QSC TouchMix User Manual

TouchMix®
User Manual
TouchMix-30 Pro Firmware Version 3.0
TouchMix-16 Firmware Version 3.0
TouchMix-8 Firmware Version 3.0
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EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND SYMBOLS
The term “WARNING!” indicates instructions regarding personal safety. If the instructions are not followed the result may be bodily injury or death.
The term “CAUTION!” indicates instructions regarding possible damage to physical equipment. If these instructions are not followed, it may result in damage to the equipment that may not be covered under the warranty.
The term “IMPORTANT!” indicates instructions or information that are vital to the successful completion of theprocedure.
The term "NOTE" is used to indicate additional useful information.
The intent of the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol in a triangle is to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous" voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.
The intent of the exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is to alert the user to the presence of important safety, and operating and maintenance instructions in this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!:
Maximum ambient operating temperature is 40°C (104°F).
WARNING!:
the power supply from the electric outlet immediately after use.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Do not submerge the apparatus in water or liquids.
7. Do not use any aerosol spray, cleaner, disinfectant or fumigant on, near or into the apparatus.
8. Clean only with a dry cloth.
9. Do not block any ventilation opening. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
10. Keep all ventilation openings free of dust or other matter.
11. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
12. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the power cord shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
13. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
14. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from theapparatus.
15. Do not unplug the unit by pulling on the cord, use the plug.
16. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
17. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
18. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
19. The appliance coupler, or the AC Mains plug, is the AC mains disconnect device and shall remain readily accessible after installation.
20. Adhere to all applicable, local codes.
21. Consult a licensed, professional engineer when any doubt or questions arise regarding a physical equipment installation.
22. Inspect the apparatus, including the power supply for signs of external wear and tear or signs of damage. All damage to the apparatus should be immediately repaired by a QSC authorized service station or QSC International Distributor. Failure to perform necessary repairs could lead to additional damage or to safety hazards. Failure to perform necessary repairs voids the limited warranty and QSC is not responsible for any injury, harm or related damages arising from any failure to perform those repairs.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT LEAVE THE TouchMix-8 / TouchMix-16 POWER SUPPLY UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN. Always unplug
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Maintenance and Repair
WARNING!: and repair methods. To avoid a danger of subsequent damage to the apparatus, injuries to persons and/or the creation of additional safety hazards, all maintenance or repair work on the apparatus should be performed only by a QSC authorized service station or an authorized QSC International Distributor. QSC is not responsible for any injury, harm or related damages arising from any failure of the customer, owner or user of the apparatus to facilitate those repairs.
Advance technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and powerful electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance
FCC Statement
NOTE:
FCCRules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
Warranty
For a copy of the QSC Limited Warranty, visit the QSC website at www.qsc.com
Para una copia de la Garantía Limitada de QSC, visite el sitio web de QSC, en www.qsc.com
Pour obtenir une copie de la garantie limitée de QSC, visitez le site de QSC à www.qsc.com
Besuchen Sie die Webseite von QSC (www.qsc.com) um eine Kopie der beschräenkte Garantie von QSC zu erhalten.
如果您想要QSC有限保修的複印本,请造访QSC品的网站www.qsc.com
Для ознакомления с условиями ограниченной гарантии, посетите страницу компании QSC в интернете www.qsc.com
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Table of Contents
Maintenance and Repair ...... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ... .. .....
FCC Statement ...... .. ... .. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ... .. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ... .. ..
Warranty ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..... .... ..... .... ..
TouchMix® How To.
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Register and Update .....................................................................................1
TouchMix-30 Pro Package Contents .....................................................................1
TouchMix-8 / TouchMix-16 Package Contents ............................................................1
About This Manual ......................................................................................1
Getting Started .........................................................................................1
Turn off Demo Mode ....................................................................................1
Recall a Factory Scene ..................................................................................2
What is a Scene? ....................................................................................2
Build a Mix Using Factory Presets .........................................................................2
What is a Channel Preset? .............................................................................2
Auxiliary Outputs .......................................................................................3
What is an Auxiliary? ..................................................................................3
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Effects ..................................................................................................3
Name the Effects Channels (or Mixes) .....................................................................3
Using the FX Wizard ....................................................................................4
Using the Input Channel FX Tab ...........................................................................4
Pitch Correct ..........................................................................................4
Using Pitch Correct ..................................................................................5
Using the FX Channel Effect Tab ...........................................................................5
Using the FX Overview ..................................................................................5
Mute Groups ............................................................................................6
DCA Groups .............................................................................................6
Sub Groups (TouchMix-30 Pro only) .....................................................................7
Using Auxiliaries as Sub Groups (TouchMix-8 and 16 only) ...............................................8
Matrix Mixing ...........................................................................................8
Save Your Work as a Scene ..............................................................................9
Sound Check ............................................................................................9
Using TouchMix with QSC Amplifiers and Loudspeakers .......................................................9
Loudspeaker Gain and Preset Pop-up .....................................................................9
Select a QSC Loudspeaker Preset ......................................................................10
QSC GXD Amplifier Settings ...........................................................................10
Phantom Power (+48V) ................................................................................10
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Work on Your Inputs ...................................................................................10
Simple and Advanced Mode .............................................................................11
Auxiliary (Stage Monitor) Mixes ..........................................................................11
Input by Input ......................................................................................11
Mix On Faders ......................................................................................11
Output Processing .....................................................................................11
Overview Tab .......................................................................................12
PEQ Tab ..........................................................................................12
GEQ Tab ..........................................................................................12
Anti-Feedback Tab ...................................................................................13
Limiter Tab ........................................................................................13
Auxes Tab (TouchMix-30 Pro only) ......................................................................13
Presets Tab ........................................................................................13
Setup Tab .........................................................................................13
Recording ............................................................................................14
Multi-Track Playback & Mix Down .......................................................................16
Mix Down .........................................................................................16
DAW Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Anti-Feedback System ..................................................................................17
Manually Ringing Out a System ..........................................................................17
Using the Feedback Wizard .............................................................................17
Pre-Feedback Wizard Checklist: ........................................................................17
More about the Anti-Feedback System ...................................................................18
Real Time Analyzer (RTA) ...............................................................................18
Mutes ..................................................................................................19
Copy & Paste ...........................................................................................20
Patch Matrix (TouchMix-30 Pro only) ...................................................................21
Room Tuning Wizard ....................................................................................22
TouchMix-30 Pro .....................................................................................22
TouchMix-8 or TouchMix-16 ............................................................................22
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MIDI Control ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ... .. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ... .. ..... ..... .
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Monitor (TouchMix-30 Pro only) ... ..... .. ... .. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ... .. ..... ..... ..... ....
Monitor (TouchMix-16 only) .. ..... .. ... .. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ..... ..... ..... ..... ....
Solo In Place (SIP) (TouchMix-30 Pro only) .
