The document serves as a comprehensive user guide for the Yamaha DMR8, covering its functions as both a recorder and a mixer. It details the device's capabilities in recording 8 PCM audio tracks alongside timecode and control tracks, utilizing YAMAHA M20P cassettes.
Key sections include detailed specifications for the recorder and mixer components, digital and analog I/O configurations, MIDI implementation charts, and specific instructions for tape transport performance and data management.
| Track configuration | 8 PCM audio tracks, 1 timecode track, 1 control track, 2 AUX (analog) tracks |
|---|---|
| Sampling frequency | 48kHz / 44.1kHz / 32kHz |
| Dynamic range | 120dB |
| Quantization | 20 bit linear |
| Power consumption | 120W |
| Dimensions | 670.5(W) x 677.3(D) x 253.6(H)mm |
| Weight | Approx 31kg (68lbs) |
The unit uses YAMAHA M20P cassettes, which are 8mm wide metal particle type tapes.
Tape loading takes 5.5 seconds and tape unloading takes 2.0 seconds.
The REC & PLAY time is 20 minutes when the sampling frequency is set to 48kHz.