Yamaha EMX 512 de handleiding

Categorie
Aanvullende muziekapparatuur
Type
de handleiding
POWERED MIXER
POWERED MIXER
Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Making the Most of Your Mixer
Pages 13 to 19
Quick Guide
Pages 6 to 12
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EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
The above warning is located on the rear of the unit.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
(98-6500)
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.
Model:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the bottom or rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical
shock, short-circuiting, damages, re or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device. The required voltage is
printed on the name plate of the device.
Use only the included power cord.
Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do
not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or
place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective grounding
connection. Improper grounding can result in electrical shock.
Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify
them in any way. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should
appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions,
or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden
loss of sound during use of the device, or if any unusual smells or smoke
should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by
qualified Yamaha service personnel.
If this device should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power
switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for
extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the
plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.
When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is
easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off
the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power
switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum
level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug
the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
If this device is to be mounted in an EIA-standard rack, leave the back of the rack
open and make sure that it is at least 10 cm away from walls or surfaces. Also, if
this device is to be mounted with devices that tend to generate heat, such as
power amplifiers, be sure to keep an adequate gap between this device and the
heat-generating devices or install ventilation panels to prevent high
temperatures from developing inside this device.
Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to
the device(s), or even fire.
Do not use the device in a confined, poorly-ventilated location. If this device is
to be used in a small space other than an EIA-standard rack, make sure that there
is adequate space between the device and surrounding walls or other devices: at
least 10 cm at the sides, 25 cm behind and 15 cm above. Inadequate ventilation
can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even fire.
•Avoid setting all equalizer controls and faders to their maximum. Depending on
the condition of the connected devices, doing so may cause feedback and may
damage the speakers.
Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat
(such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the
possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
Do not block the vents. This device has ventilation holes at the rear and side to
prevent the internal temperature from becoming too high. In particular, do not
place the device on its side or upside down. Inadequate ventilation can result in
overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even fire.
Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile
phone, or other electric devices. Doing so may result in noise, both in the
device itself and in the TV or radio next to it.
Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices.
Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.
Use only speaker cables for connecting speakers to the speaker jacks. Use of
other types of cables may result in fire.
Do not use speaker cables with a metal-housing connector. Doing so may result
in electrical shock due to differences in voltage. Use speaker cables with a non-
metal-housing connector, or with a insulated-housing connector.
When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the device
or external power amplifiers LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the
power off, the device or external power amplifiers should be turned off FIRST for
the same reason.
Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device
(vents, etc.).
•Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any
gaps or openings on the device (vents, etc.) If this happens, turn off the power
immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the
device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Do not use the device for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable
volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use
excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
Power supply/Power cord
Do not open
Water warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/Power cord
Location
Connections
Handling caution
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Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.
The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualified Yamaha service
personnel about replacing defective components.
About this Manual
This manual is divided into two main sections, as follows.
Mixer Basics (starts on page 6)
Presents a general explanation of mixers and mixer concepts. Includes a Quick Guide that will help beginners get up to speed very quickly.
EMX Setup and Operation (starts on page 20)
Provides detailed information about the EMX. Introduces the EMX features, identifies and explains the controls, indicators, and connec-
tors; and explains how to set up the equipment.
* This manual applies to models EMX512SC, EMX312SC, and EMX212SC. Within this manual, the term “EMX” is used to refer to all three of these models.
* Illustrations herein are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match actual appearance during operation.
* Company names and product names herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).
Use only Neutrik plugs (NL4) for connecting Speakon connectors.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device.
Copying of commercially available music or other audio data for purposes other than personal use is strictly prohibited by copyright law. Please respect all
copyrights, and consult with a copyright specialist if you are in doubt about permissible use.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi-
nals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by
the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (3 wires)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-
tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by
the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/
or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s
supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digi-
tal devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a rea-
sonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a
residential environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio fre-
quencies and, if not installed and used according to the instruc-
tions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to
the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)
regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all
installations. If this product is found to be the source of interfer-
ence, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”,
please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by
the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the
lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please con-
tact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division,
6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
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Thank you for your purchase of this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer.
Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full
advantage of your mixer’s superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. After
reading the manual, please store it in a safe place.
Basic
Quick Guide 6
Before Turning On the Mixer........................................ 6
Getting Sound to the Speakers.................................... 7
Adding Some Reverb................................................. 11
Using the Compressors to Enhance Vocals .............. 12
Making the Most of Your Mixer 13
A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place .... 13
A Plethora of Connectors—What Goes Where? ... 13
Balanced, Unbalanced—What’s the Difference? .. 14
Signal Levels and the Decibel.................................... 15
Making Better Mixes................................................... 15
Approaching the Mix—Where Do You Start? ...... 15
To EQ or Not to EQ.............................................. 16
Ambience ............................................................. 17
The Modulation Effects: Phasing, Chorus,
and Flanging ........................................................ 18
Compression........................................................ 18
Reference
Controls and Connectors 20
Controls on Each Channel ......................................... 20
Digital Effects Section ................................................ 22
MAIN Section ............................................................. 23
MONITOR Section ..................................................... 24
POWER Section ........................................................ 25
Rear Panel ................................................................. 26
Connecting Speakers 27
Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and
Rack Mounting 28
Horizontal Orientation ................................................ 28
Tilting ......................................................................... 29
Rack Mounting ........................................................... 29
Setting Up 30
Troubleshooting 31
Specifications 32
Input Channels..................................... page 20
The EMX offers four monoaural mic/line input channels (1
to 4) and four stereo input channel pairs (5/6 to 11/12),
allowing you to freely mix inputs from microphones, line-
level devices, and stereo devices. For example, you can
mix four microphones with four stereo devices, or seven
microphones with one stereo synthesizer.
Phantom Power (+15V)........................ page 25
A single switch turns phantom power on to all mic inputs.
Use this feature to provide power to condenser microphones.
High-Quality Digital Effects ................ page 22
The mixer’s internal effector is in the same league as our
SPX effector series, allowing you to create a rich range of
variations with no external help. But of course you are also
free to use the EFFECT OUT jack to connect to an external
effector of your choice.
MAIN and MONITOR Outputs ............. page 23
The mixer offers excellent independent control of main and
monitor output. The top panel offers separate main and
monitor outputs, while the POWER AMP switch can be
used to set the SPEAKERS jacks so that they output either
the main signal to both speakers or else the main signal to
one speaker and the monitor signal to the other. Separate
MASTER control knobs and 7-segment graphic equalizers
are also provided.
Compressors (EMX512SC and
EMX312SC only) .................................. page 21
Compressors on channels 1 to 4 can be used to squeeze
the dynamic range of inputs such as microphones and
acoustic guitars, attenuating the higher levels and bringing
out the lower ones. This feature helps reduce distortion and
allows overall volume to be set higher, resulting in a stron-
ger and more impressive sound.
Tilt Setup or Rack Mount ................... page 29
The EMX can be positioned at an angle or mounted in a
rack, allowing for easy accessibility in a wide variety of set-
ups.
Internal Power Amp ............................. page 25
The internal amp makes it possible to connect the SPEAK-
ERS jacks directly to non-powered speakers, with no need
for an external amplifier in between. The rear panel offers
two types of speaker connectors: phone jacks and Neutrik
Speakon jacks.
Contents Features
BASIC
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Quick Guide
Before Turning On the Mixer
Connecting to Power
1 Be sure that the POWER switch is in the OFF position.
2 Connect the included power cord to the AC IN connector on the rear panel.
3 Plug the power cord into a standard power outlet.
Turning the Unit On and Off
NOTE
To prevent an unpleasant burst of noise from the speakers, you should power up the sound sources first, and then the other devices in
order of their distance from the source (starting with the closest).
For example: Sound source (external device)
EMX unit
Amps (Powered speakers)
When turning power off, proceed in the opposite order.
Before turning power on, make sure that the LEVEL and MASTER knobs are set to the “0” position.
1 Push the POWER switch in to turn the power ON.
The power lamp lights up to indicate that power is on. To turn the power off, push the switch again, so that it
pops out.
Rapidly turning the unit ON and OFF in succession can cause it to malfunction. After turning the unit OFF, wait for about 10 seconds
before turning it ON again.
Quick Guide
BASIC
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We begin by connecting up two speakers and generating some
stereo output. Note that operations and procedures will vary
somewhat according to the input devices you are using.
1 Connect up the speakers and your input devices
(microphones, instruments, etc.)
Use non-powered speakers and dedicated speaker cable. Connect one speaker
to SPEAKERS jack A (A1 or A2), and the other to jack B (B1 or B2). Then con-
nect your input devices (microphones, guitar, etc.) to the appropriate input jacks
on the top panel. For details, see page 30.
RIGHT WRONG!!
Getting Sound to the Speakers
1
2,8
4
6
2,7,9
3
5
1
NOTE
We recommend that you do not
connect electric instruments
(such as electric guitars and
basses) directly to the EMX.
Instead, these instruments
should be connected through
an intermediary device such as
a direct box, a preamp (guitar
amp), or an amp simulator.
Before connecting input
devices to the EMX, be sure
that all of these devices (includ-
ing microphones) are powered
off. And before turning the
power to any device on or off,
be sure to turn the volume of
that device all the way down.
Neglect of these precautions
may result in large noise bursts
that may damage your equip-
ment, your ears, or both.
Never connect both A and B
jacks to a single speaker. Con-
nection of both jacks to the
same speaker may result in
damage to the mixer.
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Quick Guide
BASIC
2 Turn the LEVEL knobs and the MASTER knobs to 0.
3 Set the POWER AMP switch to its upper position
(to MAIN L-R).
For information about this switch, see page 25.
This position
This position
Quick Guide
BASIC
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4 If you have connected input devices to channels 1 to 4, set
the LINE/MIC switch on each channel accordingly.
If you have connected a line-level device, such as a keyboard or audio device,
set the channel’s switch to the LINE position ( ). If you have connected a
microphone or other mic-level device, set the switch to the MIC position ( ).
5 If you are using one or more condenser microphones for
your inputs, set the PHANTOM switch to the ON position
().
6 Turn on the power.
First turn on the power to all connected devices other than powered speakers
and amp, and then turn on the EMX itself. If using powered speakers or amps,
turn these on last.
Be sure to leave this switch
off if you do not need phan-
tom power.
When using phantom power,
do not connect any devices
other than condenser micro-
phones to the XLR input
jacks. Other devices may be
damaged if connected to
phantom power. This precau-
tion does not apply to bal-
anced dynamic microphones,
however, as these will not be
affected by phantom power.
Before turning the PHAN-
TOM switch ON or OFF, be
sure to turn off the power to
the mixer and to all other
devices having internal
amplifiers. It is also recom-
mended that you set both
MASTER knobs to their “0”
position. Neglect of these
precautions may result in
damage to speakers, to other
equipment, or to your ears.
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Quick Guide
BASIC
7 Turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section to the posi-
tion.
8 Adjust the LEVEL knobs for all occupied channels.
For each input device you have connected: Generate sound from the device
while adjusting the corresponding channel’s LEVEL knob. Adjust so that the
LEVEL meter occasionally reaches the “0” level.
9 Now turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section again
as necessary to adjust the overall output level.
This position
It is acceptable for the LIMITER
lamps to flash on briefly at
times, but if they remain lit con-
tinuously then there is risk of
damage to your speakers or to
the internal amp. Reduce the
MASTER knob setting so that
these lamps do not stay on.
Quick Guide
BASIC
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Now let’s try adding some reverb to your input. The reverb effects
let you simulate the sound of different performance environ-
ments—such as concert halls and small clubs.
1 Turn the ON switch to it’s ON position.
This switch turns the internal effector on and off. The lamp lights up orange to
indicate that the effector is on. As an alternative to the ON switch, you can use a
separately sold FC5 foot switch to toggle the effector on and off.
2 Turn the PROGRAM dial to select the desired effect type;
To select a reverb effect, turn the dial to any value from 1 to 7.
3 Use the channel EFFECT knobs to adjust the effect
depth for each channel.
Adding Some Reverb
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1
4
2
1
REVERB HALL 1
9
KARAOKE ECHO
2
REVERB HALL 2
0
VOCAL ECHO
3
REVERB ROOM 1
A
CHORUS 1
4
REVERB ROOM 2
B
CHORUS 2
55
55
REVERB STAGE 1
CC
CC
FLANGER
66
66
REVERB STAGE 2
DD
DD
PHASER
77
77
REVERB PLATE
EE
EE
AUTO WAH
88
88
DRUM AMBIENCE
FF
FF
DISTORTION
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Quick Guide
BASIC
4 Use the MAIN section’s EFFECT RTN knob to adjust the
overall effect depth.
Note that you can use the PARAMETER knob to adjust the characteristic sound
of the selected effect. If you have selected a reverb effect, the knob will adjust
the reverb time.
The compressor evens out the input level, reducing the level of
loud passages and bringing up softer passages. The result is a
cleaner sound where nuances remain audible and the lyrics are
easier to hear.
1 Adjust the COMP knobs on the relevant channels.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the compression. Avoid setting the value
too high, as too much compression may lead to howling. For more information
about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21.
Using the Compressors to Enhance Vocals
(EMX512SC and EMX312SC only)
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BASIC
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Making the Most of Your Mixer
An Introduction
You’ve got yourself a mixer
and now you’re ready to use it.
Just plug everything in,
twiddle the controls, and
away you go … right?
Well, if you’ve done this
before you won’t have any
problems, but if this is the
first time you’ve ever used a
mixer you might want to
read through this little
tutorial and pick up a few
basics that will help you get
better performance and
make better mixes.
A Place for
Everything and
Everything in its
Place
A Plethora of
Connectors—What
Goes Where?
Questions you’re likely to
encounter when setting up a
system for the first time might
include “Why all these different
types of connectors on the back
of my mixer?” and “What’s the
difference?”.
Let’s start by taking a look at the
most common connector types.
The Venerable RCA Pin
Jack
This is the “consumer connector,”
and the one that has been most
commonly used on home audio
gear for many years. Also known
as “phono” jacks (short for
“phonogram”), but the term isn’t
used much these days—besides,
it’s too easily confusable with
“phone” jacks, below. RCA pin
jacks are always unbalanced, and
generally carry a line-level signal
at –10 dB, nominal. You’re most
likely to use this type of connector
when connecting a CD player or
other home audio type source to
your mixer, or when connecting
the output of your mixer to a
cassette recorder or similar gear.
The Versatile Phone Jack
The name “phone jack” arose
simply because this configuration
was first used in telephone
switchboards. Phone jacks can be
tricky because you can’t always
tell what type of signal they’re
designed to handle just by looking
at them. It could be unbalanced
mono, unbalanced stereo,
balanced mono, or an insert patch
point. The connector’s label will
usually tell you what type of signal
it handles, as will the owner’s
manual (you do keep your
manuals in a safe place, don’t
you?). A phone jack that is set up
to handle balanced signals is also
often referred to as a “TRS”
phone jack. “TRS” stands for Tip-
Ring-Sleeve, which describes the
configuration of the phone plug
used.
