Yamaha M7CLEDITOR User Manual

M7CL Editor

M7CL Editor

M7CL Editor

Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Getting Started ......................................... 2

Master window ......................................... 9

Overview window ................................... 11

Selected Channel window....................... 23

Library window ....................................... 42

Patch Editor window............................... 45

Rack window ........................................... 49

Meter window ......................................... 58

Group/Link window ................................ 60

Scene window ......................................... 64

Keyboard Shortcuts................................. 71

Index........................................................ 72

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Getting Started

Overview of M7CL Editor

M7CL Editor enables you to remotely control the Yamaha M7CL mixing console and to save the parameter settings
on your computer. To use M7CL Editor, you must first perform the following operations:

1 Start and configure Studio Manager.

2 Start and configure M7CL Editor.

3 Synchronize M7CL Editor with your M7CL console (➥ p.8).

NOTE

Configuring M7CL Editor

You must configure the following settings for each open Editor.

NOTE

For more information on using Studio Manager, refer to the Studio Manager Owner’s Manual.

• Before you make the following settings, you must make settings for the DME-N Network Driver and
select the MIDI port in the Setup window of Studio Manager.

•To open an editor, double-click the icon for the desired editor in the Studio Manager window.

❏ System Setup

To open the System Setup window, choose [System Setup] from the [File] menu.

NOTE

A Input port/Output port

From the ports you specified in Studio Man­ager, select the ports that the editor will use
to communicate with the M7CL console.

B Fast Sync

This allows synchronization to be speed up,
reducing the time required. Use this check
box to choose whether to enable this func­tion.

C Window Control from Console

This option determines whether or not using
the USER DEFINED KEYS on the console
enables you to remotely open and close the
M7CL Editor windows.

D Level Meter

By disabling the meter function you can reduce the processing load caused by screen drawing and communica­tion. This option specifies whether the level meter functionality will be enabled.

Be sure to specify the Input port and Output port.

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E Confirmation

These check boxes specify whether a confirmation dialog box will appear when you store (Store Confirmation),
recall (Recall Confirmation), patch (Patch Confirmation), or make a patch change that would modify an existing
patch (Steal Patch Confirmation).

F Administrator Password

Enter the Administrator password that was specified on the M7CL console. If this password is not entered cor­rectly, it will not be possible to synchronize from M7CL Editor to the M7CL console.

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❏ Mixer Setup

To open the Mixer Setup window, choose [Mixer Setup] from the [File] menu.

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2

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A Input Channels

Specify the number of input channels on the M7CL console. When the editor is synchronized with the M7CL
console, the actual number of channels on the M7CL console will automatically be specified here.

B Mix Bus Setup

Here you can make settings relating to the MIX buses.

Signal Type: Choose either MONOx2 or STEREO for each two adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered MIX

buses.

Bus Type/Send Point: Choose either VARI (PRE FADER) or VARI (PRE EQ) or FIXED for each two adja-

cent odd-numbered/even-numbered MIX buses.

Pan Link: This is valid only if the Signal Type is set to STEREO and the Bus Type is set to VARI. If this is

enabled, the pan setting sent to stereo MIX buses will be linked with the pan setting to the STEREO bus.

C Matrix Bus Setup

Here you can make settings relating to the MATRIX buses.

Signal Type: Choose either MONOx2 or STEREO for each two adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered

MATRIX buses.

Bus Type/Send Point: Choose either PRE FADER or PRE EQ for each two adjacent odd-numbered/even-

numbered MATRIX buses.

Pan Link: This is valid only if the Signal Type is set to STEREO and the Bus Type is set to VARI. If this is

enabled, the pan setting sent to stereo MATRIX buses will be linked with the pan setting to the STEREO bus.

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❏ Creating a user key

1

To open the Create User Key window, choose [Create User Key] from the [File] menu.
This creates a user key (with “.M7U” file name extension) that can be read from a USB storage device by the

M7CL console to automatically set user-specific parameters.

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K

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A User Name

Specify the name of the user. You can enter up to eight single-byte characters of alphabet and numerals.

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M

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B Comment

Enter a comment for each user. You can enter up to thirty-two single-byte alphanumeric characters.

C Password

Enter a password that will be used when this user key is read by the M7CL console. You can enter up to eight sin­gle-byte alphanumeric characters. Uppercase and lowercase are distinguished.

D Re-Enter Password

Enter the password once again as a safeguard against mistaken entry.

E POWER USER

Specify whether this user is a power user. Power users can use the M7CL console to create or edit a user authenti­cation key with a specified user level.

F Administrator Password

Enter the Administrator password that was specified on the M7CL console. This is not required if no Administra­tor password has been specified on the M7CL console, but if this password is incorrect you will be asked to enter
it when the user key is read.

G ACCESS PERMISSION

In this area, specify the parameters that this user will be allowed to operate.

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H CH OPERATION

INPUT, ST IN, DCA, MIX, MATRIX, ST/MONO: Select the channels whose parameters will be opera-

ble.

HA: Change the operating privileges for the head amp gain and phantom power of the selected channels.
PROCESSING: Change the operating privileges for overall signal processing parameters (except for fader

and [ON] key) of the selected channel. For the specific parameters included in PROCESSING, refer to the
appendix of the M7CL owner’s manual.

FADER/ON: Change the operating privileges for the pan/balance, fader, channel on, send on/off, and send

level of the selected channels.

Set All: Tu rn on HA, PROCESSING, and FADER/ON for all channels.
Clear All: Tu rn off HA, PROCESSING, and FADER/ON for all channels.
Set by One Click: If this button is on, HA, PROCESSING, and FADER/ON will all be turned on when you

select a channel. If all are already on, all will be turned off.

I SCENE LIST

STORE/SORT: Change the operating privileges for scene store and sort operations.
RECALL: Change the operating privileges for scene recall operations.

J LIBRARY LIST

STORE/CLEAR: Change the operating privileges for library store and clear operations.
RECALL: Change the operating privileges for library recall operations.

K FILE LOAD

USER SETUP: Change the operating privileges for loading user-defined keys and preferences when loading a

file.

SYSTEM SETUP MONITOR SETUP: Change the operating privileges for loading system setup and moni-

tor setup settings when loading a file.

CURRENT SCENE: Change the operating privileges for loading the current scene when loading a file.
SCENE LIST: Change the operating privileges for loading the scene list when loading a file.
LIBRARY LIST: Change the operating privileges for loading the library list when loading a file.

L CURRENT SCENE

INPUT PATCH: Change the operating privileges for input patch operations.
INPUT NAME: Change the privileges for editing the input names.
OUTPUT PATCH: Change the operating privileges for output patching.
OUTPUT NAME: Change the privileges for editing the output names.
BUS SETUP: Change the operating privileges for buses.
RACK: Change the operating privileges for rack operations.
MUTE GROUP ASSIGN: Change the privileges for assigning mute groups.
MUTE GROUP MASTER: Change the operating privileges for enabling/disabling mute groups.

