Yamaha QL5 Digital Mixer

The Yamaha QL5 is a digital mixing desk with 64 mixing input channels plus a further 8 stereo channels. It also has 16 mix buses, 8 Matrices, 1 Stereo Bus and 1 Mono Bus.

On the rear of the mixer it has 32 local XLR Inputs and 16 local XLR Ouputs, with the ability to connect to any of the Rio expansion input/output boxes. It also has benifits from 2 expansion slots.

We recommend pairing this with one of our QL5 remote application installed iPads to supply full remote control and flexibility.

We also have the Rio 3224 Stage Box in hire stock.

Yamaha QL Series Datasheet

Yamaha QL Series Reference Manual

Features

32 + 2 fader configuration adapts to a wide range of channel layouts. The QL5 is a compact console with large-scale capabilities.

• Mix channels: 64 mono, 8 stereo.
• Busses: 16 mix, 8 matrix (Input to Matrix supported).
• Local I/O: 32 in, 16 out.
• Fader configuration: 32 + 2 (Master).
• Stainless steel iPad support stays..
• Built-in Dugan automixer provides optimum channel balance while allowing the operator to concentrate fully on optimizing the overall sound.
• A large touch-panel display, selected channel controls, and a “Touch and Turn” knob make up an intuitive, efficient control interface.
• Extensive built-in input and output capacity that can handle a variety of applications without the need for stage boxes or other external equipment.
• Bulit-in Dante networking allows for flexible system expansion.
• Up to 24 R series I/O rack units can be connected to each console.
•  An innovative “Port to Port” feature allows the console to function as a remote I/O device for any other QL or CL console.
•  “Gain Compensation” allows multiple consoles to share and control the same I/O unit.
• Virtual “Premium Rack” with VCM models of the renowned RND Portico 5033 equalizer and Portico 5043 compressor/limiter, plus other VCM equalizers, compressors, and studio-quality effects.
• Virtual “Effect Rack” allows simultaneous use of up to 8 effects from a selection of 46 ambience effects and 8 insertion effects.
• Virtual “GEQ Rack” allows graphic EQ or 8-band PEQ to be inserted into the output buses as required for room equalization and other functions.
• Seamlessly integrated remote control and offline editing via an Apple iPad® or other computing device.
• CL series compatibility: data exchange capability between QL and CL consoles.
• Direct 2-track recording to standard USB flash drives, or serious multitrack recording to a DAW via Dante
• Multitrack recordings can be used for “virtual sound checks” when performers aren’t available.
• Dual Mini-YGDAI card slots provide easy I/O expansion as well as extra processing capabilities.
• Other features: comprehensive Fader Bank section with recallable four custom banks, editable channel names and colors, user defined keys and on-screen user defined knobs, 300 scene memories, input and output delays, ample EQ and dynamics processing, 16 DCA groups, 8 mute groups, 5-in/5-out GPI interface, multiple user key sets, on-screen help, and more.