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...such as shown in this happens, turn the power off FIRST for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from the wall AC outlet. Yamaha cannot be turned off when the device is not in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your personal use others' copyrights....: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of Microsoft(R) Corporation. • Steinberg and Cubase are for the same reason. • Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents, ports, ...
...such as shown in this happens, turn the power off FIRST for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from the wall AC outlet. Yamaha cannot be turned off when the device is not in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your personal use others' copyrights....: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of Microsoft(R) Corporation. • Steinberg and Cubase are for the same reason. • Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents, ports, ...
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...connection of operation Analog-like mixing interface ensures intuitive operation. Input channel 8 (n12) and Input channel 4 (n8) support Hi-Z input for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. You can handle up to 16 channel inputs (n12) or 12 channel inputs (n8), mixing them to stereo outputs. ...Also, keep this Owner's Manual before you can take full advantage of the TOOLS for n CD-ROM Cubase AI 4 DVD-...
...connection of operation Analog-like mixing interface ensures intuitive operation. Input channel 8 (n12) and Input channel 4 (n8) support Hi-Z input for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. You can handle up to 16 channel inputs (n12) or 12 channel inputs (n8), mixing them to stereo outputs. ...Also, keep this Owner's Manual before you can take full advantage of the TOOLS for n CD-ROM Cubase AI 4 DVD-...
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... Setting up the monitoring environment 25 Adjusting the volume level 26 Making Great Mixes 28 Manipulating compression 28 Mastery of EQ 29 Panning and balancing 30 Mixing into stereo 30 Applying reverb 31 Soloing a channel 32 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/ Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ........ 33 What you can do using the mixer with a computer 51...
... Setting up the monitoring environment 25 Adjusting the volume level 26 Making Great Mixes 28 Manipulating compression 28 Mastery of EQ 29 Panning and balancing 30 Mixing into stereo 30 Applying reverb 31 Soloing a channel 32 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/ Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ........ 33 What you can do using the mixer with a computer 51...
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...bands. Note, however, that only condenser microphones are sending a mix monitoring signal to the musicians, or sending the signal to the... digital reverb. ! [AUX] control This control adjusts the level of the input channel signal sent to the internal digital...on how to use an intermediate value taken from Cubase or another DAW) will be sure to roll ... At the center position, the center frequency is triggered. Yamaha also recommends that pass through a DAW will be damaged if...This control specifies the amount of input channel 8 (on the n12) or input channel 4 (on the n8), turn all ...
...bands. Note, however, that only condenser microphones are sending a mix monitoring signal to the musicians, or sending the signal to the... digital reverb. ! [AUX] control This control adjusts the level of the input channel signal sent to the internal digital...on how to use an intermediate value taken from Cubase or another DAW) will be sure to roll ... At the center position, the center frequency is triggered. Yamaha also recommends that pass through a DAW will be damaged if...This control specifies the amount of input channel 8 (on the n12) or input channel 4 (on the n8), turn all ...
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...LED will light up ) while Cubase and the mixer are recording a single instrument using the [C-R SOURCE SELECT] switch (page 18), all channel [SOLO] switches will be disabled. • To use the Monitor Remote function, you want to listen to certain channels without changing the mix contents or signal path. Only You...check the level of the post-fader signal via the input meter by setting the [INPUT METER] switch (page 17) in the Meter section to mix such signals, the signals will be offset against each other (out of each other effects). In this switch on (the LED lights up . If...
...LED will light up ) while Cubase and the mixer are recording a single instrument using the [C-R SOURCE SELECT] switch (page 18), all channel [SOLO] switches will be disabled. • To use the Monitor Remote function, you want to listen to certain channels without changing the mix contents or signal path. Only You...check the level of the post-fader signal via the input meter by setting the [INPUT METER] switch (page 17) in the Meter section to mix such signals, the signals will be offset against each other (out of each other effects). In this switch on (the LED lights up . If...
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...the output level at the AUX PHONES jack. that pass through the DAW will be operated with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4; The "▼" position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 dB). 9 CUBASE READY indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer is linked to +6 dB. Depending on ... bus * Surround channels are using the Monitor Remote function (page 33), signals that is, when the computer is connected to the n8/ n12 and Cubase is ready to be directly routed to the AUX buses. Owner's Manual 17 The "▼" position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 ...
