In over a decade, Yamaha has created
a legacy of digital mixing products that include the ProMix
01, 01V, 02R and 03D digital mixers. With high sample rate
digital source material and ultra-accurate reproduction
media becoming the new standard, Yamaha again released PM1D
and the AW Series digital audio workstations, followed by
the 02R96, DM2000 and DM1000 digital mixers. Yamaha
Professional Audio presented a new member to its digital
mixer family with the Winter NAMM 2003 : the 96kHz capable
01V96.
The 01V96 is a mixer for small-to-medium permanent or mobile
installations, with significant upgrades that include
improved sound quality plus new computer and ADAT
interfaces.
The rack-mountable 01V96 features 40 simultaneous mixing
channels with full resolution 24-bit/96 kHz audio, a range
of stereo effects with 32-bit internal processing and full
automation. The control surface, large display screen and
user interface allow analog-style hands-on operation, with
eight user-defined keys available for assignable
functions.
Inputs 1-32 feature fully independent gating/compression
processors, four-band fully parametric EQ, delay and two
pre-EQ/post-delay insert points. Stereo inputs 1-4 feature
parametric EQ. Up to four of the built-in effect processors
(two at 96kHz) may be used simultaneously. Up to 99 scene
memories are available to store complete snapshots of all
console settings for instant recall. Separate memory
"libraries" are included for storage of EQ, dynamics, input
and output patching and effects settings. In addition to
snapshot capability, an external sequencer can be used to
record real-time movement of the motorized faders, EQ
settings and other parameters, allowing complete mix
automation.
The 17 precision 100-millimeter motorized channel faders can
be instantly layer-switched to control any input or output.
All available inputs, outputs, effects, and channel inserts
can be assigned to any channel or output via a digital
patching system. A direct out function allows signal from
any input channel to be routed to any digital or analog
output.
The 01V96 also integrates with digital audio workstations
and provides extensive support for DigiDesign ProTools,
Nuendo and other popular computer-based recording software.
A significant upgrade is the inclusion of ADAT I/O,
eliminating the need for a dedicated expansion card. Bundled
Yamaha Studio Manager software is compatible with both
Macintosh and Windows platforms.
For further expansion, a single I/O slot will accept any
existing or new Mini-YGDAI digital and analog I/O cards,
including third party cards, providing up to 16 inputs and
outputs at 48 kHz (8 at 96kHz). The 01V96 is also compatible
with the Waves Y56K expansion card, recently introduced to
enhance the capabilities of Yamaha's AW Series digital audio
workstations.
Features
24-bit/96-kHz Performance
You can work at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2
kHz, or 96 kHz, depending on the needs of each
It includes a comprehensive range of
96-kHz compatible stereo effects with 32-bit internal
processing.
24 Analog and Digital Channel Input.
Expandable to 40
01V96 has 16 analog channe inputs : 12
with microphone amplifiers and 8 digital channel inputs via
a built-in ADAT optical interface. The first 12 analog
channels will accept microphone signals or
balanced/unbalanced line-level signals, while the remaining
four channels can be used either as individual
balanced/unbalanced line inputs or two stereo pairs. When
you
need more, Yamaha offers a range of
Mini-YGDAI expansion cards that can simply be plugged into
the 01V96 expansion slot to provide additional I/O in a
variety of formats: ADAT, AES/EBU, TDIF or
analog.
20-bus Configuration
The 01V96 offers a main stereo program bus, eight individual
mixing buses, two solo buses, and eight auxiliary buses - a
total of 20 in all.This gives you plenty of signal-routing
options to adapt to just about any mixing requirements.
Built-in ADAT Optical Interface
01V96 comes with an industry-standard ADAT optical digital
I/O interface built right in , no options necessary. ADAT
"Lightpipe" optical I/O is standard on a wide range of
current digital sound gear, so you can simply plug in via
optical cables for 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs
that will handle your digital signals. Additional optical
I/O capacity can be added via the 01V96 expansion slot, as
necessary.
Digital Patching
All available inputs, outputs, effects, and channel inserts
can be assigned to any of the console's channels or outputs
via the 01V96's versatile, easy-to-use digital patching
system. For example, any of the effect processors can be
assigned to an auxiliary bus 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
input channels to be routed directly to any digital or
analog output. The eight auxiliary buses can also be patched
to anywhere in the system. Centralized control means you'll
never have to run around to physically re-patch cables
whenever you need to reconfigure the system, and patch
setups you might want to use again can be stored in the
01V96 "patch library" for instant recall at any
time.
99-Scene Memory
Complete console setups can be memorized and instantly
recalled via the 01V96 SCENE MEMORY controls. Memory is
provided for up to 99 scenes. In addition to recalling
scenes from the panel controls you can recall them remotely
via MIDI program change messages, providing a handy degree
of automation capability.
Integrated DAW Control
The 01V96 has been designed to integrate with leading
digital audio workstations to create a complete production
and mixing
environment. Extensive support is provided for Digidesign's
Pro Tools system as well as Steinberg's Nuendo DAW (full
control of
mixing and processing parameters, as well as
transport/track-arming control and access to editing
functions) directly from the 01V96) control surface. There's
also a "General DAW" mode that provides compatibility with
other workstations.
