Yamaha QL5 Digital Mixing Console

Yamaha QL-5

Digital Mixing Console

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 Yamaha QL5 Digital Mixing Console

Yamaha QL5 Digital Mixing Console
Product Code: QL5

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The acclaimed CL series raised live digital mixing console performance to an unprecedented level of refinement with evolved sound quality, operability, and functionality, while maintaining the traditional values that have made Yamaha digital mixers industry standards. Core features and performance inherited directly from the CL series, including natural sound supported by sonically superb internal processing capabilities, operation that easily adapts to the demands of just about any working environment, and built-in Dante networking that facilitates flexible system configuration, have now been condensed and concentrated into the compact QL series digital mixing consoles. QL series consoles offer all-in-one mixing, processing, and routing capability for small to medium scale live sound, corporate speech events, installations, and much more.

Pure, Natural Sound Plus Powerful Built-in Processing for Broad Creative Control
The Yamaha sound begins with reproduction that is faithful to the source. QL series consoles feature circuitry and components that have been designed and selected with the utmost care, achieving outstanding audio purity from input to output. With that solid sonic foundation it becomes possible to take full advantage of built-in premium internal processors such as the Portico 5033/5043 created in cooperation with Rupert Neve, to shape and create as required. For a wide range of speech applications built-in automatic mixing functionality from Dan Dugan Sound Design provides optimum channel balance while allowing the operator to concentrate fully on optimizing the overall sound.
   

Yamaha QL5

Refined Interface for Intuitive Control
Operators coming from analog or digital consoles will quickly become comfortable with the QL consoles. Years of accumulated knowhow and feedback from users worldwide have been applied in creating an interface that is simple while providing refined operation that responds fully to the demands of a broad spectrum of real-world applications.
   

Yamaha QL5

Straightforward “Touch and Turn” Operation
Touch and Turn operation, introduced in the CL series, has been enthusiastically adopted by sound engineers everywhere. The QL series offers the same operational advantage: touch the parameter you want to control on the screen, then rotate the Touch and Turn knob that is below and to the right of the screen to adjust as required. The color displayed below the knob changes to match that of the selected parameter, for quick confirmation and error-free control. It’s simple, responsive, and very intuitive.
   

Yamaha QL5

The Yamaha Selected Channel System
The Yamaha Selected Channel interface provides a comprehensive overview of available channel parameters with direct selection capability via its large touch-panel display. The display is the same type that was provided on the CL series consoles, offering high visibility and smooth response for stress free operation. Hands-on control via dedicated physical controllers as well as an innovative Touch and Turn knob provides speedy access to essential QL console parameters for a fast, efficient workflow.
   

Yamaha QL5

Advanced Features Backed by Efficient Design
You can have features galore, but if they’re not well integrated into a smoothly operating system that provides easy access, their value will be greatly reduced. Design of the QL series faders and knobs extends to the finest details of form and materials. High visibility channel name displays and colors add to overall operation ease and efficiency as well. The interface is the vital connection between console and engineer, and we have treated it with appropriate care and respect.
   

Yamaha QL5

Faders Designed for Fit, Feel, and Visual Feedback
The operator’s sonic intent is conveyed to the console primarily through the faders. Inheriting the sports car bucket seat styling of the CL series faders, the QL faders provide comfortable, sure operation regardless of where you finger rests on the knob. Even the fader knob materials have been selected for optimum feel. The sides of the knobs are specially sculpted to allow the fader scale on the panel to be easily seen from just about any angle.
   

Yamaha QL5

Selected Channel Controls for Direct, Instant Access
The main Selected Channel parameters are assigned to the knobs located to the right of the display for immediate access at any time. In addition to User Defined Keys to which parameters can be freely assigned, another traditional Yamaha digital mixing console feature, the QL consoles also have on-screen User Defined Knobs that provide the same assignable freedom for variable parameters. In combination, the User Defined Knobs and User Defined Keys can significantly enhance operation speed and efficiency.
   

Yamaha QL5

High Visibility Channel Names and Colors
Miniature display panels above each channel fader show the channel name as well as fader setting. There’s also a color bar that glows in eight colors, matching the channel colors shown in the main touch-panel display for easy visual identification. The eight colors plus “black” provide a total of nine color groupings. These high-visibility displays offer excellent legibility in bright outdoor lighting as well in dim indoor settings.
   

Yamaha QL5

One Console May Be All You Need
Each QL series console provides extensive built-in input and output capacity that can handle a variety of applications without the need for stage boxes or other external equipment (32 inputs and 16 outputs on the QL5, and 16 ins and 8 outs on the QL1). For many jobs all you need is one console, and that means vastly superior portability as well as speedy setup.
   

Yamaha QL5

Convenient 2-track Recording to USB Flash Drive
A standard USB flash drive plugged into the front-panel USB port serves as media for direct 2-track recording in mp3 format. There’s no need to carry external recording equipment around, and the recording can be handed to performers as soon as the show is finished, for example. Sound files in mp3, AAC, or WMA format saved on the flash drive from a computer or other source can be played back too, for convenient BGM or sound effects without the need for extra playback equipment.
   

