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The QL5 console
Yamaha continues console
legacy with QL Series
Highly anticipated range of compact digital consoles builds
on success of CL Series, adding built-in Dugan Automixing and more
YAMAHA IS once again adding to its long
history within the digital console market,
having followed the success of its recent
CL Series models with the QL Series, a new
two-strong range of compact but highly
featured desks.
Described by the manufacturer
as ‘inheriting the performance and
functionality’ of the CL series, the two
desks are aimed squarely at small to
medium-sized applications. Moreover, they
include a number of key features likely to
appeal to that market segment, not least
built-in Dugan auto mixing, redundant
audio networking, and a fully customisable
surface. Of the two, the QL1 is the more
compact offering, with 32 mono and
eight stereo mix channels, while the QL5
incorporates 64 mono and eight stereo mix
channels.
According to the manufacturer, the
new mixers achieve ‘outstanding audio
purity from input to output’ courtesy of
internal processors such as the Portico
5033/5043, which was created in
cooperation with Rupert Neve. All of the
effects and EQ processing capability in the
CL series have also been included in the QL
consoles. Both of the desks feature 16 mix
and eight matrix output busses, as well as
ample local I/O comprising 32-in/16-out on
the QL5, and 16-in/8-out on the QL1.
The built-in automatic mixing functionality
from Dan Dugan Sound Design is also
likely to be seen as a signi cant selling
point, streamlining the production process
in conferences, or in environments with
multiple speakers.
Other signi cant features include portto-port routing via built-in R series inputs/
outputs that can patch any input port to
any output port, allowing each QL console
to function as a remote I/O device for any
other QL or CL desk. A gain compensation
feature allows QL and CL consoles to
share inputs without fear of unexpected
level changes, and dual MY expansion
slots allow processing capability or I/O to
be added as required.
Physically, a touchscreen display,
selected channel controls, and ‘Touch and
Turn’ knobs are all onboard alongside a
remote mixing and of ine setup capability
operated via an iPad or computer. Dante
has also been built into the box to enable
low latency connectivity with larger
systems. The interface provides a 64x64
matrix for the QL5 and 32x32 for the QL1,
with both consoles featuring 8-space
Premium Rack, 8-space GEQ Rack,
8-space Effects Rack, and one license
of Dante Virtual Soundcard. A single QL
console is capable of simultaneously
controlling up to eight R-series units for
a total of 256 inputs. Remote control
can also be achieved via an iPad with
Yamaha StageMix as well as online/
of ine QL Editor Software for Mac and PC
computers.
Lastly, the consoles provide two-track
recording and playback support via
standard USB ash drives, or serious
multi-track recording and playback with a
DAW such as Steinberg’s Nuendo Live via
Dante.
Shipping: TBC
Web: www.yamahacommercialaudiosystems.com
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