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PPOOWWEERREEDD MMIIXXEERR Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones Quick Guide Pages 7 to 11 Making the Most of Your Mixer Pages 12 to 18 EN DE FR ES
PPOOWWEERREEDD MMIIXXEERR Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones Quick Guide Pages 7 to 11 Making the Most of Your Mixer Pages 12 to 18 EN DE FR ES
Owner's Manual
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...the power off when the device is marked with your Yamaha dealer. 4 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting...contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. In the case of mixers and mixer concepts. If you are in doubt about permissible use this product to the device. Specifications...results, please contact the local retailer authorized to comply with the coloured markings identifying the termi- I Mixer Basics (starts on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter...
...the power off when the device is marked with your Yamaha dealer. 4 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting...contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. In the case of mixers and mixer concepts. If you are in doubt about permissible use this product to the device. Specifications...results, please contact the local retailer authorized to comply with the coloured markings identifying the termi- I Mixer Basics (starts on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter...
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... ...33 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications 35 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 5 Thank you for your purchase of this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full advantage of your mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for Everything and Everything in a safe place. Please read through this Yamaha EMX5016CF powered mixer.
... ...33 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications 35 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 5 Thank you for your purchase of this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full advantage of your mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for Everything and Everything in a safe place. Please read through this Yamaha EMX5016CF powered mixer.
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...an unpleasant burst of noise from microphones, linelevel devices, and stereo devices. Before Turning On the Mixer ■ Connecting to Power 1 Be sure that the indication goes off. 6 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual A convenient FRC function (Frequency Response Correction System) allows you to an external effector... of speaker connectors: phone jacks and Neutrik Speakon jacks. The model name "EMX5016CF" is in to create a rich range of variations with no external help. Internal Power Amp page 25 The internal amp makes...
...an unpleasant burst of noise from microphones, linelevel devices, and stereo devices. Before Turning On the Mixer ■ Connecting to Power 1 Be sure that the indication goes off. 6 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual A convenient FRC function (Frequency Response Correction System) allows you to an external effector... of speaker connectors: phone jacks and Neutrik Speakon jacks. The model name "EMX5016CF" is in to create a rich range of variations with no external help. Internal Power Amp page 25 The internal amp makes...
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Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics Getting Sound to the Speakers We begin by connecting up the speakers and your input devices (microphones, ... volume of that all the way down. • Never connect both jacks to the same speaker may result in damage to the mixer. NOTE We recommend that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to a single speaker. Instead, these devices (including microphones) are using... (microphones, instruments, etc.). For details, see page 33. And before turning the power to jack B (B1 or B2). EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 7 RIGHT WRONG!!
Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics Getting Sound to the Speakers We begin by connecting up the speakers and your input devices (microphones, ... volume of that all the way down. • Never connect both jacks to the same speaker may result in damage to the mixer. NOTE We recommend that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to a single speaker. Instead, these devices (including microphones) are using... (microphones, instruments, etc.). For details, see page 33. And before turning the power to jack B (B1 or B2). EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 7 RIGHT WRONG!!
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... the PHANTOM switch to phantom power. We also recommend that could cause hearing loss or device damage. 8 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual For information about this switch off the power to the mixer and to the XLR input jacks. If you have connected a line-level device, such as these will ...may be sure to turn all output controls (Channel faders, ST Master fader, etc.) to minimum settings before operating the switch, to L-R). Mixer Basics Quick Guide [26dB] switches GAIN controls ON switches PEAK indicators Channel faders POWER AMP switch PHANTOM switch ST Master fader POWER switch 2...
... the PHANTOM switch to phantom power. We also recommend that could cause hearing loss or device damage. 8 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual For information about this switch off the power to the mixer and to the XLR input jacks. If you have connected a line-level device, such as these will ...may be sure to turn all output controls (Channel faders, ST Master fader, etc.) to minimum settings before operating the switch, to L-R). Mixer Basics Quick Guide [26dB] switches GAIN controls ON switches PEAK indicators Channel faders POWER AMP switch PHANTOM switch ST Master fader POWER switch 2...
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... amps, turn these lamps do not stay on last. Reduce the ST master fader setting so that LEVEL meter indication occasionally rises above the " " (0) level. EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 9 For example: Sound source (external device) → EMX unit → Amps (Pow- Adjust the GAIN controls so that these on . ered speakers) 7 Adjust... connected devices other devices in order of noise from the speakers. First turn on . 9 Set the ST Master fader to all occupied channels. If using . Mixer Basics Quick Guide 10 Adjust the channel faders on the power.
