The 02RV2 includes uncompromising features like a versatile 40-input/8-bus configuration, individual channel PEQ and dynamics processors, effects libraries, scene snapshots and full on-board processing functions which make the 02R an ideal live mixing and recording console.

02R Version 2 includes a long list of additional features resulting from extensive consultation with many 02R users worldwide. Added are on-board 24-bit recording capability, various surround panning options, off-line copy-and-paste editing, timecode offset and timecode "capture" for quick location of specific points in a song. There's touch sense fader editing, which allows a fader to be instantly updated by simply moving it. There's a much more versatile I/O assigning of input patched.

Now there's touch sense fader editing, which allows a fader to be instantly updated by simply moving it. There's a much more versatile I/O assigning of input patching and slot and Aux output selection. There is MIDI remote and MIDI control assign, on-board MS stereo decoding, bus channel pairing, more flexible routing assignment and fader grouping, more scene memories, automatic fader start and stop of MD, DAT and CD – and much, much more.

24-bit recording provides high resolution digital audio using two recorder tracks per channel, where a single slot can output up to four channels during recording and track signals are automatically recombined and fed to the 02R during playback.

Surround pan functions support 2+2, 3+1 and 3+2+1 (5.1) modes, to let you move sounds freely around a two dimensional sound space, or along preset circle, ellipse, semicircle, or diagonal trajectories. Surround channels can be transferred directly to a digital multitrack recorder via YGDAI or output via the analog Aux sends.

Off-line editing enhancements provide faster data input with features that include copy and paste of fader, channel, pan, EQ and other Automix events, level trimming of selected parameters for selected channels between In Time and Out Time points. There are also options for automatically writing new level and other data to the end of the song even after stopping playback.

Touch sense fader edit lets you instantly update a fader by simply moving it. This is only one of the convenient features you can activate using the Preferences page.

Timecode offset lets you move Automix events back or forward relative to the incoming timecode, while timecode "capture" lets you designate up to eight locate points.

The Input Patching function lets you freely select the signal sources for MIC/LINE channels 1 to 24 and TAPE channels 1 to 16. Also, the same source can be selected for several channels, while bus outs can be patched back through to the TAPE input channels for bus out monitoring and easy fader subgrouping. This is especially convenient for live performance mixing.

A new Slot Output Select page lets you individually select bus outs, Aux sends, channel direct outs, and the left and right channels of the stereo output for YGDAI (Yamaha General Digital Audio Interface) digital outputs. This allows the final mixdown to be conveniently recorded onto two tracks of an MDM. When combined with the 24-bit recording mode, a full 24-bit mixdown can be recorded onto four tracks of any 16-bit MDM.

Aux sends can be sent to the digital outputs on any YGDAI slot, providing digital aux send capabilities. Aux output select features let you send the busses directly to the 6 analog Aux sends, which is also ideal for surround monitoring as well as for output to live multi-speaker systems. The 02RV2 is also compatible with the Apogee AP8 Series of 24-bit analog cards.

MIDI control assign functions let you assign 02R fader, channel, panpot, balance, EQ, effect, surround and other parameters to MIDI Control Changes, so that 02R mix settings can be controlled in real time from other MIDI devices such as synthesizer with assignable sliders. A Scene Memory to Program Change Table simplified configuration of Program Change options.

The MIDI remote function lets you control other MIDI devices via the 02R's motorized faders, rotary encoders, ON and MIC/LINE SEL 1-16 buttons, cursor buttons and encoder wheel.

Since the Automix records MIDI remote operations, real time adjustments to connected MIDI devices can be automated. There are specific MIDI remote pages for Yamaha Programmable Mixer, 01, -2R and -3D digital mixers, Yamaha ProR3 and REV500 digital effects processors, GM and XT tone generators, MIDI machine Control and Pro Tools®.

Bus and Aux masters can be controlled from the 02R's motorized faders.

MIDI clock sync lets the Automix be referenced to an external MIDI clock (in addition to SMPTE and MTC), while MTC to MIDI IN provides for perfect synchronization with external software or hard disk recorder.

Reverse and normal Phase and Attenuation functions of stereo input channels 17-24 and MIC/LINE or TAPE channels configured as stereo pairs are not linked, and therefore can be adjusted independently.

Input channels configured as a stereo pair can be routed individually. Adjacent channels of the eight Bus Outs can be paired just like the six Aux Outs.

A channel's level within a fader group can be quickly adjusted by simply holding the SEL key and moving the fader. The Touch Sense Select option provides fast and intuitive operation by allowing a channel to be selected by simply moving its fader.

The number of scene memories has been increased to 96, and a Clear function is now provided for channel, EQ, dynamics and effects libraries as well as mix scenes.

Talkback cue level control lets you determine the level to which cue outputs are dimmed when talkback is engaged.

Adjacent MIC/LINE or TAPE channels configured as a stereo pair can be used to decode signals derived using MS microphone techniques.

The fader start and stop functions transmits a MIDI Note On message when channel faders are raised from infinity and a Note Off message when faders are moved back to infinity. This lets you automatically start and stop DAT, MD, CD and other players via fader movements (with interface box from third parties).

Initial data options let you choose whether all faders will be set to nominal or minimum positions when scene memory 0 is recalled.

Input channel delay on/off control is now possible from the View screen, and Auto WORD CLOCK Display and Pre EQ Direct Out have been added to the general Preferences page.

Multiple 02R control options provide simplified control of two or more cascaded 02Rs by a master 02R, of automix, scene store and recall functions, and more. This conveniently allows for configurations of two or more 02Rs to function as one large digital-mixing console. Automix and scene memory functions, including storing, recalling and naming are linked together to behave as one integrated system.

The 02R is designed for maximum compatibility with all major industry-standard digital audio formats. Simply plug the appropriate I/O interface card (8 channels per card) for your specific recorder into any of the 4 YGADI slots located on the rear panel. Choose the interface according to the number of tracks you have, and feel free to mix card types at will.

24 analog inputs and 16 digital inputs provide for 40 channel inputs, with 16 of the 24 analog inputs incorporating high-performance head amplifiers for optimum matching with microphone or line sources.

Eight auxiliary sends provide for versatile signal routing. AUX 5 and 6 can be used individually or as a stereo control room or studio monitor send, or as a performer's cue mix send during recording. AUX 7 and 8 feed internal high-performance digital effect processors, and can be connected in series for flexible effects configuration. Pre- or post-fader operation is possible with each send, while sends 1/2/3/4, and 5/6 can be paired in stereo, depending on your requirements.

The 02R's on-board digital effect processors can be applied to all 40 channel inputs and 2 stereo effect returns. The 4-band fully parametric EQ can be applied to all inputs, including analog inputs 1 to 24, digital tape inputs 1 to 16, and stereo effect returns 1 and 2.

The SELECTED CHANNEL section works in conjunction with the large 320 x 240 pixel backlit LCD screen and navigation and data entry section to make routing, auxiliary send level, pan and EQ adjustment simple and intuitive. Interactive displays are called up automatically while you work, and a View screen displays all parameters for the selected channel. A handy "channel library" function lets you save all settings for a single channel and recall them at will.

The 100mm multi-function motorized faders provide precise control of input and effect send and return and other levels, while the FLIP key lets you interchange the functions of the linear faders and rotary encoders on channels 1 to 16 for MIC/LINE or TAPE level control.

The 02R comes standard with a variety of output options, including both COAXIAL (S/P DIF) and AES/EBU digital stereo outputs, and balanced XLR and unbalanced REA analog stereo outputs, with full 4-band parametric EQ included in the stereo output stage.

The monitor section includes studio and control room monitor outputs, each with individual level control. In addition to the 2-track inputs and stereo bus, auxiliary sends 5 and 6 are ideal for setting up a performer's cue mix.

The 02R comes equipped with full on-board automation of all faders (including the Aux send faders) as well as all mixing parameters. Recording and mixdown automation can be synchronized to external SMPTE timecode (30f, 30df, 25f, 24f) or MIDI timecode, and MIDI clock sync lets the Automix be referenced to an external MIDI clock.

The 02R's MIDI IN, OUT, THRU and MTC IN terminals permit flexible control of - as well as control by - external MIDI devices. 02R scene memories and programs can be switched from external devices using MIDI Program Chance numbers, while system exclusive data can be used for precise sequence control of all mixing parameters. A "TO HOST" RS422 port is also provided to allow direct control from a personal computer running appropriate software.

Yamaha custom-developed 32-bit signal processing LSIs and twin RISC CPUs provide unprecedented sound quality and fast response speed.

High precision, high-resolution 20-bit linear AD converters with 64-times over-sampling are available on all analog inputs. 20-bit linear DA converters with 8-times over-sampling are featured on the stereo and control room monitor outputs