Yamaha DM7-EX Digital Mixing Console with Expansion Controller

The DM7 is a Dante-equipped versatile digital mixing console with unparalleled sound quality, ease of operation, and high reliability that make it perfect for a wide range of applications. The DM7 is configured with 24 + 4 faders and a 2 x 12” + 1 x 7” multi-touch screen.

Key Features

• Input mixing channels: 120 mono
• Buses: 48 Mix + 12 Matrix + 2 Stereo
• Display: 12.1" multi-touch screen x 2, 7" multi-touch screen x 1
• Faders: 28 (12 + 12 + 4)
• Analog I/O: 32 inputs / 16 outputs
• Dante: 144 in / 144 out
• AES/EBU: 2 in / 2 out (with SRC)
• Slot: PY Slot x 1
• USB Audio Interface: 18 in / 18 out
• Power supply: Redundant power supply built-in
• Power consumption: 240 W
• Dimensions (W x H x D) : 793 mm x 324 mm x 564 mm (31.3" x 12.8" x 22.2")
• Net Weight: 23.5 kg (51.8 lb)

Technical Specifications

Input Channels
120 mono
Mix Buses
48
Matrices
12 (Input to Matrix supported)
Stereo Buses
2
Mono Buses
1 (Stereo B can be changed)
Cue Buses
2
Analog Input
32
Analog Output
16
Dante
Primary / Secondary
AES/EBU Input
2 (4ch)
AES/EBU Output
2 (4ch) with SRC
Expansion Slot (PY Slot)
1
Word Clock I/O
In / Out
MIDI
No (MIDI protocol supported on USB to HOST)
GPI
5 in / 5 out
USB TO DEVICE
2 (File Save / Load, 2 Track Rec / Play)
USB TO HOST
1 (USB Type-C, USB2.0)
Ethernet
Yes
Meter Bridge
On screen
Lamp
0 (Bulit-in LED Strip Light)
Video Out
No
TC In
Yes
Phones
1
AC
2 (V-Lock Type)
External Redundant Power Supply
Built-in dual power supply
Number of Scenes
500
Recall Safe
Yes
Focus Recall
Yes
Fade Time
Yes
Preview
No
Selective Load / Save
Yes
Global Paste
Yes
Event List
No
Overlay
No
Isolate
No
Tactile Control Keys
No
Input A/B
Yes
Gain Compensation
Yes
Digital Gain
Yes (-96 dB to +24 dB)
Attenuator
Yes (-96 dB to +24 dB)
HPF
20 Hz to 2,000 Hz, -6/-12/-18/-24 dB/oct Selectable
PEQ
4 Band Full PEQ (4 algorithms, RTA overlay supported)
LPF
20 Hz to 20 kHz, -6/-12 dB/oct
Dynamics 1
Legacy Comp / Comp260 / Expander / Gate / Ducking / De-Esser
Dynamics 2
Legacy Comp / Comp260 / Expander / Gate / Ducking / De-Esser / FET Limiter / Diode Bridge Comp
Input Delay
Yes (0 ms to 1,000 ms)
Pan
Center Nominal / LR Nominal
DCA Group
24 (Output DCA supported)
DCA Rollout
Yes
MUTE Group
12
Number of Inserts
4 slots on 1 insert point
Dan Dugan Automixer
Yes (Up to 64ch)
Direct Out
Yes
PEQ
8 Band Full PEQ
GEQ
Virtual Rack (EQ Rack)
Dynamics 1
Legacy Comp / Comp260 / Expander / Gate / Ducking / De-Esser / FET Limiter / Diode Bridge Comp
Output Channel Delay
Yes (0 ms to 1,000 ms)
MUTE Group
12
Number of Inserts
4 slots on 1 insert point

Premium Rack
Number of DSP Resources
64
Mountable Plug-ins
RND Portico5033 / RND Portico5043 / Portico 5045 / U76 / Opt-2A / Comp276 / Buss Comp 369 / MBC4 / DaNSe / EQ-1A / Equalizer601 / Dynamic EQ / Dynamic EQ4 / REV-X / OpenDeck / Analog Delay / Max100 / Vintage Phaser / Dual Phaser / HQ.Pitch

Effect Rack
Number of DSP Resources
16
Number of Effect Types
43

EQ Rack
Number of DSP Resources
32
Mountable Devices
31BandGEQ / Flex15GEQ / 8Band PEQ (RTA overlay supported)

Dante
Number of I/O Channels
144 in / 144 out
Number of I/O devices that can be discovered from the console
127 *1
Number of I/O devices that can be mounted
24
Number of I/O devices with HA remote control
24
Dante Patch from Console
Yes

USB to Host
Number of Audio I/O Channels
18 in / 18 out
USB MIDI
Yes

Monitor
Solo Mode
Yes
Oscillator
Sine Wave 1ch / Sine Wave 2ch / Pink Noise / Burst Noise

Other Functions
Port to Port
Yes
Timecode Reader/Display
Yes
Timecode Chase
No
GPI
Yes (5 in / 5 out)
MIDI
Yes (USB MIDI)
OSC Server
Yes
DAW Remote
Yes
Nuendo Live: Control Integration
Yes
Virtual Soundcheck
Yes
Wireless Mic Monitoring
Yes
RTA
Yes
Delay Compensation
Yes
Output Port Delay
Yes (Up to 20 ports) *Future Update
Sub In
Yes
User Levels
Yes
Channel Link
Yes
Temporary Channel Link
Yes *Future Update
Multi Language Channel Names
Yes
Mix/Matrix to Input
Yes
Split Mode
Yes
Assist
Yes (HA / Naming / Fader)

User Interface
Displays
12.1” multi-touch x 2, 7” multi-touch x 1
Faders
24 + 4
Channel / Screen Encoders
Yes
Channel Name / Color Displays
No (on-screen)
Custom Fader Banks
Yes
Shift Keys
Yes
User Defined Keys
Surface: 12 (6 keys x 4 banks) , Utility Screen (On-screen) : 12 (12 keys x 4 banks)
User Defined Knobs
Yes (by 4 encoders below the Utility screen)
Touch and Turn Knobs
Yes
Monitor Level Knobs
No
Arm Rest
Yes
Rack Mountable
No

Software
Editor
DM7 Editor (Win/Mac)
StageMix
DM7 StageMix
MonitorMix
Yes
Console File Converter
Yes
ProVisionaire Control/Touch
Yes
Software Package
Broadcast Package, Theatre Package

Dimensions
W 793 mm (31.3")
H 324 mm (12.8") *including the rubber feet
D 564 mm (22.2")
Net weight
23.5 kg (51.8 lb)

Installation / Use Cases

• Large-format live sound production using a 120-channel Dante-equipped digital mixing console with expansion controller
• Professional touring, broadcast, theater, and corporate AV workflows requiring 48 Mix buses, 12 Matrix buses, and 2 Stereo buses
• High-channel-count Dante systems using 144 in / 144 out Dante I/O
• Mixing workflows requiring 28 faders, 2 x 12.1-inch multi-touch screens, and 1 x 7-inch multi-touch screen
• Professional audio setups requiring 32 analog inputs and 16 analog outputs
• Recording and playback workflows using an 18 in / 18 out USB audio interface
• Critical live sound applications requiring a built-in redundant power supply

Package Contents

• Yamaha DM7-EX Digital Mixing Console with Expansion Controller
• Owner’s Manual
• AC Power Cords
• Dust Cover
• Cable Hook for USB TO HOST
• Nuendo Live
• VST Rack Elements