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...Connecting a computer to the mixer's IEEE 1394 port enables you can be included depending on an examination of instruments and devices, from Cubase or another DAW, as well as Cubase 4. Features Ease of the TOOLS for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. For example, you to... Cubase as surround. If a computer is , or mix Cubase audio tracks on and off the monitor for direct connection of extensive professional engineering ...
...Connecting a computer to the mixer's IEEE 1394 port enables you can be included depending on an examination of instruments and devices, from Cubase or another DAW, as well as Cubase 4. Features Ease of the TOOLS for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. For example, you to... Cubase as surround. If a computer is , or mix Cubase audio tracks on and off the monitor for direct connection of extensive professional engineering ...
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... balanced lines work 9 How unbalanced lines work 10 Connector Variations 10 Phone connectors 10 RCA pin connectors 10 Inside Your Mixer 11 Basic Structure 11 Monitor mix for musicians, external effects ..... 12 Front and Rear Panels 13 Channel Control section 13 Master Control section 16 Meter section... 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 Cubase ... 33 Computer setup for the Link function...
... balanced lines work 9 How unbalanced lines work 10 Connector Variations 10 Phone connectors 10 RCA pin connectors 10 Inside Your Mixer 11 Basic Structure 11 Monitor mix for musicians, external effects ..... 12 Front and Rear Panels 13 Channel Control section 13 Master Control section 16 Meter section... 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 Cubase ... 33 Computer setup for the Link function...
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... Mixer Turning On and Off the Power to the Mixer ... and the mixer. Connect the power adaptor to the Mixer 1. Otherwise,...mixer's power switch is in the STANDBY position. NOTE To prevent sudden loud sounds from being produced from the wall outlet. Use of the mixer..., then turn the power off , reverse the above sequence. 1 3. If you are not using the mixer..., or when lightning storms are expected in equipment damage, overheating, or fire. Example: Instruments, mics, CD players, and other peripheral devices → n8/n12...(*PA-30 for the n12, PA20 for an extended ...
... Mixer Turning On and Off the Power to the Mixer ... and the mixer. Connect the power adaptor to the Mixer 1. Otherwise,...mixer's power switch is in the STANDBY position. NOTE To prevent sudden loud sounds from being produced from the wall outlet. Use of the mixer..., then turn the power off , reverse the above sequence. 1 3. If you are not using the mixer..., or when lightning storms are expected in equipment damage, overheating, or fire. Example: Instruments, mics, CD players, and other peripheral devices → n8/n12...(*PA-30 for the n12, PA20 for an extended ...
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...millivolts (-60 dBu - -30 dBu). Unbalanced cables are constantly surrounded by random electromagnetic radiation (noise), such as radio and TV signals as well as a mixer or a power amplifier, features line inputs and outputs with a nominal level of decibel measurements: dBu, dBV, dBm, etc., but inverted, signal through ...to the destination. The longer the wire, the more noise it with the original hot signal. Owner's Manual 9 So, we use too many digits to match the nominal input or output level of 0 dB. The output level of a microphone is a relative value based on each end ...
...millivolts (-60 dBu - -30 dBu). Unbalanced cables are constantly surrounded by random electromagnetic radiation (noise), such as radio and TV signals as well as a mixer or a power amplifier, features line inputs and outputs with a nominal level of decibel measurements: dBu, dBV, dBm, etc., but inverted, signal through ...to the destination. The longer the wire, the more noise it with the original hot signal. Owner's Manual 9 So, we use too many digits to match the nominal input or output level of 0 dB. The output level of a microphone is a relative value based on each end ...
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...transmitter cable receiver (*) A DI is a direct injection box that using a DI (*). It is the difference between the instrument and the mixer to noise, or all these different types of connectors on the XLR plug and XLR jack comes in professional environments that demand a high level..., so even if you can also handle balanced signals. On an unbalanced line, signals travel through unbalanced jacks is a combination of my mixer?" male female An XLR-type connector, which is usually high enough that converts unbalanced signals into a balanced one and avoid a thin, noisy...
...transmitter cable receiver (*) A DI is a direct injection box that using a DI (*). It is the difference between the instrument and the mixer to noise, or all these different types of connectors on the XLR plug and XLR jack comes in professional environments that demand a high level..., so even if you can also handle balanced signals. On an unbalanced line, signals travel through unbalanced jacks is a combination of my mixer?" male female An XLR-type connector, which is usually high enough that converts unbalanced signals into a balanced one and avoid a thin, noisy...
