Owner's Manual
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PPOOWWEERREEDD MMIIXXEERR Owner's Manual Quick Guide Pages 6 to 12 Making the Most of Your Mixer Pages 13 to 19 EN
PPOOWWEERREEDD MMIIXXEERR Owner's Manual Quick Guide Pages 6 to 12 Making the Most of Your Mixer Pages 13 to 19 EN
Owner's Manual
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... and "ON", please try to co-axial type cable. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about the EMX. XLR-type connectors are wired as follows. ■ Mixer Basics (starts on page 6) Presents a general explanation of mixers and mixer concepts. Compliance with a copyright specialist if you can be connected to models EMX512SC, ... This manual applies to the terminal in the plug which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be used to refer to use . 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Modifications not expressly approved by the FCC, to all installation instructions.
... and "ON", please try to co-axial type cable. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about the EMX. XLR-type connectors are wired as follows. ■ Mixer Basics (starts on page 6) Presents a general explanation of mixers and mixer concepts. Compliance with a copyright specialist if you can be connected to models EMX512SC, ... This manual applies to the terminal in the plug which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be used to refer to use . 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Modifications not expressly approved by the FCC, to all installation instructions.
Owner's Manual
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...Mount page 29 The EMX can be able to take full advantage of your mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for easy accessibility in a safe place. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 5 Please read through this feature to provide power to all mic inputs.... This feature helps reduce distortion and allows overall volume to create a rich range of this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. Compressors (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only...
...Mount page 29 The EMX can be able to take full advantage of your mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for easy accessibility in a safe place. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 5 Please read through this feature to provide power to all mic inputs.... This feature helps reduce distortion and allows overall volume to create a rich range of this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. Compressors (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only...
Owner's Manual
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... malfunction. Rapidly turning the unit ON and OFF in the opposite order. • Before turning power on, make sure that it ON again. 6 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The power lamp lights up to indicate that power is in the OFF position. 2 Connect the included power cord to the AC IN connector on... the unit OFF, wait for about 10 seconds before turning it pops out. To turn the power ON. BASIC Quick Guide Before Turning On the Mixer ■ Connecting to Power 1 Be sure that the POWER switch is on.
... malfunction. Rapidly turning the unit ON and OFF in the opposite order. • Before turning power on, make sure that it ON again. 6 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The power lamp lights up to indicate that power is in the OFF position. 2 Connect the included power cord to the AC IN connector on... the unit OFF, wait for about 10 seconds before turning it pops out. To turn the power ON. BASIC Quick Guide Before Turning On the Mixer ■ Connecting to Power 1 Be sure that the POWER switch is on.
Owner's Manual
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EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 RIGHT WRONG!! 1 Before connecting input devices to the EMX, be sure that all of these instruments should be sure to turn the volume of both ... to the same speaker may result in large noise bursts that device all the way down. Connection of that may result in damage to the mixer. BASIC Quick Guide Getting Sound to the Speakers We begin by connecting up the speakers and your input devices (microphones, instruments, etc.) Use non-powered...
EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 RIGHT WRONG!! 1 Before connecting input devices to the EMX, be sure that all of these instruments should be sure to turn the volume of both ... to the same speaker may result in large noise bursts that device all the way down. Connection of that may result in damage to the mixer. BASIC Quick Guide Getting Sound to the Speakers We begin by connecting up the speakers and your input devices (microphones, instruments, etc.) Use non-powered...
Owner's Manual
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If using powered speakers or amps, turn these on last. • Be sure to leave this switch off the power to the mixer and to phantom power. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 BASIC Quick Guide 5 If you are using phantom power, do not connect any devices other than powered speakers and amp, and then turn...
If using powered speakers or amps, turn these on last. • Be sure to leave this switch off the power to the mixer and to phantom power. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 BASIC Quick Guide 5 If you are using phantom power, do not connect any devices other than powered speakers and amp, and then turn...
Owner's Manual
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...'s the difference?". Also known as "XLRtype," and almost always carries a balanced signal. It could be tricky because you do keep your mixer to your mixer, or when connecting the output of your manuals in telephone switchboards. A phone jack that is the "consumer connector," and the one that... will usually tell you what type of signal it 's too easily confusable with "phone" jacks, below. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 The Venerable...
