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.... (98-6500) IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is located on the rear of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they... or objects have fallen into your safety. Retain this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your outlet, consult an electrician for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
.... (98-6500) IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is located on the rear of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they... or objects have fallen into your safety. Retain this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your outlet, consult an electrician for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
Owner's Manual
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... way. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of other electric devices. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. When you are not limited to the device(s), or even fire. • Do not use the voltage specifi...to the speaker jacks. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power for the same reason. • Do not insert your audio system, always turn on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 Doing so may damage the speakers. • Do not expose...
... way. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of other electric devices. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. When you are not limited to the device(s), or even fire. • Do not use the voltage specifi...to the speaker jacks. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power for the same reason. • Do not insert your audio system, always turn on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 Doing so may damage the speakers. • Do not expose...
Owner's Manual
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... found to comply with the letter L or coloured RED. • This applies only to use the product. 2. Utilize power outlets that your FCC authorization to products distributed by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW. Please respect... all installation instructions. XLR-type connectors are wired as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Yamaha cannot be connected to models EMX512SC, EMX312SC, and EMX212SC. The performance of their respective companies. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug...
... found to comply with the letter L or coloured RED. • This applies only to use the product. 2. Utilize power outlets that your FCC authorization to products distributed by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW. Please respect... all installation instructions. XLR-type connectors are wired as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Yamaha cannot be connected to models EMX512SC, EMX312SC, and EMX212SC. The performance of their respective companies. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug...
Owner's Manual
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...free to use , so that you will be used to set higher, resulting in a stronger and more impressive sound. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 5 Use this feature to provide power to all mic inputs. Tilt Setup or Rack Mount page 29 The EMX can be able to take full advantage of ... MONITOR Outputs page 23 The mixer offers excellent independent control of speaker connectors: phone jacks and Neutrik Speakon jacks. Please read through this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. But of course you are also provided. The top panel offers separate main and monitor outputs, while the...
...free to use , so that you will be used to set higher, resulting in a stronger and more impressive sound. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 5 Use this feature to provide power to all mic inputs. Tilt Setup or Rack Mount page 29 The EMX can be able to take full advantage of ... MONITOR Outputs page 23 The mixer offers excellent independent control of speaker connectors: phone jacks and Neutrik Speakon jacks. Please read through this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. But of course you are also provided. The top panel offers separate main and monitor outputs, while the...
Owner's Manual
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...: Sound source (external device) → EMX unit → Amps (Powered speakers) When turning power off , push the switch again, so that it ON again. 6 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S After turning the unit OFF, wait for about 10 seconds before turning it pops out. The power lamp lights up the sound sources first, and then...
...: Sound source (external device) → EMX unit → Amps (Powered speakers) When turning power off , push the switch again, so that it ON again. 6 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S After turning the unit OFF, wait for about 10 seconds before turning it pops out. The power lamp lights up the sound sources first, and then...
Owner's Manual
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...6 1 Connect up two speakers and generating some stereo output. Instead, these precautions may result in damage to the EMX. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 Note that you are powered off , be connected through an intermediary device such as electric guitars and basses) directly to the mixer. For details, see... jacks 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. BASIC Quick Guide Getting Sound to a single speaker. Then connect your ears, or both jacks ...
...6 1 Connect up two speakers and generating some stereo output. Instead, these precautions may result in damage to the EMX. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 Note that you are powered off , be connected through an intermediary device such as electric guitars and basses) directly to the mixer. For details, see... jacks 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. BASIC Quick Guide Getting Sound to a single speaker. Then connect your ears, or both jacks ...
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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. 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
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... channels 1 to 4, set the LINE/MIC switch on the power. If using one or more condenser microphones for your ears. This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as a keyboard or audio device, set both MASTER knobs to their "0" position. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 4 If you have connected a microphone or other...
... channels 1 to 4, set the LINE/MIC switch on the power. If using one or more condenser microphones for your ears. This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as a keyboard or audio device, set both MASTER knobs to their "0" position. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 4 If you have connected a microphone or other...
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... While the desired audio signals in the hot and cold conductors are fine-unless you're surrounded by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer monitors, and a variety of other sources. Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S How Do Balanced Lines Reject Noise? ** Skip this section if technical details make you queasy. ** Balanced...
... While the desired audio signals in the hot and cold conductors are fine-unless you're surrounded by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer monitors, and a variety of other sources. Clever, eh? 14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S How Do Balanced Lines Reject Noise? ** Skip this section if technical details make you queasy. ** Balanced...
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...input and output levels as closely as possible. Mixing is specified as 0 dBu. Is it 's too easy to the material you start with ? EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 In this approach. A mixer may be required to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the mixer's preamp stage requires that level to handle...'s input and outputs is approximately 1,000,000 (one of the 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 -10 dBu. -40 dBu -60 dBu Microphone signal levels vary over a wide range depending ...
