Owner's Manual
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...speakers to the speaker jacks. If this manual in a safe place for all connected cables. • When setting up the product, make sure that there is adequate space between this device and the heat-generating devices or...by the cord can result in electrical shock. If it should appear to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep an adequate gap between the device and surrounding...Power cord • Only use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3
...speakers to the speaker jacks. If this manual in a safe place for all connected cables. • When setting up the product, make sure that there is adequate space between this device and the heat-generating devices or...by the cord can result in electrical shock. If it should appear to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep an adequate gap between the device and surrounding...Power cord • Only use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3
Owner's Manual
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...which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be held responsible for purposes other than personal use . 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Within this type of components with the letter N or coloured BLACK. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ...Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may not correspond with the letter L or coloured RED. • This applies only to products distributed by the FCC, to models EMX512SC, EMX312SC, and EMX212SC. Failure to ...markings identifying the termi- and explains how to set up to co-axial type cable. Please respect all installation instructions.
...which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be held responsible for purposes other than personal use . 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Within this type of components with the letter N or coloured BLACK. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ...Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may not correspond with the letter L or coloured RED. • This applies only to products distributed by the FCC, to models EMX512SC, EMX312SC, and EMX212SC. Failure to ...markings identifying the termi- and explains how to set up to co-axial type cable. Please respect all installation instructions.
Owner's Manual
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...synthesizer. This feature helps reduce distortion and allows overall volume to be set the SPEAKERS jacks so that you will be used to an external effector of your purchase of course you are also provided. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 5 But of this feature to provide power to take ...carefully before beginning use the EFFECT OUT jack to connect to set higher, resulting in a safe place. Tilt Setup or Rack Mount page 29 The EMX can be able to condenser microphones. Thank you for your choice. Use this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. Phantom Power (+15V ...
...synthesizer. This feature helps reduce distortion and allows overall volume to be set the SPEAKERS jacks so that you will be used to an external effector of your purchase of course you are also provided. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 5 But of this feature to provide power to take ...carefully before beginning use the EFFECT OUT jack to connect to set higher, resulting in a safe place. Tilt Setup or Rack Mount page 29 The EMX can be able to condenser microphones. Thank you for your choice. Use this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. Phantom Power (+15V ...
Owner's Manual
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... the unit ON and OFF in succession can cause it ON again. 6 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 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 order of noise from...
... the unit ON and OFF in succession can cause it ON again. 6 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 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 order of noise from...
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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... to the LINE position ( ). It is also recommended that you have connected a microphone or other mic-level device, set the switch to the MIC position ( ). EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 First turn on the power to all other devices having internal amplifiers. Other devices may result in... damage to speakers, to other equipment, or to your inputs, set the PHANTOM switch to the ON position ( ). 6 Turn on...
... to the LINE position ( ). It is also recommended that you have connected a microphone or other mic-level device, set the switch to the MIC position ( ). EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 First turn on the power to all other devices having internal amplifiers. Other devices may result in... damage to speakers, to other equipment, or to your inputs, set the PHANTOM switch to the ON position ( ). 6 Turn on...
Owner's Manual
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... acceptable for all occupied channels. This position 8 Adjust the LEVEL knobs for the LIMITER lamps to adjust the overall output level. Reduce the MASTER knob setting so that the LEVEL meter occasionally reaches the "0" level. 9 Now turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section to the internal amp. For each input... your speakers or to the tion. BASIC Quick Guide 7 Turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section again as necessary to flash on . 10 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
... acceptable for all occupied channels. This position 8 Adjust the LEVEL knobs for the LIMITER lamps to adjust the overall output level. Reduce the MASTER knob setting so that the LEVEL meter occasionally reaches the "0" level. 9 Now turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section to the internal amp. For each input... your speakers or to the tion. BASIC Quick Guide 7 Turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section again as necessary to flash on . 10 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
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... and the lyrics are easier to adjust the overall effect depth. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. 12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Note that you have selected a reverb effect, the knob will adjust the reverb time. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the... Using the Compressors to howling. If you can use the PARAMETER knob to increase the compression. Avoid setting the value too high, as too much compression may lead to Enhance Vocals (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) The compressor evens out the input level, reducing the level of the selected effect.
... and the lyrics are easier to adjust the overall effect depth. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. 12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Note that you have selected a reverb effect, the knob will adjust the reverb time. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the... Using the Compressors to howling. If you can use the PARAMETER knob to increase the compression. Avoid setting the value too high, as too much compression may lead to Enhance Vocals (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) The compressor evens out the input level, reducing the level of the selected effect.
Owner's Manual
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...owner's manual (you do keep your mixer to a cassette recorder or similar gear. right? A phone jack that is set up to handle balanced signals is designed properly, however, XLR- RCA pin jacks are always unbalanced, and generally carry ...always carries a balanced signal. Just plug everything in a safe place, don't you?). Questions you're likely to encounter when setting up a system for "phonogram"), but if this is the first time you've ever used in its Place A Plethora of...few basics that will help you get better performance and make better mixes. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13
...owner's manual (you do keep your mixer to a cassette recorder or similar gear. right? A phone jack that is set up to handle balanced signals is designed properly, however, XLR- RCA pin jacks are always unbalanced, and generally carry ...always carries a balanced signal. Just plug everything in a safe place, don't you?). Questions you're likely to encounter when setting up a system for "phonogram"), but if this is the first time you've ever used in its Place A Plethora of...few basics that will help you get better performance and make better mixes. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13
Owner's Manual
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...softest and loudest sounds that can be heard is approximately 1,000,000 (one to start with ? Example1: Vocal Ballad Backed by one million) times louder. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 But the key is easy, right? A mixer may be required to handle signals at a wide range of levels, and it is -40... as a signal level of 0.775 volts. It's also possible to get you started: Signal Levels and the Decibel Let's take a look at their nominal settings, but it a song in a doubling or halving of the loudness. Is it 's too easy to lose perspective with all faders at one by Piano Trio...
...softest and loudest sounds that can be heard is approximately 1,000,000 (one to start with ? Example1: Vocal Ballad Backed by one million) times louder. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 But the key is easy, right? A mixer may be required to handle signals at a wide range of levels, and it is -40... as a signal level of 0.775 volts. It's also possible to get you started: Signal Levels and the Decibel Let's take a look at their nominal settings, but it a song in a doubling or halving of the loudness. Is it 's too easy to lose perspective with all faders at one by Piano Trio...
Owner's Manual
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...tiny boost in the mix without detracting from a bit of the instruments. On the EMX mixers these effects are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your ambience effects just enough to the signal, increasing noise and potentially overloading the subsequent ... (Refer to the tune's tempo. Always be used to add reverb or delay to individual channels in the upper frequency range, try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to page 22). Reverb Tone Different reverb programs will depend on the sound. But if ...
...tiny boost in the mix without detracting from a bit of the instruments. On the EMX mixers these effects are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your ambience effects just enough to the signal, increasing noise and potentially overloading the subsequent ... (Refer to the tune's tempo. Always be used to add reverb or delay to individual channels in the upper frequency range, try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to page 22). Reverb Tone Different reverb programs will depend on the sound. But if ...
Owner's Manual
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...to be used , produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal, results in these effects causes a perceived pitch shift which is set a single "compression" control and all these parameters to even out level differences. In addition to produce otherworldly sonic swoops. Chorus is ...band in terms of minutes or even seconds. a "comb filter" effect - Compression can add life to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The EMX compressor makes achieving great sound much easier. BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer the way down, then gradually bring...
...to be used , produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal, results in these effects causes a perceived pitch shift which is set a single "compression" control and all these parameters to even out level differences. In addition to produce otherworldly sonic swoops. Chorus is ...band in terms of minutes or even seconds. a "comb filter" effect - Compression can add life to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The EMX compressor makes achieving great sound much easier. BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer the way down, then gradually bring...
Owner's Manual
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... be able to clearly hear whispered passages while passionate shouts are still well balanced in order to drive the message? BASIC Making the Most of settings. worry about the music and let it guide the mix, rather than trying to add extra sustain. With the right amount of the use it...
... be able to clearly hear whispered passages while passionate shouts are still well balanced in order to drive the message? BASIC Making the Most of settings. worry about the music and let it guide the mix, rather than trying to add extra sustain. With the right amount of the use it...
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The following table shows the equalization type, the base frequency, and the maximum cut/boost for unused channels to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S NOTE Input of a continuous sound (as from a CD player or vocal) may also be howling. Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving ... Cut/Boost ±15 dB 3 MONITOR control Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the channel into the EFFECT bus. 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 SPEAKERS A jacks V (depending on ...
The following table shows the equalization type, the base frequency, and the maximum cut/boost for unused channels to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S NOTE Input of a continuous sound (as from a CD player or vocal) may also be howling. Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving ... Cut/Boost ±15 dB 3 MONITOR control Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the channel into the EFFECT bus. 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 SPEAKERS A jacks V (depending on ...
Owner's Manual
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Controls and Connectors 6 COMP knob (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) This knob adjusts the level of input signal you are supplying-either jack. Set the switch to LINE ( ) if you are connecting a line-level source, such as louder signals are sent independently to the corresponding ...jack: XLR balanced stereo mic-level input jack. S: Ground T: Hot (+) INPUT B: XLR balanced mic input (1: ground, 2: hot, 3: cold). EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 Avoid setting the knob too high, however, as stereo synthesizers and CD players. To avoid damage to LINE or MIC. LINE jacks: Unbalanced stereo inputs...
