Product details
A Full 96 kHz Digital Console in a 6.5 kg Chassis
The Yamaha DM3S puts 16 mono inputs, one stereo channel and two FX returns into a remarkably compact digital console. You get 16 local mic/line inputs, eight XLR outputs, six Mix buses, two Matrix buses, two effects processors and an 18-in/18-out USB audio interface — all operated from a 9-inch multi-touch screen and 8+1 motorised faders.
It is built for live stages, houses of worship, schools, conference rooms, streaming setups and project studios that need professional routing and repeatable scenes without the size of a conventional digital desk. The DM3S is the standard, non-Dante version of the DM3.
At a Glance
What You Get
- 16 local mic/line inputs — twelve XLR sockets plus four XLR/TRS combo inputs — and eight assignable XLR analog outputs.
- Flexible digital routing: six Mix buses, two FX buses, two Matrix buses with input-to-matrix support, one Stereo bus and one Cue bus.
- A 9-inch multi-touch screen, eight channel faders and one main fader. Yamaha's Touch and Turn encoder gives physical control of the parameter selected on screen.
- 48 kHz or 96 kHz operation with less than 1.3 ms input-to-output signal delay at 96 kHz.
- Two multi-effects processors with 18 effect types, plus graphic EQ on Mix 1–6 and Stereo. Yamaha's QuickPro Presets speed up starting points for compatible microphones and output equipment.
- 18-track recording and playback with a PC or Mac over USB, plus simple two-track recording and playback from a front-panel USB storage device. A Cubase AI download is included.
- Remote and offline workflows through DM3 StageMix and DM3 Editor, making it easier to walk the room, prepare shows away from the console and manage scene data.
- Small enough for mobile work or a rack. It measures 320 × 140 × 455 mm, weighs 6.5 kg and can be rack-mounted with the optional Yamaha RK-DM3 kit.
Three Reasons It Changes Small-Format Mixing
1. Touchscreen Speed Without Giving Up Faders
Select a channel, touch the control you need and turn the encoder — or move straight to the motorised faders. The interface keeps the desk approachable for volunteers while retaining the control an experienced engineer expects.
2. Scenes and QuickPro Presets
Save repeatable setups for different bands, speakers or rooms, then recall them for the next event. QuickPro Presets provide practical starting points for microphones and loudspeakers, shortening setup time without locking you out of detailed adjustment.
3. One USB Cable for Recording or Streaming
The 18-in/18-out USB interface can pass individual channels between the console and a computer for multitrack recording, playback and content-production workflows. For a quick stereo archive, record directly to USB storage instead.
Two onboard effects processors and flexible patching mean the same compact desk can move between live sound, streaming and studio work without rebuilding the system around it.
DM3S or DM3?
The consoles share the same mixing engine, local I/O, control surface, USB interface, dimensions and weight. The decision comes down to one feature: Dante.
| DM3S (this console) | DM3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing capacity | Identical — 16 mono + 1 stereo + 2 FX returns | |
| Local analog I/O | Identical — 16 mic/line inputs and 8 XLR outputs | |
| Buses & effects | Identical — 6 Mix, 2 FX, 2 Matrix, Stereo and Cue; 18 effect types | |
| Control surface | Identical — 9-inch multi-touch screen, 8+1 faders and Touch and Turn encoder | |
| USB audio | Identical — 18 inputs and 18 outputs | |
| Dante audio network | Not included | 16 inputs / 16 outputs via Primary and Secondary Dante ports |
| Best choice when | Your system uses the console's local I/O and USB connectivity | You need Dante stageboxes or networked digital audio |
FAQ
Q. What is the difference between the DM3S and DM3?
Dante. The DM3 has 16-in/16-out Dante connectivity on Primary and Secondary ports; the DM3S does not. Their mixing capacity, local analog I/O, screen, faders, effects, USB interface, dimensions and weight are otherwise the same.
