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Owner’s Manual

M7CL Owner’s Manual

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* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (Perchlorate)

This product contains a battery that contains perchlorate material.

Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply,

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS

UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions

contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modiﬁ-

cations not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your

authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accesso-

ries and/or another product use only high quality shielded

cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used.

Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instruc-

tions could void your FCC authorization to use this product

in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply

with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for

Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these require-

ments provides a reasonable level of assurance that your

use of this product in a residential environment will not

result in harmful interference with other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if

not installed and used according to the instructions found in

the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the

operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC

regulations does not guarantee that interference will not

occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the

source of interference, which can be determined by turning

the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem

by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being

affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit

breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line ﬁlter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the

antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,

change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory

results, please contact the local retailer authorized to dis-

tribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appro-

priate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of

America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe

Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products dis-

tributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiar-

ies.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH

BLUE : NEUTRAL

BROWN : LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus

may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the

terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be

connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the

letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or

GREEN-and-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

• This applies only to products distributed by

Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.

(3 wires)

* This applies only to products distributed by

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park,

Calif. 90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Type of Equipment : DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE

Model Name : M7CL-48, M7CL-32

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio recep-

tion is suspected.

(FCC DoC)

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The above warning is located on the rear of the unit.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol

within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within

the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important operating

and maintenance (servicing) instructions

in the literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades

with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug

has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide

blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If

the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table

speciﬁed by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

(98-6500)

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig

håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri

af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte bat-

teri tilbage til leverandoren.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd

samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rek-

ommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera

använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asen-

nettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan

suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo

valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

(lithium caution)

NEDERLAND / THE NETHERLANDS

• Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up.

• This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het

moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur of

gelieve dan contact op te nemen met de vertegenwoordiging van

Yamaha in uw land.

•For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at the

end of life please consult your retailer or Yamaha representative

ofﬁce in your country.

• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.

• Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small chemical

waste.

(lithium disposal)

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical

shock, short-circuiting, damages, ﬁre or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Only use the voltage speciﬁed as correct for the device. The required voltage is

printed on the name plate of the device.

• Use only the speciﬁed power supply (PW800W), if you use an external power

supply.

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and

do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on

it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything

over it.

• Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective grounding

connection. Improper grounding can result in electrical shock.

• Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify

them in any way. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should

appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected

by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions,

or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden

loss of sound during use of the device, or if any unusual smells or smoke

should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,

disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by

qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• If this device power supply should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off

the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the

device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage

to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for

extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the

plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

• When transporting or moving the device, always use two or more people.

Attempting to lift the device by yourself may damage your back, result in other

injury, or cause damage to the device itself.

• When transporting or moving the device, do not hold the display.

• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.

• When setting up the device, make sure that the rear-panel power switch can be

easily turned ON/OFF. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn

off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet.

•Avoid setting all equalizer controls and faders to their maximum. Depending on

the condition of the connected devices, doing so may cause feedback and may

damage the speakers.

• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat

(such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent

the possibility of panel disﬁguration or damage to the internal components.

• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall

over.

• Do not block the vents. This device has ventilation holes at the rear to prevent

the internal temperature from becoming too high. In particular, do not place the

device on its side or upside down. Inadequate ventilation can result in

overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even ﬁre.

• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile

phone, or other electric devices. Doing so may result in noise, both in the device

itself and in the TV or radio next to it.

• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices.

Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to

minimum.

• When connecting the device to PW800W, be sure to turn OFF the device and

PW800W, then, connect the power cable (PSL360).

• Be sure to connect to a properly grounded power source. A ground screw is

provided on the rear panel of this device for maximum safety and shock

prevention. If the mains outlet is not grounded, be sure to connect the ground

screw to a conﬁrmed ground point before plugging the device into the mains.

Improper grounding can result in electrical shock.

Power supply/Power cord

Do not open

Water warning

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/Power cord

Location

Connections

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• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the power

ampliﬁer LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, the power

ampliﬁer should be turned off FIRST for the same reason.

• Do not insert your ﬁngers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device

(vents).

•Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any

gaps or openings on the device (vents) If this happens, turn off the power

immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the

device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not use the device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or

uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you

experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use

excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

• Do not apply oil, grease, or contact cleaner to the faders. Doing so may cause

problems with electrical contact or fader motion.

• This device has a built-in backup battery. When you unplug the power cord from

the AC outlet, the current scene data and library data is retained. However, if the

backup battery fully discharges, this data will be lost. When the backup battery

is running low, the LCD display indicates “Low Battery!” when you starting up

the system, ( In this case, the Battery ﬁeld indicates “LOW” or “NO” in the SET

UP screen.) immediately save the data to a USB storage device, then have

qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery.

Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.

The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualiﬁed Yamaha service

personnel about replacing defective components.

Handling caution Backup battery

XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modiﬁcations to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.

This product contains a high intensity lamp that

contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of this

material may be regulated due to environmental

considerations.

For disposal information in the United States, refer

to the Electronic Industries Alliance web site:

www.eiae.org

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA

CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(mercury)

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Contents

1. Introduction 9

Thank you ...................................................................9

An overview of the M7CL........................................... 9

Differences between the M7CL-48 and M7CL-32... 11

The M7CL’s channel structure ................................ 13

About the MIX bus types (VARI / FIXED)................14

About word clock .....................................................14

Conventions in this manual.....................................14

About the firmware version.....................................14

2. Panels and controls 15

Top panel...................................................................15

Rear panel ................................................................. 22

Under the front pad .................................................. 24

3. Basic operation of the M7CL 25

Basic operations

in the top panel / touch screen ........................... 25

Pressing the touch screen ................................... 25

Multiple selection (specifying a range) ................25

Special operations for keys .................................25

Encoder operations .............................................25

Multifunction encoder operations......................... 26

The on-screen user interface ..................................26

Tabs..................................................................... 26

Buttons ................................................................26

Faders / Knobs ....................................................27

List windows ........................................................27

Keyboard window ................................................27

Popup windows ...................................................28

Dialog boxes........................................................28

Viewing the touch screen ........................................ 28

Function access area ..........................................28

Main area............................................................. 29

Entering names ........................................................30

Using the tool buttons ............................................. 31

About the tool buttons.......................................... 31

Using libraries......................................................31

Initializing settings ...............................................35

Copying/pasting settings .....................................36

Comparing two settings ....................................... 36

4. Connections and setup 39

Connections.............................................................. 39

Setting up to use the M7CL ..................................... 43

Restoring the current scene

to the default state........................................... 43

Word clock connections and settings ..................43

Making HA (Head Amp) gain settings..................44

Sending an input channel signal

to the STEREO bus.........................................47

5. Input channel operations 51

Signal flow for input channels.................................51

Specifying the channel name and icon ..................53

Making HA (Head Amp) settings .............................55

Sending the signal from an input channel

to the STEREO/MONO buses ..............................57

Sending the signal from an input channel

to a MIX bus ..........................................................61

Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section ...........61

Using the Centralogic section ..............................63

Using the faders (SENDS ON FADER mode) .....64

Sending the signal from an input channel

to the MATRIX buses ...........................................66

Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section ...........66

Using the Centralogic section ..............................67

6. Output channel operations 69

Signal flow for output channels ..............................69

Specifying the channel name and icon ..................71

Sending signals from MIX channels

to the STEREO/MONO bus ..................................72

Sending signals from MIX channels and

STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses .....75

Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section ...........75

Using the Centralogic section ..............................76

