RIVAGE PM SERIES: REDEFINING AUDIO EXPERIENCES WORLDWIDE
The choice of engineers and owners for legendary sound, intuitive control, flexibility and proven reliability
Summary Rivage PM sets the standard for live sound with premium audio quality, advanced control, and Yamaha’s legendary tone. Designed for touring, corporate events, worship, theater and broadcast, it combines intuitive workflow with next – gen power. Built for the toughest environments and proven on the world’s biggest stages, Rivage PM delivers reliability, scalability, and sonic excellence – making every performance seamless and unforgettable.
Michael “Coach“ Conner, FOH Steely Dan, Paul Simon: Recreating Studio Magic Live with Rivage PM
Michael “Coach” Conner, FOH for Steely Dan and Paul Simon, calls the challenge “formidable – what was hard enough to achieve in the studio becomes even more intricate when performed live.” Rivage PM gives him the tools to make it happen. “We use around 55 microphones… I have 25 – 30 instances of DaNSe. It really does change everything. It’s probably my favorite thing on the desk. That’s my game – changer.” Premium plug – ins like Bricasti Y7 and OpenDeck help him achieve mixes that “rival the well – known studio recordings.” Virtual sound check is critical: “It’s both a blessing and a curse… I put on my headphones or in – ears, start soloing up, and realize what I truly heard the previous night.” For Conner, this feature lets him fine – tune every nuance: “Before, whatever happened vanished into space. Now, I can dive in and make it better.” Rivage PM is “the key to capturing that magic live.”
Rivage PM Series – Redefining Premium Mixing
The Rivage PM Series represents Yamaha’s flagship live sound platform, designed for the most demanding productions. At its core are Hybrid Microphone Preamplifiers, combining analog warmth with digital precision, and Rupert Neve Designs SILK processing for rich, musical tone – so voices and instruments sound natural and detailed, with the warmth of classic studio gear and the clarity of modern technology.
“This Is It. This Is Beautiful.” – Brad Divens, FOH for Enrique Iglesias, Linkin Park, Garbage
Brad Divens, FOH notes that Rivage PM changed everything: “When I tried the RIVAGE PM system, I found there was nothing digital sounding about it… This is it. This is beautiful.” For him, the magic starts at the front end: “The first and foremost feature I really love is the hybrid mic preamps, because to me the front end of a console is everything.” Add Rupert Neve SILK, Portico EQ and compression, plus familiar studio tools like Eventide and Bricasti: “It’s things you know and love from the studio. It’s that familiar sound.” With massive channel capacity, premium plug – ins, and 96 kHz processing, Divens sums it up: “All I need is the RIVAGE PM… everything is ready.”
Key Features That Set Rivage PM Apart
- Massive Channel Capacity with up to 288 input channels, 72 mix buses, and 36 matrices gives you the flexibility to manage large concerts, multi – speaker panels, or worship teams without adding extra hardware.
- Premium Plug – Ins like Rupert Neve EQ and compression, Eventide harmonizers, and Bricasti reverbs deliver studio – quality sound shaping and effects right inside the console, eliminating the need for external processors.
- 96 kHz Processing ensures high – resolution audio for pristine clarity and depth, so every detail of music and speech comes through clean and accurate.
- Dan Dugan Automixer automatically balances multiple microphones, making it ideal for corporate panels or worship services where consistent levels are critical.
- Noise Suppression (DaNSe) intelligently removes HVAC hum and crowd noise, keeping speech intelligible and music clear in any environment.
- Genius.lab accelerates workflow customization, enabling engineers to design tailored control layouts and functions—streamlining complex tasks for faster, more intuitive mixing in any environment.
- Immersive Audio Tools like AFC Image enable spatial sound design, creating a natural, engaging listening experience for theaters and large venues.
