Yamaha QL Series, Brochure & Specs

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Page 2: ... name display visibility in order to deliver a sophisticated overall operating experience Remote control and offline setup capability via an iPad or computer adds even more refinement to an already state of the art operating environment 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 C...

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Page 4: ...o Matrix supported Local I O 32 in 16 out Fader configuration 32 2 Master Stainless steel iPad support stays Common QL Features Rear Panel All basic specifications 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 Well integrated operation is ensured throughout systems that use multiple QL consoles ...

Page 5: ...or Any Application and Scale Four I O rack models with Dante networking capability provide flexible 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 offers 16 inputs and 8 outputs And for situations where you just need inputs or outputs the compact 1U size Ri8 D and Ro8 D offer 8 inputs ...

Page 6: ...ormance in a number of ways has also been thoroughly scrutinized and effectively eliminated Because it can affect 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 scientific tests but also satis...

Page 7: ...els 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 bo...

Page 8: ...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 offering 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...

Page 9: ... from just about any angle The main Selected Channel parameters are assigned to the knobs located to the right of the display for immediate access at any time In addition to User Defined Keys to which parameters can be freely assigned another traditional Yamaha digital mixing console feature the QL consoles also have on screen User Defined Knobs that provide the same assignable freedom for variabl...

Page 10: ...9 An expandable all in one solution for small to medium scale live sound and corporate speech events ...

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Page 12: ...utomatic device detection as well as easy patching Speedy setup leaves more time for the all important job of setting up the mix Cables and switches can malfunction but with Dante s support for redundant connections a problem on the network won t stop the show Redundant primary and secondary connections can be set up in a star network configuration so that problems in any part of the network won t...

Page 13: ...ix analog signals received at the console while directly transmitting them to a multitrack recording system via Dante for example The possibilities are vast When sharing inputs between multiple consoles using Dante networking and Port to Port capability gain adjustments made from one console could potentially disrupt the mix balance at another The Gain Compensation function prevents such problems ...

Page 14: ... end analog outboard processors have previously been capable of More importantly that studio quality and musical tonality are available for live sound applications Up to eight of the 46 available ambience effects and 8 available insert effects can be mounted in the QL virtual rack That selection includes a number of high end Yamaha REV X reverb processors for sophisticated sonic control Any of the...

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Page 16: ...ere s no need to carry external recording equipment around and the recording can be handed to performers as soon as the show is finished for example Sound files in mp3 AAC or WMA format saved on the flash drive from a computer or other source can be played back too for convenient BGM or sound effects without the need for extra playback equipment The QL series consoles even make live multitrack rec...

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Page 18: ... and Mac computers allowing console parameters to be set up via the computer on or off line The QL Editor is a great way to manage scene and patch list data for example and keyboard entry capability can be a time saving advantage for typing channel names etc QL StageMix and QL Editor are great time savers and they can be used simultaneously Since QL and CL series mix data are compatible data creat...

Page 19: ... used for central management and control of all Lake devices in the system and it works well with Smaart acoustic measurement tools for effective overall speaker tuning Multiple QL consoles can be cascade connected via I O cards such as the MY16 AE to create systems that offer the high channel capacities required by larger applications QL consoles can also be cascaded to the other Yamaha digital c...

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Page 22: ...urce Impedance Input Level Connector Sensitivity 1 Nominal Max before clip INPUT 1 32 6 66dB 7 5 kΩ 50 600 Ω Mics 600 ΩLines 82dBu 61 6μV 62dBu 0 616mV 42dBu 6 16mV XLR 3 31 type Balanced 2 6dB 10dBu 245mV 10dBu 2 45V 30dBu 24 5V 1 The sensitivity is the input level required for output at 4dBu 1 23V or at the defined level when all the faders and level controllers are set to the maximum value 2 XL...

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