Yamaha 02R application guide

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Equipment in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Part 1: 02R Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

System Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

02R Optional Interface Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wordclock Connection and Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wordclocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting the 02R’s Wordclock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1. 02R with One ADAT (Timecode on Tape Track) . . . . . . . . . 12

2. 02R with ADAT & JL Cooper Datasync-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. 02R with Two ADATs & JL Cooper Datasync-2. . . . . . . . . . . 16

4. 02R with ADAT & BRC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5. 02R with Two ADATs & BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6. Two 02Rs with Four ADATs & BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

7. 02R with Two ADATs (Timecode on Tape Track). . . . . . . . . 24

8. 02R with ADAT & RD-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

9. 02R with One DA-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

10. 02R with Two DA-88s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

11. 02R with Four DA-88s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

12. Two 02Rs with Four DA-88s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

13. 02R with Akai DR8 Hard Disk Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

14. 02R with Akai DR16 Hard Disk Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

15. 02R with Analog 16-Track Multitrack Recorder . . . . . . . . . . 40

16. 02R with Video Machine, ADAT, & BRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

17. 02R with Video Machine, ADAT, & AI-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

18. 02R with Video Machine & DA-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

19. 02R with Two Fostex D-90s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

20. 02R with Pro Tools for Music Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

21. 02R with Pro Tools for Video Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Part 2: 03D Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

System Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

03D Optional Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Wordclock Connections & Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Wordclocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Setting the 03D’s Wordclock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

22. 03D with ADAT & JL Cooper Datasync-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

23. 03D with DA-38 (Timecode on Tape Track). . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

24. 03D with Akai DR8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

25. 03D with Akai DR16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

26. 03D with Fostex D-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

27. 03D with Syncman Plus & Analog Multitrack . . . . . . . . . . . 72

28. 03D with Video Machine & DA-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

29. 03D with Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

30. 03D Basic MIDI Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

31. 03D Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Trademarks

ADAT and Alesis are registered trademarks of Alesis Corporation.
ADAT MultiChannel Optical Digital Interface is a trademark of Alesis Corporation.
Akai is a trademark of Akai Electric Corporation.
Digidesign is a trademark of Digidesign or Avid Technology, Inc.
Fostex is a trademark of Fostex Corporation.
Mark of the Unicorn is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.
Opcode is a trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc.
Pro Tools is a registered trademark of Digidesign or Avid Technology, Inc.
TASCAM and TEAC are registered trademarks of TEAC Corporation.
Tascam Digital Interface (TDIF-1) is a trademark of TEAC Corporation.
JL Cooper is a trademark of JL Cooper Electronics.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Copyright

© 1997 Yamaha Corporation. All rights reserved.
No part of this Applications Guide may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without

the prior written authorization of Yamaha Corporation.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Introduction 1

Introduction

This Applications Guide provides detailed examples of real-life 02R and 03D recording
systems. The application diagrams show exactly what equipment is needed for each system
and how to connect and make the relevant settings. The 02R and 03D feature as the main
components throughout the applications, with various equipment by other manufacturers
introduced to form complete systems.

Equipment in this Guide

The applications in this guide show how the 02R and 03D can be used with complementary
equipment from other manufacturers to create complete recording and mixing systems. For
those not familiar with 02R and 03D complementary equipment, here’s a brief description
of several such products.

Akai DR8 & DR16

The Akai DR8 is a digital hard disk recorder featuring 8-track simultaneous recording and
playback. The optional ADAT (IB-804A) interface card provides 8-channel digital I/O with
an 02R or 03D. The DR16 is a 16-track hard disk recorder featuring 8-track recording and
16-track playback. The optional ADAT (IB804AEX) interface card, for use only with the
DR16, provides 8 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs.

Alesis ADAT Professional Digital Audio Recorder

This is the original ADAT format recorder made by Alesis. It’s an eight-track recorder and
uses standard S-VHS tapes. It features 16-bit, 64-times oversampling AD/DA converters,
and a sampling rate of 48 kHz. A 120 minute S-VHS tape provides a total recording time of
40 minutes. Up to 16 ADATs can be connected together for a fully synchronized, sample
accurate 128 track recording system. Digital I/O consists of Alesis optical connectors. These
can be connected directly to an 02R or 03D with an optional CD8-AT Digital I/O card. The
LRC Remote Control, which duplicates the front panel controls, comes as standard, and a
full function BRC Master Remote Control is available as an option.

Alesis BRC Master Remote Control

The BRC Master Remote Control provides complete synchronized remote control of up to
16 ADATs, for 128-track recording. Sample accurate digital copy and paste editing allows
digital audio data to be transferred between ADATs with no signal degradation. In addition,
the BRC reads and writes SMPTE timecode, generates MIDI Timecode and MIDI clocks,
reads and generates wordclock, and reads composite video sync. Autolocation provides
multiple locate points per song. Seamless punch in/out is assisted with variable crossfade.

Alesis AI-2 Multipurpose Audio/Video Synchronization Interface

The Alesis AI-2 Multipurpose Audio/Video Synchronization Interface supports SMPTE
timecode, Sony 9-pin protocol, video sync, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz sampling rates, and MIDI
Timecode. So ADATs can easily be slaved to video and audio master recorders. At the same
time, the AI-2 can provide timecode via its timecode output, which can be fed to the 02R for
use with automix.

Alesis M20

The Alesis M20 is a 20-bit, 8-track digital multitrack recorder. It can be connected to the
02R or 03D digital mixers, which both support a maximum wordlength of 24 bits, using
existing CD8-AT interface cards, which do not require modification or special settings.

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Fostex D-90 8-track Digital Recorder

The Fostex D-90 is a digital hard disk recorder featuring 8-track simultaneous recording
and playback and ADAT I/O as standard.

Fostex RD-8 Digital Multitrack Recorder

The Fostex RD-8 Digital Multitrack Recorder uses the same eight-track digital format as the
Alesis ADAT, making it fully compatible. Digital I/O, Sync I/O, and meter bridge
connections are also compatible with those of the ADAT. The RD-8 can be connected
directly to an 02R or 03D with an optional CD8-AT Digital I/O card. The RD-8 features an
on-board synchronizer for synchronization to a master recorder via timecode. Timecode
offset and MIDI Machine Control are supported. LTC can be recorded on a dedicated
timecode track. There are 100 locate points and variable pre and post roll times. Essentially,
the RD-8 is an ADAT with some of the features of the BRC Master Remote Control and AI-2
Multipurpose Audio/Video Synchronization Interface on-board.

JL Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer

The JL Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer is a relatively low cost synchronizer that can be
used to convert ADAT format sync to SMPTE timecode and MTC. It can be used to set up
a cost-effective, fully synchronized 02R or 03D and ADAT digital recording system.

Midiman Syncman Plus

The Midiman Syncman Plus is an SMPTE to MTC converter and MTC generator. Front
panel DIP switches are used to select the timecode type when working as a generator. For
SMPTE to MTC conversion the frame rate is detected and set automatically.

TASCAM DA-88 & DA-38 Digital Multitrack Recorders

The TASCAM DA-88 Digital Multitrack Recorder is an eight-track digital recorder that uses
8 mm video tape and a 4-head mechanism. It features 16-bit AD/DA converters and

44.1 kHz and 48 kHz sampling rates. A 120 minute tape provides a recording time of 108
minutes. Up to 16 DA-88s can be connected together for a fully synchronized, sample
accurate 128-track recording system. Digital I/O consists of a TASCAM TDIF-1 connector.
This can be connected directly to an 02R or 03D with an optional CD8-TDII Digital I/O
card. The TASCAM DA-38 is a lower-cost Digital Multitrack Recorder aimed at musicians,
and provides full compatibility with tapes recorded on the DA-88.

TASCAM SY-88 Sync Board

The optional TASCAM SY-88 Sync Board provides versatile synchronization facilities for
the TASCAM DA-88. It features on-board SMPTE and MIDI timecode generators, an
RS422 video editor connection, and video sync inputs. An SY-88 Sync Board is essential for
synchronization with 02R or 03D automation.

In a multiple DA-88 system, only the Control Master DA-88 needs to have an SY-88 Sync
Board installed. Control slaves do not need SY-88 Sync Boards. Also, only the tape used in
the Control Master DA-88 needs to be striped with timecode.

TASCAM MMC-38 Interface Unit

The optional TASCAM MMC-38 Interface Unit provides versatile synchronization facilities
for the TASCAM DA-38. It features on-board SMPTE and MIDI timecode generators, and
is essential for synchronization with 02R or 03D automation.

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02R

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

02R Applications 5

Part 1: 02R Applications

System Operating Notes

02R

• 02R interface cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after
installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• If a crackling noise can be heard, make sure not more than one device is set to internal
wordclock. One device should be set for internal wordclock (master) and all other
devices should be set to external wordclock (slave).

• To see the version number of an 02R, hold down the UTILITY button while turning on
the 02R.

02R Cascade

02R

• In a cascaded 02R system, the ID parameter on the Cascade Configuration display must
be set correctly. The setting determines the amount of delay compensation. The ID
parameter is available only when a CD8-CS Cascade card is installed. The ID on the first
02R in a cascade system does not need to be set. In fact, because the IN/OUT switch on
the Cascade card in the first 02R is set to OUT, the ID parameter cannot be set. The next
02R should be set to ID 1, the next to ID 2, and the last to ID 3, as shown below.

ID=0

02R-A

• The CD8-CS Cascade kit contains two CD8-CS cards and one 25-pin straight cable.

ADAT

• To use the ADAT’s DIGITAL INPUT, press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT. Do not
press the DIGITAL I/O button on the BRC.

• Set the DIGITAL I/O button on the BRC to OFF. This function is for direct ping-pong
between multiple ADATs. If this is turned ON while connected to an 02R, bus
assignments will produce unexpected results. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the
ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT.

• To check the ADAT wordclock source, press the SET LOCATE and DIGITAL IN buttons
together. The display will show “int” for internal or “digi” for external.

• The sampling rate of an ADAT can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode
for 48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to
–146 cents. At which point 44.1 appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has
dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates.

ID=1

02R-B

ID=2

02R-C

ID=3

02R-D

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• In a multiple ADAT system with no BRC, Control Slave ADATs must be powered up
before the Control Master ADAT, because when the Control Master ADAT is powered up
it checks how many Control Slave ADATs are connected, allocates them device numbers,
and automatically sets the system wordclock.

• In an ADAT system with a BRC, the ADAT(s) must be powered up before the BRC,
because when the BRC is powered up it checks how many ADATs are connected, allocates
them device numbers, and automatically sets the system wordclock. The BRC works as
Control Master.

• To generate timecode on a BRC, press the GEN SYNC button.

• ADAT tapes can be duplicated when ADATs are connected together directly. Be aware
that a delay (27 samples) will be introduced if tapes are duplicated via the 02R.

• To see the version number of an ADAT, press the SET LOCATE and FAST FWD buttons
together.

• Both the ADAT and BRC can be initialized as follows. Initialization is recommended
when a BRC is behaving strangely, and the first time an ADAT is connected to a BRC. To
initialize, hold down the RECORD and PLAY transport buttons while turning on the
power.

DA-88

• In an 02R and DA-88 system, all connected DA-88s must be powered up even if they are
not being used. Failure to do so may cause an intermittent pumping noise on the 02R.

• The sampling rate and the use of Emphasis in a DA-88 system is determined when the
DA-88 tapes are formatted. For digital recording we recommend that Emphasis be OFF.

• In a single DA-88 system, the MACHINE ID is set to 0.

• In a multiple DA-88 system, the Control Master is set to MACHINE ID 0 and subsequent
DA-88 Control Slaves are set to MACHINE ID 1 and upwards. The Control Master
DA-88 should be used for synchronized transport and locate operations.

• The terminator bundled with the PW-88S sync cable should be connected to the SYNC
OUT connector on the last DA-88 in the chain to ensure reliable synchronization.

• The optional Tascam SY-88 Sync Board must be installed to use SMPTE timecode and
MTC. This is available from Tascam. In a multiple DA-88 system, only the Control
Master DA-88 needs to have an SY-88 Sync Board installed. Control Slaves do not need
SY-88 Sync Boards. Also, only the tape used in the DA-88 Control Master needs to be
striped with timecode.

• The rear panel of the SY-88 Sync Board has a DIP switch labeled MODE. Set DIP
switches 2 and 5 to ON (O). Set internal switch 8 on the SY-88 board marked S2 to ON.

• To use the MTC function, the SY-88

• Depending on the version of SY-88 Sync Board used, you may need to terminate the
WORDCLOCK IN connection when the DA-88 is used as a wordclock slave.

firmware

must be version 3.08 or higher.

• On the Tascam (CD8-TD) cards there is a DIP switch that should be set to 16-bit. This
is the initial setting, but you should confirm it. This switch is for use with Tascam
High-Bit recording applications.

• The Tascam 25-pin digital audio cables PW-88DL (5 m) and PW-88D (1 m) are
available from Tascam.

• DA-88 tapes can be duplicated when DA-88s are connected together directly. Be aware
that a delay (24 samples) will be introduced if tapes are duplicated via the 02R.

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• To see the version number of a DA-88, hold down the REW, F FWD, and STOP buttons

when powering up the DA-88.

Akai DR8 & DR16

• When a track is armed for recording, the DR8 or DR16 will normally try to take its

wordclock source from that track’s input. To prevent this, in the Digi submenu set Auto
Sync to Off. Note that the Auto Sync setting is not memorized when the DR8 or DR16 is
turned off, although it can be stored as part of a project.

02R Optional Interface Cards

To interface the 02R with digital multitrack equipment, optional interface cards are
required. Up to four single-size interface cards can be installed in the 02R.

In the system diagrams presented in this guide, interface cards are numbered from [1] to

[4] . These numbers refer to the 02R slot in which the card is installed. The following

illustration shows an interface card that is installed in 02R slot [1] .

1

Available Cards

The following table lists the available interface cards.

Model Description Size Slots

CD8-AE Digital I/O Card (AES/EBU)

CD8-AE-S Digital I/O Card (AES/EBU)

CD8-AT Digital I/O Card (ADAT) Single

CD8-AD AD/DA Card Double

CD8-CS KIT Digital Cascade Kit Single Any (normally

CD8-TDII Digital I/O Card (TDIF-1) Single

CD8-Y Digital I/O Card (Yamaha) Single

a. Double size requires two slots.
b. Single size requires one slot.

a

Double

b

Single

[1]
[1]
[1]
[1]

[1]
[1]

[2]

–

(max 2 cards—16 ch)

–

(max 4 cards—32 ch)

[4]

–

(max 4 cards—32 ch)

[4]
[2]

–

(max 2 cards—16 ch)

or

[3]

–

[4]

(max 4 cards—32 ch)

[4]

–

(max 4 cards—32 ch)

[4]

)

02R

The following table shows how the inputs and outputs available at each slot correspond with
the 02R inputs and outputs.

Slot Input Output

c

[1]

Slot

Slot

[2]

Slot

[3]

Slot

[4]

c. Use the Routing display to select Bus Out or Direct Out.

