Yamaha DM5 Compact
Single-bay digital console, 48 channels, 64×64 Dante, rackable
Manufacturer’s list price 7,000 USD as of 2026
Description
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 48 |
|---|---|
| Mic inputs | 16 |
| Total outputs | 16 |
| Mic preamps | 16 mic/line inputs, 16 analogue outputs |
| Computer interface | USB-C to host 18 × 18 with USB MIDI, 2 USB ports for stereo recording and playback, Bluetooth for playback |
| Expansion cards | 1 PY slot: PY64-D (Dante with SRC), PY64-MD (MADI 64 × 64), PY8-AE (AES/EBU 8 × 8), PY-MIDI-GPI, WSG-PY64 (SoundGrid), PY-DSP |
Processing
| Mix buses | 24 |
|---|---|
| Matrices | 12 |
| DCA/VCA groups | 12 |
| Max sample rate | 96 kHz |
| Channels | 48 mono input channels |
| Buses | 24 mix, 12 matrix, 2 stereo, 1 mono, 1 cue |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz or 96 kHz |
| Effects and plug-ins | Effect Rack 16 resources (43 types), EQ Rack 24, Premium Rack 0 as standard and up to 32 with the PY-DSP card |
| Automixeur | Dugan 12 channels as standard, expandable by licence |
| Packages Logiciels | Optional Broadcast Package (DEK-BR) and Theatre Package (DEK-TH) |
Surface
| Physical faders | 13 |
|---|---|
| Motorized faders | Yes |
| Screens | 2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Faders | 13 touch-sensitive 100 mm motorised faders (12 + 1 master) |
| Screens (details) | 1 × 13.3-inch touchscreen with glass keys, 1 × 4.3-inch touchscreen |
| Montage Rack | 19-inch rack mounting with the optional RK5 kit |
Recording
| Onboard recording | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recording type | USB 2-track |
Networking
| Networking & protocols | Dante / USB |
|---|---|
| Redundant networking | Yes |
| Audio networking | Built-in Dante, primary and secondary ports, 64 × 64 at 96 kHz |
Physical
| Width | 446 mm |
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| Depth | 441 mm |
| Height | 235 mm |
| Weight | 13.3 kg |
Power
| Power draw | 130 W |
|---|---|
| Consommation | 130 W, 100 to 240 V |
Other
| Scenes | 500 scenes, 12 DCAs, 12 mute groups |
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History & design
The Yamaha DM5 Compact (model DM5C) is the single-bay version of the DM5, announced alongside it in September 2026. It processes 48 mono input channels into 24 mix buses, 12 matrices, 2 stereo buses, a mono bus and a cue bus, at 48 or 96 kHz. It keeps the interface, buses and processing engine of the DM5.
The surface has 13 touch-sensitive 100 mm motorised faders (twelve plus a master), a 13.3-inch touchscreen framed by glass keys and a 4.3-inch screen for the user-defined keys. The rear panel provides 16 mic/line inputs, 16 analogue outputs, primary and secondary Dante at 64 × 64 and 96 kHz, an 18 × 18 USB-C interface and two USB ports for stereo recording and playback. At 446 mm wide and 13.3 kg, it fits a 19-inch rack with the RK5 kit.
The single PY slot takes Dante, MADI, AES/EBU, MIDI-GPI, SoundGrid or PY-DSP cards, the latter adding 32 Premium Rack resources. As standard: 16 effects, 24 graphic EQs, a 12-channel Dugan automixer and 12 DCAs, with optional Broadcast and Theatre packages.
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