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M7CL Owner’s ManualAn overview of the M7CL10A second M7CL unit or a digital mixer such as the Yamaha PM5D connected via a digital I/O card installed

M7CL Owner’s ManualInserting an external device into a channel100If desired, you can insert an effect processor or other external device into the sig

Inserting an external device into a channel101M7CL Owner’s ManualInput/output patching94Access either the one-channel or the eight-channel INSERT/DIR

M7CL Owner’s ManualDirectly outputting an INPUT channel102The signal of an INPUT channel can be directly output from a desired OMNI OUT jack or from

Directly outputting an INPUT channel103M7CL Owner’s ManualInput/output patching94Access either the one-channel or the eight-channel INSERT/DIRECT OUT

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105M7CL Owner’s ManualEQ and Dynamics10Chapter 10EQ and DynamicsThis chapter explains the EQ (equalizer) and dynamics that are provided on each chann

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing EQ106C FLAT buttonThis button resets the GAIN parameters of all bands to the default value (0.0 dB). If you press this butto

Using EQ107M7CL Owner’s ManualEQ and Dynamics10[EQ popup window (ALL)]This window displays all input channels (or output channels) at once. This page

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing dynamics108Input channels provide two dynamics processors, and output channels provide one dynamics processor.1Use the navig

Using dynamics109M7CL Owner’s ManualEQ and Dynamics10H KEY IN FILTER button (only for GATE and DUCKING)This field lets you apply a filter to the key-in

Differences between the M7CL-48 and M7CL-3211M7CL Owner’s ManualIntroduction1The M7CL is available in two models; the M7CL-48 and the M7CL-32. These

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing dynamics1104To select a key-in signal, proceed as fol-lows.1In the DYNAMICS 1 (2) popup window (1 ch), press the KEY IN SOUR

Using the EQ or Dynamics libraries111M7CL Owner’s ManualEQ and Dynamics10You can use dedicated libraries to store and recall EQ and dynamics settings

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113M7CL Owner’s ManualGrouping and linking11Chapter 11Grouping and linkingThis chapter explains the DCA Group and Mute Group functions that let you c

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing DCA groups1142Press the DCA GROUP button to access the DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE popup window.In the DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN

Using DCA groups115M7CL Owner’s ManualGrouping and linking11C DCA group select buttons 1–8These select the DCA group(s) to which the currently select

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing mute groups116This section explains how to assign channels to mute groups and use the user-defined keys to control them.To as

Using mute groups117M7CL Owner’s ManualGrouping and linking11● Selecting the mute groups to which a specific channel will belong1Press the [SEL] key o

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing mute groups1185Choose “MUTE MASTER” in the FUNCTION column, and choose “MUTE GROUP x” (where “x” is the mute group number) i

Using mute groups119M7CL Owner’s ManualGrouping and linking11If necessary, specific channels belonging to a mute group can be temporarily excluded fro

M7CL Owner’s ManualDifferences between the M7CL-48 and M7CL-3212This model provides 32 INPUT jacks and 32 INPUT channels.INPUT jacks 1–32 are located

M7CL Owner’s ManualThe Channel Link function120Channel Link is a function that links the operation of parameters such as fader and EQ between input c

The Channel Link function121M7CL Owner’s ManualGrouping and linking113Use the buttons of the LINK PARAMETER field to select the parameter(s) that will

M7CL Owner’s ManualCopying, moving, or initializing a channel122You can copy or move mix parameters between channels, or restore the parameters of a

Copying, moving, or initializing a channel123M7CL Owner’s ManualGrouping and linking116To execute the copy, press the COPY but-ton.The copy will be e

M7CL Owner’s ManualCopying, moving, or initializing a channel124If desired, you can restore the parameters of a channel to an initialized state. This

125M7CL Owner’s ManualScene memory12Chapter 12Scene memoryThis chapter explains how to perform scene memory operations.On the M7CL, the mix parameter

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing scene memories1261 SCENE fieldThis field always displays general information about the scene. You can press this field to acces

Using scene memories127M7CL Owner’s ManualScene memory12● Using the SCENE LIST window1Use the pad controls of the top panel or the buttons in the tou

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing scene memories128Here’s how to recall a stored scene from scene memory. You can recall a scene either by using the keys of t

Using scene memories129M7CL Owner’s ManualScene memory12You can use the user-defined keys to directly recall a selected scene with a single keystroke,

The M7CL’s channel structure13M7CL Owner’s ManualIntroduction1The M7CL provides the following input channels and output channels.This section process

M7CL Owner’s ManualEditing scene memories130This section explains how to sort the scenes stored in scene memory, edit their titles, and copy/paste th

