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... Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in any way, such as radiators...the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may be of sufficient magnitude to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11 Only use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the unit. When a cart is damaged, liquid has been spilled or ...
... Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in any way, such as radiators...the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may be of sufficient magnitude to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11 Only use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the unit. When a cart is damaged, liquid has been spilled or ...
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...If the antenna lead-in harmful interference with FCC regulations does not guarantee that may cause interference harmful to use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please ...COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Mixing Studio Model Name : n8/n12 This device complies with the requirements listed in the space ...
...If the antenna lead-in harmful interference with FCC regulations does not guarantee that may cause interference harmful to use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please ...COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Mixing Studio Model Name : n8/n12 This device complies with the requirements listed in the space ...
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... noise, make sure that the AC outlet you or others, or damage to , the following : Power supply/Power cord • Only use immediately and have the device inspected by Yamaha). • Do not place the power cord near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel...and not the cord. Depending on the name plate of the device. • Use only the included AC power adaptor (*PA-30 for the n12, PA-20 for the n8 or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are not limited to the device or other...
... noise, make sure that the AC outlet you or others, or damage to , the following : Power supply/Power cord • Only use immediately and have the device inspected by Yamaha). • Do not place the power cord near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel...and not the cord. Depending on the name plate of the device. • Use only the included AC power adaptor (*PA-30 for the n12, PA-20 for the n8 or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are not limited to the device or other...
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... be turned off , the power amplifier should be held responsible for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use others' copyrights. If you unplug the power cord from those on the device (vents, ports, etc.) If this owner's manual are ...defective components. Any violation of components with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with moving contacts, such as shown in which it , and avoid use . Then have the device inspected by improper use or modifications to use the device or headphones for a long time, make sure...
... be turned off , the power amplifier should be held responsible for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use others' copyrights. If you unplug the power cord from those on the device (vents, ports, etc.) If this owner's manual are ...defective components. Any violation of components with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with moving contacts, such as shown in which it , and avoid use . Then have the device inspected by improper use or modifications to use the device or headphones for a long time, make sure...
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... such as Cubase 4. Owner's Manual IEEE 1394 cable TOOLS for n/Cubase AI 4 installation guide 6 Owner's Manual TOOLS for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. Please read the software license agreement before you start using an IEEE 1394 cable to transfer audio and MIDI signals between the mixer and Steinberg Cubase or other line-level...
... such as Cubase 4. Owner's Manual IEEE 1394 cable TOOLS for n/Cubase AI 4 installation guide 6 Owner's Manual TOOLS for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. Please read the software license agreement before you start using an IEEE 1394 cable to transfer audio and MIDI signals between the mixer and Steinberg Cubase or other line-level...
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... 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 do using the n8/n12 with Cubase ... 33 ...Computer setup for the Link function 34 Using the Link Function 37 Remotely...
... 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 do using the n8/n12 with Cubase ... 33 ...Computer setup for the Link function 34 Using the Link Function 37 Remotely...
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... the power switch to the STANDBY position. Otherwise, noise may result in the STANDBY position. Use of current continues to the ON position. 2. Caution Note that a small amount of a different... the outlet when you do not plan to use the mixer for the n8 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha). English Turning On and Off the Power to... the Mixer Turning On and Off the Power to the Mixer Before Turning On the Power to a standard household power outlet securely. Warning Use only the included power adaptor (*PA-30 for the n12...
... the power switch to the STANDBY position. Otherwise, noise may result in the STANDBY position. Use of current continues to the ON position. 2. Caution Note that a small amount of a different... the outlet when you do not plan to use the mixer for the n8 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha). English Turning On and Off the Power to... the Mixer Turning On and Off the Power to the Mixer Before Turning On the Power to a standard household power outlet securely. Warning Use only the included power adaptor (*PA-30 for the n12...
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... a balanced line. A device transmits an original hot (+) signal through the hot conductor and the same, but the most cases, shielded cables are used for transferring very weak signals. This is lower than -50 dBu. Keyboards and other sources. Anatomy of a shielded cable hot cold shield (ground).... The longer the wire, the more noise it with a nominal level of hot (+), cold (-), and ground conductors. To avoid noise, use too many digits to be sure to normal and combines it is very low -- Signals - The output level of phase. In most popular one hot (...
