Yamaha DM7C 72-channel Digital Mixer
Compact 72-channel digital console with 12.1-inch and 7-inch touchscreens, 16 faders, 16×16 analog I/O, 144×144 Dante, 18×18 USB, Rivage PM processing, and Assist functions.
Product Details
The Yamaha DM7 Compact (DM7C) is a 72-channel, single-bay digital mixing console that brings processing and workflow from Yamaha’s flagship Rivage PM series to a compact surface. A 12.1-inch and a 7-inch multitouch screen, 16 motorized faders, 16 analog inputs and outputs, 144×144 Dante, and an 18×18 USB interface deliver serious capability for live sound, theater, broadcast, worship, and corporate AV, with 96 kHz audio quality throughout.
Highlights
- 72 mono input channels; 48 mix, 12 matrix, and 2 stereo buses
- 12.1-inch and 7-inch multitouch screens
- 16 motorized faders (12 + 4)
- 16 analog inputs and 16 outputs; 144×144 Dante
- 18×18 USB audio interface; DAW Remote
- Rivage PM-derived processing, Split Mode, Assist functions, and redundant power
Yamaha DM7 Compact: Flagship Power, Small Footprint
The DM7C combines the contemporary user interface of the Rivage PM series with tactile controls and a touch-and-turn knob, so the selected channel’s parameters are always clear and close at hand. Time-based metering, dynamics displays, fully customizable routing, and sequential patching make complex shows manageable.
Premium Processing
Channel dynamics with signal coloration, 64 assignable premium processing slots, 16 assignable Yamaha FX slots, and four inserts per channel give engineers studio-quality tools on every input. Effects draw on Yamaha’s REV and SPX heritage.
Setting Up the DM7C
Connect local sources to the 16 analog inputs, or add Yamaha Rio or Tio stage boxes over Dante for stage I/O. Patch outputs to your PA, monitors, and matrices, and connect USB to record or play back with Yamaha VST Rack or your DAW. Use the Assist functions to speed up setup and soundcheck.
What to Pair With the DM7C
Pair the DM7C with Yamaha Rio or Tio Dante stage boxes, the CTL-DM7 control expansion, a road case, Cat5e/Cat6 cable, and powered speakers and monitors.
Split Mode
Split Mode divides the surface into two independent sections, so a single engineer can mix front of house and monitors, or front of house and broadcast, at the same time.
Networking and Expansion
144×144 Dante connects stage boxes, recording systems, and other consoles, a PY slot adds further I/O options, and an AES/EBU output feeds digital destinations. A built-in redundant power supply protects critical shows.
Recording and DAW Control
The 18×18 USB interface records and plays back multitrack audio, and DAW Remote turns the faders and controls into a hands-on controller for your workstation.
Add the CTL-DM7
For even faster workflow, the optional CTL-DM7 control expansion adds two faders, a programmable jog wheel, and four banks of 12 user-defined knobs, ideal for theater cues and broadcast. Metro also offers the DM7C-EX bundle with the CTL-DM7 included.
Building a DM7 System
A typical DM7C system pairs the console with one or more Yamaha Rio or Tio stage boxes on Dante, a recording computer on USB or Dante Virtual Soundcard, and iPad control for monitor mixing. Our team can design and configure the full network.
Yamaha DM7C FAQ
How many channels does it have? 72 mono input channels, with 48 mix and 12 matrix buses.
Does it support Dante? Yes, with 144 inputs and 144 outputs.
Yamaha DM7C Specifications at a Glance
- Input channels: 72 mono
- Buses: 48 mix, 12 matrix, 2 stereo
- Displays: 12.1-inch and 7-inch multitouch
- Faders: 16 (12 + 4)
- Analog I/O: 16 in / 16 out
- Dante: 144 x 144; AES/EBU: 1 out; PY slot x 1
- USB: 18 x 18
- Weight: 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg)
Who Buys the Yamaha DM7C
- Live sound and touring engineers
- Theaters and performing arts centers
- Broadcast and streaming productions
- Churches and corporate AV
Why Buy the Yamaha DM7C 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 design your DM7 and Dante system and support it after the sale. We offer B2B and integrator pricing for churches, schools, and venues. Contact us for current pricing and availability.
Browse more options in our Digital Mixers category, or see the full specifications on the official Yamaha DM7 series product page.
Additional information
| Input Channels | 72 Mono |
|---|---|
| Buses | 48 Mix, 12 Matrix, 2 Stereo |
| Displays | 12.1 in. + 7 in. Touch |
| Faders | 16 (12 + 4) |
| Dante | 144 x 144 |
| Weight | 36.4 lbs |
