Owner's Manual
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...easy to eight input channels and incorporating high-quality internal digital effects. The First Steps in , the MG8/2FX can use the RETURN jack to reinput the effector's stereo output. Phantom power enables easy connection to ... full advantage of the mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for your purchase of the YAMAHA MG8/2FX mixing console. The MG8/2FX is a compact unit offering up to three stereo inputs, the MG8/2FX can connect two microphones and... mic/line inputs or up to mount the MG8/2FX on the Mixer 5 Turning the Power On 5 Making the Most Of Your...
...easy to eight input channels and incorporating high-quality internal digital effects. The First Steps in , the MG8/2FX can use the RETURN jack to reinput the effector's stereo output. Phantom power enables easy connection to ... full advantage of the mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for your purchase of the YAMAHA MG8/2FX mixing console. The MG8/2FX is a compact unit offering up to three stereo inputs, the MG8/2FX can connect two microphones and... mic/line inputs or up to mount the MG8/2FX on the Mixer 5 Turning the Power On 5 Making the Most Of Your...
Owner's Manual
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...position. If you are lightning storms in the area. • To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is in the STANDBY position. MG8/2FX 5 Use of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. 2 1 3 Plug the power ... different adaptor may result in equipment damage, overheating, or fire. 2 Connect the power adaptor to the AC ADAPTOR IN connector (1) on the Mixer Introduction Turning the Power On 1 Be sure that trace current continues to flow while the switch is 50 cm or more between the power...
...position. If you are lightning storms in the area. • To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is in the STANDBY position. MG8/2FX 5 Use of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. 2 1 3 Plug the power ... different adaptor may result in equipment damage, overheating, or fire. 2 Connect the power adaptor to the AC ADAPTOR IN connector (1) on the Mixer Introduction Turning the Power On 1 Be sure that trace current continues to flow while the switch is 50 cm or more between the power...
Owner's Manual
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...rst time you've ever used much these different types of connectors on home audio gear for many years. You're most commonly used . 6 MG8/2FX Just plug everything in telephone switchboards. "TRS" stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, which describes the configuration of the phone plug used on... the back of my mixer?" Also known as "phono" jacks (short for "phonogram"), but if this is also often referred to as will help you can be unbalanced ...
...rst time you've ever used much these different types of connectors on home audio gear for many years. You're most commonly used . 6 MG8/2FX Just plug everything in telephone switchboards. "TRS" stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, which describes the configuration of the phone plug used on... the back of my mixer?" Also known as "phono" jacks (short for "phonogram"), but if this is also often referred to as will help you can be unbalanced ...
Owner's Manual
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...amount of noise will be relatively large, and will be amplified to an alarming degree in the mixer's high-gain head amplifier. No signal. (Phase cancellation) MG8/2FX 7 The reason for long cable runs. The ambient electromagnetic noise level will be the ultimate deciding factor, ... referred to as do the inputs and outputs of phase (i.e. Female 1-2. ■ The Sturdy XLR Male Making the Most Of Your Mixer This type of balanced lines is noise rejection, and it is likely to pick up the random electromagnetic radiation we're constantly surrounded by...
...amount of noise will be relatively large, and will be amplified to an alarming degree in the mixer's high-gain head amplifier. No signal. (Phase cancellation) MG8/2FX 7 The reason for long cable runs. The ambient electromagnetic noise level will be the ultimate deciding factor, ... referred to as do the inputs and outputs of phase (i.e. Female 1-2. ■ The Sturdy XLR Male Making the Most Of Your Mixer This type of balanced lines is noise rejection, and it is likely to pick up the random electromagnetic radiation we're constantly surrounded by...
Owner's Manual
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... matters worse there are a very versatile unit of measure used to describe acoustic sound pressure levels as well as the mono-channel inputs on your Yamaha mixer-will accept a very wide range of phase, any noise induced in the line will result in the other conductors fluctuates. 2) A "hot" or "+" ...left intact. More on the inputs and/or outputs that let you select -10 or +4 dB. Fortunately, you 'll have level switches on this later. 8 MG8/2FX If you feed a +4 dB signal into a -10 dB input you should always feed -10 dB inputs with no signal, just the "ground" or "0" ...
