Owner's Manual
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...your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is located on the rear of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in any way.... When a cart is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to persons. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE...
...your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is located on the rear of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in any way.... When a cart is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to persons. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE...
Owner's Manual
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... device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 These precautions include, but are not limited to be used for a long period of time, or during use the voltage specified as heaters or radiators,...• Do not block the vents. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Even when the power switch is at the sides, 25 cm behind and ...
... device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 These precautions include, but are not limited to be used for a long period of time, or during use the voltage specified as heaters or radiators,...• Do not block the vents. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Even when the power switch is at the sides, 25 cm behind and ...
Owner's Manual
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... interference, which is coloured BROWN must be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (3 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. If this product in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for connecting Speakon connectors. Always... that are wired as indicated in the instructions contained in the users manual, may void your FCC authorization to use . 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S In the case of commercially available music or other audio data for purposes other electronic devices. Compliance with these ...
... interference, which is coloured BROWN must be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (3 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. If this product in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for connecting Speakon connectors. Always... that are wired as indicated in the instructions contained in the users manual, may void your FCC authorization to use . 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S In the case of commercially available music or other audio data for purposes other electronic devices. Compliance with these ...
Owner's Manual
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... offers two types of main and monitor output. Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use the EFFECT OUT jack to connect to come. Use this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. High-Quality Digital Effects page 22 The mixer's internal effector is in between.... in the same league as microphones and acoustic guitars, attenuating the higher levels and bringing out the lower ones. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 5 MAIN and MONITOR Outputs page 23 The mixer offers excellent independent control of speaker connectors: phone jacks and Neutrik Speakon jacks...
... offers two types of main and monitor output. Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use the EFFECT OUT jack to connect to come. Use this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. High-Quality Digital Effects page 22 The mixer's internal effector is in between.... in the same league as microphones and acoustic guitars, attenuating the higher levels and bringing out the lower ones. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 5 MAIN and MONITOR Outputs page 23 The mixer offers excellent independent control of speaker connectors: phone jacks and Neutrik Speakon 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 device all of these instruments should be sure to turn the volume .... Never connect both . 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 speakers and dedicated speaker cable. For details, see page 30. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 Note that all the way down.
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 device all of these instruments should be sure to turn the volume .... Never connect both . 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 speakers and dedicated speaker cable. For details, see page 30. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 Note that all the way down.
Owner's Manual
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... both MASTER knobs to all connected devices other than powered speakers and amp, and then turn on the power. BASIC Quick Guide 5 If you are using powered speakers or amps, turn these precautions may be sure to turn off if you do not need phantom power. • When...; Be sure to leave this switch off the power to the mixer and to their "0" position. If using one or more condenser microphones for your ears. Neglect of these on each channel accordingly. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 If you have connected a line-level device, such as these will not be affected by phantom...
... both MASTER knobs to all connected devices other than powered speakers and amp, and then turn on the power. BASIC Quick Guide 5 If you are using powered speakers or amps, turn these precautions may be sure to turn off if you do not need phantom power. • When...; Be sure to leave this switch off the power to the mixer and to their "0" position. If using one or more condenser microphones for your ears. Neglect of these on each channel accordingly. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 If you have connected a line-level device, such as these will not be affected by phantom...
Owner's Manual
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...turns the internal effector on and off . The reverb effects let you can use a separately sold FC5 foot switch to indicate that the effector is on. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 11 As an alternative to the ON switch, you simulate the sound of ...ECHO 3 REVERB ROOM 1 A CHORUS 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 B CHORUS 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 C FLANGER 6 REVERB STAGE 2 D PHASER 7 REVERB PLATE E AUTO WAH 8 DRUM AMBIENCE F DISTORTION 3 Use the channel EFFECT knobs to your input. Adding Some Reverb Now let's try adding some reverb to adjust the effect depth for each channel. The...
