Yamaha QL Series
Showcaller AI runs Yamaha QL5 and QL1 consoles by voice or chat, over Yamaha's own remote control protocol. Scene recall is included, and every change is read back from the console.
Overview
The Yamaha QL Series with Showcaller
The Yamaha QL series is a pair of compact, Dante-equipped digital consoles. The QL5 mixes 64 mono and 8 stereo inputs on 32+2 faders. The QL1 mixes 32 mono and 8 stereo inputs on 16+2 faders. Both have 16 Mix buses, 8 Matrices, 16 DCA groups and 300 scene memories. They also share a 10-inch touch panel and an RJ-45 NETWORK connector for QL Editor and QL StageMix. Yamaha now lists the QL series as discontinued. Still, specs and downloads remain on its site. Showcaller AI controls the Yamaha QL series by voice or chat.
How Showcaller connects to the Yamaha QL series
Showcaller uses that NETWORK connector, through the Showcaller Bridge App on the show network. It speaks Yamaha’s native remote control protocol on TCP port 49280. No login is needed. Then the operator asks in plain words. For example, mute the lectern or Mix 3 up 2 dB. They can also say turn off the guitar send to Mix 7 or DCA 4 down 3 dB. Showcaller reads every change back from the console before it reports it done. If the console disagrees, it says so. The Yamaha mixer integration page lists every function.
Scene recall on QL consoles
Like the CL series, the QL supports scene recall in Showcaller. The DM3, DM7 and Rivage PM do not. On the Enterprise plan, Showcaller recalls a stored scene after the operator confirms it. It can also report which scene the console last recalled. When the console reports it, Showcaller says whether the mix has changed since. As a result, a show with a scene per segment becomes a few short requests.
Tool Functions by plan
Starter covers input faders and mutes, the Main Stereo master and the Mix bus masters, with reads for each. Pro adds Matrix masters and DCA groups. It also adds each input’s send level and on/off state to a Mix bus. The QL5 and QL1 use the same Tool Functions. They differ only in input count, fader count and local I/O. The QL1 can also be rack mounted with the RK1 kit. For full specs, see Yamaha’s QL series page.
What you can do
Run the Yamaha QL Series by voice or chat
Scene recall on QL
Recall a stored scene and ask which scene was recalled last and whether the mix has changed since (Enterprise). Recall is confirmed first.
Mix and Main masters
Ride and mute the Main Stereo master and the 16 Mix bus masters, and read their state (Starter).
Matrix outputs and sends
Ride and mute the 8 Matrix masters. Set each input's send level to a Mix bus and switch sends on or off (Pro).
DCA groups
Ride and mute DCA groups and read their state (Pro).
Read back on every change
Each change Showcaller makes on the QL is read back from the console, and a mismatch is reported.
Specifications
Yamaha QL Series at a glance
Mixing
- Input mixing channels
- QL5: 64 mono + 8 stereo; QL1: 32 mono + 8 stereo
- Buses
- 16 Mix, 8 Matrix (input to Matrix supported), 1 Stereo, 1 Mono
- DCA groups / mute groups
- 16 / 8
- Scene memory
- 300 scenes; fade time 0-60 s
I/O
- Local analog inputs / outputs
- QL5: 32 / 16; QL1: 16 / 8
- Dante
- Primary / Secondary; QL5: 64 in / 64 out, QL1: 32 in / 32 out
- Expansion
- 2 MY slots
Control & network
- Faders
- QL5: 32 + 2; QL1: 16 + 2
- Display
- 10-inch touch panel
- Control port
- NETWORK connector, RJ-45, for QL Editor and QL StageMix
- Manufacturer software
- QL Editor (Windows, Mac), QL StageMix (iPad)
Physical
- Width x height x depth
- QL5: 828 x 272 x 563 mm; QL1: 468 x 272 x 562 mm
- Net weight
- QL5: 21.8 kg (48.1 lb); QL1: 14.7 kg (32.4 lb)
- Power consumption / rack mount
- QL5: 200 W; QL1: 135 W. QL1 rack mountable with RK1
From Yamaha
Specifications from the manufacturer. Check the product page for the current details.
Connection
Connecting the Yamaha QL Series
- Control protocol
- Yamaha's native remote control protocol (RCP) over TCP/IP, through the Showcaller Bridge App. The Bridge App runs on a computer on the same network as the console.
- Port
- TCP 49280, the same on every supported Yamaha console. No login is needed.
- Console connection
- Connect the console's rear-panel NETWORK connector (RJ-45) to the same network as the Bridge App computer. Yamaha provides it for QL Editor and QL StageMix. The Dante Primary and Secondary connectors are for audio.
- What Showcaller asks for
- The console's IP address and the console series (QL), so the right Tool Functions are offered
- Model family in Showcaller
- QL
- Connection check
- The Get status Tool Function reads back whether the console's main stereo output is on. That confirms the console is answering.
Tool Functions
Everything Showcaller can do with Yamaha Mixer
The Yamaha QL Series uses the Yamaha Mixer integration. Each group shows the plan it is included from.
FAQ
Questions about the Yamaha QL Series
Can Showcaller recall scenes on a Yamaha QL5 or QL1?
Yes, on the Enterprise plan. Showcaller recalls a stored scene after you confirm it. It can also tell you which scene was last recalled. When the console reports it, it says whether the mix has changed since.
Does the QL model (QL5 or QL1) change what Showcaller can do?
No. Both are connected as 'Yamaha QL Series' and use the same Tool Functions. They differ in input count, fader count and local I/O.
Does Showcaller confirm changes on the QL?
Yes. Every change it makes is read back from the console before it reports it done, and a mismatch is reported.
Which Showcaller plan do I need?
Starter covers diagnostics, input faders and mutes, and the Main and Mix masters (13 Tool Functions). Pro adds Matrix masters, Mix sends and DCA groups (12 more). Enterprise adds Scene Recall (2 more). Each plan includes the Tool Functions of the plans below it.
Can Showcaller change EQ, dynamics or preamp gain on the QL?
No. The Yamaha Tool Functions cover faders and mutes, sends, Matrix and Mix masters, DCAs and scene recall. EQ, dynamics and head amp control are not part of them.
Same integration
Other Yamaha Mixer models
Yamaha CL SeriesModel page
Yamaha DM3 SeriesModel page
Yamaha DM7 SeriesModel page
Yamaha Rivage PM SeriesModel page
