Yamaha QL5, QL1 User Manual
QL StageMix V4.5 User Guide
Welcome:
Thank you for downloading the “QL StageMix” iPad app for the Yamaha QL series
digital mixing consoles.
The latest firmware version for QL series can be downloaded from
www.yamahaproaudio.com
StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha
QL 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 QL StageMix V4.5 User Guide
CONTENTS
Page
1.0 System Requirements ................................................................................... 5
2.0 Wi-Fi Settings ................................................................................................. 5
3.0 Getting Started ............................................................................................... 6
3.1 QL series Network Setup ............................................................................. 6
3.2 iPad Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................... 6
3.2.1 Using DHCP ............................................................................................. 6
3.2.2 Using a Static IP Address ......................................................................... 7
3.3 StageMix Setup ............................................................................................ 8
3.3.1 OFFLINE DEMO ....................................................................................... 9
3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with a QL series Console ............................ 9
3.3.3 Select a Mixer and Begin Working .......................................................... 10
3.3.4 Edit Mixer Configurations ........................................................................ 11
4.0 Mixer Window ............................................................................................... 12
4.1 Channel Bank Navigation ........................................................................... 12
4.2 Layer Navigation ........................................................................................ 12
4.3 Channel Names and Colors ....................................................................... 13
4.4 Faders ........................................................................................................ 13
4.4.1 Long Faders ........................................................................................... 13
4.4.2 Navigation in Long Faders Mode ............................................................ 13
4.5 Channel ON ............................................................................................... 14
4.6 CUE ............................................................................................................ 14
4.7 Master Bank ............................................................................................... 15
4.8 GAIN .......................................................................................................... 16
4.8.1 Digital Gain ............................................................................................. 17
4.8.2 Gain Compensation Mode ...................................................................... 17
4.8.3 Analog Gain / Digital Gain Link ............................................................... 17
4.8.4 ALL GC ON ............................................................................................ 17
4.8.5 ALL GC OFF ........................................................................................... 17
4.8.6 Input Port ................................................................................................ 17
4.8.7 Phantom Power ...................................................................................... 18
4.8.8 Phase ..................................................................................................... 18
4.9 SENDS ON FADERS ................................................................................. 19
4.9.1 Mix Send Levels ..................................................................................... 20
4.9.2 Mix Sends ON......................................................................................... 20
4.9.3 Mix Send PRE/POST .............................................................................. 20
4.9.4 Global PRE/POST .................................................................................. 20
4.9.5 Stereo Mix Pan ....................................................................................... 21
4.10 DCA FADERS ............................................................................................ 21
5.0 EQ / PAN / DYNAMICS ................................................................................. 22
5.1 EQ .............................................................................................................. 22
5.1.1 EQ Curve in Mixer Window ..................................................................... 22
5.1.2 Selecting PEQ or GEQ ........................................................................... 23
5.1.3 Accessing the EQ Editing Screens ......................................................... 23
5.2 PARAMETRIC EQ EDITING ...................................................................... 24
5.2.1 HPF ........................................................................................................ 26
5.2.2 EQ Bands 1 & 4 ...................................................................................... 26
5.2.3 EQ ON .................................................................................................... 26
5.2.4 EQ RESET ............................................................................................. 26
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5.2.5 EQ TYPE ................................................................................................ 27
5.2.6 PEQ COPY/PASTE ................................................................................ 27
5.3 GRAPHIC EQ EDITING ............................................................................. 28
5.3.1 Navigation in the GEQ Overview Section ............................................... 28
5.3.2 Rack Position .......................................................................................... 28
5.3.3 GEQ Type ............................................................................................... 29
5.3.4 Insert Position ......................................................................................... 29
5.3.5 Editing GEQ Bands ................................................................................. 29
5.3.6 Navigation in the GEQ Editing Section ................................................... 29
5.3.7 GEQ ON ................................................................................................. 29
5.3.8 GEQ FLAT .............................................................................................. 29
5.3.9 GEQ Copy/Paste .................................................................................... 29
5.4 PAN TO STEREO BUSSES ....................................................................... 30
5.4.1 Balance ................................................................................................... 30
5.5 DYNAMICS PROCESSORS ...................................................................... 31
5.6 DYNAMICS PROCESSOR EDITING ......................................................... 32
5.6.1 Default .................................................................................................... 32
5.6.2 Copy/Paste ............................................................................................. 32
5.6.3 Dynamics On .......................................................................................... 33
5.6.4 Dynamics Type ....................................................................................... 33
5.6.5 Threshold ................................................................................................ 33
5.6.6 Range and Ratio ..................................................................................... 33
5.6.7 Other Dynamics Parameters .................................................................. 33
5.6.8 Key In ..................................................................................................... 34
6.0 OUTPORTS ................................................................................................... 35
6.1 Navigation .................................................................................................. 35
6.2 Output Port Identification ............................................................................ 35
6.3 Delay On .................................................................................................... 36
