Yamaha CL5-72 Digital Desk

The Yamaha CL5 is a flagship digital mixing console designed for professional live sound. It offers a refined workflow, advanced processing, and exceptional audio quality. It features a three‑section fader layout with 16 faders on the left, eight Centralogic faders and eight on the right. Plus it has a dedicated two‑fader master section, giving engineers efficient hands‑on control across 72 mono and 8 stereo input channels . A built‑in meter bridge and an iPad support stay enhance visibility and accessibility during operation.

The CL5 focuses heavily on sonic purity, using meticulously engineered circuitry and Yamaha’s Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology. This includes premium Portico 5033 EQ and 5043 compressor modules developed in collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs, allowing engineers to shape sound with studio‑grade precision . The console also integrates Dan Dugan automatic mixing, providing smooth, natural gain control for speech‑heavy or unscripted events.

Operational efficiency is a core design principle. Yamaha’s Centralogic interface delivers intuitive navigation, while the touch‑screen display, user‑defined controls, and ergonomically designed faders support fast, confident mixing. Remote control and offline editing via iPad or computer further expand workflow flexibility .

The CL5 is built for scalable, networked audio systems. It communicates with up to eight I/O racks over Dante, enabling flexible system design, redundant networking, and seamless integration with devices such as Rio‑series racks. IPS have a 64 channel Rio digital stagebox rack ready to hire that is designed to work with the CL5.

Overall, the Yamaha CL5 combines premium sound quality, powerful processing, and an intuitive interface, making it a versatile choice for demanding live sound environments.

The Yamaha CL5 Digital Desk is supplied from IPS in a wheeled flightcase with integrated dog box. We also have a supporting console rack containing an external power supply, network switch and multicore patch panel.

This listing is for the hire of a Yamaha 64ch Rio Stage Rack. This wheeled rack holds two Yamaha Rio3224‑D2 digital stage boxes. It also includes a Yamaha network switch, a UPS and custom panel work. It integrates seamlessly with our Yamaha CL5 digital desk. The cabling works with the CL5 Console Rack and the 100m FOH multicore system. The front of the rack presents the two Rio units. Brush plates feed breakout patch cables to the rear VDM connectors. The rack also provides controls for the LED case lighting system.

The rear of the rack exposes the front of the Yamaha network switch. We set this up to provide an easy way to connect a primary and secondary Dante connection. A 48‑way and 12‑way VDM connector carry the main audio connection. This is designed to link directly with our 60‑channel Audio Split Rack. The rack also includes a 2U 12‑way VDM patch panel with 12 sets of male and female XLR connectors, plus VDM in and out connections for auxiliary patching as required.

Officially listed as ‘Yamaha CL5 64 Channel Rio Stage Rack 32a I/O’ the rear panel includes the 32A single phase CEEform power inlet. It also features a 32A single phase link outlet, as well as a 16a single phase UPS protected outlet and two handy 13A socket outlets.

You can find the full technical specifications for the Yamaha Rio Rio3224-D2 here on the Yamaha website.

Dante Audio Network Switch

The Yamaha Dante 5x Primary & 5x Secondary Switch Rack 2U is a 2U rack sleeve which contains 2x Yamaha SWR2100P-5G network switches and a connection panel. Quick and easy to deploy, these compact racks offer a plug and play network connection solution for digital audio networks.

Designed for use with IPS Dante network audio systems. The rack is labelled and configured to provide 5x Primary and 5x Secondary network ports via RJ45 etherCON connectors. As there are two physical hardware switches within the rack, a high level of redundancy is offered by this setup.

Dante is a network protocol supported by many different audio and AV manufacturers. It is a true IP based protocol so can co-exist on a shared network infrastructure. This could be either within a managed corporate installation, or within a show control network system also containing lighting and other control traffic.  It is designed to enable uncompressed low-latency multi-channel digital audio over a standard ethernet network using layer 3 IP packets. There is more detail about the protocol, including an online training scheme, on the Audinate website here: https://www.audinate.com/.

Ready to hire now from IPS alongside a full range of Dante enabled audio hardware. The Yamaha Dante 5 port Switch Rack is ideal for use alongside our Yamaha CL5 Digital Mixing Desk with desk rack, and supporting Rio Stagebox Racks which also feature Yamaha switching hardware.

