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...using the device for your instrument. Always turn off when the device is still flowing to avoid speaker damage. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components. The illustrations and LCD screens as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Copying of the ...• Do not insert your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it has license to use or modifications to MIDI data and/or audio data is lost or destroyed. When you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. This product incorporates and...
...using the device for your instrument. Always turn off when the device is still flowing to avoid speaker damage. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components. The illustrations and LCD screens as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Copying of the ...• Do not insert your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it has license to use or modifications to MIDI data and/or audio data is lost or destroyed. When you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. This product incorporates and...
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...an IEEE 1394 cable to transfer audio and MIDI signals between the mixer and Steinberg Cubase or other instrumental sounds. You can be included depending on the n8/n12. If a computer is , or mix Cubase audio tracks on your Yamaha dealer. In addition, Purchase the separately-...the VST effects or control the transport section and tracks remotely from Cubase or another DAW in a safe place for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. Features Ease of an electric guitar or bass. Connecting a computer to the mixer's IEEE 1394 port enables you for future reference...
...an IEEE 1394 cable to transfer audio and MIDI signals between the mixer and Steinberg Cubase or other instrumental sounds. You can be included depending on the n8/n12. If a computer is , or mix Cubase audio tracks on your Yamaha dealer. In addition, Purchase the separately-...the VST effects or control the transport section and tracks remotely from Cubase or another DAW in a safe place for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. Features Ease of an electric guitar or bass. Connecting a computer to the mixer's IEEE 1394 port enables you for future reference...
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... 50 Troubleshooting 51 While using the mixer 51 While using the n8/n12 with a computer 51 Index 53 Appendix 204 Specifications 204 Bus connections of n8/n12 and DAW 207 Dimensional Diagrams 209 Block Diagram 210 MIDI Implementation Chart 211 Owner's Manual 7 English Table of Contents Welcome ... 25 Adjusting the volume level 26 Making Great Mixes 28 Manipulating 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...
... 50 Troubleshooting 51 While using the mixer 51 While using the n8/n12 with a computer 51 Index 53 Appendix 204 Specifications 204 Bus connections of n8/n12 and DAW 207 Dimensional Diagrams 209 Block Diagram 210 MIDI Implementation Chart 211 Owner's Manual 7 English Table of Contents Welcome ... 25 Adjusting the volume level 26 Making Great Mixes 28 Manipulating 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...
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...page 18) before it is in the correct orientation. If you are connecting the n8/n12 to flow while the switch is output. If your computer has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 ...MIDI devices, such as Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to this will perform the same operation as a MIDI interface that you can make settings within your foot. Yamaha recommends that connects the computer to external MIDI...English Front and Rear Panels 5 ST OUT jacks These stereo jacks output the mixed signal, and are suitable for use as the Mackie Control "USER SWITCH (A)." ... 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 using your DAW to page 8).
...page 18) before it is in the correct orientation. If you are connecting the n8/n12 to flow while the switch is output. If your computer has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 ...MIDI devices, such as Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to this will perform the same operation as a MIDI interface that you can make settings within your foot. Yamaha recommends that connects the computer to external MIDI...English Front and Rear Panels 5 ST OUT jacks These stereo jacks output the mixed signal, and are suitable for use as the Mackie Control "USER SWITCH (A)." ... 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 using your DAW to page 8).
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... speakers). To avoid loud pop noises and possible damage to the devices in the reverse order: power amps (powered speakers) → n8/n12 → peripheral devices). Also, make sure that the power to the mixer, make sure that all of the mixer's channel faders and ...You cannot use both jacks, INPUT B will be used and INPUT A will be disabled. 3. Turn off . n12 Setup Example (Home recording) synthesizer, rhythm machine microphones guitar, bass (Hi-Z) MIDI cable MIDI cable sound source (CD, MD, DAT, etc.) guitar, bass effects unit (DI) IEEE 1394 cable external effects ...
... speakers). To avoid loud pop noises and possible damage to the devices in the reverse order: power amps (powered speakers) → n8/n12 → peripheral devices). Also, make sure that the power to the mixer, make sure that all of the mixer's channel faders and ...You cannot use both jacks, INPUT B will be used and INPUT A will be disabled. 3. Turn off . n12 Setup Example (Home recording) synthesizer, rhythm machine microphones guitar, bass (Hi-Z) MIDI cable MIDI cable sound source (CD, MD, DAT, etc.) guitar, bass effects unit (DI) IEEE 1394 cable external effects ...
