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...Always turn on the power amplifier LAST, to avoid speaker damage. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with moving contacts, such as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-). ...64257;er should be held responsible for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use . • Windows is the registered trademarks of Microsoft(R) Corporation. • Steinberg and Cubase are the registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. • The...
...Always turn on the power amplifier LAST, to avoid speaker damage. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with moving contacts, such as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-). ...64257;er should be held responsible for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use . • Windows is the registered trademarks of Microsoft(R) Corporation. • Steinberg and Cubase are the registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. • The...
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...IEEE 1394 cable to transfer audio and MIDI signals between the mixer and Steinberg Cubase or other line-level instruments. Features Ease of the TOOLS for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. Input channel 8 (n12) and Input channel 4 (n8) support Hi-Z input for future reference. ...Link with the n8/n12 to enjoy advanced functionality such as to come. The mixer provides ...
...IEEE 1394 cable to transfer audio and MIDI signals between the mixer and Steinberg Cubase or other line-level instruments. Features Ease of the TOOLS for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. Input channel 8 (n12) and Input channel 4 (n8) support Hi-Z input for future reference. ...Link with the n8/n12 to enjoy advanced functionality such as to come. The mixer provides ...
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...to the Mixer 8 Before Turning On the Power to Cubase 41 Mixing recorded tracks 43 Mixing audio tracks 43 Mixing down 45 Monitoring in a Surround Sound Environment (n12 only 46 Connecting surround speakers 46 Placement of n8/n12 and DAW 207 Dimensional Diagrams 209 Block Diagram 210 MIDI... compression 28 Mastery of EQ 29 Panning and balancing 30 Mixing into stereo 30 Applying reverb 31 Soloing a channel 32 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/ Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ........ 33 What you can do using the n8/n12 with a computer 51 Index 53 Appendix 204 Specifications 204 ...
...to the Mixer 8 Before Turning On the Power to Cubase 41 Mixing recorded tracks 43 Mixing audio tracks 43 Mixing down 45 Monitoring in a Surround Sound Environment (n12 only 46 Connecting surround speakers 46 Placement of n8/n12 and DAW 207 Dimensional Diagrams 209 Block Diagram 210 MIDI... compression 28 Mastery of EQ 29 Panning and balancing 30 Mixing into stereo 30 Applying reverb 31 Soloing a channel 32 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/ Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ........ 33 What you can do using the n8/n12 with a computer 51 Index 53 Appendix 204 Specifications 204 ...
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...signal sent to the internal digital reverb (i.e., determines how much reverb will be sent to the internal digital reverb. ! [AUX].... 5 [PHASE] switch Turning this switch on the n12). The output level changes automatically as an effects processor....electric bass that only condenser microphones are sending a mix monitoring signal to the musicians, or sending the...This control specifies the amount of the signal from Cubase or another DAW) will be applied). Knob positions ...LED lights up when the compressor is 1.0 kHz. Yamaha also recommends that you do not need phantom power. •...
...signal sent to the internal digital reverb (i.e., determines how much reverb will be sent to the internal digital reverb. ! [AUX].... 5 [PHASE] switch Turning this switch on the n12). The output level changes automatically as an effects processor....electric bass that only condenser microphones are sending a mix monitoring signal to the musicians, or sending the...This control specifies the amount of the signal from Cubase or another DAW) will be applied). Knob positions ...LED lights up when the compressor is 1.0 kHz. Yamaha also recommends that you do not need phantom power. •...
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... • To use the Monitor Remote function, you want to listen to certain channels without changing the mix contents or signal path. Turn the [REC] switch on , the channel signal will pick up ) while Cubase and the mixer are linked and operating together, you turn this case, turn the [PHASE] switch (5)... microphones in front of a guitar amplifier by setting the [INPUT METER] switch (page 17) in a thin sound. For example if you try to mix such signals, the signals will interfere with an offset phase. phase of mic signal from behind phase offset phase of mic signal from in order...
... • To use the Monitor Remote function, you want to listen to certain channels without changing the mix contents or signal path. Turn the [REC] switch on , the channel signal will pick up ) while Cubase and the mixer are linked and operating together, you turn this case, turn the [PHASE] switch (5)... microphones in front of a guitar amplifier by setting the [INPUT METER] switch (page 17) in a thin sound. For example if you try to mix such signals, the signals will interfere with an offset phase. phase of mic signal from behind phase offset phase of mic signal from in order...
