Yamaha DM 2000VCM - Manual (Page 3)

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Dedicated DSP LSIs Deliver
Unprecedented 24-bit,
96 kHz Performance
Unlike equipment that achieves operation in 96K mode with
reduced number of tracks, the DM2000 imposes no such limitations —
whether running at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz or 96kHz. In the DM2000,
96kHz with 32-bit internal processing is the standard. To achieve this, no
fewer than 14 newly-developed YAMAHA DSP7 LSIs are utilized in the mixer
section, and eight DSP6 LSIs for effects, achieving performance that stretches
the limits of the most advanced technology currently available. By way of
comparison, the Yamaha 02R – the digital mixing console that almost single-
handedly started the digital production revolution, and rapidly became the
industry standard – uses six DSP3 chips in it’s mixer section. A single DSP7
chip has more than four times the processing power of a DSP3. The DM2000
provides more than 9 times the processing power of the 02R. We’re talking
about 96 channels of super-clean, super-dynamic, noise-free 24-bit/ 96 kHz
audio, plus all the additional effects and processing you’ll ever need for most
applications. At 44.1 or 48 kHz the DM2000 is barely idling.
Internal Effects Fully Support
96 kHz Processing
What’s the point of having 24 bit/96 kHz audio if you have to convert down to
a lower sampling rate for effect processing? The point may seem obvious, but
that’s exactly what’s happening if you’re using hardware or software
processors that don’t offer 24 bit/96 kHz performance anywhere in your
signal chain. That’s why Yamaha included a comprehensive range of 96 kHz
compatible stereo effects in the DM2000 – plus several designed specifically
for surround. And you can use as many as eight individual effect processors
simultaneously.
Finest Mic-Preamps with Onboard
24bit/96kHz AD/DA Conversion
Taking the preceding discussion a step further, what about analog-to-digital
and digital-to-analog conversion? The same applies: if you don’t have all 24
bits at the full 96 kHz in top-quality converters, you’re definitely going to be
missing something (i.e. part of your sound). Once again, the DM2000
imposes no limitations. All onboard A/D and D/A conversion makes use of
top-performance 24 bit/96 kHz converters. This is particularly important in
the DM2000 because it features some of the finest analog mic preamps
available in any console, anywhere. The on-board converters ensure that you
get an excellent digital representation of the warm, transparent output from
these remarkable mic preamps. A new range
of Mini-YGDAI digital and analog I/O
cards also provide full 24 bit/96 kHz
capability.
Comprehensive Automation
and Scene Control
Automation and Scene Memory recall capability are essential elements of
modern digital mixing consoles. With the DM2000, Yamaha takes these
functions to an even higher level of precision and ease-of-use. While
providing full automation of virtually all console parameters, DM2000
features smooth and quiet touch-sensitive, 100mm motorized faders that
make writing and updating automated mixes faster and more intuitive than
ever. And all automation data is recorded at 1/4-frame accuracy to ensure
excellent precision. Global Fade Time and Global Recall Safe are in addition to
independent fade time and recall safe
settings for each scene, you can set global
fade time and recall safe settings that apply
to all scenes.
This ability can dramatically reduce setup
time when you will be using multiple scenes
with the same settings.
Complete Surround
Solution
The DM2000 provides everything required for a complete surround solution.
All the facilities you need for surround processing, panning and monitoring —
including joystick — are provided as standard equipment. The joystick is the
perfect (and generally preferred) tool for smooth, continuous positioning of
5.1 or 6.1 surround sound for DVDs or other surround media. And since
accurate monitoring is so essential to surround production, extra care was
taken to ensure that the DM2000 offers the ideal mixing environment — it
includes a downmix matrix which can deliver 3-1 (LCRS) and stereo mixes
while you are burning a surround mix to DVD, bass management, and speaker
alignment facilities for optimum speaker system tuning. The DM2000 will even
handle multiple surround stem mixes with ease.
