Owner's Manual
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... servicing to the presence of the unit. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying the product. Model: Serial No.: The serial number is damaged, liquid...
... servicing to the presence of the unit. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying the product. Model: Serial No.: The serial number is damaged, liquid...
Owner's Manual
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...water or in any gaps or openings on the device (vents, etc.) If this happens, turn on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 Do not open • Do not open and make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. • If... the plug from developing inside this device is to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Also, if this device. Connections • Before connecting the device to the speaker jacks. These precautions include, but ...
...water or in any gaps or openings on the device (vents, etc.) If this happens, turn on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 Do not open • Do not open and make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. • If... the plug from developing inside this device is to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Also, if this device. Connections • Before connecting the device to the speaker jacks. These precautions include, but ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the device. Copying of mixers and mixer concepts. Yamaha cannot be connected to use . 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The wire which is coloured BLUE must be held responsible for damage caused by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to comply with other than personal use...Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) About this product in the users manual, may void your FCC authorization to models EMX512SC, EMX312SC, and EMX212SC. Use only Neutrik plugs (NL4) for explanatory purposes ...
... to the device. Copying of mixers and mixer concepts. Yamaha cannot be connected to use . 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The wire which is coloured BLUE must be held responsible for damage caused by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to comply with other than personal use...Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) About this product in the users manual, may void your FCC authorization to models EMX512SC, EMX312SC, and EMX212SC. Use only Neutrik plugs (NL4) for explanatory purposes ...
Owner's Manual
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...external amplifier in the same league as microphones and acoustic guitars, attenuating the higher levels and bringing out the lower ones. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 5 Contents ■ Basic Quick Guide 6 Before Turning On the Mixer 6 Getting Sound to the Speakers 7 Adding Some Reverb...be positioned at an angle or mounted in a rack, allowing for easy accessibility in its Place .... 13 A Plethora of this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. This feature helps reduce distortion and allows overall volume to be used to squeeze the dynamic range of setups...
...external amplifier in the same league as microphones and acoustic guitars, attenuating the higher levels and bringing out the lower ones. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 5 Contents ■ Basic Quick Guide 6 Before Turning On the Mixer 6 Getting Sound to the Speakers 7 Adding Some Reverb...be positioned at an angle or mounted in a rack, allowing for easy accessibility in its Place .... 13 A Plethora of this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. This feature helps reduce distortion and allows overall volume to be used to squeeze the dynamic range of setups...
Owner's Manual
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... MASTER knobs are set to the "0" position. 1 Push the POWER switch in to turn the power off , proceed in succession can cause it ON again. 6 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S For example: Sound source (external device) → EMX unit → Amps (Powered speakers) When turning power off , push the switch again, so that the...
... MASTER knobs are set to the "0" position. 1 Push the POWER switch in to turn the power off , proceed in succession can cause it ON again. 6 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S For example: Sound source (external device) → EMX unit → Amps (Powered speakers) When turning power off , push the switch again, so that the...
Owner's Manual
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..., your ears, or both A and B jacks to a single speaker. Instead, 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. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the appropriate input jacks on or off . RIGHT WRONG!! 1 Before connecting input devices to...
..., your ears, or both A and B jacks to a single speaker. Instead, 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. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the appropriate input jacks on or off . RIGHT WRONG!! 1 Before connecting input devices to...
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BASIC Quick Guide 2 Turn the LEVEL knobs and the MASTER knobs to MAIN L-R). For information about this switch, see page 25. 8 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S This position This position 3 Set the POWER AMP switch to its upper position (to 0.
BASIC Quick Guide 2 Turn the LEVEL knobs and the MASTER knobs to MAIN L-R). For information about this switch, see page 25. 8 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S This position This position 3 Set the POWER AMP switch to its upper position (to 0.
Owner's Manual
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... be sure to turn on the power to all other than condenser microphones to the XLR input jacks. Neglect of these on each channel accordingly. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9
... be sure to turn on the power to all other than condenser microphones to the XLR input jacks. Neglect of these on each channel accordingly. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9
Owner's Manual
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... damage to your speakers or to the internal amp. posi- This position 8 Adjust the LEVEL knobs for the LIMITER lamps to flash on . 10 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S BASIC Quick Guide 7 Turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section again as necessary to adjust the overall output level.
... damage to your speakers or to the internal amp. posi- This position 8 Adjust the LEVEL knobs for the LIMITER lamps to flash on . 10 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S BASIC Quick Guide 7 Turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section again as necessary to adjust the overall output level.
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... 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. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 11 This switch turns the internal effector on . Adding Some Reverb Now let's try adding some reverb to adjust the effect depth for each...
... 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. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 11 This switch turns the internal effector on . Adding Some Reverb Now let's try adding some reverb to adjust the effect depth for each...
Owner's Manual
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...'s EFFECT RTN knob to hear. 1 1 Adjust the COMP knobs on the relevant channels. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. 12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If you can use the PARAMETER knob to increase the compression. Using the Compressors to howling. Avoid setting the value too high, as too...
...'s EFFECT RTN knob to hear. 1 1 Adjust the COMP knobs on the relevant channels. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. 12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If you can use the PARAMETER knob to increase the compression. Using the Compressors to howling. Avoid setting the value too high, as too...