The Sturdy XLR
This type of connector is
generally referred to as “XLR-
type,” and almost always carries a
balanced signal. If the
corresponding circuitry is
designed properly, however, XLR-
White
Red
Stereo/TRS phone plug
Mono phone plug
Male
Female
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type connectors will also handle
unbalanced signals with no
problem. Microphone cables
usually have this type of
connector, as do the inputs and
outputs of most professional
audio gear.
Balanced,
Unbalanced—What’s
the Difference?
In a word: “noise.” The whole
point of balanced lines is noise
rejection, and it’s something
they’re very good at. Any length
of wire will act as an antenna to
pick up the random
electromagnetic radiation we’re
constantly surrounded by: radio
and TV signals as well as
spurious electromagnetic noise
generated by power lines, motors,
electric appliances, computer
monitors, and a variety of other
sources. The longer the wire, the
more noise it is likely to pick up.
That’s why balanced lines are the
best choice for long cable runs. If
your “studio” is basically confined
to your desktop and all
connections are no more than a
meter or two in length, then
unbalanced lines are fine—unless
you’re surrounded by extremely
high levels of electromagnetic
noise. Another place balanced
lines are almost always used is in
microphone cables. The reason
for this is that the output signal
from most microphones is very
small, so even a tiny amount of
noise will be relatively large, and
will be amplified to an alarming
degree in the mixer’s high-gain
head amplifier.
How Do Balanced Lines
Reject Noise?
** Skip this section if technical
details make you queasy. **
Balanced lines work on the
principle of “phase cancellation”: if
you add two identical signals out
of phase (i.e. one signal is
inverted so its peaks coincide with
the troughs in the other signal),
the result is … nothing. A flat line.
The signals cancel each other
out.
A balanced cable has
three conductors:
1) A ground conductor which
carries no signal, just the
“ground” or “0” reference
against which the signal in the
other conductors fluctuates.
2) A “hot” or “+” conductor which
carries the normal-phase audio
signal.
3) A “cold” or “–” conductor which
carries the reverse-phase
audio signal.
While the desired audio signals in
the hot and cold conductors are
out of phase, any noise induced
in the line will be exactly the same
in both conductors, and thus in
phase. The trick is that the phase
of one signal is reversed at the
receiving end of the line so that
the desired audio signals become
in-phase, and the induced noise
suddenly finds itself out of phase.
The out-of-phase noise signal is
effectively canceled while the
audio signal is left intact. Clever,
eh?
Hot
Cold
Shield
(Ground)
Outer
Insulation
Balanced Unbalanced
To summarize
Microphones: Use balanced lines.
Short line-level runs: Unbalanced lines are fine if you’re in a
relatively noise-free environment.
Long line-level runs: The ambient electromagnetic noise level will
be the ultimate deciding factor, but balanced
is best.
Balanced noise cancellation
Noise
Hot (+)
Cold (–)
Ground
Source Cable
Noise cancelled
Noise-free signal
Phase
inversion
Receiving device
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Signal Levels and
the Decibel
Let’s take a look at one of the
most commonly used units in
audio: the decibel (dB). If the
smallest sound that can be heard
by the human ear is given an
arbitrary value of 1, then the
loudest sound that can be heard
is approximately 1,000,000 (one
million) times louder. That’s too
many digits to deal with for
practical calculations, and so the
more appropriate “decibel” (dB)
unit was created for sound-related
measurements. In this system the
difference between the softest
and loudest sounds that can be
heard is 120 dB. This is a non-
linear scale, and a difference of 3
dB actually results in a doubling
or halving of the loudness.
You might encounter a number of
different varieties of the dB: dBu,
dBV, dBM and others, but the
dBu is the basic decibel unit. In
the case of dBu, “0 dBu” is
specified as a signal level of
0.775 volts. For example, if a
microphone’s output level is –40
dBu (0.00775 V), then to raise
that level to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the
mixer’s preamp stage requires
that the signal be amplified by
100 times.
A mixer may be required to
handle signals at a wide range of
levels, and it is necessary match
input and output levels as closely
as possible. In most cases the
“nominal” level for a mixer’s input
and outputs is marked on the
panel or listed in the owner’s
manual.
Making Better Mixes
Approaching the
Mix—Where Do You
Start?
Mixing is easy, right? Just move
the faders around until it sounds
right? Well, you can do it that
way, but a more systematic
approach that is suited to the
material you’re mixing will
produce much better results, and
faster. There are no rules, and
you’ll probably end up developing
a system that works best for you.
But the key is to develop a
system rather than working
haphazardly. Here are a few
ideas to get you started:
Faders Down
It might sound overly simple, but it
is usually a good idea to start with
all channel faders off—all the way
down. It’s also possible to start
with all faders at their nominal
settings, but it’s too easy to lose
perspective with this approach.
Start with all faders down, then
bring them up one by one to fill
out the mix. But which channel
should you start with?
Example1:
Vocal Ballad Backed by
Piano Trio
What are you
mixing? Is it a song
in which the vocals
are the most
important element?
Unbalanced noise
Noise
Source Cable Receiving device
+ 20 dBu
0 dBu
0.775 V
-
20 dBu
-
40 dBu
-
60 dBu
The inputs and outputs on home-use audio gear
usually have a nominal level of –10 dBu.
Most professional mixers, power amplifiers, and other
types of equipment have inputs and outputs with a
nominal level of +4 dBu.
Microphone signal levels vary over a wide range
depending on the type of microphone and the source.
Average speech is about –30 dBu, but the twittering of
a bird might be lower than –50 dBu while a solid bass
drum beat might produce a level as high as 0 dBu.
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If so you might want to build the
mix around the vocals. This
means bringing the vocal channel
up to nominal first (if your level
setup procedure has been done
properly this will be a good
starting point), and then adding
the other instruments.
What you
add next will
depend on
the type of
material you
are working
with and
your
approach to it. If the vocals are
backed by a piano trio and the
song is a ballad, for example, you
might want to bring in the piano
next and get the vocal/piano
relationship just right, then bring
in the bass and drums to support
the overall sound.
Example2:
Funky R&B Groove
The approach will
be totally different
if you’re mixing a
funky R&B
number that
centers on the
groove. In this case most
engineers will start with the
drums, and then add the bass.
The relationship between the
drums and bass is extremely
important to achieve the “drive” or
groove the music rides on. Pay
particular attention to how the
bass works with the kick (bass
drum).
They should
almost sound
like a single
instrument—
with the kick
supplying the
punch and the bass supplying the
pitch. Once again, there are no
rules, but these are concepts that
have been proven to work well.
To EQ or Not to EQ
In general: less is better. There
are many situations in which you’ll
need to cut certain frequency
ranges, but use boost sparingly,
and with caution. Proper use of
EQ can eliminate interference
between instruments in a mix and
give the overall sound better
definition. Bad EQ—and most
commonly bad boost—just
sounds terrible.
Cut for a Cleaner Mix
For example: cymbals have a lot
of energy in the mid and low
frequency ranges that you don’t
really perceive as musical sound,
but which can interfere with the
clarity of other instruments in
these ranges. You can basically
turn the low EQ on cymbal
channels all the way down without
changing the way they sound in
the mix. You’ll hear the difference,
however, in the way the mix
sounds more “spacious,” and
instruments in the lower ranges
will have better definition.
Surprisingly enough, piano also
20 50 100 200 500 1 k 2 k 5 k 10 k 20 k
(
Hz
)
Piano
Bass Drum
Snare Drum
Bass
Guitar
Trombone
Tr umpet
Cymba
l
Fundamental: The frequency that determines the basic musical pitch.
The fundamental and harmonic frequency ranges of some
musical instruments.
Some Frequency Facts
The lowest and highest frequencies than can be heard by the
human ear are generally considered to be around 20 Hz and
20,000 Hz, respectively. Average conversation occurs in the
range from about 300 Hz to about 3,000 Hz. The frequency of a
standard pitchfork used to tune guitars and other instruments is
440 Hz (this corresponds to the “A3” key on a piano tuned to
concert pitch). Double this frequency to 880 Hz and you have a
pitch one octave higher (i.e. “A4” on the piano keyboard). In the
same way you can halve the frequency to 220 Hz to produce
“A2” an octave lower.
The frequencies controlled by the LOW, MID, and HIGH bands
on this mixer have been specifically selected to provide the most
“musical” range of adjustment with the widest possible range of
instruments (100Hz, 2,500 Hz, and 10,000 Hz, respectively).
Harmonics: Multiples of the fundamental frequency that play a role in
determining the timbre of the instrument.
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has an incredibly powerful low
end that can benefit from a bit of
low-frequency roll-off to let other
instruments—notably drums and
bass—do their jobs more
effectively. Naturally you won’t
want to do this if the piano is
playing solo.
The reverse applies to kick drums
and bass guitars: you can often
roll off the high end to create
more space in the mix without
compromising the character of the
instruments. You’ll have to use
your ears, though, because each
instrument is different and
sometimes you’ll want the “snap”
of a bass guitar, for example, to
come through.
Boost with Caution
If you’re trying to create special or
unusual effects, go ahead and
boost away as much as you like.
But if you’re just trying to achieve
a good-sounding mix, boost only
in very small increments. A tiny
boost in the midrange can give
vocals more presence, or a touch
of high boost can give certain
instruments more “air.” Listen,
and if things don’t sound clear
and clean try using cut to remove
frequencies that are cluttering up
the mix rather than trying to boost
the mix into clarity.
One of the biggest problems with
too much boost is that it adds
gain to the signal, increasing
noise and potentially overloading
the subsequent circuitry.
Ambience
Your mixes can be further refined
by adding ambience effects such
as reverb or delay. On the EMX
mixers these effects are built in.
The internal DSP (Digital Signal
Processor) can be used to add
reverb or delay to individual
channels in the same way as
external effects processors, with
the extra connections required by,
or the loss in sound quality often
caused by external processing.
(Refer to page 22).
You need to be careful not to
overdo effects, however, because
going to far can undermine the
clarity and quality of your mix.
Use your ambience effects just
enough to create the required
feeling of depth, but no more than
is necessary to keep your sound
clean.
Reverb and Delay Time
A variety of reverb and delay
effect programs are provided,
and nearly all of then have a
reverb/delay time parameter than
can be adjusted via the panel
PARAMETER control.
Small adjustments to the reverb/
delay time can actually have a
significant effect on the sound.
The optimum reverb time for a
piece of music will depend on the
music’s demo and density, but as
a general rule longer reverb times
are good for ballads, while shorter
reverb times are more suited to
up-tempo tunes. Delay times can
be adjusted to create a wide
variety of “grooves”, and you
need to select the time that best
suits the music. When adding
delay to a vocal, for example, try
setting the delay time to dotted
eighth notes corresponding to the
tune’s tempo.
Reverb Tone
Different reverb programs will
have different “reverb tone” due to
differences in the reverb time of
the high or low frequencies, or
differences in the overall
frequency response of the reverb
sound. Always be careful not
apply too much reverb,
particularly in the high
frequencies. In addition to
resulting in unnatural sound,
excessive high-frequency reverb
can interfere with the high
frequencies in other parts of the
mix. If you can hear more reverb
than direct sound in the upper
frequency range, try selecting a
different effect program. It’s
always a good idea to choose a
reverb program that gives you the
depth you want without detracting
from the clarity of the mix.
Reverb Level
It’s amazing how quickly your
ears can lose perspective and
fool you into believing that a
totally washed-out mix sounds
perfectly fine. To avoid falling into
this trap start with reverb level all
Signal
Level (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
LOW Boost
LOW Flat
LOW Cut
MID Boost
MID Flat
HIGH Boost
HIGH Flat
HIGH Cut
MID Cut
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the way down, then gradually
bring the reverb into the mix until
you can just hear the difference.
Any more than this normally
becomes a “special effect.” You
don’t want reverb to dominate the
mix unless you are trying to
create the effect of a band in a
cave—which is a perfectly
legitimate creative goal if that’s
the sort of thing you’re aiming for.
The Modulation
Effects: Phasing,
Chorus, and Flanging
All of these effects work on
basically the same principle: a
portion of the audio signal is
“time-shifted” and then mixed
back with the direct signal. The
amount of time shift is controlled,
or “modulated”, by an LFO (Low-
frequency Oscillator). When we
say “time shift,” however, we’re
not talking in terms of minutes or
even seconds.
For phasing effects the shift is
very small indeed – a difference
measured in degrees of phase
shift rather than time units. The
phase difference between the
modulated and direct signals
causes cancellation at some
frequencies and reinforces the
signal at others – a “comb filter”
effect – and this causes the
shimmering sound we hear.
Phasing is the subtlest of all these
effects, producing a gentle
shimmer that can add life to a
wide range of sources without
being too obtrusive.
For chorus and flanging the signal
is actually delayed by several
milliseconds (a millisecond is a
thousandth of a second), with the
delay time modulated by an LFO,
and recombined with the direct
signal. In addition to the comb-
filter effect described above, the
delay modulation in these effects
causes a perceived pitch shift
which, when mixed with the direct
signal, results in a harmonically
rich swirling or swishing sound.
The difference between chorus
and flanging effects is primarily in
the amount of delay time and
feedback used – flanging uses
longer delay times than chorus,
whereas chorus generally uses a
more complex delay structure.
Chorus is most often used to
thicken the sound of an
instrument, while flanging is
usually used as an outright
“special effect” to produce other-
worldly sonic swoops.
Compression
Have you ever wondered why
professionally produced
recordings sound so different
from your own? There are
numerous reasons, of course, but
one important factor is the
judicious use of compression.
One form of compression known
as “limiting” can, when properly
used, produce a smooth, unified
sound with no excessive peaks or
distortion. Compression can also
be used within a mix to make a
voice or instrument seem to come
forward, or simply to even out
level differences. Compression
can be used to make a mix seem
bigger and louder by producing a
more “saturated” sound.
Professional compressors have
numerous parameters that need
to be carefully adjusted: attack,
release, threshold, level, and
sometimes more. A professional
sound engineer might need to
spend a considerable amount of
time, based on a considerable
amount of experience, to set each
of these parameters to achieve
the desired sound.
The EMX compressor makes
achieving great sound much
easier. All you need to do is set a
single “compression” control and
all of the pertinent parameters are
automatically adjusted for you.
The engineers who designed this
fine compressor paid careful
attention to achieving the best
sound quality possible so that you
can quickly achieve pro-quality
compression without having to
OUTPUT
INPUT
(Min)
(Max)
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worry about a confusing multitude
of settings.
