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QSC TouchMix-8, TouchMix-16 User manual

TouchMix™
User Guide
Firmware Version 2.1
TouchMix-8
TouchMix-16
TD-000472-01-C
*TD-000472-01*
EXPLANATION OF 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). DO NOT LEAVE THE POWER SUPPLY UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN. Always unplug the power supply from the electric outlet immediately after use.
CAUTION!:
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 ventilation opening 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 operable 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.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Operate this unit with the QSC provided, Class 2 / LPS power supply only; do not substitute.
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Maintenance and Repair

Advance technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and powerful electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance 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.

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

RoHS STATEMENT

The QSC TouchMix-8 and QSC TouchMix-16 audio mixers are in compliance with European Directive 2011/65/EU – Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
The QSC TouchMix-8 and QSC TouchMix-16 audio mixers are in compliance with “China RoHS” directives. The following chart is provided for product use in China and its territories:
QSC TouchMix-8 and QSC TouchMix-16 Audio Mixers
部件名称
(Part Name)
铅
(Pb)
电路板组件
(PCB Assemblies)
机壳装配件
(Chassis Assemblies)
O: 表明这些有毒或有害物质在部件使用的同类材料中的含量是在 SJ/T11363_2006 极限的要求之下。
(O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363_2006.)
X: 表明这些有毒或有害物质在部件使用的同类材料中至少有一种含量是在 SJ/T11363_2006 极限的要求之上。 (X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363_2006.)
X O O O O O
X O O O O O
汞
(Hg)
(Toxic or hazardous Substances and Elements)
有毒有害物质或元素
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr(vi))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)

