Yamaha CL StageMix V5 User Guide

CL StageMix V5 User Guide
Welcome:
Thank you for downloading the “CL StageMix” iPad app for the Yamaha CL series digital mixing consoles. The latest firmware version for CL series can be downloaded from
www.yamahaproaudio.com
StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha CL series digital mixing console functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range. The software has been specifically designed to allow engineers to adjust monitor mixes from the performers’ positions on stage, directly controlling mix parameters via the iPad rather than having to rely on verbal directions to a second engineer. The result is better mixes in less time; a huge advantage during high-pressure pre-show setup. Although StageMix is focused on the requirements for adjusting monitor mixes on stage, its range of features is continually expanding, allowing it to be used for a wider variety of remote control functions. Note: iOS applications may not be supported in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha Professional Audio CL StageMix V5 User Guide
CONTENTS
Page
1.0 System Requirements ..................................................................................... 6
2.0 Wi-Fi Settings ................................................................................................... 6
3.0 Getting Started ................................................................................................. 7
3.1 CL series Network Setup .............................................................................. 7
3.2 iPad Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................... 7
3.2.1 Using DHCP ............................................................................................. 7
3.2.2 Using a Static IP Address ......................................................................... 8
3.3 StageMix Setup ............................................................................................ 9
3.3.1 OFFLINE DEMO ..................................................................................... 10
3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with a CL series Console ........................... 10
3.3.3 Select a Mixer .......................................................................................... 11
3.3.4 Select the Console Firmware Version ...................................................... 11
3.3.5 Connect and Synchronize with the CL Console ....................................... 11
3.3.6 Edit Mixer Configurations ........................................................................ 12
4.0 Mixer Window ................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Channel Bank Navigation ........................................................................... 13
4.2 Layer Navigation ........................................................................................ 13
4.3 Channel Names and Colors ....................................................................... 13
4.4 Faders ........................................................................................................ 14
4.4.1 Long Faders ........................................................................................... 14
4.4.2 Navigation in Long Faders Mode ............................................................ 14
4.5 Channel ON ............................................................................................... 15
4.6 CUE ............................................................................................................ 15
4.7 Master Bank ............................................................................................... 16
4.8 GAIN .......................................................................................................... 17
4.8.1 Digital Gain ............................................................................................. 18
4.8.2 Gain Compensation Mode ...................................................................... 18
4.8.3 Analog Gain / Digital Gain Link ............................................................... 18
4.8.4 ALL GC ON ............................................................................................. 18
4.8.5 ALL GC OFF ........................................................................................... 18
4.8.6 Input Port ................................................................................................ 18
4.8.7 Phantom Power ...................................................................................... 19
4.8.8 Phase ..................................................................................................... 19
4.9 SENDS ON FADERS ................................................................................. 20
4.9.1 Mix Send Levels ..................................................................................... 21
4.9.2 Mix Sends ON ......................................................................................... 22
4.9.3 Mix Send PRE/POST .............................................................................. 22
4.9.4 Global PRE/POST .................................................................................. 22
4.9.5 Stereo Mix Pan ....................................................................................... 22
4.10 DCA FADERS ............................................................................................ 23
5.0 EQ / PAN / 5.1 / DYNAMICS ........................................................................... 24
5.1 EQ .............................................................................................................. 24
5.1.1 EQ Curve in Mixer Window ..................................................................... 24
5.1.2 Selecting PEQ or GEQ ........................................................................... 25
5.1.3 Accessing the EQ Editing Screens ......................................................... 25
5.2 PARAMETRIC EQ EDITING ...................................................................... 26
5.2.1 Gain and Frequency Lock ....................................................................... 27
5.2.2 HPF ........................................................................................................ 27