Editing scene memories131M7CL Owner’s ManualScene memory12K STATUS fieldThis field indicates the status of each scene. For scenes for which something o

M7CL Owner’s ManualEditing scene memories132The scenes stored in scene memory can be copied/pasted to other scene numbers, or cleared (erased).1Press

Editing scene memories133M7CL Owner’s ManualScene memory125To execute the paste operation, press the OK button.The scene stored in the buffer memory

M7CL Owner’s ManualEditing scene memories134Here’s how to cut one or more scenes. When you cut a scene, the scenes of subsequent numbers will move fo

Using the Focus function135M7CL Owner’s ManualScene memory12“Focus” is a function that lets you specify the parameters that will be updated when you

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing the Recall Safe function136“Recall Safe” is a function that excludes only specific parameters/channels (DCA groups) from Reca

Using the Recall Safe function137M7CL Owner’s ManualScene memory12● If an input channel is selectedUse the buttons in the lower part of the SAFE PARA

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing the Recall Safe function138● If a DCA group is selectedIf you press any of the [SEL] keys of the DCA groups, the parameters

Using the Fade function139M7CL Owner’s ManualScene memory12“Fade” is a function that smoothly changes the faders of specified channels and DCA groups

M7CL Owner’s Manual14The sixteen MIX buses provided on the M7CL can be assigned either as VARI or FIXED types in pairs of adjacent odd-numbered/even-

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing the Fade function1405Use the multifunction encoders corre-sponding to the FADE TIME knobs to adjust the fade time.The range

141M7CL Owner’s ManualMonitor/Cue13Chapter 13Monitor/CueThis chapter explains the M7CL’s monitor/cue functions.The Monitor function lets you audition

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing the Monitor function142This section explains how to select the desired monitor source, and monitor it from the PHONES OUT ja

Using the Monitor function143M7CL Owner’s ManualMonitor/Cue13C TALKBACK DIMMER fieldHere you can view and make settings for the Talkback Dimmer.•TALKB

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing the Monitor function1446To enable monitoring, press the OUTPUT button to turn it on.The monitor source you selected in step

Using the Cue function145M7CL Owner’s ManualMonitor/Cue13This section explains how to use the M7CL’s Cue function.The M7CL’s cue signals can be categ

M7CL Owner’s ManualOperating the Cue function146This section explains how you can use the [CUE] key of a desired channel or DCA group to mon-itor the

Operating the Cue function147M7CL Owner’s ManualMonitor/Cue13• DCA TRIM knob...Adjusts the level of cue output from a DCA group in a range of

M7CL Owner’s ManualOperating the Cue function1487To defeat Cue, press the currently-on [CUE] key once again.You can press the CLEAR CUE button in the

149M7CL Owner’s ManualTalkback / Oscillator14Chapter 14Talkback / OscillatorThis chapter explains how to use talkback and oscillator.Talkback is a fu

15M7CL Owner’s ManualPanels and controls2Chapter 2Panels and controlsThis chapter explains the names and functions of each part of the M7CL.The top p

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing talkback1502Press the popup button or the ASSIGN field to open the TALKBACK popup window.In this popup window you can make de

Using the oscillatorTalkback / Oscillator151M7CL Owner’s Manual14Here’s how to send a sine wave or pink noise from the internal oscillator to a desir

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing the oscillator1524Use the knobs and buttons in the parameter field to adjust the oscillator parameters.The displayed paramete

153M7CL Owner’s ManualMeters15Chapter 15MetersThis chapter explains the METER screen that shows the input/output level meters for all channels, and o

M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the METER screen154In the METER screen you can view the following information for each channel.1 Level meterThis is

Using the MBM7CL meter bridge (option)155M7CL Owner’s ManualMeters15If the optional meter bridge (MBM7CL) is installed in the M7CL, you will always b

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157M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ and effects16Chapter 16Graphic EQ and effectsThis chapter explains how to use the built-in graphic EQ and effects, a

M7CL Owner’s ManualAbout the virtual rack158This section explains how to mount a GEQ or effect in the virtual rack, and patch the input/output of the

About the virtual rack159M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ and effects16C MODULE SELECTUse these buttons to select the GEQ or effect that will be mounted

M7CL Owner’s ManualTop panel161 [SEL] keyThese keys select the channel to be controlled. When you press this key to make the LED light, that channel

M7CL Owner’s ManualAbout the virtual rack1601 Channel select buttonsUse these buttons to select the output destination. Use the six tabs to switch be