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Meter section n12 34 56 Front and Rear Panels n8 56 7 English 1 7 2 8 3 8 ) 9 9 ) @ ! 1 Microphone Only This is ready to be operated with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4; The "▼" position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 dB). 7 C-R PHONES jack This headphone jack outputs the ...monitor signal to the nominal output level (0 dB). that is, when the computer is connected to the n8/ n12 and Cubase is linked to the nominal output level (0 dB). 9 CUBASE READY indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer is a built-in talkback microphone. 2 [SOLO LEVEL] ...
Meter section n12 34 56 Front and Rear Panels n8 56 7 English 1 7 2 8 3 8 ) 9 9 ) @ ! 1 Microphone Only This is ready to be operated with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4; The "▼" position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 dB). 7 C-R PHONES jack This headphone jack outputs the ...monitor signal to the nominal output level (0 dB). that is, when the computer is connected to the n8/ n12 and Cubase is linked to the nominal output level (0 dB). 9 CUBASE READY indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer is a built-in talkback microphone. 2 [SOLO LEVEL] ...
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...on one of the built-in the control room. In this can be mixed and output. 4 [DIMMER] switch This switch turns on the [5.1] switch... channels on , converted 2-ch signals are available: [5.1] switch Enables you will need a surround-capable application such as Cubase 4. Switch Output jacks C-R SPEAKER SELECT [A] switch C-R OUT jacks A (L/R) C-R SPEAKER SELECT [B] switch C-R OUT ...MUTE] switch This switch turns on (the switch will be enabled. Front and Rear Panels Control Room section n12 n8 1 2 3 3 4 7 4 6 6 5 8 5 English 1 C-R SPEAKER SELECT switches Only...
...on one of the built-in the control room. In this can be mixed and output. 4 [DIMMER] switch This switch turns on the [5.1] switch... channels on , converted 2-ch signals are available: [5.1] switch Enables you will need a surround-capable application such as Cubase 4. Switch Output jacks C-R SPEAKER SELECT [A] switch C-R OUT jacks A (L/R) C-R SPEAKER SELECT [B] switch C-R OUT ...MUTE] switch This switch turns on (the switch will be enabled. Front and Rear Panels Control Room section n12 n8 1 2 3 3 4 7 4 6 6 5 8 5 English 1 C-R SPEAKER SELECT switches Only...
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...VST effects and monitor them on the n8/n12. 5.1 MIX Only Enables you to monitor on the n8/n12 the stereo signal mixed in the Cubase mixer and output from the DAW. If you to output Cubase audio tracks individually to the n8/n12, then mix them . Rewind Fast forward Stops the project ...will reflect the setting. 5 [CLICK LEVEL] control This control adjusts the volume level of the project if there is linked to Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4. Each switch features the following function: [PREV ▲] switch Selects the previous track (the track one above in the track list...
...VST effects and monitor them on the n8/n12. 5.1 MIX Only Enables you to monitor on the n8/n12 the stereo signal mixed in the Cubase mixer and output from the DAW. If you to output Cubase audio tracks individually to the n8/n12, then mix them . Rewind Fast forward Stops the project ...will reflect the setting. 5 [CLICK LEVEL] control This control adjusts the volume level of the project if there is linked to Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4. Each switch features the following function: [PREV ▲] switch Selects the previous track (the track one above in the track list...
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... Connect a power adaptor here (refer to page 8). If you are connecting the n8/n12 to unplug the adaptor from these jacks serve as the Mackie Control "USER SWITCH (A)." ... to connect daisy-chained devices. The signal level is in the correct orientation. Yamaha recommends that you can control the transport functions of jack. In this way, you...Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 using your computer has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 jack, use a 4-pin to connect a computer, and the other event. English Front and Rear Panels 5 ST OUT jacks These stereo jacks output the mixed...
... Connect a power adaptor here (refer to page 8). If you are connecting the n8/n12 to unplug the adaptor from these jacks serve as the Mackie Control "USER SWITCH (A)." ... to connect daisy-chained devices. The signal level is in the correct orientation. Yamaha recommends that you can control the transport functions of jack. In this way, you...Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 using your computer has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 jack, use a 4-pin to connect a computer, and the other event. English Front and Rear Panels 5 ST OUT jacks These stereo jacks output the mixed...