... amps, turn these lamps do not stay on last. Reduce the ST master fader setting so that LEVEL meter indication occasionally rises above the " " (0) level. EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 9 For example: Sound source (external device) → EMX unit → Amps (Pow- Adjust the GAIN controls so that these on . ered speakers) 7 Adjust... connected devices other devices in order of noise from the speakers. First turn on . 9 Set the ST Master fader to all occupied channels. If using . Mixer Basics Quick Guide 10 Adjust the channel faders on the power.
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... to simulate the sound of the selected effect. If you can use a separately sold FC5 foot switch to toggle the effector on and off. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Adding Some Reverb You can use the PARAMETER knob to adjust the characteristic sound of a concert hall or jazz club. The switch... turned on the effector, set the EFF1 ON switch to the ON switch, you have selected a reverb effect, the knob adjusts the reverb time. 10 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual To select a reverb effect, turn on . As an alternative to its ON position ( ). EFF1 knobs PROGRAM dial EFF1 ON switch EFF1 RTN ...
... to simulate the sound of the selected effect. If you can use a separately sold FC5 foot switch to toggle the effector on and off. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Adding Some Reverb You can use the PARAMETER knob to adjust the characteristic sound of a concert hall or jazz club. The switch... turned on the effector, set the EFF1 ON switch to the ON switch, you have selected a reverb effect, the knob adjusts the reverb time. 10 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual To select a reverb effect, turn on . As an alternative to its ON position ( ). EFF1 knobs PROGRAM dial EFF1 ON switch EFF1 RTN ...
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COMP knobs 1 Adjust the COMP knobs on the relevant channels. Avoid setting the value too high, as too much compression may result in howling. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Using the Compressors to increase the compression. Turn the knob clockwise to Enhance Vocals The compressor evens out the input level, reducing the level of loud passages and bringing up softer passages. For more information about the compressors, see page 18. EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 11 The result is a cleaner sound where nuances remain audible and the lyrics are easier to hear.
COMP knobs 1 Adjust the COMP knobs on the relevant channels. Avoid setting the value too high, as too much compression may result in howling. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Using the Compressors to increase the compression. Turn the knob clockwise to Enhance Vocals The compressor evens out the input level, reducing the level of loud passages and bringing up softer passages. For more information about the compressors, see page 18. EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 11 The result is a cleaner sound where nuances remain audible and the lyrics are easier to hear.
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... or an insert patch point. It could be tricky because you what type of Connectors-What Goes Where? Also known as do keep your mixer to use it handles, as a "TRS" phone jack. Just plug everything in, twiddle the controls, and away you might include "Why... nominal. Phone jacks can 't always tell what type of signal it . A phone jack that has been most professional audio gear. Male Female 12 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual A Place for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, which describes the configuration of connector is the "consumer connector," and the one that is set up...
... or an insert patch point. It could be tricky because you what type of Connectors-What Goes Where? Also known as do keep your mixer to use it handles, as a "TRS" phone jack. Just plug everything in, twiddle the controls, and away you might include "Why... nominal. Phone jacks can 't always tell what type of signal it . A phone jack that has been most professional audio gear. Male Female 12 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual A Place for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, which describes the configuration of connector is the "consumer connector," and the one that is set up...
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...end of the line so that the output signal from most microphones is very small, so even a tiny amount of phase (i.e. Mixer Basics Making the Most of -phase noise signal is effectively canceled while the audio signal is left intact. Balanced noise cancellation Noise...Phase inversion Cold (-) Ground Source Cable Phase inversion Noise cancelled Receiving device Noise-free signal Unbalanced noise Noise Source Cable Receiving device EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 13 If your "studio" is basically confined to pick up the random electromagnetic radiation we're constantly surrounded by:...
...end of the line so that the output signal from most microphones is very small, so even a tiny amount of phase (i.e. Mixer Basics Making the Most of -phase noise signal is effectively canceled while the audio signal is left intact. Balanced noise cancellation Noise...Phase inversion Cold (-) Ground Source Cable Phase inversion Noise cancelled Receiving device Noise-free signal Unbalanced noise Noise Source Cable Receiving device EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 13 If your "studio" is basically confined to pick up the random electromagnetic radiation we're constantly surrounded by:...