7. Operations in the

SELECTED CHANNEL section 79

About the SELECTED CHANNEL section...............79

About the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen .....80

Operations in the

SELECTED CHANNEL section ............................81

8. Operations in the Centralogic section 87

About the Centralogic section.................................87

About the OVERVIEW screen ..................................88

Operations in the Centralogic section....................90

Fixing the channels or DCA groups

of the Centralogic section ...................................94

9. Input/output patching 95

Changing the output patch settings .......................95

Changing the input patch settings..........................98

Inserting an external device into a channel .........100

Directly outputting an INPUT channel ..................102

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10. EQ and Dynamics 105

About EQ and dynamics........................................105

Using EQ .................................................................105

Using dynamics......................................................108

Using the EQ or Dynamics libraries .....................111

EQ library........................................................... 111

Dynamics library ................................................ 111

11. Grouping and linking 113

About DCA Groups and Mute Groups..................113

Using DCA groups..................................................113

Assigning channels to a DCA group.................. 113

Controlling DCA groups.....................................115

Using mute groups................................................. 116

Assigning channels to mute groups................... 116

Controlling mute groups ....................................117

Using the Mute Safe function ............................119

The Channel Link function ....................................120

Linking the desired input channels ....................120

Copying, moving, or initializing a channel...........122

Copying the parameters of a channel................ 122

Moving the parameters of a channel .................123

Initializing the parameters of a channel ............. 124

12. Scene memory 125

About scene memories..........................................125

Using scene memories ..........................................125

Storing a scene.................................................. 125

Recalling a scene ..............................................128

Using user-defined keys to recall ......................129

Editing scene memories ........................................ 130

Sorting and renaming scene memories.............130

Scene memory editing.......................................132

Copying/pasting a scene ...................................132

Clearing a scene................................................ 133

Cutting a scene.................................................. 134

Inserting a scene ...............................................134

Using the Focus function ...................................... 135

Using the Recall Safe function.............................. 136

Using the Fade function.........................................139

13. Monitor/Cue 141

About the monitor/cue functions..........................141

Using the Monitor function.................................... 142

Using the Cue function .......................................... 145

About cue groups ..............................................145

Operating the Cue function ................................... 146

14. Talkback / Oscillator 149

About the talkback and oscillator functions ........149

Using talkback ........................................................149

Using the oscillator ................................................151

15. Meters 153

Operations in the METER screen ..........................153

Using the MBM7CL meter bridge (option)............155

16. Graphic EQ and effects 157

About the virtual rack.............................................157

Virtual rack operations .......................................158

Graphic EQ operations...........................................161

About the graphic EQ.........................................161

Inserting a GEQ in a channel.............................161

Using the 31 Band GEQ ....................................163

Using the Flex15GEQ ........................................165

About the internal effects ......................................167

Using an internal effect

via send/return...............................................168

Inserting an internal effect into a channel ..........170

Editing the internal effect parameters ................171

Using the Tap Tempo function...........................173

Using the Freeze effect......................................175

Using the graphic EQ and effect libraries ............176

Using an external head amp ..................................177

External head amp connections.........................177

Remotely controlling an external head amp.......178

17. MIDI 181

MIDI functionality on the M7CL .............................181

Basic MIDI settings.................................................182

Using program changes

to recall scenes and library items.....................184

Using control changes to control parameters .....187

Using parameter changes

to control parameters ........................................189

18. User settings (Security) 191

User Level settings.................................................191

User types and user authentication keys ...........191

Setting the Administrator password ...................192

Creating a user authentication key ....................193

Logging-in ..........................................................193

Changing the password .....................................195

Editing a user authentication key .......................196

Changing the user level .....................................196

Preferences .............................................................198

User-defined keys...................................................200

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Console lock ........................................................... 201

