Yamaha O2R User manual

YAMAHA CORPORATION
P.O. Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan
DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE
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VZ50230
R0 1
IP 416
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DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE
Version 2
97 07 5000 AP Printed in Japan

NEDERLAND
●Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-
up.
●Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij
op het moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de
levensduur afdankt of de volgende Yamaha Service Afdeiing:
Yamaha Music Nederland Service Afdeiing
Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT
Tel. [phone]
●Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.
THE NETHERLANDS
●This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-
up.
●For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal
at the end of the service life please consult your retailer or
Yamaha Service Center as follows:
Yamaha Music Nederland Service Center
Address: Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL
UTRECHT
Tel: [phone]
●Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small
chemical waste.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth
symbol or coloured GREEN and YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA KEMBLE
MUSIC (U.K.) LTD.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig
håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri
af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte
batteri tilbage til leverandoren.
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd
samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens
instruktion.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti
asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan
laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä
käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden
mukaisesti.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha
may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST
be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with
these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may
cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all
installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the
problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

Important Information i
02R Owner’s Manual
Important Information
Please read the following before operating your 02R Digital Recording
Console.
Precautions
Installing the 02R
• The unit should be connected only to an AC receptacle of the type
described in the owner’s manual or as marked on the unit.
• Be careful to prevent the 02R from getting wet; do not allow water to
enter the 02R, especially when raining or snowing, or near a body of a
water. Otherwise, fire or electrical shock may result.
• Do not block the ventilation holes on the 02R. The 02R has ventilation
holes on the top, rear, front and bottom panel to prevent the inside
temperature from rising. If the ventilation holes are blocked, the heat
will remain inside, resulting in fire. In particular, avoid the following
situations:
Do not orient the 02R upside down, face down, or sideways.
Do not place the 02R in a narrow, non-ventilated space, such as in a
bookcase or closet. Use a dedicated rack.
• Do not place a table cloth on top of the 02R; do not place the 02R on a
carpet or mattress.
• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. If the cord is damaged,
fire or electrical shock may result. In particular, it is possible that one
might accidentally place a heavy object on the carpet that covers the
cord, or place the 02R on top of a power cord; avoid these situations.
• To allow for the efficient release of heat, maintain a gap of 10 cm or
more between the rear of the 02R and the wall. Locate the 02R away
from other equipment. If the release of heat is insufficient, the heat
will remain inside the device, and result in a fire.
• Do not install the 02R in a place where it may be exposed to oil,
smoke, or steam (for example, near a cooking table or humidifier).
Otherwise, fire or electrical shock may result.
• Do not place the 02R on an unstable surface, such as an unstable
bench or slanted surface. Otherwise, the equipment may fall or drop,
resulting in injury.
• Do not place the power cord near a heating device. Otherwise, the
cord sheath may melt, resulting in fire or electrical shock.
• Do not locate the 02R in a place subject to excessive heat, such as
inside a car with all the windows closed, or in direct sunlight.
Otherwise, fire may result.
• Do not place the 02R in a place subject to excessive humidity or dust.
Otherwise, fire or electrical shock may result.

