QSC announces the release of firmware Version 1.1 for the TouchMix-30 Pro compact digital mixer.
Topping the list of new features, Version 1.1 firmware enables the mixer to have 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. All that is needed is 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.
The new firmware also adds a number of improvements to the parametric EQ (PEQ) operation. 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.
Also available with the new firmware download is the channel safe function, which prevents an individual channel’s settings from being changed by a scene recall. All the user has to do is 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 usable and – of course, to deliver great results.”
Version 1.1 firmware also includes other improvements, including:
—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).
