Specifications

Every Detail Designed for
Optimum Operating Feel
The way CL series functions and controls work together is a perfect
example of how a whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Within
the larger framework of the user interface, the visibility, feel, and
precision of individual faders, knobs, and switches are an essential part
of the overall operating experience. The visual ow of the control layout
across the consoles’ sweeping curves makes a signicant contribution to
smooth operation as well. The outstanding balance of the entire system,
plus renements such as programmable channel names/colors and user
dened knobs, add up to operation that is, in a word, sublime.
No detail of form or function has been
overlooked, right down to how the
curvature of the elegant fader knobs
comfortably t the ngers at any angle.
The fader knobs even have non-slip
inserts that provide ideal friction for
smooth, slip-free fades. Visibility is
important too, so the knob edges are
sculpted to provide a clear view of the
fader scale from just about any angle.
Editable channel name displays above each
fader automatically switch to a larger character
size for short names, and show pan and fader
values as well. Below each channel name
display is a color bar that illuminates in any of
eight selectable colors, the same as those used
in the central touch screen, for at-a-glance
channel and group identication. Brightness
can be adjusted for optimum visibility under
any ambient lighting conditions.
Direct Access to
the Parameters You Need
The User Dened Keys provided on Yamaha
digital consoles are already a standard. The User
Dened Knobs provided on the CL series
consoles will quickly achieve the same status.
Just about any of the console’s variable
parameters can be assigned to the four User
Dened Knobs for direct, instant access.
Another advanced control feature is Custom
Fader Bank selection, allowing the faders in each
section to be instantly reordered as required.
Harmony in Form and Function
The sweeping form of the CL consoles is
not only elegant, but it provides the best
possible view of all controls and displays
from the operator’s position. The visual
continuity from the Centralogic faders to
the display is seamless. The hand rest is
genuine oak with a gorgeous nish that
matches the visual and tactile
sophistication of the overall design.
Clear visual continuity from the Centralogic section’s
physical faders to virtual on-screen controls via the
console’s elegantly curved panel matches the
unambiguous directness of analog console channel
modules. Any of the console’s input and output
channels can be instantly assigned to the Centralogic
section in 8-channel groups.
Overview
–Analog Style Intimacy
Selected Channel
– Another Industry Standard from Yamaha
The Selected Channel display provides a comprehensive
view of the many controls and functions available for
the currently selected channel. The corresponding
physical controllers to the left of the display are labeled
and laid out in the same way as the on-screen controls,
for condent access and operation. The CL series
includes a number of renements to this now-standard
interface for unprecedented operating ease.
Newly Designed Faders Editable Channel Names and Colors
Centralogic at the Heart of
an Evolved Interface
Yamaha’s Centralogic user interface has already proven its value as the most user-friendly
digital operating environment available, even for engineers who were previously only
comfortable with analog consoles. Founded solidly on Centralogic roots, the CL series takes
intuitive, ecient operation to an even higher level, oering an operating experience that
engineers will not only feel immediately familiar with, but will be able to grow with into the
future.
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