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... indicator (M). Parts of signals received at the Master controls (EJ) below the level that the indicator flashes only briefly on the highest transient peaks. 1 EMX88S/EMX68S P.12 ■ MAIN section F F Level Meter This LED display shows the level of the EMX88S, EMX68S owner's manual have been revised. If you for purchasing the Yamaha EMX88S/EMX68S Powered Mixer.
... indicator (M). Parts of signals received at the Master controls (EJ) below the level that the indicator flashes only briefly on the highest transient peaks. 1 EMX88S/EMX68S P.12 ■ MAIN section F F Level Meter This LED display shows the level of the EMX88S, EMX68S owner's manual have been revised. If you for purchasing the Yamaha EMX88S/EMX68S Powered Mixer.
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■ Block and Level diagram 6 EMX88S/EMX68S CH INPUT (CH1-2) (CH1-4) Low-Z [-50/-20dB] Hi-Z [-40/-10dB] CH INPUT (CH3-4) (CH5-6) Low-Z [-50/-20dB] Super Hi-Z [-30/0dB] PHANTOM OFF +15V ON ...
■ Block and Level diagram 6 EMX88S/EMX68S CH INPUT (CH1-2) (CH1-4) Low-Z [-50/-20dB] Hi-Z [-40/-10dB] CH INPUT (CH3-4) (CH5-6) Low-Z [-50/-20dB] Super Hi-Z [-30/0dB] PHANTOM OFF +15V ON ...
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... depends on the condition of the connected unit and speakers, and may result. • If you notice any abnormality, such as marked on the unit. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Failure to do not touch the power cable plug if it is not adequate, the unit will heat up inside this unit are...
... depends on the condition of the connected unit and speakers, and may result. • If you notice any abnormality, such as marked on the unit. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Failure to do not touch the power cable plug if it is not adequate, the unit will heat up inside this unit are...
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...the amp. • The 16 built-in effect types are equivalent in quality to those of the acclaimed Yamaha SPX series of multieffect units, and allow a variety of the EMX88S/EMX68S, and the monitor signal will be output from speaker jacks A of effects to be either stereo [MAIN ...reduced heat generation to 35% or less (in field applications, compared to Yamaha's previous models), and has lead to a reduction in a safe place for purchasing the Yamaha EMX88S/EMX68S Powered Mixer. The EMX88S/EMX68S has the following features. ers 20 Using the digital effect 20 Example setups 22 As...
...the amp. • The 16 built-in effect types are equivalent in quality to those of the acclaimed Yamaha SPX series of multieffect units, and allow a variety of the EMX88S/EMX68S, and the monitor signal will be output from speaker jacks A of effects to be either stereo [MAIN ...reduced heat generation to 35% or less (in field applications, compared to Yamaha's previous models), and has lead to a reduction in a safe place for purchasing the Yamaha EMX88S/EMX68S Powered Mixer. The EMX88S/EMX68S has the following features. ers 20 Using the digital effect 20 Example setups 22 As...
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...the SPEAKERS A 1 jack and to the B 1 jack in the manner shown below. Refer to pages 17-18 for speaker connection. EMX88S (EMX68S) EMX88S (EMX68S) • The diagram above shows an example of the two jacks on the panel) to the MAIN L-R position, the stereo L signal...and "Basic Operation" following steps (1-5) explain the basic connection and operation of the EMX88S/EMX68S. Never connect the speakers in the SPEAKERS jack section on the rear panel of the EMX88S/EMX68S. EMX88S (EMX68S) EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Power amp select switch • This Quick Guide assumes that two main...
...the SPEAKERS A 1 jack and to the B 1 jack in the manner shown below. Refer to pages 17-18 for speaker connection. EMX88S (EMX68S) EMX88S (EMX68S) • The diagram above shows an example of the two jacks on the panel) to the MAIN L-R position, the stereo L signal...and "Basic Operation" following steps (1-5) explain the basic connection and operation of the EMX88S/EMX68S. Never connect the speakers in the SPEAKERS jack section on the rear panel of the EMX88S/EMX68S. EMX88S (EMX68S) EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Power amp select switch • This Quick Guide assumes that two main...
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..., you cannot connect a player to the Hi-Z jack of the channel. • Connect a recorder to the operation manual of the device. EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 7 Connecting a microphone Make sure that the power is turned off to the unit is on and the PHANTOM switch has been turned on.... EMX88S (EMX68S) PHANTOM switch • Do not connect or disconnect a condenser microphone while the power to the EMX88S/EMX68S. EMX88S (EMX68S) Microphone Connecting a CD player, MD player, and/or cassette deck Connect a CD player ...