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5.2.3 EQ Bands 1 & 4 ...................................................................................... 28
5.2.4 EQ ON .................................................................................................... 28
5.2.5 EQ RESET ............................................................................................. 28
5.2.6 EQ TYPE ................................................................................................ 29
5.2.7 PEQ COPY/PASTE ................................................................................ 29
5.2.8 RTA ON ................................................................................................... 29
5.2.9 RTA HOLD .............................................................................................. 29
5.3 GRAPHIC EQ EDITING ............................................................................. 30
5.3.1 Navigation in the GEQ Overview Section ............................................... 30
5.3.2 Rack Position .......................................................................................... 30
5.3.3 GEQ Type ............................................................................................... 31
5.3.4 Insert Position ......................................................................................... 31
5.3.5 RTA ON ................................................................................................... 31
5.3.6 RTA HOLD .............................................................................................. 31
5.3.7 GEQ FLAT .............................................................................................. 31
5.3.8 GEQ Copy/Paste .................................................................................... 31
5.3.9 GEQ ON ................................................................................................. 31
5.3.10 Editing GEQ Bands ................................................................................. 32
5.3.11 Navigation in the GEQ Editing Section ................................................... 32
5.4 8-BAND PEQ EDITING .............................................................................. 33
5.4.1 HPF ........................................................................................................ 33
5.4.2 LPF ......................................................................................................... 33
5.4.3 EQ RESET ............................................................................................. 34
5.4.4 PEQ COPY/PASTE ................................................................................ 34
5.4.5 EQ ON .................................................................................................... 34
5.4.6 Insert Position ......................................................................................... 34
5.4.7 RTA ON ................................................................................................... 34
5.4.8 RTA HOLD .............................................................................................. 34
5.4.9 Gain and Frequency Lock ....................................................................... 34
5.4.10 BAND BYPASS ....................................................................................... 35
5.4.11 NOTCH FILTERS ................................................................................... 35
5.5 PAN TO STEREO BUSSES ....................................................................... 36
5.5.1 Balance ................................................................................................... 36
5.6 SURROUND PAN ...................................................................................... 36
5.6.1 Surround Pan Editing – Mono Input Channels ........................................ 37
5.6.2 Surround Pan Editing – Stereo Input Channels ...................................... 37
5.6.3 L/R and F/R Lock .................................................................................... 38
5.6.4 Divergence and LFE Level ...................................................................... 38
5.7 DYNAMICS PROCESSORS ...................................................................... 39
5.8 DYNAMICS PROCESSOR EDITING ......................................................... 40
5.8.1 Default .................................................................................................... 40
5.8.2 Copy/Paste ............................................................................................. 40
5.8.3 Dynamics On .......................................................................................... 41
5.8.4 Dynamics Type ....................................................................................... 41
5.8.5 Threshold ................................................................................................ 41
5.8.6 Range and Ratio ..................................................................................... 41
5.8.7 Other Dynamics Parameters .................................................................. 41
5.8.8 Key In ..................................................................................................... 42
6.0 OUTPORTS ..................................................................................................... 43
6.1 Navigation .................................................................................................. 43
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6.2 Output Port Identification ............................................................................ 43
6.3 Delay On .................................................................................................... 44
6.4 Delay Time Display .................................................................................... 44
6.5 Output Port Phase ...................................................................................... 44
6.6 Output Port Gain ........................................................................................ 44
6.7 Delay Time Editor ....................................................................................... 44
6.7.1 Delay Scale ............................................................................................ 45
6.7.2 Numeric Keypad ..................................................................................... 45
