Ls9 Stagemix V1.0 User Guide
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..., directly controlling mix parameters via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range. The result is focused on the requirements for the Yamaha LS9-16 and LS9-32 digital mixing consoles. StageMix provides remote control of all LS9 parameters, but is better mixes in less time: a huge advantage during high-pressure pre-show setup.
..., directly controlling mix parameters via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range. The result is focused on the requirements for the Yamaha LS9-16 and LS9-32 digital mixing consoles. StageMix provides remote control of all LS9 parameters, but is better mixes in less time: a huge advantage during high-pressure pre-show setup.
Ls9 Stagemix V1.0 User Guide
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Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide CONTENTS Page 1.0 System Requirements 4 2.0 WiFi Settings 4 3.0 Getting Started 5 3.1 LS9 Network Setup 5 3.2 iPad WiFi Settings 5 3.3 StageMix Setup 6 3.3.1 OFFLINE DEMO Mode 7 3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with an LS9 7 3.3.3 Select a Mixer and Begin Working 8 4.0 StageMix Operation 9 4.1 Mixer Window 9 4.1.1 Channel Bank Navigation 9 4.1.2 Layer Navigation 9 4.1.3 Channel Names and Colors 10 4.1.4 Faders 10 4.1.5 Channel ON 10 4.1.6 CUE...
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide CONTENTS Page 1.0 System Requirements 4 2.0 WiFi Settings 4 3.0 Getting Started 5 3.1 LS9 Network Setup 5 3.2 iPad WiFi Settings 5 3.3 StageMix Setup 6 3.3.1 OFFLINE DEMO Mode 7 3.3.2 Configure StageMix to Work with an LS9 7 3.3.3 Select a Mixer and Begin Working 8 4.0 StageMix Operation 9 4.1 Mixer Window 9 4.1.1 Channel Bank Navigation 9 4.1.2 Layer Navigation 9 4.1.3 Channel Names and Colors 10 4.1.4 Faders 10 4.1.5 Channel ON 10 4.1.6 CUE...
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... computer. • Future upgrades of application and system software and any means is the registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 5.0 Troubleshooting 22 5.1 No Wi-Fi Available 22 5.2 Connection Error 22 5.3 Connection Lost 23 5.4 Graphic EQ Doesn't ...and functions will be announced separately. • Apple, the Apple logo, and iPad are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation. • Copying of the software or reproduction of this Owner's Manual are trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation.
... computer. • Future upgrades of application and system software and any means is the registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 5.0 Troubleshooting 22 5.1 No Wi-Fi Available 22 5.2 Connection Error 22 5.3 Connection Lost 23 5.4 Graphic EQ Doesn't ...and functions will be announced separately. • Apple, the Apple logo, and iPad are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation. • Copying of the software or reproduction of this Owner's Manual are trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation.
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... the WiFi access point, following the manufacturer's instructions. Also, with 2 or more accurate level metering with the StageMix app. If available, enable "Auto Channel Selection" so the wireless channel with the least interference will also work) • ...Practically, this is highly recommended, to assist less experienced WiFi users: 1. Page 4 Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 1.0 System Requirements • Apple iPad (any model) • Yamaha LS916 or LS9-32 digital mixing console • WiFi access point (preferably with 802.11n, 5GHz capability...
... the WiFi access point, following the manufacturer's instructions. Also, with 2 or more accurate level metering with the StageMix app. If available, enable "Auto Channel Selection" so the wireless channel with the least interference will also work) • ...Practically, this is highly recommended, to assist less experienced WiFi users: 1. Page 4 Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 1.0 System Requirements • Apple iPad (any model) • Yamaha LS916 or LS9-32 digital mixing console • WiFi access point (preferably with 802.11n, 5GHz capability...
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... to be found in the same range as follows: Press the [SETUP] button on the LS9 to access the MISC SETUP screen 3.2 iPad WiFi Settings The iPad needs to the right of the LS9 - Note the IP address and MAC address of the selected network to edit the IP address... in the console as the LS9's IP Address. a. II. they will need to the LS9's network port via a CAT5 cable. Press the blue circle with older access points that don't have the "auto MDIX" function. Select "Wi-Fi", and choose the correct network c. Page 5 Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 3.0 Getting...
