Page 1 How to Use This Reference Manual The CL5/CL3/CL1 Reference Manual (this document) allows you to search for terms and take advantage of links in the text. Searching for terms To search for a term, use the search function of the software you're using to view this document.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents EQ and Dynamics ..............58 Using EQ ......................... 58 Using dynamics ......................61 Using the EQ/Dynamics libraries .................. 64 How to Use This Reference Manual ..................1 Channel Job ................65 Function Tree ................4 DCA group ........................
Page 3 Table of contents Using the Premium Rack ....................144 Using cascade connections ..................220 Using the graphic EQ, parametric EQ, effect, and Premium Rack libraries ....153 Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses ............223 Switching the entire phantom power supply on/off ..........
Page 4: Function Tree
Function Tree Function Tree CHANNEL PARAMETER I/O DEVICE MIX SEND/MATRIX SEND TO STEREO/MONO Page numbers in parentheses ( ) are the page numbers of the Owner's Manual(booklet). WIRELESS EXTERNAL HA CH1-48 Main EXTERNAL HA RACK CH49-72/ST IN SELECTED CHANNEL EXTERNAL HA EDIT OUTPUT OVERVIEW EXTERNAL HA PORT SELECT...
Page 5 LED COLOR CALIBRATION RECORDER NOTE • The explanations in this reference manual will use the CL5. • In the case of the CL3/CL1, some screens will not show NUENDO LIVE channels and faders that do not exist on those models.
Page 6: Selected Channel Section
SELECTED CHANNEL section • Even if a different screen is selected, the channel selected with the SELECTED CHANNEL section [SEL] key can be set using the knobs of the SELECTED CHANNEL section. In this case, a window indicating the value of that parameter will appear on screen when you operate a knob.
Page 7 SELECTED CHANNEL section SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen If the destination bus channels are two mono channels: SEND knob Adjusts the send level to the corresponding bus. PRE indicator The type of the corresponding bus is indicated. If the type is VARI [PRE EQ] or VARI [PRE FADER], and if the PRE button on the MIX SEND 8ch screen is turned ON, the type is displayed.
Page 8 SELECTED CHANNEL section ◆ GAIN/PATCH field ◆ PAN/BALANCE field This field enables you to make HA (head amp) analog or digital gain settings. You can also This field enables you to switch the on/off status of the signal sent from the selected channel view the operational status of the head amp.
Page 9 SELECTED CHANNEL section ◆ EQ parameter field When using Surround mode (MIX1- MIX6) This field displays the 4-band EQ parameter settings. Press each DOWN MIX knob to open the HPF/EQ 1ch window. This field enables you to view the downmix coefficient and L/R button settings.
Page 10 SELECTED CHANNEL section ◆ EQ graph field ◆ INSERT field This field enables you to make insert settings. This field graphically indicates the approximate response of the EQ. Press this field to open the HPF/EQ 1ch window, in which you can set the attenuator, HPF, and EQ. Popup button Press this button to open the INSERT/DIRECT OUT 1ch window.
Page 11 SELECTED CHANNEL section ◆ FADER field When the mute group tab is selected: This field enables you to make settings for the channel on/off Mute group select buttons status and the level. Select the mute group to which the channel is assigned. Fader NOTE Displays the current level.
Page 12: Centralogic Section
Centralogic section Centralogic section Operations in the Centralogic section The Centralogic section located below the touch screen lets you recall and simultaneously STEP control a set of eight input channels, output channels, or DCA groups. If you press one of the 1.
Page 13 Centralogic section ◆ GAIN/PATCH field OVERVIEW Screen This field enables you to make HA (head amp) analog or digital gain settings. You can also view the operational status of the head amp. The view and the function of the controllers in this field vary depending on the type of the selected channel.
Page 14 Centralogic section ◆ DYNAMICS 1/2 field If the slot is patched: This field displays the threshold value and meter for Dynamics The slot name will appear. 1/2. Press this field to open the DYNAMICS 1/2 1ch window. NOTE If the rack is connected: If DCA or monitor has been selected, this field will be blank.
Page 15 Centralogic section ◆ DCA group field If the destination bus is set to FIXED: The SEND ON/OFF button for each bus is shown instead of the knob. A DCA group (1-16) to which the channel is assigned is displayed on the first or second row in this field.
Page 16: Input And Output Patching
When the CL series is in the initial state, the following input ports (jacks/ports) are patched to SLOT3 (4)-(5) MONITOR L/R each input channel. SLOT3(6) MONITOR C For CL5 SLOT3 (7)-(8) CUE L/R Input channels Input port (jack/port) SLOT3 (9)-(16)
Page 17: Changing The Input Patching
Input and output patching Input patching Changing the input patching CL series consoles and I/O devices feature two types of patching: Dante audio network patching and CL console internal patching. STEP For Dante audio network patching, you will use the DANTE INPUT PATCH window. In this 1.
Page 18: Changing The Output Patching
Input and output patching • PREMIUM RACK ...PR1L(A) - PR2R(B) PATCH/NAME screen Port select buttons Select the input port that is assigned to the currently-selected channel. Tabs Enable you to switch between items. Close button Closes the screen. Changing the output patching To change the patching, you can either select the output port that will be the output destination of each output channel, or you can select the output channel that will be the output source for each output port.
Page 19: Input And Output Patching
Input and output patching PATCH/NAME screen Port select buttons From the category, these buttons let you select the port to patch. To cancel the selection, press the button once again. Tabs Enable you to switch between items. Close button Closes the screen. Selecting the output channel for each output port STEP 1.
Page 20: Inserting An External Device Into A Channel
• INSERT OUT ST/MONO..STEREO L, STEREO R, MONO (C) Insert Outs • CASCADE MIX/MATRIX ..MIX 1 - MIX 24, MATRIX 1 - MATRIX 8 CH49-64 CH65-72 MIX1-24/ (CL5 and MATRIX • CASCADE ST/MONO/CUE ... STEREO L, STEREO R, MONO (C), CUE L, CUE R CH1-16 CH17-32 CH33-48...
Page 21 Input and output patching • If you exceed the INSERT OUT or INSERT IN limitation, the INSERT/DIRECT OUT screen (1ch) indicator will light up on the left. < 6 7 8 < ◆ INSERT field This field enables you to make insert settings. Press one of three fields to choose PRE EQ (immediately before the EQ), PRE FADER (immediately before the fader), or POST ON (immediately after the [ON] key) as the insert position.
Page 22 Input and output patching ◆ INSERT IN HA field INSERT/DIRECT OUT screen (8ch) This field will appear if you have selected an input port (that features a head amp) as the insert-in. +48V button Switches head amp phantom power (+48V) (currently-selected for insert 1 and insert 2) on or off.
Page 23: Directly Outputting An Input Channel
Input and output patching PORT SELECT screen Directly outputting an INPUT channel Displayed when you press either the INSERT OUT or INSERT IN button in the one-channel The signal of an INPUT channel can be output directly from an OUTPUT jack on the I/O or the eight-channel INSERT/DIRECT OUT window.
Page 24: Insert/Direct Out
Input and output patching INSERT/DIRECT OUT screen (1ch) INSERT/DIRECT OUT screen (8ch) DIRECT ON button Switches the Direct Out on or off. The currently-selected Direct Out point is indicated DIRECT OUT field above the button. Enables you to make settings for direct output. Press one of four fields to choose PRE HPF (immediately before the HPF), PRE EQ (immediately before the EQ) or PRE FADER DIRECT OUT PATCH button (immediately before the fader), or POST ON (immediately after the [ON] key) as the direct...
Page 25 Input and output patching PORT SELECT screen Displayed when you press the DIRECT OUT PATCH button in the one-channel or the eight- channel INSERT/DIRECT OUT window. Set the output port used for direct output. Category select list Selects the category of output port. The categories correspond to the following output ports.
Page 26: Input Channels
Input channels Input channels STEREO channels These channels are used to process stereo signals. When the CL series console is in the default state, the input signal from the EFFECT RACK 1 - 8 is assigned. This chapter explains various operations for input channels. MATRIX CUE 2324 L R(C)
Page 27: Specifying The Channel Name/Icon
Input channels Specifying the channel name/icon • Pan Adjusts the panning of signals sent from the input channel to the STEREO bus. For the STEREO channel, you can switch between PAN and BALANCE. The BALANCE parameter On the CL series unit, you can specify the on-screen name and icon for each input channel. adjusts the volume balance of the left/right signals sent from the STEREO channel to the Here we will explain how to specify the channel name and icon.
Page 28 Input channels ◆ When selecting the ICON tab PATCH/NAME screen ◆ When selecting the PATCH tab Channel color select buttons Select a channel color. Icon select buttons Select a channel icon. PATCH button Indicates the currently-patched port. If you press this button when another tab is active, Sample name setup buttons a window will appear, enabling you to select the network and port.
Page 29: Ha (Head Amp) Settings
INPUT jack on the I/O device, the OMNI IN on the CL unit, or a slot that is section. connected to an external head amp device (e.g., Yamaha AD8HR or SB168-ES). GAIN/PATCH window (1 ch) Setting the gain Head amp settings are made in the GAIN/PATCH window.
Page 30 Input channels Channel icon/Channel number/Channel name indicator Indicates the channel icon, number, and name. HA section Appears if the head amp is patched to the input channel. Reference Manual...
Page 31 Input channels NOTE AG-DG LINK button • If a slot is patched to the channel, the type of the slot/MY card and the slot meter will be displayed. If this button is turned on and GC (Gain Compensation) is enabled, you can link the •...
Page 32 Input channels Channel select button HA section Indicates the channel icon, number, and name. When you press this button, the Appears if the head amp is patched to the input channel. corresponding channel will become a target for operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL NOTE section, and the corresponding [SEL] key will light.
Page 33 OVER indicator Lights when a signal at the input port or from the rack output exceeds the full scale level. (1-48, 49-72/ST IN (CL5), 49-64/ST IN (CL3), ST IN (CL1)) This indicator is available only if an input channel is selected.
Page 34: Sending The Signal From An Input Channel To The Stereo/Mono Bus
Input channels • The panning of a signal sent from an input channel to the STEREO bus L/R is controlled by Relationship between analog and digital gain while Gain the TO ST PAN knob. (Signals sent to the MONO bus are not affected by this knob.) Compensation is on •...
Page 35 Input channels STEP 1. Set the phantom power, gain, and phase of the input channel from which you want to send the signal to the STEREO/MONO bus. 2. Use the Bank Select keys in the Centralogic section to select the input channel from which you want to send the signal to the STEREO/MONO bus.
Page 36 Input channels TO STEREO/MONO window (8ch) Here you can control the on/off and pan/balance settings of the signal sent from input channels to the STEREO (L/R) bus and MONO (C) bus, in groups of eight channels. ST/MONO mode LCR mode Channel select button Selects the channel.
Page 37: Ch1-48
For MONO channels, this acts as a PAN knob that adjusts the left/right panning of (CH 1-48, CH 49-72/ST IN (CL5), CH 49-64/ST IN (CL3), ST IN signals sent to the STEREO bus. For STEREO channels, this acts as a PAN knob, and also...
Page 38 Input channels ◆ When the CSR knob is set to 100% Signal level when LCR mode is selected If LCR mode is selected, the signal level sent to the STEREO (L/R) bus and MONO (C) bus will vary according to the settings of the CSR knob and the TO ST PAN knob. Signal sent to the MONO (C) bus ◆...
Page 39: Sending A Signal From An Input Channel To A Mix/Matrix Bus
Input channels Sending a signal from an input channel to a MIX/ MATRIX bus The MIX buses are used mainly for the purpose of sending signals to foldback speakers on stage, or to external effect processors. The MATRIX buses are used to produce a mix that is independent of the STEREO bus or MIX buses, and is typically sent to a master recorder or to a backstage monitoring system.
Page 40: Using The Centralogic Section