M MONITOR SETUP

OSILLATOR: Change the operating privileges for oscillator settings.
TALKBACK: Change the operating privileges for talkback settings.

N SYSTEM SETUP

MIXER SETUP: Change the privileges for making mixer setup settings.
OUTPORT SETUP: Change the privileges for making outport setup settings.
MIDI: Change the privileges for making MIDI settings.

O Create

Creates the user key.

P Cancel

Closes the window.

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Working with Sessions

All of your console’s mix settings in M7CL Editor, including Scene and library data, are called Sessions.
The following table describes how to handle Sessions.

Creating a new Session Choose [New Session] from the [File] menu.

Opening a previously saved Session Choose [Open Session] from the [File] menu.

Saving the current Session Choose [Save Session] from the [File] menu.

Saving the current Session with a new name Choose [Save Session As...] from the [File] menu.

When you save a session in the window of an editor, the settings of only that editor will be saved in a file. Session files
saved by M7CL Editor have a filename extension of “.YSE”. Files in which only the M7CL console data is saved (file­name extension “.M7C”) can also be handled, allowing you to use a USB storage device to exchange data with the
M7CL console.

If you save a Session in the Studio Manager window, all selected Editor settings are saved in a file with a file extension
of “.YSM.”

Undo/Redo Function

In M7CL Editor, you can cancel the latest operation (Undo) and also cancel the cancellation of the latest operation
(Redo). If you perform an Undo operation twice in a row, you can cancel the two most-recent operations. If you per­form an Undo operation three times in a row, you can cancel the three most-recent operations. In this way, you can
cancel multiple recent operations. The following table describes how to use the Undo/Redo function.

Undo Choose [Undo] from the [Edit] menu.

Redo Choose [Redo] from the [Edit] menu.

Please note, however, that after you perform one of the following operations, you cannot successfully undo or redo
any previous operation:

•Operations on the M7CL console

• Quitting Studio Manager

•Synchronizing with the M7CL console

•Session operations

NOTE

NOTE

You cannot Undo or Redo the following operations:

• Edits in the Setup window

• Synchronization

• Opening and closing the windows

• Resizing or moving the windows
There are certain other operations that cannot be undone, depending on the function.

For library or scene operations, Undo/Redo applies only to the single most recent operation. You cannot
undo any operations prior to this. Undo/Redo in these windows is available only using the [UNDO] button
within the respective window. Even if you perform a scene recall from the Master window, you cannot use
a shortcut or menu operation to undo the recall.

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Window operations

You can select and open each window from the [Win­dows] menu. For the INPUT CH window and Effect Edi­tor window, use the sub-menu to select the channels or
library you want to see.

You can choose Tile or Cascade to arrange the windows within the editor.

● Cascade● Tile

In the Library window or Scene window, click the tabs
located at the top of the window to switch between
pages.

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Synchronizing M7CL Editor

When M7CL Editor starts up, the parameter settings on the console and the parameter settings in M7CL Editor may
be different. Therefore, you must first match the parameter settings on the console with those in M7CL Editor. This
operation is called “synchronization.” Follow the steps below to synchronize M7CL Editor.

1 Select [Synchronize], then [Re-synchronize].

The following window opens.

2 Select whether you want to transfer your settings to M7CL

Editor, or vice versa.

At this time, the All Libs option determines whether or not Scene and
Library data is synchronized.

PC ➔ Console: Tr ansfers the current parameter settings in M7CL Editor to your console.
Console ➔ PC: Tr ansfers the current parameter settings of your console to the M7CL Editor.

3 Click [OK].

Do not operate the console while synchronization is in progress.

NOTE

If you use the “Total Recall” function in Studio Manager, all selected Editors in Studio Manager are syn­chronized with the corresponding devices.

Offline Edit Function

If you do not want to synchronize your console with M7CL Editor, select [Offline Edit] from the [Synchronization]
menu. To apply your off-line edits to your console, select [Re-Synchronize] from the [Synchronization] with the PC

-> Console option to synchronize the console with M7CL Editor.
The Offline Edit function is also activated when you click the [ONLINE]/[OFFLINE] button in the Sync window.

NOTE

Some effect parameters in the console change their displayed values depending on the sampling fre­quency. If you switch M7CL Editor from OFFLINE to ONLINE, displayed parameter values may change
because M7CL Editor loads the sampling frequency from the console and updates the display.

Other Functions

❏ Resetting to the default value (Ctrl+click)

Move the cursor to a control or a parameter value, then hold down the <Ctrl> key and click the mouse button to
reset the value to the default (e.g., to reset a pan setting to Center).

However, the channel faders and the send knobs and bar graphs can be set to

regardless of the default value.

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❏ Ctrl+Shift+Click

Move the mouse cursor to a channel fader or to a send knob or bar graph, and click while holding down the
<Ctrl> key and <Shift> key to set the nominal value regardless of the default value.

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Master window

1 2

In the Master window you can synchronize to the M7CL itself, recall scenes, and display the Overview window. To
open this window, choose [Master] from the [Windows] menu.

CHANNEL SELECT

This indicates the number and name of the channel to which your operations will apply. To
switch channels, you can either click the [SELECT] button and choose from the list that
appears, or you can click the left/right arrow-shaped channel select buttons. You can also
use the channel name text box to edit the name.

This is linked with the [SEL] keys on the M7CL itself.
You can right-click the icon to select a different one.

SYNC

This indicates the status of connection and synchronization between M7CL Editor and the M7CL.

A [ONLINE]/[OFFLINE] button

The ONLINE/OFFLINE status will alternate each time you click this button.
This has the same function as [Synchronization] menu ➔[Offline Edit]. (➥ p.8)

This indicator is shown when M7CL Editor is correctly con­nected to the M7CL itself. In this state, the parameters of M7LC
Editor and the M7CL itself are linked.

This indicator is shown when M7CL Editor and the M7CL itself
are not connected, or when there is a problem with the connec­tion, or when Offline Edit is selected. In this state, the parame­ters of M7CL Editor and the M7CL itself are not linked.

❏

❏

B [RE-SYNC] button

Clicking this button opens the Synchronization dialog box.
This has the same function as [Synchronization] menu ➔ [Re-Synchronize]. (➥ p.8)

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❏ SCENE MEMORY

876

Here you can view the currently-recalled scene, and recall or store scenes.

A Scene number display

1
2
3

4
5
6

Indicates the number of the scene that is selected for store or recall.

BProtect indicator

The lock icon is displayed for scene memories that are protected.

