Yamaha IM8-32, IM8-40, IM8-24 User Manual

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MIXING CONSOLE

Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones Manuale di istruzioni

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT:

and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE:

the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

When connecting this product to accessories

This product has been tested and found to comply with

that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line ﬁlter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Ya maha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Type of Equipment : MIXING CONSOLE

Model Name : IM8-40/IM8-32/IM8-24

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

* This applies only to products distributed by

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The above warning is located on the rear of the unit.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions. 2Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

11 Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, ﬁre or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/Power cord

• Only use the voltage speciﬁed as correct for the device. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the device.

• Use only the speciﬁed power supply (PW8 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha).

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

Do not open

• Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

Water warning

• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the device, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

If you notice any abnormality

• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the device, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• If this device or power supply should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/Power cord

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

Location

• When transporting or moving the device, always use two or more people. Attempting to lift the device by yourself may damage your back, result in other injury, or cause damage to the device itself.

• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.

•Avoid setting all equalizer controls and faders to their maximum. Depending on the condition of the connected devices, doing so may cause feedback and may damage the speakers.

• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disﬁguration or damage to the internal components.

• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Doing so may result in noise, both in the device itself and in the TV or radio next to it.

Connections

• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.

Handling caution

• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the power ampliﬁer LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, the power ampliﬁer should be turned off FIRST for the same reason.

• Do not insert your ﬁngers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device.

•Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the device. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not apply oil, grease, or contact cleaner to the faders. Doing so may cause problems with electrical contact or fader motion.

• Do not use the headphones or speakers for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

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XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).

Insert TRS phone jacks are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modiﬁcations to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.

The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components.

SPECIAL NOTICES

• This manual is the exclusive copyright of Yamaha Corporation.

• The software included in the accessory disk and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

• Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at the end of this manual before installing the application.)

• Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.

•Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.

• This disk containing the software is not meant for use with an audio/visual system (CD player, DVD player, etc.). Do not attempt to use the disk on equipment other than a computer.

• Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in speciﬁcations and functions will be announced separately.

The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.

This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others' copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style ﬁles, MIDI ﬁles, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

English

Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

European models

Purchaser/User Information speciﬁed in EN55103-1 and EN55103-2.

Conforms to Environments: E1, E2, E3, E4

Speciﬁcations and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only.

Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products of speciﬁcations at any time without prior notice. Since speciﬁcations, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

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Introduction

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the Yamaha IM8 mixing console. Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full advantage of your mixer’s superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. After you’ve read the manual, keep it safe for future reference when needed.

Features

• Input channels

The console provides 40 monaural input channels (the IM8-32 has 32 channels, and the IM8-24 has 24 channels) that can accommodate mic through line-level devices, as well as four stereo inputs that can accommodate line-level devices.

• Compressors

A compressor is provided on every monaural channel. Using just a single knob, you can compress the peaks of the input signal from a source such as a microphone or acoustic instrument (e.g., guitar), raising the overall volume without allowing the sound to distort.

•AUX SEND faders

Faders are provided on the AUX sends, allowing you to use them not only for the main mix but also to create individual mixes for monitoring.

Accessories

• Owner’s Manual (this book)

•Power supply cable

• Cubase AI 4 DVD-ROM

• USB cable

Introduction .........................................6

Features ................................................................................ 6

Accessories .......................................................................... 6

System Requirements........................................................... 7

Differences between the IM8-40/32/24 mixers ..................... 7

Controls and Functions .......................8

Channel Control Section ....................................................... 8

Master Control Section ....................................................... 12

STEREO AUX RETURN Section.................................... 13

2TR IN/USB Section...................................................... 13

REC OUT/USB Section ................................................. 14

MATRIX OUT Section.................................................... 14

DC POWER INPUT Section........................................... 15

MUTE MASTER Section ................................................ 15

TALKBACK Section ...................................................... 15

AUX SEND Section ....................................................... 16

GROUP OUT Section.................................................... 16

STEREO MASTER Section ............................................ 17

MONITOR Section ........................................................ 18

MONO Section.............................................................. 19

LAMP Connector........................................................... 19

Troubleshooting.................................20

About the accessory disk..................21

Specifications..................................166

Electrical Specifications.................................................... 166

General Specifications...................................................... 167

Analog Input Specifications.............................................. 167

Analog Output Specifications ........................................... 168

Digital Input/Output Specifications ................................... 168

Jack List............................................................................ 169

Dimensional Diagram ....................................................... 170

Track Sheet .....................................172

Block Diagram and Level Diagram..174

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Introduction

System Requirements

Computer System Requirements

For latest information about the minimum system requirements etc., check the web site below. <http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/>

Cubase AI 4 System Requirements

For information about the minimum system requirements and latest information on Cubase AI, check the web site below. <http://www.yamahasynth.com/>

Differences between the IM8-40/32/24 mixers

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The IM8 mixer is available in three models (IM8-40, IM8-32, IM8-24) which differ as follows.

