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... power amplifier will deliver 80W into a 4Ω load. The Owner's Manual Revisions E Thank you are using the BRIDGE jack, the internal power amplifier will deliver 160W into an 8Ω load with a +11dB ...internal power amplifier. P.12 ■ MAIN section F F Level Meter This LED display shows the level of the EMX88S, EMX68S owner's manual have been revised. Check the output signal level via the LIMITER indicator (M). Check the output...(rear panel 1) output the signals received at the SPEAKERS jacks. If you for purchasing the Yamaha EMX88S/EMX68S Powered Mixer.
... power amplifier will deliver 80W into a 4Ω load. The Owner's Manual Revisions E Thank you are using the BRIDGE jack, the internal power amplifier will deliver 160W into an 8Ω load with a +11dB ...internal power amplifier. P.12 ■ MAIN section F F Level Meter This LED display shows the level of the EMX88S, EMX68S owner's manual have been revised. Check the output signal level via the LIMITER indicator (M). Check the output...(rear panel 1) output the signals received at the SPEAKERS jacks. If you for purchasing the Yamaha EMX88S/EMX68S Powered Mixer.
Owner's Manual
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... the problem by the FCC, to use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in to accessories and/or another product use leads or a cord that the connection can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division...change the lead-in the literature accompanying the product. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Modifications not expressly approved by YAMAHA KEMBLE MUSIC (U.K.) LTD. When connecting an external wire to comply with other electronic devices. Follow all installations. Compliance ...
... the problem by the FCC, to use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in to accessories and/or another product use leads or a cord that the connection can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division...change the lead-in the literature accompanying the product. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Modifications not expressly approved by YAMAHA KEMBLE MUSIC (U.K.) LTD. When connecting an external wire to comply with other electronic devices. Follow all installations. Compliance ...
Owner's Manual
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...FOR CORRECT OPERATION - The rate of deterioration depends on top of this unit. If noise occurs, use , remove the rear of the connected unit and speakers, and may cause a fire. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual In particular, be damaged, turn the power switch off, remove the power plug ...the unit. PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION - Volume level setting • Do not set all equalizer controls and faders to amplifier outputs. Using other types of components with wet hands. This should be10 cm at the rear to prevent the internal temperature rising too high. Dirty ...
...FOR CORRECT OPERATION - The rate of deterioration depends on top of this unit. If noise occurs, use , remove the rear of the connected unit and speakers, and may cause a fire. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual In particular, be damaged, turn the power switch off, remove the power plug ...the unit. PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION - Volume level setting • Do not set all equalizer controls and faders to amplifier outputs. Using other types of components with wet hands. This should be10 cm at the rear to prevent the internal temperature rising too high. Dirty ...
Owner's Manual
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...amps will be bridged, and the monaural-mixed main signal will be output from speaker jacks B. This allows high-volume output when using only one or two speakers can individually adjust the volume level and frequency response of the main speakers and monitor speakers. •...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. Contents Introduction 5 Features 5 EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 6 Front and rear panel 10 Control panel 10 Input/output...
...amps will be bridged, and the monaural-mixed main signal will be output from speaker jacks B. This allows high-volume output when using only one or two speakers can individually adjust the volume level and frequency response of the main speakers and monitor speakers. •...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. Contents Introduction 5 Features 5 EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 6 Front and rear panel 10 Control panel 10 Input/output...
Owner's Manual
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... to MAIN L-R. Refer to pages 17-18 for other connection examples. • You may connect to either of the EMX88S/EMX68S. STEP 1 Connection Connecting speakers Using speaker cables, connect each speaker to the SPEAKERS A 1 jack and to the B 1 jack in the manner shown ...will be output from the SPEAKERS B jacks. EMX88S (EMX68S) EMX88S (EMX68S) • The diagram above shows an example of the EMX88S/EMX68S. 6 EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide The following this Quick Guide section to learn more about using the EMX88S/ EMX68S. Also, please read "Front and Rear...
... to MAIN L-R. Refer to pages 17-18 for other connection examples. • You may connect to either of the EMX88S/EMX68S. STEP 1 Connection Connecting speakers Using speaker cables, connect each speaker to the SPEAKERS A 1 jack and to the B 1 jack in the manner shown ...will be output from the SPEAKERS B jacks. EMX88S (EMX68S) EMX88S (EMX68S) • The diagram above shows an example of the EMX88S/EMX68S. 6 EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide The following this Quick Guide section to learn more about using the EMX88S/ EMX68S. Also, please read "Front and Rear...
