Model PM5D or PM5D-RH: A Choice Of Two Configurations
Customers have a choice of two front-end configurations. The PM5D includes 48 XLR analog mono inputs and balanced TRS insert I/O's with manual mic preamps based on the circuitry found in the Yamaha DM2000, plus an additional 4 stereo line level inputs. The PM5D-RH includes 48 XLR analog mono inputs with recallable mic preamps derived from the head amplifier design of the Yamaha PM5000, with 4 stereo inputs that will accept mic level signals. The choice will depend on you needs and budget, and whether you need to store and recall the analog gain settings in the same way as other parameters.

Whichever model you choose, you are assured of the best sound quality available. Both superb mic preamps convey the most delicate nuances of the input signal right down to the smallest details. The DM2000 mic pre-amps are highly regarded for their warm, transparent sound, while the PM5000 mic preamps have a warmth and boldness specifically designed for live sound.

A New Size, Weight, and Performance Standard For Touring and Installations
On the surface the PM5D may look like a streamlined 24-channel console, but it is actually much, much more: a total of 130 input connections, simultaneous mixing of up to 64 inputs to stereo or LCR stereo, and 24 mix buses with extraordinary versatility, all with 500-scenes of total recall. Plus you have the equivalent of several racks full of first-rate processing gear onboard (56 Gates, 92 Comps, 97 Delays, 12 GEQs and 8 units of SPX2000 class multi effects).

Add advanced digital patching capability, sophisticated monitoring, surround panning from 3-1 to 6.1, and a wealth of features that contribute to unprecedented operational ease and efficiency. The fact that all of this is housed in a 950mm x 1551mm foot print console that weighs less than 98kg, powered by a 3U external power supply that weighs only 10 kg, is simply staggering. If you've been touring with traditional equipment you'll appreciate the dramatically reduced setup time and effort required by this groundbreaking console. If you're equipping an installation you'll love the reduced installation and maintenance costs, as well as all the space you'll save.

Internal Processing
The PM5D will handle 24-bit/96kHz audio without compromise. You won't sacrifice channels or any other processing capabilities whether the PM5D is run at 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96-kHz.
Internal processing is all 32-bit (using 58-bit accumulators) to ensure that absolutely no loss of audio quality occurs at any point in the signal path.

Also Worthy Of Note ...
We could go on and on, but here are just a few more features you might find useful.

Internal Effect Processors
PM5D is equipped with eight independent SPX2000-class multi- effect processors that can be patched into any of the console?fs input, stereo, mix, or matrix channels, offering a comprehensive range of reverb, delay, modulation, and combination effects.
The PM5D is also ready to use Yamaha's incomparable Add- on Effects that were first introduced for DM2000 and 02R96 digital mixers...in fact, the REV- X Reverb is included in the PM5D by default. You can use other popular programs like Compressor276, Compressor260, EQ601 and Open Deck by purchasing the Channel Strip and Master Strip packages.

Graphic Equalizers
The PM5D provides twelve 31-band graphic equalizers for output processing. The graphic equalizers are ideal for use whether you need a subtle overall response adjustment or a more dramatic boost or cut in a limited frequency range. Each equalizer also features a spectrum analyzer display. For easy setup the console's DCA faders can be assigned to directly adjust the GEQ bands in 8-band groups via the FADER MODE keys.

Libraries
Setting up the entire PM5D system from scratch can be a formidable task, so Yamaha has provided an extensive selection of presets in a range of libraries that can simply be selected and used as they are or modified to suit specific requirements. Of course, your own setups can be added to the libraries for instant recall whenever they are needed. Here's a list of the available libraries: