Yamaha DM3 Standard 22-Channel Ultra-Compact Digital Mixing Console with 9-Inch Multi-Touch Screen and 18 USB Channels

Yamaha DM3 Standard: 22-Channel Digital Mixing in 12.6 Inches of Console

The Yamaha DM3S — short for DM3 Standard — is the most compact full-featured digital mixing console in Yamaha's professional lineup. In a chassis 12.6 inches wide and 14.3 pounds, it delivers 22 mixing channels, 16 mic preamps, a 9-inch multi-touch screen, nine motorized faders, an 18-in/18-out USB audio interface, and a feature set built from the same DSP engine that drives the larger TF and CL consoles. For podcasters running multi-host shows, small venues with no FOH booth, broadcasters needing a flexible monitor mix, and home studios stepping up from a USB interface, the DM3S is the console that does everything a bigger mixer does — in a fraction of the desk space.

16 Mic Preamps, -126 dBu Equivalent Input Noise, 110 dB Dynamic Range

Sixteen Yamaha mic preamps (12 XLR + 4 XLR/TRS combo jacks) handle every mic source — condenser vocal mics that need clean low-noise gain, dynamic broadcast mics like the SM7B that demand 60+ dB without hiss, and instrument-level sources via the combo TRS jacks. Equivalent input noise is rated -126 dBu typical at maximum gain, and the converters deliver a 110 dB dynamic range — figures that beat consumer interfaces in this price tier and match dedicated standalone preamps. The DSP processes audio at 96 kHz sampling with less than 1.3 ms signal delay from input to output.

9-Inch Multi-Touch Screen, GainFinder, 1-Knob COMP, 1-Knob EQ

The 9-inch multi-touch screen is the workflow centerpiece — every channel, bus, scene, and effect is one tap away. Yamaha's GainFinder system visualizes signal level on the channel strip so input gain is set correctly the first time, every time. 1-knob COMP and 1-knob EQ collapse multi-parameter dynamics and tone-shaping into single rotary controls per channel — engineers train new operators on it in an afternoon, and seasoned engineers reach for it on a per-channel basis to dial things in fast.

18-In / 18-Out USB Audio Interface + 2-Track USB Stick Recording

The DM3S doubles as an 18-channel USB audio interface over USB 2.0 — every input channel streams to your DAW for multitrack capture without a separate interface in the rack. Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Reaper, and Ableton all see the DM3S as a class-compliant audio device. For broadcast or live capture where a laptop is impractical, a single USB Type-A port records the stereo master direct to a USB stick at 96 kHz. Two effect engines (REV HD and REV R3) deliver 18 high-grade reverb, delay, and modulation types without an external processor.

Nine Motorized Faders, Touch & Turn Encoder, StageMix iPad Control

Nine 100mm motorized faders (8 channels + 1 master) bring tactile control back to the console — physical fader recall on every scene change, full-bank navigation across the 22 channels. A single Touch & Turn rotary encoder handles every parameter the touchscreen exposes, eliminating menu diving for precise adjustments. The free Yamaha DM3 StageMix iPad app delivers wireless control over the included RJ-45 network port — mix from the audience, the broadcast booth, or anywhere in the venue.

Built for Small Venues, Podcast Studios, Streaming Rigs, and Mobile AV

Six mix buses plus two matrices plus the stereo bus plus two FX buses give a small church, school, or live venue everything needed for FOH, monitor sends, broadcast feeds, and recording — without buying a second console. Podcast and broadcast studios use the 18-in/18-out USB interface to send every host channel into the DAW for editing, mixing, and per-channel processing in post. The optional RK-DM3 rack kit converts the console to 11U rack mount for touring rigs and installed systems.

Who the DM3S Is For

First-time digital console buyers stepping up from analog or basic USB mixers get full-featured digital mixing in a footprint that fits a desk corner. Engineers upgrading from the older 01v96 or LS9 get the same Yamaha DSP heritage in 1/4 the rack space with a far better touchscreen workflow. Comparison shoppers cross-referencing against compact digital consoles get 22 channels, 16 mic preamps with -126 dBu EIN, 9 motorized faders, an 18-channel USB interface, 9-inch touchscreen, GainFinder, 1-knob processing, and StageMix iPad control — at 14.3 lb and 12.6 in wide. Plug it in via the included PA-L500 power adapter and start mixing.