Warranty

For a copy of the QSC Limited Warranty, visit the QSC Audio Products website at www.qsc.com
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Table of Contents
Maintenance and Repair .......................................................iii
FCC Statement ................................................................iii
RoHS STATEMENT .............................................................iii
Warranty .....................................................................iii
TouchMix™ How To .............................................1
Register and Update ...........................................................1
TouchMix Package Contents ....................................................1
Getting Started ...............................................................1
Turn off Demo Mode ............................................................................ 1
Recall a Factory Scene ........................................................................... 1
Build a Mix Using Presets .......................................................2
Name Your Auxiliary Outputs ...................................................3
TouchMix Effects ..............................................................3
Effects Assignment Example ...................................................................... 3
Name the Effects Channels (or Mixes) ............................................................. 4
Using the FX Wizard ............................................................................. 5
Using the Input Channel FX Tab ................................................................... 6
Using the FX Channel Effect Tab ................................................................... 7
Using the FX Overview ........................................................................... 8
Mute Groups .................................................................8
DCA Groups ..................................................................9
Save Your Work in a Scene ...................................................... 9
Connecting Remote Devices ....................................................10
Create Own (TouchMix) Network ................................................................. 10
Wireless Connection to Existing Network .......................................................... 10
Wired Connection to an Existing Network Using Static IP Addresses ................................... 11
Wired Connection to an Existing Network Using Automatic IP Addresses ............................... 11
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 11
Homework Completed ........................................................12
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Sound Check ................................................................12
Level-Match Your QSC Speakers .................................................................. 12
QSC GXD Amplifier Settings ..................................................................... 13
Phantom Power (+48V) ......................................................................... 13
Work on Your Inputs ........................................................................... 13
Simple and Advanced Mode ..................................................................... 13
Auxiliary (Stage Monitor) Mixes .................................................................. 14
Input by Input ...................................................................................... 14
Mix by Mix ......................................................................................... 14
Output Processing ............................................................................. 14
EQ Tab ............................................................................................. 15
Limiter Tab ......................................................................................... 15
Filters Tab .......................................................................................... 15
Presets Tab ......................................................................................... 15
Setup Tab .......................................................................................... 16
Recording .................................................................................... 17
Recording Directory Structure ......................................................................... 18
Playback ........................................................................................... 18
Mix Down .......................................................................................... 18
Security .....................................................................19
To Access Security Setup ........................................................................ 19
To Lock the Mixer Manually ..................................................................... 19
To Lock the Mixer with the Auto Lock Timer ....................................................... 19
Using the Security Features ..................................................................... 19
Tips & Tricks .................................................................20
Low-Cut Filters (AKA High Pass Filters) ..........................................20
Compressor Latch ............................................................................. 20
About Effects Routing .......................................................................... 21
About DCA Groups ...........................................................23
About the TouchMix Compressor Display ........................................23
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TouchMix™ Reference ..........................................24
Getting to Know Your TouchMix ................................................24
Left Side of the TouchMix-16 Mixing Surface ....................................................... 24
Left Side of the TouchMix-8 Mixing Surface ........................................................ 24
Right Side of the TouchMix-16
Mixing Surface ................................................................................ 25
Right Side of the TouchMix-8
Mixing Surface ................................................................................ 26
TouchMix-16 Back Panel ........................................................................ 27
TouchMix-8 Back Panel ......................................................................... 27
Home ....................................................................................... 28
The Nav (Navigation) Strip ............................................................................ 28
Where and What Things Are on the Home Screen Channels ................................................ 29
Input Channel ...............................................................30
Input Channel – Trim .......................................................................... 30
Input Channel – EQ ............................................................................ 31
Input Channel – Compressor .................................................................... 32
Input Channel – Gate .......................................................................... 33
Input Channel – FX Sends ...................................................................... 34
FX Signal Flow ...................................................................................... 34
Input Channel – Pitch Correct ................................................................... 35
Input Channel – Aux Sends ..................................................................... 36
Auxiliary Channels Flow Diagram ...................................................................... 36
Input Channel – Presets ........................................................................ 37
Input Channel – Setup ......................................................................... 38
Output Channel ..............................................................39
Output Channel – EQ .......................................................................... 39
Output Channel – Limiter ....................................................................... 40
Output Channel – Filter ......................................................................... 41
Output Channel – Presets ...................................................................... 42
Output Channel – Setup / Delay ................................................................. 43
Output Channel – Speaker Settings ................................................................. 44
Output Channel – QSC GXD Amplifier Settings ........................................................45
Aux Overview ................................................................................. 45
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FX Masters ..................................................................46
FX Masters – Effect ............................................................................ 46
FX Masters – EQ ...............................................................................46
FX Masters – Preset ............................................................................ 47
FX Masters – Setup ............................................................................ 48
FX Overview .................................................................................. 48
FX Processors ................................................................49
FX Processors – Basic Chorus .................................................................... 49
FX Processors – Dense Reverb ................................................................... 50
FX Processors – Lush Reverb .................................................................... 50
FX Processors – Mono and Stereo Delay ........................................................... 51
FX Processors – Pitch Shift ...................................................................... 51
Menu ........................................................................................ 52
Scenes ....................................................................................... 53
Security ...................................................................................... 54
DCA Groups ................................................................................... 55
About DCA Groups ................................................................................... 55
Aux Overview ................................................................................. 55
Remote Control Settings ........................................................................ 56
FX Overview .................................................................................. 56
MIDI Setup ................................................................................... 57
User Buttons .................................................................................. 58
Mixer Setup ................................................................................... 59
Talkback / Noise ............................................................................... 60
Phantom Power ............................................................................... 60
Network Setup ...............................................................61
Wireless Network Setup .............................................................................. 61
Wired Network Setup ................................................................................62
Network Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 62
Mute Groups ................................................................63
About Mute Groups ............................................................................ 63
Mute Groups Mute Screen ...................................................................... 63
Mute Group Edit Screen ........................................................................ 63
Phones and Monitor ..........................................................64
Record / Playback ............................................................65
Main Screen .................................................................................. 65
Recording Setup ............................................................................... 66
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2-Channel − Playback and Record ..............................................67
2-Track Recording Setup ........................................................................ 67
2-Track Playback EQ ............................................................................ 67
Wizard ......................................................................68
FX Wizard .................................................................................... 68
Gain Wizard .................................................................................. 69
Aux Mix-on-Faders ...........................................................69
Dimensions .................................................................70
TouchMix-8 ................................................................................... 70
TouchMix-16 .................................................................................. 71
Specifications ...............................................................72
TouchMix Block Diagram .......................................73
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TouchMix™ How To

STOP
Menu
Mixer Setup
Demo Mode: Off
IMPORTANT:
functions described and some operations may differ.
This User Guide applies to mixers with Firmware Version 2.0 installed. Earlier firmware releases do not support all of the

Register and Update

We know you want to get right to using your TouchMix, but before you do please stop and take a moment to visit www.qsc.com and register your TouchMix. By registering you can…
• Download TouchMix 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.