Graphic EQ operations161M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ and effects16The M7CL lets you mount a GEQ in racks 1–8 and patch it to the insert-out/in of a

M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ operations1623Press the OUTPUT button to open the INPUT CH SELECT popup window where you can select the output-destinat

Graphic EQ operations163M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ and effects166In the function access area, press a RACK button to open the VIRTUAL RACK window,

M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ operations164F OUTPUT buttonThis button displays the INPUT CH SELECT popup window, where you can select the output dest

Graphic EQ operations165M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ and effects16You will use the Centralogic section’s faders 1–8 and [ON] keys to control the Fle

M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ operations1666Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust up to fifteen bands.7When you’ve finished making settings, turn off the butt

About the internal effects167M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ and effects16The M7CL’s internal effects can be mounted in racks 5–8, and patched to an ou

M7CL Owner’s ManualAbout the internal effects168Here we will explain how to use a MIX bus as an effect send bus and a ST IN channel as an effect retu

About the internal effects169M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ and effects166To adjust the effect send level of an input channel, use the navigation keys

Top panelPanels and controls17M7CL Owner’s Manual2If an optional MBM7CL meter bridge is installed, the MIX/MATRIX channel levels can be monitored at

M7CL Owner’s ManualAbout the internal effects170Here we will explain how to insert an effect into a channel by assigning the input/output of the inte

About the internal effects171M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ and effects16C Input/output metersThese indicate the level of the signals before and after

M7CL Owner’s ManualAbout the internal effects172C Effect type fieldThis shows the effect title, the name of the type that is used, and a graphic. The

About the internal effects173M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ and effects166If you want to monitor only the output sig-nal of the currently displayed ef

M7CL Owner’s ManualAbout the internal effects1744Press the popup button for the user-defined key to which you want to assign the Tap Tempo function.Th

About the internal effects175M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ and effects16Here’s how to use the “FREEZE” effect type, which pro-vides the functionality

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing the graphic EQ and effect libraries176You can use dedicated libraries to store and recall graphic EQ and effect settings.● G

Using an external head amp177M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ and effects16If you connect an external head amp that supports remote control via a dedica

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing an external head amp178Here’s how an external head amp (subsequently referred to as the “external HA”) connected to the REMO

Using an external head amp179M7CL Owner’s ManualGraphic EQ and effects166To remotely control an external HA, press the rack in which the external HA

M7CL Owner’s ManualTop panel18This is a touch screen that you can operate by touching the surface of the screen. A USB connector is provided on the r

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181M7CL Owner’s ManualMIDI17Chapter 17MIDIThis chapter explains how MIDI messages can be transmitted from an exter-nal device to control the M7CL’s p

M7CL Owner’s ManualBasic MIDI settings182Here’s how to select the type of MIDI messages the M7CL will transmit and receive, the MIDI port that will b

Basic MIDI settings183M7CL Owner’s ManualMIDI17F CONTROL CHANGE fieldHere you can make settings for control change trans-mission/reception.• Tx button

M7CL Owner’s Manual1841 CH fieldSelect CH 1–CH 16 as the channel that will be used to transmit or receive MIDI messages.7Select the channel.Use the ↑/

Using program changes to recall scenes and library items185M7CL Owner’s ManualMIDI171 PROGRAM CHANGE fieldHere you can switch program change transmiss

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing program changes to recall scenes and library items1867Use the buttons of the PROGRAM CHANGE field to turn transmission and re

Using control changes to control parameters187M7CL Owner’s ManualMIDI17You can use MIDI control change messages to control specified events (fader/enc

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing control changes to control parameters1886Use the buttons of the CONTROL CHANGE MODE field to select the control change transm

Using parameter changes to control parameters189M7CL Owner’s ManualMIDI17On the M7CL, you can use a type of system exclusive messages called “paramet

Top panelPanels and controls19M7CL Owner’s Manual2In this section you can control a group of (up to) eight channels or DCA groups selected in the NAV

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191M7CL Owner’s ManualUser settings (Security)18Chapter 18User settings (Security)This chapter explains the User Level settings that allow restrictio

M7CL Owner’s ManualUser Level settings192Privileges for each user are as follows.With the factory settings, the Administrator password is not set, me

User Level settings193M7CL Owner’s ManualUser settings (Security)18Here’s how to create a user authentication key and save it on a USB storage device

M7CL Owner’s ManualUser Level settings1942Press the log-in button to open the LOGIN window.3Press the LOGIN button for ADMINISTRA-TOR.If no Administr

User Level settings195M7CL Owner’s ManualUser settings (Security)187Enter the password and press the OK but-ton.For details on entering a password, r

