Owner's Manual
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... range of setups. The top panel offers separate main and monitor outputs, while the POWER AMP switch can mix four microphones with four stereo devices, or seven microphones with no external help. Use this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. The rear panel offers two ...types of main and monitor output. MAIN and MONITOR Outputs page 23 The mixer offers excellent independent control of speaker connectors: phone jacks...
... range of setups. The top panel offers separate main and monitor outputs, while the POWER AMP switch can mix four microphones with four stereo devices, or seven microphones with no external help. Use this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. The rear panel offers two ...types of main and monitor output. MAIN and MONITOR Outputs page 23 The mixer offers excellent independent control of speaker connectors: phone jacks...
Owner's Manual
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...Neglect of 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. NOTE We recommend that all the way down. Connection of these precautions may result in large noise bursts that operations and procedures will vary ...input devices you do not connect electric instruments (such as a direct box, a preamp (guitar amp), or an amp simulator. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 Instead, these instruments should be connected through an intermediary device such as electric guitars and basses) directly to turn...
...Neglect of 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. NOTE We recommend that all the way down. Connection of these precautions may result in large noise bursts that operations and procedures will vary ...input devices you do not connect electric instruments (such as a direct box, a preamp (guitar amp), or an amp simulator. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 Instead, these instruments should be connected through an intermediary device such as electric guitars and basses) directly to turn...
Owner's Manual
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... the MAIN section to the internal amp. BASIC Quick Guide 7 Turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section again as necessary to adjust the overall output level. posi- It is risk of damage to your speakers or to the tion. For each input device you have connected: Generate sound from the... lit continuously then there is acceptable for all occupied channels. This position 8 Adjust the LEVEL knobs for the LIMITER lamps to flash on . 10 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
... the MAIN section to the internal amp. BASIC Quick Guide 7 Turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section again as necessary to adjust the overall output level. posi- It is risk of damage to your speakers or to the tion. For each input device you have connected: Generate sound from the... lit continuously then there is acceptable for all occupied channels. This position 8 Adjust the LEVEL knobs for the LIMITER lamps to flash on . 10 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
Owner's Manual
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Well, if you've done this before you won't have any problems, but the term isn't used on the back of signal it . EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 Just plug everything in, twiddle the controls, and away you ?). You're most common connector types. The Versatile Phone Jack Stereo/...tell you can't always tell what type of my mixer?" It could be tricky because you what type of your mixer, or when connecting the output of signal they're designed to handle balanced signals is set up a system for Everything and Everything in its Place A Plethora of connector is designed...
Well, if you've done this before you won't have any problems, but the term isn't used on the back of signal it . EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 Just plug everything in, twiddle the controls, and away you ?). You're most common connector types. The Versatile Phone Jack Stereo/...tell you can't always tell what type of my mixer?" It could be tricky because you what type of your mixer, or when connecting the output of signal they're designed to handle balanced signals is set up a system for Everything and Everything in its Place A Plethora of connector is designed...
Owner's Manual
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... the normal-phase audio signal. 3) A "cold" or "-" conductor which the signal in length, then unbalanced lines are almost always used is that the output signal from most professional audio gear. The out-of-phase noise signal is effectively canceled while the audio signal is best. The reason for long.... The signals cancel each other signal), the result is basically confined to pick up . Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Any length of wire will act as do the inputs and outputs of most microphones is very small, so even a tiny amount of phase, any noise induced in the line...
... the normal-phase audio signal. 3) A "cold" or "-" conductor which the signal in length, then unbalanced lines are almost always used is that the output signal from most professional audio gear. The out-of-phase noise signal is effectively canceled while the audio signal is best. The reason for long.... The signals cancel each other signal), the result is basically confined to pick up . Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Any length of wire will act as do the inputs and outputs of most microphones is very small, so even a tiny amount of phase, any noise induced in the line...
Owner's Manual
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... that is a nonlinear scale, and a difference of 3 dB actually results in which channel should you can do it is necessary match input and output levels as closely as 0 dBu. That's too many digits to deal with all the way down , then bring them up developing a system that...heard is the basic decibel unit. But which the vocals are a few ideas to get you 're mixing will produce much better results, and faster. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 In most important element? + 20 dBu 0 dBu 0.775 V -20 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers, and other types of equipment...
... that is a nonlinear scale, and a difference of 3 dB actually results in which channel should you can do it is necessary match input and output levels as closely as 0 dBu. That's too many digits to deal with all the way down , then bring them up developing a system that...heard is the basic decibel unit. But which the vocals are a few ideas to get you 're mixing will produce much better results, and faster. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 In most important element? + 20 dBu 0 dBu 0.775 V -20 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers, and other types of equipment...
Owner's Manual
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... by several milliseconds (a millisecond is a perfectly legitimate creative goal if that need to even out level differences. Compression Have you can also OUTPUT be used to make a voice or instrument seem to come forward, or simply to be carefully adjusted: attack, release, threshold, level,... effects is usually used , produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal. Chorus is most often used to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S a "comb filter" effect - There are automatically adjusted for . One form of compression known as "limiting" can add life to a...