TouchMix Package Contents

1. Quick-Start Guide (TD-000445 or TD-000446)
1. Warning Information Sheet
1. Limited Warranty (TD-000453-01 English)
1. USB Wi-Fi adaptor (installed in mixer’s USB port)
1. Power supply with IEC cable (AC connector type varies by region)
1. TouchMix carrying case
1. TouchMix-16 or TouchMix-8

Getting Started

You just got your new TouchMix and can’t wait to try it out on your next show. But since 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 on the TouchMix as a factory default to give prospective buyers an overview of the mixer. Once you have purchased your TouchMix, 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:

Recall a Factory Scene

What is a Scene?
A Scene is a group of settings that are saved and can be recalled at a later time. A Scene includes all channel-processing settings, channel Names, Phantom Power settings, Effects selections, DCA 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.
QSC loads TouchMix 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.
1
Menu
Select a Scene:
Recall
Menu
Scenes
Recall
Inputs 1-8
Presets
Preset Name
Preset Info
Preset Name
Recall
Enter
To Recall a Factory Scene:
Scenes
TM16 Rock Band
Yes
TM8 Country
You’ll see a list of Factory programmed scenes. Select one and touch Recall. Once you’ve recalled a scene you can make modifications to suit the show you’re mixing.
The factory scenes list includes a scene named Default. This scene will “zero” the mixer by returning all controls to their factory settings.
If you'd like to navigate around the mix and see what the recalled settings are, return to the Home screen.
To Zero the TouchMix:
Default
Yes
To Return to the Home screen:

Build a Mix Using Presets

What is a Channel Preset?
A Channel Preset is a group of settings, for a single channel, that are saved and can be recalled for use at a later time. A Channel Preset includes the channel Name, Phantom power setting, and values for the channel EQ, Compressor, and Gate.
You can start by recalling channel Presets individually. TouchMix Presets were programmed to work with common microphones in real, live sound applications by skilled and experienced concert-sound mix-engineers. And they work. People who have used TouchMix report great results using the presets with little or no modification.
To Select Channel 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 middle window.
3. Select a type of instrument and the right window will display a list of options for the instrument. There may be options with and without gates 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.
In 1
To Learn About the Selected Preset:
To Recall the Preset:
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 instrument you selected. You can leave the name as is or rename the channel.
To Rename a Channel:
Go to the Next Channel:
Repeat the process until you’ve set up all the channels you need.
Setup
Next
Select any item
Type new name
Select any item
Yes
2

Name Your Auxiliary Outputs

Aux Outputs
Enter
1
4
1
4
1
4
1
4
1
4
1
4
What is an Auxiliary?
In addition to the Main L/R (left/right) output mix, TouchMix-16 is also capable of controlling eight additional output mixes (six mono and two stereo). TouchMix-8 has four mono Aux outputs). These additional mixes are known as Auxiliaries, or “Auxes” for short.
The auxiliary outputs are typically used to drive stage monitor speaker systems or in-ear monitors (IEM) for performers. In some instances they may 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:
Aux 1
Setup
Type new name

TouchMix Effects

Audio effects (FX) such as reverb, delay, chorus, pitch shift (pitch change) and pitch correct are essential in today’s audio production. TouchMix provides many users with more and better effects processing than they’ve ever had before. Using effects can be a bit intimidating so this section helps you use your TouchMix most effectively.
See "Tips & Tricks" on page 20 to learn more about effects.
Imagine this – inside TouchMix is a virtual equipment warehouse. In the warehouse are 24 effects processors ready for use on the four FX mixes (FX1 – FX4). There are…
2
3
Four Lush Reverb Processors
2
3
Four Dense Reverb Processors
2
3
Four Chorus Processors
2
3
Four Pitch Shift Processors
2
3
Four Mono Delay Processors
2
3
Four Stereo Delay Processors
You can choose any combination of four in your mix. You can have a different Processor assigned to each effects mix, use four instances of the same processor or mix and match as you like.
Each of these processors 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-Corrector effect that can be assigned to any one of the input channels.