ii Important Information
02R Owner’s Manual
• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Otherwise, you may
receive an electrical shock.
• When you remove the power plug, be sure to hold the plug. Never
pull on the cord. Otherwise, the power cord will become damaged,
resulting in fire or electrical shock.
• When relocating the 02R, since the 02R is heavy, make sure that two
or more people carry it.
• When you are moving the 02R to another location, first turn off the
power switch, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and
remove all cables connected to external devices. Otherwise, the cables
may become damaged, resulting in fire or electrical shock.
• The 02R offers superb sonic quality. To ensure the best possible
results, you should use the best quality connecting cables that you
can afford. Regular maintenance involves keeping all connections
clean using a quality contact cleaner.
Using the 02R
Do not touch the 02R under the following circumstances:
• If you hear thunder, turn off the power switch and remove the power
plug from the AC outlet as soon as possible.
If you fear a lightning hit, and the 02R has been connected to an AC
outlet, do not touch the power plug. Otherwise, you may receive an
electrical shock.
• Do not attempt to modify this equipment. Otherwise, fire or electrical
shock may result.
• Do not remove the case of the 02R. Otherwise, electrical shock may
result.
If you think the 02R needs to be checked for maintenance or repair,
consult your dealer.
• Do not place a container of water, or any small metal object on top of
the 02R. If water is spilled or if the metal object falls inside, fire or
electrical shock may result. This applies to vases, potted plants,
glasses, cosmetic bottles, medicine, etc.
• Do not damage, process, bend, twist, stretch, or heat the power cord.
Otherwise, the cord may be damaged, resulting in fire or electrical
shock.
• When you are connecting audio devices or speakers to the 02R, make
sure that first you turn off the power to all devices to be connected.
Refer to the user's guide for each device, and use the specified cable
for connection.
• Set the volume level on all the devices to the minimum before turning
on the power. Otherwise, an extremely loud noise could damage your
hearing.
• If you plan not to use the 02R for a long period of time (such as when
you are on vacation), remove the power plug from the AC outlet.
Otherwise, a fire could possibly result.

Important Information iii
02R Owner’s Manual
If an abnormality occurs while operating the 02, remove the plug from
the AC outlet
• If you notice any abnormality—such as smoke, odor, noise, etc—turn
off the power to the 02R immediately, and remove the power plug
from the AC outlet. Confirm that the abnormality is no longer
present, then consult your dealer for repair. If you continue using the
02R under abnormal conditions, fire or electrical shock may result.
• If a foreign object or water enters inside the equipment, turn off the
power to the 02R immediately, remove the power plug from the AC
outlet, and consult your dealer for repair. If you continue using the
02R under this condition, fire or electrical shock may result.
• If the power cord is damaged (for example, the it is cut or if the core
wire is exposed), ask your dealer for a replacement. If you continue
using the 02R under this condition, fire or electrical shock may result.
• If the 02R is dropped, or the cabinet is damaged, turn off the power
switch, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and consult your
dealer. If you continue using the 02R under this condition, fire or
electrical shock may result.
Maintenance
• Before cleaning the 02R, remove the power plug from the AC outlet
for safety. Otherwise, an electrical shock may result.
• An authorized dealer should clean the internal parts of the 02R on a
regular basis. If you do not clean them for a long period of time,
allowing dust to accumulate inside the equipment, fire or
malfunction may result.
Consult your dealer about cleaning and its cost.
The optimum frequency for cleaning is once a year. It is especially
effective to clean before a rainy or humid season starts.
• The performance of contact parts—such as switches, the volume
encoder, and connectors—deteriorates with use. The degree of
deterioration may differ depending on the environment, but the
deterioration itself cannot be avoided. To replace the contact parts,
consult your dealer.
• Do not apply oil, grease, or a contact repair agent to the faders.
Otherwise, the conductivity of the electrical contact point may be
affected.
If you think the faders' movement is awkward, refer to
“User’s Guide” on page 215 for calibration information.
Data backup
Data stored inside the equipment may be destroyed by malfunction
or incorrect operation of the equipment. Be sure to save important
data to an external MIDI device for backup.

iv Important Information
02R Owner’s Manual
Influences on other electrical devices
This equipment uses many digital circuits, which may cause noise to
occur on nearby radio or TV. In this case, relocate the 02R away from
those devices.
02R Exclusion of Certain Responsibility
Manufacturer, importer, or dealer shall not be liable for any incidental
damages including injury to the person, and/or any other damages
caused by improper use or operation of the 02R. Please, read the
instructions in this manual.
Copyright
© 1997 Yamaha Corporation. All rights reserved.
No part of the 02R software or its user manuals may be reproduced or
distributed in any form or by any means without the prior written
authorization of Yamaha Corporation.
Trademarks
ADAT MultiChannel Optical Digital Interface is a trademark and ADAT
and Alesis are registered trademarks of Alesis Corporation. Dolby, AC-3,
and Pro-Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Pro Tools is a registered trademark of Digidesign or Avid Technology, Inc.
Tascam Digital Interface is a trademark and Tascam and TEAC are
registered trademarks of TEAC Corporation. All other trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Package Contents
Your 02R package contains the following items. If you do not have them
all, please contact your Yamaha dealer.
• 02R Console
• This Owner’s Manual (contains Getting Started Guide and User’s
Guide)
Important Note About Project Manager
Version 1 of Project Manager is not compatible with the 02R Version 2 and
may cause data loss. To obtain Version 2 of Project Manager, contact Zeep
in Canada at <http://www.zeep.com/> or tel: [phone] or fax: 514-
272-2888. Alternatively, contact your Yamaha dealer for additional
information about archiving 02R Version 2 data.

