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10 An overview of the LS9 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Effects and graphic EQ that can be patched into a desired signal path • • • • There are eight
100Changing the input patchingLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual3Move the cursor to the port select popup button for the desired channel, and press the [ENTER]
1019Input/output patchingInserting an external device into a channelLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualIf necessary, you can insert an internal effect/GEQ or an
102Inserting an external device into a channelLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualE Output port select popup buttonF Input port select popup buttonThese buttons
1039Input/output patchingDirectly outputting an INPUT channelLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThe signal of an INPUT channel can be output directly from the d
104Directly outputting an INPUT channelLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4Move the cursor to the port select popup button, and press the [ENTER] key.The OUTPUT
105LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual10USB memory recorderChapter 10USB memory recorderThis chapter explains how to use the USB memory recorder.The LS9 provide
106Assigning channels to the input/output of the recorderLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere’s how to patch the desired channels to the input and output of
107Assigning channels to the input/output of the recorderLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual10USB memory recorderB Channel select buttonsSelect the channels tha
108Recording to USB memoryLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere’s how to record the signal of the desired output channels as an audio file (MP3) onto the USB m
109Recording to USB memoryLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual10USB memory recorder6Move the cursor to the REC button (●) at the bottom of the screen, and press
11 Differences between the LS9-16 and LS9-321IntroductionLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThe LS9 is available in two models; the LS9-16 and the LS9-32. Thes
110Playing back audio files from USB memoryLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere’s how to play back audio files that have been saved on USB memory. In addition
111Playing back audio files from USB memoryLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual10USB memory recorder3You can use the change directory button in the screen and th
112Editing the title listLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere’s how you can change the order of the audio files shown in the title list, and edit the titles o
113LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual10USB memory recorder● ↑↑↑↑ / ↓↓↓↓ buttonsWhen you move the cursor to these buttons and press the [ENTER] key, the track n
114Linking scene recall with audio file playbackLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4Move the cursor to the blue background area in the middle of the list SONG T
11511EQ and DynamicsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualChapter 11EQ and DynamicsThis chapter explains the EQ (equalizer) and dynamics that are provided on each
116Using EQLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThe window contains the following items.1 TYPE I, II buttonsThese buttons select the EQ type. If the TYPE I button
11711EQ and DynamicsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual6If you want to use the high-pass filter on an input channel, operate the HPF FREQ knob or HPF ON/OFF butt
118Using dynamicsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThe window contains the following items.1 Dynamics type buttonsUse these buttons to select one of the follow
119Using dynamics11EQ and DynamicsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual6Select the key-in signal as necessary.You can select one of the following as the key-in si
12Differences between the LS9-16 and LS9-32LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThe LS9-16 and LS9-32 differ in the number of top panel channel modules and ST IN
120Using the EQ/Dynamics librariesLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualEQ or dynamics settings can be stored in or recalled from dedicated libraries.The EQ librar
121LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual12Grouping and linkingChapter 12Grouping and linkingThis chapter explains the Mute Group function that lets you simultaneo
122Using mute groupsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThe MUTE GROUP screen of the CHANNEL JOB screen contains the following items.1 Channel display fieldChanne
123Using mute groupsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual12Grouping and linking2Use the LAYER section keys and the [SEL] keys to select the channel whose mute gro
124The Channel Link functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualChannel Link is a function that links the operation of parameters such as fader and EQ between in
125The Channel Link functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual12Grouping and linking3If you turned on the MIX ON or MIX SEND buttons in step 2, use the buttons
126Copying, moving, or initializing a channelLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis section explains how you can copy or move mix parameters between channels,
127Copying, moving, or initializing a channelLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual12Grouping and linkingThe settings of a specific input channel can be moved to a
128Copying, moving, or initializing a channelLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualIf desired, you can restore the parameters of any channel to an initialized stat
129LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual13Scene memoryChapter 13Scene memoryThis chapter explains how to perform scene memory operations.On the LS9, settings such
131IntroductionLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThe names of the LAYER section keys differ between the LS9-16 and LS9-32.● LS9-16 ● LS9-32In conjunction with
130Using scene memoriesLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual2In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [SCENE MEMORY] key repeatedly to access the SCENE LIST scree
131Using scene memoriesLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual13Scene memory7To execute the Store operation, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER]
132Using scene memoriesLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4To execute the Recall operation, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.The scene
133Using scene memoriesLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual13Scene memory2Move the cursor to the USER DEFINED KEYS button and press the [ENTER] key to access the
134Editing scene memoriesLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis section explains how to sort the scenes stored in scene memory, edit their titles, and copy/pas
135Editing scene memoriesLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual13Scene memory3If you want the scenes to be listed in a dif-ferent order, move the cursor to the “NO
136Editing scene memoriesLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThe scenes stored in scene memory can be copied/pasted to other scene numbers, or cleared (erased).1
137Editing scene memoriesLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual13Scene memory7To execute the Paste operation, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER
138Editing scene memoriesLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere’s how to cut a scene. When you cut a scene, the scenes of subsequent numbers will move forward.