Effects Assignment Example

The first thing to think about is what you want to do with your effects. Here’s a band input list that includes effects. The effects listed correspond with the factory default presets. Don’t be afraid to use the factory default settings. We chose them to be generally useful in lots of situations. In this example:
• The lead vocal is sent to a 250 msec. delay that is mixed in at a low level to provide a bit of thickening.
• Horns and all the vocals are given a bit of “space” with a Medium Hall Reverb.
• The snare and toms all have a Medium Plate Reverb applied to them. (Plate reverb is a go-to effect for drums.)
• Note that you can send a channel to more than one effect. Here, the horns are also sent to a Pitch Shift effect with a Light Detune preset. This will provide a subtle doubling of the horns.
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• Other instruments either don’t need any effects or have their own effects (guitar pedals, internal effects on keyboards).
FX Masters
Enter
Input Instrument FX Send Effect Processor FX Preset Name
1 Kick
2 Snare 3 Dense Reverb D Live Plate Med
3 Hi Hat
4 Rack Tom 3 Dense Reverb D Live Plate Med
5 Floor Tom 3 Dense Reverb D Live Plate Med
6 Overhead R
7 Overhead L
8 Bass
9 Guitar
10 Sax 2
4
11 Trumpet 2
4
12 Keys R
13 Keys L
14 Lead Vocals 1
2
15 Backing Vocal 2 Lush Reverb L Med Hall
16 Backing Vocal 2 Lush Reverb L Med Hall
Lush Reverb Pitch Shift
Lush Reverb Pitch Shift
Mono Delay Lush Reverb
L Med Hall Light Detune
L Med Hall Pitch-Light Detune
Mono 250 Delay L Med Hall
Once you’ve thought about what effects you want to use, you can go to your TouchMix and start setting up your effects. Following are several ways to set up and control your TouchMix effects.

Name the Effects Channels (or Mixes)

Before we start using the effects, let's take a moment to name our effects channels.
In the middle of a show it’s easy to forget which effect was intended for what instruments. You can name the effects mixes to help keep track. For example, you might name an FX channel “Voc Delay” or “Drum Rev”.
To Name FX channels:
FX 1
Setup
Type new name
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Using the FX Wizard

Recall
Wizard
FX
Wizard
Source
Type
FX Style
Stereo in
19/20
Aux 9/10
The FX Wizard is the easiest and fastest way to set up your effects. 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.
Here’s how to use it.
To Select and Assign Effects (FX) Using the Wizard:
You’re now looking at the Wizard for FX1.
Select a 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
. 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 you’re going to send (or feed) to FX1.
Select Inputs to feed FX1:
In 1
through
The buttons under “Select Inputs to feed” represent the input channels. Just decide which channels you want the effect to apply to and touch the corresponding button. The selected channels are now feeding the effect processor.
Adjust Effect Master (Return) Level:
4. Use the FX1 Master fader to adjust the amount of effect heard in the main mix.
FX1
FX 2FX 1 FX 3 FX 4 FX 1FX Wizard
Source
Frets
Keyboards
or
1a
Vocals
Wind
Select Inputs to feed:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Jim
Mike
Mic
Mic
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
In 9 In 10 In 11 In 12 In 13 In 14 In 15 In 16
Select Aux Outputs (monitors) to receive FX:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Aux 1 Flr Mon1 In Ear L Flr Mon 2 In Ear R Aux 6
Type FX Style
Digital Keys
Digital Organ
Digital Piano
Rotary Speaker
1b 1c
FX 1
D Live Plate, med
Snare
Kick Bass
5
D AmbienceD rums
D Live Plate, med
D Vocal Plate
L Large Brite roomPercussion
L Med HallStrings
Stereo In
17/18
— Figure 1 —
Note: TouchMix App is shown, TouchMix
display is slightly different.
Tape
3
Keys L Keys R
Stereo In
Greg Ears
19/20
2
Recall
Clear
Assignments
Steve’s iPod
Lead
Gtr
Aux 9/10
D Live
Plate, med
1
FX
4
Mute
Send the Effect to Monitors:
Aux 1
through
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: FX1" buttons to tell your mixer where the effect should go.
6. You’ve still got three more effects available so touch one of the tabs at the top of the screen to set up another effect.
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Using the Input Channel FX Tab

Inputs 1-8
1
FX
Lush Reverb
1
Presets
-40 -20 -10 -5 5 10U
1170
Delay
mSec
31.0
Feedback
%
75%
Blend
WetDry
C/D
Key
5.0
Correct-Rate
(Slow-Fast)
You can also operate your effects from the input channel area of your mixer.
To Run Effects from the Input Channel:
In 1
FX
Welcome to the channel FX screen. From here you can…
None
Select an FX Processor:
Cancel
Select a Different Processor:
2
3
Select a Preset:
4
Send to the Effect:
2
3
4
See "Select a Preset:" on page 5. Press Home to come back.
Adjust the fader for each effect you want to use on this channel.
Adjust Global FX Parameters (Advanced Mode Only):
These controls are called "global" because all channels using this FX mix are affected by these controls. The Sends fader, however is adjusted for each individual channel.
Using Pitch Correct:
Enable
There is one Pitch-Correct processor available on the mixer. Touch the Enable button to assign it to the currently selected channel.
◦ 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.
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Using the FX Channel Effect Tab