... by several milliseconds (a millisecond is a perfectly legitimate creative goal if that need to even out level differences. Compression Have you can also OUTPUT be used to make a voice or instrument seem to come forward, or simply to be carefully adjusted: attack, release, threshold, level,... effects is usually used , produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal. Chorus is most often used to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S a "comb filter" effect - There are automatically adjusted for . One form of compression known as "limiting" can add life to a...
Owner's Manual
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... the signals from the L and R channels are mixed before moving into the EFFECT bus. 5 LEVEL knob Adjusts the signal's output level. NOTE To reduce noise, set the knobs for unused channels to adjust the volume balance among the various channels. NOTE The ...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. Check these knobs to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to the EFFECT OUT jack C. The EFFECT bus signal is...
... the signals from the L and R channels are mixed before moving into the EFFECT bus. 5 LEVEL knob Adjusts the signal's output level. NOTE To reduce noise, set the knobs for unused channels to adjust the volume balance among the various channels. NOTE The ...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. Check these knobs to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to the EFFECT OUT jack C. The EFFECT bus signal is...
Owner's Manual
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... B jacks (Channels 1 to 4) You can connect an input source to the right, the mixer automatically raises the compression ratio while adjusting the output gain accordingly. Use these are connecting a line-level source, such as excess compression may use both balanced and unbalanced line input. Set it to... are softened while the overall level is turned to either a mic-level (low level) signal or a line-level (high level) signal. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 Be sure to set the LINE/MIC switch 7 to match the type of device you are connecting. If you are connecting...
... B jacks (Channels 1 to 4) You can connect an input source to the right, the mixer automatically raises the compression ratio while adjusting the output gain accordingly. Use these are connecting a line-level source, such as excess compression may use both balanced and unbalanced line input. Set it to... are softened while the overall level is turned to either a mic-level (low level) signal or a line-level (high level) signal. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 Be sure to set the LINE/MIC switch 7 to match the type of device you are connecting. If you are connecting...
Owner's Manual
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... external effector into a LINE jack on any of the LINE jacks on the mixer's power. C EFFECT OUT jack This unbalanced phone output jack outputs the signal from 16 different effect types, as follows. If you can then return the signal by connecting the external effector to any...switch to toggle the effector on . When you can use your foot to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S B ON switch Switches use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. Controls and Connectors Digital Effects Section 0 A B C D 0 PROGRAM dial Selects the type of ...
... external effector into a LINE jack on any of the LINE jacks on the mixer's power. C EFFECT OUT jack This unbalanced phone output jack outputs the signal from 16 different effect types, as follows. If you can then return the signal by connecting the external effector to any...switch to toggle the effector on . When you can use your foot to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S B ON switch Switches use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. Controls and Connectors Digital Effects Section 0 A B C D 0 PROGRAM dial Selects the type of ...
Owner's Manual
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...section's MASTER knob G and graphic equalizer E. Keep an eye on the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. You would typically connect these jacks is then output at the SPEAKERS jacks does not stay too high. MAIN Section E F J Controls and Connectors E Graphic Equalizer This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the ...The signal sent to these jacks to the SPEAKERS H jacks V and MAIN OUT jacks I. Note that is not adjusted by ±12 dB. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 This is not adjusted by the MAIN section's MASTER knob G and graphic equalizer E. G MASTER knob Adjusts the level of the ...
...section's MASTER knob G and graphic equalizer E. Keep an eye on the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. You would typically connect these jacks is then output at the SPEAKERS jacks does not stay too high. MAIN Section E F J Controls and Connectors E Graphic Equalizer This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the ...The signal sent to these jacks to the SPEAKERS H jacks V and MAIN OUT jacks I. Note that is not adjusted by ±12 dB. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 This is not adjusted by the MAIN section's MASTER knob G and graphic equalizer E. G MASTER knob Adjusts the level of the ...
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...K Graphic Equalizer This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the frequency characteristics of the signal output from the internal effector to the MONITOR bus. Each band can be adjusted by...POWER AMP switch is down) to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. You would typically connect this jack is then output at the SPEAKERS jacks does not stay too high. N LEVEL meters The L and R meters show ..., and 8k Hz. M MASTER knob Adjusts the level of the MONITOR section's graphic equalizer K. 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Keep an eye on the LIMITER lamps Q to ensure that feeds to pow- The signal ...
...K Graphic Equalizer This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the frequency characteristics of the signal output from the internal effector to the MONITOR bus. Each band can be adjusted by...POWER AMP switch is down) to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. You would typically connect this jack is then output at the SPEAKERS jacks does not stay too high. N LEVEL meters The L and R meters show ..., and 8k Hz. M MASTER knob Adjusts the level of the MONITOR section's graphic equalizer K. 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Keep an eye on the LIMITER lamps Q to ensure that feeds to pow- The signal ...
Owner's Manual
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... too high and there is on or off. The MAIN section's MASTER knob G adjusts the output level at all. SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2 output the signal from the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 Reduce the setting of the MASTER knobs (G and M) until the lamps fl... any other power amplifiers and power speakers before operating the switch, to the XLR input jacks. S YS Processing switch This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on , the mixer supplies DC +15V power to pins 2 and 3 of subwoofers. The processor adjusts the speaker's bass ranges so...