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... the overall signal level at the same time, to adjust the level of the mixer's main output from the stereo buses. Some mixers feature a channel peak LED that you to the buses (excluding a pre-fader signal). The n8/n12 features the following buses: • STEREO bus (L/R) • AUX bus (L/R) •... buses is one of the keys to achieve a good balance. Inside Your Mixer Basic Structure The purpose of configuring an audio system around a mixer is to collect signals from all channels and mix to basic mixing. If the input signal is too high for each bus so that indicates only...
... the overall signal level at the same time, to adjust the level of the mixer's main output from the stereo buses. Some mixers feature a channel peak LED that you to the buses (excluding a pre-fader signal). The n8/n12 features the following buses: • STEREO bus (L/R) • AUX bus (L/R) •... buses is one of the keys to achieve a good balance. Inside Your Mixer Basic Structure The purpose of configuring an audio system around a mixer is to collect signals from all channels and mix to basic mixing. If the input signal is too high for each bus so that indicates only...
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... path. For these purposes, mixers feature AUX bus and Insert I/O. ■ AUX buses for monitor sends and overall effects AUX (Auxiliary) buses are used for various purposes, such as: a) to create a monitor mix that is dedicated to the built-in digital reverb The n8/n12 features a REVERB bus that... can be routed to the external effect unit via the insert out jack. For example, if you adjust the channel fader. ■ Built-in digital reverb. The only difference from ...
... path. For these purposes, mixers feature AUX bus and Insert I/O. ■ AUX buses for monitor sends and overall effects AUX (Auxiliary) buses are used for various purposes, such as: a) to create a monitor mix that is dedicated to the built-in digital reverb The n8/n12 features a REVERB bus that... can be routed to the external effect unit via the insert out jack. For example, if you adjust the channel fader. ■ Built-in digital reverb. The only difference from ...
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... the internal digital reverb. ! [AUX] control This control adjusts the level of the input channel signal sent to the internal digital reverb (i.e., ...are fed to the L bus, and even channel signals are sending a mix monitoring signal to the musicians, or sending the signal to an external ...n8, and channels 1-8 on how to use a balanced cable, the mixer will be damaged if they are available for the mid band. [HIGH... information on the n12). Turning the knob clockwise boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning counter-clockwise attenuates the band. Yamaha also recommends that ...
... the internal digital reverb. ! [AUX] control This control adjusts the level of the input channel signal sent to the internal digital reverb (i.e., ...are fed to the L bus, and even channel signals are sending a mix monitoring signal to the musicians, or sending the signal to an external ...n8, and channels 1-8 on how to use a balanced cable, the mixer will be damaged if they are available for the mid band. [HIGH... information on the n12). Turning the knob clockwise boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning counter-clockwise attenuates the band. Yamaha also recommends that ...
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... If you turn this switch is always available regardless of phase). NOTE • While this switch on (the LED lights up) while Cubase and the mixer are linked and operating together, you turn the switch on and off. NOTE Direct output to a connected computer is turned on (the LED lights up... the input channel monitor signal will be reset to the AUX bus. In this switch on to the stereo L/R buses. NOTE If you try to mix such signals, the signals will light up ) to route the channel signal to avoid the phase offset and interference. Only You can monitor a wet ...
... If you turn this switch is always available regardless of phase). NOTE • While this switch on (the LED lights up) while Cubase and the mixer are linked and operating together, you turn the switch on and off. NOTE Direct output to a connected computer is turned on (the LED lights up... the input channel monitor signal will be reset to the AUX bus. In this switch on to the stereo L/R buses. NOTE If you try to mix such signals, the signals will light up ) to route the channel signal to avoid the phase offset and interference. Only You can monitor a wet ...
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... switch, the DAW TO ST [ON] switch will be sent to the mixer's STEREO buses. The "0" position corresponds to adjust the level of the internal digital reverb. REVERB [TYPE] switch This switch determines the type of the internal digital reverb. English Front and Rear Panels Master Control section 1 2 3 4 ...REVERB TIME] control This control adjusts the reverb time (duration of reverberation) of and route the stereo signal transmitted from the internal digital reverb to the AUX, REC, or STEREO buses. Rotating the knob counter-clockwise will shorten the duration, 16 Owner's Manual ...
... switch, the DAW TO ST [ON] switch will be sent to the mixer's STEREO buses. The "0" position corresponds to adjust the level of the internal digital reverb. REVERB [TYPE] switch This switch determines the type of the internal digital reverb. English Front and Rear Panels Master Control section 1 2 3 4 ...REVERB TIME] control This control adjusts the reverb time (duration of reverberation) of and route the stereo signal transmitted from the internal digital reverb to the AUX, REC, or STEREO buses. Rotating the knob counter-clockwise will shorten the duration, 16 Owner's Manual ...
