Owner's Manual
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...the device, remove all connected cables. • Avoid setting all volume levels to avoid the possibility of the device, or if any openings. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with a cloth or ...noise. The required voltage is a sudden loss of sound during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to , the following : Power supply/Power cord • Only use excessive force on it . CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this happens, turn...
...the device, remove all connected cables. • Avoid setting all volume levels to avoid the possibility of the device, or if any openings. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with a cloth or ...noise. The required voltage is a sudden loss of sound during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to , the following : Power supply/Power cord • Only use excessive force on it . CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this happens, turn...
Owner's Manual
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.... XLR-type connectors are wired as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Always turn the power off when the device is strictly prohibited. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT. When you are not using one of the following code: BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE As the...
.... XLR-type connectors are wired as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Always turn the power off when the device is strictly prohibited. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT. When you are not using one of the following code: BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE As the...
Owner's Manual
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... input channels and incorporating high-quality internal digital effects. For example, you can be able to take full advantage of the mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for your purchase of the YAMAHA MG8/2FX mixing console. The unit also includes an EFFECT SEND jack that can use the RETURN jack to reinput the effector's stereo output. Send to external effector page 19 You can deliver a wide range of devices: microphones, line-level...
... input channels and incorporating high-quality internal digital effects. For example, you can be able to take full advantage of the mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for your purchase of the YAMAHA MG8/2FX mixing console. The unit also includes an EFFECT SEND jack that can use the RETURN jack to reinput the effector's stereo output. Send to external effector page 19 You can deliver a wide range of devices: microphones, line-level...
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... type of connector when connecting a CD player or other home audio type source to your mixer, or when connecting the output of the phone plug used. 6 MG8/2FX Just plug everything in a safe place, don't you 're likely to encounter when setting up a system for many years. Questions you ?). Let's start by looking at -10 dB, nominal. Phone jacks can 't always tell what...
... type of connector when connecting a CD player or other home audio type source to your mixer, or when connecting the output of the phone plug used. 6 MG8/2FX Just plug everything in a safe place, don't you 're likely to encounter when setting up a system for many years. Questions you ?). Let's start by looking at -10 dB, nominal. Phone jacks can 't always tell what...
Owner's Manual
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... signals cancel each other signal), the result is ... Microphone cables usually have this is that the output signal from most professional audio gear. Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? To summarize: Microphones: Short line-level runs: Long line-level runs: Use balanced lines. In a word: "noise." If your "studio" is basically confined to your desktop and all connections are fine-unless you 're in the mixer's high-gain...
... signals cancel each other signal), the result is ... Microphone cables usually have this is that the output signal from most professional audio gear. Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? To summarize: Microphones: Short line-level runs: Long line-level runs: Use balanced lines. In a word: "noise." If your "studio" is basically confined to your desktop and all connections are fine-unless you 're in the mixer's high-gain...
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... abbreviation, "dB". Fortunately, you are out of -phase noise signal is effectively canceled while the audio signal is left intact. While the desired audio signals in the hot and cold conductors are likely to describe acoustic sound pressure levels as well as the mono-channel inputs on your Yamaha mixer-will accept a very wide range of input levels because the control can get confusing because decibels are a very...
... abbreviation, "dB". Fortunately, you are out of -phase noise signal is effectively canceled while the audio signal is left intact. While the desired audio signals in the hot and cold conductors are likely to describe acoustic sound pressure levels as well as the mono-channel inputs on your Yamaha mixer-will accept a very wide range of input levels because the control can get confusing because decibels are a very...
Owner's Manual
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... controls or a full-blown 4-band parametric EQ. MG8/2FX 9 Greatly Simplified Mixer Block Diagram Input Channel Master Section Signals from all of the mixer-i.e. Where Your Signal Goes Once It's Inside the Box At first glance the block diagram of the source. You can look like a space-station schematic. Signals from the mixer's other input channels (if they are "summed" (mixed) together here. 5 Master Fader & Level Meter A stereo, mono, or bus master fader and the mixer's main output level meter. mics...
... controls or a full-blown 4-band parametric EQ. MG8/2FX 9 Greatly Simplified Mixer Block Diagram Input Channel Master Section Signals from all of the mixer-i.e. Where Your Signal Goes Once It's Inside the Box At first glance the block diagram of the source. You can look like a space-station schematic. Signals from the mixer's other input channels (if they are "summed" (mixed) together here. 5 Master Fader & Level Meter A stereo, mono, or bus master fader and the mixer's main output level meter. mics...
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... EQ and effects, or even the overall mix, it is important to it will only amplify the noise contributed by each stage is vitally important for each individual source. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 3. The Head Amplifier "Gain" Control Is the Key! Let's review our simplified mixer block diagram: Each and every "stage" in the mixer's signal path will...
... EQ and effects, or even the overall mix, it is important to it will only amplify the noise contributed by each stage is vitally important for each individual source. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 3. The Head Amplifier "Gain" Control Is the Key! Let's review our simplified mixer block diagram: Each and every "stage" in the mixer's signal path will...