Input channels ◆ If the MIX/MATRIX bus is a stereo bus You can link the main parameters of two adjacent odd/even-numbered MIX/MATRIX buses. If the send-destination MIX/MATRIX bus is assigned as stereo, the left knob of the two adjacent TO MIX/MATRIX SEND LEVEL knobs will operate as the TO MIX/MATRIX PAN knob.
Page 41 Input channels Send destination select buttons Using the faders (SENDS ON FADER mode) Select MIX/MATRIX buses as the send destination. You can use the faders on the top panel to adjust signals that are sent from all input channels to a specific MIX/MATRIX bus. Channel select button Selects the send-source channel that you wish to control.
Page 42: Channel Name Display Indication
Input channels • You can assign the SENDS ON FADER function to a USER DEFINED key. This lets you quickly Channel name display indication switch to SENDS ON FADER mode for a specific MIX/MATRIX bus, and quickly switch back again. In SENDS ON FADER mode, ON/OFF is indicated for the channel.
Page 43 Input channels Channel select button SELECTED CHANNEL INPUT DELAY screen VIEW screen The currently-selected input channel is indicated in blue. Press the button to select the channel. NOTE Delay setting knob (input channels only) If you are viewing the 8 ch INPUT DELAY screen, you can use the Bank Select keys in the You can use the multifunction knob to adjust the delay.
Page 44: Delay Scale
Input channels INPUT DELAY (CH 1-48, CH 49-72/ST IN (CL5), Additional functions for stereo input channels CH 49-64/ST IN (CL3), ST IN (CL1)) With V3, you can temporarily set the signals sent to a stereo input channel as mono. You can select from the following three settings.
Page 45 Input channels ◆ LR-MONO LR-MONO SELECT field Select one of the four buttons. The button you select lights up, and the others go off. The signals sent to both channels are temporarily set as mono signals. STEREO L Normal STEREO setting STEREO R PAN/BAL L-MONO...
Page 46: Surround Output For Input Channels
Input channels Surround output for input channels SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen appears as shown below. Setting Surround mode You can enable surround mixes by changing bus settings to Surround mode. STEP 1.
Page 47: Surround
Input channels DIV knob This determines how the Center signal is fed to the Left, Right, and Center channels. When set to 0, the Center signal is fed only to the Left and Right channels. When set to 50, the Center signal is fed equally to the Left, Right, and Center channels. When set to 100, it’s fed to only the Center channel (i.e., Real Center).
Page 48: Ch1-48
If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the SURROUND PAN screen (CH 1-48, CH 49-72/ST IN (CL5), CH 49-64/ST IN (CL3), ST IN (CL1)) appears as shown below. This screen is displayed when you press the pan display area in the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen or the OVERVIEW screen.
Page 49 Input channels TO STEREO/MONO screen If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the TO STEREO/MONO 8CH screen for MIX 1-8 appears as shown below. MIX 1-6 are for setting downmixes. Adjusting F/R L/R buttons Surround graph Use these buttons to set the output destination.
Page 50: Channel Library Operations
Input channels The TO STEREO/MONO OUTPUT screen appears as shown below. Parameters cannot be set for MIX 1 - 6; this screen is only for displaying parameters. Channel library operations The “INPUT CHANNEL LIBRARY” enables you to store and recall various parameters (including the head amp settings) for input channels.
Page 51: Output Channels
OUTPUT channels OUTPUT channels STEREO channel/MONO (C) channel Each of these channels process the signal sent from the input channels to the STEREO bus or MONO (C) bus, and send it to the corresponding output port or MATRIX bus. If input This chapter explains output channels (MIX channels, MATRIX channels, STEREO channels, channels are in LCR mode, the STEREO (L/R) channels and the MONO (C) channel can be MONO channels).
Page 52: Specifying The Channel Name/Icon
OUTPUT channels Specifying the channel name/icon • MATRIX ON/OFF (MATRIX send on/off) This is an on/off switch for signals sent from the MIX channels, STEREO (L/R) channel, or MONO (C) channel to each MATRIX bus. STEP • MATRIX (MATRIX send level) 1.
Page 53: Sending Signals From Mix Channels To The Stereo/Mono Bus
OUTPUT channels Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/ MONO bus There are two ways to send signals to the STEREO bus or MONO bus: ST/MONO mode and LCR mode. You can select the mode individually for each channel. Features of each mode are the same as for input channels.
Page 54 OUTPUT channels ST/MONO mode LCR mode STEREO (L/R) bus. Channel select button Selects the channel. You can select multiple channels simultaneously. Mode LEDs The LED of the currently-selected mode will light. Reference Manual...
Page 55: Ch1-48
MODE select button TO STEREO/MONO screen Press this button repeatedly to toggle between ST/MONO and LCR. (CH 1-48, CH 49-72/ST IN (CL5), CH 49-64/ST IN (CL3), ST IN (CL1), OUTPUT) ST/MONO buttons These buttons are individual on/off switches for signals that are sent from each channel Adjusts the status of a signal sent from the corresponding channel to the STEREO/MONO to the STEREO bus/MONO bus when the MONO button is set to ST/MONO mode.
Page 56: Sending Signals From Mix Channels And Stereo/Mono Channels To Matrix Buses
OUTPUT channels Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/ MONO channels to MATRIX buses You can send a signal from a MIX or STEREO/MONO channel to MATRIX buses 1 - 8 in the following two ways. Using the Selected Channel section With this method, you use the knobs in the SELECTED CHANNEL section to adjust the send levels to the MATRIX buses.
Page 57 OUTPUT channels ALL POST button Sets the send point to POST. (The send point is the point at which signals are sent from all send-source channels - including the input and output channels - to the selected send destination.) Send destination indicator Indicates the currently-selected send destination.
Page 58 OUTPUT channels Using the faders (SENDS ON FADER mode) NOTE • Alternatively, press a SEND LEVEL knob in the SELECTED CHANNEL section to display a You can use the faders on the top panel to adjust signals that are sent from the MIX and popup window, from which you can select a MIX/MATRIX bus.
Page 59: Correcting Delay Between Channels (Output Delay)
OUTPUT channels Correcting delay between channels (Output Delay) OUTPUT PORT screen This Output Delay function is useful when you want to correct the timing of output signals sent to speakers that are located at a distance from each other. STEP 1.
Page 60: Channel Library Operations
OUTPUT channels DELAY button Switches the output port delay on or off. Ø (Phase) button Switches the phase of the signal assigned to the output port between normal phase (black) and reverse phase (yellow). GAIN knob Adjusts the output gain of the output port. To adjust this value, press the knob in the screen to select it, and then operate multifunction knobs 1 - 8.
Page 61: Eq And Dynamics
EQ and Dynamics EQ and Dynamics NOTE • The EQ field in the OVERVIEW screen shows the response of the EQ. In this OVERVIEW screen, you can edit the parameter settings by using the EQ knobs in the SELECTED CHANNEL section. •...
Page 62 EQ and Dynamics EQ type select button EQ ON/OFF button Switches between TYPE I (an algorithm used in previous Yamaha digital mixers) and Switches the EQ on or off. TYPE II (an algorithm that reduces interference between bands). EQ IN/OUT level meters ATT knob Indicates the peak level of signals before and after the EQ.
Page 63: Ch1-48
EQ and Dynamics HPF/EQ window (8ch) HPF/EQ window (CH 1-48, CH 49-72/ST IN (CL5), CH 49-64/ST IN (CL3), ST IN (CL1), OUTPUT) This window displays the input channel or output channel EQ settings in groups of 8 channels simultaneously. Use the knobs in the SELECTED CHANNEL section to edit the EQ settings.
Page 64: Using Dynamics
EQ and Dynamics Using dynamics DYNAMICS 1/2 window (1ch) All dynamics parameters can be viewed and edited by channel. This is convenient when you Input channels feature two dynamics processors; output channels feature one dynamics want to make detailed dynamics settings for a specific channel. processor.
Page 65: Key In Source Select
EQ and Dynamics Dynamics type buttons KEY IN SOURCE select button Enables you to select the dynamics type. You can choose from the following dynamics Press this button to display the KEY IN SOURCE window, in which you can select a key- types.
Page 66 EQ and Dynamics DYNAMICS1/2 window (8ch) Dynamics graph Indicates the dynamics parameter values. The currently-selected dynamics type appears This window displays the input channel or output channel dynamics settings in groups of 8 below the graph. Press the graph to access the DYNAMICS 1ch window for that channels simultaneously.
Page 67: Using The Eq/Dynamics Libraries
EQ and Dynamics DYNAMICS 1/2 window (CH 1-48, CH 49-72/ST IN (CL5), CH 49- Using the EQ/Dynamics libraries 64/ST IN (CL3), ST IN (CL1), OUTPUT) You can use dedicated libraries to store and recall EQ and dynamics settings. For details on This window enables you to make settings of the global dynamics parameters for the using the EQ and dynamics libraries, refer to the “Using the library”...
Page 68: Channel Job
Channel Job Channel Job This chapter explains the DCA Group and Mute Group functions that enable you to control the level or muting of multiple channels together, the Channel Link function that links the parameters of multiple channels, and the operations that enable you to copy or move parameters between channels.
Page 69: Dca Group Assign
Channel Job DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN MODE window CLEAR ALL button Clears all channels that are assigned to the currently-selected DCA group. Here you can specify the channels that will be assigned to each DCA group. DCA ROLL-OUT button Enter the DCA ROLL OUT mode. This function enables flexible fader operations.
Page 70: Controlling Dca Groups
Channel Job ◆ Selecting the DCA groups to which a specific channel will belong ◆ Using DCA groups Use the Centralogic section to operate the DCA group. • Level adjustment: Faders ..The level of the channels assigned to that DCA group STEP can be adjusted while preserving the level differences 1.
Page 71: Dca Roll-Out Function
Channel Job ◆ Setting the DCA Roll-out function DCA Roll-out function You can now access all of the channels assigned to a DCA group simultaneously through the STEP fader banks. In the Function Access Area, press the CH JOB button. This function enables flexible fader operations.
Page 72 Channel Job DCA ROLL-OUT screen Using the temporary unmute function If one of the DCA group buttons on a channel is OFF (muted), press the [ON] key for that channel to temporarily unmute the channel. However, in Preview mode, any operation during mute with pressing of the [ON] key is disabled.
Page 73: Mute Group
Channel Job Mute group NOTE • You may assign a single channel to more than one mute group. • CL series consoles feature eight mute groups. The DCA/MUTE GROUP field of the OVERVIEW screen indicates the mute group(s) to which each channel is assigned.
Page 74 Channel Job ◆ Selecting the mute groups to which a specific channel will belong Mute group assign field This area displays the channels assigned to the currently-selected mute group. While this window is displayed, press the [SEL] key for the channel that you want to STEP assign to the mute group.
Page 75: Using Mute Groups
Channel Job Using mute groups NOTE The USER SETUP window enables you to limit available functionality by user, and also to make To control mute groups, you can use the MUTE GROUP MASTER buttons in the MUTE system-wide settings. This window includes several pages, which you can switch between using GROUP ASSIGN window.
Page 76: Using The Recall Safe Function
Channel Job CH JOB DCA/MUTE GROUP ASSIGN Function CH JOB menu MODE window Access Area menu NOTE NOTE • Simply selecting a parameter in step 4 does not enable Recall Safe. To turn Recall Safe on or off, The [SEL] key of the channel set for Mute Safe will light, and the on-screen fader for that channel will be highlighted in green.
Page 77: Recall Safe Mode
Channel Job RECALL SAFE MODE window These buttons correspond to the following parameters. INPUT PATCH All input patches INPUT NAME All input channel names OUTPUT PATCH All output patches OUTPUT NAME All output channel names All I/O devices, and HA-related parameters for external head amps CH LINK All channel link group settings MUTE GROUP...
Page 78 Channel Job • Input channel STEREO/ Input MATRIX Button name Corresponding parameter MONO channel channel channel channel WITH MIX SEND Send level to the MIX bus NOTE WITH MATRIX Send level to MATRIX bus ST IN channels do not feature INSERT, INSERT PATCH, and DIRECT OUT button. SEND All parameters •...
Page 79: Channel Link Function
