Connecting to an External Device
Cascade Connection ([Cascade] Connectors) (DME64N only)
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Cascade Connection ([Cascade] Connectors) (DME64N only)The rear-panel [CASCADE] connector can be connected to the [CASCADE] connector on another
DME64N/24N or other compatible device via a dedicated cascade cable for bidirectional transfer of
control, audio, and word clock signals. The communication direction automatically switches to
unidirectional when connecting to a mixer such as the PM5D, or bidirectional when connecting to another
DME64N/24N unit.
Up to eight DME64N units can be cascade connected.
In the unidirectional mode the audio signal flow is from the [CASCADE OUT] connector to the [CASCADE
IN] connector. For bidirectional communication the data flows in both directions within a single cable, and
input on the same channel from other DME64N units is summed (bus sharing). The total number of audio
channels that can be connected to a mixer or DME64N/24N unit is 32.
Word clock is continuously output from both the [CASCADE IN] and [CASCADE OUT] connectors, and is
received by the corresponding [CASCADE IN] or [CASCADE OUT] connector on the connected device.
In all cases the [CASCADE OUT] of one device must be connected to the [CASCADE IN] connector of the
other. Do not connect [CASCADE IN] to [CASCADE IN], or [CASCADE OUT] to [CASCADE OUT].
Cascade Connection Example
NOTE
Maximum length by the optional dedicated Cascade cables
Unidirectional Cascade connection: 200m (44.1/48kHz), 100m (88.2/96kHz)
Bidirectional Cascade connection: 100m (44.1/48kHz), 30m (88.2/96kHz)
NOTE
Never create a full cascade loop using only DME64N units!
NOTE
It is also possible to remotely control DME series units from the PM5D via a CASCADE connection. In such
cases assign the nearest DME64N unit to the PM5D as the device group master. When using a DME64N/24N
together with the DME Satellite, you must assign the DME Satellite as the master.
Another method of remotely controlling a DME series from a PM5D is via CobraNet connections to MY16-C or
MY16-CII cards.
All DME series units to be controlled from the PM5D must be in the same device group, and the host address
of the device group master must be set to “2.” However, if the PM5D is version 2.20 or higher and the DME
Satellite is version 3.07 or higher, you can set the parameter to any number.
For information on the PM5D DME CONTROL function refer to the PM5D/PM5D-RH Owner’s Manual or to the
“Cascade Setup Guide” available at the Yamaha website.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
DME64NDME64N
IN
OUT
PM5D DME64N DME64N
IN OUT
OUT
IN OUT
IN
Unidirectional Cascade Connection
Bidirectional Cascade Connection
68-pin Half-pitch D-SUB Cable
68-pin Half-pitch D-SUB Cable
68-pin Half-pitch
D-SUB Cable
68-pin Half-pitch
D-SUB Cable