Getting Started Guide
DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE
Getting Started
Guide

Contents i
02R Getting Started Guide
Contents
1 Introduction to the 02R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
02R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
User Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Top and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Basic Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making the Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power ON/OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the Synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3 Introductory Recording Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the Input Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Applying EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the EQ Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Panning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4 Secondary Recording Tutorial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Aux Sends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting the Aux Send Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Creating a Monitor Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Applying Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recalling and Editing Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Patching in a Dynamics Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using the Dynamics Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Scene Memories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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02R Getting Started Guide
5 Mixing and Automix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
What is 02R Automix? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Real-time Automix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Editing Automix Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Off-line Automix Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using the Automix Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Introduction to the 02R 1
02R Getting Started Guide
Introduction to the 02R
In this chapter...
02R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
User Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Top and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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2 Introduction to the 02R
02R Getting Started Guide
02R
From the company that pioneered digital mixing consoles and leads the
industry with its acclaimed DSP technology comes the 02R Digital mixing
Console—the most advanced digital mixing console in the world. All of
Yamaha’s experience and innovation has been applied to the 02R, to create
a perfect mixer for use with the current generation of modular digital
multitrack tape and disk recorders.
Inputs and Outputs – I/O Cards and Digital Cascade
With the 02R you can record and mix directly to your modular digital
multitrack recorder without ever leaving the sonic purity of the digital
domain. It is a 40 input channel mixer, each with full dynamic processing
and 4-band parametric EQ, plus two stereo internal effects returns. It comes
with 24 analog inputs, featuring 20-bit 64-times oversampling
analog-to-digital conversion. By adding one of the optional digital I/O
cards, you can also have 8 channels of direct digital input. Depending on
configuration, up to four cards can be inserted into the 02R. The cards allow
you to select from any of the currently used formats (ADAT®, TDIF™,
Yamaha, or AES/EBU). The optional cards allow you to route up to 16
outputs directly to your modular digital multitrack recorder. In addition,
you can insert a Digital Cascade card into one of the I/O slots, allowing
you to connect multiple 02Rs together to create a larger digital mixing
system.
Dynamic Automix with Total and Instant Recall
The 02R is a fully dynamic automated mixing console—all referenced to
timecode. Its onboard automix system memorizes not just the faders, but a
myriad of parameters. Switch individual channels on or off, adjust the EQ
or the pan position, change the auxiliary send, and recall any scene
memory—automatically. There are 96 internal scene memories which can
store every digital mix parameter in a “snapshot” providing instant recall
and reset.
Crystal Clarity and Unsurpassed Audio Quality
The 02R features Yamaha’s latest generation 32-bit proprietary audio DSP.
All of your mix data is processed internally with 32-bit precision. Using the
power of the latest generation effects processor chip, it also has a startling
range of effects available: shimmering reverbs, clean, precise delays,
flanging and chorus, and other effects are built into this mixer. It also
features dynamics processors on all the inputs, allowing you to compress,
limit, or gate the signals, giving you unparalleled sonic quality and
flexibility. The 02R samples audio at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz using its internal
clock, and can sample at any frequency from 28 kHz to 53 kHz when an
external word clock is applied.

