Yamaha | TF5

The TF5 is a compact, performance-packed Yamaha digital mixing consoles. The TF5 features 33 motor faders along with 32 rear-panel analog inputs featuring recallable Yamaha D-PRE preamplifiers for the first time in a digital console. This facility provides greatly improved support for live music and events where full setup changes need to be made on the fly.

There are a total of 48 inputs on the TF5, including dual stereo analog/USB digital inputs and dual returns. Advanced live recording features include up to 34 x 34 channel recording and playback via USB 2.0 and 2 x 2 with a USB storage device. All of this, plus seamless operation with high-performance I/O racks, makes the TF5 console an outstanding choice for a wide range of applications.

TouchFlow Operation™ is a new approach to console operation that combines elements of Yamaha’s highly regarded user interfaces with an advanced touch panel system, allowing users to respond to the music and artists on stage with unprecedented speed and freedom. Experienced engineers and newcomers alike will find it easier than ever to achieve the ideal mix.

A number of TF series features also contribute to faster, smoother setup. 1-knob COMP™ and 1-knob EQ™ features make it easy to dial in the ideal sound via a single rotary control - on inputs for adjusting individual sources and on outputs for overall sound control. An innovative GainFinder™ feature facilitates optimum gain setup for individual input signals, making ideal overall signal quality easily achievable.

Also provided is a range of input and output channel presets created in cooperation with leading microphone manufacturers such as Shure, Sennheiser, and Audio-Technica, as well as respected engineers. The input channel presets are made to match a range of musical instruments and voices, covering parameters such as head amp (HA) gain, EQ, dynamics and much more, right down to details like channel name and color. Output channel presets include parameters optimized for in-ear monitors (IEM) and Yamaha powered speakers, with variations to match different environments and room sizes. This is a huge advantage for novice users, while experienced engineers will appreciate the enhanced speed and efficiency of operation.