Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Yamaha LS 9 digital console
Ramblings of a Techie: "I have been using the ls9 for a few days and it seems to do it’s job capably. The model I have been using is the ls9-16, which it designation implies is the 16 channel version. There is also a 32 channel version of this console. The unit that I am using has a small footprint, it will sit comfortably on a standard 19″ rack. Since I have always used analog consoles this was a bit daunting to start of with. You soon realise that it has the same features as an analog desk plus a lot more. All the feature you expect are found in the menu structure or on the front panel. In fact it does not take long to get a simple mix happening."
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Of the digital board I've used, which to be fair have only been a few (Mackie, Yamaha, DigiDesign and Digico) the Yamaha platform seems to be the best, at least for me and the price tag. The great thing about the LS9 in particular is that it is sort of a perfect board for smaller venues or high schools to purchase for the majority of their programming. However, if the need arrises for a more capable desk, jumping up onto an M7CL or a PM5D isn't a jump at all. The desks all run pretty much the same OS with similar configurations and layout. For someone like myself who does very little sound, the ability to run a whole host of consoles after just having real time on one in the family, is a major plus. The LS9 in particular isn't bogged down with too many menus and options that it is ridiculously thick to get through for say a high-schooler. As their abilities expand, the console range does as well. A great first jump from analog to digital.
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