Yamaha DM3S

The Yamaha DM3 Standard (DM3S) is an ultra-compact 22-channel digital mixer that delivers Yamaha’s renowned sound and effects in a footprint small enough for any booth or desk. It features 16 mic preamps, eight analog outputs, 96 kHz audio, a 9-inch touchscreen with a single touch-and-turn knob, an 18×18 USB interface, and direct 2×2 recording to a USB drive, making it ideal for live sound, streaming, recording, and installs.

Highlights

• 22 channels: 16 mono, 1 stereo, and 2 stereo FX returns
• 16 mic preamps and 8 analog outputs
• Up to 96 kHz sampling rate
• 9-inch touchscreen and touch-and-turn knob
• 6 mono or 3 stereo mixes, 2 matrices, and a stereo bus
• 18×18 USB audio interface, 2×2 USB drive recording, DAW remote, OSC, and ProVisionaire

Yamaha DM3S: Big-Console Features, Tiny Footprint

Yamaha has built acclaimed mixing consoles since the 1970s, and the DM3S brings that heritage to an ultra-compact format. Its 96 kHz audio path sounds clear and detailed, and its built-in effects draw on Yamaha’s long history with classic processors. Despite its small size, it handles everything from band gigs to church services and live streams.

Easy, Intuitive Operation

The 9-inch touchscreen and single touch-and-turn knob make navigation fast and approachable, so you can focus on the mix rather than menus. Six mono or three stereo mixes, two matrices, and a stereo bus provide flexible routing for monitors, zones, and broadcast feeds.

Setting Up the DM3S

Connect microphones and instruments to the 16 preamps and the main and mix outputs to your PA and monitors. Use the touchscreen to set gain, EQ, and dynamics, and assign mixes for monitor wedges or in-ears. For streaming or recording, connect the 18×18 USB interface to a computer, or insert a USB drive for direct 2×2 recording of the main mix.

What to Pair With the DM3S

Pair the DM3S with the RK-DM3 rack mount kit, powered speakers and monitors, a laptop for multitrack recording, and a stage box for longer cable runs. Yamaha’s DM3 Editor and StageMix apps add remote control options.

Recording and Streaming

The DM3S’s 18×18 USB interface sends individual channels to a DAW for multitrack recording or virtual soundcheck, while 2×2 USB drive recording captures the main mix with no computer at all. DAW remote mode lets the console’s faders and buttons control volume and transport in your DAW, making it a strong hub for hybrid live and studio work.

Custom Control for Installs

For installed systems, the DM3S supports custom control via OSC, USB-MIDI, and Yamaha’s ProVisionaire applications, allowing simplified control panels for non-technical users in churches, schools, and corporate spaces.

Yamaha DM3S FAQ

How many mic inputs does it have? Sixteen mic preamps.

Can it record without a computer? Yes. It records 2×2 directly to a USB drive.

Yamaha DM3S Specifications at a Glance

• Channels: 22 (16 mono, 1 stereo, 2 stereo FX returns)
• Mixes: 6 mono or 3 stereo; 2 matrices; stereo bus
• Preamps: 16; analog outputs: 8
• Sampling rate: up to 96 kHz
• Display: 9-inch touchscreen
• USB: 18×18 audio interface; 2×2 USB drive recording
• Control: DAW remote, OSC, USB-MIDI, ProVisionaire

Who Buys the Yamaha DM3S

• Churches and houses of worship
• Bands and live venues
• Live streamers and broadcasters
• Schools and corporate installs

Why Buy the Yamaha DM3S From Metro Sound & Lighting

Metro Sound & Lighting isn’t a catalog-only retailer. We design, install, and service sound systems in-house, so our team can set up your DM3S, configure scenes and remote control, and support your system after the sale. We offer B2B and integrator pricing for churches, schools, and venues.

Browse more options in our Digital Mixers category, or see the full specifications on the official Yamaha DM3 Series product page.