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M7CL-32 M7CL-48 M7CL-48ES Owner's Manual EN - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 2
) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE Model Name : M7CL-48, M7CL-32, M7CL-48ES This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 3
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 4
loss of sound during use of the device, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • If this device power supply should be - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 5
, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components. Accessories • Power cord • Cord clamp • Dust cover • Owner's Manual (this book) European models Purchaser/User Information specified in - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 6
11 The M7CL's channel structure 14 About the MIX bus types (VARI / FIXED 15 About word clock 15 Conventions in this manual 15 About the firmware version 16 2. Panels and controls 17 Top panel 17 Rear panel 24 Under the front pad 27 3. Basic operation of the M7CL 29 Basic operations in - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 7
function 186 Using the Freeze effect 188 Using the graphic EQ and effect libraries 189 Using an external head amp 190 Connecting the M7CL-32/48 to the AD8HR.......190 Connecting the M7CL-48ES to the AD8HR .......191 Connecting the M7CL-32/48 to the SB168-ES ..192 Remotely controlling an external - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 8
to user-defined keys 280 MIDI Data Format 282 Warning/Error Messages 289 Troubleshooting 291 General Specifications 293 Input/output characteristics 293 Electrical characteristics 295 Mixer Basic Parameters 297 Pin Assignment 298 Dimensions 299 Installing the MBM7CL meter bridge (option - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 9
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 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 10
unit (such as the Yamaha AD8HR) that supports a special protocol is connected to the REMOTE connector, the phantom power and gain settings of the external head amp can also be remotely controlled from the M7CL. ■ Propagation via SB168-ES Using the Stage Box SB168-ES or similar product enables you - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 11
jacks, 4 ST IN jacks and 16 OMNI OUT jacks, enabling you to use 48 INPUT channels. It also features a REMOTE jack that enables you to remotely control an external head amp device that supports a special protocol. INPUT jacks 1-32 are located at the right side of the rear panel, and INPUT jacks 33 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 12
32 INPUT channels. It also features a REMOTE jack that enables you to remotely control an external head amp device that supports a special protocol. INPUT jacks 1-32 are located at the right side of the right panel, just as on the M7CL-48 model, but there are no INPUT jacks at the left side of the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 13
enabling you to use 48 INPUT and 24 OUTPUT channels. 1 You can expand the number of inputs and outputs by connecting up to three SB168-ES units or other equivalent EtherSound devices. You can remotely control via the EtherSound connector an external head amp device that supports a special proto - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 14
• M7CL-32/48 port assignment MIX channels 1-12 OMNI OUT jacks 1-12 MIX channels 13-16 Rack 5-8 MIX channels 1-8 Slot 1 output channels 1-8, 9-16 MIX channels 9-16 Slot 2 output channels 1-8, 9-16 • M7CL-48ES port assignment MIX channels 1-8 Slot 1 output channels 1-8, 9-16 MIX channels - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 15
at which the signal is sent from the input channel to a VARI type MIX bus can be chosen from before the EQ, before the fader, or after the [ON] key (after the fader). This type is used mainly for sending the signal to a monitor system or external effect. ● FIXED With this type, the send level of - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 16
, please refer to the "SB168-ES Firmware Update Guide." The SB168-ES firmware can be updated from a computer connected to the rear-panel NETWORK connector. Information about the latest versions and firmware downloads are available on the Yamaha pro audio website SB168-ES product page: http://www - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 17
the names and functions of each part of the M7CL. Panels and controls Top panel The top panel of the M7CL is divided into the following sections. Display section (P. 20) SELECTED CHANNEL section (P. 19) Meter bridge (option) (P. 19) SCENE MEMORY/ MONITOR section (P. 22) INPUT section (P. 18 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 18
is an on/off switch for the signal sent from each channel to the currently selected MIX/MATRIX bus. E Fader Adjusts the input level of the channel. In SENDS ON FADER mode, this adjusts the send level of the signal from each channel to the currently selected MIX/ MATRIX bus. 18 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 19
■ Meter bridge (option) If an optional MBM7CL meter bridge is installed, the 1 MIX meters MIX/MATRIX channel levels can be monitored at all These indicate the level of MIX channels 1-16. times. The monitoring position can be selected from PRE EQ (immediately before attenuator), PRE FADER (imme - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 20
2 1 Display (touch screen) This display shows the information you need to operate the M7CL, and lets you make system-wide settings and control mix parameters for input and output channels. Since this is a touch screen, you can use your finger on the screen to select menus or set parameters. However - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 21
[ON] key This switches the channel on/off. If a channel is on, the key LED will light. F Fader This adjusts the input/output level of the channel. You can also make internal settings (→ p. 177) so that these faders are used as controllers to adjust the gain of each GEQ band. M7CL Owner's Manual 21 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 22
■ USER DEFINED KEYS section These keys execute the functions that have been assigned by the user. 1 User defined keys [1]-[12] These keys execute the functions that have been assigned by the user (scene changes, switching the talkback or internal oscillator on/off, etc.). 1 22 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 23
key assigns the STEREO channel L/R and the MONO channel to modules 1-3 of the Centralogic section. In this case, modules 4-8 are not used. K [IN 33-40] key (M7CL-48/48ES only) L [IN 41-48] key (M7CL-48/48ES only) These keys select INPUT channels 33-40 and 41-48 respectively. M7CL Owner's Manual 23 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 24
K ML 5 1 M7CL-48ES 2 1 INPUT jacks (M7CL-32/48) These are balanced XLR-3-31 female input jacks for inputting analog audio signals from line level devices or microphones. Nominal input level is -62 dBu to +10 dBu. Male XLR plug 1 (ground) 3 (cold) 2 (hot) B OMNI IN jacks (M7CL48-ES) These are - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 25
from the dedicated "M7CL V3 Editor" application program. NOTE • The DME-N Network Driver required for connection to the Ethernet connector, the Studio Manager required for starting up M7CL V3 Editor, and the M7CL V3 Editor itself can be downloaded from the following Yamaha website. http://www - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 26
-48ES [Identify] button in the AVS-ES Monitor application, and will continue to flash until you click the button a second time. 26 M7CL Owner's Manual Q RP O N N Slots 1-3 These slots allow separately sold mini-YGDAI I/O cards to be installed to expand the input/output ports. O AC IN (power supply - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 27
be connected. You can make settings in the screen to supply +48V phantom power to this jack. This is used to send instructions from the mixer operator to the desired output channel. D TALKBACK GAIN knob This adjusts the input level of the mic connected to the TALKBACK jack. M7CL Owner's Manual 27 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 28
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Chapter 3 Basic operation of the M7CL Basic operation of the M7CL This chapter explains the M7CL's user interface and its basic operations. 3 Basic operations in the top panel / touch screen This section explains the basic procedures you can perform in the M7CL's top panel and touch screen. In - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 30
the touch screen to select the knob you want to operate. Using the multifunction encoders to control parameters. The on-screen user interface Operations such as mixing and adjusting the sound of each channel are performed using the top panel faders, keys, and encoders. However to make more detailed - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 31
The on-screen user interface Faders / Knobs Faders in the screen are used mainly for visual confirmation of the levels of the corresponding channels, and will move in tandem when you operate the top panel faders. The current value is also shown in numerical form immediately below the fader. List - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 32
will select the next channel. J K Function access area B Time This indicates the current time. (For details on how to set the time → p. 235). C User name This indicates the name of the user who is currently logged in (i.e., is authenticated and able to operate the system). 32 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 33
screen will appear in the main area, displaying the meters and fader status for all channels at once (→ p. 167). If you press this field when the cue monitor is on, the cue monitor will be canceled (equivalent to CUE CLEAR). J SETUP When you press this button, the SYSTEM screen will appear in the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 34
boxes, and in the PATCH/NAME window you can use this to switch channels. ● SHIFT LOCK button Switches between uppercase and lowercase name you entered. In the SCENE STORE window, this has the same effect as pressing the STORE button. The box that shows the characters you've . 34 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 35
Specifies POST as the position from which all signals are sent to the specified bus. Using libraries 3 This section explains basic operations for libraries. Librar- ies allow you to store and recall settings for the currently selected channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack (GEQ/effect). Basic operation - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 36
DYNAMICS 1/2 popup window (1 ch)] Use the panel [SEL] keys or the channel select button in the function access area to select a channel. Channel select button 1 EQ field B Dynamics 1/2 field 1 2 1 EQ field B Dynamics 1/2 field [GEQ/EFFECT popup window] In the VIRTUAL RACK window that appears when you - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 37
channels by selecting a region. In this case, the same library data will be recalled to all of the selected channels. Selected region [GEQ/EFFECT popup window] Use the rack list into the currently selected channel (EQ/dynamics) or rack (GEQ/ effect). Basic operation of the M7CL 4 By turning any one - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 38
the Store operation. 3 In the upper part of the popup window, press the LIBRARY button to access the library. 1 1 STORE button The settings of the currently selected channel (EQ/ dynamics) or rack (GEQ/effect) will will be overwritten. (Readonly data cannot be overwritten.) 38 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 39
The EQ/dynamics of the channel or the effect settings of the rack you selected in step 2 will be initialized. If you decide to cancel the initialization, press the CANCEL button instead of the OK button. HINT • In the case of EQ/dynamics, you can use the channel number / channel name buttons in the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 40
EQ/dynamics settings, you can use the 8 ch/ ALL popup window to select multiple channels as the pastedestination. In this case, the same content will be pasted to all selected channels. 5 Press the PASTE button. The settings of the channel (EQ/dynamics) or the rack (GEQ/effect) you selected in step - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 41
the settings held in the buffer memory. Unlike the Paste operation, the Compare operation always lets you return to the previous settings as long as buffer memory can also be used for the Paste operation. NOTE • Of the two types of GEQ, using the tool buttons in a rack where a Flex15GEQ is selected - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 42
