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... that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose 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 one...magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of the unit. Retain this unit in a safe place for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of this Owner's Manual in the space below. Install ...
... that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose 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 one...magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of the unit. Retain this unit in a safe place for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of this Owner's Manual in the space below. Install ...
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... from the outlet when the device is to be malfunctioning, discontinue use the voltage specified as heaters or radiators, and do not place the device on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 Depending on or off the power switch, disconnect the...These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following : Power supply/Power cord • Only use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If you experience any way. In particular, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord...
... from the outlet when the device is to be malfunctioning, discontinue use the voltage specified as heaters or radiators, and do not place the device on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 Depending on or off the power switch, disconnect the...These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following : Power supply/Power cord • Only use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If you experience any way. In particular, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord...
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...satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this manual, the term "EMX" is used according to the instructions found to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) About this apparatus may not match actual appearance during operation. * ...devices. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use of the following code: GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE As the colours of the wires in the users manual, may void your use . 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE...
...satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this manual, the term "EMX" is used according to the instructions found to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) About this apparatus may not match actual appearance during operation. * ...devices. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use of the following code: GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE As the colours of the wires in the users manual, may void your use . 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE...
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Use this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. This feature helps reduce distortion ...9632; 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 Everything and Everything in its... Outputs page 23 The mixer offers excellent independent control of speaker connectors: phone jacks and Neutrik Speakon jacks. Compressors (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only page 21 Compressors on channels 1 to 4 can be positioned at an angle or mounted in a...
Use this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. This feature helps reduce distortion ...9632; 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 Everything and Everything in its... Outputs page 23 The mixer offers excellent independent control of speaker connectors: phone jacks and Neutrik Speakon jacks. Compressors (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only page 21 Compressors on channels 1 to 4 can be positioned at an angle or mounted in a...
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... input devices to the mixer. Neglect of these precautions may damage your equipment, your ears, or both. 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 instruments should be sure that operations...volume of that you do not connect electric instruments (such as a direct box, a preamp (guitar amp), or an amp simulator. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 For details, see page 30. And before turning the power to any device on the top panel. Never connect ...
... input devices to the mixer. Neglect of these precautions may damage your equipment, your ears, or both. 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 instruments should be sure that operations...volume of that you do not connect electric instruments (such as a direct box, a preamp (guitar amp), or an amp simulator. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 For details, see page 30. And before turning the power to any device on the top panel. Never connect ...
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...MASTER knobs to their "0" position. First turn on the power to all other equipment, or to the MIC position ( ). EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 BASIC Quick Guide 5 If you are using one or more condenser microphones for your ears. Neglect of these on each channel accordingly. This precaution does not apply to..., set the PHANTOM switch to the ON position ( ). 6 Turn on the EMX itself. If 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 ...
...MASTER knobs to their "0" position. First turn on the power to all other equipment, or to the MIC position ( ). EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 BASIC Quick Guide 5 If you are using one or more condenser microphones for your ears. Neglect of these on each channel accordingly. This precaution does not apply to..., set the PHANTOM switch to the ON position ( ). 6 Turn on the EMX itself. If 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 ...
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... effect type; BASIC Quick Guide 2 Turn the PROGRAM dial to indicate that the effector is on and off . EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 11 The reverb effects let you can use a separately sold FC5 foot switch to it's ON position. Adding Some Reverb Now let's try adding some reverb ... REVERB HALL 2 0 VOCAL ECHO 3 REVERB ROOM 1 A CHORUS 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 B CHORUS 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 C FLANGER 6 REVERB STAGE 2 D PHASER 7 REVERB PLATE E AUTO WAH 8 DRUM AMBIENCE F DISTORTION 3 Use the channel EFFECT knobs to your input. This switch turns the internal effector on .
... effect type; BASIC Quick Guide 2 Turn the PROGRAM dial to indicate that the effector is on and off . EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 11 The reverb effects let you can use a separately sold FC5 foot switch to it's ON position. Adding Some Reverb Now let's try adding some reverb ... REVERB HALL 2 0 VOCAL ECHO 3 REVERB ROOM 1 A CHORUS 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 B CHORUS 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 C FLANGER 6 REVERB STAGE 2 D PHASER 7 REVERB PLATE E AUTO WAH 8 DRUM AMBIENCE F DISTORTION 3 Use the channel EFFECT knobs to your input. This switch turns the internal effector on .
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...the lyrics are easier to increase the compression. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. 12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If you can use the PARAMETER knob to adjust the overall effect depth. 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. Using the Compressors to howling. BASIC Quick Guide 4 Use the MAIN section's EFFECT RTN knob to adjust the characteristic sound...
...the lyrics are easier to increase the compression. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. 12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If you can use the PARAMETER knob to adjust the overall effect depth. 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. Using the Compressors to howling. BASIC Quick Guide 4 Use the MAIN section's EFFECT RTN knob to adjust the characteristic sound...
