Thursday, December 6, 2012

YAMAHA IM8-40: Is It The Best For You

By Robert Gill


The IM8-40 is the third and largest model in Yamahas IM8 series. Made specifically for small to medium sized gigs and production, the series boasts of only the best features for live sound applications.

The IM8 series features a standard set of features on all its three models. In fact, the only difference between the line-up is the number of the mono input channels: 24, 32, and 40 where the model is aptly named after.

With measurements of 290 x 670 x 80, the IM8-40 requires a PW8 power supply. Like the other two models, the -40 also has four stereo channels, eight groups, left/right/mono mains, eight auxiliary buses and a four-strip output matrix. The controls are also well spaced leaving more room for easy visualization.

Microphone preamps are also built into the IM8 series. As these are one of the most critical sound-defining circuits on mixers, it is also very satisfactory that Yamaha has delivered the best quality minus the extra cost burdened on users if they have bought the microphone preamp in itself.

More on these features, the one-knob compressor is also present to provide an ease of use that makes it almost impossible to commit a mistake. All mono input channels also have a balanced XLR type and TRS phone jacks for superior connectivity; while the USB connectivity also allows for an additional input and output for playback and recording.

The IM8 series really is worth ones money especially with all the features it offers. Since the three models are essentially the same, the decision lies on the number of mono input channels needed in the usual sound application.

Of course if the operator needs a lot of channels to accommodate everyone, he or she should go for the -40; however, if he is the type who constantly needs to adjust the settings but would want to have the others untouched, then the -40 can also be perfect choice.




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