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...7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OUT IN PRE GEQ POST GEQ L ST R...16 A B PAD 20dB PEAK SIGNAL -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16... GAIN -60 80 -16...
...7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OUT IN PRE GEQ POST GEQ L ST R...16 A B PAD 20dB PEAK SIGNAL -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16... GAIN -60 80 -16...
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...for input from and output to pan the channel signal across the master stereo bus. These connectors, when combined with any input source. and 16-channel models, each of selectable CD IN jacks that delivers a powerful 350 watts per channel into 4-ohm loads. Also, each of external effects...ideal choice for two pairs of which allow input from CD players or similar sound sources. CONGRATULATIONS! Your Yamaha EMX3500 Powered Mixer is one of the highlights of each channel, the EMX3500 offers both pre-GEQ and post-GEQ line insertion to the monitor system as well as the stereo bus...
...for input from and output to pan the channel signal across the master stereo bus. These connectors, when combined with any input source. and 16-channel models, each of selectable CD IN jacks that delivers a powerful 350 watts per channel into 4-ohm loads. Also, each of external effects...ideal choice for two pairs of which allow input from CD players or similar sound sources. CONGRATULATIONS! Your Yamaha EMX3500 Powered Mixer is one of the highlights of each channel, the EMX3500 offers both pre-GEQ and post-GEQ line insertion to the monitor system as well as the stereo bus...
Owner's Manual
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CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ...3 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 4 Front Panel: Input Channel Controls 4 Front Panel: Master Control Section 6 Top Panel ...8 Rear Panel ...10 OPERATING TIPS ...11 Cautions for Connected Sources 11 Matching Input Levels 11 Setting Channel and Master Faders 11 Using the Channel Equalizers 12 Using the Digital Signal Processor 12 Using the Graphic Equalizer 13 Connecting Speakers 13 CONNECTION EXAMPLE 14 SPECIFICATIONS ...15 Input Characteristics 16 Output Characteristics 16 Console Dimensions 17 BLOCK AND LEVEL DIAGRAMS 18 2
CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ...3 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 4 Front Panel: Input Channel Controls 4 Front Panel: Master Control Section 6 Top Panel ...8 Rear Panel ...10 OPERATING TIPS ...11 Cautions for Connected Sources 11 Matching Input Levels 11 Setting Channel and Master Faders 11 Using the Channel Equalizers 12 Using the Digital Signal Processor 12 Using the Graphic Equalizer 13 Connecting Speakers 13 CONNECTION EXAMPLE 14 SPECIFICATIONS ...15 Input Characteristics 16 Output Characteristics 16 Console Dimensions 17 BLOCK AND LEVEL DIAGRAMS 18 2
Owner's Manual
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...connected to the channel. This feature is connected via the A (balanced XLR) input connector. CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Front Panel: Input Channel Controls 16 A B PAD 20dB PEAK SIGNAL -16 -60 GAIN 80 -15 HIGH +15 250 5k MID FREQ -15 MID +15 -15 LOW +15 0 10 MONITOR 0 10 ...EFFECT 1 0 10 EFFECT 2 L R PAN ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A 0 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 16 B 4 1 Input selector switch This switch selects the input connector via the B (balanced 1/4" phone) connector. 2 PAD switch This switch attenuates the signal applied to channel (at...
...connected to the channel. This feature is connected via the A (balanced XLR) input connector. CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Front Panel: Input Channel Controls 16 A B PAD 20dB PEAK SIGNAL -16 -60 GAIN 80 -15 HIGH +15 250 5k MID FREQ -15 MID +15 -15 LOW +15 0 10 MONITOR 0 10 ...EFFECT 1 0 10 EFFECT 2 L R PAN ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A 0 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 16 B 4 1 Input selector switch This switch selects the input connector via the B (balanced 1/4" phone) connector. 2 PAD switch This switch attenuates the signal applied to channel (at...
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...as useful guides when setting optimum output levels using the PROGRAM control. D DIGITAL EFFECT section This section lets you control the EMX3500's internal digital signal processor. The ON switch selects between input from the internal DSP and input from the EFFECT RETURN 2 jacks... "Using the Digital Signal Processor" on and off. 3FTQPOTF E# L 'SFRVFODZ )[ L L 6 E STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALIZER section The EMX3500's internal stereo graphic equalizer (GEQ) allows fine response shaping of 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, and...
...as useful guides when setting optimum output levels using the PROGRAM control. D DIGITAL EFFECT section This section lets you control the EMX3500's internal digital signal processor. The ON switch selects between input from the internal DSP and input from the EFFECT RETURN 2 jacks... "Using the Digital Signal Processor" on and off. 3FTQPOTF E# L 'SFRVFODZ )[ L L 6 E STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALIZER section The EMX3500's internal stereo graphic equalizer (GEQ) allows fine response shaping of 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, and...
