Yamaha CL5 Digital Mixing Console

The Yamaha CL series of digital mixing consoles offers evolutionary refinements of industry standards. They are known for their accessible mixing, sonic purity, and creative freedom in sound shaping capabilities. The Yamaha CL5 provides 72 mono and 8 stereo input channels in a 3-section fader layout, making it a popular size for a variety of live sound systems.

Yamaha has considered sound quality in every detail of the CL5, maximizing AD and DA conversion performance and providing many high-quality signal processors. The Yamaha CL5 combines the benefits of digital mixers and the acclaimed quality of analog, thanks to the VCM technology and Rupert Neve Designs’ recognition. The Dan Dugan automatic microphone mixing and the Premium and Effect Rack offer many creative options, while Yamaha’s Centralogic concept provides a user-friendly visual interface.

The CL5 can be operated remotely or offline via an Apple iPad® or computer and offers two live recording solutions: convenient 2-track recording direct to USB memory or high-performance multitrack recording to a DAW via Dante. The CL5 is also easily adaptable and expandable, with network capabilities via Dante protocol, Lake® processing, and Mini-YGDAI card slots.

In summary, the Yamaha CL5 offers a range of advanced features that make it a versatile and reliable choice for live sound systems.

Yamaha CL5 Features:

• Input channels: 72 mono, 8 stereo
• Mix/Matrix Buses: 24 mixes / 8 matrices (Input to Matrix supported)
• Fader configuration: 16-fader left section, 8-fader Centralogic section, 8-fader right section, 2-fader master section
• Stainless steel stay for iPad support
• Built-in meter bridge