139Using the Focus functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual13Scene memory“Focus” is a function that lets you select the parameters that will be updated when
14LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThe sixteen MIX buses provided on the LS9 can be assigned either as VARI or FIXED types in pairs of adjacent odd-numbered/e
140Using the Recall Safe functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual“Recall Safe” is a function that excludes only specific parameters/channels from Recall opera
141Using the Recall Safe functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual13Scene memory3If you want to enable Recall Safe for spe-cific parameters of the selected cha
142Using the Recall Safe functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThese buttons correspond to the following parameters.● If a MATRIX channel is selectedWith t
143LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual13Scene memory5If you want to enable Recall Safe for global parameters, turn on the desired buttons in the GLOBAL field.The
144Using the Fade functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual2Make sure that the cursor is located some-where other than the constant display area, and use the
145LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual14Monitor/CueChapter 14Monitor/CueThis chapter explains the LS9’s monitor/cue functions.The Monitor function lets you audi
146Using the Monitor functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis section explains how to select the desired monitor source, and monitor it from the PHONES O
147Using the Monitor functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual14Monitor/CueIf you’ve selected DEFINE in the SOURCE SELECT field, you can use the ASSIGN field to
148Using the Cue functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis section explains how to use the LS9’s Cue function.The LS9’s cue signals can be categorized int
149Using the Cue functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual14Monitor/CueThis section explains how you can use the [CUE] key of a desired channel to monitor the
15LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual2Parts and their functionChapter 2Parts and their functionThis chapter explains the LS9’s parts and their functions.The LS9
150Using the Cue functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4Press the [CUE] key of a desired channel to turn it on.The Cue signal of the corresponding channel
151LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual15Talkback / OscillatorChapter 15Talkback / OscillatorThis chapter explains how to use the talkback and oscillator functio
152Using talkbackLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual2To assign the input from the INPUT jack to talkback, move the cursor to the input select popup window in th
153Using the oscillatorLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual15Talkback / OscillatorHere’s how you can send a sine wave or pink noise from the internal oscillator
154Using the oscillatorLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual5To enable the oscillator, move the cursor to the OUTPUT button and press the [ENTER] key to turn it o
155LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual16MetersChapter 16MetersThis chapter describes the meter screen which displays input/output level meters for all channels.
