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EFFECT EDIT window (when FREEZE is selected) If the "FREEZE" effect type is selected, a PLAY button, REC button, and progress bar will appear in the special parameter field. 1 32 1 PLAY button 2 REC button 3 Progress bar NOTE As an alternative to switching the effect type, you can also recall the "FREEZE" effect type from the effect library. Using the Premium Rack The QL series console features processors that faithfully emulate meticulously-selected vintage analog processors, and a newly-developed Premium Rack, as well as graphic EQs and built-in effects. The Premium Rack employs VCM technology, which models analog circuitry on a component level to faithfully reproduce and fine-tune amazing analog sounds. The Premium Rack offers six types of processors. Name Portico 5033 Portico 5043 U76 Opt-2A EQ-1A Dynamic EQ Outline Models RND's analog 5-band EQ. Models RND's analog compressor/limiter. Models a typical vintage compressor/limiter. Models a classic vacuum tube (optical type) compressor. Models a classic vacuum tube passive-type vintage EQ. Newly-developed EQ that features a dynamically changing gain and enables you to control the cut/boost amount in relation to the input level. Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack Using the Premium Rack The procedure to set up the I/O patches for the rack are the same as those for the effect rack (page 112). For the premium rack, only racks 1-2 can be used via send/return. Racks 3-8 are only for patching as inserts. (Refer to "Virtual rack operations" on page 103.) STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the RACK button. 2. Press the PREMIUM tab in the upper part of the VIRTUAL RACK window. 3. To mount a Premium Rack in the rack, press the rack mount button for that rack in the PREMIUM RACK field. 4. Select the processor to mount and the mounting method in the MODULE SELECT field in the PREMIUM RACK MOUNTER window, and press the OK button. 5. Press the INPUT PATCH L button to open the CH SELECT window, and select the input source. 6. Press the OUTPUT PATCH L button to open the CH SELECT window, and select the insert-in of the same channel as the output destination. 7. Use the Bank Select keys and the [SEL] key to select the channel into which you inserted the effect. 8. Press the popup button in the INSERT field in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen. 9. In the INSERT/DIRECT OUT popup window, turn on the INSERT ON/OFF button for the channel into which you inserted the processor. 10. Adjust the processor parameters. 11. Using the fader of the channel you selected as the rack's output destination in step 6, adjust the level as appropriate. VIRTUAL RACK window (PREMIUM RACK field) PREMIUM RACK MOUNTER window 119 Reference Manual

Section	Page
How to Use This Reference Manual	1
Contents	2
Function Tree	4
SELECTED CHANNEL section	6
Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section	6
Channel Strip section	11
Operations in the Channel Strip section	11
Input and output patching	14
Changing the input patch settings	15
Changing the output patch settings	16
Inserting an external device into a channel	18
Directly outputting an INPUT channel	21
Input channels	23
Signal flow for input channels	23
Specifying the channel name, icon, and channel color	24
Making HA (Head Amp) settings	26
Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO bus	30
Sending a signal from an input channel to a MIX/ MATRIX bus	34
Correcting delay between channels (Input Delay)	37
Channel library operations	39
OUTPUT channels	40
Signal flow for output channels	40
Specifying the channel name, icon, and channel color	41
Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/ MONO bus	42
Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/ MONO channels to MATRIX buses	44
Correcting delay between channels (Output Delay)	46
Using the PORT TO PORT function	47
Channel library operations	48
EQ and Dynamics	49
Using EQ	49
Using dynamics	52
Using the EQ or Dynamics libraries	55
Channel Job	56
DCA group	56
Mute group	58
Using the Recall Safe function	61
Channel Link function	64
Copying, moving, or initializing a channel	67
Scene memory	71
Storing and recalling scenes	72
Editing scene memories	75
Using the Global Paste function	78
Using the Focus Recall function	80
Using the Fade function	82
Outputting a control signal to an external device in tandem with scene recall (GPI OUT)	83
Playing back an audio file that links to a scene recall	84
Using Preview mode	86
Monitor and Cue functions	87
Using the Monitor function	88
Using the Cue function	91
Talkback and Oscillator	96
Using Talkback	96
Using the Oscillator function	98
Meters	101
Operations in the METER screen	101
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack	103
About the virtual rack	103
Virtual rack operations	103
Graphic EQ operations	106
About AUTOMIXER	109
Editing the internal effects	112
Effects and tempo synchronization	117
Using the Premium Rack	119
Using the graphic EQ, effect, and Premium Rack libraries	126
I/O devices and external head amps	127
Using an I/O device	127
Remotely controlling an Rio unit	129
Remotely controlling an amp	131
Remotely controlling WIRELESS unit	132
Using an external head amp	133
Remotely controlling an external head amp	135
Controlling an internal head amp	137
MIDI	138
MIDI functionality on the QL series console	138
Basic MIDI settings	138
Using program changes to recall scenes and library items	141
Using control changes to control parameters	143
Using Parameter Changes to control parameters	145
Recorder	146
About the USB memory recorder	146
Assigning channels to the input/output of the recorder	146
Recording audio to a USB flash drive	148
Playing back audio files from a USB flash drive	150
Editing the title list	151
Recording or playing back using a computer DAW	152
Using the QL console with Nuendo Live	155
Setup	159
About the SETUP screen	159
User settings	160
Preferences	167
USER DEFINED keys	169
Functions that can be assigned to USER DEFINED keys	170
USER DEFINED knobs	173
Functions that can be assigned to USER DEFINED knobs	174
Custom fader bank	175
Console Lock	176
Saving and loading setup data to and from a USB flash drive	177
Word clock and slot settings	184
Using cascade connections	186
Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses	189
Switching the entire phantom power supply on/ off	190
Specifying the brightness of the touch screen, LEDs, channel name displays, and lamps	190
Setting the date and time of the internal clock	191
Setting the network address	191
Setting up the Dante audio network	192
Using GPI (General Purpose Interface)	203
Help function	208
Loading a Help/text file from a USB flash drive	208
Viewing Help	208
Using USER DEFINED keys to recall Help directly	209
Other functions	210
Initializing the unit to factory default settings	210
Adjusting the detection point of the touch screen (Calibration function)	210
Adjusting the faders (Calibration function)	211
Fine-tuning the input and output gain (Calibration function)	211
Adjusting the LED color (Calibration function)	213
Adjusting the brightness of the channel name display	213
Adjusting the contrast of the channel name display	214
Initializing the Dante audio network settings	214
Warning/Error Messages	215
Index	218
Data List	220
EQ Library List	221
DYNAMICS Library List	222
Dynamics Parameters	224
Effect Type List	226
Effects Parameters	227
Premium Rack Processor Parameters	239
Parameters that can be assigned to control changes	241
NRPN parameter assignments	243
Mixing parameter operation applicability	247
MIDI Data Format	252
Input/Output Specifications	259
Electrical characteristics	260
Mixer Basic Parameters	261
Pin Assignment Chart	262