A common example of the use of
compression is to “tame” a vocal
that has a wide dynamic range in
order to tighten up the mix. With
the right amount of compression
you’ll be able to clearly hear
whispered passages while
passionate shouts are still well
balanced in the mix. Compression
can also be valuable on bass
guitar, producing a smooth bass
sound that stays solid through the
tune. Compression can also be
applied to guitar tracks to add
extra sustain. Too much
compression can be a cause of
feedback, however, so use it
sparingly.
Music First—Then Mix
In any case, the music comes
first. Think about the music and
let it guide the mix, rather than
trying to do things the other way
around. What is the music saying
and what instrument or technique
is being used to drive the
message? That’s where the focus
of your mix should be. You’re
using a high-tech tool to do the
mixing, but the mix itself is as
much art as the music. Approach
it that way and your mixes will
become a vital part of the music.
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Controls and Connectors
Controls on Each Channel
1 FCL (Feedback Channel Locating) lamp
This lamp is used during setup to identify any channel
that might be howling. Check these lamps when setting
up for a performance. If the lamp lights up, adjust the
channels equalizer 2 or level knob 5 to reduce the
level so that the lamp goes off.
Input of a continuous sound (as from a CD player or
vocal) may cause the lamp to come on even in the
absence of howling.
2 Equalizer (HIGH, MID, and LOW)
This three-band equalizer adjusts the channel’s high,
mid, and low frequency bands. Setting the knob to the
position produces a flat frequency response. Turning the
knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency
band, while turning to the left attenuates the band. The
following table shows the equalization type, the base fre-
quency, and the maximum cut/boost for each of the three
bands.
3 MONITOR control
Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the channel into
the MONITOR bus. If input is from a stereo channel pair
(5/6, 7/8, 9/10, or 11/12), the signals from the L and R
channels are mixed before moving into the bus. The
MONITOR bus signal is output at the MONITOR OUT
jack O, and may also be output from the SPEAKERS A
jacks V (depending on the setting of the POWER AMP
switch R).
The channel’s LEVEL knob 5 has no effect on the
level of the signal sent into the MONITOR bus.
4 EFFECT knob
Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the channel into
the EFFECT bus. If input is from a stereo channel pair
(5/6, 7/8, 9/10, or 11/12), the signals from the L and R
channels are mixed before moving into the bus. The
EFFECT bus signal is fed both to the internal digital
effector and to the EFFECT OUT jack C.
The channel’s LEVEL knob 5 also affects the level
of the channel’s signal into the EFFECT bus.
5 LEVEL knob
Adjusts the signal’s output level. Use these knobs to
adjust the volume balance among the various channels.
To reduce noise, set the knobs for unused channels to
“0”.
Channels
5/6 and 7/8
(Stereo)
Channels
9/10 and 11/12
(Stereo)
1
2
3
4
6
7
5
1
3
4
5
1
3
4
5
8
9
Channels
1 to 4
(Monaural)
Band Type Base Frequency Maximum Cut/Boost
HIGH Shelving 10 kHz
±15 dBMID Peaking 2.5 kHz
LOW Shelving 100 Hz
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
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6 COMP knob (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only)
This knob adjusts the level of compression applied to the
channel. As the knob is turned to the right, the mixer
automatically raises the compression ratio while adjust-
ing the output gain accordingly. The result is a narrower,
more even dynamic range, as louder signals are softened
while the overall level is boosted. Avoid setting the knob
too high, however, as excess compression may lead to
howling.
7 LINE/MIC switch (Channels 1 to 4)
Set this switch to match the type of input signal you are
supplying—either a mic-level (low level) signal or a
line-level (high level) signal. Set the switch to LINE
() if you are connecting a line-level source, such as a
keyboard or audio device. Set it to MIC ( ) if you are
connecting up a microphone or other mic-level source.
To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn off the
power to the EMX itself and to any other power ampli-
fiers and power speakers before setting this switch to
LINE or MIC. We also recommend that you turn all
output controls (LEVEL knobs, MASTER knobs, etc.)
to minimum settings before operating the switch, to
avoid risk of loud noises that could cause hearing loss
or device damage.
8 INPUT A and INPUT B jacks (Channels 1 to 4)
You can connect an input source to either jack. Be sure
to set the LINE/MIC switch 7 to match the type of
device you are connecting.
INPUT A: TRS phone-type balanced line input (T:
hot, R: cold, S: ground). Accepts both bal-
anced and unbalanced line input.
INPUT B: XLR balanced mic input (1: ground, 2:
hot, 3: cold). If you are connecting a con-
denser microphone, be sure to turn the
PHANTOM switch P to its ON position.
•You cannot use both jacks at the same time.
The signal into an INPUT jack is sent in equal lev-
els to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses.
9 LINE and MIC jacks (Channels 5/6 to 11/12)
These jacks accept stereo inputs. Use these to connect up
stereo output devices, such as stereo synthesizers and
CD players.
LINE jacks: Unbalanced stereo inputs. On channel
pairs 5/6 and 7/8 these are phone jacks; on
channel pairs 9/10 and 11/12 they are
RCA pin jacks.
MIC jack: XLR balanced stereo mic-level input jack.
If you are connecting a condenser micro-
phone, be sure to turn the PHANTOM
switch P to its ON position.
If you wish, you may use the channel pair’s LINE
and MIC jacks together at the same time. But note
that the levels cannot be adjusted independently.
Signals into LINE L and LINE R jacks are sent
independently to the corresponding MAIN L and R
buses.
The signal into a MIC jack is sent in equal levels to
the MAIN L and MAIN R buses.
R: Cold (–)
S: Ground T: Hot (+)
Cold (–)
Ground Hot (+)
NOTE
NOTE
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Digital Effects Section
0 PROGRAM dial
Selects the type of effect to be used. You can select from
16 different effect types, as follows.
A PARAMETER knob
Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) associated
with the selected effect type.
The mixer saves the last value used with each effect
type. When you change to a different effect type, the
mixer automatically restores the value that was previ-
ously used with that type (regardless of the current
position of the PARAMETER knob). But note that all
values return to their defaults at power-off.
B ON switch
Switches use of the internal effector on or off. The inter-
nal effect is applied only if this switch is on. Note that
the lamp above the switch lights up orange to indicate
that the switch is on. As an alternative to the ON switch,
you can use a separately sold FC5 foot switch to toggle
the effector on and off.
The internal effector is automatically turned on when-
ever you switch on the mixer’s power.
C EFFECT OUT jack
This unbalanced phone output jack outputs the signal
from the EFFECT bus. You can use this jack to output
the signal to an external effector. You can then return the
signal by connecting the external effector to any of the
LINE jacks on channel pairs 5/6 to 11/12.
If you are returning a signal from an external effector
into a LINE jack on any channel pair 5/6 to 11/12,
please be sure to turn the EFFECT knob for that chan-
nel pair to “0”.
D FOOT SW jack
This phone input jack can connect to the (separately
sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. With the foot switch
connected, you can use your foot to toggle the internal
effector ON and OFF.
No. Program Parameter
1
REVERB HALL 1 REVERB TIME
2
REVERB HALL 2 REVERB TIME
3
REVERB ROOM 1 REVERB TIME
4
REVERB ROOM 2 REVERB TIME
55
55
REVERB STAGE 1 REVERB TIME
66
66
REVERB STAGE 2 REVERB TIME
77
77
REVERB PLATE REVERB TIME
88
88
DRUM AMBIENCE REVERB TIME
A
C
B
D
0
9
KARAOKE ECHO DELAY TIME
0
VOCAL ECHO DELAY TIME
A
CHORUS 1 LFO FREQ
B
CHORUS 2 LFO FREQ
CC
CC
FLANGER LFO FREQ
DD
DD
PHASER LFO FREQ
EE
EE
AUTO WAH LFO FREQ
FF
FF
DISTORTION DRIVE
No. Program Parameter
NOTE
NOTE
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MAIN Section
E Graphic Equalizer
This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the frequency
characteristics of the stereo signal on the MAIN L and
MAIN R buses. This is the signal that is output to the
MAIN OUT jacks I and to the SPEAKERS jacks V.
Each band can be adjusted by ±12 dB. The base frequen-
cies for the bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k and 8k
Hz.
F EFFECT RETURN knob
Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the internal
effector to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses.
G MASTER knob
Adjusts the level of the signal output to the SPEAKERS
jacks V and MAIN OUT jacks I.
H LEVEL meters
The L and R meters show the level of the signal output
from the MAIN OUT jack I.
The MAIN OUT signal also passes through the inter-
nal power amp and is then output at the SPEAKERS
jacks
V. Keep an eye on the LIMITER lamps Q to
ensure that the level at the SPEAKERS jacks does not
stay too high.
I MAIN OUT L and R jacks
These unbalanced phone output jacks feed out the main
stereo output. You would typically connect these jacks to
a power amp or powered speakers. The signal sent to
these jacks is adjusted by the MAIN section’s MASTER
knob G and graphic equalizer E.
J REC OUT L and R jacks
These RCA pin-type unbalanced output jacks can be
used to send the main stereo signal to an external DAT
recorder or cassette recorder. Note that unlike the output
from the MAIN OUT jacks, the signal from the REC
OUT jacks is not adjusted by the MAIN section’s MAS-
TER knob G and graphic equalizer E.
Since this output signal is not adjusted by the MAIN
section’s MASTER knob
G, you should adjust the
level as necessary at the recording side.
F
G
H
E
IJ
NOTE
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MONITOR Section
K Graphic Equalizer
This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the frequency
characteristics of the monitor signal that feeds to the
MONITOR OUT jack O and (if the POWER AMP
switch is down) to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. Each
band can be adjusted by ±12 dB. The base frequencies
for the bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, and 8k Hz.
L EFFECT RETURN knob
Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the internal
effector to the MONITOR bus.
M MASTER knob
Adjusts the level of the monitor signal send to the MON-
ITOR OUT jack O and (if the POWER AMP switch is
down) to the SPEAKERS B jacks V.
N LEVEL meters
The L and R meters show the level of the signal output
from the MONITOR OUT jack O.
If the POWER AMP switch is down, the MONITOR
OUT signal also passes through the internal power amp
and is then output at SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2
V.
Keep an eye on the LIMITER lamps
Q to ensure that
the level at the SPEAKERS jacks does not stay too
high.
O MONITOR OUT jack
This unbalanced phone jack outputs the monaural moni-
tor signal. You would typically connect this jack to pow-
ered speakers used for monitoring. The signal sent to this
jack is adjusted by the MONITOR section’s MASTER
knob M and the settings of the MONITOR section’s
graphic equalizer K.
L
M
N
K
O
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POWER Section
P PHANTOM switch
This switch toggles +15V phantom power on and off. If
you set the switch on, the mixer supplies power to the
XLR mic input jacks on all channels (the INPUT B jacks
on channels 1 to 4, and the MIC jacks on channel pairs
5/6 to 11/12). Set this switch on when using one or more
condenser microphones.
When this switch is on, the mixer supplies DC +15V
power to pins 2 and 3 of all XLR input jacks.
Be sure to leave this switch off if you do not need
phantom power.
When using phantom power, do not connect any
devices other than condenser microphones to the
XLR input jacks. Other devices may be damaged if
connected to phantom power. This precaution does
not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, how-
ever, as these will not be affected by phantom power.
To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn off the
power to the EMX itself and to any other power
amplifiers and power speakers before switching
phantom power on or off. We also recommend that
you turn all output controls (LEVEL knobs, MAS-
TER knobs, etc.) to minimum settings before operat-
ing the switch, to avoid risk of loud noises that could
cause hearing loss or device damage.
Q LIMITER lamps
The lamp lights up when the amplified signal being output at
the corresponding SPEAKERS jack hits its maximum value.
The lamp indicates that the limiter has come on.
If the lamps are flashing frequently, the load on the amp
is too high and there is risk of damage to your equip-
ment. Reduce the setting of the MASTER knobs (
G
and M) until the lamps flash only briefly or not at all.
R POWER AMP switch
Selects the output that gets sent to the SPEAKERS jacks, as
follows.
Up (MAIN L/R):
SPEAKERS jacks A1 and A2 output the signal from
the MAIN L bus, and SPEAKERS jack B1 and B2
output the signal from the MAIN R bus. The MAIN
section’s MASTER knob G adjusts the output level at
all of the SPEAKERS jacks.
Down (MAIN(L+R)/MON):
SPEAKERS jacks A1 and A2 output a mix of the
signals from the MAIN L and MAIN R buses.
SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2 output the signal
from the MONITOR bus. The MAIN section’s
MASTER knob G adjusts the level to the A jacks,
while the MONITOR section’s MASTER knob M
adjusts the level to the B jacks.
S YS Processing switch
This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on or off.
The processor adjusts the speaker’s bass ranges so as to
compensate, for example, for lack of subwoofers. Note
however that the resulting frequency balance will vary
according to the speakers you are using.
T STAND-BY switch
This switch mutes the input to channels 1 to 8. The
switch lights up to indicate that the mute has been turned
on. Note that the mute does not work on channels 9 to 12.
When using the mixer for live performances, you can
fill in gaps in the performance by turning on the
standby switch and feeding background music from a
CD player or other such device into channels 9 to 12.
U POWER switch and lamp
This switch turns the EMX power ON and OFF. The
lamp lights up to indicate that the power in on.
Before turning the power ON or OFF, be sure to turn
both MASTER knobs (
G and M) to “0”.
P
R
S
T
U
Q
NOTE
NOTE
Controls and Connectors
26
EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
Rear Panel
V SPEAKERS jacks
Use these jacks to connect to speakers. Note that the out-
put directed to these jacks varies according to the setting
of the POWER AMP switch R.
A1, B1: Neutrik NL4 Speakon outputs. Polarities are
as shown below.
A2, B2: Phone output jacks.
W AC IN connector
Connects to the included power cord. Connect one end
of the cord to this connector, and then plug the other end
into a standard power outlet.
Please use the cord that comes with the mixer. Use of a
different cord may pose risk of fire, burns, or equip-
ment damage.
X Ground Screw
For maximum safety be sure to securely connect the
EMX to an earth connection. The supplied power cable
has a three-prong plug that will ground the unit when the
plug is inserted into an appropriately grounded
three-prong type AC mains outlet. If the AC outlet is not
grounded, be sure to ground the unit by using this
ground screw. Correct grounding will effectively elimi-
nate hum noise and interference.
VW
X
Neutrik Plug A1 and B1 Connectors
1+
1–
2+
2–
2+ 2-
1- 1+
+
Connecting Speakers
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Connecting Speakers
When making 2-channel and 2-channel parallel connections to the SPEAKERS jacks, be sure that the impedance of your speak-
ers meets the conditions indicated below. Note that actual speaker impedance varies according to connection method and num-
ber of speakers.