... too high and there is on or off. The MAIN section's MASTER knob G adjusts the output level at all. SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2 output the signal from the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 Reduce the setting of the MASTER knobs (G and M) until the lamps fl... any other power amplifiers and power speakers before operating the switch, to the XLR input jacks. S YS Processing switch This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on , the mixer supplies DC +15V power to pins 2 and 3 of subwoofers. The processor adjusts the speaker's bass ranges so...
Owner's Manual
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...Neutrik Plug A1 and B1 Connectors 1+ + 1- - 2+ 2+ 2- 2- Connect one end of fire, burns, or equipment damage. A1, B1: Neutrik NL4 Speakon outputs. Use of a different cord may pose risk of the cord to the included power cord. Please use the cord that will effectively eliminate hum noise... and interference. 26 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Note that the output directed to these jacks to connect to ground the unit by using this connector, and then plug the other ...
...Neutrik Plug A1 and B1 Connectors 1+ + 1- - 2+ 2+ 2- 2- Connect one end of fire, burns, or equipment damage. A1, B1: Neutrik NL4 Speakon outputs. Use of a different cord may pose risk of the cord to the included power cord. Please use the cord that will effectively eliminate hum noise... and interference. 26 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Note that the output directed to these jacks to connect to ground the unit by using this connector, and then plug the other ...
Owner's Manual
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...1 SLOT 2 PLG 2 SLOT 3 PLG 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 power amp...14 15 16 MUTE SOLO NUMBER DI Bass NOTE In most cases it by nearby walls or objects. 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...
...1 SLOT 2 PLG 2 SLOT 3 PLG 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 power amp...14 15 16 MUTE SOLO NUMBER DI Bass NOTE In most cases it by nearby walls or objects. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... not connected to both . ❑ Is the input signal from the speakers seems dull. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 31 The EMX unit may cause the lamp to come on. ❑ Be sure that you may cut off the output to the internal amp until things cool down. ■ No sound. ❑ Are microphones... vents are blocked. 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 manual for the unit to cool down position (to MAIN(L+R) / MON). On each of these channels you...
... not connected to both . ❑ Is the input signal from the speakers seems dull. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 31 The EMX unit may cause the lamp to come on. ❑ Be sure that you may cut off the output to the internal amp until things cool down. ■ No sound. ❑ Are microphones... vents are blocked. 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 manual for the unit to cool down position (to MAIN(L+R) / MON). On each of these channels you...
Owner's Manual
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... MIC Input Power Amplifier POWER switch on/off mute DC-fault :power supply shutdown /manual reset Thermal /heatsink temp => 90˚C:output mute /auto reset Vl limiter /RL =< 2 Clip limiter /THD Ω => 1 %, Indicator × 2 Power Supply Thermal /heatsink... Noise CH INPUT 1-11/12 MAIN OUT MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT, EFFECT OUT Residual Output Noise (20 Hz-20 kHz) MAIN OUT L, R - Specifications Specifications ■ General Specifications Output EMX512SC Maximum Output Power SPEAKERS OUT EMX312SC EMX212S RL Conditions 4 Ω 8 Ω 4 Ω...
... MIC Input Power Amplifier POWER switch on/off mute DC-fault :power supply shutdown /manual reset Thermal /heatsink temp => 90˚C:output mute /auto reset Vl limiter /RL =< 2 Clip limiter /THD Ω => 1 %, Indicator × 2 Power Supply Thermal /heatsink... Noise CH INPUT 1-11/12 MAIN OUT MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT, EFFECT OUT Residual Output Noise (20 Hz-20 kHz) MAIN OUT L, R - Specifications Specifications ■ General Specifications Output EMX512SC Maximum Output Power SPEAKERS OUT EMX312SC EMX212S RL Conditions 4 Ω 8 Ω 4 Ω...
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... *5 CH INPUT 9/10, 11/12 XLR - Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in this owner's manual are unbalanced. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 33 Pin - 2 kΩ 10 kΩ 50-600 Ω Mics 600 Ω Lines -60 dBu (0.775 mV) -20.... (1=GND, 2=HOT, 3=COLD) *4 Phone Jacks are balanced. (Tip=HOT, Ring=COLD, Sleeve=GND) *5 Phone Jacks are unbalanced. ■ Output Characteristics Output Terminals Actual Source Impedance For Use with your Yamaha dealer. before Clip 125 W 500 W 75 W 300 W 50 W 220 W +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) +4 dBu ...
... *5 CH INPUT 9/10, 11/12 XLR - Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in this owner's manual are unbalanced. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 33 Pin - 2 kΩ 10 kΩ 50-600 Ω Mics 600 Ω Lines -60 dBu (0.775 mV) -20.... (1=GND, 2=HOT, 3=COLD) *4 Phone Jacks are balanced. (Tip=HOT, Ring=COLD, Sleeve=GND) *5 Phone Jacks are unbalanced. ■ Output Characteristics Output Terminals Actual Source Impedance For Use with your Yamaha dealer. before Clip 125 W 500 W 75 W 300 W 50 W 220 W +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) +4 dBu ...