David Loy Elevates Kane Brown’s Live Sound with Yamaha RIVAGE PM3: Power, Precision, and Creative Freedom
FOH engineer David Loy drives Kane Brown’s genre-blending shows with Yamaha RIVAGE PM3, harnessing its massive channel capacity and premium DSP to deliver pristine, immersive sound. “I was really impressed with the way it sounded,” Loy says after pushing the console to its limits. With up to 288 inputs, 72 mix buses, and 36 matrices, he handles complex setups without extra hardware. Built-in Rupert Neve EQ, Eventide harmonizers, and Bricasti reverbs keep mixes “musical without over-processing,” while 96 kHz processing ensures clarity. Features like Dan Dugan Automixer and AFC Image help tame challenging thrust stages and maintain vocal intelligibility. “I love having a small footprint and a single screen—it lets me stay connected to the performance,” Loy adds. For him, RIVAGE PM3 is a creative engine that transforms every show into an unforgettable sonic experience.
Connectivity & Reliability
- Dual Network Options – TWINLANe for ultra – high channel counts and Dante for easy integration – allow Rivage PM to work seamlessly with existing infrastructure while scaling for future needs.
- DSP Mirroring provides redundant processing engines for mission – critical reliability, ensuring your event continues even if hardware fail
- Touchscreen Interface & Centralogic Navigation combine our familiar layout with advanced control, making the console easy for volunteers yet powerful for seasoned engineers.
- Theatre Mode & Overlay Filters allow quick adjustments for changing performers or scenes, saving time during live productions.
- Wireless Integration lets you monitor and control Shure, Sennheiser, and Sony receivers directly from the console, simplifying setup and reducing complexity.
Recording & Virtual Soundcheck
- 128 – Channel Recording at 96 kHz captures every detail for streaming or post – production without additional gear.
- Nuendo Live Integration streamlines virtual soundchecks, ensuring faster setup and consistent mixes between rehearsals and live shows.
From stadium tours to corporate, rental, production and worship services, Rivage PM Series is more than a console – it’s a complete mixing ecosystem designed for sonic perfection and operational confidence.
Stephen “Pato” Pattison, FOH Hozier – One Desk is Everything I Need
Stephen “Pato” Pattison, FOH relies on Rivage PM to manage Hozier’s lush, layered soundscapes with simplicity and confidence. “No, just one lonely desk – nothing else around it. No extra gear, no extra plug – ins, nothing to worry about. There’s nothing to go wrong because the console already has everything I need.” With Dante networking for flexibility and Yamaha’s intuitive Centralogic interface, Pato can adapt quickly to any venue. Built – in tools like premium plug – ins and hybrid preamps eliminate outboard racks, while 128 – channel recording and Nuendo Live integration make virtual soundcheck indispensable for consistency: “It ensures we have enough time to prepare and perfect the show.” For Pato, Rivage PM means reliability, scalability, and sonic excellence – without compromise.
RIVAGE PM: Confidence for Worship, Events, and Rider-Ready Productions
Rivage PM Series delivers premium sound and intuitive control for Houses of Worship, corporate events, and high-pressure productions. Hybrid mic preamps with Rupert Neve SILK ensure natural warmth for sermons and music, while tools like Dan Dugan Automixer and DaNSe noise suppression keep speech clear in challenging spaces. Centralogic navigation and touchscreen workflow make it easy for volunteers yet powerful for seasoned engineers.
For rental and production companies, Rivage PM is rider-friendly and eliminates outboard racks with built-in Rupert Neve EQ, Eventide harmonizers, and Bricasti reverbs. Dual networking (TWINLANe and Dante), DSP mirroring, and Nuendo Live integration provide scalability, redundancy, and virtual soundcheck for flawless execution.
Whether mixing worship services, corporate panels, or major tours, Rivage PM offers a complete ecosystem—premium audio, operational confidence, and reliability under pressure.
Flagship Power for High – Pressure Events
At Nashville’s Country Radio Seminar, CTS AVL faced three days of rapid – fire performances and corporate sessions with zero margin for error. “It’s effectively multiple different events in the same space, with little time between each,” says audio manager Mark Kimmel. For FOH engineer Jonathan Schwarz, Rivage PM was the backbone: “Engineers can bring in a show file, or we have a pre – programmed festival file ready to go – step in and mix.” Dual RPio racks and independent systems ensured flexibility: “If they need their own gain staging or Rupert Neve SILK processing, they can do that without affecting FOH.” Schwarz loves introducing newcomers to Rivage: “It’s exciting to show them features like SILK – unique to this product.” For CTS AVL, Rivage PM means reliability, speed, and sonic excellence under pressure.
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