Introduction to the 02R 3
02R Getting Started Guide
RISC Technology
To provide powerful system control and full dynamic automix, the 02R is
driven by a RISC technology CPU. With all this power and sonic quality,
the 02R will become the heart of your digital recording studio.
User Guides
The 02R is supplied with an Owner’s Manual that consists of two guides—a
Getting Started Guide and a User’s Guide . You should keep this manual
handy for future reference.
Getting Started Guide
The Getting Started Guide contains a simple description and a couple of
tutorials about digital recording with the 02R to get you started. It also has
a tutorial on the automix system.
User’s Guide
The User’s Guide explains each 02R function in full detail. Use its table of
contents to search for general topics and the index to search for specifics. A
glossary of related terms is also provided.
Where to Start
If you are unfamiliar with the 02R, you should start with the Getting Started
Guide . Read through the section and follow the steps outlined in the
tutorials. Refer to the User’s Guide when you are more familiar with the 02R
and just need the details of how a particular function works. You may also
want to refer to the User’s Guide for more detailed information while using
the Getting Started Guide .
Automix System
Regardless of your level of experience, you should read through the section
“Mixing and Automix” on page 67 of the Getting Started Guide . The automix
system built into the 02R is unique to this product. Even experienced
recording engineers will want to refer to this section to discover how to
record and playback entire mixing sessions. You should also refer to the
section entitled “Automix” on page 137 of the User’s Guide .
Installation
You should locate the 02R on a stable surface. It should be sited so that the
display can be easily read from a comfortable position. Leave plenty of
access space at the back of the 02R to make the required connections to the
other equipment in your digital recording studio.

4 Introduction to the 02R
02R Getting Started Guide
Top and Rear Panels
INPUT A
INPUT AINPUT A
INPUT A INPUT A INPUT A INPUT A INPUT A
INPUT
B
INSERT
I/O
INPUT
B
INSERT
I/O
INPUT
B
INSERT
I/O
INPUT
B
INSERT
I/O
INPUT
B
INSERT
I/O
INPUT
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I/O
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2TR IN
ANALOG
STEREO OUT ANALOG
AUX SEND
STUDIO
MONITOR
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6
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4
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R
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2TR IN DIGITAL
WORD CLOCK
STEREO OUT
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METER
MIDI
TO HOST
TIME
SMPTE MTC
CODE INPUT
POWER
ON/ OFF 1
2
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INOUT
75Ω
ON OFF
THRU OUT IN
COAXIAL AES/EBU COAXIAL AES/EBU
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R
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INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT
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SLOT 4
T/B LEVEL
010
PHONES
LEVEL
010
STUDIO
LEVEL
010
STORE RECALL
SCENE MEMORY
CURSOR
ENTER
INPUT
AUX
1234
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STEREO
SCENE MEMORY
FADER STATUS
SELECTED CHANNEL
MIC/LINE
TAPE/RTN
OUTPUT
DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE
SCENE
MEMORY DIGITAL
I/O
MIDI
SETUP UTILITY
AUTOMIX GROUP PAIR
Ø/ATT DELAY
METER VIEW
PAN ROUTING
EQ DYNAMICS
AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4
AUX 5 AUX 6 AUX 7
EFF1 AUX 8 EFF2
AUX
MIXING
CONFIGURATION
DISPLAY ACCESS
SEND LEVEL
AUX
SELECTED CHANNEL
ROUTING
R
EVEN
L
ODD
PAN
EQUALIZER
Q
F
G
EQ ON
L STEREO R
CONTRAST
CLIP
-2
-4
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-48
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Hz kHz
dB
GAIN
20dB
+4 -40
-16 -60
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+48V ON
OFF
PEAK
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+4 -40
-16 -60
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PEAK
SIGNAL
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+4 -40
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SIGNAL
AUX 2
AUX 4
AUX 6
AUX 8
EFF2
AUX 1
AUX 3
AUX 5
AUX 7
EFF1
2
4
6
8
1
3
5
7
DIRECTST
RL/MONO
ON
C-R
AUX 5
ST
AUX 6
AUX 5
MONO
AUX 6
DIM
2TR-D3 ST
2TR-D2 2TR-A2
2TR-D1 2TR-A1
SLATE T/B
SOLO
C-R
LEVEL
010
STUDIO
CONTROL ROOM
TALKBACK
HIGH/LPFH-MIDL-MIDLOW/HPF
SEL
ON
EFF2
RTN
SEL
ON
EFF1
RTN
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
16
TAPE
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
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TAPE
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
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TAPE
SEL
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ON
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SEL
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SEL
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SEL
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SEL
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TAPE
SEL
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SEL
ON
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TAPE
SEL
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SEL
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TAPE
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
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TAPE
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
4
TAPE
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
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TAPE
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
2
TAPE
SEL
ON
SEL
ON
1
TAPE
SEL
ON
FLIP

