Yamaha M7CL StageMix V1.5 User manual

M7CL StageMix V3.0 User Guide
Welcome:
Thank you for downloading the “M7CL StageMix” iPad app for the Yamaha M7CL digital
mixing consoles. This version of StageMix is for use with M7CL firmware V3.5 and higher.
The latest firmware version for M7CL can be downloaded from
www.yamahaproaudio.com
StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha M7CL
digital mixing console functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere
within wireless range. The software has been specifically designed to allow engineers to
adjust monitor mixes from the performers’ positions on stage, directly controlling mix
parameters via the iPad rather than having to rely on verbal directions to a second engineer.
The result is better mixes in less time; a huge advantage during high-pressure pre-show
setup. Although StageMix is focused on the requirements for adjusting monitor mixes on
stage, its range of features is continually expanding, allowing it to be used for a wider variety
of remote control functions.

Yamaha Commercial Audio M7CL StageMix V3.0 User Guide
CONTENTS
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1.0 System Requirements 4
2.0Wi-FiSettings 4
3.0GettingStarted 5
3.1 M7CL Network Setup 5
3.2 iPad Wi-Fi Settings 5
3.3 StageMix Setup 6
3.3.1 OFFLINE DEMO Mode 7
3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with an M7CL Console 7
3.3.3 Select a Mixer and Begin Working 8
3.3.4 Edit Mixer Configurations 8
4.0 Mixer Window 9
4.1 Channel Bank Navigation 9
4.2 Channel Names and Colors 9
4.3 Faders 10
4.3.1 Long Faders 10
4.3.2 Navigation in Long Faders Mode 10
4.4 Channel ON 10
4.5CUE 11
4.6 Master Bank 11
4.7HAGAIN 12
4.7.1 Input Port 12
4.7.2 Phantom Power 12
4.7.3 Phase 13
4.8 SENDS ON FADERS 13
4.8.1 Mix Send Levels 14
4.8.2 Mix Sends ON 14
4.8.3 Stereo Mix Pan 14
4.9DCAFaders 15
5.0 EQ & PAN 16
5.1EQ 16
5.1.1 EQ Curve in Mixer Window 16
5.1.2 Selecting PEQ or GEQ 17
5.1.3 Accessing the EQ Editing Screens 17
5.2 PARAMETRIC EQ EDITING 18
5.2.1 HPF 19
5.2.2 EQ Bands 1 & 4 19
5.2.3 EQ ON 20
5.2.4 EQ RESET 20
5.2.5 EQ Type 20
5.3 GRAPHIC EQ EDITING 21
5.3.1 Navigation in the GEQ Overview Section 21
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5.3.2 Rack Position 21
5.3.3 GEQ Type 22
5.3.4 Editing GEQ Bands 22
5.3.5 Navigation in the GEQ Editing Section 22
5.3.6 GEQ ON 22
5.3.7 GEQ FLAT 22
5.3.8 Copy/Paste 22
5.4 PAN TO STEREO BUSSES 23
5.4.1 Balance 23
6.0UTILITY 24
6.1 Mute Group Masters 24
6.2 Tap Tempo 25
6.2.1 Multi-Select 25
7.0SCENEMEMORY 26
7.1 Current Scene 26
7.2 Decrement / Increment Scene 27
7.3 Scene List 27
7.4 Scene Range 27
7.5 Selected Scene 28
7.6 Store Scene 28
7.7 Undo Store 28
7.8 Recall Scene 28
7.9 Undo Recall 29
8.0 SETUP 30
8.1 Fader Delay 30
8.2 Input Meter Point 30
8.3 Output Meter Point 30
8.4 Filled EQ Graph 31
8.5 Enable Inc/Dec Scene Recall 31
8.6 Show Send Levels in Meter Bridge 31
8.7 Set EQ band to 0dB with Double-Tap 31
8.8 Set DCA to 0dB with Double-Tap 31
8.9 Channel Select – StageMix Follows Console 31
8.10 Channel Select – Console Follows StageMix 31
9.0 Troubleshooting 32
9.1 No Wi-Fi Available 32
9.2 Connection Error 32
9.3 Connection Lost 33
9.4 Graphic EQ Doesn’t Affect the Sound 33
9.5 Problems Moving Multiple Faders 33
9.6 StageMix Facebook Page 34
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1.0 System Requirements
Apple iPad (1st generation iPad, iPad 2, or 3rd generation iPad)
Yamaha M7CL digital mixing console with V3.5 firmware or higher (any model,
including M7CL-48, M7CL-32, M7CL-48ES).
