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Yamaha M7CL-48 : Digital 48kHz Centralogic
Mixing Console
Digital Live Sound Mixing with the Comfort
and Efficiency of Analog....
The Yamaha M7CL series is a digital live-sound console that carries on the
digital evolution from the acclaimed PM1DV2 and PM5D consoles. It includes
an impressive array of advanced concepts such as the "Centralogic™"
control interface that makes it as easy and intuitive to use as an analog
console, and in-depth access management facilities that will be particularly
appreciated in installations. The Yamaha M7CL-48 is familiar and comfortable
to use, offering a level of convenience that overturns the preconception
that "digital is difficult". A surprising range of functions that
you would normally have to supply in the form of peripheral equipment is
built in, and all of this is provided in a space that is dramatically less
than an analog console of similar scope. The Yamaha M7CL-48 is the ideal
digital mixing console for medium size live sound applications that have
previously been handled by analog gear. |
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| Centralogic™
and Selected Channel Control - Two Intuitive Approaches
to MixingCentralogic™ is an innovative Yamaha approach to console
operation that allows total control from an easily accessible central area.
Blocks of eight channels can be brought to the center of the console via
simple navigation keys, and operated via a central interface including a
touch-panel display and encoders directly below the display. Yamaha's acclaimed
Selected Channel interface is also implemented, providing a range of operating
options that make this advanced digital console as easy and intuitive as
an analog console to use in live sound applications. |
| Visually Familiar
Control Environment: The Yamaha M7CL has been designed to
offer a visually familiar, comprehensive control environment. Every aspect
of the console, from the layout of the navigation keys to the advanced graphic
on-screen features including channel name icons and a virtual rack for EQ
and effects, provides visual cues that let you operate major system functions
without having to refer to a manual. And with the touch-panel display you
can simply reach out and operate functions as if they were physical controls.
The Yamaha M7CL integrates everything you need for top-quality live sound
with an intuitive interface that makes the transition from analog to digital
a real pleasure. |
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Models to Choose From: The Yamaha M7CL-48 provides a total
of 56 inputs - 48 mono mic/line inputs and 4 stereo line inputs. The M7CL-32
has a total of 40 inputs - 32 mono mic/line inputs and 4 stereo line inputs.
Both models provide 27 buses in the form of 16 mix buses, an LCR bus (which
can be used as a stereo and mono bus), and eight matrixes that can be used
with inputs as well as buses. All of this mixing capability is plenty for
serious mid-size live sound applications … in a remarkably compact,
lightweight console. |
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| Advanced Channel
Functionality with a Logical Access Structure: The Yamaha
M7CL provides all the functions you'd expect on a top-level live sound console,
organized in a logical three-tiered hierarchy that makes operation exceptionally
smooth and efficient. Every input channel has a physical fader, ON switch,
and meter that are visible and operable at all times. Major mix functions
such as input gain, EQ, auxiliary sends, dynamics, and more are directly
accessible via the Selected Channel and Centralogic™ interfaces. Functions
that are not required for real-time operation during a performance are located
one level below. This configuration keeps the interface as simple as possible
while allowing full, unimpeded access to performance-critical functions.
The input channels include a 72-dB "recallable" head amp, phantom
power, phase switching, a HPF, four-band fully-parametric EQ, and LCR panning
capability. Each channel also offers two types of EQ, two dynamics processors,
digital attenuation/gain that takes advantage of the console's extra bit
length for maximum signal-to-noise ratio, flexible metering points, insert
points, and direct outputs with -8 ~ +10 dB level adjustment. It all adds
up to functionality and ease of use that go way beyond conventional analog
consoles. |
| Flexible Mix
Buses and Matrix: The Yamaha M7CL's 16 mix buses can actually
be used either as group or auxiliary buses. You can choose whether each
bus pair functions as FIX (GROUP), VARI (AUX), and MONO x 2 or STEREO. If
you select the VARI (AUX) mode you can also select pre-EQ, pre-fader, or
post fader send, providing easy support for in-ear monitors. Since the matrix
is capable of receiving signals not only from the buses but from the inputs
as well, you can use the matrix as 8 additional auxiliary buses. In addition
to the Input-to-Matrix function just described, the Yamaha M7CL also has
a Sends On Fader mode that assigns the channel send levels to the faders
for easier send or monitor mixing with visual feedback from the fader positions.
The mix, stereo, and matrix buses all provide a full complement of mix processing,
including four-band parametric EQ and dynamics.
