News & Events

Yamaha RIVAGE PM7: The New 'Vessel' at Texas Church

The Ark Church located in Conroe, Texas just north of Houston offers weekly and Night of Worship services in a laid back, contemporary worship music atmosphere. The congregation is approximately 10,000 strong with seating of 2,600 per service. At any given worship service, nine musicians and vocalists perform. Sound Productions of Irving, Texas recently upgraded the house of worship's audio console in the main auditorium to a new Yamaha RIVAGE PM7 Digital Audio Console.

Yamaha RIVAGE Series Answers The Call To Prayer

On Saturday 26th January, around 3000 worshippers gathered at London’s SSE Arena for A Day of Prayer for Britain. Led by evangelist minister David Hathaway, the event saw Christian leaders from across the UK and from abroad coming together to pray for unity in the UK. Audio, lighting, and video for the event was handled by Subfrantic Production Services, whose Yamaha RIVAGE PM10 and PM7 digital mixing systems managed all live and broadcast audio.

Yamaha RIVAGE PM10 Theatre Upgrade Prompts Orbital Investment

Back in 2001, leading theatre sound design and rental company Orbital was one of the first to invest in Yamaha’s groundbreaking PM1D digital mixing console, building up a large inventory that powered major musicals across the globe. With the firmware of the RIVAGE PM10 system recently updated to include Theatre Mode, the company has again invested in Yamaha, with an initial two PM10 systems put straight to work on the festive pantomime season.

Leading Czech Sound Engineer Invests In Yamaha RIVAGE PM7

Prominent Czech sound engineer Jiri Jehlar always insists on the best sound for every production that he works on. One of the first front of house engineers in the Czech Republic to use digital mixers, Jiri was so impressed with the Yamaha RIVAGE PM7 digital mixing system that he has invested in one.

Yamaha RIVAGE Brings The Word To RCCG Workers Rally

Twice a year, the UK branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) holds its Workers Rally, which usually precedes the popular Festival of Life. In October, the latest Workers Rally brought a 10,000-strong audience to London’s ExCel, where a Yamaha RIVAGE PM7 and PM10 digital system mixed a diverse evening of worship, Christian drama, bible study, prayer and holy communion.

Yamaha RIVAGE PM10 is the best for Blitz

As a leading technical event production provider Blitz, a GES company, is committed to delivering the highest production standards. This commitment to quality and excellence is a key reason for investing in Yamaha’s flagship digital mixing system, RIVAGE PM10.

Legendary Wisseloord Studio Hosts RIVAGE Mixing Masterclass

The success of Yamaha’s RIVAGE PM7 digital mixing system means that sound engineers throughout Europe are keener than ever to discover more about the RIVAGE system. At the end of July, 50 Dutch engineers got the opportunity to enjoy a demonstration at Hilversum’s legendary Wisseloord Studio.

Yamaha Puts Audio’s Unsung Heroes In The Spotlight

Yamaha Music Europe has debuted a new YouTube video channel which informally profiles the unsung heroes of sound, including mix engineers, sound designers, technicians and other audio professionals, allowing them to share their stories and professional experience. Titled In The Spotlight, the first video features the legendary Terry ‘TJ’ Jackson (Earth Wind & Fire / Michael Jackson) who discusses how he became a leading mix engineer and imparts invaluable advice.

‘The Biggest Rock Band On Earth’ Relies On Yamaha

In July 2015 an ambitious plan was hatched to get the attention of Foo Fighters and convince them to play a gig in Cesena, Italy, by gathering a thousand musicians to perform their song Learn to Fly. The video of the event went viral and Foo Fighters duly performed in the city four months later. But that was just the start... Now an annual event, this year Yamaha digital mixers were tasked with mixing a band of over 1500 members.

Britannia Row Productions and Clair Global Invest In Yamaha RIVAGE Mixing Systems

The ongoing success of Yamaha’s RIVAGE family of digital mixing systems continues, with two of the best known names in live music production - Britannia Row Productions and Clair Global - respectively investing in pairs of RIVAGE PM7 and PM10 digital mixing systems.