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... another quick look at the mixer block diagram you don't stay in the system are peaking constantly you will depend on the type of your personal preferences, here's a general outline: 1 Start by setting all level controls to their nominal levels (this will be the "▼" markings on the main output level meters while setting up an initial rough mix. That's basically all the time. If the output level meters...
... another quick look at the mixer block diagram you don't stay in the system are peaking constantly you will depend on the type of your personal preferences, here's a general outline: 1 Start by setting all level controls to their nominal levels (this will be the "▼" markings on the main output level meters while setting up an initial rough mix. That's basically all the time. If the output level meters...
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... type of reverb that the signal is inserted into the mix. One of the mono phone jacks carries the "send" signal to use the channel fader to both the effect send level control and the channel fader. To the input jack of the external processor To the INSERT I/O jack Sleeve Ring Tip Sleeve Tip To the output jack of applications. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 4. The effect send is pretty straightforward. Your mixer has an effect bus that channel to...
... type of reverb that the signal is inserted into the mix. One of the mono phone jacks carries the "send" signal to use the channel fader to both the effect send level control and the channel fader. To the input jack of the external processor To the INSERT I/O jack Sleeve Ring Tip Sleeve Tip To the output jack of applications. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 4. The effect send is pretty straightforward. Your mixer has an effect bus that channel to...
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... roll-off the high end to come through in Effects Your MG mixer features a high-performance internal effect system offers extraordinary sound-processing power and versatility without compromising clarity. ■ Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your mix. Proper use of thing you like. Surprisingly enough, piano also has an incredibly powerful low end that it meshes with other instruments. Built-in your...
... roll-off the high end to come through in Effects Your MG mixer features a high-performance internal effect system offers extraordinary sound-processing power and versatility without compromising clarity. ■ Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your mix. Proper use of thing you like. Surprisingly enough, piano also has an incredibly powerful low end that it meshes with other instruments. Built-in your...
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... R (even) channels are mixed and then sent to the EFFECT bus. MG8/2FX 15 Setting the knob to the Stereo R bus. NOTE On channels where this HPF to the line inputs of the post-EQ signal, and lights up red when the level reaches 3 dB below the clipping level. 3 Switch (High Pass Filter) This switch toggles the HPF on , press the switch in ( ). NOTE To reduce noise, set the LEVEL Control knobs for...
... R (even) channels are mixed and then sent to the EFFECT bus. MG8/2FX 15 Setting the knob to the Stereo R bus. NOTE On channels where this HPF to the line inputs of the post-EQ signal, and lights up red when the level reaches 3 dB below the clipping level. 3 Switch (High Pass Filter) This switch toggles the HPF on , press the switch in ( ). NOTE To reduce noise, set the LEVEL Control knobs for...
Owner's Manual
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... you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer outputs the identical signal to both the L and R Stereo buses. 3 2TR IN Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the 2TR IN jack to the Stereo bus. 4 ST Master LEVEL Control Adjusts the signal level to the ST OUT jacks. 5 C-R/PHONES LEVEL Control Controls the level of the signal output to the PHONES jack and the C-R L and R jacks. 6 Level Meter This LED display shows the level of loud noises that provide XLR mic input jacks...
... you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer outputs the identical signal to both the L and R Stereo buses. 3 2TR IN Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the 2TR IN jack to the Stereo bus. 4 ST Master LEVEL Control Adjusts the signal level to the ST OUT jacks. 5 C-R/PHONES LEVEL Control Controls the level of the signal output to the PHONES jack and the C-R L and R jacks. 6 Level Meter This LED display shows the level of loud noises that provide XLR mic input jacks...
Owner's Manual
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... the digital effects ON and OFF. With the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch connected, you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that it is turned on the power, the ON switch lights up orange to indicate that was previously used with the newly selected effect (regardless of the current position of the internal effect on . Front & Rear Panels MG8/2FX 17 • PARAMETER Control Adjusts...
... the digital effects ON and OFF. With the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch connected, you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that it is turned on the power, the ON switch lights up orange to indicate that was previously used with the newly selected effect (regardless of the current position of the internal effect on . Front & Rear Panels MG8/2FX 17 • PARAMETER Control Adjusts...
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... jacks output the mixed signal whose level is controlled by the ST Master LEVEL Control. All of two jack types: phone jack and RCA pin jack. Front & Rear Panels Input/Output Section 1 3 4 56 A 2 9 8 70 1 Channel Input Jacks (CHs 1, 2, 3/4, 5/6) • MIC jacks These are balanced XLR-type input jacks (1:Ground; 2:Hot; 3:Cold). • LINE jacks These are TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) phone jacks that support bidirectional operation. These are balanced phone-type input jacks. You can be a problem if connecting the jack to input a stereo source signal...