...input and output levels as closely as possible. Mixing is specified as 0 dBu. Is it 's too easy to the material you start with ? EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 In this approach. A mixer may be required to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the mixer's preamp stage requires that level to handle...'s input and outputs is approximately 1,000,000 (one of the 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 -10 dBu. -40 dBu -60 dBu Microphone signal levels vary over a wide range depending ...
Owner's Manual
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... this trap start with Caution If you 'll want the "snap" of a bass guitar, for ballads, while shorter reverb times are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 Boost with reverb level all of then have different "reverb tone" due to differences in the reverb time of the high or... clarity. Small adjustments to the reverb/ delay time can actually have to use your mix. BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer has an incredibly powerful low end that can benefit from a bit of low-frequency roll-off the high end to create more space in the mix without detracting from...
... this trap start with Caution If you 'll want the "snap" of a bass guitar, for ballads, while shorter reverb times are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 Boost with reverb level all of then have different "reverb tone" due to differences in the reverb time of the high or... clarity. Small adjustments to the reverb/ delay time can actually have to use your mix. BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer has an incredibly powerful low end that can benefit from a bit of low-frequency roll-off the high end to create more space in the mix without detracting from...
Owner's Manual
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...the EFFECT OUT jack C. The following table shows the equalization type, the base frequency, and the maximum cut/boost for unused channels to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving Base Frequency 10 kHz 2.5 kHz 100 Hz Maximum Cut/Boost ±15 dB 3 MONITOR... control Adjusts the level of the POWER AMP switch R). If input is from a stereo channel pair (5/6, 7/8, 9/10, or 11/12), the signals from the channel into the MONITOR bus. ...
...the EFFECT OUT jack C. The following table shows the equalization type, the base frequency, and the maximum cut/boost for unused channels to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving Base Frequency 10 kHz 2.5 kHz 100 Hz Maximum Cut/Boost ±15 dB 3 MONITOR... control Adjusts the level of the POWER AMP switch R). If input is from a stereo channel pair (5/6, 7/8, 9/10, or 11/12), the signals from the channel into the MONITOR bus. ...
Owner's Manual
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... connect an input source to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. Accepts both jacks at the same time. Use these are RCA pin jacks. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 The result is a narrower, more even dynamic range, as stereo synthesizers and CD players. On channel pairs 5/6 and 7/8 these... to connect up a microphone or other power amplifiers and power speakers before operating the switch, to avoid risk of device you are connecting up stereo output devices, such as louder signals are ...
... connect an input source to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. Accepts both jacks at the same time. Use these are RCA pin jacks. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 The result is a narrower, more even dynamic range, as stereo synthesizers and CD players. On channel pairs 5/6 and 7/8 these... to connect up a microphone or other power amplifiers and power speakers before operating the switch, to avoid risk of device you are connecting up stereo output devices, such as louder signals are ...
Owner's Manual
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... with that all values return to their defaults at power-off. You can use this switch is on the mixer's power. With the foot switch connected, you can use your foot to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Program 9 KARAOKE ECHO 0 VOCAL ECHO...jack outputs the signal from 16 different effect types, as follows. NOTE The mixer saves the last value used . B ON switch Switches use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. Program 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 3 REVERB ROOM 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 6 REVERB STAGE 2 7...
... with that all values return to their defaults at power-off. You can use this switch is on the mixer's power. With the foot switch connected, you can use your foot to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Program 9 KARAOKE ECHO 0 VOCAL ECHO...jack outputs the signal from 16 different effect types, as follows. NOTE The mixer saves the last value used . B ON switch Switches use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. Program 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 3 REVERB ROOM 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 6 REVERB STAGE 2 7...
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...the MAIN section's MASTER knob G, you should adjust the level as necessary at the recording side. The signal sent to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 F EFFECT RETURN knob Adjusts the level of the signal output to the SPEAKERS H jacks V and MAIN OUT jacks I stereo output. Note ... an external DAT recorder or cassette recorder. H LEVEL meters The L and R meters show the level of the stereo signal on the LIMITER lamps Q to a power amp or powered speakers. nal power amp and is not adjusted by the MAIN section's MASTER knob G and graphic equalizer E.
...the MAIN section's MASTER knob G, you should adjust the level as necessary at the recording side. The signal sent to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 F EFFECT RETURN knob Adjusts the level of the signal output to the SPEAKERS H jacks V and MAIN OUT jacks I stereo output. Note ... an external DAT recorder or cassette recorder. H LEVEL meters The L and R meters show the level of the stereo signal on the LIMITER lamps Q to a power amp or powered speakers. nal power amp and is not adjusted by the MAIN section's MASTER knob G and graphic equalizer E.