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Features
Sonic Specifications
• Linear 20-bit 64-times oversampling A/D convertors
• Linear 20-bit 8-times oversampling D/A convertors
• 105 dB dynamic range (typical)
• 32-bit precision internal processing with a dynamic range of over
190 dB using Yamaha’s 32-bit proprietary audio DSP
General Features
• 40 input channel mixer, with full dynamic processing and 4-band
parametric equalization
• Dynamic automix—all referenced to timecode
• 96 internal scene memories for storing all digital mixer settings
• 4-band Parametric EQ with sweepable center-frequency from 20 Hz to
20kHz and adjustable bandwidth (Q)
• Extensive EQ library
• Comprehensive dynamics processors on each input channel, tape
return, and buss and stereo output:
• Compressor
• Expander
• Gate/Ducking
• Soft and Hard Compander
• Dynamics library
• Fully programmable channel settings: phase and attenuation, delay,
pan, routing, meters, EQ, and dynamics
• Channel library
• Two internal stereo effects using proprietary processor chip
• Effects library
• 8 output busses, 8 auxiliary send busses, and main stereo mix buss
• 24 balanced analog inputs (8 channels with either XLR-type or phone
connectors)
• Continuously variable gain control
• 20 dB input pad
• 8 XLR-type inputs with 48V phantom power for condenser
microphones
• 8 analog insert input/output connections
• 2 analog 2TR IN inputs

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• 2 analog stereo outputs
• 6 analog auxiliary send outputs
• Stereo studio and control room outputs
• 3 digital 2TR IN inputs
• 2 digital stereo outputs
• Industry standard AES/EBU or IEC958 Part2 (Consumer) digital
inputs and outputs
• 100 mm motorized faders
• Fader and mute groups for single fader or button control over several
faders or channel ON buttons
• Adjacent channel pair function for stereo operation on inputs, tape
returns, and auxiliary channels
• Dedicated buttons and controls of the Selected Channel module
• Large 320 × 240 pixel, FL-backlit, user-friendly graphical display
• RISC technology CPU
• SMPTE and MTC synchronization plus full MIDI implementation
Options
• Digital I/O cards:
• ADAT (CD8-AT)
• TASCAM (CD8-TDII)
• Yamaha (CD8-Y)
• AES/EBU double slot card (CD8-AE)
• AES/EBU single slot card (CD8-AE-S)
• Cascade Kit (CD8-CS)
• Analog I/O cards
• Analog I/O double slot card (CD8-AD)
• Analog input single slot card (CD8-AD-S)
• Automix 1 MB memory expansion (ME4M)
• Meter bridge (MB02)
• Wooden side panels (W02SP)