CEdit indicator

The edit indicator will light when you edit the parameters after recalling a scene.

D [STORE] button

This button stores the current scene into the number shown by the scene number dis­play (

E [▲]/[▼] buttons

These buttons increment or decrement the number shown in the scene number display
(

1). The scene number display (1) will blink until you actually store or recall, and

while blinking will not match the scene number indicated on the M7CL.

F [RECALL] button

This button recalls the scene of the number shown in the scene number display (1).

1).

❏ Navigation Keys

These keys open various windows.

NOTE

A [17-32] button

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2

3
4

B [1-16] button

C [ST IN] button

5

D [DCA] button

E [STEREO] button

F [MIX] button

G [MTRX] button

These are not linked with the navigation key section on the panel of the M7CL itself.

Opens the INPUT CH 17–32 window.

Opens the INPUT CH 1–16 window.

Opens the ST IN window.

Opens the DCA window.

Opens the STEREO/MONO window.

Opens the MIX window.

Opens the MATRIX window.

H [33-48] button

Opens the INPUT CH 33–48 window. This is available only during offline editing and
when 48 is selected as the number of input channels in the Mixer Setup window, or
when editing online with the M7CL-48.

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Overview window

INPUT CH window

This window displays the mix parameters of INPUT CH 1–16, 17–32, or 33–48(*). The parameters shown in the
window can be selected from the [View] menu or the menu that appears when you right-click in the window.

You can access this window in the following ways.

● From the [Windows] menu, choose [Overview] and select “CH1-16” / “CH17-32” / “CH33-48”

Use the navigation keys in the Master window to turn on the [1-16] button / [17-32] button / [33-48] button(*

●

On the M7CL itself, assign one of the USER DEFINED KEYS to [1-16]/[17-32]/[33-48](*) in [INPUT CH] of [M7CL

●

EDITOR CONTROL], and execute the function

(*)

INPUT CH 33-48 can be viewed only if 48 is selected in the Input Channels field of the Mixer Setup window when editing offline, or
when editing online with the M7CL-48.

(*)

)

A Input patch

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2
3

Click here to select the input source that will be assigned to the INPUT CH, from the
following choices.

NONE No assignment

IN1–IN48

STIN1L–STIN4R L/R channels of ST IN jacks 1–4

SLOT1-1, SLOT1-2...SLOT3-15, SLOT3-16

RACK1A, RACK1B...RACK8R(B) L/R outputs of Rack 1–8

(*) AD33–48 (INPUT jacks 33-48) can be viewed only if 48 is selected in the Input Channels field of the

(*)

Mixer Setup window when editing offline, or when editing online with the M7CL-48.

INPUT jacks 1–48(*

Input channels of an I/O card installed in slots
1–3

)

B HA GAIN

Drag the knob in the screen to adjust the gain of the internal head amp or of the exter­nal head amp (AD8HR) patched to the INPUT CH.

C 48V

Switches on/off the phantom power (+48V) of the internal head amp or of the external
head amp (AD8HR) patched to the INPUT CH.

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• Pre/on (green)

• Pre/off (green)

• Post/on (yellow)

• Post/off (yellow)

D Ø (Phase)

Inverts the phase of the signal after AD conversion.

E HPF (High Pass Filter)

Switches the high pass filter on/off. You can drag the numeric value up or down to edit
the cutoff frequency.

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F INS (Insert)

Enables/disables the insert-in.

G D. OUT (Direct out)

Enables/disables the direct output.

H EQ (Equalizer)

Switches the EQ on/off. The graph immediately below the button shows the approxi­mate response of the EQ. You can drag within the graph to edit the response of the EQ.
To reset the EQ to flat response, hold down the <Ctrl> key of your computer keyboard
and click the grap (The HPF setting will remain).

I DYN1/DYN2 (Dynamics 1/Dynamics 2)

Tu rns the two dynamics processors on/off.
If Gate is assigned (Dynamics 1 only), the status of the gate is shown immediately below

the button.

Gate status

indication

On/off status On

Open/closed
status

Remarks

Gain reduction amount
is 30 dB or more

Closed Open

Gain reduction
amount is 0–30 dB

On On

Open

Gain reduction
amount is 0 dB

Off

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—

If something other than Gate is assigned, a GR meter is shown immediately below the
button, and the amount of gain reduction is shown while this is on.

The type for each dynamics processor can be selected in the Selected Channel window.

J MIX/MATRIX SEND

Switches between the send indications to MIX buses
1–16 and to MATRIX buses 1–8.

The bar graphs located immediately below the button
show the send level of the signals sent from the INPUT
CH to VARI type MIX/MATRIX buses. You can also
drag the bar graph to left or right to set the send level.
While you drag the bar graph, the send level is shown
in the numerical display area for PAN/TO STEREO
MONO (

You can set the minimum value (–∞ dB) by holding
down the <Ctrl> key of your computer keyboard and
clicking the bar graph, or set the nominal value
(0.00 dB) by holding down the <Ctrl> key and <Shift>
key and clicking the bar graph.

The bar graph display will change according to the
send position (pre/post) and on/off status of the signal
sent from the INPUT CH to the MIX/MATRIX buses.

To switch a send on/off, click the channel number
located at the left of the bar graph.

NOTE

K).

For FIXED-type MIX buses, the bar graph is fixed at nominal level (0 dB),
and only the on/off status is shown.

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K PAN/TO STEREO MONO

The PAN knob adjusts the panning of the signal that is sent from the INPUT CH to the
STEREO bus L/R channels (or the L/C/R channels). You can set this to the center value
by holding down the <Ctrl> key of your computer keyboard and clicking this knob.

The [ST] button is an on/off switch for the signal that is sent from the INPUT CH to
the STEREO bus.

The [M(C)] button is an on/off switch for the signal that is sent from the INPUT CH to
the MONO bus.

If LCR MODE is selected in the Selected Channel window, the [LCR] button will appear
instead of the [ST] button and [M(C)] button, and the [LCR] button will be an on/off
switch for the signal that is sent from the INPUT CH to the LCR bus.

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Q

L SEL (Select)

Selects the INPUT CH for which you want to perform operations. This is linked with
the INPUT section [SEL] keys on the M7CL’s panel.

M CUE

This button cue-monitors the signal of the INPUT CH. This is linked with the INPUT
section [CUE] keys on the M7CL’s panel.

N ON

Switches the INPUT CH on/off. This is linked with the INPUT section [ON] keys on
the M7CL’s panel.

O Fader

Adjusts the input level of the INPUT CH. When the M7CL itself is in other than SENDS
ON FADER mode, this is linked with the INPUT section faders of the M7CL’s panel.

The current fader value is shown in the numerical box located immediately below the
fader.

