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DIGITAL MIXING ENGINE
Owner’s Manual
EN
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Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to CAUTION alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE The exclamation point within an equilateral COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) installations. If this product is found to be the source of interfer- 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! ence, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con- “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the fol- tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not lowing measures: expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/Power cord Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device. The required • Do not expose
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Maintenance Backup battery • Remove the power plug from the AC outlet when cleaning the device. This device has a built-in backup battery that maintains data in internal memory even when the device’s power is switched off. The backup battery will eventually become depleted, however, and when Handling caution that happens the contents of the internal memory will be lost.* To prevent loss of data be sure to replace the backup battery before it • Do not insert your fingers or hand in any gaps
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Foreword Foreword Thank you for choosing a Yamaha DME64N/24N Digital Mixing Engine. Using the supplied DME Designer software, the DME64N and DME24N can be easily configured to handle a wide range of audio processing applications – institutional audio installations, sub-mixing, speaker system control, matrix and routing, multi-effect processing, and much more. In order to take full advantage of the features and performance provided by the DME64N/24N, we urge you to read this owner’s manual th
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Contents Foreword 8 Panel Operation and Displays 34 Accessories (Please make sure the following Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 items are included in the package.). . . . . . . . . . . 8 Main Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Parameter Edit Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Foreword Editing User Defined Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Foreword Accessories (Please make sure the following items are included in the package.) Foreword Thank you for choosing a Yamaha DME64N/24N Digital Mixing Engine. In order to take full advantage of the features and performance provided by the DME64N/24N, we urge you to read this owner’s manual thoroughly before connecting or using the unit. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Accessories (Please make Preparation sure the following items are Connecting the AC power cord incl
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Differences between DME64N/24N Introduction to the DME64N/24N Differences between DME64N/24N The DME64N has four I/O card slots, while the DME24N has one I/O card slot and eight channels of built- in analog audio I/O. A single I/O card can handle up to 16 channels of audio I/O, so the DME64N can handle a maximum of 64 audio I/O channels. The DME24N can handle up to 24 audio I/O channels. The DME64N has approximately double the DSP processing power of the DME24N. DME64N/24N Features In addition
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Introduction to the DME64N/24N Glossary for the DME64N/24N Scene A combination of all configuration and preset parameters is called a “scene.” Scenes can be recalled from an ICP1, GPI device, other external controllers, DME64N/DME24N, or com- puter. Up to 999 scenes can be stored for each device group. Scene structure Preset Scene Configuration Parameter Matrix Mixer Scene 1 Ex.: Gate • Attack Scene 2 • Decay • Range • Threshold • Key in 16 x 8 • Hold Scene 999 Component Scene change First Act
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Signal Types Signal Types DME64N/24N audio system signals can be broadly categorized as follows. 1 Audio The DME64N/24N will be required to send and receive audio signals to and from other DME series units as well as other audio equipment. Audio signal transmission and reception will occur primarily via the [INPUT] and [OUTPUT] connectors on the DME24N. 2 Control signals within a device group Device group control signals control all DME series devices in the group. There are two types of devic
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Introduction to the DME64N/24N System Examples System Examples Large systems using CobraNet Space A Space B Computer ICP1 DME24N EXT. 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 CLOCK NETWORK PEAK 96kHz MID 88.2kHz MASTER SIGNAL IN 48kHz 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 Analog Out 44.1kHz PEAK Network SCENE NUMBER SIGNAL OUT Analog In Switch MY16-CII Network DME24N 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 Switch CLOCK EXT. NETWORK 96kHz MID PEAK 88.2kHz MASTER SIGNAL IN 48kHz 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 44.1kHz PEAK SCENE NUMBER Analog Out SIGNAL OUT Network Analog In Switch DME6
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About DME Designer About DME Designer DME Designer software enables you to integrate, configure, and control the DME series system from a con- nected computer. You can build the DME series audio system using graphic blocks in DME Designer that are displayed on the computer monitor. The DME series settings, configuration, and parameter data are transferred from the computer to the DME series unit via the USB or Ethernet connection. DME series settings, configuration, and parameter data is sent
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The Controls and Connectors Front Panel The Controls and Connectors Front Panel DME64N SCENE SCENE HOME HOME UTILITY UTILITY LEVEL LEVEL MUTE MUTE CANCEL CANCEL ENTER ENTER DME24N SCENE SCENE HOME HOME UTILITY UTILITY LEVEL LEVEL MUTE MUTE CANCEL CANCEL ENTER ENTER [USB] Connector [96kHz] [88.2kHz] [48kHz] [44.1kHz] A computer can be connected here when it is necessary Indicator to program or control the device. When a USB Normally, the indicator correspond
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Front Panel [MIDI] Indicator [MUTE] Button Lights while data communication is occurring via the Calls the mute display (page 39). The indicator will light [MIDI] connector. Received data causes the indicator to orange when mute is on. The indicator will light green light green, while transmitted data causes the indicator when mute is off and the mute display is showing, and to light orange. The indicator will light green when will be off if the mute display is not showing. reception and tr
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The Controls and Connectors Rear Panel Rear Panel DME64N DME24N [AC IN] Connector [GPI] Connector This is the device’s three-pronged AC power connector. This Euroblock connector provides access to the unit’s Connect to the AC mains using the supplied AC power GPI (General Purpose Interface) interface for transfer of cord. See “Setup” on page 18 for details. control signals to and from external equipment. The DME64N provides 16 channels of GPI input and output, NOTE while the
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Rear Panel [NETWORK] Connector This is a 100Base-TX/10Base-T Ethernet connector for connection to a computer or other DME series units. Normally this connector will be connected to a network switch via an Ethernet cable. When two DME64N/24N units are to be directly connected a “cross” cable should be used. See “Ethernet Connection ([NETWORK] Connector)” on page 23 for connection details. NOTE Use a STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable for this connection to prevent electromagnetic interfere
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Setup Setup Procedure Setup Setup Procedure Follow the steps outlined below to prepare the DME64N/24N for operation. 1. Install any required I/O cards. Refer to “I/O Card Installation” on page 20 for details. 2. Connect the AC power cord. Be sure to turn all devices OFF before connecting AC mains power. Attach the cable clamp to prevent accidental disconnection. CAUTION Attaching the cable clamp. Be sure to properly ground the device to prevent possible electrical shock. First plug the female-co
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Setup Procedure 4. Connect devices. • Network connection Ethernet connection (page 23) USB connection (page 22) • Analog connection (page 26) • External device connection Remote connection (page 28) MIDI connection(page 30) CASCADE connection(page 31) WORD CLOCK connection(page 32) GPI connection (page 33) 5. Turn power to the computer, DME64N/24N, and related devices on. Press the DME64N/24N [POWER] switch to turn it on. To prevent the initial power-on surge from generating a large noise spike
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Setup I/O Card Installation I/O Card Installation The DME64N has four I/O card slots, and the DME24N has one I/O card slot. The number of audio input channels available on the DME64N/24N can be increased by plugging the appropriate mini-YGDAI I/O card(s) into the available card slot(s). Compatible I/O Cards As of June, 2010, Yamaha mini-YGDAI cards that can be used with the DME64N/24N are as follows: No. of Available Cards Card Name Function Input Output DME64N DME24N MY8-AT ADAT 8841 MY8-TD T
