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Published on 04/04/08 at 07:57
Rackable: yes through the use of brackets
16 mono channels (8 jack / XLR with 48V power supply jack + 8) + 1 stereo
4 + 4 bus to
Sampling 44.1 & 48 kHz / 20bit AD converters
Automation via MTC (MIDI)
Motorized fader (always impressive when it is controlled via midi, it farts!)
50 scene memories
Two simultaneous digital effects pooled over all runs (adjustable + presets)
Effect of a dynamic way (including buses, and out st) (compressor / limiter) (adjustable + presets)
Optional: 8-track ADAT card (I've had with mine) for registration or flight recorder converters => we can then mix with 24 tracks.
Many other connectors (headphone, in track, etc., I / O SPDIF)
UTILIZATION
1 p'tit nice thing: a serial port on which you can connect a serial mouse. It can be very handy ...
SETTINGS least used type internal routing or setting of twelve o'clock pages are the hardest to access. However, if it is considered a table scene, the most common functions are accessible. One small catch: visually, when you switch tracks 1 -> first 8 tracks on the 9 -> 16 + bus and the little red light blinking is not very remarkable when it is light.
The manual? What manual? I have, but I've never read. I never needed it. The console is easy enough for us to use it as is.
SOUNDS
Converters? Well yes, they begin to date and it goes without saying that if you try to use them in a home studio, all work with mp3. The sound is a bit metallic and loses heat. As for the effects, it is on that is not the best quality. But let's be honest: they are clearly quite effective and quality for a small stage. I doubt that the big budget-conscious sound quality do not use, but frankly, it is acceptable for the average amateur or semi pro zicos.
The dynamic is not bad and compression presets allow her to have a nice enough without too much headaches.
Only problem: the parametric EQ (4 bands) are too imprecise to filter mods a room without affecting the sound. An external EQ is essential.
Another small point which greatly improves the sound: using an external head amp, especially for static. Those of the 03D is pretty average. J uses a preamp Behringer ULTRAGAIN 2200 and even that is enough to warm the sound of microphones (thank you the lamp).
OVERALL OPINION
I have for several years now. Amateur enthusiast, took me a while before making the turn. I use both at home and on stage. On stage, it is a joy. Especially when you have to share the stage with other groups. Scene memories are daunting. But in the studio, this is not ideal and I avoid putting it in the chain's acquisition. I prefer to use an analog desk waiting to buy more. That said, for zicos nomads, I think it's impossible to beat at the same price. To live is ideal. And as a first approach to digital consoles, it's still on top as Yamaha has worked its ergonomics. So I put the overall score of 9 for use live, because I refuse to consider other uses. Moreover, this console there is clearly not intended.
Today, second-hand, it is cheap. So do not miss ...
16 mono channels (8 jack / XLR with 48V power supply jack + 8) + 1 stereo
4 + 4 bus to
Sampling 44.1 & 48 kHz / 20bit AD converters
Automation via MTC (MIDI)
Motorized fader (always impressive when it is controlled via midi, it farts!)
50 scene memories
Two simultaneous digital effects pooled over all runs (adjustable + presets)
Effect of a dynamic way (including buses, and out st) (compressor / limiter) (adjustable + presets)
Optional: 8-track ADAT card (I've had with mine) for registration or flight recorder converters => we can then mix with 24 tracks.
Many other connectors (headphone, in track, etc., I / O SPDIF)
UTILIZATION
1 p'tit nice thing: a serial port on which you can connect a serial mouse. It can be very handy ...
SETTINGS least used type internal routing or setting of twelve o'clock pages are the hardest to access. However, if it is considered a table scene, the most common functions are accessible. One small catch: visually, when you switch tracks 1 -> first 8 tracks on the 9 -> 16 + bus and the little red light blinking is not very remarkable when it is light.
The manual? What manual? I have, but I've never read. I never needed it. The console is easy enough for us to use it as is.
SOUNDS
Converters? Well yes, they begin to date and it goes without saying that if you try to use them in a home studio, all work with mp3. The sound is a bit metallic and loses heat. As for the effects, it is on that is not the best quality. But let's be honest: they are clearly quite effective and quality for a small stage. I doubt that the big budget-conscious sound quality do not use, but frankly, it is acceptable for the average amateur or semi pro zicos.
The dynamic is not bad and compression presets allow her to have a nice enough without too much headaches.
Only problem: the parametric EQ (4 bands) are too imprecise to filter mods a room without affecting the sound. An external EQ is essential.
Another small point which greatly improves the sound: using an external head amp, especially for static. Those of the 03D is pretty average. J uses a preamp Behringer ULTRAGAIN 2200 and even that is enough to warm the sound of microphones (thank you the lamp).
OVERALL OPINION
I have for several years now. Amateur enthusiast, took me a while before making the turn. I use both at home and on stage. On stage, it is a joy. Especially when you have to share the stage with other groups. Scene memories are daunting. But in the studio, this is not ideal and I avoid putting it in the chain's acquisition. I prefer to use an analog desk waiting to buy more. That said, for zicos nomads, I think it's impossible to beat at the same price. To live is ideal. And as a first approach to digital consoles, it's still on top as Yamaha has worked its ergonomics. So I put the overall score of 9 for use live, because I refuse to consider other uses. Moreover, this console there is clearly not intended.
Today, second-hand, it is cheap. So do not miss ...