Wi-Fi access point (preferably with 802.11n, 5GHz capability, though 2.4GHz
and 802.11g will also work)
CAT5 cable (to connect the console to a Wi-Fi access point)
2.0 Wi-Fi Settings
Configure the Wi-Fi access point, following the manufacturer’s instructions. No
special settings are needed, but using security such as WPA is highly recommended,
to prevent unwanted devices from joining the network. Here are some suggested
settings to assist less experienced Wi-Fi users:
1. Give the wireless network a name (this is the “SSID”).
2. Choose a security mode (such as WPA) and password.
3. Select the wireless mode (802.11g or n).
4. In the case of “n”, select the wireless band (2.4 or 5GHz).
5. If available, enable “Auto Channel Selection” so the wireless channel with the
least interference will be selected.
802.11n networks at 5GHz are preferred because they allow faster communication
between the iPad and the Wi-Fi access point. Practically, this could result in more
accurate level metering with the StageMix app. Also, with 802.11n being a newer
standard, it is less prone to interference from other wireless networks. Using a Wi-Fi
access point with 2 or more external aerials is recommended to increase potential
signal range. Booster aerials could be connected for a further increase in
performance.
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3.0 Getting Started
3.1 M7CL Network Setup
I. Connect the Wi-Fi access point to the M7CL console’s network port via a
CAT5 cable. Note that a cross-over cable will be needed with older access
points that don’t have the “auto MDIX” function. Most recent devices will
support “auto MDIX”, in which case a straight CAT5 cable can be used.
II. Note the IP address and MAC address of the M7CL console - they will need to
be entered into the iPad later. They can be found in the console as follows:
a. Press the [SETUP] button on the M7CL touchscreen
b. Press [NETWORK] on the M7CL touchscreen
3.2 iPad Wi-Fi Settings
The iPad needs to be given a static IP address in the same range as the
M7CL’s IP Address.
a. Open the iPad “Settings” menu
b. Select “Wi-Fi”, and choose the correct network
c. Press the blue circle with the white arrow to the right of the selected
network to edit the IP address.
d. Select [Static].
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e. IP Address: enter an IP Address similar to the one for the M7CL
console, but with just the last number different. (For example, if the
M7CL is 192.168.0.128, give an address to the iPad such as
192.168.0.127).
f. Subnet Mask: enter “255.255.255.0”
g. Router: enter the IP Address of your Wi-Fi Access Point (usually printed
on the bottom of the device)
h. Press the iPad’s Home button to exit the Settings menu.
3.3 StageMix Setup
Launch the “M7CL StageMix” App
The “Select Mixer” screen will appear. From this screen, you can do any of
the following things:
Access the OFFLINE DEMO mode to explore the features and user
interface of M7CL StageMix.
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Configure StageMix to work with an M7CL console.
Select an M7CL console that has already been configured to work with
your iPad and begin using StageMix.
3.3.1 OFFLINE DEMO
If [OFFLINE DEMO] is pressed in the “Select Mixer” screen, the functions of
StageMix will operate independently of any mixing console. It is a useful way
to demonstrate and learn how to use the app without the need for a mixer.
Level meters and most Scene Memory functions do not work in this mode.