6.7.3 Nudge Delay Time Values....................................................................... 45
6.7.4 Copy Delay Time Value .......................................................................... 46
6.7.5 Paste Delay Time Value .......................................................................... 46
6.7.6 Close the Delay Time Editor ................................................................... 46
7.0 UTILITY ........................................................................................................... 47
7.1 MUTE GROUP MASTERS ......................................................................... 47
7.1.1 Mute Group Dim Level ............................................................................ 48
7.2 TAP TEMPO .............................................................................................. 49
7.2.1 Multi-Select ............................................................................................. 49
7.3 OSCILLATOR ............................................................................................ 50
7.3.1 Oscillator Assign ..................................................................................... 50
7.3.2 Oscillator Output ..................................................................................... 50
7.3.3 Oscillator Level Control ........................................................................... 50
7.3.4 Oscillator Frequency ............................................................................... 51
7.3.5 Oscillator Mode ....................................................................................... 51
7.4 RECORDER ............................................................................................... 51
7.4.1 Title List .................................................................................................. 51
7.4.2 Transport ................................................................................................ 52
7.4.3 Play Mode ............................................................................................... 52
7.4.4 Recorder Input ........................................................................................ 52
7.4.5 Playback Output ..................................................................................... 52
8.0 SCENE MEMORY............................................................................................ 53
8.1 CURRENT SCENE .................................................................................... 53
8.2 DECREMENT / INCREMENT SCENE ....................................................... 53
8.3 SCENE LIST .............................................................................................. 54
8.4 SCENE RANGE ......................................................................................... 54
8.5 SELECTED SCENE ................................................................................... 54
8.6 STORE SCENE .......................................................................................... 55
8.7 UNDO STORE ........................................................................................... 55
8.8 RECALL SCENE ........................................................................................ 55
8.9 UNDO RECALL .......................................................................................... 56
9.0 SETUP ............................................................................................................. 57
9.1 Fader Delay ................................................................................................ 57
9.2 Cue Mode ................................................................................................... 57
9.3 Filled EQ Graph.......................................................................................... 57
9.4 Enable Inc/Dec Scene Recall ..................................................................... 57
9.5 Show Send Levels in Meter Bridge ............................................................ 58
9.6 Enable Phantom Power Switching ............................................................. 58
9.7 Set EQ band to 0dB with Double-Tap ........................................................ 58
9.8 Show dB Markings on Mixer ....................................................................... 58
9.9 Set DCA to 0dB with Double-Tap ............................................................... 58
9.10 Channel Select – StageMix Follows Console ............................................. 58
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9.11 Channel Select – Console Follows StageMix ............................................. 58
9.12 Input Meter Point ........................................................................................ 58
9.13 Output Meter Point ..................................................................................... 58
9.14 Display Key Input for Dynamics Meters ...................................................... 58
9.15 RTA Peak Hold Mode ................................................................................. 59
9.16 RTA Input Gain........................................................................................... 59
10.0 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 60
10.1 No Wi-Fi Available ...................................................................................... 60
10.2 Connection Error ........................................................................................ 60
10.3 Connection Lost ......................................................................................... 61
10.4 DHCP Server Setup on WAP/Router ......................................................... 61
10.5 Using StageMix with CL Editor ................................................................... 61
10.6 “Redirect to Internet” Problem with iOS 6 or higher .................................... 62
10.7 Graphic EQ Doesn’t Affect the Sound ........................................................ 62
10.8 Problems Moving Multiple Faders .............................................................. 62
10.9 StageMix Facebook Page .......................................................................... 62
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1.0 System Requirements

