QSC touchmix-30 pro User manual

TouchMix™-30 Pro
User Manual
Firmware Version 1.0
TouchMix-30 Pro
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EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND SYMBOLS
The term “WARNING!” indicates instructions regarding personal safety. If the instructions are not followed the result may be bodily injury or death.
The term “CAUTION!” indicates instructions regarding possible damage to physical equipment. If these instructions are not followed, it may result in
damage to the equipment that may not be covered under the warranty.
The term “IMPORTANT!” indicates instructions or information that are vital to the successful completion of the procedure.
The term "NOTE" is used to indicate additional useful information.
The intent of the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol in a triangle is to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous"
voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.
The intent of the exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is to alert the user to the presence of important safety, and operating
and maintenance instructions in this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Maximum ambient operating temperature is 40°C (104°F).
WARNING!: DO NOT LEAVE THE TouchMix-30 Pro POWER SUPPLY UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN. Always unplug the power
supply from the electric outlet immediately after use.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Do not submerge the apparatus in water or liquids.
7. Do not use any aerosol spray, cleaner, disinfectant or fumigant on, near or into the apparatus.
8. Clean only with a dry cloth.
9. Do not block any ventilation opening. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
10. Keep all ventilation openings free of dust or other matter.
11. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
12. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the power cord shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
13. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
14. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
15. Do not unplug the unit by pulling on the cord, use the plug.
16. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
17. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
18. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
19. The appliance coupler, or the AC Mains plug, is the AC mains disconnect device and shall remain readily accessible after installation.
20.Adhere to all applicable, local codes.
21. Consult a licensed, professional engineer when any doubt or questions arise regarding a physical equipment installation.
22.Inspect the apparatus, including the power supply for signs of external wear and tear or signs of damage. All damage to the apparatus should
be immediately repaired by a QSC authorized service station or QSC International Distributor. Failure to perform necessary repairs could lead to
additional damage or to safety hazards. Failure to perform necessary repairs voids the limited warranty and QSC is not responsible for any injury,
harm or related damages arising from any failure to perform those repairs.

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Maintenance and Repair
WARNING!: Advance technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and powerful electronics, requires specially adapted
maintenance and repair methods. To avoid a danger of subsequent damage to the apparatus, injuries to persons and/or the
creation of additional safety hazards, all maintenance or repair work on the apparatus should be performed only by a QSC
authorized service station or an authorized QSC International Distributor. QSC is not responsible for any injury, harm or related
damages arising from any failure of the customer, owner or user of the apparatus to facilitate those repairs.
FCC Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warranty
For a copy of the QSC Limited Warranty, visit the QSC website at www.qsc.com
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Table of Contents
Maintenance and Repair ............................................................................iii
FCC Statement .....................................................................................iii
Warranty..........................................................................................iii
TouchMix-30 Pro™ How To .......................................1
Register and Update ................................................................................ 1
TouchMix-30 Pro Package Contents ................................................................... 1
Getting Started .................................................................................... 1
Turn off Demo Mode ............................................................................ 1
Recall a Factory Scene........................................................................... 1
What is a Scene? ............................................................................ 1
Build a Mix Using Factory Presets ................................................................. 2
What is a Channel Preset? .................................................................... 2
Auxiliary Outputs ............................................................................... 3
Effects............................................................................................ 3
Effects Assignment Example...................................................................... 3
Name the Effects Channels (or Mixes) ............................................................. 4
Using the FX Wizard............................................................................. 4
Using the Input Channel FX Tab ................................................................... 4
Pitch Correct ................................................................................... 5
Using Pitch Correct .......................................................................... 5
Using the FX Channel Effect Tab ............................................................... 5
Using the FX Overview........................................................................... 6
Mute Groups ...................................................................................... 6
DCA Groups ....................................................................................... 7
Sub Groups ....................................................................................... 7
Save Your Work as a Scene .......................................................................... 8
Connecting Remote Devices.......................................................................... 8
Create Wireless Network (TouchMix-30 Pro) ........................................................ 8
Wireless Connection to Existing Network ........................................................... 9
Wired Connection to a Network or Router Using Static IP Addresses.................................... 9
Wired Connection to a Network or Router Using Automatic IP Addresses............................... 10
Sound Check ..................................................................................... 10
Level-Match Your QSC Speakers.................................................................. 10
Select a QSC E-Series Voicing .................................................................... 10

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QSC GXD Amplifier Settings ..................................................................... 11
Phantom Power (+48V) ......................................................................... 11
Work on Your Inputs ........................................................................... 11
Simple and Advanced Mode..................................................................... 11
Auxiliary (Stage Monitor) Mixes.................................................................. 12
Input by Input ............................................................................. 12
Mix On Faders ............................................................................. 12
Output Processing ............................................................................. 12
