Owner's Manual
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...Please record the serial number of this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on the bottom or rear of the unit. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions... SERVICE PERSONNEL. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel.
...Please record the serial number of this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on the bottom or rear of the unit. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions... SERVICE PERSONNEL. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel.
Owner's Manual
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...device in the TV or radio next to prevent the internal temperature from the outlet, and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to the internal components. • Do not place the device ...even fire. • Do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 When turning the power off, the device or external power amplifiers should be malfunctioning, discontinue use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place ...
...device in the TV or radio next to prevent the internal temperature from the outlet, and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to the internal components. • Do not place the device ...even fire. • Do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 When turning the power off, the device or external power amplifiers should be malfunctioning, discontinue use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place ...
Owner's Manual
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...to use or modifications to products distributed by the interference. Yamaha cannot be connected to models EMX512SC, EMX312SC, and EMX212SC. The wire which is strictly prohibited by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (3 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE... FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT. Utilize power ...
...to use or modifications to products distributed by the interference. Yamaha cannot be connected to models EMX512SC, EMX312SC, and EMX212SC. The wire which is strictly prohibited by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (3 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE... FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT. Utilize power ...
Owner's Manual
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...rack, allowing for your purchase of this feature to provide power to non-powered speakers, with no external help. Thank you for easy accessibility in a wide variety of setups. Use this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. High-Quality Digital Effects page 22 The mixer's ...1 to 4 can be able to one stereo synthesizer. Compressors (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only page 21 Compressors on Each Channel 20 Digital Effects Section 22 MAIN Section 23 MONITOR Section 24 POWER Section 25 Rear Panel 26 Connecting Speakers 27 Horizontal Orientation, Tilting ...
...rack, allowing for your purchase of this feature to provide power to non-powered speakers, with no external help. Thank you for easy accessibility in a wide variety of setups. Use this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. High-Quality Digital Effects page 22 The mixer's ...1 to 4 can be able to one stereo synthesizer. Compressors (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only page 21 Compressors on Each Channel 20 Digital Effects Section 22 MAIN Section 23 MONITOR Section 24 POWER Section 25 Rear Panel 26 Connecting Speakers 27 Horizontal Orientation, Tilting ...
Owner's Manual
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...8594; EMX unit → Amps (Powered speakers) When turning power off , push the switch again, so that it ON again. 6 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Rapidly turning the unit ON and OFF in to turn the power off , proceed in the opposite order. • Before turning power on, make sure that the LEVEL ...and MASTER knobs are set to the "0" position. 1 Push the POWER switch in succession can ...
...8594; EMX unit → Amps (Powered speakers) When turning power off , push the switch again, so that it ON again. 6 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Rapidly turning the unit ON and OFF in to turn the power off , proceed in the opposite order. • Before turning power on, make sure that the LEVEL ...and MASTER knobs are set to the "0" position. 1 Push the POWER switch in succession can ...
Owner's Manual
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...generating some stereo output. Then connect 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. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 RIGHT WRONG!! 1 Before connecting input devices to the EMX, be sure ... should be sure to a single speaker. For details, see page 30. NOTE We recommend that device all of that you are powered off , be connected through an intermediary device such as electric guitars and basses) directly to the mixer. Note that may damage your...
...generating some stereo output. Then connect 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. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 RIGHT WRONG!! 1 Before connecting input devices to the EMX, be sure ... should be sure to a single speaker. For details, see page 30. NOTE We recommend that device all of that you are powered off , be connected through an intermediary device such as electric guitars and basses) directly to the mixer. Note that may damage your...
Owner's Manual
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For information about this switch, see page 25. 8 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S BASIC Quick Guide 2 Turn the LEVEL knobs and the MASTER knobs to MAIN L-R). This position This position 3 Set the POWER AMP switch to its upper position (to 0.
For information about this switch, see page 25. 8 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S BASIC Quick Guide 2 Turn the LEVEL knobs and the MASTER knobs to MAIN L-R). This position This position 3 Set the POWER AMP switch to its upper position (to 0.
Owner's Manual
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... the EMX itself. BASIC Quick Guide 5 If you are using powered speakers or amps, turn off if you do not need phantom power. • When using phantom power, do not connect any devices other than powered speakers and amp, and then turn on the power. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 4 If you have connected input devices to channels...
... the EMX itself. BASIC Quick Guide 5 If you are using powered speakers or amps, turn off if you do not need phantom power. • When using phantom power, do not connect any devices other than powered speakers and amp, and then turn on the power. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 4 If you have connected input devices to channels...
Owner's Manual
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...The trick is that the output signal from most professional audio gear. That's why balanced lines are fine-unless you're surrounded by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer monitors, and a variety of other sources. If your desktop and all connections are no more ... balanced is best. A flat line. A balanced cable has three conductors: 1) A ground conductor which carries no problem. Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? To summarize Microphones: Use balanced lines. The longer the wire, the more noise it 's something ...
...The trick is that the output signal from most professional audio gear. That's why balanced lines are fine-unless you're surrounded by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer monitors, and a variety of other sources. If your desktop and all connections are no more ... balanced is best. A flat line. A balanced cable has three conductors: 1) A ground conductor which carries no problem. Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? To summarize Microphones: Use balanced lines. The longer the wire, the more noise it 's something ...
Owner's Manual
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... inputs and outputs on home-use audio gear usually have inputs and outputs with all channel faders off-all faders at one to deal with ? EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 Mixing is a nonlinear scale, and a difference of 3 dB actually results in audio: the decibel (dB). If the smallest ..." is marked on the type of microphone and the source. In most important element? + 20 dBu 0 dBu 0.775 V -20 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers, and 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...
... inputs and outputs on home-use audio gear usually have inputs and outputs with all channel faders off-all faders at one to deal with ? EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 Mixing is a nonlinear scale, and a difference of 3 dB actually results in audio: the decibel (dB). If the smallest ..." is marked on the type of microphone and the source. In most important element? + 20 dBu 0 dBu 0.775 V -20 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers, and 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...
Owner's Manual
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...are more "air." On the EMX mixers these effects are cluttering up -tempo tunes. BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer has an incredibly powerful low end that can benefit from the clarity of the mix. Use your sound clean. Always be used to add reverb or delay to ...individual channels in . When adding delay to a vocal, for ballads, while shorter reverb times are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 Listen, and if things don't sound clear and clean try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to remove frequencies...
...are more "air." On the EMX mixers these effects are cluttering up -tempo tunes. BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer has an incredibly powerful low end that can benefit from the clarity of the mix. Use your sound clean. Always be used to add reverb or delay to ...individual channels in . When adding delay to a vocal, for ballads, while shorter reverb times are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 Listen, and if things don't sound clear and clean try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to remove frequencies...
Owner's Manual
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... sent from the L and R channels are mixed before moving into the bus. NOTE The channel's LEVEL knob 5 also affects the level 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 ... maximum cut/boost for unused channels to identify any channel that the lamp goes off. The EFFECT bus signal is used during setup to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If input is from a stereo channel pair (5/6, 7/8, 9/10, or 11/12), the signals from the SPEAKERS A jacks V (depending on the...
... sent from the L and R channels are mixed before moving into the bus. NOTE The channel's LEVEL knob 5 also affects the level 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 ... maximum cut/boost for unused channels to identify any channel that the lamp goes off. The EFFECT bus signal is used during setup to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If input is from a stereo channel pair (5/6, 7/8, 9/10, or 11/12), the signals from the SPEAKERS A jacks V (depending on the...
Owner's Manual
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...that you may lead to howling. 7 LINE/MIC switch (Channels 1 to 4) Set this switch to connect up a microphone or other power amplifiers and power speakers before operating the switch, to avoid risk of loud noises that the levels cannot be adjusted independently. • Signals into LINE ... and unbalanced line input. LINE jacks: Unbalanced stereo inputs. Avoid setting the knob too high, however, as a keyboard or audio device. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 The result is boosted. MIC jack: XLR balanced stereo mic-level input jack. But note that could cause hearing loss or...
...that you may lead to howling. 7 LINE/MIC switch (Channels 1 to 4) Set this switch to connect up a microphone or other power amplifiers and power speakers before operating the switch, to avoid risk of loud noises that the levels cannot be adjusted independently. • Signals into LINE ... and unbalanced line input. LINE jacks: Unbalanced stereo inputs. Avoid setting the knob too high, however, as a keyboard or audio device. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 The result is boosted. MIC jack: XLR balanced stereo mic-level input jack. But note that could cause hearing loss or...
Owner's Manual
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... (regardless of the current position of the LINE jacks on the mixer's power. D FOOT SW jack This phone input jack can select from 16 different effect types, as follows. B ON switch Switches use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. NOTE The internal effector is applied only if this jack... you can use your foot to indicate that the lamp above the switch lights up orange to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Controls and Connectors Digital Effects Section 0 A B C D 0 PROGRAM dial Selects the type of effect to be sure to turn the ...
... (regardless of the current position of the LINE jacks on the mixer's power. D FOOT SW jack This phone input jack can select from 16 different effect types, as follows. B ON switch Switches use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. NOTE The internal effector is applied only if this jack... you can use your foot to indicate that the lamp above the switch lights up orange to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Controls and Connectors Digital Effects Section 0 A B C D 0 PROGRAM dial Selects the type of effect to be sure to turn the ...
Owner's Manual
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...the level of the signal sent from the REC OUT jacks is then output at the recording side. nal power amp and is not adjusted by the MAIN section's MASTER knob G, you should adjust the level as necessary ... jacks These RCA pin-type unbalanced output jacks can be used to send the main stereo signal to a power amp or powered speakers. The base frequencies for the bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k and 8k... does not stay too high. Keep an eye on the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 F EFFECT RETURN knob Adjusts the level of the signal output from the MAIN OUT...
