Yamaha DM3-D Channel Digital Mixing Console, with Dante

Yamaha DM3-D Channel Digital Mixing Console, with Dante

The word “compact” is often associated with limitations, and in the sound reinforcement world, often implies compromises in functionality, connectivity, or sound quality, and sometimes all three. Until now choosing a compact console has almost invariably been a matter of what you’re willing to sacrifice to get the capabilities you need in the space you have. The new DM3 series of mixing consoles shatters this stereotype, offering superb sound quality, fast and easy setup and operation, and professional-level features for live sound, streaming, and live or home recording and music production—a combination unmatched in any other mixing console this size. In an ever-changing world that constantly presents new challenges as well as opportunities, DM3 mixing consoles give you the power and flexibility to do more with than you ever imagined with a compact digital console.

The DM3-D is a compact Dante-equipped digital mixing console with versatile capabilities that make it perfect for a wide range of applications. The DM3 offers superb sound quality, fast and easy setup and operation, and professional-level features.

• 8 + 1 fader configuration
• 9-inch multi-touch screen
• Input mixing channels: 16 mono + 1 stereo + 2 FX return
• Busses: 1 Stereo, 6 Mix, 2 FX, 2 Matrix (Supports Input to Matrix)
• Dante: 16 inputs, and 16 outputs
• Local I/O: 16 Mic/Line (12 XLR + 4 XLR/TRS Phones Combo) inputs, and 8 (XLR) outputs
• USB: 18 inputs, and 18 outputs
• 18 Effects, and GEQ on Mix 1-6 and Stereo channels
• Sampling rate: 48kHz/96kHz
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 320 mm × 140 mm × 455 mm
• Net weight: 14.3lbs

Lightweight construction for supreme portability
Thanks to precise structural design and material selection, the DM3 Series combines a light weight of only 6.5 kg with a robust housing that can stand up to the rigors of touring.

Effects to enhance the creativity of sound engineers
The DM3 Series comes equipped with two high-quality multi-effects processors featuring eighteen types of high-grade effects including the REV HD and REV R3— the first of its kind in Yamaha mixers— offer sound engineers the freedom to craft a sound that accurately reflects their own sonic sensibilities.

QuickPro Presets™ for fast setup with professional sound
The Yamaha R&D team has worked with well-respected engineers and major manufacturers such as Audio-Technica, FitEar, Sennheiser, Shure, Ultimate Ears and Westone Laboratories to develop a selection of optimized QuickPro Presets™ for a wide variety of microphones and output equipment. With these practical presets even the novice engineer can get very close to the ideal sound, while experienced engineers will appreciate the significant time savings they offer. We prepared more than 200 presets for input channels, covering everything from vocals to drum sets all precisely tuned using a wide range of actual microphones and instruments. For output channels we developed presets for a variety of speaker systems and in-ear monitors such as Ultimate Ears with several variations to match different environments and room sizes. All of these can be used as-is when time is tight, but they are also great starting points for manual fine tuning. Setups created from the presets or from scratch can also be saved as additional presets.

Comprehensive recording and editing functions in a compact body
A supremely portable, full-spec music production tool, the DM3 Series covers all the bases for your live recording and home editing needs. The DAW Remote function allows you to use a range of devices to control your mix and recording from anywhere in a live venue or recording environment, then take the results home for editing at your leisure. The recorded performances can be stored directly on a USB stick, on a PC connected via USB to HOST, or on a separate Dante-compatible device (DM3 only), and edited with the bundled Cubase AI software or the DAW suite of your choice.

The most compact Dante-compatible console
Yamaha’s most compact Dante-compatible mixer, the DM3 delivers high-quality 96kHz sound using 16 analog inputs and eight outputs with low latency.

Mixing Capacity

• Input Channels: 16 mono + 1 stereo + 2 FX return
• Mix Buses: 6
• Matrices: 2 (Supports Input to Matrix)
• Stereo Buses: 1
• FX Buses: 2
• Cue Buses: 1

I/O Connectors

• Analog Input: 16 Mic/Line (12 XLR + 4 XLR/TRS Phones Combo)
• Analog Output: 8 (XLR)
• Dante: 2 (etherCON: Primary/Secondary)
• Network: 1 (RJ-45)
• USB TO HOST: 1 (USB Type-B, USB2.0)
• USB TO DEVICE: 1 (USB Type-A)
• Phones: 1 (TRS Phones)
• DC: 1 (XLR 4pin, DC power IN)

User Interface

• 1x 9-inch multi-touch screen, 9x faders (8 channels + 1 main), 1x "Touch and Turn" rotary encoder

Recording & Playback

• PC/Mac: Recording 18 track, Playback 18 track
• USB storage device: Recording 2 track (USB hard disk / SSD / flash memory), Playback 2 track (USB hard disk / SSD / flash memory)

Sampling frequency rate

• 96 kHz / 48 kHz

Frequency response

• +0.5, -1.0 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz, reference to the nominal output level@1 kHz, INPUT to OMNI OUT

Total harmonic distortion

• Less than 0.01 % 20 Hz - 20 kHz@+4 dBu into 10 kΩ, INPUT to OMNI OUT, Input Gain= Min*1

Hum & noise level

• Equivalent input noise: -126 dBu typ., Input Gain= Max.
• Residual output noise: -84 dBu, ST main off*

Dynamic range

• 110 dB typ., DA Converter, 106 dB typ., INPUT to OMNI OUT, Input Gain=Min.

Crosstalk

• -100 dB, adjacent INPUT/OMNI OUT channels, Input Gain= Min. @1 kHz*3

Power requirements

• DC24 V/2.5 A, PA-L500 (100 V-240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz)

Dimensions

• W 320 mm (12.6")
• H 140 mm (5.6")
• D 455 mm (18.0")

Net weight

• 6.5 kg (14.3 lb)

Included Accessories

• Owner's Manual, Power Adapter, Download Information