Overview Tab .............................................................................. 12
PEQ Tab .................................................................................. 13
GEQ Tab .................................................................................. 13
Anti-Feedback Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Limiter Tab ................................................................................ 14
Auxes Tab................................................................................. 14
Presets Tab................................................................................ 14
Setup Tab ................................................................................. 14
Recording .................................................................................... 15
Multi-Track Playback & Mix Down............................................................. 16
Mix Down................................................................................. 17
DAW Interface ............................................................................. 17
Anti-Feedback System ............................................................................. 18
Manually Ringing Out a System .................................................................. 18
Using the Feedback Wizard...................................................................... 18
More about the Anti-Feedback System ............................................................ 19
Real Time Analyzer (RTA) ........................................................................... 19
Mutes ........................................................................................... 20
Copy & Paste ..................................................................................... 20
Patch Matrix...................................................................................... 21
Matrix Mixing..................................................................................... 23
Room Tuning Wizard............................................................................... 23
User Buttons ..................................................................................... 25
MIDI Control ..................................................................................... 25
Security.......................................................................................... 26
Monitor.......................................................................................... 27
Solo In Place (SIP)................................................................................. 27

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TouchMix-30 Pro™ Reference ....................................28
Getting Started ................................................................................... 28
Top Panel and Remote-Device Controls ........................................................... 28
Device Settings ................................................................................ 29
Rear Panel.................................................................................... 29
TouchMix-30 Pro Specifications .................................................................. 30
TM-30 Pro Feature List ......................................................................... 31
Home Screen ..................................................................................... 33
Nav Strip ..................................................................................... 33
Channel Controls .............................................................................. 33
Input Channels ................................................................................... 34
Input Channel − Overview ...................................................................... 34
Input Channel − EQ ............................................................................ 36
Input Channel − Compressor .................................................................... 37
Input Channel − Gate .......................................................................... 38
Input Channel − FX Sends....................................................................... 39
FX Signal Flow ............................................................................. 39
Input Channel − Aux Sends ..................................................................... 40
Input Channel − Presets ........................................................................ 41
Input Channel − Setup.......................................................................... 42
Output Channels .................................................................................. 43
Output Channel − Overview ..................................................................... 43
Output Channel − GEQ ......................................................................... 44
Output Channel − PEQ ......................................................................... 45
Output Channel − Comp/Limiter ................................................................. 46
Output Channel − Anti-Feedback................................................................. 47
Output Channel − Presets....................................................................... 48
Output Channel − Setup ........................................................................ 49
Output – Speaker Settings ...................................................................... 50
Other Recommended Speaker Settings ........................................................ 50
GXD Amp Settings ............................................................................. 51
On the GXD Amplifier ....................................................................... 51
On the TouchMix ........................................................................... 51
Aux Overview ................................................................................. 52

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Sub Groups ...................................................................................... 53
Sub Group − Overview ......................................................................... 53
Sub Group − PEQ .............................................................................. 54
Sub Group − Compressor / Limiter ............................................................... 55
Sub Groups − FX Sends ......................................................................... 56
FX Signal Flow ............................................................................ 56
Sub Group − Auxes ............................................................................ 57
Sub Group Auxiliary Channels Flow Diagram ................................................... 57
Sub Group − Presets ........................................................................... 58
Sub Group − Setup............................................................................. 58
Two-Track Playback................................................................................ 59
Two-Track Playback − Overview .................................................................. 59
Two-Track Playback – EQ........................................................................ 60
Two-Track Playback – Audio Player ............................................................... 61
Two-Track Playback − Auxes..................................................................... 62
Auxiliary Channels Flow Diagram ............................................................. 62
Two-Track Playback − Presets.................................................................... 63
Two-Track Playback − Setup ..................................................................... 64
2-Track – Playback................................................................................. 65
FX Masters ....................................................................................... 66
FX Master − Overview .......................................................................... 66
FX Masters − EQ ............................................................................... 67
FX Masters − Presets ........................................................................... 67
FX Master − Setup ............................................................................. 68