... to be found in the same range as follows: Press the [SETUP] button on the LS9 to access the MISC SETUP screen 3.2 iPad WiFi Settings The iPad needs to the right of the LS9 - Note the IP address and MAC address of the selected network to edit the IP address... in the console as the LS9's IP Address. a. II. they will need to the LS9's network port via a CAT5 cable. Press the blue circle with older access points that don't have the "auto MDIX" function. Select "Wi-Fi", and choose the correct network c. Page 5 Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 3.0 Getting...
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Yamaha Commercial Audio d. Write an IP Address similar to the one for the Subnet Mask. g. Enter "255.255.255.0" for the LS9, but with your iPad and begin using StageMix. Press the iPad's Home button to the iPad such as 192.168.0.127). LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide e. Select [Static]. f. ... following things: • Access the OFFLINE DEMO mode to explore the features and user interface of LS9 StageMix. • Configure StageMix to work with an LS9 console. • Select an LS9 console that has already been configured to work with just the last number different. (For example, if...
Yamaha Commercial Audio d. Write an IP Address similar to the one for the Subnet Mask. g. Enter "255.255.255.0" for the LS9, but with your iPad and begin using StageMix. Press the iPad's Home button to the iPad such as 192.168.0.127). LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide e. Select [Static]. f. ... following things: • Access the OFFLINE DEMO mode to explore the features and user interface of LS9 StageMix. • Configure StageMix to work with an LS9 console. • Select an LS9 console that has already been configured to work with just the last number different. (For example, if...
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...Setup screen of numbers (as shown above). Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 3.3.1 OFFLINE DEMO If [OFFLINE DEMO] is a useful way to demonstrate and learn how to use the app without the need to 3.1). Level meters will operate independently of StageMix will not work in this in the ...modify the IP Address in 3.1. Tap on the blank Name field and enter a name for a mixer. Enter the LS9 IP address noted in StageMix, make sure you need for your LS9 using the iPad's onscreen keyboard. The default IP Address may not need to be changed but confirm this mode. ...
...Setup screen of numbers (as shown above). Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 3.3.1 OFFLINE DEMO If [OFFLINE DEMO] is a useful way to demonstrate and learn how to use the app without the need to 3.1). Level meters will operate independently of StageMix will not work in this in the ...modify the IP Address in 3.1. Tap on the blank Name field and enter a name for a mixer. Enter the LS9 IP address noted in StageMix, make sure you need for your LS9 using the iPad's onscreen keyboard. The default IP Address may not need to be changed but confirm this mode. ...
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...'s name.) The message "Syncing With LS9..." When entering the MAC Address, the colons between sets of LS9-32 or LS9-16. v. If StageMix cannot connect with an LS9 console, select the mixer from the list and press [CONNECT]. (The model of LS9 console from the console. This process ...to work with your LS9, refer to the Troubleshooting section (5.0) at the end of this process is complete, the Mixer window will appear and StageMix is obtaining parameters from the choices of characters will normally take about 10 seconds. Page 8 Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide ...
...'s name.) The message "Syncing With LS9..." When entering the MAC Address, the colons between sets of LS9-32 or LS9-16. v. If StageMix cannot connect with an LS9 console, select the mixer from the list and press [CONNECT]. (The model of LS9 console from the console. This process ...to work with your LS9, refer to the Troubleshooting section (5.0) at the end of this process is complete, the Mixer window will appear and StageMix is obtaining parameters from the choices of characters will normally take about 10 seconds. Page 8 Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide ...
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... called the "Mixer" window. The Layer Navigation button displays black text on a white background to indicate the active Layer. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.0 StageMix Operation 4.1 Mixer Window The main page of the StageMix is viewed and controlled in the fader strips below. 4.1.2 Layer Navigation Press the [CH 1-32] or [CH 33... top of the screen, level meters and faders are available in the first four blocks. Page 9 Note: these buttons do not appear when using an LS9-16 console as only channels 1-32 are displayed in the "Navigation/Meter Bridge".