Info
1
4
FX Masters
FX
Lush Reverb
Recall
Go to the FX Channel Effect Tab (From the Input Channel FX tab):
The FX Master Effect tab offers control over advanced Effects functionality.
2
3
To Access the FX Master Effect Tab:
FX 1
Effect
This is where you can select which processor is associated with the selected FX mix or channel.
Select an FX Processor:
To Select a Processor:
None
Touch the FX Processor you wish to assign to this FX Channel.
Cancel
You can also select a processor preset.
Preset
To Select an Effect preset:
NOTE:
Each processor has user adjustable parameters. Press
Mono 250 Delay
Select a Preset from
one of the three lists.
then under
FX Panels
Yes
touch
more information.
To Adjust the Level of the Effect Sent to the Main L/R Output:
Use the FX Master fader to the right of the FX panel to adjust the amount of effect heard in the main speaker system.
Aux 1
Aux 2
Aux 3
Aux 4
Aux 5
Aux 6
To Adjust the Level of the Effect Sent to the Auxiliary Outputs:
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Aux 7/8
3.0
TouchMix-8 Auxes 1-4, TouchMix-16 Auxes 1-6 and 7/8, 9/10.
<Eect Name>
Aux 9/10
3.0
Effect
for
Use the "FX Returns to Monitors" knobs to control the amount of effect heard in the monitor speakers.
The FX panel also includes EQ, Preset and Setup tabs. These function in the same way as the corresponding input channel screens.
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Using the FX Overview

Menu
FX
Overview
Mute
Edit
Mute
Mute
If you would prefer to see the send and return levels for all your effects at once, the FX overview is where you want to go.
1
To use the FX Overview:
1. The
columns
2
are the Input channels. Use the Nav Strip to change the group of
3
Input channels. Each Input channel has its own FX Sends 1 – 4.
2. The
rows
are the FX Mixes. Each FX Mix has one FX Send from each Input
4
Channel, an FX Master fader, and an Effect assignment ("none" can also be assigned).
3.
FX Master fader
FX Mix to the Main L/R outputs. Note that the FX Master does not affect the level
– The FX Master fader controls the overall output level of the
— Figure 2 —
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.

Mute Groups

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 you may wish to mute all the musicians’ channels when the pastor is speaking. 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.
Select
To set up Mute Groups:
Groups
1
Mute 1
Mute
In 2
Continue selecting channels as you wish.
To Name the Mute Group:
Type new name
Select another Mute group to set up or touch Close Edit to finish.
To use Mute Groups:
NOTE:
When a channel is muted by a Mute Group, the channel Mute button on the Home screen looks like:
Groups
1
Mute 1
Mute
1
Mute 1
Mute
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DCA Groups

DCA Groups
DCA 1
Select
5
DCA 5
DCA Groups
Scenes
Save/Save As...
Type new name
Save Location:
Save
TIP:
See "Tips & Tricks" on page 20 for more on DCA’s.
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:
In 2
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:
Type new name
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.

Save Your Work in a Scene

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:
Menu
To Name Your Scene:
To Save Your Scene:
Internal External
(USB)
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Connecting Remote Devices

There are several ways to connect your wireless devices to TouchMix using the included Wi-Fi dongle or an external Wi-Fi router. See ""Remote
Control Settings" on page 56" for more detail on allowing or restricting access by remote devices.

Create Own (TouchMix) Network

Direct wireless connection between TouchMix and your devices.
Make sure the provided USB Wi-Fi adapter is installed in one of the mixer’s USB ports.
To Create your own network:
Edit Settings for:
Network Mode:
If desired enter a new Mixer Name and Network Password.
NOTE:
and must contain ten digits.
Touch When the mixer is connected, a confirmation message displays.
You can now connect your wireless device using the mixer’s name (Network SSID) and Network Password.
Apply
The Network Name is constrained to ten characters available on the "Mixer Name" keyboard. The Password must be numeric
Menu
Wireless
Create your own network
Mixer Setup Network Setup

