BUENA PARK, Calif. — Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. will launch Version 2 software for PM5D and PM5D RH at NSCA, with second quarter 2007 availability expected. The new software, which will be available as a free download, adds over 30 new features based on input from the company's vast customer base of engineers, sound companies and contractors.

PM5D Digital Mixer

New features include Virtual Soundcheck, which allows for an easy switch between live inputs and inputs from a multi-track recorder. Version 2 also includes new Effect Library Programs: De-Essor, add-on VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) effects now built-in such as analog modeled compressors and EQs (Comp 276, Comp260, EQ601), and OpenDeck tape simulation. Effects can be used as additional 31-band GEQs, and all GEQs can be switched to PEQs. The Channel Move feature allows channels to be moved for layout reorganization.

PM5DV2 adds new security features such as Read-Only Scenes which cannot be stored-over, edited or erased by loading from a card or Studio Manager – great for protecting templates and basic scenes. Load Lock prevents internal data from being overwritten from a memory card or Studio Manager, and Output Isolation protects output channels and parameters for festivals or performing arts centers with multiple engineers who have their own Scene Memory setups.

"When we offer upgrades for our products, it is imperative that we receive input from our customers first," states Marc Lopez, marketing manager, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. "We know that this second generation of software will vastly improve the way engineers work as these new features improve the operability of the PM5D and PM5D RH."

For more information write Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc., 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamahaca.com.