You can set this to the minimum value (–∞ dB) by holding down the <Ctrl> key of
your computer keyboard and clicking the fader knob, or set it to the nominal value
(0.00 dB) by holding down the <Ctrl> key and <Shift> key and clicking the fader knob.

The numbers and alpha­betical letters at the right
of the fader indicate the
DCA group and mute
groups to which that
channel belongs, and
show the Recall Safe and
Mute Safe status of the
channel.

The numbers of DCA groups to which this
channel belongs are shown in yellow.

The numbers of mute groups to which this
channel belongs are shown in red.

If this channel is set to Recall Safe, the R
character is shown in green.

If this channel is set to Mute Safe, the M char­acter is shown in green.

P Channel number

This is the number of the INPUT CH. You can open the Selected Channel window for
this channel by double-clicking this number. If you hold down the <Ctrl> key of your
computer keyboard and double-click this, the Selected Channel window will open as an
additional view.

Q Channel name

This is a text box that displays the channel name. You can also edit the channel name in
this text box.

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ST IN window

1

In this window you can view and edit the mix parameters of ST IN channels 1–4. The parameters shown in the win­dow can be selected from the [View] menu or the menu that appears when you right-click in the window.

You can access this window in the following ways.

● From the [Windows] menu, choose [Overview] and then choose “ST IN”

● Use the navigation keys in the Master window to turn on the [ST IN] button

A INPUT PATCH

2
3
4

5

6

Selects the input source that will be assigned to the ST IN channel. The input sources
that can be assigned are the same as for an INPUT CH (➥ p.11).

B HA GAIN

Drag the knob in the screen to adjust the gain of the internal head amp or of the exter­nal head amp (AD8HR) patched to the ST IN channel.

C 48V

Switches on/off the phantom power (+48V) of the internal head amp or of the external
head amp (AD8HR) patched to the ST IN channel.

D Ø (Phase)

Inverts the phase of the signal after AD conversion.

E HPF (High Pass Filter)

Switches the high pass filter on/off. You can drag the numeric value up or down to edit
the cutoff frequency.

F EQ (Equalizer)

Switches the EQ on/off (the L/R settings are linked). This is the same as the equalizer for
INPUT CH (➥ p.12).

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G DYN1/DYN2 (Dynamics 1//Dynamics 2)

These buttons switch the two dynamics processors on/off. This is the same as the
dynamics 1/dynamics 2 for INPUT CH (➥ p.12).

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K
L

M

N
O

H MIX/MATRIX SEND

Switches between the send indications to MIX buses 1–16 or to MATRIX buses 1–8.
This is the same as the mix/matrix send for INPUT CH (➥ p.12).

I BALANCE

The BALANCE knob adjusts the balance of the signal that is sent from the ST IN chan-
nel to the STEREO bus L/R channels (or the L/C/R channels). Other than the BAL­ANCE knob, this is the same as PAN/TO STEREO MONO for an INPUT channel
(➥ p.13).

J SEL (Select)

Selects the ST IN channel for which you want to perform operations. (L and R can be
selected separately.) This is linked with the ST IN section [SEL] keys on the M7CL’s
panel.

K CUE

This button cue-monitors the signal of the ST IN channel (L/R are linked). This is
linked with the ST IN section [CUE] keys on the M7CL’s panel.

L ON

Switches the ST IN channel on/off (the L/R settings are linked). This is linked with the
ST IN section CH [ON] keys on the M7CL’s panel.

M Fader

Adjusts the input level of the ST IN channel. When the M7CL itself is in other than
SENDS ON FADER mode, this is linked with the INPUT section faders of the M7CL’s
panel.

The current fader value is shown in the numerical box located immediately below the
fader. This is the same as the fader for INPUT CH (➥ p.13).

N Channel number

This is the number of the ST IN channel. You can double-click this number to open the
Selected Channel window for this channel. If you hold down the <Ctrl> key of your
computer keyboard and double-click this, the Selected Channel window will open as an
additional view.

O Channel name

This is a text box that displays the channel name. You can also edit the channel name in
this text box.

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MIX window

In this window you can view and edit the parameters of MIX channels 1–16. The parameters shown in the window
can be selected from the [View] menu or the menu that appears when you right-click in the window.

You can access this window in the following ways.

● From the [Windows] menu, choose [Overview] and then choose “MIX”

● Use the navigation keys in the Master window to turn on the [MIX] button

A OUTPUT PATCH

1
2

3

4

Click here to select the output port that will be assigned to the MIX channel, from the
following choices.

OMNI1–OMNI16 OMNI jacks 1–16

SLOT1-1,
SLOT1-2...SLOT3-16

RACK1A,
RACK1B...RACK8R(B)

2TROUT L, 2TROUT R L/R channels of the 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack

Input channels of an I/O card installed in slot 1–3

L/R outputs of Rack 1–8

If multiple patches have been made, only the first port is shown.
If you change the patching in this window, the port that had been assigned until then

will be cancelled, and only the newly selected port will be assigned.

B EQ (Equalizer)

Switches the EQ on/off. This is the same as the equalizer for INPUT CH (➥ p.12).

C DYN1(Dynamics 1)

Switches the dynamics processor on/off. This is the same as the dynamics 2 for INPUT
CH (➥ p.12).

D INS (Insert)

Enables/disables the insert-in.

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The numbers of mute groups to
which this channel belongs are
shown in red.

If this channel is set to Recall Safe,
the R character is shown in green.

If this channel is set to Mute Safe,
the M character is shown in green.

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7

8
9

J

K

L

M

E MATRIX SEND

These bar graphs indicate the send levels of the signals sent from the
MIX channel to MATRIX 1–8 bus. You can also adjust the send lev­els by dragging a bar graph to left or right. While you drag the bar
graph, the send level is shown in the numerical display area for TO
STEREO/MONO.

You can set the minimum value (–∞ dB) by holding down the
<Ctrl> key of your computer keyboard and clicking the bar graph,
or set the nominal value (0.00 dB) by holding down the <Ctrl> key
and <Shift> key and clicking the bar graph.

The bar graph display will change as follows according to the send position (pre/post)
and on/off status of the signal sent from the MIX channel to the MATRIX buses.

To switch a send on/off, click the channel number located at the left of the bar graph.

F PAN/BALANCE

The PAN knob adjusts the panning of the signal that is sent from the mix channel to the
STEREO bus L/R channels (or the L/C/R channels). You can set this to the center value
by holding down the <Ctrl> key of your computer keyboard and clicking this knob. If
assigned as a stereo bus, this adjusts the balance of the odd-numbered channel and
even-numbered channel. The stereo bus setting can be made in Mix Bus Setup of the
Mixer Setup screen.

The [ST] button is an on/off switch for the signal that is sent from the mix channel to
the STEREO bus.