Wireless Connection to Existing Network

When this method is used, TouchMix uses a wireless connection to an external router. Wi-Fi devices connect to TouchMix via the external router. Make sure the provided USB Wi-Fi adapter is installed in one of the mixer’s USB ports.
To Connect to an existing wireless network:
Edit Settings for:
Network Mode:
If desired enter a new Mixer Name.
The Network SSID (name) and Password are set on the network to which you are connecting.
Touch the button to select the network from a list of available wireless networks. Or, click in the Network SSID field and enter
the network name
Enter the for the network.
Touch When the mixer is connected to the network, a confirmation message displays.
You can now connect your wireless device using the existing network’s name (Network SSID) and Password.
Scan...
enter password
Apply
Wireless
Connect to an existing network
Menu
Mixer Setup
Network Setup
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Wired Connection to an Existing Network Using Static IP Addresses

Install a USB-to-Ethernet adapter into one of the mixer’s USB ports. Using an RJ45 cable, connect the adapter to a port on the router. The TouchMix firmware is optimized for adapters using the ASIX AX88772 chip-set. Visit qsc.com for a list of validated adaptors.
To Connect to an existing wired network:
Edit Settings for:
Wired
Menu
Mixer Setup
Network Setup
If desired, enter a new Mixer Name.
IP Address Assignment
Enter the IP Address for the network.
Enter the Network Mask for the network.
Enter the Gateway for the network.
Touch When the mixer is connected to the network, a confirmation message displays.
Apply
Static
enter IP Address
enter Network Mask
enter the Gateway
You can now connect your wireless device using the existing network’s name (Network SSID) and Password.

Wired Connection to an Existing Network Using Automatic IP Addresses

Install a USB-to-Ethernet adapter into one of the mixer’s USB ports (visit qsc.com for a list of validated adaptors). Using an RJ45 cable, connect the adapter to a port of the router.
To Connect to an existing wired network:
Edit Settings for:
Wired
Menu
Mixer Setup
Network Setup
If desired, enter a new Mixer Name.
IP Address Assignment:
Automatic
Assigned Address: 192 .16 8.1.1 (The actual address you get will probably be different than the example.)
Touch When the mixer is connected to the network, a confirmation message displays.
Apply
You can now connect your wireless device using the existing network’s name (Network SSID) and Password.

Troubleshooting

In the network status box, you may get one or more of the following messages: or
Adapter Not
Present
Connection Error Connected
For troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues, refer to "Network Troubleshooting" on page 62.
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Homework Completed

Inputs 1-8
Mute
Inputs 9-16
Mute
Stereo In / 2 Trk
Mute
Aux Outputs
Speaker Settings
Aux Outputs
Speaker Settings
That’s it. You’ve done your homework. Of course you’ll need to adjust the input gain and get your mix levels at the gig but you’re way more than half­way to a great, professional-sounding mix.

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 all channels. Now you can connect the mixer to sources and speaker systems.

Level-Match Your QSC Speakers

If you’re using one of the following QSC Loudspeakers: OR your TouchMix tells you the optimum input-gain setting for your loudspeaker.
For Main L/R:
For Aux 1-8:
Main
Setup
Aux 1
Setup
In the popup all you need to do is touch the button associated with your loudspeaker, and then adjust your loudspeakers as instructed.
You're probably wondering - why we recommend using input B. Input A has a switch that adds gain for use with a direct microphone input. If this switch is set incorrectly the speaker's input will be far too hot. Using input B eliminates the possibility of such a mistake.
These settings will give you the optimum signal to noise performance and get the most from your QSC powered speakers. The mixer’s output 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.
K Series
KW Series
KLA Series
Select your QSC Speaker
K Series
Rotate 4 detents (clicks) past zero
0dB
GAIN B
Done
+10dBOFF
— Figure 3 —
K Series
KW Series
KLA Series
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QSC GXD Amplifier Settings
Not
Acceptable
Inputs 1-8
Menu
Simple
Advanced
If you are using a QSC GXD amplifier, you can optimize the gain and sensitivity for use with your TouchMix. Refer to "Output Channel – QSC GXD
Amplifier Settings" on page 45

Phantom Power (+48V)

Most condenser microphones and some direct boxes require phantom power from the mixer. On TouchMix, 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.
Cond Mic
Guitar
To Enable or Disable Phantom Power (+48V):
+48V
To exit
+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
— Figure 4 —
preset that works well. If not, you'll need to dive into the channel and dial it in manually.
To Adjust Channel Parameters:
In 1
At the top of the screen, select the tab for the channel processing element you want to work on.