Locking the console...........................................201

Unlocking the console .......................................201

Using a USB storage device to save/load data....202

Saving the M7CL’s internal data

on a USB storage device .............................. 202

Loading a file from a USB storage device .........203

Editing the files saved

on a USB storage device .............................. 203

Formatting media on

a USB storage device ................................... 206

19. Other functions 207

About the SETUP screen ....................................... 207

Word Clock and Slot settings................................208

Using cascade connections .................................. 210

Operations on the cascade slave M7CL............ 210

Operations on the cascade master M7CL ......... 211

Basic settings

for MIX buses and MATRIX buses....................212

Setting the date and time of the internal clock.... 213

Setting the network address .................................214

Specifying the brightness

of the touch screen, LEDs, and lamps.............215

Initializing the M7CL’s internal memory............... 216

Adjusting the detection point

of the touch screen (Calibration function) ...... 217

Adjusting the faders (Calibration function) ......... 218

Adjusting the input/output gain

(Calibration function)......................................... 219

Appendices 221

EQ Library List ........................................................221

DYNAMICS Library List ..........................................222

Dynamics Parameters ............................................225

Effect Type List .......................................................228

Effects Parameters .................................................229

Effects and tempo synchronization ......................240

Scene Memory/Effect Library

to Program Change Table..................................241

Parameters that can be assigned

to control changes .............................................245

Control change parameter assignments ..............247

NRPN parameter assignments ..............................249

Mixing parameter operation applicability.............252

Functions that can be assigned

to user-defined keys ..........................................253

MIDI Data Format ....................................................255

Warning/Error Messages .......................................262

Troubleshooting .....................................................264

General Specifications ...........................................265

Input/output characteristics ..................................266

Electrical characteristics .......................................268

Other Functions ......................................................269

Pin Assignment.......................................................270

Dimensions .............................................................271

Installing the MBM7CL meter bridge (option) ......272

MIDI Implementation Chart ....................................273

Index ........................................................................274

Block Diagram...................................... End of Manual

Level Diagram ......................................End of Manual

• The illustrations and screen displays as shown in this Owner’s manual are for instructional purposes

only, and may be different from the ones on your device.

• Centralogic is trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

• The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

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Introduction

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha M7CL digital mixing console. In order to take full advan-

tage of the M7CL’s superior functionality and enjoy years of trouble-free use, please read this

manual before you begin using the product. After you have read the manual, keep it in a safe

place.

The M7CL is a digital mixing console with the following features.

The M7CL is a full-digital mixing console containing the

latest digital technology, designed for installed systems or

SR applications. 24-bit linear AD/DA converters are used

to deliver up to 108 dB of dynamic range and amazing

sound quality.

As input channels, it provides 32 (M7CL-32 model) or 48

(M7CL-48 model) monaural INPUT channels, and four

stereo ST IN channels.

As output channels, it provides 16 MIX channels, eight

MATRIX channels, a STEREO channel, and a MONO

channel. L/C/R three-channel output using the STEREO/

MONO channels is also supported.

The user interface has been completely redesigned for

simple and intuitive operation.

A dedicated channel strip with fader, cue, and on/off con-

trol is provided for all frequently-used input channels and

the STEREO/MONO channels. This mixer can be com-

fortably operated even by users who are new to digital

consoles.

The SELECTED CHANNEL section located at the left of

the display lets you use the knobs to control the main

parameters (gain, EQ, dynamics threshold, bus send lev-

els, etc.) for the particular channel on which you’re focus-

ing. This section can be operated just like a module on an

analog mixer.

In the center of the top panel is located the newly devel-

oped Centralogic section, which lets you control eight

channels at once. You can control fader, cue, and on/off

settings for the eight channels or DCA groups recalled to

this section by pressing a single key. The display is a touch

screen. You can turn functions on/off or select items sim-

ply by touching buttons or knobs in the screen.

Mix parameter settings, including head amp gain and

phantom power for input channels, can be stored and

recalled as “scenes.” All faders on the panel are motorized

moving faders, so that when you recall a scene, the previ-

ous fader locations are reproduced immediately.

High-quality multi-effect processors are built in, with up

to four available simultaneously. Effects such as reverb,

delay, multiband compression, and various modulation

effects can be routed via internal buses or inserted into the

desired channel. 31-band graphic EQ and a newly devel-

oped Flex15GEQ are also provided, and can be inserted in

any channel or output.

The Flex15GEQ allows you to adjust the gain for any ﬁf-

teen of the thirty-one bands.

Since two GEQ units can be mounted in the same rack, a

total of up to sixteen GEQ units can be used simulta-

neously. To use effects or graphic EQ, you mount them in

the eight virtual racks shown in the touch screen. The cur-

rently-mounted modules can be seen at a glance, and you

can switch modules and change input/output patching in

an intuitive manner.

Thank you

An overview of the M7CL

■ A mixing system that delivers

both cutting-edge digital

technology and analog-style operation

■ Effects and graphic EQ that can be

patched into a desired signal path

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An overview of the M7CL

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A second M7CL unit or a digital mixer such as the

Yamaha PM5D connected via a digital I/O card installed

in a slot can be cascade-connected in the digital domain.