156Using the METER screenLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualD Metering point select boxUse the dial or the [DEC]/[INC] keys to select the metering point for the
157LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual17Graphic EQ and effectsChapter 17Graphic EQ and effectsThis chapter explains how to use the built-in graphic EQ and effec
158About the virtual rackLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis section explains how to mount a GEQ or effect in the virtual rack, and patch the input/output o
159About the virtual rackLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual17Graphic EQ and effectsC MODULE SELECT buttonsUse these buttons to select the GEQ or effect that wi
Top panel16LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualLS9-32z Channel module section (p. 17) c STEREO MASTER section (p. 18)v USER DEFINED KEYS section (p. 18)b DISPLAY
160About the virtual rackLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual5Switch the tabs as necessary, and select the input source that you want to use.When you select an i
161Graphic EQ operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual17Graphic EQ and effectsThe LS9 lets you mount a GEQ in racks 1–8 and patch it to the insert-out/in o
162Graphic EQ operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual3Use the OUTPUT button to open the INPUT CH SELECT popup window where you can select the output-desti
163Graphic EQ operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual17Graphic EQ and effects6To turn on the GEQ, move the cursor to the GEQ ON/OFF button and press the [
164Graphic EQ operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual● For the LS9-16On the LS9-16, the bands that can be controlled will depend on the button you selecte
165Graphic EQ operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual17Graphic EQ and effects1 EQ graphThis indicates the approximate response of the current Flex15GEQ se
166About the internal effectsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThe internal effects of the LS9 can be mounted in racks 5–8. For each mounted effect you can cho
167About the internal effectsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual17Graphic EQ and effectsHere we will explain how to use a MIX bus as an effect send bus and a ST
168About the internal effectsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual5To change the mix balance of the original sound and effect sound, move the cursor to the MIX BA
169About the internal effectsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual17Graphic EQ and effects3Use the INPUT L button to open the INPUT CH SELECT popup window, and se
Top panelLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual172Parts and their functionz Channel module section• • • • • • • • • • • In this section you can operate the main pa
170About the internal effectsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis section explains how to change the effect type and edit the parameters.1As described in “Mo
171About the internal effectsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual17Graphic EQ and effectsB Use the dial or the cursor keys to move the cursor, and select the new
172About the internal effectsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual“Tap tempo” is a function that lets you specify the delay time of a delay effect or the modulati
173About the internal effectsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual17Graphic EQ and effects7At the desired tempo, repeatedly press the user-defined key to which you
174Using the graphic EQ and effect librariesLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualYou can use dedicated libraries to store and recall graphic EQ and effect setting
175Using an external head ampLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual17Graphic EQ and effectsIf an I/O card (expected to go on sale in the future) that supports the
176Using an external head ampLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual5Use the PORT SELECT buttons to specify the input ports to which the audio output of the externa
177LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual18MIDIChapter 18MIDIThis chapter explains how MIDI messages can be transmitted from an exter-nal device to control the LS9
178Basic MIDI settingsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere’s how to select the type of MIDI messages the LS9 will transmit and receive, the MIDI port that wi
179Basic MIDI settingsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual18MIDIG CONTROL CHANGE MODE fieldHere you can select the control change transmission/reception mode.● NR
Top panel18LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manualc STEREO MASTER section • • • • • • • • • • •In this section you can operate the main parameters of the STEREO ch
180Using program changes to recall scenes and library itemsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThe LS9 lets you assign a specific event (scene recall or effect li
181Using program changes to recall scenes and library itemsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual18MIDI● PROGRAM CHANGE EVENTIndicates the type/number/title of the
182Using program changes to recall scenes and library itemsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual9To change the event assignment for each program number, move the
183Using control changes to control parametersLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual18MIDIYou can use MIDI control change messages to control specified events (fade
184Using control changes to control parametersLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualB CONTROL CHANGE MODE fieldHere you can select the control change transmission/r
185Using parameter changes to control parametersLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual18MIDIOn the LS9, you can use a type of system exclusive messages called “par
186Using MMC (MIDI Machine Control) to operate the USB memory recorderLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualYou can use MMC (MIDI Machine Control) messages to oper
18719User settings (Security)LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualChapter 19User settings (Security)This chapter explains the User Level settings that allow restr
188User Level settingsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualPrivileges for each user are as follows.With the factory settings, the Administrator password is not se
189User Level settings19User settings (Security)LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual3Move the cursor to the CREATE USER KEY button and press the [ENTER] key.The
Top panelLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual192Parts and their functionb DISPLAY ACCESS section • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
190User Level settingsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual3Move the cursor to the ADMINISTRATOR LOGIN button and press the [ENTER] key.If no Administrator passwo