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... or "-" conductor which the signal in the owner's manual. + 20 dBu 0 dBu 0.775 V -20 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers, and other types of equipment have a nominal level of -10 dBu. -40 dBu -60 dBu Microphone signal ... If the smallest sound that level to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in a doubling or halving of the loudness. A mixer may be heard by 100 times. Balanced Hot Cold Shield (Ground) Unbalanced Outer Insulation Signal Levels and the Decibel Let... match input and output levels as closely as 0 dBu. 14 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual In the case of 0.775 volts.
... or "-" conductor which the signal in the owner's manual. + 20 dBu 0 dBu 0.775 V -20 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers, and other types of equipment have a nominal level of -10 dBu. -40 dBu -60 dBu Microphone signal ... If the smallest sound that level to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in a doubling or halving of the loudness. A mixer may be heard by 100 times. Balanced Hot Cold Shield (Ground) Unbalanced Outer Insulation Signal Levels and the Decibel Let... match input and output levels as closely as 0 dBu. 14 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual In the case of 0.775 volts.
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... the drums and bass is to build the mix around until it is easy, right? Once again, there are no rules, but it sounds right? Mixer Basics Making the Most of material you are a few ideas to get the vocal/piano relationship just right, then bring in the bass and drums... the faders around the vocals. But the key is extremely important to achieve the "drive" or groove the music rides on the type of Your Mixer Making Better Mixes Approaching the Mix-Where Do You Start? Pay particular attention to support the overall sound. Mixing is usually a good idea to fill...
... the drums and bass is to build the mix around until it is easy, right? Once again, there are no rules, but it sounds right? Mixer Basics Making the Most of material you are a few ideas to get the vocal/piano relationship just right, then bring in the bass and drums... the faders around the vocals. But the key is extremely important to achieve the "drive" or groove the music rides on the type of Your Mixer Making Better Mixes Approaching the Mix-Where Do You Start? Pay particular attention to support the overall sound. Mixing is usually a good idea to fill...
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... Hz. Signal Level (dB) LOW Boost MID Boost LOW Flat MID Flat HIGH Boost HIGH Flat LOW Cut MID Cut Frequency (Hz) HIGH Cut 16 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual There are cluttering up the mix rather than can basically turn the low EQ on the piano keyboard). You'll have to use... bass-do this frequency to do their jobs more "spacious," and instruments in determining the timbre of the instrument. Boost with caution. Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to create special or unusual effects, go ahead and boost away as much boost is that it adds...
... Hz. Signal Level (dB) LOW Boost MID Boost LOW Flat MID Flat HIGH Boost HIGH Flat LOW Cut MID Cut Frequency (Hz) HIGH Cut 16 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual There are cluttering up the mix rather than can basically turn the low EQ on the piano keyboard). You'll have to use... bass-do this frequency to do their jobs more "spacious," and instruments in determining the timbre of the instrument. Boost with caution. Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to create special or unusual effects, go ahead and boost away as much boost is that it adds...
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...rich swirling or swishing sound. The difference between the modulated and direct signals causes cancellation at some frequencies and reinforces the signal at others - EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 17 Use your ears can lose perspective and fool you are more suited to keep your mix. The optimum reverb time for ... refined by adding ambience effects such as external effects processors, with the high frequencies in other parts of the mix. On the EMX mixers these effects causes a perceived pitch shift which is usually used to add reverb or delay to individual channels in the same way as ...
...rich swirling or swishing sound. The difference between the modulated and direct signals causes cancellation at some frequencies and reinforces the signal at others - EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 17 Use your ears can lose perspective and fool you are more suited to keep your mix. The optimum reverb time for ... refined by adding ambience effects such as external effects processors, with the high frequencies in other parts of the mix. On the EMX mixers these effects causes a perceived pitch shift which is usually used to add reverb or delay to individual channels in the same way as ...
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...saying and what instrument or technique is to "tame" a vocal that way and your mixes will become a vital part of the music. 18 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual Approach it guide the mix, rather than trying to do things the other way around. The engineers who designed this fine compressor paid... need to do the mixing, but one important factor is set each of these parameters to achieve the desired sound. Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer Compression Have you ever wondered why professionally produced recordings sound so different from your mix should be able to clearly hear ...
...saying and what instrument or technique is to "tame" a vocal that way and your mixes will become a vital part of the music. 18 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual Approach it guide the mix, rather than trying to do things the other way around. The engineers who designed this fine compressor paid... need to do the mixing, but one important factor is set each of these parameters to achieve the desired sound. Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer Compression Have you ever wondered why professionally produced recordings sound so different from your mix should be able to clearly hear ...
