Yamaha digital consoles have always been designed with input from leading engineers worldwide to ensure that the most efficient, intuitive operation is achieved. The highly regarded Selected Channel and Centralogic interfaces attest to the success of that approach. The TF series combines Yamaha know-how with input from the field and touch-screen technology to deliver smooth setup and operation, practical presets and scenes, a refined design, and software applications that integrate seamlessly with the entire system: these elements comprise TouchFlow Operation providing unprecedented comfort and convenience in a small console for a wide range of users and applications.

In developing the TF series, Yamaha engineers built from their existing base of acclaimed high-end mixer interfaces, adding intuitive control in an interface optimized for the type of touch panel control that has become a familiar feature in a wide range of applications. Allowing most operations to be carried out via the touch panel alone, the innovative TF series interface will quickly become second nature to a broad spectrum of users. Whether you have experience with Yamaha digital consoles, work with other digital consoles, operate analog consoles, or have never operated a mixer before, TF consoles will lead you to the desired results quickly and effortlessly through a smooth, efficient workflow. The availability of physical controls surrounding the touch panel further enhances control versatility and precision.

Touch Operation for Intimate Control
Refined for the smoothest possible operation via touch-panel control, the TF user interface offers a smooth workflow that can be an advantage in any mixing situation. The display content has been specifically designed for easy, direct accessibility, with a layout that promotes the most natural, efficient mixing. Touch panel operation is as easy as shaping the sound with your fingertips.

Touch & Turn Knob Offers Extra Control Precision
Like the CL series consoles, operation is based around Overview and Selected Channel windows. The overview display shows the parameters for eight channels at a time, while the Touch & Turn knob provides direct access to gain, 1-knob COMP™, 1-knob EQ™, gate threshold, effect send level, pan, and other parameters. Touch the highlighted parameter a second time to switch to the Selected Channel display when you need access to detailed parameters for finer control.

One-knob Comp & One-knob EQ: One Knob to Dial In the Ideal Sound
An experienced engineer can do a lot with a compressor: bring a guitar to life, add punch to bass, tighten up a snare, and make vocals ride clearly on the mix. The 1-knob COMP can do all of this quickly and easily without juggling multiple parameters to achieve the desired effect. The same concept has been applied in a 1-knob EQ feature that provides notably improved speed and smooth operation. 1-knob EQ has been painstakingly fine-tuned to ensure that you can achieve outstanding results with minimum effort in the shortest possible time. A Vocal Mode makes it easier than ever to achieve a clear, well-defined vocal sound, while an Intensity Mode offers one-knob intensity control over EQ curves you either select from the presets or create from scratch. But there's more: the 1-knob COMP and 1-knob EQ are provided on the output channels too, so you can quickly achieve overall output compression or EQ that ideally matches the room and audience size. The output 1-knob EQ has a Loudness Mode in place of the Vocal Mode, effectively increasing the sound pressure level while maintaining optimum sound as you rotate the knob. Both the 1-knob COMP and 1-knob EQ provide quick access to the full compressor and EQ displays so you can fine-tune settings as required.
 
  • Gainfinder supports precision gain setup
  • QuickPro presets provide instant access to pro sound setups
  • Panel layout maximizes workflow efficiency
  • Comprehensive fader bank section
  • DCA roll-out enhances group control
  • Tf editor facilitates offline editing plus showtime control

Specs:
Fader Configuration: 16 + master
Mixing Capacity:   
  40 input channels (32 mono, two stereo & two return)
  20 aux buses (eight mono & six stereo)
  Stereo bus
  Sub bus
Input channel functions: eight DCA groups
16 mic/line (XLR/TRS combo) & two stereo line (RCA pin)
16 XLR outputs   
Expansion slot
Onboard processors: eight effects & 10 GEQ
48 kHz internal sampling frequency rate   
Signal delay less than 2.6 ms, input to omni out Fs=48 kHz
Fader: 100 mm motorized, resolution = 10-bit, +10 dB to -138 dB, -∞ dB all faders
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.05% 20–20 kHz @ +4 dBu into 600 Ω
Frequency response: +0.5, -1.5 dB 20–20 kHz
Dynamic range: 110 dB typ.; DA converter 107 dB typ.
Hum & noise level   
  Equivalent input noise: -128 dBu typ.
  Residual output noise: -85 dBu, ST master off
  Crosstalk: -100 dB
Power requirements: 100-240 V 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 120 W
Dimensions: 20.1" W  x 8.9" H x 23.6" D (510 mm x 225 mm x 599 mm
Weight: 29.8 lb (13.5 kg)
Accessories: Quick Guide, Power Cord, Nuendo Live