Yamaha DM3 Standard Digital Mixing Console

The Yamaha DM3 Standard is a compact digital mixing console designed for versatility and portability across various applications. It offers superb sound quality, fast and easy setup, and professional-level features.

Overview

The DM3 Standard compact digital mixing console features versatile capabilities and portability for a wide range of applications. Offering superb sound quality, fast and easy setup and operation, and professional-level features.

The Yamaha DM3 Standard digital mixing console features a 9-inch multi-touch screen and an 8+1 fader configuration. The rear panel shows various input and output connections.

Features

Specifications

CategorySpecification
Mixing CapacityInput Mixing Channels: 16 mono, 1 stereo, 2 FX return
Mix Buses: 6
Stereo Buses: 2 (Input to Matrix supported)
FX Buses: 2
Cue Buses: 1
Local ConnectorsAnalog Input: 16 mic/line (12 XLR + 4 XLR/TRS Phones Combo)
Analog Output: 8 (XLR)
Dante I/O: No
Expansion Slot: No
Word Clock I/O: No
MIDI I/O: Yes (MIDI protocol supported)
GPI: No
USB: 1 (File Save/Load, 2 Track Rec/Play)
USB to Host: 1 (18 in/18 out audio interface, MIDI)
Ethernet: Yes
Foot Switch: No
Phones: 1
DC power IN: 1 (XLR 4pin)
Scene MemoryNumber of Scenes: 200
Recall Safe: Yes
Focus Recall: No
Fade Time: Yes (0s~60s)
Preview: No
Selective Load / Save: No
Global Paste: No
Input Channel FunctionsTactile Control Keys: No (on-screen)
Channel Encoder: No
Digital Gain: Yes (-24dB~ +24dB)
HPF: 20Hz~600Hz
PEQ: 4 Band Full PEQ (RTA overlay support)
Dynamics 1: Gate / Ducking
Dynamics 2: Comp
Input Delay: Yes (0ms~1000ms)
Pan: Center Nominal
DCA Group: No
MUTE Group: 6
Number of Inserts: 0
Direct Out: No
Quick Pro Preset: Yes
Output Channel FunctionsPEQ: 4 Band Full PEQ (RTA overlay support)
GEQ: Yes
Dynamics 2: Compressor
Output Channel Delay: Yes (0ms ~ 1000ms)
MUTE Group: 6
Number of Inserts: 0 (Insert Effect on FX1/2)
Quick Pro Preset: Yes
FXNumber of FXs: 2
Programs: 18
GEQ: Stereo, MIX1-6
Recording (USB Memory): Yes
Multitrack Recording (via USB): Yes
Broadcast Functions: 5.1 Surround Panning: No
Surround Monitor: No
Mix Minus: No
L-Mono/R-Mono / LR-Mono: No
MonitorSolo Mode: No
Oscillator: Sine Wave / Pink Noise / Burst Noise
Port to Port: No
Other FunctionsGPI: No
MIDI: Yes (USB MIDI)
OSC Server: Yes
Wireless Mic: No
Monitoring: Yes
User InterfaceDAW Remote: Yes
RTA: Yes
Output Port Delay: No
Cascade: No
User Level: Yes
Help File: No
Display: 9-inch multi-touch screen
Faders: 8+1
Channel Encoder: No
Channel Name / Color Display: Yes (On screen)
Custom Fader Banks: Yes
User Defined Keys: 6
User Defined Knobs: No
Touch and Turn Knob: Yes
Monitor Level Knob: No
iPad Stay: No
Rack-mounting: Yes
SoftwareEditor: DM3 Editor
StageMix: DM3 StageMix
MonitorMix: Yes
ProVisionaire Control/Touch: Yes
Nuendo Live: Control Integration: No
Console File Converter: No

Dimensions

Diagram showing the dimensions of the Yamaha DM3 Standard console in millimeters and inches.

Dimensions: 320 mm (Width) x 140 mm (Height) x 455 mm (Depth) (12.6" x 5.6" x 18.0")

Options

Software Compatibility

Architectural and Engineering Specifications

The Yamaha DM3 Standard digital mixing console is compact and versatile, suited for a variety of applications including live sound reinforcement, live streaming, corporate events, home or studio recording, and fixed installations. It is intuitive and easy to use, equipped with a 9-inch multi-touch screen and 8 + 1 faders. The DM3 provides a mixing capacity of 16 mono and 1 stereo input channels, 2 stereo effects returns, 6 mix buses, 2 effects sends, 1 stereo bus, and 2 matrix buses. It supports the routing of input channels direct to matrix. The internal signal processing allows operation at sample rates of 96kHz and 48kHz. The rear panel includes XLR connections for 16 mic/line inputs with recallable pre-amp settings, 4 of which are combined with TRS connections. It has 8 XLR connections for OMNI OUT. There is an RJ-45 connection for networking, USB-A for computer connection capable of 18 channel multi-track recording, and a 4-pin socket for 24V power supply. On the top panel, there is a USB-B socket for portable storage device capable of stereo audio recording and playback, and a 1½ inch TRS headphone socket. The top panel also features a TOUCH AND TURN rotary encoder, 6 FADER BANK keys, a HOME key, and 6 USER DEFINED KEYS. Above each of the 9 100mm motorized faders, there are illuminated keys for ON, CUE, and SEL. The DM3 is compatible with a range of software applications including DM3 Editor, DM3 StageMix, MonitorMix, and ProVisionaire, and it provides remote control capability for Digital Audio Workstation software such as Cubase and Nuendo. An optional rack-mount kit is available. Dimensions are 320 (W) x 140 (H) x 455 (D) mm, and the weight is 6.5kg.

Block Diagrams

Block diagram illustrating the internal signal flow and connections of the Yamaha DM3 Standard digital mixing console. Note: DM3 Standard does not provide Dante inputs/outputs.

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