eMotion LV1 Live Mixer Training

Watch this series of video tutorials for a complete guide on how to efficiently set up and fully operate the eMotion LV1 live mixing console software.

Like the mixer itself, the tutorials are organized by window, by page, and finally by sections and controls.

Total Number of Videos: 42
Average Video Duration: 5 minutes
Required Knowledge: Setup/operation of pro audio equipment

Introduction

Welcome to the new era of live sound mixing. Learn the necessary hardware components, how to install software, and get started with menu & navigation tools.

0.1 Welcome – Getting Started with eMotion LV1 live mixing console
0.2 Installation – Software & hardware components; mixer setups
0.3 Top Bar – Navigation and management tools for presets, sessions, and more

Chapter 1: Setup Window

Learn to configure I/O devices, servers, network, controllers, sample rate, mixer settings, personal user interface settings, and work offline.

1.1 System Inventory Overview – Configure I/Os, mixer preferences and more
1.2 Configuring I/O Devices – Add and configure I/Os to the device rack
1.3 Servers, Controllers, Working Offline
1.4 Sample Rate – Sync master/slave clock settings
1.5 Mixer Settings – Set latency and buffer size; configure channel parameters
1.6 User Interface Settings – Create personalized shortcut keys
1.7 I/O Sharing – Share stageboxes between two LV1 mixers

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Chapter 2: Patch Window

Learn to use the grid filters to patch inputs, outputs, internal links and mute groups, main outs, matrix, devices in the network and delay groups.

2.1 Patch Window Overview – Patch & route inputs, outputs and devices
2.2 Using the Patch Window – Patch channels, busses, auxes and more

Chapter 3: Channel Window

Set channel parameters and mixer functions: inputs, plugin and editing controls, aux sends, outputs, cue, talkback, matrix sends, links and DCA control.

3.1 Channel Window Overview – Complete guide to channel parameter controls
3.2 Preset Menu – Load, copy, save, import and recall channel presets
3.3 Inputs – Mono/stereo, gain, trim, HP/LP filters, cue, pan & phantom power
3.4 Plugins – Add, manage and recall plugin inserts and insert chains
3.5 Main Control Panel – Access LV1’s channel strip plugins: eMo D5, Q4, F2
3.6 Aux Sends – Configure and route aux sends
3.7 Outputs – Configure main/direct outputs and internal assignments
3.8 Cue – Cue/solo routing and monitoring
3.9 Talkback – Configure and use talkback
3.10 Matrix – Mix sends & routing matrixes
3.11 Links and DCAs – Control faders remotely; link channel controls

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Chapter 4: Mixer Window

Learn to configure layers, utilities and mixer controls: Inputs, outputs, routing, aux sends, plugins, assignments, master fader and all channel parameters.

4.1 Mixer Window Overview – A tour of the Mixer windows sections
4.2 Channels, Groups & Aux Layers – Assign channels & groups to auxes
4.3 Masters, All & Links/DCA Layers – Adjust master output levels
4.4 Custom Layers – Create your own layers for quick access
4.5 Channel Strip Part 1 – Channel input processing & routing
4.6 Channel Strip Part 2 – L/R channel panning, rotating & stereo imaging
4.7 Input, Dyn-EQ and Special Modes – Control dynamics & EQ
4.8 Rack Mode – Add, remove, copy and bypass plugins
4.9 Aux Mode – Send channels and busses to auxes
4.10 Route and Channel Modes – Patch mixer & I/Os; channel controls
4.11 Master Fader – Control main outputs
4.12 Mixer Utilities – Configure user-assignable keys & other utilities
4.13 Links – Control mixer parameters across several channels

Chapter 5: Show Window

Learn to manage eMotion LV1’s file management section in order to manage settings for entire sessions and for snapshots.

5.1 Sessions – Save, load, and manage sessions and templates
5.2 Matching Sessions and Inventory – Resolve session/inventory mismatches
5.3 Scenes – Create, store, save, and recall snapshots
5.4 Recall Safe – Protect parameters during scene changes

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Chapter 6: Extras

Set delay and latency compensation for delay groups and the entire mixer. Configure external controllers and devices using Mackie Control protocol (MCU) to manage mixer functions.

6.1 Configuring Mackie Control Devices – Setting up and assigning external controllers with MCU protocol.
6.2 Using Mackie Control Devices – Using external controllers with MCU protocol.
6.3 Delay and Delay Compensation – Time-align channel, group, mixer signal flow and plugin latency.