• Number of monaural input channels

The IM8-40 provides 40 monaural input channels, the IM832 provides 32, and the IM8-24 provides 24. The remaining channels (stereo input channels, 2TR IN, etc.) are the same for all models.

• Number of LAMP connectors

The IM8-40 provides three LAMP connectors to which you can connect separately sold gooseneck lamps (e.g., Yamaha LA5000), while the IM8-32 and IM8-24 provide two such connectors.

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Controls and Functions

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Channel Control Section

• Rear Panel

Monaural channels Stereo channels

NOTE

· Patching external devices via an INSERT jack requires a special insert cable such as illustrated below (insert cable sold separately).

To the input jack of the external processor

Tu rn off the Yamaha PW8 power supply before you connect or disconnect any cables to or from the console.

INPUT Jack (monaural)

These monaural input jacks are used to connect microphones or musical instruments. Each input channel features two types of jacks (INPUT A and INPUT B).

• INPUT A Jack

These are balanced XLR-3-31 type input jacks (1: Ground; 2: Hot; 3: Cold).

• INPUT B Jack

These are TRS phone-jack type balanced inputs. (T: Hot; R; Cold; S: Ground) You can connect either balanced or unbalanced phone plugs to these jacks.

NOTE

· Only one type of jack can be used at a time on a single channel.

To the INSERT jack

Sleeve (Ground)

Ring: IN

Tip: OUT

To the output jack of the external processor

DIRECT OUT Jack

These are impedance balanced (page 19) phone-jack type outputs. They output the signal that has passed through the compressor.

NOTE

· If necessary, the signal that is output from the DIRECT OUT jack can be changed to the signal immediately before the channel fader (pre-fader) or the signal after the channel fader (post-fader) by changing an internal jumper. A fee will be charged for this modiﬁcation. For details, contact to your Yamaha dealer listed at the end of this manual.

INPUT Jacks (stereo)

These are stereo input jacks that connect line-level instruments, such as a synthesizer. Each input channel features two types of jacks (INPUT A and INPUT B).

• INPUT A Jacks

These are unbalanced phone-jack stereo line inputs.

• INPUT B Jacks

These are unbalanced stereo RCA pin-jack line inputs.

NOTE

· Only one type of jack can be used at a time on a single channel.

Tip: OUT

Tip: IN

INSERT Jack

These jacks are located between the compressor and equalizer of the corresponding monaural input channel. The INSERT jacks are ideal for connecting devices such as graphic equalizers or noise ﬁlters into the corresponding channels. The INSERT jacks are TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) phone jacks that carry both the send and return signal (tip = send/out; ring = return/in; sleeve = ground).

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Controls and Functions

•Top Panel

Monaural channels Stereo channels

5 6 7 8 9

+48V Switch/Indicator

This switch toggles phantom power on and off for a monaural channel. When the switch is turned on, the +48V indicator will light, and DC +48V phantom power will be supplied to Pin 2 and 3 of the corresponding XLR-type INPUT A jacks. Turn this switch on when using a phantom-powered condenser microphone.

• Be sure to leave this switch off if you do not need phantom power.

•When turning phantom power on, be sure that only a condenser microphone is connected to the INPUT A jack of the monaural channel. Other devices may be damaged if connected to phantom power. This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as these will not be affected by phantom power.

•To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn off ampliﬁers (or powered speakers) before turning this switch on or off. It’s also a good idea to turn the mixer’s output controls - STEREO OUT master fader and GROUP OUT faders - all the way down. If you omit this precaution, you may damage your hearing or your equipment.

26 dB (PAD) Switch

When this switch is turned on, the input signal from the INPUT jack of the monaural channel is attenuated by 26 dB. Turn the switch off ( ) if you’ve connected a microphone or other device with a low input level to the channel. Turn it on ( ) if you’ve connected a line-level device.

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E F

G H

GAIN Control

This adjusts the sensitivity of the input signal from the INPUT jack. Monaural channels have a 26 dB switch

) that lets you change the range of this control. The

( adjustable sensitivity range is as follows.

• Monaural channel

26 dB switch Range

ON -34dB to +10dB

OFF -60dB to -16dB

• Stereo channel

-34dB to +10dB

(Phase) Switch

Turning this switch on will invert the phase of the input signal. Turn this switch on if you need to mix a phasereversed signal.

NOTE

· If you try to mix a phase-reversed signal, the signals will interfere with each other, resulting in degraded sound quality.

(High Pass Filter) Switch

This switch toggles the HPF on or off. Turning this switch ON will apply a high-pass ﬁlter that attenuates the signal below 80 Hz by a slope of 12 dB/ octave.

K L

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COMP Control/Indicator

Adjusts the amount of compression applied to the channel. As the COMP knob is turned to the right the compression ratio increases while the output gain is automatically adjusted accordingly. The result is smoother, more even dynamics because louder signals are attenuated while the overall level is boosted. The COMP indicator will light when the compressor operates.

