Yamaha M7CL-32 User manual

M7CL StageMix User Guide

Welcome:

Thank you for downloading the “M7CL StageMix” iPad app for the Yamaha M7CL V3

digital mixing console. Via a wireless access point, StageMix can control any variant

of M7CL console so long as it is running V3 firmware.

The latest firmware version for M7CL can be downloaded from

www.yamahaproaudio.com

StageMix provides remote control of M7CL 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. StageMix does not provide remote control of all M7CL

parameters, but is focused on the requirements for adjusting monitor mixes on

stage.

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CONTENTS

Page

1.0 System Requirements 3

2.0 WiFi Settings 3

3.0 Getting Started 4

3.1 M7CL Network Setup 4

3.2 iPad Settings 4

3.3 StageMix Setup 5

3.3.1 Offline Demo Mode 6

3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with an M7CL 6

3.3.3 Select a Mixer and Begin Working 7

4.0 StageMix Operation 8

4.1 Mixer Window 8

4.1.1 Channel Names 8

4.1.2 Faders 9

4.1.3 Channel ON 9

4.1.4 CUE 9

4.2 SETUP 10

4.2.1 Fader Delay 10

4.2.2 Filled EQ Graph 10

4.3 Long Faders 10

4.4 SENDS ON FADERS 11

4.4.1 Mix Sends ON 12

4.5 EQ Editing 12

4.5.1 HPF 14

4.5.2 EQ Bands 1 & 4 14

4.5.3 EQ ON 14

4.5.4 EQ FLAT, EQ DEFAULT 14

5.0 Troubleshooting 15

5.1 No WiFi Available 15

5.2 Connection Failed to M7CL 15

5.3 Connection Lost 16

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1.0 System Requirements

•Apple iPad (any model)

•Yamaha M7CL digital mixing console with V3 firmware (any model, including

M7CL-48, M7CL-32, M7CL-48ES)

•WiFi access point (preferably with 802.11n, 5GHz capability, though 2.4GHz

and 802.11g will also work)

•CAT5 cable (to connect M7CL to WiFi access point)

2.0 WiFi Settings

Configure the WiFi 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 WiFi 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 WiFi access point. Practically, this could result in more

accurate level metering with the StageMix app. Also, with 802.11n being a new

standard, it is less prone to interference from other wireless networks. Using a WiFi

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 WiFi access point to the M7CL’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 - they will need to be

entered into the iPad later. They can be found in the console as follows:

a. Press SETUP on the M7CL touchscreen

b. Press [NETWORK] on the M7CL touchscreen

3.2 iPad WiFi 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 “WiFi”, and choose the correct network (with the SSID and

password given in step 2 above).

c. Press the blue circle with the white arrow to the right of the selected

network to edit the IP address.

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d. Select [Static].

e. Write an IP Address similar to the one for the M7CL, but with just the

last number different. (For example, if M7CL is 192.168.0.128, give an

address to the iPad such as 192.168.0.127).

f. Enter “255.255.255.0” for the Subnet Mask.

g. 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.

•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.

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3.3.1 Offline Demo

If [Offline Demo] is pressed in the “Select Mixer” screen, all 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 will not work in this mode.

3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with an M7CL

i. Press [ADD MIXER] to open the following screen:

ii. Tap on the blank Name field and enter a name for your M7CL using the

iPad’s onscreen keyboard.

iii. Enter the M7CL 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 MAC address noted in 3.1. When entering the MAC

Address, the colons between sets of characters will be automatically

added by StageMix.

v. 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 message “Syncing With M7CL…” will appear while StageMix is obtaining

parameters from the console. This process may take 10 to 20 seconds. After this

process is complete, the Mixer window will appear and StageMix is ready to be

used.

If StageMix cannot connect with your M7CL, refer to the Troubleshooting section

(5.0) at the end of this document for possible solutions.

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4.0 StageMix Operation

4.1 Mixer Window

The main page of the StageMix is called the “Mixer” window. It shows the EQ

curve, CUE and ON buttons, fader and level meters, and channel names for

eight adjacent channels.

Across the top of the screen, all Input, Mix and Matrix level meters and faders

are displayed in blocks of eight. This is the “Navigation/Meter Bridge”. Press

any of these blocks to select which channels are viewed in the fader strips

below.

4.1.1 Channel Names

The channel names are

obtained from the M7CL mixer.

They cannot be edited with

“StageMix”. The names are

dimmed if the channel is

switched off.

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4.1.2 Faders

Each fader has its channel number displayed on its cap. The fader cap

must be touched to allow the level to be adjusted. The fader will not

“jump” or “ramp” to a new position on the slider. 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.

4.1.3 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 go dim, and its fader position shown in the

Navigation/Meter Bridge will also go dim.

4.1.4 CUE

The [CUE] buttons for each channel control the mixer’s cue functions.

Their operation mode corresponds to the status of [LAST CUE] button

on the left side of the Mixer Overview.

When the [LAST CUE] button is highlighted yellow, only one channel

can be cued at a time. When this button is grey, multiple channels can

be cued simultaneously. This is equivalent to Mix Cue mode in the

M7CL console.

The [CUE CLEAR] button will cancel any cues that have been activated.

This is useful when there are multiple cues to cancel, and when some

are hidden in other layers.

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4.2 SETUP

Press the [SETUP] button below the YAMAHA logo to open a new window

which allows user preferences to be selected.

Press [Done] in the top-right corner to return to the Mixer window.

4.2.1 Fader Delay

This is a safety function to avoid accidental fader movements. The

value set here is the time needed to wait between touching a fader and

being able to move it.

4.2.2 Filled EQ Graph

When this option is on, the EQ graph will be filled in, as it is on the

M7CL touchscreen. When it is off, just the outline of the graph will be

shown.

4.3 Long Faders

Press the [LONG FADERS] button at the bottom-left corner of the Mixer

window to allow more accurate adjustment of the currently selected fader

block. In this view, EQ curves and the Navigation/Meter Bridge are not visible.

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