Digital SR System 101 Seminar Accepting Applications

The Yamaha team and the guys from Shure will be hosting a two day seminar in Buena Park during the second week of September. The topics will include basic digital audio concepts, wireless mics and the "white space" issue, amps, DSP processors, speakers, and how to rig them. I don't know about you, but I'm REALLY looking forward to this one. I hope you can join us!

Click here for more information and an application link...

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M7CL seminar in Boston...8/28

Our week gets to an end today. We are finishing up early in Boston and we are going home tomorrow.
We really had a good time out here and it was really nice to meet a new group of people.
We will be back soon, hope we can get together again in the near future.
Thanks for coming to our seminar...stay in touch.

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+48V doesn't work?

"+48V" of the input channel is turned on but its phantom power is not provided to my condenser microphone.

Please make sure Phantom Master switch is turned on.
(PM1D)

Front panel of AI8

(PM5D-RH)

Rear panel of PM5D-RH
* PM5D doesn't have master switch

(DSP5D)

Mixer Setup screen

(M7CL)

Setup screen

(LS9)

System Setup screen

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M7CL Seminar -- August 27, 2008

Normally, we host our PM5D Scene Management and Expansion seminar on Wednesday. However, this week is a short one for the training crew. So, Wednesday was M7CL day. Thank you to all who joined us! We had a great time and it was good to see so many of you hang around and use the gear. See you next time!!!

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PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- August 26, 2008

This week we are in Boston conducting The PM5D Operational Training Seminar and the M7CL Seminar. Thank you to all who joined us today. The load in was tough, but we did it all for you guys! See you next time!

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King of Desserts?!!

For those who don't know, Jose LOVES dessert. I mean Loves it! Dessert with lunch. Dessert with dinner. He even sneaks a candy bar or two to his room every once in a while. But, lately...there's been something strange going on. Jose hasn't had a dessert since Friday, August 15. That's over a week with no dessert! And its not like he was turning down bad stuff either. There was an awesome carrot cake at lunch in Chicago. Some great desserts available at the Park Grill. He's walked by the Cold Stone at least 3 times here in Boston. But nada. Flan, Key Lime Pie, Boston Creme Pie...he's turned them all down!

I'm going to start a pole this week. How long will Jose go without dessert? Look for it tomorrow! The winner will get a cookie. =)

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We're in Boston this week

I came back from the office to the seminar tour in Boston, MA this week.

It was a difficult load-in this time.
After it, we finally got late breakfast at the famous Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe. I got a good sandwich there.

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Meet Mike Eiseman... District Manager for WI, IL, IN

Mike is our district manager here in the Chicago area, and as you can imagine we got stuck with him while in town...just kidding.
We had a lot of fun with him and it was great to come back to Chicago now that we have a new District Manager here. He has been with Yamaha for around 9 months now.
Thanks for your help and support Mike, you really worked hard to get the people here.
See you soon.

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M7CL seminar in Chicago...8/22

Another week of seminars gets to an end. Chicago was a great stop for our tour, we got to meet a lot of new people and also saw old friends. Every single day was full and we are really happy about it.
The hotel was great, food was excellent and Mike our district manager did an awesome job to get the people here.
Thanks everyone.

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Assign a static IP address to your PC

Which is better to assign an IP address to my PC, automatic (DHCP) or static?

We recommend to assign a static IP address to your PC.
Automatic assignment from your network's DHCP server is very convenient, but usually the server update the assigned IP address every few hours and it would reset Studio Manager or DME Designer connection.

Windows XP
1 Select [Start] → [Control Panel].
The “Control Panel” is displayed.
2 If the “Control Panel” is in Category display, click [Switch to Classic View].
3 Double-click [Network Connections] → [Local Area Connection].
The “Local Area Connection Status” dialog box will be displayed.
4 Click [Properties] on the [General] tab.
The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box will be displayed.
5 Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] on the [General] tab, then click [Properties].
The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box will be displayed.
6 Click [Use the following IP address] on the [General] tab.
7 Enter your computer’s IP address into [IP address]***Do not use the same number as the console***, (i.e., 192.168.0.130), the Gateway’s IP address into [Default gateway], and “255.255.255.0” into [Subnet mask].
* When installing on the same subnet as the DME unit(s), set the gateway’s host address to 254.
8 Click [OK].
9 Restart your computer.