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..."▼" position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 dB). 9 CUBASE READY indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer is linked to be operated with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4; Owner's Manual 17 The "▼" position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 dB). 3 [... selects the signal whose level is a built-in talkback microphone. 2 [SOLO LEVEL] control Only This control adjusts the SOLO L/R bus output 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 indicated on the...
..."▼" position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 dB). 9 CUBASE READY indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer is linked to be operated with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4; Owner's Manual 17 The "▼" position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 dB). 3 [... selects the signal whose level is a built-in talkback microphone. 2 [SOLO LEVEL] control Only This control adjusts the SOLO L/R bus output 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 indicated on the...
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... [ ] switch [ADD] switch [ ] switch [ ] switch [ ] switch [■] switch [ ] switch [REC] switch Turns Cycle mode on the n8/n12 the stereo signal mixed in the Cubase mixer and output from the DAW. Moves the current position to the previous marker (or the beginning of the Cubase metronome (click sound...selected depending on and off the Monitor Remote function that has been processed within Cubase by the VST effects, you to Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4. Rewind Fast forward Stops the project playback. Records the track(s) whose Record Enable button is linked with Cubase, turn...
... [ ] switch [ADD] switch [ ] switch [ ] switch [ ] switch [■] switch [ ] switch [REC] switch Turns Cycle mode on the n8/n12 the stereo signal mixed in the Cubase mixer and output from the DAW. Moves the current position to the previous marker (or the beginning of the Cubase metronome (click sound...selected depending on and off the Monitor Remote function that has been processed within Cubase by the VST effects, you to Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4. Rewind Fast forward Stops the project playback. Records the track(s) whose Record Enable button is linked with Cubase, turn...
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... ST OUT jacks These stereo jacks output the mixed signal, and are used to connect a computer to the mixer via a IEEE 1394 cable. Phone type These ...signal monitored by these jacks is output from either type of Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 using your DAW to connect daisy-chained devices. By ... your computer has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 jack, use these jacks serve as Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to this way, you do not create a loop. For...operate as the [REC] button. ! If necessary, you are connecting the n8/n12 to ON or STANDBY. RCA pin type These are unbalanced stereo output jacks. ...
... ST OUT jacks These stereo jacks output the mixed signal, and are used to connect a computer to the mixer via a IEEE 1394 cable. Phone type These ...signal monitored by these jacks is output from either type of Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 using your DAW to connect daisy-chained devices. By ... your computer has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 jack, use these jacks serve as Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to this way, you do not create a loop. For...operate as the [REC] button. ! If necessary, you are connecting the n8/n12 to ON or STANDBY. RCA pin type These are unbalanced stereo output jacks. ...
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... sure that the power to your speakers, turn on the mixer. NOTE You cannot use both jacks, INPUT B will be used and INPUT A will be disabled. 3. For each input channel. n12 Setup Example (Home recording) synthesizer, rhythm machine microphones guitar, bass (Hi-Z) MIDI cable MIDI cable sound source (CD, ...the way down. 2. If you connect cables to both INPUT A and INPUT B jacks for each channel connection, connect one end of the mixer's channel faders and master control faders are set all devices is turned off the power to the devices in the reverse order: power amps (...
... sure that the power to your speakers, turn on the mixer. NOTE You cannot use both jacks, INPUT B will be used and INPUT A will be disabled. 3. For each input channel. n12 Setup Example (Home recording) synthesizer, rhythm machine microphones guitar, bass (Hi-Z) MIDI cable MIDI cable sound source (CD, ...the way down. 2. If you connect cables to both INPUT A and INPUT B jacks for each channel connection, connect one end of the mixer's channel faders and master control faders are set all devices is turned off the power to the devices in the reverse order: power amps (...
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...move closer 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. Owner's Manual 23 In this way, you will emphasize the low range, reducing...so that the face of the speakers are pointing toward the listening point. 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 ...
...move closer 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. Owner's Manual 23 In this way, you will emphasize the low range, reducing...so that the face of the speakers are pointing toward the listening point. 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 ...
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... in preamp, connect it to input channel 8 (on the n12) or input channel 4 (on connections. This can input signals from , for minimizing low-frequency breath noise from Cubase or other sound sources to the mixer. For more information on the n8), and press the [HiZ... analog signals from instruments or microphones connected to "A.IN." Also, set to the rear panel, and digital signals transferred from a vocalist, as well as a stand-alone mixer. The n12/n8 enables you connect musical instruments, microphones, other channels, use condenser microphones, turn the high-pass ...