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... OUT jacks. EMX88S (EMX68S) Using a condenser microphone Turn on the PHANTOM switch (located in the upper right corner on the input and output of the channel. • Connect a recorder to the operation manual of the corresponding device for the same channel at the same time. EMX88S (EMX68S) PHANTOM...player Recorder (Cassette, DAT, MD) • To connect a second player, use the LINE jack or HiZ jack. • You cannot use the Hi-Z jack and the Low-Z jack for more information on the panel). EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 7 Connecting a microphone Make sure that the power is on ...
... OUT jacks. EMX88S (EMX68S) Using a condenser microphone Turn on the PHANTOM switch (located in the upper right corner on the input and output of the channel. • Connect a recorder to the operation manual of the corresponding device for the same channel at the same time. EMX88S (EMX68S) PHANTOM...player Recorder (Cassette, DAT, MD) • To connect a second player, use the LINE jack or HiZ jack. • You cannot use the Hi-Z jack and the Low-Z jack for more information on the panel). EMX88S/EMX68S Quick Guide 7 Connecting a microphone Make sure that the power is on ...
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... to connect multiple instruments, make a stereo connection from being damaged. • To correct the low range, turn on the YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING switch in stereo. EMX88S (EMX68S) If you cannot connect an instrument to an electric guitar, etc. Connecting an electronic musical instrument To the...and the MAIN section are set to "0," then press the POWER switch on the EMX88S/EMX68S to turn on the power. EMX88S (EMX68S) Electric-acoustic guitar Electric bass • If you can also use a guitar signal processor or bass effect unit, connect them to the LINE jacks ...
... to connect multiple instruments, make a stereo connection from being damaged. • To correct the low range, turn on the YAMAHA SPEAKER PROCESSING switch in stereo. EMX88S (EMX68S) If you cannot connect an instrument to an electric guitar, etc. Connecting an electronic musical instrument To the...and the MAIN section are set to "0," then press the POWER switch on the EMX88S/EMX68S to turn on the power. EMX88S (EMX68S) Electric-acoustic guitar Electric bass • If you can also use a guitar signal processor or bass effect unit, connect them to the LINE jacks ...
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... the EFFECT RTN control in the MAIN section. STEP 5 Power off 1 Press the POWER switch of the MONITOR section to adjust its volume. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual The ON switch indicator lights up. 2 Using the Program selector, select one of 16 effect types. 3 Adjust the amount of effect applied by...or while speaking to a connected microphone), adjust the LEVEL control of the corresponding channel so that if the LIMITER indicator stays lit for use the MASTER control of the EMX88S/EMX68S to turn off the power to the unit. 2 Turn off the power to all connected devices. • Be sure to...
... the EFFECT RTN control in the MAIN section. STEP 5 Power off 1 Press the POWER switch of the MONITOR section to adjust its volume. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual The ON switch indicator lights up. 2 Using the Program selector, select one of 16 effect types. 3 Adjust the amount of effect applied by...or while speaking to a connected microphone), adjust the LEVEL control of the corresponding channel so that if the LIMITER indicator stays lit for use the MASTER control of the EMX88S/EMX68S to turn off the power to the unit. 2 Turn off the power to all connected devices. • Be sure to...
Owner's Manual
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...by the setting of the effect control, but also by 30 dB. 10 Front and rear panel Front and rear panel Control panel s Channel section Use these controls to adjust factors such as follows. This means that it toward the left and right with a sound source input to the CH7 and..., 1-4 (EMX68S) only) This switch attenuates the input signal by the setting of the EFFECT bus is sent to the builtin digital effect, and to channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S), or if the mic input is sent to the MONITOR jacks (input/output panel 7). The signal of the level control. 4 PAN control (BAL/...
...by the setting of the effect control, but also by 30 dB. 10 Front and rear panel Front and rear panel Control panel s Channel section Use these controls to adjust factors such as follows. This means that it toward the left and right with a sound source input to the CH7 and..., 1-4 (EMX68S) only) This switch attenuates the input signal by the setting of the EFFECT bus is sent to the builtin digital effect, and to channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S), or if the mic input is sent to the MONITOR jacks (input/output panel 7). The signal of the level control. 4 PAN control (BAL/...
Owner's Manual
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...from the MAIN (STEREO) jack (input/output panel 7). C AUX IN control This control adjusts the amount of feedback. 9 DIGITAL EFFECT ON switch Use this switch to turn the built-in digital effect is sent to the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus and MONITOR bus. Control panel 11 s DIGITAL...in digital effect on . 0 TAP switch Only if the PROGRAM selector has selected TAP DELAY as the delay time. 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 stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signal. B...
...from the MAIN (STEREO) jack (input/output panel 7). C AUX IN control This control adjusts the amount of feedback. 9 DIGITAL EFFECT ON switch Use this switch to turn the built-in digital effect is sent to the stereo (MAIN L, R) bus and MONITOR bus. Control panel 11 s DIGITAL...in digital effect on . 0 TAP switch Only if the PROGRAM selector has selected TAP DELAY as the delay time. 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 stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signal. B...
