Description
The CL5 is the largest of the CL series, the one that put Dante networking and Rupert Neve modeling in touring engineers' hands. 72 mono channels, a Centralogic section that gathers mixing at the centre of the surface, and a Premium Rack that adds analogue grain: one of today's live and broadcast standards.
Where to buy
Yamaha CL5 chez Thomann
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Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 80 |
|---|---|
| GPIO | 5-in / 5-out GPI interface |
Processing
| Mix buses | 24 |
|---|---|
| Matrices | 8 |
| DCA/VCA groups | 16 |
| Max sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit depth | 24 bits |
| Channels | 72 mono + 8 stereo input channels |
| Groups and VCA/DCA | 16 DCA groups, 8 mute groups |
| Effects and plug-ins | Premium Rack VCM: Portico 5033 EQ, 5043 comp/limiter (Rupert Neve Designs) |
Surface
| Physical faders | 34 |
|---|---|
| Motorized faders | Yes |
| Screens | 1 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Faders | 34 faders (16 left + 8 Centralogic + 8 right + 2 master) |
| Scenes and recall | 300 scene memories |
| Remote and tablet control | Integrated iPad stay (StageMix) |
Recording
| Onboard recording | No |
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Networking
| Networking & protocols | Dante |
|---|---|
| Redundant PSU | No |
| Redundant networking | No |
| Audio networking | Dante audio network (Rio remote I/O) |
Physical
| Width | 1,053 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 667 mm |
| Height | 299 mm |
| Weight | 36 kg |
Power
| Power draw | 170 W |
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Strip & details
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Software
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Accessories
Stagebox / rack
- Yamaha Rio3224-D / Rio1608-D
Dante stageboxes with remote-controlled preamps for the CL series.
Documents
Editorial & artists
Our take
History & design
Launched in 2012, the Yamaha CL5 is the flagship of the CL series (alongside CL3 and CL1). It handles 72 mono and 8 stereo input channels routed to 16 MIX and 8 MATRIX buses. The surface carries 34 faders across a 16-fader left bank, the central 8-fader Centralogic section, an 8-fader right bank and two master faders.
The console talks Dante to Rio stageboxes, moving preamps and conversion close to the sources. Processing includes the VCM Premium Rack — Portico EQs and compressors by Rupert Neve Designs, U76, Opt-2A, EQ-1A — plus a full effects rack. It offers 16 DCAs, 8 mute groups, 300 scenes and an iPad stay for StageMix control.
- Rupert Neve Designs — VCM modelling for the Premium Rack (Portico EQs and compressors)
Notable users
- Brian Setzer Orchestra
Christmas Rocks! · FOH: James “Jimbo” Neal, monitors: Eric Scott
- Vintage Trouble
Opening for The Who · FOH: Brian Anderson (Sound Image)
- Stanley Clarke
FOH: Travis Rogers
- Wang Leehom
Descendants of the Dragon 2060 Tour · FOH: Scottie Baldwin
- Queen Latifah
Symphonic concerts · FOH: Rob Treloar
- Helmut Lotti
World tour · FOH: Bart Faut
Links
Related consoles
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