Apple iPad (any model using iOS 6 or higher)
Yamaha CL series digital mixing console with V2.0 or V3.0 firmware
Wi-Fi access point (preferably with 802.11n, 5GHz capability, though 2.4GHz
and 802.11g will also work)
CAT5 cable (to connect the console to a Wi-Fi access point)
iOS: iOS 6.0 -8.x

2.0 Wi-Fi Settings

Configure the Wi-Fi access point, following the manufacturer’s instructions. No special settings are needed, but using security such as WPA is highly recommended, to prevent unwanted devices from joining the network. Here are some suggested settings to assist less experienced Wi-Fi users:
1. Give the wireless network a name (this is the “SSID”).
2. Choose a security mode (such as WPA) and password.
3. Select the wireless mode (802.11g or n).
4. In the case of “n”, select the wireless band (2.4 or 5GHz).
5. If available, enable “Auto Channel Selection” so the wireless channel with the least interference will be selected.
802.11n networks at 5GHz are preferred because they allow faster communication between the iPad and the Wi-Fi access point. Practically, this could result in more accurate level metering with the StageMix app. Using a Wi-Fi access point with 2 or more external aerials is recommended to increase potential signal range. Booster aerials could be connected for a further increase in performance.
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3.0 Getting Started

3.1 CL series Network Setup

Connect the Wi-Fi access point to the CL series console’s network port via a CAT5 cable. Note that a cross-over cable will be needed with older access points that don’t have the “auto MDIX” function. Most recent devices will support “auto MDIX”, in which case a straight CAT5 cable can be used.
Make sure your Ethernet cable is connected to a LAN port on your Wi-Fi device and not the WAN port.
Note the IP address and MAC address of the CL series console - they will need to be entered into the iPad later. They can be found in the console as follows:
a. Press the [SETUP] button on the CL series touchscreen b. Press [NETWORK] on the CL series touchscreen

3.2 iPad Wi-Fi Settings

The iPad can be configured using either DHCP or a Static IP address.

3.2.1 Using DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to a device. Use the following steps to configure your iPad using DHCP.
a) Open the iPad “Settings” menu b) Select “Wi-Fi”, and choose the correct network c) Press the blue circle with the white arrow to the right of the selected
network to edit the IP address.
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d) Select [DHCP] and ensure that your iPad receives data for the IP
Address, Subnet Mask, Router and DNS. e) Select [Renew Lease] if this data is not applied. f) If the settings are successfully applied, press the iPad’s Home
button to exit the Settings menu.
Note:
Make sure that the subnet of the IP address is the same as that of
the CL series console.
If DHCP settings are not applied after step (e), please check your
DHCP server settings (refer to 10.4 for further advice). Alternatively, setup your iPad using a Static IP Address.

3.2.2 Using a Static IP Address

a) Open the iPad “Settings” menu b) Select “Wi-Fi”, and choose the correct network c) Press the blue circle with the white arrow to the right of the selected
network to edit the IP address.
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d) Select [Static] e) IP Address: enter an IP Address similar to the one for the CL series
console, but with just the last number different. (For example, if CL
series console is 192.168.0.128, give an address to the iPad such
as 192.168.0.127). f) Subnet Mask: enter “255.255.255.0”. g) Router: enter the IP Address of your Wi-Fi Access Point (printed on
the bottom of the device or in the user’s manual) h) DNS: enter the IP Address of your Wi-Fi Access Point (as in step g) i) Press the iPad’s Home button to exit the Settings menu.

3.3 StageMix Setup

Launch the “CL StageMix” App
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The “Select Mixer” screen will appear. From this screen, you can do any of the following things:
Access the OFFLINE DEMO mode to explore the features and user interface of CL StageMix.
Configure StageMix to work with a CL console.
Select a CL console that has already been configured to work with your
iPad and begin using StageMix.

3.3.1 OFFLINE DEMO

If [OFFLINE DEMO] is pressed in the “Select Mixer” screen, the functions of StageMix will operate independently of any mixing console. It is a useful way to demonstrate and learn how to use the app without the need for a mixer. Level meters and most Scene Memory functions do not work in this mode.

3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with a CL series Console

i. Press [ADD MIXER] to open the following screen:
ii. Tap on the blank Name field and enter a name for your CL series
console using the iPad’s onscreen keyboard.
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iii. Enter the CL series console’s IP address noted in 3.1. The default IP
Address may not need to be changed but confirm this in the Network Setup screen of the CL series console (refer to 3.1). If you need to modify the IP Address in StageMix, make sure you include the dots between the sets of numbers (as shown above).
iv. Enter the CL series console’s MAC address noted in 3.1. When
entering the MAC Address, the colons between sets of characters will
be automatically added by StageMix. v. Select the Model of CL series console. vi. Press the [ADD MIXER] button at the bottom of the screen.

3.3.3 Select a Mixer

If your iPad has been configured to work with a CL series console,
select the mixer from the list. (The model of mixer (CL1, CL3 or CL5)
will appear in smaller text below the mixer’s name.)

3.3.4 Select the Console Firmware Version

StageMix V5 can be used with CL firmware V2 or V3. Select the
appropriate firmware version before connecting to the console.

