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Mastering the Mix: Brian Frost’s Journey to Innovate Audio Experiences Worldwide - FOH Transition From Yamaha CL5 to DM7 Series

7/10/2025

Brian Frost, a FOH and Broadcast mixer based in the SF Bay Area, has had a diverse career - from DJing Drum and Bass in the late 90s to becoming a prominent figure in corporate audio engineering. His journey showcases a deep passion for audio technology and a talent in engineering innovative audio experiences worldwide.

High Seas Sound - A Treasure Trove Of Advanced At Pirate Theme Park

6/20/2025

Sweden’s Daftöland amusement park invites visitors to live, eat and play like pirates, with outdoor activities for the whole family. Based on the DME7 digital mixing engine, a Yamaha audio system plays a vital role in the experience. It showcases how even small to medium-sized entertainment resorts can include complex, flexible sound installations on a modest budget.

Navigating Sound for Tyler, The Creator - Landon Storey (MON) and Paul Wichmann (FOH) float DM7’s on the Hudson River

6/6/2025

Landon Storey and Paul Wichmann's engineering expertise transforms Tyler, The Creator's concerts into unforgettable experiences. From innovative pop-up shows on barges to arena-sized performances, their seamless collaboration tackles unique audio setups, delivering spectacular musical experiences worldwide.

Entertaining Activity Audio

6/5/2025

Nikito Domus World is a large, immersive activity centre in the Paris suburbs, featuring a wide range of entertainment for families, celebrations, team building and more. High quality, background sound was crucial to the experience, but its location meant it needed to be closely contained. Yamaha’s flexible range of installation speakers has helped to make the venue a major success.

Vibrant Cafe Ambience - Blending Great Sound At Brew92º

3/31/2025

Brew92º is a Saudi Arabian chain of speciality café and roastery shops which combine high-quality coffee with a vibrant, modern environment. The ambience plays a key role in delivering an immersive customer experience. Yamaha high quality audio solutions are an integral part of the design.

Mastering the Monitor Mix for Jelly Roll - J. Summers on Touring, Teamwork and Sonic Fidelity

3/27/2025

With decades of technical mastery and a passion for thriving in live sound, J. Summers ensures every Jelly Roll performance delivers unmatched energy, precision, and seamless connections between the Artist, Band, Guests and Audience. He is the harmony in every song.

ET’s Journey with Yamaha RIVAGE PM and Jason Mraz

3/19/2025

Seasoned FOH engineer Ettore ‘ET’ Dedivitiis has been Jason Mraz’s FOH engineer and production manager since 2005. With extensive industry experience and a deep understanding of acoustics and sound reinforcement, ET has become an invaluable asset to the artists he supports. His approach to live sound mixing emphasizes “sound reinforcement,” focusing on enhancing the natural acoustics of each performance to ensure the audience experiences the full dynamic range of the music.

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

3/7/2025

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.

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

3/4/2025

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.

Yamaha PoE switch installed at Teikyo University Hospital, Mizonokuchi

1/29/2025

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.