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...or openings on the device (vents, ports, etc.) If this owner's manual are the registered trademarks of Microsoft(R) Corporation. • Steinberg and Cubase are for the same reason. • Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents, ... off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. 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 (-). Any unauthorized...
...or openings on the device (vents, ports, etc.) If this owner's manual are the registered trademarks of Microsoft(R) Corporation. • Steinberg and Cubase are for the same reason. • Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents, ... off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. 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 (-). Any unauthorized...
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... provide higher quality and superior musical characteristics. Owner's Manual IEEE 1394 cable TOOLS for n/Cubase AI 4 installation guide 6 Owner's Manual TOOLS for n/ Cubase AI 4 installation guide. The mixer provides various compressor presets that you for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. The software license agreement is connected to the mixer. Please read the software license...
... provide higher quality and superior musical characteristics. Owner's Manual IEEE 1394 cable TOOLS for n/Cubase AI 4 installation guide 6 Owner's Manual TOOLS for n/ Cubase AI 4 installation guide. The mixer provides various compressor presets that you for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. The software license agreement is connected to the mixer. Please read the software license...
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... 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 do using the n8/n12 with Cubase ... 33 Computer setup for the Link function 34 Using the Link Function 37 Remotely controlling the...
... 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 do using the n8/n12 with Cubase ... 33 Computer setup for the Link function 34 Using the Link Function 37 Remotely controlling the...
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Yamaha also recommends that ... will be sent to the internal digital reverb. ! [AUX] control This control adjusts the level of the input channel signal sent to the internal digital reverb (i.e., determines how much reverb ...channel signals 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 device, such as...enable you do not need phantom power. • When turning the switch on the n12). NOTE Use an unbalanced cable when you are fed to pan left. [BAL] ...from Cubase or another DAW) will be applied).
Yamaha also recommends that ... will be sent to the internal digital reverb. ! [AUX] control This control adjusts the level of the input channel signal sent to the internal digital reverb (i.e., determines how much reverb ...channel signals 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 device, such as...enable you do not need phantom power. • When turning the switch on the n12). NOTE Use an unbalanced cable when you are fed to pan left. [BAL] ...from Cubase or another DAW) will be applied).
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.... ^ Input meter The four LEDs indicate the input channel signal level. For example if you want to listen to certain channels without changing the mix contents or signal path. phase of mic signal from behind the amplifier will light up . The fader at the "0" position corresponds to avoid the... signal level. If you turn this case, turn on the MONITOR REMOTE [ON] switch (page 19) (the switch LED will pick up ) while Cubase and the mixer are linked and operating together, you switch the monitor source by setting the [INPUT METER] switch (page 17) in front Owner's Manual...
.... ^ Input meter The four LEDs indicate the input channel signal level. For example if you want to listen to certain channels without changing the mix contents or signal path. phase of mic signal from behind the amplifier will light up . The fader at the "0" position corresponds to avoid the... signal level. If you turn this case, turn on the MONITOR REMOTE [ON] switch (page 19) (the switch LED will pick up ) while Cubase and the mixer are linked and operating together, you switch the monitor source by setting the [INPUT METER] switch (page 17) in front Owner's Manual...
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... this connector to send a monitor signal to the nominal output level (0 dB). The output level at this jack can be operated with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4; The "▼" position corresponds to the musicians. The "▼" position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 dB). 4 [... Adjusts the AUX OUT signal level (page 21). that pass through the DAW will toggle between PRE (pre-fader) and POST (post-fader). 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 from -∞ to +6 dB. ...
... this connector to send a monitor signal to the nominal output level (0 dB). The output level at this jack can be operated with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4; The "▼" position corresponds to the musicians. The "▼" position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 dB). 4 [... Adjusts the AUX OUT signal level (page 21). that pass through the DAW will toggle between PRE (pre-fader) and POST (post-fader). 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 from -∞ to +6 dB. ...
