QSC announces the release of firmware Version 1.1 for the TouchMix-30 Pro Compact Digital Mixer, the 32-channel mixer with advanced professional features which is the latest in version of the popular series of TouchMix digital mixers. Version 1.1 firmware adds a variety of product enhancements, including direct download for upgrades, parametric EQ improvements, channel safe functions, and a number of other enhancements.
Direct Download for Upgrades
Once the TouchMix-30 Pro is updated to v1.1, it will thereafter be able to check for and download all future firmware updates. Users will need an Internet connection and a USB memory device to store the download, and then the update may be installed from the USB device at any time.
Parametric EQ Operation (PEQ)
When the channel RTA is disabled, the EQ graph now expands vertically to occupy the space that was formerly used for the RTA. In addition the Q parameter now responds to a pinching gesture on the touchscreen. This function is supported on the mixer as well as the latest release of the TouchMix Control app.
Channel Safe Function
This feature prevents an individual channel's settings from being changed by a scene recall. The user may set the “can't change” channel to safe. The safe channel can then still operate normally but it will be unchanged by any scene recall. Both inputs and outputs can be set to be channel safe.
“If you loved your TouchMix-30 Pro before, this upgrade will have you taking it for long walks on the beach at sunset and cuddling together on the sofa,” says QSC Professional Vice President Product Management, Gerry Tschetter. “But all kidding aside, the firmware Version 1.1 for TouchMix-30 Pro takes an already highly capable mixer to the next level of refinement. At the same time, we haven't lost sight of our goal to keep the mixer very useable and – of course, to deliver great results.”
Other Upgrades Include:
•The "Omit levels” function on the Preset page now also omits group assignments. Presets can now be recalled without effecting mute group, sub group and DCA group assignments.
•Maximum LCD brightness has been increased.
•The Monitor pop-up now includes delay settings and source selection buttons as well as a vertical fader for level control. The Phones / Cue Level pop-up also has been changed to a vertical fader.
•Added balance control to the FX returns.
•Improved multi-track session file backup/restore to avoid potential loss when hard drive is disconnected too rapidly.
•Made appearance and layout improvements to Menu page, Mixer Setup page, Network Setup page and Security Setup / Login pages.
•Updated the Info System to reflect the improvements.
•Multiple improvements to network and tablet/smartphone connectivity.
•Improved USB drive format utility to properly format a drive previously formatted with an unrecognized file system (like NTFS).
Designed for production professionals, musicians and bands as well as live performance venues, the TouchMix-30's 32 mixing channels (24 Mic/Line, 6 Line, Stereo USB) and 16 outputs offer signal management flexibility for a wide range of applications while a host of additional “Pro” features sets TM-30 Pro apart from its smaller TouchMix siblings.
The new Version 1.1 is available now.