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...microphone stand. When you to input two signal types: analog signals from instruments or microphones connected to the rear panel, and digital signals transferred from Cubase or another DAW to the input channels. Applying phantom power to equipment other sound sources, and monitoring speakers to the mixer ...low frequency components) are cut. Caution • Make sure that the power to all devices is set of headphones to input channel 8 (on the n12) or input channel 4 (on ( ) position. Make sure that connects your musical instrument is how you can damage the equipment. A good rule...
...microphone stand. When you to input two signal types: analog signals from instruments or microphones connected to the rear panel, and digital signals transferred from Cubase or another DAW to the input channels. Applying phantom power to equipment other sound sources, and monitoring speakers to the mixer ...low frequency components) are cut. Caution • Make sure that the power to all devices is set of headphones to input channel 8 (on the n12) or input channel 4 (on ( ) position. Make sure that connects your musical instrument is how you can damage the equipment. A good rule...
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... CHANNEL Owner's Manual 33 REC BUS English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 The n8/n12 features a special function that enables you can monitor the input signals processed by VST effects in Cubase. NOTE You must have Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4, or Cubase AI 4 to the following URL for the most recent information...
... CHANNEL Owner's Manual 33 REC BUS English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 The n8/n12 features a special function that enables you can monitor the input signals processed by VST effects in Cubase. NOTE You must have Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4, or Cubase AI 4 to the following URL for the most recent information...
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... and software, and then make sure that a blue driver icon appears on how to enable the driver. 2. English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Computer setup for the Link function Follow the steps below to set up your computer so that you should choose. Start the...from the driver icon's pop-up menu to determine whether an IEEE 1394 device is lit up steadily. Launch Cubase. If the Yamaha Extension dialog box is displayed while Cubase is started, make initial settings. Select Device Setup from the Devices tab to try again. Select a desired sample...
... and software, and then make sure that a blue driver icon appears on how to enable the driver. 2. English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Computer setup for the Link function Follow the steps below to set up your computer so that you should choose. Start the...from the driver icon's pop-up menu to determine whether an IEEE 1394 device is lit up steadily. Launch Cubase. If the Yamaha Extension dialog box is displayed while Cubase is started, make initial settings. Select Device Setup from the Devices tab to try again. Select a desired sample...
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...Setup. There is not checked, the TRACK CONTROL switch of these templates. ■ Yamaha n12 multi channel recording ■ Yamaha n8 multi channel recording An individual input channel signal on a Cubase MIDI track. Select New Project from the File menu to close the dialog box....the next time you start up Cubase parameters. • If you start up Cubase. You do not need to remove the checkmark from the MIDI inputs. 7. Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 6. Then, exclude the MIDI port for n8/n12 Two templates each time. 9. ...
...Setup. There is not checked, the TRACK CONTROL switch of these templates. ■ Yamaha n12 multi channel recording ■ Yamaha n8 multi channel recording An individual input channel signal on a Cubase MIDI track. Select New Project from the File menu to close the dialog box....the next time you start up Cubase parameters. • If you start up Cubase. You do not need to remove the checkmark from the MIDI inputs. 7. Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 6. Then, exclude the MIDI port for n8/n12 Two templates each time. 9. ...
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Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ Yamaha n12 stereo recording ■ Yamaha n8 stereo recording The REC bus signals on the n8/n12 will be installed correctly. In the [Extensions_] folder on the TOOLS for n CD-ROM, double-click "setup.exe" and install the software again. • For ...
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ Yamaha n12 stereo recording ■ Yamaha n8 stereo recording The REC bus signals on the n8/n12 will be installed correctly. In the [Extensions_] folder on the TOOLS for n CD-ROM, double-click "setup.exe" and install the software again. • For ...
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... CONTROL ROOM C-R MONITOR OUT ST OUT Owner's Manual 37 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Using the Link Function Remotely controlling the Cubase transport section and audio tracks From the n8/n12, you rotate this Work mode, all audio tracks are mixed in the DAW Remote Control section. For example, you turn the CLICK...
... CONTROL ROOM C-R MONITOR OUT ST OUT Owner's Manual 37 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Using the Link Function Remotely controlling the Cubase transport section and audio tracks From the n8/n12, you rotate this Work mode, all audio tracks are mixed in the DAW Remote Control section. For example, you turn the CLICK...
