YAMAHA DM1000 REDEFINES SMALL FORMAT DIGITAL MIXER

—Rack Mountable Package Features 24-bit/96kHz Audio, Surround Monitoring,
DAW Control, Studio Manager—

DALLAS, TX (March 13, 2003)—Yamaha Corporation of America offers an additional solution for digital mixing with the NSCA debut of the DM1000 Digital Production Console. The multi-platform DM1000 delivers 48 channels of transparent, super dynamic 24-bit/96 kHz audio, effects and processing on every channel, extensive surround production features, integrated control for digital audio workstations and automated recording into a compact (23” D x 8” H x 17” L, 42 lb.) rack mountable package.

Yamaha DM1000

“One of the major benefits of the digital audio realm is that products now allow maximum power and flexibility to be packed into minimum space,” states Larry Italia, general manager, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems Division. “The DM1000 has been engineered for those permanent or portable applications that require high quality digital audio, but have space limitations—such as audio for film, video, post-production and broadcast facilities.

An intuitive control surface allows analog-style hands-on operation—ideal for sound reinforcement or broadcast applications—and houses 12 user-defined keys which are available for assignable functions. The DM1000 is equipped with 20 XLR analog inputs (16 with mic preamps) and 12 analog XLR outputs. All onboard A/D and D/A conversions make use of true 24-bit/96kHz converters.

The DM1000 includes a range of 96 kHz compatible stereo effects with 32-bit internal processing, plus several specifically designed for surround. Users can manipulate up to four individual effects processors simultaneously. The 17 precision 100mm motorized channel faders may be instantly layer-switched to control any of the 48 channels, plus Auxiliary, Bus and Remote channels. All available inputs, outputs, effects and channel inserts can be assigned to any channel or output via the versatile digital patching system. Eight auxiliary buses can be patched to any location in the system. An extensive selection of preset effects “libraries” may be selected and used unmodified, or edited for specific applications, and recalled as needed.

Yamaha DM1000

All 48 input channels feature a range of flexible, independent compression and gating/ducking processors, 4-band parametric channel EQ with switchable “Type I” or “Type II” algorithms, and a maximum channel delay of 453 milliseconds.

The DM1000 features comprehensive automation and scene memory control, with full automation of virtually all console parameters. All automation data is recorded at 1/4-frame accuracy.

Integrated tools for surround processing, panning and monitoring include: a mini joystick; graphic monitor configuration and multi-channel surround pan/position displays; individual speaker muting and attenuation; monitor output level control; bass management; independent delays; and stem mix monitoring.

The DM1000 has been designed to seamlessly integrate with leading digital audio workstations and computer automated recording technology, including DigiDesign ProTools®, Steinberg Nuendo® and E-Magic’s Logic Audio. All mixing and processing parameters, transport control and editing functions can be controlled directly from the DM1000 work surface.

Bundled Yamaha Studio Manager Software is compatible for both Macintosh and Windows platforms, and works as a common medium for exchanging mix data between the DM1000, DM2000 and 02R96.

Two 24-bit/96kHz compatible mini-YGDAI expansion slots accept a wide range of digital and analog I/O and processing plug-in cards. Cards are available in ADAT, TASCAM, AES/EBU formats, or for extra analog I/O capability. The DM1000 also supports Apogee’s high performance A/D and D/A cards, the Waves Y56K effects plug-in card, and the newly-introduced 16-channel ADAT (MY16-AT), TASCAM (MY16-TD) and AES/EBU (MY16-AE) cards from Yamaha.

An optional MB1000 Peak Meter Bridge provides a complete level-monitoring station, with 16 12-segment level meters that can be used to display pre-EQ and pre- or post-fader input channel signal levels, and an additional eight meters which display levels of the console’s eight buses. The MB1000 also features time code display, and a separate 32-segment stereo meter is provided adjacent to the LCD screen on the control surface.

Targeted for April 2003 delivery, the system includes the DM1000 mainframe, MB1000 meter bridge and side panels.

For more information on the DM1000, visit Yamaha at NSCA 2003, Dallas Convention Center, Demo Room C144 or Booth 1713; write Yamaha Corporation of America, Commercial Audio Systems Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/proaudio.