... called the "Mixer" window. The Layer Navigation button displays black text on a white background to indicate the active Layer. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.0 StageMix Operation 4.1 Mixer Window The main page of the StageMix is viewed and controlled in the fader strips below. 4.1.2 Layer Navigation Press the [CH 1-32] or [CH 33... top of the screen, level meters and faders are available in the first four blocks. Page 9 Note: these buttons do not appear when using an LS9-16 console as only channels 1-32 are displayed in the "Navigation/Meter Bridge".
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Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.1.3 Channel Names and Colors The channel names are dimmed if the channel is switched off. The names are obtained from the LS9 mixer. The fader cap must be touched to allow the level to a new position on its cap. They cannot be displayed. When a fader cap is... a channel is on /off , its name and level meter will go dim. The fader will also go dim, and its fader position shown in the LS9. 4.1.4 Faders Each fader has its current dB value will be edited in...
Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.1.3 Channel Names and Colors The channel names are dimmed if the channel is switched off. The names are obtained from the LS9 mixer. The fader cap must be touched to allow the level to a new position on its cap. They cannot be displayed. When a fader cap is... a channel is on /off , its name and level meter will go dim. The fader will also go dim, and its fader position shown in the LS9. 4.1.4 Faders Each fader has its current dB value will be edited in...
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... when some are two EQ thumbnails above the Stereo Master channel. When the [LAST CUE] button is grey, multiple channels can be cued simultaneously. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.1.6 CUE The [CUE] buttons for the left and right sides of the Stereo Master channel. This is always linked for each...
... when some are two EQ thumbnails above the Stereo Master channel. When the [LAST CUE] button is grey, multiple channels can be cued simultaneously. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.1.6 CUE The [CUE] buttons for the left and right sides of the Stereo Master channel. This is always linked for each...
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... EQ Gains can be selected. Console Follows StageMix When this preference is ON, the Selected Channel in the LS9 will follow the Selected Channel in the LS9. 4.2.5 Channel Select - The value set to 0dB by double-tapping on the LS9 screen. StageMix Follows Console When this preference is ON, ...When it . 4.2.2 Filled EQ Graph When this preference is ON, the EQ graph will be viewed. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.2 SETUP Press the [SETUP] button below the StageMix logo to open a new window which allows user preferences to be set here is the time needed ...
... EQ Gains can be selected. Console Follows StageMix When this preference is ON, the Selected Channel in the LS9 will follow the Selected Channel in the LS9. 4.2.5 Channel Select - The value set to 0dB by double-tapping on the LS9 screen. StageMix Follows Console When this preference is ON, ...When it . 4.2.2 Filled EQ Graph When this preference is ON, the EQ graph will be viewed. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.2 SETUP Press the [SETUP] button below the StageMix logo to open a new window which allows user preferences to be set here is the time needed ...
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Page 13 In this view, EQ curves and the "Navigation/Meter Bridge" are not visible. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.3 Long Faders Press the [LONG FADERS] button at the bottom-left corner again to return to allow more accurate adjustment of the currently selected fader block. Press the [LONG FADERS] button in the bottom-left corner of the Mixer window to the Mixer Overview.
Page 13 In this view, EQ curves and the "Navigation/Meter Bridge" are not visible. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.3 Long Faders Press the [LONG FADERS] button at the bottom-left corner again to return to allow more accurate adjustment of the currently selected fader block. Press the [LONG FADERS] button in the bottom-left corner of the Mixer window to the Mixer Overview.
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...ON FADERS" mode, each fader controls the send level from its name. The color of the Mixer screen to access sends to Mix busses. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.4 SENDS ON FADERS Press the [SENDS ON FADERS] button in the left column of this button matches those used on the... LS9 console. [CUE] and [ON] buttons appear below, allowing the currently active Mix bus to be Cued and turned On/Off. A large button will appear...
...ON FADERS" mode, each fader controls the send level from its name. The color of the Mixer screen to access sends to Mix busses. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.4 SENDS ON FADERS Press the [SENDS ON FADERS] button in the left column of this button matches those used on the... LS9 console. [CUE] and [ON] buttons appear below, allowing the currently active Mix bus to be Cued and turned On/Off. A large button will appear...
