Yamaha TF3 24-Channel Digital Mixing Console

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Creativity is most effective when unrestricted, and TouchFlow Operation™ in the TF series consoles allows the user to respond to music and artists on stage with unprecedented speed and freedom. With the TouchFlow Operation interface optimized for touch panel control, experienced engineers as well as newcomers to the field will find it easier than ever to achieve the ideal mix. Recallable D-PRE™ preamplifiers support sound quality that will satisfy the most discerning professional ears, while advanced live recording features and seamless operation with high-performance I/O racks give these compact digital mixers capabilities that make them outstanding choices for a wide range of applications. Experience the intuitive control and creative freedom that a truly evolved digital console can provide.

The TF series combines Yamaha know-how with new input from the field and the latest touch-screen technology to deliver an evolved experience in console operation. Smooth setup and operation, practical presets and scenes, refined design, and software applications that integrate seamlessly with the entire system: these elements comprise TouchFlow Operation, a new concept in console interfaces that offers unprecedented comfort and convenience in small consoles, for a wide range of users and applications.

The TF3 offers ample input capacity and hands-on control in a compact console that can handle a wide range of applications.

Yamaha TF3 Features

  • 25 motor faders (24 channels + 1 master)
  • 8 DCA groups with Roll-out
  • 24 analog XLR/TRS combo mic/line inputs + 2 analog RCA pin stereo line inputs
  • 16 analog XLR outputs
  • 34 x 34 digital record/playback channels via USB 2.0 + 2 x 2 via a USB storage device
  • 1 expansion slot for NY64-D audio interface card
  • Touch operation for intimate control
  • 1-knob COMP™ and 1-knob EQ™
  • GainFinder™ supports precision gain setup
  • QuickPro Presets™ provide instant access to pro sound setups
  • Two scene memory banks
  • Compatible with many apps including dedicated apps TF Editor, TF StageMix and MonitorMix
  • Natural sound foundation with extra creative freedom
  • Recallable D-PRE™ mic preamps
  • 8 powerful processing/effect units

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ContentCreativity is most effective when unrestricted, and TouchFlow Operation™ in the TF series consoles allows the user to respond to music and artists on stage with unprecedented speed and freedom. With the TouchFlow Operation interface optimized for touch panel control, experienced engineers as well as newcomers to the field will find it easier than ever to achieve the ideal mix. Recallable D-PRE™ preamplifiers support sound quality that will satisfy the most discerning professional ears, while advanced live recording features and seamless operation with high-performance I/O racks give these compact digital mixers capabilities that make them outstanding choices for a wide range of applications. Experience the intuitive control and creative freedom that a truly evolved digital console can provide. The TF series combines Yamaha know-how with new input from the field and the latest touch-screen technology to deliver an evolved experience in console operation. Smooth setup and operation, practical presets and scenes, refined design, and software applications that integrate seamlessly with the entire system: these elements comprise TouchFlow Operation, a new concept in console interfaces that offers unprecedented comfort and convenience in small consoles, for a wide range of users and applications. The TF3 offers ample input capacity and hands-on control in a compact console that can handle a wide range of applications.

