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Title: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Debbie Dunkley on March 05, 2014, 10:15:15 AM
So, a friend of mine has asked me to sell his Yamaha 01v (not the 96 version) for him on CL.
I thought it would be a good chance for me to check it out.  I've never come across one before and I realize it is quite an old model of digital technology so I was intrigued to check it out. Also, it would be easier to sell it if I know what the heck I'm talking about.
It appears to be very well built and so far all I have been able to do is put an ipod through it. Sounds good.
However, maybe I have been spoiled with the newer technology in my QU16 and only having used analog prior to now because i am having a tough time working out how to use this thing.  The screen reminds me of the old sequencers and drum machines I used to use - flashing cursors and such. I can find a manual online but oh boy....it is quite a lot to learn.
I had considered buying it from him if I could find a use for it but not sure I want to put the time into learning it up...I have read that the 96 is the improved version but are these earlier consoles any good?
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: TJ (Tom) Cornish on March 05, 2014, 10:21:09 AM
So, a friend of mine has asked me to sell his Yamaha 01v (not the 96 version) for him on CL.
I thought it would be a good chance for me to check it out.  I've never come across one before and I realize it is quite an old model of digital technology so I was intrigued to check it out. Also, it would be easier to sell it if I know what the heck I'm talking about.
It appears to be very well built and so far all I have been able to do is put an ipod through it. Sounds good.
However, maybe I have been spoiled with the newer technology in my QU16 and only having used analog prior to now because i am having a tough time working out how to use this thing.  The screen reminds me of the old sequencers and drum machines I used to use - flashing cursors and such. I can find a manual online but oh boy....it is quite a lot to learn.
I had considered buying it from him if I could find a use for it but not sure I want to put the time into learning it up...I have read that the 96 is the improved version but are these earlier consoles any good?
They are worth maybe $350 or so if they are fully functional.  The 01v96 is a SIGNIFICANTLY more powerful mixer, and those are going for $900 or so used. 

The big gotchas on the silver 01vs are:
- Potential rebooting issue if they are bumped - fixable by taking apart and tightening a ground screw, IIRC
- Channels 17-24 are not full-featured
- Only 20-bit D/A converters on OMNI out - with bad gain structure, the output sounds digital-ey.
- Only 4 true aux-sends plus the 2 effects sends

Unless money is really tight, I'd pass.  The oldest models are about 16 years old.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Debbie Dunkley on March 05, 2014, 10:34:45 AM
They are worth maybe $350 or so if they are fully functional.  The 01v96 is a SIGNIFICANTLY more powerful mixer, and those are going for $900 or so used. 

The big gotchas on the silver 01vs are:
- Potential rebooting issue if they are bumped - fixable by taking apart and tightening a ground screw, IIRC
- Channels 17-24 are not full-featured
- Only 20-bit D/A converters on OMNI out - with bad gain structure, the output sounds digital-ey.
- Only 4 true aux-sends plus the 2 effects sends

Unless money is really tight, I'd pass.  The oldest models are about 16 years old.

Thanks for the info Tom. I'll pass on it for myself then I think.  Shame its not the 01v96.
He isn't expecting much out of it. I have it listed right now for $450 priced to take offers. Maybe I have it a little on the high side. I'll see how that goes and adjust accordingly.
I hope if anyone calls and is interested, they'll know how to check it out and save me some reading........ :-\
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Tim McCulloch on March 05, 2014, 10:39:30 AM
So, a friend of mine has asked me to sell his Yamaha 01v (not the 96 version) for him on CL.
I thought it would be a good chance for me to check it out.  I've never come across one before and I realize it is quite an old model of digital technology so I was intrigued to check it out. Also, it would be easier to sell it if I know what the heck I'm talking about.
It appears to be very well built and so far all I have been able to do is put an ipod through it. Sounds good.
However, maybe I have been spoiled with the newer technology in my QU16 and only having used analog prior to now because i am having a tough time working out how to use this thing.  The screen reminds me of the old sequencers and drum machines I used to use - flashing cursors and such. I can find a manual online but oh boy....it is quite a lot to learn.
I had considered buying it from him if I could find a use for it but not sure I want to put the time into learning it up...I have read that the 96 is the improved version but are these earlier consoles any good?

TJ hits the salient points.  Those all said, it's still a competent little mixer with SPX-90 efx.  I still see some of these come through as IEM mixers for small acts.

There are smaller/lighter/less capable new mixers out there for more $$.  If you have a need for a very flexible mixer it's a decent choice for $350, give or take.  If you buy it and decide later you don't need, want or like it, you'll probably get 100% of your investment back.

My 01v has been rock solid, as has my 01v96II.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Debbie Dunkley on March 05, 2014, 10:42:24 AM
Also, my friend doesn't know its age but there is a date code? on the back - MP00. Checking out images online I see those numbers vary anywhere from 96 to 00. Is it safe to assume it is 2000 model???
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Tim McCulloch on March 05, 2014, 10:45:17 AM
Also, my friend doesn't know its age but there is a date code? on the back - MP00. Checking out images online I see those numbers vary anywhere from 96 to 00. Is it safe to assume it is 2000 model???

What I recall about Yamaha date codes is that they're not obvious... a call to Yamaha in California should get you a correct answer.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Debbie Dunkley on March 05, 2014, 10:46:27 AM
TJ hits the salient points.  Those all said, it's still a competent little mixer with SPX-90 efx.  I still see some of these come through as IEM mixers for small acts.

There are smaller/lighter/less capable new mixers out there for more $$.  If you have a need for a very flexible mixer it's a decent choice for $350, give or take.  If you buy it and decide later you don't need, want or like it, you'll probably get 100% of your investment back.

My 01v has been rock solid, as has my 01v96II.


Good to know. I think if it was either 1) easier to learn or 2) a diamond in the rough, I would keep it.......heck I might just do that.......I gotta stop this......GAS again.....
Maybe I'll just take my time and browse the manual each day and if I can use it I'll do so till it sells....
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Tim McCulloch on March 05, 2014, 10:50:06 AM
Good to know. I think if it was either 1) easier to learn or 2) a diamond in the rough, I would keep it.......heck I might just do that.......I gotta stop this......GAS again.....
Maybe I'll just take my time and browse the manual each day and if I can use it I'll do so till it sells....

The primary thing about the 01v series is how configurable they are.  I'd offer examples but I use the 01v96II more often and there are enough differences between them I'm certain to attribute functions of the '96 to the original.

Download the manual and enjoy the upstream swim in Yamaha-ese...
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Debbie Dunkley on March 05, 2014, 11:06:18 AM
The primary thing about the 01v series is how configurable they are.  I'd offer examples but I use the 01v96II more often and there are enough differences between them I'm certain to attribute functions of the '96 to the original.

Download the manual and enjoy the upstream swim in Yamaha-ese...

Ironically your comment about confusing the mixer you use regularly  with one you do not reminds me ....
Yesterday I sold the last of my EON series speakers - I am officially EON free!!
Anyhoo.....the guy I sold it to has bought a few items from me in the past and asked if I had a few moments to answer some questions for him regarding his mixwiz as he knows I have one too. I was happy to help.
It seems I am so steeped in the workflow processes of my QU16, that I had a brain fart when he was asking me about certain functions and routing capabilities of the mixwiz.
6 months ago I could have answered him on everything but I came across as bit of a dufus I think.....oh how quickly I have forgotten.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Ned Ward on March 05, 2014, 11:12:06 AM
Debbie -

I bought a used 01v several years ago as an upgrade from a Mackie 1642, dbx1046, Lexicon and SPX90 effects, and have been very happy. While the newer 01v96 is much better, the original 01v is still a very capable mixer.

Took it to Advanced Musical Electronics and had the ground issue fixed, so haven't had any problems since. Having 4 aux mixes with recallable motorized faders, parametric EQ and dynamics on all channels and aux outs and mains is a huge plus.

It also is not the easiest mixer to get around, and took me several readings of the manual and setting it up in my garage to learn how to do things for several days so I wasn't trying to do it in the middle of the show.

ADAT cards are under $300 for this, so expandable as well. For our band, it's mostly vocals and a little bit of keyboard to reinforce, so I'm fine with 12 mic pres.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Debbie Dunkley on March 05, 2014, 11:32:26 AM
Debbie -

I bought a used 01v several years ago as an upgrade from a Mackie 1642, dbx1046, Lexicon and SPX90 effects, and have been very happy. While the newer 01v96 is much better, the original 01v is still a very capable mixer.

Took it to Advanced Musical Electronics and had the ground issue fixed, so haven't had any problems since. Having 4 aux mixes with recallable motorized faders, parametric EQ and dynamics on all channels and aux outs and mains is a huge plus.

It also is not the easiest mixer to get around, and took me several readings of the manual and setting it up in my garage to learn how to do things for several days so I wasn't trying to do it in the middle of the show.

ADAT cards are under $300 for this, so expandable as well. For our band, it's mostly vocals and a little bit of keyboard to reinforce, so I'm fine with 12 mic pres.

The nice thing about this one is that from what he tells me it never left his studio. It is in mint condition.

I could NEVER take out a board live that I wasn't 100% on top of for the uses I need. Not confident enough. If the Yammy is slow to sell, I'll probably take the time to learn just as much as I need to. Even with my QU16, there are a few routing functions that I am unsure of but why add more to my poor old brain unless I need to?. I'll cross that bridge if and when I get there.

Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: bruce gering on March 05, 2014, 11:58:06 AM
I cut my "digital teeth" on an original O1V. There are much more capable small format digitals out there now, but at the time it was really cool. I remember waiting for an acoustic  trio to start at a small side stage during a large scale multi-stage event. The poor musos were left with no Tech and an O1V>amp>speakers on sticks. I came up and offered some assistance. They said they had mains but could not figure out how to get their mons going.

I set it up for them and even sprinkled in a little effect on the vocals to the mains.

I remember another instance where I was in an odd shaped room and was getting total cancellation of subs due to the config of the room and the required area to put the stacks. Using the delay feature of the O1V, I was able to back one side of the rig up enough to counter the phase cancellation. Very cool!
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Tommy Peel on March 05, 2014, 02:16:04 PM
Download the manual and enjoy the upstream swim in Yamaha-ese...

Sounds like some of the Kubota shop manuals I dealt with back when I worked in the tractor shop at a local dealer. Somehow important stuff always got lost in translation.  :o
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Geoff Doane on March 05, 2014, 02:56:41 PM
Sounds like some of the Kubota shop manuals I dealt with back when I worked in the tractor shop at a local dealer. Somehow important stuff always got lost in translation.  :o

I don't think it's a Japaneses translation thing, as much as just the way Yamaha writes their manuals.

Having said that, a used 01V was my first digital mixer, and the first thing I did was download and print the manual, and put it in a 3-ring binder that stays in the mixer's roadcase.  I don't look in it all that often any longer, but it's comforting to have it available if I need it.

I don't think the 01V has any advantages over the QU16, if you already own the A&H.  I do still use mine rather than the LS9-32 though, unless I need more in/outs, recallable mic pres, or remote iPad control.  The only sonic problem I have with it is a very slight HF tone on the AUX outputs that only a few musicians with very acute hearing have noticed.  I expect that I will hang onto it until I can find a used LS9-16 for less money that a new X32 would cost.

GTD
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Tommy Peel on March 05, 2014, 03:46:03 PM
I don't think it's a Japaneses translation thing, as much as just the way Yamaha writes their manuals.

That may have been Kubota's problem too; I just know they tended to be hard to understand. They do make some good compact tractors though; I know if I was in the market for one that's what I'd buy.

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Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: TJ (Tom) Cornish on March 05, 2014, 03:50:53 PM
That may have been Kubota's problem too; I just know they tended to be hard to understand. They do make some good compact tractors though; I know if I was in the market for one that's what I'd buy.

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Yamaha's manuals tend to read like functional references.  If you know what you're trying to accomplish and need to know how the Yamaha implements that function, you're usually OK.  If you are looking for a "getting started guide" you're in trouble.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: g'bye, Dick Rees on March 05, 2014, 03:55:20 PM
Yamaha's manuals tend to read like functional references.  If you know what you're trying to accomplish and need to know how the Yamaha implements that function, you're usually OK.  If you are looking for a "getting started guide" you're in trouble.

TJ...

As usual, you are a kind and patient fellow.  I would not give the Yamaha manuals more than 3 out of 10.  I think they were written by the advertising department...
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: David Parker on March 05, 2014, 04:02:11 PM
My first digital was an LS9. Very easy to go from analog to this mixer. then I bought an 01V for smaller setups. Dinosaur, much harder to navigate and program. Then I bought an 01V96. It's kind of an intermediate between the 01V and the LS9. The '96 is easier to operate, but not as easy as the LS9. I did have problems with the 01V, using it at my church. It would go out for a second from time to time and have to reboot. There is an easy fix, had to open it up and run a ground wire from one spot to another. Looked like I hadn't done anything, but it definitely solved the problem. It's my understanding that they all did not have that problem, it was a manufacturing flaw that all of the didn't get. It's primitive up beside what the market offers now, but it's still a very usable piece. The biggest problem I had with it was that, as someone else said, if you use an expander (and you have to have a card to expand it), the expansion channels only have 2 aux sends and limited eq.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: g'bye, Dick Rees on March 05, 2014, 04:10:14 PM
Ooops...
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Douglas R. Allen on March 05, 2014, 04:26:38 PM
I have both the 01v and the 01v96. I use the 01v for small outside stuff where weather may be an issue and for larger shows as a side car. I can have 10 channels of digital to send to my 01v96 via 8 adat , 2 spdif. Or 8 adat / 8 spdif 2 channel mix down. If its mint I'd grab it to have as a sub mixer or a not "fair weather" board.

Douglas R. Allen

Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Ned Ward on March 05, 2014, 04:41:43 PM
TJ...

As usual, you are a kind and patient fellow.  I would not give the Yamaha manuals more than 3 out of 10.  I think they were written by the advertising department...


Actually, I think they were written by the engineers who were so familiar with the product that they didn't think of others. Add to that translating, and it becomes a bit rough. Mackie's manuals strike the balance between knowledge and humor (at least for me).
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Tommy Peel on March 05, 2014, 04:53:16 PM

Actually, I think they were written by the engineers who were so familiar with the product that they didn't think of others. Add to that translating, and it becomes a bit rough. Mackie's manuals strike the balance between knowledge and humor (at least for me).

Mackie manuals do make for a more entertaining read than most user manuals; I know the one for my 1640 has some funny stuff in it. Their marketing dept. definitely had some input in it though.  ;D
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Josh Millward on March 05, 2014, 05:01:57 PM
They do make some good compact tractors though; I know if I was in the market for one that's what I'd buy.

Yep, that is what I bought. I love it to death. Of course, I ostensibly bought it as a "lawn mower", so I have the 54" mower deck under it... but it also has the a three point on the back with a real PTO and a loader on the front. The only problem I have is that I got it with the R4 tires and they can be a little rough on the lawn if you turn too sharp, so I may have to get a set of turf tires for it someday.

Kubota made it easy to buy, too! It was simply 25% down, 1.99% financing on the balance for 5 years.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Tommy Peel on March 05, 2014, 05:35:25 PM
Yep, that is what I bought. I love it to death. Of course, I ostensibly bought it as a "lawn mower", so I have the 54" mower deck under it... but it also has the a three point on the back with a real PTO and a loader on the front. The only problem I have is that I got it with the R4 tires and they can be a little rough on the lawn if you turn too sharp, so I may have to get a set of turf tires for it someday.

Kubota made it easy to buy, too! It was simply 25% down, 1.99% financing on the balance for 5 years.

While I was working there we sold a couple of "big lawn mowers". These were probably bigger than yours though(we sold setups like you have all the time); they were the smaller cab tractors(L3240 I think) equipped with a 60+ inch belly mower and turf tires. If I can find a picture(I know I took one with my phone, old Motorola Q9c running Windows Mobile, but this was before I had Dropbox's Camera Upload) on the external drive at the house I'll post it later.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Josh Millward on March 05, 2014, 05:56:20 PM
While I was working there we sold a couple of "big lawn mowers". These were probably bigger than yours though(we sold setups like you have all the time); they were the smaller cab tractors(L3240 I think) equipped with a 60+ inch belly mower and turf tires. If I can find a picture(I know I took one with my phone, old Motorola Q9c running Windows Mobile, but this was before I had Dropbox's Camera Upload) on the external drive at the house I'll post it later.

Yeah, mine is just a little B2920, no cab of course... I don't really need one for this little tractor. If I got a full size tractor and I used it regularly in the summertime around here, I'd definitely get a cab with air conditioning.

I had the option of getting a 60" deck with my tractor, but I opted for the smaller 54" and it actually works better with the odd shapes and features I have in my yard.

However, I totally love the power steering and hydrostatic transmission. It makes it a lot easier to not spill my beer while I'm mowing the yard.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Jay Barracato on March 05, 2014, 06:49:45 PM
The original 01v could make a fine in ear board for a low input combo or group.

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Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Tim Weaver on March 05, 2014, 07:24:31 PM
There is nothing "wrong" with an 01v. As long as you can get by on 12 mic plus 4 line inputs and only need 4 monitor mixes. These boards were, and still are excellent workhorses. They rarely ever have problems, but when they do they are cheap enough to replace with another one.

I would buy it if it is excellent shape and just hang on to it as a spare...
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Rob Spence on March 05, 2014, 08:12:53 PM
Yeah, mine is just a little B2920, no cab of course... I don't really need one for this little tractor. If I got a full size tractor and I used it regularly in the summertime around here, I'd definitely get a cab with air conditioning.

I had the option of getting a 60" deck with my tractor, but I opted for the smaller 54" and it actually works better with the odd shapes and features I have in my yard.

However, I totally love the power steering and hydrostatic transmission. It makes it a lot easier to not spill my beer while I'm mowing the yard.

I have the BX2200 with the 50" snowblower (I gave no lawn so the tires are fine). I need a new blower though as there is daylight in the impeller housing.

I started with Mackie desks, got a DDX3216, replaced one of the Mackies with an A&H GL2200 (I must like that number :-) then got a 01v96 to replace the 3216. After that I replaced the A&H with a LS9-32 and last year added a GLD80.

The 01v96 still gets used though not so much. The Mackie 1202 & 1402 more so.
The LS9 & the GLD are the workhorses for me.


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Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Tommy Peel on March 05, 2014, 09:14:24 PM
Yeah, mine is just a little B2920, no cab of course... I don't really need one for this little tractor. If I got a full size tractor and I used it regularly in the summertime around here, I'd definitely get a cab with air conditioning.

I had the option of getting a 60" deck with my tractor, but I opted for the smaller 54" and it actually works better with the odd shapes and features I have in my yard.

However, I totally love the power steering and hydrostatic transmission. It makes it a lot easier to not spill my beer while I'm mowing the yard.

Yeah, I think for most people the 54 is a better option. They also make 72s but you need a lot of open ground for then to make sense. And the hydrostatic transmissions are awesome, even on the bigger tractors.

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Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Debbie Dunkley on March 05, 2014, 09:32:13 PM
One of things I LOVE about this forum is the fact it can start out discussing digital mixing consoles and without warning do a total 90 degree into tractors...

I must be such a tomboy.....I LOVE tractors too - yep.  I once owned an old Ford for about a month till it died - well actually it fell apart. The engine still turned over but it wasn't attached to anything !!!
It cost me next to nothing and worked out cheaper than renting one for the grading job I did in my back yard. I sold it for parts and made money.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: frank kayser on March 05, 2014, 10:19:33 PM
Since we're talking tractors for minute or so,
In a former life, I used to work on diesel engines.
A guy brought in a John Deere Model 80 for an engine rebuild.
A 7.7liter diesel twin, bore/stroke 6.125"x 8" - the "starter" was a v4 gasoline pony motor.  The pony was started with a 6v electric starter.
Red line of 1125 rpm.
As I recall the flywheel was a little more than shoulder width.


