ARTIST 1D PROVIDES SIMPLE CONNECTIVITY

—Fiber Optic Delivery System Developed for Yamaha PM1D Digital Mixing System—

LAS VEGAS, NV (March 8, 2004)—Responding to the increasing presence of fiber optic cable systems in live audio applications, Yamaha Commercial Audio announces the NSCA debut of the Riedel Artist 1D, a fiber optic-based, long-haul cable solution for the Yamaha PM1D digital mixing system. Developed and manufactured by Riedel (Germany), Artist 1D is produced in collaboration with, and will be distributed solely by, Yamaha.

Housed in a 19-in. rack-mountable 1RU space, the Artist 1D system requires a local (FOH) and distant (stage) unit for operation. Users can run a cable length up to 500 meters using multimode fiber, and a length of up to 20 meters from the Artist 1D to the PM1D's CS1D or DSP1D unit.

"The audio industry has followed the video industry's lead in moving toward fiber optic systems for signal transport," states Larry Italia, general manager, Yamaha Commercial Audio. "The Artist 1D provides a quick and easy solution, and eliminates the concerns associated with traditional systems—physically cumbersome setups, electromagnetic fields and signal deterioration."

Targeted for delivery in June 2004, the Artist 1D includes an internal redundant power supply and redundant fiber optic cable capable of carrying control, word clock and RS232 information, and provides a bi-directional link of up to 80 channels of audio. Connections include an RJ-45 connector for firmware updating (10 Base T, TCP/IP protocol); SCSI for FOH inserts using AI-8/AO-8, or DIO-8; and Word clock I/O. The Artist 1D can function as word clock master or slave, and is compatible with the PM1D Mirror Mode for DSP redundancy.

The Artist 1D allows users to switch IDs between local and distant units without any additional setup procedures. The digital I/O connector automatically detects whether an I/O unit or DSP1D is connected to it, and also performs periodic ID sensing to convey its current status.

For more information on the Artist 1D, visit Yamaha at NSCA 2004, Las Vegas Convention Center, Demo Room S229 or Booth 1833; write Yamaha Corporation of America, Commercial Audio Systems Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com or visit www.yamaha.com/proaudio.