Of the MIX buses, MATRIX buses, STEREO/MONO

buses, and CUE bus, up to twenty-four buses can be cas-

caded individually.

The available functionality can be restricted for users

other than the administrator, with three levels of security;

Administrator, Guest, and User. Passwords can be speci-

ﬁed for the administrator and users, preventing important

settings from being changed accidentally.

Information speciﬁc to each user (user level, system set-

tings, and user-deﬁned key settings) can be stored on a

USB storage device as a “user authentication key.” By

loading your own user authentication key from a USB

storage device, you can instantly set up the ideal operating

environment for yourself.

The rear panel provides three slots in which separately

sold mini-YGDAI cards can be installed. AD cards, DA

cards, or digital I/O cards can be installed in these slots to

add inputs and outputs. If an external head amp unit (such

as the Yamaha AD8HR) that supports a special protocol is

connected to the REMOTE connector, the phantom power

and gain settings of the external head amp can also be

remotely controlled from the M7CL.

■ Cascade connections

in the digital domain

■ Security functions that can be

speciﬁed at user-level or system-level

■ I/O card expansion

Differences between the M7CL-48 and M7CL-32

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The M7CL is available in two models; the M7CL-48 and the M7CL-32. These models differ as fol-

lows.

This model provides 48 INPUT jacks and 48 INPUT channels.

INPUT jacks 1–32 are located at the right side of the rear panel, and INPUT jacks 33–48 are located at the left side of the

rear panel.

1 INPUT jacks 1–32

B INPUT jacks 33–48

In addition to the channel strip for INPUT channels 1–32 located at the left side of the front panel, there is a channel strip

for INPUT channels 33–48 located at the right side of the front panel.

1 Channel strip for INPUT channels 1–32

B Channel strip for INPUT channels 33–48

Differences between the M7CL-48 and M7CL-32

■ M7CL-48

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This model provides 32 INPUT jacks and 32 INPUT channels.

INPUT jacks 1–32 are located at the right side of the right panel, just as on the M7CL-48 model, but there are no INPUT

jacks at the left side of the rear panel.

1 INPUT jacks 1–32

The channel strip for INPUT channels 1–32 is located in the left side of the front panel, just as on the M7CL-48 model, but

there is no channel strip for INPUT channels in the right side.

1 Channel strip for INPUT channels 1–32

■ M7CL-32

1

• In this owner’s manual, whenever there is a difference between the M7CL-32 model and the M7CL-48 model, speciﬁcations

that apply only to the M7CL-48 model are enclosed in curly brackets { } (e.g., INPUT jacks 1–32 {1–48}).

HINT

The M7CL’s channel structure

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The M7CL provides the following input channels and output channels.

This section processes an input signal and sends it to vari-

ous buses (STEREO, MONO, MIX, MATRIX). There are

two types of input channel, as follows.

● INPUT channels 1–32 {1–48}

These channels are used to process monaural signals. By

default, the input signals from the monaural analog input

jacks (INPUT jacks 1–32 {INPUT jacks 1–48}) are

assigned to these channels.

● ST IN channels 1–4

These channels are used to process stereo signals. By

default, the input signals from EFFECT RETURN 1–4 are

assigned to these channels.

Signal assignments to the input channels can be changed

as desired.

This section mixes the signals sent from input channels

etc., and sends them to the corresponding output ports or

output buses. There are three types of output channel, as

follows.

● MIX channels 1–16

These channels process the signals sent from input chan-

nels to the MIX buses, and send them from the output

ports. These are used mainly to send signals to the monitor

system or to external effects. The signals of MIX channels

1–16 can also be sent to the STEREO bus, MONO bus, or

MATRIX buses.

When the M7CL is in the default state, the following out-

put ports are assigned.

● MATRIX channels 1–8

These channels process the signals that are sent from input

channels, MIX channels, STEREO channel, and MONO

channel to the MATRIX buses, and send them from the

output ports. Using the STEREO and MONO buses, dif-

ferent combinations of signals and mix balances can be

sent out from the M7CL.

When the M7CL is in the default state, the following out-

put ports are assigned.

● STEREO channel / MONO channel

These channels process the signals that are sent from the

input channels or MIX channels, and send them to the cor-

responding output port. These channels are used as the

main stereo output and monaural output.