...the output level at the AUX PHONES jack. that pass through the DAW will be operated with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4; The "▼" position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 dB). 9 CUBASE READY indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer is linked to +6 dB. Depending on ... bus * Surround channels are using the Monitor Remote function (page 33), signals that is, when the computer is connected to the n8/ n12 and Cubase is ready to be directly routed to the AUX buses. Owner's Manual 17 The "▼" position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 ...
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...and monitoring sources are output from the DAW) into 2-ch L/R signals. The included Cubase AI 4 does not support surround. • You can use these switches to page 47. 2 [DOWN MIX] switch Only This switch converts 5.1-ch surround signals (input from the C-R OUT jacks ... , you want to communicate with the musicians. Turning the knob clockwise will output the control room monitor signal. Front and Rear Panels Control Room section n12 n8 1 2 3 3 4 7 4 6 6 5 8 5 English 1 C-R SPEAKER SELECT switches Only These switches select the jacks that temporarily lowers ...
...and monitoring sources are output from the DAW) into 2-ch L/R signals. The included Cubase AI 4 does not support surround. • You can use these switches to page 47. 2 [DOWN MIX] switch Only This switch converts 5.1-ch surround signals (input from the C-R OUT jacks ... , you want to communicate with the musicians. Turning the knob clockwise will output the control room monitor signal. Front and Rear Panels Control Room section n12 n8 1 2 3 3 4 7 4 6 6 5 8 5 English 1 C-R SPEAKER SELECT switches Only These switches select the jacks that temporarily lowers ...
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...the project if there is no marker in the backward direction). Adds a marker at once. HARDWARE MIX Enables you to output Cubase audio tracks individually to the n8/n12, then mix them . Each switch has the following connection settings (Work modes) can be processed via the Monitor ...up ) to the previous marker (or the beginning of the Cubase metronome (click sound). If you to Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4. Records the track(s) whose Record Enable button is linked with Cubase, turn the metronome ON in Cubase, this switch on and off the Record Enable switch button for...
...the project if there is no marker in the backward direction). Adds a marker at once. HARDWARE MIX Enables you to output Cubase audio tracks individually to the n8/n12, then mix them . Each switch has the following connection settings (Work modes) can be processed via the Monitor ...up ) to the previous marker (or the beginning of the Cubase metronome (click sound). If you to Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4. Records the track(s) whose Record Enable button is linked with Cubase, turn the metronome ON in Cubase, this switch on and off the Record Enable switch button for...
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...jacks are connecting the n8/n12 to the mixer via the C-R SPEAKER SELECT switches (page 18). 7 AUX OUT jacks Only These stereo jacks output AUX bus signals. Yamaha recommends that you use ...Connect your computer has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 jack, use an IEEE 1394 cable with a length of Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 using your main speakers. If necessary, you can make settings within your DAW to a ... English Front and Rear Panels 5 ST OUT jacks These stereo jacks output the mixed signal, and are stereo output jacks that support both balanced and unbalanced phone-type...
...jacks are connecting the n8/n12 to the mixer via the C-R SPEAKER SELECT switches (page 18). 7 AUX OUT jacks Only These stereo jacks output AUX bus signals. Yamaha recommends that you use ...Connect your computer has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 jack, use an IEEE 1394 cable with a length of Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 using your main speakers. If necessary, you can make settings within your DAW to a ... English Front and Rear Panels 5 ST OUT jacks These stereo jacks output the mixed signal, and are stereo output jacks that support both balanced and unbalanced phone-type...
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...type pickups and does not have a built-in preamp, connect it to input channel 8 (on the n12) or input channel 4 (on the n8), and press the [HiZ] switch of that you away! ...equipment. Also, set of headphones to all faders on the mixer to the rear panel, and digital signals transferred from a vocalist, as well as input sources and adjust the input sensitivity. Adjusting the... the STEREO faders, [PHONES LEVEL] control, and other output level controls to the signal from Cubase or another DAW to equipment other DAWs. Turn on the power to the AUX PHONES jack. Applying...