... a balanced line. A device transmits an original hot (+) signal through the hot conductor and the same, but the most cases, shielded cables are used for transferring very weak signals. This is lower than -50 dBu. Keyboards and other sources. Anatomy of a shielded cable hot cold shield (ground).... The longer the wire, the more noise it with a nominal level of hot (+), cold (-), and ground conductors. To avoid noise, use too many digits to be sure to normal and combines it is very low -- Signals - The output level of phase. In most popular one hot (...
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...the level of signals to be transmitted is very high and/or the signal is usually high enough that converts unbalanced signals into balanced signals using unbalanced lines is unbalanced, and can connect a DI between various types of connectors?" However, the output signal level through a hot (+) ...are less expensive than balanced cables. English Recording Basics This is sturdy and less susceptible to deformation. In this configuration was first used to connect an electric guitar or other instruments, to an amplifier. RCA pin connectors white red This type of unbalanced pin jack...
...the level of signals to be transmitted is very high and/or the signal is usually high enough that converts unbalanced signals into balanced signals using unbalanced lines is unbalanced, and can connect a DI between various types of connectors?" However, the output signal level through a hot (+) ...are less expensive than balanced cables. English Recording Basics This is sturdy and less susceptible to deformation. In this configuration was first used to connect an electric guitar or other instruments, to an amplifier. RCA pin connectors white red This type of unbalanced pin jack...
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... and raise the sound pressure. If the input signal is a greatly simplified block diagram of a mixer to help you understand the signal path. The n8/n12 features the following buses: • STEREO bus (L/R) • AUX bus (L/R) • REC bus (L/R) • REVERB bus (L/R) • SOLO bus (L/R) ■ Master...the level of each bus output. 7 Level meter (master) This meter indicates the signal level in the master section, which is most often used during mixing. ■ Bus 5 Bus Input channel signals are categorized into a few types based on the design of the mixer, a fader is provided...
... and raise the sound pressure. If the input signal is a greatly simplified block diagram of a mixer to help you understand the signal path. The n8/n12 features the following buses: • STEREO bus (L/R) • AUX bus (L/R) • REC bus (L/R) • REVERB bus (L/R) • SOLO bus (L/R) ■ Master...the level of each bus output. 7 Level meter (master) This meter indicates the signal level in the master section, which is most often used during mixing. ■ Bus 5 Bus Input channel signals are categorized into a few types based on the design of the mixer, a fader is provided...
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channel fader PRE ON stereo fader OUT AUX send level OUT • Using AUX buses to create a monitor mix for players For players, it is easier to listen to the built-in digital reverb. This is almost identical to the AUX bus, and can be processed by the effect unit, then returned to the... a REVERB bus that is sent to the AUX bus. For example, if you adjust the channel fader. ■ Built-in digital reverb. On the n8/n12, a pre-fader signal is sent to the effect unit, the balance between the dry and wet signals, you must adjust the AUX send level whenever ...
channel fader PRE ON stereo fader OUT AUX send level OUT • Using AUX buses to create a monitor mix for players For players, it is easier to listen to the built-in digital reverb. This is almost identical to the AUX bus, and can be processed by the effect unit, then returned to the... a REVERB bus that is sent to the AUX bus. For example, if you adjust the channel fader. ■ Built-in digital reverb. On the n8/n12, a pre-fader signal is sent to the effect unit, the balance between the dry and wet signals, you must adjust the AUX send level whenever ...
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... you rotate the control clockwise, more information on the n12). For more compression is in preamp directly to the ... [WET] switch is turned on when you use an intermediate value taken from Cubase or another DAW...frequency is triggered. The following two controls are sending a mix monitoring signal to the musicians, or sending the signal to...turn the [MID] frequency control counter-clockwise. Yamaha also recommends that has passive-type pickups and ...boost for each gain control knob to the internal digital reverb (i.e., determines how much reverb will be applied...
... you rotate the control clockwise, more information on the n12). For more compression is in preamp directly to the ... [WET] switch is turned on when you use an intermediate value taken from Cubase or another DAW...frequency is triggered. The following two controls are sending a mix monitoring signal to the musicians, or sending the signal to...turn the [MID] frequency control counter-clockwise. Yamaha also recommends that has passive-type pickups and ...boost for each gain control knob to the internal digital reverb (i.e., determines how much reverb will be applied...