M7CL Owner’s ManualUser Level settings196If you are logged-in as a user, you can edit your user-defined keys and preference settings, and overwrite (s

User Level settings197M7CL Owner’s ManualUser settings (Security)183Press the USER LEVEL tab to access the USER LEVEL page.If you are logged-in as th

M7CL Owner’s ManualPreferences198Here’s how you can make various settings for the M7CL’s operating environment, such as how popup windows appear, and

Preferences199M7CL Owner’s ManualUser settings (Security)18● POPUP APPEARS WHEN PRESSING KNOBSSpecifies whether pressing a knob of the SELECTED CHANNE

M7CL Owner’s Manual2* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (Perchlorate)This product contains a battery that c

M7CL Owner’s ManualTop panel20These keys execute the functions that have been assigned by the user.1 User defined keys [1]–[12]These keys execute the

M7CL Owner’s ManualUser-defined keys200Here’s how you can assign the desired functions to the user defined keys in the USER DEFINED section of the top

Console lock201M7CL Owner’s ManualUser settings (Security)18You can temporarily prohibit console operations in order to prevent unwanted operation. T

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing a USB storage device to save/load data202This section explains how you can connect a commercially-available USB storage devi

Using a USB storage device to save/load data203M7CL Owner’s ManualUser settings (Security)18Here’s how to load a M7CL setting file (.M7C) from the USB

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing a USB storage device to save/load data2041 COPY buttonThis button copies a file into buffer memory (a tempo-rary holding area

Using a USB storage device to save/load data205M7CL Owner’s ManualUser settings (Security)184If you want to edit the file name or com-ment, press the

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing a USB storage device to save/load data206● Creating a directory1In the function access area, press the SETUP button to acces

207M7CL Owner’s ManualOther functions19Chapter 19Other functionsThis chapter explains other functionality of the M7CL not covered elsewhere.In the SE

M7CL Owner’s Manual208•BATTERY...This indicates the voltage of the internal backup battery. This will indicate OK if operation is normal, or LOW

Word Clock and Slot settings209M7CL Owner’s ManualOther functions19B Slot number / Card typeThis area shows the type of digital I/O card installed in

Top panelPanels and controls21M7CL Owner’s Manual2In this section you can select the channels that will be con-trolled by the Centralogic section and

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing cascade connections210By cascade-connecting two or more M7CL units or an M7CL with an external mixer (such as the Ya maha PM

Using cascade connections211M7CL Owner’s ManualOther functions194Press the port select popup button for the bus whose port you want to assign.The OUT

M7CL Owner’s ManualBasic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses212This section explains how to change the basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX bu

Setting the date and time of the internal clock213M7CL Owner’s ManualOther functions196As desired, turn the buttons of the PAN LINK field on/off.In th

M7CL Owner’s ManualSetting the network address214Here’s how to set the network address that will be required when you use the M7CL’s Ethernet connect

Specifying the brightness of the touch screen, LEDs, and lamps215M7CL Owner’s ManualOther functions19Here’s how to specify the brightness of the touc

M7CL Owner’s ManualInitializing the M7CL’s internal memory216If an error occurs in the M7CL’s internal memory, or if you have forgotten the password,

Adjusting the detection point of the touch screen (Calibration function)217M7CL Owner’s ManualOther functions19Here’s how to correctly align the posi

M7CL Owner’s ManualAdjusting the faders (Calibration function)218Depending on the environment in which you use the M7CL, discrepancies may occur in t

Adjusting the input/output gain (Calibration function)219M7CL Owner’s ManualOther functions19If necessary, you can make fine adjustments to the input/

M7CL Owner’s ManualRear panel221 INPUT jacks 1–32 {1–48}These are balanced XLR-3-31 female input jacks for inputting analog audio signals from line l

M7CL Owner’s ManualAdjusting the input/output gain (Calibration function)220

221M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesAppendicesEQ Library List# TitleParameterLOW L-MID H-MID HIGH01 Bass Drum 1PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELFG +3.5 dB –

M7CL Owner’s Manual222 25 Male Vocal 1PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKINGG –0.5 dB 0.0 dB +2.0 dB +3.5 dBF 190 Hz 1.00 kHz 2.00 kHz 6.70 kHzQ 0.11 4.5 0.