Tape In 1–8

Tape In 9–16

Mic/Line 1–8 BUS 1–8, AUX 1–6, STEREO L/R

Mic/Line 9–16 BUS 1–8, AUX 1–6, STEREO L/R

BUS 1–8, AUX 1–6, Direct OUT of

Mic/Line 1–8, STEREO L/R

c

BUS 1–8, AUX 1–6, Direct OUT of

Mic/Line 9–16, STEREO L/R

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8 02R Applications

Wordclock Connection and Termination

For correct operation it is essential that wordclock cabling be terminated correctly. The 02R
features a wordclock termination ON/OFF (75
connections use BNC connectors. Wordclock is a TTL signal. Three wordclock distribution
examples are shown below. Note the 75

1. Parallel Distribution Box

Ω

) switch. Wordclock IN and OUT

Ω

wordclock terminator switch settings.

WORDCLOCK
OUT

WORDCLOCK IN WORDCLOCK IN WORDCLOCK IN WORDCLOCK IN

75Ω Switch=ON

75Ω Switch=ON 75Ω Switch=ON 75Ω Switch=ON

Distribution box

02R-A

02R-B 02R-C 02R-D

In this example, a parallel distribution box is used to distribute the wordclock signal among
the four 02Rs. All 02R wordclock terminator switches are set to ON.

2. Using BNC T-bar Connectors

WORDCLOCK
OUT

IN

WORDCLOCK

75Ω Switch=OFF

02R-A

IN

WORDCLOCK

75Ω Switch=OFF

02R-B

IN

WORDCLOCK

75Ω Switch=OFF

02R-C

IN

WORDCLOCK

75Ω Switch=ON

02R-D

This example is similar to the above except that T-bar connectors are used. In this system,
only the last 02R’s wordclock terminator switch is set to ON.

3. Daisy Chain Distribution

In this example, the wordclock master is a digital multitrack recorder. Both 02R wordclock
terminator switches are set to ON. This method of wordclock distribution is not
recommended for large systems.

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WORDCLOCK
OUT

IN OUT

WORDCLOCK

75Ω Switch=ON

02R-A

IN OUT

WORDCLOCK

75Ω Switch=ON

02R-B

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Wordclocks

When several digital audio devices are configured in a system, it is essential that they are all
synchronized to a single wordclock source. This is not SMPTE or MIDI timecode
synchronization. Wordclock synchronization refers to the synchronization of the digital
audio processing components inside each digital audio device. Typically, one digital audio
device acts as wordclock master and all other devices work as wordclock slaves. The
wordclock frequency is the same as the chosen sampling rate.

Even though some systems appear to work okay with several digital audio devices not
sharing a common wordclock (i.e., all devices set to their own internal wordclock), digital
audio data will not be processed correctly. In some systems this problem will be very
audible. In others it may cause subtle distortion. Be aware of this.

In a system where all devices share a common wordclock, it is important that all devices be
powered on even if just one or two devices are being used. Obviously, the wordclock master
device must be powered on. Before starting a recording session it’s a good idea to make sure
that all wordclock slaves are locked to the master wordclock source. Most devices have front
panel indicators that show whether they are locked to internal or external wordclock.

02R

Setting the 02R’s Wordclock

To set the 02R’s wordclock source:

1. Press the DIGITAL I/O button repeatedly until the Word Clock Select display appears.

2. Use the cursor button to select a wordclock source.

3. Press the ENTER button.
If the 02R locks correctly to the chosen wordclock source, the respective indicator appears

22

22

highlighted. See “
the indicators.

As well as internal, the 02R can derive its wordclock from any one of 19 input options. It’s a
good idea to familiarize yourself with the various indicators on the Word Clock Select
display shown below. The four sections of the display, 11

11

11

Wordclock Source Capable Inputs” on page 10 for a full discussion of

11

44

to 44

, are explained below.

22

22

44

44

33

33

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11

11

The Four Slots

22

22

Wordclock Source Capable Inputs

This section of the Word Clock Select display
indicates the type of interface cards installed in
the four slots. The following are possible:

TASCAM
adat
AES/EBU
YAMAHA
CASCADE
ANALOG
No Connection

This section of the Word Clock Select display is
used to set the 02R’s external wordclock source.
The four options to the left of each SLOT box
correspond to the inputs that are available via
that particular slot. The following options are
available.

TAPE 1/2–7/8—Row 1
TAPE 9/10–15/16—Row 2
MIC 1/2–7/8—Row 3
MIC 9/10–15/16—Row 4
W.CLK IN—Row 5 (BNC wordclock input)
2TR D1—Row 5 (2TR IN 1 AES/EBU input)
2TR D2—Row 5 (2TR IN 2 COAXIAL input)

The 02R’s wordclock source is set by selecting one of these indicators with the cursor
buttons, and then pressing the ENTER button.

The status of the wordclock capable inputs is indicated by crosses, single diagonal lines, and
highlights. The key to these indicators follows.

No wordclock signal is present at this input.

A wordclock signal is present at this input but it’s unlocked.

A wordclock signal is present at this input and it’s locked.

This input is selected as the wordclock source, however, no wordclock signal is
present.

This input is selected as the wordclock source and a wordclock signal is
present. However, you should check the wordclock connections and the
relationship between wordclock master and slaves.

This input is selected as the wordclock source, a wordclock signal is present,
and the 02R is correctly locked to it.

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333302R Internal Wordclock (Sampling Rate)

This section of the Word Clock Select display is
used to set the 02R’s internal wordclock rate.
The following options are available.

INT 48k
INT 44.1k

In this example the internal sampling rate is set
to 48 kHz, as shown by the highlighted box.

The 02R’s wordclock source is set to one of these two internal options by selecting either 48k
or 44.1k with the cursor buttons, and then pressing the ENTER button.

4444Actual Wordclock Rate

02R

This section of the Word Clock Select display
shows the actual wordclock frequency, internal
or external, to within one decimal place.

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12 02R Applications

02R with One ADAT (Timecode on Tape Track)

1

This application shows how the 02R can be used with one Alesis ADAT to create a 24-input,
8-track digital recording system. As shown in Figure 1, track eight of the ADAT has been
striped with SMPTE timecode. This is then fed to the 02R’s SMPTE TIMECODE input
using a phone jack to phono cable.

The eight digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 32 inputs at mixdown.
In addition, the 02R’s built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both
dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADATs are connected together using
Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN.

• The ADAT is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks
one through eight.

• ADAT track eight is striped with SMPTE timecode. ADAT track eight analog out (phone
jack) is connected directly to the 02R’s SMPTE TIMECODE input (phono).

02R Wordclock Setup

An ADAT (CD8-AT) card is installed in Slot [1], so any one of the first 8 tape inputs can be
selected as the wordclock source on the DIGITAL I/O menu.

In Figure 1 the ADAT is shown as wordclock master. However, it could alternatively be used
as wordclock slave with the 02R as master. In this case, the ADAT would be set to “digi”. This
can be confirmed by pressing the DIGITAL IN and SET LOCATE buttons together. The
internal clock can then be set on the 02R

ADAT Wordclock Setup

The ADAT should be set as wordclock master. To confirm this, press the SET LOCATE and
DIGITAL IN buttons together. The display should show “int”, meaning internal wordclock.
The ADAT sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for
48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to –147 cents.
At which point “–146, 44.1, –148” appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has
dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates.

Notes

• Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

02R Applications 13

ADAT

DIGITAL IN=ON

TRACK 8
ANALOG OUT
(Phone jack)

SMPTE timecode

SMPTE

TIMECODE

INPUT

(phono)

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

Optical cables

CD8-AT

1

Interface Card

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

Power Amp

02R

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

Effects processor

88

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

Headphones

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Mic

Figure 1 02R with One ADAT (Timecode on Tape Track)

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

14 02R Applications

02R with ADAT & JL Cooper Datasync-2

2

This application shows how the 02R can be used with a JL Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer
to create a 24-input, 8-track digital recording system. The JL Cooper Datasync-2
Synchronizer is a cost-effective device for setting up a synchronized 02R and ADAT system.

The eight digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 32 inputs at mixdown.
In addition, the 02R’s built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both
dynamic and static mix automation referenced to MIDI timecode.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out
after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using
Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN.

• The ADAT’s eight tracks connect to 02R slot [1], tape inputs one through eight.

• The JL Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer converts the ADAT’s internal timecode to MIDI
timecode or SMPTE timecode.

• A 9-pin Sync cable for connecting the ADAT and Datasync-2 is available from Alesis.

02R Wordclock Setup

The ADAT (CD8-AT) card is installed in Slot [1], so any pair of the first eight tape inputs
can be selected as the wordclock source on the DIGITAL I/O menu.

ADAT Wordclock Setup

The ADAT should be set as wordclock master. To confirm this, press the SET LOCATE and
DIGITAL IN buttons together. The display should show “int”, meaning internal wordclock.
The ADAT sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for
48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to –147 cents.
At which point “–146, 44.1, –148” appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has
dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates.

In Figure 2 the ADAT is shown as wordclock master. However, it could alternatively be used
as wordclock slave with the 02R as master. In this case, the ADAT would be set to “digi”. This
can be confirmed by pressing the DIGITAL IN and SET LOCATE buttons together. The
internal clock can then be set on the 02R.

Notes

• Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

02R Applications 15

ADAT

DIGITAL IN=ON

SYNC IN

9-pin cableMIDI timecode

SYNC OUT

JL Cooper
Datasync-2

GEN OUT

(or SMPTE)

TIMECODE

MIDI

INPUT

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

Optical cable

CD8-AT

1

Interface Card

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

Power Amp

02R

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

Effects processor

88

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

Headphones

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Mic

Figure 2 02R with ADAT & JL Cooper Datasync-2

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

16 02R Applications

02R with Two ADATs & JL Cooper Datasync-2

3

This application shows how the 02R can be used with two Alesis ADATs and JL Cooper
Datasync-2 Synchronizer to create a 24-input, 16-track digital recording system. The JL
Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer is a cost-effective device for setting up a synchronized 02R
and ADAT system.

The 16 digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In
addition, the 02R’s built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic
and static mix automation referenced to MIDI timecode.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using
Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN buttons on the ADATs to use the DIGITAL INs.

• ADAT–A is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond to tracks
one through eight.

• ADAT–B is connected to Slot [2] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond to tracks
nine through sixteen.

• The JL Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer converts the ADAT’s internal timecode to MIDI
timecode or SMPTE timecode.

• 9-pin Sync cables for connecting the ADATs and Datasync-2 are available from Alesis.

02R Wordclock Setup

ADAT (CD8-AT) cards are installed in Slot [1]and Slot [2], so any pair of the tape inputs
can be selected as the wordclock source on the DIGITAL I/O menu.

ADAT Wordclock Setup

ADAT–A should be set as wordclock master. To confirm this, press the SET LOCATE and
DIGITAL IN buttons together. The display should show “int”, meaning internal wordclock.
The ADAT sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for
48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to –147 cents.
At which point “–146, 44.1, –148” appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has
dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates.

Notes

• Press the DIGITAL IN buttons on the ADATs to use the DIGITAL INPUTs.

• ADAT–B must be powered up before ADAT–A, because when ADAT–A is powered up it
checks how many ADATs are connected, allocates them device numbers, and
automatically sets the system word clock. ADAT–A works as Control Master.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

02R Applications 17

SYNC

OUT

ADAT–B

9-pin cable

ADAT–A

9-pin cable

To Sync

Out

MIDI IN

JL Cooper
Datasync-2

MMC

SYNC IN

SYNC OUT

SYNC IN

9-pin cable

To Sync In

MIDI OUT

MTC

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

DIGITAL IN=ON

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

1

Optical cables

CD8-AT

2

Interface Cards

C-R Out

02R

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

Effects processor

88

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

Headphones

Mic

Figure 3 02R with Two ADATs & JL Cooper Datasync-2

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

18 02R Applications

02R with ADAT & BRC

4

This application shows how the 02R can be used with an Alesis ADAT and BRC Master
Remote Control to create a 24-input, 8-track digital recording system. The eight digital tape
returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 32 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R’s
built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix
automation referenced to timecode.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out
after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using
Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN.

• The ADAT’s eight tracks connect to 02R slot [1], tape inputs one through eight.

• The Alesis BRC Master Remote Control can control up to 16 ADATs (i.e. 128 tracks).

• A 9-pin sync cable for connecting the ADAT and BRC is available from Alesis.

• The BRC provides ADAT timecode to SMPTE timecode conversion. In addition, a
timecode offset can be specified, so the automix start time can be adjusted.

• The 75 ohm wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON.

02R Wordclock Setup

On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK.

ADAT & BRC Wordclock Setup

The BRC works as wordclock master and the ADAT locks to it automatically via the 9-pin
sync cable. The sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for
48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to –147 cents.
At which point “–146, 44.1, –148” appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has
dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates.

Notes

• Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT.

• The ADAT must be powered up before the BRC, because when the BRC is powered up it
checks how many ADATs are connected, allocates them device numbers, and
automatically sets the system wordclock.

• To generate timecode on the BRC, press the GEN SYNC button.

• On the BRC, set the DIGITAL I/O button to OFF. This function is for direct ping-pong
between multiple ADATs. If this is turned ON while connected to an 02R, bus
assignments will produce unexpected results. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the
ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

02R Applications 19

ADAT

DIGITAL IN=ON

SYNC IN

9-pin cable

BRC

SYNC OUT

00.00.00.00

WC OUT
(BNC)

WORDCLOCK IN (BNC)

Effects processor

88

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

GEN SYNC=ON
DIGITAL I/O=OFF

SMPTE OUT

SMPTE

TIMECODE

INPUT

(phono)

SMPTE timecode

(75Ω=ON)

Optical cable

CD8-AT

1

Interface Card

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

Power Amp

02R

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

Headphones

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Mic

Figure 4 02R with ADAT & BRC

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

20 02R Applications

02R with Two ADATs & BRC

5

This application shows how the 02R can be used with two Alesis ADATs and a BRC Master
Remote Control to create a 24-input, 16-track digital recording system. The 16 digital tape
returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R’s
built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix
automation referenced to timecode.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using
Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN buttons on the ADATs to use the DIGITAL IN.

• ADAT–A is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond to tracks
one through eight.

• ADAT–B is connected to Slot [2] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond to tracks
nine through sixteen.

• The Alesis BRC Master Remote Control can control up to 16 ADATs (i.e. 128 tracks).

• A 9-pin sync cable for connecting the ADAT and BRC is available from Alesis.

• The BRC provides ADAT timecode to SMPTE timecode conversion. In addition, a
timecode offset can be specified, so the automix start time can be adjusted.

• The 75 ohm wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON.

02R Wordclock Setup

On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK.

ADAT & BRC Wordclock Setup

The BRC works as wordclock master and the two ADATs locks to it automatically via the
9-pin sync cables. The sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed
mode for 48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to
–147 cents. At which point “–146, 44.1, –148” appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT
has dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates.