Channel Job • [ON] key operations Safe parameter select button (DCA) • TO STEREO/MONO setting For each DCA group, selects the parameters for which Recall Safe is enabled. If the ALL button is on, all DCA master parameters will be subject to Recall Safe. If LEVEL/ON is on, •...
Page 80 Channel Job CH LINK MODE window (input channels) You can view the input channels that are linked and specify the parameters that will be linked. CH JOB Function Access Area menu NOTE • You can also access the CH LINK MODE window by simultaneously pressing and then releasing the [SEL] keys of two or more channels that will be linked.
Page 81 Channel Job LINK PARAMETER field SEND PARAMETER field Use the buttons in this field to select the parameters that you want to be linked. You can If you have turned on the MIX ON, MIX SEND, MATRIX ON, or MATRIX send buttons do this independently for each link group.
Page 82 Channel Job CH LINK MODE window (output channels) LINK PARAMETER field Use the buttons in this field to select the parameters that you want to be linked. You can You can view the output channels that are linked and specify the parameters that will be do this independently for each link group.
Page 83 Channel Job ◆ Channel link operations CH LINK SET window Displayed when you press the channel display field in the CH LINK MODE window. You can • Linking three or more channels also link channels in this window. Hold down the link-source [SEL] key and successively press the [SEL] key of each output channel you want to add to the link group.
Page 84: Copying, Moving, Or Initializing A Channel
Closes the window. NOTE If you use CL5 settings data on the CL3/CL1, or CL3 settings data on the CL1, buttons will be shown crossed-out if they are assigned to a channel that does not exist on that model. Copying, moving, or initializing a channel You can copy or move mix parameters between channels, or restore the parameters of a specific channel to their default settings.
Page 85: Moving The Parameters Of A Channel
Channel Job SOURCE CH field NOTE In the case of the CL3/CL1, faders that do not exist on those models will not be shown. Displays the copy-source channel. While this window is displayed, press a [SEL] key on the top panel to select a channel. The selected channel will be highlighted in this field. COPY button If you want to re-select the copy-source channel, press this field.
Page 86: Ch Move Mode
Channel Job Function CH JOB NOTE Access Area menu In the case of the CL3/CL1, faders that do not exist on those models will not be shown. MOVE button CH MOVE MODE window Executes a move operation. After selecting the move-source channel and move- destination channel, the channel settings move from the move-source to the move- destination.
Page 87: About Mix Minus
Channel Job CLOSE button Press this button to close the window and return to the previous screen. About Mix Minus The Mix Minus function removes a specific channel signal from the signals sent to the MIX/ MATRIX buses. You can use this function to quickly send monitoring signals to a performer or announcer simply by removing his or her audio signal.
Page 88 Channel Job NOTE You can also access the MIX MINUS popup window by pressing the CH JOB button in the Function Access Area, then pressing the MIX MINUS button. Reference Manual...
Page 89: Scene Memory
Scene memory Scene memory Scene title Indicates the title of the currently-selected scene. E symbol (EDIT symbol) On CL series consoles, you can assign a name to a set of mix parameter and input/output port patch settings, and store the mix settings in memory (and later recall them from memory) This symbol appears when you edit the mix parameters for the currently-loaded scene.
Page 90 Scene memory ◆ Using the SCENE LIST window NOTE • If you press and hold down either of the SCENE MEMORY [INC]/[DEC] keys, the scene number will increment or decrement continuously. STEP • If you press the SCENE MEMORY [INC] and [DEC] keys simultaneously, the SCENE field 1.
Page 91 Scene memory SCENE LIST window • Protect (lock) symbol You will be unable to overwrite the scene. Here you can perform various scene-related operations. This window will appear when you press the SCENE field. • R (READ ONLY) symbol Not only will the scene be protected, it will also not be overwritten by any file loaded from a USB flash drive.
Page 92: Recalling A Scene
Scene memory Recalling a scene RECALL SCENE button Recalls the currently-selected scene. ◆ Using the keys of the SCENE MEMORY/MONITOR section RECALL UNDO button Undoes the Recall operation. This button is valid only immediately after you perform a STEP Recall operation. 1.
Page 93: Editing Scene Memories
Scene memory Editing scene memories STEP This section explains how to sort the scenes stored in scene memory, edit their titles, and copy and paste them. 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 2. Press the USER SETUP button in the upper left of the SETUP screen. Sorting scene memories and editing titles 3.
Page 94: Scene Memory Editing
Scene memory COPY button • COMMENT Sorted in numeric/alphabetical order of comment. Press this button to copy the scene to buffer memory. • TIME STAMP PASTE button Sorts the list in order of date of creation. Press this button to overwrite the selected scene with the scene in buffer memory. NOTE CLEAR button By pressing the same location again, you can change the sorting order (ascending or...
Page 95: Clearing A Scene
Scene memory Clearing a scene Inserting a scene You can insert a scene copied to buffer memory at a desired scene number location. To insert a scene, sort the scene list in order of scene number. STEP 1. Press the SCENE field in the Function Access Area. STEP 2.
Page 96: Using The Global Paste Function
Scene memory Using the Global Paste function GLOBAL PASTE window “Global Paste” is a function that lets you copy and paste settings for the desired channel or parameter from the current scene to scene data in memory (multiple selections are allowed). This can be convenient if you want to apply changes (that you made to the current scene) to multiple scenes that have already been stored.
Page 97: Using The Focus Recall Function
Scene memory • RACK tab DYNA 1 Dynamics 1 settings (including KEY IN SOURCE and KEY IN FILTER) Enables you to choose from GEQ RACK, EFFECT RACK, or PREMIUM RACK. You can DYNA 2 Dynamics 2 settings (including KEY IN SOURCE) select an individual rack for each effect used in dual mode.
Page 98: Focus Recall
Scene memory FOCUS RECALL window Sets the parameters that will be recalled. STEP 1. Press the SCENE field in the Function Access Area. 2. Press the FOCUS tab at the bottom of the SCENE LIST window. 3. In the SCENE LIST window, press the SET button for the scene you want to set. 4.
Page 99: Using The Fade Function
Scene memory FOCUS PARAMETER display section Using the Fade function Indicates the parameters and racks that will be affected by Recall operations for any “Fade” is a function that smoothly changes the faders of specified channels and DCA groups scene. Procedures and contents are the same as those in the RECALL SAFE MODE to their new values over a specified duration when you recall a scene.
Page 100: Fade Time
Scene memory SCENE LIST window (FADE TIME field) FADE TIME window You can select the channels to which Fade will be applied, and adjust the fade time. To display this window, press the SET button in the FADE TIME field in the SCENE LIST window. Channel display field The channels or DCA groups to which Fade is applied are highlighted.
Page 101: Outputting A Control Signal To An External Device In Tandem With Scene Recall (Gpi Out)
Scene memory Outputting a control signal to an external device SCENE LIST window (GPI OUT field) in tandem with scene recall (GPI OUT) A control signal can be output to an external device connected to the GPI connector of the CL series console when you recall a specific scene.
Page 102: Playing Back An Audio File That Links To A Scene Recall
Scene memory Playing back an audio file that links to a scene NOTE • After a scene has been recalled and until the offset time has elapsed, a countdown will appear in recall the Function Access Area. • If another song is playing during a scene recall, the song playback will stop when the scene is You can also specify an audio file that you want to play back from a USB flash drive when a recalled, regardless of the offset time setting.
Page 103: Using Preview Mode
Scene memory SONG SELECT window OFFSET knob You can use the multifunction knob 8 to set the time interval from scene recall until the You can select an audio file you want to link with the scene, and set the offset time. This start of audio file playback.
Page 104 Scene memory Functions in Preview mode NOTE The scene titles shown in StageMix will be changed to the titles used when using the store The current scene will be modified by the following software and external operations. operation on a CL series console operated in PREVIEW mode. •...
Page 105: Monitor And Cue Functions
Monitor and Cue functions Monitor and Cue functions The Monitor function lets you monitor various outputs through your nearfield monitors or headphones. Below the front pad of the CL series console is a PHONES out jack which always outputs the monitor source signal that you've selected for monitoring. By assigning the MONITOR OUT L/R/C channels to the desired output jacks, you can also monitor the same signal through external speakers.
Page 106: Using The Monitor Function
Monitor and Cue functions Using the Monitor function • MONITOR LEVEL Adjusts the output level of the MONITOR OUT L/R/C channels. If PHONES LEVEL LINK is ON, this setting will also affect the level at the PHONES Out jack. This section explains how to select the desired monitor source, and monitor it from the PHONES Out jack or external monitor speakers.
Page 107 Monitor and Cue functions MONITOR screen MONITOR FADER field Enables you to set and view the monitor fader that adjusts the monitor level. In the MONITOR screen, the MONITOR field lets you check the current monitor settings, and turn monitoring on/off. •...
Page 108 Monitor and Cue functions ◆ DIMMER field MONITOR window This field enables you to make settings for the Dimmer function, which temporarily attenuates You can make detailed settings for monitoring. This window appears when you press the monitor signals. MONITOR display button or meter field in the MONITOR screen. DIMMER knob Adjusts the amount by which monitor signals will be attenuated when the Dimmer function is on.
Page 109 Monitor and Cue functions ◆ MONITOR FADER field MONITOR OUT PATCH button Press this button to open the PORT SELECT window, in which you can select an output MONITOR FADER LEVEL knob port to patch to the monitor out L/R/C channels. Indicates the monitor level.
Page 110 Monitor and Cue functions MONITOR screen (Monitor field in Surround mode) SURROUND MONITOR window (Surround mode) If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the Monitor field in the MONITOR screen You can make detailed settings for surround monitoring. If Surround mode is set for the bus appears as shown below.
Page 111 Monitor and Cue functions DOWNMIX field MONITOR SOURCE SETUP screen Select in which field to perform downmixes. Press the MONITOR SOURCE SETUP button in the SURROUND MONITOR screen to open •STEREO button this screen. Downmix in stereo mode. •MONO button Downmix in mono mode.
Page 112: Using The Cue Function
Monitor and Cue functions DOWNMIX SETUP screen Using the Cue function Press the DOWNMIX SETUP button in the SURROUND MONITOR screen to open this screen. The layout of the channels is the same as the layout set in the SURROUND SETUP About Cue groups screen.
Page 113: Operating The Cue Function
Monitor and Cue functions Operating the Cue function This section explains how to use the [CUE] key for a channel or DCA group to monitor cue signals. NOTE The cue signal is sent to the same output destination as the monitor signal. Be aware that for this reason, the cue signal will not be sent to the connected monitor speakers if you turn off the [CUE] key in the Centralogic section Monitor function.
Page 114 Monitor and Cue functions NOTE MONITOR screen • The cue signal is sent to the monitor output and PHONES Out jacks regardless of whether the The CUE field of the MONITOR screen lets you check the current Cue settings, and turn Cue CUE OUTPUT button is on or off.
Page 115 Monitor and Cue functions ◆ DCA CUE field CUE window This section enables you to make settings related to DCA cue. You can make detailed settings for the cue. This window will appear when you press the INPUT/DCA/OUTPUT CUE field. Cue point select button Sets the cue point for the DCA group to PRE PAN (immediately before PAN) or POST PAN (immediately after PAN).
Page 116 Monitor and Cue functions MONITOR screen (CUE field in Surround mode) CUE OUT PATCH button Press this button to open the PORT SELECT window, in which you can select an output If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the CUE field in the MONITOR screen port to patch to the cue out L/R channels.
