The Yamaha DM2000 provides full automation of virtually all console parameters, and features 24 smooth, quiet touch-sensitive 100 mm motorized faders, which can instantly be layer-switched to control the 96 channels. All automation data is recorded at 1/4-frame accuracy.

The console includes extensive surround features such as panning, joystick, monitoring, bass management, and downmix matrix which enables LCRS and stereo mix monitoring ideal for 5.1 surround mixing to DVD. Multiple 5.1 stem mixes can easily be handled.

The DM2000 work surface houses 16 user-defined keys available for assignable functions, so the user can individually mute surround monitor speakers, directly recall scene memories, and the like. All available inputs, outputs, effects and channel inserts can be assigned to any console channel or output via a versatile patching system. A direct out function enables signal from any of the 96 input channels to be routed directly to any other digital or analog output within the system.