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Key Feature Discussion
7
03D—Owner’s Manual
Scene Memories
On many mixers, the only way to store mix settings is with marker pen and masking
tape. With the 03D, however, virtually every mix setting can be stored as a mix scene in
one of the 03D’s 50 scene memories. Mix scenes can be recalled instantly with just one
button press, or MIDI Program Change command. Mix scenes can also be recalled as
part of a dynamic automix, providing “total automation. If you work on several
projects at a time, you can store the current mix scene so when you return to that
project, you can start again right where you left off. Scene memories also make light
work of night-after-night sound checks. Simply press recall to return to the previous
night’s mix settings. For theater work, scene memories allow accurate and repeatable
sound changes between scenes.
Automix
The 03D’s Automix function provides dynamic mix automation referenced to an exter-
nal timecode source. The external timecode can be either MTC (MIDI Timecode) or
MIDI Clock. Automix can be used to record and playback fader moves, channel mutes,
EQ changes, pan, and more. In addition, mix scene, EQ, channel, effects, and dynamics
library recalls can be included in an automix, combining snapshot and dynamic auto-
mixing for “total automation. Events recorded in an automix can be edited off-line.
Fader moves can be edited on the fly”, or off-line using the Trim function. The Undo
function can be used to revert to the previous automix after making changes that you
do not want to keep.
MIDI
In addition to standard MIDI connectors, the 03D features a TO HOST connector. This
allows the 03D to be connected directly to a personal computer without a MIDI inter-
face. By connecting other MIDI gear to the 03D’s standard MIDI connectors, the 03D
can be used as MIDI interface for an entire MIDI system.
All mix parameters that can be stored in a mix scene can be controlled using MIDI Sys-
tem Exclusive messages. MIDI Program Change messages can be used to recall mix
scenes. Up to 114 03D parameters can be assigned to MIDI Control Change messages
for 03D control from a remote device. Scene memory, library, and automix data can be
dumped to and from other MIDI devices, such as a MIDI data filer for backup and
archive, a controlling computer, or another 03D. See MIDI on page 231 for more infor-
mation.
MMC (MIDI Machine Control) commands can be assigned to the 03D’s four USER
DEFINE buttons for remote machine control (stop, play, rewind, forward, and record).
Using the MIDI Remote function, other MIDI gear can be controlled using the 03D’s
faders, [ON] buttons, and PARAMETER wheel. The 03D comes with MIDI Remote
pages for the following: Yamaha Programmable Mixer 01, 02R, and 03D digital con-
soles; Yamaha ProR3 and REV500 digital reverbs; GM and XG compatible tone gener-
ators; and Pro Tools. Custom pages can be configured for use with other MIDI gear.

Table of Contents

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Yamaha 03D Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
Model03D
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Welcome to the 03D

03D Features

Details the console's sonic specifications and core features, including inputs, outputs, and processing capabilities.

Key Feature Discussion

Explains configuration, benefits of digital mixing, and sonic performance of the 03D.

Touring the 03D

Top Panel

Provides an overview of the 03D's top panel controls, including analog and channel control sections.

Rear Panel

Details the analog and digital I/O connectors and controls found on the rear panel of the 03D.

Block Diagram

Illustrates the internal signal flow and connections within the 03D mixer.

Getting Around the User Interface

Display Elements

Describes various graphical elements on the display, including switches, rotary controls, and faders.

Mouse

Details the use of an optional PC-compatible serial mouse for navigation and parameter editing.

Mixing Layer

Explains the function of the MIXING LAYER button and how it affects controls like faders and buttons.

Input Channels

Input Channel Overview

Describes the different types of input channels and their connectors, including analog and digital options.

Phantom Power (input channels 1–8)

Explains the +48V phantom power feature for condenser microphones on input channels 1 to 8.

Gain

Details how to adjust input preamp gain for optimal signal-to-noise performance across different input types.

Aux Sends

Covers sending signals to aux sends, configuration as pre/post-fader, and stereo pairing options.

EQ

Adjusting the EQ

Provides a step-by-step guide on how to adjust EQ parameters using the SEL, MIXING LAYER, and PARAMETER controls.

EQ Library

Explains how to store, recall, and manage EQ settings using the EQ library, including presets and user programs.

Storing EQ Programs

Guides on saving current EQ settings as programs in the EQ library, including titling.

Pan, Routing & Surround Pan

Stereo Pan, Balance & Routing

Details how to route signals to buses and the stereo bus, and adjust pan and balance settings.

Surround Pan

Introduces the three surround pan modes (2+2, 3+1, 3+2+1) and their output assignments.

Using Surround Pan

Explains how to set surround pan positions, trajectories, and adjust parameters like width and depth.

Solo, Monitors & Meters

Setting Up Solo

Details how to configure solo modes (Recording, Mixdown, Solo in Place) and select channels for monitoring.

Metering

Explains how to use the level meters to display signal levels or gain reduction, and set peak hold.

Stereo Output

Setting the Stereo Output Level

Explains how to control the stereo output level using the ST OUT fader and its unaffected operation.

Balancing the Stereo Output

Describes how to balance the left and right channels of the stereo output signal using the balance control.