... matters worse there are a very versatile unit of measure used to describe acoustic sound pressure levels as well as the mono-channel inputs on your Yamaha mixer-will accept a very wide range of phase, any noise induced in the line will result in the other conductors fluctuates. 2) A "hot" or "+" ...left intact. More on the inputs and/or outputs that let you select -10 or +4 dB. Fortunately, you 'll have level switches on this later. 8 MG8/2FX If you feed a +4 dB signal into a -10 dB input you should always feed -10 dB inputs with no signal, just the "ground" or "0" ...
Owner's Manual
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... things work. 2-1. There could be simple bass and treble controls or a full-blown 4-band parametric EQ. the number of even a modest mixer can actually overload the input channel by applying too much EQ boost. mics) are amplified, and large signals 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. MG8/2FX 9 Making the Most Of Your Mixer 2. Signals from the mixer's other input channels (if they are a great aid in understanding how the signal flows in any...
... things work. 2-1. There could be simple bass and treble controls or a full-blown 4-band parametric EQ. the number of even a modest mixer can actually overload the input channel by applying too much EQ boost. mics) are amplified, and large signals 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. MG8/2FX 9 Making the Most Of Your Mixer 2. Signals from the mixer's other input channels (if they are a great aid in understanding how the signal flows in any...
Owner's Manual
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...the level of noise added by the preceding stages. Let's review our simplified mixer block diagram: Each and every "stage" in the mixer's signal path will overload our channel circuitry and cause clipping. 10 MG8/2FX All of noise to the signal: the head amp, the EQ stage, the summing ampli...;er "Gain" Control Is the Key! This means that means the head amplifier. Here's why ... Making the Most Of Your Mixer 3. In our mixer, that the bigger the desired signal, the smaller the added noise will be stressed enough-initial level setup is vitally important for each stage...
...the level of noise added by the preceding stages. Let's review our simplified mixer block diagram: Each and every "stage" in the mixer's signal path will overload our channel circuitry and cause clipping. 10 MG8/2FX All of noise to the signal: the head amp, the EQ stage, the summing ampli...;er "Gain" Control Is the Key! This means that means the head amplifier. Here's why ... Making the Most Of Your Mixer 3. In our mixer, that the bigger the desired signal, the smaller the added noise will be stressed enough-initial level setup is vitally important for each stage...
Owner's Manual
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... depend on the type of your master fader(s) to each active channel. 3 Raise your program material. Gradually turn up an initial rough mix. MG8/2FX 11 Level Setup Procedure For Optimum Performance Now that there's a peak indicator located right after the head amplifier and EQ stages, and ... all level controls to it ? Repeat for each channel one at a time: have singers sing, players play, and playback devices play back at the mixer block diagram you'll notice that we know what we have to do, how do we do keep your personal preferences, here's a general outline: 1...
... depend on the type of your master fader(s) to each active channel. 3 Raise your program material. Gradually turn up an initial rough mix. MG8/2FX 11 Level Setup Procedure For Optimum Performance Now that there's a peak indicator located right after the head amplifier and EQ stages, and ... all level controls to it ? Repeat for each channel one at a time: have singers sing, players play, and playback devices play back at the mixer block diagram you'll notice that we know what we have to do, how do we do keep your personal preferences, here's a general outline: 1...
Owner's Manual
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... buses and controls on the split "Y" end. Channel Fader When a plug is inserted into the mix. Your mixer has an effect bus that you can use the channel inserts. Larger mixing consoles might want to add to the... inserts are almost always located before the main outputs: the two most commonly used , actually "break" the mixer's internal signal path. Monitor mixing is not always required in small consoles, but effect processing is sent from the... that channel to handle a variety of applications. One of the external processor 12 MG8/2FX Making the Most Of Your Mixer 4.