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TouchMix Reference ............................................................................27
Getting Started ........................................................................................27
Top Panel and Remote-Device Controls (TouchMix-30 Pro) ..................................................27
Rear Panel (TouchMix-30 Pro) ...........................................................................28
Right Side of the TouchMix-16 Mixing Surface
Right Side of the TouchMix-8 Mixing Surface
Rear Panel (TouchMix-16) ..............................................................................32
Rear Panel (TouchMix-8) ...............................................................................32
TouchMix-30 Pro Specifications .........................................................................33
TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 Specifications ...............................................................35
TouchMix Feature List ................................................................................37
Nav Strip ..............................................................................................39
Channel Controls .....................................................................................40
Input Channels .........................................................................................41
Input Channel − Overview ...............................................................................41
Input Channel – Analog Trim .............................................................................43
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Input Channel − EQ ....................................................................................44
Input Channel − Compressor ............................................................................45
Input Channel − Gate ...................................................................................46
Input Channel − FX Sends ...............................................................................47
FX Signal Flow ......................................................................................47
Input Channel − Aux Sends ..............................................................................48
Auxiliary Channels Flow Diagram ........................................................................48
Input Channel − Presets ................................................................................49
Input Channel − Setup ..................................................................................50
Output Channels .......................................................................................51
Output Channel – Overview .............................................................................51
Output Channel − GEQ .................................................................................52
Output Channel − PEQ ..................................................................................53
Output Channel − Compressor / Limiter ...................................................................54
Output Channel − Anti-Feedback .........................................................................55
Output Channel − Auxes (TouchMix-30 Pro only)
Output Channel − Presets ..............................................................................57
Output Channel − Setup / Delay ..........................................................................58
Output – Speaker Settings ..............................................................................59
GXD Amp Settings ................................................................................59
On the GXD Amplifier ................................................................................59
On the TouchMix ....................................................................................59
Aux Overview .........................................................................................60
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Sub Groups (TouchMix-30 Pro only) ....................................................................61
Sub Group − Overview ..................................................................................61
Sub Group − PEQ ......................................................................................62
Sub Group − Compressor / Limiter .......................................................................63
Sub Groups − FX Sends ................................................................................64
Sub Group − Auxes ....................................................................................65
Sub Group − Presets ...................................................................................66
Sub Group − Setup ....................................................................................67
2-Trk Playback ..........................................................................................68
2-Trk Playback − Overview ..............................................................................68
2-Trk PB – EQ .........................................................................................69
2-Trk Playback – Audio Player ............................................................................70
2-Trk Playback − Auxes .................................................................................71
2-Trk Playback − Presets ...............................................................................72
2-Trk Playback − Setup .................................................................................73
2-Trk / Multitrack Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
FX Masters .............................................................................................75
FX Master − Overview ..................................................................................75
FX Masters − EQ ......................................................................................76
FX Masters − Presets ..................................................................................77
FX Master − Setup ....................................................................................78
FX Master − Auxes ....................................................................................79
FX Overview ..........................................................................................80
Wizards ................................................................................................81
FX Wizard ............................................................................................81
Gain Wizard ..........................................................................................82
Room Tuning Wizard ...................................................................................83
FX Processor ...........................................................................................85
FX Processor – Basic Chorus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
FX Processor – Dense Reverb ...........................................................................86
FX Processor – Lush Reverb ............................................................................87
FX Processor – Mono and Stereo Delay ...................................................................88
FX Processor – Pitch Shift .............................................................................89
FX Processor – Pitch Correct ..........................................................................90
Remote Connections ..................................................................................91
Security ................................................................................................92
Login Screen ..........................................................................................92
Security Setup ........................................................................................92
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Miscellaneous Features .................................................................................93
Menu ................................................................................................93
Remote Control Settings ...............................................................................94
User Buttons .........................................................................................95
User button defaults: ................................................................................95
Mixer Setup ..........................................................................................96
Phantom Power .......................................................................................97
Mute Groups ...........................................................................................98
About Mute Groups ....................................................................................98
Mute Groups Screen ...................................................................................98
Mute Group Edit Screen ...............................................................................98
Record / Playback (Multitrack USB Drive) .................................................................99
Record / Playback – Main Screen .......................................................................99
2-Trk − Recording ....................................................................................100
2-Trk Recording Setup ..............................................................................100
DAW – Record / Playback (TouchMix-30 Pro only) .........................................................101
Real-time Analyzer (RTA) ...............................................................................102
Scenes ............................................................................................103
Channel Safe .........................................................................................104
Auto Mixer TouchMix-30 Pro ..........................................................................105
Description .......................................................................................105
Accessing the Auto-Mixer ............................................................................105
Auto-Mixer Controls and Indicators ....................................................................105
External Control Surfaces - TouchMix-30 Pro ............................................................106
Channel Strip View ................................................................................106
Custom Fader Banks - TouchMix-30 Pro .................................................................107
Set up the Custom Fader Banks .......................................................................107
DCA Group Assignments ..............................................................................108
About DCA Groups .................................................................................108
MIDI ................................................................................................109
Talkback / Noise ......................................................................................110
TouchMix Wi-Fi Control ................................................................................111
Before You Begin .....................................................................................111
Wi-Fi Router Access Point .............................................................................111
Setting it up ......................................................................................111
Connecting to a Facility’s Network .....................................................................111
Wireless Network Setup: Create New Network ...........................................................112
Wireless Network Setup: Connect to Existing Network .....................................................113
Wired Network Setup: Static IP Address ................................................................114
Wired Network Setup: Auto IP Address (DHCP) ..........................................................115
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Phones Level ......................................................................................116
Monitor Level and Settings ...........................................................................116
TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 Phones
and TouchMix-16 Monitor ............................................................................116
Aecording Setup – Multitrack USB ......................................................................117
Aecall Session – Multitrack USB ........................................................................118
Wux Mix on Faders ...................................................................................119
TouchMix-30 Pro ..................................................................................119
Summary ........................................................................................119
Control Descriptions: ...............................................................................119
Patch Matrix (TouchMix-30 Pro only) ....................................................................120
Using the Patch Matrix ..............................................................................120
Copy and Paste ......................................................................................121
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TouchMix® How To
Mixer Setup
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IMPORTANT: Firmware Version 3.0 installed. Earlier firmware releases do not support all of the functions described and some operations may differ.
This User Manual applies to mixers with TouchMix-30 Pro Firmware Version 3.0, or TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16
Register and Update
We know you want to get right to using your TouchMix mixer, but before you do please stop and take a moment to visit www.qsc.com and register your TouchMix. By registering you can…
• Download the latest firmware so that your mixer has all the latest features, refinements and performance enhancements.
• Sign up to be notified of future updates.
• Check to see if you are eligible for free extended warranty coverage.
While you’re there, you can also find videos and other tools to help you get the most from your TouchMix-30 Pro.
TouchMix-30 Pro Package Contents
1. TouchMix-30 Pro Mixer
2. Quick Start Guide TouchMix-30 Pro (TD-000509)
3. Warning Information Sheet (TD-000430)
4. Limited Warranty (TD-000453-01 English)
5. One of the following power cords
6. North America TouchMix-30 Pro, 2M, V-Lock
7. Europe TouchMix-30 Pro, 2M, V-Lock
TouchMix-8 / TouchMix-16 Package Contents
1. TouchMix-16 or TouchMix-8
2. Quick-Start Guide (TD-000445 or TD-000446)
3. Warning Information Sheet
4. Limited Warranty (TD-000453-01 English)
5. USB Wi-Fi adaptor (installed in mixer’s USB port)
6. Power supply with IEC cable (AC connector type varies by region)
7. TouchMix carrying case
About This Manual
This manual covers the features and operation of the TouchMix-8, TouchMix-16 (with firmware version 3.0) and TouchMix-30 Pro (with software version 2.0). These mixers share many features and operational similarities but differ in other respects – most significantly, input and output channel count. Features and functions that are unique to just one model are identified as such.
Getting Started
Since your TouchMix is a digital mixer there are lots of things you can do off-line to save time during setup and help you get acquainted with your mixer. We highly recommend spending a little quality time with the mixer before taking it to a show for the first time.
Turn off Demo Mode
Demo mode is a looping slide show that plays as a factory default to give prospective buyers an overview of the mixer. You’ll probably want to turn Demo Mode off – even though our graphics guys are really proud of how itlooks.
To Disable Demo Mode:
Menu
Demo Mode Off On
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Recall a Factory Scene
Rock Band
Rock Band
Inputs 1-8
Preset Name
Preset Name
Yes
What is a Scene?
Scenes allow storage and recall of mixer settings. A Scene includes all channel-processing settings, channel Names, Phantom Power settings, Effects selections, DCA, Sub Group and Mute Group assignments. Scenes also include level settings. Factory scenes are stored with input faders at minimum to prevent any surprises (feedback, music at 20 dB above the threshold of pain, etc.) when the scene is recalled. User scenes are stored with levels set as they were when the scene was saved. User scenes may be stored to internal memory and to an external USB storage device.
There are circumstances when it’s useful to recall a scene but omit certain settings from being changed. The TouchMix-30 Pro offers these Recall Options:
• Omit Levels: When switched on, the scene will be recalled without making any change to any level settings.
• Omit Outputs: When switched on, the scene will be recalled without making any change to any output EQ, comp/limiter or level settings. This is
especially useful when recalling a scene after the mixer’s outputs have been adjusted for a particular venue and speaker system.
• Omit Routing: When switched on, the scene will be recalled without making any change to routing such as Sub Group assignments and pre/
postselections.
Your TouchMix is loaded with pre-defined scenes for various kinds of performances. You can find the one that’s most like the show you’ll be mixing and start there.
To Recall a Factory Scene:
Scene:
Default
Defualt
Horn Band
Factory
Recall
The factory scenes list includes a scene named Default. This scene will “zero” the mixer by returning all controls to their factory settings.
To Zero the mixer:
Scene:
Default
Defualt
Horn Band
Factory
Recall
If you'd like to navigate around the mix and see what the recalled settings are, return to the screen.