The STEREO channel and MONO channel can be used

either to output independent signals, or for three-channel

L/C/R playback.

When the M7CL is in the default state, the following out-

put ports are assigned.

Signal assignments to the output channels can be changed

as desired.

The M7CL’s channel structure

MIX channels 1–12 OMNI OUT jacks 1–12

MIX channels 1–8 Slot 1 output channels 1–8, 9–16

MIX channels 9–16 Slot 2 output channels 1–8, 9–16

MATRIX channels 1/2 OMNI OUT jacks 13/14

MATRIX channels 1–8 Slot 3 output channels 1–8, 9–16

■ Input channels

■ Output channels

STEREO channel L OMNI OUT jack 15, 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack L

STEREO channel R OMNI OUT jack 16, 2TR OUT DIGITAL jack R

MONO channel No assignment

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The sixteen MIX buses provided on the M7CL can be assigned either as VARI or FIXED types in

pairs of adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered buses (→ p. 212). Each type has the following

characteristics.

● VARI

This type allows the send level of the signal sent from the

input channels to the MIX bus to be varied. The point at

which the signal is sent from the input channel to a VARI

type MIX bus can be chosen from before the EQ, before

the fader, or after the [ON] key. This type is used mainly

for sending the signal to a monitor system or external

effect.

● FIXED

With this type, the send level of the signal sent from the

input channels to the MIX bus is ﬁxed. The signal sent

from an input channel to a FIXED type MIX bus is taken

from immediately after the [ON] key. This type is used

mainly when you want to distribute signals to an external

device at the same mix balance as the STEREO/MONO

buses.

“Word clock” refers to the clock that provides the basis of timing for digital audio signal process-

ing.

Normally, one device transmits a reference word clock signal, and the other devices receive this

word clock signal and synchronize to it.

In order to transmit or receive digital audio signals to or from an external device via a digital I/O

card installed in a slot of the M7CL, the word clock must be synchronized between the devices.

Be aware that if the word clock is not synchronized, the signal will not be sent correctly, or there

may be unpleasant noise. (For details on synchronizing the M7CL’s word clock with an external

device → p. 208).

In this manual, switch-type controls on the panel are called “keys.” Of the control knobs on the

panel, those that turn from a minimum value to a maximum value are called “knobs,” while those

that turn endlessly are called “encoders.”

Controls located on the panel are enclosed in square

brackets [ ] (e.g., [CUE] key) in order to distinguish them

from the virtual buttons and knobs displayed in the screen.

For some controls, the name of the section is given before

the [ ] (e.g., SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key).

Whenever there is a difference between the M7CL-32

model and the M7CL-48 model, speciﬁcations that apply

only to the M7CL-48 model are enclosed in curly brackets

{ } (e.g., INPUT jacks 1–32 {1–48}).

You can view the ﬁrmware version number in the SETUP screen (→ p. 207).

You can also download the most recent ﬁrmware version from the website.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

About the MIX bus types (VARI / FIXED)

About word clock

Conventions in this manual

About the ﬁrmware version

About the MIX bus types (VARI / FIXED) • About word clock • Conventions in this manual• About the firmware version

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Chapter 2

Panels and controls

This chapter explains the names and functions of each part of the M7CL.

The top panel of the M7CL is divided into the following sections.

Top panel

SELECTED CHANNEL

section (P. 17)

Meter bridge (option)

(P. 17)

Display section (P. 18)

SCENE MEMORY/

MONITOR section

(P. 19)

INPUT section (P. 16)

ST IN (Stereo Input)

section (P. 16)

Centralogic section (P. 19)

USER DEFINED KEYS section (P. 20)

NAVIGATION KEYS

section (P. 21)

STEREO/MONO MASTER

section (P. 20)

INPUT section (P. 16)

• This illustration shows the top panel of the M7CL-48. The M7CL-

32 does not have the INPUT section at the right (channels 33–48).

NOTE

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1 [SEL] key

These keys select the channel to be controlled. When you

press this key to make the LED light, that channel will be

selected for control in the SELECTED CHANNEL sec-

tion and in the touch screen.