Stereo Output Delay

Details how to apply individual delay to the left and right stereo output signals for system synchronization.

Aux Sends

Sending Channel Signals to Aux Sends

Guides on routing signals to aux sends, using faders as master controls, and selecting source channels.

Pre-fader/Post-fader Aux Sends

Explains how to configure aux sends as pre-fader or post-fader and set global pre/post options.

Setting Aux Send Master Levels

Covers controlling aux send master levels using faders 9 to 12, dependent on the Mixing Layer.

Bus Outs

Setting Bus Out Master Levels

Explains how to control bus out master levels using faders 13 to 16, dependent on the Mixing Layer.

Muting Bus Outs

Describes how to mute bus outs using the [ON] buttons 13 to 16.

Routing Bus Signals to the Stereo Bus

Details how bus out signals can be routed to the Stereo bus for use as sub-groups during mixdown.

Channel Library & View

Storing Channel Programs

Guides on saving current channel settings as programs in the channel library, including titling.

Recalling Channel Programs

Details how to retrieve stored channel programs from the library and apply them to selected channels.

Channel View

Describes how to view and adjust various settings and parameters of selected channels at a glance.

Groups & Pairs

Fader Groups

Explains how to group faders for simultaneous control using a single fader, with four available groups (A, B, C, D).

Stereo Pairs

Covers configuring input channels, aux sends, and bus outs as stereo pairs for simultaneous operation.

Onboard Effects

Applying Effects

Provides a step-by-step guide on how to apply effects to channels and the stereo input using the effects processors.

Storing Effects Programs

Guides on saving current effects settings as programs in the effects library, including titling.

Recalling Effects Programs

Details how to retrieve stored effects programs from the library and apply them to selected effects processors.

Effects Parameters

Details the parameters available for various onboard effects types like Reverb, Delay, Chorus, and Flange.

Dynamics Processors

Patching in a Dynamics Processor

Guides on recalling dynamics programs and setting key-in sources for processor operation.

Storing a Dynamics Program

Guides on saving current dynamics settings as programs in the dynamics library, including titling.

Recalling a Dynamics Program

Details how to retrieve stored dynamics programs from the library and apply them to selected channels.

Preset Dynamics Programs

Lists and describes the factory preset dynamics programs for various applications.

Scene Memories

Storing Mix Scenes

Explains how to store current mix settings as scenes using buttons or the Scene Mem. page, including titling.

Recalling Mix Scenes

Details the process of recalling stored mix scenes using buttons, the Scene Mem. page, or MIDI messages.

Write Protecting Scene Memories

Covers how to protect scene memories from accidental erasure by write-protecting them individually or in blocks.

Automix

Recording an Automix

Details the process of recording automix events, including setting time base, selecting parameters, and starting/stopping recording.

Editing Fader Moves On-the-fly

Explains how to edit fader movements in real-time during automix playback using Trim and Return modes.

Undoing Automix Operations

Covers reverting to previous automix states, managing the undo buffer, and clearing its contents.

Other Functions

User Define Buttons

Explains how to configure user-programmable buttons to send MIDI commands or recall scenes/programs.

03D Preferences

Details various user preferences that can be set, including mouse speed, confirmation settings, and meter falling speed.

Initializing the 03D

Explains how to reset the 03D to factory settings, including clearing memories and edit buffers.

Digital I/O

Wordclock Setup

Covers the importance of wordclock synchronization and how to select wordclock sources and connections.

Digital Stereo In

Explains the digital stereo inputs, their selection modes, flip function, and cascade operation.

YGDAI Cards

Lists available YGDAI interface cards, their specifications, digital inputs, and emphasis handling.

Cascading the 03D

Explains how to cascade two 03Ds or an 03D with an 02R for expanded input capabilities.

MIDI

MIDI and the 03D

Outlines how the 03D works with MIDI, including program changes, control changes, and MMC.

MIDI/HOST Setup

Details settings for TO HOST mode, port selection, and MIDI channel configuration for MTC, MMC, etc.

Program Change Assign

Explains how to assign scene memories to MIDI Program Change numbers for remote recall.

Bulk Dump

Explains how to back up and transfer 03D data (settings, scenes, libraries) to/from external MIDI devices.

MIDI Remote

Details how to control external MIDI equipment from the 03D using its faders, buttons, and wheels.

Appendix A: General

03D Level Diagram

Provides a visual representation of signal levels across the 03D's analog and digital signal paths.

Appendix B: Specifications

General Specs

Lists key general specifications of the 03D, including sampling rate, fader resolution, and power requirements.

Channel Specs

Details the specifications for mono input channels, stereo input channels, aux sends, bus outs, and effects returns.

EQ Specs

Provides detailed specifications for the four-band parametric EQ, including gain, frequency, and Q ranges.

Appendix C: MIDI

Scene Memory to Program Change Table

A table mapping scene memory numbers to MIDI Program Change numbers for recall.

Appendix D: Resources

Books

Lists recommended books for further reading on digital audio, MIDI, and sound reinforcement.

Yamaha Web Site

Provides the URL for the Yamaha Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division website.

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