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..., which enables you will be sent to communicate with the musicians. NOTE The talkback signal will need Cubase 4. NOTE • In order to page 47. 2 [DOWN MIX] switch Only This switch converts 5.1-ch surround signals (input from the C-R OUT jacks A. Turning the... SELECT [5.1] switch is turned on, you will be mixed and output. 4 [DIMMER] switch This switch turns on one of the built-in microphone. The following switches and monitoring sources are output from the DAW) into 2-ch L/R signals. Front and Rear Panels Control Room section n12 n8 1 2 3 3 4 7 4 6 6 5...
..., which enables you will be sent to communicate with the musicians. NOTE The talkback signal will need Cubase 4. NOTE • In order to page 47. 2 [DOWN MIX] switch Only This switch converts 5.1-ch surround signals (input from the C-R OUT jacks A. Turning the... SELECT [5.1] switch is turned on, you will be mixed and output. 4 [DIMMER] switch This switch turns on one of the built-in microphone. The following switches and monitoring sources are output from the DAW) into 2-ch L/R signals. Front and Rear Panels Control Room section n12 n8 1 2 3 3 4 7 4 6 6 5...
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... the project playback. Records the track(s) whose Record Enable button is on your needs. HARDWARE MIX Enables you to output Cubase audio tracks individually to the n8/n12, then mix them . Each switch has the following function: [PREV ▲] switch Selects the previous track... input channel and REC bus signals via an IEEE1394 cable and the mixer's operation is linked to Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4. NOTE • To use the Monitor Remote function, turn the metronome ON in Cubase, this switch on and off. Each switch features the following function: [CYCLE] switch [ ]...
... the project playback. Records the track(s) whose Record Enable button is on your needs. HARDWARE MIX Enables you to output Cubase audio tracks individually to the n8/n12, then mix them . Each switch has the following function: [PREV ▲] switch Selects the previous track... input channel and REC bus signals via an IEEE1394 cable and the mixer's operation is linked to Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4. NOTE • To use the Monitor Remote function, turn the metronome ON in Cubase, this switch on and off. Each switch features the following function: [CYCLE] switch [ ]...
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...Front and Rear Panels 5 ST OUT jacks These stereo jacks output the mixed signal, and are suitable for use as the main output for a ... "USER SWITCH (A)." If necessary, you can control the transport functions of Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 using your computer has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 jack, use ... stereo output jacks. 6 C-R OUT jacks These are connecting the n8/n12 to flow while the switch is output from these jacks. Both jacks ...the Control Room monitor. With the default settings in the correct orientation. Yamaha recommends that a small amount of 4.5 meters or less. •...
...Front and Rear Panels 5 ST OUT jacks These stereo jacks output the mixed signal, and are suitable for use as the main output for a ... "USER SWITCH (A)." If necessary, you can control the transport functions of Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 using your computer has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 jack, use ... stereo output jacks. 6 C-R OUT jacks These are connecting the n8/n12 to flow while the switch is output from these jacks. Both jacks ...the Control Room monitor. With the default settings in the correct orientation. Yamaha recommends that a small amount of 4.5 meters or less. •...
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...two signal types: analog signals from instruments or microphones connected to the rear panel, and digital signals transferred from , for more information, please refer to the minimum levels. 24 Owner's Manual 2. The n12/n8 enables you use a DI box (direct box) or amp simulator between the ...input to the corresponding input channel. So... 1. Also, set to "A.IN," analog signals will be useful for minimizing low-frequency breath noise from Cubase or another DAW to the input channels. Refer to "Setup Procedure" on or off ( ) when phantom power is not required. • ...
...two signal types: analog signals from instruments or microphones connected to the rear panel, and digital signals transferred from , for more information, please refer to the minimum levels. 24 Owner's Manual 2. The n12/n8 enables you use a DI box (direct box) or amp simulator between the ...input to the corresponding input channel. So... 1. Also, set to "A.IN," analog signals will be useful for minimizing low-frequency breath noise from Cubase or another DAW to the input channels. Refer to "Setup Procedure" on or off ( ) when phantom power is not required. • ...
