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JimboSpins « complex but easy to work with »
Published on 12/11/12 at 22:05The Yamaha O2R is a digital recording console that comes in two different versions, version 1 and version 2. I am not 100 percent sure about version 1 but version 2 comes loaded with some top notch features right out of the box. The O2R has touch fader editing and it will let your fader be changed just by moving it, you can do this by changing some of the options on the preferences menus. This console also comes with a MIDI remote and fader grouping.
UTILIZATION
Using the Yamaha O2R will not be the easiest console that you have used. It will take some time to understand everything and get the flow of the board down. If you are willing to pay a lot of money for this console then you should take the time to read through the manual thoroughly so you will learn everything the first time you start using it and don’t waste time just taking the trial and error approach.
SOUNDS
Recording with this console is all 24 bit, it uses two tracks per channel and a single track place can output 1, 2, 3 or even 4 channels. This console also has a talkback feature built into it. You can complete a whole project with the O2R alone and do not need anything else. That is what makes it so valuable, but I am not too sold on how “portable” they claim it to be. I would not want to lug this around with me anywhere.
OVERALL OPINION
This console has 24 analog inputs and 16 digital inputs, you will have more than enough inputs to get all of your sound sources and gear running through it. The interface is very usable once you take the time to understand it. It does have a small LCD screen that makes it easy to navigate and find your way through the numerous menus and sub menus. I am not sure if they still make this model though, as I have heard that they may have retired it.
UTILIZATION
Using the Yamaha O2R will not be the easiest console that you have used. It will take some time to understand everything and get the flow of the board down. If you are willing to pay a lot of money for this console then you should take the time to read through the manual thoroughly so you will learn everything the first time you start using it and don’t waste time just taking the trial and error approach.
SOUNDS
Recording with this console is all 24 bit, it uses two tracks per channel and a single track place can output 1, 2, 3 or even 4 channels. This console also has a talkback feature built into it. You can complete a whole project with the O2R alone and do not need anything else. That is what makes it so valuable, but I am not too sold on how “portable” they claim it to be. I would not want to lug this around with me anywhere.
OVERALL OPINION
This console has 24 analog inputs and 16 digital inputs, you will have more than enough inputs to get all of your sound sources and gear running through it. The interface is very usable once you take the time to understand it. It does have a small LCD screen that makes it easy to navigate and find your way through the numerous menus and sub menus. I am not sure if they still make this model though, as I have heard that they may have retired it.