Notes

• The ADATs must be powered up before the BRC and in the following order: B then A.
This is because when the BRC is powered up it checks how many ADATs are connected,
allocates them device numbers, and automatically sets the system clock.

• To generate timecode on the BRC, press the GEN SYNC button.

• On the BRC, set the DIGITAL I/O button to OFF. This function is for direct ping-pong
between multiple ADATs. If this is turned ON while connected to an 02R, bus
assignments will produce unexpected results. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the
ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

02R Applications 21

ADAT–B

SYNC IN

9-pin cable

ADAT–A

9-pin cable

BRC

WC OUT
(BNC)

WORDCLOCK IN (BNC)

Effects processor

88

SYNC OUT

SYNC IN

SYNC OUT

00.00.00.00

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

DIGITAL IN=ON

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

GEN SYNC=ON
DIGITAL I/O=OFF

SMPTE OUT

SMPTE

TIMECODE

INPUT

(phono)

SMPTE timecode

(75Ω=ON)

Optical cables

CD8-AT

1

2

Interface Cards

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

02R

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

Mic

Figure 5 02R with Two ADATs & BRC

Headphones

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

22 02R Applications

Two 02Rs with Four ADATs & BRC

6

This application shows how two 02Rs can be used with four Alesis ADATs and a BRC Master
Remote Control to create a 48-input, 32-track digital recording system. The 32 digital tape
returns and 48 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 80 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R’s
built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix
automation referenced to timecode.

The two 02Rs are cascaded together using a 25-pin straight cable and two Cascade
(CD8-CS) cards, which are installed in Slot [3] of each 02R (could be Slot [4]). The
cascade connection carries the eight buses, any four of the eight AUX buses, Stereo bus, and
Solo bus. This allows both consoles to work together as one large 80-input mixing console.
The master section of 02R–B is used for monitoring and two-track operations. The studio
monitors and two-track recording equipment are also connected to this 02R.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) and Cascade (CD8-CS) cards must be screwed securely in place.
Do not leave the screws out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using the
Optical Cable. Press the DIGITAL IN buttons on the ADATs to use the DIGITAL IN.

• ADAT–A is connected to Slot [1] of 02R–A and the tape inputs correspond to tracks one
through eight. ADAT–B is connected to Slot [2] of 02R–A and the tape inputs
correspond to tracks nine through sixteen. ADAT–C is connected to Slot [1] of 02R–B
and the tape inputs correspond to tracks 17 through 24. ADAT–D is connected to Slot
[2] of 02R–B and the tape inputs correspond to tracks 25 through 32.

• The Alesis BRC Master Remote Control can control up to 16 ADATs (i.e. 128 tracks).

• The BRC provides ADAT timecode to SMPTE timecode conversion. In addition, a
timecode offset can be specified, so the automix start time can be adjusted.

• The 75 ohm wordclock termination switches on both 02Rs is set to ON.

02R Wordclock Setup

On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK.

ADAT & BRC Wordclock Setup

The BRC works as wordclock master and the four ADATs follows it automatically via the
9-pin sync cables. The sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed
mode for 48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to
–147 cents. At which point “–146, 44.1, –148” appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT
has dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates.

Notes

• The ADATs must be powered up before the BRC and in the following order: D, C, B, A.
This is because when the BRC is powered up it checks how many ADATs are connected,
allocates them device numbers, and automatically sets the system clock.

• The rear of the Cascade (CD8-CS) cards have an IN/OUT switch. On 02R–A is set to
OUT. On 02R–B it is set to IN.

• To generate timecode on the BRC, press the GEN SYNC button.

• The optional CD8-CS kit contains two CD8-CS cards and one 25-pin straight cable.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

9-pin cable

02R Applications 23

1

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

CD8-AT

2

3 3

ADAT–B

DIGITAL IN=ON

ADAT–A

DIGITAL IN=ON

WC OUT

(BNC)

Wordclock

Switch=OUT

CD8-CS

9-pin cable

9-pin cable

BRC

WORD
CLOCK
IN (BNC)
(75Ω=ON)

SYNC OUT

SYNC IN

SYNC OUT

SYNC IN

SYNC OUT

00.00.00.00

SMPTE timecode

or MTC

GEN SYNC=ON
DIGITAL I/O=OFF

SMPTE OUT

25-pin straight

cable

SMPTE
TIMECODE
INPUT
(phono)

CD8-AT

1

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

Switch=IN

2

ADAT–C

DIGITAL IN=ON

9-pin cable

ADAT–D

DIGITAL IN=ON

The power amp, monitors, and
DAT recorder have been removed
from this diagram for clarity.

Stereo fader, Bus master, & Aux
master controls of 02R–B are used.

CD8-CS

SYNC IN

SYNC OUT

SYNC IN

SMPTE
TIMECODE
INPUT
(phono)

02R

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

02R–B02R–A

WORD

CLOCK

OUT (BNC)

Figure 6 Two 02Rs with Four ADATs & BRC

WORD
CLOCK
IN (BNC)
(75Ω=ON)

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

24 02R Applications

02R with Two ADATs (Timecode on Tape Track)

7

This application shows how the 02R can be used with two Alesis ADATs to create a 24-input,
16-track digital recording system. As shown in Figure 7, track eight of ADAT–A has been
striped with SMPTE timecode. This is then fed to the 02R’s SMPTE TIMECODE input
using a phone jack to phono cable.

The 16 digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In
addition, the 02R’s built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic
and static mix automation referenced to timecode.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADATs are connected together using
Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN buttons on the ADATs to use the DIGITAL IN.

• ADAT–A is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks one
through eight.

• ADAT–B is connected to Slot [2] on the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks
nine through sixteen.

• ADAT track eight is striped with SMPTE timecode. ADAT track eight analog out (phone
jack) output is connected directly to the 02R’s SMPTE TIMECODE input (phono).

02R Wordclock Setup

ADAT (CD8-AT) cards are installed in Slot [1] and Slot [2], so any one of the first 16 tape
inputs can be selected as the wordclock source on the DIGITAL I/O menu.

ADAT Wordclock Setup

ADAT–A should be set as wordclock master. To confirm this, press the SET LOCATE and
DIGITAL IN buttons together. The display should show “int”, meaning internal wordclock.
The ADAT sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for
48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to –147 cents.
At which point “–146, 44.1, –148” appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has
dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates.

Notes

• Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT.

• ADAT–B must be powered up before ADAT–A, because when ADAT–A is powered up it
checks how many ADATs are connected, allocates them device numbers, and
automatically sets the system word clock. ADAT–A works as Control Master.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

02R Applications 25

ADAT–B

9-pin cable

ADAT–A

SYNC IN

DIGITAL IN=ON

SYNC OUT

TRACK 8
ANALOG OUT
(Phone jack)

SMPTE timecode

SMPTE

TIMECODE

INPUT

(phono)

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

Optical cables

1

CD8-AT

2

Interface Cards

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

02R

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

Effects processor

88

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

Headphones

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Mic

Figure 7 02R with Two ADATs (Timecode on Tape Track)

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

26 02R Applications

02R with ADAT & RD-8

8

This application shows how the 02R can be used with one Alesis ADAT and one Fostex RD-8
to create a 24-input, 16-track digital recording system. RD-8 is an ADAT compatible digital
recorder made by Fostex. The 16 digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to
32 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R’s built-in automation and scene memory
systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out
after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R, ADAT, and RD-8 are connected together
using Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN buttons on the ADAT and RD-8 to use the
DIGITAL INs.

• The RD-8 is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks one
through eight. The ADAT is connected to Slot [2] of the 02R. These tape inputs
correspond to tracks nine through sixteen.

• A 9-pin Sync cable for connecting the ADAT and RD-8 is available from Alesis or Fostex.

• The RD-8 can output SMPTE timecode. In addition, a timecode offset can be specified,
so the 02R automix start time can be adjusted.

• The 75 ohm wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON.

02R Wordclock Setup

On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK.

ADAT & RD-8 Wordclock Setup

The RD-8 works as wordclock master and the ADAT locks to it automatically via the 9-pin
sync cable. The sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz on the RD-8 menu.

Notes

• Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT.

• The ADAT must be powered up before the RD-8, because when the RD-8 is powered up
it checks how many ADATs are connected, allocates them device numbers, and
automatically sets the system word clock. RD-8 works as Control Master.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

02R Applications 27

ADAT

SYNC IN

9-pin cable

RD-8

WC OUT
(BNC)

Wordclock

WORDCLOCK IN (BNC)

Effects processor

88

SYNC OUT

SMPTE timecode

DIGITAL IN=ON

SMPTE OUT
(XLR)

SMPTE

TIMECODE

INPUT

(phono)

(75Ω=ON)

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

Optical cables

CD8-AT

1

2

Interface Cards

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

02R

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

Mic

Figure 8 02R with ADAT & RD-8

Headphones

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

28 02R Applications

02R with One DA-88

9

This application shows how the 02R can be used with a Tascam DA-88 to create a 24-input,
8-track digital recording system. The eight digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs
provide up to 32 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R’s built-in automation and scene
memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode.

Connections

• The Tascam (CD8-TD) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly.

• The Tascam digital audio cable (PW-88DL) carries the eight tape sends and eight tape
returns.

• The DA-88 is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks
one through eight.

• The optional SY-88 Sync Board is required. The DA-88 has a dedicated timecode track
and can output SMPTE timecode or MTC. In addition, a timecode offset can be
specified on the DA-88, so the 02R automix start time can be adjusted. The DA-88 also
has the ability to re-stripe the timecode track.

• The 75 ohm wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON.

02R Wordclock Setup

On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK.

DA-88 Wordclock Setup

The DA-88 works as wordclock master. Wordclock is fed to the 02R using a BNC to BNC
cable. The sampling rate is set when the DA-88 tape is formatted. This can be either 48 kHz
or 44.1 kHz. After formatting, the sampling rate is determined by the formatted tape.

Notes

• The DA-88 must be powered up even when it is not being used. Failure to do so may
cause an intermittent pumping noise on the 02R.

• On the DA-88 rear panel, set the MACHINE ID to 0.

• The optional Tascam SY-88 Sync Board must be installed to use SMPTE timecode and
MTC. This is available from Tascam.

• The rear panel of the SY-88 Sync Board has a DIP switch labeled MODE. Set DIP
switches 2 and 5 to ON (O). Set internal switch 8 on the SY-88 board marked S2 to ON.

• To use the MTC function, the SY-88 firmware must be version 3.08 or higher.

• On the Tascam (CD8-TD) card there is a DIP switch that should be set to 16-bit. This is
the initial setting, but you should confirm it. This switch is for use with Tascam High-Bit
recording applications.

• Tascam 25-pin digital audio cables PW-88DL (5 m) and PW-88D (1 m) are available
from Tascam.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

DA-88

Optional SY-88 Sync Board installed
Rear panel DIP switches 2 and 5=O
Machine ID=0

TDIF-1
Digital I/O

02R Applications 29

Power Amp

02R

WORD
SYNC
OUT
(BNC)

Wordclock

WORDCLOCK IN (BNC)

Effects processor

88

SMPTE timecode

TIMECODE
OUT
(phono)

SMPTE

TIMECODE

INPUT

(phono)

(75Ω=ON)

AUX SEND

PW-88DL 25-pin cable

CD8-TD

1

Interface Card

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

Mic

Figure 9 02R with One DA-88

Headphones

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

30 02R Applications

02R with Two DA-88s

10

This application shows how the 02R can be used with two Tascam DA-88s to create a
24-input, 16-track digital recording system. The 16 tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs
provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R’s built-in automation and scene
memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode.

Connections

• The Tascam (CD8-TD) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The Tascam digital audio cables (PW-88DL) carry the eight tape sends and returns.

• DA-88–A is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks one
through eight. DA-88–B is connected to Slot [2] of the 02R. These tape inputs
correspond to tracks nine through sixteen.

• The optional SY-88 Sync Board is required for DA-88–A. This enables the dedicated
timecode track, which can be re-striped at anytime, and provides SMPTE timecode and
MTC outputs. A timecode offset can be specified on DA-88–A, so the 02R automix start
time can be adjusted.

02R Wordclock Setup

On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK.

DA-88 Wordclock Setup

DA-88–A works as wordclock master. Wordclock is fed to the 02R using a BNC to BNC
cable, and to the DA-88–B using a PW-88S 15-pin sync cable. The sampling rate is set when
the DA-88 tapes are formatted. This can be either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. After formatting, the
sampling rate is determined by the formatted tape.

Notes

• The DA-88s must be powered up even when they are not being used. Failure to do so may
cause an intermittent pumping noise on the 02R.

• DA-88–A is set to MACHINE ID 0. DA-88–B is set to MACHINE ID 1. Since DA-88–A
works as Control Master, it should be used for synchronized transport and locate
operations.

• The optional Tascam SY-88 Sync Board must be installed in DA-88–A to use SMPTE
timecode and MTC. This is available from Tascam. DA-88–B does not require the SY-88
Sync Board nor does its tape have to be striped with timecode. It is synchronized to
DA-88–A via the PW-88S 15-pin sync cable.

• The terminator bundled with the PW-88S sync cable should be connected to the SYNC
OUT on DA-88–B to ensure reliable synchronization.

• The rear panel of the SY-88 Sync Board has a DIP switch labeled MODE. Set DIP
switches 2 and 5 to ON (O). Set internal switch 8 on the SY-88 board marked S2 to ON.

• To use the MTC function, the SY-88 firmware must be version 3.08 or higher.

• On the Tascam (CD8-TD) card there is a DIP switch that should be set to 16-bit. This is
the initial setting, but you should confirm it. This switch is for use with Tascam High-Bit
recording applications.

• Tascam 25-pin digital audio cables PW-88DL (5 m) and PW-88D (1 m), and the 15-pin
PW-88S sync cable are available from Tascam.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

ID=1

ID=0

DA-88–B

PW-88S
15-pin cable

DA-88–A

WORD
SYNC
OUT
(BNC)

Terminator

SYNC OUT

SYNC IN

SYNC OUT

TIMECODE
OUT
(phono)

TDIF-1
Digital I/O

TDIF-1
Digital I/O

Optional SY-88 Sync Board installed
Rear panel DIP switches 2 and 5=O

PW-88DL 25-pin cables

02R Applications 31

02R

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

Wordclock

SMPTE timecode or MTC

WORDCLOCK IN (BNC)

Effects processor

88

TIMECODE

INPUT

(phono)

(75Ω=ON)

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

1

CD8-TD

2

Interface Cards

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

MIDI Sampler

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

Headphones

Mic

Figure 10 02R with Two DA-88s

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

32 02R Applications

02R with Four DA-88s

11

This application shows how the 02R can be used with four Tascam DA-88s to create a
24-input, 32-track digital recording system, providing 32-track digital mixdown. In
addition, the 02R’s built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic
and static mix automation referenced to timecode.