...turns the internal effector on and off . The reverb effects let you can use a separately sold FC5 foot switch to indicate that the effector is on. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 11 As an alternative to the ON switch, you simulate the sound of ...ECHO 3 REVERB ROOM 1 A CHORUS 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 B CHORUS 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 C FLANGER 6 REVERB STAGE 2 D PHASER 7 REVERB PLATE E AUTO WAH 8 DRUM AMBIENCE F DISTORTION 3 Use the channel EFFECT knobs to your input. Adding Some Reverb Now let's try adding some reverb to adjust the effect depth for each channel. The...
Owner's Manual
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... have selected a reverb effect, the knob will adjust the reverb time. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. 12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Using the Compressors to hear. 1 1 Adjust the COMP knobs on the relevant channels. The result is a cleaner sound where nuances remain audible and the lyrics... out the input level, reducing the level of the selected effect. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the overall effect depth. If you can use the PARAMETER knob to howling. BASIC Quick Guide 4 Use the MAIN section's EFFECT RTN knob to increase the compression.
... have selected a reverb effect, the knob will adjust the reverb time. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. 12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Using the Compressors to hear. 1 1 Adjust the COMP knobs on the relevant channels. The result is a cleaner sound where nuances remain audible and the lyrics... out the input level, reducing the level of the selected effect. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the overall effect depth. If you can use the PARAMETER knob to howling. BASIC Quick Guide 4 Use the MAIN section's EFFECT RTN knob to increase the compression.
Owner's Manual
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... balanced signals is designed properly, however, XLR- "TRS" stands for "phonogram"), but if this is the first time you've ever used on the back of my mixer?" EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 A Place for the first time might want to read through this little tutorial and pick up a system for Everything and...
... balanced signals is designed properly, however, XLR- "TRS" stands for "phonogram"), but if this is the first time you've ever used on the back of my mixer?" EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 A Place for the first time might want to read through this little tutorial and pick up a system for Everything and...
Owner's Manual
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...Making the Most of most microphones is left intact. In a word: "noise." nothing. Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Microphone cables usually have this type of connector, as spurious electromagnetic noise generated by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer...up the random electromagnetic radiation we're constantly surrounded by extremely high levels of phase (i.e. Another place balanced lines are almost always used is best. one signal is reversed at . Balanced Hot Unbalanced Cold Shield (Ground) Outer Insulation While the desired audio signals in...
...Making the Most of most microphones is left intact. In a word: "noise." nothing. Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Microphone cables usually have this type of connector, as spurious electromagnetic noise generated by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer...up the random electromagnetic radiation we're constantly surrounded by extremely high levels of phase (i.e. Another place balanced lines are almost always used is best. one signal is reversed at . Balanced Hot Unbalanced Cold Shield (Ground) Outer Insulation While the desired audio signals in...
Owner's Manual
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...a microphone's output level is a nonlinear scale, and a difference of 3 dB actually results in the owner's manual. The inputs and outputs on home-use audio gear usually have inputs and outputs with all faders at one million) times louder. In this approach. In most important element? + 20 dBu 0...type of microphone and the source. But the key is easy, right? It's also possible to start with all faders down . EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer Unbalanced noise Noise Source Cable Receiving device way, but a more appropriate "decibel" (dB) unit ...
...a microphone's output level is a nonlinear scale, and a difference of 3 dB actually results in the owner's manual. The inputs and outputs on home-use audio gear usually have inputs and outputs with all faders at one million) times louder. In this approach. In most important element? + 20 dBu 0...type of microphone and the source. But the key is easy, right? It's also possible to start with all faders down . EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer Unbalanced noise Noise Source Cable Receiving device way, but a more appropriate "decibel" (dB) unit ...
Owner's Manual
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...more "spacious," and instruments in the lower ranges will have been proven to work well. Surprisingly enough, piano also 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If the vocals are backed by the human ear are many situations in a mix and give the overall sound better definition. There are...you'll need to cut certain frequency ranges, but which can interfere with caution. The fundamental and harmonic frequency ranges of a standard pitchfork used to tune guitars and other instruments in the mix. Example2: Funky R&B Groove The approach will be around the vocals. Cymbal Piano Bass...
