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Yamaha SB168-ES Ethersound Stagebox for LS9, M7CL, and PM5D

Alas, digital networks have now truly become a part of the professional audio industry. Yamaha’s new SB168-ES is a revolutionary 3U-size stage box that offers 16 XLR inputs and 8 XLR outputs to your LS9, M7CL, and PM5D via the EtherSound protocol.

In order to connect the SB168-ES to your existing LS9, M7CL, or PM5D, you will have to add Yamaha’s Ethersound cards to your console (MY16-ES64 and MY16-EX). The cards are very easy to install and Yamaha has setup guides that will assist in your installation of the cards. The expansion card install process takes about 5 minutes, and after that, you don’t have to do anything except assign the audio you want running in and out of those channels.

I find this product very useful for bands and churches alike. Specifically, I find it useful on a drum riser as a central location for stage inputs and monitor outputs (wedge or in-ear mixes). The SB168-ES would also be useful in a situation where there were a side or alternate stage as or any situation where remote In's and Out's were required.

All in all, the SB168-ES is a great addition to any Yamaha digital console and provides another custom solution to those who need extra inputs and outputs in a different location. If you have any questions regarding the product, please feel free to give me a call at anytime. Thanks for reading!

Forrest Colegrove
615-663-4481
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