The word “compact” is often associated with limitations. In the world of live sound, it usually implies compromises in functionality, connectivity, or sound quality — and sometimes all three. Until now, choosing a compact console almost always meant deciding what you were willing to sacrifice in order to get the features you needed within the space available.
The new DM3 Series of digital mixing consoles completely breaks this stereotype. It delivers outstanding sound quality, fast and simple setup, intuitive operation, and professional-grade features for live sound, streaming, studio or home recording, and music production — a combination unmatched by other compact mixers in this size class.
In a constantly evolving world filled with new challenges and opportunities, DM3 mixing consoles give you the power and flexibility to do far more than you ever thought possible with a compact digital console.
Compact, Cutting-Edge Digital Mixing Consoles
In 1987, Yamaha introduced the world’s first digital mixing console, the DMP7, ushering in a new era of consoles that delivered expanded functionality in a more compact format than their analog counterparts. Decades later, the DM3 Series sets a new benchmark for compact console performance, combining powerful features with extreme portability — making it an invaluable tool across a wide range of applications and environments.
The DM3 Series includes two models: DM3 Standard and DM3, the first compact console to be fully compatible with Dante, enabling faster and easier multi-device system integration. Both consoles feature a multilingual user interface, configurable to ensure smooth, intuitive operation for users of all experience levels.
Equally at home in a live venue or a home studio, a DM3 Series console can handle a live performance, capture and stream audio, then be taken home for DAW-based editing. It can serve as a main console for a small show one day, and a secondary mixer for livestreaming the next — the possibilities are virtually endless.
A Legacy of Sonic Purity
The ideal starting point for any audio engineering project is transparent, uncolored sound. Every Yamaha mixing console is designed with this philosophy in mind, allowing engineers to capture the source accurately and shape the sound creatively only when desired.
Despite its compact size, the DM3 Series supports 96 kHz sampling, continuing Yamaha’s legacy of sonic purity and providing the perfect foundation for mixing, recording, livestreaming, and installed audio applications.
Simple. Intuitive. Powerful.
One of the greatest advantages of digital mixing consoles is ease of use combined with access to advanced features that would otherwise require extensive experience and additional outboard gear in an analog setup. The DM3 Series embodies a “less is more” design philosophy, utilizing a 9-inch touchscreen and a single Touch & Turn control to manage most console operations — delivering a user experience similar to that of a modern smartphone.
Product Information
DM3 – Digital Mixing Console
The DM3 is a compact digital mixing console equipped with Dante, offering versatile capabilities ideal for a wide variety of professional audio applications. It delivers exceptional sound quality, fast setup, intuitive operation, and true professional-grade features.
Key Features:
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8 + 1 fader configuration
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9" touchscreen display
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Input channels: 16 mono + 1 stereo + 2 FX returns
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Buses: 1 stereo, 6 mix, 2 FX, 2 matrix (matrix input support)
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Local I/O: 16 mic/line inputs (12 XLR + 4 XLR/TRS combo) / 8 XLR outputs
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Dante: 16 inputs / 16 outputs
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USB: 18 inputs / 18 outputs
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18 effects and GEQ on Mix 1–6 and Stereo
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Sampling rate: 48 kHz / 96 kHz
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Dimensions (W × H × D): 320 × 140 × 455 mm
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Net weight: 6.5 kg
DM3 Standard – Digital Mixing Console
The DM3 Standard is a compact and portable digital mixing console offering the same versatile functionality as the DM3, without Dante connectivity. It delivers excellent sound quality, quick setup, and intuitive operation for professional applications.
Key Features:
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8 + 1 fader configuration
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9" touchscreen display
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Input channels: 16 mono + 1 stereo + 2 FX returns
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Buses: 1 stereo, 6 mix, 2 FX, 2 matrix (matrix input support)
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Local I/O: 16 mic/line inputs (12 XLR + 4 XLR/TRS combo) / 8 XLR outputs
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USB: 18 inputs / 18 outputs
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18 effects and GEQ on Mix 1–6 and Stereo
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Sampling rate: 48 kHz / 96 kHz
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Dimensions (W × H × D): 320 × 140 × 455 mm
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Net weight: 6.5 kg
RK-DM3 – Rackmount Kit
Rackmount kit designed for DM3 and DM3 Standard consoles.
Bundled Software
VST Rack
VST Rack is a plug-in host software that allows you to build a fully customized effects rack using VST plug-ins.
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