Connections

• The Tascam (CD8-TD) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• DA-88–A is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond to tracks
one through eight (Tape In 1–8). DA-88–B is connected to Slot [2] of the 02R and the
tape inputs correspond to tracks nine through sixteen (Tape In 9–16). DA-88–C is
connected to Slot [3] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond to tracks 17 through 24
(Line In 1–8). DA-88–D is connected to Slot [4] of the 02R and the tape inputs
correspond to tracks 25 through 32 (Line In 9–16).

• The optional SY-88 Sync Board is required for DA-88–A. This enables the dedicated
timecode track, which can be re-striped at anytime, and provides SMPTE timecode and
MTC outputs. A timecode offset can be specified on DA-88–A.

02R Wordclock Setup

On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK.

DA-88 Wordclock Setup

DA-88–A works as wordclock master. Wordclock is fed to the 02R using a BNC to BNC
cable, and to the other DA-88s using PW-88S 15-pin sync cables. The sampling rate is set
when the DA-88 tapes are formatted. This can be either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. After
formatting, the sampling rate is determined by the formatted tape.

Notes

• The DA-88s must be powered up even when they are not being used. Failure to do so may
cause an intermittent pumping noise on the 02R.

• DA-88–A is set to MACHINE ID 0, DA-88–B to MACHINE ID 1, DA-88–C to
MACHINE ID 2, and DA-88–D to MACHINE ID 3. Since DA-88–A works as the
Control Master, it should be used for synchronized transport and locate operations.

• The optional Tascam SY-88 Sync Board must be installed in DA-88–A to use SMPTE
timecode and MTC. This is available from Tascam. The other DA-88s do not require
SY-88 Sync Boards and their tapes do not have to be striped with timecode. They are
synchronized to DA-88–A via the PW-88S 15-pin sync cables.

• The terminator bundled with a PW-88S sync cable should be connected to the SYNC
OUT on DA-88–D to ensure reliable synchronization.

• The rear panel of the SY-88 Sync Board has a DIP switch labeled MODE. Set DIP
switches 2 and 5 to ON (O). Set internal switch 8 on the SY-88 board marked S2 to ON.

• To use the MTC function, the SY-88 firmware must be version 3.08 or higher.

• On the Tascam (CD8-TD) card there is a DIP switch that should be set to 16-bit. This is
the initial setting, but you should confirm it. This switch is for use with Tascam High-Bit
recording applications.

• Tascam 25-pin digital audio cables PW-88DL (5 m) and PW-88D (1 m), and the 15-pin
PW-88S sync cable are available from Tascam.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

02R Applications 33

DA-88–D

ID=3

PW-88S
15-pin cable

DA-88–C

ID=2

PW-88S
15-pin cable

DA-88–B

ID=1

PW-88S
15-pin cable

DA-88–A

ID=0

Wordclock

Effects processor

Terminator

SYNC OUT

SYNC IN

SYNC OUT

SYNC IN

SYNC OUT

SYNC IN

SYNC OUT

WORD
SYNC
OUT
(BNC)

WORDCLOCK IN (BNC)

88

TIMECODE
OUT
(phono)

TIMECODE

INPUT

(phono)

(75Ω=ON)

TDIF-1

TDIF-1

TDIF-1

TDIF-1

1

Optional SY-88 Sync Board installed
Rear panel DIP switches 2 and 5=O

PW-88DL 25-pin cables x4

2

CD8-TD
Interface

3

4

Cards

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

02R

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

02R Input Signal Select
should be set to CARD
SLOT 3 and CARD SLOT 4

Mic

Figure 11 02R with Four DA-88s

Headphones

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

34 02R Applications

Two 02Rs with Four DA-88s

12

This application shows how two 02Rs can be used with four Tascam DA-88s to create a
48-input, 32-track digital recording system. The 32 digital tape returns and 48 Mic/Line
inputs provide up to 80 inputs at mixdown.

The two 02Rs are cascaded together using a 25-pin straight cable and two CD8-CS Cascade
cards, which are installed in Slot [3] of each 02R (could be Slot [4]). The cascade
connection carries the eight buses, any four of the eight AUX buses, Stereo bus, and Solo
bus. This allows both consoles to work together as one large 80-input mixing console. The
master section of 02R–B is used for monitoring and two-track operations. The studio
monitors and two-track recording equipment are also connected to this 02R.

Connections

• The Tascam (CD8-TD) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• DA-88–A is connected to Slot [1] of 02R–A and the tape inputs correspond to tracks one
through eight (Tape In 1–8). DA-88–B is connected to Slot [2] of 02R–A and the tape
inputs correspond to tracks nine through sixteen (Tape In 9–16). DA-88–C is connected
to Slot [1] of 02R–B and the tape inputs correspond to tracks 17 through 24 (Tape In
1–8). DA-88–D is connected to Slot [2] of 02R–B and the tape inputs correspond to
tracks 25 through 32 (Tape In 9–16). PW-88DL cables are available from Tascam.

• The optional SY-88 Sync Board is required for DA-88–A. This enables the dedicated
timecode track, which can be re-striped at anytime, and provides SMPTE timecode and
MTC outputs. A timecode offset can be specified on DA-88–A.

02R Wordclock Setup

On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK.

DA-88 Wordclock Setup

DA-88–A works as wordclock master. Wordclock is fed to the 02R using a BNC to BNC
cable, and to the other DA-88s using PW-88S 15-pin sync cables, available from Tascam.
The sampling rate is set when the DA-88 tapes are formatted. This can be either 48 kHz or

44.1 kHz. After formatting, the sampling rate is determined by the formatted tape.

Notes

• The DA-88s must be powered up even when they are not being used. Failure to do so may
cause an intermittent pumping noise on the 02R.

• DA-88–A is set to MACHINE ID to 0, DA-88–B to MACHINE ID to 1, DA-88–C to
MACHINE ID 2, and DA-88–D to MACHINE ID 3. Since DA-88–A works as the
Control Master, it should be used for synchronized transport and locate operations.

• The optional Tascam SY-88 Sync Board must be installed in DA-88–A to use SMPTE
timecode and MTC. This is available from Tascam. The other DA-88s do not require
SY-88 Sync Boards and their tapes do not have to be striped with timecode. They are
synchronized to DA-88–A via the PW-88S 15-pin sync cables.

• The terminator bundled with a PW-88S sync cable should be connected to the SYNC
OUT on DA-88–D to ensure reliable synchronization.

• The rear panel of the SY-88 Sync Board has a DIP switch labeled MODE. Set DIP
switches 2 and 5 to ON (O). Set internal switch 8 on the SY-88 board marked S2 to ON.

• To use the MTC function, the SY-88 firmware must be version 3.08 or higher.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

02R Applications 35

• On the Tascam (CD8-TD) card there is a DIP switch that should be set to 16-bit. This is

the initial setting, but you should confirm it. This switch is for use with Tascam High-Bit
recording applications.

• The rear of the Cascade (CD8-CS) card has an IN/OUT switch. For 02R–A this must be

set to OUT. On 02R–B it must be set to IN.

• The optional CD8-CS kit contains two CD8-CS cards and one 25-pin straight cable.

PW-88S 15-pin cable

02R

DA-88–B

ID=1

TDIF-1

DA-88–A

ID=0

TDIF-1

WC OUT

(BNC)

Optional SY-88 Sync Board installed

Rear panel DIP switches 2 and 5=O

PW-88DL 25 pin cables x2

1

2

Wordclock

CD8-TD

Switch=OUT

3 3

CD8-CS CD8-CS

SMPTE timecode

WORD
CLOCK
IN (BNC)
(75Ω=ON)

SYNC OUT

SYNC IN
PW-88S 15-pin cable

SYNC OUT

SMPTE OUT
or MTC OUT
(phono)

or MTC

CD8-TD

25-pin straight

cable

SMPTE
TIMECODE
INPUT
(phono)

DA-88–C

ID=2

TDIF-1

DA-88–D

ID=3

TDIF-1

The power amp, monitors, and
DAT recorder have been removed

PW-88DL 25 pin cables x2

Switch=IN

1

2

from this diagram for clarity.

SYNC IN

SYNC OUT
PW-88S 15-pin cable

SYNC IN

SYNC OUT

Terminator

SMPTE
TIMECODE
INPUT
(phono)

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

WORD

CLOCK

OUT (BNC)

Figure 12 Two 02Rs with Four DA-88s

02R–B02R–A

WORD
CLOCK
IN (BNC)
(75Ω=ON)

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Stereo fader, Bus
master, & Aux
master controls on
this 02R are used.

36 02R Applications

02R with Akai DR8 Hard Disk Recorder

13

This application shows how the 02R can be used with an Akai DR8 Hard Disk Recorder to
create a 24-input, 8-track digital recording system. The eight digital tape returns and 24
Mic/Line inputs provide up to 32 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R’s built-in
automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation
referenced to timecode.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out
after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The DR8 is fitted with an optional ADAT (IB-804A) interface card. For MTC operation,
the DR8 requires an optional MIDI (IB803M) interface card. For SMPTE operation, an
optional SMPTE (IB802T) interface card.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and DR8 are connected together using Optical
Cables.

• The DR8 is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks one
through eight.

02R Wordclock Setup

The 02R works as wordclock slave. An ADAT (CD8-AT) card is installed in Slot [1], so any
pair of the tape inputs from 1 to 8 can be selected as the wordclock source on the DIGITAL
I/O menu.

DR8 Wordclock Setup

The DR8 works as wordclock master.

Notes

• When a track is armed for recording, the DR8 will normally try to take its wordclock
source from that track’s input. To prevent this, in the Digi submenu set Auto Sync to Off.
Note that the Auto Sync setting is not memorized when the DR8 is turned off, although
it can be stored as part of a project.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Akai DR8

02R Applications 37

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

TC

SMPTE timecode or MTC

Effects processor

88

SMPTE

TIMECODE

INPUT

(phono)

DIGITAL
INPUT

Optical cables

CD8-AT

1

Interface Card

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

02R

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

Headphones

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Mic

Figure 13 02R with Akai DR8 Hard Disk Recorder

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

38 02R Applications

02R with Akai DR16 Hard Disk Recorder

14

This application shows how the 02R can be used with an Akai DR16 Hard Disk Recorder to
create a 24-input, 16-track digital recording system. The 16 digital tape returns and 24
Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R’s built-in
automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation
referenced to timecode.

The DR16 is a 16-track hard disk recorder featuring 8-track recording and 16-track
playback. The ADAT (IB804AEX) interface card provides eight digital inputs and 16 digital
outputs.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The DR16 is fitted with the following options: ADAT (IB804AEX) interface card and
MIDI (IB803M) interface card.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and DR16 are connected together using
Optical Cables.

• The DR16 digital output connected to Slot [1] of the 02R corresponds to tracks one
through eight, while the DR16 digital output connected to Slot [2]corresponds to tracks
nine through sixteen.

02R Wordclock Setup

The 02R works as wordclock slave. With ADAT (CD8-AT) cards installed in Slot [1] and
Slot [2], any pair of the first 16 tape inputs can be selected as the wordclock source on the
DIGITAL I/O menu.

DR16 Wordclock Setup

The DR16 works as wordclock master.

Notes

• When a track is armed for recording, the DR16 will normally try to take its wordclock
source from that track’s input. To prevent this, in the Digi submenu set Auto Sync to Off.
Note that the Auto Sync setting is not memorized when the DR16 is turned off, although
it can be stored as part of a project.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

02R Applications 39

Akai DR16

MTC

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

CD8-AT

Interface Cards

MIDI IN

Optical cables

1

2

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

Power Amp

02R

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

Effects processor

88

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

Headphones

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Mic

Figure 14 02R with Akai DR16 Hard Disk Recorder

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

40 02R Applications

02R with Analog 16-Track Multitrack Recorder

15

This application shows how the 02R can be used with a 16-track analog multitrack recorder
to create a 24-input, 16-track recording system. Track 16 of the multitrack recorder has been
stripped with SMPTE timecode. This is fed to the 02R’s SMPTE TIMECODE input.

The 16 tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 32 inputs at mixdown. In
addition, the 02R’s built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic
and static mix automation referenced to timecode.

Connections

• The AD/DA (CD8-AD) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

02R Wordclock Setup

02R works as wordclock master.

Notes

• Each AD/DA (CD8-AD) card has eight inputs and eight outputs (16 1/4" phone jacks).
It also features a +4 dB/–10 dB level switch. This should be set to match the operating
level of the multitrack recorder.

• The AD/DA (CD8-AD) cards are Double size cards and take up two slots. So with
AD/DA cards in slots [1] and [2], slots [3] and [4] cannot be used for other cards.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

16-track analog
multitrack recorder

02R Applications 41

02R

Effects processor

88

Track 16

Analog Out

SMPTE timecode

SMPTE

TIMECODE

INPUT

(phono)

AUX SEND

88 88

Audio cables x32

CD8-AD

1

Interface Cards

2

(+4dB/–10dB
switchable)

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

Mic

Figure 15 02R with Analog 16-Track Multitrack Recorder

Headphones

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

42 02R Applications

02R with Video Machine, ADAT, & BRC

16

This application shows how the 02R can be used with a video machine, ADAT, and BRC for
audio post-production and audio sweetening, with 02R automation. Using only the SMPTE
timecode from the video machine, the BRC can generate both timecode (SMPTE or MTC)
and wordclock for the ADAT and 02R. A timecode offset can be specified on the BRC.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out
after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using
Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN.

• The ADAT’s eight tracks connect to 02R slot [1], tape inputs one through eight.

• The Alesis BRC Master Remote Control can control up to 16 ADATs (i.e. 128 tracks).

• A 9-pin Sync cable for connecting the ADAT and BRC is available from Alesis.

• The 75 ohm wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON.

02R Wordclock Setup

On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK.

ADAT & BRC Wordclock Setup

The BRC works as wordclock master and the ADAT locks to it automatically via the 9-pin
sync cable. The sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.

Notes

• The ADAT must be powered up before the BRC, because when the BRC is powered up it
checks how many ADATs are connected, allocates them device numbers, and
automatically sets the system wordclock.

• On the BRC, set the Clock Source to Internal. Setting it to SMPTE may cause noise.

• To generate timecode on the BRC, press the GEN SYNC button.

• On the BRC, set the DIGITAL I/O button to OFF. This function is for direct ping-pong
between multiple ADATs. If this is turned ON while connected to an 02R, bus
assignments will produce unexpected results. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the
ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Video machine

TC

ADAT

DIGITAL IN=ON

SYNC IN

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

TV Monitor

02R Applications 43

BRC Settings:

Locate Reference=SMPTE
Clock Source=Internal
Ext Sync=ON
TC=as required
SMPTE Start Offset=as required
Press GEN SYNC to output SMPTE
timecode or MTC

02R

SMPTE IN

(phone jack)

9-pin cable

BRC

WC OUT
(BNC)

WORDCLOCK IN (BNC)

SYNC OUT

00.00.00.00

SMPTE OUT

TIMECODE

SMPTE timecode or MTC

(75Ω=ON)

GEN SYNC=ON
DIGITAL I/O=OFF

SMPTE

INPUT

(phono)

Optical cable

CD8-AT

1

Interface Card

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

Figure 16 02R with Video Machine, ADAT, & BRC

Headphones

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

44 02R Applications

02R with Video Machine, ADAT, & AI-2

17

This application shows how the 02R can be used with a video machine, ADAT, and AI-2
Multipurpose Audio/Video Synchronization Interface for audio post-production and audio
sweetening, with 02R automation. Using only the SMPTE timecode from the video
machine, the AI-2 can generate both timecode (SMPTE or MTC) and wordclock for the
ADAT and 02R. A timecode offset can be specified on the AI-2.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out
after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using
Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN.