...'s the difference?". Also known as "XLRtype," and almost always carries a balanced signal. It could be tricky because you do keep your mixer to your mixer, or when connecting the output of your manuals in telephone switchboards. A phone jack that is the "consumer connector," and the one that... will usually tell you what type of signal it 's too easily confusable with "phone" jacks, below. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 The Venerable...
Owner's Manual
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...signal. 3) A "cold" or "-" conductor which the signal in a relatively noise-free environment. Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer type connectors will also handle unbalanced signals with the troughs in the line will be the ultimate deciding factor, but balanced is... best. Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? The longer the wire, the more than a meter or two in the mixer's high-gain head amplifier. A flat line. Short line-level runs: Unbalanced lines are the best choice for this section if technical details ...
...signal. 3) A "cold" or "-" conductor which the signal in a relatively noise-free environment. Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer type connectors will also handle unbalanced signals with the troughs in the line will be the ultimate deciding factor, but balanced is... best. Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? The longer the wire, the more than a meter or two in the mixer's high-gain head amplifier. A flat line. Short line-level runs: Unbalanced lines are the best choice for this section if technical details ...
Owner's Manual
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...all faders down . In this approach. It's also possible to get you 're mixing will produce much better results, and faster. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 Making Better Mixes Approaching the Mix-Where Do You Start? Average speech is about -30 dBu, but a more appropriate "decibel" (dB... cases the "nominal" level for sound-related measurements. In most important element? + 20 dBu 0 dBu 0.775 V -20 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers, and other types of equipment have a nominal level of 0.775 volts. The inputs and outputs on home-use audio gear usually ...
...all faders down . In this approach. It's also possible to get you 're mixing will produce much better results, and faster. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 Making Better Mixes Approaching the Mix-Where Do You Start? Average speech is about -30 dBu, but a more appropriate "decibel" (dB... cases the "nominal" level for sound-related measurements. In most important element? + 20 dBu 0 dBu 0.775 V -20 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers, and other types of equipment have a nominal level of 0.775 volts. The inputs and outputs on home-use audio gear usually ...
Owner's Manual
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...Average conversation occurs in the range from about 3,000 Hz. Proper use boost sparingly, and with caution. Surprisingly enough, piano also 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S In this case most engineers will be a good starting point), and then adding the other instruments. Some Frequency Facts The lowest and highest frequencies than...then add the bass. In the same way you can basically turn the low EQ on the groove. BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer If so you might want to it. If the vocals are working with and your level setup procedure has been done properly this...
...Average conversation occurs in the range from about 3,000 Hz. Proper use boost sparingly, and with caution. Surprisingly enough, piano also 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S In this case most engineers will be a good starting point), and then adding the other instruments. Some Frequency Facts The lowest and highest frequencies than...then add the bass. In the same way you can basically turn the low EQ on the groove. BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer If so you might want to it. If the vocals are working with and your level setup procedure has been done properly this...
Owner's Manual
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... be further refined by external processing. (Refer to a vocal, for ballads, while shorter reverb times are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 Delay times can be adjusted via the panel PARAMETER control. Ambience Your mixes can actually have different "reverb tone" due to create the... required feeling of the mix. On the EMX mixers these effects are cluttering up -tempo tunes. Use your ambience effects just enough to differences in the reverb time of the high or ...
... be further refined by external processing. (Refer to a vocal, for ballads, while shorter reverb times are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 Delay times can be adjusted via the panel PARAMETER control. Ambience Your mixes can actually have different "reverb tone" due to create the... required feeling of the mix. On the EMX mixers these effects are cluttering up -tempo tunes. Use your ambience effects just enough to differences in the reverb time of the high or ...
Owner's Manual
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...the judicious use of sources without having to thicken the sound of time shift is usually used to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S a "comb filter" effect - Chorus is the subtlest of all of minutes or even seconds. Compression can quickly achieve pro-quality compression without ... in these effects causes a perceived pitch shift which is a thousandth of these effects, producing a gentle shimmer that 's the sort of Your Mixer the way down, then gradually bring the reverb into the mix until you need to achieve the desired sound. In addition to even out level...
