Yamaha DM3S 22-Channel Digital Mixing Console

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

Transporting, unloading, and setting up a sound reinforcement system at a venue can be one of the most laborious tasks a sound engineer undertakes. Not so with the DM3 Series which requires less space and time for configuration and physical setup thanks to flexible patching along with Quick Pro Presets, Editor and StageMix software, and Dante compatibility (DM3 model only), minimizing system setup and configuration time considerably. Combining all this with 6 mix + 2 matrix + 2 effects processors, the DM3 Series are powerful, compact, sturdy consoles that you can take anywhere.

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.

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, and matches perfectly with the Tio1608-D I/O Rack for simpler, faster system setup.

*There are two models in the DM3 Series, the Dante equipped DM3 and the DM3 Standard, which does not feature Dante.

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.

Scene Presets for your applications
Scene Presets are available for a variety of applications that use the DM3 Series for mixing, making setup quick and easy.

Real world engineers in our R&D group created these presets to increase speed of setup and allow more time for minor adjustments and rehearsal.

A wealth of applications to support any venue
A wide range of applications help users respond as the situation demands, including DM3 Editor to complete settings in advance well before the performance, DM3 StageMix to remotely control the DM3 Series from onstage, and MonitorMix, which allows each performer to adjust their own monitor.

DAW Remote streamlines music production
DM3 Console team well with a digital audio workstation (DAW). DAW operations such as volume adjustment, play, and stop can be performed using the console’s faders and buttons as physical controllers for smooth operation while arranging. The DM3 supports a variety of DAW software suites, and comes bundled with Cubase AI-a stripped-down but powerful music production software platform. Switching to DAW Remote Mode is a simple one-step operation that can be performed by pressing USER DEFINED KEYS 1 and 2 together.

Accurate Control of Monitor Levels
DM3 Series Consoles allow monitor levels to be controlled with faders. Access is simple and easy, for smoother, more accurate checking of mix balances. You can also use the customer fader function to assign monitor level control for smoother, more accurate mixes, or use User Defined Keys to adjust the volume separately by switching the source.

Multiple ways to record
Both DM3 models support multitrack recording via USB to Host, while simple 2-track recording is possible using a USB memory stick and the USB connector on the front of both consoles. The Dante-equipped DM3 console also adds multitrack recording capability using the Dante Virtual Soundcard. Put simply, the DM3 Series offers a range of recording options that give users the flexibility to meet the demands of a variety of environments and applications.

*Dante Virtual Soundcard is not included.

Providing optimal settings for the user
The DM3 Series is designed to be operated by a wide range of people, from professional engineers to those who rarely use a console, and its appearance varies from user to user. For example, logging in as Guest simplifies use by limiting the operations available.

Key Features

• 8 + 1 fader configuration
• 9-inch multi-touch screen
• Input mixing channels: 16 mono + 1 stereo + 2 FX return
• Buses: 1 Stereo, 6 Mix, 2 FX, 2 Matrix (Supports Input to Matrix)
• 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
• Intuitive user interface optimized for multi-touch screen operation.
• “QuickPro Presets” provide instant access to pro sound setups.
• DAW Remote for smooth DAW operation with physical controllers
• Seamlessly integrated remote control and offline editing via DM3 Editor.
• Wireless remote control of a DM3 Standard is possible via an iPad app.
• Individual wireless Mix/Matrix mixing can be simultaneously performed by up to 10 different iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Android devices.
• Direct 2-track recording to standard USB flash drives, or serious multitrack recording to a DAW via USB

Technical Specifications

Mixing Capacity
Input Mixing Channels
16 mono, 1 stereo, 2 FX return
Mix Buses
6
Matrices
2 (Input to Matrix supported)
Stereo Buses
1
FX Buses
2
Cue Buses
1
Local Connectors
Analog 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
No (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 Memory
Number of Scenes 200
Recall Safe
Yes
Focus Recall
No
Fade Time
Yes (0s ~ 60s)
Preview
No
Selective Load / Save
No
Global Paste
No
Tactile Control Keys
No (on-screen)
Input Channel Functions
Gain Compensation
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 Functions
PEQ
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
FX
Number of FXs
2
Number of FX Programs
18
GEQ
Available Channels
Stereo, MIX1-6
Recording
USB Memory Recording
Yes
Multitrack Recording
Yes (via USB)
Broadcast Functions
5.1 Surround Panning
No
Surround Monitor
No
Mix Minus
No
L-Mono / R-Mono / LR-Mono
No
Monitor
Solo Mode
No
Oscillator
Sine Wave / Pink Noise / Burst Noise
Other Functions
Port to Port
No
GPI
No
MIDI
Yes (USB MIDI)
OSC Server
Yes
Wireless Mic Monitoring
No
DAW Remote
Yes
RTA
Yes
Output Port Delay
No
Cascade
No
User Level
Yes
Help File
No
User Interface
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
Software
Editor
DM3 Editor
StageMix
DM3 StageMix
MonitorMix
Yes
ProVisionaire Control/Touch
Yes
Nuendo Live: Control integration
No
Console File Converter
No
Sampling rate
48kHz/96kHz
Dimensions (W x H x D)
320 mm x 455 mm x 140 mm
Net weight
14.3lbs