Internal Effects Fully Support 96-kHz
Processing
You could use external digital effect processors with the
01V96, but what's the point when it features top-performance
24-bit/96kHz effect processors built-in? Also, you're going
to compromise audio quality if you have to convert down to a
lower sampling rate for effect processing - which is exactly
what's going to happen if you use hardware or software
processors that don't offer 24-bit/96kHz performance
anywhere in your signal chain. That's why Yamaha included a
comprehensive range of 96-kHz compatible stereo effects in
the 01V96. You can use two effects simultaneously at
88.2/96- kHz, and up to four effects at lower sampling
frequencies.
Compression, Gating, EQ and Delay
All input channels on the 01V96 feature flexible,
independent compression and gating/ducking processors for
dynamics control. All bands on the 4-band parametric channel
equalizers are fully sweepable from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with
bandwidth variable from 0.1 to 10 and a +/-18dB gain range
for equalization flexibility. The channel delays also go
well beyond the norm, with a maximum delay of 452
milliseconds (96 kHz mode). Even the stereo bus, eight mix
buses, and eight aux buses have individual compression and
EQ.
Expandable Data Libraries
Setting up EQ, compression, and other parameters: an
extensive selection of presets in a range of "libraries"
that can simply be selected and used unmodified, or edited
to suit specific requirements. Libraries are provided for
effects, compression, gating, EQ, I/O patching, and channel
setups. Of course, your own setups can be added to the
libraries for instant recall whenever they are
needed.
01V96 Cascade Link
When you really need high capacity, particularly for sound
reinforcement applications, the 01V96 offers "01V96 Cascade
Link" capability that allows two 01V96 units to be cascaded
to create up to an 80-channel mixing system .
Surround Panning
Surround is becoming an important part of modern sound
production. The 01V96 features 6.1, 5.1 and 3-1 surround
panning modes so you can create surround mixes.
Studio Manager Software Supplied
The 01V96 comes supplied with Yamaha's Studio Manager
software application for both Macintosh and
Windows platforms. Studio
Manager gives you complete access to all parameters for
either on-line or off-line control, and the program's visual
interface makes it easy to relate on-screen controls to the
corresponding console functions. The Studio Manager can also
be used to manage an extensive archive of mix
data.
Large LCD Panel
The new 01V96 display is a high-resolution 320 x 240 dot LCD
panel that provides easy visual access to all of the
consoles functions and parameters. Many parameters are
displayed graphically so you can see what's happening at a
glance: EQ curves and compression parameters are especially
"readable" in this format.
Display Access
The DISPLAY ACCESS keys determine which type of data will be
shown on the LCD panel (a total of 12 selectable
categories). This
approach minimizes the need to scroll through on-screen
lists when you need access to a particular type of
data.
Channel Strips 100-mm Motor Faders
The 16 channel strips on the 01V96 panel provide access to
the most essential operations for the corresponding
channels. Depending on the currently selected layer, the
channel strips will control channels 1 through 16, channels
17 through 32, or the eight AUX sendsand eight buses (the
"Master Layer"). Also the channel faders will function
according to the settings in the FADER MODE section. In
addition to a 100-millimeter motor fader, each channel strip
includes a channel ON/OFF key, a SOLO key, and a SEL key
that assigns the channel as the console's "selected
channel". Detailed panning and EQ control for the currently
selected channel is available via the SELECTED CHANNEL
controls. The master STEREO fader is also a 100-mm motor
type, with its own ON and SEL keys.
Layer-switching For 32-channel + Aux/Bus
Fader Access
One of the advantages of digital control is that it allows
extraordinary power and flexibility to be packed into
minimum space. The 01V96 has 17 physical 100-millimeter
motor faders. The first 16 can be instantly switched to
handle input channels 1 through 16, 17 through 32, or
auxiliary sends 1 through 8 and buses 1 through 8, via the
console's LAYER switches. There's also a ST IN layer switch
that switches between the stereo 1/2 or 3/4 inputs for the
stereo layer controls.
Fader Mode
The FADER MODE keys allow the 01V96 faders to be
instantaneously switched between fader and auxiliary level
control. And because the faders feature fast, precise
motor-drive mechanisms they immediately respond by flying to
the appropriate settings for the selected mode.
User Defined Keys
These 8 keys can be assigned to control any functions you
choose. You could, for example, use them to recall input
patch setups, to
arm MTR tracks for recording, or to handle locator
functions. When the REMOTE layer is selected, the USER
DEFINED KEYS are
automatically assigned to Pro Tools control functions by
default.
Rear Panel
The rear panel is home to balanced analog stereo and monitor
outputs as well as four balanced "omni" outputs. The optical
IN and OUT connectors for the 01V96's built-in ADAT
interface are also located on the rear panel. There are also
digital 2-track inputs and outputs featuring coaxial
connectors. On-board sample rate conversion allows CD
players and other digital sources connected to the digital
input to be monitored or routed to an input channel without
having to be synchronized to the system clock. A range of
synchronization and control options are available via word
clock inputs and outputs, MIDI connectors, and a USB "TO
HOST" connector which can be used for computer control via
the supplied Studio Monitor software. The rear panel also
has an expansion slot which will accept a wide range of
Yamaha mini-YGDAI expansion cards that can add up to 16
additional channels in a variety of formats.
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Dimensions
mm. 436 (W) x 540 x 150 (H)
Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo
Division, Professional Audio
P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714)
522-9011
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