No mower deck - A true sodbuster!



Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: David Parker on March 05, 2014, 10:31:33 PM
The original 01v could make a fine in ear board for a low input combo or group.

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I provided for a national level Christian band several years back that traveled with two 01v for their in ears. They linked them some kind of way. All I did was provide a split to them, their drummer ran the monitor mixer
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Tommy Peel on March 06, 2014, 01:21:16 AM
Since we're talking tractors for minute or so,
In a former life, I used to work on diesel engines.
A guy brought in a John Deere Model 80 for an engine rebuild.
A 7.7liter diesel twin, bore/stroke 6.125"x 8" - the "starter" was a v4 gasoline pony motor.  The pony was started with a 6v electric starter.
Red line of 1125 rpm.
As I recall the flywheel was a little more than shoulder width.


No mower deck - A true sodbuster!

My dad has an old H model Farmall and I worked on a '38 John Deere Model A in high school as an AG Mechanics project. The model A was started by hand turning the flywheel; you had to roll it over to you hit the compression stroke then "throw" it over pretty hard and get your hands out of the way. Those old JD diesels are pretty awesome though! I never got to work on one of them.

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Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Lyle Williams on March 06, 2014, 02:30:45 AM
I hadn't seen this thread, but I did see a 01v on ebay today.  I bid 575, it went for 585.  Yes, gear is more expensive here in Oz.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Justice C. Bigler on March 06, 2014, 11:49:57 AM
I'm with the other guys here. Buy it from your friend if you have the funds and use it as a back up/submixer or a second for small events that only require a handful of inputs and a couple of outputs. They are still very powerful mixers.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: kristianjohnsen on March 08, 2014, 08:01:26 PM
The primary thing about the 01v series is how configurable they are.  I'd offer examples but I use the 01v96II more often and there are enough differences between them I'm certain to attribute functions of the '96 to the original.

Download the manual and enjoy the upstream swim in Yamaha-ese...

We have owned quite a few.  Great for set-and-forget situations in places like amusement parks where things just need to work reliably for a whole summer, etc.  Would otherwise have used mixpad-style mixers but the Yammies have comp, FX, etc, and I trust them.

The 01v are all sold now as well as the 03D that saw similar service.  The 01v96 are slowly filling the same slot as the previous generation Yammies now that the LS9s are gradually taking over for previous 01v96 duties.

One thing I really liked about the 01v that I miss on the 01v96 is how the master fader changed to to be the aux master of whatever aux send you flipped the faders to to be! :)
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Debbie Dunkley on March 08, 2014, 10:44:42 PM
I'll drop the price on the mixer on CL but if it doesn't sell within the next couple of weeks, maybe it will be a sign for me to keep it....
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Debbie Dunkley on March 22, 2014, 10:54:25 AM
So it didn't sell yet and I have spent some time playing with it. Dangerous really 'cos now I really like this board and want to keep it.
Over the past few years I must have been in an analog fog because I am amazed at just how much this 1998 digital mixer will do. It is really quite an eye opener for me. It might not be as purrty as my QU16 and not quite as easy to navigate but it will do almost ??? as much as my QU16 with 16 year old technology.
I think I'll sell my mixwiz (sigh) 'cos I can't keep everything and use this one as my spare. I've sold most of my rack gear now so at least I'd have on board dynamics as well as FX.
I have a small PV10 that I could use in a pinch if I had to use analog for whatever reason. 4 mixers is just too much for li'l ole me to hold on to. Toys to buy, equipment to recycle......GAS GAS GAS....

