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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M7CL / LS9 StageMix version 3

StageMix will be updated to Version 3 in April.
Much more functions will be available from your iPad. Here is a list of new features.

• DCA Faders (M7CL only)
• Mute Group Masters
• Channel Naming
• Channel Pan
• Send Levels in Meter Bridge
• Tap Tempo
• Edit Mixer Setting (e.g. IP and MAC Addresses)
• Bank Navigation in Long Faders mode
• Selectable Input and Output Meter Positions
• EQ Type I / II button in EQ screen
• HPF ON button always available in EQ screen

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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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New consoles released!! -- CL series

Finally, they are released in Frankfurt. You will find product details at yamahaproaudio.com.
Your questions will be welcome!

Shaun

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Dante Controller 3.2.0 Released for Windows & Mac

Audinate recently released a new version of their Dante Controller Software for use with Windows and Mac operating systems. Version 3.2.0 was released in Febuary by Audinate and is available for download from their website.  The new Dante Controller brings slight changes to the software and also addresses some stability and reliability issues from the previous version of Dante Controller (v3.1.2). 

For average users Dante Controller's UI will remain the same, changes have however been made to the "Device View" section of Dante Controller.  These include a renamed and revamped "Device Config" (Formally "Config") tab with a new sample rate "Pull-Up/Down" section.  The "Pull-Up/Down" sample rate selection is only available for the Brooklyn II Dante modules, the MY16 card does not support sample rate pull up/down because it uses a different wordclock from that of the Brooklyn II module. Supported sample rate pull-up/down settings are; +4.1667%, +0.1%, -0.1%, -4.0%. 

A new "Network Config" tab has also been added, this section allows supported Dante devices to be toggled between "Redundant" & "Switched" modes.  The "Network Config" tab allows the user to specify static IP address for each ethernet port as well.  The Brooklyn II module is the only Dante device to support "Switched" mode but static IP support for the MY16 card may be coming in future firmware updates.

More detailed infromation regarding Dante Controller v3.2.0 can be found in the release notes from Audinate.

Best,

Nick

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New PM5D and DSP5D Firmware Available Now

Yamaha recently released new versions of firmware for our PM5D and DSP5D digital mixing systems.  The new firmware brings the PM5D up to Version 2.27 and the DSP5D to Version 1.27. 

Your current versions of Studio Manager (2.3.1, 2.3.0) and Editors (2.2.5) will still work with your PM5D and DSP5D unless you're upgrading from firmware Version/s 2.22/1.22 and lower.

Instructions and information on properly upgrading your unit can be found online via the links below.  Be sure that you've backed up your PM5D and DSP5D before loading the new firmware as your current data will be intilized during the firmware update process.

PM5D Firmware 2.2.7:
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/downloads/firmware_software/pm5dv2/pm5dv2_frm227.jsp

DSP5D Firmware 1.2.7:
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/downloads/firmware_software/dsp5d/dsp5d_frm127.jsp

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MGP Mixing Consoles Released at NAMM 2012

Winter NAMM 2012 from Anaheim, CA was the most successful ever with over 95,000 attendees from all over the globe. One of the many new products Yamaha showcased at NAMM was our MGP Series of mixing consoles. The MGP line boasts two models, each one sporting the same feature set; the MGP12X and MGP16X.  While the MGP12X and MGP16X differ in channel counts, they both share the new and unique internal components, DSP, and features.  These new innovations come on the heels of decades in professional mixer design and promise to be the premier feature set amongst small format analog mixing consoles.

Features

D-PRE: The MGP series sports Yamaha's latest refinement in its microphone preamplifier circuit.  The D-Pre microphone preamplifier was originally designed by Yamaha to be used in our high-end recording equipment.  The D-Pre's are Class-A mic preamps that utilize an inverted Darlington circuit design.  The Darlington circuit works by employing two transistors, essentially the signal is amplified by the first circuit and then further amplified by the second circuit.  The result is more power with lower impedance giving you, the user unparallelled depth, imagery and warmth.  Fat natural bass and a pristine smooth high end set this mixer apart from others in it's class.  

X-Pressive EQ: Yamaha has spent years developing the classic vintage sound in digital form through work on our VCM line of dynamic digital effects.  Studying sought after signal processing characteristics from legendary gear proved to be valuable as the research directly influenced the design of our new Equalizers on board the MGP Consoles.  The X-Pressive EQ's feature steep shelving of the high and low bands as well as pristine accuracy and response.  X-Pressive EQ gives the engineer the tools needed to process signals with that classic analog vibe offering truly unique possibilities for sound shaping.

1-Knob Compressor: You may be familiar with Yamaha's 1-Knob Compressor from the MGP's predecessor, the MG Line of analog mixing consoles.  The 1-Knob Compressor design offers engineers the dynamic control needed without the hassle of having to tweak multiple knobs.  Featuring optimally set parameters well suited for a wide variety of source material the 1-Knob Compressors are the perfect combination of efficiency and performance.

Hybrid Channel: While the MGP Series are analog consoles they also feature some very powerful on board DSP that provides for an expansive tool set with the feel and response of analog controls.  These stereo channels on the MGP mixers have the same X-Pressive 3 Band EQ as the other input channels but are also capable of other impressive and useful tasks thanks to their unique feature set and on board DSP.  Each stereo channel in the Hybrid Channel section has a Priority Ducker, Automatic Leveler and, Stereo Image control.  

-The Priority Ducker allows one microphone to take priority over another sound source.  Just set it and forget it, no engineer is needed to raise and lower microphone levels.  The attenuation of the music or sound source can also be adjusted depending on what is best for your system and environment. 

-The Leveler is another great feature that is perfect for smaller venues and unattended console operation.  Just turn the Leveler on and any signal input to the Hybrid Channel will all be automatically compressed so that all songs playback at the same volume level.  This makes for a much more pleasurable listening experience for the audience while the console can remain unmanned.


-The Stereo Image function blends the balance between right and left stereo sound sources so that audiences spread over a wide listening area can enjoy the mix much more naturally.  This feature is perfect for venues with multiple zones or speakers that are spread far apart from one another.

Dual Digital Effects: In addition to the stellar dynamic effects offered on board the MGP Consoles there are also professional quality time-based effects taken from Yamaha's professional line of studio mixing consoles.  The Rev-X Reverb package on the MGP offers three open and natural sounding reverbs; Hall, Room, and Plate.  The Rev-X Reverb package has previously never been available on any of our analog mixing consoles.  For even more time-based signal processing flexibility we've also included our famous SPX digital multi-effect processor.  SPX processing provides for 16 adjustable and incredibly useful effects.  Both Rev-X and SPX processes can be used simultaneously on the MGP consoles making for one truly professional effects section.


Digital Connectivity for iPod/iPhone: The MGP desks also are capable of bringing sources in via USB from your iPod or iPhone.  Signal from your iPod/iPhone can either be applied to the 2TR input or one of the Hybrid Channels for further signal processing.  The USB input for your iPod/iPhone also functions as a controller as well. Simply plug in your device equipped with the MGP Editor App (Available in the Apple App Store) and you'll have access to even more effects parameters giving you unprecedented control over the Rev-X and SPX effects.

By now I'm sure you're quite familiar with the MGP Series of analog mixing consoles but, just in case you're hungry for more there's a lot more info on the specifications and features unique to the MGP Series over at our website.  If you have any questions about the MGP Series or anything else related to Yamaha Commercial Audio feel free to give our Technical Support Department a call at: 866-211-9366 (Opt .1) between the hours of 8:30AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-5:00PM Pacific Standard Time.  Thanks for reading!

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