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...to hear higher ranges, which project at the same height as equalizing the speaker frequencies) or slightly cut the low range during the mix. ■ Distance and angle from the walls and corners. Adjust the speaker height so that the face of the speakers are ...the listening point for accurate sound monitoring. n8 Setup Example (Home recording) microphones synthesizer, rhythm machine Setting Up the Mixer guitar, bass (Hi-Z) MIDI cable MIDI cable sound source (CD, MD, DAT, etc.) guitar, bass effects unit (DI) English IEEE 1394 cable external recorder external effects unit computer...
...to hear higher ranges, which project at the same height as equalizing the speaker frequencies) or slightly cut the low range during the mix. ■ Distance and angle from the walls and corners. Adjust the speaker height so that the face of the speakers are ...the listening point for accurate sound monitoring. n8 Setup Example (Home recording) microphones synthesizer, rhythm machine Setting Up the Mixer guitar, bass (Hi-Z) MIDI cable MIDI cable sound source (CD, MD, DAT, etc.) guitar, bass effects unit (DI) English IEEE 1394 cable external recorder external effects unit computer...
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...the MIDI inputs. 7. Owner's Manual 35 You do not need to make sure that "Sync Project and Mixer Selection" is important to re-set this is not checked, click the check box so that this is not checked, the TRACK CONTROL switch of these templates. ■ Yamaha n12 ... will be remembered the next time you start up Cubase parameters. • If you have verified this checkmark. Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 6. Select [File] → [Preferences] to remove the checkmark from the input track options. There is checked English Select...
...the MIDI inputs. 7. Owner's Manual 35 You do not need to make sure that "Sync Project and Mixer Selection" is important to re-set this is not checked, click the check box so that this is not checked, the TRACK CONTROL switch of these templates. ■ Yamaha n12 ... will be remembered the next time you start up Cubase parameters. • If you have verified this checkmark. Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 6. Select [File] → [Preferences] to remove the checkmark from the input track options. There is checked English Select...
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... to select the output destination of Cubase audio tracks using just one of the audio click (or the MIDI click velocity). Cubase AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK MIX AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK n8/n12 STEREO BUS LR INPUT CHANNEL DAW TO ST CONTROL ROOM C-R MONITOR OUT ST OUT Owner's Manual 37 ...Setup], then maximize the level of the switches to select a desired Work mode, the corresponding output destination is linked to Cubase. 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...
... to select the output destination of Cubase audio tracks using just one of the audio click (or the MIDI click velocity). Cubase AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK MIX AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK n8/n12 STEREO BUS LR INPUT CHANNEL DAW TO ST CONTROL ROOM C-R MONITOR OUT ST OUT Owner's Manual 37 ...Setup], then maximize the level of the switches to select a desired Work mode, the corresponding output destination is linked to Cubase. 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...
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... be able to do so, follow the procedure below: NOTE A dedicated driver (Yamaha n Driver) must already be output from your DAW to the n8/ n12. ■ Input and output MIDI messages DAW software displays the MIDI I/O connectors on setting up as the default driver. To do the following settings in...To remotely control your DAW, and the audio track playback signals can be mixed on the audio tracks of remote controller Mackie Control MIDI ports used for connecting the remote controller Input mLAN MIDI In Output mLAN MIDI Out Owner's Manual 49 If you prefer, you will be able to ...
... be able to do so, follow the procedure below: NOTE A dedicated driver (Yamaha n Driver) must already be output from your DAW to the n8/ n12. ■ Input and output MIDI messages DAW software displays the MIDI I/O connectors on setting up as the default driver. To do the following settings in...To remotely control your DAW, and the audio track playback signals can be mixed on the audio tracks of remote controller Mackie Control MIDI ports used for connecting the remote controller Input mLAN MIDI In Output mLAN MIDI Out Owner's Manual 49 If you prefer, you will be able to ...
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... software has been installed. • If you install Cubase after you connect the n8/n12, make sure that "n12 (n8) Remote" has been selected as sample rate. / Cannot disable the driver. ...C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Cubase 4\templates C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Cubase Studio 4\templates C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Cubase AI 4\templates ■ Audio and MIDI signals fail to transfer between computer and mixer. •... may not have been selected as a remote controller. Then, try to make sure that "Yamaha n 12 (n8)" has been registered as the default device for Steinberg DAW, the project ...
