Yamaha | CL5

72-Channel digital mixing console – 24 Mix Buses

Technical specifications

Technology : Digital mixing console with high-precision digital processing

Sample rate : 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

Latency : Less than 2.5 ms

Mixing channels : 72 mono + 8 stereo

Mixing buses : 24 Mix + 8 Matrix + 2 Main + 8 DCA

Motorised faders : 34 (32 + 2 Master)

Internal effects : 8 stereo effects processors

Displays : 2x 8.4-inch colour touchscreens

Control : Ethernet, USB, MIDI and GPIO

Local inputs : 8 XLR Mic/Line

Local outputs : 8 XLR Line Omni Out + 1 AES/EBU Digital Out

MIDI : In/Out

Audio network : Integrated 64 × 64 Dante

Dimensions W x H x D : 1053 x 299 x 667 mm

Net weight : 36.0 kg

Complementary products

32-Input / 16-Output Dante Digital Stage Box with 4 AES/EBU Outputs

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Dante Digital Stage Box with 16 inputs and 8 outputs

Alternatives

Full-size 64-channel / 42-bus digital mixer with Dante

Compact digital mixing console with Dante for Live Sound and Corporate Events

Frequently asked questions

The Yamaha CL5 is a high-end digital mixing console designed for concerts, conferences, live shows and corporate events. Its powerful processing capabilities, recognised reliability and intuitive workflow make it a reference for professional sound engineers and audiovisual production companies.

With 72 mono channels, 24 Mix buses, 8 Matrix buses and 8 DCA groups, the CL5 can manage complex front-of-house mixes as well as multiple monitor mixes simultaneously. Its dual 8.4-inch colour touchscreens provide fast access to essential mixing parameters.

The integrated 64 × 64 Dante network allows digital audio to be transported over standard Ethernet infrastructure with low latency. It simplifies integration with Yamaha Rio stage boxes, multitrack recording systems and modern professional audio networks.

The CL5 is particularly suited to concerts, festivals, theatres, convention centres, places of worship, TV studios and institutional events. Its extensive processing capabilities and Dante compatibility make it suitable for demanding professional productions.