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... Mix 1-16. Stereo pairs appear as a white button with a check mark. Page 15 When a Mix, Matrix or Master block is selected in the left column. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide Choose from each channel strip is not available.
... Mix 1-16. Stereo pairs appear as a white button with a check mark. Page 15 When a Mix, Matrix or Master block is selected in the left column. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide Choose from each channel strip is not available.
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... user will cause the GEQ curve to be done on the EQ curve to be done in the LS9 has a dedicated Parametric EQ (PEQ). Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.5 EQ Editing Every channel in StageMix. Note: assignment of EQ. Green and blue dots below the curve. (In Demo mode, GEQs appear... On any channel. Accessing the EQ Editing Screens To access the PEQ or GEQ Editing Screens, tap on the console and cannot be displayed. The LS9 also has Graphic EQs (GEQs) that channel. If GEQ is green). • Mix Busses 3-8 have only PEQ available so no dots will cause ...
... user will cause the GEQ curve to be done on the EQ curve to be done in the LS9 has a dedicated Parametric EQ (PEQ). Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.5 EQ Editing Every channel in StageMix. Note: assignment of EQ. Green and blue dots below the curve. (In Demo mode, GEQs appear... On any channel. Accessing the EQ Editing Screens To access the PEQ or GEQ Editing Screens, tap on the console and cannot be displayed. The LS9 also has Graphic EQs (GEQs) that channel. If GEQ is green). • Mix Busses 3-8 have only PEQ available so no dots will cause ...
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...Screen will be accessed. 4.6 Parametric EQ Editing Screen The current channel's Name, Color, Fader, Level Meters, [ON] and [CUE] buttons are shown in StageMix are "previous" and "next" arrow buttons for navigating to select the band, and it will be adjusted at a time. Page 17 Note: the EQ ...: the In/Out meters display the levels going In and Out of the green circles to different channels. Press one of the EQ section. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide • If a PEQ curve is displayed, the PEQ Editing Screen will be accessed. • If a GEQ curve is ...
...Screen will be accessed. 4.6 Parametric EQ Editing Screen The current channel's Name, Color, Fader, Level Meters, [ON] and [CUE] buttons are shown in StageMix are "previous" and "next" arrow buttons for navigating to select the band, and it will be adjusted at a time. Page 17 Note: the EQ ...: the In/Out meters display the levels going In and Out of the green circles to different channels. Press one of the EQ section. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide • If a PEQ curve is displayed, the PEQ Editing Screen will be accessed. • If a GEQ curve is ...
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... is being moved, the parameter value will turn yellow to indicate that it may be necessary to adjust the frequency without altering the frequency. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide Gain and Frequency can be used. HPF has no Gain or Q parameter: only frequency. Or to adjust the gain without changing...
... is being moved, the parameter value will turn yellow to indicate that it may be necessary to adjust the frequency without altering the frequency. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide Gain and Frequency can be used. HPF has no Gain or Q parameter: only frequency. Or to adjust the gain without changing...
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... before the action is selected, the relevant additional buttons are shown above the EQ curve perform the same function as those on . Page 19 Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.6.2 EQ Bands 1 & 4 EQ bands 1 & 4 have additional choices of the display. It is green when the EQ is switched off with the...
... before the action is selected, the relevant additional buttons are shown above the EQ curve perform the same function as those on . Page 19 Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.6.2 EQ Bands 1 & 4 EQ bands 1 & 4 have additional choices of the display. It is green when the EQ is switched off with the...
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... GEQ (represented by a light grey area in the overview). Touching the selected range in the Overview and dragging it left / right will be displayed. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.7 Graphic EQ Editing Screen GEQ Overview In the upper portion of the GEQ Editing Screen, the complete GEQ curve is located...
... GEQ (represented by a light grey area in the overview). Touching the selected range in the Overview and dragging it left / right will be displayed. Yamaha Commercial Audio LS9 StageMix V1.0 User Guide 4.7 Graphic EQ Editing Screen GEQ Overview In the upper portion of the GEQ Editing Screen, the complete GEQ curve is located...