DYNAMICS Library List223M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices9 Compander (S) COMPANDER-SThreshold (dB) –8Ratio ( :1) 4Attack (ms) 25Out gain (dB) 0.0Width

M7CL Owner’s ManualDYNAMICS Library List224* At fs=44.1 kHz29 SamplingPerc COMPANDER-SThreshold (dB) –18Ratio ( :1) 1.7Attack (ms) 8Out gain (dB) –

Dynamics Parameters225M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesInput channels provide DYNAMICS section 1 and DYNAMICS section 2. Output channels pro-vide DYNAMIC

M7CL Owner’s ManualDynamics Parameters226The COMP processor attenuates signals above a specified THRESHOLD by a specified RATIO. The COMP processor c

Dynamics Parameters227M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesThe hard and soft companders combine the effects of the compressor, expander and limiter.The compa

M7CL Owner’s ManualEffect Type List228Effect Type ListTitle Type DescriptionReverb Hall REVERB HALLConcert hall reverberation simula-tion with gateRe

Effects Parameters229M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices REVERB HALL, REVERB ROOM, REVERB STAGE, REVERB PLATEOne input, two output hall, room, stage, and

Rear panelPanels and controls23M7CL Owner’s Manual2G WORD CLOCK IN/OUT connectorsThese are BNC connectors used to transmit/receive word clock signals

M7CL Owner’s ManualEffects Parameters230 MOD. DELAYOne input, two output basic repeat delay with modulation. DELAY LCROne input, two output 3-tap d

Effects Parameters231M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices FLANGETwo input, two output flange effect. SYMPHONICTwo input, two output symphonic effect. PHA

M7CL Owner’s ManualEffects Parameters232 TREMOLOTwo input, two output tremolo effect. HQ. PITCHOne input, two output high-quality pitch shifter. D

Effects Parameters233M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices MOD. FILTERTwo input, two output modulation filter. DISTORTIONOne input, two output distortion e

M7CL Owner’s ManualEffects Parameters234 DYNA. PHASERTwo input, two output dynamically controlled phaser. REV+CHORUSOne input, two output reverb an

Effects Parameters235M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices REV→FLANGEOne input, two output reverb and flanger effects in series. REV+SYMPHO.One input, two

M7CL Owner’s ManualEffects Parameters236 DELAY+ER.One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in parallel. DELAY→ER.One input, two ou

Effects Parameters237M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices DELAY+REVOne input, two output delay and reverb effects in parallel. DELAY→REVOne input, two out

M7CL Owner’s ManualEffects Parameters238 MULTI FILTERTwo input, two output 3-band multi-filter (24 dB/octave). FREEZEOne input, two output basic sa

Effects Parameters239M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices M.BAND COMPTwo input, two output 3-band compressor, with individ-ual solo and gain reduction mete

M7CL Owner’s ManualUnder the front pad241 PHONES LEVEL knobAdjusts the level of the signal that is output from the PHONES OUT jack.B PHONES OUT (head

M7CL Owner’s ManualEffects and tempo synchronization240Some of the M7CL’s effects allow you to synchronize the effect with the tempo. There are two s

Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table241M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices Preset Bank/Ch# 1 Preset Bank/Ch# 2Scene Memory/Effect Library

M7CL Owner’s ManualScene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table242 Preset Bank/Ch# 3 Preset Bank/Ch# 4Program Change#Scene/EffectPreset#Pro

Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table243M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices Preset Bank/Ch# 5 Preset Bank/Ch# 6 Preset Bank/Ch# 7 Preset

M7CL Owner’s ManualScene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table244 Bank/Ch# _Program Change#Scene/EffectUser#Program Change#Scene/EffectUser#

Parameters that can be assigned to control changes245M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesParameters that can be assigned to control changesMode Parameter 1

M7CL Owner’s ManualParameters that can be assigned to control changes246INPUT DYNAMICS2ONCH 1–CH 48STIN1L–STIN4RATTACKTHRESHOLDRELEASE HRELEASE LRATI

Control change parameter assignments247M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices PRESETControl change parameter assignmentsControl Change#Mode Parameter 1 Param

M7CL Owner’s ManualControl change parameter assignments248Control Change#Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282

NRPN parameter assignments249M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesNRPN parameter assignmentsParameterFrom (HEX)To (HEX)FADERINPUT 0000 0037MIX, MATRIX, STERE

25M7CL Owner’s ManualBasic operation of the M7CL3Chapter 3Basic operation of the M7CLThis chapter explains the M7CL’s user interface and its basic op

M7CL Owner’s ManualNRPN parameter assignments250RACK5–8 (EFFECT)BYPASS 26B4 26B7MIX BALANCE 26BC 26BFPARAM1 26C4 26C7PARAM2 26CC 26CFPARAM3 26D4 26D7

NRPN parameter assignments251M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesINPUT HPF FREQ 3640 3677MONO(C) DYNAMICS1ON 3680 3684ATTACK 3686 368ATHRESHOLD 368C 3690REL

