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* Rear panel shown with optional expansion boards installed.
Advanced features and functions are only of real value if they are easily accessible, easy to use, and make sense
within the context of the production process. The Yamaha DM2000 has been designed on the strength of past successes plus invaluable feedback
from leading engineers and artists worldwide. It is the latest step in an ongoing evolution that makes more production power,
creative potential, and operational efficiency available than ever before. Version 2 further builds on experience gained from
the original DM2000, taking takes interface ease-of-use and versatility to unprecedented levels.
Extraordinary Power & Flexibility In an Intuitive Interface
1. Fader & Encoder Mode
The FADER MODE keys allow the DM2000’s
faders to be instantaneously switched
between fader and auxiliary/matrix level
control, while the ENCODER MODE keys
assign the console’s rotary encoders for pan,
send level, and other assignable control
functions. This flexible system lets you set up
the controls for the most efficient operation
according to the signal flow and mixing task
at hand. Version 2 additionally includes a
fader touch-sense function that allows
automix parameter punch in/out operations
to be carried with unprecedented speed and
efficiency. Of particular interest to broadcast
engineers will be the new fader solo release
and pre-fader with pan functions included in
Version 2. Fader solo release allows instant,
automatic switchover from solo source
monitoring to mixing. Pre-fader with pan
also provides a post-pan monitoring option.
Also, Version 2 features a group master
function that allows group control of
specified faders. By assigning the input and
output fader masters to the console’s user-
assignable layer you have the operational
equivalent of a large analog console
equipped with 12 VCA faders.
2. Display Control
The DISPLAY ACCESS keys determine which type of data will be shown on the
DM2000’s LCD panel: digital inputs and outputs, channel parameters, utility
functions ... a total of 12 selectable categories are provided here, in addition
to the DISPLAY keys provided for each of the DM2000’s control sections. This
approach minimizes the need to scroll through on-screen lists when you need
access to a particular type of data. Below the display access keys are a group
of EFFECTS/PLUG-IN keys that can be used to instantly bring the parameters
for any of the eight simultaneously-assignable effects to the display.
Editing and selection
of on-screen
parameters is easy,
too, via encoders
located immediately
below the display.
3. Selected Channel Section
The SELECTED
CHANNEL controls
form the largest
single control group
on the DM2000 panel
— and with good
reason. Here’s where
you’re likely to be
spending most of
your time, setting up
channel EQ,
dynamics, panning or
surround positioning,
matrix send levels,
and more. The SELECTED CHANNEL controls are, as the name implies, the
hands on channel controls for the currently selected input and output
channel, with analog-style buttons and knobs for direct, easy access to every
single parameter. Need to adjust the highmid frequency a little? Just grab the
HIGH-MID encoder and turn. And while we’re on the subject of EQ, note that
individual numeric displays are provided for each of the four EQ bands,
displaying precise frequency and dB values immediately below the encoders
so you don’t have to refer to the LCD display. The SELECTED
CHANNEL section also offers a number of extra functions —
such as the ability to copy and paste settings from one channel
to another — to make life in the digital domain easier than ever.
All of the sub-sections within the SELECTED CHANNEL section
also feature DISPLAY keys that instantly
bring the corresponding parameters up
on the LCD display.
4. Monitor Section
Whether you use the DM2000 in a single room or in a full-blown
studio layout with isolated studio and control room, it provides
all the monitor routing and control you’ll probably ever need.
You have separate, multiple source selectors for the studio and
control room sends, solo capability with “SOLO CONTRAST”
control, separate source selectors and level control for
surround monitoring, MONO fold down, a DIMMER switch,
small monitor selector, and a TALKBACK section complete with
slate capability. The DM2000 also offer advanced surround
monitoring capability — see the “Surround Monitoring” section
for more information.
In Version 2, for broadcast applications there’s a “mix minus
one” function that allows the announcer’s voice to be instantly
removed from the mix. Also, live sound engineers will really
appreciate the new AUX pre-fader/pre-ON feature that allows
monitor AUX output to be active at all times, regardless of
whether the FOH send is on or off. Another feature that will be
an advantage in live sound applications is instant AUX
monitoring: solo monitor any desired AUX signal simply by
pressing the AUX Select button. The ability to instantly switch to
AUX without having to switch the master layer can be an
enormous advantage for monitor control.
TOUCH SENSE FUNCTION
INPUT FADER GROUP
OUTPUT FADER MASTEROUTPUT FADER GROUP
INPUT FADER MASTER