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16 output channels. • A problem in the network, such as a disconnected cable, will not affect operation of the entire network. For detailed information on EtherSound, refer to the EtherSound website: http://www.ethersound.com/ And "EtherSound Setup Guide" on the M7CL product page at the Yamaha pro - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 44
ES OUT 7/8 ES IN 17-32 ES OUT 9-14 ES OUT 15/16 ES IN 33-48 ES OUT 17-22 ES OUT 23/24 M7CL-48ES patches set via scene 000 CH 1-16 MIX 1-6 STEREO L/R CH 17-32 MIX 7-12 STEREO L/R CH 33-48 MATRIX 1-6 STEREO L/R NOTE • To change the input or output channel patches on the M7CL-48ES, access M7CL-48ES - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 45
- One 1&6 - - 3 Turn on the power to the M7CL-48ES and the SB168-ES units. 4 In the function access area on the right part of the screen, press the RACK button (1) to access the VIRTUAL RACK window. 2 1 5 Press the EXT-ES HA tab (2) to display the EXT-ES HA field. 6 Press the AUTO CONFIGURE - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 46
ES IN 17-32 ES OUT 9-14 ES OUT 15/16 ES IN 33-48 ES OUT 9-14 *1 ES OUT 15/16 *1 M7CL-48ES patches set via scene 000 CH 1-16 MIX 1-6 STEREO L/R CH 17-32 MIX 7-12 STEREO L/R CH 33-48 MIX 7-12 *1 STEREO L/R *1 *1: Since the total number of input and output channels is limited to 64 in ring networks - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 47
PW800W power supply Audio input/output connections Monitor speakers (foldback) 4 Connections and setup Power cable M7CL-48 Main speakers Monitor speakers To the OMNI OUT jacks on the M7CL and the OUTPUT jacks on the SB-168-ES units, you can patch the output signals from output channels (MIX - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 48
connections CD recorder Digital I/O card M7CL-48 Speaker processor (e.g., Yamaha DME64N) Main speakers Use the 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack to send the M7CL's internal signals to an external digital audio device. When the M7CL is in the default state, the output signal of the STEREO channel is patched - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 49
included with the card to fasten the card in place. 4 Malfunctions or incorrect operation may occur if the card is not fastened. CAUTION • Before connecting a separately sold mini-YGDAI I/O card to the M7CL, you must turn off the power switch of the M7CL and the PC800W power supply. Failure to - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 50
the first time. We will also discuss basic operations for sending an input channel signal out from the STEREO bus so that you can check the connections. If you have connected the SB168-ES units to the M7CL-48ES via the Auto Configure function, setup item "Word clock connections and settings" is now - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 51
Connections and setup If the M7CL is operating correctly with the selected clock, the symbol immediately above the corresponding button will turn light blue. HINT • The clock data of the digital audio signal supplied via a digital I/O card in slots 1-3 can be selected in two-channel units. • For - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 52
• In actuality, you can use the encoders of the SELECTED CHANNEL section to operate the channel selected by its [SEL] key even without displaying the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. (In this case, a popup window will appear to show the value of the parameter you're operating.) 52 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 53
9-16, 17- 24, and 25-32 respectively. ● [ST IN] key This key selects ST IN channels 1-4. 4 ● [IN 33-40] key (M7CL-48/48ES only) ● [IN 41-48] key (M7CL-48/48ES only) These keys select INPUT channels 33-40 and 41- 48 respectively. Connections and setup When you press a navigation key, the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 54
SELECTED CHANNEL section (settings for one channel) 1 Press the [SEL] key of the input channel you want to control. 2 Press one of the encoders in the SELECTED CHANNEL section. The SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen for the selected channel will appear. 1 1 TO ST PAN/BALANCE field 54 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 55
. Check the output port patching p. 105. ● If the LR meters are not moving Make sure that signals are being routed correctly to the patched input channels. HINT • The signal being output from the STEREO channel can also be monitored using headphones connected to the PHONES OUT jack located below the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 56
. Check the output port patching (→ p. 105). ● If the LR meters are not moving Make sure that signals are being routed correctly to the patched input channels. HINT • The signal being output from the STEREO channel can also be monitored using headphones connected to the PHONES OUT jack located below - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 57
PRE EQ / PRE FADER / POST ON VARI STEREO ON ON ON LEVEL PAN CUE L CUE R Input channel operations 5 ■ ST IN channels These channels are used to process stereo signals. When the M7CL is in the default state, the signals from RACK 5-8 are assigned to these channels. MIX 1 2 ···1516 M O ST - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 58
the position of the direct output, you can choose immediately before HPF, immediately before ATT, immediately before the fader, or immediately after the [ON] key. ● METER This meters the level of the input channel. You can switch the position at which the level is detected. 58 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 59
1 Use the navigation keys to access the OVERVIEW screen containing the input channel whose channel name / icon you want to assign. 3 To select the icon for that channel, press the icon button. The lower part of the popup window will change as follows. 1 5 1 Input channel operations 2 1 Channel - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 60
keyboard window will appear in the lower part of the window, allowing you to enter or edit the characters. For details on how to use the keyboard window, refer to p. 34. 7 Use the [SEL] keys to switch input channels, and specify the icon or channel name for other channels in the same way. When the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 61
turned off the phantom power master setting in the SETUP screen SYSTEM SETUP field, phantom power will not be supplied even if the +48V button is turned on for each channel. CAUTION 5 • If you don't need phantom power, be sure to turn this button off. Input channel operations • Before you turn - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 62
connector when using phantom power. • The GAIN knob, +48V button, and ø button are valid only for channels whose assigned input port is an INPUT jack, ST IN jacks (M7CL-32/48), OMNI IN jacks (M7CL-48ES), or a slot that is connected to an external head amp device (e.g., Yamaha AD8HR, SB168-ES). (For - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 63
the monitor source before you continue with the following procedure (→ p. 154). 1 Make sure that an input source is connected to the input channel you're adjusting, and set the phantom power supply, gain, and phase of the head amp to obtain the optimum input signal (→ p. 61). 2 Use the navigation - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 64
window. 5 Use the MODE button to select either ST/ MONO mode or LCR mode for each channel. 6 In the STEREO / MONO MASTER section of the top panel, make sure that the [ON] key of the STEREO channel / MONO channel is turned on, and raise the fader to an appropriate position. 64 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 65
you want to control, and raise the fader to an appropriate position. The subsequent steps will differ depending on whether ST/MONO mode or LCR mode was selected for the channel in step 5. ● Channels for which ST/MONO mode is selected 8 In the TO STEREO/MONO popup window, use the STEREO/MONO button - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 66
to the MONO (C) bus Signal sent from the ST IN (L) channel to the STEREO (L) bus L C R TO ST BALANCE knob Signal level Signal sent from the ST IN (R) channel to the MONO (C) bus Signal sent from the ST IN (R) channel to the STEREO (R) bus L C R TO ST BALANCE knob 66 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 67
to SENDS ON FADER mode, and use the faders of the top panel to adjust the send levels to the MIX buses. When using this method, the signals sent from all input channels to a specific MIX bus can be adjusted simultaneously. Input channel operations Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section Here's how you - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 68
as a stereo bus and link the main parameters (→ p. 234). If the send-destination MIX bus is assigned as stereo, the left knob of the two adjacent TO MIX SEND LEVEL knobs will operate as the TO MIX PAN knob (for a ST IN channel, it will operate as the TO MIX BALANCE knob). 68 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 69
through MIX buses 1-16 and MATRIX buses 1-8. C Channel select button This indicates the channel number, the icon selected for that channel, and the channel name. When you press this button, that channel will be selected for operations, and the corresponding [SEL] key will light. M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 70
) Here's how you can use the faders of the top panel to adjust the signal that is sent from all input channels to a specific MIX bus. 1 Make sure that an output port is assigned to each MIX bus to which you want to send signals, and that your monitor system or external effect etc. is connected to - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 71
same way. 7 When you're finished adjusting the MIX send levels, press the "×" symbol in the function access area. The function access area display will return to its prior state, and the M7CL will exit SENDS ON FADER mode and return to normal mode. 5 Input channel operations M7CL Owner's Manual 71 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 72
This section explains how to send the signal from an input channel to MATRIX buses 1-8. The MATRIX buses are used to produce a mix that is independent of the STEREO bus or MIX buses, mainly for sending to a master recorder or to the monitor system for the musicians. You can send a signal from an - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 73
press the appropriate [CUE] key in the Centralogic section. 5 7 You can use the top panel [SEL] keys to switch input channels and control the send level to the MATRIX buses in the same way. Input channel operations For an INPUT channel, the right knob will adjust the common send level to the two - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 74
MIX buses 1-16 and MATRIX buses 1-8. C Channel select button This indicates the channel number, the icon selected for that channel, and the channel name. When you press this button, that channel will be selected for operations, and the corresponding [SEL] key will light. 74 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 75
before the attenuator) or PRE FADER (Immediately before the fader) as specified in the BUS SETUP popup window if this button is channel operations 2 In the function access area, press the SENDS ON FADER button. The M7CL will switch to SENDS ON FADER mode. The most recently selected group of MIX - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 76
monitoring will be turned on for the related MATRIX channel. This method is convenient if you want to monitor the signal that is being sent to the selected MATRIX bus. 5 Use the faders in its prior state, and the M7CL will exit SENDS ON FADER mode and return to normal mode. 76 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 77
various parameters for output channels. [INPUT CHANNEL LIBRARY] [OUTPUT CHANNEL LIBRARY] 5 Input channel operations To recall each library, press the corresponding LIBERARY button in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. For details on using the library, refer to "Using libraries" (→ p. 35). HINT - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 78
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state, the following output ports are assigned. • M7CL-32/48 STEREO channel (L/R) OMNI OUT jacks 15/16, 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack (L/R) • M7CL-48ES (Daisy Chain) STEREO channel (L/R) EtherSound output channels 7/8, 15/16, 23/24, OMNI OUT jacks 7/8, 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack (L/R) M7CL Owner's Manual 79 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 80