FX Master − Auxes ............................................................................. 68
FX Overview .................................................................................. 69
Wizards.......................................................................................... 70
FX Wizard .................................................................................... 70
Gain Wizard .................................................................................. 70
Tuning Wizard ................................................................................. 71
FX Processor ..................................................................................... 72
FX Processor – Basic Chorus..................................................................... 72
FX Processor – Dense Reverb .................................................................... 73
FX Processor – Lush Reverb ..................................................................... 74
FX Processor – Mono and Stereo Delay .......................................................... 75
FX Processor – Pitch Shift ....................................................................... 76
FX Processor – Pitch Correct..................................................................... 77
Security.......................................................................................... 78
Login Screen .................................................................................. 78

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Miscellaneous Features ............................................................................ 79
Menu ........................................................................................ 79
Remote Control Settings ........................................................................ 80
User Buttons .................................................................................. 81
Mixer Setup................................................................................... 82
Phantom Power ............................................................................... 83
Mute Groups.................................................................................. 84
About Mute Groups ........................................................................ 84
Mute Groups Screen ........................................................................ 84
Mute Group Edit Screen ..................................................................... 84
Record / Playback (Multitrack USB Drive).......................................................... 85
Record / Playback – Main Screen ............................................................. 85
2-Track − Recording ............................................................................ 86
2-Track Recording Setup..................................................................... 86
DAW – Record / Playback ....................................................................... 86
Real-time Analyzer (RTA)........................................................................ 87
Scenes ....................................................................................... 87
DCA Group Assignments ........................................................................ 88
About DCA Groups ......................................................................... 88
MIDI Setup ................................................................................... 89
Talkback / Noise............................................................................... 90
Network Setup.................................................................................... 91
Wireless Network Setup ........................................................................ 91
Create a Network using a USB Wi-Fi dongle .................................................... 91
Connect to a Router ........................................................................ 91
Wired Network Setup .......................................................................... 91
Phones and Monitor ........................................................................... 92
Recording Setup – Multitrack USB ................................................................... 93
Recall Session – Multitrack USB ..................................................................... 93
Aux Mix on Faders ................................................................................ 94
Patch Matrix...................................................................................... 95
Using the Patch Matrix ......................................................................... 95
Copy and Paste ................................................................................... 96
What’s Displayed .............................................................................. 96
What will be copied & pasted.................................................................... 96
Dimensions ...................................................................................... 98
TouchMix-30 Pro Block Diagram ..................................................................... 99

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TouchMix™-30 Pro How To
IMPORTANT: This User Manual applies to mixers with Firmware Version 1.0 installed. Earlier firmware releases do not support all of the
functions described and some operations may differ.
Register and Update
We know you want to get right to using your TouchMix-30 Pro, but before you do please stop and take a moment to visit www.qsc.com and register
your TouchMix-30 Pro. By registering you can…
• Download TouchMix-30 Pro firmware so that your mixer has all the latest features, refinements and performance enhancements.
• Sign up to be notified of future updates.
• Check to see if you are eligible for free extended warranty coverage.
While you’re there, you can also find videos and other tools to help you get the most from your TouchMix-30 Pro.
TouchMix-30 Pro Package Contents
Getting Started
You just got your new TouchMix-30 Pro and can’t wait to try it out on your next show. But since TouchMix-30 Pro is a digital mixer there are lots of
things you can do off-line to save time during setup and help you get acquainted with your mixer. We highly recommend spending a little quality time
with the mixer before taking it to a show for the first time.
Turn off Demo Mode
Demo mode is a looping slide show that plays on the TouchMix-30 Pro as a factory default to give prospective buyers an overview of the mixer. Once
you have purchased your TouchMix-30 Pro, you’ll probably want to turn Demo Mode off – even though our graphics guys are really proud of how it
looks.
To Disable Demo Mode:
Menu
Mixer Setup
Demo Mode O On
Recall a Factory Scene
What is a Scene?
Scenes allow storage and recall of mixer settings. A Scene includes all channel-processing settings, channel Names, Phantom Power settings, Effects
selections, DCA, Sub Group and Mute Group assignments. Scenes also include level settings. Factory scenes are stored with input faders at minimum
to prevent any surprises (feedback, music at 20 dB above the threshold of pain, etc.) when the scene is recalled. User scenes are stored with levels set
as they were when the scene was saved. User scenes may be stored to internal memory and to an external USB storage device.
STOP
1. TouchMix-30 Pro Mixer
2. Warning Information Sheet (TD-000430)
3. Limited Warranty (TD-000453-01 English)
4. TouchMix-30 Pro Quick Start Guide (TD-000509)
5. One of the following power cords
a. North America TouchMix-30 Pro, 2M, V-Lock
b. Europe Touchmix-30 Pro, 2M, V-Lock
6. TouchMix-30 Pro carrying case

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There are circumstances when it’s useful to recall a scene but omit certain settings from being changed. The TouchMix-30 Pro offers these Recall
Options:
• Omit Levels: When switched on, the scene will be recalled without making any change to any level settings.
• Omit Outputs: When switched on, the scene will be recalled without making any change to any output EQ, comp/limiter or level settings. This is
especially useful when recalling a scene after the mixer’s outputs have been adjusted for a particular venue and speaker system.