Versatile Inputs and Outputs with Extensive
Digital Patching Capability: Connection to and from the
Yamaha M7CL is straightforward, with analog input connectors for every
input channel and sixteen analog "omni" outputs as well as a
2TR digital output. Three Mini-YGDAI I/O card slots can accommodate up
to 16 channels of digital or analog I/O each, for up to an additional
48 I/O channels. A versatile digital patching system allows the standard
inputs and outputs and any optional I/O installed to be easily patched
and routed as required by your application. A visually comprehensive on-screen
patching display makes the process easy.
Sophisticated Effects and GEQ:
In addition to its already impressive array of mix functions, the Yamaha
M7CL features a "virtual" 8-unit rack that can be loaded with
up to four effects and four graphic equalizers, or you can use fewer effects
and have up to eight graphic equalizers operating simultaneously. The
48 effects provided include Yamaha's outstanding REV-X reverb effects.
You can use either "standard" single-channel 31-band graphic
equalizer units, or innovative Flex15 GEQs that provide two channels of
equalization with which you can control up to 15 bands at 31-band bandwidths.
With the virtual rack loaded with eight Flex15 GEQ units you have 16 channels
of high-performance graphic EQ! EQ bands can be directly controlled via
the Centralogic™ faders for intuitive tactile operation.
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| Basic Output
Processing Built In: The 16 "omni" outputs, 2TR
digital outputs, and 48 outputs available via the Mini-YGDAI slots provide
a total of 66 outputs, all of which feature adjustable delay, phase (polarity),
and level. Even if you're sending the same bus signal to multiple destinations,
speaker distance compensation can be individually applied to each output,
making it possible to set up a high-performance delay-compensated system
without the need for external processing gear. |
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| Internal Universal Power and Optional External
Power Supply: The Yamaha M7CL's internal universal power
supply makes it convenient to simply plug the console into an available
AC outlet and begin operation right away. But if you need the failsafe reliability
of redundant power supplies you can add the optional external PW800W power
supply unit (this is the same power supply used by the PM5D console) connected
via an optional PSL360 power supply link cable. |
| Recallable
Right Down to Head Amp Gain, Plus Safe and Focus Functions:
The Yamaha M7CL scene memory can be used to store and recall the entire
state of the console, including head amp gain settings. Extra versatility
is provided by a Recall Safe function that excludes specified channels from
scene recall operations so that, for example, you can keep a sound effect
or announcer channel unchanged and available for manual control at all times.
Recall Focus augments this capability by allowing you to specify which functions
will be recalled with scenes: head amp, virtual rack, input patch, output
patch, input channel, and/or output channel settings.
Eight
DCA Groups and Eight Mute Groups: Eight DCA (Digitally
Controlled Amplifier — similar to VCAs on an analog console) groups
and eight mute groups afford considerable grouping and muting versatility.
DCA group master control can be assigned to the console's Centralogic
™ faders, while mute groups can be assigned to the User Defined
Keys as required. Channel linking is another powerful grouping feature,
allowing specified groups of faders and functions to be linked for simultaneous
control.
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Assignable User Defined Keys: In addition to assignable-function
operation that is similar to other Yamaha digital consoles, the M7CL User
Defined Keys feature a few refinements for more efficient operation in a
number of applications. For example, a Set by Sel function allows the User
Defined Keys to function in conjunction with the channel SEL keys so that,
for example, if you have Set by Sel assigned to "+48V" you can
directly turn +48V phantom power on or off for any channel simply by pressing
that channel's SEL key while holding the assigned User Defined Key. A Set
Default Value function offers similar direct-access convenience. |
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| Access Management:
Access management functions provide detailed control over users' access
to various levels of console functions. The "Management" level
allows access to all functions, and you can specify other levels as appropriate
to each individual operator. You might, for example, prevent anyone other
than users with the highest level of access from being able to make changes
to the output delay and EQ settings that are critical for room matching.
User "keys" containing access level settings can be distributed
to operators in the form of USB memory devices that must be plugged into
the console to allow access. Access can be set up any way the system administrator
desires: lock the master fader, allow adjustment of only two microphones
and a CD player input, full access except for output processing …
whatever the application and operator requires. |
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| M7CL Editor Software Supplied:
The Yamaha M7CL comes supplied with a comprehensive M7CL Editor software
for Windows computers. In addition to on-line console control and meter
displays, the M7CL Editor can be used for offline editing of console data
that can be downloaded to the actual console whenever required. Console
settings and data can also be stored to USB memory for convenient storage
and portability |
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