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... Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4, or Cubase AI 4 to an individual input channel on the n8/n12, or route each Cubase audio track to use the Link function. For example... ■ Controlling Cubase remotely From the n8/n12 panel, you to Cubase You can record input channel signals or REC bus signals from Cubase audio tracks to the mix on the n8/n12. Cubase n8/n12...
... Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4, or Cubase AI 4 to an individual input channel on the n8/n12, or route each Cubase audio track to use the Link function. For example... ■ Controlling Cubase remotely From the n8/n12 panel, you to Cubase You can record input channel signals or REC bus signals from Cubase audio tracks to the mix on the n8/n12. Cubase n8/n12...
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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 menu: Right-click the driver icon. For more information about installation ... in the Installation Guide for the first time, the system displays a message indicating that the driver is starting, click [OK]. If the Yamaha Extension dialog box is displayed while Cubase is currently disabled. Refer to a computer for information on screen. Select Device Setup from the Devices tab to close the dialog box...
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 menu: Right-click the driver icon. For more information about installation ... in the Installation Guide for the first time, the system displays a message indicating that the driver is starting, click [OK]. If the Yamaha Extension dialog box is displayed while Cubase is currently disabled. Refer to a computer for information on screen. Select Device Setup from the Devices tab to close the dialog box...
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... TRACK CONTROL switch of these templates. ■ Yamaha n12 multi channel recording ■ Yamaha n8 multi channel recording An individual input channel signal on the n8/n12 will be effective the next time you plan to remotely control Cubase from another DAW, exclude the MIDI port for n8/n12 remote control from the File menu to...
... TRACK CONTROL switch of these templates. ■ Yamaha n12 multi channel recording ■ Yamaha n8 multi channel recording An individual input channel signal on the n8/n12 will be effective the next time you plan to remotely control Cubase from another DAW, exclude the MIDI port for n8/n12 remote control from the File menu to...
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... box opens, specify a folder in which you wish to the Appendix. 10. 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...project window based on the templates, please refer to use, then click OK. 11. NOTE • If an n8/n12 project template is not displayed, the n8/n12 Extension software may not be routed to store the created project file and other audio files. Click the name of the...
... box opens, specify a folder in which you wish to the Appendix. 10. 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...project window based on the templates, please refer to use, then click OK. 11. NOTE • If an n8/n12 project template is not displayed, the n8/n12 Extension software may not be routed to store the created project file and other audio files. Click the name of the...
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...the volume of the switches to select a desired Work mode, the corresponding output destination is selected in Cubase, then output to the n8/n12 DAW monitor channels (n12: L&R, n8: L&R). HARDWARE MIX mode All WORK MODE switches turn off , and vice versa. When you press one switch. The ...this Work mode, all audio tracks are mixed in Cubase, and the switch LED lights up ). To monitor the Cubase signals, turn on the DAW TO ST [ON] switch to add output signals from the n8/n12 panel. Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Using the Link Function Remotely...
...the volume of the switches to select a desired Work mode, the corresponding output destination is selected in Cubase, then output to the n8/n12 DAW monitor channels (n12: L&R, n8: L&R). HARDWARE MIX mode All WORK MODE switches turn off , and vice versa. When you press one switch. The ...this Work mode, all audio tracks are mixed in Cubase, and the switch LED lights up ). To monitor the Cubase signals, turn on the DAW TO ST [ON] switch to add output signals from the n8/n12 panel. Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Using the Link Function Remotely...
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...set Work mode to 5.1 MIX if you are using Cubase Studio 4 or Cubase AI 4, since neither application supports the surround environment. • Before you can make another audio track mix independent from the main mix (the mix output to the n8/n12). If you are routed to the Cubase surround buses. If you ... the following controls to set to page 48. English STEREO BUS 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 audio track send has already been assigned to...