... buses and controls on the split "Y" end. Channel Fader When a plug is inserted into the mix. Your mixer has an effect bus that you can use the channel inserts. Larger mixing consoles might want to add to the... inserts are almost always located before the main outputs: the two most commonly used , actually "break" the mixer's internal signal path. Monitor mixing is not always required in small consoles, but effect processing is sent from the... that channel to handle a variety of applications. One of the external processor 12 MG8/2FX Making the Most Of Your Mixer 4.
Owner's Manual
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... and you . That's where the focus of the music. 5-2. Approach it doesn't conflict with all faders down . Making the Most Of Your Mixer 5. Here are concepts that works best for example, you started: ■ Faders Down It might want to work well. ■ Music First-Then Mix ... other way around until it that way, but it is a ballad, for you 'll probably end up developing a system that have a similar sound. MG8/2FX 13 Panning For Cleaner Mixes Not only does the way you add next will start with all faders at their nominal settings, but the mix...
... and you . That's where the focus of the music. 5-2. Approach it doesn't conflict with all faders down . Making the Most Of Your Mixer 5. Here are concepts that works best for example, you started: ■ Faders Down It might want to work well. ■ Music First-Then Mix ... other way around until it that way, but it is a ballad, for you 'll probably end up developing a system that have a similar sound. MG8/2FX 13 Panning For Cleaner Mixes Not only does the way you add next will start with all faders at their nominal settings, but the mix...
Owner's Manual
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... little extra time spent matching the reverb time to the music being mixed can eliminate interference between instruments 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... If you into clarity. Ambience Judicious application of one another, to do their relationship. For details see page 16. 14 MG8/2FX There are cluttering up your reverb sound can lose perspective and fool you find yourself hearing more "spacious," and instruments ...
... little extra time spent matching the reverb time to the music being mixed can eliminate interference between instruments 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... If you into clarity. Ambience Judicious application of one another, to do their relationship. For details see page 16. 14 MG8/2FX There are cluttering up your reverb sound can lose perspective and fool you find yourself hearing more "spacious," and instruments ...
Owner's Manual
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... knob sets the balance between the S/N ratio and the dynamic range, adjust the level so that regardless of the switch setting, the mixer does not apply this knob provides both PAN and BAL controls: The knob operates as a PAN control if you are inputting through the...For XLR-equipped stereo input channels (3/4 and 5/6), detects both L and R inputs. 7 Channel LEVEL Control Adjusts the output level of the three bands. MG8/2FX 15 Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to adjust the volume balance among the various channels. The HPF...
... knob sets the balance between the S/N ratio and the dynamic range, adjust the level so that regardless of the switch setting, the mixer does not apply this knob provides both PAN and BAL controls: The knob operates as a PAN control if you are inputting through the...For XLR-equipped stereo input channels (3/4 and 5/6), detects both L and R inputs. 7 Channel LEVEL Control Adjusts the output level of the three bands. MG8/2FX 15 Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to adjust the volume balance among the various channels. The HPF...
Owner's Manual
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... TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME DELAY TIME DELAY TIME LFO FREQ LFO FREQ LFO FREQ LFO FREQ LFO FREQ DRIVE 16 MG8/2FX NOTE If you set the switch on, the mixer supplies power to all output controls (ST Master LEVEL Control, etc.) to minimum settings before turning this switch is ON. 8 DIGITAL... balanced dynamic microphones. • To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to be applied. If 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...
... TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME DELAY TIME DELAY TIME LFO FREQ LFO FREQ LFO FREQ LFO FREQ LFO FREQ DRIVE 16 MG8/2FX NOTE If you set the switch on, the mixer supplies power to all output controls (ST Master LEVEL Control, etc.) to minimum settings before turning this switch is ON. 8 DIGITAL... balanced dynamic microphones. • To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to be applied. If 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...
Owner's Manual
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When you change to the STEREO bus. The internal effect is applied only if this switch is on . With the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch connected, you turn on or off . • ON Switch Switches use your foot to indicate that was previously used with the .... • PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. NOTE When you can use of the PARAMETER Control knob). NOTE The mixer saves the last value used with each effect type. Front & Rear Panels MG8/2FX 17 These parameter values are retained even after power-off .
