Yamaha CL5 Console with RIO1608 & RIO3224

The Yamaha CL5 console is a professional digital mixing console designed for high-end live sound reinforcement, broadcast, and recording applications. As part of Yamaha’s CL Series, the CL5 offers unparalleled flexibility, sound quality, and ease of use, making it a popular choice for both touring engineers and permanent installations in venues such as theaters, concert halls, and houses of worship. The CL5’s intuitive interface, advanced DSP processing, and extensive input/output capabilities make it a versatile and reliable solution for complex audio mixing tasks.

One of the standout features of the Yamaha CL5 is its 72 mono input channels, 8 stereo input channels, and 16 mix buses, providing ample room for handling large, multi-input performances or broadcasts. The console features 24 faders arranged in three banks, with the central section allowing engineers to easily access their primary channels. The touch-sensitive control surface is complemented by a large color touchscreen, making it easy to navigate menus, adjust parameters, and visualize the signal flow. The console also includes Yamaha’s acclaimed Centralogic interface, which offers an intuitive approach to channel selection and mixing, ensuring smooth workflow and ease of use, even in the most demanding live sound situations.

At the heart of the CL5 is Yamaha’s renowned DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology, which delivers pristine audio quality and a wealth of effects and processing tools. The CL5 includes 8 onboard premium rack effects and 16 graphic EQs, along with a selection of Yamaha’s Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) effects that accurately recreate the sound of classic analog gear. This allows sound engineers to enhance their mixes with authentic analog-style compression, EQ, and reverb. The console also supports Dante audio networking, making it easy to integrate with other Dante-enabled devices for expanded routing and distribution options in large, complex audio setups.

The Yamaha CL5 Console is designed with scalability in mind, offering extensive connectivity and expansion options. It includes multiple I/O slots for Yamaha’s RIO (Remote I/O) stage boxes, which allow the console to be used with a wide variety of inputs and outputs via the Dante network. This flexibility is particularly valuable for large productions or installations where long cable runs or multiple stage locations are required. In addition, the CL5 can be linked with other Yamaha consoles or control surfaces to create a larger, more capable mixing system. The console’s compatibility with Yamaha’s StageMix iPad app also allows engineers to mix remotely, providing the convenience of adjusting sound from different points in the venue.