output ports are assigned. • M7CL-32/48 • M7CL-48ES (Daisy Chain) MATRIX channels 1-8 Slot 3 output channels 1-8, 9-16 MATRIX channels 1-6 EtherSound output channels 17-22 MATRIX channels 1/2 OMNI OUT jacks 13/14 MATRIX channels 1-4 OMNI OUT jacks 1-4 MIX 1 2 ···1516 M O ST N O MATRIX - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 81
. 1 Use the navigation keys to access the OVERVIEW screen that includes the output channel whose channel name and icon you want to specify. 1 3 To select the icon for the channel, press the icon button. The lower part of the popup window will change as follows. 1 6 2 Output channel operations - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 82
operate output channels other than those in the currently selected eight channels, use the navigation keys → Centralogic section [SEL] keys to select the desired channel. 8 When you're finished with your input, press the "×" symbol in the upper right of the window. Sending signals from MIX channels - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 83
(ALL)] This shows the status of the signals sent from all MIX channels to the STEREO bus / MONO bus, and adjusts the pan or balance for the eight selected channels. For MATRIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels, only the channel number, icon, and channel name are shown. 13 3 2 M7CL Owner's Manual 83 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 84
is turned on, and raise the fader to an appropriate position. 6 Press the [MIX 1-8] key or [MIX 9-16] key so that the MIX channels you want to control are recalled to the Centralogic section. 7 Make sure that the [ON] key of that channel is on, and use the fader in the Centralogic section to raise - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 85
buses. This method allows you to simultaneously control the signals sent from up to eight MIX, STEREO (L/R), or MONO (C) channels to a specific MATRIX bus. 6 Output channel operations Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section Use the encoders of the SELECTED CHANNEL section to adjust the send level of - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 86
channel (MIX channels 1-8, 9-16, or STEREO/ MONO channels) that you want to control. In the OVERVIEW screen, you can use the TO MATRIX field to adjust the send levels to the MATRIX bus. 1 2 1 TO MATRIX field This field specifies operate as a PAN knob (for stereo MIX channels or for the STEREO channel, - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 87
the MIX or STEREO/MONO channel to the MATRIX bus. To adjust the level, operate multifunction MIX or STEREO/MONO channel will be sent to the MATRIX bus. The signal is sent from the postfader position when this button is off, and from the pre-fader position when this button is on. M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 88
settings each from the input channel library and from the output channel library. Each library includes one read-only preset. • The input channel library also stores the HA settings. If the library stores the [+48V] parameter set to on, the [+48V] indicator will light. 88 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 89
use the encoders on the panel to control mix parameters such as head amp gain, HPF/ EQ settings, the threshold setting of the dynamics processors, pan/balance settings, and send levels to the MIX/MATRIX buses. Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section SELECTED CHANNEL section M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 90
This screen lets you check the settings being controlled by the encoders of the SELECTED CHANNEL section. The SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen contains the following items. 1 7 23 4 5 6 I J K L 8 M NO 1 TO MIX/TO MATRIX field • When an input channel is selected ...........Here you can switch the on - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 91
section explains how you can use the SELECTED CHANNEL section to control all of the parameters for a specific channel. Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section 1 Use a [SEL] key to select the channel you want to control. The SELECTED CHANNEL section controls the channel that was last selected by - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 92
values, use the corresponding [MIX/ MATRIX] encoder of the SELECTED CHANNEL section. If the send-destination MIX bus / MATRIX bus is set to stereo, the left knob of the two adjacent knobs will operate as a PAN knob. (For a ST IN channel, a stereo MIX channel, or STEREO channel, it will operate as - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 93
an overall on/off switch for the signals sent from the channel to the STEREO bus and MONO bus. To adjust the pan/balance of each channel, use the ST/ MONO button or LCR button to select the send-destination bus, and operate the [PAN] encoder of the SELECTED CHANNEL section. M7CL Owner's Manual 93 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 94
Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section ● Changing the output patching (output channels only) To change the output patching of an output channel in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen, use the popup button in the PATCH field. When you press the popup button, the PATCH/NAME popup window will appear, - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 95
GAIN setting for each band to the default value (0.0dB). ● Making insert settings (INPUT, MIX, MATRIX, STEREO, and MONO channels only) Use the INSERT field to make insert-related settings in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. This field includes the following items. 2 13 1 INSERT popup button When you - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 96
FADER field, that channel will be switched on/off and the top panel [ON] key will operate in tandem with this. ● Assigning a channel to a DCA group (input channels only) Use the DCA field of the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen to assign a channel can select the channels that will be assigned to each - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 97
section When you press one of the navigation keys in the NAVIGATION KEYS section, the channels / DCA groups corresponding to that key will be assigned to the Centralogic section, and can be controlled using the faders, [ON] keys, and [CUE] keys of the Centralogic section. M7CL Owner's Manual 97 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 98
displayed. In this case, the Centralogic section faders and [ON] keys will control DCA group operations, and the multifunction encoders and [SEL]/[CUE] keys will control the up to eight channels shown in the OVERVIEW screen. 98 M7CL Owner's Manual J K L 1 Channel number / Channel name field This - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 99
the M7CL, you can leave the channels/groups assigned 8 to the Centralogic section fixed, and switch only the eight- channel groups displayed in the OVERVIEW screen (→ p. 104), and the content shown in A and L will differ in this case as well. Operations in the Centralogic section 9 I FROM MIX field - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 100
includes the following items. 12 100 M7CL Owner's Manual 3 1 GAIN knob This indicates the gain of the head amp assigned to the channel. To adjust the value, press the knob to select it, and operate multifunction encoders 1-8. B +48V This indicates the phantom power on (red) or off (black) status - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 101
Operations in the Centralogic section If the channel is patched to an input port that has no head amp, or to the rack (internal effect or GEQ), the port name, number, and phase are shown. If you want to switch the phantom power on/off, switch the phase between normal/reverse, or change the input - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 102
to stereo, the left of the two adjacent knobs will operate as the TO MIX PAN or TO MATRIX PAN knob (or as the BALANCE knob if the send-source channel is stereo). TO MIIX PAN/ TO MATRIX PAN knob 102 M7CL Owner's Manual 1 FROM MIX SEND LEVEL knob For each MATRIX bus, this shows the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 103
indicator (INPUT, ST IN, MIX channels only) The LCR indicator shows the overall on/off status of the signals sent from that channel to the STEREO (L/ R) bus and MONO (C) bus. To switch this on/off, press the selected knob once again to open the TO STEREO/MONO popup window. M7CL Owner's Manual 103 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 104
NOTE • You cannot operate DCA groups in the OVERVIEW screen using the multifunction encoders. For this reason, pressing the [DCA] key in step 2 will have no effect. Control DCA groups 1-8. 3 As desired, use the navigation keys to switch the group of eight channels controlled by the OVERVIEW screen - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 105
following channels. • M7CL-32/48 OMNI OUT jacks 1-12 OMNI OUT jacks 13/14 OMNI OUT jacks 15/16 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack Slot 1 output channels 1-8 Slot 1 output channels 9-16 Slot 2 output channels 1-8 Slot 2 output channels 9-16 Slot 3 output channels 1-8 Slot 3 output channels 9-16 MIX channels 1-12 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 106
to the following output ports. ● OMNI/2TR OUT (M7CL-32/48) OMNI OUT jacks 1-16 and the 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack will be displayed. ● ES/2TR OUT (M7CL-48ES) EtherSound output channels 1-24 and the 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack will be displayed. ● SLOT 1-SLOT 3 Output channels 1-16 of slots 1-3 will be displayed - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 107
to the following output ports. ● ES 1-8, 9-16, 17-24 (M7CL-48ES) These tabs enable you to control EtherSound output channels 1-8, 9-16 and 17-24 respectively. ● OMNI 1-8 This tab enables you to control OMNI OUT jacks 1-8. ● OMNI 9-16 (M7CL-32/48) This tab enables you to control OMNI OUT jacks 9-16 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 108
to each input channel. • M7CL-32/48 INPUT channels 1-32 {1-48} INPUT jacks 1-32 {1-48} ST IN channels 1-4 RACK 5-8 • M7CL-48ES (Daisy chain) INPUT channels 1-16 SB168-ES (ID #1) INPUT jacks 1-16 INPUT channels 17-32 SB168-ES (ID #2) INPUT jacks 1-16 INPUT channels 33-48 SB168-ES (ID - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 109
to the following input ports. • IN 1-32 (M7CL-32/48 INPUT jacks 1-32 will be displayed. • IN 33-48 {M7CL-48 INPUT jacks 33-48 will be displayed. • ES 1-32, 33-48 (M7CL-48ES EtherSound input channels 1-32 and 33-48 will be displayed. • ST IN (M7CL-32/48 L/R channels of ST IN jacks 1-4 will be - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 110
for each channel. 1 As desired, connect your external equipment to the I/O card(s) in slots 1-3. If you are using the M7CL-48ES, you can also connect your external equipment to the OMNI IN/OUT jacks. DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN digital I/O card DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN effect processor M7CL HINT • If - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 111
• OMNI (M7CL-48ES only OMNI OUT jacks 1-8 will be displayed. • SLOT 1-SLOT 3 ...........Output channels 1-16 from slots 1- 3 will be displayed. • RACK ...........Input ports to rack 1-8 will be OVERVIEW screen. 11 As desired, make insert settings for other channels as well. M7CL Owner's Manual 111 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 112
jack, or from an output channel of the desired slot. For example, signals can be sent via a digital I/O card installed in a slot to an external digital recorder, so that a live recording can be made without being affected by mixing operations within the M7CL. 1 As desired, connect your external - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 113
window. Each tab corresponds to the following output ports. • ES (M7CL-48ES) ........... EtherSound output channels 1-24 will be displayed. • OMNI OMNI OUT jacks 1-16 (1-8 on the M7CL-48ES) will be displayed. • SLOT 1-SLOT 3 Output channels 1-16 of slots 1-3 will be displayed. B Output port select - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 114
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of this popup window; onechannel, eight-channel, and ALL. These windows include the following items. 9J K 1 TYPE I, II buttons These buttons select the type of EQ. Turn the TYPE I button on if you want to use the same algorithm as on previous Yamaha digital mixers, or turn the TYPE II button on - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 116
pass filter. In this case, the HIGH band Q channel is stereo (a ST IN channel, a MIX/MATRIX channel set to stereo, or the STEREO channel), level meters for two channels control, and use multifunction encoders 3-8 to make adjustments. 116 M7CL Owner's Manual L L High-pass filter button (output channels - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 117
SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen, and use the encoders of the SELECTED CHANNEL section to edit the EQ and high-pass filter (→ p. 91). • Even when the ATT/HPF/EQ popup window is displayed, you can use the encoders of the SELECTED CHANNEL section to control the EQ. 10 EQ and Dynamics M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 118
the signal of the corresponding channel to be monitored. The [CUE] keys that had been turned on previously will be forcibly defeated. F THRESHOLD knob This specifies the threshold at which the dynamics will begin operating. You can use multifunction encoder 1 to control this. G Other parameters The - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 119
specifies the threshold at which the dynamics processor will begin operating. You can use multifunction encoders 1-8 to control this. E DYNAMICS ON/OFF button This turns the dynamics processor on/off. [DYNAMICS 1 (2) popup window (ALL)] This window displays the dynamics settings of all input channels - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 120
the seven groups CH 1-8, CH 9-16, CH 17-24, CH 25-32, CH 33-40, CH 41-48, and STIN 1L/ 1R-4 L/4 R. • For an output channel SELF PRE EQ SELF POST EQ MIX 1-16 POST EQ, MTRX 1-8 POST EQ, ST L/R, MONO (C), POST EQ MIX OUT 13-16 The pre-EQ (attenuator) signal of the currently - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 121
"Dynamics Library" to store/recall dynamics settings. All of the M7CL's dynamics processors use this dynamics library. (However, the available types will differ between an input channel's Dynamics 1 and Dynamics 2, and an output channel's Dynamics 1. Types that cannot be selected cannot be recalled - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 122
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in each group. A single DCA fader will control the level of all input channels belonging to the same DCA group while maintaining the level difference between the channels. This provides a convenient way in which drum mics etc. can be grouped. Mute groups allow you to use user-defined keys [1]-[12] to - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 124
other DCA groups in the same way. HINT • You may assign a single channel to more than one DCA group. In this case, the value will be the sum of the levels of all assigned DCA faders. 6 When you finish making assignments, press the CLOSE button to close the popup window, and press the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 125
the [DCA] key to make it light so that the Centralogic section will be controlling the DCA groups. 4 Operate the Centralogic section fader corresponding to the DCA group you want to use. The level of the channels assigned to that DCA group will change while preserving the level differences you - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 126
mute groups This section explains how to assign channels to mute groups and use the user-defined keys to control them. Assigning channels to mute groups To assign channel to mute groups, you can either select a specific mute group and then assign channels to that mute group, or you can select a speci - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 127
the mute group(s) for other channels in the same way. Controlling mute groups To use mute groups, you must first assign the Mute On/Off function for a mute group 1-8 to a user-defined key, and then operate that user-defined key. 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 128
fined key if the [ON] key of that channel is already turned off to begin with. • If you cancel the assignment of the user-defined key, that mute group will be forcibly set to the unmuted state. If, after synchronizing with M7CL Editor, the system goes offline, mute groups not assigned to - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 129
go dark. Channels that are set to Mute Safe will not be affected when you mute a mute group to which that channel belongs. HINT • Mute Safe settings are not saved in the scene. They will remain valid until you cancel the settings. Using mute groups 11 Grouping and linking M7CL Owner's Manual 129 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 130
that you want to be linked. These settings are shared by all link groups. C SEND PARAMETER field If you have turned on the MIX ON, MIX SEND, MATRIX ON, or MATRIX send buttons in the LINK PARAMETER field, use the buttons of this field to specify the send-destination bus(es). 130 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 131
fader operation will be linked and will maintain the same relative level difference between the channels. 4 If you turned on the MIX ON, MIX SEND, MATRIX ON, or MATRIX send buttons in step 3, use the buttons of the SEND PARAMETER field to specify the bus(es link-destination channel is already - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 132
channel you selected in step 3. If you want to defeat all of the selected copy-destination channels, press the DESTINATION CHs field. 5 If you selected a MIX/MATRIX channel as the copy-source, use the buttons of the COPY TARGET field to select the parameters you want to copy. 132 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 133
by one channel, and the channel settings will move from the move-source to the move-destination. When the Move has been executed, the SOURCE CH field and DESTINATION CH field will return to an un-set state. 6 To close the CH MOVE MODE popup window, press the CLOSE button. M7CL Owner's Manual 133 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 134
the parameters of a channel to an initialized state. This operation can be performed on any channel(s). 1 In the function channel(s) is/are highlighted in the TARGET CHs field of the window. If you want to de-select all of the selected channels, press the TARGET CHs field. 134 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 135
Rack (GEQ/effect) settings • Pan/balance settings • Insert/direct out settings • On/off status and send level of signals sent to MIX buses • On/off status and send level of signals sent to MATRIX buses 12 • DCA group settings • Mute group settings • Channel link settings Scene memory Using - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 136
scene. You can use this as a memorandum for each scene (maximum 32 characters). HINT • part of the SCENE STORE popup window. The SCENE STORE popup window will close, and a dialog box will ask you to confirm the Store operation. 6 To execute the Store operation, press the OK button. The current mix - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 137
Use the pad controls of the top panel or the buttons in the touch screen to set the mix parameters as desired. 2 Press the SCENE field in the function access area. The SCENE LIST window will appear, where you can perform various scene-related operations operations mix operation Using store operation. - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 138
using the keys of the top panel SCENE MEMORY / MONITOR section, or by using the SCENE LIST window. ● Using the keys of the SCENE MEMORY/ MONITOR section 1 Use window will appear, where you can perform various operations for scene memory. 138 M7CL Owner's Manual 1 4 23 1 Scene list This list shows - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 139
popup window will appear. 12 Scene memory 2 In the upper left of the screen, press the USER SETUP button to access the USER SETUP popup window. This window includes several pages, which you can switch between using the tabs located at the bottom of the window. 5 In the FUNCTION row, select "SCENE - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 140
can use a dedicated various operations for scene memory. You can use operations. HINT • To change the default setting for the way in which the list is sorted (ascending or descending order of scene number), access the USER SETUP use any of the multifunction encoders to operate maximum 32 characters). You - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 141
Using the Focus function" (→ p. 147), and on the Fade Time field refer to "Using using the GLOBAL PASTE window, refer to "Using operations. HINT • You can also use the SCENE MEMORY keys to select scene numbers. • The operation scene. (The maximum is 32 characters.) HINT • You cannot Use the tool - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 142
you can perform various operations for scene memory. Scene memories are edited using the buttons shown in the upper part of the SCENE LIST multifunction encoder, or press the multifunction encoder while you turn it. In this case, the same content will be pasted to all selected scenes. • A copied - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 143
in step 4. If you decide to cancel the Paste operation, press the CANCEL button instead of the OK button. dialog box will ask you to confirm the Clear operation. HINT • You may select multiple scenes to be cleared . 3 To execute the Clear operation, press the OK button. The scene number(s) you selected - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 144
cut, and press the CUT button. A dialog box will ask you to confirm the Cut operation. NOTE • The CUT button cannot be used if the scene list is sorted in any other way than by the "NO." column. 3 To location will be moved backward by the number of scenes that were inserted. 144 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 145
to MIX bus on/off, send level, pan, and PRE/POST Send to MATRIX bus on/off, send level, pan, and PRE/POST Fader level [ON] key on/off status 12 Scene memory 3 Use the tabs to select the items to be copied from the following choices. INPUT OUTPUT RACK PATCH/NAME Input channels and - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 146
while the Paste operation is being performed. The STOP button is shown while the Paste function is being executed; you can stop by pressing this button. In this case, the Paste function will have been partially executed, and the data cannot be restored to its previous state. 146 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 147
by a "FOCUS" indication in the STATUS field of the SCENE LIST window. • The Focus function can be used in conjunction with the Recall Safe function (→ p. 148). Channels or parameters that are excluded from Recall operations by either Focus or Recall Safe will not be recalled. M7CL Owner's Manual 147 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 148
to the entire mix, rather than to specific channels) that will be operation of step 5. HINT • While the APPLY TO ALL INPUT button (or the APPLY TO ALL OUTPUT button) is on, operations in the SAFE PARAMETER SELECT field will apply to all input channels (or output channels). 148 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 149
1 settings Dynamics 2 settings Input channel patching Send levels of signals sent to MIX buses On/off status of signals sent to MIX buses Send levels of signals sent to MATRIX buses On/off status of signals sent to MATRIX buses Fader positions On/off status of [ON] keys M7CL Owner's Manual 149 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 150
may differ from those of the other channel(s). In such cases, the applicable parameter will be automatically re-linked the next time it is operated. HINT • The Recall Safe function can be used in conjunction with the Focus function (→ p. 148). Channels or parameters that are excluded from Recall - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 151
display field The channels or DCA groups to which Fade is applied are highlighted. B FADE TIME knob This knob sets the fade time. You can use the corresponding multifunction encoder to adjust this. C SET ALL button If you press this button, the Fade effect will be applied to all faders of that scene - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 152
a moving fader while you hold down the corresponding [SEL] key, you can stop the fade operation of the fader at that point. • If you recall the same scene while faders are moving, the faders of all channels and DCA groups will move immediately to their target positions. 152 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 153
this will also affect the level at the PHONES OUT jack. ● MONITOR FADER Use the STEREO MASTER fader or MONO MASTER fader to adjust the output level of the MONITOR OUT L/ R/C channels. MONITOR FADER is positioned in serial with MONITOR LEVEL. If PHONES LEVEL LINK is ON, this setting will also affect - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 154
system to the rear panel OMNI OUT jacks, 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack, or an I/O card installed in a slot. The monitor signal can be sent to any desired output jack or output channel. If you're monitoring through headphones, make sure that your headphones are connected to the PHONES OUT jack under the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 155