• Omit Routing: When switched on, the scene will be recalled without making any change to routing such as subgroup assignments and pre/post
selections.
Your TouchMix-30 Pro is loaded with pre-defined scenes for various kinds of performances. You can find the one that’s most like the show you’ll be
mixing and start there.
To Recall a Factory Scene:
Default
Scene:
Horn Band
Rock Band
Defualt
Factory
Recall
The factory scenes list includes a scene named Default. This scene will “zero” the mixer by returning all controls to their factory settings.
To Zero the mixer:
Default
Scene:
Horn Band
Rock Band
Defualt
Factory
Recall
If you'd like to navigate around the mix and see what the recalled settings are, return to the screen.
Build a Mix Using Factory Presets
What is a Channel Preset?
A Channel Preset consists of settings for a single channel that are saved and can be recalled for use at a later time. A Channel Preset includes settings
for the channel EQ, Compressor and Gate. The channel name, phantom power setting and level settings are also stored with the preset but may be
omitted from a preset recall by setting the Recall Options switches at the bottom of the presets screen.
TouchMix-30 Pro includes over 120 channel presets that were programmed to work with common microphones in real, live sound applications by
skilled and experienced concert-sound mix-engineers. And they work. Those who have used TouchMix-30 Pro report great results using the presets
with little or no modification. You can also save your own channel presets to the mixer’s internal memory or to an external USB storage device.
To Select Channel Presets:
Inputs 1-8
In 1
Presets
1. Make sure that the Factory / User switch is in the Factory position.
2. In the left window you’ll see a list of instrument categories. Touch an instrument category name and a list of specific instruments appears in the
middle window.
3. Select a type of instrument and the right window will display a list of options for that instrument. There may be options with and without gates and
compressors as well as options for various types of microphones and pick-ups or different styles of music. Select the one that seems best for your
application.
To Learn About the Selected Preset:
Preset Name
Select any item
Preset Info
To Recall the Preset:
Preset Name
Select any item
Recall
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You’ve just dialed in the settings for an input channel. You’ll also notice that the channel has been given a name that corresponds with the instrument
you selected. You can leave the name as is or rename the channel.
To Name a Channel:
Setup
Joe’s MicMic
Enter
Go to the Next Channel:
Next
Repeat the process until you’ve set up all the channels you need.
Auxiliary Outputs
What is an Auxiliary?
In addition to the Main L/R (left/right) output mix, TouchMix-30 Pro is capable of controlling fourteen additional output mixes. These Auxiliary mixes
are typically used to drive stage monitor speaker systems or in-ear monitors (IEM) for performers. They may also be used for a recording mix, audio
feed to video or a send to an overflow area. In any case, it makes sense to label the auxiliary outputs to help keep them straight during use. Type in
a name for the output – it could be the name of the performer who gets that mix or it could be something like “Singers” or “Horns” or “Video” or
“Patio”.
To name an auxiliary output:
Aux Out 1-8
Aux 1
Setup
Joe’s Monitor
Aux
The name will be displayed on the aux mix selector buttons on the left side of the screen.
Auxes may also be linked so that two mono mixes become one stereo mix.
To Link two Auxes:
Aux Out 1-8
Aux 1
Setup
Link Link
A pair of TRS headphone outputs labelled Aux 11/12 and Aux 13/14 may be found on the mixer’s rear panel. These outputs receive their signal from
the corresponding Auxiliary Mixes and are intended to drive wired, In Ear Monitors (IEM). If using these outputs, it’s recommended that the Auxiliary
mixes driving these headphone outputs be linked for stereo operation.
Effects
Audio effects (FX) such as reverb, delay, chorus, pitch shift (pitch change) and pitch correct are essential in today’s audio production.
The TouchMix-30 Pro has six multi-effects processors or “engines”. All of these processors may be configured to be one of six different effects including
Lush Reverb, Dense Reverb, Chorus, Mono Delay, Stereo Delay and Pitch Shift.
Each of these effects have multiple presets. The reverb processors, for example have presets simulating various sizes of rooms and halls as well as
reverb plates. In addition, there are brighter and darker sounding variations.
Along with the above effects, there is a Pitch Correct effect that can be assigned (inserted) to any one of the input channels.
Effects Assignment Example
The first thing to think about is what you want to do with your effects. Here’s a band input list that includes effects. The effects listed correspond with
the factory default presets. Don’t be afraid to use the factory default settings. We chose them to be generally useful in lots of situations.

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Name the Effects Channels (or Mixes)
In the middle of a show it’s easy to forget which effect was intended for what performers or instruments so this would be a great time to name the
Effects Send channels. For example, you might name an FX channel “Voc Delay” or “Drum Rev”.
