01V96i Product Page Update

It was just over a month ago that we announced the release of our O1V96i mixing console here at the Trainers on the Road Blog.  We didn't have a lot of information regarding the latest addition to our 0 Series Lineup then but just recently the full updated product page was made available at Yamaha's website for your viewing pleasure.  Complete with pictures, block diagram, specs and full explanations of the console's features and functions;...

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MY8-LAKE Announced

Yamaha and Lab.gruppen have teamed up to offer the live sound world legendary Lake processing directly from our digital consoles.  The MY8-LAKE offers advanced Lake technology featuring the: Mesa EQ, Ideal Graphic EQ, linear-phase crossover, and other DSP tuning features designed specifically for Yamaha digital mixing consoles.  The compact MY8-LAKE comes loaded with processing power sure to suit just about any application....

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New 01V96i Digital Mixing Console

Today from Shizuoka, Japan Yamaha announced the release of our brand new 01V96i digital mixing console.  The original 01V96 has remained the industry standard for small format digital mixing consoles since it's release in 1998.  The new 01V96i begins where it's predecessor left off, featuring the same efficient layout we're all familiar with, plus some new features sure to please even the most discerning digital desk user.  The 01V96i...

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Yamaha Rolling Showroom at AES 2011 in NY

The Yamaha Rolling Showroom will be making a stop at the 131st AES Convention in New York this weekend.  Our rolling showroom is a completely customized 53' expandable trailer that's fully equipped with everything needed to showcase our line of products. Our knowledgeable team of experts will be on hand to demonstrate and answer any questions you might have.  The latest additions to our product line will also be on display, these include...

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M7CL, LS9 & DME Classes are Coming to the Northwest

Yamaha Commercial Audio Training Seminars will be holding classes on the M7CL, LS9 & DME units during the second week of November in Redmond, Washington.  There are three days of training in all; Novemeber the 8th will feature the M7CL for Advacned Users class, the following day YCATS will hold two classes for the LS9 and wrapping it up on the 10th will be the class for Digital Networks & System Design.Direct links to the signups are...

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This Just In! Yamaha Commercial Audio House of Worship Website Now Online

So, the console is busted in your church. You are thinking of installing a shiny new sound system, but you just don't know where to look for answers?Yamaha Commerical Audio has just launched a resource webpage for members of the house of worship community. Here are a few features of the webiste:- Training Event Calendar,- Photo Gallery- How To Training (Tips, tricks and training videos for Yamaha consoles)- "Which Mixer is Right for Me?"...

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New Studio Manager V2.3.3-4 for Mac OS X

The latest version of the Studio Manager V2 shell software for Mac OS X was released on Sunday by Yamaha Japan.  This version includes an uninstaller which has the ability to remove older versions of Studio Manager.  Minor bugs & errors have also been corrected as part of the version upgrade.  It hasn't been expressly stated and confirmed yet but according to the Lion Compatibility Chart at YamahaProAudio.com this version should...

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New LS9 Firmware & Editor Released

Yamaha has just announced the release of their latest version of firmware (1.30) for the LS9, they've also introduced a new version of the LS9 Editor (2.1.4). Dugan-MY16 users will especially enjoy this update as it has given the LS9 the ability to move insert points to post fader in the signal path. This applies to input channels, mix channels, matrix channels, stereo channels, and the mono channel on the LS9. The recall safe feature has also been...

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Extra Day of PM5D Training Added!

Due to high demand, we've added an extra day of PM5D Operational Training in Buena Park, CA. The session will take place on October 6th, 2011. Please click on the link below to register.PM5D Operational Train...

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PM5D Seminars in Buena Park, CA

Hello,Registration for the PM5D seminars in Buena Park, CA is now available. Please click on the link below for more details and to apply.PM5D SeminarsSee you the...

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YCATS Seminars in Montreal

The YCATS will host a week of classes this September in beautiful Montreal. For more details on the seminars and to register, please click on the link below. See you there!YCATS Sched...

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YCATS Chicago and New York

The YCATS seminars in New York were just posted today! Also, there are still seats available for the seminars in Chicago. Please visit our Training page for more details.http://www.yamahacommercialaudiosystems.comSee you the...

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A digital mixer survey

Yamaha Japan put a survey on the web.Let us know your thought about our Digital Mixers. It takes few minutes to complete....

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Audioversity 2011 -- Las Vegas

Audioversity 2011 is on the way! If you missed the event last year in Nashville, you definitely don't want to miss this one. We'll have plenty of Yamaha and NEXO staff members on hand to train you on almost every piece of equipment we offer. In addition, we're giving away a LS9-16 digital mixing console on each day of the event! For more details, please visit www.audioversityexpo.com.Audioversity 2010 PhotosAudioversity 2010 Class Sched...

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YCATS Seminars in Nashville

Hello all! Registration for the YCATS seminars in Nashville are officially open. Classes being offered include our new Digital Sound Reinforcement 201 -- Club, Introduction to NS-1, M7CL for Beginners, M7CL for Advanced Users, and the Digital Network and System Design Clinic. The classes will be held during the week of July 18th. Please click on the link below to register. We hope to see you there!YCATS RegistrationIn addition to our seminars in Nashville, we are close to finalizing training sessions in Chicago and New York this August. ...

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Rolling Showroom Trainings in the Midwest

The Yamaha Rolling Showroom will kick off its summer tour season with two events in the Midwest featuring YCATS (Yamaha Commercial Audio Training Seminars) training sessions: June 21 in Columbus, OH and June 23 in Livonia, MI.Live! Technologies in Columbus, OH will host the June 21 demo event, followed by a BBQ courtesy of Yamaha and Live!. Sessions will include training on the Yamaha M7CL48-ES, DM1000, digital networking, Yamaha speakers, and amplifiers. The June 23 session will take place at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI and will...

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StageMix updated

LS9 StageMix V1.1 and M7CL StageMix V1.6 are released yesterday. Please update yours for better stability, and STEREO and MONO master faders are now available for M7...

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LS9 StageMix now available

To LS9 users, it is available now. Please try it o...

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Console File Converter released

We have just released the utility software. Now you can move your console file between PM5D, M7CL, and LS9.Please note that some parameters will be changed with a optimizing rule for the most compatibility, or not converted. Please check the owner's manual for detai...

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YCATS Schedule Posted

Hello all!We've just posted some tentative training dates, for the first half of the year, to the training page of our website. Dates and locations still need to be finalized, but now you have an idea when and where we might be! Want to see the schedule? Click he...

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LS9 StageMix coming this April!

I don't know about you guys...but I'm really stoked on today's announcement! LS9 StageMix for iPad will be released this April AND there are a few new features listed. One I'm really excited about is the addition of the Stereo Master parameters. NICE! Who else is excited about this announcement? Are there any other features you'd like to see? Let us kn...

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LS9 Shortcuts and Tips

Our good friends at our headquarters in Hamamatsu recently posted a "tips and shortcuts" guide for the LS9. Definitely a must read for all of you LS9 users out there. Check it out and let us know what you thi...

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Introducing Console Lab!

Ever thought to yourself, "Man, if I could just get my hands on that console for a couple hours". Well, now you'll have the chance! During the month of March, the YCATS will host Console Lab at our offices in Buena Park, CA. Console Lab gives experienced audio engineers the opportunity to reserve a PM5D, M7CL, or LS9 console for a couple hours and work on their mixing skills. Need a little help figuring something out? No problem! A training staff member will be there to answer any questions. It's free to attend... Sign up tod...

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