Yamaha Released Firmware V7.20 for RIVAGE PM Systems
The update expands system interoperability by adding support for DM5 consoles and AVB-based network hardware.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Software
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Yamaha has released Firmware V7.20 for its RIVAGE PM digital mixing systems. This update adds compatibility for a range of new hardware, including DM5 series consoles, RUio units, and DME series signal processors.
Why it matters
The release aims to increase the scalability and flexibility of large-scale audio deployments. By enabling integration with specific third-party cards, it allows audio engineers to bridge proprietary Yamaha ecosystems with external networks.
Firmware V7.20 enables support for the AuviTran AV-HY64-AVB interface card, which provides 64 input and 64 output channels at a 96kHz sample rate. This integration facilitates direct connectivity with AVB MILAN, a standardized protocol for deterministic audio delivery over Ethernet.
The players
Yamaha
A multinational manufacturer of musical instruments and professional audio equipment, known for its RIVAGE PM series of high-end digital mixing consoles used in touring and broadcast.
AuviTran
A networking specialist focused on professional audio infrastructure, known for developing interface cards that bridge proprietary consoles with industry-standard protocols like AVB MILAN.
The details
The firmware update allows RIVAGE PM consoles to perform centralized monitoring and control over connected hardware, including the DME5 and DME3 signal processors. Integration with the AuviTran AV-HY64-AVB card—an interface that converts proprietary audio signals into AVB MILAN network traffic—enables these systems to function within broader, interoperable networked audio environments.
Timeline
2026: AuviTran AV-HY64-AVB card was launched at InfoComm 2026.
October 1, 2026: Firmware V7.20 was officially released for RIVAGE PM systems.
The Tech Race
This integration marks a shift toward standardizing audio connectivity across disparate professional hardware platforms. By adopting the AVB MILAN protocol, Yamaha aims to keep its RIVAGE PM series competitive with increasingly networked studio and live sound ecosystems.
Engineers and venue operators can now integrate their RIVAGE PM systems with DM5 consoles and AVB-compatible devices immediately. Users must update to version V7.20 to gain these controls, though compatibility with specific third-party cards requires the hardware expansion launched earlier this year.
The takeaway
This firmware transition highlights the necessity of interoperability in high-end production environments. Watch for future integration benchmarks between RIVAGE systems and other AVB-certified network hardware to confirm the stability of these expanded audio topologies.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Etnow.
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