The DM5 is a Dante-equipped versatile digital mixing console with unparalleled sound quality, ease of operation, and high reliability that make it perfect for a wide range of applications. The DM5 is configured with 26 faders and a 2 x 13.3” + 2 x 4.3” multi-touch screen with glass keys.

Designed for small to mid-sized live sound, corporate events, houses of worship, theatre and broadcast, the Yamaha DM5 and DM5 Compact feature up to 64 in/out of industry-standard Dante networking at 96 kHz, 24 mix busses, 12 matrices, 12 DCAs, two stereo busses, 18 channels of USB I/O, and Bluetooth audio playback.

The DM5 features 32 analogue inputs, 16 analogue outputs, 60 input channels, twin fader bays and main screens, with tactile glass keys featuring dynamic status display. The DM5 Compact has 16 analogue inputs/outputs and 48 input channels, with a single fader bay and screen in a half-width chassis. The main display can be adjusted to four different angles.

Both feature a 16 slot onboard effects rack with 43 versatile, high quality effects, a PY series card slot for further processing or additional I/O and a secondary, customisable touchscreen.

Optional extended feature packages for broadcast and theatre applications are available, as well as additional Dan Dugan auto mixing.

Product Features

SOUND - Everything you need to take your sound to the next stage

Exceptional sound shaping starts with the channel strip:
- FET Limiter - Control with Punch. Ultra-fast peak control with punch and energy
- Diode Bridge Comp - Mix with Glue. Smooth, musical compression that adds depth and cohesion
- Comp 260 - Shape with Impact. Versatile VCA-style compression for punchy drums, powerful instruments, and precise dynamics controls
- Legacy Comp - Keep it Simple. Straightforward compression for fast setup and familiar operation
- Gate - Reduce the Noise. Helps reduce unwanted noise and signal leakage
- De-Esser - Smooth the Highs. Controls excessive sibilance while maintaining clarity
- Expander - Preserve Dynamics. Reduces low-level noise while maintaining a natural response.
- Ducking - Priority Control. Automatically creates space for priority signals.
- Select from four EQ types to suit your sound sources and the way you build your sound, and use the real-time analyzer (RTA) display to aid in quick adjustment.
- The flexible signal flow of the DM5 series puts you in control of your sound. Reorder processing—such as the EQ and Dyn2 stages—to shape both tone and dynamics with intent
- Dugan Automixer makes it easy to reinforce multiple mics while maintaining an overall level that avoids feedback thanks to the Dugan Speech System™ algorithm.
An extensive range of effects and plugins to shape your sound:
- The built-in multi-effects processor provides 43 high-quality effect types, delivering a powerful toolkit that expands your sound-shaping possibilities.
- Reverb - Natural reverbs, including "REV HD" and "REV R3" add a realistic sense of depth and space to your sound. Select your preferred reverb from 13 different types.
- Delay - Choose from 8 types of delay to suit your needs.
- Modulation Effect - Multiple modulation effects can be used to add character to your sound.
- Saturation and Others - Shape your sound with saturation effects such as Amp Simulator, or refine the overall balance of your mix using the MBC3 multiband compressor.
- Installing a PY-DSP card (sold separately) in the PY slot enables the use of Premium Rack plug-ins on the DM5 series. The PY-DSP also adds 32 slots (16 × 2) of plug-in processing resources to the DM7 series for sound shaping without compromise.
- The Premium Rack features a wide range of plug-ins for diverse applications, including the Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5033 equaliser and the Portico 5043 compressor, developed jointly with Rupert Neve Designs, LLC—all designed to take your mixes to the next level.
- The Premium Rack also comes with numerous Yamaha plugins that are highly regarded by sound engineers, such as Dynamic EQ, multi-band MBC4, Vintage Compressor, and the Dynamic noise suppressor DaNSe.

WORKFLOW - Built to evolve with the way you work

Glass keys overcome the limits of conventional buttons:
- New controls combine hardware reliability with software flexibility
- The glass keys on the display provide the tactile response of physical buttons when pressed, while dynamic labelling below the keys enhances usability
- Thoroughly tested for durability, ensuring hardware reliability
- Unlike buttons with printed function names, these keys built into the display can change their labels dynamically to match their functions. For example, when Sends of Fader is active, the "ON" key label changes to "SEND ON".
The tilted display ensures comfortable operation in any environment:
- Four adjustable angles ensure that the display can always be set to the perfect position for operation
- Adjusting the display angle minimises reflections from sunlight or overhead lighting
- You can find a comfortable viewing angle to suit your working position, whether standing or seated
Assist—focus on what matters. Assist functions on DM5 and DM7 models let the console help with engineering tasks, reducing setup and preparation time and giving you more time to focus on creative work.
- HA Assist suggest optimal head amp levels based on the input signal levels
- Naming Assist suggests channel names and icons based on input signal data
- Comp Assist suggests appropriate compressor parameter values based on the audio source, helping you build the foundation of your mix
- Fader Assist suggests a balance of fader levels for the channels it is assigned to

CONTROL - Experience refined precision

Customise controls your way
Freely assignable User Defined Knobs and a 4.3-inch display let you customise the interface to suit your preferences:
- Located within easy reach of the operator, the 4.3-inch display features six glass keys that can be freely assigned parameters. The display can also be configured to display the User Defined Keys and Fader Bank Select to suit your preferences.
- Four User Defined Knobs beside the screen provide flexible hands-on control, allowing the operator to assign their preferred parameters as they like. In addition, Dynamic Mode automatically follows selections in Selected Channel View and assigns the relevant function parameters, combining intuitive operation with customisable control tailored to each operator's workflow

