Yamaha QL1 User Manual
The Quintessential Compact
The acclaimed CL series raised live digital mixing console performance to an unprecedented level of renement
with evolved sound quality, operability, and functionality, while maintaining the traditional values that have made
Yamaha digital mixers industry standards. Core features and performance inherited directly from the CL series,
including natural sound supported by sonically superb internal processing capabilities, operation that easily adapts
to the demands of just about any working environment, and built-in Dante networking that facilitates exible
system conguration, have now been condensed and concentrated into the compact QL series digital mixing
consoles. QL series consoles oer all-in-one mixing, processing, and routing capability for small to medium scale
live sound, corporate speech events, installations, and much more.
Pure, Natural Sound Plus
Powerful Built-in Processing for
Broad Creative Control
The Yamaha sound begins with reproduction that
is faithful to the source. QL series consoles feature
circuitry and components that have been designed and
selected with the utmost care, achieving outstanding
audio purity from input to output. With that solid sonic
foundation it becomes possible to take full advantage
of built-in premium internal processors such as the
Portico 5033/5043 created in cooperation with Rupert
Neve, to shape and create as required. For a wide
range of speech applications built-in automatic mixing
functionality from Dan Dugan Sound Design provides
optimum channel balance while allowing the operator
to concentrate fully on optimizing the overall sound.
Refined Control
for Smooth Operation
The ability to respond swiftly and surely to multiple,
rapidly changing demands is essential for eective
live sound support. QL series consoles feature large
touch-panel displays as well as “Touch and Turn” knobs
that make up a remarkably smooth, ecient control
interface. Attention has also been paid to details such
as fader feel and channel name display visibility in order
to deliver a sophisticated overall operating experience.
Remote control and oine setup capability via an iPad
or computer adds even more renement to an already
state-of-the-art operating environment.
Expandable All-in-One Support
for Any Application
In addition to ample analog input and output capacity,
QL series consoles feature the same Dante audio
networking protocol that provides broad connectivity
in the CL consoles. There’s also an innovative “Port
to Port” feature that can patch any input port to any
output port so the QL console can function as a remote
I/O device for any other QL or CL series console, for
example. Other exibility enhancing features such as
2-track and multitrack recording capability, and dual MY
expansion slots that allow processing capability or I/O
to be added as required, make the QL consoles suitable
for use as central components in an extensive variety of
sound applications.
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DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE QL5 / QL1
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32 + 2 fader configuration adapts to a
wide range of channel layouts. The QL5
is a compact console with large-scale
capabilities.
• Mix channels: 64 mono, 8 stereo.
• Busses: 16 mix, 8 matrix (Input to Matrix supported).
• Local I/O: 32 in, 16 out.
• Fader conguration: 32 + 2 (Master).
• Stainless steel iPad support stays.
Common QL Features
All basic specications other than numbers of inputs/outputs
and faders are the same for both models, so you get full QL
performance and capability regardless of system size. Wellintegrated operation is ensured throughout systems that use
multiple QL consoles.
Rear Panel
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QL1QL5
16 + 2 fader configuration in a compact,
rack mountable unit.
• Mix channels: 32 mono, 8 stereo.
• Busses: 16 mix, 8 matrix (Input to Matrix supported).
• Local I/O: 16 in, 8 out.
• Fader conguration: 16 + 2 (Master).
• Rack mountable with optional RK1 Rack Mount Kit.
I/O Racks for Any Application and Scale
Four I/O rack models with Dante networking capability provide
exible input and output setup for a wide range of applications.
The 5U size Rio3224-D has 32 inputs and 16 outputs as well as
four AES/EBU outputs. The 3U size Rio1608-D oers 16 inputs
and 8 outputs. And for situations where you just need inputs or
outputs, the compact 1U size Ri8-D and Ro8-D oer 8 inputs or
outputs, respectively. All of the above connect to the console via
Dante for low-jitter, low-latency audio transfer performance.
I/O RACK
Rio3224-D
I/O RACK
Rio160 8 -D
INPUT RACK
OUTPUT RACK
Ri8-D
Ro8-D
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It All Begins with Natural Sound
In order to take maximum advantage of evolved processing potential to sculpt
creative new soundscapes, the engineer must have uncolored, natural sound as a
starting point. Yamaha’s unwavering natural sound philosophy is fully implemented in
the QL series, resulting in accurate reproduction that is faithful to the source.
