The Pro64? 6416Y2 A-Net Card is a bidirectional (16x16) card for Yamaha's MY slot. It can be used with Aviom Personal Mixers with an ASI A-Net Systems Interface module. Links:

A Chairperson can manage the conference by using the online controls to act upon individual participants and the entire conference. This is known as Audio Console.

To get audio from your TV through your AV receiver, please connect stereo audio cables from an available AV input on the rear of your receiversuch as D-TV/LD or CBL/Sat. Then refer to your TV owner's manual for more information about audio output to an amplifier. You may have to turn off the internal TV speakers in order to get any output from the TV into the AV receiver.

Generally, surround systems for computers or video game consoles have more unique designs to them. Recommended systems are sold by Creative Labs or Klipsch. However, for even better performance, you can buy a Dolby Digital receiver for under $150 (try Amazon) and use Vidsonix speakers for better performance and higher power handling. Specs on sound cards are always changing - be sure to get one with an digital optical output that can plug into your Dolby Digital receiver.

A Chairperson can initiate one-to-one conversation with a participant using intercept icon in Audio Console.

The WX5 is the latest and current model wind controller from Yamaha. It was released in 1998. It is the first Yamaha wind controller to feature a MIDI OUT connector directly on the body of the instrument and optional internal battery power (which makes going wireless a possibility). It also has the most MIDI features of all the Yamaha wind controllers. The standard color is black and gray. Early on, the WX5 was available in blue marble and pearl white by special order.

The WX7 was the first wind controller offered by Yamaha. It was released in 1987 and is now out of production. The WX7 was an excellent MIDI wind controller. Some people prefer it over later offerings from Yamaha- some don't. It includes a set of pots to adjust the feel of the instrument, and a set of DIP switches for various configurations. These make it highly customizable, but it can be difficult to set up if you are new to this.

No, the Y1 card is for outputs only. If you want a bidirectional card, use the 6416Y2 A-Net Card. You'll need an ASI A-Net Systems Interface as well to translate the Pro64 data stream to the Pro16 format that's compatible with the Personal Mixers. Links:

The console is the place to enter commands and settings directly into the game without using the Half-Life Option Menu. The you can access the console in game with the tilde " ~ " key, and enter your commands there This means you have the control to minimize ping, maximize frames per second, and configure your keyboard settings to be convenient for your individual requirements.

The Yamaha MFC10 does NOT have a transpose feature. If you wish to transpose "on the fly", you might look into a MIDI transpose pedal such as from Midi Solutions or try to find an out of production Anatek Pocket Transpose box. If you are using a VL70-m, note that you can transpose individual patches on this synth and easily save them to the Int bank. Info on transposing the VL70-m globally and on a per-patch basis is explained elsewhere in this FAQ.

The VL series synthesizers from Yamaha are superb for use with wind/breath controllers. All of the Yamaha VL series synths are physical modeling type synths. No samples or preset waveforms are used in these synths. Their sound is derived from complex mathematical models of real instruments. These models are computed in realtime in the VL synth and thus interact with the player unlike any other synth.

Make sure it is set to "VOICE" Mode (not "VL-XG" Mode) (Use the MODE and VALUE- and VALUE+ buttons to change this if needed) Use the VALUE- and VALUE+ buttons to set the desired transpose in half steps. Note that the KEY parameter in the lower right hand corner of the VL's display conveniently indicates this transpose value at all times.

After you log in, click on the Publish tab, select the audio template and complete all required fields.

Since both of these 1/2 rack sized modules are very popular with wind controller players, we will directly compare these units. Neither is "better" than the other. It's a matter of YOUR needs and what pleases YOUR ears. As far as sound goes, there are numerous demos of these modules being played with a wind controller at the Patchman Music website. The XV-2020 audio demo is here. If buying a VL70-m, we strongly recommend the Patchman Music TURBO VL upgrade chip for it.

There are a few settings that can easily be changed by hitting a few wrong buttons accidentally which can cause the VL70-m to stop responding. If this happens check the following: Check the switch on the rear of the VL70-m is set properly. It should be on MIDI when using the MIDI IN or WX IN connectors. Also push the BREATH button and use the SELECT and VALUE buttons to make sure the Breath Mode is set to "BC/WX", and Breath Control is set to "BC".