USA - Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems Inc has announced the NSCA debut of the LS9 series of digital mixing consoles (Orlando, 15-17 march). The 32- and 64-input consoles were designed specifically for sound reinforcement requirements within small- to medium-sized houses of worship, regional sound companies, and corporate audio/video presentation, say the company. The consoles can also be used as auxiliary mixer/channel expanders for the M7CL and PM5D consoles.

The LS9 series console is housed in a small footprint frame, and consists of built-in mic pre amps on the first layer of both the 16- and 32-input consoles. The console shares the same sound quality, built-in effects, EQ, and dynamics processing as Yamaha's M7CL console.

Currently available, the LS9 series will replace the Yamaha GA series analogue console. The LS9 provides a low-cost digital solution, intuitive and easy to use "home-page" operating software that can be easily operated by volunteer audio staff in a house of worship environment. The LS9-16 includes 32-mono inputs 16 with on-board mic preamps while the LS9-32 is complete with 64-mono input channels with 32 on-board mic preamps. Additional microphone pre amps can be added to the LS9 using the MY card slots.

(Lee Baldock)


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