Compact Digital Mixing Console
Yamaha DM3-S is a 22-channel ultra-compact digital mixing console designed for live sound, streaming, recording, and installed audio applications. Despite its small footprint, it delivers professional-grade sound quality, advanced routing, powerful effects processing, and intuitive touchscreen control, making it ideal for engineers who need a portable yet capable mixing solution.
Yamaha DM3-S Competitive Differences
- 22-channel digital mixing with 16 mic/line inputs and powerful internal processing
- 9-inch multi-touch display with Touch & Turn control for fast, intuitive operation
Yamaha DM3-S Description
The Yamaha DM3-S sets a new standard for compact digital mixing consoles, combining high-end audio performance with exceptional portability. With a lightweight yet rugged construction weighing only 14.3 lbs, it is built to handle touring, live production, and mobile recording environments while remaining easy to transport and deploy.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the DM3-S features 16 mic/line inputs and 8 XLR outputs along with extensive digital routing capabilities. The console provides 16 mono channels, one stereo channel, and two FX return channels, supported by a stereo bus, six mix buses, two FX buses, and two matrix outputs for advanced signal management. This allows engineers to adapt the console for live performances, streaming setups, recording sessions, and installed systems.
The intuitive 9-inch multi-touch screen paired with Yamaha’s Touch & Turn control knob makes operation simple and efficient, allowing users to navigate mixing functions quickly even in high-pressure live environments. Built-in professional processing includes two multi-effects processors with 18 high-quality effects such as REV HD and REV R3, along with graphic EQ on the stereo and mix buses.
With USB audio interface capabilities supporting 18 inputs and 18 outputs, the DM3-S integrates seamlessly with DAWs for multitrack recording and playback. It also supports remote control applications and DAW remote functionality, making it a versatile solution for modern production workflows.
DM3-S Features
- Ultra-compact 22-channel digital mixing console
- 16 mono input channels plus stereo and FX return channels
- 9-inch multi-touch display with Touch & Turn control
- 8 + 1 motorized fader configuration
- 16 mic/line inputs (12 XLR + 4 XLR/TRS combo)
- 8 XLR outputs
- 6 mix buses, 2 FX buses, and 2 matrix outputs
- Two multi-effects processors with 18 effects types
- Graphic EQ on stereo and Mix 1–6 buses
- USB audio interface with 18 inputs and 18 outputs
- Multitrack recording via USB to host
- 2-track recording to USB memory
- QuickPro Presets for optimized device setup
- Scene presets for rapid configuration
- DAW Remote control functionality
- Remote control support via OSC and MIDI
DM3-S Specifications
- Input Channels: 16 Mono + 1 Stereo + 2 FX Return
- Buses: 1 Stereo, 6 Mix, 2 FX, 2 Matrix
- Local Inputs: 16 (12 XLR + 4 XLR/TRS Combo)
- Local Outputs: 8 XLR
- USB Audio Interface: 18 In / 18 Out
- Effects: 18 Types
- Graphic EQ: Stereo + Mix 1–6
- Sampling Rate: 48kHz / 96kHz
- Faders: 8 + 1
- Display: 9-inch Multi-Touch Screen
- Weight: 14.3 lb (6.5 kg)
What's In The Box
- Yamaha DM3-S Digital Mixing Console
- Power cable
- Quick start guide
