Any hints & tips for new Yanaha LS9-32 installation?

[BoogieBear]

Hi there

 

The venue where I help out has just taken delivery of a new Yamaha LS9-32 as part of the audio re-fit programme that I have instigated

 

Does anyone have any hints or tips that might be useful - other than send it back and get an analogue desk - we have already made the decision to go digital!

 

I know there are quite a few of these units in use so any help would be really appreciated

 

Thanks in advance

Anton

[fatfrog]

It's a very easy desk to setup, Design your wiring plan out on paper first I would suggest.

 

It will make the software patch so much easier to undertake.

 

EG

Output 1: FOH Left

Output 2: FOH Right

Output 3: AUX(Mons) 1

Output 4: AUX(Mons) 2

Output 5: AUX(Mons) 3

Output 6: AUX(Mons) 4

Etc

 

At least this way when your trying to assign things to faders etc you know exactly when channels to patch where, In all fairness it's a very easy desk to patch as there aint much to it, It's also a very good desk to get used to the digital platform on.

 

Alan

[Chris_R]

Output 1: FOH Left

Output 2: FOH Right

Output 3: AUX(Mons) 1

Output 4: AUX(Mons) 2

Output 5: AUX(Mons) 3

Output 6: AUX(Mons) 4

 

By default, FOH Left out is on output 15 and FOR Right on 16. Mixes 1 to 12 are on outputs 1 to 12 so it might be easier to keep it at that (that’s the way it’s labelled on the back of the desk!)

 

I found the LS9 quite fiddly to get around especially as I was used to the M7CL interface, but after a while I got used to it and all was well!

Yamaha's Studio Manager software was really handy and I would recommend initially setting up the console using that first as its so much quicker and easier.

In the rack section, instead of putting 31 band eq's on each channel (and maxing out your EQ space) use flex 15. This inserts a two channel 31 band EQ where you can only move 15 bands on each channel which should be enough for most applications. In the EQ section, I personally prefare using the 'Type 2' EQ, as to me it sounds smoother - but that’s just opinion!

 

HTH,

Chris

[Bobbsy]

Not knowing your requirements I won't even try to suggest a config, but one suggestion for you:

 

If you're going to have multiple operators, develop a "base line" setup and store it on a desk preset. Then copy it to a memory stick and/or a computer running SM.

 

Eventually, somebody will get themselves in a pickle and being able to restore standard settings will be your get out of jail free card.

 

Bob

[BoogieBear]

Alan,Chris & Bob

 

Many thanks for the tips, nice to know help is here if I get in a fix!

 

Cheers

Anton

[6th Order]

A second for Studio Manager. Especially for programming and setup.

 

Do make use of the scenes to use for different setups and do make use of the programable buttons, be it shortcuts to the MP3 player or more traditional mute groups.

 

Do be aware that the HA gain is steped, not linear.

 

Do avoid the temptation to gate and compress everything, just because you can.

 

Do remember to listen with your ears, not your eyes, however pretty the display is.

 

Do enjoy.