To Name FX channels:
FX Masters 1-8
FX 1
Setup
New Verb
FX
Using the FX Wizard
Less experienced users will find that the FX Wizard simplifies what can be a confusing process while skilled operators will find it to be incredibly fast.
With the FX Wizard you can quickly…
• Select an effect that’s right for the instruments or voices you want to enhance.
• Bring the instruments or voices into the effect.
• Adjust the overall amount of the effect that will be heard.
• Send the effect to monitors as you desire.
Select and Assign Effects (FX) Using the Wizard:
Wizard
FX Wizard
FX 3
Select an effect preset. Only effects that work for the Source and Type of input you have selected will be shown. So any effect you select using the
wizard will be a valid one although it may or may not work in the context of your mix
Select an Effect Preset:
1. Use the Master Encoder or touch-and-drag to scroll up and down the list to see all the selections. Select one item from each list.
2. Touch Recall. The Preset is now loaded, and the name is displayed below the Type window.
3. With the Preset loaded, it’s time to decide which input channels should go to the FX1 processor.
Send inputs to the FX processor:
4. Buttons with the names of inputs are displayed on the Wizard Screen. Touch any button to send an input to the effect. Use the FX Master fader to
adjust the amount of effect heard in the main mix.
Send the effect to monitors:
5. Is the performer going to want to hear the effect in the stage monitors or in-ear monitors? If so, it’s easy to send it there. Just use the "Select Aux
Outputs (monitors) to receive:" buttons to route the effect to a monitor.
6. There are five more effects available so touch one of the tabs at the top of the screen to set up more effects.
Using the Input Channel FX Tab
The FX tab on the Input Channels provides another way to select and control effects.
To access FX from an Input Channel:
In 1
FX
Once in the Channel FX screen, you can…
• Go to the Effects Processor’s control panel by touching a control panel icon. Press Home to come back.
• Use the 6 sliders to control the amount of signal sent from the channel to each of the six Effects Processors.
• Adjust the two most important parameters for each Effect using the “Global FX Parameters” controls. Note that any adjustment made to these
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Pitch Correct
To assign Pitch Correct to a channel:
Inputs 1-8
In 1
FX
Pitch Correct
Enable
The Pitch Correct Effect is somewhat different than the Reverb, Delay, Chorus and Pitch Shift Effects. Pitch Correct can only be used on one input
channel at a time and there is one Pitch Correct effect. When it is assigned to a channel, it will be unassigned from any channel to which it was
previously assigned.
Touch the Enable button to assign Pitch Correct to the currently selected channel.
Using Pitch Correct
Use the Blend control to vary the mix between corrected (wet) and uncorrected (dry) signal. 100% wet is used to correct pitch. A blend between wet
and dry is used to provide a doubling effect.
Use the Key control to select a musical key. This helps Pitch Correct be more accurate in determining what the intended note is.
Use the Correct Rate control to adjust how quickly the pitch correction tracks.
Using the FX Channel Effect Tab
Go to the FX Channel Effect Tab (From the Input Channel FX tab):
To Access the FX Control Panel:
FX Masters 1-8
FX 1
Eect
Touch the Effect window to select the type of effect.
• Chorus
• Stereo Delay
• Pitch Shift
• Dense Reverb
• Lush Reverb
• Mono Delay
Once an Effect is selected touch the Preset Tab. From this screen select a preset setting for the effect. Note that the setting can include EQ. Factory
presets are displayed in the left-hand window. User presets may be stored and recalled using the center and right-hand windows.
To select an Effects preset:
FX Masters 1-8
FX 1
Presets
Pitch-Light Detune
Factory
Pitch-Medium Detune
Recall
Yes
Eect
Touch the Effect Tab to return to the Effect Processor control panel. Each type of Effect Processor displays a different control panel with parameters
appropriate for the Effect.
Use the FX Master fader to the right of the FX panel to adjust the amount of effect heard in the main speaker system.
To adjust the level of the Effect sent to the Main L/R Output:
Below the Effect control panel is the FX Returns to Monitors section. Use the sliders to set how much of the effect is sent to each auxiliary / monitor
mix. If two auxiliaries have been linked, a slider and a pan control will be displayed. Above each slider is a channel label and a Mute [M] indicator.

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Using the FX Overview
If you would prefer to see the send and return levels for all your effects at once, the FX overview is the place to go.
To use the FX Overview:
Menu
FX Overview
1. Input channels are arranged in columns. Use the Nav Strip to select a group of Input channels. Each Input channel sends for FX Sends 1 – 6.