3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with an M7CL Console
i. Press [ADD MIXER] to open the following screen:
ii. Tap on the blank Name field and enter a name for your M7CL console
using the iPad’s onscreen keyboard.
iii. Enter the M7CL console’s IP address noted in 3.1. The default IP
Address may not need to be changed but confirm this in the Network
Setup screen of the M7CL console (refer to 3.1). If you need to modify
the IP Address in StageMix, make sure you include the dots between
the sets of numbers (as shown above).
iv. Enter the M7CL console’s MAC address noted in 3.1. When entering
the MAC Address, the colons between sets of characters will be
automatically added by StageMix.
v. Select the Model of M7CL console.
vi. Press the [ADD MIXER] button at the bottom of the screen.
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3.3.3 Select a Mixer and Begin Working
If your iPad has been configured to work with an M7CL console, select the
mixer from the list and press [CONNECT]. (The model of mixer (M7CL-48 or
M7CL-32) will appear in smaller text below the mixer’s name.)
The message “Syncing With M7CL…” will appear while StageMix is obtaining
parameters from the console. After this process is complete, the Mixer window
will appear and StageMix is ready to be used.
If StageMix cannot connect with your M7CL console, refer to the
Troubleshooting section (9.0) at the end of this document for possible
solutions.
3.3.4 Edit Mixer Configurations
The parameters of a saved Mixer Configuration can be viewed and edited by
tapping the right arrow button next to a mixer’s name. This will open the Edit
Mixer screen which allows the Name, IP Address and MAC Address to be
verified and edited using the procedures described in section 3.3.2. After
editing, press [SAVE MIXER] to save any changes.
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4.0 Mixer Window
The main page of the StageMix is called the “Mixer” window. It shows the EQ
curves, Pan positions, CUE and ON buttons, faders and level meters, and
channel names and colors for eight adjacent channels.
Across the top of the screen, level meters and faders are displayed in blocks
of channels for mono Input Channels 1-48, Stereo Input Channels 1-4, Mix
and Matrix busses, and the Master Stereo and Mono busses. This is the
“Navigation/Meter Bridge”.
4.1 Channel Bank Navigation
Press any of the “Navigation/Meter Bridge” blocks to select the bank of
channels to be viewed and controlled in the channel strips below.
4.2 Channel Names and Colors
The name of each channel appears in StageMix as it does in the M7CL
console. The names are dimmed if the channel is switched off. A bar above
each channel name displays the color based on the channel type.
Double-tap on the channel name in the Mixer window to edit the name (colors
cannot be edited). Type in a name and press [return]. Alternatively, navigate
to another channel using the left/right cursor buttons above the keyboard.
This allows multiple channels to be named before closing the keyboard.
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4.3 Faders
Each fader has its channel number displayed on its cap. The fader cap must
be touched to allow the level to be adjusted. When a fader cap is touched, its
background will lighten and its current dB value will be displayed. Using the
iPad’s multi-touch facility, up to eight faders can be moved simultaneously.
Note: “Multitasking Gestures” must be turned Off in the iPad in order to allow
four or more faders to be adjusted simultaneously (refer to 9.5 for details).
4.3.1 Long Faders
Press the [LONG FADERS] button at the bottom-left corner of the Mixer
window to allow more accurate adjustment of fader levels. In this view,
EQ, Pan and the “Navigation/Meter Bridge” are not visible.
4.3.2 Navigation in Long Faders Mode
Although the “Navigation/Meter Bridge” is not visible in Long Faders
mode, it is possible to navigate up or down in banks of 8 channels
using the left/right arrow buttons in the upper left area of the Mixer
window.
Press the [LONG FADERS] button in the bottom-left corner again to return to
the Mixer Overview.
4.4 Channel ON
Press [ON] to change the on/off status of the channel. The button is green
when the channel is on. When a channel is off, its name and level meter will
dim and its fader position shown in the “Navigation/Meter Bridge” will also dim.
If a channel is muted as part of a Mute Group, the ON button will blink.
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