3.3.5 Connect and Synchronize with the CL Console

Click the [CONNECT] button to connect to the console and begin the
synchronization process.
The message “Syncing With CL…” will appear while StageMix is
obtaining parameters from the console. After this process is complete,
the Mixer window will appear and StageMix is ready to be used.
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When used with CL firmware V3 or higher, up to 5 iPads running
StageMix can be connected to the console simultaneously.
If StageMix cannot connect with your console, refer to the
Troubleshooting section (10.0) at the end of this document for possible
solutions.

3.3.6 Edit Mixer Configurations

The parameters of a saved Mixer Configuration can be viewed and
edited by tapping the right arrow button next to a mixer’s name. This
will open the Edit Mixer screen which allows the Name, IP Address and
MAC Address to be verified and edited using the procedures described
in section 3.3.2. After editing, press [SAVE MIXER] to save any
changes.
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4.0 Mixer Window

The main page of the StageMix is called the “Mixer” window. It shows the EQ curves, Pan positions, Dynamics status, [CUE] and [ON] buttons, faders, level meters, and channel names and colors for eight adjacent channels.
Across the top of the screen, level meters and faders are displayed in blocks of channels for mono Input Channels 1-32, Stereo Input Channels 1-8, Mix and Matrix busses, and the Master Stereo and Mono busses. This is the “Navigation/Meter Bridge”.

4.1 Channel Bank Navigation

Press any of the “Navigation/Meter Bridge” blocks to select the bank of channels to be viewed and controlled in the channel strips below.

4.2 Layer Navigation

Press the [CH 1-32] or [CH 33-72] button to make those banks of channels available in the “Navigation/Meter Bridge”. Stereo Inputs 1-8 are available as part of the [CH 1-32] bank.
The Layer Navigation button displays black text on a white background to indicate the active Layer.

4.3 Channel Names and Colors

The name and color of each channel appears in StageMix as it does in the CL series console. The names are dimmed if the channel is switched off.
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Double-tap on the channel name in the Mixer window to edit the name and color. Type in a name and press [return]. Alternatively, navigate to another channel using the left/right cursor buttons above the keyboard. This allows multiple channels to be named before closing the keyboard.

4.4 Faders

Each fader has its channel number displayed on its cap. The fader cap must be touched to allow the level to be adjusted. When a fader cap is touched, its background will lighten and its current dB value will be displayed. Using the iPad’s multi-touch facility, up to eight faders can be moved simultaneously.
Note: “Multitasking Gestures” must be turned Off in the iPad in order to allow four or more faders to be adjusted simultaneously (refer to 10.8 for details).

4.4.1 Long Faders

Press the [LONG FADERS] button at the bottom-left corner of the Mixer
window to allow more accurate adjustment of fader levels. In this view,
EQ, Pan, Dynamics and the “Navigation/Meter Bridge” are not visible.

4.4.2 Navigation in Long Faders Mode

Although the “Navigation/Meter Bridge” is not visible in Long Faders
mode, it is possible to navigate up or down in banks of 8 channels
using the left/right arrow buttons in the upper left area of the Mixer
window.
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Press the [LONG FADERS] button in the bottom-left corner again to return to the Mixer Overview.

4.5 Channel ON

Press [ON] to change the on/off status of the channel. The button is green when the channel is on. When a channel is off, its name and level meter will dim and its fader position shown in the “Navigation/Meter Bridge” will also dim.
If a channel is muted as part of a Mute Group, the ON button will blink.