When making connections, be sure that your cables have the appropriate ratings and the correct plugs. Be sure to use dedicated
speaker cables when connecting speakers to the SPEAKERS jacks.
2-channel connection
When connecting by 2-channel connection, use speakers
with impedance of 4 ohms to 8 ohms.
2-channel parallel connection
When connecting speakers in parallel as shown below, use
speakers with impedance of 8 ohms to 16 ohms.
4 to 8 4 to 8
8 to 16 8 to 16 8 to 16 8 to 16
Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rack Mounting
28
EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rack
Mounting
Horizontal Orientation
If you are going to position the EMX unit horizontally, be sure to attach the included rubber stabilizers before use. The stabilizers
prevent the unit from tipping over.
Please detach the stabilizers when transporting the unit.
How to attach the rubber stabilizers
Turn the EMX unit upside down.
Attach the two rubber stabilizers that were included
with the unit. Push each stabilizer all the way in so that
they are firmly in place.
Turn the EMX right-side up.
NOTE
1
2
stabilizer
3
Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rack Mounting
EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
29
Tilting
You can set the EMX unit at an angle, as shown below.
Do not push too forcefully when tilting the unit. Excess
force may cause the unit to topple or turn, potentially
resulting in equipment damage or in injury to bystand-
ers.
Rack Mounting
To prepare the unit for rack mounting, use the (separately sold) RK512 rack mount kit.
If rack-mounting the unit, be sure to maintain adequate ventilation so the unit does not overheat. Consider attaching a vent panel,
and do not use a sealed rack.
The EMX unit requires 7U of rack space.
How to install the rack-mount hardware
Turn the EMX unit upside down.
Using the kit’s 4 screws, attach the kit’s 2 metal fittings
as shown below.
Turn the EMX right-side up.
NOTE
Screws
Fittings
RK512 Rack mount Kit
1
2
3
Setting Up
30
EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
Setting Up
Top panel
Rear Panel EMX Installation
Vents are located on the sides and rear of the EMX
unit. Position the unit so that the vents are not blocked
by nearby walls or objects.
DI
DOWN UP
OCTAVE
SCENE
SF1 SF
2
SF
3
SF
4
SF
5
F
1
F
2
F
3
F
4
F
5
F
6
INFORMATION
COMMON
ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE
FAVORITES
DRUM KITS
A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN
PRE 5 PRE 6
PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 PRE 4
MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER
Integrated Sampling Sequencer /
Modular Synthesis Plug-in System / Real-time External Control Surface
USER 1
GUITAR/
PLUCKED
SYN LEAD
ABCDEFG
H
87654321
16
MUTE
TRACK
SELECT
SECTION
GROUP
NUMBER
CATEGORY
SEARCH
BANK
SOLO
15
1412 13
11
10
9
SYN PAD/
CHOIR
SYN COMP
CHROMATIC
PERCUSSION
DRUM/
PERCUSSION
SE MUSICAL FX COMBI
USER 2
STRINGS
PLG 1
SLOT
1
SLOT
2
SLOT
3
BRASS
PLG 2
REED/PIPE
PLG 3
BASS
GM
REMOTE ARPEGGIO
ON/OFF ON /OFF
R-AUDIO
G-MIDI
BYPASS
INSERTION SYSTEM
MASTER
EFFECT
VOICE
SONG
PERFORM MASTER
PATTERN FILE
EFFECT
MODE
SEQ TRANSPORT
SEQUENCER
LOCATE 1 2
INTEGRATED
SAMPLING
MIXING UTILITY
EDIT
COMPARE SCENE STORE
SET LOCATE
JOB STORE
DEMO
EXIT ENTER
EXECUTE
DEC/NO INC/YES
KNOB
CONTROL
FUNCTION
MASTER
VOLUME
ZONE 1
CS 1
VOLUME
1
SWING
CUTOFF
PAN
ASSIGN A
GATE TIME
RESONANCE
REVERB
ASSIGN B
VELOCITY
ATTACK
CHORUS
ASSIGN 1
UNITMULTIPLY
RELEASE
TEMPO
ASSIGN 2
LOW
KN
1
VOLUME
2
LOW MID
KN
2
VOLUME
3
HIGH MID
KN
3
VOLUME
4
HIGH
KN
4
CS 2
ZONE 2
CS 3
ZONE 3
CS 4
ZONE 4
ÊARP FX
EQ
TONE
ASSIGN
PAN/SEND
CD Player
Drums
CD, Cassette, or
DAT Recorder
Synthesizer
Guitar
Bass
Microphones
Microphones
Foot Switch
(YAMAHA FC5)
Speakers
Power Amp
Monitor Speakers
In most cases it is sufficient to connect speakers
to the SPEAKERS jacks on the unit’s rear
panel. But if you want even more output, you
can get it by connecting a power amp to the
MAIN OUT or MONITOR OUT jack, and then
connecting speakers to the power amp.
NOTE
Intake
Exhaust
At least
25 cm
At least
10 cm
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Power doesn’t come on.
Be sure that you are using the supplied power cord, and that it is correctly
connected to the AC IN connector and plugged into a working power out-
let.
Power suddenly went off.
Check whether the vents at the sides and rear of the unit are blocked.
The EMX unit may overheat if the vents are blocked. If the unit overheats,
the power may automatically go off. Wait for the unit to cool down, and
then turn the power back on.
Sound suddenly
stopped.
Check whether the vents at the sides and rear of the unit are blocked.
The EMX unit may overheat if the vents are blocked. If the unit overheats,
it may cut off the output to the internal amp until things cool down.
No sound.
Are microphones, external devices, and speakers connected correctly?
Are the channel LEVEL knobs and the two MASTER knobs set to appro-
priate levels?
Is the POWER AMP switch set correctly?
When outputting a stereo signal, set it to the up (MAIN L/R) position.
Check that the speaker cables are not shorted.
If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service.
(Refer to the end of this manual for a list of Yamaha dealers.)
Sound is faint, distorted,
or noisy.
Check that the channel LEVEL knobs and the two MASTER knobs are set
appropriately.
Check that the LINE/MIC switches on channels 1 to 4 are set correctly.
On channels 1 to 4, be sure that you have not connected to both INPUT A
and INPUT B. On each of these channels you may use one input or the
other, but not both.
Is the input signal from the connected device set to an appropriate level?
An FCL lamp comes
even though there is no
howling on the channel.
Input of a continuous sound (from a CD player or other such source) may
cause the lamp to come on even in the absence of howling.
Can’t hear the internal
digital effect.
Check that the EFFECT knob on each channel is correctly adjusted.
Be sure that the internal effector’s ON switch is turned on.
Be sure that the EFFECT RETURN knobs in the MAIN and MONITOR
sections are correctly adjusted.
The sound from the
speakers seems dull.
I want a more forceful
sound.
Try turning on the YS Processing switch.
Adjust the equalizers (HIGH, MID, and LOW knobs) on each channel.
Adjust the graphic equalizers.
I want spoken words to
be heard more clearly.
Be sure that the YS Processing switch is turned off.
Adjusting the equalizers (HIGH, MID, and LOW knobs) on each channel.
Adjusting the graphic equalizers.
I want to listen to moni-
tor output.
Connected a powered speaker to the MONITOR OUT jack. Then adjust
the MONITOR OUT signal by adjusting the channel MONITOR knobs and
the MONITOR section’s MASTER knob.
If you want to send the monitor signal to SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2, set
the POWER AMP switch to the down position (to MAIN(L+R) / MON).
Note that in this case the B jacks will output the monitor signal, and the A
jacks will output a mix of the MAIN L and MAIN R signals.
Specifications
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EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
Specifications
General Specifications
Output RL Conditions US AU EU UNIT
Maximum Output Power SPEAKERS OUT
EMX512SC
4
Both ch drive, 1 kHz,
THD+N 0.5%
MIN
500 500 500
W
8 350 350 320
EMX312SC
4 300 300 300
8 190 190 180
EMX212S
4 220 220 220
8 130 130 130
Input Output RL Conditions MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Frequency Response CH INPUT 1-11/12
MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT,
EFFECT OUT, REC OUT
10 k
CH1-4 MIC/LINE: MIC
20 Hz-20 kHz, 0 dB
@ 1 kHz
–3.0 0.0 1.0
dB
SPEAKERS OUT 4 –3.0 0.0 1.0
Maximum Voltage
Gain@ 1 kHz
CH 1-4 INPUT B,
CH 5/6-11/12 MIC
MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT 10 k
Rs=150 CH1-4
MIC/LINE:MIC
65 dB
Gain Error @ 1 kHz
It measures in each CH unit.
CH 1-4 INPUT B,
CH 5/6-11/12 MIC
MAIN OUT
10 k
Input level:–60 dBu
CH1-4 MIC/LINE:MIC
2.0 4.0 6.0
dBuMONITOR OUT
Input level:–60 dBu
CH1-4 MIC/LINE:MIC
2.0 4.0 6.0
EFFECT OUT
Input level:–60 dBu
CH1-4 MIC/LINE:MIC
–8.0 –6.0 –4.0
REC OUT
Input level:–60 dBu
CH1-4 MIC/LINE:MIC
–12.0 –10.0 –8.0 dBV
CH 1-4 INPUT A MAIN OUT
Input level:–50 dBu
MIC/LINE:MIC
2.0 4.0 6.0
dBu
CH 5/6-7/8 LINE
(Phone)
MAIN OUT Input level:–20 dBu 2.0 4.0 6.0
CH 9/10-11/12 LINE
(Pin)
MAIN OUT Input level:–20 dBu 2.0 4.0 6.0
Total Harmonic Distor-
tion
It measures in each CH unit.
(THD+N)
CH INPUT 1-11/12
MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT,
EFFECT OUT, REC OUT
10 k
+14 dBu @ 20 Hz,
1 kHz, 20 kHz
0.5 %
Hum & Noise
(20 Hz-20 kHz)
It measures in each CH unit.
EIN=Equivalent Input Noise
CH 1-4 INPUT B,
CH 5/6-11/12 MIC
MAIN OUT
10 k
EIN, Rs=150 CH1-4
MIC/LINE:MIC
–115
dBu
CH INPUT 1-11/12
MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT,
EFFECT OUT
Output Noise
Rs=150 CH1-4
MIC/LINE:MIC
–50
Residual Output Noise
(20 Hz-20 kHz)
MAIN OUT L, R
10 k
Master control at
minimum.
–90
dBuMONITOR OUT –90
SPEAKERS OUT 4 –65
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Input Output Conditions MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Crosstalk @ 1 kHz
It measures in each CH unit.
CH1-4
Adjacent CH inputs –65
dB
MAIN OUT
Input to Output (LEVEL
controls: minimum)
–65
Output MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Phantom Voltage
It measures in each CH unit.
CH 1-4 INPUT B,
CH 5/6-11/12 MIC
No load 14 15 16 V
CH & ST CH Equaliza-
tion
HIGH Turn over /roll-off frequency of
shelving :3dB below maximum
variable level.
±15dB maximum
10 k (shelving)
HzMID 2.5 k (peaking)
LOW 100 (shelving)
Internal Digital Effect
16 programs
Parameter control
FOOT SW ON/OFF
Level Meters
2 × 5-points LED level meter [MAIN(L,R)], 5-points LED level meter [MONITOR]
+6, +3, 0, –5, –10 [dB]
FCL Sensitivity Input signal level –75dBu: LED on, CH1-4 MIC/LINE:MIC B Input, CH 5/6-11/12 MIC Input
Protection
Power Amplifier
POWER switch on/off mute
DC-fault :power supply shutdown /manual reset
Thermal /heatsink temp 90˚C:output mute /auto reset
Vl limiter /RL 2
Clip limiter /THD 1 %, Indicator × 2
Power Supply Thermal /heatsink temp 100˚C :power supply shutdown /manual reset
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Specifications
EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
33
Note: All level control normally: Maximum level, Output impedance of signal generator :150 ohm
Input Characteristics
*1 0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vrms.
*2 Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4 dB (1.23 V), or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum level.
(All level controls are at maximum position.)
*3 XLR-3-31 type connectors are balanced. (1=GND, 2=HOT, 3=COLD)
*4 Phone Jacks are balanced. (Tip=HOT, Ring=COLD, Sleeve=GND)
*5 Phone Jacks are unbalanced.
Output Characteristics
*1 0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vrms. 0 dBV is referenced to 1 Vrms.
*2 Phone Jacks are unbalanced.
Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify
products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please
check with your Yamaha dealer.
MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Power Consumption
EMX512SC 500
WEMX312SC 450
EMX212S 300
AC Cord Length 2450 2500 2550 mm
Dimensions
Height 284
mmDepth 264
Width 442.5
Net Weight 8kg
Included Accessories Power cord, Rubber stabilizers
× 2, Owner’s Manual
Options RACK MOUNT KIT (RK512), FOOT SW (FC5)
Input Terminals MIC/LINE
Actual
Load
Impedance
For Use with
Nominal
Input Level
Connector
Sensitivity *2
Nominal
( position)
Max. before
Clip
CH INPUT 1-4
XLR
MIC
2 k 50–600 Mics
–60 dBu
(0.775 mV)
–35 dBu
(13.8 mV)
–15 dBu
(138 mV)
XLR-3-31 type *3
LINE
–30 dBu
(24.5 mV)
–5 dBu
(436 mV)
+15 dBu
(4.36 V)
Phone
MIC
6 k 600 Lines
–50 dBu
(2.45 mV)
–25 dBu
(43.6 mV)
–5 dBu
(436 mV)
Phone Jack *4
LINE
–20 dBu
(77.5 mV)
+5 dBu
(1.38 V)
+25 dBu
(13.8 V)
CH INPUT
5/6, 7/8
XLR 2 k 50–600 Mics
–60 dBu
(0.775 mV)
–35 dBu
(13.8 mV)
–15 dBu
(138 mV)
XLR-3-31 type *3
Phone 10 k 600 Lines
–20 dBu
(77.5 mV)
+5 dBu
(1.38 V)
+25 dBu
(13.8 V)
Phone Jack *5
CH INPUT
9/10, 11/12
XLR 2 k 50–600 Mics
–60 dBu
(0.775 mV)
–35 dBu
(13.8 mV)
–15 dBu
(138 mV)
XLR-3-31 type *3
Pin 10 k 600 Lines
–20 dBu
(77.5 mV)
+5 dBu
(1.38 V)
+25 dBu
(13.8 V)
RCA Pin Jack
Output Terminals
Actual Source
Impedance
For Use with
Nominal
Output Level
Connector
Nominal Max. before Clip
SPEAKERS
[A1, A2, B1, B2]
0.1 4 Speakers
EMX512SC 125 W 500 W
[A1, B1] SPEAKON
[A2, B2] Phone Jack
EMX312SC 75 W 300 W
EMX212S 50 W 220 W
MAIN OUT [L, R] 600 10 k Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *2
EFFECT OUT 600 10 k Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *2
MONITOR OUT 600 10 k Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *2
REC OUT [L, R] 600 10 k Lines –10 dBV (316 mV) +10 dBV (3.16 V) RCA Pin Jack
Specifications
34
EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
Dimensional Diagrams
71
66.1
54108 2842
286 264
71
66.1
298
307.8
4402.5
442.5
Unit: mm
Specifications
EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S
35
Block Diagram and Level Diagram
For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha
representative or the authorized distributor listed below.
Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou
au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.
Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten
Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen
Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.
Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana
o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.
CANADA
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,
M1S 3R1, Canada
Tel: 416-298-1311
U.S.A.
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,
U.S.A.
Tel: 714-522-9011
MEXICO
Yamaha de México S.A. de C.V.
Calz. Javier Rojo Gómez #1149,
Col. Guadalupe del Moral
C.P. 09300, México, D.F., México
Tel: 55-5804-0600
BRAZIL
Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.
Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4' andar, Itaim Bibi,
CEP 04534-013 Sao Paulo, SP. BRAZIL
Tel: 011-3704-1377
ARGENTINA
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Sucursal de Argentina
Olga Cossettini 1553, Piso 4 Norte
Madero Este-C1107CEK
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: 011-4119-7000
PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,
Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
Tel: +507-269-5311
THE UNITED KINGDAM/IRELAND
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK)
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8BL, England
Tel: 01908-366700
GERMANY
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: 04101-3030
SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Branch Switzerland in Zürich
Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Tel: 044-387-8080
AUSTRIA/BULGARIA
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: 01-60203900
CZECH REPUBLIC/HUNGARY/
ROMANIA/SLOVAKIA/SLOVENIA
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Branch Austria (Central Eastern Europe Office)
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: 01-602039025
POLAND/LITHUANIA/LATVIA/ESTONIA
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Branch Sp.z o.o. Oddzial w Polsce
ul. 17 Stycznia 56, PL-02-146 Warszawa, Poland
Tel: 022-500-2925
MALTA
Olimpus Music Ltd.
The Emporium, Level 3, St. Louis Street Msida
MSD06
Tel: 02133-2144
THE NETHERLANDS/
BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG
Yamaha Music Europe Branch Benelux
Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands
Tel: 0347-358 040
FRANCE
Yamaha Music Europe
BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France
Tel: 01-64-61-4000
ITALY
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Branch Italy
Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy
Tel: 02-935-771
SPAIN/PORTUGAL
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Ibérica, Sucursal
en España
Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230
Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain
Tel: +34-902-39-8888
GREECE
Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House
147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece
Tel: 01-228 2160
SWEDEN/FINLAND/ICELAND
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany filial
Scandinavia
J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1, Box 30053
S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: 031 89 34 00
DENMARK
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Tyskland – filial
Denmark
Generatorvej 6A, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
Tel: 44 92 49 00
NORWAY
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany -
Norwegian Branch
Grini Næringspark 1, N-1345 Østerås, Norway
Tel: 67 16 77 70
RUSSIA
Yamaha Music (Russia)
Room 37, bld. 7, Kievskaya street, Moscow,
121059, Russia
Tel: 495 626 5005
OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: +49-4101-3030
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Sales & Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
Tel: +81-53-460-2303
TURKEY/CYPRUS
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: 04101-3030
OTHER COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Gulf FZE
LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jubel Ali,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-4-881-5868
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.
2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu,
Shanghai, China
Tel: 021-6247-2211
INDIA
Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd.
Spazedge building, Ground Floor, Tower A, Sector
47, Gurgaon- Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Tel: 0124-485-3300
INDONESIA
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POWERED POWERED MIXER MIXER Owner’s Manual Quick Guide Pages 6 to 12 Making the Most of Your Mixer Pages 13 to 19 EN Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUT I ON RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The above warning is located on the rear of the unit. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11 12 13 14 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (98-6500) IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. Model: Serial No.: The serial number is located on the bottom or rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference. 2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/Power cord Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the device. • Use only the included power cord. • Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it. • Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective grounding connection. Improper grounding can result in electrical shock. Do not open • Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. If you notice any abnormality • If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the device, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • If this device should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/Power cord • Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms. • When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it. Location • Before moving the device, remove all connected cables. • When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. • If this device is to be mounted in an EIA-standard rack, leave the back of the rack open and make sure that it is at least 10 cm away from walls or surfaces. Also, if this device is to be mounted with devices that tend to generate heat, such as power amplifiers, be sure to keep an adequate gap between this device and the heat-generating devices or install ventilation panels to prevent high temperatures from developing inside this device. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even fire. • Do not use the device in a confined, poorly-ventilated location. If this device is to be used in a small space other than an EIA-standard rack, make sure that there is adequate space between the device and surrounding walls or other devices: at least 10 cm at the sides, 25 cm behind and 15 cm above. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even fi re. • Avoid setting all equalizer controls and faders to their maximum. Depending on the condition of the connected devices, doing so may cause feedback and may damage the speakers. • Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components. (5)-4 • Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. • Do not block the vents. This device has ventilation holes at the rear and side to prevent the internal temperature from becoming too high. In particular, do not place the device on its side or upside down. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even fire. • Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Doing so may result in noise, both in the device itself and in the TV or radio next to it. Connections • Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum. • Use only speaker cables for connecting speakers to the speaker jacks. Use of other types of cables may result in fire. • Do not use speaker cables with a metal-housing connector. Doing so may result in electrical shock due to differences in voltage. Use speaker cables with a nonmetal-housing connector, or with a insulated-housing connector. Handling caution • When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the device or external power amplifiers LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, the device or external power amplifiers should be turned off FIRST for the same reason. • Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents, etc.). • Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the device (vents, etc.) If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use the device for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. 2/3 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-). Use only Neutrik plugs (NL4) for connecting Speakon connectors. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device. Always turn the power off when the device is not in use. The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (3 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/ or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. 3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) About this Manual This manual is divided into two main sections, as follows. ■ Mixer Basics (starts on page 6) Presents a general explanation of mixers and mixer concepts. Includes a Quick Guide that will help beginners get up to speed very quickly. ■ EMX Setup and Operation (starts on page 20) Provides detailed information about the EMX. Introduces the EMX features, identifies and explains the controls, indicators, and connectors; and explains how to set up the equipment. * This manual applies to models EMX512SC, EMX312SC, and EMX212SC. Within this manual, the term “EMX” is used to refer to all three of these models. * Illustrations herein are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match actual appearance during operation. * Company names and product names herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copying of commercially available music or other audio data for purposes other than personal use is strictly prohibited by copyright law. Please respect all copyrights, and consult with a copyright specialist if you are in doubt about permissible use. 4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Thank you for your purchase of this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full advantage of your mixer’s superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. After reading the manual, please store it in a safe place. Contents Features ■ Basic Quick Guide Input Channels..................................... page 20 6 Before Turning On the Mixer........................................ 6 Getting Sound to the Speakers .................................... 7 Adding Some Reverb ................................................. 11 Using the Compressors to Enhance Vocals .............. 12 Making the Most of Your Mixer 13 A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place .... 13 A Plethora of Connectors—What Goes Where? ... 13 Balanced, Unbalanced—What’s the Difference? .. 14 Signal Levels and the Decibel.................................... 15 Making Better Mixes................................................... 15 Approaching the Mix—Where Do You Start? ...... 15 To EQ or Not to EQ.............................................. 16 Ambience ............................................................. 17 The Modulation Effects: Phasing, Chorus, and Flanging ........................................................ 18 Compression ........................................................ 18 ■ Reference Controls and Connectors 20 Controls on Each Channel ......................................... 20 Digital Effects Section ................................................ 22 MAIN Section ............................................................. 23 MONITOR Section ..................................................... 24 POWER Section ........................................................ 25 Rear Panel ................................................................. 26 Connecting Speakers Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rack Mounting 27 The EMX offers four monoaural mic/line input channels (1 to 4) and four stereo input channel pairs (5/6 to 11/12), allowing you to freely mix inputs from microphones, linelevel devices, and stereo devices. For example, you can mix four microphones with four stereo devices, or seven microphones with one stereo synthesizer. Phantom Power (+15V)........................ page 25 A single switch turns phantom power on to all mic inputs. Use this feature to provide power to condenser microphones. High-Quality Digital Effects ................ page 22 The mixer’s internal effector is in the same league as our SPX effector series, allowing you to create a rich range of variations with no external help. But of course you are also free to use the EFFECT OUT jack to connect to an external effector of your choice. MAIN and MONITOR Outputs ............. page 23 The mixer offers excellent independent control of main and monitor output. The top panel offers separate main and monitor outputs, while the POWER AMP switch can be used to set the SPEAKERS jacks so that they output either the main signal to both speakers or else the main signal to one speaker and the monitor signal to the other. Separate MASTER control knobs and 7-segment graphic equalizers are also provided. Compressors (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) .................................. page 21 Compressors on channels 1 to 4 can be used to squeeze the dynamic range of inputs such as microphones and acoustic guitars, attenuating the higher levels and bringing out the lower ones. This feature helps reduce distortion and allows overall volume to be set higher, resulting in a stronger and more impressive sound. 28 Tilt Setup or Rack Mount ................... page 29 Horizontal Orientation ................................................ 28 Tilting ......................................................................... 29 Rack Mounting ........................................................... 29 The EMX can be positioned at an angle or mounted in a rack, allowing for easy accessibility in a wide variety of setups. Setting Up Troubleshooting Specifications 30 31 32 Internal Power Amp ............................. page 25 The internal amp makes it possible to connect the SPEAKERS jacks directly to non-powered speakers, with no need for an external amplifier in between. The rear panel offers two types of speaker connectors: phone jacks and Neutrik Speakon jacks. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 5 BASIC Quick Guide Before Turning On the Mixer ■ Connecting to Power 1 2 3 Be sure that the POWER switch is in the OFF position. Connect the included power cord to the AC IN connector on the rear panel. Plug the power cord into a standard power outlet. ■ Turning the Unit On and Off NOTE • To prevent an unpleasant burst of noise from the speakers, you should power up the sound sources first, and then the other devices in order of their distance from the source (starting with the closest). For example: Sound source (external device) → EMX unit When turning power off, proceed in the opposite order. → Amps (Powered speakers) • Before turning power on, make sure that the LEVEL and MASTER knobs are set to the “0” position. 1 Push the POWER switch in to turn the power ON. The power lamp lights up to indicate that power is on. To turn the power off, push the switch again, so that it pops out. Rapidly turning the unit ON and OFF in succession can cause it to malfunction. After turning the unit OFF, wait for about 10 seconds before turning it ON again. 6 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S BASIC Quick Guide Getting Sound to the Speakers We begin by connecting up two speakers and generating some stereo output. Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the input devices you are using. 5 3 2,7,9 6 2,8 4 1 1 1 Connect up the speakers and your input devices (microphones, instruments, etc.) Use non-powered speakers and dedicated speaker cable. Connect one speaker to SPEAKERS jack A (A1 or A2), and the other to jack B (B1 or B2). Then connect your input devices (microphones, guitar, etc.) to the appropriate input jacks on the top panel. For details, see page 30. RIGHT WRONG!! Before connecting input devices to the EMX, be sure that all of these devices (including microphones) are powered off. And before turning the power to any device on or off, be sure to turn the volume of that device all the way down. Neglect of these precautions may result in large noise bursts that may damage your equipment, your ears, or both. NOTE We recommend that you do not connect electric instruments (such as electric guitars and basses) directly to the EMX. Instead, these instruments should be connected through an intermediary device such as a direct box, a preamp (guitar amp), or an amp simulator. Never connect both A and B jacks to a single speaker. Connection of both jacks to the same speaker may result in damage to the mixer. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 BASIC Quick Guide 2 Turn the LEVEL knobs and the MASTER knobs to 0. This position This position 3 Set the POWER AMP switch to its upper position (to MAIN L-R). For information about this switch, see page 25. 8 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S BASIC Quick Guide 4 If you have connected input devices to channels 1 to 4, set the LINE/MIC switch on each channel accordingly. If you have connected a line-level device, such as a keyboard or audio device, set the channel’s switch to the LINE position ( ). If you have connected a microphone or other mic-level device, set the switch to the MIC position ( ). 