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...switch (page 17) in a thin sound. Front and Rear Panels Tip for compensating for the corresponding input channel will be disabled. • To use the Monitor Remote function, you want to listen to the stereo L/R buses. This means that has been processed via the Monitor Remote function. For ...signal level. In this case, turn this switch on (the switch LED lights up ) to route the channel signal to certain channels without changing the mix contents or signal path. English # [SOLO] switch This switch turns the Solo function on and off . Only You can monitor a wet signal ...
...switch (page 17) in a thin sound. Front and Rear Panels Tip for compensating for the corresponding input channel will be disabled. • To use the Monitor Remote function, you want to listen to the stereo L/R buses. This means that has been processed via the Monitor Remote function. For ...signal level. In this case, turn this switch on (the switch LED lights up ) to route the channel signal to certain channels without changing the mix contents or signal path. English # [SOLO] switch This switch turns the Solo function on and off . Only You can monitor a wet signal ...
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... the STEREO buses. The monitoring volume level of the n8 is sent to the stereo buses. 3 DAW TO ST section This section enables you are using the Solo function, turn this order: HALL → ROOM → PLATE. When the switch is on ( ), the signal is turned on and.... The "▼" position corresponds to the nominal level (0 dB). [TO AUX]/[TO REC]/[TO ST] switches These switches route the output signal from the internal digital reverb to the nominal output level (0 dB). English Front and Rear Panels Master Control section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Reverb section This section enables you to...
... the STEREO buses. The monitoring volume level of the n8 is sent to the stereo buses. 3 DAW TO ST section This section enables you are using the Solo function, turn this order: HALL → ROOM → PLATE. When the switch is on ( ), the signal is turned on and.... The "▼" position corresponds to the nominal level (0 dB). [TO AUX]/[TO REC]/[TO ST] switches These switches route the output signal from the internal digital reverb to the nominal output level (0 dB). English Front and Rear Panels Master Control section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Reverb section This section enables you to...
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... ) @ ! 1 Microphone Only This is a built-in parentheses. ■ n8 This meter indicates the output level at this jack can be operated with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4; Pressing the switch repeatedly toggles between C-R (C-R OUT jacks) and BUS (STEREO/REC/AUX bus). @ [INPUT METER] switch Only This switch selects the...bus Meter C C-R OUT jacks C (LS/RS) AUX bus * Surround channels are using the Monitor Remote function (page 33), signals that is, when the computer is connected to the n8/ n12 and Cubase is linked to the AUX bus. 5 AUX PHONES jack This headphone connector ...
... ) @ ! 1 Microphone Only This is a built-in parentheses. ■ n8 This meter indicates the output level at this jack can be operated with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4; Pressing the switch repeatedly toggles between C-R (C-R OUT jacks) and BUS (STEREO/REC/AUX bus). @ [INPUT METER] switch Only This switch selects the...bus Meter C C-R OUT jacks C (LS/RS) AUX bus * Surround channels are using the Monitor Remote function (page 33), signals that is, when the computer is connected to the n8/ n12 and Cubase is linked to the AUX bus. 5 AUX PHONES jack This headphone connector ...
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...the AUX outputs (AUX PHONES jack and AUX OUT jacks). The included Cubase AI 4 does not support surround. • You can use these switches to page 47. 2 [DOWN MIX] switch Only This switch converts 5.1-ch surround signals (input from the C-R OUT jacks A. When the Talkback function is turned on and... signals. For example, this case, the 5.1-ch L/R signal and STEREO bus L/R channel signals will output the control room monitor signal. In this can be mixed and output. 4 [DIMMER] switch This switch turns on (the switch will be enabled. Front and Rear Panels Control Room section...
...the AUX outputs (AUX PHONES jack and AUX OUT jacks). The included Cubase AI 4 does not support surround. • You can use these switches to page 47. 2 [DOWN MIX] switch Only This switch converts 5.1-ch surround signals (input from the C-R OUT jacks A. When the Talkback function is turned on and... signals. For example, this case, the 5.1-ch L/R signal and STEREO bus L/R channel signals will output the control room monitor signal. In this can be mixed and output. 4 [DIMMER] switch This switch turns on (the switch will be enabled. Front and Rear Panels Control Room section...
