Info Sheet

The TF series consoles feature new recallable versions of Yamaha’s acclaimed
D-PRE microphone preamplifier. The preamplifiers, or head amplifiers in any
console play a significant role in defining the sound of the final mix, so Yamaha engineers
spared no effort in developing and refining the D-PRE design to ensure that every nuance
and subtlety of the original signal is effectively captured. The circuit is based on a discrete
inverted Darlington pair configuration that achieves clean, precise amplification with
consistently low noise and distortion at all signal levels. While some microphone preamps
are built specifically to impart a unique character of their own, the D-PRE preamplifier has
been painstakingly designed with a flat, wide frequency response that retains the tone and
nuance of the original sound so that the essence of the performer’s art is captured intact.
Recallable D-PRE
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Microphone Preamplifiers
In addition to EQ and two dynamics processors on each channel,
the TF consoles offer eight powerful processors for wide-ranging sonic
control. The globally accessible FX 1 and 2 feature the same type of SPX processors that
have become standards in recording and live sound applications, offering 17 programs
ranging from reverb and delay through modulation effects such as flanger and chorus to
3-band multiband compression. The panel EDIT key opens the effect parameter display
where detailed parameters such as reverb time and delay feedback can be adjusted as
required.
The remaining six processors are available in the AUX 9/10~19/20 master channels.
All effects other than reverb are provided.* Multiband compression is ideal for in-ear
monitor level control, delay can be used for speaker alignment, and much more. And since
these AUX buses can be sent to the main stereo bus, the effects can be used to
supplement the available input channel processing when FX 1 and 2 aren’t quite enough.
The AUX 1~8 buses and main output channels include the same 4-band parametric EQ as
provided on the input channels, plus 31-band Flex12 GEQ. Both types of EQ are invaluable
for optimizing speaker response and eliminating feedback.
Powerful Processors and Effects
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* Reverb is available for AUX 9/10 and 11/12.