Page 117: Talkback And Oscillator
Talkback and Oscillator Talkback and Oscillator Using Talkback The Talkback function sends the signal (that is input at the input jacks) to the desired bus. Talkback is a function that sends the signal of a mic connected to the TALKBACK jack to the desired bus.
Page 118 Talkback and Oscillator MONITOR screen TALKBACK ASSIGN field An indicator lights to indicate the currently-selected output destination of the talkback In the MONITOR screen, the TALKBACK field enables you to check the current talkback signal. settings, and turn talkback on or off. TALKBACK ON button Switches talkback on or off.
Page 119: Using The Oscillator Function
Talkback and Oscillator +48V button This is an on/off switch for the phantom power (+48V) supplied to the selected input port. NOTE This button will not appear if no input port is selected. ANALOG GAIN knob Indicates the analog gain value for the selected input port. Press this knob to control the level using the multifunction knobs.
Page 120: Oscillator Window
Talkback and Oscillator OSCILLATOR LEVEL field OSCILLATOR MODE buttons Indicates the frequency and level of the currently-selected oscillator. A meter in this field Select one of the following four operating modes when the oscillator is turned on: indicates the output level of the oscillator. Press the LEVEL knob to adjust the oscillator SINE WAVE A sine wave will be output continuously.
Page 121 Talkback and Oscillator ASSIGN section Mode = PINK NOISE Enables you to select a channel to which the oscillator signal will be sent. Press one of the three tabs below to select the type of channels displayed, and then press the button(s) for the desired channel(s) (multiple selections are allowed).
Page 122: Meters
Meters Meters INPUT METER screen This screen shows the meters and faders for all input channels. This chapter explains the METER screen that shows the input and output level meters for all channels, and operations related to the optional MBCL meter bridge. Operations in the METER screen By accessing the METER screen, you can view the input and output levels of all channels on the screen, and switch the level meter's metering points (the points in the signal route at which...
Page 123 Meters Fader level and meter display METERING POINT field This area displays the meter and fader for each channel. Select one of the following as the metering point at which the level will be detected. The metering point for the level meter can be specified independently for input channels and output channels.
Page 124 Meters SHOW SEND LEVEL button RTA METER screen If you switch to SENDS ON FADER mode when this button is on, the color and This is the real time analyzer screen. The results of a frequency analysis for the selected position of the faders in the INPUT METER screen show the type of send source are shown in the 1/6 octave band (61 band).
Page 125 Meters CUE OVERRIDE button METER screen (Surround mode) If this button is switched on, the cue signal set in the CUE screen is sent to the real time If you set a bus to Surround mode in BUS SETUP, the METER screen appears as shown analyzer, and an analysis is displayed.
Page 126: Using An Mbcl Meter Bridge (Optional) On The Cl3 Or Cl1 Console
If an optional meter bridge (MBCL) is installed on the CL3 or CL1 console, you will always be able to view the output levels of MIX, MATRIX, STEREO, MONO, and CUE channels, in the same way as in the meter section of CL5. The MBCL meters indicate the MIX channel and MATRIX channel output levels in 12-segment steps (OVER, -3dB, -6dB, -9dB, -12dB, -15dB, -18dB, -24dB, -30dB, -40dB, -50dB, -60dB).
Page 127: Graphic Eq, Parametric Eq, Effects, And Premium Rack
• In addition to the virtual racks for GEQ, PEQ, effects and Premium Rack, the CL console also provides racks for mounting an I/O device (such as an R series) or external head amps (Yamaha “I/O devices and external head AD8HR, SB168-ES, etc.).
Page 128: Virtual Rack Operations
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK Virtual rack operations VIRTUAL RACK screen This section explains how to mount a GEQ, PEQ, or effect in the virtual rack, and patch the input and output of the rack as an example. STEP 1.
Page 129 Also, insert mode will automatically be switched • If you use CL5 settings data on the CL3/CL1, or CL3 settings data on the CL1, buttons will be on. Additionally, if you defeat the insert-out or insert-in of a GEQ or PEQ, the other patch point shown crossed-out if they are assigned to a channel that does not exist on that model.
Page 130 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK Rack container • If 16ch Automixer is mounted (GEQ rack 1-8): Indicates the contents of the rack. This container varies depending on the rack type you selected in the RACK MOUNTER window. •...
Page 131: Graphic Eq Operations
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK NOTE • Input/output patching will be defeated when you change the item mounted in a rack. • The 16ch Automixer is used in racks 1 to 8, and the 8ch Automixer is used in racks 1 to 4. CANCEL button Cancels the changes you made in the RACK MOUNTER window, and closes the window.
Page 132: Geq Edit
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK Inserting a GEQ in a channel INPUT button Press this button to open the CH SELECT window, in which you can select the input This section explains how to insert a GEQ into the selected channel for use. source of the rack.
Page 133: Using The 31Bandgeq
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK • With CL version 2.0 or later, pressing the [ON] key again for this band will restore the adjusted For GEQ EDIT window (31BandGEQ, Flex15GEQ) gain value. In this way, comparison is easy and quick. However, please note that if the [ON] key for this band is off and if you press the [ON] key for the fader of a different frequency band, the adjusted gain value will be canceled and will return to ±...
Page 134: Using The Flex15Geq
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK • With CL version 2.0 or later, pressing the [ON] key again for this band will restore the adjusted When you press one of these buttons, the faders for the bands selected on screen will gain value.
Page 135: Effect Rack
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK Parametric EQ operations PEQ EDIT window In addition to the standard 4-band EQ, CL series consoles also feature an 8-band parametric 4 3 5 EQ (PEQ) that can be rack mounted. You can mount this PEQ in GEQ racks 1-16 and patch it to the insert-out/in of an input channel (GEQ 1-8 rack only), a MIX/MATRIX channel, or a STEREO/MONO channel.
Page 136 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK COPY button PEQ IN/OUT level meters All EQ parameter settings will be copied in buffer memory. Indicate the peak level of signals before and after the PEQ. PASTE button Rack select tabs Press this button to paste the copied settings from buffer memory to the current EQ.
Page 137 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK BYPASS button HPF/LPF frequency knob You can bypass each band. This knob is used to adjust the HPF/LPF frequency. HPF/LPF NOTCH button ON button Press this button to switch to the screen for operating HPF/LPF/notch filters. There is an ON button for the HPF, LPF, and each of the three notch filters.
Page 138: About Automixer
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK About AUTOMIXER Inserting Automixer in channels post-fader This section explains how to mount Automixer in a virtual rack, and insert Automixer input and Automixer is included as a standard feature on the CL series. Automixer searches for enabled output into channels (excluding ST IN channels) post-fader (POST ON).
Page 139 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK ◆ Channel control field weight Adjusts the correlative sensitivity between input channels. When there is no input, adjust Each channel is always in man, auto, or mute mode. The indicator for the enabled channel the weight setting so that all auto mix gain meters are at about the same level.
Page 140: Editing The Internal Effects
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK Channel number Editing the internal effects Displays the channel number and channel name of the channel to be inserted. The internal effects of the CL series console can be mounted in EFFECT racks 1-8, and man/auto/mute patched to an output channel's output or input channel's input, or inserted into a channel.
Page 141 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK ◆ STEREO type effects NOTE • If you're using a stereo source, assign the L/R signals of the stereo MIX channels to the L/R inputs INPUT L EFFECT L L RETURN of the rack. •...
Page 142: Effect Edit
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK ◆ Adjusting the master level of the effect send NOTE • If you are inserting an effect into a channel that handles a stereo source, assign the R channel To adjust the MIX channel you specified as the input source for the rack, first call it up to the insert-out/insert-in to the R input and output of the effect in the same way as step 3.
Page 143 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK EFFECT EDIT window Allows you to adjust the effect parameters. NOTE For details on the parameters of each effect type, refer to the data list at the end of this manual. NOTE •...
Page 144: Using The Tap Tempo Function
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK ◆ PLAY/REC Effect parameter field This area indicates parameters for the currently-selected effect type. When you press a This field appears if FREEZE is selected as the effect type. knob in this field, you will be able to use the multifunction knobs to control the •...
Page 145 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK ◆ Using the Tap Tempo function The average interval (BPM) at which you press the USER DEFINED key will be calculated, and that value will be applied to the BPM parameter. The average interval will be input to the parameter. (the average of a, b, and c) SETUP screen USER SETUP window...
Page 146: Effects And Tempo Synchronization
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK DELAY = NOTE x 4 x (60/TEMPO) sec FREQ. = (TEMPO/60) / (NOTE x 4) Hz Example 1: When SYNC=ON, DELAY=250 ms, TEMPO=120, you change NOTE from 8th note to quarter note DELAY= new NOTE x 4 x (60/TEMPO) = (1/4) x 4 x (60/120) = 0.5 (sec)
Page 147: Using The Premium Rack
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK Using the Freeze effect EFFECT EDIT window (when FREEZE is selected) This section explains how to use the “FREEZE” effect type, which provides the functionality If the “FREEZE” effect type is selected, a PLAY button, REC button, and progress bar will of a simple sampler.
Page 148: Premium Rack Mounter
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK Using the Premium Rack NOTE • If you are inserting a processor into a channel that handles a stereo source, assign the R channel The procedure to set up the I/O patches for the rack are the same as those for the effect rack insert-out and insert-in to the R input and output of the processor in the same way as steps 5 and (page 137).
Page 149 “1073,” which was praised as one of the greatest devices developed by Mr. Rupert Neve. Yamaha's VCM technology has modeled the EQ to the last detail, including the input/output transformer that was designed by Rupert Neve himself. As a result, this processor model produces musically high-quality sound even when bypassed.
Page 150 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK LMF/MF/HMF IN button The FF circuit is used in most contemporary compressors. This type is useful when you want to apply consistent compression while maintaining a consistent tonal color. Turn LMF/MF/HMF EQ on or off respectively. The FB circuit is used in vintage compressors.
Page 151 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK ◆ Opt-2A INPUT knob Adjusts the input level. As the input level gets higher, more compression is applied. Opt-2A is a processor that emulates a popular vintage model of tube optical compressors. To control the level, it uses optical components such as a CdS cell and an EL panel to apply ATTACK knob smooth compression, with beautiful high-range overtones generated by warm-sounding...
Page 152 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK ◆ EQ-1A (HIGH) BOOST knob Sets the amount of boost applied to the frequency band specified by the HIGH EQ-1A is a processor that emulates a famous passive-type vintage EQ. It features a unique FREQUENCY knob.
Page 153 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK SIDECHAIN CUE button THRESHOLD meter Turn this button on to monitor the sidechain signal sent to the CUE bus. At this time, Indicates the sidechain signal level in relation to the threshold level.