Yamaha QL5

Cascade for Large Systems
Multiple QL consoles can be cascade connected via I/O cards such as the MY16-AE to create systems that offer the high channel capacities required by larger applications. QL consoles can also be cascaded to the other Yamaha digital consoles such as CL series for broad system flexibility
   

Yamaha QL5

Tight iPad and Computer Integration
With the “QL StageMix” app for iPad it is possible to mix remotely from audience seating or the performer’s positions in front of floor monitors, for example. The QL5 even includes stays that will support an iPad on the left side of its panel, sleekly integrating of the iPad into the QL interface. There’s also the “QL Editor” application for Windows and Mac computers, allowing console parameters to be set up via the computer, on or off line. The QL Editor is a great way to manage scene and patch list data, for example, and keyboard entry capability can be a timesaving advantage for typing channel names, etc. QL StageMix and QL Editor are great time savers, and they can be used simultaneously.
   

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300 Scene Memories
Up to 300 complete console setups can be stored as “scenes” and instantly recalled whenever needed. Scene Preview is also supported, and scenes can be individually loaded from or saved to a USB flash drive.
   

Yamaha QL5

Versatile Input and Output Delays
Up to 1000 ms delay on input channels facilitates precise microphone phase compensation, while up to 1000 ms delay on the output ports is useful for speaker distance compensation and room tuning.
   

Yamaha QL5

Ample EQ and Dynamics Processing
All channels feature 4-band parametric EQ and two dynamics processors (one dynamic processor on outputs). De-esser can also be selected for band pass type EQ.
   

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16 DCA Groups
16 DCA groups allow flexible grouping of multiple input channels for simultaneous control.
   

Yamaha QL5

8 Mute Groups
Multiple channels can be assigned to any of 8 mute groups for instant muting or un-muting, with a new Dimmer Level function.
   

Yamaha QL-5

12 User Defined Keys
A large number of console functions including Sends on Fader, Tap Tempo, and Set by Sel can be assigned to 12 User Defined Keys for instant hands-on access.
   

Yamaha QL5

Multiple User Key Sets
Limited access to CL console functions can be provided for less experienced operators and accident prevention via multiple User Key sets that can be stored in the console itself as well as on USB memory.
   

Yamaha QL5

5-in/5-out GPI Interface
A 5-input/5-output GPI interface allows the CL consoles to respond to input from external switches, as well as to transmit on/off status to external devices.
Mixing Capacity Input Mixing Channels 64 mono+ 8 stereo
Mix Buses 16
Matrix Buses 8 (Input to Matrix supported)
Stereo Bus 1
Mono 1
Cue 1
Local Connectors Analog Inputs 32
Analog Outputs 16
MY Slots 2
Dante I/O Primary / Secondary
Digital Out 1 (AES/EBU)
GPI 5 in / 5 out
Word Clock I/O Yes
MIDI I/O In / Out
External Redundant PSU No
Meter Bridge No
Ethernet Yes
AC Inlet V-Lock Type
Scene Memory Number of Scenes 300
Recall Safe Yes
Focus Recall Yes
Fade Time Yes (0s ~ 60s)
Preview Yes
Selective Load / Save Yes
Tactile Control Keys No (on-screen)
Input Channel Functions Gain Compensation Yes
Digital Gain Yes (-96dB ~ +24dB)
ATT -96dB ~ 0dB
HPF 20Hz ~ 600Hz, -6 or -12dB/oct Selectable
PEQ 4 Band Full PEQ
Dynamics 1 Gate / Ducking / Compressor / Expander
Dynamics 2 Compressor / Compander-H / Compander-S / De-esser
Input Delay Yes (0ms ~ 1000ms, frame delay support in QL V3.0 or later)
DCA Group 16 (Output DCA support in QL V3.0 or later)
MUTE Group 8
Number of Inserts 2
Direct Out Yes
Output Channel Functions PEQ 4 Band Full PEQ
Dynamics 1 Compressor / Expander / Compander-H / Compander-S
MUTE Group 8
Number of Inserts 2
Premium Rack Number of Premium Racks 8
Mountable Device RND Portico5033 / RND Portico5043 / U76 / Opt-2A / EQ-1A / Dynamic EQ / Buss Comp 369 (QL V3.0 or later)
Effect Rack Number of Effect Racks 8
Number of Effect Programs 54
Mountable Device Effect / 31BandGEQ / Flex15GEQ / 8Band PEQ (QL V3.0 or later)
GEQ Rack Number of GEQ Racks 8
Mountable Device 31BandGEQ / Flex15GEQ / Dugan Automixer
Dante Number of I/O Channels 64 in / 64 out
Dante Patch from Console Yes
Recording USB Memory Recording Yes
DVS Recording Yes (DVS bundled)
Broadcast Functions 5.1 Surround Panning Yes (QL V3.0 or later)
Surround Monitor Yes (QL V3.0 or later)
Mix Minus Yes (QL V3.0 or later)
Other Functions Port to Port Yes
RTA Yes (QL V3.0 or later)
Output Port Delay Yes (0ms ~ 1000ms, frame delay support in QL V3.0)
Cascade Yes
User Level Yes
Help File Yes
Channel Link Yes
Channel Copy/Move Yes
User Interface Display 10 inch Touch Panel
Centralogic Section No
Faders 32 + 2
Selected Channel Encoders Gain, HPF, PEQ (controls for a selected band), Dynamics 1/2 (Threshold only), Pan
Channel Encoder No
Channel Name / Color Display Yes
Custom Fader Banks Yes (customized for all faders in a lump)
User Defined Keys 12 (x 4 banks in QL V3.0 or later)
User Defined Knobs 4 (on-screen)
Touch and Turn Knob Yes
Monitor Level Knob Yes (on-screen)
Wooden Arm Rest No
iPad Stay Yes
Rack-mounting No
Software Editor QL Editor (Win/Mac)
StageMix QL StageMix (iPad app)
Console File Converter Yes (Win/Mac)
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