M7CL Owner’s ManualMixing parameter operation applicability252This table indicates how the behaviors of each of the input channel and output channel

Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys253M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesFUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 ExplanationNO ASSIGN — — No assig

M7CL Owner’s ManualFunctions that can be assigned to user-defined keys254M7CL EDITOR CONTROLMASTER —Access the M7CL EDITOR screen.OVERVIEWCH1–16, 17–

MIDI Data Format255M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesThis section explains the format of the data that the M7CL is able to understand, send, and receive.1

M7CL Owner’s ManualMIDI Data Format2561.4 PROGRAM CHANGE (Cn)ReceptionIf [Program Change ECHO] is ON, bank select messages will also be echoed from M

MIDI Data Format257M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices3.2 PARAMETER CHANGEReceptionThis message is echoed if [Parameter change ECHO] is ON.This message is

M7CL Owner’s ManualMIDI Data Format2584.2.2 Function Name4.2.3 Module Name4.3 Function call – library edit –4.3.1 Format (Parameter change)ReceiveDat

MIDI Data Format259M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices4.4 Function call – library attribute –4.4.1 Format (Parameter change)ReceiveData will be received wh

M7CL Owner’s Manual26Multifunction encoders 1–8 are used to operate the knobs selected for operation in the touch screen (→ p. 27).When you press to

M7CL Owner’s ManualMIDI Data Format2604.5.2 Format (Parameter request)ReceiveThe Parameter change will be sent with Device number [Rx CH] immediately

MIDI Data Format261M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices4.8 Function call – Channe –4.8.1 Pair ON/OFF Trigger Format (Parameter change)ReceiveData will be re

M7CL Owner’s ManualWarning/Error Messages262Message MeaningScene #xxx is Empty!No data has been stored in the scene you attempted to recall, or the d

Warning/Error Messages263M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesREMOTE: Data Overrun! Invalid signals are being input to the REMOTE connector.REMOTE: Rx Buffer

M7CL Owner’s ManualTroubleshooting264TroubleshootingPower does not turn on, panel LEDs and the LCD display do not light❍ Is the M7CL’s POWER switch t

265M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesWhen you recall a scene, it takes a certain amount of time for the faders to stop❍ Could you have specified a fade tim

M7CL Owner’s ManualInput/output characteristics266❏ Analog Input Characteristics*1.Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4

Input/output characteristics267M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices• Channel Status of 2TR OUT DIGITAL❏ Control I/O Characteristics*1.4pin=HOT, 3pin=COLD, L

M7CL Owner’s ManualElectrical characteristics268All faders are nominal when measured. Output impedance of signal generator:150ohms❏ Frequency Respon

Other Functions269M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices❏ Libraries❏ Input Function❏ Output Function❏ Output Port❏ ProcessorOther FunctionsName Number TotalSc

The on-screen user interface27M7CL Owner’s ManualBasic operation of the M7CL3Faders in the screen are used mainly for visual confirma-tion of the leve

M7CL Owner’s ManualPin Assignment270❏ REMOTE❏ DC POWER INPUTPin AssignmentPin Signal Name Pin Signal Name1 GND 6 RX+2 RX– 7 RTS3 TX– 8 CTS4 TX+ 9 GND

Dimensions271M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendices* Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. re

M7CL Owner’s ManualInstalling the MBM7CL meter bridge (option)2721. Remove screw A from the rear of the M7CL’s touch screen, and remove the connector

MIDI Implementation Chart273M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesMIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Digital Mixing Console ] Date :8-

M7CL Owner’s ManualIndex274Symbols[DCA] key ... 21[DYNAMICS 1] encoder ... 17[DYNAMICS 2] encoder ...

Index275M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesEncoder operations ... 25Entering names ... 30EQ ...

M7CL Owner’s ManualIndex276OOMNI OUT jacks 1–16 ... 22Option card... 42OSCILLATOR...

Index277M7CL Owner’s ManualAppendicesVVARI ... 14VARI [PRE EQ] ... 212VARI [PRE FADER]

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+48V MASTER+48V+48V+48V+48V+48VONTALKBACKINPUTINPUTSELECTINPUTPAT CH[TALKBACKTALKBACKOSCILLATORCASCADE INCASCADE OUTMIX 1-16CH 1-32 {48}INSERT OUT 1-3

M7CL Owner’s Manual28When you press a button or field for a specific parameter in a screen, a window showing detailed parameters or lists will appear.

