Yamaha TF1

The Yamaha TF1 is the smallest console of the TF series, launched in 2015. It handles 40 mixing channels (32 mono, 2 stereo and 2 effect returns) to 20 AUX buses (8 mono and 6 stereo), a stereo bus, a sub bus and 8 DCA groups, the same bus count as the TF5. Local I/O comprises 16 XLR/TRS combo inputs with recallable class-A D-PRE preamps, 2 RCA stereo inputs and 16 XLR outputs. The surface carries 17 motorized 100 mm faders (16 channels plus master).

The TouchFlow Operation touchscreen, 1-knob compression and EQ, QuickPro Presets, 8 effects and 10 graphic EQs are identical across the series. The expansion slot takes an NY64-D card (Dante, compatible with the Tio1608-D stagebox) or an NY-MD64 (MADI). The TF1 records 2 tracks to a USB stick and works as a 34x34 interface to a DAW. At 51 cm wide and 13.5 kg, it is the only TF that accepts a rack-mount kit, the RK5014. Scene files move freely between TF1, TF3 and TF5, and TF StageMix controls it from an iPad, while MonitorMix gives musicians their own wedge mixes from a phone.