signal LCR button STEREO L/R + MONO channel (LCR) output signal ST IN 1-4 buttons (M7CL-32/48) ST IN jacks 1-4 input signals OMNI 1-2 - 7-8 buttons OMNI IN jacks 1-8 input signals (M7CL-48ES) DEFINE button The signal(s) selected in the ASSIGN field Monitor/Cue 13 M7CL Owner's Manual 155 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 156
and choose from the following monitor signal output destinations (multiple selections are allowed). • M7CL-32/48 OMNI 1-16 2TR OUT L, R SLOT 1-3 OMNI OUT jacks 1-16 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack L, R Output channels 1-16 of an I/O card installed in slots 1-3 • M7CL-48ES ES 1-24 2TR OUT L, R OMNI 1-8 SLOT - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 157
signals operated using buttons displayed in the touch screen. This group is enabled if you turn on the CUE button in an EFFECT popup CUE group OUTPUT CUE group Monitor/Cue Centralogic section [CUE] key (when controlling MIX channels or MATRIX channels) For example if you M7CL Owner's Manual 157 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 158
CLEAR CUE button Clears all Cue selections. 158 M7CL Owner's Manual 1 CUE MODE field This specifies the mode of operation when multiple [CUE] keys within the same group are turned on. This operation can also be performed in the CUE MODE field of the MONITOR screen. B INPUT field Here you can select one - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 159
• When using the MIX or MATRIX bus select buttons in the SENDS ON FADER popup window, you can press the selected button once again to turn on Cue for the corresponding MIX or MATRIX channel (→ p. 70). • If you want Cue operations and channel select operations to be linked, open the USER SETUP popup - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 160
the function access area, all Cue selections will be cleared. • All Cue selections will be cleared if you switch between MIX CUE mode and LAST CUE mode in the CUE MODE section. • You can also assign the same function as the CLEAR CUE button to a user-defined key (→ p. 216). 160 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 161
SELECT GAIN [EtherSound] EtherSound 48 ES IN METER OMNI IN [1-8] 2 OMNI IN 1 3 +48V AD GAIN/TRIM HA METER MIX 1 2 ···1516 M O ST N O MATRIX CUE L R (C) 1 2 ··· 7 8 L R OSCILLATOR Sine Wave Pink Noise Burst Noise HPF LPF OSC LEVEL METER ON M7CL-48ES M7CL Owner's Manual 161 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 162
for the phantom power (+48V) supplied to the TALKBACK jack operation can also be performed using the MONITOR screen TALKBACK ON button. D ASSIGN field Selects the bus(es) to which the talkback signal will be sent. You can press the CLEAR ALL button to defeat all selections. 162 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 163
defined key. In this case, you can select either latched operation or unlatched operation (the function will be on only while you continue holding down the key) (→ p. 216). • When talkback is on, you can use the talkback dimmer to lower the monitor levels other than talkback (→ p. 155). 14 Talkback - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 164
the oscillator on/off. This operation can also be performed using the OUTPUT button in the MONITOR screen. When the power is turned off, the oscillator will be turned off. D Oscillator level This indicates the output level of the oscillator. E ASSIGN field Selects the bus(es) to which the oscillator - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 165
selections are allowed). These buttons correspond to the following buses. MIX 1-16 buttons MTRX 1-8 buttons ST L, ST R buttons MONO (C) button MIX buses 1-16 MATRIX buses 1-8 STEREO bus L/R MONO bus HINT • You can press the CLEAR ALL button to defeat all selections. M7CL Owner's Manual 165 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 166
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eld, pressing the CUE meter will switch to the METER screen. [METER screen] 1 2 3 7 8 9 1 MIX channels This area indicates the output levels and fader values of the MIX channels. If the corresponding MIX channels are assigned to the Centralogic section, operating the faders of the Centralogic - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 168
operations will affect both input channels and output channels as well as the MBM7CL meter bridge. When you turn this button off, the peak level indication that had been held will be cleared. HINT • You can also assign the PEAK HOLD button on/off function to a user-defined key (→ p. 216). 168 M7CL - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 169
p. 168). • PRE EQ.......... Immediately before the attenuator • PRE FADER... Immediately before the fader • POST ON ....... Immediately after the [ON] key MIX channels MATRIX channels HINT • For details on installing the meter bridge (MBM7CL), refer to p. 300. 15 Meters M7CL Owner's Manual 169 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 170
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Graphic EQ and effects This chapter explains how to use the built-in graphic EQ and effects, and how to perform remote control operations via the dedicated protocol to control an external head amp (e.g, Yamaha AD8HR, SB168-ES) from the M7CL. About the virtual rack The M7CL lets you use the built - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 172
the VIRTUAL RACK window. 2 1 1 RACK button B GEQ/EFFECT tab 2 In the upper part of the VIRTUAL RACK window, press the GEQ/EFFECT tab to access the GEQ/EFFECT field. In the VIRTUAL RACK window you can use the tabs to switch between two different fields. In this case, select the GEQ/EFFECT field - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 173
STEREO L, STEREO R, MONO (C) MATRIX channel 1-8 outputs STEREO (L/R) channel and MONO (C) channel outputs CH 1-32 (INSERT OUT) CH 1-32 INPUT channel 1-32 Insert Outs CH 33-48 (INSERT OUT) (M7CL-48/48ES only) CH 33-48 INPUT channel 33-48 Insert Outs MIX 1-16 MIX channel 1-16 Insert Outs OUT - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 174
CH 33-48 (M7CL-48/48ES only) CH 33-48 (*1) INPUT channel 33-48 inputs STIN (*1) STIN 1L/1R- ST IN channel 1-4 4L/4R inputs CH 1-32 (INSERT IN) CH 1-32 INPUT channel 1-32 Insert In CH 33-48 (INSERT IN) CH 33-48 (M7CL-48/48ES only) INPUT channel 33-48 Insert In MIX 1-16 MIX channel 1-16 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 175
. Here's how to insert a GEQ into the selected channel for use. 1 As described in "Virtual rack operations" (→ p. 172) steps 1-6, mount a GEQ in a rack and set its input source and output destination. The rack shown in the GEQ/EFFECT field indicates the approximate GEQ settings and the input/output - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 176
rack. The operating procedure is the same as for the OUTPUT button in the GEQ/EFFECT field. D GEQ LINK button This button links adjacent GEQ units. In the case on operating the GEQ, refer to "Using the 31BandGEQ" that follows or "Using the Flex15GEQ" (→ p. 178). HINT • The rack in the GEQ/EFFECT field - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 177
Graphic EQ operations Using the 31BandGEQ You will use the Centralogic section's faders 1-8 and [ON] keys to control the 31BandGEQ. 1 Refer to steps 1-6 in the "Virtual rack operations" (→ p. 172) to mount a 31BandGEQ in a rack and set its input source and output destination. The rack in which - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 178
be saved/loaded at any time using the dedicated library (→ p. 35). Using the Flex15GEQ You will use the Centralogic section's faders 1-8 and [ON] keys to control the Flex15GEQ. 1 Refer to steps 1-6 in the "Virtual rack operations" (→ p. 172) to mount a Flex15GEQ in a rack and set its input source - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 179
of bands that can be controlled is shown in realtime at the right of "AVAILABLE BANDS" in the FADER ASSIGN field. If you have used all fifteen bands, you will have to return one of these bands to the flat position before you can operate any other band. Graphic EQ operations 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 180
rack 5 or 7. To use an internal effect via send/return, assign the output of a MIX channel etc. to the input of the effect, and assign the output of the effect to an input channel. In this case, the corresponding output channel is used as a master channel for the effect send, and the input channel - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 181
to step 5 of "Virtual rack operations" (→ p. 172). The output of the MIX channel you're using as the effect send is now assigned to the L input of the effect. If you're using a stereo source, assign the L/R signals of the stereo MIX channels to the L/R inputs of the rack. 3 Press the OUTPUT L button - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 182
by the input/ output meters at the upper right of the EFFECT popup window. 10 To adjust the effect return level, operate the ST IN channel you selected as the outputdestination for the rack in step 3. 1 TO MIX/TO MATRIX field B TO MIX SEND LEVEL knob 7 Make sure that a MIX bus is selected as the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 183
to the input/output of the desired channel (except for a ST IN channel). 1 As described in "Virtual rack operations" (→ p. 172) steps 1-3, mount an effect in a rack. The rack in which an effect is mounted will indicate the effect type used by that effect, the number of inputs and outputs, and the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 184
/ output meters at the upper right of the EFFECT popup window. NOTE • Adjust the effect send master level and the effect parameters so that the signal does not reach the overload point at the input or output stage of the effect. 10 Using the fader of the channel you selected as the rack's output - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 185
type that is used, and a graphic. The number of input/output channels (1 IN/2 OUT or 2 IN/2 OUT) of this effect is also shown. When you press this field, the EFFECT TYPE popup window will appear, allowing you to select the effect type. D EFFECT CUE button This button cue-monitors the output of the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 186
modulation speed of a modulation effect by striking a key at the desired interval. To use the Tap function, you must first assign Tap Tempo to a user-defined key, and then operate that user-defined key. 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. ● TYPE This field - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 187
key you selected in step 4, and you will return to the USER DEFINED KEY SETUP page. SYNC parameter BPM parameter HINT • For details on the parameters of each effect type, refer to the supplementary material at the end of this manual (→ p. 253). 9 Set the SYNC parameter to ON. 10 At the desired - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 188
if you record another sample, change the effect, or turn off the power to the M7CL. 3 1 PLAY button B REC button C Progress bar HINT • As an alternative to switching the effect type, you can also recall settings that use the "FREEZE" effect type from the effect library. 188 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 189
(→ p. 35). NOTE • Store/recall operations are performed on individual racks. It is not possible to store or recall the two Flex15GEQ units individually. HINT • To access the GEQ/EFFECT popup window, press the rack in the GEQ/EFFECT field. ● Effect library Use the "Effect library" to store and recall - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 190
amp that supports remote control via a dedicated protocol (e.g, Yamaha AD8HR, SB168-ES) to the REMOTE connector of the M7CL-32/48 or the EtherSound connector of the M7CL-48ES. You will be able to remotely control parameters such as the phantom power (+48V), gain, and HPF of each channel from the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 191
to connect the NAI48-ES's HA REMOTE connector to the AD8HR's HA REMOTE 1 connector. This connection enables you to remotely control the AD8HR from the M7CL-48ES. To enable signals input to the AD8HR to be sent to the M7CL-48ES, use a D-sub25 pin AES/EBU cable to connect the AD8HR's DIGITAL OUT A (or - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 192
of the M7CL-32/48 to the MY16-ES64's HA REMOTE connector. This connection enables you to remotely control the SB168-ES from the M7CL-32/48. Alternatively, you can use a daisy chain or ring connection and install two MY16-EX expansion cards in the slots on the M7CL-32/48 to remotely control up to - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 193