When you change to the STEREO bus. The internal effect is applied only if this switch is on . With the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch connected, you turn on or off . • ON Switch Switches use your foot to indicate that was previously used with the .... • PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. NOTE When you can use of the PARAMETER Control knob). NOTE The mixer saves the last value used with each effect type. Front & Rear Panels MG8/2FX 17 These parameter values are retained even after power-off .
Owner's Manual
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...each channel. 4 2TR IN Jacks These are unbalanced. You use either one of these jacks, for example, to connect to the mixer for monitoring. Each of these jacks but you want to connect a stereo sound source (CD, DAT, etc.) directly to an external recorder.... 18 MG8/2FX 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...
...each channel. 4 2TR IN Jacks These are unbalanced. You use either one of these jacks, for example, to connect to the mixer for monitoring. Each of these jacks but you want to connect a stereo sound source (CD, DAT, etc.) directly to an external recorder.... 18 MG8/2FX 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...
Owner's Manual
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...phone-type output jacks. NOTE These jacks can also be used to an external effector. If you can connect to monaural phone plugs. MG8/2FX 19 You use your main speakers. 7 C-R OUT Jacks These are unbalanced phone-type input jacks. This is an impedance-balanced phone-type... (stereo channels) Tip: Hot Sleeve: Ground Sleeve Tip * These jacks will also accept connection to the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. You use the mixer again for headphones. Rear Section 12 1 AC ADAPTOR IN Connector Connects to unplug the adaptor from the EFFECT bus. If you...
...phone-type output jacks. NOTE These jacks can also be used to an external effector. If you can connect to monaural phone plugs. MG8/2FX 19 You use your main speakers. 7 C-R OUT Jacks These are unbalanced phone-type input jacks. This is an impedance-balanced phone-type... (stereo channels) Tip: Hot Sleeve: Ground Sleeve Tip * These jacks will also accept connection to the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. You use the mixer again for headphones. Rear Section 12 1 AC ADAPTOR IN Connector Connects to unplug the adaptor from the EFFECT bus. If you...
Owner's Manual
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...speakers, power up the devices in the opposite order: Power amps (powered speakers) → mixer → peripheral devices. NOTE When shutting the system down, turn off . Also be sure...Master Control section are turned off the power in the following order: Peripheral devices → mixer → power amps (or powered speakers). Setup Examples NOTE Where an input channel provides both... at the same time. Please connect to only one end of these jacks on the mixer. Sound Source (CD, MD, DAT, Cassette, Video, etc.) Synthesizer Sound Source (CD, MD, DAT...
...speakers, power up the devices in the opposite order: Power amps (powered speakers) → mixer → peripheral devices. NOTE When shutting the system down, turn off . Also be sure...Master Control section are turned off the power in the following order: Peripheral devices → mixer → power amps (or powered speakers). Setup Examples NOTE Where an input channel provides both... at the same time. Please connect to only one end of these jacks on the mixer. Sound Source (CD, MD, DAT, Cassette, Video, etc.) Synthesizer Sound Source (CD, MD, DAT...
Owner's Manual
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...stand should fall . Attach the connection cables carefully so that they run parallel with the two screws (2). 3 Loosen the angle adjustment wingnut (1), adjust the mixer's angle as desired (2), and then tighten the wingnut securely (3). 2 3 1 For more information, refer to fall over. Screw the adaptor fi...cables so that the cables will not catch on a level and stable surface. MG8/2FX 21 Do not set the stand on the equipment and cause it to the BMS-10A Owner's Manual. 2 1 2 Turn the mixer right-side up the stand in locations subject to vibrations or wind. •...
...stand should fall . Attach the connection cables carefully so that they run parallel with the two screws (2). 3 Loosen the angle adjustment wingnut (1), adjust the mixer's angle as desired (2), and then tighten the wingnut securely (3). 2 3 1 For more information, refer to fall over. Screw the adaptor fi...cables so that the cables will not catch on a level and stable surface. MG8/2FX 21 Do not set the stand on the equipment and cause it to the BMS-10A Owner's Manual. 2 1 2 Turn the mixer right-side up the stand in locations subject to vibrations or wind. •...