5 If you are using one or more condenser microphones for your inputs, set the PHANTOM switch to the ON position ( ). • Be sure to leave this switch off if you do not need phantom power. 6 Turn on the power. First turn on the power to all connected devices other than powered speakers and amp, and then turn on the EMX itself. If using powered speakers or amps, turn these on last. • When using phantom power, do not connect any devices other than condenser microphones to the XLR input jacks. Other devices may be damaged if connected to phantom power. This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as these will not be affected by phantom power. • Before turning the PHANTOM switch ON or OFF, be sure to turn off the power to the mixer and to all other devices having internal amplifiers. It is also recommended that you set both MASTER knobs to their “0” position. Neglect of these precautions may result in damage to speakers, to other equipment, or to your ears. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 BASIC Quick Guide 7 Turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section to the posi- tion. This position 8 9 Adjust the LEVEL knobs for all occupied channels. For each input device you have connected: Generate sound from the device while adjusting the corresponding channel’s LEVEL knob. Adjust so that the LEVEL meter occasionally reaches the “0” level. Now turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section again as necessary to adjust the overall output level. It is acceptable for the LIMITER lamps to flash on briefly at times, but if they remain lit continuously then there is risk of damage to your speakers or to the internal amp. Reduce the MASTER knob setting so that these lamps do not stay on. 10 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S BASIC Quick Guide Adding Some Reverb Now let’s try adding some reverb to your input. The reverb effects let you simulate the sound of different performance environments—such as concert halls and small clubs. 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 Turn the ON switch to it’s ON position. This switch turns the internal effector on and off. The lamp lights up orange to indicate that the effector is on. As an alternative to the ON switch, you can use a separately sold FC5 foot switch to toggle the effector on and off. Turn the PROGRAM dial to select the desired effect type; To select a reverb effect, turn the dial to any value from 1 to 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 REVERB HALL 1 REVERB HALL 2 REVERB ROOM 1 REVERB ROOM 2 REVERB STAGE 1 REVERB STAGE 2 REVERB PLATE DRUM AMBIENCE 9 0 A B C D E F KARAOKE ECHO VOCAL ECHO CHORUS 1 CHORUS 2 FLANGER PHASER AUTO WAH DISTORTION Use the channel EFFECT knobs to adjust the effect depth for each channel. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 11 BASIC Quick Guide 4 Use the MAIN section’s EFFECT RTN knob to adjust the overall effect depth. Note that you can use the PARAMETER knob to adjust the characteristic sound of the selected effect. If you have selected a reverb effect, the knob will adjust the reverb time. Using the Compressors to Enhance Vocals (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) The compressor evens out the input level, reducing the level of loud passages and bringing up softer passages. The result is a cleaner sound where nuances remain audible and the lyrics are easier to hear. 1 1 12 Adjust the COMP knobs on the relevant channels. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the compression. Avoid setting the value too high, as too much compression may lead to howling. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer An Introduction You’ve got yourself a mixer and now you’re ready to use it. Just plug everything in, twiddle the controls, and away you go … right? Well, if you’ve done this before you won’t have any problems, but if this is the first time you’ve ever used a mixer you might want to read through this little tutorial and pick up a few basics that will help you get better performance and make better mixes. A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place A Plethora of Connectors—What Goes Where? Questions you’re likely to encounter when setting up a system for the first time might include “Why all these different types of connectors on the back of my mixer?” and “What’s the difference?”. Let’s start by taking a look at the most common connector types. This is the “consumer connector,” and the one that has been most commonly used on home audio gear for many years. Also known as “phono” jacks (short for “phonogram”), but the term isn’t used much these days—besides, it’s too easily confusable with “phone” jacks, below. RCA pin jacks are always unbalanced, and generally carry a line-level signal at –10 dB, nominal. You’re most likely to use this type of connector when connecting a CD player or other home audio type source to your mixer, or when connecting the output of your mixer to a cassette recorder or similar gear. designed to handle just by looking at them. It could be unbalanced mono, unbalanced stereo, balanced mono, or an insert patch point. The connector’s label will usually tell you what type of signal it handles, as will the owner’s manual (you do keep your manuals in a safe place, don’t you?). A phone jack that is set up to handle balanced signals is also often referred to as a “TRS” phone jack. “TRS” stands for TipRing-Sleeve, which describes the configuration of the phone plug used. The Sturdy XLR The Versatile Phone Jack Male Stereo/TRS phone plug The Venerable RCA Pin Jack Female White Red Mono phone plug The name “phone jack” arose simply because this configuration was first used in telephone switchboards. Phone jacks can be tricky because you can’t always tell what type of signal they’re This type of connector is generally referred to as “XLRtype,” and almost always carries a balanced signal. If the corresponding circuitry is designed properly, however, XLR- EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer type connectors will also handle unbalanced signals with no problem. Microphone cables usually have this type of connector, as do the inputs and outputs of most professional audio gear. Balanced noise cancellation Noise Hot (+) In a word: “noise.” The whole point of balanced lines is noise rejection, and it’s something they’re very good at. Any length of wire will act as an antenna to pick up the random electromagnetic radiation we’re constantly surrounded by: radio and TV signals as well as spurious electromagnetic noise generated by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer monitors, and a variety of other sources. The longer the wire, the more noise it is likely to pick up. That’s why balanced lines are the best choice for long cable runs. If your “studio” is basically confined to your desktop and all connections are no more than a meter or two in length, then unbalanced lines are fine—unless you’re surrounded by extremely high levels of electromagnetic noise. Another place balanced lines are almost always used is in microphone cables. The reason for this is that the output signal from most microphones is very small, so even a tiny amount of noise will be relatively large, and will be amplified to an alarming Noise-free signal Cold (–) Balanced, Unbalanced—What’s the Difference? Phase inversion Noise cancelled Ground Source Cable degree in the mixer’s high-gain head amplifier. How Do Balanced Lines Reject Noise? ** Skip this section if technical details make you queasy. ** Balanced lines work on the principle of “phase cancellation”: if you add two identical signals out of phase (i.e. one signal is inverted so its peaks coincide with the troughs in the other signal), the result is … nothing. A flat line. The signals cancel each other out. A balanced cable has three conductors: 1) A ground conductor which carries no signal, just the “ground” or “0” reference against which the signal in the other conductors fluctuates. To summarize 14 Microphones: Use balanced lines. Short line-level runs: Unbalanced lines are fine if you’re in a relatively noise-free environment. Long line-level runs: The ambient electromagnetic noise level will be the ultimate deciding factor, but balanced is best. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Receiving device 2) A “hot” or “+” conductor which carries the normal-phase audio signal. 3) A “cold” or “–” conductor which carries the reverse-phase audio signal. Balanced Unbalanced Hot Cold Shield (Ground) Outer Insulation While the desired audio signals in the hot and cold conductors are out of phase, any noise induced in the line will be exactly the same in both conductors, and thus in phase. The trick is that the phase of one signal is reversed at the receiving end of the line so that the desired audio signals become in-phase, and the induced noise suddenly finds itself out of phase. The out-of-phase noise signal is effectively canceled while the audio signal is left intact. Clever, eh? BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer way, but a more systematic approach that is suited to the material you’re mixing will produce much better results, and faster. There are no rules, and you’ll probably end up developing a system that works best for you. But the key is to develop a system rather than working haphazardly. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Unbalanced noise Noise Source Cable Receiving device Faders Down Signal Levels and the Decibel Let’s take a look at one of the most commonly used units in audio: the decibel (dB). If the smallest sound that can be heard by the human ear is given an arbitrary value of 1, then the loudest sound that can be heard is approximately 1,000,000 (one million) times louder. That’s too many digits to deal with for practical calculations, and so the more appropriate “decibel” (dB) unit was created for sound-related measurements. In this system the difference between the softest and loudest sounds that can be heard is 120 dB. This is a nonlinear scale, and a difference of 3 dB actually results in a doubling or halving of the loudness. You might encounter a number of different varieties of the dB: dBu, dBV, dBM and others, but the dBu is the basic decibel unit. In the case of dBu, “0 dBu” is specified as a signal level of 0.775 volts. For example, if a microphone’s output level is –40 dBu (0.00775 V), then to raise that level to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the mixer’s preamp stage requires that the signal be amplified by 100 times. A mixer may be required to handle signals at a wide range of levels, and it is necessary match input and output levels as closely as possible. In most cases the “nominal” level for a mixer’s input and outputs is marked on the panel or listed in the owner’s manual. It might sound overly simple, but it is usually a good idea to start with all channel faders off—all the way down. It’s also possible to start with all faders at their nominal settings, but it’s too easy to lose perspective with this approach. Start with all faders down, then bring them up one by one to fill out the mix. But which channel should you start with? Making Better Mixes Example1: Vocal Ballad Backed by Piano Trio Approaching the Mix—Where Do You Start? What are you mixing? Is it a song in which the vocals are the most important element? Mixing is easy, right? Just move the faders around until it sounds right? Well, you can do it that + 20 dBu 0 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers, and other types of equipment have inputs and outputs with a nominal level of +4 dBu. 0.775 V The inputs and outputs on home-use audio gear usually have a nominal level of –10 dBu. -20 dBu -40 dBu -60 dBu Microphone signal levels vary over a wide range depending on the type of microphone and the source. Average speech is about –30 dBu, but the twittering of a bird might be lower than –50 dBu while a solid bass drum beat might produce a level as high as 0 dBu. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer If so you might want to build the mix around the vocals. This means bringing the vocal channel up to nominal first (if your level setup procedure has been done properly this will be a good starting point), and then adding the other instruments. What you add next will depend on the type of material you are working with and your approach to it. If the vocals are backed by a piano trio and the song is a ballad, for example, you might want to bring in the piano next and get the vocal/piano relationship just right, then bring in the bass and drums to support the overall sound. Example2: Funky R&B Groove The approach will be totally different if you’re mixing a funky R&B number that centers on the groove. In this case most engineers will start with the drums, and then add the bass. The relationship between the drums and bass is extremely important to achieve the “drive” or groove the music rides on. Pay particular attention to how the bass works with the kick (bass drum). They should almost sound like a single instrument— with the kick supplying the punch and the bass supplying the pitch. Once again, there are no rules, but these are concepts that have been proven to work well. 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The fundamental and harmonic musical instruments. frequency ranges of some Cymbal Piano Bass Drum Snare Drum Bass Guitar Trombone Trumpet 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10 k 20 k (Hz) Fundamental: The frequency that determines the basic musical pitch. Harmonics: Multiples of the fundamental frequency that play a role in determining the timbre of the instrument. Some Frequency Facts The lowest and highest frequencies than can be heard by the human ear are generally considered to be around 20 Hz and 20,000 Hz, respectively. Average conversation occurs in the range from about 300 Hz to about 3,000 Hz. The frequency of a standard pitchfork used to tune guitars and other instruments is 440 Hz (this corresponds to the “A3” key on a piano tuned to concert pitch). Double this frequency to 880 Hz and you have a pitch one octave higher (i.e. “A4” on the piano keyboard). In the same way you can halve the frequency to 220 Hz to produce “A2” an octave lower. The frequencies controlled by the LOW, MID, and HIGH bands on this mixer have been specifically selected to provide the most “musical” range of adjustment with the widest possible range of instruments (100Hz, 2,500 Hz, and 10,000 Hz, respectively). To EQ or Not to EQ Cut for a Cleaner Mix In general: less is better. There are many situations in which you’ll need to cut certain frequency ranges, but use boost sparingly, and with caution. Proper use of EQ can eliminate interference between instruments in a mix and give the overall sound better definition. Bad EQ—and most commonly bad boost—just sounds terrible. For example: cymbals have a lot of energy in the mid and low frequency ranges that you don’t really perceive as musical sound, but which can interfere with the clarity of other instruments in these ranges. You can basically turn the low EQ on cymbal channels all the way down without changing the way they sound in the mix. You’ll hear the difference, however, in the way the mix sounds more “spacious,” and instruments in the lower ranges will have better definition. Surprisingly enough, piano also BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer Boost with Caution If you’re trying to create special or unusual effects, go ahead and boost away as much as you like. But if you’re just trying to achieve a good-sounding mix, boost only in very small increments. A tiny boost in the midrange can give vocals more presence, or a touch of high boost can give certain instruments more “air.” Listen, and if things don’t sound clear and clean try using cut to remove frequencies that are cluttering up the mix rather than trying to boost the mix into clarity. One of the biggest problems with too much boost is that it adds gain to the signal, increasing noise and potentially overloading the subsequent circuitry. Ambience Your mixes can be further refined by adding ambience effects such as reverb or delay. On the EMX mixers these effects are built in. The internal DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can be used to add reverb or delay to individual channels in the same way as external effects processors, with the extra connections required by, or the loss in sound quality often MID Boost Signal Level (dB) has an incredibly powerful low end that can benefit from a bit of low-frequency roll-off to let other instruments—notably drums and bass—do their jobs more effectively. Naturally you won’t want to do this if the piano is playing solo. The reverse applies to kick drums and bass guitars: you can often roll off the high end to create more space in the mix without compromising the character of the instruments. You’ll have to use your ears, though, because each instrument is different and sometimes you’ll want the “snap” of a bass guitar, for example, to come through. MID Flat LOW Boost HIGH Boost LOW Flat HIGH Flat LOW Cut HIGH Cut MID Cut Frequency (Hz) caused by external processing. (Refer to page 22). You need to be careful not to overdo effects, however, because going to far can undermine the clarity and quality of your mix. Use your ambience effects just enough to create the required feeling of depth, but no more than is necessary to keep your sound clean. Reverb and Delay Time A variety of reverb and delay effect programs are provided, and nearly all of then have a reverb/delay time parameter than can be adjusted via the panel PARAMETER control. Small adjustments to the reverb/ delay time can actually have a significant effect on the sound. The optimum reverb time for a piece of music will depend on the music’s