Build a Mix Using Factory Presets
What is a Channel Preset?
A Channel Preset consists of settings for a single channel that are saved and can be recalled for use at a later time. A Channel Preset includes settings for the channel EQ, Compressor and Gate. The channel name, phantom power setting and level settings are also stored with the preset but may be omitted from a preset recall by setting the Recall Options switches at the bottom of the presets screen.
Your TouchMix includes over 120 channel presets that were programmed to work with common microphones in real, live sound applications by skilled and experienced concert-sound mix-engineers. And they work. Those who have used TouchMix-30 Pro report great results using the presets with little or no modification. You can also save your own channel presets to the mixer’s internal memory or to an external USB storage device.
To Select Channel Presets:
In 1
Presets
1. Make sure that the Factory / User switch is in the Factory position.
2. In the left window you’ll see a list of instrument categories. Touch an instrument category name and a list of specific instruments appears in the
3. Select a type of instrument and the right window will display a list of options for that instrument. There may be options with and without gates
To Learn About the Selected Preset:
To Recall the Preset:
middle window.
and compressors as well as options for various types of microphones and pick-ups or different styles of music. Select the one that seems best for yourapplication.
Preset Info
Select any item
Select any item
Recall
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You’ve just dialed in the settings for an input channel. You’ll also notice that the channel has been given a name that corresponds with the
Aux Masters
Aux Masters
FX Masters 1-8
instrument you selected. You can leave the name as is or rename the channel.
To Name a Channel:
Go to the Next Channel:
Repeat the process until you’ve set up all the channels you need.
Setup
Next
Joe’s MicMic
Enter
Auxiliary Outputs
What is an Auxiliary?
In addition to the Main L/R (left/right) output mix, your TouchMix mixer is capable of controlling 4 (TouchMix-8), 8 (TouchMix-16) or 14 (TouchMix-30 Pro) additional output mixes.
These Auxiliary mixes are typically used to drive stage monitor speaker systems or in-ear monitors (IEM) for performers. They may also be used for a recording mix, audio feed to video or a send to an overflow area. In any case, it makes sense to label the auxiliary outputs to help keep them straight during use. Type in a name for the output – it could be the name of the performer who gets that mix or it could be something like “Singers” or “Horns” or “Video” or “Patio”.
To name an auxiliary output:
The name will be displayed on the aux mix selector buttons on the left side of the screen.
Auxes may also be linked so that two mono mixes become one stereo mix.
Aux 1
Setup
Aux
Joe’s Monitor
To Link two Auxes:
TouchMix-30 Pro
receive their signal from the corresponding Auxiliary Mixes and are intended to drive wired, In Ear Monitors (IEM). If using these outputs, it’s recommended that the Auxiliary mixes driving these headphone outputs be linked for stereo operation.
TouchMix-8
TouchMix-16
outputs may also be configured as balanced, mono, line-level outputs (see the Aux output channel Setup tab).
– A pair of TRS headphone outputs labelled Aux 11/12 and Aux 13/14 may be found on the mixer’s rear panel. These outputs
– A single TRS headphone output labelled Aux 3/4 may be found on the mixer’s rear panel.
– A pair of TRS headphone outputs labelled Aux 7/8 and Aux 9/10 may be found on the mixer’s top panel. These unbalanced, stereo
Aux 1
Setup
Link Link
Effects
Audio effects (FX) such as reverb, delay, chorus, pitch shift (pitch change) and pitch correct are essential in today’s audio production.
The TouchMix-30 Pro has six multi-effects processors or “engines” while the TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 have four. All of these processors may be configured to be one of six different effects including Lush Reverb, Dense Reverb, Chorus, Mono Delay, Stereo Delay and Pitch Shift.
Each of these effects have multiple presets. The reverb processors, for example have presets simulating various sizes of rooms and halls as well as reverb plates. In addition, there are brighter and darker sounding variations.
Along with the above effects, there is a Pitch Correct effect that can be assigned (inserted) to any one of the input channels.
Name the Effects Channels (or Mixes)
In the middle of a show it’s easy to forget which effect was intended for what performers or instruments so this would be a great time to name the Effects Send channels. For example, you might name an FX channel “Voc Delay” or “Drum Rev”.
To Name FX channels:
FX 1
3
Setup
FX
New Verb
Using the FX Wizard
FX
Inputs 1-8
FX
Less experienced users will find that the FX Wizard simplifies what can be a confusing process while skilled operators will find it to be incredibly fast. With the FX Wizard you can quickly…
• Select an effect that’s right for the instruments or voices you want to enhance.
• Bring the instruments or voices into the effect.
• Adjust the overall amount of the effect that will be heard.
• Send the effect to monitors as you desire.
Select and Assign Effects (FX) Using the Wizard:
Select an effect preset. Only effects that work for the Source and Type of input you have selected will be shown. So any effect you select using the wizard will be a valid one although it may or may not work in the context of your mix
Select an Effect Preset:
1. Use the Master Encoder or touch-and-drag to scroll up and down the list to see all the selections. Select one item from each list.
2. Touch Recall. The Preset is now loaded, and the name is displayed below the Type window.
3. With the Preset loaded, it’s time to decide which input channels should go to the FX1 processor.
Send inputs to the FX processor:
4. Buttons with the names of inputs are displayed on the Wizard Screen. Touch any button to send an input to the effect. Use the FX Master fader
to adjust the amount of effect heard in the main mix.
Send the effect to monitors:
5. Is the performer going to want to hear the effect in the stage monitors or in-ear monitors? If so, it’s easy to send it there. Just use the "Select
Aux Outputs (monitors) to receive:" buttons to route the effect to a monitor.
6. There are more effects available so touch one of the tabs at the top of the screen to set up more effects.
Wizard
FX Wizard
FX 3
Using the Input Channel FX Tab
The FX tab on the Input Channels provides another way to select and control effects.
To access FX from an Input Channel:
In 1
Once in the Channel FX screen, you can…
• Go to the Effects Processor’s control panel by touching a control panel icon. Press Home to come back.
• Use the sliders to control the amount of signal sent from the channel to each of the Effects Processors,
• Adjust the two most important parameters for each Effect using the “Global FX Parameters” controls. Note that any adjustment made to these
controls is global and will change the Effect everywhere it is used.
Pitch Correct
To assign Pitch Correct to a channel:
The Pitch Correct Effect is somewhat different than the Reverb, Delay, Chorus and Pitch Shift Effects. Pitch Correct can only be used on one input channel at a time and there is one Pitch Correct effect. When it is assigned to a channel, it will be unassigned from any channel to which it was previously assigned.
Touch the Enable button to assign Pitch Correct to the currently selected channel.
In 1
4
Pitch Correct
Enable
Using Pitch Correct
FX Masters 1-8
FX Masters 1-8
Yes
Use the Blend control to vary the mix between corrected (wet) and uncorrected (dry) signal. 100% wet is used to correct pitch. A blend between wet and dry is used to provide a doubling effect.
Use the Key control to select a musical key. This helps Pitch Correct be more accurate in determining what the intended note is.
Use the Correct Rate control to adjust how quickly the pitch correction tracks.
Using the FX Channel Effect Tab
Go to the FX Channel Effect Tab (From the Input Channel FX tab):
To Access the FX Control Panel:
FX 1
Eect
Touch the Effect window to select the type of effect.
• Chorus
• Stereo Delay
• Pitch Shift
• Dense Reverb
• Lush Reverb
• Mono Delay
Once an Effect is selected touch the Preset Tab. From this screen select a preset setting for the effect. Note that the setting can include EQ. Factory presets are displayed in the left-hand window. User presets may be stored and recalled using the center and right-hand windows.
Factory
Pitch-Light Detune
Pitch-Medium Detune
To select an Effects preset:
Recall
FX 1
Presets
Eect
Touch the Effect Tab to return to the Effect Processor control panel. Each type of Effect Processor displays a different control panel with parameters appropriate for the Effect.
Use the FX Master fader to the right of the FX panel to adjust the amount of effect heard in the main speaker system.
To adjust the level of the Effect sent to the Main L/R Output:
Below the Effect control panel is the FX Returns to Monitors section. Use the sliders to set how much of the effect is sent to each auxiliary / monitor mix. If two auxiliaries have been linked, a slider and a pan control will be displayed. Above each slider is a channel label and a Mute [M] indicator.
Using the FX Overview
If you would prefer to see the send and return levels for all your effects at once, the FX overview is the place to go.
To use the FX Overview:
Menu
1. Input channels are arranged in columns. Use the Nav Strip to select a group of Input channels. Each Input channel sends for FX Sends 1–4 (TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16) and 1 – 6 (TouchMix-30 Pro).
2. Individual FX Mixes are arranged in horizontal rows.
3. FX Master fader – The FX Master fader controls the overall output level of the FX Mix to the Main L/R outputs. Note that the FX Master does not
affect the level of the Effect sent to the Aux channels.
4. Effect Processor – Indicates the type of Effect currently being applied to the FX Mix.
So that’s about it for effects. We worked hard on the TouchMix effects and know that they sound superb and will enhance your performances. You can dive in deep or just use the wizards, factory defaults and presets. Either way, you now have the tools for a great sounding show.
FX Overview
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Mute Groups
Mute
Groups
Mute
Groups
DCA Groups
DCA 1
In 1
In 3
DCA Groups
Mute
There are many times when it is useful to mute some of the inputs and outputs. For example, you might want to mute everything but a stereo input for break music. Or there may be a part of your show when the band leaves the stage while one member does a solo number. Mute groups let you mute multiple inputs and outputs from a single button. For more information on mutes, see "Mutes" on page 19
To set up Mute Groups:
To name the Mute Group:
Mute Group Name
Edit
Mute Joe
New Verb
Select another Mute group to set up or touch
To use Mute Groups:
NOTE:
NOTE:
Mute Groups can be assigned to the User Buttons. "User Buttons" on page 24.
When a channel is muted by a Mute Group, the channel Mute button on the Home screen looks like:
Mute
DCA Groups
Close Edit
Mute
Mute 1
Close Edit to finish.
Select channels to be assigned
In 1
Mute
A DCA groups faders together so the overall level of all the channels in the group can be controlled by a single DCA fader. A DCA fader does not change the position of any of the faders in the group.
IMPORTANT:
Here is an important thing to know – if the DCA master fader is at 0.0 (the unity (U) mark), it does nothing to the level of an assigned channel. The DCA adds or subtracts level. Move the DCA Fader up 3 dB and everything it’s assigned to will increase by 3 dB. Move it down 3 dB and – well you probably figured that out. Remember that assigning or unassigning a channel to a DCA Group can cause a sudden change in the level of the channel so it’s good practice to have the DCA master at 0.0 when changingassignments.
To Setup a DCA Group:
Continue selecting channels as you
wish.
You can assign inputs, outputs and FX Master faders to a DCA. If you assign an input, and the output to which it's going to the same DCA, changes you make using the DCA are doubled for the input. Raise the DCA 3 dB, the input is effectively raised 6 dB.
To Name the DCA group:
To Mute a DCA Group:
FX
DCA Name
Drums
Mute
When you mute a DCA, all channels assigned to that DCA are muted. If a channel is muted by the channel Mute button, or a Mute Group, the DCA does not un-mute the channel when the DCA is un-muted.
6
Sub Groups (TouchMix-30 Pro only)
Sub Groups
Inputs 1-8
In 1
Setup
Sub Groups
Sub 1
Setup
In 1
Like DCA Groups, Sub Groups are used to control the volume of multiple channels at once. However, DCA Groups simply add or subtract gain for the channels they control. No signal is routed through a DCA. Unlike DCA Groups, signal is routed through Sub Groups. This means that Sub Groups can apply processing including EQ, Limiting and even Effects to multiple channels. There are basically three ways that Sub Groups are used…
• To apply common processing and level control to multiple inputs and return the processed group to the Main L/R mix.
• To route a group of inputs to an external destination such as a broadcast mix. These output groups are commonly referred to as “stems”.
• To route a blend of Sub Groups to an external destination.
All eight Sub Groups appear on the Auxiliary mixes.
To output Sub Groups:
Joe’s Vocal
Aux 1
There are two ways to assign Input Channels to Sub Groups.
From an Input Channel
To assign a channel to Sub Groups:
Sub 3
If the Sub Group is going to be sent to the Main L/R output, the channel should usually be unassigned from Main L/R. Otherwise the channel’s signal will be sent directly to the Main L/R output (without any processing) and also sent to the Main L/R by way of the Sub Group. There are some advanced use cases where such a double assignment may be desirable but typically that is not the case.
From a Sub Group
To assign channels to a Sub Group:
This will take you to the Sub Group Setup page.
The lower portion of the page displays the numbers and friendly names of the input channels. Touch the button of the channels you wish to assign to the Sub Group. If the channel is assigned to the Main L/R mix, an [L/R] icon will appear by the button,
NOTE:
"Remove Input Channel from L/R when assigning to Sub Group?" In the “Yes” position, assigning an input channel to a Sub Group will cause the input to be unassigned from the Main L/R. In the “No” position, assigning a channel to a sub group will have no effect on the channel’s Main L/R assignment.
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Using Auxiliaries as Sub Groups (TouchMix-8 and 16 only)
Aux Masters
Aux 5
Setup
Main L/R
Inputs 1-8
Setup
Main L/R
Main Out
The Auxiliary mixes may be assigned to the Main L/R output allowing the auxiliaries to function as sub groups. This feature is intended for use with the input channel “Assign To Main L/R” function.
To use an Auxiliary channel as a Sub Group (for this example, we are assigning In Channel 1 to Aux 5 Sub Group):
1.
2.
*Adjusting the Aux Send 5 to 0 adds the Input Channel 1 to the Sub Group.
3. Repeat Step 2 for all the input channels that are part of the Sub Group.
4. The channel faders Aux Master (Aux 5) now functions as a Sub Group Master.
Matrix Mixing
To understand a matrix, it’s first useful to understand the concept of a sub-mix (sometimes called a “stem”). As the name implies, a sub-mix is a mix consisting of some subset of all the mixer’s inputs. For example there could be sub-mixes consisting of all the violins, or the choir, or drums, or delegate microphones or sound effects. If you’ve got all of these at once you’ve got a really interesting production but we digress. A matrix simply lets you blend these sub-mixes (stems) into a single mix.
A stem can be created by assigning inputs to a Sub-Group or by sending them to an Auxiliary. Now that we’ve got the stems, what do we do with them? On the TouchMix-30 Pro, Auxiliaries 9 – 14 also function as mix matrices. In addition to all the input channels, these signals may be sent to Auxiliaries 9 – 14…
• Main L/R
In 1
In 1 – Kick In 2 – Snare In 3 – Overhead In 4 – Overhead
In 5 Lead Guitar In 6 Rhythm Guitar
In 7 Piano In 6 Organ
In 9 Lead Vocal In 10 Backing 1 In 11 – Backing 2
Auxes
Adjust Aux
send 5 to 0*
Sub Group 1 – Drums
Sub Group 2 – Guitars
Sub Group 3 – Keyboards
Sub Group 4 – Vocals
Sub Groups’ Aux 1 Sends
Post Fader
Sub 1 Fader
Sub 1 Fader
Sub 1 Fader
Sub 1 Fader
Aux Out
• Auxiliaries 1 – 8
• Sub-Groups 1 – 8
All of these stems can be mixed as needed and routed out via Auxiliaries 9 – 14. The application may be as simple as just sending a mono mix of the Main L/R to an overflow area or as complex as creating a separate broadcast mix from 8 or more stems. In addition, all the inputs are available on Auxiliaries 9 – 14 so it’s possible to mix in the signal from one or more input channels.
8
Save Your Work as a Scene
Save/Save As
Storage Location
Inputs 1-8
Inputs 9-16
Inputs 17-24
Stereo In/2-Trk
Aux Masters
Aux Out 9-14
Mute Mute
Mute Mute
Mute Mute
Mute Mute
Mute Mute
Mute Mute
Main
Setup
Aux Masters
Aux 1
Setup
You’ve put some effort into setting up your mix so now would be a great time to save it. A Scene is a snapshot of all the settings on the mixer.
TIP:
It's a good idea to save your scene with the outputs muted or levels down. Why? Because it's possible that the gain settings on power amplifiers or powered loudspeakers have changed since the scene was saved. Recalling the scene could result in a blast of feedback from all the speakers connected to the mixer.
