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    <doctitle><![CDATA[<TITLE>Harmony Central&reg;: Yamaha Announces GF Series Consoles</TITLE>]]></doctitle>
    <title><![CDATA[Yamaha Announces GF Series Consoles]]></title>
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    <displaydate><![CDATA[January 28, 1999]]></displaydate>
    <body><![CDATA[<P>Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, announces 
 the GF Series of sound reinforcement consoles. Available in 12-, 16-, 
 and 24-channel models (the GF12/12, GF16/12 and GF24/12 respectively), 
 these new 12-bus mixers provide a small-footprint, low-cost, live sound 
 solution which is perfect for performing musicians, churches and small- 
 to medium-size installations. The GF Series is scheduled to ship in April, 
 1999. </P>

 <P>"The GF Series provides the routing flexibility and sonic quality that 
 users are looking for," states John Schauer, product manager, Pro Audio 
 Group. "We've performed extensive research on what customers want in an 
 affordable mixing console and the GF Series is the result."</P>
 <P>Each GF Series console features 12 output buses consisting of six auxiliary 
 sends, four group outputs and a main stereo pair. Mono output is also 
 available, derived from the stereo buss as either pre- or post-fader, 
 which is ideal for center cluster situations often found in churches, 
 for example. This configuration delivers a level of routing and mixing 
 flexibility that makes all GF Series consoles ready to handle even the 
 most demanding live sound situations. </P>
 <P>All channels on the GF Series mixers feature a 3-band equalizer with 
 a sweepable mid-range. Insert points are also provided on all mono channels 
 and the main stereo bus. This allows for dynamics units and other signal 
 processors to be easily inserted directly into the signal path. For stereo 
 sources or effect return usage, the GF Series features two stereo channel 
 inputs. Yamaha has also provided the GF Series with balanced XLR-type 
 connectors for stereo and mono outputs, guaranteeing a clean signal between 
 the console and a power amplifier. </p>]]></body>
    <contact><![CDATA[For more information, 
 visit Yamaha's web site at <a href="http://www.yamaha.com">www.yamaha.com</a> 
 or <a href="http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/proaudio/homeenglish/">www.yamaha.co.jp/product/proaudio/homeenglish/</a>.]]></contact>
    <manufacturer><![CDATA[Yamaha]]></manufacturer>
    <creation_date><![CDATA[1999-01-28]]></creation_date>
    <post_date><![CDATA[1999-01-28]]></post_date>
    <model><![CDATA[GF12/12, GF16/12, 
 GF24/12]]></model>
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