• The ADAT’s eight tracks connect to 02R slot [1], tape inputs one through eight.

• A 9-pin Sync cable for connecting the ADAT and AI-2 is available from Alesis.

• The 75 ohm wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON.

02R Wordclock Setup

On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK.

ADAT & AI-2 Wordclock Setup

The AI-2 works as wordclock master and the ADAT locks to it automatically via the 9-pin
sync cable. The AI-2 sampling rate should be set to match that of the ADAT tape.

Notes

• On the AI-2, set the ONLINE Key for chasing.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Video machine

TC

TV Monitor

02R Applications 45

AI-2 Settings:

Online=ON
TC=as required
SMPTE Start Offset=as required
Sampling rate=same as Adat tape

02R

RDR IN

(phone jack)

ADAT

9-pin cable

AI-2

DIGITAL IN=ON

SYNC IN

SYNC OUT

WC OUT
(BNC)

SMPTE timecode or MTC

WORDCLOCK IN (BNC)

GEN OUT

SMPTE

TIMECODE

INPUT

(phono)

(75Ω=ON)

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

Optical cable

CD8-AT

1

Interface Card

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

Figure 17 02R with Video Machine, ADAT, & AI-2

Headphones

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

46 02R Applications

02R with Video Machine & DA-88

18

This application shows how the 02R can be used with a video machine and DA-88 for audio
post-production and audio sweetening, with 02R automation. Using only the SMPTE
timecode from the video machine, the DA-88 can generate timecode (SMPTE or MTC) for
the 02R. A timecode offset can be specified on the DA-88.

Connections

• The Tascam (CD8-TD) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly.

• The Tascam digital audio cable (PW-88DL) carries the eight tape sends and eight tape
returns.

• The DA-88 is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks
one through eight.

• The optional SY-88 Sync Board is required. The DA-88 has a dedicated timecode track
and can output SMPTE timecode or MTC. In addition, a timecode offset can be
specified on the DA-88, so the 02R automix start time can be adjusted. The DA-88 also
has the ability to re-stripe the timecode track.

• The video house sync is connected to the Video In BNC connection on the DA-88.

02R Wordclock Setup

The 02R works as a wordclock slave. A Tascam (CD8-TD) card is installed in Slot [1], so any
one of the first 8 tape inputs can be selected as the wordclock source on the DIGITAL I/O
menu.

DA-88 Wordclock Setup

The DA-88 generates a wordclock signal referenced to the Video In signal (VIDEO). The
sampling rate is set when the DA-88 tape is formatted. This can be either 48 kHz or

44.1 kHz. After formatting, the sampling rate is determined by the formatted tape.

Notes

• The DA-88 must be powered up even when it is not being used. Failure to do so may
cause an intermittent pumping noise on the 02R.

• On the DA-88 rear panel, set the MACHINE ID to 0.

• The optional Tascam SY-88 Sync Board must be installed to use SMPTE timecode and
MTC. This is available from Tascam.

• The rear panel of the SY-88 Sync Board has a DIP switch labeled MODE. Set DIP
switches 2 and 5 to ON (0). Set internal switch 8 on the SY-88 board marked S2 to ON.

• To use the MTC function, the SY-88 firmware must be version 3.08 or higher.

• On the Tascam (CD8-TD) card there is a DIP switch that should be set to 16-bit. This is
the initial setting, but you should confirm it. This switch is for use with Tascam High-Bit
recording applications.

• Tascam 25-pin digital audio cables PW-88DL (5 m) and PW-88D (1 m) are available
from Tascam.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Video house sync

Video machine

BNC

DA-88

Video In

(BNC)

TC

TIMECODE
IN (phono)

TIMECODE OUT
(phono)

TV Monitor

Optional SY-88 Sync Board installed
Rear panel DIP switches 2 and 5=O
Machine ID=0

TDIF-1
Digital I/O

02R Applications 47

DA-88 Settings:

Time Mode=SMPTE/EBU (as tape)
Chase=ON
Clock=VIDEO

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

02R

PW-88DL 25-pin cable

CD8-TD

1

Interface Card

SMPTE

SMPTE timecode or MTC

TIMECODE

INPUT

(phono)

Figure 18 02R with Video Machine & DA-88

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

Headphones

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

48 02R Applications

02R with Two Fostex D-90s

19

This application shows how the 02R can be used with two Fostex D-90 hard disk recorders
to create a 24-input, 16-track digital recording system. The 16 digital tape returns and 24
Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R’s built-in
automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation
referenced to MIDI timecode.

The Fostex D-90 hard disk recorder features ADAT I/O as standard. For multiple operation,
no special cables are required, and only the MIDI IN/OUT ports need to be connected for
MTC-referenced synchronization.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and D-90s are connected together using
Optical Cables.

• D-90–A is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond to tracks one
through eight.

• D-90–B is connected to Slot [2] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond to tracks nine
through sixteen.

02R Wordclock Setup

The 02R works as wordclock master.

D-90 Wordclock Setup

Each D-90 should be configured as a wordclock slave, with the ADAT interface as the source.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

02R Applications 49

D-90–B

D-90–A

MIDI OUT

MTC

MIDI IN

MIDI THRU

MTC

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

Optical cables

CD8-AT

1

2

Interface Cards

C-R Out

02R

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

2TR IN
DIGITAL

Effects processor

88

MTC IN

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

TO HOST

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

STEREO OUT

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

DIGITAL

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Headphones

Mic

Figure 19 02R with Two Fostex D-90s

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

50 02R Applications

02R with Pro Tools for Music Recording

20

This application shows how the 02R can be used with a Pro Tools system. The eight digital
tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the
02R’s built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix
automation referenced to MIDI timecode.

A Digidesign 888 I/O Audio Interface connects the 02R to the Pro Tools system, with a
special 50-pin Pro Tools cable between the computer card and 888. The 25-pin connector
on the CD8-AE-S card connects to a patchbox, which provides eight AES/EBU inputs (four
XLRs) and eight AES/EBU outputs (four XLRs).

Pro Tools can be controlled remotely from the 02R V2 using the Pro Tools template of the
MIDI Remote function. The 02R’s built-in automation is referenced to MTC coming from
the Pro Tools system. A MOTU MIDI Timepiece (or Opcode Studio 4) is used as a MIDI
interface and connects to the computer’s Modem port.

Connections

• The AES/EBU (CD8-AE-S) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the
screws out after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and patchbox are connected together using a
25-pin D-sub cable.

• The patchbox is connected to the 888 I/O Audio Interface using AES/EBU-compatible
XLR cables.

• The 888 I/O Audio Interface connects to the audio card using a special 50-pin Pro Tools
cable.

• The Pro Tools system is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond
to tracks one through eight.

02R Wordclock Setup

The 02R works as a wordclock slave. On the DIGITAL I/O menu, set the wordclock source
to TAPE 1/2 (i.e., AES/EBU 1/2).

Pro Tools Wordclock Setup

The Pro Tools system should be configured as wordclock master.

Note

• The D-sub <–> XLR box (or D-sub to XLR break-out cable) is not available from
Yamaha, and should be custom made.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Modem port

50-pin Pro Tools cable

888 I/O Audio Interface

XLR<–>D-sub box

02R Applications 51

Macintosh computer
with Pro Tools audio card

02R

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

MIDI interface

MTC

Effects processor

88

CD8-AE-S

Interface

Card

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

AUX SEND

INPUT 17-24

25-pin D-sub cable

Break-out cable

1

alternative

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–24

C-R Out

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

MIDI Sampler

2TR IN
DIGITAL

STEREO OUT
DIGITAL

Headphones

D-sub<–>XLR
break-out cable

Mic

Figure 20 02R with Pro Tools for Music Recording

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

52 02R Applications

02R with Pro Tools for Video Post

21

This application shows how the 02R can be used with a video machine and Pro Tools system
for audio post-production and audio sweetening. The 16 digital tape returns and 24
Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs. In addition, the 02R’s built-in automation and
scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to
SMPTE or MIDI timecode.

Two Digidesign 888 I/O Audio Interfaces connect the 02R to the Pro Tools system, with
special 50-pin Pro Tools cables between the computer cards and each 888. Two
custom-made D-sub to XLR break-out cables are used to connect the 25-pin connectors on
the CD8-AE-S cards to the 888s.

Pro Tools can be controlled remotely from the 02R V2 using the Pro Tools template of the
MIDI Remote function.

Connections

• The AES/EBU (CD8-AE-S) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the
screws out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02Rs and 888s are connected together using
custom-made D-sub to XLR cables.

• The Pro Tools system is connected to 02R Slot [1] (tape inputs 1 through 8) and Slot
[2](tape inputs 9 through 16).

02R Wordclock Setup

The 02R works as a wordclock slave. On the DIGITAL I/O menu, set the wordclock source
to TAPE 1/2 (i.e., AES/EBU 1/2).

Pro Tools Wordclock Setup

The Pro Tools system should be configured as wordclock master.

Notes

• The D-sub <–> XLR break-out cable is not available from Yamaha, and should be
custom made.

• The slave clock (Super Clock) signal connected between Digidesign products is an
exclusive clock, with a sampling rate of Fs x 256.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Video machine

02R Applications 53

House video sync

Digidesign VSD

(Video Slave Driver)

Wordclock

Out

Digidesign SSD

(SMPTE Slave Driver)

Slave
Clock
Out

TC OUT

Slave Clock Out

TV Monitor

Modem port

50-pin Pro Tools cable

888 I/O Audio Interface

02R

Macintosh computer
with Pro Tools audio card

50-pin Pro Tools cable

Slave clock (BNC)

888 I/O Audio Interface

D-sub<–>XLR

break-out cables

CD8-AE-S

Interface

Card

SMPTE

or

MTC

WORDCLOCK IN (BNC)

MIDI IN

(75Ω = ON)

Figure 21 02R with Pro Tools for Video Post

1

CD8-AE-S

Interface

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

2

Card

DIGITAL RECORDING CONSOLE

54 02R Applications

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

DIGITAL MIXING CONSOLE

03D

03D Applications 57

Part 2: 03D Applications

System Operating Notes

03D

• 03D interface cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after

installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• If a crackling noise can be heard, make sure not more than one device is set to internal

wordclock. One device should be set for internal wordclock (master) and all other
devices should be set to external wordclock (slave).

ADAT

• To use the ADAT’s DIGITAL INPUT, press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT. Do not

press the DIGITAL I/O button on the BRC.

• Set the DIGITAL I/O button on the BRC to OFF. This function is for direct ping-pong

between multiple ADATs. If this is turned ON while connected to an 03D, bus
assignments will produce unexpected results. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the
ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT.

• To check the ADAT wordclock source, press the SET LOCATE and DIGITAL IN buttons

together. The display will show “int” for internal or “digi” for external.

• The sampling rate of an ADAT can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode

for 48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to
–146 cents. At which point 44.1 appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has
dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates.

• In a multiple ADAT system with no BRC, Control Slave ADATs must be powered up

before the Control Master ADAT, because when the Control Master ADAT is powered up
it checks how many Control Slave ADATs are connected, allocates them device numbers,
and automatically sets the system wordclock.

• In an ADAT system with a BRC, the ADAT(s) must be powered up before the BRC,

because when the BRC is powered up it checks how many ADATs are connected, allocates
them device numbers, and automatically sets the system wordclock. The BRC works as
Control Master.

03D

• To generate timecode on a BRC, press the GEN SYNC button.

• ADAT tapes can be duplicated when ADATs are connected together directly. Be aware

that a delay will be introduced if tapes are duplicated via the 03D.

• To see the version number of an ADAT, press the SET LOCATE and FAST FWD buttons

together.

• Both the ADAT and BRC can be initialized as follows. Initialization is recommended

when a BRC is behaving strangely, and the first time an ADAT is connected to a BRC. To
initialize, hold down the RECORD and PLAY transport buttons while turning on the
power.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

58 03D Applications

Akai DR8 & DR16

• When a track is armed for recording, the DR8 or DR16 will normally try to take its
wordclock source from that track’s input. To prevent this, in the Digi submenu set Auto
Sync to Off. Note that the Auto Sync setting is not memorized when the DR8 or DR16 is
turned off, although it can be stored as part of a project.

03D Optional Interface Cards

To interface the 03D with digital multitrack equipment, an optional interface card is
required. One single-size interface card can be installed in the 03D.

Available Cards

The following table lists the interface cards available for use with the 03D.

Card Description Connectors

CD8-AT ADAT Digital I/O Optical x2

CD8-TDII Tascam TDIF-1 Digital I/O 25-pin D-sub x1

CD8-AE-S

CD8-Y Yamaha Digital I/O 25-pin D-sub x1

CD8-CS KIT Digital Cascade Kit

a. Cable not included.
b. Kit includes two cards and one cable.

a

AES/EBU Digital I/O 25-pin D-sub x1

b

25-pin D-sub x1

YGDAI Digital Inputs

The eight YGDAI digital inputs of the interface card work as 03D inputs for input channels
17 through 24, and cannot be reconfigured.

Assigning Signals to the YGDAI Outputs

The following table shows which signal sources can be assigned to the eight YGDAI digital
outputs. Note that these signals are not sourced directly from the 03D buses. They are
sourced from the actual outputs before D/A conversion. so they are affected, for example, by
the stereo, bus, and aux send master faders, EQ, and dynamics processors.

Output Source

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

BUS 1, AUX 1, Direct Out 1, Direct Out 9, or STEREO L

BUS 2, AUX 2, Direct Out 2, Direct Out 10, or STEREO R

BUS 3, AUX 3, Direct Out 3, Direct Out 11, or STEREO L

BUS 4, AUX 4, Direct Out 4, Direct Out 12, or STEREO R

BUS 1, AUX 1, Direct Out 5, Direct Out 13, or STEREO L

BUS 2, AUX 2, Direct Out 6, Direct Out 14, or STEREO R

BUS 3, AUX 3, Direct Out 7, Direct Out 15, or STEREO L

BUS 4, AUX 4, Direct Out 8, Direct Out 16, or STEREO R

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

03D Applications 59

Wordclock Connections & Termination

For correct operation it is essential that the wordclock cabling be terminated correctly. The

03D has a wordclock termination ON/OFF (75Ω) switch on the rear panel. Wordclock is a

TTL signal, and IN and OUT connections use BNC connectors. Three wordclock

distribution examples are shown below. Note the 75Ω wordclock terminator switch

settings.

