A lot has changed in the world of digital audio production since
the Yamaha 02R sparked the revolution back in 1995. But through it
all the 02R became and remained the professional standard. Now, as
the industry settles on the 24-bit 96-kHz format for the
foreseeable future of professional digital audio, and surround
sound proves that it is here to stay, it's time for a change. Meet
the new standard: the 02R96. With more than five times the
processing power of the original 02R, the 02R96 represents a
thorough revision that brings every aspect of the console up to
date with today's most advanced production needs. And since the
02R96 inherits key features from Yamaha's flagship DM2000 Digital
Production Console - 96-kHz audio, surround monitoring, studio
manger software, and DAW control - it makes the most advanced
technology for commercial sound and music production available to a
broad range of engineers and facilities.
Unprecedented 24-bit, 96-kHz Performance Throughout
Unlike conventional equipment that achieves operation in 96-kHz
mode with reduced number of channels, the 02R96 imposes no such
limitations - at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz. Full 96- kHz
resolution with 32-bit internal processing and 58-bit accumulators
is the standard. You get 56 channels of transparent, superdynamic
24-bit/96-kHz audio, plus all the additional effects and processing
you'll ever need for most applications. Yamaha has included a
comprehensive range of 96-kHz compatible stereo effects with 32-bit
internal processing in the 02R96 - plus several designed
specifically for surround. And you can use as many as four
individual effect processors simultaneously.
Superlative Analog Head Amplifiers & Converters ;;
And what about critical A/D conversion? All onboard A/D and D/A
conversion makes use of the finest 24-bit/96-kHz converters. This
is particularly important in the 02R96 because it features head
amplifiers derived from the acclaimed DM2000 - some of the finest
analog mic preamps available in any console, anywhere. The on-board
converters ensure that you get an excellent digital representation
of the warm, transparent output from these remarkable mic preamps.
I/O capability is also in line with the rest of the console's
performance: four I/O slots accept a new range of
24-bit/96-kHz-capable Mini-YGDAI digital and analog I/O cards as
well as existing types.
56 Channels in 3 Layers, Plus Extraordinary Patching Flexibility ;;
One of the advantages of working with digital is that it allows
maximum power and flexibility to be packed into minimum space. On
the 02R96 24 precision 100-millimeter motorized channel faders can
be instantaneously layer-switched to control any of 56 channels.
Having all controls right in front of you at all times not only
saves space, but it also means that all operations can be carried
out without having to move away from the monitoring "sweet spot".
What's more, all available inputs, outputs, effects, and channel
inserts can be assigned to any of the console's channels or outputs
via the 02R96's remarkably versatile, easy-to-use digital patching
system. For example, any of the four effect processors can be
assigned to an auxiliary buss for send-type operation, or inserted
directly into any input channel as required. A direct out function
also allows the signal from any of the 56 input channels to be
routed directly to any digital or analog output. The eight
auxiliary busses can also be patched to anywhere in the system.
Centralized control means you'll never have to run around to
physically re-patch cables whenever you need to reconfigure the
system, and patch setups you might want to use again can be stored
in the patch library for instant recall at any time.
Top-quality Channel Compression, Gating, EQ and Delay ;;
All 56 input channels on the 02R96 feature flexible, independent
compression and gating/ducking processors for dynamics control .
The 4-band parameter channel equalizers also offer extra
versatility with switchable "type I" or "type II" EQ algorithms to
deliver the type of EQ response you prefer. Even the channel delay
goes beyond the norm, with a maximum delay of 453 milliseconds.
Expandable Data Libraries ;;
Setting up EQ, compression, and other parameters for a mix from
scratch can be a daunting task, so Yamaha has provided an extensive
selection of presets in a range of "libraries" that can simply be
selected and used unmodified, or edited to suit specific
requirements. Libraries are provided for effects, compression,
gating, EQ, I/O patching, and more. Of course, your own setups can
be added to the libraries for instant recall whenever they are
needed.
I/O Expandability and Plug-in Capability ;;
The 02R96's real I/O versatility comes in the form of four
Mini-YGDAI expansion slots. The expansion slots are 24-bit/96-kHz
compatible, so you can select I/O and processing cards to provide
the input/output configuration and processing capabilities that are
perfect for your needs. Whether you need digital I/O in ADAT,
TASCAM, or AES/EBU format, or extra analog I/O capability, the
appropriate Mini-YGDAI cards are available. Apogee's
high-performance A/D and D/A cards are supported, as is the very
powerful Waves Y56K effects plug-in card.
A Complete Surround Solution ;;
The 02R96 provides everything you need for 5.1 surround processing,
panning and monitoring - including joystick - without any external
equipment or the need to reassign channels for surround use. In
addition to graphic monitor configuration displays, the 02R96 also
provides multi-channel surround pan/position displays so you can
see where multiple channels sit in the surround mix at a glance.
The joystick provided for surround panning in the console's
SELECTED CHANNEL control section has high 128 x 128 step resolution
for exceptionally smooth control, and a divergence parameter can be
used to adjust the hard/phantom center ratio for each channel.
Additional facilities provided by the monitor processing section
include individual bus (speaker) muting and attenuation, overall
level control for all monitor outputs, stem mix monitoring via
independent source selection capability for each expansion slot,
bass management for subwoofer delivery, and independent delays for
precision speaker tuning.
Intuitive Interface Designed for Maximum Productivity ;;
If you've used an 02R before, you'll feel right at home with the
02R96. It even has the same footprint size as the 02R, so replacing
existing equipment is a snap. You will notice, however, that the
control surface and user interface have been expanded and enhanced
to allow analog-style hands-on operation with minimum need to refer
to the LCD. 16 user-defined keys which can be assigned the
functions of your choice are also provided.
Studio Manager Software Supplied ;;
The 02R96 comes with Yamaha's Studio Manager application for both
Macintosh? and Windows? platforms, allowing total control and
management of all console parameters via a comprehensive graphic
interface.
Comprehensive Automation and Scene Control ;;
The 02R96 takes automation and scene memory recall to new levels of
precision and ease-of-use. While providing full automation of
virtually all console parameters, the 02R96 features smooth and
quiet touch-sensitive, 100mm motorized faders that make writing and
updating automated mixes faster and more intuitive than ever. And
all automation data is recorded at 1/4-frame accuracy to ensure
excellent precision.
Integrated DAW Control ;;
The 02R96 has been designed to integrate tightly with leading
digital audio workstations such as Digidesign's Protools? system
and Steinberg's Nuendo? to create a complete production and mixing
environment. Mixing and processing parameters, as well as transport
control and editing functions can be controlled directly from the
02R96 surface. Integration wit
