YAMAHA IM8-24: The PM Successor

By Robert Gill


One of the three mid-sized analogue consoles from Yamaha is the IM8-24. Though this particular series caters to the need for smaller analogue consoles, everyone will still get the best quality reminiscent of the famous Yamaha PM analogue series.

Measuring 739mm x 1227mm x 219mm with a weight of 37.8 kgs, this console uses a separate PW8 unit for the power source. A little questionable because given its small size, an internal power supply should already be built-in. And though it is small but not exactly easily portable, users will certainly feel the advantage because in terms of visuals, there should be an easy time reading scales and labels.

The IM8-24 has 24 mono input channels, the unit also has eight groups, four stereo channels, eight auxiliary buses, a four-strip matrix, and mono out buses.

The unit is actually easy to operate and if users are already familiar with the operation of mixers, it will be quiet straightforward and clear with this one.

One of the most interesting and well-loved features of the IM8-24 (or the entire IM8 series, now that we are on the subject) is the compressor powered by a lone control. Even though the given characteristics are just a bit limited - because it is, after all, the youngest and smallest in this line-up -- this feature still does not lose its golden stars.

On the other hand, the equalizer of this console is great as well. With just a little adjustment, a noticeable difference is achievable.

While at the process of lengthening the list of features, turn all attention now to the master section. Here, one can find a full complement of faders for each of the auxiliary buses where each one of them also has a 3-LED meter that comes in handy for monitoring signals. Moreover, a larger LED meter is also present to monitor the stereo output level if needed while another one just adjacent to it monitors the AFL and PFL points.

The IM8 line-up has also included a dash of digital connection to its mix by incorporating a USB port that can be used twofold for playing and recording.




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