1. Parallel Distribution Box

WORDCLOCK
OUT

Distribution box

WORDCLOCK IN WORDCLOCK IN WORDCLOCK IN WORDCLOCK IN

75Ω Switch=ON

03D-A

75Ω Switch=ON

03D-B

75Ω Switch=ON

Other

Device-A

75Ω Switch=ON

Other

Device-B

In this example, a parallel distribution box is used to distribute the wordclock signal among
devices. All wordclock terminator switches are set to ON.

2. Using BNC T-bar Connectors

WORDCLOCK
OUT

WORDCLOCK IN WORDCLOCK IN WORDCLOCK IN WORDCLOCK IN

75Ω Switch=OFF

03D-A

75Ω Switch=OFF

03D-B

75Ω Switch=OFF

Other

Device-A

75Ω Switch=ON

Other

Device-B

This example is similar to the above except that T-bar connectors are used. In this system,
only the last device’s wordclock terminator switch is set to ON.

3. Daisy Chain Distribution

03D

WORDCLOCK
OUT

IN OUT

WORDCLOCK

75Ω Switch=ON

03D-A

IN OUT
WORDCLOCK

75Ω Switch=ON

03D-B

In this example, the wordclock master is a digital multitrack recorder. Both 03D wordclock
terminator switches are set to ON. This method of wordclock distribution is not
recommended for large systems.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

60 03D Applications

Wordclocks

When several digital audio devices are configured in a system, it is essential that they are all
synchronized to a single wordclock source. This is not SMPTE or MIDI timecode
synchronization. Wordclock synchronization refers to the synchronization of the digital
audio processing components inside each digital audio device. Typically, one digital audio
device acts as wordclock master and all other devices work as wordclock slaves. The
wordclock frequency is the same as the chosen sampling rate.

Even though some systems appear to work okay with several digital audio devices not
sharing a common wordclock (i.e., all devices set to their own internal wordclock), digital
audio data will not be processed correctly. In some systems this problem will be very
audible. In others it may cause subtle distortion. Be aware of this.

In a system where all devices share a common wordclock, it is important that all devices be
powered on even if just one or two devices are being used. Obviously, the wordclock master
device must be powered on. Before starting a recording session it’s a good idea to make sure
that all wordclock slaves are locked to the master wordclock source. Most devices have front
panel indicators that show whether they are locked to internal or external wordclock.

Setting the 03D’s Wordclock

With the 03D’s internal wordclock generator, industry-standard sampling rates of 44.1 kHz
and 48 kHz are available. When the internal wordclock generator is used, the 03D can be
used as wordclock master, with other digital devices working as wordclock slaves.
Alternatively, the 03D can be used with external wordclock rates of between 32 kHz –6%
and 48 kHz +6%. An external wordclock can be sourced from the DIGITAL STEREO IN,
BNC WORD CLOCK IN, or a pair of YGDAI digital inputs.

1. Use the [DIO] button to locate the D.in Setup page shown below.

Note: As the wordclock source is being changed, noise may be produced. So before selecting

a wordclock source, set the stereo output, aux send, and bus out faders to minimum,
turn down your monitor amplifier, and stop all recorders.

2. Use the cursor buttons to select the WORD CLOCK SOURCE options, and
the [ENTER] button to set them. If you are using a mouse, simply click the
options.

If the 03D locks correctly to the selected wordclock source, the respective indicator appears
highlighted.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

03D Applications 61

AUTO NAVIGATE—This function checks all possible wordclock

sources and then displays a dialog box recommending a suitable
source. Note, however, that this function is not perfect and in some
situations it may not be able to recommend a suitable source. The
dialog box shown here appears when this function is selected.

MANUAL—These options allow you to select the wordclock source.

Internal wordclock at 44.1 kHz
Internal wordclock at 48 kHz
External wordclock via the DIGITAL STEREO IN (AES/EBU or Coaxial). The

STEREO INPUT ASSIGN FLIP switch on the D.in Setup page must be set so that
the AES/EBU or Coaxial signal is assigned to the ST IN.

External wordclock via the BNC WORD CLOCK IN connection
External wordclock via the YGDAI card inputs 1 and 2
External wordclock via the YGDAI card inputs 3 and 4
External wordclock via the YGDAI card inputs 5 and 6
External wordclock via the YGDAI card inputs 7 and 8
The status of the wordclock is indicated as follows.
03D locked to this wordclock source
Usable wordclock present
Wordclock signal present but not synchronized to selected wordclock. If such a

signal is connected and the DIGITAL ST IN SYNC CAUTION or YGDAI IN SYNC
CAUTION preference is set to ON, a warning message appears.

No wordclock signal available.

FS—When the 03D is locked to a wordclock, the sampling rate appears here (48k, 44.1k, or

32k). When it is unlocked, the display shows UNLOCK. If another page is accessed in the
unlocked state, UNLOCK appears on that page too.

03D

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

62 03D Applications

03D with ADAT & JL Cooper Datasync-2

22

This application shows how the 03D can be used with an Alesis ADAT and JL Cooper
Datasync-2 MIDI Synchronizer to create an 18-input, 8-track digital recording system. The
eight digital tape returns and 18 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 26 inputs at mixdown. In
addition, the 03D’s built-in automix and scene memories provide both dynamic and static
mix automation referenced to timecode.

The JL Cooper Datasync-2 MIDI Synchronizer converts ADAT sync signals to MTC and
SMPTE timecode. In this particular system, the 03D automix is referenced to MTC.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out
after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 03D and ADAT are connected together using
Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN.

• YGDAI digital outputs can be configured as bus outs, aux sends, input channel direct
outs, or stereo outs. So although the 03D is a four-bus mixer, assigning the four buses
and four aux sends, or the channel direct outs, to the YGDAI outputs allows eight-track
simultaneous recording. YGDAI output assignments are made on the D.out Setup page,
which can be located using the [DIO] button.

• YGDAI digital inputs feed 03D input channels 17 through 24.

• 9-pin Sync cables for connecting the ADAT and Datasync-2 are available from Alesis.

03D Wordclock Setup

In this system, the 03D works as a wordclock slave. Any pair of YGDAI digital inputs can be
selected as the wordclock source. Use the [DIO] button to locate the D.in Setup page for
wordclock settings.

ADAT Wordclock Setup

The ADAT should be set as wordclock master. To confirm this, press the SET LOCATE and
DIGITAL IN buttons together. The display should show “int”, meaning internal wordclock.
The ADAT sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for
48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to –147 cents.
At which point “–146, 44.1, –148” appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has
dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates.

Alternatively, the ADAT could be used as a wordclock slave with the 03D as master. In this
case, the ADAT would be set to “digi”. This can be confirmed by pressing the DIGITAL IN
and SET LOCATE buttons together. Use the [DIO] button to locate the D.in Setup page on
the 03D and set the internal wordclock to either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

Notes

• Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

03D Applications 63

ADAT

SYNC OUT

SYNC IN

JL Cooper
Datasync-2

MIDI IN

MMC MTC

Effects processor

88

DIGITAL IN=ON

SYNC IN

9-pin cables

SYNC OUT

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

AUX OUT

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITALIN

Optical cables

CD8-AT
Interface Card

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

1

2

3

PAD

26dB

+10 –34

SCENE

MEMORY

DIO

AUX 1

FADER EFFECT 1

METER

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 BUS1 BUS2 BUS3 BUS4

SEL

ON

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

–60–16

+10 –34

UTILITY

DYNAMICSDELAY/Ø PAN/ROUTING

LO-MIDEQ LOW

FADER MODE

AUX 2

MIXING LAYER

1–16

17–24/MASTER

SEL

ON

+10 –34

MIDI

SOLO SETUPGROUP/PAIR

AUX 3 AUX 4

SEL

ON

–60–16

–60–16

+10 –34

+10 –34

MIDI

REMOTE

AUTOMIX

VIEW

HIGHHI-MID

EQ FLAT

EFFECT 2

SEL

SELONSEL

ON

–60–16

CHANNEL CONTROL

EQ LIBRARY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910111213141516

26dB

–60–16

+10 –34

FUNCTION

SEL CH

FADER

STATUS

ON

+10 –20

–60–16

–60–16

–60–16

+10

+10 –34

+10 –34

SCENE MEMORY

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

12

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10

+10

+10

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

USER DEFINE

EFFECT RTNST IN13–169–12FADER 1–8

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

+10 –20

+10

SEL

ON

13

14

+10 –20

+10

GAIN

GAIN

L STEREO R

CLIP
–3
–6
–9
–12
–15
–18
–24
–30
–36
–42
–48

SEL

ON

MONITOR
OUT

MONITOR

15

16

ST IN

OUT

SOLO/ 2TR IN

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10

+10

+10

GAIN

GAIN

GAINGAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN

LEVEL

SCENE MEMORYSETUP

UNDO/
REDO

STORE

RECALL

USER DEFINE

12

34

ENTER

CURSOR

12

EFFECT

ST IN

RETURN

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

ON

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

PHONES

DIGITAL

PHONES

STEREO
IN

100

100

LEVEL

SOLO

SOLO

DIGITAL

PARAMETER

STEREO
OUT

ST OUT

SEL

ON

DAT

03D

ST IN

TO HOST

6

0

5

10

10

20

20

40

40

60

60

00

00

12345678910111213141516

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 BUS1 BUS2 BUS3 BUS4

6

6

6

6

0

0

0

0

5

5

5

5

10

10

10

20

20

20

40

40

40

60

60

60

00

00

00

6

6

6

6

0

0

0

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Mic

Figure 22 03D with ADAT & JL Cooper Datasync-2

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ST OUT

ST IN

RETURN

Headphones

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

64 03D Applications

03D with DA-38 (Timecode on Tape Track)

23

This application shows how the 03D can be used with a Tascam DA-38 to create an
18-input, 7-track digital recording system. As shown in Figure 23, track eight of the DA-38
has been striped with SMPTE timecode. This is then fed to the Midiman Syncman Plus,
which converts the SMPTE to MTC and feeds it to the 03D. The seven digital tape returns
and 18 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 25 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 03D’s built-in
automix and scene memories provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced
to timecode.

The Midiman Syncman Plus is an SMPTE to MTC converter and MTC generator. Front
panel DIP switches are used to select the timecode type when working as a generator. For
SMPTE to MTC conversion the frame rate is detected and set automatically.

Connections

• The Tascam (CD8-TD) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly.

• The Tascam digital audio cable (PW-88DL) carries the eight tape sends and eight tape
returns.

• YGDAI digital outputs can be configured as bus outs, aux sends, input channel direct
outs, or stereo outs. So although the 03D is a four-bus mixer, assigning the four buses
and four aux sends, or the channel direct outs, to the YGDAI outputs allows eight-track
simultaneous recording. YGDAI output assignments are made on the D.out Setup page,
which can be located using the [DIO] button.

• YGDAI digital inputs feed 03D input channels 17 through 24.

• DA-38 track eight is striped with SMPTE timecode. Track eight analog out (phono) is
connected to the Syncman Plus.

03D Wordclock Setup

The 03D works as a wordclock slave. Any pair of YGDAI digital inputs can be selected as the
wordclock source. Use the [DIO] button to locate the D.in Setup page for wordclock
settings.

DA-38 Wordclock Setup

The DA-38 works as wordclock master. The sampling rate is set when the DA-38 tape is
formatted. This can be either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. After formatting, the sampling rate is
determined by the formatted tape.

Notes

• On the Tascam (CD8-TD) card there is a DIP switch that should be set to 16-bit. This is
the initial setting, but you should confirm it. This switch is for use with Tascam High-Bit
recording applications.

• Tascam 25-pin digital audio cables PW-88DL (5 m) and PW-88D (1 m) are available
from Tascam.

• With an optional MMC-38, which converts Tascam sync signals to MTC, the DA-38
could be used as an 8-track recorder, with track 8 free for audio recording. In this case,
the Sync Out connector on the DA-38 would connect to the Remote In connector in the
MMC-38.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Sync Out
(15-pin)

DA-38

OUTPUT 8
(phono)

SMPTE

03D Applications 65

TDIF-1
Digital I/O

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

Tascam

MMC-38

MMC

MIDI
OUT

MTC

MIDI
IN

MMC-38 alternative
sync connection

Effects processor

88

Midiman

Syncman Plus

MTC

MIDI IN

AUX OUT

ST IN

TO HOST

PW-88DL 25-pin cable

CD8-TD
Interface Card

4

5

6

7

8

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12

13

1

2

3

PAD

+10 –34

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60
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26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

–60–16

+10 –34

UTILITY

CHANNEL CONTROL

DYNAMICSDELAY/Ø PAN/ROUTING

LO-MIDEQ LOW

EQ LIBRARY

FADER MODE

AUX 2

MIXING LAYER

1–16

17–24/MASTER

SEL

ON

6

0

5

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20

40
60
00

+10 –34

MIDI

SOLO SETUPGROUP/PAIR

AUX 3 AUX 4

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0

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60
00

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–60–16

+10 –34

+10 –34

MIDI

REMOTE

AUTOMIX

VIEW

HIGHHI-MID

EQ FLAT

EFFECT 2

SEL

SEL

SELONSEL

ON

ON

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SCENE

MEMORY

DIO

AUX 1

FADER EFFECT 1

METER

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SEL

ON

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17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 BUS1 BUS2 BUS3 BUS4

26dB

–60–16

–60–16

–60–16

–60–16

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10

+10 –34

FUNCTION

SEL CH

FADER

STATUS

ON

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00

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GAIN

USER DEFINE

SCENE MEMORY

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

ON

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CLIP

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SEL

SEL

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SEL

ON

ON

ON

ON

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MONITOR
OUT

15

16

ST IN

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10

+10

+10

GAIN

GAIN

GAINGAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN

SCENE MEMORYSETUP

STORE

USER DEFINE

12

34

ENTER

CURSOR

ST IN

SEL

SEL

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ON

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ON

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UNDO/
REDO

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EFFECT
RETURN

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RETURN

MONITOR

SOLO/ 2TR IN

OUT

LEVEL

PARAMETER

SEL

ON

PHONES

PHONES

100

LEVEL

SOLO

SOLO

ST OUT

SEL

ON

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0

5

10

20

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60
00

ST OUT

DIGITAL
STEREO
IN

100

DIGITAL
STEREO
OUT

03D

Headphones

Mic

Figure 23 03D with DA-38 (Timecode on Tape Track)

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

66 03D Applications

03D with Akai DR8

24

This application shows how the 03D can be used with an Akai DR8 Hard Disk Recorder to
create an 18-input, 8-track digital recording system. The eight digital tape returns and 18
Mic/Line inputs provide up to 26 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 03D’s built-in
automix and scene memories provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced
to timecode.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out
after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly.

• The DR8 is fitted with an optional ADAT (IB-804A) interface card and MIDI (IB803M)
interface card.

• YGDAI digital outputs can be configured as bus outs, aux sends, input channel direct
outs, or stereo outs. So although the 03D is a four-bus mixer, assigning the four buses
and four aux sends, or the channel direct outs, to the YGDAI outputs allows eight-track
simultaneous recording. YGDAI output assignments are made on the D.out Setup page,
which can be located using the [DIO] button.