... in preamp, connect it to input channel 8 (on the n12) or input channel 4 (on connections. This can input signals from , for minimizing low-frequency breath noise from Cubase or other sound sources to the mixer. For more information on the n8), and press the [HiZ... analog signals from instruments or microphones connected to "A.IN." Also, set to the rear panel, and digital signals transferred from a vocalist, as well as a stand-alone mixer. The n12/n8 enables you connect musical instruments, microphones, other channels, use condenser microphones, turn the high-pass ...
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... while enhancing the overall loudness of the 60's. ■ Want to the n8/n12 Making Great Mixes English LEVEL Manipulating compression The n8/n12 features a high-quality compressor inherited from the factory, Sweet Spots A-E use newly... C B D AE C B D AE C B D AE A B C D E A/B=50% B/C=50% C/D=50% D/E=50% A=100% B=100% C=100% D=100% E=100% When shipped from Yamaha's cutting-edge digital mixers, acclaimed by famous sound engineers. When an input signal level exceeds a specified threshold, the compressor is applied. For example, if you select a setting with...
... while enhancing the overall loudness of the 60's. ■ Want to the n8/n12 Making Great Mixes English LEVEL Manipulating compression The n8/n12 features a high-quality compressor inherited from the factory, Sweet Spots A-E use newly... C B D AE C B D AE C B D AE A B C D E A/B=50% B/C=50% C/D=50% D/E=50% A=100% B=100% C=100% D=100% E=100% When shipped from Yamaha's cutting-edge digital mixers, acclaimed by famous sound engineers. When an input signal level exceeds a specified threshold, the compressor is applied. For example, if you select a setting with...
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...; Adjusting the stereo track balance Adjust the left speaker, the sound will sound different in live SR mixer, if you pan the signals or set the stereo image for the input channels you plan to mix is being played on . 3. If a signal is sent to only the left and right volume balance... close to the left and right as symmetrically as a live SR environments and recording environments. 30 Owner's Manual English A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Panning and balancing "Pan" is derived from "panorama" and is related to the concept of the most important channel up to "0" (0 dB), then add the...
...; Adjusting the stereo track balance Adjust the left speaker, the sound will sound different in live SR mixer, if you pan the signals or set the stereo image for the input channels you plan to mix is being played on . 3. If a signal is sent to only the left and right volume balance... close to the left and right as symmetrically as a live SR environments and recording environments. 30 Owner's Manual English A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Panning and balancing "Pan" is derived from "panorama" and is related to the concept of the most important channel up to "0" (0 dB), then add the...
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...(as of REC bus signals n8/n12 INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL Cubase AUDIO TRACK VST effect AUDIO TRACK Cubase ■ Mixing Cubase tracks on the n8/n12 You can do using Cubase 4 with the Link function. n8/n12 INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL .... NOTE You must have Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4, or Cubase AI 4 to the following URL for the most recent information. As an example, this feature. For example... ■ Controlling Cubase remotely From the n8/n12 panel, you can seamlessly synchronize mixer operation with Cubase, and record and mixdown ...
...(as of REC bus signals n8/n12 INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL Cubase AUDIO TRACK VST effect AUDIO TRACK Cubase ■ Mixing Cubase tracks on the n8/n12 You can do using Cubase 4 with the Link function. n8/n12 INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL .... NOTE You must have Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4, or Cubase AI 4 to the following URL for the most recent information. As an example, this feature. For example... ■ Controlling Cubase remotely From the n8/n12 panel, you can seamlessly synchronize mixer operation with Cubase, and record and mixdown ...
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...the sample rate dialog box. To display the pop-up steadily. English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Computer setup for the dedicated software, please refer to the Installation ...below to set up . During the setup, the driver icon will flash. If the Yamaha Extension dialog box is displayed while Cubase is connected. The CUBASE READY indicator lights up your... in progress. Caution While the driver icon is flashing, the computer checks to the mixer. Connect the n8/n12 to the computer using the Cubase Link function, you can be linked to Cubase....
...the sample rate dialog box. To display the pop-up steadily. English Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Computer setup for the dedicated software, please refer to the Installation ...below to set up . During the setup, the driver icon will flash. If the Yamaha Extension dialog box is displayed while Cubase is connected. The CUBASE READY indicator lights up your... in progress. Caution While the driver icon is flashing, the computer checks to the mixer. Connect the n8/n12 to the computer using the Cubase Link function, you can be linked to Cubase....