Re: So we get new Yamaha desks? CL series
This may be relevant:
From:
CL Series | Mixers | Products | Yamaha
"Is Rio compatible with existing consoles (e.g. PM5D, M7CL) using Dante-MY16-AUDs? 
Yes. Thanks to the Dante-MY16-AUD card planned firmware upgrade, HA on Rio can be controlled from existing consoles in AD8HR emulation mode. This upgrade is expected during Summer 2012."
"Can existing consoles (e.g. PM5D, M7CL) be added to CL + Rio systems and benefit from the Gain Compensation function?
Yes. Existing consoles fitted with Dante-MY16-AUD can be connected to the same Dante network if audio routing is set by Dante Controller. All consoles can receive compensated audio from Rio when CL console’s Gain Compensation is activated. Note that only CL consoles can adjust HA gain."
"Is Gain Compensation available for a system which consists of only existing consoles and Rio (i.e. no CL console)?
No. Existing consoles can’t have Gain Compensation if there is no CL console in a system: in that case, Rio will work in “AD8HR emulation” mode."
"Are our existing Stage-boxes compatible with CL?
Yes, of course. Stage-box solutions such as SB168-ES and AD8HR+NAI48-ES are compatible with CL consoles via slots, up to 48 channels. (Gain Compensation function is not available with those devices.)"
