Case Studies

Legendary FOH Michael “Coach” Conner - Capturing the Live Essence of Steely Dan and Paul Simon

19/9/2024

While many FOH engineers refine their mix by playing back Steely Dan's sounds, Mike "Coach" Conner makes it a reality nightly on tour with the band. Captivating audiences with unparalleled sonic fidelity, he achieves this through meticulous preparation and innovative use of both analog and digital tools. Conner seamlessly translates complex recordings into live experiences that rival the originals, ensuring every performance sounds as close to the studio recording as possible. With a decades-long career working with icons like Donald Fagen, Steely Dan, and Paul Simon, he has earned acclaim from both artists and fans alike.

The Perfect Atmosphere - Hanoi Enjoys The Sounds of Japan

10/9/2024

Gyu Shige is Japanese BBQ and sake bar chain with more than 160 restaurants throughout Asia area. At its latest outlet in Hanoi, Vietnam, a Yamaha background music system complements the high quality food and drink with the perfect Japanese atmosphere.

Supreme Nashville Sound – RIVAGE PM Mixes Country Music Radio’s Big Annual Event

28/8/2024

Nashville's annual Country Radio Seminar brings together a wide range of country music artists and industry leaders for three days of performances, seminars, meetings and more. For 20 years CTS AVL has been the event’s audio partner, relying on Yamaha digital mixing consoles to deliver stellar performances from the latest new talent to the industry’s biggest stars.

Music and Movement - Active Field Control Brings Music and Dance Together -

8/8/2024

Let's Dance With The Orchestra! was a unique collaboration of live dance and orchestral music, staged at the Kani City Cultural and Creative Center, in Japan’s Gifu prefecture. Yamaha’s AFC Enhance and AFC Image immersive audio solutions ensured that the audience, dancers and musicians all enjoyed the best possible sound.

Legendary FOH Brad Divens - Listen and shape the sound

2/8/2024

Brad Divens, renowned for his work as a Front of House (FOH) engineer, has forged a legendary career collaborating with major artists such as Enrique Iglesias, Linkin Park, Garbage, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and Jane’s Addiction, among others. Recently, Russ Long from Yamaha Pro Audio caught up with Brad at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville to talk during a sound check.

Especially For You – Yamaha RIVAGE PM5 Tours UK With Stock Aitken And Waterman Musical

1/8/2024

In 2024, audiences in the UK and Ireland have been able to relive the mid-1980s and early 1990s as I Should Be So Lucky, the official musical celebrating the music of legendary producers Stock, Aitken and Waterman (SAW) tours provincial venues for the first time. A Yamaha RIVAGE PM5 digital mixing system has helped them to step back in time.

World Class Solution - University of Birmingham is Ready for Anything with Yamaha DM7

22/7/2024

University of Birmingham’s Department of Music is one of the most distinguished in the UK, with an illustrious history stretching back to 1905 and world-class research, teaching and study facilities. A Yamaha DM7 digital mixing console is the latest innovation to keep the University at the forefront of the study, practice and performance of music and as a world class venue for its busy conference and events department.

Five & Dime - Superb Sound And Sunsets For Kolkata Diners

9/7/2024

Five & Dime is a vibrant rooftop lounge and restaurant in Salt Lake, Kolkata, India, giving customers the opportunity to enjoy high quality food, drink and entertainment with great sunset views. A Yamaha audio system helps to make sure all enjoy an enhanced dining experience.

Whispers to Crescendos - Inside Jason Batuyong’s mix for live television

8/7/2024

Nestled in the heart of Hollywood, amid the vibrant backlots of FOX, CBS and ABC, Jason Batuyong, head of audio for iHeartRadio Theater and mixer for broadcast shows, is a masterful artist orchestrating the multi-track soundtrack for global televised experiences. With his discerning ear and meticulous attention to detail, Jason has carved a niche mixing in the realm of live broadcasting and audio, where every note, whisper, and crescendo must seamlessly meld with the next.

New Immersive Expressions - Composing Unique Classical Music with AFC

5/7/2024

Since 2017, Yamaha has been collaborating with the Rochester Institute of Technology to explore the new possibilities in musical expression offered by its Active Field Control (AFC) immersive audio system. As part of the research, composer SiHyun Uhm was invited to create a new classical work which intertwined sound space and music.

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