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M7CL Chicago 8/21

Another great seminar day here in Chicago. Once again the seminar was full and we had people from the different areas of sound. We had people from churches, local union and freelance audio guys.
We hope you enjoy all the videos we played for you and hope you enjoyed my jokes.
Thanks.

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Boston PM5D and M7CL Seminars

We still have seats available for our PM5D Operational Training and M7CL Seminars in Boston next week. Click on the links above for more information. You will find links to the applications at the bottom of the page.

See you there!

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Why is my console locked to 96kHz?

My PM5D is receiving digital audio via MY-slot and locking its word clock to the slot. The incoming digital audio is 48k but the console is locked to 96k. How do I change it to 48k?

Please go to Word Clock screen and select the MY-slot as a clock source. Then, change its Input/Output Format of the slot from "DOUBLE CHANNEL" to "DOUBLE SPEED". In a few seconds, the console will be locked to 48k.

All 96k capable products, such as DM/0 series, DME series, and PM5D, may have this issue.

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PM5D Scene Management/Expansion Chicago 8/20

Very interesting day today dealing with the power problems. As you saw everything came back up the way we expected every single time we had power issues and the system was always ready to go.
Thanks for your patience and good humor.
Now...lets get ready for M7CL tomorrow.

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PM5D Operational in Chicago...8/19

Another great day of training with a very nice group of people. Today I had the chance to say all the jokes I know about sound guys and musicians. The sad part about is people from the group had better jokes.
Thanks to all of you for taking the time.
Thanks for traveling all the way out here from all the different places.
See you soon.

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STEREO/MONO link - LS9

Do I need to go to the Master Layer to change my MONO output level?

Yes, you do.
The MONO master fader is on the Master layer and the Custom Fader layer when you assign the fader to it.

By the way, there is a preference for linking the MONO and the STEREO master faders.
If those levels are always controlled together, you can turn the preference on. By using digital attenuator in the EQ of the MONO or the STEREO master channel, you can change balance between those channels anytime.

(LS9 Owner's Manual, p.195)
"This specifies whether STEREO channel and MONO channel on/off and fader operations will be linked.
If you turn this button on, the STEREO channel on/off setting will be copied to the MONO channel, and subsequently on/off operations will be linked. Faders will be linked while preserving the difference in level."

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Installation cases

The Yamaha global site has now "Installation Cases" section showing pictures of the venue and some comments about our products with installer/designer information.

Terry from Cornerstone Family Church

Rich from Northwoods Community Church

Please let us know your challenges at your venue and get a chance to have your space there!

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ALL PRE/POST - M7CL, LS9

How do I change the MIX1 to POST all input channels at once ?

Open the MIX SEND popup by pressing the TO MIX1 SEND LEVEL knob in the selected channel or overview screen. In the popup screen, you have "ALL PRE" and "ALL POST" button on the upper right corner.

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Challenges while on the road

Yesterday was a very different day for us. Everything started at around 5:30 in the morning when my phone rang, it was Jack our truck driver. I could tell something was not correct, he never calls me at that time. Jose, I am not going to make it on time, he said. I was involved in an accident at around 4:00 am, but did not want to call you that early.
From there he started to explain how someone drove their car under the trailer, but that everyone was fine. They went under the truck on the side where we have the ramp and it is now in the middle of the road, I am not sure if we can use it, do they have a loading dock there?...that was Jack's concern at the moment.
He finally got to our site at around 10:30, the ramp was useless. We rented a forklift and we started our normal day at around noon.
Jack was finally able to calm down after a few jokes with him, but we are always concern about our drivers on the road. He should be enjoying a wonderful week getting the trailer ready for Friday night when he gets our gear to go to Boston.

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Try REV-X reverb

New REV-X algorithms are available on your PM1DV2, PM5D, M7CL, LS9, DM/0 VCM series and some consoles with Yamaha add-on program installed.
Try different characteristics of those reverb programs.


