Welcome
Owner’s Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha n8/n12 Digital Mixing Studio. The n8/n12 is a comprehensive music production system
that packages a digital mixer featuring easy yet full-fledged recording/mixdown operations with the cutting-edge DAW software
Cubase AI. Connecting a computer to the mixer’s IEEE 1394 port enables you to configure an ideal recording environment.
Please read this Owner’s Manual before you start using the n8/n12 so that you can take full advantage of the mixer’s superlative
features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. Also, keep this book in a safe place for future reference.
Ease of operation
Analog-like mixing interface ensures intuitive operation.
High-quality sound
Based on an examination of existing head amp circuits, a new head amp circuit has been developed to provide higher
quality and superior musical characteristics.
Mixer functions
The mixer can handle up to 16 channel inputs (n12) or 12 channel inputs (n8), mixing them to stereo outputs. Each
monaural input jack features an XLR jack with a phantom power supply, which enables you to connect a wide range of
instruments and devices, from condenser microphones to synthesizers and other line-level instruments. Input channel 8
(n12) and Input channel 4 (n8) support Hi-Z input for direct connection of an electric guitar or bass.
Computer connection via a single IEEE 1394 cable
Connect a computer with an IEEE 1394 port to the n8/n12 using an IEEE 1394 cable to transfer audio and MIDI signals
between the mixer and Steinberg Cubase or other DAW.
* In order to monitor in a surround environment, you will need a surround-capable application such as Cubase 5. The included
Cubase AI does not support surround.
Link with Cubase
Install Cubase AI on the computer, and the n8/n12 will link to Cubase and operate together seamlessly. For example, you
can record the n8/n12 input signals to Cubase as is, or mix Cubase audio tracks on the n8/n12. You can also turn on and
off the monitor for the VST effects or control the transport section and tracks remotely from the n8/n12. In addition, Purchase
the separately-available Cubase 5 and use it with the n8/n12 to enjoy advanced functionality such as surround.
Control Room monitoring function
The n8/n12 features a monitoring function dedicated to the Control Room (Control Room Monitor function). You can
connect one (n8) or three (n12) monitoring speakers to the mixer. If a computer is connected to the n12, you can
monitor the sound from Cubase or another DAW in a surround sound environment.
Newly developed compressor
The n8/n12 includes a newly developed compressor that adopts Sweet Spot Morphing technology. The mixer provides
various compressor presets that represent the distillation of extensive professional engineering experience, letting you
quickly and easily bring your sound to a professional standard.
Three-band EQ on each channel
Each input channel features a full 3-band (high/mid/low) equalizer, providing easy sound shaping to suit your preferences.
Digital reverb at your service
A built-in digital reverb can be assigned to all input channels. If a computer is connected to the mixer, you can also apply
digital reverberation to output from Cubase or another DAW, as well as to microphone and other instrumental sounds.
Power adaptor (n12= PA-30, n8=PA-20)*
* May not be included depending on your particular
area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Owner’s Manual
IEEE 1394 cable
TOOLS for n Version2/Cubase AI installation guide
TOOLS for n Version2 CD-ROM
Cubase AI DVD-ROM
WelcomeFeaturesIncluded items (please check) Please read the software license agreement before
you unseal the included discs. The software license
agreement is given at the end of the TOOLS for n
Version2/Cubase AI installation guide.
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