2. Individual FX Mixes are arranged in horizontal rows.
3. FX Master fader – The FX Master fader controls the overall output level of the FX Mix to the Main L/R outputs. Note that the FX Master does not
affect the level of the Effect sent to the Aux channels.
4. Effect Processor – Indicates the type of Effect currently being applied to the FX Mix.
So that’s about it for effects. We worked hard on the TouchMix-30 Pro effects and know that they sound superb and will enhance your performances.
You can dive in deep or just use the wizards, factory defaults and presets. Either way, you now have the tools for a great sounding show.
Mute Groups
There are many times when it is useful to mute some of the inputs and outputs. For example, you might want to mute everything but a stereo input
for break music. Or there may be a part of your show when the band leaves the stage while one member does a solo number. Mute groups let you
mute multiple inputs and outputs from a single button. For more information on mutes, see "Mutes" on page 20
To set up Mute Groups:
Mute
Groups
Edit
Mute 1
In 1
Select channels to be assigned
To name the Mute Group:
Mute Joe
New Verb
Mute Group Name
Select another Mute group to set up or touch
Close Edit
Close Edit to finish.
To use Mute Groups:
Mute
Groups
Mute Mute
NOTE: Mute Groups can be assigned to the User Buttons. "User Buttons" on page 25.
NOTE: When a channel is muted by a Mute Group, the channel Mute button on the Home screen looks like: Mute

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DCA Groups
A DCA groups faders together so the overall level of all the channels in the group can be controlled by a single DCA fader. A DCA fader does
not change the position of any of the faders in the group.
IMPORTANT: Here is an important thing to know – if the DCA master fader is at 0.0 (the unity (U) mark), it does nothing to the level
of an assigned channel. The DCA adds or subtracts level. Move the DCA Fader up 3 dB and everything it’s assigned to will increase by
3 dB. Move it down 3 dB and – well you probably figured that out. Remember that assigning or unassigning a channel to a DCA Group
can cause a sudden change in the level of the channel so it’s good practice to have the DCA master at 0.0 when changing assignments.
To Setup a DCA Group:
DCA Groups
DCA 1
In 1
In 3
Continue selecting channels as you wish.
You can assign inputs, outputs and FX Master faders to a DCA. If you assign an input, and the output to which it's going to the same DCA, changes you
make using the DCA are doubled for the input. Raise the DCA 3 dB, the input is effectively raised 6 dB.
To Name the DCA group:
FX
Drums
DCA Name
To Mute a DCA Group:
DCA Groups
Mute
Mute
When you mute a DCA, all channels assigned to that DCA are muted. If a channel is muted by the channel Mute button, or a Mute Group, the DCA
does not un-mute the channel when the DCA is un-muted.
Sub Groups
Like DCA Groups, Sub Groups are used to control the volume of multiple channels at once. However, DCA Groups simply add or subtract gain for the
channels they control. No signal is routed through a DCA. Unlike DCA Groups, signal is routed through Sub Groups. This means that Sub Groups can
apply processing including EQ, Limiting and even Effects to multiple channels. There are basically three ways that Sub Groups are used…
• To apply common processing and level control to multiple inputs and return the processed group to the Main L/R mix.
• To route a group of inputs to an external destination such as a broadcast mix. These output groups are commonly referred to as “stems”.
• To route a blend of subgroups to an external destination.
All eight Sub Groups appear on the Auxiliary mixes.
To output Sub Groups:
Joe’s Vocal
Aux 1
Sub Groups
There are two ways to assign Input Channels to Sub Groups.
From an Input Channel
To assign a channel to Sub Groups:
Inputs 1-8
In 1
Setup
Sub 3
If the Sub Group is going to be sent to the Main L/R output, the channel should usually be unassigned from Main L/R. Otherwise the channel’s
signal will be sent directly to the Main L/R output (without any processing) and also sent to the Main L/R by way of the Sub Group. There are some
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From a Sub Group
To assign channels to a Sub Group:
Sub Groups
Sub 1
Setup
In 1
This will take you to the Sub Group Setup page.
The lower portion of the page displays the numbers and friendly names of the input channels. Touch the button of the channels you wish to assign to
the Sub Group. If the channel is assigned to the Main L/R mix, an [L/R] icon will appear by the button,
NOTE: "Remove Input Channel from L/R when assigning to Sub Group?"
In the “Yes” position, assigning an input channel to a subgroup will cause the input to be unassigned from the Main L/R.
In the “No” position, assigning a channel to a sub group will have no effect on the channel’s Main L/R assignment.
Save Your Work as a Scene
You’ve put some effort into setting up your mix so now would be a great time to save it. A Scene is a snapshot of all the settings on the mixer.