• YGDAI digital inputs feed 03D input channels 17 through 24.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 03D and DR8 are connected together using
Optical Cables.

03D Wordclock Setup

The 03D works as a wordclock slave. Any pair of YGDAI digital inputs can be selected as the
wordclock source. Use the [DIO] button to locate the D.in Setup page for wordclock
settings.

DR8 Wordclock Setup

The DR8 works as wordclock master.

Notes

• When a track is armed for recording, the DR8 will normally try to take its wordclock
source from that track’s input. To prevent this, in the Digi submenu set Auto Sync to Off.
Note that the Auto Sync setting is not memorized when the DR8 is turned off, although
it can be stored as part of a project.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Akai DR8

Effects processor

88

MTC

AUX OUT

MIDI IN

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

Optical cables

CD8-AT
Interface Card

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

1

2

3

PAD

26dB

+10 –34

SCENE

MEMORY

FADER EFFECT 1

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

–60–16

+10 –34

UTILITY

DYNAMICSDELAY/Ø PAN/ROUTING

LO-MIDEQ LOW

FADER MODE

AUX 2

MIXING LAYER

1–16

17–24/MASTER

SEL

ON

+10 –34

MIDI

SOLO SETUPGROUP/PAIR

AUX 3 AUX 4

SEL

ON

–60–16

–60–16

+10 –34

+10 –34

MIDI

REMOTE

AUTOMIX

VIEW

HIGHHI-MID

EQ FLAT

EFFECT 2

SEL

SELONSEL

ON

–60–16

DIO

CHANNEL CONTROL

EQ LIBRARY

AUX 1

METER

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17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 BUS1 BUS2 BUS3 BUS4

SEL

ON

26dB

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10 –34

SCENE MEMORY

+10 –20

–60–16

+10

+10

+10

GAIN

GAIN

USER DEFINE

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

–60–16

–60–16

–60–16

+10 –34

+10 –34

FUNCTION

SEL CH

FADER

STATUS

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

14

+10 –20

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+10 –20

+10

+10

+10

GAIN

GAIN

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GAIN

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CLIP

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–48

EFFECT RTNST IN13–169–12FADER 1–8

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

MONITOR
OUT

MONITOR

15

16

ST IN

OUT

SOLO/ 2TR IN

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10

+10

+10

GAIN

GAIN

GAINGAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN

LEVEL

SCENE MEMORYSETUP

UNDO/
REDO

STORE

RECALL

USER DEFINE

12

34

ENTER

CURSOR

12

EFFECT

ST IN

RETURN

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

ON

03D Applications 67

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

PHONES

DIGITAL

PHONES

STEREO
IN

100

100

LEVEL

SOLO

SOLO

DIGITAL

PARAMETER

STEREO
OUT

ST OUT

SEL

ON

03D

ST IN

TO HOST

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Mic

Figure 24 03D with Akai DR8

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ST OUT

ST IN

RETURN

Headphones

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

68 03D Applications

03D with Akai DR16

25

This application shows how the 03D can be used with an Akai DR16 Hard Disk Recorder to
create an 18-input, 16-track digital recording system. The eight digital tape returns, eight
analog tape returns, and 18 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 34 inputs at mixdown. In
addition, the 03D’s built-in automix and scene memories provide both dynamic and static
mix automation referenced to timecode.

The DR16 is a 16-track hard disk recorder featuring 8-track recording and 16-track
playback.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out
after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly.

• The DR16 is fitted with an optional ADAT (IB-804A) interface card and MIDI (IB803M)
interface card. An IB804AEX interface card, which provides 8 digital inputs and 16
digital outputs, could be used instead of the IB-804A, but since the 03D has only one
YGDAI slot, eight DR16 outputs would still have to be connected using analog cables.

• YGDAI digital outputs can be configured as bus outs, aux sends, input channel direct
outs, or stereo outs. So although the 03D is a four-bus mixer, assigning the four buses
and four aux sends, or the channel direct outs, to the YGDAI outputs allows eight-track
simultaneous recording. YGDAI output assignments are made on the D.out Setup page,
which can be located using the [DIO] button.

• YGDAI digital inputs feed 03D input channels 17 through 24.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 03D and DR16 are connected together using
Optical Cables.

03D Wordclock Setup

The 03D works as a wordclock slave. Any pair of YGDAI digital inputs can be selected as the
wordclock source. Use the [DIO] button to locate the D.in Setup page for wordclock
settings.

DR16 Wordclock Setup

The DR16 works as wordclock master.

Notes

• When a track is armed for recording, the DR16 will normally try to take its wordclock
source from that track’s input. To prevent this, in the Digi submenu set Auto Sync to Off.
Note that the Auto Sync setting is not memorized when the DR16 is turned off, although
it can be stored as part of a project.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

MTC

Akai DR16

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

03D Applications 69

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

Effects processor

88

Analog outputs to

03D input 9 to 16

MIDI IN

AUX OUT

ST IN

TO HOST

Optical cables

CD8-AT

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

+10 –20

+10

14

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10

+10

+10

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

L STEREO R

CLIP
–3
–6
–9
–12
–15
–18
–24
–30
–36
–42
–48

EFFECT RTNST IN13–169–12FADER 1–8

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

6

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0

0

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10

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20

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60

00

00

00

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2

3

PAD

26dB

+10 –34

SCENE

MEMORY

AUX 1

FADER EFFECT 1

6

0

5

10

20

40
60
00

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

–60–16

+10 –34

UTILITY

DYNAMICSDELAY/Ø PAN/ROUTING

LO-MIDEQ LOW

FADER MODE

AUX 2

MIXING LAYER

17–24/MASTER

SEL

ON

6

0

5

10

20

40
60
00

+10 –34

SOLO SETUPGROUP/PAIR

1–16

6

0

5

10

20

40
60
00

–60–16

MIDI

EQ FLAT

AUX 3 AUX 4

SEL

ON

–60–16

+10 –34

+10 –34

MIDI

REMOTE

AUTOMIX

VIEW

HIGHHI-MID

EFFECT 2

SEL

SELONSEL

ON

6

6

0

0

5

5

10

10

20

20

40

40

60

60

00

00

–60–16

DIO

CHANNEL CONTROL

EQ LIBRARY

METER

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17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 BUS1 BUS2 BUS3 BUS4

SEL

ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 BUS1 BUS2 BUS3 BUS4

26dB

+10 –20

+10 –34

+10 –20

–60–16

–60–16

+10

+10

+10 –34

GAIN

GAIN

USER DEFINE

SCENE MEMORY

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

ON

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–60–16

+10 –34

FUNCTION

SEL CH

FADER
STATUS

SEL

ON

ON

6

6

0

0

5

5

10

10

20

20

40

40

60

60

00

00

MONITOR
OUT

15

16

ST IN

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10

+10

+10

GAIN

GAIN

GAINGAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN

SCENE MEMORYSETUP

STORE

RECALL

USER DEFINE

12

34

ENTER

CURSOR

ST IN

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

6

6

6

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0

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5

5

10

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20

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ST IN

MONITOR

UNDO/
REDO

12

EFFECT

RETURN

6

0

5

10

20

40
60
00

EFFECT
RETURN

SOLO/ 2TR IN

OUT

LEVEL

SEL

ON

PARAMETER

PHONES

PHONES

100

LEVEL

SOLO

SOLO

ST OUT

SEL

ON

6

0

5

10

20

40
60
00

ST OUT

DIGITAL
STEREO
IN

100

DIGITAL
STEREO
OUT

03D

Headphones

Mic

Figure 25 03D with Akai DR16

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–16

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

70 03D Applications

03D with Fostex D-90

26

This application shows how the 03D can be used with a Fostex D-90 hard disk recorder to
create an 18-input, 8-track digital recording system. The 8 digital tape returns and 18
Mic/Line inputs provide up to 26 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 03D’s built-in
automix and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation
referenced to MIDI timecode.

The Fostex D-90 is an 8-track hard disk recorder featuring ADAT I/O as standard.

Connections

• The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out
after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly.

• YGDAI digital outputs can be configured as bus outs, aux sends, input channel direct
outs, or stereo outs. So although the 03D is a four-bus mixer, assigning the four buses
and four aux sends, or the channel direct outs, to the YGDAI outputs allows eight-track
simultaneous recording. YGDAI output assignments are made on the D.out Setup page,
which can be located using the [DIO] button.

• YGDAI digital inputs feed 03D input channels 17 through 24.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 03D and D-90 are connected together using
Optical Cables.

03D Wordclock Setup

The 03D works as wordclock master, and can be set to either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz on the D.in
Setup page, which is accessed using the [DIO] button.

D-90 Wordclock Setup

The D-90 should be configured as a wordclock slave, with the ADAT interface as the clock
source.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

03D Applications 71

D-90

Effects processor

88

MIDI OUT

MTC

MIDI IN

AUX OUT

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

DIGITAL
INPUT

Optical cables

CD8-AT
Interface Card

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

1

2

3

PAD

26dB

+10 –34

SCENE

MEMORY

DIO

AUX 1

FADER EFFECT 1

METER

SEL

ON

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

–60–16

+10 –34

UTILITY

DYNAMICSDELAY/Ø PAN/ROUTING

LO-MIDEQ LOW

FADER MODE

AUX 2

MIXING LAYER

17–24/MASTER

SEL

ON

1–16

+10 –34

MIDI

SOLO SETUPGROUP/PAIR

AUX 3 AUX 4

SEL

ON

–60–16

–60–16

+10 –34

+10 –34

MIDI

REMOTE

AUTOMIX

VIEW

HIGHHI-MID

EQ FLAT

EFFECT 2

SEL

SELONSEL

ON

–60–16

CHANNEL CONTROL

EQ LIBRARY

12345678910111213141516

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 BUS1 BUS2 BUS3 BUS4

26dB

–60–16

–60–16

–60–16

–60–16

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10

+10

+10 –34

SCENE MEMORY

ON

+10

GAIN

GAIN

USER DEFINE

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

+10 –34

+10 –34

FUNCTION

SEL CH

FADER

STATUS

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

14

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10

+10

+10

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

GAIN

L STEREO R

CLIP

–3
–6

–9
–12
–15
–18
–24
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–36
–42
–48

EFFECT RTNST IN13–169–12FADER 1–8

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

ON

MONITOR
OUT

MONITOR

15

16

ST IN

GAIN

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Power Amp

DAT Recorder

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Figure 26 03D with Fostex D-90

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Headphones

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

72 03D Applications

03D with Syncman Plus & Analog Multitrack

27

This application shows how the 03D can be used with an 8-track analog multitrack recorder
to create an 18-input, 7-track recording system. As shown in Figure 27, track eight of the
multitrack recorder has been striped with SMPTE timecode. This is then fed to the
Midiman Syncman Plus, which converts the SMPTE to MTC and feeds it to the 03D. The
seven analog tape returns and 18 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 25 inputs at mixdown. In
addition, the 03D’s built-in automix and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and
static mix automation referenced to MIDI timecode.

The Midiman Syncman Plus is an SMPTE to MTC converter and MTC generator. Front
panel DIP switches are used to select the timecode type when working as a generator. For
SMPTE to MTC conversion the frame rate is detected and set automatically.

Connections

• The 03D’s analog bus outs are connected to the multitrack recorder’s inputs.

• The seven tape returns are connected to 03D channel inputs 9 through 16.

03D Wordclock Setup

The 03D works as wordclock master, and can be set to either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz on the D.in
Setup page, which is accessed using the [DIO] button.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

8-track analog
multitrack recorder

Effects processor

88

BUS 1
BUS 2
BUS 3
BUS 4

AUX OUT

SMPTE

(phone)

Midiman

Syncman Plus

MTC

MIDI IN

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MEMORY

DIO

AUX 1

FADER EFFECT 1

METER

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SEL

ON

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UTILITY

DYNAMICSDELAY/Ø PAN/ROUTING

LO-MIDEQ LOW

FADER MODE

AUX 2

MIXING LAYER

1–16

17–24/MASTER

SEL

ON

+10 –34

MIDI

SOLO SETUPGROUP/PAIR

AUX 3 AUX 4

SEL

ON

–60–16

–60–16

+10 –34

+10 –34

MIDI

REMOTE

AUTOMIX

VIEW

HIGHHI-MID

EQ FLAT

EFFECT 2

SEL

SELONSEL

ON

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CHANNEL CONTROL

EQ LIBRARY

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03D Applications 73

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

MONITOR
OUT

PHONES

DIGITAL

PHONES

MONITOR

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+10

15

GAIN

SEL

ON

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SCENE MEMORYSETUP

STORE

USER DEFINE

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34

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SEL

ON

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GAIN

GAINGAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN

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ENTER

ST IN

SEL

ON

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UNDO/
REDO

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EFFECT

RETURN

OUT

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PARAMETER

SEL

ON

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SOLO

ST OUT

SEL

ON

STEREO
IN

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STEREO
OUT

03D

ST IN

TO HOST

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Figure 27 03D with Syncman Plus & Analog Multitrack

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MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Headphones

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

74 03D Applications

03D with Video Machine & DA-88

28

This application shows how the 03D can be used with a video machine and Tascam DA-88
for audio post-production and audio sweetening. Using only the SMPTE timecode from the
video machine, the DA-88 can generate MTC for the 03D. The eight digital tape returns and
18 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 26 inputs.

Connections

• The Tascam (CD8-TD) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws
out after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly.

• The Tascam digital audio cable (PW-88DL) carries the eight tape sends and eight tape
returns.

• YGDAI digital outputs can be configured as bus outs, aux sends, input channel direct
outs, or stereo outs. So although the 03D is a four-bus mixer, assigning the four buses
and four aux sends, or the channel direct outs, to the YGDAI outputs allows eight-track
simultaneous recording. YGDAI output assignments are made on the D.out Setup page,
which can be located using the [DIO] button.

• YGDAI digital inputs feed 03D input channels 17 through 24.

• The optional SY-88 Sync Board is required. The DA-88 has a dedicated timecode track
and can output SMPTE timecode or MTC. In addition, a timecode offset can be
specified on the DA-88, so the 03D automix start time can be adjusted. The DA-88 also
has the ability to re-stripe the timecode track.

• The video house sync is connected to the Video In BNC connection on the DA-88.

03D Wordclock Setup

The 03D works as a wordclock slave. Any pair of YGDAI digital inputs can be selected as the
wordclock source. Use the [DIO] button to locate the D.in Setup page for wordclock
settings.

DA-88 Wordclock Setup

The DA-88 generates a wordclock signal referenced to the Video In signal (VIDEO). The
sampling rate is set when the DA-88 tape is formatted. This can be either 48 kHz or

44.1 kHz. After formatting, the sampling rate is determined by the formatted tape.

Notes

• The DA-88 must be powered up even when it is not being used. Failure to do so may
cause an intermittent pumping noise on the 03D.

• On the DA-88 rear panel, set the MACHINE ID to 0.

• The optional Tascam SY-88 Sync Board, available from Tascam, must be installed to use
SMPTE timecode and MTC. To use the MTC function, the SY-88 firmware must be
version 3.08 or higher.