Intuitive Interface Designed for Maximum
Productivity
Anyone who is familiar with the 02R will immediately feel comfortable with the
DM2000. While the comprehensive, efficient display format of the 02R has
been inherited by the DM2000, the control surface and user interface system
has been greatly expanded and enhanced to allow analog-style hands-on
operation with minimum need to refer to the LCD. The motto: mix with your
ears, not with your eyes. 16 user-defined keys which can be assigned the
functions of your choice are also provided.
INPUT FADE TIME
Standard Display
Long Name Display
96 Channels in 4 Layers
One of the advantages of working with digital is that it allows maximum
power and flexibility to be packed into minimum space. The DM2000’s
24 precision 100-millimeter motorized channel faders, for example, can be
instantaneously layer-switched to control any of 96 channels. So you have
96 channels in the space of 24, and switching between layers with the
channels right in front of you can be a lot faster and easier than trying to
locate a desired channel on a massive spread-out console. More importantly,
all operations can be carried out without having to move away from the
monitoring “sweet spot”. Encoder mode now features an assignable function,
Alternative Layer, which enables you to control the channel level for all 48
channels without switching between layers.
Extraordinary Patching Flexibility
All available inputs, outputs, effects, and channel inserts can be assigned to
any of the console’s channels or outputs via the DM2000’s remarkably
versatile, easy-to-use digital patching system. For example, any of the 8 effect
processors can be assigned to an auxiliary buss for send-type operation, or
inserted directly into any input channel as required. A direct out function also
allows the signal from any of the 96 input channels to be routed directly to
any digital or analog output in the system. Further, a 22 by 8 (4-stereo)
matrix mix system in the DM2000 can be used to provide cue monitor mixes,
downmix monitoring for surround production, or zone level control for
sound reinforcement applications. The fully flexible patching system makes 22
of DM2000’s busses (eight record/subgroup busses, 12 auxiliary sends, L/R
stereo buss) and four stereo matrixes — to be assigned to any available
output connector.
I/O Expandability and Plug-in Capability
The DM2000’s real I/O versatility comes in the form of six Mini-YGDAI
expansion slots. The expansion slots are 24 bit/96 kHz compatible, so you can
select I/O and processing cards to provide the input/output configuration and
processing capabilities that are perfect for your needs. Whether you need
digital I/O in ADAT, TASCAM, or AES/EBU format, CobraNet connectivity, or
extra analog I/O capability, the appropriate Mini-YGDAI cards are available.
Channel Name and FL Display
A much-appreciated feature of Yamaha’s ground-breaking PM1D digital
sound reinforcement console is individual channel name displays. The
DM2000 has inherited this feature so you can identify channels at a glance —
a particular advantage when switching between mixing layers. In addition to
the default 4-character channel name display, you can hold down the SEL key
for any channel to see a long name of up to
16 characters displayed across the 8-
channel section. Version 2 adds fader level
and port name display functions. With
graphic FL display, you can see the status of
the channel at a glance.
Integrated DAW Control
The DM2000 has been designed to integrate tightly with leading digital audio
workstations to create a complete production and mixing environment.
Extensive support for Digidesign’s Pro Tools ® system provides full control of
mixing and processing parameters, as well as transport/track-arming control
and access to editing functions, directly from the DM2000 control surface.
The new Advanced DAW Control Protocol, initiated by Yamaha and Steinberg,
enables you to control DAW software such as Nuendo ® and Cubase SX ® by
using DM2000’s SELECTED CHANNEL section. (Controllable functions vary
depending on the DAW software and version you are using.)
Studio Manager Version 2
Software Supplied
Control from a personal computer? Of course! And Yamaha even supplies the
software. The DM2000 comes with the Studio manager application for both
Macintosh ® and Windows ® platforms, allowing total control and management
of all DM2000 parameters via a comprehensive graphic interface. Studio
Manager Version 2 offers even more advanced networking potential than the
original version, functioning as a complete central management system for
digital mixing.
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