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<blockquote data-quote="Marc Lopez" data-source="post: 120982" data-attributes="member: 7061">Re: Marc Lopez of Yamaha Commercial Audio Q&amp;AHi TJ,When we first released the M7, we received a lot of similar comments along with suggestions on ratchet/lock mechanisms or kickstands. Since the touchscreen is such a fundamental interface element providing visual feedback and user input, we felt that it should be an extremely stable surface like other user interface controls on the mixer. A console that has a panel that gives when a button is pressed or faders that wobble does not give the operator a feeling of confidence or even that the gear is roadworthy. And implementing some sort of folding screen would create a reliance on a moving part to remain stable and reliable throughout the lifetime of the mixer. We found this to be near impossible without significant cost. The steep screen slope is necessary to get the touchscreen within arm&#039;s reach (and arm&#039;s reach varies greatly!) and keep the screen in view so the operator can keep his eyes forward towards the stage. This seems to be a common trend amongst many touch screen digital mixers.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Marc Lopez, post: 120982, member: 7061"] Re: Marc Lopez of Yamaha Commercial Audio Q&A Hi TJ, When we first released the M7, we received a lot of similar comments along with suggestions on ratchet/lock mechanisms or kickstands. Since the touchscreen is such a fundamental interface element providing visual feedback and user input, we felt that it should be an extremely stable surface like other user interface controls on the mixer. A console that has a panel that gives when a button is pressed or faders that wobble does not give the operator a feeling of confidence or even that the gear is roadworthy. And implementing some sort of folding screen would create a reliance on a moving part to remain stable and reliable throughout the lifetime of the mixer. We found this to be near impossible without significant cost. The steep screen slope is necessary to get the touchscreen within arm's reach (and arm's reach varies greatly!) and keep the screen in view so the operator can keep his eyes forward towards the stage. This seems to be a common trend amongst many touch screen digital mixers. [/QUOTE]

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