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Yamaha TF Series Digital Consoles Make A ‘Splash’ In Orlando

ORLANDO, FL—The new Yamaha TF Series Digital Consoles will make their InfoComm debut at the Yamaha Professional Audio booth #727. The TF Series offers re-imagined mixing and advanced features along with renowned Yamaha reliability at an affordable price point to an even wider range of users. Aimed at new users and experienced live sound professionals requiring fast performance, the TF series brings time-saving capabilities, such as fast, accurate gain setup, single step compression and EQ, and microphone specific presets to even the most modest sound reinforcement applications.           

The TF series (which stands for TouchFlow Operation™) comprises three compact, performance-packed digital mixing consoles, the TF5, TF3 and TF1, which feature 33, 25, or 17 motor faders, respectively, along with 32, 24, or 16 rear-panel analog inputs. Each console includes recallable Yamaha D-PRE™ preamplifiers for the first time in a digital console, which facilitates support for live music and events where full set up changes need to be made on the fly.

There are a total of 48 inputs on the TF5 and TF3, with 40 on the TF1, including dual stereo analog/USB digital inputs and dual returns. Advanced live recording features include up to 34 x 34 channel recording and playback via USB 2.0 and 2 x 2 with a USB storage device. All of this, plus seamless operation with high-performance I/O racks, makes the TF series an outstanding choice for a wide range of applications.

TouchFlow Operation is a new approach to console control that combines elements of Yamaha’s well-regarded user interfaces with an advanced touch panel system, allowing mix engineers to respond to the music and artists on stage with unprecedented speed and freedom. Experienced engineers and newcomers alike will find it easier than ever to achieve the ideal mix.

A number of TF series features also contribute to a faster, smoother setup. 1-knob COMP™ and 1-knob EQ™ features make it easy to dial in perfect sound via a single rotary control on inputs for adjusting individual sources and on outputs for overall sound control. The innovative GainFinder™ feature facilitates optimum gain setup for individual input signals, making ideal overall signal quality easily achievable.

The TF mixers also provide a range of input and output channel presets created in cooperation and consultation with leading microphone manufacturers such as Shure, Sennheiser and Audio-Technica, as well as accomplished engineers. The input channel presets are made to match a span of musical instruments and voices, covering parameters such as head amp gain, EQ, dynamics and much more, right down to details like channel name and color. Output channel presets include parameters optimized for in-ear monitors and Yamaha powered speakers, with variations to match different environments and room sizes. This is a huge advantage for novice users, while experienced engineers will appreciate the enhanced speed and efficiency of operation.          

Augmenting the consoles, separate software applications allow for wireless mixing, personal monitor mixing and offline set up with TF series consoles. The TF Editor, TF StageMix™ and MonitorMix applications feature user interfaces that seamlessly extend the consoles’ own capabilities on any compatible device.      

The new TF Series also features powerful processing and effects; in addition to parametric EQ and dynamics processors on each channel, TF consoles offer eight processors for wide-ranging sonic control. Two of these are globally accessible and feature the same type of Yamaha SPX processors that have become an industry standard in recording and live sound applications. The remaining six processors are available in the AUX 9/10–19/20 master channels. The AUX 1–8 buses and main output channels include the same four-band parametric EQ as provided on the input channels, plus 31-band Flex12 GEQ.

All Yamaha TF models include a slot for an optional NY64-D I/O expansion card that allows transmission and reception of up to 128 channels (64 in/64 out) via a Dante™ audio network. Used in conjunction with Yamaha’s new Tio1608-D I/O Rack, it becomes possible to create an exceptionally versatile and expandable stage box system with up to 48 inputs and 24 outputs.

An optional RK5014 Rack Mount Kit will also be available for mounting the TF1 console in a standard 19-inch EIA equipment rack.

For more information on the Yamaha TF Series, visit booth #727, or on the web at www.yamahaca.com.         

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About Yamaha Professional Audio:

Yamaha Professional Audio (YPA), a division of Yamaha Corporation of America, provides a full line of professional audio products offering complete systems solutions for the sound reinforcement, touring, broadcast, commercial recording, and post-production markets. The PA Division offers a complete line of digital mixers, amplifiers, speakers, processors, networking capabilities, Steinberg products, and the NUAGE Advanced Production DAW System. Yamaha Professional Audio is also the official North American distributor for NEXO speaker products. With the Commercial Installation Solutions (CIS) Series offering ceiling and surface mount speakers, mixer and power amplifiers, and matrix processors the PA Division furthers its commitment to their professional customer base. All market sectors receive comprehensive in-house/field product training, a dedicated dealer network, and 24/7 technical support services.

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