191User Level settings19User settings (Security)LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual6Move the cursor to the LOAD button and press the [ENTER] key.If no password
192User Level settingsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual3Enter the current password, move the cur-sor to the OK button, and press the [ENTER] key.For details o
193User Level settings19User settings (Security)LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis page includes the following items.1 CH OPERATION fieldHere you can specif
194PreferencesLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualSettings related to the operating environment (such as whether or not certain messages are dis-played, or wheth
195Preferences19User settings (Security)LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual● POPUP APPEARS WHEN PRESSING KNOBSSpecifies whether pressing a knob of the SELECTED C
196User-defined keysLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere’s how you can assign the desired functions to the user defined keys in the USER DEFINED section of th
197Console lock19User settings (Security)LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualYou can temporarily prohibit console operations in order to prevent unwanted operati
198Console lockLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual1When the CONSOLE LOCK screen is dis-played, press the [ENTER] key.If you are logged-in as a user for whom no
199Using USB memory to save/load data19User settings (Security)LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis section explains how you can connect commercially-availab
2 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (Perchlorate) This product contains a batte
Top panel20LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manualm MIX/MATRIX SELECT section • • • • • • • • •In this section you can select the MIX channel or MATRIX channel that
200Using USB memory to save/load dataLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere’s how to load an LS9 settings file (extension .L9A) from USB memory into the LS9.You
201Using USB memory to save/load data19User settings (Security)LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere’s how you can perform editing operations such as sorting
202Using USB memory to save/load dataLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualI SAVE buttonSaves all of the LS9’s internal settings together (→ p. 199).J LOAD buttonL
203Using USB memory to save/load data19User settings (Security)LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual● Copying/pasting a fileHere’s how to copy a desired file into b
204Using USB memory to save/load dataLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4Move the cursor to the MAKE DIR button and press the [ENTER] key.A keyboard window will
205LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual20Other functionsChapter 20Other functionsThis chapter explains other functionality of the LS9 not covered elsewhere.In th
206LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual● MISC SETUP screenIn this screen you can make various other settings.1 MIDI fieldHere you can make various MIDI-related se
207Word clock settingsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual20Other functions1 Clock frequencyThis indicates the frequency of the currently selected clock source.
208Switching a digital I/O card’s SRC on/offLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualIf a digital I/O card with SRC (Sampling Rate Converter) functionality (such as t
209Using cascade connectionsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual20Other functionsBy cascade-connecting two or more LS9 consoles or an LS9 with an external mixer
Top panelLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual212Parts and their function⁄0 SELECTED CHANNEL section• • • • • • • • • In this section you can operate the most imp
210Using cascade connectionsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual1In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedly to access the SYS-TEM SETUP scre
211Using cascade connectionsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual20Other functions6If you want to use the Cascade Link func-tion to link parameters and events bet
212Using cascade connectionsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual1In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, press the [SETUP] key repeatedly to access the SYS-TEM SETUP scre
213LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual20Other functions6If you want to link specific parameters or events between two LS9 consoles, proceed as follows.1 Move the
214Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX busesLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualB BUS TYPE / PRE FADER SEND POINTFor two adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered
215Setting the date and time of the internal clockLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual20Other functionsThis section explains how to set the date and time of the
216Setting the network addressLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere’s how to set the network address that will be required when you use the LS9’s NETWORK conn
217LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual20Other functions5When you have finished making settings, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.The ch
218Using the Help functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualYou can view Help files provided by Yamaha, or display any desired text file created by the user.*We
219Using the Help functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual20Other functions1Using a commercially available text editor or the “Notepad” included with the Mic
Top panel22LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualI EQ [HIGH] keyJ EQ [HIGH MID] keyK EQ [LOW MID] keyL EQ [LOW] keyThese keys select the band controlled by encoder
220Using the Help functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual5Use the panel dial or the [DEC]/[INC] keys to select “HELP.” Move the cursor to the OK button and
221Using the Help functionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual20Other functions Directly recalling the Help for a specific panel controller • • • • • • • • • • •
222Initializing the LS9’s internal memoryLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualIf an error occurs in the LS9’s internal memory, or if you have forgotten the passwo
223Adjusting the faders (Calibration function)LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual20Other functionsDepending on the environment in which you use the console, dis
224Adjusting the input/output gain (Calibration function)LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualIf necessary, you can make fine adjustments to the input/output gain.