The following is from our "Add-on Effect" brochure:
"These reverb Add-on Effects employ the latest “REV-X” algorithms first introduced in Yamaha’s SPX2000 Professional Multi Effect Processor. The REV-X programs feature the richest reverberation and smoothest decay available, based on years of dedicated research and development.
REV-X Hall, REV-X Room, and REV-X Plate programs are provided, with new parameters such as room size and decay envelopes that offer unprecedented definition and finer nuance control. The REV-X Hall and REV-X Room programs have a very open sound, while REV-X Plate delivers a brighter tonality that is ideal for vocals. All models deliver dense, warm reverb that does not interfere with the natural timbre of the source."

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M7CL North Carolina...8/15

It is Friday and another week of training is getting to an end. We really had a good time in North Carolina, we even had a chance to celebrate Leland's birthday last night.
Thank you very much for taking the time.
Stay in touch and hope we can get together again soon.

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Mocha VNC for iPhone and iPod touch

I've just found an application for iPhone.
Some of you would be interested.

Don't ask me how to setup.... I don't have an iPhone....

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Phantom Power (+48V) switch? - M7CL/LS9

Where is a Phantom Power (+48V) switch for my input?

[ Using a User Defined Key ]
1. Open the USER DEFINED KEYS setup screen in the USER SETUP

2. Setup "SET BY SEL", "SET [+48V]" to one of the User Defined Keys
3. Hold down the User Defined Key and use SEL key of the input channel to turn on/off its phantom power

[ On the screen ]
1. In the Selected Channel screen, touch or press ENTER on HA gain control to open HA/PATCH popup


2. Touch or press ENTER on [+48V] button to turn on/off phantom power to the input channel

Use [SEL] key on the panel to select a different input channel

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M7CL Seminar...North Carolina 8/14/08

It was a great class today in North Carolina. We had a great group of people that came from different places. We really appreciate your time and the questions you asked during the day. Hope we can get together soon.

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DCA fader mode key doesn't work! - PM5D

I pressed the DCA key for the fader mode, but it stayed with the current fader bank and the DCA LED is blinking. How do I select DCA mode?

Please make sure that the "DCA ASSIGN" mode switch is turned off.

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PM5D Scene management/ Expansion in Charlotte

Thanks every one for coming to our seminar today. The amount of information that we can share in one day is a lot as you can see. Thanks for all the questions and suggestions. Hope we can get together again soon.

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Where are my audio tracks on USB memory? - LS9

I copied some audio files on my USB memory but they did not come up to the RECORDER screen.

1. If you want to play back an audio file, you must save it in the SONGS folder within the YPE folder, or in a folder you’ve created below the SONGS folder. Files located in other folders and files of unsupported formats will not be recognized.


2. LS9 supports MP3 as well as WMA (Windows Media Audio) and AAC (MPEG-4 AAC) files for playback. The playable sampling rates are 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. However, DRM (Digital Rights Management) is not supported.

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PM5D operational in Charlotte, NC - 8/12/2008

Thank you for coming today.

Our first day here was with a very good group and good discussions about PM5D.
Scene management is always the first question. We will show you some tricks tomorrow.

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Buena Park, CA Seminars Now Open

Our next round of seminars in Buena Park are now open and accepting applications! During this round of seminars, we will offer the PM5D Operational Training Seminar, PM5D Scene Management and Expansion Seminar, M7CL Seminar, and the rarely offered Digital SR System 101 Seminar. Be sure to sign up early. These classes are sure to fill up FAST!

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ExpressCard slot? PCMCIA slot?

Where is a PCMCIA slot on my computer?

PCMCIA slot is now being replaced by ExpressCard slot and your computer might not have it.
If your computer does not have a PCMCIA slot and you are using a CF and a PCMCIA adapter for your PM1D/PM5D, please find USB CF Reader/Writer for your CF memory card.

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Difficult to find PCMCIA memory card?

I could not find a PCMCIA memory card. Where can I buy it?

You might find some PCMCIA ATA FLASH cards online. But they are usually relatively expensive.
Please use a CF (Compact Flash, up to 2GB) memory card with a PCMCIA adapter.
"Type I CF" to "Type II PCMCIA" adapter is the one you will need.

