Yamaha TF-Rack operation manual

DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE

TF StageMix V3 User's Guide

TF StageMix

Introduction

Thank you for downloading the TF StageMix app (hereafter referred to as "StageMix") for iPad. StageMix allows you to use your iPad to wirelessly control the parameters of your Yamaha TF series digital mixing console. StageMix gives the sound engineer the freedom to control parameters of the TF series console from the stage, while listening to the results from the vantage point of the performers. Because of its simple touch interface that offers a direct style of interaction with the console, we think you'll find that StageMix will help you set up faster and more dynamically than ever before.

You can download the latest version of the TF series console firmware from the Yamaha Pro Audio website.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

Introduction

Note

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• Copying or modifying the software or reproduction of this document, by any means, whether in whole or in part, is expressly forbidden without the written consent of Yamaha Corporation.

• Yamaha Corporation makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of the software and this document.

• Copying of commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

• Illustrations of product screens that appear in this document are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the screens that are displayed on your computer.

• Information about system software and changes to certain product functions or specification due to updates to the software can be found in the related documentation.

• Apple, the Apple logo, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Table of contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................... 2

Note............................................................................................................................................................... 2

System compatibility information ........................................................................ 4

Wireless settings.................................................................................................... 5

Preparation............................................................................................................ 6

Configuring the console's network settings..................................................................................................... 6

Configuring iPad network settings .................................................................................................................. 6

StageMix settings ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Screen areas........................................................................................................... 9

HOME screen.................................................................................................................................................. 9

SCENE screen ............................................................................................................................................... 21

INPUT screen................................................................................................................................................ 22

EQ screen ..................................................................................................................................................... 24

GATE screen ................................................................................................................................................. 26

COMP screen ............................................................................................................................................... 27

GEQ screen................................................................................................................................................... 29

DELAY screen................................................................................................................................................ 30

FX screen (FX1/2, InsFX1–6) ......................................................................................................................... 31

NAME screen................................................................................................................................................ 33

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 34

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System compatibility information

• Apple iPad 2 and later

• iOS 7.0 - 9.x

• Yamaha TF Series Digital Mixing Console V2.0 and later

• Wireless access point (802.11g, 2.4GHz compatible, 802.11n, 5GHz recommended)

• CAT5 Ethernet cable (used to connect the console to the wireless access point)

System compatibility information

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Wireless settings

Configure your wireless access point, and refer to its operating instructions if necessary. Your wireless access point should not require any special settings in order to use StageMix, however, we recommend that you configure the access point to require a password for wireless connections for added security.

The following briefly describes the steps needed to configure your wireless access point.

1. Assign the desired wireless network name (also called an "SSID") to the wireless access point.

2. Select a wireless security protocol (WPA, WPA2, etc.) and assign a password to the wireless access point.

3. Configure the wireless access point to use the desired wireless mode (802.11g or 802.11n).

4. When using 802.11n, you may be able to select whether the access point uses the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless band.

5. If your wireless access point supports Auto Channel Selection, enable it.

This allows the wireless access point to automatically select the wireless channel with the least amount of interference.

For the fastest wireless communication between the iPad and the wireless access point, we recommend configuring the access point to use the 802.11n wireless mode at 5GHz. Additionally, using external antennas with your wireless access point (if supported) will make wireless connections to the access point more reliable.

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Preparation

NOTE

• Make sure the subnet assigned to the iPad matches the subnet assigned to the console.

• If the iPad does not receive network settings from the DHCP server even after you tap [Renew Lease], check the settings of the DHCP server. You can also configure network settings for the iPad manually.

Preparation

Configuring the console's network settings

1. Use a CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the console to the wireless access point.

Older access points that do not support Auto MDI-X require that you connect the console using a crossover cable. For access points that support Auto MDI-X (most do today), you can use either a straight cable or a crossover cable.

2. Make sure the Ethernet cable from the console is connect to a LAN port of the wireless access point.

Do not connect the console to the wireless access point's WAN port.

Configuring iPad network settings

You can configure the iPad to receive network settings via DHCP, or assign them manually.

Configuring iPad network settings using DHCP

DHCP is a network protocol that allows a device to receive its network settings from a DHCP server. Use the following procedure to configure the iPad to use DHCP.

Operation

1. Open the [Settings] screen on the iPad.

2. Tap [Wi-Fi] and then select the network name (SSID) of your wireless access point.

3. Tap the blue mark to the right of the current network to display details about the network connection.

4. Tap [DHCP], and then confirm that the iPad has received settings for IP address, subnet mask, router, and DNS.

5. You can tap [Renew Lease] to force the iPad to receive the network settings from the DHCP server again.

6. When finished, press the home button on the iPad.

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Configuring iPad network settings manually

Operation

1. Open the [Settings] screen on the iPad.

2. Tap [Wi-Fi] and then select the network name (SSID) of your wireless access point.

3. Tap the blue mark to the right of the current network to display details about the network connection.

Preparation

4. Tap [Static], and then configure each setting as described in the following steps.

5. IP address: Refer to the IP address of the console, and enter a comparable IP address by changing the last set of four

6. Subnet mask: Enter "255.255.255.0".

7. Router: Enter the IP address of the wireless access point.

8. Router: Enter the IP address of the wireless access point. (The same address as entered in step 7.)

9. When finished, press the home button on the iPad.

numbers.