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119

EFFECT EDIT window (when FREEZE is selected)

If the “FREEZE” effect type is selected, a PLAY button, REC button, and progress bar will

appear in the special parameter field.

PLAY button

REC button

Progress bar

NOTE

As an alternative to switching the effect type, you can also recall the “FREEZE” effect type from

the effect library.

Using the Premium Rack

The QL series console features processors that faithfully emulate meticulously-selected

vintage analog processors, and a newly-developed Premium Rack, as well as graphic EQs

and built-in effects. The Premium Rack employs VCM technology, which models analog

circuitry on a component level to faithfully reproduce and fine-tune amazing analog sounds.

The Premium Rack offers six types of processors.

Using the Premium Rack

The procedure to set up the I/O patches for the rack are the same as those for the effect rack

(

page 112

For the premium rack, only racks 1–2 can be used via send/return. Racks 3–8 are only for

patching as inserts. (Refer to “

Virtual rack operations

” on

page 103

Name

Outline

Portico 5033

Models RND’s analog 5-band EQ.

Portico 5043

Models RND’s analog compressor/limiter.

U76

Models a typical vintage compressor/limiter.

Opt–2A

Models a classic vacuum tube (optical type) compressor.

EQ–1A

Models a classic vacuum tube passive-type vintage EQ.

Dynamic EQ

Newly-developed EQ that features a dynamically changing gain and enables you to

control the cut/boost amount in relation to the input level.

STEP

In the Function Access Area, press the RACK button.

Press the PREMIUM tab in the upper part of the VIRTUAL RACK window.

To mount a Premium Rack in the rack, press the rack mount button for that rack in

the PREMIUM RACK field.

Select the processor to mount and the mounting method in the MODULE SELECT

field in the PREMIUM RACK MOUNTER window, and press the OK button.

Press the INPUT PATCH L button to open the CH SELECT window, and select the

input source.

Press the OUTPUT PATCH L button to open the CH SELECT window, and select the

insert-in of the same channel as the output destination.

Use the Bank Select keys and the [SEL] key to select the channel into which you

inserted the effect.

Press the popup button in the INSERT field in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen.

In the INSERT/DIRECT OUT popup window, turn on the INSERT ON/OFF button for

the channel into which you inserted the processor.

10.

Adjust the processor parameters.

11.

Using the fader of the channel you selected as the rack’s output destination in step

6, adjust the level as appropriate.

PREMIUM RACK MOUNTER

window

VIRTUAL RACK window

(PREMIUM RACK field)