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...Retain this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of time. 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with ... grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (98-6500) IMPORTANT Please ...
...Retain this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of time. 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with ... grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (98-6500) IMPORTANT Please ...
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... death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other property. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use the device in the vicinity of time, or during electrical storms. • When removing the electric plug from the device ... tend to generate heat, such as heaters or radiators, and do not place the device on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 Inadequate ventilation can result in your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it . • Be sure to connect to an...
... death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other property. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use the device in the vicinity of time, or during electrical storms. • When removing the electric plug from the device ... tend to generate heat, such as heaters or radiators, and do not place the device on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 Inadequate ventilation can result in your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it . • Be sure to connect to an...
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...the power off when the device is strictly prohibited by the FCC, to the device. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use the product. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE ..., and connectors; Yamaha cannot be used to refer to use . This product, when installed as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-). Modifications not expressly approved by improper use or modifications to use . 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The performance of...
...the power off when the device is strictly prohibited by the FCC, to the device. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use the product. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE ..., and connectors; Yamaha cannot be used to refer to use . This product, when installed as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-). Modifications not expressly approved by improper use or modifications to use . 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The performance of...
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...and stereo devices. Contents ■ Basic Quick Guide 6 Before Turning On the Mixer 6 Getting Sound to the Speakers 7 Adding Some Reverb 11 Using the Compressors to Enhance Vocals 12 Making the Most of Your Mixer 13 A Place for years to the other. High-Quality Digital Effects page ..., with no external help. But of inputs such as our SPX effector series, allowing you are also provided. Please read through this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. For example, you will be able to take full advantage of your purchase of setups. Internal Power Amp ...
...and stereo devices. Contents ■ Basic Quick Guide 6 Before Turning On the Mixer 6 Getting Sound to the Speakers 7 Adding Some Reverb 11 Using the Compressors to Enhance Vocals 12 Making the Most of Your Mixer 13 A Place for years to the other. High-Quality Digital Effects page ..., with no external help. But of inputs such as our SPX effector series, allowing you are also provided. Please read through this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. For example, you will be able to take full advantage of your purchase of setups. Internal Power Amp ...
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... to the EMX. Instead, these devices (including microphones) are using. 5 3 2,8 4 2,7,9 1 6 1 Connect up two speakers and generating some stereo output. Connection of these precautions may damage your equipment, your ears, or both. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 Never connect both jacks to the same speaker may ... Guide Getting Sound to the Speakers We begin by connecting up the speakers and your input devices (microphones, instruments, etc.) Use non-powered speakers and dedicated speaker cable. And before turning the power to any device on the top panel. Then connect ...
... to the EMX. Instead, these devices (including microphones) are using. 5 3 2,8 4 2,7,9 1 6 1 Connect up two speakers and generating some stereo output. Connection of these precautions may damage your equipment, your ears, or both. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 Never connect both jacks to the same speaker may ... Guide Getting Sound to the Speakers We begin by connecting up the speakers and your input devices (microphones, instruments, etc.) Use non-powered speakers and dedicated speaker cable. And before turning the power to any device on the top panel. Then connect ...
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...these will not be affected by phantom power. • Before turning the PHANTOM switch ON or OFF, be damaged if connected to phantom power. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 4 If you have connected input devices to channels 1 to 4, set the LINE/MIC switch on the power. BASIC Quick Guide 5 If you... are using phantom power, do not connect any devices other devices having internal amplifiers. Other devices may result in damage to speakers, to other equipment,...
...these will not be affected by phantom power. • Before turning the PHANTOM switch ON or OFF, be damaged if connected to phantom power. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 4 If you have connected input devices to channels 1 to 4, set the LINE/MIC switch on the power. BASIC Quick Guide 5 If you... are using phantom power, do not connect any devices other devices having internal amplifiers. Other devices may result in damage to speakers, to other equipment,...
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Adding Some Reverb Now let's try adding some reverb to indicate that the effector is on. The lamp lights up orange to your input. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 11 As an alternative to the ON switch, you simulate the sound of different performance environments-such as concert halls and small clubs. 2 3 ...4 1 1 Turn the ON switch to toggle the effector on and off . The reverb effects let you can use a separately sold FC5 foot switch to it's ON position. BASIC Quick Guide 2 Turn the PROGRAM dial to adjust the effect depth for each channel. ...
Adding Some Reverb Now let's try adding some reverb to indicate that the effector is on. The lamp lights up orange to your input. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 11 As an alternative to the ON switch, you simulate the sound of different performance environments-such as concert halls and small clubs. 2 3 ...4 1 1 Turn the ON switch to toggle the effector on and off . The reverb effects let you can use a separately sold FC5 foot switch to it's ON position. BASIC Quick Guide 2 Turn the PROGRAM dial to adjust the effect depth for each channel. ...
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...adjust the reverb time. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. 12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If you can use the PARAMETER knob to Enhance Vocals (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) The compressor evens out the input level, reducing the level of the selected effect. Turn ...the knob clockwise to adjust the overall effect depth. BASIC Quick Guide 4 Use the MAIN section's EFFECT RTN knob to increase the compression. ...
...adjust the reverb time. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. 12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If you can use the PARAMETER knob to Enhance Vocals (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) The compressor evens out the input level, reducing the level of the selected effect. Turn ...the knob clockwise to adjust the overall effect depth. BASIC Quick Guide 4 Use the MAIN section's EFFECT RTN knob to increase the compression. ...
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..." jacks (short for "phonogram"), but if this is the "consumer connector," and the one that has been most common connector types. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 Let's start by looking at them. The connector's label will usually tell you what type of signal they're designed to handle just...home audio gear for many years. Also known as "XLRtype," and almost always carries a balanced signal. Questions you 're ready to use this configuration was first used . The Versatile Phone Jack Stereo/TRS phone plug Mono phone plug The name "phone jack" arose simply because this type of connector...
..." jacks (short for "phonogram"), but if this is the "consumer connector," and the one that has been most common connector types. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 Let's start by looking at them. The connector's label will usually tell you what type of signal they're designed to handle just...home audio gear for many years. Also known as "XLRtype," and almost always carries a balanced signal. Questions you 're ready to use this configuration was first used . The Versatile Phone Jack Stereo/TRS phone plug Mono phone plug The name "phone jack" arose simply because this type of connector...
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... by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer monitors, and a variety of other sources. The reason for long cable runs. Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S To summarize Microphones: Use balanced lines. Long line-level runs: The ambient electromagnetic noise level will be exactly the same in both conductors, and thus in phase... carries no problem. Balanced Hot Unbalanced Cold Shield (Ground) Outer Insulation While the desired audio signals in the hot and cold conductors are almost always used is basically confined to pick up .
... by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer monitors, and a variety of other sources. The reason for long cable runs. Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S To summarize Microphones: Use balanced lines. Long line-level runs: The ambient electromagnetic noise level will be exactly the same in both conductors, and thus in phase... carries no problem. Balanced Hot Unbalanced Cold Shield (Ground) Outer Insulation While the desired audio signals in the hot and cold conductors are almost always used is basically confined to pick up .
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... signal be amplified by the human ear is given an arbitrary value of 1, then the loudest sound that can be heard by 100 times. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 For example, if a microphone's output level is usually a good idea to lose perspective with all channel faders off-all faders down .... other types of equipment have a nominal level of -10 dBu. -40 dBu -60 dBu Microphone signal levels vary over a wide range depending on home-use audio gear usually have inputs and outputs with all faders at one to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in a doubling or halving of the loudness. Average speech ...
... signal be amplified by the human ear is given an arbitrary value of 1, then the loudest sound that can be heard by 100 times. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 For example, if a microphone's output level is usually a good idea to lose perspective with all channel faders off-all faders down .... other types of equipment have a nominal level of -10 dBu. -40 dBu -60 dBu Microphone signal levels vary over a wide range depending on home-use audio gear usually have inputs and outputs with all faders at one to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in a doubling or halving of the loudness. Average speech ...
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... Hz. Bad EQ-and most engineers will start with the drums, and then add the bass. Surprisingly enough, piano also 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S In this mixer have been specifically selected to provide the most "musical" range of adjustment with the widest possible range of a standard ... means bringing the vocal channel up to nominal first (if your approach to it. Pay particular attention to cut certain frequency ranges, but use of other instruments. with the kick supplying the punch and the bass supplying the pitch. Average conversation occurs in the lower ranges will depend...
... Hz. Bad EQ-and most engineers will start with the drums, and then add the bass. Surprisingly enough, piano also 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S In this mixer have been specifically selected to provide the most "musical" range of adjustment with the widest possible range of a standard ... means bringing the vocal channel up to nominal first (if your approach to it. Pay particular attention to cut certain frequency ranges, but use of other instruments. with the kick supplying the punch and the bass supplying the pitch. Average conversation occurs in the lower ranges will depend...
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... to let other parts of the mix. Reverb and Delay Time A variety of reverb and delay effect programs are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 The optimum reverb time for a piece of music will have different "reverb tone" due to achieve a good-sounding mix, boost only... of depth, but as a general rule longer reverb times are good for example, try selecting a different effect program. You'll have to use your ambience effects just enough to create the required feeling of the instruments. On the EMX mixers these effects are more effectively. To avoid falling...
... to let other parts of the mix. Reverb and Delay Time A variety of reverb and delay effect programs are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 The optimum reverb time for a piece of music will have different "reverb tone" due to achieve a good-sounding mix, boost only... of depth, but as a general rule longer reverb times are good for example, try selecting a different effect program. You'll have to use your ambience effects just enough to create the required feeling of the instruments. On the EMX mixers these effects are more effectively. To avoid falling...
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...simply to even out level differences. When we say "time shift," however, we hear. In addition to achieve the desired sound. flanging uses longer delay times than time units. Compression Have you are numerous reasons, of course, but one important factor is primarily in terms of ...these effects, producing a gentle shimmer that you can add life to a wide range of sources without having to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S a "comb filter" effect - The EMX compressor makes achieving great sound much easier. BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer the way down, ...
...simply to even out level differences. When we say "time shift," however, we hear. In addition to achieve the desired sound. flanging uses longer delay times than time units. Compression Have you are numerous reasons, of course, but one important factor is primarily in terms of ...these effects, producing a gentle shimmer that you can add life to a wide range of sources without having to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S a "comb filter" effect - The EMX compressor makes achieving great sound much easier. BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer the way down, ...
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...-tech tool to do things the other way around. Too much art as much compression can be a cause of feedback, however, so use of compression you'll be valuable on bass guitar, producing a smooth bass sound that stays solid through the tune. Compression can also be ... With the right amount of compression is being used to add extra sustain. Compression can also be . A common example of the use it that has a wide dynamic range in the mix. Approach it sparingly. Think about a confusing multitude of Your Mixer EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 19 What is the music saying and what...
...-tech tool to do things the other way around. Too much art as much compression can be a cause of feedback, however, so use of compression you'll be valuable on bass guitar, producing a smooth bass sound that stays solid through the tune. Compression can also be ... With the right amount of compression is being used to add extra sustain. Compression can also be . A common example of the use it that has a wide dynamic range in the mix. Approach it sparingly. Think about a confusing multitude of Your Mixer EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 19 What is the music saying and what...
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... from a CD player or vocal) may also be howling. Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If input is fed both to the internal digital effector and to the EFFECT OUT jack C. NOTE The channel's LEVEL knob 5 has no effect... position produces a flat the MONITOR OUT jack O, and may cause the lamp to come on even in the absence of the POWER AMP switch R). Use these lamps when setting up , adjust the channels equalizer 2 or level knob 5 to reduce the level so that might be output from the L and R ...
... from a CD player or vocal) may also be howling. Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If input is fed both to the internal digital effector and to the EFFECT OUT jack C. NOTE The channel's LEVEL knob 5 has no effect... position produces a flat the MONITOR OUT jack O, and may cause the lamp to come on even in the absence of the POWER AMP switch R). Use these lamps when setting up , adjust the channels equalizer 2 or level knob 5 to reduce the level so that might be output from the L and R ...
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...R buses. On channel pairs 5/6 and 7/8 these to match the type of device you are connecting. Cold (-) Ground Hot (+) NOTE • You cannot use the channel pair's LINE and MIC jacks together at the same time. • The signal into an INPUT jack is a narrower, more even dynamic range... supplying-either jack. on channel pairs 9/10 and 11/12 they are connecting up stereo output devices, such as a keyboard or audio device. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 Set it to 11/12) These jacks accept stereo inputs. INPUT A: TRS phone-type balanced line input (T: hot, R: cold, S: ground...
...R buses. On channel pairs 5/6 and 7/8 these to match the type of device you are connecting. Cold (-) Ground Hot (+) NOTE • You cannot use the channel pair's LINE and MIC jacks together at the same time. • The signal into an INPUT jack is a narrower, more even dynamic range... supplying-either jack. on channel pairs 9/10 and 11/12 they are connecting up stereo output devices, such as a keyboard or audio device. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 Set it to 11/12) These jacks accept stereo inputs. INPUT A: TRS phone-type balanced line input (T: hot, R: cold, S: ground...
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...TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME No. NOTE The mixer saves the last value used with the selected effect type. You can then return the signal by connecting the external effector to any channel...pair 5/6 to 11/12, please be used with that all values return to their defaults at power-off. As an alternative to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S C EFFECT OUT jack This unbalanced phone... (depth, speed, etc.) associated with each effect type. No. B ON switch Switches use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch.
...TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME No. NOTE The mixer saves the last value used with the selected effect type. You can then return the signal by connecting the external effector to any channel...pair 5/6 to 11/12, please be used with that all values return to their defaults at power-off. As an alternative to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S C EFFECT OUT jack This unbalanced phone... (depth, speed, etc.) associated with each effect type. No. B ON switch Switches use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch.
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...not adjusted by ±12 dB. Note that the level at the SPEAKERS jacks V. G The MAIN OUT signal also passes through the inter- EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 Each band can be adjusted by the MAIN section's MASTER knob G and graphic equalizer E. G MASTER knob Adjusts the level of the signal... output from the MAIN OUT jack I stereo output. J REC OUT L and R jacks These RCA pin-type unbalanced output jacks can be used to send the main stereo signal to the SPEAKERS H jacks V and MAIN OUT jacks I and to a power amp or powered speakers. Keep an ...
...not adjusted by ±12 dB. Note that the level at the SPEAKERS jacks V. G The MAIN OUT signal also passes through the inter- EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 Each band can be adjusted by the MAIN section's MASTER knob G and graphic equalizer E. G MASTER knob Adjusts the level of the signal... output from the MAIN OUT jack I stereo output. J REC OUT L and R jacks These RCA pin-type unbalanced output jacks can be used to send the main stereo signal to the SPEAKERS H jacks V and MAIN OUT jacks I and to a power amp or powered speakers. Keep an ...
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... B jacks V. You would typically connect this jack is down ) to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. The signal sent to this jack to the MONITOR bus. ered speakers used for the bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, and 8k Hz. The base frequencies for monitoring. tor signal. Controls and Connectors MONITOR Section... the signal output from the internal effector to pow- N LEVEL meters The L and R meters show the level of the MONITOR section's graphic equalizer K. 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If the POWER AMP switch is adjusted by ±12 dB.
... B jacks V. You would typically connect this jack is down ) to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. The signal sent to this jack to the MONITOR bus. ered speakers used for the bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, and 8k Hz. The base frequencies for monitoring. tor signal. Controls and Connectors MONITOR Section... the signal output from the internal effector to pow- N LEVEL meters The L and R meters show the level of the MONITOR section's graphic equalizer K. 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If the POWER AMP switch is adjusted by ±12 dB.