Yamaha EMX212S, EMX312SC Connecting Speakers

Connecting Speakers

EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 27

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.

4Ω to 8Ω4Ω to 8Ω

8Ω to 16Ω8Ω to 16Ω8Ω to 16Ω8Ω to 16Ω

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