Yamaha Digital Mixing Console Details That Make the Job a Pleasure, Direct Recall Mute Master

Details That Make the Job a Pleasure

These are the features that make a difference in workflow and efficiency. On the PM5D they attest to the fact that Yamaha has really listened to feedback from the field, and implemented refinements that make sense in real-world applications.

DIRECT RECALL/

MUTE MASTER

These eight keys can be used either to directly recall assigned scene numbers, or to mute the corresponding mute groups. The DIRECT RECALL and MUTE MASTER LEDs indicate which function the keys are currently

assigned to.

Lamp Dimmer and LED, LCD Brightness Control

The lamp dimmer controls the brightness of the LA5000 light gooseneck. Parameter visibility can be an issue, depending on your work environment. The PM5D lets you control the brightness of the LCD screen and also all of the LEDs on the control surface in 8 steps. At outdoor events, you might want

to turn the brightness of the PM5D indicators up high. Lower brightness is more appropriate in dark indoors, where bright display may be distraction for nearby audience members. PM5D even has a “Panel Assistance Mode” in which “off” LEDs are dimly lit to assist the operator to see the surrounding keys and signs in a very dark operation environment(where the use of gooseneck lamp is prohibited).

Large LCD Display

Although PM5D can be operated without relying on the LCD display, the 10.2-inch 600 x 800 dot color LCD display provides easy-to-read graphic and multiple parameters views. It is particularly useful when you want to dig in and do in-depth programming and editing to take full advantage of this remarkable console’s capabilities, as well as when making patch, utility, and other settings.

SCENE MEMORY

Scene recall has become one of the most in- demand features of digital consoles because of the enormous boost in productivity it can provide. The PM5D offers storage and recall capacity for up to 500 scenes. Scenes can be recalled via the SCENE MEMORY section keys, the DIRECT RECALL keys, the USER DEFINED KEYS, the scene management display, or external control such as MIDI or GPI.

Scenes can be protected so that they can’t be inadvertently overwritten. Recall safe function can be applied to parameters you don’t want to be affected by scene recall operations, or alternatively you can make Selective Recall to recall the wanted parameters only. There’s a PREVIEW mode that lets you visually confirm the contents of recalled scenes before actually applying the changes to the console, and an UNDO key lets you quickly undo an unwanted scene recall.

Event List

SCENE

RECALL SAFE

TRACKING RECALL

DISPLAY ACCESS Keys

The DISPLAY ACCESS keys determine which type of data will be shown on the LCD panel. A total of 24 categories are provided in logical groups, letting you access a particular type of data directly. If you want to set up an input patch, for example, simply press the PATCH key in INPUT group to call up the appropriate display.

USER DEFINED KEYS

These 25 keys can be assigned to control just about any functions you choose, for example, to individually mute outputs, bookmark LCD display menu, for external machine control or effect tap tempo.

USER DEFINED KEY number 25 is located separately from the other 24 keys, next to the FADER MODE buttons, and is conveniently assigned to scene increment operation … but you can reassign it to perform any function you require.

The Event List allows existing scenes to be freely assigned as events in a list. This not only allows scenes to be lined up for recall in any required order, but it also allows the scenes to be recalled at specified times in a timecode signal generated by external equipment or by the PM5D itself.

Data Entry

Controls

This section includes cursor keys, INC/DEC keys, data wheel, and a trackpad for versatile, easy data entry when editing via the LCD display. If you prefer to work with a keyboard and mouse, appropriate connectors are conveniently provided under the front armrest pad.

PCMCIA Card Slot

Set up your mixes, dump your data to a Compact Flash memory card using PCMCIA adapters and you can easily transfer it to another PM5D console, or keep it safe for reloading into the same console at a different time or venue. Engineers can travel worldwide with just one memory card in their pocket!

The PCMCIA card slot will also be used for future firmware updates.

USER DIFINED KEY