To Save Your Scene:
To Name Your Scene:
To Save Your Scene:
Menu
Save Scene As:
Mixer USB
Scenes
Saturday Night
Save
Sound Check
Before connecting anything, plug in your TouchMix and make sure that all the inputs and Auxiliary Outputs are muted. This will prevent uncontrolled feedback if a microphone is patched into a hot channel.
To Mute Channels:
In each of the groups of faders, press the Mute button for each channel. Now you can connect the mixer to sources and speaker systems.
Using TouchMix with QSC Amplifiers and Loudspeakers
If you’re using QSC E, K,
K.2, KW
or
KLA
loudspeakers or
GXD
amplifiers your TouchMix can recommended input level
settings to help optimize your system gain structure as well as offering output presets for different applications.
For Main L/R:
For Aux outputs:
Select an amplifier or loudspeaker series.
Select an amplifier or loudspeaker series.
Loudspeaker Gain and Preset Pop-up
In addition to displaying the recommended input gain setting (1) for the selected loudspeaker (2), the pop-up displays a choice of presets (3) for the loudspeaker. For most QSC loudspeaker there are options that optimize the loudspeaker for live sound reinforcement, stage monitor use or dance music playback.
In the pop-up all you need to do is:
1. Touch the button associated with your loudspeaker, or amplifier
2. Adjust your equipment as instructed
3. Select the preset you want to use with your loudspeakers
4. Touch Recall Preset.
Select QSC Speaker Model and Preset Name to display Gain Settings or Recall a Preset
Done
3
Preset NameModel
Dance
Floor Monitor
Live Bright
Live
Studio
Vocal Monitor
Recall Preset
K10.2
0dB
1
OFF
GAIN
Rotate Gain knob 5 detents (clicks) past zero.
2
K8.2
K10.2
K12.2
+10dB
9
These settings give you the optimum signal to noise performance and get the most from your QSC loudspeakers or amplifier. The mixer’s output
Main
Presets
Aux Masters
Aux 1
Presets
21
20
+48 V
In 21 In 20
Inputs 1-8
In 1
Not
Acceptable
meters will reflect when you’re “running out of speaker”. Note that you will see the “Limit” light on your speakers illuminate as the mixer drives them harder during louder portions. This is normal and is just the speaker’s internal DSP doing its job.
Select a QSC Loudspeaker Preset
The GXD amplifier and K.2 Series loudspeakers both have presets for various applications. The TouchMix mixers have the same presets . Make sure you use only one or the other. Do not use the TouchMix presets if you have presets set up in the GXD or the K.2 loudspeakers, and vice versa.
E-Series
applied by the TouchMix. Be certain that any equalization in the amplifiers you are using is bypassed or set to flat.
K.2 Series
and Preset Pop-up. These are identical to the factory presets in the K.2 loudspeakers. Simply set your K.2 speakers to the factory default setting and leave it there. The mixer will now supply the preset.
To recall a Loudspeaker Preset:
– QSC's GXD series amplifiers include voices for QSC E-Series loudspeakers. If you are using any other amplifier, E-Series voices may be
– The K.2 presets may also be recalled from the channel Preset screen. These settings are identical to those available from the Gain
For Main L/R:
For Aux outputs:
Select Series > Select Model > Select Preset > Recall.
Select Series > Select Model > Select Preset > Recall.
QSC GXD Amplifier Settings
If you are using a QSC GXD amplifier, you can optimize the gain and sensitivity for use with your TouchMix. See "GXD Amp Settings" on page 59
Phantom Power (+48V)
Most condenser microphones and some direct boxes require phantom power from the mixer. On TouchMix mixers, phantom power may be turned on or off on a per channel basis. Make sure that phantom power is on for those channels that need it and off for those that don’t. It's a good practice to keep Phantom Power turned off when making connections in order to avoid the inevitible loud pops that will occur.
To Exit
To Enable or Disable Phantom Power (+48V):
Mic 48V
Phantom power is also accessible from the channel Setup screens.
Work on Your Inputs
Ask the performers in turn to do what they do to make their audio contribution to the performance. Without un-muting their channels, bring the channel’s input gain Trim up while watching the channel meter on the Home screen. What you are looking for is a meter that is bouncing around the 0 mark when the performer is producing a normal output level.
TIP:
During sound check performers will usually not play as loudly as they do in an actual performance so keep this in mind and allow a little extra headroom.
Acceptable
0 00
0
With the performer performing, un-mute the channel and bring the fader up until the desired performance level is reached.
If you are using one of the internal channel presets, this channel should already be sounding good. If it’s not what you’re looking for, try some of the other preset choices. For most instruments and musical styles, there will be a preset that works well. If not, you'll need to dive into the channel and dial it in manually.
To Adjust Channel Parameters:
At the top of the screen, select the tab for the channel processing element you want to work on.
10
Simple and Advanced Mode
Inputs 1-8
In 1
Auxes
-40 -20 -10 U
10
Aux Masters
Aux Out 9-14
TouchMix mixers offer two modes of operation:
Simple Mode
values of any Advanced-mode controls.
Advanced Mode
You can select Simple and Advanced modes individually for an EQ, Gate, Compressor or Effect. Note that the Stereo and Mono Delays do not have a Simple mode. Look for the Simple button on the screen. Or you can make the selection globally.
– Presents the user with a reduced set of controls. It’s important to know that switching into Simple mode does not alter the
– Presents all mixer controls to the user.
To Globally Select Simple / Advanced Mode:
Menu
Simple
OR
Advanced
Auxiliary (Stage Monitor) Mixes
There are two general approaches to setting up stage monitor mixes:
Input by Input
With all the performers on stage, ask each performer in turn to play or sing just one thing (Kick, Snare, Guitar, Sax, etc). Ask each performer how much of that instrument they want in their monitor. Our guess is that they will all say “that’s plenty” during sound check and then ask for lots more after the first song – just sayin’.
To Set Up Monitor Mixes One Input at a Time:
You will see sliders representing the send levels of the input to all the aux mixes. If any auxes are linked for stereo, the linked pair will have a Level control and a Pan control.
Adjust
Mix On Faders
Sometimes it’s preferable to set up a complete mix for one auxiliary output at a time. On the left side of the mixer’s screen you will find buttons that directly access the Auxiliary mixes. Touch one of the Auxiliary Select buttons to go to the mix you want to work on. Use the faders to adjust the sends to the selected Aux Mix. Use the Nav Strip to move between fader banks.
Note that you can Mute an individual channel in an Auxiliary mix without muting it anywhere else.
for each performer in turn then use the
Prev
buttons to move through the channels.
Next
Output Processing
Like the input channels, the outputs (Main L/R and Aux Outputs) have their own processing.
To access Main Output Processing:
To access Auxiliary Output Processing:
Each output includes a full complement of processing and other functions including:
TIP:
There are times when several mixes will be similar to each other. To speed set-up, refer to "Copy & Paste" on page 20.
Main
Aux 1
11
Overview Tab
Overview
Displays an overview of the output channel settings including Delay, DCA and Mute Group Assigns, Pre/Post pick-off points (auxiliaries only), Aux Send Levels (see Matrix Mixing).
PEQ Tab
PEQ
Six-band parametric EQ with High / Low-Cut filters and a Real Time Analyzer (RTA)
This tab displays the six-band, parametric equalizer plus the Low and High-Cut Filters. The 6 bands of parametric EQ can be individually bypassed using the numbered buttons. Bands 1 and 6 may be switched from parametric to shelving operation. You can use the two-finger pinch / zoom gesture to adjust the Q for the selected Band.
Touch the
(RTA)" on page 102).
Low-Cut / High-Cut filters – These filters are used to roll off high or low frequency content. There are a number of possible applications.
• For stage monitors, it is common to roll off low frequencies at 80 – 100 Hz. There is usually ample low frequency energy on stage without any help from the monitors. Keeping it out of the monitors can reduce “rumble” on stage and in the house.
• For speech only systems, rolling off low frequencies can reduce microphone handling noise or, if outdoors wind noise.
• Fill speakers may not need any additional low-frequency energy as there is ample bottom end coming from subwoofers.
• There is a technique known as “subs on auxes” in which the subwoofer is fed from one of the auxes while the main speakers are fed from the mixer’s main outputs. Only those instruments that contain low-frequencies are sent to the subwoofer. This provides more control over the lows and can help keep the bottom end tighter. If this is being done, the Low and High-Cut filters could be used to set the crossover point between subs and main speakers.