demo and density, but as a general rule longer reverb times are good for ballads, while shorter reverb times are more suited to up-tempo tunes. Delay times can be adjusted to create a wide variety of “grooves”, and you need to select the time that best suits the music. When adding delay to a vocal, for example, try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to the tune’s tempo. Reverb Tone Different reverb programs will have different “reverb tone” due to differences in the reverb time of the high or low frequencies, or differences in the overall frequency response of the reverb sound. Always be careful not apply too much reverb, particularly in the high frequencies. In addition to resulting in unnatural sound, excessive high-frequency reverb can interfere with the high frequencies in other parts of the mix. If you can hear more reverb than direct sound in the upper frequency range, try selecting a different effect program. It’s always a good idea to choose a reverb program that gives you the depth you want without detracting from the clarity of the mix. Reverb Level It’s amazing how quickly your ears can lose perspective and fool you into believing that a totally washed-out mix sounds perfectly fine. To avoid falling into this trap start with reverb level all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer the way down, then gradually bring the reverb into the mix until you can just hear the difference. Any more than this normally becomes a “special effect.” You don’t want reverb to dominate the mix unless you are trying to create the effect of a band in a cave—which is a perfectly legitimate creative goal if that’s the sort of thing you’re aiming for. The Modulation Effects: Phasing, Chorus, and Flanging All of these effects work on basically the same principle: a portion of the audio signal is “time-shifted” and then mixed back with the direct signal. The amount of time shift is controlled, or “modulated”, by an LFO (Lowfrequency Oscillator). When we say “time shift,” however, we’re not talking in terms of minutes or even seconds. For phasing effects the shift is very small indeed – a difference measured in degrees of phase shift rather than time units. The phase difference between the modulated and direct signals causes cancellation at some frequencies and reinforces the signal at others – a “comb filter” effect – and this causes the shimmering sound we hear. Phasing is the subtlest of all these effects, producing a gentle shimmer that can add life to a wide range of sources without being too obtrusive. For chorus and flanging the signal is actually delayed by several milliseconds (a millisecond is a thousandth of a second), with the delay time modulated by an LFO, and recombined with the direct signal. In addition to the combfilter effect described above, the delay modulation in these effects causes a perceived pitch shift which, when mixed with the direct 18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S signal, results in a harmonically rich swirling or swishing sound. The difference between chorus and flanging effects is primarily in the amount of delay time and feedback used – flanging uses longer delay times than chorus, whereas chorus generally uses a more complex delay structure. Chorus is most often used to thicken the sound of an instrument, while flanging is usually used as an outright “special effect” to produce otherworldly sonic swoops. Compression Have you ever wondered why professionally produced recordings sound so different from your own? There are numerous reasons, of course, but one important factor is the judicious use of compression. One form of compression known as “limiting” can, when properly used, produce a smooth, unified sound with no excessive peaks or distortion. Compression can also be used within a mix to make a voice or instrument seem to come forward, or simply to even out level differences. Compression can be used to make a mix seem bigger and louder by producing a more “saturated” sound. Professional compressors have numerous parameters that need to be carefully adjusted: attack, release, threshold, level, and sometimes more. A professional sound engineer might need to spend a considerable amount of time, based on a considerable amount of experience, to set each of these parameters to achieve the desired sound. The EMX compressor makes achieving great sound much easier. All you need to do is set a single “compression” control and all of the pertinent parameters are automatically adjusted for you. The engineers who designed this fine compressor paid careful attention to achieving the best sound quality possible so that you can quickly achieve pro-quality compression without having to OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT BASIC Making the Most of Your Mixer worry about a confusing multitude of settings. A common example of the use of compression is to “tame” a vocal that has a wide dynamic range in order to tighten up the mix. With the right amount of compression you’ll be able to clearly hear whispered passages while passionate shouts are still well balanced in the mix. Compression can also be valuable on bass guitar, producing a smooth bass sound that stays solid through the tune. Compression can also be applied to guitar tracks to add extra sustain. Too much compression can be a cause of feedback, however, so use it sparingly. Music First—Then Mix In any case, the music comes first. Think about the music and let it guide the mix, rather than trying to do things the other way around. What is the music saying and what instrument or technique is being used to drive the message? That’s where the focus of your mix should be. You’re using a high-tech tool to do the mixing, but the mix itself is as much art as the music. Approach it that way and your mixes will become a vital part of the music. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 19 Controls and Connectors Controls and Connectors Controls on Each Channel 1 FCL (Feedback Channel Locating) lamp Channels 1 to 4 (Monaural) 1 Channels 5/6 and 7/8 (Stereo) 1 Channels 9/10 and 11/12 (Stereo) 1 This lamp is used during setup to identify any channel that might be howling. Check these lamps when setting up for a performance. If the lamp lights up, adjust the channels equalizer 2 or level knob 5 to reduce the level so that the lamp goes off. NOTE 2 Equalizer (HIGH, MID, and LOW) 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 Input of a continuous sound (as from a CD player or vocal) may cause the lamp to come on even in the absence of howling. 5 5 This three-band equalizer adjusts the channel’s high, mid, and low frequency bands. Setting the knob to the position produces a flat frequency response. Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to the left attenuates the band. The following table shows the equalization type, the base frequency, and the maximum cut/boost for each of the three bands. Band Type Base Frequency HIGH Shelving 10 kHz MID Peaking 2.5 kHz LOW Shelving 100 Hz Maximum Cut/Boost ±15 dB 3 MONITOR control 6 7 9 8 Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the channel into the MONITOR bus. If input is from a stereo channel pair (5/6, 7/8, 9/10, or 11/12), the signals from the L and R channels are mixed before moving into the bus. The MONITOR bus signal is output at the MONITOR OUT jack O, and may also be output from the SPEAKERS A jacks V (depending on the setting of the POWER AMP switch R). NOTE The channel’s LEVEL knob 5 has no effect on the level of the signal sent into the MONITOR bus. 4 EFFECT knob Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the channel into the EFFECT bus. If input is from a stereo channel pair (5/6, 7/8, 9/10, or 11/12), the signals from the L and R channels are mixed before moving into the bus. The EFFECT bus signal is fed both to the internal digital effector and to the EFFECT OUT jack C. NOTE The channel’s LEVEL knob 5 also affects the level of the channel’s signal into the EFFECT bus. 5 LEVEL knob Adjusts the signal’s output level. Use these knobs to adjust the volume balance among the various channels. NOTE 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S To reduce noise, set the knobs for unused channels to “0”. Controls and Connectors 6 COMP knob (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) This knob adjusts the level of compression applied to the channel. As the knob is turned to the right, the mixer automatically raises the compression ratio while adjusting the output gain accordingly. The result is a narrower, more even dynamic range, as louder signals are softened while the overall level is boosted. Avoid setting the knob too high, however, as excess compression may lead to howling. 9 LINE and MIC jacks (Channels 5/6 to 11/12) These jacks accept stereo inputs. Use these to connect up stereo output devices, such as stereo synthesizers and CD players. LINE jacks: Unbalanced stereo inputs. On channel pairs 5/6 and 7/8 these are phone jacks; on channel pairs 9/10 and 11/12 they are RCA pin jacks. MIC jack: 7 LINE/MIC switch (Channels 1 to 4) Set this switch to match the type of input signal you are supplying—either a mic-level (low level) signal or a line-level (high level) signal. Set the switch to LINE ( ) if you are connecting a line-level source, such as a keyboard or audio device. Set it to MIC ( ) if you are connecting up a microphone or other mic-level source. To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn off the power to the EMX itself and to any other power amplifiers and power speakers before setting this switch to LINE or MIC. We also recommend that you turn all output controls (LEVEL knobs, MASTER knobs, etc.) to minimum settings before operating the switch, to avoid risk of loud noises that could cause hearing loss or device damage. NOTE XLR balanced stereo mic-level input jack. If you are connecting a condenser microphone, be sure to turn the PHANTOM switch P to its ON position. • If you wish, you may use the channel pair’s LINE and MIC jacks together at the same time. But note that the levels cannot be adjusted independently. • Signals into LINE L and LINE R jacks are sent independently to the corresponding MAIN L and R buses. • The signal into a MIC jack is sent in equal levels to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. 8 INPUT A and INPUT B jacks (Channels 1 to 4) You can connect an input source to either jack. Be sure to set the LINE/MIC switch 7 to match the type of device you are connecting. INPUT A: TRS phone-type balanced line input (T: hot, R: cold, S: ground). Accepts both balanced and unbalanced line input. R: Cold (–) S: Ground INPUT B: T: Hot (+) XLR balanced mic input (1: ground, 2: hot, 3: cold). If you are connecting a condenser microphone, be sure to turn the PHANTOM switch P to its ON position. Cold (–) Ground NOTE Hot (+) • You cannot use both jacks at the same time. • The signal into an INPUT jack is sent in equal levels to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 Controls and Connectors Digital Effects Section No. Program Parameter 9 KARAOKE ECHO DELAY TIME 0 VOCAL ECHO DELAY TIME A CHORUS 1 LFO FREQ B CHORUS 2 LFO FREQ C FLANGER LFO FREQ D PHASER LFO FREQ E AUTO WAH LFO FREQ F DISTORTION DRIVE A PARAMETER knob Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) associated with the selected effect type. 0 NOTE A B The mixer saves the last value used with each effect type. When you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with that type (regardless of the current position of the PARAMETER knob). But note that all values return to their defaults at power-off. B ON switch Switches use of the internal effector on or off. The internal effect is applied only if this switch is on. Note that the lamp above the switch lights up orange to indicate that the switch is on. As an alternative to the ON switch, you can use a separately sold FC5 foot switch to toggle the effector on and off. C NOTE D The internal effector is automatically turned on whenever you switch on the mixer’s power. C EFFECT OUT jack This unbalanced phone output jack outputs the signal from the EFFECT bus. You can use this jack to output the signal to an external effector. You can then return the signal by connecting the external effector to any of the LINE jacks on channel pairs 5/6 to 11/12. 0 PROGRAM dial Selects the type of effect to be used. You can select from 16 different effect types, as follows. 22 No. Program Parameter 1 REVERB HALL 1 REVERB TIME 2 REVERB HALL 2 REVERB TIME 3 REVERB ROOM 1 REVERB TIME 4 REVERB ROOM 2 REVERB TIME 5 REVERB STAGE 1 REVERB TIME 6 REVERB STAGE 2 REVERB TIME 7 REVERB PLATE REVERB TIME 8 DRUM AMBIENCE REVERB TIME EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S If you are returning a signal from an external effector into a LINE jack on any channel pair 5/6 to 11/12, please be sure to turn the EFFECT knob for that channel pair to “0”. D FOOT SW jack This phone input jack can connect to the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. With the foot switch connected, you can use your foot to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. Controls and Connectors MAIN Section E Graphic Equalizer This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the frequency characteristics of the stereo signal on the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. This is the signal that is output to the MAIN OUT jacks I and to the SPEAKERS jacks V. Each band can be adjusted by ±12 dB. The base frequencies for the bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k and 8k Hz. F EFFECT RETURN knob Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the internal effector to the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. G MASTER knob E H Adjusts the level of the signal output to the SPEAKERS jacks V and MAIN OUT jacks I. H LEVEL meters The L and R meters show the level of the signal output from the MAIN OUT jack I. F The MAIN OUT signal also passes through the internal power amp and is then output at the SPEAKERS jacks V. Keep an eye on the LIMITER lamps Q to ensure that the level at the SPEAKERS jacks does not stay too high. G I MAIN OUT L and R jacks J I These unbalanced phone output jacks feed out the main stereo output. You would typically connect these jacks to a power amp or powered speakers. The signal sent to these jacks is adjusted by the MAIN section’s MASTER knob G and graphic equalizer E. J REC OUT L and R jacks These RCA pin-type unbalanced output jacks can be used to send the main stereo signal to an external DAT recorder or cassette recorder. Note that unlike the output from the MAIN OUT jacks, the signal from the REC OUT jacks is not adjusted by the MAIN section’s MASTER knob G and graphic equalizer E. NOTE Since this output signal is not adjusted by the MAIN section’s MASTER knob G, you should adjust the level as necessary at the recording side. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 Controls and Connectors MONITOR Section K Graphic Equalizer K N This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the frequency characteristics of the monitor signal that feeds to the MONITOR OUT jack O and (if the POWER AMP switch is down) to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. Each band can be adjusted by ±12 dB. The base frequencies for the bands are: 125, 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, and 8k Hz. L EFFECT RETURN knob M L Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the internal effector to the MONITOR bus. M MASTER knob Adjusts the level of the monitor signal send to the MONITOR OUT jack O and (if the POWER AMP switch is down) to the SPEAKERS B jacks V. N LEVEL meters The L and R meters show the level of the signal output from the MONITOR OUT jack O. If the POWER AMP switch is down, the MONITOR OUT signal also passes through the internal power amp and is then output at SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2 V. Keep an eye on the LIMITER lamps Q to ensure that the level at the SPEAKERS jacks does not stay too high. O MONITOR OUT jack O 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S This unbalanced phone jack outputs the monaural monitor signal. You would typically connect this jack to powered speakers used for monitoring. The signal sent to this jack is adjusted by the MONITOR section’s MASTER knob M and the settings of the MONITOR section’s graphic equalizer K. Controls and Connectors POWER Section • P Q R To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn off the power to the EMX itself and to any other power amplifiers and power speakers before switching phantom power on or off. We also recommend that you turn all output controls (LEVEL knobs, MASTER knobs, etc.) to minimum settings before operating the switch, to avoid risk of loud noises that could cause hearing loss or device damage. Q LIMITER lamps The lamp lights up when the amplified signal being output at the corresponding SPEAKERS jack hits its maximum value. The lamp indicates that the limiter has come on. If the lamps are flashing frequently, the load on the amp is too high and there is risk of damage to your equipment. Reduce the setting of the MASTER knobs (G and M) until the lamps flash only briefly or not at all. S T U R POWER AMP switch Selects the output that gets sent to the SPEAKERS jacks, as follows. Up (MAIN L/R): SPEAKERS jacks A1 and A2 output the signal from the MAIN L bus, and SPEAKERS jack B1 and B2 output the signal from the MAIN R bus. The MAIN section’s MASTER knob G adjusts the output level at all of the SPEAKERS jacks. Down (MAIN(L+R)/MON): SPEAKERS jacks A1 and A2 output a mix of the signals from the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2 output the signal from the MONITOR bus. The MAIN section’s MASTER knob G adjusts the level to the A jacks, while the MONITOR section’s MASTER knob M adjusts the level to the B jacks. S YS Processing switch P PHANTOM switch This switch toggles +15V phantom power on and off. If you set the switch on, the mixer supplies power to the XLR mic input jacks on all channels (the INPUT B jacks on channels 1 to 4, and the MIC jacks on channel pairs 5/6 to 11/12). Set this switch on when using one or more condenser microphones. When this switch is on, the mixer supplies DC +15V power to pins 2 and 3 of all XLR input jacks. NOTE This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on or off. The processor adjusts the speaker’s bass ranges so as to compensate, for example, for lack of subwoofers. Note however that the resulting frequency balance will vary according to the speakers you are using. T STAND-BY switch This switch mutes the input to channels 1 to 8. The switch lights up to indicate that the mute has been turned on. Note that the mute does not work on channels 9 to 12. NOTE • • Be sure to leave this switch off if you do not need phantom power. When using phantom power, do not connect any devices other than condenser microphones to the XLR input jacks. Other devices may be damaged if connected to phantom power. This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as these will not be affected by phantom power. When using the mixer for live performances, you can fill in gaps in the performance by turning on the standby switch and feeding background music from a CD player or other such device into channels 9 to 12. U POWER switch and lamp This switch turns the EMX power ON and OFF. The lamp lights up to indicate that the power in on. Before turning the power ON or OFF, be sure to turn both MASTER knobs (G and M) to “0”. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 Controls and Connectors Rear Panel W V X V SPEAKERS jacks W AC IN connector Use these jacks to connect to speakers. Note that the output directed to these jacks varies according to the setting of the POWER AMP switch R. Connects to the included power cord. Connect one end of the cord to this connector, and then plug the other end into a standard power outlet. A1, B1: Neutrik NL4 Speakon outputs. Polarities are as shown below. Please use the cord that comes with the mixer. Use of a different cord may pose risk of fire, burns, or equipment damage. 1- 1+ Neutrik Plug A1 and B1 Connectors 1+ + 1– – 2+ 2+ 2- 2– A2, B2: Phone output jacks. 26 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S X Ground Screw For maximum safety be sure to securely connect the EMX to an earth connection. The supplied power cable has a three-prong plug that will ground the unit when the plug is inserted into an appropriately grounded three-prong type AC mains outlet. If the AC outlet is not grounded, be sure to ground the unit by using this ground screw. Correct grounding will effectively eliminate hum noise and interference. Connecting Speakers Connecting Speakers When making 2-channel and 2-channel parallel connections to the SPEAKERS jacks, be sure that the impedance of your speakers meets the conditions indicated below. Note that actual speaker impedance varies according to connection method and number of speakers. When making connections, be sure that your cables have the appropriate ratings and the correct plugs. Be sure to use dedicated speaker cables when connecting speakers to the SPEAKERS jacks. ■ 2-channel connection ■ 2-channel parallel connection When connecting by 2-channel connection, use speakers with impedance of 4 ohms to 8 ohms. When connecting speakers in parallel as shown below, use speakers with impedance of 8 ohms to 16 ohms. 4Ω to 8Ω 4Ω to 8Ω 8Ω to 16Ω 8Ω to 16Ω 8Ω to 16Ω 8Ω to 16Ω EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 27 Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rack Mounting Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rack Mounting Horizontal Orientation If you are going to position the EMX unit horizontally, be sure to attach the included rubber stabilizers before use. The stabilizers prevent the unit from tipping over. NOTE Please detach the stabilizers when transporting the unit. ■ How to attach the rubber stabilizers 1 Turn the EMX unit upside down. 2 Attach the two rubber stabilizers that were included with the unit. Push each stabilizer all the way in so that they are firmly in place. stabilizer 28 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 Turn the EMX right-side up. Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rack Mounting Tilting You can set the EMX unit at an angle, as shown below. Do not push too forcefully when tilting the unit. Excess force may cause the unit to topple or turn, potentially resulting in equipment damage or in injury to bystanders. Rack Mounting To prepare the unit for rack mounting, use the (separately sold) RK512 rack mount kit. If rack-mounting the unit, be sure to maintain adequate ventilation so the unit does not overheat. Consider attaching a vent panel, and do not use a sealed rack. NOTE The EMX unit requires 7U of rack space. RK512 Rack mount Kit 2 Using the kit’s 4 screws, attach the kit’s 2 metal fittings as shown below. 3 Turn the EMX right-side up. Screws Fittings ■ How to install the rack-mount hardware 1 Turn the EMX unit upside down. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 29 Setting Up Setting Up Top panel NOTE In most cases it is sufficient to connect speakers to the SPEAKERS jacks on the unit’s rear panel. But if you want even more output, you can get it by connecting a power amp to the MAIN OUT or MONITOR OUT jack, and then connecting speakers to the power amp. Guitar Speakers CD, Cassette, or DAT Recorder Synthesizer ASSIGN A PAN/SEND ASSIGN TONE ASSIGN B PAN REVERB CUTOFF RESONANCE SWING GATE TIME ASSIGN 1 CHORUS ASSIGN 2 TEMPO ATTACK RELEASE VELOCITY UNITMULTIPLY REMOTE ON / OFF ARPEGGIO R-AUDIO G-MIDI Integrated Sampling Sequencer / Modular Synthesis Plug-in System / Real-time External Control Surface ON / OFF MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER PRE 1 KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION KN 1 LOW KN 2 LOW MID KN 3 HIGH MID KN 4 HIGH VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4 BYPASS INSERTION SYSTEM PRE 2 PRE 3 PRE 4 MODE EFFECT ÊARP FX MASTER EFFECT VOICE PERFORM SLOT 1 DRUM KITS MASTER PRE 5 PRE 6 USER 1 USER 2 GM PLG 1 GUITAR/ PLUCKED BASS STRINGS SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PLG 2 PLG 3 BRASS REED/PIPE CATEGORY SEARCH BANK EQ FAVORITES A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN SEQUENCER SONG PATTERN INTEGRATED SAMPLING MIXING EDIT JOB A FILE SEQ TRANSPORT DEC/NO INC / YES SYN LEAD DEMO UTILITY 1 SCENE SF2 SF1 LOCATE 1 SF3 SF4 B C SYN PAD/ CHOIR SYN COMP 2 D E DRUM/ CHROMATIC PERCUSSION PERCUSSION 3 F G H SE MUSICAL FX COMBI SECTION 4 5 6 7 8 TRACK SELECT 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE GROUP INFORMATION SF5 2 ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE COMMON COMPARE OCTAVE DOWN STORE F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 SCENE STORE SET LOCATE EXIT ENTER EXECUTE 9 10 11 NUMBER SOLO UP MASTER VOLUME CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 CD Player DI Bass Power Amp Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Microphones Microphones Monitor Speakers Drums Rear Panel EMX Installation Intake At least 10 cm Exhaust At least 25 cm Vents are located on the sides and rear of the EMX unit. Position the unit so that the vents are not blocked by nearby walls or objects. 30 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ■ Power doesn’t come on. ❑ Be sure that you are using the supplied power cord, and that it is correctly connected to the AC IN connector and plugged into a working power outlet. ■ Power suddenly went off. ❑ Check whether the vents at the sides and rear of the unit are blocked. The EMX unit may overheat if the vents are blocked. If the unit overheats, the power may automatically go off. Wait for the unit to cool down, and then turn the power back on. ■ Sound suddenly ❑ Check whether the vents at the sides and rear of the unit are blocked. The EMX unit may overheat if the vents are blocked. If the unit overheats, it may cut off the output to the internal amp until things cool down. stopped. ■ No sound. ❑ Are microphones, external devices, and speakers connected correctly? ❑ Are the channel LEVEL knobs and the two MASTER knobs set to appropriate levels? ❑ Is the POWER AMP switch set correctly? When outputting a stereo signal, set it to the up (MAIN L/R) position. ❑ Check that the speaker cables are not shorted. ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the end of this manual for a list of Yamaha dealers.) ■ Sound is faint, distorted, ❑ Check that the channel LEVEL knobs and the two MASTER knobs are set appropriately. ❑ Check that the LINE/MIC switches on channels 1 to 4 are set correctly. ❑ On channels 1 to 4, be sure that you have not connected to both INPUT A and INPUT B. On each of these channels you may use one input or the other, but not both. ❑ Is the input signal from the connected device set to an appropriate level? or noisy. ■ An FCL lamp comes even though there is no howling on the channel. ■ Can’t hear the internal digital effect. ■ The sound from the speakers seems dull. I want a more forceful sound. ■ I want spoken words to be heard more clearly. ■ I want to listen to monitor output. ❑ Input of a continuous sound (from a CD player or other such source) may cause the lamp to come on even in the absence of howling. ❑ Check that the EFFECT knob on each channel is correctly adjusted. ❑ Be sure that the internal effector’s ON switch is turned on. ❑ Be sure that the EFFECT RETURN knobs in the MAIN and MONITOR sections are correctly adjusted. ❑ Try turning on the YS Processing switch. ❑ Adjust the equalizers (HIGH, MID, and LOW knobs) on each channel. ❑ Adjust the graphic equalizers. ❑ Be sure that the YS Processing switch is turned off. ❑ Adjusting the equalizers (HIGH, MID, and LOW knobs) on each channel. ❑ Adjusting the graphic equalizers. ❑ Connected a powered speaker to the MONITOR OUT jack. Then adjust the MONITOR OUT signal by adjusting the channel MONITOR knobs and the MONITOR section’s MASTER knob. ❑ If you want to send the monitor signal to SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2, set the POWER AMP switch to the down position (to MAIN(L+R) / MON). Note that in this case the B jacks will output the monitor signal, and the A jacks will output a mix of the MAIN L and MAIN R signals. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 31 Specifications Specifications ■ General Specifications Output EMX512SC Maximum Output Power SPEAKERS OUT EMX312SC EMX212S Input Frequency Response Maximum Voltage Gain@ 1 kHz CH INPUT 1-11/12 CH 1-4 INPUT B, CH 5/6-11/12 MIC RL 4Ω 8Ω 4Ω 8Ω 4Ω 8Ω Output MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT, EFFECT OUT, REC OUT SPEAKERS OUT MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT MAIN OUT CH 1-4 INPUT B, CH 5/6-11/12 MIC Gain Error @ 1 kHz MONITOR OUT EFFECT OUT REC OUT It measures in each CH unit. CH 1-4 INPUT A MAIN OUT Conditions Both ch drive, 1 kHz, THD+N =< 0.5% RL It measures in each CH unit. Conditions 10 kΩ CH1-4 MIC/LINE: MIC 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0 dB 4 Ω @ 1 kHz Rs=150 Ω CH1-4 10 kΩ MIC/LINE:MIC Input level:–60 dBu CH1-4 MIC/LINE:MIC Input level:–60 dBu CH1-4 MIC/LINE:MIC Input level:–60 dBu CH1-4 MIC/LINE:MIC level:–60 dBu 10 kΩ Input CH1-4 MIC/LINE:MIC Input level:–50 dBu MIC/LINE:MIC CH 5/6-7/8 LINE MAIN OUT (Phone) CH 9/10-11/12 LINE MAIN OUT (Pin) Total Harmonic Distortion MIN US 500 350 300 190 220 130 AU 500 350 300 190 220 130 EU 500 320 300 180 220 130 UNIT MIN TYP MAX UNIT –3.0 0.0 1.0 –3.0 0.0 1.0 65 4.0 6.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 –8.0 –6.0 –4.0 –12.0 –10.0 –8.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 Input level:–20 dBu 2.0 4.0 6.0 Input level:–20 dBu 2.0 4.0 6.0 MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT, EFFECT OUT, REC OUT dBu @ 20 Hz, 10 kΩ +14 1 kHz, 20 kHz CH 1-4 INPUT B, CH 5/6-11/12 MIC MAIN OUT CH INPUT 1-11/12 MAIN OUT, MONITOR OUT, EFFECT OUT EIN, Rs=150 Ω CH1-4 MIC/LINE:MIC 10 kΩ Output Noise Rs=150 Ω CH1-4 MIC/LINE:MIC MAIN OUT L, R MONITOR OUT SPEAKERS OUT 10 kΩ Master control at minimum. 4Ω dB dB 2.0 CH INPUT 1-11/12 W 0.5 dBu dBV dBu % (THD+N) Hum & Noise (20 Hz-20 kHz) It measures in each CH unit. EIN=Equivalent Input Noise Residual Output Noise (20 Hz-20 kHz) — Input Crosstalk @ 1 kHz It measures in each CH unit. Phantom Voltage It measures in each CH unit. CH & ST CH Equalization Internal Digital Effect Level Meters FCL Sensitivity Protection 32 CH1-4 Output CH 1-4 INPUT B, CH 5/6-11/12 MIC Output Adjacent CH inputs Conditions –115 dBu –50 –90 –90 –65 MIN TYP Input to Output (LEVEL controls: minimum) MAIN OUT — — No load MAX –65 –65 UNIT dB MIN TYP MAX UNIT 14 15 16 V HIGH Turn over /roll-off frequency of 10 k (shelving) shelving :3dB below maximum MID 2.5 k (peaking) variable level. LOW ±15dB maximum 100 (shelving) 16 programs Parameter control FOOT SW ON/OFF 2 × 5-points LED level meter [MAIN(L,R)], 5-points LED level meter [MONITOR] +6, +3, 0, –5, –10 [dB] Input signal level => –75dBu: LED on, CH1-4 MIC/LINE:MIC B Input, CH 5/6-11/12 MIC Input POWER switch on/off mute DC-fault :power supply shutdown /manual reset Power Amplifier Thermal /heatsink temp => 90˚C:output mute /auto reset Vl limiter /RL =< 2 Ω Clip limiter /THD => 1 %, Indicator × 2 Power Supply Thermal /heatsink temp => 100˚C :power supply shutdown /manual reset EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S dBu Hz Specifications MIN EMX512SC EMX312SC EMX212S Length Height Depth Width Power Consumption AC Cord Dimensions 2450 Net Weight TYP 500 450 300 2500 284 264 442.5 8 MAX UNIT W 2550 mm mm kg Power cord, Rubber stabilizers × 2, Owner’s Manual RACK MOUNT KIT (RK512), FOOT SW (FC5) Included Accessories Options Note: All level control normally: Maximum level, Output impedance of signal generator :150 ohm ■ Input Characteristics Input Terminals MIC/LINE Actual Load Impedance For Use with Nominal MIC XLR 2 kΩ 50–600 Ω Mics 6 kΩ 600 Ω Lines LINE CH INPUT 1-4 MIC Phone LINE CH INPUT 5/6, 7/8 CH INPUT 9/10, 11/12 Input Level Sensitivity *2 Nominal (▼ position) Max. before Clip –60 dBu (0.775 mV) –35 dBu (13.8 mV) –15 dBu (138 mV) –30 dBu (24.5 mV) –5 dBu (436 mV) +15 dBu (4.36 V) –50 dBu (2.45 mV) –25 dBu (43.6 mV) –5 dBu (436 mV) –20 dBu (77.5 mV) +5 dBu (1.38 V) +25 dBu (13.8 V) Connector XLR-3-31 type *3 Phone Jack *4 XLR — 2 kΩ 50–600 Ω Mics –60 dBu (0.775 mV) –35 dBu (13.8 mV) –15 dBu (138 mV) XLR-3-31 type *3 Phone — 10 kΩ 600 Ω Lines –20 dBu (77.5 mV) +5 dBu (1.38 V) +25 dBu (13.8 V) Phone Jack *5 XLR — 2 kΩ 50–600 Ω Mics –60 dBu (0.775 mV) –35 dBu (13.8 mV) –15 dBu (138 mV) XLR-3-31 type *3 Pin — 10 kΩ 600 Ω Lines –20 dBu (77.5 mV) +5 dBu (1.38 V) +25 dBu (13.8 V) RCA Pin Jack *1 0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vrms. *2 Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4 dB (1.23 V), or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum level. (All level controls are at maximum position.) *3 XLR-3-31 type connectors are balanced. (1=GND, 2=HOT, 3=COLD) *4 Phone Jacks are balanced. (Tip=HOT, Ring=COLD, Sleeve=GND) *5 Phone Jacks are unbalanced. ■ Output Characteristics Output Level Output Terminals Actual Source Impedance For Use with Nominal SPEAKERS [A1, A2, B1, B2] 0.1 Ω 4 Ω Speakers EMX212S 50 W 220 W MAIN OUT [L, R] 600 Ω 10 kΩ Lines — +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *2 EFFECT OUT 600 Ω 10 kΩ Lines — +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *2 MONITOR OUT 600 Ω 10 kΩ Lines — +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *2 –10 dBV (316 mV) +10 dBV (3.16 V) RCA Pin Jack Nominal Max. before Clip EMX512SC 125 W 500 W EMX312SC 75 W 300 W REC OUT [L, R] 600 Ω 10 kΩ Lines — *1 0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vrms. 0 dBV is referenced to 1 Vrms. *2 Phone Jacks are unbalanced. Connector [A1, B1] SPEAKON [A2, B2] Phone Jack Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 33 Specifications 264 Dimensional Diagrams 442.5 2 286 440 284 2.5 307.8 66.1 71 298 71 108 54 66.1 Unit: mm 34 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Specifications Block Diagram and Level Diagram EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 35 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. 135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 3R1, Canada Tel: 416-298-1311 U.S.A. Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620, U.S.A. Tel: 714-522-9011 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA MEXICO Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen Bestimmungsländern erhältlich. Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo. MALTA ASIA Olimpus Music Ltd. The Emporium, Level 3, St. Louis Street Msida MSD06 Tel: 02133-2144 THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd. 2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu, Shanghai, China Tel: 021-6247-2211 THE NETHERLANDS/ BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG Yamaha Music Europe Branch Benelux Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands Tel: 0347-358 040 FRANCE Yamaha Music Europe BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000 BRAZIL Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda. Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4' andar, Itaim Bibi, CEP 04534-013 Sao Paulo, SP. BRAZIL Tel: 011-3704-1377 ARGENTINA Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A. 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Yamaha EMX 512 de handleiding

Categorie
Aanvullende muziekapparatuur
Type
de handleiding