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Yamaha Pro Audio and Stephen “Pato” Pattison, FOH Hozier

In live sound engineering, few names command as much respect as Stephen "Pato" Pattison. Renowned for his meticulous ear and innovative approach, Pato is the sound engineer behind Hozier's celebrated live performances. Handling the complexity of the band’s lush soundscapes requires not only talent but also the right tools. For Pato, those tools come in the form of Yamaha's RIVAGE PM Series.

The latest versions of StageMix and MonitorMix have been released to add improved support for iOS/iPadOS 18

Yamaha released the latest version of RIVAGE PM/DM7/DM3/CL/QL/TF StageMix and MonitorMix apps to address issues in which StageMix/MonitorMix could not connect to consoles and the RTA function could not be displayed when using iOS/iPadOS 18 or later.

Live Sound, Simplified: Gene Kim’s FOH Journey with Yamaha’s DM7 Compact

Gene Kim, a highly respected front-of-house (FOH) engineer known for his work with Johnnyswim, Phil Wickham and many others, has made Yamaha’s DM7 Compact digital mixing console his go-to for live sound. Now on tour with Pat Barrett, Gene relies on the DM7 Compact to deliver pristine sound and seamless performance in churches, clubs, and iconic venues like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

Welcome to Yamaha’s “Creator Hub”

For creators interested in streaming, music production, and live performance, here’s a guide packed with helpful insights to get you started.

Yamaha and Shure Bring SLX-D Quad Integration to DM7 Series Digital Mixers

Yamaha is further strengthening its long-term collaboration with microphone and wireless system manufacturer Shure, by bringing support for the latest Shure SLX-D Quad digital wireless systems to Yamaha DM7 series digital mixers.

Yamaha Releases New Console Firmware To Support Next Generation I/O racks

February 12, 2025, Shizuoka, Japan – Yamaha has released new firmware for the RIVAGE PM series and DM7 series, which support the new Rio3224-D3 and Rio1608-D3 I/O racks.

Waves WSG-PY64 Card Expands DM7 Series’ Audio Processing Options

February 12, 2025, Shizuoka, Japan - Yamaha is pleased to announce that the latest firmware update for DM7 series digital mixing consoles features full support for the newly-launched Waves WSG-PY64 card.

Yamaha PoE switch installed at Teikyo University Hospital, Mizonokuchi

Placing the least stress on a patient’s body is a key part of all medical procedures. In X-ray fluoroscopy, a new examination format uses cutting-edge technology to bring the information from multiple devices together, allowing medical staff to easily see everything they need to know. At a Japanese hospital, Yamaha intelligent PoE switches are playing a vital role.

Yamaha: One of the First Companies Certified as an NDI IP Video and Audio Transmission System in a Network Switch - Our network switches are now NDI standard-compatible, enabling the long-distance transmission of video, audio, and metadata.

Since entering the network device market in 1995, Yamaha products have been installed in numerous worksplaces, including corporate offices and retail stores, earning an excellent reputation for quality and reliability. Our network switches, which are part of our professional audio product lineup, are highly regarded for its stability in transmitting multiple audio channels over long distances.

Yamaha Releases SWX3220-16TMs and SWX2322P-16MT with Support for 10 Gigabit and Multi-Gigabit Ethernet

Strengthening core networks in businesses, concert halls, and other sites has recently become a critical issue that demands action. Customers are looking to construct systems that deliver high-quality video and audio with low latency over IP networks. These switches, newly added to the 10G switch lineup, are ideal for enhancing medium-sized core networks that require high speeds and capacities.