Yamaha 02r96 Version 2 Digital Mixing Console - 2004 - in excellent condition.

Overview

The Yamaha 02R96 Version 2 (V2) is a 56-channel, 24-bit/96kHz digital production console, offering 32-bit internal processing and 8-bus architecture in a desktop format. It enhances the original 02R96 with advanced DAW integration (Nuendo/Pro Tools), "Add-On Effects" capability, improved surround monitoring, and 4 expansion slots for I/O flexibility.

Key Features and Improvements

• Audio Quality: True 24-bit/96kHz performance with 16 high-performance head amps and 32-bit internal processing.
• Workflow: 25 touch-sensitive 100mm motor faders and scene memory/automation functions.
• Surround & Effects: Comprehensive 5.1 surround panning, monitoring, and joysticks. Includes four internal, 96kHz-compatible multi-effect processors.
• Version 2 Additions: Improved DAW control (including HUI protocols), Add-On Effects support, and enhanced surround monitoring features.
• I/O Capacity: 4 Mini-YGDAI expansion slots. 

The 02R96V2 is designed for high-end project studios and post-production, offering extensive channel processing, including EQ and dynamics on all 56 channels.

Options & Pricing

• 02R96 digital mixer £7,799
• MB02R96 meterbridge £949

ANALOGUE MINI YGDAI INTERFACES

• MY8AD96 eight-channel 24-bit/96kHz analogue input card £349
• MY8DA96 eight-channel 24-bit/96kHz analogue output card £319
• MY8AD24 eight-channel 24-bit analogue input card £279
• MY4DA four-channel 20-bit analogue output card £199
• MY4AD four-channel 20-bit analogue input card £199

DIGITAL MINI YGDAI INTERFACES

• MY8AE96 eight-channel AES-EBU 24-bit/96kHz I/O card £359
• MY8AE96S eight-channel AES-EBU 24-bit/96kHz I/O card with sample-rate conversion £469
• MY8AT eight-channel ADAT I/O card £209
• MY8AE eight-channel AES-EBU I/O card £199
• MY8TD eight-channel TDIF I/O card £199
• MY8mLAN mLAN interface card £369

All prices include VAT.

Pros

• Hugely expanded facilities compared to the original, with significantly improved mic preamps.
• Better, more immediate control surface with Studio Manager software providing an excellent graphical user interface.
• Full 96kHz support without losing channels.
• Integral surround sound facilities.
• Ideally spaced, nicely weighted faders.
• Improved automation.
• User-configurable function buttons.
• Identical footprint to original.
• Vertical and horizontal fader pairing.

Summary

One of the most popular digital consoles has just had one hell of a makeover! The all-new 02R96 shares little bar the size of its footprint with the original version, but brings considerably more facilities, a vastly improved control surface, far better sound quality, and full 96kHz and surround sound compatibility. If you don't lust after one by now, you're reading the wrong magazine!

Note:

Included with the mixer are 3 ADAT/Optical Model MY16-AT Digital I/O cards and a Waves Y56K DSP Card. The additional value of these cards might make the purchase more attractive. The mixer will be shipped in its original box with manuals.