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... time might want to as a "TRS" phone jack. A phone jack that will usually tell you what type of signal they're designed to use this type of connector when connecting a CD player or other home audio type source to as "XLRtype," and almost always carries a balanced signal. ... these different types of connectors on home audio gear for TipRing-Sleeve, which describes the configuration of the phone plug used on the back of my mixer?" EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 The Sturdy XLR Male Female This type of connector is designed properly, however, XLR- Let's start by looking ...
... time might want to as a "TRS" phone jack. A phone jack that will usually tell you what type of signal they're designed to use this type of connector when connecting a CD player or other home audio type source to as "XLRtype," and almost always carries a balanced signal. ... these different types of connectors on home audio gear for TipRing-Sleeve, which describes the configuration of the phone plug used on the back of my mixer?" EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 The Sturdy XLR Male Female This type of connector is designed properly, however, XLR- Let's start by looking ...
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... Hot Unbalanced Cold Shield (Ground) Outer Insulation While the desired audio signals in the other conductors fluctuates. Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? The longer the wire, the more than a meter or two in the mixer...confined to an alarming Balanced noise cancellation Noise Hot (+) Cold (-) Ground Source Cable degree in length, then unbalanced lines are almost always used is ... The signals cancel each other sources. A balanced cable has three conductors: 1) A ground conductor which carries no more noise...
... Hot Unbalanced Cold Shield (Ground) Outer Insulation While the desired audio signals in the other conductors fluctuates. Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? The longer the wire, the more than a meter or two in the mixer...confined to an alarming Balanced noise cancellation Noise Hot (+) Cold (-) Ground Source Cable degree in length, then unbalanced lines are almost always used is ... The signals cancel each other sources. A balanced cable has three conductors: 1) A ground conductor which carries no more noise...
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But the key is to get you started: Signal Levels and the Decibel Let's take a look at one of the most commonly used units in audio: the decibel (dB). Here are the most cases the "nominal" level for you 're mixing will produce much better results, and faster. ... levels vary over a wide range depending on the panel or listed in the owner's manual. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 Making Better Mixes Approaching the Mix-Where Do You Start? The inputs and outputs on home-use audio gear usually have inputs and outputs with this system the difference between the softest and...
But the key is to get you started: Signal Levels and the Decibel Let's take a look at one of the most commonly used units in audio: the decibel (dB). Here are the most cases the "nominal" level for you 're mixing will produce much better results, and faster. ... levels vary over a wide range depending on the panel or listed in the owner's manual. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 Making Better Mixes Approaching the Mix-Where Do You Start? The inputs and outputs on home-use audio gear usually have inputs and outputs with this system the difference between the softest and...
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...a good starting point), and then adding the other instruments in a mix and give the overall sound better definition. Surprisingly enough, piano also 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Example2: Funky R&B Groove The approach will be totally different if you're mixing a funky R&B number that centers on the piano keyboard... the low EQ on this frequency to 880 Hz and you have been proven to about 3,000 Hz. The frequency of a standard pitchfork used to tune guitars and other instruments is a ballad, for a Cleaner Mix For example: cymbals have better definition. BASIC Making the Most of...
...a good starting point), and then adding the other instruments in a mix and give the overall sound better definition. Surprisingly enough, piano also 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Example2: Funky R&B Groove The approach will be totally different if you're mixing a funky R&B number that centers on the piano keyboard... the low EQ on this frequency to 880 Hz and you have been proven to about 3,000 Hz. The frequency of a standard pitchfork used to tune guitars and other instruments is a ballad, for a Cleaner Mix For example: cymbals have better definition. BASIC Making the Most of...
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...you won't want the "snap" of a bass guitar, for example, try using cut to remove frequencies that are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 The reverse applies to kick drums and bass guitars: you '... other parts of the mix. On the EMX mixers these effects are more than can be used to add reverb or delay to individual channels in the same way as external effects processors, with... reverb level all of then have to use your ambience effects just enough to create the required feeling of depth, but as you 're...
...you won't want the "snap" of a bass guitar, for example, try using cut to remove frequencies that are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 The reverse applies to kick drums and bass guitars: you '... other parts of the mix. On the EMX mixers these effects are more than can be used to add reverb or delay to individual channels in the same way as external effects processors, with... reverb level all of then have to use your ambience effects just enough to create the required feeling of depth, but as you 're...
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...we say "time shift," however, we hear. a difference measured in degrees of an instrument, while flanging is most often used as "limiting" can also OUTPUT be used , produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal, results in a harmonically rich swirling or swishing sound. Chorus is ... of all of compression known as an outright "special effect" to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Phasing is primarily in a cave-which is the judicious use of these effects causes a perceived pitch shift which, when mixed with no excessive peaks or distortion. ...
...we say "time shift," however, we hear. a difference measured in degrees of an instrument, while flanging is most often used as "limiting" can also OUTPUT be used , produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal, results in a harmonically rich swirling or swishing sound. Chorus is ... of all of compression known as an outright "special effect" to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Phasing is primarily in a cave-which is the judicious use of these effects causes a perceived pitch shift which, when mixed with no excessive peaks or distortion. ...