Appendices225LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesEQ Library List# TitleParameterLOW L-MID H-MID HIGH01 Bass Drum 1PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELFG +3.5
EQ Library List226LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual27 Female Vo. 1PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING PEAKINGG –1.0 dB +1.0 dB +1.5 dB +2.0 dBF 118 Hz 400 Hz 2.65 kHz 6.0
DYNAMICS Library List227LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesDYNAMICS Library List# Title Type Parameter Value1 Gate GATEThreshold (dB) –26Range (dB) –5
DYNAMICS Library List228LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual* At fs=44.1 kHz22 E. Guitar COMPRESSORThreshold (dB) –8Ratio ( :1) 3.5Attack (ms) 7Out gain (dB) 2
Dynamics Parameters229LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesInput channels provide DYNAMICS section 1 and DYNAMICS section 2. Output channels provide DYN
Rear panelLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual232Parts and their functionRear panelLS9-161 324 5 6 7 8K JL MLS9-3214JK 5 6 7 8 92L M 3
Dynamics Parameters230LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual COMPRESSOR• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Dynamics Parameters231LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices COMPANDER HARD (COMPANDER-H), COMPANDER SOFT (COMPANDER-S) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Effect Type List232LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualEffect Type ListTitle Type DescriptionReverb Hall REVERB HALLConcert hall reverberation simula-tion with g
Effects Parameters233LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices REVERB HALL, REVERB ROOM, REVERB STAGE, REVERB PLATEOne input, two output hall, room, stage,
Effects Parameters234LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual MOD. DELAYOne input, two output basic repeat delay with modulation. DELAY LCROne input, two output 3-
Effects Parameters235LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices FLANGETwo input, two output flange effect. SYMPHONICTwo input, two output symphonic effect.
Effects Parameters236LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual TREMOLOTwo input, two output tremolo effect. HQ. PITCHOne input, two output high-quality pitch shifte
Effects Parameters237LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices MOD. FILTERTwo input, two output modulation filter. DISTORTIONOne input, two output distort
Effects Parameters238LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual DYNA. PHASERTwo input, two output dynamically controlled phaser. REV+CHORUSOne input, two output reve
Effects Parameters239LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices REV→FLANGEOne input, two output reverb and flanger effects in series. REV+SYMPHO.One input,
Rear panel24LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual1 INPUT jacks 1–16 {1–32}These are balanced XLR-3-31 female input jacks for inputting analog audio signals from l
Effects Parameters240LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual DELAY+ER.One input, two output delay and early reflections effects in parallel. DELAY→ER.One input, t
Effects Parameters241LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices DELAY+REVOne input, two output delay and reverb effects in parallel. DELAY→REVOne input, tw
Effects Parameters242LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual MULTI FILTERTwo input, two output 3-band multi-filter (24 dB/octave). FREEZEOne input, two output bas
Effects Parameters243LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices M.BAND COMPTwo input, two output 3-band compressor, with individ-ual solo and gain reduction
Effects and tempo synchronization244LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualSome of the LS9’s effects allow you to synchronize the effect with the tempo. There are t
Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table245LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices Preset Bank/Ch# 1 Preset Bank/Ch# 2Scene Memory/Effect Li
Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table246LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Preset Bank/Ch# 3 Preset Bank/Ch# 4Program Change#Scene/EffectPrese
Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table247LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices Preset Bank/Ch# 5 Preset Bank/Ch# 6 Preset Bank/Ch# 7 Pr
Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table248LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Bank/Ch#Program Change#Scene/EffectUser#Program Change#Scene/EffectUs
Parameters that can be assigned to control changes249LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesParameters that can be assigned to control changesMode Paramet
Rear panelLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual252Parts and their functionD NETWORK connectorThis connector allows the LS9 to be connected to a Win-dows computer
Parameters that can be assigned to control changes250LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualINPUT DYNA2ONCH 1–CH 32{64}STIN1L–STIN4RATTACKTHRESHOLDRELEASE HRELEASE
Control change parameter assignments251LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices PRESETControl change parameter assignmentsControl Change#Mode Parameter 1
Control change parameter assignments252LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualControl Change#Mode Parameter 1 Parameter 21234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
NRPN parameter assignments253LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesNRPN parameter assignmentsParameterFrom (HEX)To (HEX)FADERINPUT 0000 0047MIX, MATRIX,
