Dante Virtual Soundcard Promotion

Our friends at Audinate are offering up an unbelievable Holiday Special for their Dante Virtual Soundcard software.  From now until January 31st, 2013 you'll be able to purchase Dante Virtual Soundcard licenses for only $29.99 each, that's 80% off of the regular retail price!If you're in need of more Virtual Soundcard licenses for other computers and/or users in your circle this Holiday sale is the perfect opportunity.  For more information...

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CL seires -- 8 MUTE groups with Dimmer level

MUTE group in CL series comes with new Dimmer level control.When the Dimmer level is set to infinity, it functions as a traditional Mute group.When you set the Dimmer level to -10, audio channels in the MUTE group are attenuated by 10 dB.Small but handy update.Shaun...

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New STAGEPAS series is announced

Our speaker and amplifier team worked hard to brush up its sound quality and functionality of the mixer. You will find more capability with this simple system.Power and SPL have been boosted. Of course, it's not only the numbers, but also speaker units and cabinet were much improved to produce better sound at higher SPL. Please try it at a shop and compare with other systems which state more wattage in their spec sheets. You will see reality.The...

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Fader calibration

Faders on my console have chattering (vibrate when they are moved with a scene recall). Do they need to be serviced?Usually, friction of a slider will be changed after running the console for several months, which depends on usage, environment, frequency of scene recalling, etc. Or the faders might have much dust inside. These may cause overshooting of fader position control. Please try Fader Calibration function of the console before contacting Yamaha service.Please don't use any contact cleaner. It will remove special contact grease in a fader...

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Nuendo 6 and Cubase 7 announced

I came back from InterBEE which is a trade show of pro audio and broadcast equipment in Japan. Nuage got many attendees at its demonstrations. On the same day, Nuendo 6 and Cubase 7 were announced.I am a Cubase user at home. Cubase 7's new mixer and Channel Central screen are interesting. Added processors in the channel strip -- Gate, three types of compressors, Studio EQ with spectrum analyzer, Envelop Shaper, Tape and Tube saturation, and Limiter/Brick...

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NUAGE debut

Yamaha and Steinberg launched a new production system.The system includes Fader unit and Master unit for Nuendo integration, and variation of Dante audio interface units to establish audio network in a production studio. Of course, these audio interface are compatible with CL series.Please check its special website. ...

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Nuendo Live Now Available

Nuendo Live is the latest product offering from our friendly colleagues over at Steinberg.  I wrote up a post on it a while back which you can check out here if you're interested in learning more about the software.  Those of you already familiar with the software can get your hands on a trial version from the Steinberg website.  Nuendo Live will fit right in with your rig and CL Series owners can take advantage of the direct compatibility...

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When saving a console file...wait for ACCESS!

Live sound and commercial audio professionals often work on multiple Yamaha digital consoles. Storing an ALL console file makes bringing your mix with you easy, whether it is on an LS9, M7CL, or CL series console. Even though the process of saving a file may take less than a minute, the console is working hard to make sure everything is transferred over completely! You will always know that the console is at work when the ACCESS message appears on...

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01V96i Quick Start Guide

We've just released a brand new Quick Start Guide for our 01V96i Digital Mixing Console to help make your transition to the 01V96i even easier.  This guide isn't designed to replace the manual but it will be quite helpful for those of you familiar with mixing console theory looking to jump on an 01V96i for the first time.The beginning of the guide runs through basic console operation and signal flow which many of you may already be familiar...

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Yamaha Commercial Audio Training Seminars in Las Vegas

The next round of Yamaha Commercial Audio Training Seminars to be held in Las Vegas are now open for registration.  This set of seminars will feature our new CL Series as well as classes on the M7CL (Beginner & Advanced) and LS9.  If you're interested in attending one of the training sessions just follow the link posted below to get yourself signed up.http://www.yamahacommercialaudiosystems.com/training.php?catID=11001Best,N...

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CL Editor Now Available

Looking to find out more about the new CL Series functions & features? Here's your chance, we've just released the brand new standalone CL Editor for Windows & Mac.The CL Editor doesn't require the StudioManagerV2 Host to run and instead operates as it's own host.  Just open up the CL Editor and you're ready to start programing the CL for your next gig.  There's also no longer a need for the DME-N Network Driver when syncing...

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StageMix version 3 for M7CL/LS9 released

 The new version is available. Update your software now! We see the StageMix has given your LS9 most flexibility of system setup. Now more of parameters is available in your iPad.* CORRECTION: "DCA fader" is only available in M7CL StageMix. Sorry for the error in the information page. It will be corrected very so...