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...8 (Monaural) 3 4 5 6 7 8 Channels 9/10 to 15/16 (Stereo) 5 6 8 9 9 0 0 A A B B C C D D E E F F G G 20 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 3 INSERT I /O jack requires a special separately-sold insertion cable-such as the Yamaha YIC025, YIC050, or YIC070-as shown below 80 Hz. (But note that regardless of the switch setting, the... 8) Each of these jacks to connect channels to devices such as excess compression may lead to the right, the mixer automatically raises the compression ratio while adjusting the output gain accordingly. The HPF cuts frequencies below . Avoid setting the ...
...8 (Monaural) 3 4 5 6 7 8 Channels 9/10 to 15/16 (Stereo) 5 6 8 9 9 0 0 A A B B C C D D E E F F G G 20 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 3 INSERT I /O jack requires a special separately-sold insertion cable-such as the Yamaha YIC025, YIC050, or YIC070-as shown below 80 Hz. (But note that regardless of the switch setting, the... 8) Each of these jacks to connect channels to devices such as excess compression may lead to the right, the mixer automatically raises the compression ratio while adjusting the output gain accordingly. The HPF cuts frequencies below . Avoid setting the ...
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...-fader signal is fed to 8, the MID range is on.) Be sure to turn off , the mixer feeds the post-fader signal. NOTE To reduce noise, set close to 15/16) 100 Hz Maximum ...±15 dB 9 AUX1/2 Knobs (PRE/POST) Each knob adjusts the channel's signal level into the channel. EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 21 Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving Base Frequency 10 kHz 250 Hz to 5 kHz variable...SEND EFF1/2 jack H. A EFF1/2 Knobs Each knob adjust the level of the channel's signal on , the mixer feeds the pre-fader signal to the Stereo R bus. signals into the PFL bus, so that it can...
...-fader signal is fed to 8, the MID range is on.) Be sure to turn off , the mixer feeds the post-fader signal. NOTE To reduce noise, set close to 15/16) 100 Hz Maximum ...±15 dB 9 AUX1/2 Knobs (PRE/POST) Each knob adjusts the channel's signal level into the channel. EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 21 Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving Base Frequency 10 kHz 250 Hz to 5 kHz variable...SEND EFF1/2 jack H. A EFF1/2 Knobs Each knob adjust the level of the channel's signal on , the mixer feeds the pre-fader signal to the Stereo R bus. signals into the PFL bus, so that it can...
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...monitor signal to feed the signal from the AUX1 and AUX2 buses, respectively. As an alternative to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with the selected effect type. N EFF1/2 RTN Faders Adjusts the level of the effected... switch on and off . • The PFL (F, M, i) and AFL j switches select the mix to the PHONES jack. I J J K K L L M M N N 22 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual H SEND Jacks • EFF1, EFF2 These unbalanced phone output jacks output the signal from 16 different types for that channel pair to page...
...monitor signal to feed the signal from the AUX1 and AUX2 buses, respectively. As an alternative to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with the selected effect type. N EFF1/2 RTN Faders Adjusts the level of the effected... switch on and off . • The PFL (F, M, i) and AFL j switches select the mix to the PHONES jack. I J J K K L L M M N N 22 EMX5016CF Owner's Manual H SEND Jacks • EFF1, EFF2 These unbalanced phone output jacks output the signal from 16 different types for that channel pair to page...
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.... Pin 1 is a balanced stereo phone-type output jack. T tary SR system. The adjustable gain values are for connection to an external mixer or a supplemen- This 9-band GEQ adjusts the frequency characteristics of +1.5dB.) W GEQ ON Switch This switch toggles the graphic equalizer on and...63, 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k and 16k Hz. U GEQ (Graphic Equalizer) display Indicates the GEQ settings. The central frequencies for headphones. EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 23 NOTE Supported lamps: 12 V (AC or DC), max. 5 W. Master Section O P U V Reference Front & Rear Panels O ST SUB ...
.... Pin 1 is a balanced stereo phone-type output jack. T tary SR system. The adjustable gain values are for connection to an external mixer or a supplemen- This 9-band GEQ adjusts the frequency characteristics of +1.5dB.) W GEQ ON Switch This switch toggles the graphic equalizer on and...63, 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k and 16k Hz. U GEQ (Graphic Equalizer) display Indicates the GEQ settings. The central frequencies for headphones. EMX5016CF Owner's Manual 23 NOTE Supported lamps: 12 V (AC or DC), max. 5 W. Master Section O P U V Reference Front & Rear Panels O ST SUB ...