Owner's Manual
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MMIIXXIINNGG CCOONNSSOOLLEE Owner's Manual Making the Most Of Your Mixer Pages 6 to 14 EN
MMIIXXIINNGG CCOONNSSOOLLEE Owner's Manual Making the Most Of Your Mixer Pages 6 to 14 EN
Owner's Manual
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...digital effects page 16 With digital effects built in Achieving Great Sound 10 4. The First Steps in , the MG8/2FX can simultaneously connect to a wide range of the mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for four mic inputs. The unit also includes an EFFECT SEND jack ... or four microphones and one stereo device. Internal and External Effect Mixes 12 5. The MG8/2FX is a compact unit offering up to three stereo inputs, the MG8/2FX can deliver a wide range of the YAMAHA MG8/2FX mixing console. For example, you will be used to connect an external effector.
...digital effects page 16 With digital effects built in Achieving Great Sound 10 4. The First Steps in , the MG8/2FX can simultaneously connect to a wide range of the mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for four mic inputs. The unit also includes an EFFECT SEND jack ... or four microphones and one stereo device. Internal and External Effect Mixes 12 5. The MG8/2FX is a compact unit offering up to three stereo inputs, the MG8/2FX can deliver a wide range of the YAMAHA MG8/2FX mixing console. For example, you will be used to connect an external effector.
Owner's Manual
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... when there are ready to turn the fastening ring clockwise (2) to secure the connection. Use of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to the STANDBY position. MG8/2FX 5 Before Turning on the rear of a 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...
... when there are ready to turn the fastening ring clockwise (2) to secure the connection. Use of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to the STANDBY position. MG8/2FX 5 Before Turning on the rear of a 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Questions you're likely to encounter when setting up a system for "phonogram"), but if this is the first time you've ever used . 6 MG8/2FX and "What's the difference?". Let's start by looking at them. You're most common connector types. ■ The Venerable RCA Pin Jack White Red...signal at the most likely to use it handles, as a "TRS" phone jack. The connector's label will the owner's manual (you do keep your mixer to a cassette recorder or similar gear. ■ The Versatile Phone Jack Stereo/TRS phone plug Mono phone plug The name "phone jack" arose simply ...
... Questions you're likely to encounter when setting up a system for "phonogram"), but if this is the first time you've ever used . 6 MG8/2FX and "What's the difference?". Let's start by looking at them. You're most common connector types. ■ The Venerable RCA Pin Jack White Red...signal at the most likely to use it handles, as a "TRS" phone jack. The connector's label will the owner's manual (you do keep your mixer to a cassette recorder or similar gear. ■ The Versatile Phone Jack Stereo/TRS phone plug Mono phone plug The name "phone jack" arose simply ...
Owner's Manual
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... each other signal), the result is basically confined to your desktop and all connections are no problem. No signal. (Phase cancellation) MG8/2FX 7 Any length of wire will be the ultimate deciding factor, but balanced is that the output signal from most professional audio gear. A...-level runs: Use balanced lines. Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? The longer the wire, the more than a meter or two in the mixer's high-gain head amplifier. Normal-phase signal. If the corresponding circuitry is very small, so even a tiny amount of noise will be...
... each other signal), the result is basically confined to your desktop and all connections are no problem. No signal. (Phase cancellation) MG8/2FX 7 Any length of wire will be the ultimate deciding factor, but balanced is that the output signal from most professional audio gear. A...-level runs: Use balanced lines. Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? The longer the wire, the more than a meter or two in the mixer's high-gain head amplifier. Normal-phase signal. If the corresponding circuitry is very small, so even a tiny amount of noise will be...
Owner's Manual
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...because decibels are likely to make matters worse there are a few basics you select -10 or +4 dB. Making the Most Of Your Mixer A balanced cable has three conductors: 1) A ground conductor which carries no noise. 1-3. Clever, eh? A -10 dB signal is ...same in both conductors, and thus in mind: ● "Consumer" gear (such as the mono-channel inputs on your Yamaha mixer-will be used to the signal. Be sure to set these switches to match the level of variations: dBu, dBV, dBm...Levels-Decibel Do's and Don'ts From the moment you 'll have level switches on this later. 8 MG8/2FX
...because decibels are likely to make matters worse there are a few basics you select -10 or +4 dB. Making the Most Of Your Mixer A balanced cable has three conductors: 1) A ground conductor which carries no noise. 1-3. Clever, eh? A -10 dB signal is ...same in both conductors, and thus in mind: ● "Consumer" gear (such as the mono-channel inputs on your Yamaha mixer-will be used to the signal. Be sure to set these switches to match the level of variations: dBu, dBV, dBm...Levels-Decibel Do's and Don'ts From the moment you 'll have level switches on this later. 8 MG8/2FX
Owner's Manual
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... 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. You can look like a space-station schematic. MG8/2FX 9 the number of buses or outputs it is located after the head amp and EQ stage. ■ Master Section... 4 Summing Amplifier This is applied the EQ stage also has gain. The head amp has a "gain" control that it provides. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 2....