GEQ/ EFFECT fields, refer to "Virtual rack operations" (→ p. 172). F VIEW switch buttons (M7CL-48ES) Use these buttons to select the virtual rack display for SB168-ES or for others (AD8HR). If only the SB168ES is connected, select the virtual rack display for SB168-ES. G STAGE BOX SETUP (M7CL-48ES - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 194
will indicate as if two AD8HRs (e.g., AD8HR #1 and AD8HR #2) per SB168-ES were connected to the M7CL-32/ 48, and you can control the SB168-ES units in the same way as the AD8HRs. However, the following parameters are not supported. Even if these parameters are displayed, you will be unable to set - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 195
will also affect the LEDs of the external HA. NOTE • If you cannot control an external head amp (connected to one of SLOTs 1-3) because, for example, the head amp is not turned on, the GAIN value will not be displayed in the input channel section. 16 M7CL Owner's Manual 195 Graphic EQ and effects - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 196
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received from an external device. Using this capability, M7CL operations can be recorded and played back on a MIDI sequencer or other external device, or changes in system settings and user settings can be reflected on another M7CL console. NOTE • The port used for transmission and reception of MIDI - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 198
Basic MIDI settings Here's how to select the type of MIDI messages the M7CL will transmit and receive, the MIDI port that will be used, and the MIDI channel. 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. MIDI button 2 In the center of the screen, press the MIDI - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 199
M7CL-32/48) SLOT 1-3 Explanation No port will be used. Rear panel MIDI IN (Rx) / OUT (Tx) connector Rear panel REMOTE connector A card that supports serial transmission, installed in a rear panel slot 1-3 NOTE • To transmit and receive MIDI messages to and from an external controller that features - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 200
Basic MIDI settings • Using program changes to recall scenes and library items 6 To specify the channel on which MIDI messages will be transmitted or received, press the channel select popup button. The MIDI SETUP popup window for selecting the channel will appear. Operations in this window are the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 201
of the MIDI SETUP page. C List This list shows the event (scene recall / effect library recall) control change #0, #32) + program change messages can be transmitted and received. This is convenient when you want to control more than 128 events on a single MIDI channel. MIDI 17 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 202
library recall operations for racks 5-8 (only if an effect is mounted) B LIBRARY NAME field Select the scene or library item to recall. If you selected SCENE in the TYPE field, this shows the scene number and its title. If you selected RACK 5-8, this shows the library number and its title. 9 Use the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 203
Using control changes to control parameters Using control changes to control parameters You can use MIDI control change messages to control specified events (fader/encoder operations, [ON] key on/off operations etc.) on the M7CL. This capability can be used to record fader and key operations on a - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 204
TABLE button is on) The M7CL's various mix parameters will be transmitted and received on a single MIDI channel as control change messages. HINT • The channel on which control changes are transmitted and received is specified by the MIDI SETUP page PORT/CH field (→ p. 198). 7 Use the buttons of the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 205
(Rx) channel specified in the MIDI SETUP page are used as the device number. • Please be aware that if the device number included in the transmitted parameter change does not match the device number of the receiving M7CL console, the message will be ignored. • If parameter change and control change - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 206
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that can be operated by each user, the Console Lock function that temporarily disables operation of the console, the Preferences settings that allow the operating environment to be customized, and Save/Load operations using USB storage devices. User Level settings User Level settings allow - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 208
operations/ Guest settings can be edited) Available - Available - Power user Available Available Available Available Available Available User Normal user (user without Power User CHANGE button. A keyboard window will appear, allowing you to enter a password. 208 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 209
In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. CREATE USER KEY button D POWER USER Specifies whether Power User privileges will be granted to this user. E ACCESS PERMISSION These settings specify the range of operations that the user can perform. For details on each - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 210
saved on a USB storage device. You may also log-in using a user authentication key created on a different M7CL console. 1 Connect a USB storage device to the USB connector. 2 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. 3 Press the log-in button to open the LOGIN - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 211
is updated immediately. A change in a User password will be discarded if the user simply logs-out; it must be applied to the user authentication key before the user logs-out. The Guest account does not have a password. 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 212
will ask whether you really want to overwrite (save) the user authentication key. 4 Press OK to overwrite (save) the user authentication key. 2 Press the USER SETUP button to access the USER SETUP popup window. 8 1 2 3 6 4 7 5 USER LEVEL tab USER LEVEL for GUEST tab 212 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 213
fies the monitor setup operations that can be performed. • OSCILLATOR • TALKBACK G SYSTEM SETUP This specifies the system setup operations that can be performed. • MIXER SETUP • OUTPUT SETUP • MIDI • STAGE BOX SETUP H SET ALL/CLEAR ALL button This button permits/clears all items. 4 Specify the user - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 214
- OUTPUT These specify whether the corresponding channel will be selected when you operate a channel's [ON] key or fader. This can be turned on/off separately for INPUT CH (input channels) and OUTPUT CH (output channels). ● [CUE]→[SEL] LINK Specifies whether channel selection will be linked with cue - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 215
channels will appear. ● SCENE UP/DOWN This specifies what Use the buttons in the screen to make preference settings. 5 When you have finished making settings, close the popup window and press the SETUP button in the function access area. Preferences 18 User settings (Security) M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 216
SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. USER SETUP button 4 Press the button for the user-defined key to which you want to assign a function. The USER DEFINED KEY SETUP , and then use the buttons in the lower part of the fi OK button to close the USER DEFINED KEY SETUP window. 8 Assign the desired - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 217
the console is locked, control from an external device via MIDI or M7CL Editor will still operate as usual. Locking the console 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. CONSOLE LOCK button 2 Press the CONSOLE LOCK button. If you are logged-in as a user for - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 218
media with capacities of up to 16GB has been verified. (However, this does not necessarily guarantee the operation of all USB storage media.) The FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported. On the M7CL V1.12 or higher, storage media with a capacity of 4GB or larger will be formatted in FAT32 and - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 219
be used. M7CL-48ES ES IN 1-16 ES IN 17-32 ES IN 33-48 OMNI IN 1-8 SLOT1 IN 1-16 SLOT2 IN 1-16 SLOT3 IN 1-16 TALKBACK ES OUT 1-16 ES OUT 17-24 OMNI OUT 1-8 SLOT1 OUT 1-16 SLOT2 OUT 1-16 SLOT3 OUT 1-16 2TR DIGITAL OUT 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 220
SLOT2 OUT 1-8 ↔ 9-16 ↔ No assign ↔ SLOT3 OUT 1-16 ↔ 2TR DIGITAL OUT ↔ * The same HA settings will be used. M7CL-48ES SLOT1 IN 1-16 SLOT2 IN 1-16 SLOT3 IN 1-16 OMNI IN 1-8 ES IN 1-16 ES IN 17-32 ES IN 33-48 TALKBACK SLOT1 OUT 1-16 ES OUT 1-16 ES OUT 17-24 OMNI OUT 1-8 SLOT2 OUT 1-16 SLOT3 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 221
the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. SAVE/LOAD button M7CL-48ES 5 On the M7CL-32/48, press the SELECT button repeatedly to select a file type to convert. 6 Press the CONVERT AND LOAD button to start the conversion and loading operation. Once the file has been - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 222
EQ OUTPUT EQ EFFECT GEQ INPUT CH OUTPUT CH ??? Directories User key files XML files (HELP files) Text files Files saved by the M7CL V1 Files saved by the M7CL V1.1 Files saved by the M7CL V2 Files saved by the M7CL V3 Files saved via the Scene window in M7CL editor (including V2 and V3) Files saved via - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 223
line in the file list indicates the file that is selected for operations. 2 If necessary, press the directory icon and change the directory. To operation. User settings (Security) 2 To execute the Delete operation, press the OK button. NOTE • You can't delete a protected file. M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 224
in FAT16. 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. SAVE/LOAD button 4 Enter a volume name, and press the FORMAT button. A dialog box will ask you to confirm the Format operation. 5 To execute the Format operation, press the OK button. 224 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 225
for any damages that may occur as a result of using help files created by a third party other than Yamaha. Loading a Help file from a USB storage device NOTE • The help file is not backed up in internal user memory. Each time you turn on the power, you must reload it from your USB storage device - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 226
of the file using that character code set. You can specify the desired character code set when using your text editor to save the text code set. 2 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. 3 Press the SAVE/LOAD button to access the SAVE M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 227
the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. USER SETUP button 3 In the upper left of the screen, press the USER SETUP button to access the USER SETUP popup window. 4 Press the USER DEFINED KEYS tab to select the USER DEFINED KEYS page. 19 Help function USER DEFINED KEYS tab M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 228
automatically scroll to the corresponding item. If there are multiple explanations for the same controller, you can repeat step 9 to successively display these explanations. 11 To close the window, once again press the user-defined key to which the Help function is assigned. 228 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 229
can make network settings (→ p. 236). N Version / Power Supply field This area shows the current firmware version, and information about the power supply. • CPUM/CPUP.. The firmware version is shown separately for each CPU; "CPUM" (main CPU) and "CPUP" (display control CPU). M7CL Owner's Manual 229 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 230
your Yamaha dealer. • POWER SUPPLY ...........This indicates the status of the internal power supply (INT) and external power supply (EXT). O BRIGHTNESS field Here you can control the brightness of the screen, panel, and lamps. The corresponding multifunction encoder can be used to operate the - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 231
connected in a ring connection. • The M7CL-48ES is inside a daisy chain. ● SLOT 1-3 The clock data of the digital audio signal supplied via a digital I/O card in slot 1-3 (selectable in twochannel units) will be used as the clock source. In this case, the M7CL will operate as a word clock slave. The - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 232
In this example, up to twenty four buses chosen from MIX bus 1-16, MATRIX bus 1-8, STEREO bus (L/R), MONO(C) bus, and CUE bus (L/R) can be shared, and the mixed signals transmitted from the cascade master M7CL. (If you use sixteen-channel digital I/O cards, you'll be able to share all buses.) You do - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 233