Every Component Contributes to
Superior Sonic Precision
Full creative freedom can only be achieved when the
sonic foundation is accurate, uncolored, and faithful
to the source. The same pure, natural sound that is a
highly regarded feature of the CL series is achieved in
the compact QL series consoles as well. Every detail,
from mechanical construction through port location,
power supply, grounding, and individual components
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has been painstakingly analyzed and brought together
in a system that aords extraordinary audio quality.
Noise that can aect digital mixer performance in a
number of ways has also been thoroughly scrutinized
and eectively eliminated. Because it can aect AD/
DA converter performance, system clock jitter has been
subject to detailed analysis and optimized by revising the
internal FPGA layout and rerouting the clock signal. All
of these details combine to realize performance that not
only passes the strictest scientic tests, but also satises
the critical ears of some of the most demanding sound
engineers in the business.
Keeping the Legacy Alive
When it’s time to build creatively on the uncolored sonic foundation provided by the QL consoles, a selection of
powerful processors is ready to rene your sound. Yamaha digital technology accurately reproduces the quality and
performance of time-honored analog devices that are renowned for their musical sound, as well as speech mixing
technology that revolutionized the industry with unprecedented consistency and clarity. The technology that
achieves all of this reects Yamaha’s respect for the legacy of masters who have given us some of our most valued
audio capabilities. It also gives today’s sound engineers the support they need to create for the future.
Toshifumi Kunimoto
Engineering Manager,
Research & Development Division
VCM Technology and Rupert Neve
All of the processing capability that was packed into the CL series consoles is provided in the
QL consoles as well. Most of those processors are based on Virtual Circuit Modeling (VCM)
technology deve loped by “Dr. K” (Toshifumi Kunimoto) and his team at “K’s lab,” Yamaha’s stateof-the-art digital technology research facility. VCM technology precisely models the circuitry
and performance of analog audio devices, right down to the characteristics of individual
components such as resistors and capacitors. VCM simulations are so realistic and musical that
even the legendary Rupert Neve, a master who built his reputation on analog sound, has given
it his approval and collaborated in developing VCM versions of his Portico 5033 and 5043 EQ
and compressor, both provided as on-board processors in the QL consoles.
Revolutionary Dan Dugan Automatic Mixer Built In
Thanks to in-depth collaboration with Dan Dugan Sound Design, renowned Dan Dugan
automatic microphone mixing with its advanced algorithms is built into the QL series
consoles. Setup is easy: just insert the processor into up to 16 channels for automatically
optimized microphone gain distribution. Gain control is smooth and natural, as though
experienced human operators were doing the mix. The system also
eectively reduces feedback and comb lter issues. For speech
applications, especially non-scripted situations, this allows the operator
to concentrate on details other than fader operation for consistently
high-quality mixes.
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Refined Interface for Intuitive Control
Operators coming from analog or digital consoles will quickly become comfortable with
the QL consoles. Years of accumulated knowhow and feedback from users worldwide have
been applied in creating an interface that is simple while providing rened operation that
responds fully to the demands of a broad spectrum of real-world applications.
Straightforward
“Touch and Turn” Operation
Touch and Turn operation, introduced in the CL series,
has been enthusiastically adopted by sound engineers
everywhere. The QL series oers the same operational
advantage: touch the parameter you want to control
on the screen, then rotate the Touch and Turn knob
that is below and to the right of the screen to adjust
as required. The color displayed below the knob
changes to match that of the selected parameter, for
quick conrmation and error-free control. It’s simple,
responsive, and very intuitive.
The Yamaha Selected
Channel System
The Yamaha Selected Channel interface provides
a comprehensive overview of available channel
parameters with direct selection capability via its
large touch-panel display. The display is the same
type that was provided on the CL series consoles,
oering high visibility and smooth response for
stress free operation. Hands-on control via dedicated
physical controllers as well as an innovative Touch
and Turn knob provides speedy access to essential QL
console parameters for a fast, ecient workow.
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