The [MONO] button is an on/off switch for the signal that is sent from the mix channel
to the MONO bus.

If LCR MODE is selected in the Selected Channel window, the [LCR] button will
appear instead of the [ST] button and [MONO] button, and the [LCR] button will be
an on/off switch for the signal that is sent from the mix channel to the LCR bus.

G VARI/FIXED

Indicates the type (VARI or FIXED) of the currently selected MIX bus. This parameter
can be switched in Mix Bus Setup of the Mixer Setup screen.

H SEL (Select)

Selects the MIX channel for which you want to make settings.

I CUE

This button cue-monitors the signal of the MIX channel.

J ON

Switches the MIX channel on/off.

K Fader

Adjusts the output level of the
MIX channel. The current fader
value is shown in the numeric box
immediately below the fader. You
can set this to the minimum value
(–∞ dB) by holding down the
<Ctrl> key of your computer key­board and clicking the fader knob,
or set it to the nominal value
(0.00 dB) by holding down the
<Ctrl> key and <Shift> key and
clicking the fader knob.

The numbers and alphabetical letters at the right of the fader indicate the mute groups
to which that channel belongs, and show the Recall Safe and Mute Safe status of the
channel.

L Channel number

Indicates the number of the MIX channel. You can double-click this number to open
the Selected Channel window for this channel. If you hold down the <Ctrl> key of your
computer keyboard and double-click this, the Selected Channel window will open as an
additional view.

M Channel name

This is a text box that displays the channel name. You can also edit the channel name in
this text box.

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• Pre/on (green))

• Pre/off (green)

• Post/on (yellow)

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MATRIX window

In this window you can view and edit the parameters of MATRIX channels 1–8. The parameters shown in the win­dow can be selected from the [View] menu or the menu that appears when you right-click in the window.

You can access this window in the following ways.

● From the [Windows] menu, choose [Overview] and then choose “MATRIX”

● Use the navigation keys in the Master window to turn on the [MTRX] button

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2

A MIX/CH/ST IN (Send levels from the MIX/INPUT CH/ST IN to

the MATRIX bus)

This switches between indicating the sends from MIX channels 1–16, the sends from
INPUT CH 1–16 / 17–32 / 33–48

The bar graphs located immediately below the button indicate/adjust the level of the
signal that is sent from each channel to the MATRIX bus. The method of operation and
the meaning of the display are the same as for (
(➥ p.17).

(*)

INPUT CH 33–48 can be viewed only if 48 is selected in the Input Channels field of the Mixer Setup
window when editing offline, or when editing online with the M7CL-48.

(*)

, and the sends from ST IN.

5) MATRIX in the MIX window

3

4

5

6
7

8

9

B STEREO (Send levels from the STEREO channels to the MATRIX

bus)

Here you can view and edit the send levels of the signals sent from the STEREO chan­nels to the MATRIX bus. While you drag the bar graph, the send level is shown in the
numerical display area immediately below. The method of operation and the meaning
of the display are the same as for (

5) MATRIX in the MIX window (➥ p.17).

C EQ (Equalizer)

Switches the EQ on/off. The graph immediately below the button shows the approxi­mate response of the EQ. This is the same as the equalizer for INPUT CH (➥ p.12).

D DYN1(Dynamics 1)

Switches the dynamics processor on/off. This is the same as the dynamics 2 for INPUT
CH (➥ p.12).

E INS (Insert)

Enables/disables the insert-in.

F SEL (Select)

Selects the MATRIX channel for which you want to make settings.

G CUE

This button cue-monitors the signal of the MATRIX channel.

H ON

This switches the MATRIX channel on/off.

J

I Fader

This adjusts the output level of the MATRIX channel. The current fader value is shown
in the numeric box immediately below the fader.

The numbers and alphabetical letters at the right of the fader indicate the mute groups
to which that channel belongs, and show the Recall Safe and Mute Safe status of the
channel. (For the significance of the numbers and alphabetical letters, see ➥ p.13).

J Channel number

Indicates the number of the MATRIX channel. You can double-click this number to
open the Selected Channel window for this channel. If you hold down the <Ctrl> key of
your computer keyboard and double-click this, the Selected Channel window will open
as an additional view.

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STEREO/MONO window

1

In this window you can view and edit the parameters of the STEREO and MONO channels. The parameters shown
in the window can be selected from the [View] menu or the menu that appears when you right-click in the window.

You can access this window in the following ways.

● From the [Windows] menu, choose [Overview] and then choose “STEREO/MONO”

● Use the navigation keys in the Master window to turn on the [STEREO] button

A EQ (Equalizer)

Switches the EQ on/off (the L/R settings are linked). This is the same as the equalizer for
INPUT CH (➥ p.12).

2

3

4

B DYN1(Dynamics 1)

Switches the dynamics processor on/off. This is the same as the dynamics 2 for INPUT
CH (➥ p.12).

C INS (Insert)

Enables/disables the insert-in. (The L/R settings are linked.)

D MATRIX SEND

Here you can view and edit the send levels of the signals sent from the STEREO/MONO
channel to MATRIX 1–8 bus. The method of operation and the meaning of the display
are the same as for MATRIX in the MIX window (➥ p.17).

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E BALANCE

Adjusts the left/right balance of the STEREO channel.

5

6
7
8

9

J

F SEL (Select)

Selects the channel for which you want to make settings. (You can specify L and R inde­pendently.) This is linked with the STEREO/MONO MASTER section [SEL] keys on
the M7CL’s panel.

G CUE

This button cue-monitors the signal of the STEREO/MONO channel. This is linked
with the STEREO/MONO MASTER section [CUE] keys on the M7CL’s panel.

H ON

This switches the STEREO/MONO channel on/off. This is linked with the STEREO/
MONO MASTER section [ON] keys on the M7CL’s panel.

I Fader

Adjusts the output level of the STEREO/MONO channel. This is linked with the STE­REO/MONO MASTER section faders of the M7CL’s panel.

The current fader value is shown in the numeric box immediately below the fader.
The numbers and alphabetical letters at the right of the fader indicate the mute groups

to which that channel belongs, and show the Recall Safe and Mute Safe status of the
channel. (For the significance of the numbers and alphabetical letters, see ➥ p.15).

J Channel number

This is the channel number (ST or M). You can double-click this number to open the
Selected Channel window for this channel. If you hold down the <Ctrl> key of your
computer keyboard and double-click this, the Selected Channel window will open as an
additional view.

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DCA window

In this window you can view and edit the parameters of DCA groups 1–8.

You can access this window in the following ways.

● From the [Windows] menu, choose [Overview] and then choose “DCA”

● Use the navigation keys in the Master window to turn on the [DCA] button

1
2

3

4

5

A CUE

This button cue-monitors all channels that are assigned to the DCA group.

