LS9 32

Digital Mixing Console

Overview

The Yamaha LS9-32 is a full-digital mixing console designed for installed systems or SR applications, and in spite of its compact size, provides functionality and a channel count comparable to large-format consoles. 24-bit linear AD/DA converters are used to deliver up to 108 dB of dynamic range and amazing sound quality. As input channels, it provides 32 (LS9-16 model) or 64 (LS9-32 model) monaural INPUT channels, and four stereo ST IN channels. As output channels, it provides 16 MIX channels, eight MATRIX channels, a STEREO channel, and a MONO channel. L/C/R three-channel output using the STEREO/ MONO channels is also supported. There are eight virtual racks, in which you can mount effects or graphic EQ and then patch them into the desired signal route. Graphic EQ can be mounted in racks 1–4, and effects or graphic EQ can be mounted in racks 5–8. You can simultaneously use up to four high-quality multieffects, which include reverb, delay, multi-band compressor, and various modulation-type effects. These can be used via an internal bus, or inserted into a desired channel. For the graphic EQ you can select either 31-band graphic EQ or Flex 15 GEQ. These can be inserted into the desired channel or output. The Flex 15 GEQ allows you to adjust the gain for any fifteen of the thirty-one bands. Since two Flex 15 GEQ units can be mounted in a single virtual rack, a total of up to sixteen graphic EQ units can be used simultaneously. The rear panel provides one slot (LS9-16) or two slots (LS9-32) in which separately sold mini-YGDAI cards can be installed. AD cards, DA cards, or digital I/O cards can be installed in these slots to add inputs and outputs port.

Features

Next-gen Yamaha Ergonomics

Straightforward controls meet total settings recall

Over generations of digital mixing consoles, with such standouts as the PM1D, PM5D, and M7CL, Yamaha has had many opportunities to perfect their portable digital mixing console interface. With its streamlined set of master-section controls and logically positioned buttons and encoders, you'll never have to dig deep or scramble for the right knob when you need to tweak a setting on your LS9 console. No matter what screen you're on, if you need to get back to the main screen, just hit the Home button — it's that simple. And with the LS9's incredible scene memory, you can dial in your base settings once and have them ready to go for every show.

Impressive Bus Capacity

Loaded with the internal and external routing you need

One of the things that active live sound engineers here at Sweetwater really dig about the LS9 is the extensive routing capacity Yamaha loaded it with. This includes 16 mix buses, which you can assign as either your auxiliaries or groups, plus an additional eight matrix buses. This LS9-16 model also sports eight analog Omni Out connectors, and you can assign any of the stereo, mix, or matrix buses to them, giving you the flexibility you need to send feeds to your recording rig, set up monitor mixes, and much more. And if you need more I/O, you can always add cards such as the MY8-LAKE, Dugan-MY16, or one of Yamaha's high-speed Ethernet protocol cards.

Ultra-versatile Faders

Multifunction faders streamline send setup and more

Like the channel faders on any mixing console, the primary purpose of the LS9's faders is to dial in the mix. But these motorized faders offer a whole lot more as well. For instance, you can create custom fader layers that show only the drums or place all of your group masters next to one another. When you're dialing in monitor mixes, the LS9's Sends on Faders mode really speeds things up. Cooler still, there's DSP for up to 16 graphic EQs onboard your LS9, and you can dial them in via these same highly responsive faders.

A Rack Full of DSP

Tap into serious onboard DSP for effects and processing

Graphic EQs are just one of the things you won't need in your equipment rack when you step up to a Yamaha LS9 digital mixer. Onboard, there's a comprehensive Virtual Rack totally loaded with EQs and multi-effects processors. In total, you get four multi-effects processors, each loaded with 48 preset effects such as the lush REV-X reverb, various delays, and cool modulations as well. And that's all in addition to the 4-band parametric equalizer and an array of dynamics processing available on each input and output.

Awesome Remote Control

Remote mixing options provide serious convenience

Yamaha's LS9 series offers you advanced remote control to make everything from general setup to soundchecking super convenient. For starters, you can connect your LS9 to your computer, giving you a comprehensive real-time display of selected channels and allowing you to manage settings and other functions. Similarly, an iPad application gives you wireless access to your LS9's mix functions, allowing you to dial in monitor mixes from the stage or tweak the mix from the audience's perspective.

Specifications

Outline

Mixing capability

Mixing channels64 Mono + 4 Stereo

GROUP16 MIX (Group/AUX) busses

AUX16 MIX (Group/AUX) busses

MAINStereo, Mono

MATRIX8

Input channel functionsHPF, Attenuator, 4-band PEQ, 2x Dynamics,

Pan (LR or LCR with CSR)

Output channel functionsAttenuator, 4-band PEQ, Dynamics

On-board processors4x GEQ, 4x GEQ/SPX (GEQ: 31-band or 2x Flex15),

50x Output port delay

I/O

Mic inputs32 (Recallable)

Phantom power+48V DC; ON/OFF per channel

AD converter24-bit; 128-time over sampling

Line outputs16 Omni output

DA converter24-bit; 128-time over sampling

Digital I/O2tr in/out, USB Memory Recorder/Player

Expansion slots2x Mini-YGDAI (16-in/16-out);

Possible to remote HA gain via slots

Control and othersEthernet, MIDI, USB (Storage/Key),

Word clock I/O, Lamp

General specifications

Internal processing32bit, Accumulator: 58bit

Sampling frequency rate

Internal44.1kHz, 48kHz

External44.1 kHz (-10%) to 48 kHz (+6%)

Signal delayLess than 2.5 ms (@48kHz)

Total harmonic distortionLess than 0.05% (20Hz-20kHz)

Frequency response0, +0.5, -1.5dB 20Hz-20kHz

Dynamic rangeDA: 110dB; AD+DA: 108dB

Hum & noise level

Equivalent input noise-128dBu

Residual output noise-86dBu

Crosstalk-80 dB Adjacent Input Channels, Input to Output

Power requirementsAC100-240V 50/60Hz

Power consumption170W

Packaging Info 

Dimensions (WxHxD)884mm x 220mm x 500mm

Net Weight19.4kg; 42.8lbs

What’s in the Box

-  LS9-32

- Owner’s manual

- AC power cable 

- Dust Cover