Yamaha DM5

The Yamaha DM5 digital mixing console is Yamaha’s newest flagship desk, built on the acclaimed DM7 processing engine and scaled into a rugged dual-bay control surface. It delivers studio-grade channel processing, 64×64 Dante networking, and dual 13.3″ multi-touch displays for touring, broadcast, corporate AV, and theater engineers who need Yamaha-level reliability at the front of house.

Metro Sound & Lighting is an authorized Yamaha Pro Audio dealer now taking reservations for the Yamaha DM5. Yamaha’s first US allocation is limited to 10 consoles total, and Metro is confirmed for two of them from that shipment.

Yamaha DM5 Overview

The DM5 mixes up to 60 channels across 24 mix busses, 12 matrices, two stereo busses, and 12 DCAs, with 26 faders split across two 12-fader bays plus masters. Each bay carries its own 13.3″ touchscreen and 4.3″ utility display with an adjustable tilt for four viewing angles, cutting glare in bright rooms and outdoor mixing positions. A compact single-bay version, the DM5C (48-channel), is also available for engineers who want the same DM7-derived engine in a smaller footprint.

Yamaha DM5 Use Cases

Metro’s touring, install, and production customers are already asking about the DM5 for jobs like:

• Touring and live sound — 26 faders across dual bays with 12 DCAs for fast, hands-on mixing on big-stage shows.
• Broadcast and corporate AV — 96 kHz Dante networking and 12 matrices for routing to multiple rooms, feeds, and record paths.
• Theater and houses of worship — 60 channels of headroom for productions running bands, wireless mics, and playback simultaneously.
• Permanent installs — a rugged dual-bay chassis built to live in a booth or FOH position long-term.

For the full feature breakdown — Dugan Automixer, the 43-effect processing suite, Premium Rack plug-ins, and the complete DM5 vs. DM5C spec comparison — see our full Yamaha DM5 announcement page, or check Yamaha’s own official DM5 product page for manufacturer documentation.

Why Reserve the Yamaha DM5 From Metro

Metro Sound & Lighting isn’t just moving boxes — every Yamaha DM5 we sell is backed by our in-house electronic and speaker repair shop, so if the console ever needs service, you’re not shipping a flagship desk back to a warehouse and waiting weeks. We also handle full installed sound system design for churches, schools, theaters, and broadcast facilities, so if the DM5 is one piece of a larger install project, our team can scope that with you directly. With only two consoles confirmed from Yamaha’s first US shipment, call or chat with our sales team now to reserve yours and lock in your place in line.