to the SETUP screen. Operations on the cascade master M7CL 1 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. 2 In the SYSTEM SETUP field located in the center of the SETUP screen, will be output from the cascade master. 20 Other functions M7CL Owner's Manual 233 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 234
effect send or as a foldback output. The signal is sent from immediately before the input channel fader. • FIXED The send level of the MIX bus is fixed at nominal level (0.0 dB). Choose this if you want to use the MIX bus as a group output or as a bus output for recording on a multitrack recorder - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 235
will be linked with operation of the INPUT TO ST PAN knob. This parameter can be enabled only if the SIGNAL TYPE of the corresponding bus is STEREO (and for a MIX bus, the BUS TYPE must also be VARI). 7 To return to the SETUP screen, press the "×" symbol. Setting the date and time - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 236
defines the number of bits (of the IP address used within the network) that will be used as the network address that distinguishes the network. D MAC ADDRESS This is the MAC (Machine Access Control) address specified for identifying a host within a network. This field is only for display, and cannot be - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 237
MBM7CL meter bridge is installed, this will also affect the LEDs of the meter bridge. NOTE • If the AD8HR is connected, the brightness of the AD8HR's LEDs will also change. ● LAMP Adjusts the brightness of the lamps connected to the rear panel LAMP jacks. 20 Other functions M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 238
operation only if you are very sure you want to do this. 1 While holding down the SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key of the panel, turn on the power start up in normal operating mode, Yamaha will not guarantee that the unit will operate correctly. 3 A button. The M7CL will start up in normal operating mode. - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 239
down the SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key of the panel, turn on the power. After the opening screen, the following startup menu screen will appear. 3 touch screen. 6 Press the EXIT button. The M7CL will start up in normal operating mode. HINT • Alternatively, you can continue by M7CL Owner's Manual 239 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 240
the EXIT button. The M7CL will start up in normal operating mode. HINT • Alternatively, you can continue by selecting a different menu instead of pressing the EXIT button. 3 Press a [SEL] key to specify the faders that you want to calibrate. Faders for which a problem was detected at start-up - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 241
[STORE] key of the panel, turn on the power. After the opening screen, the following startup menu . 3 Press a knob to select it, and use the multifunction encoders to adjust the value. If you . 4 Press the EXIT button. The M7CL will start up in normal operating mode. HINT • Alternatively, you can - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 242
Connecting SB168-ES units to the M7CL-48ES using the Stage Box Setup function Connecting SB168-ES units to the M7CL-48ES using the Stage Box Setup function When you connect one M7CL-48ES to up to three SB168-ES units, using the Stage Box Setup function enables you to set up the EtherSound patches - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 243
fied via SB168-ES dip switches 5-8. In the same way, you can check the Stage Box Setup function settings of the M7CL48ES by viewing the AUTO CONFIGURE section of the M7CL-48ES Control page. You can modify these settings temporarily from AVS-ESMonitor. 20 Other functions M7CL Owner's Manual 243 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 244
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PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF 15 E. G. Clean 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 0.0 dB +4.0 dB +2.0 dB F 90.0 Hz 850 Hz 2.12 kHz 4.50 kHz Q 2.8 2.0 0.70 7.0 Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual 245 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 246
27 Female Vo. 1 28 Female Vo. 2 29 Chorus & Harmo 30 Total EQ 1 31 Total EQ 2 32 Total EQ 3 Parameter LOW L-MID H-MID HIGH PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING G -0.5 dB 0.0 dB +2.0 dB 1 8 Compander (H) COMPANDER-H Out gain (dB) 0.0 Width (dB) 6 Release (ms) 250 246 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 247
250 -9 2.5 17 1.0 hard 238 -18 3.5 7 6.0 2 174 -8 3.5 7 2.5 4 261 -10 2.5 5 1.5 2 238 -11 2 33 1.5 2 749 -12 1.5 93 1.5 4 1.35 S -17 1.5 76 2.5 2 186 -18 1.7 18 4.0 1 226 -13 2 58 2.0 1 238 Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual 247 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 248
DYNAMICS Library List # Title 29 SamplingPerc 30 Sampling BD 31 Sampling SN 32 Hip Comp 33 Solo Vocal1 34 Solo Vocal2 35 Chorus 36 Click Erase 37 Announcer (ms) Out gain (dB) Knee Release (ms) Value 0 ∞ 0 0.0 hard 319 -18 3.5 94 2.5 hard 447 -16 6 11 6.0 1 180 248 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 249
(Compander Soft), and DE-ESSER. An output channel's DYNAMICS section 1 provides the following four types: 42.3 sec (160 points) Description This determines the level at which the gate effect is applied. This determines the amount of attenuation when the gate closes. This M7CL Owner's Manual 249 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 250
the level of input signal required to trigger the expander. This determines the amount of expansion. This determines how soon the expander returns to its normal gain once the trigger signal Output Level Input Level Output Level THRESHOLD RATIO Input Level Time Time 250 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 251
the compander's output signal level. This determines how far below the threshold expansion will be applied. The expander is activated when the level drops below which the de-esser effect applies. Cutoff frequency of the HPF used to detect the high frequencies. Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual 251 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 252
Proprietary Yamaha effect that in recording studios. Comp276S used to obtain a sense of drive. OpenDeck OPENDECK This is a tape saturation effect that emulates the tape compression produced by two open-reel tape recorders: a recording deck and a reproduction deck. 252 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 253
Effects Parameters Effects =48 kHz) *2. 6.0 ms-46.0 s (fs=44.1 kHz), 5.0 ms-42.3 s (fs=48 Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine left channel DELAY Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine right channel DELAY *1. (Maximum value depends on the tempo setting) Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 254
in conjunction with TEMPO to determine DELAY R Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FB. D L Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FB. D R *1. (Maximum value depends on the tempo setting) ■ CHORUS Two input, two output chorus effect. Parameter Range FREQ. 0.05-40.00 Hz AM DEPTH - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 255
High shelving filter frequency High shelving filter gain *1. ■ SYMPHONIC Two input, two output symphonic effect. Parameter FREQ. DEPTH MOD. DLY WAVE SYNC Range 0.05-40.00 Hz 0-100% 0.0-500.0 High shelving filter gain *1. L↔R, L→R, L←R, Turn L, Turn R *2. Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual 255 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 256
Two input, two output tremolo effect. Parameter Range FREQ. 0.05-40.00 Hz sync on/off Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine Channel #1 delay Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine Channel #2 delay Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FM FREQ *1. 256 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 257
and right-channel modulation phase difference Filter type: low pass, high pass, band pass Filter frequency offset Filter resonance Output level Tempo parameter sync on/off Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FREQ *1. ■ DISTORTION One input, two output distortion effect. Parameter DST - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 258
-16.0 kHz -12.0 to +12.0 dB Description Control source: input signal or MIDI Note On velocity Sensitivity Upward 42.3 s (fs=48 kHz) ■ REV+CHORUS One input, two output reverb and chorus effects in parallel. Parameter Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FREQ. *1. 258 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 259
parameter sync on/off Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FREQ. *1. ■ REV+SYMPHO. One input, two output reverb and symphonic effects in parallel. Parameter on/off Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FREQ. *1. L↔R, L→R, L←R, Turn L, Turn R *2. Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual 259 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 260
Left channel delay time Right channel delay channel DELAY L Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine right channel DELAY R Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FB. DLY *1. (Maximum value depends on the tempo setting) ■ DELAY→ER. One input, two output delay and early reflections effects - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 261
channel DELAY L Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine right channel DELAY R Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine FB. DLY *1. (Maximum value depends on the tempo setting) Effects control Noise reduction Tempo parameter sync on/off Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine DELAY Used - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 262
Effects recording is triggered by the input signal. Recording delay. For plus values, recording starts after the trigger is received. For minus values, recording solo and gain reduction metering for each band. 0.0 dB, OFF Specifies the maximum output level CMP 48 kHz) 262 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 263
metering es s (fs=48 kHz) ■ Effects Parameters ■ COMP276 This effect emulates the characteristics of analog compressors that are widely used in recording studios. It will produce a thick, strong frame sound suitable for drums and bass. You can control two monaural channels M7CL Owner's Manual 263 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 264
effect emulates the characteristics of mid 70's compressors/limiters that are the standard for live SR. You can link and control the L and R channel clear, typical digital sound, emulating created by two open reel tape recorders (a recording deck and a playback deck.) You M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 265
case, effect is recalled, even if the TEMPO is no longer the same as when that effect was stored. * The NOTE parameter is calculated based on the following values. = 1/48 = 1/24 = 1/16 = 1/12 = 3/16 = 1/4 = 3/8 = 1/2 = 3/32 = 3/4 = 1/8 = 1/1 = 1/6 = 2/1 Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 266
043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 Scene/ Effect Scene Preset# 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 266 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 267
047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 Scene/ Effect Preset# No Assign Program Change# 065 066 067 068 069 070 071 072 073 074 075 076 077 078 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 Scene/ Effect Preset# No Assign Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual 267 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 268
■ Preset Bank/Ch# 14 Program Change# 001 002 003 : 128 Scene/Effect Preset# No Assign ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 15 Program Change# 001 002 003 : 128 Scene/Effect Preset# No Assign ■ Preset Bank/Ch# 16 Program Change# 001 002 003 : 128 Scene/Effect Preset# No Assign 268 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 269
032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 Scene/ Effect User# Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table Program Change# 044 045 046 047 048 049 074 075 076 077 078 079 080 081 082 083 084 085 086 Scene/ Effect User# Program Change# 087 088 089 090 091 092 093 094 095 096 097 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 270
Parameters that can be assigned to control changes Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 NO ASSIGN - 0 FADER H INPUT OUTPUT CH 1-CH 48 STIN1L-STIN4R MIX 1-MIX 16 MATRIX 1-MATRIX 8 STEREO L-MONO(C) FADER L INPUT OUTPUT CH 1-CH 48 STIN1L-STIN4R MIX 1-MIX 16 MATRIX 1-MATRIX 8 STEREO L-MONO(C) CH - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 271