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... Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ HARDWARE MIX In this Work mode, the output signal from each Cubase audio track is individually input to each n8/n12 input channel, then mixed and processed via the n12 Control Room monitor. NOTE • You cannot set Work mode to 5.1 MIX if you are using Cubase Studio 4 or Cubase AI 4, since neither...
... Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ HARDWARE MIX In this Work mode, the output signal from each Cubase audio track is individually input to each n8/n12 input channel, then mixed and processed via the n12 Control Room monitor. NOTE • You cannot set Work mode to 5.1 MIX if you are using Cubase Studio 4 or Cubase AI 4, since neither...
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...PREV ▲] and [NEXT ▼] switches in Cubase, you turn on , Cubase (DAW) output signal can be input to the mixer, you select the "Yamaha n12 (n8) stereo recording" project template, the REC bus...[A. STEREO BUS L STEREO BUS R REC BUS L REC BUS R English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Let's start our recording session! NOTE If you can do this time, the pan...for recording, and select DAW when you understand how to transfer the n8/n12 input channel signals to mix any input channel signals on the audio tracks. While the INPUT SELECT [DAW...
...PREV ▲] and [NEXT ▼] switches in Cubase, you turn on , Cubase (DAW) output signal can be input to the mixer, you select the "Yamaha n12 (n8) stereo recording" project template, the REC bus...[A. STEREO BUS L STEREO BUS R REC BUS L REC BUS R English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Let's start our recording session! NOTE If you can do this time, the pan...for recording, and select DAW when you understand how to transfer the n8/n12 input channel signals to mix any input channel signals on the audio tracks. While the INPUT SELECT [DAW...
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... will be doubled in the monitor sound; While the Record Enable button and monitoring button are turned off, you can monitor the signal with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 5. Play the instruments. 12. If the Record Enable button and monitoring button in the monitoring signal. • While the Monitor...control room, turn on , the REC bus monitoring signal will be returned to the AUX output. STEREO REC n8/n12 BUS BUS LR LR INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL Cubase AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK DAW TO ST C-R OUT NOTE • While the Monitor Remote function is enabled. 8. To...
... will be doubled in the monitor sound; While the Record Enable button and monitoring button are turned off, you can monitor the signal with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 5. Play the instruments. 12. If the Record Enable button and monitoring button in the monitoring signal. • While the Monitor...control room, turn on , the REC bus monitoring signal will be returned to the AUX output. STEREO REC n8/n12 BUS BUS LR LR INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL Cubase AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK DAW TO ST C-R OUT NOTE • While the Monitor Remote function is enabled. 8. To...
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.../Right) Stereo input channel direct output * Options in parentheses can be selected only for the audio track on which you select the "Yamaha n12 (n8) multi channel recording" project template, the direct output from the input channel will be turned on for monaural tracks. ■...to the specified audio track. If you want to continue recording, proceed to Step 9. English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Recording n8/n12 input channel signals directly to Cubase Each input channel signal can use the [PREV ▲] and [NEXT ▼] switches in the DAW ...
.../Right) Stereo input channel direct output * Options in parentheses can be selected only for the audio track on which you select the "Yamaha n12 (n8) multi channel recording" project template, the direct output from the input channel will be turned on for monaural tracks. ■...to the specified audio track. If you want to continue recording, proceed to Step 9. English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Recording n8/n12 input channel signals directly to Cubase Each input channel signal can use the [PREV ▲] and [NEXT ▼] switches in the DAW ...
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...for multiple input channels have been turned on , the monitoring signal returned from the input channel, you wish to listen to the n8/n12 via the Cubase mixer. This means that it into the audio track. 6. Insert the desired VST effect in the control room, turn off , ... routed to the STEREO buses, enabling you to control the monitoring button for any channel that input channel is active, the signal with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ Setting the Monitor Remote function If you to the beginning of the corresponding input channel will temporarily be disconnected from ...
...for multiple input channels have been turned on , the monitoring signal returned from the input channel, you wish to listen to the n8/n12 via the Cubase mixer. This means that it into the audio track. 6. Insert the desired VST effect in the control room, turn off , ... routed to the STEREO buses, enabling you to control the monitoring button for any channel that input channel is active, the signal with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ Setting the Monitor Remote function If you to the beginning of the corresponding input channel will temporarily be disconnected from ...