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...you actually begin matching the next channel. OPERATING TIPS Cautions for Connected Sources Please observe the following cautions when connecting sound sources to the EMX3500: • TURN THE POWER OFF FIRST Always make sure that the mixer's POWER switch is turned off before connecting or disconnecting any... instrument at a time. Setting Channel and Master Faders The final positions of each channel has been matched, set the GAIN control to -16, and slide the channel fader to their minimum levels at this range also provide sufficient leeway for the input: turn the GAIN control up...
...you actually begin matching the next channel. OPERATING TIPS Cautions for Connected Sources Please observe the following cautions when connecting sound sources to the EMX3500: • TURN THE POWER OFF FIRST Always make sure that the mixer's POWER switch is turned off before connecting or disconnecting any... instrument at a time. Setting Channel and Master Faders The final positions of each channel has been matched, set the GAIN control to -16, and slide the channel fader to their minimum levels at this range also provide sufficient leeway for the input: turn the GAIN control up...
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Using the Graphic Equalizer The EMX3500's built-in graphic equalizer (GEQ) has two main uses: compensation for acoustic deficiencies in the low frequencies can help to their preset values. Although a higher total load impedance than the recommended 16 ohms will compromise the overall frequency ...sound. You can reset all effect programs to their factory presets by using a ball-point pen or other finetipped object to the EMX3500. 13 The EMX3500's maximum output power is 350 watts per channel with a total load impedance of 8 ohms (one of the output jacks (SPEAKER...
Using the Graphic Equalizer The EMX3500's built-in graphic equalizer (GEQ) has two main uses: compensation for acoustic deficiencies in the low frequencies can help to their preset values. Although a higher total load impedance than the recommended 16 ohms will compromise the overall frequency ...sound. You can reset all effect programs to their factory presets by using a ball-point pen or other finetipped object to the EMX3500. 13 The EMX3500's maximum output power is 350 watts per channel with a total load impedance of 8 ohms (one of the output jacks (SPEAKER...
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... 20dB PEAK SIGNAL 12 A B PAD 20dB PEAK SIGNAL -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -15 +15 HIGH -15 +15 HIGH...
... 20dB PEAK SIGNAL 12 A B PAD 20dB PEAK SIGNAL -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -16 GAIN -60 80 -15 +15 HIGH -15 +15 HIGH...
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Input Characteristics Input Terminals Gain Actual PAD Load Trim Impedance CH Input A, B 0 -60 0 -16 4kΩ 20 -16 EFFECT RETURN (1, 2) 10kΩ CH INSERT IN 5kΩ CD IN TAPE IN 10kΩ 10kΩ LINE INSERT IN (Pre-GEQ) 10kΩ LINE ... Clip Connectors on Mixer Phone Jack Phone Jack (TRS)2 Phone Jack (TRS)2 Phone Jack Phone Jack RCA Pin Jack Phone Jack (TRS)2 Stereo Phone Jack 16 Connectors on Mixer -60dB (775µV) -60dB (775µV) -40dB (7.75mV) XLR 3-31 type -16dB (123mV) -16dB (123mV) +4dB (1.23V) and +4dB (1.23V) +4dB (1.23V...
Input Characteristics Input Terminals Gain Actual PAD Load Trim Impedance CH Input A, B 0 -60 0 -16 4kΩ 20 -16 EFFECT RETURN (1, 2) 10kΩ CH INSERT IN 5kΩ CD IN TAPE IN 10kΩ 10kΩ LINE INSERT IN (Pre-GEQ) 10kΩ LINE ... Clip Connectors on Mixer Phone Jack Phone Jack (TRS)2 Phone Jack (TRS)2 Phone Jack Phone Jack RCA Pin Jack Phone Jack (TRS)2 Stereo Phone Jack 16 Connectors on Mixer -60dB (775µV) -60dB (775µV) -40dB (7.75mV) XLR 3-31 type -16dB (123mV) -16dB (123mV) +4dB (1.23V) and +4dB (1.23V) +4dB (1.23V...
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LOW MID MID FREQ HIGH MONITOR EFFECT BLOCK AND LEVEL DIAGRAMS 18 INPUT A BALANCED 1-12 B 1-16 (PHANTOM) PHANTOM OFF ON (+48V) PEAK SIGNAL A PAD HA B 3 BAND PEQ HPF ON 80 PAD 20dB GAIN CH INSERT I/O 0dB L A R CD IN -6dB L B R A B CD IN L ...
LOW MID MID FREQ HIGH MONITOR EFFECT BLOCK AND LEVEL DIAGRAMS 18 INPUT A BALANCED 1-12 B 1-16 (PHANTOM) PHANTOM OFF ON (+48V) PEAK SIGNAL A PAD HA B 3 BAND PEQ HPF ON 80 PAD 20dB GAIN CH INSERT I/O 0dB L A R CD IN -6dB L B R A B CD IN L ...