Yamaha CL5 | Digital Mixing Console with Dante
The creative heart of your live sound system. The Yamaha CL5 is a high-performance digital mixing console designed to provide an efficient, intuitive, and sonically superior mixing experience. It features a three-section fader layout for efficient hands-on control and a massive capacity of 72 mono and 8 stereo input channels. Built with integrated Dante networking, the CL5 allows for flexible, scalable system design, making it the premier choice for concert touring, large-scale theatre productions, and high-end broadcast applications.
Why Choose the Yamaha CL5?
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Massive Input Capacity: Mix up to 72 mono and 8 stereo channels, providing enough scale for the most complex live productions.
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Intuitive Centralogic Interface: Yamaha’s acclaimed user interface provides instant access to all essential parameters via the touch-panel and physical encoders.
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Integrated Dante Networking: Enables seamless digital audio distribution and easy expansion with Yamaha Rio stage boxes and other Dante-enabled hardware.
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Premium VCM Processing: Includes the Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) rack, featuring emulations of legendary hardware from Neve, Rupert Neve Designs, and more.
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Redundant Power Reliability: Supports the PW800W external power supply unit for full dual-redundancy, ensuring the show always goes on.
Professional Workflow and Sonic Precision
The Premium Rack and Effects The CL5 is more than just a mixer; it is a full signal processing laboratory. The "Premium Rack" features VCM-level accurate models of the Neve Portico 5033 EQ and 5043 Compressor/Limiter, developed in direct collaboration with Rupert Neve. These tools allow you to apply the warmth and character of high-end analog hardware to your digital mix with stunning accuracy.
Scalable Rio Integration By utilizing the onboard Dante ports, the CL5 integrates perfectly with Yamaha’s Rio series I/O racks. This allows for a clean, digital stage setup where preamps are located close to the sources, reducing analog cable runs and preserving signal integrity. The console also features gain compensation, allowing multiple consoles to share a single stage box without interfering with each other's head-amp levels.
Refined Fader Control The CL5’s faders have been meticulously designed for the best tactile feel. With a wrap-around design that prevents fingers from slipping, and 100mm motor-driven precision, every movement is translated into an accurate mix adjustment. The fader banks are organized into three sections, allowing multiple engineers to work on different parts of the mix simultaneously.
Technical Specifications
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Channels: 72 Mono + 8 Stereo Input Channels
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Fader Configuration: 16 faders (Left) + 8 faders (Centralogic) + 8 faders (Right) + 2 faders (Master)
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Buses: 24 Mix Buses and 8 Matrix Buses (all with Input to Matrix capability)
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Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
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Internal Processing: 32-bit / 64-bit Floating Point
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Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
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I/O Ports: Onboard Dante (Primary/Secondary), 3 x MY-Card Slots, 8 Local Omni In / 8 Local Omni Out
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Display: 10-inch high-resolution touchscreen
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Dimensions: 1053 x 299 x 667 mm
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Weight: 36.0 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I record my multi-track session directly from the CL5? Yes. You can record up to 64 tracks directly to a DAW on your computer via the Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) software. Additionally, the CL5 supports 2-track recording and playback directly to a USB flash drive.
How many Rio stage boxes can I connect? A single CL series console can manage and control up to 8 Rio series I/O units, providing a massive amount of stage connectivity for even the largest festival setups.
Does it require an external power supply? The CL5 has a built-in power supply for standard operation. However, for professional mission-critical applications, it features a dedicated input for the optional PW800W external power supply to provide fail-safe redundancy.
What is In The Box?
Why Buy From djkit?
At djkit, we are specialists in high-end professional audio integration. As an authorized Yamaha dealer, we offer expert technical support for complex Dante networking and system design. When you invest in a Yamaha CL5 from us, you get the benefit of our industry product knowledge, fast delivery, and dedicated aftersales support. We understand that in the pro audio world, reliability is everything, and we are here to support your most important projects.
