Yamaha

Yamaha TF5

Yamaha's touch-first digital desk, 33 faders

Live Studio In production 2015 · 🇯🇵 Japan · Digital · Dante/USB

Description

The TF5 is all about speed: TouchFlow Operation, one-knob compression and EQ, QuickPro Presets set up per instrument. You build a mix in minutes, even without being a seasoned engineer. D-PRE preamps, 33 faders, Dante expansion via the NY64-D card and the Tio1608-D stagebox: behind its approachable face, the TF5 is a real gigging console.

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Specifications

Inputs / Outputs

Total inputs48
Mic inputs32
Total outputs16
Mic preampsRecallable class-A D-PRE mic preamps
Inputs / outputs32 XLR/TRS combo inputs + 2 RCA stereo inputs; 16 XLR outputs · TouchFlow Operation touchscreen, 1-knob compression and EQ, QuickPro Presets
Expansion cards1 expansion slot for NY64-D (Dante) or NY-MD64 (MADI) card

Processing

Mix buses20
Aux sends20
DCA/VCA groups8
Max sample rate48 kHz
Bit depth24 bits
Channels48 mixing channels (40 mono + 2 stereo + 2 FX returns)
Aux sends (details)20 AUX buses (8 mono + 6 stereo) + stereo + sub
Sample rate48 kHz

Surface

Physical faders33
Motorized fadersYes
TouchscreenYes
Faders33 motorized faders (32 channels + master)

Recording

Onboard recordingYes
Recording typeUSB 2-track
Recording2-track USB recorder; 34x34 interface to DAW (Nuendo Live)

Networking

Networking & protocolsDante / USB
Redundant PSUNo
Redundant networkingNo

Physical

Width866 mm
Depth599 mm
Height225 mm
Weight20 kg

Power

Power draw120 W

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