B ON

If you turn this on, all channels assigned to the DCA group will be turned on. If you
turn this off, no signal will be output from the channels assigned to the DCA group.

C DCA fader

This fader adjusts the level of the DCA group.
The current fader value is shown in the numeric box immediately below the fader.
You can set this to the minimum value (–∞ dB) by holding down the <Ctrl> key of

your computer keyboard and clicking the fader knob, or set it to the nominal value
(0.00 dB) by holding down the <Ctrl> key and <Shift> key and clicking the fader knob.
If the fader is at nominal level, the green indicator at the right of the fader will light.

If a DCA group is set to Recall Safe, the R character at the lower right of the fader is dis­played in green.

D DCA number

This is the number of the DCA group.

E DCA group name

This is a text box that displays the DCA group name. You can also edit the DCA group
name in this text box.

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Selected Channel window

Here you can set the parameters of the currently selected input channel (INPUT CH 1–48(*), ST IN channels 1–4) or
output channel (MIX channels 1–16, MATRIX channels 1–8, STEREO/MONO channels).

You can access this window in the following ways.

● From the [Windows] menu, choose [Selected Channel] and select “MAIN VIEW”

● Double-click the channel number in one of the Overview windows

● On the M7CL itself, assign one of the USER DEFINED KEYS to [1-16]/[17-32]/[33-48]

TOR CONTROL], and execute the function

(*)

in [SEL CH] of [M7CL EDI-

NOTE

By choosing [Selected Channel] from the [Windows] menu and then selecting “ADDITIONAL VIEW,” you
can view a window for a channel that is not selected. This ADDITIONAL VIEW is not linked with [SEL] key
operations on the panel of the M7CL.

The type of parameters that can be edited in this window depends on the type of the currently selected channel. The
parameters of the Selected Channel window are explained below, in the order of input channels (input channels 1–
48, ST IN channels 1–4), MIX channels, MATRIX channels, and STEREO/MONO channels.

(*)

INPUT CH 33-48 can be viewed only if 48 is selected in the Input Channels field of the Mixer Setup window when editing offline, or
when editing online with the M7CL-48.

If an input channel is selected

● INPUT CH window

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● ST IN channel window

1 2

NOTE

Unless otherwise specified, the parameters explained below are common to INPUT CH 1–48 and ST IN
channels 1–4.

❏ CHANNEL SELECT (Channel selection)

A SELECT (Channel selection)

Indicates the number and name of the channel you are editing. To switch channels, use the SELECT button or the
triangle buttons at left and right. The channel selected in the Main View is linked with the [SEL] keys in the
INPUT section of the M7CL’s panel. You can right-click the icon and select the desired choice. You can also edit
the channel name in the text box.

B INPUT PATCH

Selects the input source assigned to the input channel (for the selectable input sources, ➥ p.11).

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❏ MIX/MATRIX SEND

1 32

2

1

3

A MIX send level

This adjusts the send level of the signal sent from the input channel to VARI-type MIX bus and MATRIX bus. The
current value is shown in the numerical box immediately below.

B PRE (Pre/Post)

This selects PRE or POST as the point from which the signal is sent from the input channel to the MIX bus and
MATRIX bus. The point will be PRE POINT when this is on, and POST FADER when this is off. The PRE POINT
setting can be specified in the Mixer Setup screen.

C ON (MIX send on/off)

This is an on/off switch for the signal sent from the input channel to the MIX bus and MATRIX bus.

HINT

• If MIX buses or MATRIX buses are being used in stereo, the
odd-numbered knob will be PAN.

Knob of odd-num­bered side

Knob of odd­numbered
side

• If the FIXED type is selected for the MIX bus, only the ON but­ton is valid.

• The stereo/mono setting and the VARI type / FIXED type setting can be made in the Mixer Setup screen.

❏ HA GAIN/Ø/HPF

A HA (HA Gain)

Adjusts the gain of the internal head amp or of the external head amp (AD8HR) patched to the input channel.
The current value is shown in the numerical box below the knob. You can set this to the default value (+10 dB) by
holding down the <Ctrl> key and clicking the knob. You can also use the [48V] button to switch phantom power
on/off.

B Ø (Phase)

Inverts the phase of the signal after AD conversion.

C HPF (High Pass Filter)

Use the [ON] button at the right to switch the high-pass filter on/off. You can use the knob at left to adjust the
cutoff frequency. The current value is shown in the numerical box below the knob. An indication of “H” will
appear on the EQ graph of the equalizer.

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❏ TO STEREO/MONO

Here you can specify how the signal will be sent from the input channel to the STEREO bus / MONO bus.

MODE

• ST/MONO button

When this button is on, the signal will be sent to the STEREO L/R bus and independently to the MONO bus.

[INPUT CH 1–48] [ST IN channel 1–4]

Adjusts the panning of the signal sent from the input channel to the STEREO bus L/R chan-

PAN (BALANCE for ST IN)

ST Switches the signal sent from the input channel to the STEREO bus on/off.

M(C) Switches the signal sent from the input channel to the MONO bus on/off.

nels. You can set this to the center position by holding down the <Ctrl> key of the computer
keyboard and clicking the knob. This is linked with the [PAN] encoder in the SELECTED
CHANNEL section of the M7CL panel.

• LCR button

When this button is on, the signal will be sent to the L/C/R buses which work in conjunction with each other.

[INPUT CH 1–48] [ST IN channel 1–4]

Adjusts the panning of the signal that is sent from the input channel to each of the L/C/R

PAN (BALANCE for ST IN)

CSR (Center Side Ratio)

channels. You can set this to the center position by holding down the <Ctrl> key of the com­puter keyboard and clicking the knob. This is linked with the [PAN] encoder in the
SELECTED CHANNEL section of the M7CL panel.

Adjusts the proportion of the CENTER channel level relative to the STEREO bus L/R in a
range of 0–100%.

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❏ EQUALIZER

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4

7
8

3

5
6

9

J

K

A LIBRARY

Accesses the INPUT EQ page of the LIBRARY window.

B ON

Switches the EQ on/off.

C EQ graph

Indicates the response for the EQ of the currently selected channel. To reset the EQ to flat response, hold down
the <Ctrl> key of your computer keyboard and click the graph (The HPF setting will remain).

D Q
E FREQUENCY
F GAIN

These knobs adjust the Q, center frequency, and boost/cut amount for the four bands LOW, LO-MID, HI-MID,
and HIGH.

G HIGH shelving

If this button is on, the HIGH EQ will be switched to a shelving type (the Q knob of the HIGH EQ will disap­pear).

H LPF (Low Pass Filter)

If this button is on, the HIGH EQ will function as a low pass filter. The Q knob of the HIGH EQ will disappear,
and the GAIN knob will act as the low pass filter on/off switch.