6.4 Delay Time Display .................................................................................... 36
6.5 Output Port Phase ...................................................................................... 36
6.6 Output Port Gain ........................................................................................ 36
6.7 Delay Time Editor ....................................................................................... 36
6.7.1 Delay Scale ......................................................................................... 37
6.7.2 Numeric Keypad .................................................................................. 37
6.7.3 Nudge Delay Time Values .................................................................. 37
6.7.4 Copy Delay Time Value ...................................................................... 37
6.7.5 Paste Delay Time Value ...................................................................... 38
6.7.6 Close the Delay Time Editor................................................................ 38
7.0 UTILITY ......................................................................................................... 39
7.1 MUTE GROUP MASTERS ......................................................................... 39
7.1.1 Mute Group Dim Level ............................................................................ 40
7.2 TAP TEMPO .............................................................................................. 41
7.2.1 Multi-Select ............................................................................................. 41
7.3 OSCILLATOR ............................................................................................ 42
7.3.1 Oscillator Assign ..................................................................................... 42
7.3.2 Oscillator Output ..................................................................................... 42
7.3.3 Oscillator Level Control ........................................................................... 42
7.3.4 Oscillator Frequency ............................................................................... 42
7.3.5 Oscillator Mode ....................................................................................... 43
8.0 SCENE MEMORY ......................................................................................... 44
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8.1 CURRENT SCENE .................................................................................... 44
8.2 DECREMENT / INCREMENT SCENE ....................................................... 44
8.3 SCENE LIST .............................................................................................. 45
8.4 SCENE RANGE ......................................................................................... 45
8.5 SELECTED SCENE ................................................................................... 45
8.6 STORE SCENE.......................................................................................... 46
8.7 UNDO STORE ........................................................................................... 46
8.8 RECALL SCENE ........................................................................................ 46
8.9 UNDO RECALL .......................................................................................... 47
9.0 SETUP ........................................................................................................... 48
9.1 Fader Delay ................................................................................................ 48
9.2 Cue Mode ................................................................................................... 48
9.3 Filled EQ Graph.......................................................................................... 48
9.4 Enable Inc/Dec Scene Recall ..................................................................... 48
9.5 Show Send Levels in Meter Bridge ............................................................ 49
9.6 Enable Phantom Power Switching ............................................................. 49
9.7 Set EQ band to 0dB with Double-Tap ........................................................ 49
9.8 Set DCA to 0dB with Double-Tap ............................................................... 49
9.9 Channel Select – StageMix Follows Console ............................................. 49
9.10 Channel Select – Console Follows StageMix ............................................. 49
9.11 Input Meter Point ........................................................................................ 49
9.12 Output Meter Point ..................................................................................... 49
9.13 Display Key Input for Dynamics Meters ...................................................... 49
10.0 Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 50
10.1 No Wi-Fi Available ...................................................................................... 50
10.2 Connection Error ........................................................................................ 50
10.3 Connection Lost ......................................................................................... 51
10.4 DHCP Server Setup on WAP/Router ......................................................... 51
10.5 Using StageMix with QL Editor ................................................................... 51
10.6 “Redirect to Internet” Problem with iOS 6 or higher .................................... 52
10.7 Graphic EQ Doesn’t Affect the Sound ........................................................ 52
10.8 Problems Moving Multiple Faders .............................................................. 52
10.9 StageMix Facebook Page .......................................................................... 52
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1.0 System Requirements
• Apple iPad (any model including iPad mini)
• Yamaha QL series digital mixing console
• 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 5.0 - 7.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. Also, with 802.11n being a newer
standard, it is less prone to interference from other wireless networks. 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 QL series Network Setup
Connect the Wi-Fi access point to the QL 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 QL 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 QL series touchscreen
b. Press [NETWORK] on the QL 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 QL 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 QL series
console, but with just the last number different. (For example, if QL
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 “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 QL StageMix.
• Configure StageMix to work with a QL console.
• Select a QL 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 QL series Console
i. Press [ADD MIXER] to open the following screen:
ii. Tap on the blank Name field and enter a name for your QL series
console using the iPad’s onscreen keyboard.
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iii. Enter the QL 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 QL 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 QL 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 QL series console.
vi. Press the [ADD MIXER] button at the bottom of the screen.
3.3.3 Select a Mixer and Begin Working
If your iPad has been configured to work with a QL series console,
select the mixer from the list and press [CONNECT]. (The model of
mixer (QL1 or QL5) will appear in smaller text below the mixer’s name.)
The message “Syncing With QL…” 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.
If StageMix cannot connect with your console, refer to the
Troubleshooting section (10.0) at the end of this document for possible
solutions.
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3.3.4 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 33-64] button to make those banks of channels
available in the “Navigation/Meter Bridge”. Stereo Inputs 1-8 are available in
both banks..
The Layer Navigation button displays black text on a white background to
indicate the active Layer.
Note: these buttons do not appear when using an QL1 console as only one
bank of input channels is available.
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4.3 Channel Names and Colors
The name and color of each channel appears in StageMix as it does in the QL
series console. The names are dimmed if the channel is switched off.
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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