RTA On
NOTE:
button to activate / deactivate a Real Time Analyzer display for the channel. ("Real-time Analyzer
When the RTA is not enabled, the Parametric EQ screen is enlarged to occupy both the RTA and PEQ screen area.
GEQ Tab
GEQ
One-third octave graphic equalizer with an RTA
In addition to the Real Time Analyzer (RTA), this tab displays two, overlaid 1/3 octave graphic equalizers.
GEQ: The solid faders [Insert Image] control the user adjustable graphic equalizer. The “GEQ” switch may be used to bypass (Out) or activate (In) this equalizer. The “Reset” button will return the GEQ sliders to 0.
Tuning Wizard EQ: If the “Tuning” switch is set to “In” a set of ‘ghost’ faders (1) is displayed to indicate the settings resulting from adjustment by the Room Tuning Wizard (See "Room Tuning Wizard" on page 22). The ‘ghost’ faders are indicators only and are not adjustable.
The GEQ and the Tuning Wizard EQ are additive. So 3 dB boost from the Tuning Wizard and a 2 dB boost from the GEQ at the same frequency will result in a 5 dB total boost.
Touch the
display for the channel. "Real Time Analyzer (RTA)" on page 18
RTA On
button to activate / deactivate a Real Time Analyzer
1
12
Touch the
Anti-
Units
Tuning Wizard
button to go to the Room Tuning Wizard screen.
Anti-Feedback Tab
Feedback
Anti-Feedback Wizard and Manual operation
The Anti-Feedback system automatically identifies and displays suspected feedback frequencies. When a suspected feedback frequency is identified, a single touch applies a filter at that frequency. In addition a Feedback Wizard can assist in finding and cutting feedback-prone frequencies.
Limiter Tab
Limiter
Displays the limiter and its controls. We strongly encourage the use of the limiter for In Ear Monitors.
Auxes Tab (TouchMix-30 Pro only)
Auxes
The Main L/R outputs may be returned to Auxiliary mixes 1 – 14. Auxiliary mixes 9 -14 may be returned to Auxiliary mixes 1 – 8. Refer to "Patch
Matrix (TouchMix-30 Pro only)" on page 21 for more information.
Presets Tab
Presets
Preset save/recall
This tab offers a Factory Preset named Reset that returns all output control parameters to their factory values. In addition, any settings you make can be stored to and recalled from either internal or external (USB) memory.
The Preset Tab also includes factory voicings for QSC E-Series and K.2 Series loudspeakers. These settings are also available for QSC PLD and GXD amplifiers. The E-Series voicings are intended for use with other amplifiers that lack DSP. An “X” suffix after the preset name indicates the preset is intended for use with a sub-woofer. Do not use the mixer presets and the PLD or GXD voicings together – your E-Series speakers will not sound twice as good.
Setup Tab
Setup
The Setup Tab includes the following utility functions for the output.
Rename
Linking
Delay
Delay is most commonly used for remote fill speakers. The objective is to set the delay so that the sound from the primary system arrives at the listeners ears just slightly (20 – 30 msec) ahead of the sound from the fill system. When done correctly, the listeners perceive the sound as coming from the primary system even though most of what they hear is from the fill speakers. In venues with very deep stages, the engineer will sometimes delay the house system so that it time aligns with the back-line. In other words, set up the system so that the sound from the
Aux
Link
Joe’s Monitor
This Links odd-to-even pairs of auxiliary mixes to create a stereo mix.
Touch the field to enter a name for the output (not available on Main output).
Delay
In
55.0
48.9
16.8
feet
ms
meters
13
actual kick drum and the reinforced kick drum arrive at the listeners’ ears at the same time. The delay provides a read out in msecs. (up to 100),
Channel Safe
Channel Safe
meters (up to 34.3) and feet (up to 113).
Channel Safe During Scene Recall
When a Scene is recalled, it sets all the controls to the settings saved with the Scene. There may be times you do not want to change a specific output channel, or channels. The default position, Recallable, allows the scene to recall the saved settings. The Safe position does not allow the scene to change any settings of thischannel.
During Scene Recall
During Scene Recall
Recallable Safe
QSC Amplifier and Speaker Settings:
Refer to "Using TouchMix with QSC Amplifiers and Loudspeakers" on page 9 and "QSC GXD Amplifier Settings" on page 10. Also see "What
is a Channel Preset?" on page 2 for information on preset voices for QSC E-Series loudspeakers.
Aux Pick-off
Available for the Aux mixes only, these buttons determine whether the point from which the signal is taken is before or after the channel fader. For most monitor mixing applications, this should be set to Pre Fader.
Assignments
These buttons assign the output to a Mute Group or a DCA Group. Refer to "Mute Groups" on page 6 and "DCA Groups" on page 6 fordetails.
Pre Fader Post Fader Pre All
DCA 1 Mute 1
Pre Dynamics
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Recording
TouchMix mixers make it easier than ever to capture a live performance in a stereo or a multi-track recording. All you need is a USB hard-drive.
NOTE: hard-drives available for us to test them all so there are certainly many unlisted drives that will work well with TouchMix. Higher speed drives (>7200 RPM) tend to work best. Some higher speed drives don’t do their best when powered from the USB port but will work when used with an external power supply. We have also had very good luck with solid state drives. USB thumb-drives may work for recording a small number of channels but are not recommended although users report good results with better quality, USB 3.0 thumb drives.
Hard-drive requirements – A list of hard-drives that QSC has qualified may be found at qsc.com. There are far too many
Formatting the drive
The drive must be formatted as FAT 32 and de-fragmentation improves seek time.
If formatting the drive from an Apple Mac computer select MS-DOS (FAT) as the Format and MBR (Master Boot Record) as the scheme.
The TouchMix mixer can also format a drive. The format function is available from the Recording Setup screen.
Drive space for recording
Be sure that there is sufficient space on the drive for your recording. To calculate the space required for your recording…
• For 48 kHz – Space required (in MB) = 11.5 x minutes x tracks
• For 44.1 kHz – Space required (in MB) = 10.6 x minutes x tracks
It is good practice to have more disk space available than you need. If the drive is nearly full, TouchMix has to look for nooks and crannies of available space. This will result in fragmented wave files and potential loss of audio data and synchronization across tracks. At approximately 3 hours of non-stop recording, the maximum file size supported by FAT32 is exceeded. To avoid problems, stop and then resume recording. It is not necessary to create a new session. The TouchMix displays a pop-up that warns you when this limit is approaching. If you do exceed the FAT32 limit, track synchronization may be lost.
NOTE:
rendering of objects on the mixer screen resulting in lagging display of control movement.
Depending on the number of tracks recorded and the performance of the hard drive, multi-track playback may slow down the
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Transferring tracks between TouchMix and DAW
Mixer Setup
Rec/ Play
Recording
Mode
Inputs 1-8
Inputs 9-16
Inputs 17-24
Stereo In/2-Trk
A utility application – TouchMix DAW Utility - that facilitates transferring tracks between TouchMix mixers and Digital Audio Workstations is available for download at www.qsc.com. The application runs on Mac or Windows computers.
Sample Rate
In general, use 44.1 kHz for CD projects, and 48 kHz for video projects. Do not change sample rate while recording.
To View or Change Sample Rate:
Menu
Sample Rate 44.1 kHz 48 kHz
Multi-Track Recording
All TouchMix models are capable of recording all audio inputs plus a stereo mix directly to a USB hard-drive (see above). The audio is captures as a 32-bit, floating point wave file.
Recording and Playback Capacity
• TouchMix-30 Pro: 32 tracks (30 inputs + stereo mix)
• TouchMix-16: 22 tracks (20 inputs + stereo mix)
• TouchMix-8: 14 tracks (12 inputs + stereo mix)
Connect a hard-drive (see above) to one of the USB inputs of the mixer.
Set the External Recording & Playback Mode to Multitrack:
To create a recording session:
To select channels to record:
Rec/ Play
Rec/ Play
Recording
Setup
And/Or
New Session
Enter a
name
And/Or
Stereo MP3
USB Drive Playback
Create
And/Or
Multitrack
USB Drive
Multitrack
DAW
Touch
Arm
for each channel you want to record.
Once all the channels you wish to record have been armed, touch (Record Button) to begin recording. Touch the (Stop) button to end recording.
NOTE:
User buttons may be assigned to Arm / Disarm and select Track or Input as the source for all channels at once. "User
Buttons" on page 24
IMPORTANT:
Do not unplug your TouchMix until you have stopped recording! If you do, your recorded tracks will not be usable. You must end the Session by touching the STOP button on the transport control. Doing so writes a header file that is needed in order to play back the recording or import it into a DAW.