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Viewing the touch screen29M7CL Owner’s ManualBasic operation of the M7CL3If the oscillator or talkback is enabled, this area will indi-cate “OSC” or

3M7CL Owner’s ManualThe above warning is located on the rear of the unit.Explanation of Graphical SymbolsThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol wit

M7CL Owner’s ManualEntering names30On the M7CL you can assign a name to each input channel, output channel, and DCA group, and assign a title to scen

Using the tool buttons31M7CL Owner’s ManualBasic operation of the M7CL3In some popup windows, the title bar at the top of the window contains tool bu

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing the tool buttons321 EQ graph fieldBDynamics 1/2 field[GEQ/EFFECT popup window]In the VIRTUAL RACK window that appears when you

Using the tool buttons33M7CL Owner’s ManualBasic operation of the M7CL3If you use the channel number / channel name buttons in the 8 ch/ALL popup win

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing the tool buttons345Press the RECALL button.6The selected data will immediately be loaded into the channel (EQ/dynamics) or r

Using the tool buttons35M7CL Owner’s ManualBasic operation of the M7CL3● Erasing settings from a library1Open a popup window that provides the tool b

M7CL Owner’s ManualUsing the tool buttons36Here’s how the EQ/dynamics settings of the currently selected channel or the GEQ/effect settings of a rack

Using the tool buttons37M7CL Owner’s ManualBasic operation of the M7CL35To compare the first set of settings with the current settings (the second set

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39M7CL Owner’s ManualConnections and setup4Chapter 4Connections and setupThis chapter explains how to make audio input/output connections, and how to

(5)-4 1/2M7CL Owner’s Manual4PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARN

M7CL Owner’s ManualConnections40To the OMNI OUT jacks 1–16, you can patch the output signals from output channels (MIX, MATRIX, STEREO (L/R), MONO (C

Connections41M7CL Owner’s ManualConnections and setup4Use the 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack to send the M7CL’s internal signals to an external digital audio d

M7CL Owner’s ManualConnections42Before you install I/O cards in slots 1–3, you must check the Yamaha website to determine whether the card is compati

Setting up to use the M7CL43M7CL Owner’s ManualConnections and setup4This section explains the setup required when starting up the M7CL for the first

M7CL Owner’s ManualSetting up to use the M7CL441In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen.In the SETUP screen yo

Setting up to use the M7CL45M7CL Owner’s ManualConnections and setup4For example if you want to make head amp settings for INPUT jack 7, press the [S

M7CL Owner’s ManualSetting up to use the M7CL464While performing on the mic or instrument, turn the [HA] encoder of the SELECTED CHANNEL section to a

Setting up to use the M7CL47M7CL Owner’s ManualConnections and setup4For example, the following illustration shows the OVERVIEW screen for INPUT chan

M7CL Owner’s ManualSetting up to use the M7CL485In the STEREO/MONO MASTER section, make sure that the [ON] key of the STEREO channel is on, and raise

Setting up to use the M7CL49M7CL Owner’s ManualConnections and setup43In the Centralogic section, verify that the [ON] of the corresponding input cha

(5)-4 2/25M7CL Owner’s Manual• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the power amplifier LAST, to avoid speaker damage. W

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51M7CL Owner’s ManualInput channel operations5Chapter 5Input channel operationsThis chapter explains operations for input channels (INPUT channels an

M7CL Owner’s ManualSignal flow for input channels52● INPUT PATCHThis assigns an input signal to the input channel.● ø (Phase)Switches the phase of th

Specifying the channel name and icon53M7CL Owner’s ManualInput channel operations5On the M7CL, the name and icon shown in the screen can be specified

M7CL Owner’s ManualSpecifying the channel name and icon546If you want to enter a channel name directly (or edit the sample name that was entered), pr

Making HA (Head Amp) settings55M7CL Owner’s ManualInput channel operations5This section explains how to make HA (Head Amp) related settings (phantom

M7CL Owner’s ManualMaking HA (Head Amp) settings56[HA/PATCH popup window (8 ch)]Here you can make HA-related settings for a group of eight channels.1

Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses57M7CL Owner’s ManualInput channel operations5This section explains how to send the

M7CL Owner’s ManualSending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses581 Channel select buttonThis shows the icon, channel number, and

Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses59M7CL Owner’s ManualInput channel operations57In the INPUT section or ST IN section

M7CL Owner’s Manual6Contents1. Introduction 9Thank you ...9An overview of the M7CL...