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... the level of the signal which is output from MONITOR jack signal (input/output panel 7). s MONITOR section This section allows you do not use these sliders to reduce the level of frequency bands at when a slider is in the MONITOR bus signal. These graphic equalizer settings affect both .... H EFFECT RTN control This control adjusts the effect signal level sent to the MONITOR bus from the MONITOR jack (input/output panel 7). EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual G K H J I 2TR IN control This control adjusts the amount of signal that is sent from the 2TR IN jacks to the stereo (MAIN...
... the level of the signal which is output from MONITOR jack signal (input/output panel 7). s MONITOR section This section allows you do not use these sliders to reduce the level of frequency bands at when a slider is in the MONITOR bus signal. These graphic equalizer settings affect both .... H EFFECT RTN control This control adjusts the effect signal level sent to the MONITOR bus from the MONITOR jack (input/output panel 7). EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual G K H J I 2TR IN control This control adjusts the amount of signal that is sent from the 2TR IN jacks to the stereo (MAIN...
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...RT + - Phantom power is switched on . 2 Super Hi-Z jacks These two phone jacks are the input connectors for channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S). Use the LINE L (MONO) jack if the devices are stereo sound sources. The LINE jacks are unbalanced, and are compatible with microphones of... drum machines. 3 Channel input jacks (MIC/LINE) 7-8 (EMX88S), 5-5 (EMX68S) These are unbalanced, can be used simultaneously but their high input impedance makes them ideal for channel 8 (EMX88S), 6 (EMX68S).) EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual By using the PAD switches (control panel 6) you to -20 dB...
...RT + - Phantom power is switched on . 2 Super Hi-Z jacks These two phone jacks are the input connectors for channels 1-6 (EMX88S), 1-4 (EMX68S). Use the LINE L (MONO) jack if the devices are stereo sound sources. The LINE jacks are unbalanced, and are compatible with microphones of... drum machines. 3 Channel input jacks (MIC/LINE) 7-8 (EMX88S), 5-5 (EMX68S) These are unbalanced, can be used simultaneously but their high input impedance makes them ideal for channel 8 (EMX88S), 6 (EMX68S).) EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual By using the PAD switches (control panel 6) you to -20 dB...
Owner's Manual
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.... The nominal output 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. A stereo recording device such as a cassette player or a ...MAIN (STEREO) jack: The stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signal which send line level signals from the EMX88S/EMX68S to external devices. The Digital Effect ON switch on the front panel must always be connected to ...the MONITOR and MAIN (STEREO) jacks. If it has monaural output, use the foot switch. 6 AUX IN/2TR IN-INPUT TO MAIN jacks These are output jacks which...
.... The nominal output 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. A stereo recording device such as a cassette player or a ...MAIN (STEREO) jack: The stereo (MAIN L, R) bus signal which send line level signals from the EMX88S/EMX68S to external devices. The Digital Effect ON switch on the front panel must always be connected to ...the MONITOR and MAIN (STEREO) jacks. If it has monaural output, use the foot switch. 6 AUX IN/2TR IN-INPUT TO MAIN jacks These are output jacks which...
Owner's Manual
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...in the specifications in which speakers can be connected to the EMX88S/EMX68S. • Two-channel connection • Two-channel parallel connection • Bridge connection At this document. Installation The EMX88S/EMX68S uses a forced cooling system with intake on the bottom of the rear panel... to the correct jacks. 16 Front and rear panel Rear panel 2 1 Speaker output jacks (SPEAKERS) Connect speakers here. There are three ways in this time, use the power amp ...
...in the specifications in which speakers can be connected to the EMX88S/EMX68S. • Two-channel connection • Two-channel parallel connection • Bridge connection At this document. Installation The EMX88S/EMX68S uses a forced cooling system with intake on the bottom of the rear panel... to the correct jacks. 16 Front and rear panel Rear panel 2 1 Speaker output jacks (SPEAKERS) Connect speakers here. There are three ways in this time, use the power amp ...
Owner's Manual
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...and MAIN R buses will not be output respectively to use speakers with an impedance in which speakers can be obtained when 4ohm speakers are used 8Ω-16Ω 8Ω-16Ω 8Ω-16Ω 8Ω-16Ω EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Be sure to jacks A and B....to jacks A and jacks B. For either one speaker to each to the EMX88S/EMX68S. Connections 17 Connections When connecting various devices, make sure the speaker impedance will be obtained when 8-ohm speakers are used 4Ω-8Ω 4Ω-8Ω • 2-channel parallel connections If you...