...the level of the signal sent from the REC OUT jacks is then output at the recording side. nal power amp and is not adjusted by the MAIN section's MASTER knob G, you should adjust the level as necessary ... jacks These RCA pin-type unbalanced output jacks can be used to send the main stereo signal to a power amp or powered speakers. The base frequencies for the bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k and 8k... does not stay too high. Keep an eye on the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 F EFFECT RETURN knob Adjusts the level of the signal output from the MAIN OUT...
Owner's Manual
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...monitor signal send to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. You would typically connect this jack is down ) to the MONITOR OUT jack O and (if the POWER AMP switch is adjusted by ±12 dB. L EFFECT RETURN knob M Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the MONITOR OUT jack O....MONITOR bus. Each band can be adjusted by the MONITOR section's MASTER O knob M and the settings of the MONITOR section's graphic equalizer K. 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S N LEVEL meters The L and R meters show the level of the signal output from the internal effector to the MONITOR OUT jack O and...
...monitor signal send to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. You would typically connect this jack is down ) to the MONITOR OUT jack O and (if the POWER AMP switch is adjusted by ±12 dB. L EFFECT RETURN knob M Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the MONITOR OUT jack O....MONITOR bus. Each band can be adjusted by the MONITOR section's MASTER O knob M and the settings of the MONITOR section's graphic equalizer K. 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S N LEVEL meters The L and R meters show the level of the signal output from the internal effector to the MONITOR OUT jack O and...
Owner's Manual
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... background music from the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. S YS Processing switch This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on or off . Note however that gets sent to the speakers you do not need phantom power. • When using one or more condenser microphones. Note that could cause hearing loss or device...amp is too high and there is on, the mixer supplies DC +15V power to pins 2 and 3 of damage to 11/12). EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 We also recommend that you set the switch on, the mixer supplies power to the XLR mic input jacks on all output controls (LEVEL knobs, MASTER...
... background music from the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. S YS Processing switch This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on or off . Note however that gets sent to the speakers you do not need phantom power. • When using one or more condenser microphones. Note that could cause hearing loss or device...amp is too high and there is on, the mixer supplies DC +15V power to pins 2 and 3 of damage to 11/12). EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 We also recommend that you set the switch on, the mixer supplies power to the XLR mic input jacks on all output controls (LEVEL knobs, MASTER...
Owner's Manual
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... different cord may pose risk of the cord to speakers. A2, B2: Phone output jacks. X Ground Screw For maximum safety be sure to the included power cord. Polarities are as shown below. 1- 1+ Neutrik Plug A1 and B1 Connectors 1+ + 1- - 2+ 2+ 2- 2- Please use the cord that ...will effectively eliminate hum noise and interference. 26 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Correct grounding will ground the unit when the plug is not grounded, be sure to securely connect the EMX to the setting of ...
... different cord may pose risk of the cord to speakers. A2, B2: Phone output jacks. X Ground Screw For maximum safety be sure to the included power cord. Polarities are as shown below. 1- 1+ Neutrik Plug A1 and B1 Connectors 1+ + 1- - 2+ 2+ 2- 2- Please use the cord that ...will effectively eliminate hum noise and interference. 26 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Correct grounding will ground the unit when the plug is not grounded, be sure to securely connect the EMX to the setting of ...
Owner's Manual
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CD, Cassette, or DAT Recorder Speakers CD Player Power Amp Microphones Microphones Drums Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Monitor Speakers Rear Panel 30 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S EMX Installation Intake Exhaust At least 10 cm At least 25 cm Vents are not blocked by connecting a power amp to the MAIN OUT or MONITOR OUT jack, and then... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TRACK SELECT COMMON ELEMENT/PERF. But if you want even more output, you can get it is sufficient to connect speakers to the power amp. Position the unit so that the vents are located on the unit's rear panel.
CD, Cassette, or DAT Recorder Speakers CD Player Power Amp Microphones Microphones Drums Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Monitor Speakers Rear Panel 30 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S EMX Installation Intake Exhaust At least 10 cm At least 25 cm Vents are not blocked by connecting a power amp to the MAIN OUT or MONITOR OUT jack, and then... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TRACK SELECT COMMON ELEMENT/PERF. But if you want even more output, you can get it is sufficient to connect speakers to the power amp. Position the unit so that the vents are located on the unit's rear panel.
Owner's Manual
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...speakers seems dull. priate levels? ❑ Check that the speaker cables are not shorted. ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the end of this case the B jacks will output the monitor signal, and the A jacks will output a mix of the MAIN... L and MAIN R signals. If the unit overheats, the power may cut off the output to the internal amp until things cool down position (to appro- EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 31 The EMX unit may overheat if the vents are blocked. I want spoken words to...
...speakers seems dull. priate levels? ❑ Check that the speaker cables are not shorted. ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the end of this case the B jacks will output the monitor signal, and the A jacks will output a mix of the MAIN... L and MAIN R signals. If the unit overheats, the power may cut off the output to the internal amp until things cool down position (to appro- EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 31 The EMX unit may overheat if the vents are blocked. I want spoken words to...