Yamaha DM7 Mixers

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More than 30 years since the release of Yamaha’s first digital mixer, the DMP7, the landscape of professional audio has seen a steady progression in technological advancements and innovations that have impacted mixing and recording styles significantly.

DM7 series mixing consoles represent a sizable step forward in this evolution of form, functionality, and flexibility with their intuitive UI, compact design, and comprehensive suite of powerful features that allow them to outperform other mixers in their class in an impressive range of audio environments. From broadcasting, streaming, and music production, to live hybrid events and concert performances, the advanced capabilities of the DM7 series set a new standard in operability and workflow while simultaneously staying true to Yamaha’s sonic tradition of “natural sound”. As the times continue to change, your DM7 will keep you ahead of the curve with a user experience that’s a cut above anything in its class, and sonic performance well beyond the expectations of audiences and engineers alike.

The DM7 series is an innovative digital mixer lineup that not only guarantees unparalleled sound quality, ease of operation, and high reliability to connect engineers, artists, and audiences, but is also highly scalable and flexible enough to adapt according to application. A DM7 setup can take on a variety of configurations depending on the engineer's preferences and can support a wide range of sonic environments.

Applications
Due to their compact yet flexible design, DM7 series mixers can be used in a wide range of audio applications. With their comprehensive functionality, expansion options, and outstanding ease of use, DM7 consoles excel in a truly impressive array of use cases.

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LIVE SOUND (+STREAMING)
The DM7 series keeps system design simple with Dante—even live sound systems with multiple consoles. Each piece of equipment is connected with thin, lightweight Ethernet cables. The Port to Port function is used to turn the local inputs of the DM7 for the monitors into a stage box for connecting other mixers via Dante to cut down on equipment. The gain compensation function makes it possible to adjust the levels from each console. Also, installing the bundled Steinberg Nuendo Live software on computers connected via Dante facilitates live recordings.

THEATER
The DM7 series features a Theatre Package, a controller with physical controls, and two differently sized consoles that give engineers and venues the ability to create their ideal systems.

In the system shown here, the engineer uses AFC Image, utilizing the DM7-EX panner for smooth control of the hall’s immersive sound. All equipment is connected via Dante, and ProVisionaire Control can be used for control.

HOUSE OF WORSHIP
The functions of the DM7 paired with the sound systems of smaller churches make announcing efficient and easy with minimal equipment.

A DM7 installed in the FOH booth can be used in split mode to turn it into a combination FOH-monitor mixer and put together a range of Scenes individually. MonitorMix can be used to give artists the power to adjust their own monitors to their liking. The HA, Naming, and Fader Assist functions offer help and save time when less-experienced volunteers are at the controls.

Control and monitoring of I/O and DZR speakers can be performed directly on the mixer, centralizing system management.

CORPORATE EVENT
The DM7 Compact all-in-one mixer is the perfect size for conferences, talks, and other events that require unobtrusive systems that fit into small spaces. The DM7 Compact has inputs for up to 16 mics, and the Dan Dugan Automixer on the channel strip can be used to optimize the balance for lecturers’ and announcers’ microphones. USB flash drive compatibility makes it easy to record events and play background music. With DZR12-D speakers, the minimum number of operators can efficiently monitor levels and mute speaker audio from the console.

BROADCAST (OB VAN)
Improved workflow with a full lineup of broadcast functions that belie the compact size of the DM7-EX. The wide range of controls and Broadcast Package of the provide audio mixing systems with a variety of functions, including 5.1 Surround mixing, monitor control, and an Audio Follow Video function that ties audio to video by following tally signals via GPI. Enjoy flexible connectivity through conversion to different formats enabled by a Dante backbone network.