In SENDS ON FADER mode, the [SEL] keys of all chan-

nels will light.

B [CUE] key

These keys select the channel to be cue-monitored. If cue

is on, the LED will light.

C Meter LEDs

These LEDs indicate the input level of the channel.

D [ON] key

This switches the channel on/off. If a channel is on, the

key LED will light. In SENDS ON FADER mode, this is

an on/off switch for the signal sent from each channel to

the currently selected MIX bus.

E Fader

Adjusts the input level of the channel. In SENDS ON

FADER mode, this adjusts the send level of the signal

from each channel to the currently selected MIX bus.

In this section you can control the main parameters of

monaural input channels 1–32 {1–48}.

In this section you can control the principal parameters for

the stereo ST IN channels 1–4. With the exception that the

object of control will alternate between the L and R chan-

nels each time you press the [SEL] key, these controls

operate in the same way as for the INPUT channels.

■ INPUT section

1

2

3

4

5

■ ST IN (Stereo Input) section

1

2

3

4

5

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If an optional MBM7CL meter bridge is installed, the

MIX/MATRIX channel levels can be monitored at all

times. The monitoring position can be selected from PRE

EQ (immediately before attenuator), PRE FADER (imme-

diately before the fader), or POST ON (immediately after

the [ON] key).

1 MIX meters

These indicate the level of MIX channels 1–16.

B MATRIX meters

These indicate the level of MATRIX channels 1–8.

In this section you can control the mix parameters for the

currently selected input channel or output channel.

1 [MIX/MATRIX] encoders

● When an input channel is selected

This adjusts the send level of the signal sent from that

channel to the MIX/MATRIX buses.

● When a MIX channel is selected

This adjusts the send level of the signal sent from the

selected MIX channel to the MATRIX buses.

● When a MATRIX channel is selected

This adjusts the send level of the signal sent from each

MIX channel to the selected MATRIX bus.

B [HA] encoder

Adjusts the head amp gain of an input channel. This does

nothing if another type of channel is selected.

C [PAN] encoder

● When an input channel is selected

This adjusts the panning of the signal that is sent from

the selected channel to the L/R channels (or L/C/R

channels) of the STEREO bus.

● When a ST IN channel is selected

This adjusts the left/right balance of the signals that

are sent from the selected two channels to the STE-

REO bus.

● When a MIX channel (MONO x 2) is selected

This adjusts the panning of the signal that is sent from

the selected channel to the L/R channels of the STE-

REO bus.

● When a MIX channel (STEREO) is selected

This adjusts the left/right balance of the signals that

are sent from the selected two channels to the STE-

REO bus.

●

When a MATRIX channel (STEREO) is selected

This adjusts the left/right balance of the signals that

are sent from the selected two channels to the STE-

REO bus.

● When a STEREO channel is selected

This adjusts the left/right balance of the signals that

are output from the L/R channels of the STEREO bus.

D [DYNAMICS 1] encoder

● When an input channel is selected

Adjusts the THRESHOLD parameter of the gate, etc.

● When a MIX, MATRIX, or STEREO/MONO

channel is selected

Adjusts the THRESHOLD parameter of the compres-

sor, etc.

E [DYNAMICS 2] encoder

● When an input channel is selected

Adjusts the THRESHOLD parameter of the compres-

sor, etc.

● When a MIX, MATRIX, or STEREO/MONO

channel is selected

No function.

F [HPF] encoder

Adjusts the HPF cutoff frequency for an input channel.

This does nothing for other types of channel.

G

EQ [Q], EQ [FREQUENCY], EQ [GAIN] encoders

For each band of the four-band EQ, these adjust the Q,

center frequency (cutoff frequency), and gain.

■ Meter bridge (option)

1 2

■ SELECTED CHANNEL section

4

5

6

7

1 2 3

• The PAD will be internally switched on or off when the HA gain is

adjusted between -14 dB and -13 dB. Keep in mind that noise may

be generated if there is a difference between the Hot and Cold

output impedance of the external device connected to the INPUT

connector when using phantom power.

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This is a touch screen that you can operate by touching the

surface of the screen. A USB connector is provided on the

right side of the display.