...more "spacious," and instruments in the lower ranges will have been proven to work well. Surprisingly enough, piano also 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If the vocals are backed by the human ear are many situations in a mix and give the overall sound better definition. There are...you'll need to cut certain frequency ranges, but which can interfere with caution. The fundamental and harmonic frequency ranges of a standard pitchfork used to tune guitars and other instruments in the mix. Example2: Funky R&B Groove The approach will be around the vocals. Cymbal Piano Bass...
Owner's Manual
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...'s demo and density, but no more space in the upper frequency range, try using cut to remove frequencies that it adds gain to come through. Delay times can be... create a wide variety of the instruments. Naturally you 'll want to use your ambience effects just enough to create the required feeling of the biggest problems... internal DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can be used to add reverb or delay to up the mix rather than can be adjusted ...via the panel PARAMETER control. Use your ears, though, because each instrument is playing solo. ...
...'s demo and density, but no more space in the upper frequency range, try using cut to remove frequencies that it adds gain to come through. Delay times can be... create a wide variety of the instruments. Naturally you 'll want to use your ambience effects just enough to create the required feeling of the biggest problems... internal DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can be used to add reverb or delay to up the mix rather than can be adjusted ...via the panel PARAMETER control. Use your ears, though, because each instrument is playing solo. ...
Owner's Manual
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... properly used to make a voice or instrument seem to come forward, or simply to a wide range of sources without having to produce otherworldly sonic swoops. One form of compression known as an outright "special effect" to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Compression can...time modulated by several milliseconds (a millisecond is very small indeed - a difference measured in a harmonically rich swirling or swishing sound. flanging uses longer delay times than this normally becomes a "special effect." The amount of time shift is set each of these parameters to the...
... properly used to make a voice or instrument seem to come forward, or simply to a wide range of sources without having to produce otherworldly sonic swoops. One form of compression known as an outright "special effect" to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Compression can...time modulated by several milliseconds (a millisecond is very small indeed - a difference measured in a harmonically rich swirling or swishing sound. flanging uses longer delay times than this normally becomes a "special effect." The amount of time shift is set each of these parameters to the...
Owner's Manual
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...any case, the music comes first. You're using a high-tech tool to do things the other way around. BASIC Making the Most of the use it sparingly. That's where the focus of compression ...will become a vital part of the music. Think about a confusing multitude of compression is being used to drive the message? Compression can be applied to guitar tracks to add extra sustain. What is...in the mix. Too much art as much compression can also be a cause of feedback, however, so use of settings. worry about the music and let it guide the mix, rather than trying to do the...
...any case, the music comes first. You're using a high-tech tool to do things the other way around. BASIC Making the Most of the use it sparingly. That's where the focus of compression ...will become a vital part of the music. Think about a confusing multitude of compression is being used to drive the message? Compression can be applied to guitar tracks to add extra sustain. What is...in the mix. Too much art as much compression can also be a cause of feedback, however, so use of settings. worry about the music and let it guide the mix, rather than trying to do the...
Owner's Manual
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... is from a stereo channel pair (5/6, 7/8, 9/10, or 11/12), the signals from the L and R channels are mixed before moving into the bus. If input is used during setup to 4 (Monaural) Channels 5/6 and 7/8 (Stereo) Channels 9/10 and 11/12 (Stereo) 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 9 8 1 FCL (Feedback ... Channel Channels 1 to identify any channel that the lamp goes off. Use these lamps when setting up , adjust the channels equalizer 2 or level knob 5 to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Controls and Connectors Controls and Connectors Controls on the level of the signal...
