The recently announced Version 5.0 update for Yamaha’s CL and QL series digital audio consoles includes remote control support for Rupert Neve Designs’ RMP-D8 8-Channel Remote Control Dante Microphone Preamplifier, as well as a new Portico 5045 Primary Source Enhancer for use in the Premium Rack.

‘Continuing updates for the CL and QL series consoles have contributed to their adoption in a wide range of applications such as live music, corporate events, broadcast and theatre,’ says Yamaha’s Pro Audio Division General Manager, Yoshi Tsugawa. ‘The v5.0 update not only adds new functionality, but through close collaboration with third parties also provides connectivity with more Dante devices.’

With the update, the class-A microphone preamplifiers in the RMP-D8 can be controlled remotely from any Yamaha CL or QL console, providing a new high-end mic preamp option for Dante-connected venues, studios, broadcast systems and touring rigs.

The addition of the Portico 5045 to the Premium Rack in v5.0 also brings the industry-leading feedback reduction of the rack-mount 5045 and 500-Series 545 Primary Source Enhancers to Yamaha’s digital console world. The analog version is often utilized on lead vocals with touring artists including Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Madonna, Chvrches, My Morning Jacket and Halsey.