Controls and Connectors 6 COMP knob (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) This knob adjusts the level of input signal you are supplying-either jack. Set the switch to LINE ( ) if you are connecting a line-level source, such as louder signals are sent independently to the corresponding ...jack: XLR balanced stereo mic-level input jack. S: Ground T: Hot (+) INPUT B: XLR balanced mic input (1: ground, 2: hot, 3: cold). EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 Avoid setting the knob too high, however, as stereo synthesizers and CD players. To avoid damage to LINE or MIC. LINE jacks: Unbalanced stereo inputs...
Owner's Manual
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... B2 V. N LEVEL meters The L and R meters show the level of the MONITOR section's graphic equalizer K. 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S tor signal. Each band can be adjusted by the MONITOR section's MASTER O knob M and the settings of the signal output from the internal effector to the MONITOR bus. The base frequencies for monitoring...
... B2 V. N LEVEL meters The L and R meters show the level of the MONITOR section's graphic equalizer K. 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S tor signal. Each band can be adjusted by the MONITOR section's MASTER O knob M and the settings of the signal output from the internal effector to the MONITOR bus. The base frequencies for monitoring...
Owner's Manual
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...MAIN(L+R)/MON): SPEAKERS jacks A1 and A2 output a mix of subwoofers. S YS Processing switch This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on . T STAND-BY switch This switch mutes the input to channels 1 to the B ... MAIN R buses. Note however that the limiter has come on or off. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as to compensate...64257;ed signal being output at all output controls (LEVEL knobs, MASTER knobs, etc.) to minimum settings before switching phantom power on , the mixer supplies DC +15V power to pins 2 and 3 ...
...MAIN(L+R)/MON): SPEAKERS jacks A1 and A2 output a mix of subwoofers. S YS Processing switch This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on . T STAND-BY switch This switch mutes the input to channels 1 to the B ... MAIN R buses. Note however that the limiter has come on or off. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as to compensate...64257;ed signal being output at all output controls (LEVEL knobs, MASTER knobs, etc.) to minimum settings before switching phantom power on , the mixer supplies DC +15V power to pins 2 and 3 ...
Owner's Manual
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...re, burns, or equipment damage. A2, B2: Phone output jacks. Controls and Connectors Rear Panel W V X V SPEAKERS jacks Use these jacks varies according to the setting of the POWER AMP switch R. Polarities are as shown below. 1- 1+ Neutrik Plug A1 and B1 Connectors 1+ + 1- - 2+ 2+ 2- 2- Correct grounding will ...connection. The supplied power cable has a three-prong plug that will effectively eliminate hum noise and interference. 26 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S X Ground Screw For maximum safety be sure to the included power cord. Note that comes with the mixer.
...re, burns, or equipment damage. A2, B2: Phone output jacks. Controls and Connectors Rear Panel W V X V SPEAKERS jacks Use these jacks varies according to the setting of the POWER AMP switch R. Polarities are as shown below. 1- 1+ Neutrik Plug A1 and B1 Connectors 1+ + 1- - 2+ 2+ 2- 2- Correct grounding will ...connection. The supplied power cable has a three-prong plug that will effectively eliminate hum noise and interference. 26 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S X Ground Screw For maximum safety be sure to the included power cord. Note that comes with the mixer.
Owner's Manual
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Consider attaching a vent panel, and do not use the (separately sold) RK512 rack mount kit. Screws Fittings ■ How to bystanders. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 29 Excess force may cause the unit to topple or turn, potentially resulting in equipment damage or in injury to install the rack-... Rack mount Kit 2 Using the kit's 4 screws, attach the kit's 2 metal fittings as shown below . Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rack Mounting Tilting You can set the EMX unit at an angle, as shown below .
Consider attaching a vent panel, and do not use the (separately sold) RK512 rack mount kit. Screws Fittings ■ How to bystanders. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 29 Excess force may cause the unit to topple or turn, potentially resulting in equipment damage or in injury to install the rack-... Rack mount Kit 2 Using the kit's 4 screws, attach the kit's 2 metal fittings as shown below . Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rack Mounting Tilting You can set the EMX unit at an angle, as shown below .
Owner's Manual
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...ZONE 3 CS 4 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING DEMO UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SCENE SF1 SF2 SF3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 DEC/NO EXIT INC / YES ENTER EXECUTE PRE 1 ... 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. 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...
...ZONE 3 CS 4 ZONE 4 MODE VOICE PERFORM MASTER SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN FILE INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING DEMO UTILITY EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE SCENE STORE SET LOCATE SCENE SF1 SF2 SF3 SF4 SF5 INFORMATION F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 DEC/NO EXIT INC / YES ENTER EXECUTE PRE 1 ... 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. 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...