Yamaha has debuted its DM5 series of digital mixers as well as a utility I/O devices for the first time in India.
Designed for small to mid-sized live sound, corporate events, house of worship, theatre and broadcast applications, the DM5 series is available in two models: the DM5 and DM5 Compact. Both models feature the DM7 series workflow and user experience into a compact design.
Yamaha also launched three new R series Utility I/O devices, including a PY-DSP processing card and Dugan Automixer license. The DM5 series includes new features twin fader bays and screens with 32 analogue inputs, 16 analogue outputs, and can process 60 input channels in a W826xH235XD441mm while the DM5 Compact has 16 analogue inputs, 16 analogue outputs, allowing the mixer to process 48 input channels.
Featuring a single fader bay and screen, with a chassis measuring the same height and depth as the DM5 at a width of 446mm.
Both models feature up to 64 in/out of industry-standard Dante networking at 96 kHz, along with 24 mix busses, 12 matrices, two stereo busses, and 12 DCAs. 18 channels of USB I/O, with a RJ45 connector for mixer control and Bluetooth for audio playback.
The DM5 series’ 338mm main screen includes glass keys, which act as tactile switchers, while displaying status with dynamic labelling which changes depending on the state of the mixer. This allows operators to access more functions without increasing panel complexity, creating an adaptable user interface.
A customisable 109mm touchscreen for user defined keys is provided while four user defined rotary controls are located beside the main screen for additional flexibility.
A new Dynamic Mode automatically follows selections in the selected channel view, assigning the relevant function parameters.
Four selectable viewing angles for the main display, allowing engineers to adjust the display for optimised viewing.
Yamaha’s Assist functionality also reduces setup time by supporting a range of tasks.
Utility I/O devices
Launched alongside the DM5 series are three utility I/O units, which have been added to Yamaha’s R series lineup. Each model is compatible with the DM5, DM7, and DM3 series, as well as Yamaha’s Rivage PM series digital mixing systems.
The RUio1608SB-D is a stagebox-type unit, featuring 16 analogue inputs, eight analogue outputs, and primary/secondary Dante ports. Rubber protectors for reliable onstage use and a carrying bar, with an additional rackmount kits available.
The RUio0804-D is a 1U I/O rack featuring eight analogue inputs and four analogue outputs, alongside primary and secondary Dante ports, designed for adding limited extra I/O for a range of applications.
The RUio16FLX-D features 16 channels which can be flexibly configured in pairs as analogue mic/line inputs, analogue outputs, or AES/EBU outs as well as Dante I/O.