...set Work mode to 5.1 MIX if you are using Cubase Studio 4 or Cubase AI 4, since neither application supports the surround environment. • Before you can make another audio track mix independent from the main mix (the mix output to the n8/n12). If you are routed to the Cubase surround buses. If you ... the following controls to set to page 48. English STEREO BUS 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 audio track send has already been assigned to...
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... help you select the "Yamaha n12 (n8) stereo recording" project template, the REC bus will be automatically selected as the input source for each input channel will be used to record the mixer signals to mix any input channel signals on the n8/n12, then record them on ... Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Let's start our recording session! Show Inspector Owner's Manual 39 You can select the input source for recording, and select DAW when you wish to mix the recorded signals in Cubase. NOTE If you understand how to transfer the n8/n12 input channel signals to the ...
... help you select the "Yamaha n12 (n8) stereo recording" project template, the REC bus will be automatically selected as the input source for each input channel will be used to record the mixer signals to mix any input channel signals on the n8/n12, then record them on ... Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 Let's start our recording session! Show Inspector Owner's Manual 39 You can select the input source for recording, and select DAW when you wish to mix the recorded signals in Cubase. NOTE If you understand how to transfer the n8/n12 input channel signals to the ...
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... SOURCE SELECT [DAW] switch to the corresponding audio track. When you wish to listen to the effect signal only in Cubase to start recording. 11. English Using the n8/n12 with the VST effect applied (the "wet" sound). Make settings in the control room, turn on , the monitoring...is enabled, the corresponding input channel [ST] switches will be routed to record the REC bus signals, you can monitor the signal with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 5. Make sure that the Record Enable button is enabled, the effect signals will be directly routed to the REC buses will ...
... SOURCE SELECT [DAW] switch to the corresponding audio track. When you wish to listen to the effect signal only in Cubase to start recording. 11. English Using the n8/n12 with the VST effect applied (the "wet" sound). Make settings in the control room, turn on , the monitoring...is enabled, the corresponding input channel [ST] switches will be routed to record the REC bus signals, you can monitor the signal with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 5. Make sure that the Record Enable button is enabled, the effect signals will be directly routed to the REC buses will ...
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... click the "Show Inspector" button. NOTE If you select the "Yamaha n12 (n8) multi channel recording" project template, the direct output from the input channel will be automatically selected as the input source for each Cubase audio track. ■ Preparing for recording 1. Make sure that the...source and output destination of audio track (Input Routing) Owner's Manual 41 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 be turned on for the audio track on which you wish to ...
... click the "Show Inspector" button. NOTE If you select the "Yamaha n12 (n8) multi channel recording" project template, the direct output from the input channel will be automatically selected as the input source for each Cubase audio track. ■ Preparing for recording 1. Make sure that the...source and output destination of audio track (Input Routing) Owner's Manual 41 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 be turned on for the audio track on which you wish to ...
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...it into the audio track. 6. Turn the input channel 1 [WET] switch on (the LED will temporarily be doubled in the Cubase input bus to the n8/n12 via the Cubase mixer. If this case, the channel [WET] switch LED will flash. • Processing the signals with VST effects may cause ...If the input channel signal had been routed to the STEREO bus, the input channel signal being sent to monitor the signal. Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ Setting the Monitor Remote function If you wish to apply a VST effect to the input channel 1 signal and monitor the...
...it into the audio track. 6. Turn the input channel 1 [WET] switch on (the LED will temporarily be doubled in the Cubase input bus to the n8/n12 via the Cubase mixer. If this case, the channel [WET] switch LED will flash. • Processing the signals with VST effects may cause ...If the input channel signal had been routed to the STEREO bus, the input channel signal being sent to monitor the signal. Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 ■ Setting the Monitor Remote function If you wish to apply a VST effect to the input channel 1 signal and monitor the...