I LOW shelving

If this button is on, the LOW EQ will be switched to a shelving type (the Q knob of the LOW EQ will disappear).

J TYPE I/TYPE II (EQ type)

Selects either TYPE I (the algorithm used by previous digital mixers) or TYPE II (a newly developed algorithm) as
the EQ type.

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K ATT (Attenuation)

1 235

Adjusts the amount of attenuation/gain.

❏ DYNAMICS1/2

You can select one of the following types for each of the two dynamics processors.

DYNAMICS1: GATE, DUCKING, EXPANDER, COMPRESSOR

DYNAMICS2: COMPRESSOR, COMPANDER-H, COMPANDER-S, DE-ESSER

If GATE/DUCKING is selected

4

6

7
8

9
J

K

L

M

A TYPE

Indicates the type of the currently selected gate. You can click here to select the type.

B LIBRARY

This button accesses the dynamics library. Clicking this button will open the DYNAMICS page of the LIBRARY
window.

C ON

This button switches the gate on/off.

D Response curve

Indicates the response for the gate of the currently selected channel.

E GR meter

This meter indicates the amount of gain reduction.

F THRESHOLD (Threshold level)

Specifies the level at which the gate will open and close. The gate will open when the key-in signal exceeds this
level, and will close when the signal falls below this level.

G RANGE

Specifies the amount by which the signal is attenuated while the gate is closed.

H DECAY

Specifies the time over which the gate will close after the hold time has elapsed.

I ATTACK

Specifies the time from when the key-in signal exceeds the threshold level until the gate opens.

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J HOLD

1

2 3

Specifies the time that the gate will remain open after the key-in signal falls below the threshold.

K KEY IN SOURCE

Click this to select one of the following signals to use as the key-in source.

SELF PRE EQ The pre-EQ signal of the currently selected input channel

SELF POST EQ The post-EQ signal of the currently selected input channel

MIX OUT 13–16

CH 1–48 POST EQ The post-EQ signal of the corresponding input channel (however, you can only choose

STIN1L–STIN4R POST EQ

The output signal of the corresponding MIX channel immediately before the output
attenuation

channels belonging to the same group, within the seven groups CH1–8, CH9–16,
CH17–24, CH25–32, CH33–40, CH41–48, and STIN1L–STIN4R).

L CUE

This button cue-monitors the currently selected key-in signal. This is not shown in the ADDITIONAL VIEW.

M KEY IN FILTER

Select the type of filter applied to the selected key-in signal; HPF (high pass filter), BPF (band pass filter), or LPF
(low pass filter). The ON/OFF button switches the filter on/off.

If you’ve selected BPF, use the two knobs to adjust the band pass frequency and Q. If you’ve selected HPF or LPF,
use the knob to adjust the cutoff frequency.

If COMPRESSOR is selected

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6

7
8

4

9
J

K

L

A TYPE

Indicates the type of the currently selected compressor.

B LIBRARY

This button accesses the dynamics library. Clicking this button will open the DYNAMICS page of the LIBRARY
window.

C ON

This button switches the compressor on/off.

D Response curve

Indicates the response for the compressor of the currently selected channel.

E GR meter

This meter indicates the amount of gain reduction produced by the compressor.

F THRESHOLD

Specifies the threshold level at which the compressor will operate. The input signal will start being compressed
when the key-in signal exceeds this level; compression will be removed when the signal falls below this level.

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G RATIO

1

2 35

Specifies the ratio at which the input signal will be compressed when the key-in signal exceeds the threshold.

H KNEE

Specifies the sharpness at which the output level will change. You can select from HARD or 1–5.

I ATTACK

Specifies the time from when the key-in signal exceeds the threshold level until the signal starts being compressed.

J GAIN

Adjusts the gain of the signal after it has passed through the compressor.

K RELEASE

Specifies the time from when the key-in signal falls below the threshold level until compression is removed.

L KEY IN SOURCE

Click this to select the key-in signal that you want to use.
The choices are the same as for GATE.

If COMPANDER-H, COMPANDER-S is selected

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7
8

4

9
J

K

L

A TYPE

Indicates the type of the currently selected compressor. You can click here to select the type.

B LIBRARY

This button accesses the dynamics library. Clicking this button will open the DYNAMICS page of the LIBRARY
window.

C ON

This button switches the compressor on/off.

D Response curve

Indicates the response for the compander of the currently selected channel.

E GR meter

This meter indicates the amount of gain reduction produced by the compressor.

F THRESHOLD

Specifies the threshold level at which the compressor will operate. The input signal will start being compressed
when the key-in signal exceeds this level; compression will be removed when the signal falls below this level.

G RATIO

Specifies the ratio at which the input signal will be compressed when the key-in signal exceeds the threshold.

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H WIDTH

1

2 35

Specifies the width between the threshold level of the compressor (THRESHOLD) and the threshold level of the
expander. The expander effect will apply to levels below THRESHOLD + WIDTH.

I ATTACK

Specifies the time from when the key-in signal exceeds the threshold level until the signal starts being compressed.

J GAIN

Adjusts the gain of the signal after it has passed through the compressor.

K RELEASE

Specifies the time from when the key-in signal falls below the threshold level until compression is removed.

L KEY IN SOURCE

Click this to select the key-in signal that you want to use.
The choices are the same as for GATE.

If DE-ESSER is selected

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7

4

8

A TYPE

This indicates that De-Esser is the currently selected type.

B LIBRARY

This button accesses the dynamics library. Clicking this button will open the DYNAMICS page of the LIBRARY
window.

C ON

This button switches the de-esser on/off.

D Response curve

Indicates the response for the de-esser of the currently selected channel.

E GR meter

This meter indicates the amount of gain reduction produced by the de-esser.

F THRESHOLD

Specifies the threshold level at which the de-esser will operate. The input signal will start being compressed when
the key-in signal exceeds this level; compression will be removed when the signal falls below this level.

G FREQ. (Minimum frequency)

Specifies the minimum frequency at which the key-in signal will activate the de-esser.

H KEY IN SOURCE

Click this to select the key-in signal that you want to use.
The choices are the same as for GATE.

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❏ INSERT (except for ST IN channels)

1

1

2 3 4

A ON

Enables/disables insert-in/out.

B OUT (Insert out)

Click this to select the output port that will be assigned to insert-out, from the following choices.

NONE No assignment

SLOT1-1, SLOT1-2...SLOT3-15, SLOT3-16 Output channels of an I/O card installed in slots 1–3

RACK1A, RACK1B...RACK8R(B) L/R outputs of Rack 1–8

C IN (Insert in)

Click this to select the input port that will be assigned to insert-in, from the following choices.

