Yamaha EMX5016CF 1

Quick Guide

Mixer Basics

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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.

1Adjust the COMP knobs on the relevant channels.

Turn the knob clockwise to increase the compression. Avoid setting the value too high, as too much compres-

sion may result in howling. For more information about the compressors, see page 18.

Using the Compressors to Enhance Vocals

COMP knobs

Contents

Main Explanation of Graphical Symbols IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Handling caution Do not open CAUTION FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) About this Manual Reference (starts on page 19) Mixer Basics (starts on page 7) Reference Contents Mixer Basics Features Turning the Unit On and Off Connecting to Power Before Turning On the Mixer Quick Guide Getting Sound to the Speakers Page 6 10 8 7 1 To select a reverb effect, turn the dial to any value from 1 to 5. 2 to its ON position ( ). 3 4 1 Using the Compressors to Enhance Vocals Making the Most of Your Mixer An Introduction A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place A Plethora of ConnectorsWhat Goes Where? The Venerable RCA Pin Jack Balanced, UnbalancedWhats the Difference? How Do Balanced Lines Reject Noise? To summarize A balanced cable has three conductors: Signal Levels and the Decibel 60 dBu + 20 dBu 0 dBu 0.775 V 20 dBu Making Better Mixes Approaching the MixWhere Do You Start? Faders Down Example1: Vocal Ballad Backed by Piano Trio Example2: Funky R&B Groove 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 Front & Rear Panels Controls on Each Channel 2 to 8) Page 8 9 0 A B Digital Effects Section Master Section 24 X b Y Z X \ [ a [ \ ] ^ a c d c k i e f i j k l 28 Rear Panel 2+ 2- o m n Speaker Connections 2-channel connection 2-channel parallel connection Setting the GEQ with the FRC function Setting up the GEQ by Pink Noise Measurement 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Rack Mounting How to install the rack-mount hardware 2 3 EMX5016CF Owners Manual 33 Setup CAUTION Power Amp Speakers Recorder Troubleshooting Specications General Specications Input Characteristics Output Characteristics Max. before clip CH INSERT IN 1-8 XLR-3-31 type *3 Digital Effect Program List EFFECT 2 EFFECT 1 Dimensional Diagrams EMX5016CF Owners Manual 39 Block Diagram and Level Diagram CH1-8 CH INPUT MIC INPUT A NORTH AMERICA CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE AFRICA MIDDLE EAST ASIA OCEANIA