Page 154 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK ◆ Buss Comp 369 INPUT ADJUST Used to adjust the input gain. However, the output gain is linked to change in the Buss Comp 369 emulates a standard bus compressor that has been used in recording studios opposite direction, to prevent changes in pass-through volume (the volume when and broadcasting stations since the 1980s.
Page 155 Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK COMP GAIN Compressor make-up gain. Applied before the limiter. COMP RATIO Compressor ratio METER SELECT (STEREO mounting) Selects the signal source for the meter. You can select from IN (input level), GR (gain reduction), and OUT (output level).
Page 156: Using The Graphic Eq, Parametric Eq, Effect, And Premium Rack Libraries
Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK ◆ Premium Rack library Using the graphic EQ, parametric EQ, effect, and You can use the Premium Rack library to store and recall Premium Rack settings. The library Premium Rack libraries contains 101 items (from #000 through #100). Item #000 is a preset. All library items other than #000 can be freely read and written.
Page 157: I/O Devices And External Head Amps
I/O devices and external head amps I/O devices and external head amps I/O DEVICE screen (DANTE PATCH page) This chapter explains how to use an I/O device or an external head amp that is connected to the CL series console. Before you proceed, use DANTE SETUP to specify the I/O devices “Mounting an I/O device on the Dante audio that will be mounted.
Page 158: Dante Input Patch
• If no Dante Audio Channel Label has been specified, a value equal to the channel number will be displayed in the lower row. • You can set the Dante Audio Channel Label using Audinate “Dante Controller” software. For the latest information, refer to the Yamaha pro audio website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ PORT SELECT window Displayed when you press the port select button in the DANTE INPUT PATCH window or OUTPUT PATCH window.
Page 159: Remotely Controlling An R Series Unit
I/O devices and external head amps OUTPUT PATCH window I/O DEVICE screen (I/O page) Displayed when you press the device in the I/O DEVICE screen (DANTE PATCH page). Set the output patch. Port select buttons Press one of the buttons to open the PORT SELECT popup window. Remotely controlling an R series unit This section explains how to remotely control an R series unit that's connected to the Dante connector.
Page 160 I/O devices and external head amps ◆ HA display ◆ RMio64-D display This shows the HA settings of the I/O device. Press this area to open the I/O DEVICE HA Displays the RMio64-D panel. You can press the buttons to change settings. window, in which you can make detailed head amp settings.
Page 161 I/O devices and external head amps MADI STATUS INPUT status I/O DEVICE HA window MADI STATUS OUTPUT status Displayed when you press the rack in which the I/O device on the head amp side is mounted. Display information regarding the MADI input and output signals (frame frequency/ In this window, you can remotely control the head amp of the I/O device from the CL series number of channels).
Page 162: Remotely Controlling An Amp
I/O devices and external head amps ◆ Remotely controlling from the input channels I/O DEVICE screen (AMP page) To remotely control the I/O device's head amp from an input channel of the CL series console, operate the GAIN/PATCH window for the channel for which you want to control. Remotely controlling an amp This section explains how to remotely control an AMP unit that's connected to the Dante connector.
Page 163: Remotely Controlling Wireless Unit
CL's slot, you will be able to remotely control from the CL console some 3. Set the output port on the OUTPUT PATCH window, as necessary. parameters of the external head amp (Yamaha SB168-ES or AD8HR), such as phantom Refer to step 7 in “I/O device...
Page 164 I/O devices and external head amps Connecting the CL series console to an SB168-ES Audio signal To remotely control the SB168-ES from the CL series console, install an MY16-ES64 EtherSound card in Slot 1 of the CL, then use an Ethernet cable to connect the CL to the Remote signal SB168-ES.
Page 165: External Ha
I/O devices and external head amps ◆ Ring connection Remotely controlling an external head amp An external head amp ( “external HA” ) connected via MY16-ES64 or NAI48-ES can be remotely controlled from the CL series console. For details on how to connect a CL series Audio signal “Using an external head console with an external head amp, refer to...
Page 166: External Ha Port Select
I/O devices and external head amps VIRTUAL RACK screen (EXTERNAL HA page) VIEW switch buttons Switch the virtual rack display between SB168-ES and AD8HR. Select the view that's appropriate for the connected device. COMM PORT switch buttons Specify whether the external HA connected to the slot will be controlled remotely. Select “SLOT1”...
Page 167 I/O devices and external head amps ◆ Remotely controlling an external HA from the input channels on a CL EXTERNAL HA window series console Remotely control the external head amp. Display this window by pressing the virtual rack in the I/O DEVICE screen (EXTERNAL HA page). You will be able to use the external HA in the same way as the head amp on an I/O device or “HA (head amp) on the CL console.
Page 168: Midi
MIDI MIDI NOTE As the port used for transmission and reception of MIDI messages, you can select either the rear panel MIDI IN/OUT connectors or an I/O card installed in slot 1. All of the functionality described This chapter explains how to transmit MIDI messages from an external device to the CL series in this section will be available on the port you select.
Page 169: Midi Setup
MIDI MIDI/GPI screen (MIDI SETUP page) PROGRAM CHANGE MODE field Enables you to select the Program Change transmit/receive mode. You can select the type of MIDI messages that will be transmitted and received, and choose • SINGLE....If this button is on, Program Changes will be transmitted and the port that will be used.
Page 170 MIDI MIDI SETUP window (for port selection) MIDI SETUP window (for channel selection) Here you can select the port that will be used to transmit and receive MIDI messages. This This parameter row enables you to specify MIDI Channels for MIDI message transmission window appears when you press the port select button for transmission (Tx) or reception (Rx) and reception.
Page 171: Using Program Changes To Recall Scenes And Library Items
MIDI Using program changes to recall scenes and library items The CL series console lets you assign a specific event (scene recall or effect library recall) to each Program Change number, so that when this event is executed on the CL console, a Program Change message of the corresponding number will be transmitted to an external device.
Page 172 MIDI • PROGRAM CHANGE EVENT • Single mode (when the SINGLE button is on): Only Program Changes of the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) channels specified in the ......Indicates the type/number/title of the event assigned to each MIDI SETUP page will be transmitted and received. When a program change on the Rx channel (bank number) or program number.
Page 173: Using Control Changes To Control Parameters
MIDI TYPE field STEP Enables you to select the type of event. 1. Connect the CL series console to an external device. The following table lists the events you can select. 2. As described in “Basic MIDI settings” (page 165), select the ports and MIDI channels NO ASSIGN No assignment that will be used to transmit/receive control changes.
Page 174: Control Change
MIDI MIDI/GPI screen (CONTROL CHANGE page) NOTE The channel on which Control Changes are transmitted and received is specified by the PORT/ You can specify how Control Changes will be transmitted and received, and specify the event CH field on the MIDI SETUP page (page 166).
Page 175: Using Parameter Changes To Control Parameters
MIDI MIDI CONTROL CHANGE window Using Parameter Changes to control parameters Display this window by pressing any event in the CONTROL CHANGE page. In this window, On the CL series console, you can use a type of system exclusive messages called you can specify the event assigned to each control number.
Page 176: Recorder
Recorder Recorder Assigning channels to the input/output of the recorder This chapter explains the functionality and operation of the recorder. Follow the steps below to patch the desired channels to the input and output of the USB memory recorder. You can patch any desired output channel or the direct output of an INPUT channel to the recorder input, and you can patch the recorder output to any desired input About the USB memory recorder channel.
Page 177 Recorder RECORDER screen (when selecting the USB tab) PLAYBACK OUTPUT CUE button Press this button to monitor the signal output from the recorder. In this screen you can assign signals to the input and output of the USB memory recorder, and perform recording and playback operations.
Page 178: Recording Audio To A Usb Flash Drive
Recorder Recording audio to a USB flash drive RECORDER screen (when selecting the USB tab) You can record the signal of the desired output channels as an audio file (MP3) onto the USB flash drive inserted in the USB connector located to the right of the display. STEP 1.
Page 179 Recorder ◆ Directory structure of a USB flash drive REC RATE button Switches the recording rate. When you connect a USB flash drive to the USB connector, a YPE folder and a SONGS folder You can choose 96 kbps, 128 kbps, or 192 kbps. Higher bit rates will improve the audio within that YPE folder will be created automatically in the root directory of the USB flash drive.
Page 180: Playing Back Audio Files From A Usb Flash Drive
Recorder Playing back audio files from a USB flash drive RECORDER screen You can play back audio files that have been saved on your USB flash drive. In addition to files that were recorded on the CL series console, you can also play files that were copied from your computer to the USB flash drive.
Page 181: Editing The Title List
Recorder Sub-directory REPEAT button Indicates each song's track number, the name of upper level directory, and whether a If this button is on, after playback of the current song is complete, the recorder will play sub-directory exists (in the case that the directory has been selected).
Page 182: Recording Or Playing Back Using A Computer Daw
ID is included in the CL unit package. • The latest information about the Dante Virtual Soundcard and the Dante Controller is available at the following website: http://proaudio.yamaha.co.jp SONG TITLE/FILE NAME EDIT button Enables you to edit the title of the song selected in the list.
Page 183: Word Clock Settings
Recorder Word clock settings Setting up Dante Virtual Soundcard In a Dante network, the master device supplies accurate word clock to other devices on the Install Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) and V3.7 and earlier network. If the master device is removed from the network or breaks down, another device Dante Controller in the computer that you will automatically take over as the clock master.
Page 184 DAW software. In the device setting window, select “Dante Virtual Sound Card-ASIO” (“Dante” computer to obtain an IP address automatically (this is the default setting). for Mac) or “Yamaha AIC128-D” as the sound card (or audio driver) used for input/output. You must make the following settings for Dante Controller.
Page 185: Using The Cl Console With Nuendo Live
The CL series consoles can operate in an integrated manner with Steinberg's Nuendo Live DAW software. The “Yamaha Console Extension” software which integrates the CL series and Nuendo Live can be installed in your computer, allowing you to operate Nuendo Live from the CL series console to easily perform multi-track recording operations.
Page 186 Recorder ◆ Transport field Specifying DVS or Dante Accelerator Here you can operate the transport of Nuendo Live. Before you proceed, use DANTE SETUP to specify the I/O devices that will be mounted. For “Mounting an I/O device on the Dante audio (page details, refer to network”...
Page 187 ADDRESS field. Since the IP address of Dante Accelerator will differ from the IP address used • DVS ........Select a DVS from the device list by Yamaha Console Extension, you must specify the IP address manually. • SPECIFIED IP ADDRESS .. When using Dante Accelerator, specify the IP address of the computer ◆...
Page 188 Recorder NOTE • Depending on the firmware version, Dante Accelerator might not support redundant networking. Refer to the following website to check whether your version of the Dante Accelerator firmware supports redundant networking. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Playing a multi-track project STEP 1. Press the DANTE INPUT PATCH button in the RECORDER screen (Nuendo Live page). 2.
Page 189: Setup
