Yamaha M7CL M7cl V1 Owner's Manual - Page 9

Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Introduction Thank you Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha M7CL digital mixing console. In order to take full advantage of the M7CL's superior functionality and enjoy years of trouble-free use, please read this manual before you begin using the product. After you have read the manual, keep it in a safe place. An overview of the M7CL The M7CL is a digital mixing console with the following features. ■ A mixing system that delivers both cutting-edge digital technology and analog-style operation The M7CL is a full-digital mixing console containing the latest digital technology, designed for installed systems or SR applications. 24-bit linear AD/DA converters are used to deliver up to 108 dB of dynamic range and amazing sound quality. As input channels, it provides 32 (M7CL-32 model) or 48 (M7CL-48 model) monaural INPUT channels, and four stereo ST IN channels. As output channels, it provides 16 MIX channels, eight MATRIX channels, a STEREO channel, and a MONO channel. L/C/R three-channel output using the STEREO/ MONO channels is also supported. The user interface has been completely redesigned for simple and intuitive operation. A dedicated channel strip with fader, cue, and on/off control is provided for all frequently-used input channels and the STEREO/MONO channels. This mixer can be comfortably operated even by users who are new to digital consoles. The SELECTED CHANNEL section located at the left of the display lets you use the knobs to control the main parameters (gain, EQ, dynamics threshold, bus send levels, etc.) for the particular channel on which you're focusing. This section can be operated just like a module on an analog mixer. In the center of the top panel is located the newly developed Centralogic section, which lets you control eight channels at once. You can control fader, cue, and on/off settings for the eight channels or DCA groups recalled to this section by pressing a single key. The display is a touch screen. You can turn functions on/off or select items simply by touching buttons or knobs in the screen. Mix parameter settings, including head amp gain and phantom power for input channels, can be stored and recalled as "scenes." All faders on the panel are motorized moving faders, so that when you recall a scene, the previous fader locations are reproduced immediately. ■ Effects and graphic EQ that can be patched into a desired signal path High-quality multi-effect processors are built in, with up to four available simultaneously. Effects such as reverb, delay, multiband compression, and various modulation effects can be routed via internal buses or inserted into the desired channel. 31-band graphic EQ and a newly developed Flex15GEQ are also provided, and can be inserted in any channel or output. The Flex15GEQ allows you to adjust the gain for any fifteen of the thirty-one bands. Since two GEQ units can be mounted in the same rack, a total of up to sixteen GEQ units can be used simultaneously. To use effects or graphic EQ, you mount them in the eight virtual racks shown in the touch screen. The currently-mounted modules can be seen at a glance, and you can switch modules and change input/output patching in an intuitive manner. M7CL Owner's Manual 9