..., you cannot connect a player to the Hi-Z jack of the channel. • Connect a recorder to the operation manual of the device. EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 7 Connecting a microphone Make sure that the power is turned off to the unit is on and the PHANTOM switch has been turned on.... EMX88S (EMX68S) PHANTOM switch • Do not connect or disconnect a condenser microphone while the power to the EMX88S/EMX68S. EMX88S (EMX68S) Microphone Connecting a CD player, MD player, and/or cassette deck Connect a CD player ...
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..., make a monaural connection as shown below to make a stereo connection from being damaged. • To correct the low range, turn on the YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING switch in stereo. Refer to the LINE jacks in the upper right corner of the channel. You cannot use the Hi-Z jack and... Hi-Z jacks to prevent the speakers from the output jacks (such as a synthesizer, drum machine, signal processor connected to the Super Hi-Z jacks. EMX88S (EMX68S) If you cannot connect an instrument to the Hi-Z jack or LINE jack. If a microphone has already been connected to the Low-Z jack of ...
..., make a monaural connection as shown below to make a stereo connection from being damaged. • To correct the low range, turn on the YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING switch in stereo. Refer to the LINE jacks in the upper right corner of the channel. You cannot use the Hi-Z jack and... Hi-Z jacks to prevent the speakers from the output jacks (such as a synthesizer, drum machine, signal processor connected to the Super Hi-Z jacks. EMX88S (EMX68S) If you cannot connect an instrument to the Hi-Z jack or LINE jack. If a microphone has already been connected to the Low-Z jack of ...
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...power to all connected devices. • Be sure to follow the power off sequence specified above to prevent the speakers from the microphone. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Otherwise, press the PAD switch on the ON switch in the DIGITAL EFFECT section. STEP 5 Power off 1 Press the POWER switch... peak level indicator in the MAIN section will not sound the next time you are using the EFFECT control of the EMX88S/EMX68S to turn on the power to the unit). EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 9 STEP 3 Sound output Set the MASTER control in the MAIN section to "√ ," then while playing ...
...power to all connected devices. • Be sure to follow the power off sequence specified above to prevent the speakers from the microphone. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Otherwise, press the PAD switch on the ON switch in the DIGITAL EFFECT section. STEP 5 Power off 1 Press the POWER switch... peak level indicator in the MAIN section will not sound the next time you are using the EFFECT control of the EMX88S/EMX68S to turn on the power to the unit). EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 9 STEP 3 Sound output Set the MASTER control in the MAIN section to "√ ," then while playing ...
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... frequency (or center frequency), range of boost or cut it toward the left and right with a sound source input to the CH7 and 8 (EMX88S), CH5 and 6 (EMX68S) LINE connectors (L/R). 5 LEVEL control This adjusts the output level for equal volume on (the pressed-in the "w" position. The signal of each...30 dB. Rotating it toward the right will boost the corresponding frequency band, and rotating it . When connecting a line level device to channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S), or if the mic input is sent to the EFFECT bus will cut , and equalizer type of the EFFECT bus is sent to the MONITOR...
... frequency (or center frequency), range of boost or cut it toward the left and right with a sound source input to the CH7 and 8 (EMX88S), CH5 and 6 (EMX68S) LINE connectors (L/R). 5 LEVEL control This adjusts the output level for equal volume on (the pressed-in the "w" position. The signal of each...30 dB. Rotating it toward the right will boost the corresponding frequency band, and rotating it . When connecting a line level device to channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S), or if the mic input is sent to the EFFECT bus will cut , and equalizer type of the EFFECT bus is sent to the MONITOR...
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... jack to the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus. B EFFECT RTN control Use this switch to turn the built-in digital effect on/off . EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Control panel 11 s DIGITAL EFFECT section This section allows you to turn the digital effect on and off. The mix level of... the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signal. E B C D A Graphic equalizer The EMX88S/EMX68S has a 7-band graphic equalizer for the internal digital effect. 8 PARAMETER control This knob adjusts the parameter of the internal digital effect. * If TAP DELAY ...
... jack to the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus. B EFFECT RTN control Use this switch to turn the built-in digital effect on/off . EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Control panel 11 s DIGITAL EFFECT section This section allows you to turn the digital effect on and off. The mix level of... the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signal. E B C D A Graphic equalizer The EMX88S/EMX68S has a 7-band graphic equalizer for the internal digital effect. 8 PARAMETER control This knob adjusts the parameter of the internal digital effect. * If TAP DELAY ...
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...rear panel MONITOR jacks and appears in the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signal. I G Graphic equalizer The EMX88S/EMX68S has a 7-band graphic equalizer for the Low-Z XLR type input jacks of channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S). K Peak level indicator This indicator allows you to monitor the level of the signal which is output from ... to adjust the tone and volume of the MONITOR bus, and specify the mix level of the built-in the center position. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual G K H J I 2TR IN control This control adjusts the amount of signal that is output to the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus...
...rear panel MONITOR jacks and appears in the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signal. I G Graphic equalizer The EMX88S/EMX68S has a 7-band graphic equalizer for the Low-Z XLR type input jacks of channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S). K Peak level indicator This indicator allows you to monitor the level of the signal which is output from ... to adjust the tone and volume of the MONITOR bus, and specify the mix level of the built-in the center position. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual G K H J I 2TR IN control This control adjusts the amount of signal that is output to the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus...
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... you connect only a single speaker for high-volume amplification. Set the switch to the speaker connection at the SPEAKERS jacks 1 on /off . EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Adjust appropriate control so that is a mix of the MONITOR and MAIN section. s STAND-BY P ON/OFF switch This switch mutes (silences.... You can select the operating mode of this switch is on varies depending on / off setting of the power amp. M N s YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING O ON/OFF switch This switch enables you to compensate the low range of the following settings to specify the signals to be routed...
... you connect only a single speaker for high-volume amplification. Set the switch to the speaker connection at the SPEAKERS jacks 1 on /off . EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Adjust appropriate control so that is a mix of the MONITOR and MAIN section. s STAND-BY P ON/OFF switch This switch mutes (silences.... You can select the operating mode of this switch is on varies depending on / off setting of the power amp. M N s YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING O ON/OFF switch This switch enables you to compensate the low range of the following settings to specify the signals to be routed...
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...+ - 14 Front and rear panel Input/output panel 2 4 1 3 5 6 7 1 Channel input jacks (Hi-Z, Low-Z) 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S) These are the input jacks for the input source. The MIC jacks are balanced, and are compatible with instruments such as synthesizers and drum ... Channel input jacks (MIC/LINE) 7-8 (EMX88S), 5-5 (EMX68S) These are the input jacks for channel 7 (EMX88S), 5 (EMX68S) can provide +15 V phantom power, allowing you to use condenser microphones. Pin connections for channel 8 (EMX88S), 6 (EMX68S).) EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual By using the PAD switches ...
...+ - 14 Front and rear panel Input/output panel 2 4 1 3 5 6 7 1 Channel input jacks (Hi-Z, Low-Z) 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S) These are the input jacks for the input source. The MIC jacks are balanced, and are compatible with instruments such as synthesizers and drum ... Channel input jacks (MIC/LINE) 7-8 (EMX88S), 5-5 (EMX68S) These are the input jacks for channel 7 (EMX88S), 5 (EMX68S) can provide +15 V phantom power, allowing you to use condenser microphones. Pin connections for channel 8 (EMX88S), 6 (EMX68S).) EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual By using the PAD switches ...
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...a cassette recorder or MD recorder can be connected to the REC OUT jacks, and a playback device such a power amp can be connected to this jack. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Input/output panel 15 4 EFFECT OUT jack The input of an external effect such as a delay or echo can be connected to the...to the output jacks of an external effects processor. The nominal input level and impedance are +4 dB/10 kΩ. 5 FOOT SW jack You can connect a Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) to this jack. If it to external devices. The signals sent from each channel will be set to ON in...
...a cassette recorder or MD recorder can be connected to the REC OUT jacks, and a playback device such a power amp can be connected to this jack. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Input/output panel 15 4 EFFECT OUT jack The input of an external effect such as a delay or echo can be connected to the...to the output jacks of an external effects processor. The nominal input level and impedance are +4 dB/10 kΩ. 5 FOOT SW jack You can connect a Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) to this jack. If it to external devices. The signals sent from each channel will be set to ON in...