4.6 CUE

The [CUE] buttons for each channel control the mixer’s Cue functions. Their operation mode corresponds to the status of the Cue Mode in the Setup screen (refer to 9.2).
When [LAST CUE] mode is active, only one channel can be cued at a time. When [MIX CUE] mode is selected, multiple channels can be cued simultaneously.
The [CUE CLEAR] button will cancel any cues that have been activated. This is useful when there are multiple cues to cancel, and when some are hidden in other layers.
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4.7 Master Bank

Pressing the [Master] block in the “Navigation/Meter Bridge” will cause channels from the master section to appear in the fader strips. Included in this block are the Stereo Master channel, Mono Master channel and the Monitor Level and On control.
Note: there are two EQ thumbnails above the Stereo Master channel. Parametric EQ is always linked for the left and right sides of the Stereo Master channel. However it is possible to have independent GEQs assigned to the left and right side of the Stereo Master.
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4.8 GAIN

The gain for each input channel can be controlled using the faders in StageMix. Press the [GAIN] button in the lower left area of the Mixer window to enter GAIN mode.
Note: the [GAIN] button will only appear when a bank of Input Channels are selected since there are no Gain parameters for Output Channels.
Input channels can have both Analog and Digital Gain parameters. When GAIN mode is selected, a second button labelled [DIGITAL] appears above the [GAIN] button.
If the [DIGITAL] button is not highlighted, then Analog Gain mode is active. The background behind the channel faders will be dark red to indicate that StageMix is in Analog Gain control mode.
Faders can be moved to change the Analog Gain for each channel. The gain value of each head amp will be displayed above the fader while any fader cap is being touched. Up to 8 faders can be adjusted simultaneously.
Faders will only appear for channels that have a head amp available.
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4.8.1 Digital Gain

When Gain Mode is active, the user can also adjust the Digital Gain for
any channel. Press the [DIGITAL] button to assign all StageMix faders
to control the Digital Gain parameters. The background will change to
a blue shade to indicate that Digital Gain mode is active.

4.8.2 Gain Compensation Mode

Gain Compensation can be activated for each input channel
independently in CL series consoles. In Analog Gain mode, a [GC]
button in each channel strip allows Gain Compensation to be turned On
or Off from StageMix.
The [GC] button will only be available for channels that are patched to a
Rio I/O Rack that provides Gain Compensation capability. The [GC]
button will turn blue when Gain Compensation is active for that channel.
In Analog Gain mode, a blue dot will appear next to the fader to indicate
the original Analog gain position. If Gain Compensation is turned off for
a channel, the gain control fader will return to this position. (Refer to
the CL series console’s Owner’s Manual for more detailed information
about Gain Compensation mode and functions.)

4.8.3 Analog Gain / Digital Gain Link

When the [LINK] button is enabled for an input channel, any changes
made to the Analog Gain will be linked to the Digital Gain.
Note: this feature is only available for CL V2.0 firmware or higher.
The [LINK] button will only be available for channels that are patched to
a Rio I/O Rack that provides Gain Compensation capability.
Note: although the [LINK] button may be enabled or disabled at any
time, linking of Analog and Digital Gain only occurs when Gain
Compensation is active for the input to that channel.

4.8.4 ALL GC ON

Press the [ALL GC ON] button to activate Gain Compensation for
every channel in the console that is patched to a Rio I/O Rack input
which provides the Gain Compensation capability. A confirmation
dialog will appear before this function is executed.

4.8.5 ALL GC OFF

Press [ALL GC OFF] to turn off Gain Compensation for all channels.
A confirmation dialog will appear before this function is executed.

4.8.6 Input Port

When GAIN mode is active, the input port assigned to each channel will
be displayed at the top of each channel strip (EQ, Pan and Dynamics
are not displayed when GAIN mode is active). Input Port is a display-
only parameter and cannot be edited from StageMix.
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4.8.7 Phantom Power

The 48V phantom power status for each input channel is also displayed
at the top of each channel strip when GAIN mode is active. The 48V
indicator will appear in red when phantom power is active.
Phantom Power for each channel can be switched On or Off from
StageMix if the relevant preference is ON in the SETUP screen (refer to
9.6). Tap on the [48V] button and a confirmation popup will appear.
By default, the 48V phantom power indicators are display-only and
cannot be edited from StageMix.

4.8.8 Phase

The Phase setting for each input channel appears near the top of the
channel strips when GAIN mode is active. The Phase setting can be
edited from StageMix by pressing this button. The button will have a
grey background when the Phase setting is normal and will change to
an orange background when Phase is reversed.
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