Please format the CF memory card in FAT16 with your PC. PM1D or PM5D does not support FAT32.

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We still have some seats for the next week!

We are going to Charlotte, NC next week.

PM5D classes on Tuesday and Wednesday still have some seats open. Please check our info page and apply!
Also Chicago and Boston is accepting your application now.

Most of M7CL classes are full now, but Boston. Please check the web site and hold your seat now.

We are planning to have several classes in Buena Park, CA in September. The schedule will be announced soon.

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Peter Robinson -- Speaker Product Manager

This is Peter. Peter is one of our Speaker Product Managers at Yamaha. Since I've joined the training team, I've learned a few things from Peter that will definitely help me be more successful in the world of commercial audio. Like how to take a man down by his thumb and how to apply the right amount of pressure when you have someone in a headlock.

Oh...you didn't know Peter teaches self defense courses to the staff?!! Well, now you know. Maybe next time you'll think twice about asking me if the class is full! >:)

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Where is my MONO master fader? - LS9-16

Where is my MONO master fader?

On LS9-32, your MONO master fader is the fader 32 in the Master layer.
But, on LS9-16, there's no MONO master fader assigned in any layer as the factory default.

1. Please press the [SETUP] key repeatedly to access the USER SETUP screen.
2 Move the cursor to the CUSTOM FADER LAYER popup button in the screen, and press the [ENTER] key. The CUSTOM FADER LAYER popup window will appear.
3. Move the cursor to one of the faders and select "MONO" with the parameter wheel, then press the [ENTER] to set.

Master faders for Matrix are not assigned to any layer neither. If you would like to have them on the console, please assign them to the faders in the same way.

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M7CL V1.15 and M7CL Editor V2.1.2 released

One more post today.

(^ Who is behind the console? Click!)

The updates for M7CL have been released. New firmware V1.15 and Editor software V2.1.2 was uploaded to Yamahaproaudio.com.
The firmware got a small improvement. The Editor got some bug fixes and improvement on its stability. Please check its release note on the download page.

The firmware V1.15 is still compatible with the previous version of Editor (V2.1.1). But we recommend you to upgrade both of them at one time for maximizing your system's performance and your better experience. To have more information about compatibility between different version of firmware and Editor software, please refer to the download page.

(I'm now listening to:
"Knights Of Cydonia" from "Black Holes and revelations" by Muse)

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Quick overview of M7CL?

M7CL introduction video shot at InfoComm has been uploaded.

Any comment?

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SIGNAL FLOW screen - PM5D

What is the first screen to do troubleshooting on my PM5D?

Open SIGNAL FLOW screen by pressing the VIEW key in OUTPUT or INPUT section.

Select a channel to check its status.

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10 popular post - June and July 08

I didn't do this last month. Here we go....

June '08:
1. Report from 2008 CMA Music Festival
2. Pan the input to the stereo Mixes
3. Monitor Mix on M7CL
4. PM5DEX is now released
5. New poll placed (Fireworks!)
6. Flattening PEQ
7. Looking forward to seeing you at InforC…
8. M7CL School in Minneapolis -- June 13, …
9. Keep On Truckin!
10. Monitor Mix on LS9

July '08:
1. Short-cut to the DCA/MUTE Group assign …
2. Cue Clear
3. Former version of Editor programs
4. Green dot
5. MIDI Thru = OFF
6. PM5D Operational Training -- July 8th, …
7. M7CL Training Seminar -- July 12, 2008
8. PM5D Scene Management/Expansion...July …
9. We're back to the training
10. PM5D V2.22 released

Thank you for your support to this blog!!

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M7CL School in Las Vegas -- 7/31, 8/1/08

July 31st:

August 1st:Thank you for coming to the M7CL seminar. I'm sorry for uploading these pictures late.

It was one of the toughest load-out for me on the Friday. It was around 6 to 7 o'clock but still it was hot and very dry. We tried to hydrate ourselves from the beginning to the end but it didn't help and we were exhausted.
Load-in in the Monday morning was not so bad. Pushing cases in the afternoon was very different from it....

Jose, how about loading-out on Saturday morning next time?

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