NONE No assignment

SLOT1-1, SLOT1-2...SLOT3-15, SLOT3-16 Input channels of an I/O card installed in slots 1–3

RACK1A, RACK1B...RACK8R(B) L/R inputs of Rack 1–8

D POINT (Insert point)

Selects the position at which insert-in/out will be patched. Choose from PRE EQ or PRE FADER.

❏ DIRECT OUT (except for ST IN channels)

2 3 4

A ON

Tu rns the direct output on/off.

B DIRECT OUT GAIN

Adjusts the gain of the direct output. The current value is shown in the numerical box below the knob. You can set
this to the nominal value (0.0 dB) by holding down the <Ctrl> key and clicking the knob.

C DIRECT OUT PORT

Click this to select one of the following output ports as the one used for direct out.

NONE No assignment

OMNI1–OMNI16 OMNI jacks 1–16

SLOT1-1, SLOT1-2...SLOT3-16 Output channels of an I/O card installed in slots 1–3

D DIRECT OUT POINT

Selects the position at which direct out will be patched. Choose from PRE HPF or PRE EQ.

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❏ RECALL SAFE/MUTE SAFE

1 2

These enable/disable Recall Safe and Mute Safe for the channel.

❏ DCA GROUP/MUTE GROUP

A DCA GROUP

Selects the DCA group (1–8) to which that channel belongs.

BMUTE GROUP

Selects the mute group (1–8) to which that channel belongs.

❏ Fader

1

2

3

A ON

Switches the input channel on/off. This is linked with the INPUT section CH [ON] keys
on the M7CL’s panel.

B Fader

Adjusts the input level of the input channel. This is linked with the INPUT section fad­ers of the M7CL’s panel. A meter indicating the signal level is shown at the right of the
fader, and the current value is shown in the numerical box immediately below. You can
set this to the minimum value (–∞ dB) by holding down the <Ctrl> key of your com­puter keyboard and clicking the fader knob, or set it to the nominal value (0.00 dB) by
holding down the <Ctrl> key and <Shift> key and clicking the fader knob.

C CUE

This button cue-monitors the signal of the input channel. This is linked with the
INPUT section [CUE] keys on the M7CL’s panel.

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If a MIX channel is selected

1 2

Knob of odd­numbered side

❏ CHANNEL SELECT (Channel selection)

A SELECT (Channel selection)

Except for the fact that your editing applies to a MIX channel, this is
the same as the channel selection for an input channel (➥ p.24).

B INPUT PATCH

Selects the input source assigned to the input channel (for the
selectable input sources, ➥ p.16)

If multiple patches have been made, only the first port is shown.
If you change the patching in this window, the port that had been

assigned until then will be cancelled, and only the newly selected
port will be assigned.

❏ TO MATRIX

A MATRIX send level

1
2

3

This adjusts the send level of the signal sent from the MIX channel to the MATRIX
buses.

B ON (MATRIX send on/off)

This is an on/off switch for the signal sent from the MIX channel to the MATRIX bus.

C POINT (Send point)

Select either PRE or POST as the position from which the signal is sent from the MIX
channel to the MATRIX bus. PRE POINT is selected if this is on, or POST FADER is
selected if this is off. The PRE POINT setting can be made in the Mixer Setup screen.

HINT

• If you are using MATRIX buses in stereo, the knob for the
odd-numbered bus will be PAN.

• The stereo/mono status can be specified in the Mixer
Setup screen.

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❏ TO STEREO/MONO

Here you can specify how the signal will be sent from the MIX channel to the STEREO bus / MONO bus.

MODE

• ST/MONO button

When this button is on, the signal will be sent to the STEREO bus and independently to the MONO bus.

Adjusts the panning of the signal sent from the MIX channel to the STEREO bus L/R chan­nels. You can set this to the center position by holding down the <Ctrl> key of the computer

PAN

ST Switches the signal sent from the MIX channel to the STEREO bus on/off.

MONO Switches the signal sent from the MIX channel to the MONO bus on/off.

keyboard and clicking the knob. This is linked with the [PAN] encoder in the SELECTED
CHANNEL section of the M7CL panel. If the selected MIX bus is used as a stereo bus, the
odd-numbered channel is fixed at L63 and the even-numbered channel fixed at R63.

This is shown only if the selected MIX bus is assigned as a stereo bus. It adjusts the left/

BALANCE

right volume balance of the stereo bus. You can set this to the center position by holding
down the <Ctrl> key of the computer keyboard and clicking the knob.

• LCR button

When this button is on, the signal will be sent to the L/C/R buses which work in conjunction with each other.

Adjusts the panning of the signal that is sent from the MIX channel to each of the L/C/R
channels. You can set this to the center position by holding down the <Ctrl> key of the com-

PAN

BALANCE

puter keyboard and clicking the knob. This is linked with the [PAN] encoder in the
SELECTED CHANNEL section of the M7CL panel. If the selected MIX bus is used as a ste­reo bus, the odd-numbered channel is fixed at L63 and the even-numbered channel fixed at
R63.

This is shown only if the selected MIX bus is assigned as a stereo bus. It adjusts the left/
right volume balance of the stereo bus. You can set this to the center position by holding

down the <Ctrl> key of the computer keyboard and clicking the knob.

CSR (Center Side Ratio)

Adjusts the proportion of the CENTER channel level relative to the STEREO bus L/R in a
range of 0–100%.

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❏ EQUALIZER

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L

A LIBRARY

Accesses the OUTPUT EQ page of the LIBRARY window.

B ON

Switches the EQ on/off.

C EQ graph

Indicates the response for the EQ of the currently selected channel. To reset the EQ to flat response, hold down
the <Ctrl> key of your computer keyboard and click the graph.

D Q
E FREQUENCY
F GAIN

These knobs adjust the Q, center frequency, and boost/cut amount for the four bands LOW, LO-MID, HI-MID,
and HIGH.

G HIGH shelving

If this button is on, the HIGH EQ will be switched to a shelving type (the Q knob of the HIGH EQ will disappear).

H LPF (Low Pass Filter)

If this button is on, the HIGH EQ will function as a low pass filter. The Q knob of the HIGH EQ will disappear,
and the GAIN knob will act as the low pass filter on/off switch.

I (LOW shelving)

If this button is on, the LOW EQ will be switched to a shelving type (the Q knob of the LOW EQ will disappear).

J HPF (High Pass Filter)

If this button is on, the LOW EQ will function as a high pass filter EQ. The Q knob of the LOW EQ will disappear,
and the GAIN knob will act as the high pass filter on/off switch.

K TYPE I/TYPE II (EQ type)

Selects either TYPE I (the algorithm used by previous digital mixers) or TYPE II (a newly developed algorithm) as
the EQ type.

L ATT (Attenuation)

Adjusts the amount of attenuation/gain.

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