Product Specifications

Mixing Capacity
- Input Channels: 60 mono
- Mix Buses: 24
- Matrices: 12
- Stereo Buses: 2
- Mono Buses: 1 (Stereo B can be changed)
- Cue Buses: 1
I/O Connectors
- Analogue Input: 32
- Analogue Output: 16
- Dante: Primary / Secondary
- Expansion Slot (PY Slot): 1
- MIDI: No (MIDI protocol supported)
- USB TO DEVICE: 2 (USB Type-C for File Save/Load, and 2 Track Rec/Play)
- USB TO HOST: 1 (USB Type-C, USB2.0)
- Ethernet: Yes
- Meter Bridge: On screen
- Phones: 1
- AC: 1 (V-Lock Type)
Scene Memory
- Number of Scenes: 500
- Recall Safe: Yes
- Focus Recall: Yes
- Fade Time: Yes
- Selective Load / Save: Yes
- Global Paste: Yes
Input Channel Functions
- Input A/B: Yes
- Gain Compensation: Yes
- Digital Gain: Yes (-96 dB to +24 dB)
- Attenuator: Yes (-96 dB to +24 dB)
- HPF: 20 Hz to 2,000 Hz, -6/-12/-18/-24 dB/oct Selectable
- PEQ: 4 Band Full PEQ (4 algorithms, RTA overlay supported)
- Dynamics 1: Legacy Comp / Comp260 / Gate / De-Esser / Expander / Ducking / FET Limiter / Diode Bridge Comp
- Dynamics 2: Legacy Comp / Comp260 / Gate / De-Esser / Expander / Ducking / FET Limiter / Diode Bridge Comp
- Input Delay: Yes (0 ms to 1,000 ms)
- Pan: Centre Nominal / LR Nominal
- DCA Group: 12 (Output DCA supported)
- DCA Rollout: Yes
- MUTE Group: 12
- Number of Inserts: 4 slots on 1 insert point
- Dan Dugan Automixer: Yes (12ch, expandable up to 64 channels with Dugan Automixer License)
- Direct Out: Yes
Output Channel Functions
- PEQ: 8 Band Full PEQ
- GEQ: Virtual Rack (EQ Rack)
- Dynamics 1: Legacy Comp / Comp260 / Gate / De-Esser / Expander / Ducking / FET Limiter / Diode Bridge Comp
- Output Channel Delay: Yes (0 ms to 1,000 ms)
- MUTE Group: 12
- Number of Inserts: 4 slots on 1 insert point
Premium Rack
- Number of DSP Resources: 0 (Up to 32 with PY-DSP)
- Mountable Plug-ins: RND Portico5033 / RND Portico5043 / Portico 5045 / U76 / Opt-2A / Comp276/ Buss Comp 369 / MBC4 / DaNSe / EQ-1A / Equalizer601 / Dynamic EQ / Dynamic EQ4 / REV-X / OpenDeck / Analog Delay / Max100 / Vintage Phaser /Dual Phaser / HQ. Pitch
Effect Rack
- Number of DSP Resources: 16
- Number of Effect Types: 43
EQ Rack
- Number of DSP Resources: 24
- Mountable Devices: 31BandGEQ / Flex15GEQ / 8Band PEQ (RTA overlay supported)
Dante
- Number of I/O Channels: 64 in / 64 out
- Number of I/O devices that can be discovered from the console: 127 *1
- Number of I/O devices that can be mounted: 24
- Number of I/O devices with HA remote control: 24
- Dante Patch from Console: Yes
USB to Host
- Number of Audio I/O Channels: 18 in / 18 out
- USB MIDI: Yes
Monitor
- Solo Mode: Yes
- Oscillator: Sine Wave 1ch / Sine Wave 2ch / Pink Noise / Burst Noise
Other Functions
- Port to Port: Yes
- GPI: Yes (with PY-MIDI-GPI)
- MIDI: Yes (USB MIDI)
- OSC Server: Yes
- DAW Remote: Yes
- Nuendo Live: Control Integration: Yes
- Virtual Soundcheck: Yes
- Wireless Mic Monitoring: Yes
- RTA: Yes
- Delay Compensation: Yes
- Output Port Delay: Yes (Up to 20 ports)
- Sub In: Yes
- User Levels: Yes
- Channel Link: Yes
- Temporary Channel Link: Yes
- Multi Language Channel Names: Yes
- Mix/Matrix to Input: Yes
- Assist: Yes (HA / Naming / Comp / Fader)
User Interface
- Displays: 13.3” multi-touch x 2, 4.3” multi-touch x 2
- Faders: 26 (12 + 1 + 12 +1)
- Channel Name / Colour Displays: No (on-screen)
- Custom Fader Banks: Yes
- Shift Keys: Yes (on-screen)
- User Defined Keys: Glass Keys: 12 (6 + 6), Screen : 12 (6 keys x 4 bank)
- User Defined Knobs: Yes (by 4 encoders next to the screen)
- Touch and Turn Knobs: Yes
- Rack Mountable: No
Software
- Editor: DM Editor (Win/Mac)
- StageMix: DM StageMix
- MonitorMix: Yes
- Console File Converter: Yes
- ProVisionaire Control PLUS/Kiosk: Yes
Dimensions
- W: 826 mm (32.5”)
- H: 235 mm (9.3”) *including the rubber feet
- D: 441 mm (17.4”)
Net weight: 21.5 kg (47.4 lb)