M7CL History — Yamaha

M7CL

TheYamaha M7CLis a digital mixer that was introduced byYamaha Pro Audioin 2005.Two models with onboard analog input exist: the M7CL-32 and M7CL-48. These models have 40 (32 microphone and 4 stereo line)- and 56 (48 microphone and 4 stereo line)-input channels respectively, counting mono channels. Mixes, masters, groups, DCAs and individual channels can then be routed to an output via any number of the board's 16 configurable output XLR ports. The eight faders of the master control section can control multiple functions by way of "layers" in the same manner as the Yamaha PM5D. The board features Yamaha's "Selected Channel" technology, and Centralogic, unique to the M7CL. It can be augmented with more inputs or outputs via expansion cards, and can be fitted with third-party cards such as ones made byAviom(A-Net), AuviTran (EtherSound),Audinate(Dantenetworking), AudioService (MADI),Dan Dugan(automixer),Riedel Communications(RockNet),Waves Audio(SoundGrid interface,DSPplugins), and Optocore (optical network). In 2010, the M7CL-48ES joined the line-up with built-inEtherSoundfor digital networking using EtherSound stage boxes.

OverviewThe Yamaha M7CL, released in 2005, was a digital mixing console that revolutionized live sound mixing. This innovative console featured a touch-panel interface, recallable analog-style controls, and comprehensive digital processing.
The M7CL offered 48 or 72 input channels, extensive effects processing, and seamless integration with Yamaha's digital snake systems. The Centralogic interface provided intuitive control of complex mixing operations. The console became a standard in live sound applications.
The M7CL demonstrated that digital mixing could be as intuitive as analog while offering superior flexibility and recall capabilities. It established Yamaha as a major force in professional live sound.