Yamaha TF3 Features

  • 25 motor faders (24 channels + 1 master)
  • 8 DCA groups with Roll-out
  • 24 analog XLR/TRS combo mic/line inputs + 2 analog RCA pin stereo line inputs
  • 16 analog XLR outputs
  • 34 x 34 digital record/playback channels via USB 2.0 + 2 x 2 via a USB storage device
  • 1 expansion slot for NY64-D audio interface card
  • Touch operation for intimate control
  • 1-knob COMP™ and 1-knob EQ™
  • GainFinder™ supports precision gain setup
  • QuickPro Presets™ provide instant access to pro sound setups
  • Two scene memory banks
  • Compatible with many apps including dedicated apps TF Editor, TF StageMix and MonitorMix
  • Natural sound foundation with extra creative freedom
  • Recallable D-PRE™ mic preamps
  • 8 powerful processing/effect units
RÉSUMÉ DES FONCTIONNALITÉS Images de 24, 32, 40 et 48 canaux Options de canal mono / stéréo A, B, C, D Mélanges principaux LR et M 8 groupes audio avec panoramique et routage vers LR et M 10 auxiliaires dont un envoi stéréo dédié avec commandes de niveau et de panoramique 2 canaux stéréo multifonctions chacun avec entrées micro et ligne stéréo 2 doubles stéréos supplémentaires fournissent 4 retours stéréo additionnés ou indépendants Matrice 12 × 4 complète Double fonctionnalité appropriée pour FoH, mixage de moniteur ou les deux Enregistrement capable avec des sorties directes de canal M peut être utilisé pour le mixage centre / sous, la somme mono LR ou le coin d'ingénierie Entrées externes matricielles avec trims de niveau et capacité d'entrée commune Les entrées micro du canal stéréo peuvent se croiser dans la matrice pour une alimentation d'ambiance EQ réactif 4 bandes, 2 balayages Filtres passe-haut de canal 100Hz Alimentation fantôme individuelle et commutation de polarité Compteur intégré avec 11 VU-mètres à bobine mobile éclairés par LED Canal LED grand angle et compteurs principaux Compteurs de contrôle stéréo dédiés Commutation auxiliaire par canal pré / post fader pour une flexibilité totale Commutateurs pré / post-EQ du panneau avant pour les préférences de l'utilisateur Coupe le son de tous les faders masters Faders à double rail de qualité supérieure de 100 mm Talkback assignable à toutes les sorties, comprend un mode de verrouillage de commutateur de conversation Oscillateur 1 kHz / générateur de bruit rose avec sortie externe Surveillance 2 pistes et relecture sur LR 3 prises casque / écouteurs et sorties moniteur locales Sorties XLR symétrisées électroniquement avec capacité d'entraînement + 26 dBu Gamme de préamplis 74 dB avec capacité d'entrée +34 dBu pour micro ou ligne Conception d'ampli micro à très faible bruit Combiner intégré pour une alimentation de secours redondante Assemblage de cartes de circuits individuelles avec des pots écroués Option de liaison d'entrée / sortie de console Sys-Link V2 Douilles de lampe XLR 4 broches - Lampe LED Allen & Heath disponible. Options de canal mono / stéréo: A = tous les canaux mono B = 4 stéréos à droite des masters C = 4 stéréos à l'extrême droite D = 8 stéréos à l'extrême droiteThe Dangerous Music Liaison puts the fun back into trying out creative combinations of gear. The Liaison also lets your setup remain absolutely flexible — just what you need if you want to survive in a market that often demands recording, mixing, and mastering services from a single studio. The Liaison's claim to fame is that it combines your favorite pieces of music gear together in various configurations, allowing you to try out new gear combinations and recall them later. But there's a lot more to the Dangerous Music Liaison than mere signal routing.

Mix, match, store, and recall all your favorite gear combinations

Dangerous Music has always been dedicated to providing serious engineers with the most useful gear possible. They've upped the ante again, with the Liaison. The Liaison lets you experiment with different combinations of gear, giving you a total of six discrete 2-channel inputs and two 2-channel buses. Want to hear how that compressor sounds pre- and post-EQ? With a Liaison, you can audition various hardware combinations as easily as swapping around plug-ins in a DAW. What's more, you can store and recall your favorite setups, so you can keep that killer vocal compression chain or that thumping kick drum processing path close at hand.

Flexible stereo buses give you advanced configuration options

When we ran the Dangerous Music Liaison through its paces here at Sweetwater, we found that its stereo buses do more than just compare two discrete signal paths. Depending on how you configure them, these stereo buses can provide you with two completely independent, flexible signal chains, each serving as its own small routing matrix. You can also combine both buses to create a long and flexible continuous signal-processing chain, in which you can reorder entire sections of your gear setup. Even cooler, you can use the Liaison's buses to establish complex parallel signal processing — opening up limitless sonic possibilities.

Mastering-grade components for unrivaled sound quality

As is the case with all Dangerous Music products, the Liaison is made entirely from mastering-grade components, so you never have to worry about audio coloration or latency. In fact, when set to simply pass audio, professional grade testers used to measure the Liaison read as though they were plugged into themselves. Talk about quality control! Here are some of the other specifics. Both the inserts and the buses feature straight-wire, unamplified, balanced signal paths. All audio is relay-switched via top-quality, gas-filled, bifurcated contact relays — ensuring that all switching is absolutely noiseless. The rest of the Liaison's signal paths feature mastering-grade components made by THAT Corp. and Burr-Brown.