• The rear panel of the SY-88 Sync Board has a DIP switch labeled MODE. Set DIP
switches 2 and 5 to ON (0). Set internal switch 8 on the SY-88 board marked S2 to ON.

• On the Tascam (CD8-TD) card there is a DIP switch that should be set to 16-bit. This is
the initial setting, but you should confirm it. This switch is for use with Tascam High-Bit
recording applications.

• Tascam 25-pin digital audio cables PW-88DL (5 m) and PW-88D (1 m) are available
from Tascam

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Video house sync

Video machine

BNC

DA-88

Video In

(BNC)

TC

TIMECODE
IN (phono)

MIDI OUT

TV Monitor

Optional SY-88 Sync Board installed
Rear panel DIP switches 2 and 5=O
Machine ID=0

TDIF-1
Digital I/O

03D Applications 75

DA-88 Settings:

Time Mode=SMPTE/EBU (as tape)
Chase=ON
Clock=VIDEO

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

03D

MTC

MIDI IN

PW-88DL 25-pin cable

CD8-TD
Interface Card

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MIDI

MEMORY

REMOTE

UTILITY

MIDI

DIO

SOLO SETUPGROUP/PAIR

AUTOMIX

CHANNEL CONTROL

DYNAMICSDELAY/Ø PAN/ROUTING

VIEW

LO-MIDEQ LOW

HIGHHI-MID

EQ LIBRARY

EQ FLAT

FADER MODE

AUX 1

AUX 2

AUX 3 AUX 4

EFFECT 2

FADER EFFECT 1

METER

MIXING LAYER

1–16

17–24/MASTER

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MONITOR
OUT

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ST IN

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STORE

USER DEFINE

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LEVEL

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UNDO/
REDO

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RECALL

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PARAMETER

OUT

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MIDI Sampler

Headphones

Mic

Figure 28 03D with Video Machine & DA-88

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

76 03D Applications

03D with Pro Tools

29

This application shows how the 03D can be used with a Pro Tools system. The eight digital
tape returns and 18 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 26 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the
03D’s built-in automix and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix
automation referenced to MIDI timecode.

A Digidesign 888 I/O Audio Interface connects the 03D to the Pro Tools system, with a
special 50-pin Pro Tools cable between the computer card and 888. The 25-pin connector
on the CD8-AE-S card connects to a patchbox, which provides eight AES/EBU inputs (four
XLRs) and eight AES/EBU outputs (four XLRs).

Pro Tools can be controlled remotely from the 03D using the Pro Tools template of the MIDI
Remote function. The 03D’s built-in automix is referenced to MTC coming from the Pro
Tools system. A MOTU MIDI Timepiece (or Opcode Studio 4) is used as a MIDI interface
and connects to the computer’s Modem port.

Connections

• The AES/EBU (CD8-AE-S) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the
screws out after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly.

• YGDAI digital outputs can be configured as bus outs, aux sends, input channel direct
outs, or stereo outs. So although the 03D is a four-bus mixer, assigning the four buses
and four aux sends, or the channel direct outs, to the YGDAI outputs allows eight-track
simultaneous recording. YGDAI output assignments are made on the D.out Setup page,
which can be located using the [DIO] button.

• YGDAI digital inputs feed 03D input channels 17 through 24.

• The Digital In/Out connectors on the 03D and patchbox are connected together using a
25-pin D-sub cable.

• The patchbox is connected to the 888 I/O Audio Interface using AES/EBU-compatible
XLR cables.

• The 888 I/O Audio Interface connects to the audio card using a special 50-pin Pro Tools
cable.

03D Wordclock Setup

The 03D works as a wordclock slave and receives its wordclock from the Pro Tools system.
Use the [DIO] button to locate the D.in Setup page and select SLOT 1/2 (i.e., AES/EBU 1/2).

Pro Tools Wordclock Setup

The Pro Tools system should be configured as wordclock master.

Note

• The XLR<–>D-sub box (or D-sub to XLR break-out cable) is not available from
Yamaha, and should be custom made.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

Modem port

50-pin Pro Tools cable

888 I/O Audio Interface

03D Applications 77

Macintosh computer
with Pro Tools audio card

Power Amp

MIDI interface

MTC

Effects processor

88

XLR<–>D-sub box

CD8-AE-S

Interface

Card

PAD

MIDI IN

+10 –34

MIDI OUT

10

20

40
60

AUX OUT

00

ST IN

25-pin D-sub cable

Break-out cable
alternative

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SCENE

MIDI

MEMORY

REMOTE

UTILITY

MIDI

DIO

SOLO SETUPGROUP/PAIR

AUTOMIX

CHANNEL CONTROL

DYNAMICSDELAY/Ø PAN/ROUTING

VIEW

LO-MIDEQ LOW

HIGHHI-MID

EQ LIBRARY

EQ FLAT

FADER MODE

AUX 1

AUX 2

AUX 3 AUX 4

EFFECT 2

FADER EFFECT 1

METER

MIXING LAYER

1–16

17–24/MASTER

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EFFECT RTNST IN13–169–12FADER 1–8

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USER DEFINE

L STEREO R

CLIP

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GAIN

GAINGAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN

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SCENE MEMORYSETUP

SOLO

UNDO/
REDO

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RECALL

12

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34

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EFFECT

ST OUT

ST IN

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SEL

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DAT Recorder

DAT

DIGITAL
STEREO
IN

100

DIGITAL
STEREO
OUT

03D

Headphones

D-sub<–>XLR
break-out cable

Mic

Figure 29 03D with Pro Tools

MIC/LINE Inputs 1–16

MIDI Sampler

MIDI keyboard

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

78 03D Applications

03D Basic MIDI Studio

30

This application shows how the 03D can be used in conjunction with a MIDI sequencer to
form a powerful MIDI studio. The 03D’s 18 inputs are used to connect MIDI tone
generators, synthesizers, samplers, etc. In addition, the 03D’s built-in automix and scene
memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation and can be referenced to
either MIDI timecode or MIDI Clock. With support for MIDI Song Position Pointers, MIDI
Clock sync simplifies automix operation when composing to bars, beats, and clocks. GM
and XG compatible tone generators can be controlled remotely from the 03D using the GM
and XG MIDI Remote templates.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

03D Applications 79

MIDI Sequencer

MIDI

MIDI Clock
(inc. Song Position Pointers)

MIDI IN

4

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PAD

26dB

+10 –34

SCENE

MEMORY

FADER EFFECT 1

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

–60–16

+10 –34

UTILITY

CHANNEL CONTROL

DYNAMICSDELAY/Ø PAN/ROUTING

LO-MIDEQ LOW

EQ LIBRARY

FADER MODE

AUX 2

MIXING LAYER

1–16

17–24/MASTER

SEL

ON

+10 –34

MIDI

SOLO SETUPGROUP/PAIR

AUX 3 AUX 4

SEL

ON

–60–16

–60–16

+10 –34

+10 –34

MIDI

REMOTE

AUTOMIX

VIEW

HIGHHI-MID

EQ FLAT

EFFECT 2

SEL

SELONSEL

ON

–60–16

DIO

AUX 1

METER

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ON

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–60–16

–60–16

–60–16

–60–16

+10 –20

+10 –20

+10

+10 –34

FUNCTION

SEL CH

FADER

STATUS

ON

+10

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GAIN

GAIN

USER DEFINE

SCENE MEMORY

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

ON

ON

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ON

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STORE

RECALL

USER DEFINE

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34

ENTER

CURSOR

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ST IN

RETURN

SEL

SEL

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ON

ON

ON

PHONES

PHONES

OUT

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LEVEL

SOLO

SOLO

PARAMETER

ST OUT

SEL

ON

ON

Power Amp

DAT Recorder

DAT

03D

DIGITAL
STEREO
IN

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STEREO
OUT

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Figure 30 03D Basic MIDI Studio

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Headphones

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

80 03D Applications

03D Installation

31

03D Architecture

Mics

CD player

Cassette

Input Section

Dynamics

EQ

Phase

Delay

(max. 200 ms)

Mix Section

Effects

Automix

Scene memory

User Interface

Rack mountable & compact

Motorized faders

LCD display

Output Section

EQ

Dynamics

(prevent speaker

damage)

40 ms max. delay

(for sound

localization)

Two internal effects, EQ and dynamics processors on every input and output, a compact
size, and total recall make the 03D ideal for live and installation applications. Four bus
outputs and the stereo output provide up to six outputs, and bus outputs can be delayed
individually to compensate for delays in multiple speaker systems. In addition, the 03D has
a small footprint and can be rack-mounted.

• A full assignment of inputs and outputs, including 18 analog inputs (16 mono/1 stereo)
and 10 analog outputs (1 stereo, 4 bus, 4 aux).

• Every input and output features a 4-band parametric EQ, dynamics processor, and delay,
all of which can be stored in the libraries.

• Scene memories store a snapshot of all mix settings and can be recalled in an instant. Up
to 50 mix scenes can be stored and recalled either manually or remotely via MIDI.

• Two built-in effects processors eliminate the need for external processors. An all-in-one
approach, compact size, and rack mounting mean that external equipment is kept to a
simple minimum.

• Digital recording to DAT is possible using the digital outputs, and a CD player can be
connected digitally using the digital inputs.

• Protectable scene memories can be recalled, and MIDI devices controlled from a
computer.

Dynamics

Input channel dynamics processors can be configured as gates to prevent howling when
channel faders are up, or as compressors to prevent voice distortion caused by sudden level
increases. Ducking can be used to reduce background music when an MC speaks. To
prevent speaker damage, stereo or bus out processors can be configured as compressors or
limiters.

EQ & Delay

Every input and output features a 4-band parametric EQ. Settings can be stored in the EQ
library, which features 40 preset programs, including a special Narrator program. Mono
sound sources in a two-mic situation, which may sound dull when mixed due to phase
interference between the mics, can be improved using the input channel delay and phase
functions.

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

03D Applications 81

Sound Localization & Sound Image Control (Using Hass Effect)

Using the bus assign, the main PA sound can be positioned to match that of the sound
source. Delays in multiple speaker systems can be compensated using the bus output delays
(Hass Effect).

In a large or medium-sized church or hall with rear or side speakers, where the sound image
needs to direct listeners towards the presenter or sound source, adding a small delay of
between 10 and 20 milliseconds to the rear speakers gives the impression that the presenter
is actually located in front, not behind (Hass Effect). Each 03D output can be delayed by up
to 40 milliseconds.

To achieve the Hass Effect, a small delay must be used in addition to the delay used to
compensate for speaker distance. For example, if the distance between the front and rear
speakers is 30 meters, the speaker distance compensation delay will be 87 milliseconds
(30/344 = 0.087, where 344 is the speed of sound). To this a small delay of between 10 and
20 milliseconds should be added to achieve the Hass Effect.

Formula for setting total delay is
(distance between front and rear speakers/344) + 10–20 ms

03D

Front

Presenter Listener

4

5

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11

12

1

2

3

PAD

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

26dB

–60–16

+10 –34

+10 –34

SCENE

MEMORY

UTILITY

DIO

CHANNEL CONTROL

DYNAMICSDELAY/Ø PAN/ROUTING

LO-MIDEQ LOW

EQ LIBRARY

FADER MODE

AUX 2

AUX 1

FADER EFFECT 1

METER

MIXING LAYER

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+10 –34

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MIDI

REMOTE

MIDI

SOLO SETUPGROUP/PAIR

AUTOMIX

FUNCTION

VIEW

SEL CH

HIGHHI-MID

EQ FLAT

AUX 3 AUX 4

EFFECT 2

FADER

STATUS

1–16

17–24/MASTER

SEL

SEL

SEL

SELONSEL

SEL

ON

ON

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USER DEFINE

L STEREO R

CLIP

EFFECT RTNST IN13–169–12FADER 1–8

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STORE

RECALL

USER DEFINE

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34

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ST OUT

ST IN

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SEL

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Stereo out

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Bus out

Delay

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Bus out

Bus out

Rear

Bus out

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

82 03D Applications

Dynamic Sound Image Control (Using Surround Pan)

In addition to sound localization, sounds can also be moved around to make novel sound
effects in a performance or theme park.

Sounds can also be positioned using the 5.1 surround pan function (i.e., localizing sounds
using volume, instead of the Hass Effect, which was introduced on the previous page). The
difference with using pan is that sounds are localized using actual level changes. The 03D
has a unique surround pan function built-in and can be automated referenced to external
MIDI Timecode.

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3

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–60–16

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SCENE

MIDI

MEMORY

REMOTE

UTILITY

MIDI

DIO

AUTOMIX

SOLO SETUPGROUP/PAIR

CHANNEL CONTROL

DYNAMICSDELAY/Ø PAN/ROUTING

VIEW

LO-MIDEQ LOW

HIGHHI-MID

EQ LIBRARY

EQ FLAT

FADER MODE

AUX 1

AUX 2

AUX 3 AUX 4

EFFECT 2

FADER EFFECT 1

METER

MIXING LAYER

1–16

17–24/MASTER

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USER DEFINE

SCENE MEMORY

EFFECT RTNST IN13–169–12FADER 1–8

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STORE

RECALL

USER DEFINE

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ST IN

RETURN

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Surround pan

Bus out

Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide

03D Applications 83

Hall Simulation (Applying Reverb Ambience)

In city halls and churches with dead acoustics, a more natural ambiance can be created by
adding reverb to sub-speakers, while using the main stereo speakers for the direct sound.

Using the stereo output to feed the main speakers and the bus outputs in combination with
the built-in effects processors to feed effects speakers, reverberation can be used to simulate
different environments. The 03D has two independent multi-effects processors, each with
64 preset programs.

In the following example, hall reverb programs are selected for both effects processors, with
one feeding the front sub-speakers, the other feeding the rear sub-speakers. No effects are
applied to the stereo front speakers. By adjusting the parameters of each processor, a more
natural sound can be achieved.

PHONES

PHONES

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+10 –34

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MIDI

REMOTE

MIDI

AUTOMIX

FUNCTION

VIEW

SEL CH

HIGHHI-MID

EQ FLAT

EFFECT 2

FADER

STATUS

SEL

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MEMORY

UTILITY

DIO

CHANNEL CONTROL

DYNAMICSDELAY/Ø PAN/ROUTING

LO-MIDEQ LOW

EQ LIBRARY

FADER MODE

AUX 1

AUX 2

FADER EFFECT 1

METER

MIXING LAYER

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17–24/MASTER

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ON

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USER DEFINE

EFFECT RTNST IN13–169–12FADER 1–8

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SCENE MEMORYSETUP

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REDO

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STORE

RECALL

USER DEFINE

12

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CLIP

PARAMETER

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34

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ST OUT

ST IN

RETURN

SEL

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ON

ON

ON

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ON

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03D

03D

Effect 1
Reverb

Effect 1
Reverb

Effect 2
Reverb

Effect 2
Reverb

Stereo out

Stereo out

Bus out

Bus out

Bus out

Bus out

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