Yamaha EMX212S, EMX312SC 7, 8, 9

10 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S

Quick Guide

BASIC

7Turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section to the posi-

tion.

8Adjust 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.

9Now 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.

Contents

Main 2 Explanation of Graphical Symbols IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Do not open * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) About this Manual Mixer Basics (starts on page 6) EMX Setup and Operation (starts on page 20) IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Basic Contents Features Quick Guide 6 Making the Most of Your Mixer 13 Reference 1 2 3 Turning the Unit On and Off 1 RIGHT WRONG!! 1 (microphones, instruments, etc.) Getting Sound to the Speakers Page 4 the LINE/MIC switch on each channel accordingly. 5 your inputs, set the PHANTOM switch to the ON position (). 7 tion. as necessary to adjust the overall output level. 8 9 1 depth for each channel. 2 To select a reverb effect, turn the dial to any value from 1 to 7. 3 4 overall effect depth. Using the Compressors to Enhance Vocals 1 (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) Making the Most of Your Mixer An Introduction A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place A Plethora of ConnectorsWhat Goes Where? 14 Balanced, UnbalancedWhats the Difference? How Do Balanced Lines Reject Noise? A balanced cable has three conductors: To summarize Signal Levels and the Decibel Making Better Mixes 60 dBu Approaching the MixWhere Do You Start? Faders Down To EQ or Not to EQ Cut for a Cleaner Mix Boost with Caution Ambience Reverb and Delay Time Reverb Tone Reverb Level The Modulation Effects: Phasing, Chorus, and Flanging Compression Music FirstThen Mix Controls and Connectors Controls on Each Channel 6 7 8 9 22 Digital Effects Section 0 A 0 D MAIN Section MONITOR Section POWER Section P Q U R Rear Panel 2+ 2- V W X Connecting Speakers Page Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rack Mounting Tilting Rack Mounting How to install the rack-mount hardware Setting Up Setting Up Monitor Speakers Synthesizer Drums 1 Troubleshooting Specications General Specications Input Characteristics Output Characteristics Dimensional Diagrams Unit: mm Page http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ CANADA U.S.A. MEXICO NORTH AMERICA CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE AFRICA MIDDLE EAST ASIA OCEANIA