Setup Setup PASSWORD CHANGE button Press this button to open the PASSWORD CHANGE window, in which you can change the password. About the SETUP screen SAVE KEY button Press this button to open the SAVE KEY window, in which you can overwrite (save) the The SETUP screen enables you to set various parameters that apply to the entire CL console.
Page 190 Setup ◆ BUS SETUP field This field enables you to make bus-related settings. BUS SETUP button Press this button to open the BUS SETUP window, in which you can make MIX bus/ MATRIX bus-related settings. SURROUND SETUP button Press this button to call up the SURROUND SETUP screen. In this screen, you can switch the bus settings from Stereo mode to Surround mode.
Page 191: User Settings
The LOW or NO indication will appear if the battery runs down. In this case, immediately contact limited. your Yamaha dealer or a Yamaha service center listed at the end of the operating manual • In situations in which multiple operators alternate with each other, output settings etc.
Page 192: User Types And User Authentication Keys
Setup User types and user authentication keys Setting the Administrator password There are three types of user, as follows. To operate the CL series console, you must log-in With the factory settings, the Administrator password is not set, meaning that anyone can log as a user.
Page 193: Create Key
Setup CREATE USER KEY window STEP 1. To create a user authentication key on a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive to the USB connector. 2. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. 3. In the SETUP screen, press the CREATE USER KEY button. 4.
Page 194: Login
Setup ◆ Logging-in as Guest Logging-in To operate the CL series console, you must log in as the Administrator, Guest, or a User. STEP User settings for the Administrator and Guest are saved in the console itself. However, to log 1.
Page 195 Setup NOTE • If no password has been set, you will simply be logged-in in step 6 when you press the LOAD button. • If the password was incorrect, a message of “WRONG PASSWORD” will appear near the bottom of the screen. •...
Page 196: Save Key
Setup Editing a user authentication key Changing the user level If you are logged-in as a user, you can edit your USER DEFINED keys, preference settings, You can view or change the user level. comments and password, and save them onto your user authentication key. If you are logged- •...
Page 197 Setup • WITH SEND......Restricts operation of that channel's send parameters. USER SETUP window (From MIX, From MATRIX) • DCA MASTER ....Restricts operation of that channel's DCA group fader, ON/OFF, and ICON/COLOR/NAME. • DCA GROUP ASSIGN..Restricts changes of assignment to that DCA group. •...
Page 198: Preferences
Setup FILE LOAD Preferences Specifies the types of file that can be loaded from USB flash drives. The user Follow the steps below to make various settings for the CL console operating environment, authentication key contains the user level, USER DEFINED keys, and Preference settings. such as how windows appear, and whether [SEL] key on/off operations will be linked.
Page 199: Confirmation
Setup • STORE CONFIRMATION If this ON button is lit, pressing a [SEL] key on the panel will cause the signal indicator • RECALL CONFIRMATION to flash for the port of the I/O device that is assigned to the corresponding channel by If these ON buttons are lit, a confirmation message will appear when you perform a the INPUT PATCH/OUTPUT PATCH settings.
Page 200: User Defined Keys
Setup Highlighted display - The channel is off in SENDS ON FADER mode. GR meter indicator - The channel is assigned to a DCA group, and that DCA [ON] key is off. USER SETUP screen USER DEFINED KEY SETUP window - The channel is assigned to a mute group, and (USER DEFINED KEYS page) that mute group master is on.
Page 201 Setup In Alternate mode, the following knobs change their behavior. Use the four BANK SELECT buttons on the left to select a bank. You can press the CLEAR ALL button on the top right side to clear the content of the selected •...
Page 202: Functions That Can Be Assigned To User Defined Keys
SENDS ON FADER FUNCTION Switch to ALTERNATE FUNCTION only while UNLATCH pressed. CH 1-16 {CL5/CL3/CL1} It goes OFF when the bank is switched. CH17-32 {CL5/CL3/CL1} Apply a fade-in to the channels in group a CH33-48 {CL5/CL3/CL1} where the override button is on, until the level group a OVERRIDE ON drops to 0 dB (the unity gain).
Page 203 Setup FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Description FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Description Toggle the function of the GAIN knob (ANALOG Portico5033 LIBRARY GAIN/DIGITAL GAIN). Lit when DIGITAL GAIN is Portico5043 LIBRARY LATCH selected. U76 LIBRARY It goes OFF when the bank is switched. PREMIUM RACK Opt-2A LIBRARY Assign the function of the GAIN knob (ANALOG...
Page 204 Setup FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Description FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Description STEREO L/R OSCILLATOR ON Switch the OSC on/off. MONO (C) While holding down this key, press a SEL key of a channel to switch the assignment on/off. SELECTED CH ASSIGN During this time, the [SEL] LED will be lit if OSCILLATOR...
Page 205 Setup FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Description FUNCTION PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 Description This function switches between the normal In Surround mode, this is used to toggle the MIX1-MIX24 function on/off (NORMAL), and the function settings for hard panning for the channel MTRX 1-MTRX 8 with cue on/off (WITH CUE).
Page 206: User Defined Knobs
NEXT BANK BANK D, it switches to BANK A. STEP *1) CL5: CH1-CH72, CL3: CH1-CH64, CL1: CH1-CH48, ST IN 1L-ST IN 8R, MIX1-MIX24, MTRX1-MTRX8, ST L, ST 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. R, MONO 2. In the SETUP screen, press the USER SETUP button.
Page 207: Functions That Can Be Assigned To User Defined Knobs
Setup Functions that can be assigned to USER DEFINED NOTE • If you are logged-in as the Administrator, you can also turn on the FOR GUEST button to access knobs the USER DEFINED KNOBS and ASSIGNABLE ENCODER for Guest page and make USER DEFINED knob settings for the Guest account.
Page 208 *5) SELECTED CH, CL5: CH1-CH72, CL3: CH1-CH64, CL1: CH1-CH48, ST IN 1L-ST IN 8R, MIX1-MIX24 *6) MIX1-MIX24, MTRX1-MTRX8, ST L, ST R, MONO INPUT DELAY DELAY TIME *7) SELECTED CH, CL5: CH1-CH72, CL3: CH1-CH64, CL1: CH1-CH48, ST IN 1L-ST IN 8R, MIX1-MIX24, ST L, ST ANALOG GAIN INPUT GAIN R, MONO...
Page 209: Assignable Encoders
• The CL3 and CL1 have only one [GAIN/PAN/ASSIGN] key, so the function Assignable encoders of all GAIN/PAN/ASSIGN knobs will change simultaneously. On the CL5, you can switch the knob function in block A (left side) and block C/Master You can assign the desired function to the GAIN/PAN/ASSIGN knob on the fader strip of each fader section (right side) independently by using the corresponding [GAIN/ channel, and control the function using the knob.
Page 210: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Assignable Encoders
Setup Functions that can be assigned to the assignable Function GAIN ASSIGN PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 encoders MATRIX8 SEND MTRX8 HPF FREQUENCY DYNAMICS1 THRESHOLD THRE1 Function GAIN ASSIGN PARAMETER 1 PARAMETER 2 DYNAMICS2 THRESHOLD THRE2 PAN/BALANCE DIGITAL GAIN D.GAIN EQ ATT ANALOG GAIN A.GAIN Units of scale...
Page 211: Gain/Pan/Assign Knob (Assignable Encoder) Functions
Setup GAIN/PAN/ASSIGN knob (assignable encoder) Custom fader bank functions Groups that organize channels routed to the top-panel faders are called “fader banks.” There are input and output channel banks, as well as custom fader banks. Custom fader In CL V1.7 and later, the following functions have been added to SENDS ON FADER mode. banks enable you to select various combinations of channels, regardless of channel types.
Page 212: Master Fader
The number and name of the custom fader banks vary depending on the console model. CL5: A1, A2, B1, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 CL3: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2 CL1: A1, B1, B2, B3, B4 MASTER button Press this button to set channels that will be controlled by the faders in the Master fader section.
Page 213: Custom Fader Bank Functions
Custom fader bank settings differ between models, and are not compatible. For example, custom fader bank settings included in scenes stored in CL5 cannot be reproduced if that same scene is recalled in CL3 or CL1. You must create and store custom fader bank settings in CL3 and CL1.
Page 214: Saving And Loading Setup Data To And From A Usb Flash Drive
Setup Saving and loading setup data to and from a USB flash drive You can connect a commercially-available USB flash drive to the USB connector located to the right of the display, and save the internal settings and user authentication keys of the CL series console to the USB flash drive or load them from the USB flash drive.
Page 215 Setup SAVE/LOAD window The file list contains the following items. When you press an item name, it will turn orange, and the list will be sorted by that item. Each time you press the item name, the The list will show the files and sub-directories that have been saved. sorting order will alternate between ascending and descending order.
Page 216 Setup Saving the CL console's internal data on a USB flash drive TYPE field Specifies the types of data to be saved. The view of the TYPE field will vary depending All of the CL series console’s internal data can be saved on a USB flash drive as a setting file. on the tab you select.
Page 217 Setup Loading a file from a USB flash drive • SETUP tab The following table lists the items that you can select. Follow the steps below to load a CL settings file (extension .CLF) from the USB flash drive into the CL series console.
Page 218 Setup LOAD SELECT screen • EFFECT/GEQ tab The following table lists the items that you can select. Button Data content EFFECT LIB Effect library GEQ LIB GEQ library 8PEQ LIB 8Band PEQ library • PREMIUM tab The following table lists the items that you can select. Button Data content 5033 LIB...
Page 219 Setup Editing the files saved on the USB flash drive • ADMIN tab The following table lists the items that you can select. Follow the steps below to perform editing operations such as sorting the files and directories on the USB flash drive, editing the file names or comments, copying, and pasting. Type Data content ADMIN PREF...
Page 220: Formatting A Usb Flash Drive
Setup ◆ Copying and pasting a file Formatting a USB flash drive Follow the steps below to copy a desired file into buffer memory, and then paste it with a Follow the steps below to format a USB flash drive. different file name.
Page 221: Word Clock And Slot Settings
Setup Recovering after overcurrent at the USB port Word clock and slot settings Even if the connection with the USB device was stopped because an overcurrent condition “Word clock” refers to the clock that provides the basis of timing for digital audio signal occurred at the USB port, it is possible to use the USB device again without turning the processing.
Page 222 Setup WORD CLOCK/SLOT SETUP window • DANTE 48 k • DANTE 44.1 k The word clock supplied from the Dante jack on the rear panel of the console will be used as the clock source. NOTE With CL V2.03 and later, if you initialize the console to factory settings, the default value for the word clock is set to DANTE 48k.
Page 223: Using Cascade Connections
Using multiple CL series consoles, or a CL console and an external mixing console (such as connector/slot, but successful synchronization cannot occur until a valid connection is a Yamaha PM5D) in a cascade connection enables buses to be shared among the devices. established.
Page 224 Setup NOTE CASCADE window (CASCADE OUT PATCH page) • In Surround mode, you cannot use cascade output on MIX buses1-6. In addition, if you have You can select the slot and output port that will output each bus. selected 5.1 SOLO in CUE mode, you cannot monitor CUE from the cascade slave at the cascade master.
Page 225 Setup • DIMMER (MONITOR screen) operations Operations on the cascade master CL unit • Panel LED and display brightness (SETUP screen) operations • Master mute group operations STEP 1. In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button. CASCADE COMM PORT buttons 2.
Page 226: Basic Settings For Mix Buses And Matrix Buses
Setup Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses BUS SETUP window You can make various settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses. Follow the steps below to change the basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses, such as switching between stereo and monaural, and selecting the send point from which the signal of an input channel will be sent.
Page 227: Switching The Entire Phantom Power Supply On/Off
