DME Satellite Digital Mixing Engine Satellite

The DME Satellite units are network interfaces that provide analog inputs, outputs, or both. Select the DME8i, DME8o or DME4io according to the remote I/O configuration you need. You have a choice of CobraNet™ ("-C" suffix) or EtherSound ("-ES" suffix) networking to optimally match the requirements of your application or an existing network infrastructure. Both network types allow up to 64 audio channels to be transferred over a single Cat-5 Ethernet cable, significantly reducing cabling infrastructure and cost requirements.The CobraNet™ based DME Satellite C series offers maximum advantage in redundant or VLAN type switched networks, and is primarily suited to complex installed systems. The EtherSound equipped ES series offers exceptionally low latency and easy setup that makes it the perfect choice for temporary sound reinforcements systems.

The DME Satellite units incorporate the same original Yamaha DSP7 digital signal processing LSI that powers our top-of-the-line digital mixers. Using the DME Designer software application on a personal computer it is possible to combine EQ, crossover, delay, and other components to create any type of system your application requires. In fact, in a single 1U rack space the DME Satellites offer approximately 80% of the processing power provided by the DME24N Digital Mixing Engine, so you have plenty of stand-alone processing power.* The SPX effects that are included in the DME64N and DME24N are not included in the DME Satellite models.

If your only criterion is system efficiency there are numerous choices you could make. But if sonic quality and reliability are important as well, Yamaha has a great deal to offer.In addition to full 96 kHz capability, the DME Satellite series benefits from unparalleled audio quality that is due in part to Yamaha's extensive experience and know-how in microphone preamplifier, AD/DA, power supply, and grounding design. They also feature much of the same proven circuit and DSP technology that is used in Yamaha pro audio gear that is acclaimed for its outstanding reliability in demanding live sound and broadcast applications around the world.

Using the DME Designer application software - the same program that is used with the DME64N and DME24N - the DME Satellite ES series models can be configured with a wide selection of processing components, up to the limit of the unit's processing power, for flexible creation of systems for installed or temporary applications. DME programmability frees you from the constraints of fixed-function analog devices, making it easy to accommodate sudden system changes during setup as well as expansion once the system has been set up. And you can program and control all units on a network from a single location.The intuitive, easy-to-use DME Designer application is available as a free download from the download page.

The DME Satellite series can be controlled from any standard GPI controller, but Yamaha offers a range of Ethernet and GPI based control panels and fader/switch panels for fuss-free system setup. The ICP1 is an intelligent control panel with an LCD interface that can display information in five different languages (English, German, French, Spanish, and Japanese). The ICP1 installs in a standard wall-mount conduit box, controls assigned DME parameters via a single Cat-5 Ethernet cable, and can be easily set up to meet the requirements of any type of end user. There are also the GPI-based CP1SF control panel with 1 switch and 1 fader, the CP4SF with four switches and four faders, and the CP4SW with four switches. These controllers can be used for convenient remote scene switching, microphone on/off switching, microphone or BGM level control, and more.

As their names imply the Wav File Player component plays specified Wav audio files, and the Event Scheduler can be used to trigger it at predefined times and repeating cycles. This could be used to play opening and closing themes for a retail outlet or mall, for example. Event Scheduler triggering is not limited to Wav File Player operation, however, and it could be used to schedule a GPI output that could start an external CD player or other device, for example. Programming the scheduler is easy, and can be done by the end user simple via wall-mounted remote control units or other remote controllers. Playback level and on/off switching can also be accomplished via the same type of controller.

The new Ambient Noise Compensator component can be used to measure ambient noise levels and automatically and dynamically adjust the program level for optimum balance and intelligibility. This function can be useful, for example, to optimize the level of announcements at shopping malls at which the ambient noise level may vary greatly depending on the time of day or day of the week.