What the pros are saying about the LIAISON:

  • "The Dangerous LIAISON feels like engaging light-speed for my workflow...and make no mistake: workflow IS sound. The sheer speed at which you can do critical comparisons of entire signal chains does have a direct and positive impact how your music will sound." — Alberto Rizzo Schettino (Engineer)
  • "One of the best features of the LIAISON is the monitor outs...you can monitor the signal at four points in the chain: before and after Bus A and B. The usefulness of this feature is huge, and Dangerous deserves major props for including it! The switching of inserts is managed by beefy relays that are as transparent as any I've ever heard." — Adam Gonsalves (Mastering Engineer)
  • "LIAISON gives you the impetus to rethink how you record, mix, and master your music...[and] using the LIAISON is dead simple. I think of LIAISON not as an insert switcher, but as a creativity enabler." — Andy Hong (Writer/Reviewer)
  • "The Dangerous LIAISON is incredibly exciting. To have a device that lets you so easily switch between processors, swap the order of processors, do quick A-B comparisons of signal chains. It makes my work better!" — Jonathan Wyner (Mastering Engineer)
  • "Being able to switch devices from one bus to the other is extremely useful. The fast switching is amazing!" — Jeff Lipton (Mastering Engineer)
  • "The LIAISON is really important — I can do a lot of combinations of chaining gear and I am able to work a lot faster. Before the LIAISON [I had to] switch the patchbay and compare the sounds. Now I am 20-times faster than before, I like the way the LIAISON allows me to still be in the energy of the music. — Antoine "Chab" Chabert (Mastering Engineer)
  • "So happy with the LIAISON. Being able to switch gear in and out from the listening position without leaning over a patch bay is fantastic. After sitting in this chair for so many years, it actually improves my mixing ergonomics considerably." — Bob Power (Mastering Engineer)

Dangerous Music Liaison Features:

  • Flexible signal routing matrix that allows you to combine the gear in your studio in fun, exciting, and creative ways
  • Leverage all your gear, all the time
  • Improve your tracks, mixes, and masters by auditioning and marrying the perfect ensemble of equipment
  • 2 independent stereo buses mean you can set up 1 as a tracking path and the other as a mix path, without repatching, or chain them together
  • Separate parallel processing loop to let drums breathe and crush simultaneously
  • Create complex combinations of gear and A/B instantly
  • Store your favorite settings to recall any tracking, mixing, or mastering configuration
  • 6 stereo insert loops, assignable to 2 stereo buses
  • Mastering-grade components ensure silent, relay-based switching and color-free audio
UF8 is SSL’s latest studio controller, designed for today’s DAW-based production workflows and ultrafast turn-around times. An expandable 8-channel advanced DAW controller, UF8 connects engineers, producers and artists directly to the creative process, offering absolute command of their workflow and significantly accelerating the speed of audio production and content creation. UF8 is the culmination of SSL’s 40+ year legacy of mastering production workflows and studio ergonomics built into generations of classic SSL consoles. This depth of understanding of studio production, combined with decades of engineering excellence, delivers a premium finish tactile USB controller that distills SSL workflow and quality.Avid S1 eight-fader EUCON control surface The Avid S1 is an eight-fader EUCON control surface with unparalleled speed, rich visual feedback, and software integration of Avid's high-end consoles in a slimline surface that's an easy fit for any space or budget. Avid S1 gives you deep hands-on control of your favorite audio and video software and, together with the free Pro Tools | Control app for iPad (iPad not included), provides great ergonomic efficiency, easy touch workflows, and S6-style metering and processing views, so you can navigate large sessions quickly, mix more intuitively, and turn around better sounding mixes fast. Mix big on a smaller scale While Avid S1 fits easily between your display and keyboard, it packs a lot of mixing power into its small surface. From motorized faders and knobs that respond to your touch, to fast-access touchscreen workflows and Soft Keys that enable you to perform complex tasks with a single press, S1 provides the speed and versatility to accelerate any music, audio post, or video project. Get unmatched software integration S1 is powered by EUCON, Avid’s high-speed Ethernet control protocol that delivers deep hardware/software integration, giving you full touch and tactile access to a host of Avid and third-party software functions and controls. You can even switch between multiple applications—and workstations—at the touch of a button, providing the most fluid editing and mixing experience. Specifications:
  • Faders: Eight motorized, touch-sensitive, 100 mm long-throw faders
  • Knobs: Eight push-top, touch-sensitive rotary encoders
  • Additional controls: Assorted hardware buttons/keys for various functions and mode selections, including Mute, Solo, Record-enable, Bank, Nudge, and more
  • Software interface: Supports the free Pro Tools | Control app running on iPad (iPad not included), providing touchscreen control, project navigation, macro triggers, and more
  • Displays: Eight high-resolution OLED displays, plus multiple status LEDs and multicolor track buttons; channel metering, monitoring, processing, track status, automation modes, and other views provided by Pro Tools | Control on iPad
  • Height (front, rear): 1.2 inches, 3.8 inches (29 mm, 97 mm)
  • Width: 12.3 inches (312 mm)
  • Depth: 14.9 inches (377 mm)
If you're seeking to take your projects to a level on par with world-class analog consoles, the AMS Neve 8816 will lead you to new sonic frontiers and beyond. The 8816's handbuilt, handwired 16-channel mixer employs the same transformer-balanced mix bus circuitry as a '70s-era Neve 80-series console, infusing every signal that flows through it with increased headroom, punch, and dimensionality. The 8816 does more than mere analog summing, however. This feature-laden box also includes cue mixing, metering, per-channel solo/mute, and talkback functionality. Its capable monitoring section includes a volume knob, an auxiliary input, dual headphone outputs, and alternate speaker outputs. Beyond that, the 8816 includes a main stereo insert send/return for strapping a compressor, EQ, or other processing across your entire mix, while its unique Width knob gives you a level of control over your mix’s stereo field that’s generally reserved for top-level mastering facilities. Craving tactile, hands-on control over your mix? Add an 8804 Fader Pack (sold separately). The 8816 also includes a USB port for saving and recalling settings to and from your computer, plus a digital I/O option, which provides you with A/D conversion (option card sold separately).

Inject your projects with the unmistakable Neve sound

Vintage Neve 80-series consoles are simply legendary. Watch Dave Grohl’s Sound City documentary for definitive proof, or listen to any of the countless chart-topping recordings that were made with one. Elton John, Steely Dan, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, George Clinton, Chick Corea, Grateful Dead, REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, Foreigner, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Pat Benatar, Santana, Ratt, Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Slayer, Kings of Leon, Slipknot, Elvis Costello, Everclear, Mastodon, and many other artists were recorded or mixed on a Neve 80-series console. The AMS Neve 8816 contains genuine 80-series topology, boasting two custom Neve Marinair specification transformers on its stereo mix bus. Whether you use it for tracking and overdubbing, submixing and summing, or mastering, the 8816 will infuse your projects with the authoritative sound of a classic Neve console. All the sonic hallmarks are present: the heft, the muscle, the three-dimensional non-linearities — enabling you to add color and vibrancy to every project.

16 feature-packed channels of classic Neve character

The AMS Neve 8816 is centered around a feature-rich 16-channel analog mixer. Each channel boasts a line-level input with a rotary Level control, a rotary Pan control, a Cue button, and a Cut/Solo button. The Level knob, which accommodates both +4dBu and -10dBV sources, ranges from ∞dB to +15dB with 0dB set at approximately 12 o’clock. The Pan knob offers smooth, progressive operation with -3dB center attenuation. The Cue button sends the channel’s input, pre-fader, and pre-pan to the 8816’s cue mix. Channels 1–14 are individually switchable to the cue mix, while Channels 15–16 are stereo linked. At Sweetwater, we’ve found channels 15–16 incredibly useful for playback of a rough 2-track artist mix while overdubbing. The Cut/Solo button enables you to mute or solo a track. Since the 8816’s solo system is latching, you can also build solo groups, then use the master Cut/Solo button to audition or mute a group — a must-have feature when comping or sorting out EQ or balance problems.