I am surprised it didn't sell though. I thought these mixers were known to be reliable and at $425 (willing to accept offers) I figured it was  steal. I had 3 calls on it but no follow up.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Tim McCulloch on March 22, 2014, 11:22:51 AM
So it didn't sell yet and I have spent some time playing with it. Dangerous really 'cos now I really like this board and want to keep it.
Over the past few years I must have been in an analog fog because I am amazed at just how much this 1998 digital mixer will do. It is really quite an eye opener for me. It might not be as purrty as my QU16 and not quite as easy to navigate but it will do almost ??? as much as my QU16 with 16 year old technology.
I think I'll sell my mixwiz (sigh) 'cos I can't keep everything and use this one as my spare. I've sold most of my rack gear now so at least I'd have on board dynamics as well as FX.
I have a small PV10 that I could use in a pinch if I had to use analog for whatever reason. 4 mixers is just too much for li'l ole me to hold on to. Toys to buy, equipment to recycle......GAS GAS GAS....

I am surprised it didn't sell though. I thought these mixers were known to be reliable and at $425 (willing to accept offers) I figured it was  steal. I had 3 calls on it but no follow up.

I paid around $450 for my first 01v, an original model.  I still have it and still use it.  At the time I considered $450 to be the cost of a 1 day training session and figured I got a free mixer out of the deal ;).

The biggest downfall/upside for the entire 01v* line is that they're very configurable.  It's easy to get lost or make mistakes when your setup deviates from the default.  The flip side is you can do stuff with it that very few compact mixers would be able to do for 15 years.

A guess is that if the price was dropped to $350, it will sell.  I were buying for myself, today, I'd hold out for one of the 01v96 variants (they do more).
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Debbie Dunkley on March 22, 2014, 04:49:21 PM
I paid around $450 for my first 01v, an original model.  I still have it and still use it.  At the time I considered $450 to be the cost of a 1 day training session and figured I got a free mixer out of the deal ;).

The biggest downfall/upside for the entire 01v* line is that they're very configurable.  It's easy to get lost or make mistakes when your setup deviates from the default.  The flip side is you can do stuff with it that very few compact mixers would be able to do for 15 years.

A guess is that if the price was dropped to $350, it will sell.  I were buying for myself, today, I'd hold out for one of the 01v96 variants (they do more).

Would have been nice but the 01v96 really holds its value I see on ebay etc.  This one is silly affordable and that is why I am considering it. I don't need another digital desk but I know he'll work with me money wise.
I'll probably not get too bogged down with routing and configuration for my needs so I'll keep things simple. After all, it will only be used as a back-up for my QU16.

I just dropped it one last time on CL to $375 - no-one ever offers asking price so it is about right now. I'll give it a few more days and if it doesn't sell, it's mine. It is in the hands of the Gods....
I put my mixwiz on there too so let's see which one sells first....
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Tim McCulloch on March 22, 2014, 05:37:50 PM
Would have been nice but the 01v96 really holds its value I see on ebay etc.  This one is silly affordable and that is why I am considering it. I don't need another digital desk but I know he'll work with me money wise.
I'll probably not get too bogged down with routing and configuration for my needs so I'll keep things simple. After all, it will only be used as a back-up for my QU16.

I just dropped it one last time on CL to $375 - no-one ever offers asking price so it is about right now. I'll give it a few more days and if it doesn't sell, it's mine. It is in the hands of the Gods....
I put my mixwiz on there too so let's see which one sells first....

My Digital Crystal BallŪ says you will find a use for the 01V in less than 60 days, should you buy it.
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Debbie Dunkley on March 23, 2014, 09:59:45 PM
My Digital Crystal BallŪ says you will find a use for the 01V in less than 60 days, should you buy it.

Ha ha....you are probably right Sir !
Title: Re: Yamaha 01 - NOT 96 any good?
Post by: Mark Dawson on March 24, 2014, 04:48:05 PM
We have an 01v standard.   Got it cheap about seven years ago and it still sees a lot of use.    We too had to have the earth error modified, but since then has been flawless.   We use it on little shows where it's nice to have a little more functionality over a little analogue.    Also it very often gets chucked in the truck on larger shows.   Takes up very little space, but could get you a very long way in the event of a major show-stopping console failure.