Setup PAN LINK button Specifying the brightness of the touch screen, This button appears if SIGNAL TYPE is set to STEREO and VARI is set. If the button is on, LEDs, channel name displays, and lamps the pan setting of signals sent from input channels to the corresponding two buses will link with the STEREO bus pan setting.
Page 228: Setting The Date And Time Of The Internal Clock
Setup SCREEN FORMAT (Display format) Specifies the format in which the date and time of the internal clock are displayed. This knob adjusts the brightness of the touch screen. If you have set the brightness to lower than level 2, the CL will start up next time with You can select from the following display formats.
Page 229: Dante Audio Network Settings
Setup NETWORK window SETUP screen DANTE SETUP window IP ADDRESS DANTE SETUP window (SETUP page) Specifies an address that identifies an individual device on the Internet or LAN network. GATEWAY ADDRESS Specifies an address that identifies a device (gateway) that converts data between different media or protocols to allow communication within the network.
Page 230 Setup • DANTE patch information is applied to the device if the CL settings file (file name extension .CLF) CANCEL button is loaded under the following conditions. Otherwise, the information is not applied and the current When editing the CONSOLE ID or SECONDARY PORT settings, you can press this button state will be maintained.
Page 231 Setup • When the CONSOLE ID is set to OFF, the DANTE PATCH BY field is fixed to “DANTE Switching the CONSOLE ID and SECONDARY PORT CONTROLLER.” Also, patching cannot be changed in the DANTE INPUT PATCH window. • When the CONSOLE ID is set to OFF, all the mounted devices will be “virtual.” STEP You can edit HA GAIN and other settings for R series units, but notification of the settings will not be sent to the device.
Page 232 Setup ◆ Connection examples and latency settings Redundant connections Simple 64-in/48-out Daisy chain connections Simple 64-in/48-out 4 hops = 0.5 ms 3 hops = 0.25 ms 3 hops = 0.25 ms Redundant connections FOH and monitor consoles are sharing 64-in/48-out. Daisy chain connections FOH and monitor consoles are sharing 64-in/48-out.
Page 233 Setup Daisy chain connections Redundant connections 256-ch HA remote (maximum size) Two CL series consoles are sharing 256-ch HA remote (maximum size) 9 hops = 1.0 ms 4 hops = 0.5 ms 5 hops = 0.5 ms Reference Manual...
Page 234 Setup Mounting an I/O device on the Dante audio network I/O device select buttons Press one of the buttons to open the DEVICE SELECT window. The upper line of the Here's how to select which of the multiple I/O devices on the Dante audio network will be button shows the device label.
Page 235 Setup ◆ When the setup method select button is DEVICE LIST ◆ When the setup method select button is SUPPORTED DEVICE To mount by choosing from a list of the I/O devices on the Dante audio network, press the If you want to select and mount an I/O device that is supported by the CL series, press the DEVICE LIST button to display the DEVICE LIST field.
Page 236 Setup ◆ When the setup method select button is DVS or MANUAL NOTE • If there is one I/O device, set the I/O device's UNIT ID to “1.” If you want to enter the device label of an I/O device and mount it, press the DVS or MANUAL •...
Page 237 Setup REMOTE HA settings HA device select buttons Press one of these buttons to open the REMOTE HA SELECT window. The upper line of Here's how to select which of the multiple HA devices on the Dante audio network will be the button shows the device label.
Page 238 Setup ◆ R-series Displaying the device status The I/O field of the I/O DEVICE screen shows indicators for the status of the R-series units You can use the touch screen to verify the status of a connected CL series or R-series unit and the Dante network.
Page 239 The indicators will remain lit/blinking cyclically until the problem has been resolved. resolved. If the green [SYNC] indicator is not lit, the device's word clock is not defined. If service is necessary, please contact the Yamaha service center listed in the CL5/CL3/CL1 Owner's Manual. [SYNC] indicators...
Page 240: Using Gpi (General Purpose Interface)
Setup Using GPI (General Purpose Interface) An abnormality has occurred The rear panel GPI (General Purpose Interface) connector can be used as an input/output on the circuit connected to the Check the circuit connected to the connector. This connector provides five GPI IN ports and five GPI OUT ports. For example SECONDARY connector SECONDARY connector.
Page 241 Setup NOTE GPI IN SETUP button • With latched operation, the function will switch between active and inactive each time a trigger is The button shows the name of the currently-selected function or parameter. Press this input from the external switch. In this case, we recommend that you use a non-locking type of button to display the GPI IN SETUP window.
Page 242: Using Gpi Out
Setup Using GPI OUT MIDI/GPI screen (GPI page) The GPI OUT ports of the GPI OUT connector allow you to control an external device by performing operations on the CL series console. STEP 1. Connect an external device to the CL series console's GPI connector. 2.
Page 243 Setup GPI OUT SETUP button Using FADER START The button shows the name of the currently-selected function or parameter. Press this Make FADER START settings if you want a device connected to a GPI OUT port to operate button to display the GPI OUT SETUP window.
Page 244: Fader Start
Setup ◆ THRESHOLD field MIDI/GPI screen (FADER START page) UPSTROKE/DOWNSTROKE These specify the level that will be the threshold for outputting a trigger signal. A trigger signal will be output when the fader exceeds the UPSTROKE level, or when the fader falls below the DOWNSTROKE level.
Page 245 Setup The following illustration shows how the signal that is output from the GPI PORT will change in each fader mode when a fader is operated. In this example, UPSTROKE in the THRESHOLD field is set to -60.00, and DOWNSTROKE is set to -∞. (This illustration shows the case in which is selected as the polarity of the GPI OUT port.
Page 246: Help Function
◆ Operation in the HELP window STEP You can use the multifunction knob or screen buttons to access the HELP window. 1. Save the Help file provided by Yamaha or a user-created text file on your USB flash • Turn multifunction knobs 1 and 2.
Page 247: Using User Defined Keys To Recall Help Directly
Help function ◆ Directly recalling the Help for a specific panel controller Using USER DEFINED keys to recall Help directly While holding down the USER DEFINED key to which you have assigned the Help function, press (or rotate) the panel controller for which you want to recall Help. If the explanation is ◆...
Page 248: Other Functions
Other functions Other functions NOTE • Do not press any buttons until initialization is complete. • Once initialization is complete, you can continue operation by selecting a different menu instead This chapter explains various functions of CL series consoles that are not covered in other of pressing the EXIT button.
Page 249: Adjusting The Faders (Calibration Function)
Other functions Adjusting the faders (Calibration function) NOTE • Faders for which a problem was detected at start-up will already be selected in step 3. • If the RESTART button appears, calibration has failed. Press the RESTART button to execute Depending on the environment in which you use the CL series console, discrepancies may calibration once again.
Page 250: Input Port Trim
Other functions • INPUT PORT TRIM (Fine adjustment of the analog input gain) • SLOT OUTPUT TRIM (Fine adjustment of the slot output port gain) Access the INPUT PORT TRIM window, and make fine adjustments to the gain of the Access the SLOT OUTPUT TRIM window, and make fine adjustments to the gain of the specified analog input port in 0.1 dB steps.
Page 251: Adjusting The Channel Color (Calibration Function)
Other functions Adjusting the channel color (Calibration function) Adjusting the brightness of the channel name display If necessary, you can adjust the channel colors. Adjust the channel colors one by one. If necessary, you can adjust the brightness of the channel name display. STEP 1.
Page 252: Adjusting The Contrast Of The Channel Name Display
Other functions Adjusting the contrast of the channel name Initializing the console settings and Dante audio display network settings If necessary, you can adjust the contrast of the channel name display. It is possible for Dante-related settings to be initialized to their factory-set state when an error occurs on the Dante audio network.
Page 253: Warning/Error Messages
Owner's Manual (separate document). Illegal MAC Address! Cannot Use the MAC address setting has been damaged for some reason. Ethernet. Please contact your Yamaha service center listed at the end of the Corrupted data fixed! The data was fixed. Owner's Manual (separate document).
Page 254 The console has switched to Stereo mode. Power Supply Fan has Malfunctioned! contact your Yamaha service center listed at the end of the Owner's The file could not be saved because there is insufficient space on the Manual (separate document).
Page 255 Warning/Error Messages Message Meaning Message Meaning SURROUND MODE ON. The console has switched to Surround mode. Recorder was halted because synchronization to the word clock was Word Clock Error! Recorder Stopped! lost. Sync Error! [xxx] The CL series console is not synchronized to the [xxx] signal. Wrong Audio File Format! The format of the audio file is invalid.
Page 256: Index
Appendices Index Factory set ..........245 Master fader ..........209 Scene Fade function ..........96 MATRIX buses ........53, Editing ............90 Numerics Focus Recall function ........94 MBCL (option) ..........123 SELECTED CHANNEL section ....... 6 8BandPEQ ............132 Function Tree ..........
Page 257 Data List...
Page 258 EQ Library List ..............2 DYNAMICS Library List ............3 Dynamics Parameters .............. 5 Effect Type List ..............7 Effects Parameters ..............8 Premium Rack Processor Parameters ........20 Parameters That Can Be Assigned to Control Changes .............. 22 NRPN Parameter Assignments ..........
Page 259: Eq Library List
EQ Library List Parameter Parameter Title Title L-MID H-MID HIGH L-MID H-MID HIGH Parameter PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING Title L-MID H-MID HIGH +3.5 dB +8.5 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB -0.5 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB +2.0 dB 11 Syn.
Page 260: Dynamics Library List
DYNAMICS Library List Title Type Parameter Value Parameter Title Threshold (dB) L-MID H-MID HIGH Ratio ( :1) Title Type Parameter Value PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING Attack (ms) Threshold (dB) +3.5 dB -10.0 dB +3.5 dB 0.0 dB A. Dr. BD COMPRESSOR Out gain (dB) 33 Bass Drum 3...
Page 261 Title Type Parameter Value Title Type Parameter Value Title Type Parameter Value Threshold (dB) Threshold (dB) Threshold (dB) Ratio ( :1) Ratio ( :1) Ratio ( :1) Attack (ms) Attack (ms) Attack (ms) E. B. Slap COMPRESSOR Strings3 COMPRESSOR Solo Vocal2 COMPRESSOR Out gain (dB) Out gain (dB)
Page 262: Dynamics Parameters
◆ DUCKING Dynamics Parameters Ducking is commonly used for voice-over applications in which the background music level is Dynamics Parameters are the following types. reduced automatically when an announcer speaks. When the KEY IN source signal level exceeds the specified THRESHOLD, the output level is Input channels Output channels attenuated by a specified amount (RANGE).
Page 263 ◆ COMPRESSOR ◆ EXPANDER The COMP processor attenuates signals above a specified THRESHOLD by a specified An expander attenuates signals below a specified THRESHOLD by a specified RATIO. RATIO. Parameter Range Description The COMP processor can also be used as a limiter, which, with a RATIO of ∞:1, reduces the This determines the level of input signal level to the threshold.
Page 264: Effect Type List
Parameter Range Description Flange FLANGE Flanger This determines the level at which compression is Proprietary Yamaha effect that produces a richer and more complex modulation THRESHOLD (dB) -54 to 0 (55 points) Symphonic SYMPHONIC applied. than normal chorus 1.0:1, 1.1:1, 1.3:1, 1.5:1, 1.7:1, 2.0:1,...
Page 265: Effects Parameters
Effects Parameters Title Type Description Delay+Rev DELAY+REV Delay and reverb in parallel ◆ REV-X HALL, REV-X ROOM, REV-X PLATE DelayRev DELAYREV Delay and reverb in series DistDelay DISTDELAY Distortion and delay in series Newly-developed two input, two output reverb algorithm. Delivers dense and rich reverberation, smooth decay, and provides a spaciousness and depth that enhances the Multi Filter MULTI FILTER...
Page 266 ◆ STEREO REVERB ◆ GATE REVERB, REVERSE GATE Two input, two output stereo reverb. One input, two output early reflections with gate, and early reflections with reverse gate. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description REV TIME 0.3-99.0 s Reverb time TYPE Type-A, Type-B Type of early reflection simulation...
Page 267 ◆ MOD. DELAY ◆ ECHO One input, two output basic repeat delay with modulation. Two input, two output stereo delay with crossed feedback loop. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description DELAY 0.0-2725.0 ms Delay time DELAY L 0.0-1350.0 ms Left channel delay time FB.
Page 268 ◆ FLANGE ◆ PHASER Two input, two output flange effect. Two input, two output 16-stage phaser. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description FREQ. 0.05-40.00 Hz Modulation speed FREQ. 0.05-40.00 Hz Modulation speed DEPTH 0-100% Modulation depth DEPTH 0-100% Modulation depth MOD.
Page 269: Dual Pitch
◆ DYNA.PHASER ◆ DUAL PITCH Two input, two output dynamically controlled phaser. Two input, two output pitch shifter. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description Control source: PITCH 1 -24 to +24 semitones Channel #1 pitch shift SOURCE INPUT, MIDI input signal or MIDI Note On velocity FINE 1 -50 to +50 cents...
Page 270 ◆ AUTOPAN ◆ RING MOD. Two input, two output autopanner. Two input, two output ring modulator. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description FREQ. 0.05-40.00 Hz Modulation speed SOURCE OSC, SELF Modulation source: oscillator or input signal OSC FREQ 0.0-5000.0 Hz Oscillator frequency DEPTH 0-100%...
Page 271 ◆ REV+CHORUS ◆ REV+FLANGE One input, two output reverb and chorus effects in parallel. One input, two output reverb and flanger effects in parallel. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description REV TIME 0.3-99.0 s Reverb time REV TIME 0.3-99.0 s Reverb time INI.
Page 272 ◆ REV+SYMPHO. ◆ REVPAN One input, two output reverb and symphonic effects in parallel. This is a 1-in/2-out series-connected reverb and auto-pan effect. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description REV TIME 0.3-99.0 s Reverb time REV TIME 0.3-99.0 s Reverb time INI.
Page 273 ◆ DELAYER. Parameter Range Description One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in series. NOTE L Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine left channel DELAY NOTE R Used in conjunction with TEMPO to determine right channel DELAY Parameter Range Description...
Page 274 ◆ DISTDELAY ◆ FREEZE One input, two output distortion and delay effects in series. One input, two output basic sampler. Parameter Range Description Parameter Range Description DST1, DST2, OVD1, In MANUAL mode, recording is started by pressing the REC and PLAY DST TYPE Distortion type (DST = distortion, OVD = overdrive) OVD2, CRUNCH...
Page 275 ◆ AMP SIMULATE ◆ COMP276S One input, two output guitar amp simulator. This effect emulates the characteristics of analog compressors that are widely used in recording studios. It produces a thick, strong frame sound suitable for drums and bass. You Parameter Range Description...
Page 276 ◆ EQUALIZER601 ◆ OPENDECK This effect emulates the characteristics of 70's analog equalizers. Re-creating the distortion It emulates the tape compression created by two open reel tape recorders (a recording deck of typical analog circuits will add drive to the sound. and a playback deck).
Page 277: Premium Rack Processor Parameters
Premium Rack Processor Parameters Parameter Range Description LIM.ATK 0-120 ms Attack time of the limiter LIM.REL Release time of the limiter ◆ Portico5033 LIM.KNEE Knee of the limiter This models an analog 5-band EQ made by the RND company. LIM.BYP OFF/ON Bypasses the limiter Parameter...
Page 278 ◆ Dynamic EQ This models a well-known vintage compressor/limiter used in a wide range of situations. This is a newly developed equalizer that dynamically changes the EQ gain in response to the input signal, controlling the amount of EQ cut or boost in a way similar to a compressor or Parameter Range Description...
Page 279: Parameters That Can Be Assigned To Control Changes
Parameters That Can Be Assigned to Control Changes ◆ Automixer Parameters Parameter Range Description Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Group a, b, c Channel control field group NO ASSIGN — — MIX 1-MIX 24 Override OFF, ON Turns on/off overriding of the channel control field BALANCE OUTPUT MATRIX 1-MATRIX 8...
Page 280 Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 CH 1-CH 72 CH 1-CH 72 INPUT ATT INPUT STIN1L-STIN8R STIN1L-STIN8R MIX 1-MIX 24 MIX 1 ON - MIX24 ON ATTACK MATRIX 1 ON - MATRIX 8 ON THRESHOLD MIX 1 POINT - MIX 24 POINT RANGE MATRIX 1 POINT - MATRIX 8 POINT HOLD H...
Page 281 Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 BAND4 GAIN L LOW Q BAND4 FREQ LOW FREQ BAND4 Q LOW GAIN BAND5 BYPASS LOW MID Q BAND5 GAIN H LOW MID FREQ BAND5 GAIN L LOW MID GAIN BAND5 FREQ HIGH MID Q BAND5 Q...
Page 282 Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 2 CH 1-CH 72 STIN1L-STIN8R MIX 1-MIX 24 MATRIX 1-MATRIX 8 RECALL SAFE STEREO L-MONO(C) GEQ RACK 1A-16B EFFECT RACK 1A-8B PREMIUM RACK 1A-8B DCA 1-DCA16 MATRIX 1 POINT - MATRIX 8 POINT MATRIX 1 ON - MATRIX 8 ON STEREO TO MATRIX MATRIX 1 LEVEL H - MATRIX 8 LEVEL H STEREO L-MONO(C)
Page 283: Nrpn Parameter Assignments
NRPN Parameter Assignments Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) INPUT 0BCC 0C13 LOW TYPE 11EA 11F1 INPUT57-64 EQ INSERT ON MIX1-20, MATRIX, HIGH TYPE 11F2 11F9 Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) 0C2C 0C49 STEREO LR INPUT57-64 HPF FREQ 11FA 1201...
Page 284 Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) MIX9/10 20F6 214D MIX1 SEND 25C4 25D3 27C4 27C9 MIX11/12 2156 21AD MIX2 SEND 25D4 25E3 GAIN1 27CA 27CF INPUT to MIX9/10-15/16 MIX13/14 21B6 220D MIX3 SEND 25E4 25F3...
Page 285 Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) MATRIX1 SEND 2BEA 2BEE HPF ON 32AC 32B0 MATRIX1/2 382A 382E MIX21-24, MONO EQ MATRIX2 SEND 2BF0 2BF4 LPF ON 32B2 32B6 MATRIX3/4 3830 3834 MIX21-24, MONO to MATRIX3 SEND 2BF6...
Page 286 Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) Parameter From (HEX) To (HEX) MIX, MATRIX, STEREO EXTERNAL GAIN1 3B06 3B0B 3CD6 3D05 3F34 3F56 LR, MONO EQ INPUT GAIN 1 3B0F 3B15 TIME HIGH 3D06 3D35 SLOT OUT DELAY INPUT65-72, STIN5-8 TO EXTERNAL GAIN2 3B16...
Page 287: Mixing Parameter Operation Applicability
Mixing Parameter Operation Applicability This table indicates which settings affect the behavior of each input channel and output channel parameter. It also indicates whether or not they can be linked as stereo, and whether or not they are relevant to the RECALL SAFE, GLOBAL PASTE, and USER LEVEL settings, and a channel library. ◆...
Page 288 RECALL SAFE, FOCUS RECALL, GLOBAL PASTE Channel Parameter Stereo CHANNEL LINK USER LEVEL Library Parameter Select button INPUT MATRIX ON INPUT MATRIX ON INPUT FADER/ON Level INPUT MATRIX SEND INPUT MATRIX SEND INPUT FADER/ON To Matrix Pan/Balance INPUT MATRIX SEND INPUT FADER/ON Pre/Post INPUT MATRIX SEND...
Page 289 ◆ MIX Channels Linked for *8, *12 RECALL SAFE, FOCUS RECALL, GLOBAL PASTE Channel Parameters a stereo CHANNEL LINK USER LEVEL Library Parameter Select button pair Name, Icon, Color MIX NAME, GLOBAL OUTPUT NAME OUTPUT NAME Output Patch MIX OUTPUT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH OUTPUT PATCH Out Patch MIX INSERT PATCH, GLOBAL OUTPUT PATCH...
Page 290 *9 Applies to ALL only when using GLOBAL PASTE, and only to ON/OFF. *11 Balance only *12 For GLOBAL PASTE, the MIX, MATRIX, STEREO, and MONO settings of each channel will be set in common as the OUTPUT. *13 Linked only for stereo MATRIX *14 Applicable to parameters only when ALL is selected.
Page 291 *7 Valid when they are set for either the Send source channel or Send destination channel. *8 Settings marked GLOBAL in this table apply to all channels; these settings are GLOBAL RECALL SAFE, FOCUS PARAMETER, and GLOBAL PASTE for PATCH/NAME. *9 Applies to ALL only when using GLOBAL PASTE, and only to ON/OFF.
Page 292 ◆ DCA ◆ MUTE RECALL SAFE, FOCUS RECALL, GLOBAL PASTE RECALL SAFE Parameters Parameters USER LEVEL USER LEVEL Parameter Select button Name, Icon, Color DCA NAME DCA MASTER Name MUTE GROUP MASTER DCA LEVEL/ON DCA MASTER MUTE GROUP MASTER Fader DCA LEVEL/ON DCA MASTER Dimmer...
Page 293: Midi Data Format
MIDI Data Format DATA Control number (00) STATUS 1011nnnn Bn Control change * 0vvvvvvv vv DATA 01100011 63 Control Value (0-127) NRPN MSB This section explains the format of the data that the CL series STATUS 1011nnnn Bn Control change 0vvvvvvv vv Parameter number MSB is able to understand, send, and receive.
Page 294: Timing Clock
2 SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGE 00000010 02 Play(MCS) Module Name(mm) Data Number(dd) 11110111 F7 End of exclusive Portico5043 LIB “P5043 ” *21) 2.1 SONG SELECT (F3) U76 LIB “U76 ” *21) < MMC DEFERED PLAY > Opt-2A LIB “OPT-2A ” *21) Reception Reception EQP-1A LIB...
Page 295 Data will be transmitted with the [Device Number] (MIDI CH) in [Tx CH] when STATUS 11110000 F0 System exclusive message [PARAMETER CHANGE Tx] is on. ID No. 01000011 43 Manufacturer's ID number (YAMAHA) STATUS 11110000 F0 System exclusive message SUB STATUS 0001nnnn 1n n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) 3.3 PARAMETER CHANGE...
Page 296 System exclusive message Premium Effect LIB 1-100 U76 LIB “U76 ” Clear Only ID No. 01000011 43 Manufacturer's ID number (YAMAHA) Dante Input Patch LIB 1-10 Opt-2A LIB “OPT-2A__” Clear Only SUB STATUS 0001nnnn 1n n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) tx/rx “LibRcl ”...
Page 297 4.5 EXIST LIBRARY RANGE The data will be echoed when [PARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on. ID No. 01000011 43 Manufacturer's ID number (YAMAHA) When the message is received, the title of the specified memory/library will be 4.5.1 Format (PARAMETER CHANGE) SUB STATUS...
Page 298 STATUS 11110000 F0 System exclusive message CHANGE Tx] is on. Custom Fader Bank (Guest) “CFAD_GST” ID No. 01000011 43 Manufacturer's ID number (YAMAHA) STATUS 11110000 F0 System exclusive message User Level (Current) “UKEY_CUR” SUB STATUS 0011nnnn 3n n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) ID No.
Page 299 11110000 F0 System exclusive message The data will be echoed when [PARAMETER CHANGE ECHO] is on. ID No. 01000011 43 Manufacturer's ID number (YAMAHA) Transmission SUB STATUS 0001nnnn 1n n=0-15 (Device number=MIDI Channel) When transmission is enabled by receiving Request, the corresponding metering...
Page 300: Input/Output Characteristics
Input/output characteristics DIGITAL INPUT & OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS Data Terminal Format Level Audio Connector ANALOG INPUT CHARACTERISTICS length Primary/ 24bit or 1000Base 64ch Input/64ch Output Input Level Dante EtherCON Cat5e Actual For Use Input Secondary 32bit @48kHz GAIN Load With Connector Sensitivity Max.
Page 301 TTL/75Ω BNC Connector D Sub Connector 15P GPI (5IN/5OUT) (Female) NETWORK IEEE802.3 10BASE-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 LAMP (CL5: x3, CL3: 0V-12V XLR-4-31 type x2, CL1: x1) USB HOST USB 2.0 USB A Connector (Female) DC POWER INPUT JL05 Connector D Sub Connector 9P...
Page 302: Electrical Characteristics
◆ Electrical Characteristics Sampling Frequency Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit All faders are nominal when measured. Output impedance of signal generator:150ohms Fs= 44.1 kHz Fs= 45.9375 kHz (44.1 kHz +4.1667%) Fs= 44.1441 kHz (44.1 kHz +0.1%) ◆ Frequency Response. Fs= 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz @20 Hz-20 kHz, referenced to Fs= 44.0559 kHz (44.1 kHz -0.1%) the nominal output level @1 kHz...
Page 303: Mixer Basic Parameters
Mixer Basic Parameters Function Parameter Function Parameter Releace= 48 kHz: 5 msec to 42.3 sec Frequency= 20 Hz to 20 kHz 44.1 kHz: 6 msec to 46.1 sec Gain= -18 dB to +18 dB ◆ Libraries Range= Gate: -∞ dB to 0 dB Q= 0.10 to 10.0 4 Band Ducking: -70 dB to 0 dB...
Page 304: Pin Assignment
Pin Assignment 11 10 9 DC POWER INPUT METER (CL3/CL1 only) Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name +24V GPO1 GPO2 RESET +3.3LD +24V GPO3 GPO4 +3.3LD +24V GPO5 DGND LDGND +24V LDGND +24V +3.3D +24V GPI1 GPI2...
Page 305: Midi Implementation Chart
YAMAHA [ Digital Mixing Console ] Date: 1 Mar. 2012 MIDI Implementation Chart Model: CL5/CL3/CL1 Version: 1.0 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default 1–16 1–16 Memorized Channel Changed 1–16 1–16 Default 1, 3 Mode Messages Memorized Altered ************** Note 0–127 0–127...
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Table of Contents

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SELECTED CHANNEL Section

Centralogic Section

Input and Output Patching

Input Channels

OUTPUT Channels

EQ and Dynamics

Channel Job

Scene Memory

Monitor and Cue Functions

Talkback and Oscillator

Meters

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Effects, and PREMIUM RACK

I/O Devices and External Head Amps

MIDI

Recorder

Setup

Help Function

Other Functions

Warning/Error Messages

Index

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