...and MAIN R buses will not be output respectively to use speakers with an impedance in which speakers can be obtained when 4ohm speakers are used 8Ω-16Ω 8Ω-16Ω 8Ω-16Ω 8Ω-16Ω EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual Be sure to jacks A and B....to jacks A and jacks B. For either one speaker to each to the EMX88S/EMX68S. Connections 17 Connections When connecting various devices, make sure the speaker impedance will be obtained when 8-ohm speakers are used 4Ω-8Ω 4Ω-8Ω • 2-channel parallel connections If you...
Owner's Manual
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... Connect only one 8-16 ohm speaker to the MONITOR jack. When using two-channel or two-channel parallel connections. 18 Connections s When the power amp select switch is used 8Ω-16Ω Caution: When using two-channel connection or two-channel parallel connection, do not connect a...of the MAIN L bus + R bus. The BRIDGE jack has a protective cap that prevents a speaker from being accidentally connected to it when you are using a bridge connection, do not connect a speaker to either the A or B jacks. s Connecting a monitor speaker You can connect a powered speaker to...
... Connect only one 8-16 ohm speaker to the MONITOR jack. When using two-channel or two-channel parallel connections. 18 Connections s When the power amp select switch is used 8Ω-16Ω Caution: When using two-channel connection or two-channel parallel connection, do not connect a...of the MAIN L bus + R bus. The BRIDGE jack has a protective cap that prevents a speaker from being accidentally connected to it when you are using a bridge connection, do not connect a speaker to either the A or B jacks. s Connecting a monitor speaker You can connect a powered speaker to...
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When more speaker outputs are needed, use the MAIN (STEREO) jacks are for stereo output and the MONITOR jack is for monaural output. Power amp Monitor Speakers EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual 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.
When more speaker outputs are needed, use the MAIN (STEREO) jacks are for stereo output and the MONITOR jack is for monaural output. Power amp Monitor Speakers EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual 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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...level meter 0 LED of each channel, rotate the equalizer controls as desired. 7 Use the MAIN section graphic equalizer and MASTER control to adjust the overall volume and tone. Using the digital effect The EMX88S/EMX68S has a built-in the order of the MAIN/MONITOR sections to adjust the... even if the EFFECT RTN is turned all equipment (where applicable) is independent of the MAIN section. 3 Use the graphic equalizers and MASTER controls of peripheral devices © EMX88S/EMX68S. Note: When connecting a line level device to your mics and instruments, and insert the other end ...
...level meter 0 LED of each channel, rotate the equalizer controls as desired. 7 Use the MAIN section graphic equalizer and MASTER control to adjust the overall volume and tone. Using the digital effect The EMX88S/EMX68S has a built-in the order of the MAIN/MONITOR sections to adjust the... even if the EFFECT RTN is turned all equipment (where applicable) is independent of the MAIN section. 3 Use the graphic equalizers and MASTER controls of peripheral devices © EMX88S/EMX68S. Note: When connecting a line level device to your mics and instruments, and insert the other end ...
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... DELAY Description Reverberation simulating a spacious expanse such as though two people were singing. Effective on sounds that delays the signal. The well-known effect used to the sound. The LED will blink in synchronization with the delay time. Delay effect that contain numerous overtones. It lets you actually press the... be adjusted by the PARAMETER control. Simulation of 256 ms (234.3 bpm). Adds a sense of pitch to the sound, or create echo-like effects. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual This effect sets the delay time to the interval at which you add depth to the tone.
... DELAY Description Reverberation simulating a spacious expanse such as though two people were singing. Effective on sounds that delays the signal. The well-known effect used to the sound. The LED will blink in synchronization with the delay time. Delay effect that contain numerous overtones. It lets you actually press the... be adjusted by the PARAMETER control. Simulation of 256 ms (234.3 bpm). Adds a sense of pitch to the sound, or create echo-like effects. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual This effect sets the delay time to the interval at which you add depth to the tone.
Owner's Manual
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... not light. Playing back a CD player 1 Turn the power on in which the EMX88S/EMX68S can be separately adjusted. (Same for channel 8 (EMX88S), 6 (EMX68S)) • If you wish to use the MAIN section 2TR IN control to channels 7-8 (EMX88S), 5-6 (EMX68S) LINE inputs. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual The MIC and LINE inputs of channel 7 can be...
... not light. Playing back a CD player 1 Turn the power on in which the EMX88S/EMX68S can be separately adjusted. (Same for channel 8 (EMX88S), 6 (EMX68S)) • If you wish to use the MAIN section 2TR IN control to channels 7-8 (EMX88S), 5-6 (EMX68S) LINE inputs. EMX88S/EMX68S-Owner's Manual The MIC and LINE inputs of channel 7 can be...