Simple and Advanced Mode

TouchMix offers two modes of operation.
•
Simple Mode
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.
To Globally Select Simple / Advanced Mode:
– Presents the user with a reduced set of controls. It’s important to know that switching into Simple mode does not alter the values
– Presents all mixer controls to the user.
OR
Yes
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Auxiliary (Stage Monitor) Mixes

-40 -20 -10 -5 5 10U
Inputs 1-8
Aux
Overview
Inputs 1-8
Inputs 9-16
Stereo In / 2 Trk
Aux
Aux Mix
Select
Aux Outputs
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:
In 1
Auxes
You will see sliders representing the send levels to all the aux mixes. Auxes 7/8 and 9/10 are stereo auxes so each has a Pan control. If any mono auxes are linked they also have Pan controls.
Adjust
for each performer in turn then use the
Prev
and
Next
buttons to move through the channels.
Mix by Mix
In this approach, you'll dial in a complete monitor mix for one performer at a time. There are two ways of doing this.
Overview Screen
One way is from the Aux Overview screen. The Aux Overview screen, as the name implies, provides a view of all the aux mixes for a bank of channels at once, in matrix format.
To Set Up Monitor Mixes:
Menu
OR
Each horizontal row of sliders represents one of your monitor mixes. If you have named your Aux outputs, the name displays above the Master slider on the right of the screen. Auxes 7/8 and 9/10 are stereo auxes so each has a Pan control. If any mono auxes are linked they also have Pan controls.
Touch any to select and change its value using .
OR
Mix-on-Faders
This screen presents the controls for one Aux Mix at a time using the same style of large faders as the Home screen.
To Set Up Monitor Mixes:
Touch the Aux Mix Select to go to the mix you want, then use the faders to adjust the sends to the selected Aux Mix. If necessary, select another bank of channels. Mix-on-Faders is the perfect method for a performer using the TouchMix App to dial in their own stage monitor – they see only the channel sends for their monitor.

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 Aux Output Processing:
Main
Aux 1
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EQ Tab
Low Low Mid High Mid High
125 Hz
630 Hz
3.15 kHz
16 kHz
For the Main and mono Aux outputs, the EQ tab displays the 1/3 octave graphic equalizer. To better fit the screen, the equalizer has been divided into four sections – Low, Low-Mid, High-Mid and High. The four windows will display the setting of all faders. Touch any of the windows to work on that part of the frequency spectrum.
For Auxes 7/8 and 9/10 (TouchMix-16 only) the EQ is parametric and is identical to that found on input channels.
31.5 to
160 to
— Figure 5 —
800 Hz to
Limiter Tab
Displays the limiter and its controls. We strongly encourage the use of the limiter for In Ear Monitors.
Filters Tab
There are multiple types of filters presented here.
•
Low-Cut / High-Cut filters
Tips & Tricks for more on Low and High-Cut filters.
◦ For
stage monitors
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
◦ There is a technique known as “
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.
•
Anti-Feedback Notch Filters
frequencies while doing little to alter the overall sound. Experienced engineers will bring the system up just to the edge of feedback while adjusting the frequency to tune out feedback. This must be done with care as the system is very close to uncontrolled feedback.
may not need any additional low-frequency energy as there is ample bottom end coming from subwoofers.
– These filters are used to roll off high or low frequency content. There are a number of possible applications. See
, it is common to roll off low frequencies at 80 – 100 Hz. There is usually ample low frequency energy on stage without
subs on auxes
– These are very deep (up to -20 dB), very narrow cut only filters that can be quite effective in fighting feedback
” in which the subwoofer is fed from one of the auxes while the main speakers are fed from
4 to
Presets Tab
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 or recalled from either internal or external (USB) memory.
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Setup Tab
Link
Delay In
Speaker Settings
GXD Amp Settings
Name the Aux Output:
Type new name
Touch to enter a new name for the output. (not available on Main output) to name the output.
Linking:
Available only on Auxes 1-8 (TouchMix-16), and 1-4 (TouchMix-8). This Links odd-to-even pairs of auxiliary mixes to create a stereo mix.
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 actual kick drum and the reinforced kick drum arrive at the listeners’ ears at the same time.
You can also drive your drummer nuts by delaying his monitor just a bit – but that wouldn’t be very nice, would it?
The delay provides a read out in msecs. (up to 100), meters (up to 34.3) and feet (up to 113).
Speaker Settings:
Refer to "Level-Match Your QSC Speakers" on page 12 for details.
GXD Amp Settings:
Refer to "Output Channel – QSC GXD Amplifier Settings" on page 45
Aux Pick-off
Pre All Pre Dyn
Pre Fader
Post Fader
Available for the Aux mixes only, these buttons determine where 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.
Assignments
Mute 1
DCA 3
And you didn’t think there would be any assignments. But these aren’t the kind of assignments that require homework. These buttons assign the output to a Mute Group or a DCA Group. Mute Groups and DCA Groups are discussed previously.
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Recording