NOTE

·Avoid setting the compression too high, as the higher average output level that results may lead to feedback.

A EQ (Equalizer): HIGH, HI-MID, LO-MID, LOW

This is a four-band equalizer, providing adjustments for four frequency bands (HIGH, HI-MID, LO-MID, LOW). Setting the gain control to the “▼” position produces a ﬂat response in the corresponding band. Turning the gain control to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to the left attenuates the band. The HI-MID and LO-MID bands of monaural channels provide a frequency control that lets you adjust the center frequency. The following table shows the EQ type, frequency, and maximum cut/boost for each of the bands.

Monaural channel

Band Type Frequency

HIGH Shelving 10 kHz

HI-MID Peaking 400 Hz – 8 kHz

LO-MID Peaking 80 Hz – 1.6 kHz

LOW Shelving 100 Hz

Stereo channel

Band Type Frequency

HIGH Shelving 10 kHz

HI-MID Peaking 3 kHz

LO-MID Peaking 800 Hz

LOW Shelving 100 Hz

Maximum Cut/Boost

±15 dB

Maximum Cut/Boost

±15 dB

B EQ ON Switch

Switches the equalizer on or off.

C AUX Controls (1–8)

These adjust the level of the signals sent from the input channel to AUX buses 1–8. These knobs should generally be set close to the “▼” (nominal) position. The signal adjusted by these controls is determined by the PRE switch (D).

D PRE Switches

For each two buses, these switches select whether the signal sent to the AUX buses will be taken after the equalizer and before the channel fader (pre-fader), or after the channel fader (post-fader). If this switch is ON, the pre-fader signal is sent to the AUX bus, and will not be affected by the channel fader.

NOTE

· If necessary, the pre-fader signal sent to the AUX buses can be changed to the signal before the equalizer by changing an internal jumper. A fee will be charged for this modiﬁcation. In this case, the signal will be sent to the AUX buses even if the input channel’s ON switch is turned off. For details, contact to your Yamaha dealer listed at the end of this manual.

E PAN Control

This control determines the stereo positioning of the monaural channel signal on the buses. Rotate the knob clockwise to pan the signal to the odd channels of the GROUP buses and the ST L bus, and counter-clockwise to pan the signal to the even channels of the GROUP buses and the ST R bus.

F BAL Control

Adjusts the left and right volume balance of stereo channels. The signal input to the INPUT L jack will be sent to the odd channels of the GROUP buses or to the ST L bus, and the signal input to the INPUT R jack will be sent to the even channels of the GROUP buses or to the ST R bus.

G ON Switch/Indicator

When this switch is on, that channel will be enabled and the indicator will light.

NOTE

· Even if the ON switch is off, you can turn on the PFL

switch (K) and monitor the signal before the channel fader via the MONITOR OUT jacks and the PHONES jack.

H Input Meter

Three LEDs indicate the input channel signal level after the equalizer. The “-20” LED will light if the input signal level reaches -20 dB, and the “0” LED will light at nominal level. The PEAK LED will light red when the input signal reaches 3 dB before clipping.

I Bus Assign Switches

These switches determine the bus(es) to which each channel’s signal is sent. Turning a switch on will output the signal to the corresponding bus.

• 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 switches: Assign the channel’s signal to the GROUP 1/2–7/8 buses.

• ST switch: Assigns the channel’s signal to the Stereo L and R buses.

• MONO switch: Assigns the channel’s signal to the MONO bus.

NOTE

· If you want the signal to be output to the corresponding bus(es), turn on the channel ON switch (G).

J MUTE Switches (1–4)

These assign the channel’s mute on/off to switches 1–4. If you turn on the MUTE master switches (1–4) (page 15) located in the MUTE MASTER section, the input channels whose corresponding MUTE switch is on will be muted.

NOTE

·When a channel is muted, the ON indicator (G) will go dark.

· Even if a channel is muted, you can turn on the PFL switch (K) and monitor the signal before the channel fader via the MONITOR OUT jacks and the PHONES jack.

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K PFL Switch/Indicator

When the PFL switch is on, the indicator will light and the channel pre-fader signal is output to the PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks for monitoring.

NOTE

·When you turn on the PFL switch, the PFL indicator of the MONITOR section (page 18) will light.

L Channel Fader

Adjusts the output level of the input channel signal. Use these faders to adjust the balance between the various channels.

NOTE

·To minimize noise, the faders of unused channels should be set to the lowest position.

· The channel faders will affect the ST, MONO, GROUP 1– 8, and AUX 1–8 (when the PRE switch is off) buses.

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Yamaha IM8-32, IM8-40, IM8-24 User Manual

Introduction

Features

Accessories

Table of Contents

System Requirements

Differences between the IM8-40/32/24 mixers

Controls and Functions

Channel Control Section