Yamaha M7CL V1 Digital Mixer Firmware 1.17

New features:

- The GAIN and +48V parameters of the internal head amplifier can now be transmitted or received as control change messages (NRPN).
- The HPF ON and HPF Frequency parameters of an external head amplifier can now be saved in the scene memories.

Improvements:

- To improve the quietness and durability of motor faders, fader speed was adjusted. Scene recall times and other performance specifications were not modified.

Installation steps:

1. Turn off the power to the M7CL.
2. Connect the USB storage device to the M7CL USB connector, then turn on the power to the M7CL. A “Start Loading ?” message will be displayed.
3. Click the OK button to start loading the firmware.
CAUTION: A “Loading...” message will appear during loading the firmware. The indication “......” will be displayed during the loading progress. Do not disconnect the USB storage device or power-off the M7CL while accessing the USB storage device.
4. When the firmware has been loaded, the M7CL automatically restarts and a "Starting System..." message flashes for approximately one minute. While this message is flashing, do not turn off the power. If you have accidentally turned off the power, turn on the power again to resume the initialization.
5. When a "Since M7CL was upgraded, Initialize all memories" popup window (or similar message) appears, press the CLOSE button to close it.
6. When an “Initialize All Memories ?” message appears, press the INITIALIZE button.
7. When an “Are you sure ?” message appears, press the OK button. Initializing the internal memory will be started.
8. When the initialization is complete, press the EXIT button.
9. Remove the USB storage device after confirming the ACCESS indicator has disappeared in the function access area.
10. If necessary, confirm the firmware was correctly updated in the version field in the SETUP screen. Also, adjust the detection point of the touch screen (Calibration function) on the startup menu screen. Restart the M7CL first to adjust the faders (Calibration function).

About Digital Mixer Firmware:

Updating the mixer’s firmware version can add support for newly developed features (or improve existing ones), enhance audio quality and transition effects, resolve different problems such as those regarding various noises heard in certain situations, and many other related improvements.

However, before downloading this package, go to the unit’s system information and make sure that the currently installed firmware isn’t either newer or matches this release. Moreover, you should know that an update failure might seriously damage the mixer’s software, so it is vital that you are familiar with the installation steps.

As for applying this release, you must transfer the downloadable package (or its content) to the mixer via any available methods, and power up the unit through various key combinations in order to enter update mode (make sure you read the product’s user guide).

This said, if you consider installing this release and you’re positive you have all the knowledge you need for a successful upgrade, download the package, and apply it to your mixer. Check with our website constantly so that you don’t miss any update that can improve your device.