... software has been installed. • If you install Cubase after you connect the n8/n12, make sure that "n12 (n8) Remote" has been selected as sample rate. / Cannot disable the driver. ...C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Cubase 4\templates C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Cubase Studio 4\templates C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Cubase AI 4\templates ■ Audio and MIDI signals fail to transfer between computer and mixer. •... may not have been selected as a remote controller. Then, try to make sure that "Yamaha n 12 (n8)" has been registered as the default device for Steinberg DAW, the project ...
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... 20 L LOW 14 M MASTER LEVEL METER 17 Master section 11 METER SELECT 17 Metronome 37 Microphone 17, 18 MID 14 MIDI 21, 35, 49 MIDI Implementation Chart ........ 211 Mix 28, 43 Mixer 10 Mixing down 45 Monitor devices 24 MONITOR REMOTE 19, 40 Monitor Speaker 23 Monitoring environment 25 MORPH 14 MUTE 18 O ON...
... 20 L LOW 14 M MASTER LEVEL METER 17 Master section 11 METER SELECT 17 Metronome 37 Microphone 17, 18 MID 14 MIDI 21, 35, 49 MIDI Implementation Chart ........ 211 Mix 28, 43 Mixer 10 Mixing down 45 Monitor devices 24 MONITOR REMOTE 19, 40 Monitor Speaker 23 Monitoring environment 25 MORPH 14 MUTE 18 O ON...
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...mW (@ 8 Ω)/75 mW (@ 40 Ω) DAW I/O Audio I/F n12 16-ch input/16-ch output n8 12-ch input/12-ch output MIDI I/F 2-port input/2-port output (DAW remote control, Input/Output via MIDI IN/OUT jacks) MIDI IN/OUT 1 port input/1port output Output Level Meter MASTER LEVEL METER...AUX bus, REC bus, STEREO bus DAW Remote Control Control WORK MODE MONITOR REMOTE CLICK REMOTE TRACK CONTROL TRANSPORT REVERB TIME, LEVEL ST MIX/HARDWARE MIX/5.1 MIX (5.1 MIX is only for n12.) Recording monitor: ON/OFF, VST effects (WET): ON/OFF Click ON/OFF, CLICK LEVEL control PREV, NEXT, REC READY switch...
...mW (@ 8 Ω)/75 mW (@ 40 Ω) DAW I/O Audio I/F n12 16-ch input/16-ch output n8 12-ch input/12-ch output MIDI I/F 2-port input/2-port output (DAW remote control, Input/Output via MIDI IN/OUT jacks) MIDI IN/OUT 1 port input/1port output Output Level Meter MASTER LEVEL METER...AUX bus, REC bus, STEREO bus DAW Remote Control Control WORK MODE MONITOR REMOTE CLICK REMOTE TRACK CONTROL TRANSPORT REVERB TIME, LEVEL ST MIX/HARDWARE MIX/5.1 MIX (5.1 MIX is only for n12.) Recording monitor: ON/OFF, VST effects (WET): ON/OFF Click ON/OFF, CLICK LEVEL control PREV, NEXT, REC READY switch...
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..., POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO o : Yes x : No Owner's Manual 211 The MIDI Port is used as an extended port for the communication with DAW. Transmitted Basic Channel Mode Default Changed Default Messages Altered Note Number Velocity : True ...: Commands x x Aux : All Sound Off x x Messages : Reset All Cntrls x x : Local ON/OFF x x : All Notes OFF x x : Active Sense x x : Reset x x Notes: *1 Used only for DAW. MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ DIGITAL MIXING STUDIO ] Model n8/12 MIDI Implementation Chart Function...
..., POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO o : Yes x : No Owner's Manual 211 The MIDI Port is used as an extended port for the communication with DAW. Transmitted Basic Channel Mode Default Changed Default Messages Altered Note Number Velocity : True ...: Commands x x Aux : All Sound Off x x Messages : Reset All Cntrls x x : Local ON/OFF x x : All Notes OFF x x : Active Sense x x : Reset x x Notes: *1 Used only for DAW. MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ DIGITAL MIXING STUDIO ] Model n8/12 MIDI Implementation Chart Function...