RM804 — Yamaha

Description

The Yamaha RM804 is an analog mixing console designed for recording, categorized as a console analogique. It features 8 input channels and 4 outputs in a compact stereo-format layout, with dedicated control elements for routing and monitoring. Each input channel provides a fixed 3-band EQ and offers Mic/Line/Tape source selection, gain control with peak indication, and a fader-style level control. Notably, the unit includes per-channel direct (post-fader) outputs and a phono Tape Input for connection to multi-track systems, along with a dedicated Echo and Stereo path for effects and foldback. The master section concentrates monitoring and main outputs, including a single master stereo fader and various knobs for routing to four group busses and the stereo outputs. There are four PGM controls per bus and a rear-panel Echo Return level, enabling flexible submixing and monitoring configurations. The RM804 supports multiple input-to-bus routing options, which is suitable for multi-track use when paired with an 8-track or similar recorder, and it provides a dedicated headphone output with integrated monitoring controls. Typical use cases center on multi-track recording setups and studio monitoring tasks. The mixer’s architecture allows each input channel to feed multiple busses and the stereo bus, alongside post-fader direct outputs, enabling flexible tracking and overdub workflows. The combination of fixed EQ per channel, multiple group outputs, and the arrangement of monitoring controls supports operations in home or project-studio environments where compact analog gear is preferred.