Q. How many sources can the DM3S mix?
Its mixing capacity is 16 mono input channels, one stereo input channel and two FX returns. The rear panel provides 16 local mic/line inputs: twelve XLR and four XLR/TRS combo sockets.
Q. Can it record multitrack?
Yes. Connect a PC or Mac over USB for 18-track recording and 18-track playback. The front USB storage port is for simpler two-track recording and playback.
Q. Can I control it from an iPad or prepare a show offline?
Yes. DM3 StageMix supports wireless mixing from an iPad, while DM3 Editor supports offline preparation and detailed console control from a computer. Network hardware and compatible devices are required.
Q. Can the DM3S be rack-mounted?
Yes, with the optional Yamaha RK-DM3 rack-mount kit. The console itself measures 320 mm wide, 140 mm high and 455 mm deep, and weighs 6.5 kg.
Q. What comes with it?
Yamaha lists the owner's manual, PA-L500 power adapter and download information as included accessories. Cubase AI is supplied as a download.
Why Buy from YMS?
YMS For Music is an authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer. Every console is genuine Yamaha stock with full manufacturer warranty, sold and supported by people who understand live-sound and recording workflows.
Talk to us before ordering if you need help planning inputs, monitor mixes, USB recording or deciding between DM3S and Dante-equipped DM3. Demo units in Bengaluru and Mangaluru, with secure delivery across India.
Specifications
Overview
| Model | Yamaha DM3S / DM3 Standard |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact digital mixing console without Dante |
| Sampling Rate | 96 kHz / 48 kHz |
| Signal Delay | Less than 1.3 ms, channel input to OMNI output at 96 kHz |
Mixing Capacity & Buses
| Input Mixing Channels | 16 mono + 1 stereo + 2 FX returns |
|---|---|
| Mix Buses | 6 |
| Matrix Buses | 2, with Input to Matrix support |
| Stereo Buses | 1 |
| FX Buses | 2 |
| Cue Buses | 1 |
Local I/O & Connectivity
| Analog Inputs | 16 mic/line - 12 XLR + 4 XLR/TRS combo |
|---|---|
| Analog Outputs | 8 XLR |
| Dante | Not included on DM3S; available on DM3 |
| Network | 1 x RJ-45 |
| USB TO HOST | 1 x USB Type-B, USB 2.0 |
| USB TO DEVICE | 1 x USB Type-A |
| Headphones | 1 x TRS phones output |
| DC Input | 1 x XLR 4-pin |
Control & Processing
| Touchscreen | 9-inch multi-touch |
|---|---|
| Faders | 9 motorised faders - 8 channel + 1 main |
| Encoder | 1 x Touch and Turn rotary encoder |
| Effects | Two multi-effects processors, 18 effect types including REV HD and REV R3 |
| Graphic EQ | Available on Mix 1-6 and Stereo |
| Setup Tools | QuickPro Presets, scene recall and flexible patching |
Recording, Playback & Software
| Computer USB Audio | 18-track recording and 18-track playback |
|---|---|
| USB Storage | 2-track recording and 2-track playback |
| Remote Control | DM3 StageMix |
| Offline Editing | DM3 Editor |
| Included Software | Cubase AI download |
General
| Frequency Response | +0.5 / -1.0 dB, 20 Hz-20 kHz, INPUT to OMNI OUT |
|---|---|
| Total Harmonic Distortion | Less than 0.01%, 20 Hz-20 kHz, INPUT to OMNI OUT |
| Equivalent Input Noise | -126 dBu typical |
| Dynamic Range | 110 dB typical, DA converter |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 320 x 140 x 455 mm |
| Net Weight | 6.5 kg |
| Power Requirement | DC 24 V / 2.5 A via PA-L500 adapter (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz) |
| Power Consumption | 43 W |
| Included Accessories | Owner's manual, PA-L500 power adapter and download information |
| Optional Accessory | RK-DM3 rack-mount kit |
DM3S is the standard, non-Dante model. Specifications from Yamaha official DM3 Series product data.
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