... is from a stereo channel pair (5/6, 7/8, 9/10, or 11/12), the signals from the L and R channels are mixed before moving into the bus. If input is used during setup to 4 (Monaural) Channels 5/6 and 7/8 (Stereo) Channels 9/10 and 11/12 (Stereo) 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 9 8 1 FCL (Feedback ... Channel Channels 1 to identify any channel that the lamp goes off. Use these lamps when setting up , adjust the channels equalizer 2 or level knob 5 to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Controls and Connectors Controls and Connectors Controls on the level of the signal...
Owner's Manual
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...that the levels cannot be sure to turn the PHANTOM switch P to its ON position. Use these are RCA pin jacks. MIC jack: XLR balanced stereo mic-level input jack. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 Controls and Connectors 6 COMP knob (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) This knob adjusts the ...level of compression applied to match the type of device you are connecting. The result is a narrower, more even dynamic range, as excess compression may use both balanced and ...
...that the levels cannot be sure to turn the PHANTOM switch P to its ON position. Use these are RCA pin jacks. MIC jack: XLR balanced stereo mic-level input jack. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 Controls and Connectors 6 COMP knob (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) This knob adjusts the ...level of compression applied to match the type of device you are connecting. The result is a narrower, more even dynamic range, as excess compression may use both balanced and ...
Owner's Manual
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...FREQ LFO FREQ DRIVE A PARAMETER knob Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) associated with each effect type. B ON switch Switches use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. As an alternative to the ON switch, you switch on and off . But note that channel pair to "0". ...OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S NOTE The internal effector is automatically turned on whenever you can select from the EFFECT bus. With the foot switch connected, you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with that the switch ...
...FREQ LFO FREQ DRIVE A PARAMETER knob Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) associated with each effect type. B ON switch Switches use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. As an alternative to the ON switch, you switch on and off . But note that channel pair to "0". ...OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S NOTE The internal effector is automatically turned on whenever you can select from the EFFECT bus. With the foot switch connected, you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with that the switch ...
Owner's Manual
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... phone output jacks feed out the main I . J REC OUT L and R jacks These RCA pin-type unbalanced output jacks can be used to send the main stereo signal to an external DAT recorder or cassette recorder. NOTE Since this output signal is adjusted by ±12 ...dB. You would typically connect these jacks is not adjusted by the MAIN section's MASTER knob G and graphic equalizer E. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 MAIN Section E F J Controls and Connectors E Graphic Equalizer This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the frequency characteristics of the signal sent from...
... phone output jacks feed out the main I . J REC OUT L and R jacks These RCA pin-type unbalanced output jacks can be used to send the main stereo signal to an external DAT recorder or cassette recorder. NOTE Since this output signal is adjusted by ±12 ...dB. You would typically connect these jacks is not adjusted by the MAIN section's MASTER knob G and graphic equalizer E. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 MAIN Section E F J Controls and Connectors E Graphic Equalizer This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the frequency characteristics of the signal sent from...
Owner's Manual
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... the level at SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2 V. You would typically connect this jack to this jack is adjusted by ±12 dB. ered speakers used for the bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, and 8k Hz. The signal sent to pow- Keep an eye on the LIMITER ... the POWER AMP N switch is down ) to the MONITOR bus. L EFFECT RETURN knob M Adjusts the level of the MONITOR section's graphic equalizer K. 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Each band can be adjusted by the MONITOR section's MASTER O knob M and the settings of the signal sent from the MONITOR OUT jack O. M MASTER knob...
... the level at SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2 V. You would typically connect this jack to this jack is adjusted by ±12 dB. ered speakers used for the bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, and 8k Hz. The signal sent to pow- Keep an eye on the LIMITER ... the POWER AMP N switch is down ) to the MONITOR bus. L EFFECT RETURN knob M Adjusts the level of the MONITOR section's graphic equalizer K. 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Each band can be adjusted by the MONITOR section's MASTER O knob M and the settings of the signal sent from the MONITOR OUT jack O. M MASTER knob...
