Yamaha is releasing the new updates for the M7CL

Version 2 software for the Yamaha M7CL-32 and 48-channel digital mixing consoles incorporates new features including Global Paste, enabling simultaneous editing of multiple scenes; Matrix Sends on Fader, providing access to 24 mix busses; Post-Fader Inserts on all inputs and outputs; Post-Fader Direct Outs; Monitor/Cue Level on stereo/mono faders; improved Recall Safe mode; and Relative Level Channel Link and User Defined Key Setup on the console’s offline editing software. And, when used with the new SB168-ES Stage Box providing more inputs and outputs, the Yamaha M7CLv2 digital console becomes an even more affordable mixing solution. The software update is available by download free of charge for existing consoles and will be pre-installed on all new M7CL consoles.

How did you get here?

Have you stumbled across my blog looking for technical information, help, tips, tricks or suggestions?  If you’re like me you are constantly searching the web trying to learn more about your craft.  I find myself daily searching for more information.  Currently I am reading the book ”The Ultimate Live Sound Operator’s Handbook” by Bill Gibson.  It is pretty straight forward and easy to understand, I recommend it to anyone looking for some basic answers.  I read lots of blogs and if you know of some good ones please forward them to me!  One of the blogs I read often is Chris Huff’s Behind the Mixer.  Chris always has great content and distributes a Newsletter that is full of useful information.  Chris actually interviewed me and posted it on his blog.  Now that I have been published we are re-negotiating my contract…You know the one most of us have, which is, as long as you keep showing up they will let you do it.  One day I hope that I can write lots of useful content, but until then here is my wisdom for all of you techs.  Keep Searching, Sharing and Serving!

How to wrap your cables!

Nothing more frustrating than to grab a cable and it’s knotted up.  Here is a video that’s been floating around that shows the under/over method. Its a very good video to show volunteers. 

Batteries Dying

Nothing like having the congregation into a song and your battery die on your wireless.  We have had issues with Pro Cells just dying after a short period of use.  So who else has had this problem?  Also what batteries do you use and the best place to buy them?  You can bet after today there will always be a go-to mic nearby.