Yamaha QL1 User Manual download pdf (Page 7)

When it’s time to build creatively on the uncolored sonic foundation provided by the QL consoles, a selection of

powerful processors is ready to rene your sound. Yamaha digital technology accurately reproduces the quality and

performance of time-honored analog devices that are renowned for their musical sound, as well as speech mixing

technology that revolutionized the industry with unprecedented consistency and clarity. The technology that

achieves all of this reects Yamaha’s respect for the legacy of masters who have given us some of our most valued

audio capabilities. It also gives today’s sound engineers the support they need to create for the future.

Keeping the Legacy Alive

All of the processing capability that was packed into the CL series consoles is provided in the

QL consoles as well. Most of those processors are based on Virtual Circuit Modeling (VCM)

technology developed by “Dr. K” (Toshifumi Kunimoto) and his team at “K’s lab,” Yamaha’s state-

of-the-art digital technology research facility. VCM technology precisely models the circuitry

and performance of analog audio devices, right down to the characteristics of individual

components such as resistors and capacitors. VCM simulations are so realistic and musical that

even the legendary Rupert Neve, a master who built his reputation on analog sound, has given

it his approval and collaborated in developing VCM versions of his Portico 5033 and 5043 EQ

and compressor, both provided as on-board processors in the QL consoles.

Thanks to in-depth collaboration with Dan Dugan Sound Design, renowned Dan Dugan

automatic microphone mixing with its advanced algorithms is built into the QL series

consoles. Setup is easy: just insert the processor into up to 16 channels for automatically

optimized microphone gain distribution. Gain control is smooth and natural, as though

experienced human operators were doing the mix. The system also

eectively reduces feedback and comb lter issues. For speech

applications, especially non-scripted situations, this allows the operator

to concentrate on details other than fader operation for consistently

high-quality mixes.

VCM Technology and Rupert Neve

Revolutionary Dan Dugan Automatic Mixer Built In

Toshifumi Kunimoto

Engineering Manager,

Research & Development Division

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