Menu
Mixer Setup
44.1 kHz
48.0 kHz
Sample Rate
Record/
Play
Inputs 1-8
Arm
Record/
Play
Stereo In / 2 Trk
2-Trk Rec
Main
Aux 7/8
Aux 9/10
Pre/Post Fader
Record/
Play
New Session
Create
TouchMix makes 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-drive requirements – A list of hard-drives that QSC has qualified may be found at qsc.com. There are far too many 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. The drive must be formatted as FAT 32 and de-fragmentation improves seek time.
Be sure that there is sufficient space on the drive for your recording. To calculate the space required for your recording…
•
For 48 kHz
•
For 44.1 kHz
– Space required (in MB) = 8.64 x minutes x tracks
– Space required (in MB) = 7.94 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. 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:
Depending on the number of tracks recorded and the performance of the hard drive, multi-track playback may slow down the rendering of objects on the TouchMix screen resulting in lagging movement of controls.
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:
To Select Channels for Recording:
Repeat for all channels you wish to record.
All mixer inputs (TouchMix-16 – 20 inputs, TouchMix-8 –12 inputs) may be recorded simultaneously. In addition, you can record the Main mix.
To Select Stereo Mix to Record:
Arm
type new session
NOTE:
OR
Stereo record for Aux 7/8 and Aux 9/10 is available on the TouchMix-16 only.
To Name a New Session:
OR
New / Recall Session:
Default
Pre Post
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Recording Directory Structure
USB Hard Drive
Region-2.wav (resumed recording channel)
Region-1.wav (rst time channel is recorded)
NewSession.tmRecord (Session name +tm.Record)
Track1 (Channel 1 recordings)
Track2
Region-2.wav
Region-1.wav
NewSession.tmRecordhdr
Record/
Play
Recall Session
Record/
Play
Inputs 1-8
Track
Stereo In / 2 Trk
2-Trk Rec
Main
Pre
Post
Pre/Post Fader
Record/
Play
When you create a new Session, TouchMix creates a new folder on the USB drive named for the Session. Within the folder there is a folder for each channel. When you begin recording, the .wav files are written from the channels to their folders. If you start, stop and resume recording, additional .wav files are written in the folders each time you resume recording. If you don't arm a channel for recording, nothing is placed in that folder.
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.
You'll notice that in — Figure 6 Track1 contains sequential wave files named Region-1, Region-2, and so on. Each time a session is paused and resumed a new set of wave files is recorded. So, if you played 3 sets, stopping the recorder after each, you would find 3 wave files in each Track folder. These wave files can be imported into most DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software. See your DAW’s documentation.
IMPORTANT:
If you plan to edit the files/folders in any way (even just opening and saving a file), make sure you make a copy of the
— Figure 6 —
files and use the copy for editing. If you change anything, the entire session cannot be used on the TouchMix for more recording or for playback.
Playback
Tracks that you have recorded on the TouchMix may be played back and mixed down on your TouchMix. The first step is to load the Session you wish to play back.
To load a recorded Session:
New / Recall Session:
Default
Select a
USB Session
The next step is to select “Track” as the source for the mixer’s input channels.
To select Track as the input source:
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 your DAW’s documentation for instructions on importing files.
• 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.
• Internal mix down to 2-track. All input tracks can be recorded to a stereo mix.
To mix down to 2-tracks:
1. Recall the session and set up the mixer for Playback as described above.
2. From the Record/Play Screen:
3. To begin recording:
4. Operate the transport normally.
The .wav files for the 2-track recording can be found in the session folders Track21 and Track22 (TouchMix-16,) or Track14 and Track15 (TouchMix-8).
Repeat for all channels you wish to play back.
Arm
Make sure that no other channels are armed for recording.
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