...type pickups and does not have a built-in preamp, connect it to input channel 8 (on the n12) or input channel 4 (on the n8), and press the [HiZ] switch of that you away! ...equipment. Also, set of headphones to all faders on the mixer to the rear panel, and digital signals transferred from a vocalist, as well as input sources and adjust the input sensitivity. Adjusting the... the STEREO faders, [PHONES LEVEL] control, and other output level controls to the signal from Cubase or another DAW to equipment other DAWs. Turn on the power to the AUX PHONES jack. Applying...
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.../n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 The n8/n12 features a special function that enables you can remotely control the Cubase transport section and set up audio tracks. ■ Directly recording mixer signals to Cubase You can record input channel signals or REC bus signals from Cubase audio tracks to the mix on the n8/n12...
.../n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 The n8/n12 features a special function that enables you can remotely control the Cubase transport section and set up audio tracks. ■ Directly recording mixer signals to Cubase You can record input channel signals or REC bus signals from Cubase audio tracks to the mix on the n8/n12...
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...OK]. Select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Steinberg Cubase 4] → [Cubase 4]. Select a desired sample rate in the task tray indicates the driver status. Launch Cubase. If the Yamaha Extension dialog box is displayed while Cubase is connected. If the software and necessary driver have already been installed ...you are still unable to connect, execute RESET ALL. • When you wish to retry?" English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Computer setup for the Link function Follow the steps below to set up your computer so that you can be ...
...OK]. Select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Steinberg Cubase 4] → [Cubase 4]. Select a desired sample rate in the task tray indicates the driver status. Launch Cubase. If the Yamaha Extension dialog box is displayed while Cubase is connected. If the software and necessary driver have already been installed ...you are still unable to connect, execute RESET ALL. • When you wish to retry?" English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Computer setup for the Link function Follow the steps below to set up your computer so that you can be ...
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...still be effective the next time you have verified this setting each audio track in Cubase. After you start up Cubase. project templates for n8/n12 Two templates each time. 9. Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 6. In the left column "Devices", select MIDI, then MIDI Port ... so that "Sync Project and Mixer Selection" is not checked, the TRACK CONTROL switch of these templates. ■ Yamaha n12 multi channel recording ■ Yamaha n8 multi channel recording An individual input channel signal on a MIDI track, you must exclude the MIDI port for remote...
...still be effective the next time you have verified this setting each audio track in Cubase. After you start up Cubase. project templates for n8/n12 Two templates each time. 9. Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 6. In the left column "Devices", select MIDI, then MIDI Port ... so that "Sync Project and Mixer Selection" is not checked, the TRACK CONTROL switch of these templates. ■ Yamaha n12 multi channel recording ■ Yamaha n8 multi channel recording An individual input channel signal on a MIDI track, you must exclude the MIDI port for remote...
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...you wish to use, then click OK. 11. Then click OK. Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ Yamaha n12 stereo recording ■ Yamaha n8 stereo recording The REC bus signals on the n8/n12 will be installed correctly. In the [Extensions_] folder on the TOOLS for n CD-... on the selected template opens. A project window based on the templates, please refer to the Cubase audio tracks. English 36 Owner's Manual NOTE • If an n8/n12 project template is not displayed, the n8/n12 Extension software may not be routed to the Appendix. 10.
...you wish to use, then click OK. 11. Then click OK. Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ Yamaha n12 stereo recording ■ Yamaha n8 stereo recording The REC bus signals on the n8/n12 will be installed correctly. In the [Extensions_] folder on the TOOLS for n CD-... on the selected template opens. A project window based on the templates, please refer to the Cubase audio tracks. English 36 Owner's Manual NOTE • If an n8/n12 project template is not displayed, the n8/n12 Extension software may not be routed to the Appendix. 10.
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...n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Using the Link Function Remotely controlling the Cubase transport section and audio tracks From the n8/n12, you can remotely control playback, recording, and other Cubase transport operations, as well as perform track operations such as appropriate for your situation. You can turn the Cubase...versa. When you rotate this Work mode, all audio tracks are mixed in Cubase while Cubase is called "Work mode." Cubase AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK MIX AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK n8/n12 STEREO BUS LR INPUT CHANNEL DAW TO ST CONTROL ROOM C-R MONITOR...