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Key Features
This section looks at some of the key features of the 02R, what they mean to
you, and some hints about how you can use them.
Dynamic Automix
One of the most demanding jobs of the recording engineer is taking all the
raw material produced during a multitrack recording session and mixing it
all together into an artistically satisfying master recording. The ability to
setup portions of the mix and then have them playback automatically as
you work on other portions is probably the most important feature of the
02R.
It has an on-board automix system that memorizes fader positions,
switches individual channels on or off, adjusts the EQ or pan positions, and
changes the auxiliary sends—all referenced to timecode. It can also record
and execute scene memory changes, also referenced to timecode. This
allows you to perform an entire mixing session, and then edit individual
channel settings until you have achieved the perfect mix.
The 02R allows you to record a mixdown in real-time and then edit the
results, either in real-time or by using one of the event editors. You can
select single parameters of the mixer to edit—for example, just enable the
faders for one pass as you create your mixdown.
Scene Memories
The 02R has 96 internal scene memories each of which is a snapshot of all
the digital settings of the mixer (a mix scene). Each can be named for easy
identification. They can be stored and later recalled instantly.
If you work on several projects at one time, you can store the current mixer
settings in a scene memory so when you return to that project, you can start
immediately from where you left off. When you are working on a
mixdown, the ability to recall mixer scenes can speed the process and
allows for accurate repetition of the various parts of the mix. When you use
the 02R for sound reinforcement applications, the ability to recall mix
scenes can make light work of night-after-night sound checks.
Storing the mixer settings to a scene memory is a simple matter of pressing
the [STORE] button and confirming the request.
Note: You can customize your 02R to perform the storage operation without
confirmation. See “Preferences” on page 198 of the User’s Guide for more details.

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Recalling the scene is even easier—just press the [RECALL] button. You
should be careful that your scene memories flow into each other smoothly.
The instant recall means that you can have very abrupt level changes or the
unexpected intrusion of a very loud channel.
Large Graphical Display
The heart of the 02R user interface is the large graphical display located in
the center of the console. Using the Display Access controls, you can gain
immediate access to the features of the mixer—clearly displayed on the 320
× 240 pixel, FL-backlit, user-friendly graphical display. Virtual control
modules are shown on the display, allowing you to adjust almost any
digital parameter anywhere in the system.
As well as displaying parameter values numerically, faders, rotary controls,
and push buttons are represented graphically, so you can actually see
button status, pan positions, and fader levels.
In addition the EQ curves are displayed graphically as are the dynamics
processor parameters.
User Interface
The 02R user interface is powerful but very intuitive. There are two main
methods of working with the 02R:
• Use the DISPLAY ACCESS controls to modify one parameter at a time
across the entire recording console.
• Use the SELECTED CHANNEL controls to modify all of the
parameters of the currently selected channel.
The DISPLAY ACCESS controls consist of a block of 24 function buttons
divided into three groups—CONFIGURATION, MIXING, and AUX—plus
the large backlit graphical display, four cursor buttons, a detented encoder
wheel, and the [ENTER] button. There is also a related block of four SCENE
MEMORY buttons—to increment, decrement, store, and recall the scene
memories.
The SELECTED CHANNEL controls consist of four main blocks of
controls—each block was designed to be as familiar as the equivalent
controls on a regular analog mixer, but with the power of digital precision
and instant recall. The ROUTING block selects the bus onto which to route
the current channel signal. The AUX block selects the auxiliary buss to send
the channel signal to and sets the send level. The PAN block sets the pan
position of the channel signal. The EQ block sets the EQ curve for the
Note: The 02R allows you to have programmable fades between scene memories.
The only thing you need to watch is the sudden sound of a channel being switched
on. Even then, if the original channel level was set to –
∞
dB, you should have no
problems. See “Fade Time” on page 136 of the User’s Guide.