1 Display (touch screen)

This display shows the information you need to operate

the M7CL, and lets you make system-wide settings and

control mix parameters for input and output channels.

Since this is a touch screen, you can use your ﬁnger on the

screen to select menus or set parameters. However, you

cannot press two or more locations to operate them simul-

taneously.

B USB connector

You can connect a USB storage device here to save/load

internal data. USER KEY data that determines the user

level can be saved on a USB storage device to limit the

functionality that can be operated by each user.

■ Display section

1

2

• If the touch screen becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

NOTE

•Never use a sharp or pointed object such as your ﬁngernail to

operate the touch screen. Doing so may scratch the screen

and render the touch screen inoperable.

CAUTION

■ USB storage device formats

Storage media with capacities 2GB or less format-

ted in FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 are supported. If

your storage device is formatted otherwise, please

re-format it in the SAVE/LOAD screen.

■ Prevention of accidental erasure

Some USB storage devices have a write protect

setting that lets you prevent data from being erased

accidentally. If your storage device contains impor-

tant data, it’s a good idea to use the write protect

setting to prevent accidental erasure.

On the other hand, you’ll need to make sure that

your USB storage device’s write protect setting is

turned off before you save data.

•You can connect a USB storage device to the USB connector.

However, operation is guaranteed only with USB ﬂash memory.

NOTE

• An ACCESS indicator is shown in the function access area

while data is being accessed (saved, loaded, or deleted). Do

not disconnect the USB connector or power-off the M7CL

while this indicator is shown. Doing so may damage your stor-

age media, or may damage the data in the M7CL or on your

media.

CAUTION

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In this section you can control a group of (up to) eight

channels or DCA groups selected in the NAVIGATION

KEYS section.

1 Multi-function encoders

According to the type of screen that is currently selected,

these encoders control the knobs selected in the touch

screen.

B [SEL] key

These keys select the channel to be controlled. When you

press this key to make the LED light, that channel will be

selected for control in the SELECTED CHANNEL sec-

tion and in the touch screen.

C [CUE] key

These keys select the channel to be cue-monitored. If cue

is on, the LED will light.

D Meter LEDs

These LEDs indicate the input/output level of the channel.

E [ON] key

This switches the channel on/off. If a channel is on, the

key LED will light.

F Fader

This adjusts the input/output level of the channel. You can

also make internal settings (→ p. 163) so that these faders

are used as controllers to adjust the gain of each GEQ

band.

■ Centralogic section

2

1

3

4

5

6

In this section you can perform operations for scene mem-

ory and monitoring.

1 SCENE MEMORY [STORE] key

This key stores the current mix parameter settings into a

dedicated scene memory.

B SCENE MEMORY [RECALL] key

This key recalls previously-saved settings from a scene

memory.

C SCENE MEMORY [▲]/[▼] keys

Use these keys to select the scene number that you want to

store or recall. The number of the currently selected scene

is shown in the function access area in the right of the

touch screen. You can press the [▲]/[▼] keys simulta-

neously to return to the current scene number.

D [MONITOR LEVEL] knob

Adjusts the signal level of the monitor output. If the

PHONES LEVEL LINK function is turned on in the

MONITOR screen, this will also adjust the level of the

front panel [PHONES] jack.

■ SCENE MEMORY/MONITOR section

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These keys execute the functions that have been assigned

by the user.

1 User deﬁned keys [1]–[12]

These keys execute the functions that have been assigned

by the user (scene changes, switching the talkback or

internal oscillator on/off, etc.).

■ USER DEFINED KEYS section

1

In this section you can control the principal parameters of

the STEREO/MONO channels.

1 [SEL] key

This key selects the channel to be controlled. When you

press this key to make the LED light, that channel will be

selected for control in the SELECTED CHANNEL sec-

tion and in the touch screen.

For the STEREO channel, the selected object of control

will alternate between the L and R channels each time you

press the [SEL] key.

B [CUE] key

This key selects the channel to be cue-monitored. If cue is

on, the LED will light.

C [ON] key

This key switches the channel on/off. If a channel is on,

the key LED will light.

D Fader

This adjusts the output level of the channel.

■ STEREO/MONO MASTER section

2

1

3

4

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