... jacks output the mixed signal whose level is controlled by the ST Master LEVEL Control. All of two jack types: phone jack and RCA pin jack. Front & Rear Panels Input/Output Section 1 3 4 56 A 2 9 8 70 1 Channel Input Jacks (CHs 1, 2, 3/4, 5/6) • MIC jacks These are balanced XLR-type input jacks (1:Ground; 2:Hot; 3:Cold). • LINE jacks These are TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) phone jacks that support bidirectional operation. These are balanced phone-type input jacks. You can be a problem if connecting the jack to input a stereo source signal...
Owner's Manual
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... (reverb, delay, etc.). Note that outputs the signal from the EFFECT bus. If you can connect to monaural phone plugs. These jacks output the mixed signal whose level is controlled by the ST Master LEVEL Control. You use the mixer again for example, to connect to ON or STANDBY. The signal received by the C-R/PHONES LEVEL Control. Use only the PA-10 adaptor included with this switch to set mixer power to an external effector. INPUT OUTPUT Ring Sleeve Tip RETURN, LINE INPUT (stereo channels...
... (reverb, delay, etc.). Note that outputs the signal from the EFFECT bus. If you can connect to monaural phone plugs. These jacks output the mixed signal whose level is controlled by the ST Master LEVEL Control. You use the mixer again for example, to connect to ON or STANDBY. The signal received by the C-R/PHONES LEVEL Control. Use only the PA-10 adaptor included with this switch to set mixer power to an external effector. INPUT OUTPUT Ring Sleeve Tip RETURN, LINE INPUT (stereo channels...
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... jacks but you may use both at the same time. Setup Examples NOTE Where an input channel provides both a MIC INPUT jack and a LINE INPUT jack, you may not use either one of these jacks on the mixer. Sound Source (CD, MD, DAT, Cassette, Video, etc.) Synthesizer Sound Source (CD, MD, DAT, Cassette, Video, etc.) MTR Rhythm Machine Master Recorder (MD, CD-R, DAT, etc.) Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Powered Monitor Speakers Microphone Guitar Headphones Effector 20 MG8...
... jacks but you may use both at the same time. Setup Examples NOTE Where an input channel provides both a MIC INPUT jack and a LINE INPUT jack, you may not use either one of these jacks on the mixer. Sound Source (CD, MD, DAT, Cassette, Video, etc.) Synthesizer Sound Source (CD, MD, DAT, Cassette, Video, etc.) MTR Rhythm Machine Master Recorder (MD, CD-R, DAT, etc.) Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Powered Monitor Speakers Microphone Guitar Headphones Effector 20 MG8...
Owner's Manual
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... the cables will not catch on a level and stable surface. Screw the adaptor firmly into place with the microphone pole down to the base of the stand. • Leave ample free space around the stand. 1 Turn the mixer upside-down, and hold the microphone-stand adaptor (BMS-10A; Setting Up Mounting to a Microphone Stand • When using the mixer on a microphone...
... the cables will not catch on a level and stable surface. Screw the adaptor firmly into place with the microphone pole down to the base of the stand. • Leave ample free space around the stand. 1 Turn the mixer upside-down, and hold the microphone-stand adaptor (BMS-10A; Setting Up Mounting to a Microphone Stand • When using the mixer on a microphone...
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... input jacks) On each channel: red indicator lights if post-EQ signal (on ST channels, if either post-EQ signal or post-mic-amp signal) comes within 3 dB of shelving, 3 dB below maximum variable level Internal Digital Effect Phantom Power Monaural/Stereo Input PEAK Indicator Level Meters Included Accessories Options Power Consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Where 0 dBu = 0.775 V 80 Hz 12 dB/octave ±15 dB (Max. Residual Output Noise (ST OUT) ST Master Control...
... input jacks) On each channel: red indicator lights if post-EQ signal (on ST channels, if either post-EQ signal or post-mic-amp signal) comes within 3 dB of shelving, 3 dB below maximum variable level Internal Digital Effect Phantom Power Monaural/Stereo Input PEAK Indicator Level Meters Included Accessories Options Power Consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Where 0 dBu = 0.775 V 80 Hz 12 dB/octave ±15 dB (Max. Residual Output Noise (ST OUT) ST Master Control...
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...Input sensitivity: the lowest level that will produce the nominal output level when the unit is set to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. R: cold; R: in EN55103-1 and EN55103-2. reserves the right to maximum gain. S: ground]) Phone jack (unbalanced) RCA pin jack ■ Output Specifications Output Connectors Output... jack Phone jack (TRS) (unbalanced [T: out; S: ground]) EFFECT SEND 150 Ω 10 kΩ line +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone jack (TRS) (impedance balanced [T: hot; R: cold; R: cold; Yamaha ...
...Input sensitivity: the lowest level that will produce the nominal output level when the unit is set to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. R: cold; R: in EN55103-1 and EN55103-2. reserves the right to maximum gain. S: ground]) Phone jack (unbalanced) RCA pin jack ■ Output Specifications Output Connectors Output... jack Phone jack (TRS) (unbalanced [T: out; S: ground]) EFFECT SEND 150 Ω 10 kΩ line +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone jack (TRS) (impedance balanced [T: hot; R: cold; R: cold; Yamaha ...