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Nuendo Live

Nuendo Live is a brand new DAW from our friends at Steinberg specifically designed for the live multi-tracking market.  Nuendo Live was announced at ProLight+Sound in Frankfurt and will be shipping with our brand new CL Series of mixing consoles.  Nuendo Live will be right at home in any venue, production house or rental company thanks to its simple and intuitive single window interface that offers a streamlined recording process perfect...

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Yamaha CL Series Awarded Best of Show by ProSound Network at NAB

The Yamaha CL Line of digital mixing consoles was just named Best of Show by ProSound Network at the 2012 NAB show in Las Vegas.  For many the NAB show was the first opportunity to get hands on with the new CL desks; it's no surprise to us that the ProSound Network was impressed with the consoles after seeing and using them for the first time.  The entire CL Lineup boasts the following feature set: 24 Mix outputs, 8 Matrix outputs,...

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Assignable Encoder

CL series has an Assignable Encoder on each channel. Gain and Pan are default functions for it. And you may assign one parameter to the third function.As a default, "Selected Send" is assigned. Your last selected Sends On Fader destination will be automatically assigned to the knob.Do you like it?Sh...

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Touch and Turn (User Defined Knob)

We put four knobs next to the LCD. You may assign different functions to them --Lamp dimmer, EQ/Comp parameter, Send level, and most of other functions can be controlled by a knob.One of a new function for it is "Touch and Turn". You may find a pink circle in LCD screen. When you touch a knob icon in the screen, the pink circle moves to it and a User Defined Knob assigned to "Touch and Turn" can control its value.This will allow you to maximize convenience...

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M7CL / LS9 StageMix version 3

StageMix will be updated to Version 3 in April.Much more functions will be available from your iPad. Here is a list of new features. DCA Faders (M7CL only)Mute Group MastersChannel NamingChannel PanSend Levels in Meter BridgeTap TempoEdit Mixer Setting (e.g. IP and MAC Addresses)Bank Navigation in Long Faders modeSelectable Input and Output Meter PositionsEQ Type I / II button in EQ screenHPF ON button always available in EQ scr...

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Premium Rack with Portico

We introduced Premium Rack with the CL series consoles.It is another 8U processing rack for premium VCM effects from RND and Yamaha. You have, of course, a regular 8U effect rack for traditional VCM and SPX programs besides it.The premium RND programs include Portico 5033/5043 which have been available as VST plug-ins for DAW software. The CL series come with these programs as a default and you may use up to eight instance of them. The Portico...

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New consoles released!! -- CL series

Finally, they are released in Frankfurt. You will find product details at yamahaproaudio.com. Your questions will be welcome!Sh...

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Dante Controller 3.2.0 Released for Windows & Mac

Audinate recently released a new version of their Dante Controller Software for use with Windows and Mac operating systems. Version 3.2.0 was released in Febuary by Audinate and is available for download from their website.  The new Dante Controller brings slight changes to the software and also addresses some stability and reliability issues from the previous version of Dante Controller (v3.1.2).  For...

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New PM5D and DSP5D Firmware Available Now

Yamaha recently released new versions of firmware for our PM5D and DSP5D digital mixing systems.  The new firmware brings the PM5D up to Version 2.27 and the DSP5D to Version 1.27.  Your current versions of Studio Manager (2.3.1, 2.3.0) and Editors (2.2.5) will still work with your PM5D and DSP5D unless you're upgrading from firmware Version/s 2.22/1.22 and lower.Instructions and information on properly upgrading...

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MGP Mixing Consoles Released at NAMM 2012

Winter NAMM 2012 from Anaheim, CA was the most successful ever with over 95,000 attendees from all over the globe. One of the many new products Yamaha showcased at NAMM was our MGP Series of mixing consoles. The MGP line boasts two models, each one sporting the same feature set; the MGP12X and MGP16X.  While the MGP12X and MGP16X differ in channel counts, they both share the new and unique internal components, DSP, and features.  These...

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DXR -- New powered speakers

Please check out our new powered 2-way speakers.The new line includes 8", 10", 12" and 15" models come. Movie is also uploaded.Sh...

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Are you coming to NAMM 2012?

Happy New Year!!Our YamahaProAudio.com web site is updated with the image above. I'm traveling on 18th from Japan to attend NAMM show in Anaheim, CA.I'm looking forward to seeing you there.Sh...

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Console Lab Returns to Buena Park, CA

On February 8th and 9th, our Console Lab sessions will return to Buena Park, CA. Console Lab gives experienced audio engineers the opportunity to reserve a PM5D, M7CL, or LS9 console for a couple hours to work on their mixing skills. This is not a typical class where the instructors guide you through the board. It's just you, the console, and a multi-track recording of a show. Need a little help figuring something out? No problem! A training staff member will be there to answer any questions. So, if you've ever thought to yourself, "Man,...

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