M7CL Owner’s ManualSending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses60Operating the TO ST BALANCE knob of a ST IN channel will change

Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus61M7CL Owner’s ManualInput channel operations5This section explains how to send the signal from

M7CL Owner’s ManualSending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus62D TO MIX SEND ON/OFF buttonThis is an on/off switch for the signal sent fro

Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus63M7CL Owner’s ManualInput channel operations5Here’s how you can use the multifunction encoders

M7CL Owner’s ManualSending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus64D PRE buttonThis button switches the position at which the signal is sent f

Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus65M7CL Owner’s ManualInput channel operations54Use the faders of the top panel INPUT sec-tion or

M7CL Owner’s ManualSending the signal from an input channel to the MATRIX buses66This section explains how to send the signal from an input channel t

Sending the signal from an input channel to the MATRIX buses67M7CL Owner’s ManualInput channel operations5If the send-destination MATRIX bus is assig

M7CL Owner’s ManualSending the signal from an input channel to the MATRIX buses684Use multifunction encoders 1–8 to adjust the send level of the sign

69M7CL Owner’s ManualOutput channel operations6Chapter 6Output channel operationsThis chapter explains operations for output channels (MIX channels,

7M7CL Owner’s ManualContents10. EQ and Dynamics 105About EQ and dynamics...105Using EQ ...

M7CL Owner’s ManualSignal flow for output channels70These channels process the signals sent from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buse

Specifying the channel name and icon71M7CL Owner’s ManualOutput channel operations6This section explains how to specify the name and icon that will b

M7CL Owner’s Manual726If you want to enter a channel name directly (or edit the sample name that was entered), press the channel name field in the upp

Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus73M7CL Owner’s ManualOutput channel operations61Use the navigation keys to access the OVERVIE

M7CL Owner’s ManualSending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus741 Channel select buttonThis indicates the channel number, the icon selec

Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses75M7CL Owner’s ManualOutput channel operations6This section explains how to

M7CL Owner’s ManualSending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses765Make sure that the TO MATRIX SEND ON/OFF button is tu

Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses77M7CL Owner’s ManualOutput channel operations64Use multifunction encoders

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79M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section7Chapter 7Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL sectionThis chapter explains how you can

M7CL Owner’s Manual8ContentsConsole lock ... 201Locking the console...

M7CL Owner’s ManualAbout the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen80When you press one of the encoders in the SELECTED CHANNEL section, the SELECTED CHANNEL V

81M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section7I EQ graph fieldThis shows the response of the EQ/HPF.J INSERT field (INPUT, MIX, MATRI

M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section82● Adjusting the send level to a MIX bus or MATRIX busUse the TO MIX/TO MATRIX field whe

Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section83M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section7● Making HA settings (input channels only)T

M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section84● Changing the output patching (output channels only)To change the output patching of

Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section85M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section7B OVER indicatorThis will light when the po

M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section86● Turning a channel on/offUse the FADER field to switch the channel on/off in the SELEC

87M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the Centralogic section8Chapter 8Operations in the Centralogic sectionThis chapter explains how you can use the Ce

M7CL Owner’s ManualAbout the OVERVIEW screen88The OVERVIEW screen simultaneously shows the main parameters for the (up to) eight chan-nels currently

About the OVERVIEW screen89M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the Centralogic section8E EQ fieldThis is a graph that shows the approximate EQ response f

9M7CL Owner’s ManualIntroduction1Chapter 1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Yamaha M7CL digital mixing console. In order to take full advan-ta

M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the Centralogic section90This section explains how you can use the Centralogic section and the OVERVIEW screen to si

Operations in the Centralogic section91M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the Centralogic section8If the channel is patched to an input port that has n

M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the Centralogic section92● Adjusting the send levels from a channel to all MIX buses / MATRIX busesIn the OVERVIEW s

Operations in the Centralogic section93M7CL Owner’s ManualOperations in the Centralogic section8● Adjusting the pan/balance (INPUT, ST IN, STEREO, an

M7CL Owner’s ManualFixing the channels or DCA groups of the Centralogic section94If desired, you can fix the channels or DCA groups controlled by the

95M7CL Owner’s ManualInput/output patching9Chapter 9Input/output patchingThis chapter explains how to edit the input patch and output patch settings,

M7CL Owner’s ManualChanging the output patch settings96● RACKThe input ports of rack 1–8 will be displayed.E Output port select buttonsThese buttons

Changing the output patch settings97M7CL Owner’s ManualInput/output patching9• FEET (1127.26ft/s)...The delay time is shown as a dis-tance in

M7CL Owner’s Manual985Use the channel select tabs and the chan-nel select buttons to select the source channel, and press the CLOSE button.You will r

Changing the input patch settings99M7CL Owner’s ManualInput/output patching9• ST IN.....L/R channels of ST IN jacks 1–4 will be displayed.•