Yamaha 01V
The compact digital mixer that democratized the digital console
Manufacturer’s list price 1,399 GBP as of 1998
List price at launch 1,399 GBP as of 1998
Description
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mic inputs | 12 |
| Expansion cards | 1 rear I/O slot: 8-channel digital cards in ADAT, TDIF or AES/EBU (not 02R/03D compatible). |
| Inputs | 12 mono mic/line channels (XLR + jack) + 2 stereo line pairs; stereo S/PDIF digital input as standard. |
Processing
| Mix buses | 4 |
|---|---|
| Aux sends | 6 |
| DSP engine | 32-bit fixed-point digital processing |
| Max sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit depth | 20 bits |
| Channels | 24 channels: 16 main (dedicated fader) + 8 digital (17-24) via an optional I/O card. |
| Buses | 4 mix buses and a stereo main bus; 4 assignable analogue (Omni) outputs. |
| Aux sends — details | 6 aux sends per channel, two feeding the internal effects processors. |
| Conversion | 20-bit converters: 128x oversampling A/D, 8x D/A. |
| Bit depth — details | 32-bit fixed-point internal processing; digital output selectable 16 to 24 bits. |
| EQ | 4-band parametric EQ on every input channel. |
| Effects and plug-ins | 2 internal effects processors (derived from the Yamaha ProR3 and REV500). |
Surface
| Motorized faders | Yes |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | No |
| Faders | 16 motorized 60 mm input faders. |
| Scenes and recall | Recallable scene and setup memories. |
Recording
| Onboard recording | No |
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Networking
| Networking & protocols | ADAT / AES/EBU |
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Other
| Year / dates | Launched in 1998; brought recallable digital mixing to home and project studios. |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Original generation, predating the 01V96 (2003, 96 kHz); shares the spirit of the 02R/03D but not the card compatibility. |
| Applications | Home studio, project studio, small installs and stages. |
Editorial & artists
Our take
History & design
The Yamaha 01V is a compact digital mixing console launched in 1998. It handles 24 channels: 16 main channels, each with a motorized 60 mm fader, plus 8 digital channels (17 to 24) available via an optional I/O card. Analogue inputs comprise 12 mono mic/line channels (XLR and jack) and two stereo line pairs; a stereo S/PDIF digital input is fitted as standard.
Each channel has a 4-band parametric EQ and six aux sends, two of which feed the two internal effects processors (derived from Yamaha's ProR3 and REV500). Routing uses four mix buses, a stereo main bus and four assignable analogue (Omni) outputs. Converters are 20-bit (128x oversampling on input), internal processing is 32-bit fixed-point, and digital output is selectable from 16 to 24 bits.
A rear expansion slot takes 8-channel digital cards in ADAT, TDIF or AES/EBU (not compatible with the 02R/03D cards). Settings and scenes can be stored and recalled, making the 01V a recallable mixer, a rarity at this price at the time.
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