Yamaha EMX5000-12, EMX5000-20 Introduction, Contents, Features,

Introduction

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12—Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12

Powered Mixer.

In order to take full advantage of the

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12

and enjoy long,

trouble-free performance, please read this owner’s manual carefully, and keep it

in a safe place for future reference.

Features

• The EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 provides versatile

inputs, such as two stereo input channels and two ste-

reo sub inputs, as well as 16 (EMX5000-20), 8

(EMX5000-12) monaural input channels compatible

with mic/line signals. The mixer also has ample power,

with a maximum output of 500 W+500 W (1000 W

with bridge connection), and is suitable for a wide

range of applications from installed systems to small-

scale PA systems.

• A two-channel power amp is built-in. The signals out-

put to speakers can be selected as stereo (ST L-R),

AUX+monaural (AUX 1- MONO), two AUX (AUX1-

AUX2) or monaural (bridge connection).

• In addition to the speaker output jacks, two stereo

output channels for line-level signals, two AUX output

channels, two effect outputs, and one monaural out-

put are provided. You can easily expand the system by

adding a power ampliﬁer or powered speakers.

• The EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 also has a PHONES

jack, which is very useful for checking the sound. You

can monitor only a speciﬁc channel or bus signal

through the headphones.

• Each amp contains a limiter circuit to prevent distor-

tion due to excessive input levels.

• A maximum output select switch lets you switch the

maximum output of the amp between three levels.

This lets you adjust the maximum output of the inter-

nal power amp as appropriate for the size of the room

or the input capacity of the speakers.

• Two multi-effect units are built-in, each providing six-

teen types of effect equivalent in quality to the

acclaimed Yamaha SPX series of multi-effect units.

The effects can be used to add reverb or ambience to

vocals or instruments. The sixteen types (provided by

each of the two effect units) include TAP DELAY,

which lets you easily adjust the delay time.

• The EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 has implemented

“EEEngine”, Yamaha’s epochal amp drive technology

to create an unrivaled high-efﬁciency drive.

The EEEngine’s energy-saver/low-heat-generation

design has reduced power consumption to 50% or

less, and reduced heat generation to 35% or less (in

ﬁeld applications, compared to Yamaha’s previous

models), and has lead to a reduction in energy cost

and to less-restrictive installation requirements related

to heat generation.

Contents

Introduction............................................................ 5

Features ................................................................5

EMX5000-20/EMX5000-12 Quick Guide ....................6

Front and rear panel..................................................10

Control panel .......................................................10

Input/output panel................................................ 16

Rear panel........................................................... 18

Installation/Connections............................................ 19

Installation ...........................................................19

Connection ..........................................................19

Connecting input/output equipment..................... 21

Basic operation .........................................................22

Connecting microphones and instruments ..........22

Using the digital effect .........................................22

Example setups.........................................................24

As a conference/entertainment hall sound

system.............................................................. 24

As a band PA.......................................................26

Using a subwoofer............................................... 28

Troubleshooting ........................................................29

Specifications............................................................ 30

General specifications .........................................30

Input specifications.............................................. 31

Output specifications ...........................................31

Dimensions.......................................................... 32

Installing an optional rack mount kit ....................32

Block/Level Diagram............................................33