B RACK1-8 GAIN A 1 - GAIN A 31 GAIN B 1 - GAIN B 31 ON FADER H DCA 1-DCA 8 FADER L ON MASTER 1-MASTER 8 CH 1-CH 48 STIN1L-STIN4R ON MIX 1-MIX 16 MATRIX 1-MATRIX 8 STEREO L-MONO(C) RACK1-8DCA 1-DCA 8 Parameters that can be assigned to control changes Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual 271 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 272
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 Mode FADER H FADER L 272 M7CL Owner's Manual Parameter 1 INPUT DCA INPUT DCA Parameter 2 CH 1 CH CH 23 CH 24 DCA 1 DCA 2 DCA 3 DCA 4 DCA 5 DCA 6 DCA 7 Control Change# 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 273
39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Control change parameter assignments Control Change# 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual 273 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 274
FADER INPUT to Mix9-16, Matrix1-4 LEVEL MIX1-16, STEREO LR to MATRIX LEVEL ON INPUT to Mix9-16, Matrix1-4 ON MIX1-16, STEREO LR to MATRIX ON MIX1-8 to STEREO ON PHASE INSERT ON Input to Mix9-16, Matrix1-4 PRE/ POST INPUT MIX 230D 234B 2361 2377 238D 238E 2395 2396 23B3 274 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 275
Parameter RACK5-8 (EFFECT) RACK1-3 (GEQ) FADER BYPASS MIX BALANCE PARAM1 PARAM2 PARAM3 PARAM4 PARAM5 PARAM6 PARAM7 PARAM8 PARAM9 PARAM10 PARAM11 PARAM12 PARAM13 PARAM14 PARAM15 PARAM16 327A 3280 3286 328C 3292 3298 329E 32A4 32AA 32B0 32B6 3477 34B7 34E2 3506 Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual 275 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 276
FADER 276 M7CL Owner's Manual Parameter +48v 1 +48v 2 +48v 3 +48v 4 +48v 5 +48v 6 +48v 7 +48v 8 HA HPF1 HPF2 HPF3 HPF4 HPF5 HPF6 HPF7 HPF8 INPUT TO MONO ON MIX TO MONO ON ON SLOT OUT DELAY TIME HIGH TIME LOW ON OMNI OUT DELAY TIME HIGH TIME LOW ON DIGITAL - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 277
Mixing parameter operation applicability This table indicates which settings affect the behavior of each input channel 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 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 278
Mixing parameter operation applicability ■ MIX Channels Parameter Name, Icon Output Patch Out Patch In Patch Insert +48V, Gain On Point Att EQ Key-In Source Dynamics1 Others On To Matrix Level Pan/Balance Pre/Post To Stereo/Mono Pan/Balance On LCR CSR On Fader On Level From - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 279
for GLOBAL RECALL SAFE is set to ON. *10 Linked if the send-destination channel is Stereo. ■ DCA Parameter Name, Icon On Fader Fade Time, On RECALL SAFE DCA ALL DCA LEVEL/ON DCA LEVEL/ON GLOBAL PASTE USER LEVEL DCA MASTER ON DCA MASTER ON DCA MASTER ON STORE Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual 279 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 280
(M7CL-32/48) STEREO L/R, MONO(C), LCR, STIN1-4, DEFINE (M7CL-48ES) STEREO L/R, MONO(C), LCR, OMNI1-8, DEFINE Recall the selected signal to the monitor. DIMMER ON - Switch the monitor dimmer function on/off. MONO MONITOR - Switch MONO MONITOR on/off. RACK 5-8 - Bypass the specified effect - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 281
can be assigned to user-defined keys FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 SET DEFAULT VALUE - SET NOMINAL LEVEL - MIX1-8 SENDS ON FADER MATRIX1-8 MIX ON FADER MATRIX ON FADER SENDS ON FADER MASTER OVERVIEW SELECTED CHANNEL LIBRARY M7CL EDITOR CONTROL HELP PATCH EDITOR RACK EDITOR METER GROUP/LINK SCENE - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 282
if [Rx CH] matches, and used to control effects. STATUS DATA 1001nnnn 9n Note on message 0nnnnnnn nn Note channel. For the parameters that can be assigned, refer to "Parameters that can be assigned to control changes" on page 270. Control Change messages are not used for transmission to M7CL Editor - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 283
Equalizer library & Request Effect library & Request Program change table & Request Control change table & Request 'M' 0-300 Scene number 512 Current Data (without Recall Safe) 768 Current Data (with Recall Safe) 'S' 512 Setup Memory 513 Mixer Setting 514 Output Port 515 Monitor 516 MIDI Setting - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 284
registered on the [control change assign table]. STATUS 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 00010001 11 M7CL DATA 0ccccccc cc Category - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 285
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 00010001 11 M7CL DATA 00000000 00 OTHER DATA CATEGORY FUNCTION 01001100 "L" (ASCII CODE) NAME - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 286
(YAMAHA) SUB STATUS 0001nnnn 1n n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) GROUP ID 00111110 3E Digital mixer MODEL ID 00010001 11 M7CL DATA ASCII CODE) 0mmmmmmm mm (ASCII CODE) 0mmmmmmm mm (ASCII CODE) 286 M7CL Owner's Manual DATA EOX 0mmmmmmm mm (ASCII CODE) 0mmmmmmm mm (ASCII CODE) 0nnnnnnn - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 287
is received (depending on the effect type). STATUS 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 00010001 11 M7CL DATA CATEGORY 00000000 00 OTHER - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 288
MIX 1- 271:MIX 16 512:MATRIX 1-519:MATRIX 8 4.9 Level Meter Data 4.9.1 Format (Parameter change) When transmission is enabled by receiving Request for Level Meter, the corresponding metering metering metering metering YAMAHA) n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) Digital mixer M7CL REMOTE LEVEL METER - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 289
This Channel. You attempted to select a channel that cannot be operated due to your user level Power Supply is Cut Off! The PW800W power supply connected to the M7CL has stopped operating. Alternatively, some other problem has occurred. If a malfunction has occurred, please contact your Yamaha - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 290
user does not have permission. More than 15 bands are used, when trying to copy 31BandGEQ and then compare with Flex15GEQ. More than 15 bands are used, when trying to copy 31BandGEQ and then paste to Flex15GEQ. The I/O cards installed in the slots exceed the rated power capacity. Your operation - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 291
on the power to the devices? (→ p. 44, 45) ❍ Has the firmware of the SB168-ES (connected to the M7CL-48ES) been updated to an appropriate ver- sion? (→ p. 16) Sound is not output ❍ Is the optional I/O card installed correctly? (→ p. 49) ❍ Is the [ON] key indicator of the STEREO channel lit? ❍ Is - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 292
there be a problem with the cable that connects the M7CL and external head amp? Are you using a D-sub 9-pin cross cable? Can't control the M7CL by M7CL V3 Editor. ❍ Is the M7CL firmware version 3? ❍ Are you using M7CL V3 Editor as an editor? ❍ Refer to M7CL V3 Editor installation guide on our web - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 293
°C -20 °C to +60 °C Owner's Manual Dust cover Power cord Cord clamp Meter Bridge MBM7CL mini YGDAI cards * Gooseneck Lamp LA1L Power Supply PW800W Power Supply Link Cable PSL360 * Refer to the Yamaha professional audio website for information on supported I/O cards. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 294
- - - others - ❏ Control I/O Characteristics Terminal NETWORK 3rd Port MIDI IN OUT WORD CLOCK IN OUT REMOTE LAMP 1 (32ch), 2 (48ch) USB HOST Format IEEE802.3 MIDI - - - USB 1.1 *1. 4pin=HOT, 3pin=COLD, Lamp rating 5 W, Voltage control by software Level - TTL/75 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 295
150Ω, GAIN: Min. 600 Ω Master fader at nominal level and all OMNI IN 1-8 in faders at nominal level. - OMNI OUT 1-16 OMNI OUT 1-8 600 Ω Residual Output Noise, ST Master Off - PHONES 8 Ω Residual Output Noise, PHONES Level Control Min. * Hum & Noise are measured with - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 296
Typ. INPUT 1-48 INPUT 1-32 OMNI OUT 1-16 600 Ω AD + DA, GAIN: Min. 108 ST IN 1-4 [L,R] OMNI IN 1-8 OMNI OUT 1-16 OMNI OUT 1-8 600 Ω AD + DA, GAIN: Min. 108 - OMNI OUT 1-16 OMNI OUT 1-8 600 Ω DA - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 297
= Software control ❏ Output Port Function Out Port Delay Out Port Phase Attenuator Parameter 0 msec to 600 msec Normal/Reverse -96 to +24 dB ❏ Processor Function GEQ Effects Parameter 31 bands x 4(8) systems Stereo In/Stereo Out multi effector x 4 systems Appendices M7CL Owner's Manual 297 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 298
5 6 9 ❏ REMOTE Pin Signal Name Pin 1 GND 6 2 RX- 7 3 TX- 8 4 TX+ 9 5 N.C Signal Name RX+ RTS CTS GND 4 3 21 9 8 76 5 15 14 13 12 11 10 20 19 18 17 16 23 22 21 ❏ DC POWER INPUT Pin Signal Name (+) CAUTION(-) DETECT A DETECT B DETECT GND Frame GND 298 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 299
M7CL-48/48ES Dimensions 955: PSL360 (option) 340:MBM7CL (option) 286 216 18 168: PSL360 (option) Dimensions 146 35˚ 701 370 111 185 4 535 442 297 8˚ 25 130 102 M7CL-32 manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha your Yamaha dealer. European models Purchaser/User Information - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 300
MBM7CL D G C B F Red cable E Cable cover A D C GB Shown as completed CAUTION • Before connecting the MBM7CL meter bridge to the M7CL, you must turn off the power switches of the M7CL and the PW800W. Failure to observe this will cause malfunctions or electric shock. 300 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 301
MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Digital Mixing Console ] Model M7CL MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Transmitted Recognized Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 Mode Default Messages Altered x x Note x Number : True voice Velocity Note ON x Note OFF - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 302
settings 40 COMPRESSOR 250 Connecting the M7CL-32/48 to the AD8HR 190 Console lock 217 Control Change ..........197, 203, 270 Control change parameter assignments 272 Controlling DCA groups 125 Controlling mute groups 127 Copying the parameters of a channel 132 Copying/pasting a file 223 - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 303
Copying/pasting 223 Deleting 223 Firmware version 16 FIXED 15, 234 Fixing the channels or DCA groups of the Centralogic section 104 Flex15GEQ 171, 175, 178 FOCUS 147 Focus function 147 Freeze effect 188 Function access area 32 Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys 280 G GATE - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 304
M7CL-32 12 M7CL-48 11 M7CL-48ES 13 MAC ADDRESS 236 Main area 33 MATRIX buses 234 MATRIX channels 14, 80 MATRIX meters 19 MBM7CL meter bridge ........ 19, 169 Installing 300 Meters 33, 167 MIDI 197 MIDI Data Format 282 MIDI Implementation Chart........ 301 MIDI IN/OUT connectors 25 MIX - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 305
207 User name 32 User settings 207 Using an internal effect via send/return 181 Using the Centralogic section 67, 69, 72, 74, 85, 86 Using the faders (SENDS ON FADER mode) .. 67, 70 Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section 72, 85 V VARI 15 VARI [PRE EQ 234 VARI [PRE FADER 234 Version/Power supply - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 306
306 M7CL Owner's Manual - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 307
INSERT IN 1-32 {48} 32 {48} MIX INSERT IN 1-16 16 STEREO INSERT IN L,R,MONO (C) 3 MATRIX INSERT IN 1-8 8 To CHINSERT IN To MIX INSERT IN To STEREO INSERT IN To MATRIX INSERT IN OUTPUTS KEYIN CUE KEYIN CH1-32 {48} KEYIN ST IN1L-4R EFFECT CUE RACK 5-8 OUT L / R KEYIN CUE SELECT EFFECT CUE SELECT - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 308
■ M7CL-48ES Block Diagram +48V MASTER CASCADE IN SLOT 1 1-16 SLOT 2 1-16 SLOT 3 1-16 CASCADE IN SELECT +48V ON +48V [TALKBACK TALKBACK 1 2 INPUT] INPUT 3 AD TALKBACK GAIN [EtherSound] EtherSound 48 HA METER TALKBACK INPUT TB ES IN 1-48 OMNI IN 1-8 INPUT ON SELECT ES IN METER - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 309
■ M7CL-48/M7CL-32 Level Diagram Analog Digital dBu dBFS Bit Analog GAIN Digital AD INPUT PATCH φ EQ DYN DYN DCA Digital Clipping Level Max. DSP Noise Floor Max. Output [+24dBu] Nominal Output [+4dBu] PHONES Max. Output (150mW@8Ω) Nominal Output (75mW@8Ω) [The position on the level control - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 310
■ M7CL-48ES Level Diagram Analog Digital dBu dBFS Bit Analog GAIN Digital AD INPUT PATCH φ EQ DYN DYN DCA 160 -190 32 -170 -200 33 34 -180 -210 35 36 -190 IN OUT IN CASCADE IN CASCADE OUT OUT Digital Analog OUTPUT PATCH DELAY φ, ATT, TRIM DA Analog dBu Digital Clipping Level Max - Yamaha M7CL | M7cl V3 Owner's Manual - Page 311
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