The TouchMix mixers permit over-dubs, however only the last recorded track will play back on the mixer. Earlier passes are left on the drive and may be imported into a DAW.
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Multi-Track Playback & Mix Down
Inputs 1-8
Inputs 9-16
Inputs 17-24
Stereo In/2-Trk
Stereo In/2-Trk
Stereo In/2-Trk
Mixer Setup
Tracks recorded on the TouchMix mixers may be played back and mixed down on the mixer.
USB Session
Vocal 1 - Joe
Backup Voc 1
Recall
To load a recorded Session:
Rec/ Play
Recording
Setup
A list of available recordings is displayed. Select the recording you want to play and touch Recall. Now that the session is loaded, the next step is to switch the input channel source to “Track”.
To select Track as the input source:
Touch
Track
for each channel you want to play back.
Rec/ Play
And/Or
And/Or
And/Or
Use the Locator bar at the bottom of the Rec / Play screen to set the starting point for recording.
Mix Down
There are three ways to mix down your multi-track recording.
• Import the multi-track waves into a DAW (digital audio workstation). See “Transferring Tracks between TouchMix and DAW” above.
• Record the mixer’s analog output to an external 2-track recorder. Simply connect the TouchMix Main L/R outputs to the inputs of your 2-track device.
• Record a stereo mix to DAW via the USB DAW connection (TouchMix-30 Pro only).
• Internal mix down to 2-track.
To mix down to 2-track:
1. Recall the session and set up the mixer for Playback as described above.
2. From the Record/Play Screen:
2-Trk Rec
If you would like to use the Main L/R channel processing on the stereo mix, select
Return to the Rec / Play screen and touch
to begin mix down. When you are finished, touch on the transport controls.
Post
Main L/R
, if not, select
Pre
. Touch
Arm
.
What to do with the 2-track mix down?
• Export to a DAW for further processing and to be edited into individual songs. The wave files may be found in the last two folders of the directory containing the session.
• TouchMix-30 Pro only – Create an MP3 version from the mixer. The TouchMix-30 Pro has the capability of rendering the 2-track mix as an MP3 file.
To make an MP3 version of Tracks 31/32:
2-Trk Rec
Export 2-track
The MP3 audio file will be saved to the "\<session name>.tmRecord\exports" directory.
DAW Interface
The TouchMix-30 Pro is capable of interfacing to Mac OSX computers with Core Audio. Core Audio was introduced with OSX version 10.3. The mixer must be connected to the computer using a USB type-B connector attached to the “USB DAW” port of the mixer. To verify that your Mac is connected, open the Audio MIDI Setup utility on the computer (Finder > Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup). “QSC TM30 Pro” will appear in the Audio Devices window. Select the mixer and make sure that the sample rate on the Mac matches that of the Mixer.
To View or Change Sample Rate:
Menu
Sample Rate 44.1 kHz 48 kHz
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Your DAW software will also likely require some configuration to connect with the TouchMix-30 Pro. See your DAW software documentation for
Aux Masters
Anti-
information on this topic. There is also a guide to configuration of some common DAW software at www.qsc.com.
NOTE:
Buttons" on page 24
User buttons may be assigned to Arm / Disarm and select Track or Input as the source for all channels at once. "User
Anti-Feedback System
The TouchMix-30 Pro includes twelve narrow-band, anti-feedback filters on each output (eight filters for TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16). These filters are extremely useful for eliminating feedback frequencies while having very little effect on overall tonal balance. The filters may be adjusted manually or automatically using the “Feedback Wizard” (see below).
Manually Ringing Out a System
In order to identify feedback frequencies, it’s necessary to deliberately make the system feedback. This process is known is “ringing out” or “squeaking” the system. Here’s how an experienced sound system operator would go about it.
• Bring all mixer output faders to minimum
• Place all microphones and speakers in position
• Bring the input level of power amplifiers or powered speakers to the level that will be used in performance.
• Bring the input gain and channel faders for the mix you’re working on to the approximate level they will be at during the performance.
• Warn anybody who is around that you are going to make some unpleasant noises.
• Slowly and carefully bring up the fader for the output you are working on until the system begins to feedback.
• Be prepared to quickly back down the fader if the feedback really starts “taking off”.
• It may be necessary to have someone talk or shout into a microphone to “excite” the system into feedback.
• Adjust the frequency of a filter to match the feedback frequency and reduce the gain until the feedback goes away.
• Repeat until you have achieved sufficient system gain without feedback.
Using the Feedback Wizard
The tricky part is to identify the feedback frequencies. Fortunately, you don’t need to identify them because your TouchMix has built-in tools to do that for you. Here’s how to use those tools.
To access the Anti-Feedback System:
Aux 1
Feedback
Feedback Wizard
OR
Pre-Feedback Wizard Checklist:
• Microphones and loudspeakers in their performance positions.
• Input channel gain and level settings approximately at performance levels.
• Zero the filter bands or touch Reset. The Wizard won't use a filter unless its gain is set to 0.0 dB Cut.
• Output you're working with set at a level that's slightly below its threshold of feedback.
• If the space is very quiet, turn on some noise using the control in the Feedback Wizard.
• The Wizard will cause feedback to occur briefly at levels that may be uncomfortable to those who are sensitive to such things. Let them knowit'scoming.
Anit-
Feedback
Follow the step-by-step instructions on the screen. The Feedback Wizard gradually brings up the Master Fader. As it does, feedback ring frequencies will emerge. The Feedback Wizard will identify the frequency and automatically apply a notch filter. You may continue the process until the Feedback Wizard has used up all Anti-Feedback Filters or you may touch “Done” or “Anti-Feedback Wizard” at any point. Typically, eliminating five or six feedback frequencies should be sufficient.
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Licensed to Kill Feedback
The Feedback Wizard algorithm is looking for suspected feedback frequencies even when the Wizard isn’t active. The most recently identified suspect frequency is displayed in the “Feedback Frequency” window. Simply touch the applied to the frequency.
Lingering Feedback Problems
If you have used the Wizard or Manual Kill function to apply all anti-feedback filters and your system is still unstable (prone to feedback) there are several other possibilities…
• Improper microphone selection or placement.
• Improper microphone technique.
• The performer is cupping the head of the microphone because he’s seen the cool guys on videos do it. This actually turns a directional microphone into an omni-directional microphone and destroys any off-axis feedback rejection the microphone has.
• Or an inexperienced talker is holding a hand-held microphone at chest level while pacing in front of the speakers.
• Improper loudspeaker selection or placement.
• Unrealistic expectations. If you point a microphone at a loudspeaker and increase the gain enough, it will eventually feed back.
• Excessive EQ boost elsewhere in the signal chain.
• Compressor latch
Manual
button and an Anti-Feedback Filter will be
Kill
More about the Anti-Feedback System
At the bottom of the Anti-Feedback screen is a “Filter Depth” control. This can be used to vary the depth of all the Anti-Feedback Filters.
The Feedback Wizard and Manual Kill function will not readjust a filter that has already been set. They will only use an Anti-Feedback Filter that is set to 0.0 dB Cut. If all twelve filters are already in use neither function will have any effect. To make an Anti-Feedback Filter available for the Wizard or Manual Kill function, simply rotate the gain of a filter to 0.0 dB or touch the “Reset” button to zero all filters (be careful when you do this because you may be removing the filters that have been preventing feedback).
Filters are applied in the order that feedback frequencies are identified and do not correlate to the left to right arrangement of the controls. This means that Filter 1 could be applied to a high-frequency while Filter 12 is applied to a very low frequency. The filter controls and on-screen indicators are numbered and color-coded for easy identification.
There are anti-feedback systems that actively search for and filter feedback in real-time during performance and they can be quite effective for speech applications. These systems can struggle with music because it’s difficult to tell the difference between unwanted sound system feedback and desired electric guitar feedback or a sustained note on an organ or synthesizer.
Real Time Analyzer (RTA)
An audio Real Time Analyzer breaks the spectrum into frequency bands – 1/3 octave bands for the TouchMix RTA – and displays the amplitude of the signal in each band. It is useful for visualizing the frequency balance of a signal and for identifying feedback frequencies.
