Yamaha
Yamaha CL5 Digital Mixing Console
Best compact digital mixer for professional live sound and studio engineers.
Discover the Yamaha TF1 Digital Mixing Console, a compact yet powerful audio solution perfect for professional studios and live sound. This rack-mountable console offers 40 input channels and 17 motorized faders for precise control. Its intuitive TouchFlow Operation, combined with a responsive touch screen, ensures a comfortable and efficient mixing experience. Featuring recallable D-PRE microphone preamplifiers and a 34x34 USB audio interface, the TF1 delivers high-quality sound and versatile connectivity for demanding audio applications.
$2199.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
1
/ 775
Best Audio Mixers
Price vs Category Average
+129%
Above average
Input Channels
403222
/ ( mono + stereo + return)
Who it's for
- Live sound engineers needing rapid, intuitive control during high-pressure shows
- System integrators building complex, large-scale professional audio networks
- Touring professionals demanding pristine, studio-grade audio quality for major events
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious venues or smaller production companies with limited capital
- Engineers requiring a standalone console without additional stage box hardware
- Small-scale production teams working in tight, space-constrained venues
Performance breakdown
Workflow Efficiency
TouchFlow interface significantly reduces time spent navigating complex menu layers.
Preamp Fidelity
Recallable D-PRE preamps provide clean, transparent gain for professional audio capture.
Tactile Control
Motorized faders offer precise, responsive feedback for critical live mixing adjustments.
Connectivity Versatility
The 34x34 USB interface handles multi-track recording requirements with ease.
Portability
Compact rack-mountable frame is ideal for touring and space-constrained venues.
Remote Capability
StageMix integration allows for seamless wireless control from anywhere in the room.
Key Specs
Input Channels
40 (32 mono + 2 stereo + 2 return)
Fader Configuration
16+1 Master motorized faders
I/O Connectors
16 XLR/TRS combo inputs and 16 XLR outputs
Digital Recording
34x34 channels via USB 2.0
Dimensions
510 x 225 x 599mm
Net Weight
13.5kg
Power Requirements
100-240 V 50/60Hz
Mixer Type
Digital
Features
- Intuitive TouchFlow Operation for easy control
- 17 motorized faders for precise adjustments
- Recallable D-PRE microphone preamplifiers
- 34x34 USB Audio Interface capability
- One-knob COMP and EQ for quick sound shaping
- Wireless mixing control with TF StageMix
- GainFinder for precise gain setup
- Compact and rack-mountable design
What customers say
The Yamaha CL5 is celebrated as a reliable industry workhorse, praised primarily for its superb sonic performance and operational efficiency. Users consistently highlight the pristine audio quality, noting the transparent preamps and powerful integrated effects, including Rupert Neve Designs processing. The Centralogic interface earns high marks for its intuitive layout, enabling engineers to manage complex mixes quickly, which is vital in fast environments. Reliability is a core strength; the console is built robustly, ensuring minimal downtime. Its seamless Dante network integration further solidifies its status. While the initial cost is significant, professionals view the CL5 as a worthwhile investment due to its stability and universal acceptance in high-end audio.
Know before you buy
Yes, the TF1 features a compact design that is fully rack-mountable, making it an excellent choice for portable rigs or installations where space is at a premium.
The console is equipped with 17 motorized faders, consisting of 16 channel faders and one master fader for precise level control.
Yes, it features a 34x34 USB 2.0 audio interface, allowing you to send and receive up to 34 channels of audio to and from your computer for professional multi-track recording and playback.
Yes, you can use the TF StageMix application on your tablet to control the console wirelessly, which is particularly useful for adjusting monitor mixes from the stage or checking sound levels from different positions in the room.
GainFinder helps you set the optimal input gain for each microphone or instrument quickly and accurately, ensuring you get the best signal-to-noise ratio without clipping.
No, the Yamaha TF1 does not provide phantom power. You will need to use external preamps or power supplies if your microphones require 48V phantom power.
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