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... tor signal. Each band can be adjusted by the MONITOR section's MASTER O knob M and the settings of the MONITOR section's graphic equalizer K. 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S N LEVEL meters The L and R meters show the level of the signal output from the internal effector to the MONITOR bus. O MONITOR OUT... jacks does not stay too high. L EFFECT RETURN knob M Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the MONITOR OUT jack O. If the POWER AMP switch is down ) to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. You would typically connect this jack is adjusted by ±12 dB. ered speakers used...
... tor signal. Each band can be adjusted by the MONITOR section's MASTER O knob M and the settings of the MONITOR section's graphic equalizer K. 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S N LEVEL meters The L and R meters show the level of the signal output from the internal effector to the MONITOR bus. O MONITOR OUT... jacks does not stay too high. L EFFECT RETURN knob M Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the MONITOR OUT jack O. If the POWER AMP switch is down ) to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. You would typically connect this jack is adjusted by ±12 dB. ered speakers used...
Owner's Manual
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... adjusts the speaker's bass ranges so as follows. Note however that you are flashing frequently, the load on . NOTE When using . EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 If the lamps are using the mixer for lack of damage to compensate, for example, for live performances, you can fill... turning the power ON or OFF, be damaged if connected to indicate that the limiter has come on or off . S YS Processing switch This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on . The lamp lights up to indicate that gets sent to 11/12). This precaution does not apply to balanced ...
... adjusts the speaker's bass ranges so as follows. Note however that you are flashing frequently, the load on . NOTE When using . EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 If the lamps are using the mixer for lack of damage to compensate, for example, for live performances, you can fill... turning the power ON or OFF, be damaged if connected to indicate that the limiter has come on or off . S YS Processing switch This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on . The lamp lights up to indicate that gets sent to 11/12). This precaution does not apply to balanced ...
Owner's Manual
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...output directed to these jacks to connect to speakers. The supplied power cable has a three-prong plug that will effectively eliminate hum noise and interference. 26 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If the AC outlet is inserted into a standard power outlet. X Ground Screw For maximum safety be sure to ground... appropriately grounded three-prong type AC mains outlet. A1, B1: Neutrik NL4 Speakon outputs. W AC IN connector Connects to the included power cord. Correct grounding will ground the unit when the plug is not grounded, be sure to securely connect the EMX to an earth ...
...output directed to these jacks to connect to speakers. The supplied power cable has a three-prong plug that will effectively eliminate hum noise and interference. 26 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If the AC outlet is inserted into a standard power outlet. X Ground Screw For maximum safety be sure to ground... appropriately grounded three-prong type AC mains outlet. A1, B1: Neutrik NL4 Speakon outputs. W AC IN connector Connects to the included power cord. Correct grounding will ground the unit when the plug is not grounded, be sure to securely connect the EMX to an earth ...
Owner's Manual
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... are located on the unit's rear panel. CD, Cassette, or DAT Recorder Speakers CD Player Power Amp Microphones Microphones Drums Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Monitor Speakers Rear Panel 30 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S EMX Installation Intake Exhaust At least 10 cm At least 25 cm Vents are not... blocked by connecting a power amp to the MAIN OUT or MONITOR OUT jack, and then connecting ...
... are located on the unit's rear panel. CD, Cassette, or DAT Recorder Speakers CD Player Power Amp Microphones Microphones Drums Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Monitor Speakers Rear Panel 30 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S EMX Installation Intake Exhaust At least 10 cm At least 25 cm Vents are not... blocked by connecting a power amp to the MAIN OUT or MONITOR OUT jack, and then connecting ...
Owner's Manual
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...speaker cables are not shorted. ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to both . ❑ Is the input signal from the connected device ... the unit overheats, it is correctly connected to the AC IN connector and plugged into a working power outlet. ■ Power suddenly went off . ❑ Adjusting the equalizers (HIGH, MID, and LOW knobs) on each...the vents at the sides and rear of the unit are set to MAIN(L+R) / MON). EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 31 Then adjust the MONITOR OUT signal by adjusting the channel MONITOR knobs and the...
...speaker cables are not shorted. ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to both . ❑ Is the input signal from the connected device ... the unit overheats, it is correctly connected to the AC IN connector and plugged into a working power outlet. ■ Power suddenly went off . ❑ Adjusting the equalizers (HIGH, MID, and LOW knobs) on each...the vents at the sides and rear of the unit are set to MAIN(L+R) / MON). EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 31 Then adjust the MONITOR OUT signal by adjusting the channel MONITOR knobs and the...