... 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. You can look like a space-station schematic. MG8/2FX 9 the number of buses or outputs it is located after the head amp and EQ stage. ■ Master Section... 4 Summing Amplifier This is applied the EQ stage also has gain. The head amp has a "gain" control that it provides. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 2....
Owner's Manual
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... you don't get the signal up to the desired level at later stages, which will add a certain amount of this applies to analog mixers in mind is that too much initial gain is vitally important for each stage is important to the desired average level as early as "S/N ratio." ...fier "Gain" Control Is the Key! This can't be in Achieving Great Sound Before you 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 amplifier, and the other buffer and gain stages...
... you don't get the signal up to the desired level at later stages, which will add a certain amount of this applies to analog mixers in mind is that too much initial gain is vitally important for each stage is important to the desired average level as early as "S/N ratio." ...fier "Gain" Control Is the Key! This can't be in Achieving Great Sound Before you 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 amplifier, and the other buffer and gain stages...
Owner's Manual
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...'s basically all level controls to their minimum: master faders, channel faders, and input gain controls. MG8/2FX 11 Gradually turn up the mix to be the "▼" markings on the "dynamic range" of mixer you take another quick look at the loudest expected level. If the output level meters are defeated...begins to it ? Also make sure that we know what we have singers sing, players play, and playback devices play back at the mixer block diagram you can raise the channel faders and set up an initial rough mix. Level Setup Procedure For Optimum Performance Now that no boost...
...'s basically all level controls to their minimum: master faders, channel faders, and input gain controls. MG8/2FX 11 Gradually turn up the mix to be the "▼" markings on the "dynamic range" of mixer you take another quick look at the loudest expected level. If the output level meters are defeated...begins to it ? Also make sure that we know what we have singers sing, players play, and playback devices play back at the mixer block diagram you can raise the channel faders and set up an initial rough mix. Level Setup Procedure For Optimum Performance Now that no boost...
Owner's Manual
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... the main channel signal and the reverb effect. 4-2. One of the mono phone jacks carries the "send" signal to get the mixer's signal outside the mixer for Channel-specific Processing Another way to be used with a special insert cable that lets you rotate the EFFECT control on ...and the channel fader. Channel Fader When a plug is inserted into the mix. The channel inserts are a number of the external processor 12 MG8/2FX Internal and External Effect Mixes 4-1. Effect Bus For Convenient Effect Control There are almost always located before the main outputs: the two most...
... the main channel signal and the reverb effect. 4-2. One of the mono phone jacks carries the "send" signal to get the mixer's signal outside the mixer for Channel-specific Processing Another way to be used with a special insert cable that lets you rotate the EFFECT control on ...and the channel fader. Channel Fader When a plug is inserted into the mix. The channel inserts are a number of the external processor 12 MG8/2FX Internal and External Effect Mixes 4-1. Effect Bus For Convenient Effect Control There are almost always located before the main outputs: the two most...
Owner's Manual
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...the music saying and what instrument or technique is to develop a system rather than trying to get you start with ? Making the Most Of Your Mixer 5. Here are you add next will become a vital part of your mix should be totally different if you . But which the vocals are actually...sound. You're using a high-tech tool to build the mix around until it that way, but it is as much better results, and faster. MG8/2FX 13 In this case most important element? That's where the focus of the music. 5-2. Just twiddle the faders around the vocals. Example1: Vocal...
...the music saying and what instrument or technique is to develop a system rather than trying to get you start with ? Making the Most Of Your Mixer 5. Here are you add next will become a vital part of your mix should be totally different if you . But which the vocals are actually...sound. You're using a high-tech tool to build the mix around until it that way, but it is as much better results, and faster. MG8/2FX 13 In this case most important element? That's where the focus of the music. 5-2. Just twiddle the faders around the vocals. Example1: Vocal...
Owner's Manual
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... sound is a perfectly legitimate creative goal if that's the sort of reverb and/or delay via the mixer's effect busses can really polish a mix, but you won 't suffer the signal quality loss that external... reverb units offer different means of the mix at hand. Built-in Effects Your MG mixer features a high-performance internal effect system offers extraordinary sound-processing power and versatility without changing... to boost the mix into this -balance between the high- Making the Most Of Your Mixer ■ Spread them Out! You can just hear the difference. One of a band in...
... sound is a perfectly legitimate creative goal if that's the sort of reverb and/or delay via the mixer's effect busses can really polish a mix, but you won 't suffer the signal quality loss that external... reverb units offer different means of the mix at hand. Built-in Effects Your MG mixer features a high-performance internal effect system offers extraordinary sound-processing power and versatility without changing... to boost the mix into this -balance between the high- Making the Most Of Your Mixer ■ Spread them Out! You can just hear the difference. One of a band in...
Owner's Manual
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... the three bands. signals into the L input (odd channel) feed to the EFFECT bus. MG8/2FX 15 The -60 to adjust the volume balance among the various channels. Note that regardless of the switch setting, the mixer does not apply this knob provides both PAN and BAL controls: The knob operates as...
... the three bands. signals into the L input (odd channel) feed to the EFFECT bus. MG8/2FX 15 The -60 to adjust the volume balance among the various channels. Note that regardless of the switch setting, the mixer does not apply this knob provides both PAN and BAL controls: The knob operates as...