TIP:
The TouchMix mixers also include a noise generator. Some may attempt to use the noise generator, output EQ and RTA to “tune” the system for “flat” response. This is an overly simplistic approach to system tuning and will rarely if ever deliver the desired results. In addition, the prolonged output of noise can stress loudspeakers and annoy others. Please see “Tuning Wizard” for a more useful approach to dialing in your rig.
The TouchMix contains two 31-band, Real Time Analyzers. These may be displayed on any combination of the mixer and tablet devices but only two RTA are available at one time. If an operator attempts to open a 3rd instance of the RTA, a confirmation prompt will appear.
One RTA (the Channel RTA) is available on all input and output EQ screens and may be displayed by touching the “RTA On” button located above the EQ / RTA window.
NOTE:
The second RTA (the Independent RTA) can be displayed by pushing the RTA button on the mixer or touching the RTA button on the remote control app. This RTA offers options for source selection. The user may select…
• The Main L/R signal
• The signal from any Auxiliary mix
• The Talkback microphone input
• Follow Cue (whatever is heard in the Cue bus is displayed on the RTA)
NOTE:
When the RTA is not enabled, the Parametric EQ screen is enlarged to occupy both the RTA and PEQ screen area.
The TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 RTA is similar in operation but only a single RTA is available.
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Mutes
The TouchMix has a sophisticated and powerful Mute system. In addition to the Mute Groups (See "Mute Groups" on page 6) inputs and individual channel sends to individual aux mixes may be muted independently.
Main Mutes: When a channel is muted while the Main L/R is selected, the channel is also muted to all Auxiliary and FX mixes. This is true whether the channel was muted using the channel Mute button or a Mute Group.
Auxiliary Mutes: It is sometimes useful to mute an individual input to only one auxiliary mix. When an Auxiliary is selected by touching one of the buttons on the left of the screen, the Mute button that is displayed with the channel faders will effect only the selected auxiliary mix.
The Mute buttons have three states…
Mute
Mute
» With Main L/R mix selected, indicates that the channel has been muted by pressing the channel Mute button. The
channel’s signal is also muted for all auxiliary sends.
» With Auxiliary mix selected, indicates that the channel is muted for the currently selected Auxiliary mix. This affects
only the muted channel and only for the selected Aux mix.
Mute
» With Main L/R mix selected, indicates that the channel is muted from a Mute Group, or DCA Group*.
: Indicates the channel is not muted.
:
:
This is an indication that the channel is muted by something other than the Mute button you’re seeing.
» With Auxiliary mix selected, indicates that the channel is muted from a Mute Group, DCA Group or at the Main L/R
mix.
» For FX Returns, indicates that the channel is muted from a Mute Group, DCA Group or FX Mute button
NOTE:
*A DCA mute will not mute an auxiliary send that is set to a pre-fader pick-off point.
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Copy & Paste
Aux Masters
Copy
Paste
The TouchMix-30 Pro has a powerful but simple copy and paste function that is operated by the U7 (copy) and U8 (paste) buttons (U2 and U3 on the TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16). Copy and Paste is context sensitive so that what you are looking at is what will be copied. Only like things may be copied and pasted from and to each other. For example, a PEQ cannot be pasted to a GEQ. The table below explains what parameters will be copied and pasted.
NOTE:
The copy buffer retains the last item of each type that has been copied. If, for example a GEQ setting is copied and then a Gate is copied, both will reside in memory. If a GEQ is displayed, Paste will recall the copied GEQ parameters. If a Gate is displayed, Gate parameters will be pasted.
To copy and paste parameters:
Aux 1
U7
Aux 5
U8
The example above shows the mix that’s on Auxiliary 1 copied to Auxiliary 5.
After set-up is complete, it may be useful to clear the Copy/Paste buffer. This will prevent accidentally pasting parameters during the show. To clear the Copy/Paste memory:
To clear the Copy/Paste buffer:
What’s Displayed What will be copied & pasted
Main or Auxiliary Faders View Fader and Pan
Input Channel Overview Tab EQ, Compressor, Gate, FX sends, Aux Sends, Digital Gain, Delay, Group
Input Channel EQ Tab All channel EQ parameters
Input Channel Comp Tab All channel Compressor parameters
Input Channel Gate Tab All channel Gate parameters
Input Channel FX Tab All channel FX send levels
Input Channel Aux Tab All channel Auxiliary Send levels and Pan positions
Input Channel Setup Tab Recording Arm, Polarity, Delay, Digital Gain, Group assignments
Output Channel Overview Tab PEQ, Limiter, FX sends, Aux Sends, Delay, Group Assigns, Polarity, Pick-
Output Channel PEQ Tab All channel PEQ parameters
Output Channel GEQ Tab All channel GEQ parameters
Output Channel Anti-Feedback Tab All channel Anti-feedback parameters
Output Channel Limiter Tab All channel Limiter parameters
Output Channel FX Tab All channel FX send levels
Output Channel Aux Tab All channel Auxiliary Send levels and Pan positions
Output Channel Setup Tab Recording Arm, Polarity, Delay, Digital Gain, Group assignments
FX Channel Overview Tab Current Preset, EQ, Pick-Off Point, Group Assigns, Polarity
FX Channel EQ Tab All FX channel EQ parameters
FX Channel Preset Tab Processor and Preset selection, FX Returns and Pans to Aux
FX Channel Aux Tab All FX Channel Auxiliary Send levels and Pan positions
Sub Group Overview Tab PEQ, Limiter, FX sends, Aux Sends, Group Assigns
Sub Group EQ Tab All Sub Group PEQ parameters
Sub Group Limiter Tab All Sub Group Limiter parameters
Sub Group FX Tab All Sub Group FX send levels
Sub Group Aux Tab All Sub Group Auxiliary Send levels and Pan positions
Menu
Assigns, Polarity
Off Point (Auxes only)
Clear Copy/Paste
Yes
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Patch Matrix (TouchMix-30 Pro only)
The Patch Matrix is a powerful tool but it is also one that can create problems. Make sure you clearly understand this function before attempting to useit.
The TouchMix-30 Pro has audio inputs plus a set of graphical controls and processing for each audio channel. Let’s call these “Inputs” and “Channels”. By default, the audio for Input 1 is controlled and processed by Channel 1, Input 2 is controlled and processed by Channel 2 and…, well you get theidea.
There are occasions when it is useful to route an Input to an alternate Channel. Before you do, there are a few things to understand.
• The Patch Matrix only effects the digital audio signal. So rerouting Input 1 to Channel 6 does not change the fact that input gain trim still has to be set using the Trim 1 control.
• Unless you keep track of the changes you’ve made, altering the default patching can make signal tracing confusing. You know the microphone is connected to Input 1 but why isn’t there any signal showing up on Channel 1?
That said, there are some reasons to use the Patch Matrix. The first is simply to rearrange the order in which inputs appear on the controls. Before making a change on the Patch Matrix, ask yourself if it wouldn’t be easier and potentially less confusing to physically re-patch the input. If the answer is no, here’s how to proceed.
To access the Patch Matrix:
NOTE:
When the Patch Matrix is loaded for the first time after the mixer was powered on, it may take a few moments to display. The
Menu
Patch Matrix
Patch Matrix displays the Analog Inputs across the top of the screen and the Destination Channels down the right side. Connection is indicated with lines and a blue circle.
To change a connection:
Input
.
5
8 In 8
Input
you want to re-patch. The button changes
5
where you want to route the input.
8 In 5
, the lines and blue circle move to indicate the new routing.
Touch the button of the
Touch the Channel
» The Channel changes to
To route the input to a second Channel, touch
11 In 5
of the second Channel to which you want to route the
input.
If you make a mistake in selecting a Channel, simply touch it again to restore the previous routing.
Touch the input button to complete the re-patch.
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Why would one want to route the same input to two Channels? This is known as “Multing”. The term comes from old-school analog patch bays that had some jacks wired so that a single signal could be patched to multiple destinations. Here’s an example of how it’s used. Let’s say you’ve got an acoustic guitar on stage and you’ve dialed it in for the main speaker system. But no matter what you do, you can’t get it to sound right in the monitors without compromising the sound the audience hears. You could use an XLR Y-Cable to patch the guitar into two mixer channels, or you could use the Patch Matrix to mult the guitar to a second Channel. Send that channel only to the performer’s stage monitor and adjust as needed to make our demanding guitarist happy.
To reset the Patch Matrix to default routing:
Menu
Patch Matrix Reset Reset
Patch Matrix settings may also be saved and recalled using the
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Save / Recall
button.
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