CL series v1.61 is released

The fixed firmware is now available.
The HA issue is fixed and some of other issues too. Please check new features and improvements from v1.51 here.

Shaun

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"Audio Quality in Networked Systems" series

Hi everyone,

Have you read the series of articles? I believe this is the first time to introduce the material to you here.

- Audio Quality in Networked Systems -
This biweekly series of white paper presents a summary of the most important quality issues in networked audio systems to support system designers and sound engineers in maximizing their system’s Performance and Response, achieving the maximum Audio Quality and Sound Quality.

And we have uploaded the sixth chapter of the "Audio Quality in Networked Systems" series yesterday.
I hope you will find something new with it.

Shaun

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CL V1.6 uses, please go back to v1.51

We posted the following announcement to the CL firmware download page.

With V1.60 firmware, we have found that CL consoles may partially lose HA gain control of R series units after being powered on for a long period of time. We are preparing new firmware to fix this. Please use V1.5 firmware until the fixed firmware is released. If your current firmware version is V1.60, make sure to change it to the following:
CL: MAIN V1.51, SUB V1.50, Rio3224/1608-D V1.50, Ri8/Ro8-D V1.51We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

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CL series v1.6 released

It's a busy week!
V1.6 software for CL 1/3/5 and Rio3224-D/168-D/Ri8-D/Ro8-D is released.
Now, Shure ULX-D and our new amplifiers appear in the I/O DEVICE screen to patch.
Please refer to the download page for details.
 

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StageMix v4 released

The V4 is now available at App Store.
New features for LS9 and M7CL are:

• Dynamics Processor Editing
• Output Port Delay Editing
• Output Port Phase
• Output Port Levels (Attenuation)
• PEQ Copy/Paste
• Phantom Power Switching
• Mix Send Pre/Post Switching
• Retina Display Support

CL series got them all and "HPF Slope Parameter (CL V1.5 only)".

Shaun

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CL series V1.5 software available

Software for CL series is updated to version 1.5.
It provides new features, improvements, and fixes.
Here are some new features:

• Supports the Scene Preview function.
• Supports the Help function.
• Ri8-D, Ro8-D, NXAMP with NXDT104, etc. were added as Dante devices which can be detected / patched in CL series.
• Added a CUE LEVEL knob to the CUE popup window, allowing adjustment of the Cue level. This can be assigned to a Custom Fader.
• Added a HPF type select button to the HPF/EQ popup window (1ch), and the magnitude of attenuation has an option of -12dB/oct or -6dB/oct.

It is available here.

Shaun

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CL seires -- 8 MUTE groups with Dimmer level

MUTE group in CL series comes with new Dimmer level control.
When the Dimmer level is set to infinity, it functions as a traditional Mute group.
When you set the Dimmer level to -10, audio channels in the MUTE group are attenuated by 10 dB.


Small but handy update.
Shaun

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Fader calibration

Faders on my console have chattering (vibrate when they are moved with a scene recall). Do they need to be serviced?

Usually, friction of a slider will be changed after running the console for several months, which depends on usage, environment, frequency of scene recalling, etc. Or the faders might have much dust inside. These may cause overshooting of fader position control. Please try Fader Calibration function of the console before contacting Yamaha service.

Please don't use any contact cleaner. It will remove special contact grease in a fader and make the situation worse.

(CL series and M7CL) While holding down the SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key of the panel, turn on the power. Press the FADER CALIBRATION button and follow the instruction in the screen.


(PM5D) While holding down the [ENTER] key of the panel, turn on the power of the PW800W power supply. Select "CALIBRATE FADER POSITION" and follow the instruction in the screen.


(LS9) While holding down the [SCENE MEMORY] key of the DISPLAY ACCESS section, turn on the power. Move the cursor to the FADER CALIBRATION button and press the [ENTER] key.

Originally posted on May 8, 2008 and updated on November 21, 2012 with CL series.

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Assignable Encoder

CL series has an Assignable Encoder on each channel. Gain and Pan are default functions for it. And you may assign one parameter to the third function.

As a default, "Selected Send" is assigned. Your last selected Sends On Fader destination will be automatically assigned to the knob.

Do you like it?
Shaun

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Touch and Turn (User Defined Knob)

We put four knobs next to the LCD. You may assign different functions to them --

Lamp dimmer, EQ/Comp parameter, Send level, and most of other functions can be controlled by a knob.

One of a new function for it is "Touch and Turn".
You may find a pink circle in LCD screen. When you touch a knob icon in the screen, the pink circle moves to it and a User Defined Knob assigned to "Touch and Turn" can control its value.
This will allow you to maximize convenience of touch screen operation.
User Defined Knob D is assigned to the function as a default. Please try.

Shaun

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Premium Rack with Portico

We introduced Premium Rack with the CL series consoles.
It is another 8U processing rack for premium VCM effects from RND and Yamaha. You have, of course, a regular 8U effect rack for traditional VCM and SPX programs besides it.



The premium RND programs include Portico 5033/5043 which have been available as VST plug-ins for DAW software. The CL series come with these programs as a default and you may use up to eight instance of them. The Portico 5033 has a bypass switch which bypasses EQ processing BUT its transformer emulation. Many engineers already mentioned that it added essence of high quality analog circuit to the system.



PDF brochure is available for more details.

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