YAMAHA RELEASES VERSION 1.6 SYSTEM SOFTWARE
FOR PM1D DIGITAL MIXING SYSTEM

—Upgrades Include Surround Sound Support, Channel Copy and Security Functions—

BUENA PARK, CA (March 28, 2003)—Yamaha Commercial Audio announces the availability of System Software Version 1.6 for the PM1D Digital Mixing System. The software package contains all the operational enhancements and expansion capabilities released with Version 1.5, with the addition of features designed specifically for surround mixing and security.

Secure and Surround With V1.6

SURROUND SOUND offers sound production in 3.1, 5.1 and 6.1 channel modes. In Surround mode, mix busses 17 through 24 are designated as surround busses. Parameters for L-R, F-R and LFE can be controlled from the Input Sel selection on the CSD1 control surface.

CONSOLE LOCK and PARAMETER LOCK provide two levels of security over the system, and offer protection when leaving the console unattended. CONSOLE LOCK will suspend all console operations; PARAMETER LOCK prohibits the change of specified settings—even when another scene is recalled. Two separate passwords can be used to allow access to each level of security.

GLOBAL CHANNEL COPY allows the operator to copy any parameter to multiple channels within one Scene Memory. With SCENE RECALL SAFE, channels can be recall “safed” either Globally or by Scene.

A PC UPLOAD function will allow the Copy Scene data to be copied from the PM1D Manager to the CS1D control surface via USB.

“Version 1.6 addresses the true versatility of Yamaha PM1D,” states Larry Italia, general manager, Yamaha Commercial Audio. “This software package gives the PM1D operator even more power, plus the added benefits of surround capabilities, more options to copy and save mix data, and additional security.”

Current PM1D owners can receive the free upgrade through authorized Yamaha Commercial Audio dealers.

For more information on PM1D Version 1.6 system software, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Commercial Audio Systems Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; email infostation@yamaha.com or visit www.yamaha.com/proaudio.