Having used Yamaha’s PM, CL and QL series digital mixing consoles for a number of years, Belgian rental company AED Rent has invested in two Rivage PM7 digital mixing systems together with Rio3224-D2 and Rio1608-D2 I/O racks. These have already been such a success that sister business, AED Lease, has taken a third system.

‘The need for CL and QL series mixers is still growing, with PM5Ds and M7CLs still being requested,’ says AED Rent Account Manager, Piet Verstraete. ‘We have a large inventory of Yamaha consoles, and investing in Rivage PM7 was the obvious next step up. When it was launched we were certain that it would take off in a big way and be seen as “the new standard”. We are now seeing this happen.

‘We always strive to get the best possible products in our rental stock; those which combine ease of use, a widely-accepted user interface, pristine sound quality, flexibility and reliability. So it is obvious that our customers choose Yamaha consoles.’

As well as the rental success, there has been demand for Rivage PM7 through AED Lease, which offers intelligent leasing solutions for a range of project-based situations. These range from single elements through to a whole production package. The company has recently invested in Rivage PM7 for a project that will also feature full PA, lighting and video.

With demand continuing to grow, AED Rent is confident that the investment in Yamaha systems will continue: ‘Our entire Yamaha inventory is in great demand and Rivage PM7 means we can meet the needs of customers who need a platform that can serve more complex jobs and customers,’ says Verstraete. ‘This year has seen many high-profile events using our Yamaha consoles and our predictions are that these will only increase.’