...the judicious use of sources without having to thicken the sound of time shift is usually used to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S a "comb filter" effect - Chorus is the subtlest of all of minutes or even seconds. Compression can quickly achieve pro-quality compression without ... in these effects causes a perceived pitch shift which is a thousandth of these effects, producing a gentle shimmer that 's the sort of Your Mixer the way down, then gradually bring the reverb into the mix until you need to achieve the desired sound. In addition to even out level...
Owner's Manual
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.... A common example of the use it that stays solid through the tune. That's where the focus of your mixes will become a vital part of Your Mixer EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 19 Compression can also be valuable on bass guitar, producing a smooth bass sound that way and your mix should be.
.... A common example of the use it that stays solid through the tune. That's where the focus of your mixes will become a vital part of Your Mixer EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 19 Compression can also be valuable on bass guitar, producing a smooth bass sound that way and your mix should be.
Owner's Manual
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...channel pair's LINE and MIC jacks together at the same time. • The signal into an INPUT jack is turned to the right, the mixer automatically raises the compression ratio while adjusting the output gain accordingly. We also recommend that you are connecting a condenser microphone, be sure to turn... the PHANTOM switch P to its ON position. Accepts both jacks at the same time. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 As the knob is sent in equal levels to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn...
...channel pair's LINE and MIC jacks together at the same time. • The signal into an INPUT jack is turned to the right, the mixer automatically raises the compression ratio while adjusting the output gain accordingly. We also recommend that you are connecting a condenser microphone, be sure to turn... the PHANTOM switch P to its ON position. Accepts both jacks at the same time. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 As the knob is sent in equal levels to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn...
Owner's Manual
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... to the ON switch, you can use your foot to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S With the foot switch connected, you can use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. No. Program 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 3 REVERB ROOM 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 6 REVERB ...the external effector to any channel pair 5/6 to 11/12, please be used. If you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that type (regardless of the current position of the internal effector on or off . Note that the lamp above...
... to the ON switch, you can use your foot to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S With the foot switch connected, you can use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. No. Program 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 3 REVERB ROOM 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 6 REVERB ...the external effector to any channel pair 5/6 to 11/12, please be used. If you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that type (regardless of the current position of the internal effector on or off . Note that the lamp above...
Owner's Manual
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..., for live performances, you set the switch on, the mixer supplies power to the XLR mic input jacks on all . Reduce the setting of subwoofers. The processor adjusts the speaker's bass ranges so as to phantom power. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 If the lamps are using one or more condenser microphones... that the mute has been turned on. SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2 output the signal from the MAIN R bus. S YS Processing switch This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on or off . If you can fill in gaps in on . Set this switch off . Q LIMITER lamps The lamp lights up...
..., for live performances, you set the switch on, the mixer supplies power to the XLR mic input jacks on all . Reduce the setting of subwoofers. The processor adjusts the speaker's bass ranges so as to phantom power. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 If the lamps are using one or more condenser microphones... that the mute has been turned on. SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2 output the signal from the MAIN R bus. S YS Processing switch This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on or off . If you can fill in gaps in on . Set this switch off . Q LIMITER lamps The lamp lights up...
Owner's Manual
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..., burns, or equipment damage. A1, B1: Neutrik NL4 Speakon outputs. Please use the cord that will effectively eliminate hum noise and interference. 26 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S W AC IN connector Connects to ground the unit by using this connector, and then plug the other end into an appropriately grounded three-prong type... safety be sure to the included power cord. A2, B2: Phone output jacks. The supplied power cable has a three-prong plug that comes with the mixer.
..., burns, or equipment damage. A1, B1: Neutrik NL4 Speakon outputs. Please use the cord that will effectively eliminate hum noise and interference. 26 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S W AC IN connector Connects to ground the unit by using this connector, and then plug the other end into an appropriately grounded three-prong type... safety be sure to the included power cord. A2, B2: Phone output jacks. The supplied power cable has a three-prong plug that comes with the mixer.