A full-blown Neve console in a 2U rackmount format

The sheer number of the 8816's mix send/return options is enough to make your head spin, in a good way. Place a stereo compressor, EQ, or other processing across your entire mix, or create a parallel return for New York-style compression. Access high-end, mastering-studio-level stereo image enhancement with the Width control. Route the 8816’s 2-track return to its cue mix, or replace your headphone cue mix with the main monitor mix. The insert return and 2-track return feature independent level controls, providing you with near-endless customization. You can also put the 8816’s sends/return in Mid-Side mode. There’s even a hidden talkback mic that you can engage with a push of the 8816’s headphone level knob. With all of this complexity, you may be concerned that you’ll lose your settings. Don't worry: the 8816’s USB port allows for easy recall of your settings via control software on your Mac or PC. And if you need more inputs, you can cascade up to 32 units for up to 512 channels.

Comprehensive monitoring section

The AMS Neve 8816’s comprehensive monitoring section puts it at the very heart of your studio. You get four monitoring sources: the 8816’s 2-track return, channels 1/2 (pre-fader), its auxiliary input, and your main monitor mix. A Mon Level knob allows you to calibrate your mixing levels (we recommend aiming for 85dB), while a Mix Level knob controls the output level to your DAW. Main/alternate speaker outputs enable you to reference your mixes on a second set of studio monitors. The 8816’s dual headphone outputs are wired in parallel, one on the front panel and the other on the rear, where there are also balanced line outputs for feeding a separate headphone amp. You also get two quasi-PPM VU meters fed from the 8816’s main outputs, along with analog and digital clip indicator LEDs.

The legend continues

At Sweetwater, the name Neve commands reverence. Rupert Neve started designing audio equipment in the tube console era but made his mark with solid-state designs. Setting up shop in Little Shelford in the ’60s, Mr. Neve faced many obstacles establishing his brand amid a new technological landscape. Transistors were new, expensive, and difficult to obtain in quantity in the UK. Reliable faders didn’t exist yet — a far cry from today’s world, where parts are affordable and readily available from multiple suppliers, all competing to win bids. Nevertheless, Rupert persisted. And by the early 1970s, the Neve company was humming along, taking orders and building custom transformer-balanced consoles for recording and broadcast studios the world over. Neve 80-series consoles had a huge, punchy, and authoritative sound that defined the sound of ’70s rock. From London to New York to Los Angeles and beyond, top studios were installing Neve desks as fast as they could. By 1978, with the introduction of the majestic 8078 — the pinnacle of handwired analog “production” consoles — and NECAM automation system, Neve boards were the main component of the success formula for any recording studio with world-class aspirations. In the decades since, AMS Neve has innovated with groundbreaking products such as the VR, VX, and 88R series consoles. And today, the company continues to advance the state of the art with cutting-edge pro audio gear that sounds incredible and intelligently addresses the challenges of the digital age.

AMS Neve 8816 Summing Mixer Features:

  • Packs the sound and functionality of a Neve console into a 2U rackmount unit
  • Contains genuine Neve 80-series topology, including 2 custom Marinair transformers
  • Ideal for tracking, overdubbing, submixing, summing, and mastering alike
  • 16 channels of analog summing add color and vibrancy to every project
  • Each channel boasts rotary Level and Pan controls, plus Cue and Cut/Solo buttons
  • Mix insert points for adding effects to individual channels
  • Comprehensive cue mixing for creating custom-tailored headphone mixes
  • Main stereo insert send/return for adding processing to your mix bus
  • Width knob supplies high-end-mastering-studio-level stereo image enhancement
  • Main/alternate speaker outputs enable referencing on a second set of studio monitors
  • 2-track return, auxiliary input, and dual headphone outputs
  • Sends/returns boast a Mid-Side mode for added flexibility
  • Hidden talkback mic is engaged with a push of the headphone level knob
  • 2 quasi-PPM VU meters for the main outputs, plus analog and digital clip indicator LEDs
  • USB port allows for recall of your settings via control software on your Mac or PC
  • Cascade up to 32 units for up to 512 channels
  • 8804 Fader Pack gives you tactile, hands-on control over your mix (sold separately)
  • Digital I/O option provides A/D conversion (option card sold separately)
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