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Yamaha QL1 Digital Mixing Console

USD 10,419.00 excl. Tax

Product Highlights:

  • 16 + 2 fader configuration in a compact, rack mountable unit.
  • Mix channels: 32 mono, 8 stereo.
  • Busses: 16 mix, 8 matrix (Input to Matrix supported).
  • Local I/O: 16 in, 8 out.
  • Fader configuration: 16 + 2 (Master).
  • Rack mountable with optional RK1 Rack Mount Kit.
Weight 12 kg
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Description
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Yamaha QL1 32-channel Digital Mixing Console

The Yamaha QL1 Digital Mixing Console stands as a testament to cutting-edge audio technology, offering a powerful and compact solution for live sound applications. Packed with features and designed for efficiency, the QL1 is a 16 + 2 fader configuration housed in a sleek, rack-mountable unit. Its capabilities extend far beyond its modest size, making it a go-to choice for professionals in the audio industry.

One notable feature of the QL1 is its seamless integration with modern technology. The inclusion of a dedicated space for an iPad on the left side of the panel is a thoughtful touch, allowing users to incorporate the iPad directly into the QL interface. This integration is not merely aesthetic but serves a functional purpose. Yamaha goes a step further by providing the “QL Editor” application for both Windows and Mac computers. This software enables users to set up console parameters conveniently, either online or offline.

The QL Editor is a versatile tool that facilitates the management of scene and patch list data. This proves invaluable in complex live sound setups where quick adjustments and precise control are paramount. One of its time-saving advantages is the keyboard entry capability, allowing users to efficiently input channel names and other relevant information.

For those who require a comprehensive solution, the QL1 supports simultaneous use of the QL StageMix and QL Editor. This dual-application capability enhances workflow efficiency, making it easier for sound engineers to handle various aspects of the mixing process concurrently.

Looking at the technical specifications, the QL1 boasts 32 mono and 8 stereo mix channels, providing ample resources for diverse audio setups. The inclusion of 16 mix busses and 8 matrix busses (with Input to Matrix support) adds to the console’s flexibility, allowing users to create intricate mixes tailored to specific requirements. The local I/O features 16 inputs and 8 outputs, ensuring a robust connection to various audio sources and destinations.

The physical design of the QL1 is both practical and aesthetically pleasing. The 16 + 2 fader configuration strikes a balance between compactness and functionality, catering to the needs of live sound professionals who may be working in confined spaces. Additionally, the option to rack-mount the console with the RK1 Rack Mount Kit enhances its versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of venues and setups.

In conclusion, the Yamaha QL1 Digital Mixing Console is a standout performer in the realm of live sound technology. Its compact size, combined with a feature-rich design and seamless integration with digital tools, positions it as a reliable and efficient choice for audio professionals. Whether used in small gigs, large events, or studio environments, the QL1 delivers the precision and flexibility demanded by today’s audio professionals.

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Features
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  • 16 + 2 fader configuration in a compact, rack mountable unit.
  • Input channels: 32 mono, 8 stereo.
  • Busses: 16 mix, 8 matrix (Input to Matrix supported).
  • Local I/O: 16 in, 8 out.
  • Rack mountable with optional RK1 Rack Mount Kit.
  • Built-in Dugan automixer provides optimum channel balance while allowing the operator to concentrate fully on optimizing the overall sound.
  • A large touch-panel display, selected channel controls, and a “Touch and Turn” knob make up an intuitive, efficient control interface.
  • Extensive built-in input and output capacity that can handle a variety of applications without the need for stage boxes or other external
    equipment.
  • Bulit-in Dante networking allows for flexible system expansion.
  • Up to 24 R series I/O rack units can be connected to each console.
  • An innovative “Port to Port” feature allows the console to function as a remote I/O device for any other QL or CL console.
  • “Gain Compensation” allows multiple consoles to share and control the same I/O unit.
  • Virtual “Premium Rack” with VCM models of the renowned RND Portico 5033 equalizer and Portico 5043 compressor/limiter, plus other VCM equalizers, compressors, and studio-quality effects.
  • Virtual “Effect Rack” allows simultaneous use of up to 8 effects from a selection of 46 ambience effects and 8 insertion effects.
  • Virtual “GEQ Rack” allows graphic EQ or 8-band PEQ to be inserted into the output buses as required for room equalization and other functions.
  • Seamlessly integrated remote control and offline editing via an Apple iPad or other computing device.
  • CL series compatibility: data exchange capability between QL and CL consoles.
  • Direct 2-track recording to standard USB flash drives, or serious multitrack recording to a DAW via Dante.
  • Multitrack recordings can be used for “virtual sound checks” when performers aren’t available.
  • Dual Mini-YGDAI card slots provide easy I/O expansion as well as extra processing capabilities.
  • Other Features: comprehensive Fader Bank section with recallable four custom banks, editable channel names and colors, user defined keys and on-screen user defined knobs, 300 scene memories, input and output delays, ample EQ and dynamics processing, 16 DCA groups, 8 mute groups, 5-in/5-out GPI interface, multiple user key sets, on-screen help, and more.
Specifications
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Mixing Capacity:

  • Input Mixing Channels: 32 mono + 8 stereo
  • Mix Buses: 16
  • Matrices: 8 (Input to Matrix supported)
  • Stereo Buses: 1
  • Mono : 1
  • Cue: 1 (Second Cue Bus supported in QL V4.0 or later)

Local Connectors:

  • Analog Inputs: 16
  • Analog Outputs: 8
  • MY Slots: 2
  • Dante I/O: Primary / Secondary
  • Digital Out: 1 (AES/EBU)
  • GPI: 5 in / 5 out
  • Word Clock I/O: Yes
  • MIDI I/O: In / Out
  • External Redundant PSU: No
  • Meter Bridge: No
  • Ethernet: Yes
  • AC Inlet: V-Lock Type

Scene Memory:

  • Number of Scenes: 300
  • Recall Safe: Yes
  • Focus Recall: Yes
  • Fade Time: Yes (0s ~ 60s)
  • Preview: Yes
  • Selective Load / Save: Yes
  • Tactile Control Keys: No (on-screen)

Input Channel Functions:

  • Gain Compensation: Yes
  • Digital Gain: Yes (-96dB ~ +24dB)
  • ATT: -96dB ~ 0dB
  • HPF: 20Hz ~ 600Hz, -6 or -12dB/oct Selectable
  • PEQ: 4 Band Full PEQ (RTA overlay support in QL V3.0 or later, New EQ Algorithms support in QL V4.0 or later)
  • Dynamics 1: Gate / Ducking / Compressor / Expander (Key-in Filter on the Compressor and Expander in QL V4.0 or later)
  • Dynamics 2: Compressor / Compander-H / Compander-S / De-esser
  • Input Delay: Yes (0ms ~ 1000ms, frame delay support in QL V3.0 or later)
  • Pan: CENTER NOMINAL or LR NOMINAL for monaural input channels in QL V3.1 or later
    L-MONO, R-MONO or LR-MONO for stereo input channels in QL V3.1 or later
  • DCA Group: 16 (Output DCA support in QL V3.0 or later)
  • MUTE Group: 8
  • Number of Inserts: 2
  • Direct Out: Yes

Output Channel Functions:

  • PEQ: 4 Band Full PEQ
    (RTA overlay support in QL V3.0 or later, New EQ Algorithms support in QL V4.0 or later)
  • Dynamics 1: Compressor / Expander / Compander-H / Compander-S
  • MUTE Group: 8
  • Number of Inserts: 2

Premium Rack:

  • Number of Premium Racks: 8
  • Mountable Device: RND Portico5033 / RND Portico5043 / U76 / Opt-2A / EQ-1A / Dynamic EQ / Buss Comp 369 (QL V3.0 or later) / MBC4 (QL V4.0 or later)

Effect Rack:

  • Number of Effect Racks: 8
  • Number of Effect Programs: 54
  • Mountable Device: Effect / 31BandGEQ / Flex15GEQ / 8Band PEQ (QL V3.0 or later)

GEQ Rack:

  • Number of GEQ Racks: 8
  • Mountable Device: 31BandGEQ / Flex15GEQ / Dugan Automixer / 8Band PEQ (CL V3.0 or later)
    (RTA overlay support in QL V3.0 or later, GEQ gain control from the TOUCH AND TURN knob in QL V4.0 or later)

Dante:

  • Number of I/O Channels: 32 in / 32 out
  • Number of I/O devices that can be discovered from the console: 127
  • Number of I/O devices that can be mounted: 24
  • Number of I/O devices with HA remote control: 8
  • Dante Patch from Console: Yes

Recording:

  • USB Memory Recording: Yes
  • DVS Recording: Yes (DVS and Nuendo Live bundled)

Broadcast Functions:

  • 5.1 Surround Panning: Yes (QL V3.0 or later)
  • Surround Monitor: Yes (QL V3.0 or later)
  • Mix Minus: Yes (QL V3.0 or later)
  • L-Mono / R-Mono / LR-Mono: Yes (QL V3.0 or later)

Monitor:

  • Solo Mode: Yes (QL V4.0 or later)
  • Second Cue Bus
    (allows the MATRIX 7/8 to be used as a CUE B bus): Yes (QL V4.0 or later)
  • Oscillator: Sine Wave 1ch / Sine Wave 2ch (QL V3.0 or later) / Pink Noise / Burst Noise

Other Functions:

  • Port to Port: Yes
  • RTA: Yes (QL V3.0 or later)
  • Output Port Delay: Yes (0ms ~ 1000ms, frame delay support in QL V3.0)
  • Cascade: Yes
  • User Level: Yes
  • Help File: Yes
  • Channel Link: Yes (Output Channel Link support in QL V3.0 or later)
  • Channel Copy/Move: Yes
  • Control & Monitoring for Digital Wireless Receivers: Shure ULXD4D/ULXD4Q (QL V4.0 or later)

User Interface:

  • Display: 10 inch Touch Panel
  • Centralogic Section: No
  • Faders: 16 + 2
  • Selected Channel Encoders: Gain, HPF, PEQ (controls for a selected band), Dynamics 1/2(Threshold only), Pan
  • Channel Encoder: NO
  • Channel Name / Color Display: Yes
  • Custom Fader Banks: Yes (customized for all faders in a lump, MASTER fader of FADER BANK A in QL V4.0 or later)
  • User Defined Keys: 12 (x 4 banks in QL V3.0 or later)
  • User Defined Knobs: 4 (on-screen)
  • Touch and Turn Knob: Yes
  • Monitor Level Knob: Yes (on-screen)
  • Wooden Arm Rest: No
  • iPad Stay: No
  • Rack-mounting: Yes

Software:

  • Editor: QL Editor (Win/Mac, CSV files import/export in QL Editor V4.0.0 or later)
  • StageMix: QL StageMix (iPad app)
  • MonitorMix: Yes (QL V4.00 or later)
  • Console File Converter: Yes (Win/Mac)

General specifications:

  • Sampling frequency rate Internal: 44.1kHz / 48kHz
  • Sampling frequency rate External: 44.1kHz: +4.1667%, +0.1%, -0.1%, -4.0% (±200ppm), 48kHz: +4.1667%, +0.1%, -0.1%, -4.0% (±200ppm)
  • Signal delay: Less than 2.5ms, INPUT to OMNI OUT, Fs= 48kHz
  • Fader: 100mm motorized, Resolution=1024steps, +10dB to –138dB, –∞dB all faders
  • Total harmonic distortion:Less than 0.05% 20Hz-20kHz@+4dBu into 600Ω, INPUT to OMNI OUT, Input Gain= Min.
  • Frequency response: +0.5, -1.5dB 20Hz-20kHz, refer to +4dBu output @1kHz, INPUT to OMNI OUT
  • Dynamic range: 112dB typ.: DA Converter / 108dB typ.: INPUT to OMNI OUT, Input Gain = Min..

Hum & noise level:

  • Equivalent input noise: -128dBu typ., Equivalent Input Noise, Input Gain=Max
  • Residual output noise: -88dBu, Residual output noise, ST master off
  • Crosstalk: -100dB*1, adjacent INPUT/OMNI OUT channels, Input Gain = Min.
  • Power requirements: 100-240V 50/60Hz
  • Power consumption: 135 W

Dimensions:

  • W: 468mm(18.4in )
  • H: 272mm(10.7in)
  • D: 562mm(22.1in)
  • Net weight: 14.7kg(32.4lb)
  • Accessories: Owner’s Manual, power cord, DVS license sheet, Nuendo Live
  • Options: Rackmount kit RK1, Mini-YGDAI cards *2 , Gooseneck Lamp LA1L
  • Others: Operating temperature range: 0 – 40℃, Storage temperature range: -20 – 60℃

Analog Input Characteristics

  • Input Connectors: INPUT1-32
  • GAIN: +66dB
  • Input Impedance: 7.5kΩ
  • Source Impedance: 50-600Ω Mics or 600Ω Lines

Input Level:

  • Sensitivity: -82dBu (61.6μV)
  • Nominal: -62dBu (0.616mV)
  • Max. before clip: -42dBu (6.16mV)
  • Connector: XLR-3-31 type (Balanced) *2
  • Balanced / Unbalanced: Balanced

Analog Output Characteristics:

  • Output Terminals: OMNI OUT 1-16
  • Output Impedance: 75Ω
  • Load Impedance: 600Ω Lines
  • Maximum Output Level: +24dB(default)

Output Level:

  • Defined Level: +4dBu (1.23 V)
  • Maximum Non-Clip Level: vt+24dBu
    (12.3V)
  • Connector: XLR-3-32 type(Balanced) *1

Digital Input/Output Specifications:

  • Connectors: Primary/Secondary
  • Format: Dante
  • Data length: 24bit or 32bit
  • Level: 1000Base-T
  • Audio: 64ch Input/64ch Output@48kHz *1
  • Connector: EtherCON Cat5e

Digital Output Specifications:

  • Connectors: DIGITAL OUT – AES/EBU
  • Format: AES/EBU Professional Use
  • Data length: 24bit
  • Level: TRS422
  • Connector: XLR-3-32 type (Balanced) *1

I/O SLOT (1-2) Specifications:

  • Each I/O Slot accepts a Mini-YGDAI card.
  • Only Slot 1 has a serial interface.

Control I/O Characteristics:

Connectors Format Level Connector
MIDI IN MIDI DIN Connector 5P
OUT MIDI DIN Connector 5P
WORDCLOCK IN TTL/75 Ω terminated BNC Connector
OUT TTL/75 Ω BNC Connector
GPI (5IN/5OUT) D Sub Connector 15P(Female) *1
NETWORK IEEE802.3 10BASE-T/100Base-TX RJ-45
LAMP (QL5: x 2, QL1: x 1) 0V-12V XLR-4-31 type *2
USB HOST USB 2.0 USB A Connector (Female)

 

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