Yamaha CL5 72-channel Digital Mixing Console

The standards stay, but innovation never ends.

The pursuit of perfection is ongoing and will probably never end, but along the way Yamaha has introduced a number of innovations that have become industry standards offering performance and familiarity that discerning users continue to demand. By definition, “standards” are best kept as they are. With evolutionary refinements, of course.

Yamaha CL series digital mixing consoles represent a new level of refinement. They offer an evolved experience in accessible mixing, plus sonic purity with sound shaping capabilities that will give the most imaginative engineer unprecedented creative freedom. The CL series embodies the leading standards in live sound in their most advanced, most expressive form.

The ideal choice for a diverse spectrum of live sound applications, the CL5 Digital Mixer from Yamaha features a 3-section fader layout for efficient hands-on control. This digital mixing console boasts 72 mono and 8 stereo input channels, an onboard meter bridge, and stainless steel stay for iPad support. The unit's fader configuration includes a 16-fader left section, 8-fader Centralogic section, 8-fader right section, and 2-fader master section. Additionally, the user interface is based upon of Yamaha's Centralogic concept which enables a new level of efficiency, provides visual feedback, and further enhances the user experience with its smart design. It offers processing integration via the use of expansion slots to further expand its already formidable capabilities, and additionally comes equipped with premium signal processors such as the Portico 5033/5043, as well as compressors that enhance the potential of Yamaha's VCM technology.

Scenes, output delays, DCA groups and more
With up to 300 Scene Memories available you can save and recall complete console setups, saving you serious time in repetitive mixing applications. Built-in Input and Output Delays offer up to 1000ms delay to compensate for phase issues and room tuning. You can group multiple input channels to 16 DCA groups for more convenient mixing, and any channels can be assigned to any of 8 mute groups for instant muting or dimming. For power users, 16 user-defined keys allow you instant access to Tap Tempo, Set by Selection, or any other imperative functions that don't have a dedicated button on the console.

Flexible networking with Dante
CL Series consoles and I/O racks communicate via Dante, allowing you to create fast and efficient audio systems that can be as simple or as complex as you need. Up to eight I/O rack units can be connected to any CL Series console, from anywhere in your facility. Dante also makes it easy to set up redundant primary and secondary lines for each device, crucial in live sound and broadcast applications.

Expand your input channel count with Cascade Link
Yamaha offers expansion cards for CL Series consoles that allow them to be cascade-connected. When you require a larger number of input channels, expanding your rig is as easy as connecting another CL Series console with a single cable.

Connect up to eight Rio I/O units
Yamaha CL series consoles communicate with Yamaha's Rio I/O boxes via Dante, allowing for fast and efficient system design for live sound and broadcast. Up to eight I/O units can be connected to your CL series console, and you can place them anywhere that you need in your facility. All Rio I/O boxes support redundant connectivity for maximum reliability.

Includes
CL5 unit
Power cord
Dust Cover
Owner’s Manual