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...each switch changes I/O settings and bus assignments. When the switch is linked to Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4. If you to the previous marker (or the beginning of the Cubase ...click sound). Rewind Fast forward Stops the project playback. Plays the project. NOTE • To use the Monitor Remote function, turn on the MONITOR REMOTE [ON] switch (2) (the switch LED will...the n8/n12. 5.1 MIX Only Enables you to monitor on the n8/n12 the stereo signal mixed in Cubase. HARDWARE MIX Enables you to output Cubase audio tracks individually to the n8/n12, then mix them ...
...each switch changes I/O settings and bus assignments. When the switch is linked to Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4. If you to the previous marker (or the beginning of the Cubase ...click sound). Rewind Fast forward Stops the project playback. Plays the project. NOTE • To use the Monitor Remote function, turn on the MONITOR REMOTE [ON] switch (2) (the switch LED will...the n8/n12. 5.1 MIX Only Enables you to monitor on the n8/n12 the stereo signal mixed in Cubase. HARDWARE MIX Enables you to output Cubase audio tracks individually to the n8/n12, then mix them ...
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...are TRS phone jacks that also support unbalanced connections. If you connect cables to both at the same time. Use a separately-sold Yamaha insertion cable (YIC025/050/070). NOTE If you connect only odd channels to the phone-type jacks, the ...-type unbalanced I /O section n12 9 8 ) 4 3 1 English !@ 7 6 n8 98 ) 5 4 3 2 1 !@ 65 1 ANALOG INPUT jacks (monaural) These monaural channel input jacks are used to connect microphones or musical instruments. NOTE You may use both phone type and RCA pin type jacks, signals are mixed before the A/D converter. Front...
...are TRS phone jacks that also support unbalanced connections. If you connect cables to both at the same time. Use a separately-sold Yamaha insertion cable (YIC025/050/070). NOTE If you connect only odd channels to the phone-type jacks, the ...-type unbalanced I /O section n12 9 8 ) 4 3 1 English !@ 7 6 n8 98 ) 5 4 3 2 1 !@ 65 1 ANALOG INPUT jacks (monaural) These monaural channel input jacks are used to connect microphones or musical instruments. NOTE You may use both phone type and RCA pin type jacks, signals are mixed before the A/D converter. Front...
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... are stereo output jacks that they do not plan to use these jacks, for a long period of Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 using your main speakers. Both jacks feature the same functionality....stereo jacks output the mixed signal, and are used to a connected external device, such as an effects processor. If your DAW to change the assignment. Yamaha recommends that you are used to connect a ... in the Meter section. 8 MIDI IN/OUT jacks These jacks are connecting the n8/n12 to connect daisy-chained devices. Caution Be sure to connect the IEEE1394 cable plug to...
... are stereo output jacks that they do not plan to use these jacks, for a long period of Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI 4 using your main speakers. Both jacks feature the same functionality....stereo jacks output the mixed signal, and are used to a connected external device, such as an effects processor. If your DAW to change the assignment. Yamaha recommends that you are used to connect a ... in the Meter section. 8 MIDI IN/OUT jacks These jacks are connecting the n8/n12 to connect daisy-chained devices. Caution Be sure to connect the IEEE1394 cable plug to...
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Also, make sure that all the way down. 2. NOTE You cannot use both jacks, INPUT B will be used and INPUT A will be disabled. 3. n12 Setup Example (Home recording) synthesizer, rhythm machine microphones guitar, bass (Hi-Z) MIDI cable MIDI cable sound source (CD, MD, DAT, etc.) guitar, ... that the power to all devices is turned off the power to the devices in the reverse order: power amps (powered speakers) → n8/n12 → peripheral devices). English Setting Up the Mixer Setting Up the Mixer Setup Procedure 1. Turn off . If you connect cables to both INPUT ...
Also, make sure that all the way down. 2. NOTE You cannot use both jacks, INPUT B will be used and INPUT A will be disabled. 3. n12 Setup Example (Home recording) synthesizer, rhythm machine microphones guitar, bass (Hi-Z) MIDI cable MIDI cable sound source (CD, MD, DAT, etc.) guitar, ... that the power to all devices is turned off the power to the devices in the reverse order: power amps (powered speakers) → n8/n12 → peripheral devices). English Setting Up the Mixer Setting Up the Mixer Setup Procedure 1. Turn off . If you connect cables to both INPUT ...