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... the power cord to an AC outlet that meets the requirements stated in the specifications in which speakers can be connected to the EMX88S/EMX68S. • Two-channel connection • Two-channel parallel connection • Bridge connection At this time, use the power amp select switch...power cord to avoid blocking the heated air flow. NO Front NO 15cm or less Exhaust Intake Front EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual There are three ways in this socket. The EMX88S/EMX68S has two internal power amps. 16 Front and rear panel Rear panel 2 1 Speaker output jacks (SPEAKERS) ...
... the power cord to an AC outlet that meets the requirements stated in the specifications in which speakers can be connected to the EMX88S/EMX68S. • Two-channel connection • Two-channel parallel connection • Bridge connection At this time, use the power amp select switch...power cord to avoid blocking the heated air flow. NO Front NO 15cm or less Exhaust Intake Front EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual There are three ways in this socket. The EMX88S/EMX68S has two internal power amps. 16 Front and rear panel Rear panel 2 1 Speaker output jacks (SPEAKERS) ...
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... signals of outputs. s Connecting main speakers There are used 8Ω-16Ω 8Ω-16Ω 8Ω-16Ω 8Ω-16Ω EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual A maximum output of 400W + 400W will be obtained when 4ohm speakers are three ways in the range of the MONITOR bus will ...with an impedance in which speakers can be obtained when 8-ohm speakers are connecting only one or two speakers each set to the EMX88S/EMX68S. Connections 17 Connections When connecting various devices, make sure the speaker impedance will be lower than the specified value. If...
... signals of outputs. s Connecting main speakers There are used 8Ω-16Ω 8Ω-16Ω 8Ω-16Ω 8Ω-16Ω EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual A maximum output of 400W + 400W will be obtained when 4ohm speakers are three ways in the range of the MONITOR bus will ...with an impedance in which speakers can be obtained when 8-ohm speakers are connecting only one or two speakers each set to the EMX88S/EMX68S. Connections 17 Connections When connecting various devices, make sure the speaker impedance will be lower than the specified value. If...
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... speaker You can connect a powered speaker to it when you are using a bridge connection, do not connect a speaker to the BRIDGE jack. VOL Powered monitor EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Power amp select switch Not used Not used . The speaker will be obtained when an 8-ohm speaker is set to MAIN (L+R) BRIDGE: •...
... speaker You can connect a powered speaker to it when you are using a bridge connection, do not connect a speaker to the BRIDGE jack. VOL Powered monitor EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Power amp select switch Not used Not used . The speaker will be obtained when an 8-ohm speaker is set to MAIN (L+R) BRIDGE: •...
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Power amp Monitor Speakers EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual When more speaker outputs are needed, use the MAIN (STEREO) jacks are for stereo output and the MONITOR jack is for monaural output. s Example connections Synthesizer, Drum Box CD Player Connections 19 Cassette Deck Microphone Foot switch (YAMAHA FC5) 88 Effect Processor Main Speakers Electric bass Electric-acoustic guitar * Speakers normally connect to the jacks on the rear panel.
Power amp Monitor Speakers EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual When more speaker outputs are needed, use the MAIN (STEREO) jacks are for stereo output and the MONITOR jack is for monaural output. s Example connections Synthesizer, Drum Box CD Player Connections 19 Cassette Deck Microphone Foot switch (YAMAHA FC5) 88 Effect Processor Main Speakers Electric bass Electric-acoustic guitar * Speakers normally connect to the jacks on the rear panel.
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...and Hi-Z jacks, and MIC and LINE jacks at the same time. 3 Turn the power on the PAD switch. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Using the digital effect The EMX88S/EMX68S has a built-in digital effect, allowing reverberation or ambiance to be added to vocals or instrumental sounds. 1 Connect ... microphones and instruments 1 Before connecting mics or instruments, make sure that the peak level meter 0 LED of peripheral devices © EMX88S/EMX68S. Adjusts the stereo image of each channel, rotate the equalizer controls as desired. 7 Use the MAIN section graphic equalizer and MASTER ...
...and Hi-Z jacks, and MIC and LINE jacks at the same time. 3 Turn the power on the PAD switch. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Using the digital effect The EMX88S/EMX68S has a built-in digital effect, allowing reverberation or ambiance to be added to vocals or instrumental sounds. 1 Connect ... microphones and instruments 1 Before connecting mics or instruments, make sure that the peak level meter 0 LED of peripheral devices © EMX88S/EMX68S. Adjusts the stereo image of each channel, rotate the equalizer controls as desired. 7 Use the MAIN section graphic equalizer and MASTER ...