For example, if the console's IP address is "192.168.0.128", you could assign "192.168.0.127" to the iPad.

Typically this is printed on a label on the device itself or is listed in the device's operating instructions.

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StageMix settings

Start StageMix.

The SELECT MIXER screen is displayed. The following are available from this screen.

• OFFLINE: allows you to view a demo of the StageMix features and user interface.

• CONNECT: allows you to select and connect to a TF series console that is connected to the same network.

Offline demo mode

Tap [OFFLINE] on the SELECT MIXER screen to use StageMix in demo mode, without connecting to a console. When using this mode, you cannot use level meters, access scenes, etc.

Connecting to the console

If the iPad and console are connected to the same network, select the console and tap [CONNECT] to connect to the console. When the maximum number of TF Editor and TF StageMix sessions (total: 3) are already connected to the TF series console, a

"restricted" mark is displayed to the left of the IP address. When you select a TF series console that has a "restricted" mark displayed next to it and tap the CONNECT button, a message is displayed that indicates you cannot connect to the console.

After StageMix has received the necessary data from the console, the mixer window is displayed and you are ready to begin using StageMix.

If StageMix cannot connect to the console, refer to the Troubleshooting section (page 34).

Network switching (V3.0 and later)

If using iOS 9.3 and later with TF StageMix V3.0 and later, you can connect to a network using a wired connection in addition to a wireless connection. A Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter is required to use a wired connection.

You can switch between a wireless and wired connection when offline; you cannot switch while online.

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Screen areas

METER area

Details area

Overview strip area

TOOLBAR area

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HOME screen

The HOME screen is the main screen of StageMix. It is displayed each time you start StageMix. You can return to this screen by tapping [HOME] in the TOOLBAR area.

Screen areas

METER area

Displays input level, output level, and fader levels. In SENDS ON FADER mode, it displays send levels.

1 ONLINE button

Displays the SELECT MIXER screen (page 10). When StageMix is connected to a console, the name of the console is displayed here. When no console is connected (i.e., offline demo mode), "OFFLINE" is displayed.

2 UTILITY button

Tap to display the UTILITY screen (page 11).

3 SETUP button

Displays the SETUP screen (page 13).

4 Meter display

Displays all input and output meters. The channel names for each block are displayed in the bottom area of the meter. Meters are displayed in green for up to -21dB, yellow for up to -4dB, and in red for levels higher than -3dB. You can change the meter point in the SETUP screen (page 13). Note that the meter point for the MONITOR channel is always pre-fader.

The fader level for each channel is indicated by a white line. A thick white line is displayed when the fader is at the nominal (0dB) level.

If a channel is turned off, the background of the meter is displayed in black and the meter itself is displayed in gray.

The area displayed in the details area is indicated in the METER area by a white box. You can drag this box left and right to display other channels in the details area. You can switch the details area between displaying the Custom Fader Bank and the typical display by swiping up on this area.

When the Custom Fader Bank is displayed, only the channel name of the top of each block is displayed at the bottom of the meter. However, when the top channel is blank or ROLL OUT, no name is displayed.

In SENDS ON FADER mode, each channel's send level is displayed here. In this case the fader level bar is displayed in the color assigned to the destination channel.

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SELECT MIXER screen

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1 Network switching button

Switches the network connection between wireless and wired connection. A Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter is required to use a wired connection. You can switch between a wireless and wired connection when offline; you cannot switch while online.

Screen areas

NOTE

This item is not displayed on devices running iOS versions earlier than 9.3.

2 Device list

The name of any consoles on the network that StageMix can connect to are displayed here. Tap the name of the desired console to select it. If multiple consoles are discovered, you can scroll this area up and down to view the names of other consoles. When the maximum number of TF Editor and TF StageMix sessions (total: 3) are already connected to the TF series console,

a "restricted" mark is displayed to the left of the IP address. When you select a TF series console that has a "restricted" mark displayed next to it and tap the CONNECT button, a message is displayed that indicates you cannot connect to the console.

3 CONNECT button

Connects StageMix to the console that is selected in the device list.

4 OFFLINE button

Switches StageMix to offline demo mode. If a StageMix is connected to a console, it is disconnected.

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UTILITY screen

1 MUTE INPUT button

Allows you to mute all channels at once. This button lights in red when it is turned on.

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2 MUTE FX button

Allows you to mute all effects at once. This button lights in red when it is turned on.

3 Custom Fader EDIT button

Displays the CUSTOM FADER BANK screen. (page 12)

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