 *7 PHONES Output Impedance - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 260
INPUT 1-32*1 in faders at nominal level. QL5: dBu -64 QL1: -67 - OMNI OUT 1-16*2 600 Ω Residual Output Noise, ST Master Off -88 - PHONES 8 Ω Residual Output Noise, PHONES Level Control Min. -88 *1. QL1: INPUT 1-16 *2. QL1 kHz (48 kHz -4.0%) DIGITAL IN Fs= 44.1 kHz DIGITAL IN Fs= 48 kHz - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 261
Mixer Basic Parameters Libraries Name Scene Memory Input CH Library Output CH Library Input EQ Library Output EQ Library Dynamics Library Effect Library GEQ Library Premium Rack Library Portico5033 Portico5043 U76 Opt-2A EQ-1A Dynamic EQ Dante Input Patch Library Number Preset 1 + User 300 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 262
Pin Assignment Chart 8 321 15 11 10 9 GPI Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 GPO1 9 GPO2 2 GPO3 10 GPO4 3 GPO5 11 GND 4 GND 12 GND 5 +5V 13 +5V 6 GPI1 14 GPI2 7 GPI3 15 GPI4 8 GPI5 43 Data List - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 263
YAMAHA [ Digital Mixing Console ] Date: 8 Jan. 2014 Model: QL5/QL1 MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 1.0 Pitch Bend Key's Ch's 1-16 1-16 X X 0-127 X O 9nH, v=0,127 X X X X 1-16 1-16 1, 3 X X 0-127 X O 9nH, v=1-127 O X X X Memorized Memorized Effect Control 0,32 O Control 6,38 98,99 - Yamaha QL5 | Reference Manual - Page 264
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