NRPN parameter assignments254LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualRACK5–8(EFFECT)BYPASS 26B4 26B7MIX BALANCE 26BC 26BFPARAM1 26C4 26C7PARAM2 26CC 26CFPARAM3 26D4
NRPN parameter assignments255LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesINPUT1–56, STIN 1L–4R to MIX1–8 PANMIX1–2 36AA 36E9MIX3–4 36EA 3729MIX5–6 372A 3769MIX
Mixing parameter operation applicability256LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis table indicates how the behaviors of each of the input channel and output cha
Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys257LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesFunctions that can be assigned to user-defined keysFunction PA
Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys258LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualPAGE CHANGEPAGE BOOKMARK —When storing a page: FlashWhen showing a memo
Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys259LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesLS9 EDITORMASTER —Flash Access the LS9 EDITOR screenOVERVIEWC
Front panel26LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual1 PHONES LEVEL controlThis adjusts the level of the signal that is output from the PHONES OUT jack 2.B PHONES OU
MIDI Data Format260LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis section explains the format of the data that the LS9 is able to understand, send, and receive.1 CHANN
MIDI Data Format261LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices1.4 PROGRAM CHANGE (Cn)ReceptionIf [PROGRAM CHANGE ECHO] is ON, bank select messages will also b
MIDI Data Format262LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual3.2 BULK DUMPThe LS9 uses the following data types for a bulk dump.*1) 0–300 Scene Number (0 Request Only)
MIDI Data Format263LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices4.1.2 Format (PARAMETER REQUEST)ReceiveData will be received when [PARAMETER CHANGE Rx] is on an
MIDI Data Format264LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4.3 FUNCTION CALL – LIBRARY EDIT –4.3.1 Format (PARAMETER CHANGE)ReceiveData will be received when [PARAME
MIDI Data Format265LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices4.4.2 Format (PARAMETER REQUEST)ReceiveThe PARAMETER CHANGE will be sent with Device number [Rx
MIDI Data Format266LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4.5.2 Format (PARAMETER REQUEST)ReceiveThe PARAMETER CHANGE will be sent with Device number [Rx CH] immedi
MIDI Data Format267LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices4.8 FUNCTION CALL – CHANNEL –4.8.1 Pair ON/OFF Trigger Format (PARAMETER CHANGE)ReceiveData will
Warning/Error Messages268LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualWarning/Error MessagesMessage Meaningxxx Parameters Copied. Parameter xxx was copied to the copy buf
Warning/Error Messages269LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesSLOT x: Data Framing Error! Invalid signals are being input from the SLOT x input port.SLO
27LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual3Basic operations on the LS9Chapter 3Basic operations on the LS9This chapter explains the various user interfaces you’ll us
Troubleshooting270LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualTroubleshootingPower does not turn on, panel LEDs and the LCD display do not light❍ Are the LCD contrast an
Troubleshooting271LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesYou turn on a CUE button in the EFFECT PARAM screen, but it is automatically defeated❍ This is de
General Specifications272LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualGeneral SpecificationsSignal Delay Less than 2.5 ms (INPUT to OMNI OUT @Fs=48kHz)Dimensions (WxHxD)LS
Input/output characteristics273LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices❏ Analog Input Characteristics*1. Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce
Input/output characteristics274LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual❏ I/O Slot CharacteristicsThe rear panel provides one slot (LS9-16) or two slots (LS9-32) in w
Electrical characteristics275LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesAll faders are nominal when measured. Output impedance of signal generator: 150 ohms❏
Electrical characteristics276LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual❏ Crosstalk@1kHz❏ Maximum Voltage Gain@1kHz❏ Phantom VoltageFrom To Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Un
Mixer Basic Parameters277LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices❏ Libraries❏ Input Function❏ Output Function❏ Output Port❏ ProcessorMixer Basic Parameters
Pin Assignment278LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual❏ LAMP (LS9-32 only)Pin Assignment1423Pin Signal Name1NC2NC3 GND4 +12V
Dimensions279LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendices* Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Cor
28LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualBasic operations in the top panelThe combination of channels corresponding to each key is as follows.LAYER section keyLAYER
Attaching the RK1 rackmount kit (sold separately)280LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualYou can attach the optional RK-1 rackmount kit to the LS9-16 or LS9-32 an
MIDI Implementation Chart281LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesMIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Digital Mixing Console ] Dat
282IndexLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualNumerics2TR IN DIGITAL jack ...252TR OUT DIGITAL jack ...
283IndexLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesFFade function ...143FADER field ...
284IndexLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualNNetwork address ...216NETWORK connector ...2
285IndexLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAppendicesTTalkback ...151TALKBACK screen ...
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293Basic operations on the LS9LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualBasic operations in the top panelYou can use the encoders and keys of the SELECTED CHANNEL sect
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3 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual The above warning is located on the rear or side of the unit. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with ar
30LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualViewing the displayHere we explain the various types of information shown in the display.1 Selected channelThis shows the n
313Basic operations on the LS9LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualViewing the displayThe contents of the main area will depend on the currently selected function
32LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualViewing the displayThe interface shown in the screen of the LS9 includes the following items. CursorThe blinking red and y
333Basic operations on the LS9LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualViewing the display Keyboard windowThe keyboard window shown below will appear when you assign
34LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualAssigning a nameOn the LS9, you can assign a name to each input channel and output channel, and assign a title to each scen
353Basic operations on the LS9LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualUsing the tool buttonsThe title bar at the top of some popup windows and screens contains tool
36LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualUsing the tool buttonsIn the SELECTED CH VIEW screen, move the cursor to the knob corresponding to EQ or dynamics 1/2, or t
373Basic operations on the LS9LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualUsing the tool buttons● GEQ libraryThe GEQ library holds two types of data; 31BandGEQ or Flex15
38LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualUsing the tool buttons● Erasing data from a library1Access a popup window or screen that con-tains tool buttons.2Move the c
393Basic operations on the LS9LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualUsing the tool buttonsHere’s how you can copy the EQ/dynamics settings of the currently selecte
4 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WAR
40LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualUsing the tool buttons5When you want to compare the first and second versions of your settings, move the cursor to the COMPA
41LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4Connections and setupChapter 4Connections and setupThis chapter explains how to connect the audio inputs and outputs, how
42ConnectionsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Analog output connections• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
43ConnectionsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4Connections and setup Digital input/output connections • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
44Installing an option cardLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualBefore you install an I/O card in a slot, you must check the Yamaha website to verify whether the
45Setup required when starting upLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4Connections and setupHere we explain the setup that is required when starting the LS9 for t
46Setup required when starting upLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual“Word clock” is the clock data that provides the timing basis for audio signals to be proces
47Setup required when starting upLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4Connections and setup3Use the buttons in the window to select the clock source to which the
48Setup required when starting upLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [HOME] key.The [HOME] key restores the LS9’s panel to it
49Setup required when starting upLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4Connections and setup● Making HA settings for a group of eight channelsHere’s how to access
5 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual • Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off f
50Setup required when starting upLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere we explain how to adjust the level of a signal sent from a gain-adjusted input channel
51Setup required when starting upLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4Connections and setup6Raise the fader of the currently selected channel (or the encoder for
52Setup required when starting upLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual4In the STEREO MASTER section of the top panel, make sure that the STEREO channel [ON] key i
535Input channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualChapter 5Input channel operationsThis chapter explains operations for input channels (INPUT channe
54Signal flow for input channelsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual● INPUT PATCHThis assigns input signals to the input channels.● ø (phase)Switches the phase o
55Specifying the channel name / icon5Input channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualOn the LS9, the name and icon shown in the screen can be specifie
56Specifying the channel name / iconLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual5To select an icon for this channel, move the cursor to the icon button and press the [EN
57HA (head amp) settings5Input channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere’s how to make HA (Head Amp) settings such as phantom power on/off, gain
58LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual8To switch the phase of each channel between normal and reverse phase, move the cursor to the ø button of the desired chann
59Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO bus5Input channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual1Make sure that an input source is
6 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual 1. Introduction 9 Thank you ...9An overview of the LS9...
60Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO busLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualFor channels whose MODE button is set to LCR mode, the follo
61Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO bus5Input channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualIf a ST IN channel is selected, ope
62Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX busLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualHere we will explain how to send the signal of an input channel to MIX
63Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus5Input channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualD PRE/POST indicatorThis indicates the send p
64Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX busLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualIn this method, you use the MIX SEND popup window to adjust the send l
65Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus5Input channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualG TO MIX PAN/TO MIX BALANCE knobThis knob adj
66Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX busLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual3Use the MIX/MATRIX SELECT section keys to select the send-destination
676Output channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualChapter 6Output channel operationsThis chapter explains operations for output channels (MIX chann
68Signal flow for output channelsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual STEREO channel / MONO (C) channel • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
696Output channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualIf the send-destination MATRIX bus is set to stereo, you can use the TO MATRIX PAN knob in the sc
7 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Contents 11. EQ and Dynamics 115 About EQ and dynamics... 115Using EQ ...
70Specifying the channel name / iconLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualB Icon buttonThis shows the icon that is selected for the correspond-ing channel.When you
71Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus6Output channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis section explains how to send the sig
72Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO busLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual5If you want to switch the on/off status of the signal sent from th
73Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus6Output channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual9If you want to use the MONO bus, make su
74Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO busLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualIf the CSR knob is set to 100%, operating the TO ST PAN knob will c
75Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses6Output channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis section explains h
76Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX busesLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual3Use the MIX/MATRIX SELECT section keys to select
77Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses6Output channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual3To adjust the send lev
78Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX busesLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualIf the send-destination MATRIX bus is set to ster
79Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses6Output channel operationsLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual3Use the MIX/MATRIX SEL
8 LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Contents Preferences... 194User-defined keys ...
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817Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL sectionLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualChapter 7Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL sectionThis chapter explains how you
82About the SELECTED CH VIEW screenLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualWhen you press the [HOME] key, the SELECTED CH VIEW screen will appear in the display. Thi
83Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section7Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL sectionLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualThis section explains how you can use
84Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL sectionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual● Adjusting the send levels from a spe-cific channel to the MIX buses / MATRIX bus
85Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section7Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL sectionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual● Adjusting the send level from the MI
86Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL sectionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual● Changing the output patching (Output channels only)To change the output patchin
87Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section7Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL sectionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual● Making dynamics settingsTo operate t
88Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL sectionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual● Making insert settings (INPUT channels 1–32 and MIX/MATRIX/STEREO/MONO channels
89Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section7Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL sectionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual● Turning a channel on/offUse the FADE
9 1 IntroductionLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha LS9 digital mixing console. In order to take ful
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91LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual8Custom fader layerChapter 8Custom fader layerThis chapter explains how to assign the desired channels to the custom fader
92LS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualOf the above fader layers, channels are pre-assigned to fader layer 1-16 {1-32}, fader layer 17-32 {33-64}, and the master
93Assigning channels to the custom fader layerLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual8Custom fader layer1 Channel module select fieldSelect the channels that will be
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95LS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual9Input/output patchingChapter 9Input/output patchingThis chapter explains how to edit the input patching and output patchin
96Changing the output patchingLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual2Move the cursor to the PATCH popup button in the screen, and press the [ENTER] key.The HA/PATC
979Input/output patchingChanging the output patchingLS9-16/32 Owner’s Manual● Selecting the output channel for each output portHere’s how to select t
98Changing the output patchingLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualF Delay time setting knobThis knob sets the delay time of the output port. Move the cursor to t
999Input/output patchingChanging the input patchingLS9-16/32 Owner’s ManualWhen the LS9 is in the initial state, the following input ports (jacks / i
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