TIP: It's a good idea to save your scene with the outputs muted or levels down. Why? Because it's possible that the gain settings
on power amplifiers or powered loudspeakers have changed since the scene was saved. Recalling the scene could result in a blast of
feedback from all the speakers connected to the mixer.
To Save Your Scene:
Menu
Scenes
Save/Save As
To Name Your Scene: Save Scene As:
Saturday Night
To Save Your Scene:
Mixer USB
Storage Location
Save
Connecting Remote Devices
There are three ways to setup the network for connecting remote devices.
• Wi-Fi USB Dongle1(not supplied)
• Connect to a wireless router using a Wi-Fi USB Dongle1
• Connect to a wired network using the RJ45 connector and CAT-5 cable.
*The TouchMix-30 Pro supports USB Wi-Fi adapters using the Realtek 8188eu chip-set. A compatible adapter is available from QSC
Create Wireless Network (TouchMix-30 Pro)
This approach uses a Wi-Fi USB dongle to create an ad hoc network. This approach will work for applications where the range to the devices and
extraneous Wi-Fi traffic is limited.
To create a Wireless network using the Wi-Fi dongle1:
Menu
Mixer Setup
Network Setup
1. Mixer Name: When a wireless devices looks for a network, this name is displayed. You can change this name here.
2. Edit Settings For:
Wireless Wired

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3. Network Mode:
Connect to Router Create Network
4. Set Password: Enter an 8 digit password.
5. Touch
Apply
and the mixer creates the network.
Wireless Connection to Existing Network
When this method is used, TouchMix-30 Pro uses a wireless connection to an external router. Wi-Fi devices connect to TouchMix-30 Pro via the
external router. Make sure a compatible USB Wi-Fi adapter is installed in one of the mixer’s USB ports.
To connect TouchMix-30 Pro to an existing network using the Wi-Fi dongle1:
Menu
Mixer Setup
Network Setup
1. Mixer Name: When a wireless devices looks for a network, this name is displayed. You can change this name here.
2. Edit Settings For:
Wireless Wired
3. Network Mode:
Connect to Router Create Network
4. Network SSID:
»Enter the name of the network to which you wish to connect.
OR
»
Scan...
The mixer searches for, and displays, a list of available networks. Select the desired network.
5. Password: Enter the password for the network you’re trying to join.
6. Security: Select the option used by the network.
WEP-40 WPA2 (CCMP)WPA (AES+TKIP)
7. Touch
Apply
1 The TouchMix-30 Pro supports USB Wi-Fi adapters using the Realtek 8188eu chip-set. A compatible adapter is available from QSC.
Wired Connection to a Network or Router Using Static IP Addresses
1. Use CAT-5 cable to connect the TouchMix-30 Pro
Ethernet
to a port on the network router.
2. Mixer Name: When a wireless devices looks for a network, this name is displayed. You can change this name here.
3. Edit Settings For:
Wireless Wired
4. IP Address Assignment:
Static DHCP (Auto)
5. Enter the Network Address, Network Mask and Gateway Address.
6. Touch
Apply
.
Found Mixers
Found Mixers on Network:
Select Cancel
FOH TM-30
Garage TM-30
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Wired Connection to a Network or Router Using Automatic IP Addresses
1. Use CAT-5 cable to, connect the TouchMix-30 Pro
Ethernet
port to a port on the network router.
2. Mixer Name: When a wireless devices looks for a network, this name is displayed. You can change this name here.
3. Edit Settings For:
Wireless Wired
4. IP Address Assignment: DHCP (Auto)
Static DHCP (Auto)
5. Touch
Apply
.
Sound Check
Before connecting anything, plug in your TouchMix-30 Pro and make sure that all the inputs and Auxiliary Outputs are muted. This will prevent
uncontrolled feedback if a microphone is patched into a hot channel.
To Mute Channels:
Inputs 1-8
Inputs 9-16
Inputs 17-24
Stereo In/2-Trk
Aux Out 1-8
Aux Out 9-14
Mute Mute
Mute Mute
Mute Mute
Mute Mute
Mute Mute
Mute Mute
In each of the groups of faders, press the Mute button for each channel. Now you can connect the mixer to sources and speaker systems.
Level-Match Your QSC Speakers
If you’re using one of the following QSC Loudspeakers: OR your TouchMix-30 Pro tells you the
optimum input-gain setting for your loudspeaker.
For Main L/R:
Main
Setup
K Series
For Aux 1-8:
Aux Out 1-8
Aux 1
Setup
K Series
In the popup all you need to do is touch the button associated with your loudspeaker, and then adjust your loudspeakers as instructed.
You're probably wondering - why we recommend using input B. Input A has a switch that adds gain for use with a direct microphone input. If this
switch is set incorrectly the speaker's input will be far too hot. Using input B eliminates the possibility of such a mistake.