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current channel. You can customize your 02R to automatically select the
corresponding display pages when you adjust a control in these blocks.
Motorized Faders
In addition to the DISPLAY ACCESS and SELECTED CHANNEL controls,
each input channel and the stereo master channel utilizes a 100 mm
motorized fader. When a scene memory is recalled, the faders position
themselves automatically to the levels stored. Fader movements are
replayed automatically in synchronization with timecode automix during
playback.
The faders allow you to quickly and accurately set the levels for the
selected channels. By pressing the [FLIP] button, you can transfer fader
control over your tape returns as well. Faders can be grouped into one of
four fader groups for control of multiple faders from a single control.
(There are also four mute groups which allow you to toggle a group of
channels on or off.) You can also control two adjacent channels in stereo
with the pair operation using only one fader.
Internal Stereo Effects
The 02R features eight aux sends, two of which are routed to the internal
multi-effects stereo processors: Effect 1 and Effect 2. Using the power of
Yamaha’s proprietary effects processor chip, the 02R has a startling range of
special effects available to apply to your mix. Shimmering reverbs, clean
and precise delays, flanging and chorus, and a myriad of other effects are
available built right into this mixer. The effects are processed entirely
within the digital domain, ensuring the signal quality is the finest that a
digital system can provide.
External effects processors can be patched into the system using the 02R’s
analog AUX send outputs, which feature 18-bit linear, 8-times
oversampling D/A converters.
Effects can be applied to input channels or the tape return channels, and the
auxiliary sends can be configured pre-fader or post-fader. There are 40
preset effects programs and 88 user effects programs for you to store your
own settings.
Dynamics Processors
Dynamics processors are generally used to correct or control signal levels.
However, you can also use them creatively to shape the volume envelope
of a sound. The 02R features comprehensive dynamics processors for all
the input, return, bus, and stereo output channels—a total of 50 processors.
These processors allow you to compress, expand, limit, gate, or duck the
signals passing through the mixer, giving you unparalleled sonic quality
and flexibility.
Similar to the internal stereo effects, the dynamics processors are patched
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domain. The dynamics program settings are stored in the dynamics library.
There are 40 preset programs for you to recall and 88 user programs for you
to store your own dynamics programs
Parametric EQ with Library
The 02R contains a high-performance four-band, fully parametric EQ. Each
input channel, tape and effect return, and the stereo output channel
features an EQ. You can tailor the EQ curve with a high degree of precision,
covering the entire dynamic spectrum from 21 Hz to 20.1 kHz. Select the
center-frequency (F) and adjust the bandwidth (Q) and the gain (G) until
you have achieved the perfect sound.
EQ settings can be stored and recalled using scene memories, and can be
adjusted in real-time with the dynamic automix system. The 02R also has
an extensive EQ library which allows you to store frequently used EQ
settings for instant recall. An EQ program stored in the EQ library is a good
starting point and reference when making adjustments to the EQ.
Digital Benefits
You’re probably already familiar with the many benefits of digital audio,
but what exactly are the benefits for digital audio mixing?
An audio mixer has the job of combining audio signals from various
sources, at differing levels and impedances, usually into a stereo signal. It
must do this without introducing any new distortions and noise. Most
analog mixers do a pretty good job, but even with the best designs,
nonlinear effects caused by circuit components are unavoidable.
In the digital realm, audio mixing consists of adding and multiplying the
binary numbers that represent audio signals. The 02R uses a 32-bit DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) chip for these calculations, ensuring a very high
degree of precision. Once past the analog-to-digital conversion, audio
signals are essentially immune from standard signal degradation. With the
02R, noise, distortion, and crosstalk are virtually eliminated. You’ll hear a
new clarity in your mixes.
Once in the digital realm, there’s little point converting back to analog. The
02R features stereo digital outputs for direct mixdown to DAT and other
digital recorders. It uses the industry standards AES/EBU or IEC958 Part 2
(Consumer) for its digital inputs and outputs. With one of the optional
digital I/O cards installed in your 02R, you can record direct-to-digital to
your modular digital multitrack recorder.

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02R Sonic Performance
The 02R uses linear 20-bit 64-times oversampling analog-to-digital
converters to provide a typical dynamic range of 105 dB. This means that
an audio program’s dynamic range, from low to high levels, is processed
intact. The 02R samples audio at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. It provides a full
spectrum frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +1, –3 dB.
For digital-to-analog conversion, the 02R features 20-bit 8-times
oversampling for its main stereo outputs, including the control room
monitor outputs, and 18-bit 8-times oversampling for the studio and aux
send outputs. Oversampling and bitstream techniques effectively increase
the internal sampling rate, so side effects caused by steep low-pass filters,
which are used to filter out undesirable sampling frequency components
during conversion, are virtually eliminated. Consequently, audio signal
integrity is maintained from input through to output.