...n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Using the Link Function Remotely controlling the Cubase transport section and audio tracks From the n8/n12, you can remotely control playback, recording, and other Cubase transport operations, as well as perform track operations such as appropriate for your situation. You can turn the Cubase...versa. When you rotate this Work mode, all audio tracks are mixed in Cubase while Cubase is called "Work mode." Cubase AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK MIX AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK n8/n12 STEREO BUS LR INPUT CHANNEL DAW TO ST CONTROL ROOM C-R MONITOR...
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... the project templates. The assignments in Cubase so that are assigned to the Cubase audio track sends). English STEREO BUS Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ HARDWARE MIX In this Work mode, the output signal from the main mix (the mix output to the n8/n12). To create a musician's mix, transfer Cubase audio track output directly to the...
... the project templates. The assignments in Cubase so that are assigned to the Cubase audio track sends). English STEREO BUS Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ HARDWARE MIX In this Work mode, the output signal from the main mix (the mix output to the n8/n12). To create a musician's mix, transfer Cubase audio track output directly to the...
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... the input source. NOTE If you to mix any input channel signals on the n8/n12, then recording The n8/n12 has a dedicated bus (REC bus) that the INPUT SELECT [A. Make sure that can do this bus enables you select the "Yamaha n12 (n8) stereo recording" project template, the...the input source. STEREO BUS L STEREO BUS R REC BUS L REC BUS R English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Let's start our recording session! While Cubase is turned on , Cubase (DAW) output signal can select the input source by clicking it. IN] switch is linked to the...
... the input source. NOTE If you to mix any input channel signals on the n8/n12, then recording The n8/n12 has a dedicated bus (REC bus) that the INPUT SELECT [A. Make sure that can do this bus enables you select the "Yamaha n12 (n8) stereo recording" project template, the...the input source. STEREO BUS L STEREO BUS R REC BUS L REC BUS R English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Let's start our recording session! While Cubase is turned on , Cubase (DAW) output signal can select the input source by clicking it. IN] switch is linked to the...
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...13. When you cannot monitor the VST effect signals. If you plan to record the REC bus signals, you can monitor the signal with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 5. this case, the MONITOR REMOTE [REC BUS WET] switch LED will be routed to the STEREO buses, enabling you wish ...previous status. • If the Record Enable button and monitoring button for the corresponding input channels will be disabled. English Using the n8/n12 with the VST effect applied (the "wet" sound). If it is enabled, the effect signals will be directly routed to the corresponding...
...13. When you cannot monitor the VST effect signals. If you plan to record the REC bus signals, you can monitor the signal with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 5. this case, the MONITOR REMOTE [REC BUS WET] switch LED will be routed to the STEREO buses, enabling you wish ...previous status. • If the Record Enable button and monitoring button for the corresponding input channels will be disabled. English Using the n8/n12 with the VST effect applied (the "wet" sound). If it is enabled, the effect signals will be directly routed to the corresponding...
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English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Recording n8/n12 input channel signals directly to Cubase Each input channel signal can be selected only for monaural tracks. 4. NOTE If you select the "Yamaha n12 (n8) multi channel recording" project template, the direct output from the input channel will be sent to the audio track. NOTE •...
English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Recording n8/n12 input channel signals directly to Cubase Each input channel signal can be selected only for monaural tracks. 4. NOTE If you select the "Yamaha n12 (n8) multi channel recording" project template, the direct output from the input channel will be sent to the audio track. NOTE •...
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... , the monitoring signal will be returned to select DAW (Cubase) as the monitoring source. ■ Recording 9. If the [WET] switches for the Cubase tracks are turned on the C-R SOURCE SELECT [DAW] switch to the n8/n12 via the Cubase mixer. When you finish playing the instrument, press the [...signal. In this switch is enabled. 7. If this case, the channel [WET] switch LED will flash. • Processing the signals with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ Setting the Monitor Remote function If you can use the [WET] switch to control the monitoring button for the...
... , the monitoring signal will be returned to select DAW (Cubase) as the monitoring source. ■ Recording 9. If the [WET] switches for the Cubase tracks are turned on the C-R SOURCE SELECT [DAW] switch to the n8/n12 via the Cubase mixer. When you finish playing the instrument, press the [...signal. In this switch is enabled. 7. If this case, the channel [WET] switch LED will flash. • Processing the signals with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ Setting the Monitor Remote function If you can use the [WET] switch to control the monitoring button for the...