These settings will give you the optimum signal to noise performance and get the most from your QSC powered speakers. The mixer’s output meters
will reflect when you’re “running out of speaker”. Note that you will see the “Limit” light on your speakers illuminate as the mixer drives them harder
during louder portions. This is normal and is just the speaker’s internal DSP doing its job.
Select a QSC E-Series Voicing
QSC's PLD and GXD series amplifiers include voices for QSC E-Series loudspeakers. If you are using any other amplifier, E-Series voices may be
applied by the TouchMix-30 Pro.
To load an E-Series voice:
Aux Out 1-8
Aux 1
Presets
Factory
E10 Dance X
E10 Normal X
E10 Monitor
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QSC GXD Amplifier Settings
If you are using a QSC GXD amplifier, you can optimize the gain and sensitivity for use with your TouchMix-30 Pro. Refer to See "GXD Amp Settings"
on page 51
Phantom Power (+48V)
Most condenser microphones and some direct boxes require phantom power from the mixer. On TouchMix-30 Pro, phantom power may be turned
on or off on a per channel basis. Make sure that phantom power is on for those channels that need it and off for those that don’t.
To Enable or Disable Phantom Power (+48V):
Mic
48V
21
20
+48 V
In 21 In 20
To Exit
Phantom power is also accessible from the channel Setup screens.
Work on Your Inputs
Ask the performers in turn to do what they do to make their audio contribution to the performance. Without
un-muting their channels, bring the channel’s input gain Trim up while watching the channel meter on the Home
screen. What you are looking for is a meter that is bouncing around the 0 mark when the performer is producing
a normal output level.
TIP: During sound check performers will usually not play as loudly as they do in an actual
performance so keep this in mind and allow a little extra headroom.
With the performer performing, un-mute the channel and bring the fader up until the desired performance level
is reached.
If you are using one of the internal channel presets, this channel should already be sounding good. If it’s not what
you’re looking for, try some of the other preset choices. For most instruments and musical styles, there will be a
preset that works well. If not, you'll need to dive into the channel and dial it in manually.
To Adjust Channel Parameters:
Inputs 1-8
In 1
At the top of the screen, select the tab for the channel processing element you want to work on.
Simple and Advanced Mode
TouchMix-30 Pro offers two modes of operation:
• Simple Mode – Presents the user with a reduced set of controls. It’s important to know that switching into Simple mode does not alter the values
of any Advanced-mode controls.
• Advanced Mode – Presents all mixer controls to the user.
You can select Simple and Advanced modes individually for an EQ, Gate, Compressor or Effect. Note that the Stereo and Mono Delays do not have a
Simple mode. Look for the Simple button on the screen. Or you can make the selection globally.
To Globally Select Simple / Advanced Mode:
Menu
Simple
OR
Advanced
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Auxiliary (Stage Monitor) Mixes
There are two general approaches to setting up stage monitor mixes:
Input by Input
With all the performers on stage, ask each performer in turn to play or sing just one thing (Kick, Snare, Guitar, Sax, etc). Ask each performer how
much of that instrument they want in their monitor. Our guess is that they will all say “that’s plenty” during sound check and then ask for lots more
after the first song – just sayin’.
To Set Up Monitor Mixes One Input at a Time:
Inputs 1-8
In 1
Auxes
You will see sliders representing the send levels of the input to all the aux mixes. If any auxes are linked for stereo, the linked pair will have a Level
control and a Pan control.
Adjust
-40 -20 -10 U 10
for each performer in turn then use the
Prev
Next buttons to move through the channels.
Mix On Faders
Sometimes it’s preferable to set up a complete mix for one auxiliary output at a time. On the left side of the mixer’s screen you will find buttons that
directly access the Auxiliary mixes. Touch one of the Auxiliary Select buttons to go to the mix you want to work on. Use the faders to adjust the sends
to the selected Aux Mix. Use the Nav Strip to move between fader banks.
Note that you can Mute an individual channel in an Auxiliary mix without muting it anywhere else.
TIP: There are times when several mixes will be similar to each other. To speed set-up, refer to "Copy & Paste" on page 20.
Output Processing
Like the input channels, the outputs (Main L/R and Aux Outputs) have their own processing.
To access Main Output Processing:
Main
To access Auxiliary Output Processing:
Aux Out 1-8
Aux Out 9-14
Aux 1
Each output includes a full complement of processing and other functions including:
Overview Tab
Displays an overview of the output channel settings including Delay, DCA and Mute Group Assigns, Pre/Post pick-off points (auxiliaries only), Aux
Send Levels (see Matrix Mixing).
Overview