Yamaha QL1 16ch Digital Desk

Ready to hire now from IPS, the Yamaha QL1 Digital Desk is a versatile and compact audio control option.

The Yamaha QL1 is a compact digital mixing console designed for live sound, corporate events, and installations. It offers a 16 + 2 fader layout with 32 mono and 8 stereo input channels, plus 16 mix and 8 matrix busses. Built‑in Dante networking enables flexible system expansion and integration with up to 24 R‑series I/O racks.

The QL1 includes Dan Dugan automatic mixing, premium Rupert Neve Portico processing, and an intuitive touch‑panel interface with Touch‑and‑Turn control. It supports direct USB recording, multitrack Dante recording, and extensive remote control via iPad or computer. You can view the technical specifications for the QL1 and all the QL series here on the Yamaha website.

Supplied by IPS in a wheeled flightcase for quick deployment onsite.

The Yamaha TF1 Digital Desk is a 16 channel audio mixer. Currently the lowest priced digital desk within the IPS audio hire range, it is ideal for a range of applications.

Yamaha TF Series digital mixing consoles allow engineers to respond quickly to the music and artists on stage. Offering unprecedented speed and freedom this takes live sound reinforcement to a new level of refinement. With TouchFlow Operation, Yamaha has reimagined the mixing experience. Features include 1-knob Comp/EQ, GainFinder, QuickPro Presets. These are accessed via motorized faders, a multi-touch screen interface and mobile mixing options. Further supported with a virtual soundcheck option, the TF Series makes it easy for experienced engineers and newcomers alike to achieve the perfect mix in no time.

In addition, recallable D-PRE studio quality head amps, high performance processors and effects, USB multi-track audio interface, and remote Dante networkable stage box option, the TF series of compact digital mixers will satisfy the most discerning artist or engineer in a wide range of applications.

The Yamaha TF1 Digital Desk is ready to hire now, and is supplied from IPS in a flightcase. If you are looking for an alternative with more flexible matrix routing options, we also stock the Yamaha QL1. If you are looking for a higher channel count, we also offer the Yamaha CL5 within the IPS audio hire range.

The emphasis with the Soundcraft EPM is very firmly on quality build and audio performance, with an easy to understand control surface uncluttered by unnecessary facilities, and Soundcraft have brought new technologies and ideas to this very cost-effective range.
The emphasis with the Soundcraft EPM is very firmly on quality build and audio performance, with an easy to understand control surface uncluttered by unnecessary facilities, and Soundcraft have brought new technologies and ideas to this very cost-effective range. Surface mount technology is used throughout, using close-tolerance components for high accuracy and repeatable settings for EQ and gain controls. The highly-transparent GB30 Mic amp (designed by Graham Blyth for the company 19s 30th anniversary, and also used on the larger LX7ii and GB Series consoles) features high-resolution adjustment over a wide gain range of 55dB, and provides a stunning +22dB headroom through the console. True professional 48-volt phantom power caters for condenser microphones of all types.

A unique feature of the signal monitoring is the PEAK led. This uses multipoint signal take-offs to watch for overload in several parts of the channel strip, and the led lights more brightly as the signal approaches the peak point. For smooth and accurate channel control, the EPM has 60mm high quality faders as used on other Soundcraft desks. The monitor output and headphone output work in parallel so that performers can still listen on phones while an engineer is listening on studio monitors.

The emphasis with the Soundcraft EPM is very firmly on quality build and audio performance, with an easy to understand control surface uncluttered by unnecessary facilities, and Soundcraft have brought new technologies and ideas to this very cost-effective range. Surface mount technology is used throughout, using close-tolerance components for high accuracy and repeatable settings for EQ and gain controls. The highly-transparent GB30 Mic amp (designed by Graham Blyth for the company 19s 30th anniversary, and also used on the larger LX7ii and GB Series consoles) features high-resolution adjustment over a wide gain range of 55dB, and provides a stunning +22dB headroom through the console. True professional 48-volt phantom power caters for condenser microphones of all types.
A unique feature of the signal monitoring is the PEAK led. This uses multipoint signal take-offs to watch for overload in several parts of the channel strip, and the led lights more brightly as the signal approaches the peak point. For smooth and accurate channel control, the EPM has 60mm high quality faders as used on other Soundcraft desks. The monitor output and headphone output work in parallel so that performers can still listen on phones while an engineer is listening on studio monitors.