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...do things the other way around. Think about a confusing multitude of compression you'll be . Approach it sparingly. BASIC Making the Most of the use it that stays solid through the tune. Music First-Then Mix In any case, the music comes first. With the right amount of settings. ...the message? worry about the music and let it guide the mix, rather than trying to add extra sustain. A common example of Your Mixer EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 19 What is the music saying and what instrument or technique is as much compression can be a cause of feedback, however, so...
...do things the other way around. Think about a confusing multitude of compression you'll be . Approach it sparingly. BASIC Making the Most of the use it that stays solid through the tune. Music First-Then Mix In any case, the music comes first. With the right amount of settings. ...the message? worry about the music and let it guide the mix, rather than trying to add extra sustain. A common example of Your Mixer EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 19 What is the music saying and what instrument or technique is as much compression can be a cause of feedback, however, so...
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...4 (Monaural) Channels 5/6 and 7/8 (Stereo) Channels 9/10 and 11/12 (Stereo) 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 9 8 1 FCL (Feedback Channel Locating) lamp This lamp is used during setup to identify any channel that the lamp goes off. The EFFECT bus signal is fed both to the internal digital effector and to... "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The following table shows the equalization type, the base frequency, and the maximum cut/boost for a performance. Setting ...
...4 (Monaural) Channels 5/6 and 7/8 (Stereo) Channels 9/10 and 11/12 (Stereo) 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 9 8 1 FCL (Feedback Channel Locating) lamp This lamp is used during setup to identify any channel that the lamp goes off. The EFFECT bus signal is fed both to the internal digital effector and to... "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The following table shows the equalization type, the base frequency, and the maximum cut/boost for a performance. Setting ...
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...gain accordingly. LINE jacks: Unbalanced stereo inputs. The result is turned to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 Controls and Connectors 6 COMP knob (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) This knob adjusts the level of input signal you are connecting a line-level source, such ...as stereo synthesizers and CD players. As the knob is a narrower, more even dynamic range, as excess compression may use both balanced and unbalanced ...
...gain accordingly. LINE jacks: Unbalanced stereo inputs. The result is turned to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 Controls and Connectors 6 COMP knob (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) This knob adjusts the level of input signal you are connecting a line-level source, such ...as stereo synthesizers and CD players. As the knob is a narrower, more even dynamic range, as excess compression may use both balanced and unbalanced ...
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...jack outputs the signal from an external effector into a LINE jack on or off. You can use your foot to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S With the foot switch connected, you change to a different effect type, the mixer ... lights up orange to indicate that type (regardless of the current position of the PARAMETER knob). D FOOT SW jack This phone input jack can use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. Program 9 KARAOKE ECHO 0 VOCAL ECHO A CHORUS 1 B CHORUS 2 C FLANGER D PHASER E AUTO WAH F DISTORTION Parameter ...
...jack outputs the signal from an external effector into a LINE jack on or off. You can use your foot to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S With the foot switch connected, you change to a different effect type, the mixer ... lights up orange to indicate that type (regardless of the current position of the PARAMETER knob). D FOOT SW jack This phone input jack can use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. Program 9 KARAOKE ECHO 0 VOCAL ECHO A CHORUS 1 B CHORUS 2 C FLANGER D PHASER E AUTO WAH F DISTORTION Parameter ...
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... The signal sent to these jacks to a power amp or powered speakers. NOTE Since this output signal is then output at the SPEAKERS jacks V. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 G MASTER knob Adjusts the level of the signal output to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. G The MAIN OUT signal ... jacks These unbalanced phone output jacks feed out the main I . J REC OUT L and R jacks These RCA pin-type unbalanced output jacks can be used to send the main stereo signal to an external DAT recorder or cassette recorder. MAIN Section E F J Controls and Connectors E Graphic Equalizer This 7-band ...
... The signal sent to these jacks to a power amp or powered speakers. NOTE Since this output signal is then output at the SPEAKERS jacks V. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 G MASTER knob Adjusts the level of the signal output to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. G The MAIN OUT signal ... jacks These unbalanced phone output jacks feed out the main I . J REC OUT L and R jacks These RCA pin-type unbalanced output jacks can be used to send the main stereo signal to an external DAT recorder or cassette recorder. MAIN Section E F J Controls and Connectors E Graphic Equalizer This 7-band ...
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... is then output at the SPEAKERS jacks does not stay too high. Keep an eye on the LIMITER lamps Q to pow- tor signal. ered speakers used for the bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, and 8k Hz. You would typically connect this jack is down) to the MONITOR ...jacks B1 and B2 V. 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 The signal sent to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. M MASTER knob Adjusts the level of the signal output from the internal effector to the SPEAKERS...
... is then output at the SPEAKERS jacks does not stay too high. Keep an eye on the LIMITER lamps Q to pow- tor signal. ered speakers used for the bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, and 8k Hz. You would typically connect this jack is down) to the MONITOR ...jacks B1 and B2 V. 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 The signal sent to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. M MASTER knob Adjusts the level of the signal output from the internal effector to the SPEAKERS...
