The Yamaha 01V96VCM is a compact and versatile digital mixing console that has proven itself to be an effective and reliable tool for both professional and personal use. There are many reasons why this mixer has remained so popular, such as the impressive amount of internal DSP processing and flexibility it offers at such a low price. The quality of its construction and the sound it produces are both excellent.
The 01V96VCM comes with 16 1/4" TRS line level inputs and 12 XLR inputs with preamps, as well as 8 channels of ADAT optical I/O. You can add optional I/O cards as needed, and expand the 01V96VCM to handle up to 40 inputs. The optional cards provide 16 additional digital inputs and outputs of either ADAT, TDIF or AES/EBU formats. For more demanding jobs, multiple units can be synced together.
The 01V96VCM includes both the Version 2 software and select Virtual Circuitry Modeling digital dynamics and effects (which were previously available as optional add-ons). Version 2 software provides enhanced features such as the Channel Strip, Master Strip and Reverb packages, and it further enhances DAW integration with Nuendo and Cubase.
The included VCM algorithms faithfully model every resistor and capacitor found in classic analog compressors and EQs to bring their warm sound to the digital domain. The high-end REV-X reverb is also included, as well as Studio Manager software, which features further enhancements and capabilities.
The 01V96VCM takes full advantage of the high-resolution digital recording medium with its 24-bit 96 kHz operation. Two internal effects engines (four internal in low-resolution mode) provide pristine 24-bit 96 kHz effects. All input channels feature flexible, independent compression and gating/ducking processors for full dynamics control.
With its lightening fast 100mm motorized faders, large LCD display, and unbeatable flexibility, the 01V96VCM is the digital mixer to have for a wide range of live sound and recording applications.
| Total # Of Inputs | 24 Inputs (Expandable up to 40) |
| Mic/Line Inputs |
12 x Balanced XLR & Balanced 1/4" TRS 4 x Balanced 1/4" TRS 1 x Stereo RCA 2TR |
| Main/Monitor Out |
2 x Balanced XLR 2 x Balanced 1/4" TRS |
| AUX Sends |
4 x 1/4" Sends 6 Internal AUX Sends (Automatically routed to the 2 internal DSP effects processors) |
| AUX Returns |
Returns permitted through any input channel (1-16) Optional I/O card inputs can be used as external AUX returns Internal AUX Returns are also pre-routed and accessible via fader control |
| Inserts | 12 x Unbalanced 1/4" TRS (on channels 1 through 12) |
| Digital I/O Options |
Optical ADAT In, 24bit Optical ADAT Out, 24bit |
| 2 Trk Master I/O |
2 x Balanced XLR Stereo Stereo RCA |
| Stereo Digital I/O |
2TR In Digital RCA (Consumer use IEC-60958) 2TR Out Digital RCA (Consumer use IEC-60958) |
| Word Clock I/O | BNC Connectors (TTL/75ohms) |
| MIDI Ports |
In, Out, and Thru MIDI In can be used as Time Code In MTC |
| EQ Section |
4 band parametric EQ on inputs 1-16, effects returns, AUX sends and stereo output 2-band parametric EQ on inputs 17-24 4 band EQ = 20Hz -20kHz, 1/12 octave, Q range 0.1 - 10. High and low EQ bands can be configured as shelving or peaking, with the high band capable of being configured as LPF, and the low band as HPF. EQ gain settings range from -18 to +18dB EQ settings can also be copied between channels via the equalizer library |
| Trim/Gain Range |
INPUT (1-12): PAD (0/26), GAIN (-16dB to -50dB) INPUT (13-14): GAIN (+10dB to -20dB) INPUT (15-16): GAIN (+10dB to -20dB) |
| Solo/Mute |
PFL/AFL soloing Muting available on input channels |
| Channel Level Control | 17 x 100mm Motorized Faders |
| Phantom Power | +48V phantom power on all 12 mic inputs |
| Metering | LCD: 320 x 80 dots, Graphic LCD w/back-light and contrast control pot; LEDs: ST OUT meter, 12 elements x 2, SOLO mode LED |
| Internal Signal Processing | 32bit (Accumulator 58bit) |
| Sampling Frequency |
Internal: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz External: Normal Rate = 44.1kHz-10%-48kHz+6% Double Rate = 88.2kHz-10%-96kHz+6% |
| Memory |
Scene:99 EQ: 80 (40 preset, 40 user) Effects: 99 (42 preset, 57 user) Dynamics: 80 (40 preset, 40 user) |
| AD/DA Conversion | 24-bit 96kHz |
| Frequency Response |
Channel Input to Stereo Output 0.5, -1.5dB, 20Hz - 20kHz at +4dB into 600 ohms (At a sampling frequency of 48kHz) 0.5, -1.5dB, 20Hz - 40kHz at +4dB into 600 ohms (At a sampling frequency of 96kHz) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
Measured with a 6dB/Octave filter @ 80kHz: Channel Input to Stereo Output Less than 0.05%, 20Hz to 20kHz at +14dB into 600 ohms (At a sampling frequency of 48kHz) Less than 0.05%, 20Hz to 40kHz at +14dB into 600 ohms Less than 0.01%, 1kHz at +24dB into 600 ohms (At a sampling frequency of 96kHz) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
110dB typ. DA Converter (Stereo Out) 106dB typ. AD+DA (to Stereo Out)@fs=48kHz 106dB typ. AD+DA (to Stereo Out)@fs=96kHz |
| Power | AC120V, 60Hz, 90W |
| Dimensions | 17.2 x 5.9 x 21.3" (436 x 150 x 548mm) W x H x D |
| Weight | 33.1 lbs (15 kg) |