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Yamaha Explores The Fourth Dimension

30.1.2013

When Dutch composer Paul Oomen designed his new 4D Sound project, the correct technical specifications were critical to ensuring that his vision was accurately realised. Transparent sound and high quality processing were a must, which is why Yamaha technology was chosen to mix, manage and power the system.

Yamaha CL System Covers 1.3km ‘Stage’ At German Celebration

30.1.2013

Every year a different German city holds a major celebration of the momentous events of November 1989, when the process of opening the Berlin Wall - and the reunification of Germany - began. This year Munich was the host and a Yamaha CL5 system was brought in to deliver high quality audio throughout a huge area.

Yamaha CL5s Deliver Serious Sound For Orbital’s Pantomime Season

18.1.2013

The 2012/2013 pantomime season set new records for leading rental company Orbital Sound with nearly 30 shows playing simultaneously around the UK during December and January. Key to this success was the company’s inventory of five Yamaha CL5 digital mixing consoles which, despite the relentless schedule of matinees and evening performances, delivered high quality sound without a single hitch.

Yamaha Is Très Populaire At France’s TNP

18.1.2013

One of the country’s most culturally important theatres, the Théâtre National Populaire (TNP) has been at the heart of contemporary French performing arts for over 90 years. Moving from Paris to Villeurbanne 40 years ago, a comprehensive refurbishment has seen a Yamaha digital audio system installed in the theatre’s two performance spaces.

Houston’s HS For The Performing And Visual Arts Installs Yamaha AFC System

16.1.2013

The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) of the Houston Independent School District evolved in 1971 from a realization that gifted young artists need highly specialized and rigorous training in the arts to be prepared for the intense competition they will meet in colleges, conservatories, and the professional arts world.

Yamaha Digital Consoles Get Festive Again (and Again)

27.12.2012

Almost as much a part of the festive season as tinsel and Christmas trees, the annual December UK tour by evergreen rockers Status Quo has this year been wryly dubbed Quofestive. With one of the very first PM5Ds still doing faultless service at front of house - and three M7CLs - the tour is enjoying a major Yamaha presence.

The End Of The World Is Nigh… And The Soundtrack’s Managed By Yamaha

17.12.2012

According to some interpretations of the Mayan calendar, the world will end on 21st December. PortAventura, one of Spain’s biggest theme parks, is marking the occasion by putting on a spectacular display in its Templo del Fuego (Temple of Fire) in which two Yamaha DME64N digital mixing engines play a vital role.

From Punk to Panto - Yamaha Helps Bring A New Golden Era To Fairfield Halls

17.12.2012

2012 has seen Croydon’s Fairfield Halls celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of south London’s premier arts and live music venues. The golden jubilee has also marked the next phase of a comprehensive technical upgrade, increasing its inventory of Yamaha digital equipment.

Yamaha Helps CRC Spread The Gospel Across London

17.12.2012

Bringing worship to people across London, the Christian Revival Church (CRC) holds services in a range of different venues. Because of this peripatetic existence, when CRC recently needed to invest in its first digital audio system it had to be more akin to a touring rig than a usual church setup. A Yamaha CL3 digital console and 17 DSR112 loudspeakers were the answer.

The Dugan-MY16 Card at Sibos 2012

12.12.2012

During four days of lively discussion at this year’s SWIFT International Banking Operations Seminar, Sibos 2012, the focus of attention behind the scenes was the Dugan-MY16 Automatic Mixing Controller Card, developed by Dan Dugan Sound Design for Yamaha.