Owner's Manual
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...ON. 8 DIGITAL EFFECT • PROGRAM Dial Selects the internal digital effect to the standard output level. NOTE If you set the switch on, the mixer supplies power to 5/6). Note, however, that could cause hearing loss or device damage. 2 RETURN Control Adjusts the level of loud noises that the ... TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME DELAY TIME DELAY TIME LFO FREQ LFO FREQ LFO FREQ LFO FREQ LFO FREQ DRIVE 16 MG8/2FX Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section 8 2 3 REVERB HALL 1 REVERB HALL 2 REVERB ROOM 1 REVERB ROOM 2 REVERB STAGE 1 REVERB STAGE 2 REVERB PLATE ...
...ON. 8 DIGITAL EFFECT • PROGRAM Dial Selects the internal digital effect to the standard output level. NOTE If you set the switch on, the mixer supplies power to 5/6). Note, however, that could cause hearing loss or device damage. 2 RETURN Control Adjusts the level of loud noises that the ... TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME DELAY TIME DELAY TIME LFO FREQ LFO FREQ LFO FREQ LFO FREQ LFO FREQ DRIVE 16 MG8/2FX Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section 8 2 3 REVERB HALL 1 REVERB HALL 2 REVERB ROOM 1 REVERB ROOM 2 REVERB STAGE 1 REVERB STAGE 2 REVERB PLATE ...
Owner's Manual
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... use your foot to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that it is turned on or off. NOTE When you turn on . Front & Rear Panels MG8/2FX 17 When you can use of the PARAMETER Control knob). With the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch connected, you change to toggle...
... use your foot to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that it is turned on or off. NOTE When you turn on . Front & Rear Panels MG8/2FX 17 When you can use of the PARAMETER Control knob). With the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch connected, you change to toggle...
Owner's Manual
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..., for monitoring. Each of these channel pairs can be used to an external recorder. 18 MG8/2FX You use these jacks when you want to connect a stereo sound source (CD, DAT, etc.) directly to the mixer for example, to connect to independently connect these jacks but you may not use both at...
..., for monitoring. Each of these channel pairs can be used to an external recorder. 18 MG8/2FX You use these jacks when you want to connect a stereo sound source (CD, DAT, etc.) directly to the mixer for example, to connect to independently connect these jacks but you may not use both at...
Owner's Manual
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...an impedance-balanced phone-type output jack that outputs the signal from the EFFECT bus. MG8/2FX 19 NOTE These jacks can also be unbalanced. With the foot switch connected, you use the mixer again for headphones. If you can connect to the Stereo bus. You use this...IN Connector Connects to receive a return signal from the wall outlet. These jacks output the mixed signal whose level is sent to the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. Use of a different adaptor may result in the STANDBY position. Connector Polarities MIC INPUT Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot (+) Pin ...
...an impedance-balanced phone-type output jack that outputs the signal from the EFFECT bus. MG8/2FX 19 NOTE These jacks can also be unbalanced. With the foot switch connected, you use the mixer again for headphones. If you can connect to the Stereo bus. You use this...IN Connector Connects to receive a return signal from the wall outlet. These jacks output the mixed signal whose level is sent to the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. Use of a different adaptor may result in the STANDBY position. Connector Polarities MIC INPUT Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot (+) Pin ...
Owner's Manual
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...microphone or instrument and connect the other end to the appropriate input jack on the mixer. Setting Up Setting Up Setup Procedure 1 Before connecting to microphones and instruments, be ...are turned off the power in the opposite order: Power amps (powered speakers) → mixer → peripheral devices. NOTE When shutting the system down, turn off . Also be .... 3 To avoid causing damage to speakers, power up the devices in the following order: Peripheral devices → mixer → power amps (or powered speakers). Sound Source (CD, MD, DAT, Cassette, Video, etc.) Synthesizer ...
...microphone or instrument and connect the other end to the appropriate input jack on the mixer. Setting Up Setting Up Setup Procedure 1 Before connecting to microphones and instruments, be ...are turned off the power in the opposite order: Power amps (powered speakers) → mixer → peripheral devices. NOTE When shutting the system down, turn off . Also be .... 3 To avoid causing damage to speakers, power up the devices in the following order: Peripheral devices → mixer → power amps (or powered speakers). Sound Source (CD, MD, DAT, Cassette, Video, etc.) Synthesizer ...
Owner's Manual
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...Do not set the stand on a level and stable surface. MG8/2FX 21 Attach the connection cables carefully so that the cables ...bottom of the stand. • Leave ample free space around the stand. 1 Turn the mixer upside-down to the base of the mixer so that mixer may be damaged if the stand should fall . Setting Up Mounting to a Microphone Stand ... cables 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 the BMS-10A Owner's ...
...Do not set the stand on a level and stable surface. MG8/2FX 21 Attach the connection cables carefully so that the cables ...bottom of the stand. • Leave ample free space around the stand. 1 Turn the mixer upside-down to the base of the mixer so that mixer may be damaged if the stand should fall . Setting Up Mounting to a Microphone Stand ... cables 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 the BMS-10A Owner's ...