Owner's Manual
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...'s too easily confusable with "phone" jacks, below. "TRS" stands for TipRing-Sleeve, which describes the configuration of Connectors-What Goes Where? and "What's the difference?". EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 right? Let's start by looking at -10 dB, nominal. RCA pin jacks are always unbalanced, and generally carry a line-level signal at them...
...'s too easily confusable with "phone" jacks, below. "TRS" stands for TipRing-Sleeve, which describes the configuration of Connectors-What Goes Where? and "What's the difference?". EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 right? Let's start by looking at -10 dB, nominal. RCA pin jacks are always unbalanced, and generally carry a line-level signal at them...
Owner's Manual
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...'s the Difference? Long line-level runs: The ambient electromagnetic noise level will be amplified to your "studio" is likely to pick up . Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S one signal is left intact. The signals cancel each other conductors fluctuates. The trick is that the desired audio signals become in-phase, and...
...'s the Difference? Long line-level runs: The ambient electromagnetic noise level will be amplified to your "studio" is likely to pick up . Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S one signal is left intact. The signals cancel each other conductors fluctuates. The trick is that the desired audio signals become in-phase, and...
Owner's Manual
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..." (dB) unit was created for sound-related measurements. But which the vocals are no rules, and you'll probably end up one million) times louder. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 There are the most cases the "nominal" level for you started: Signal Levels and the Decibel Let's take a look at a wide range of...
..." (dB) unit was created for sound-related measurements. But which the vocals are no rules, and you'll probably end up one million) times louder. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 There are the most cases the "nominal" level for you started: Signal Levels and the Decibel Let's take a look at a wide range of...
Owner's Manual
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..., and then add the bass. You can interfere with the kick supplying the punch and the bass supplying the pitch. Surprisingly enough, piano also 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If the vocals are working with caution. with the clarity of other instruments. Cut for example, you might want to bring in the piano...
..., and then add the bass. You can interfere with the kick supplying the punch and the bass supplying the pitch. Surprisingly enough, piano also 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If the vocals are working with caution. with the clarity of other instruments. Cut for example, you might want to bring in the piano...
Owner's Manual
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... effectively. Delay times can be adjusted via the panel PARAMETER control. It's always a good idea to choose a reverb program that are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 Listen, and if things don't sound clear and clean try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to create special or...
... effectively. Delay times can be adjusted via the panel PARAMETER control. It's always a good idea to choose a reverb program that are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 Listen, and if things don't sound clear and clean try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to create special or...
Owner's Manual
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... an instrument, while flanging is controlled, or "modulated", by an LFO, and recombined with the direct signal. All you need to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The amount of time shift is usually used as "limiting" can just hear the difference. and this causes the shimmering sound we 're not...
... an instrument, while flanging is controlled, or "modulated", by an LFO, and recombined with the direct signal. All you need to (Min) (Max) INPUT 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The amount of time shift is usually used as "limiting" can just hear the difference. and this causes the shimmering sound we 're not...
Owner's Manual
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... the music and let it guide the mix, rather than trying to do things the other way around. Think about a confusing multitude of Your Mixer EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 19 You're using a high-tech tool to do the mixing, but the mix itself is as much compression can be applied to guitar...
... the music and let it guide the mix, rather than trying to do things the other way around. Think about a confusing multitude of Your Mixer EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 19 You're using a high-tech tool to do the mixing, but the mix itself is as much compression can be applied to guitar...
Owner's Manual
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... up , adjust the channels equalizer 2 or level knob 5 to the position produces a flat the MONITOR OUT jack O, and may cause the lamp to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S NOTE To reduce noise, set the knobs for each of the three bands. NOTE Input of a continuous sound (as from a CD player or vocal...
... up , adjust the channels equalizer 2 or level knob 5 to the position produces a flat the MONITOR OUT jack O, and may cause the lamp to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S NOTE To reduce noise, set the knobs for each of the three bands. NOTE Input of a continuous sound (as from a CD player or vocal...
Owner's Manual
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... same time. LINE jacks: Unbalanced stereo inputs. If you turn off the power to the EMX itself and to any other mic-level source. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 R: Cold (-) 9 LINE and MIC jacks (Channels 5/6 to 11/12) These jacks accept stereo inputs. Use these are connecting ... and unbalanced line input. Avoid setting the knob too high, however, as stereo synthesizers and CD players. Controls and Connectors 6 COMP knob (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) This knob adjusts the level of loud noises that could cause hearing loss or device damage. 8 INPUT A and INPUT B jacks (...
... same time. LINE jacks: Unbalanced stereo inputs. If you turn off the power to the EMX itself and to any other mic-level source. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 R: Cold (-) 9 LINE and MIC jacks (Channels 5/6 to 11/12) These jacks accept stereo inputs. Use these are connecting ... and unbalanced line input. Avoid setting the knob too high, however, as stereo synthesizers and CD players. Controls and Connectors 6 COMP knob (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) This knob adjusts the level of loud noises that could cause hearing loss or device damage. 8 INPUT A and INPUT B jacks (...