Case Studies

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.

Legendary FOH Michael “Coach” Conner - Capturing the Live Essence of Steely Dan and Paul Simon

9/19/2024

While many FOH engineers refine their mix by playing back Steely Dan's sounds, Mike "Coach" Conner makes it a reality nightly on tour with the band. Captivating audiences with unparalleled sonic fidelity, he achieves this through meticulous preparation and innovative use of both analog and digital tools. Conner seamlessly translates complex recordings into live experiences that rival the originals, ensuring every performance sounds as close to the studio recording as possible. With a decades-long career working with icons like Donald Fagen, Steely Dan, and Paul Simon, he has earned acclaim from both artists and fans alike.

Supreme Nashville Sound – RIVAGE PM Mixes Country Music Radio’s Big Annual Event

8/28/2024

Nashville's annual Country Radio Seminar brings together a wide range of country music artists and industry leaders for three days of performances, seminars, meetings and more. For 20 years CTS AVL has been the event’s audio partner, relying on Yamaha digital mixing consoles to deliver stellar performances from the latest new talent to the industry’s biggest stars.

Legendary FOH Brad Divens - Listen and shape the sound

8/2/2024

Brad Divens, renowned for his work as a Front of House (FOH) engineer, has forged a legendary career collaborating with major artists such as Enrique Iglesias, Linkin Park, Garbage, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and Jane’s Addiction, among others. Recently, Russ Long from Yamaha Pro Audio caught up with Brad at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville to talk during a sound check.

World Class Solution - University of Birmingham is Ready for Anything with Yamaha DM7

7/22/2024

University of Birmingham’s Department of Music is one of the most distinguished in the UK, with an illustrious history stretching back to 1905 and world-class research, teaching and study facilities. A Yamaha DM7 digital mixing console is the latest innovation to keep the University at the forefront of the study, practice and performance of music and as a world class venue for its busy conference and events department.

Whispers to Crescendos - Inside Jason Batuyong’s mix for live television

7/8/2024

Nestled in the heart of Hollywood, amid the vibrant backlots of FOX, CBS and ABC, Jason Batuyong, head of audio for iHeartRadio Theater and mixer for broadcast shows, is a masterful artist orchestrating the multi-track soundtrack for global televised experiences. With his discerning ear and meticulous attention to detail, Jason has carved a niche mixing in the realm of live broadcasting and audio, where every note, whisper, and crescendo must seamlessly meld with the next.

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