Yamaha M3000A User Manual
Owner’s Manual
M
MIXING CONSOLE
Mode d’emploi
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha M3000A mixing console. The
M3000A is based on Yamaha’s experience with the PM series, and features
superb sound quality with a full range of functionality such as VCA faders,
scene memory, and GA diversity. In order to take full advantage of the
M3000A’s performance and enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this
manual carefully.
Note: This manual assumes that you are thoroughly familiar with basic
operation of mixing consoles and their terminology.
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Contents
Features of the system...............................5
Control panel............................................6
Input channel section................................................ 6
Variable/fixed select section....................................13
Mix section ..............................................................14
VCA master fader section .......................................16
STEREO A section................................................... 16
STEREO B section................................................... 18
Monitor section....................................................... 19
Talkback section...................................................... 21
Meter select section.................................................22
Control section........................................................ 22
Matrix section.......................................................... 24
Meter bridge ............................................................25
Rear panel .............................................26
Mono input channel input/output jacks ...............26
Stereo input channel input/output jacks ...............26
Master section input/output jacks.......................... 27
Output connector for illumination power
supply....................................................................... 29
About the GA Diversity functionality ........30
Using MIX buses 1–8 as group buses..................... 30
Using MIX buses 1–8 as AUX buses ......................30
About the Scene Memory function...........31
What is scene memory?...........................................31
About the modes of the Scene Memory function..31
Operations in normal mode....................................32
Operations in check mode ......................................33
Operations in utility mode......................................34
Utility items..............................................................34
Control change table ...............................................35
Using mute groups ..................................................36
About the local control circuit................................37
About the VCA functionality.................... 38
Error messages ......................................41
Specifications ......................................... 42
General specifications..............................................42
Input/output characteristics....................................43
Other ........................................................................44
Dimensions ............................................45
MIDI data format.................................... 46
MIDI Implementation Chart .....................47
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Precautions
• Connect the mixer power cord only to the power supply
unit, and connect the power supply unit to an AC outlet
of the type stated in this
on the power supply unit. Failure to do so is a fire and
electrical shock hazard.
• Do not locate the mixer in a place subject to excessive
heat or in direct sunlight. This could be a fire hazard.
• Do not place the mixer in a place subject to excessive
humidity or dust. This could be a fire and electrical
shock hazard.
• Do not plug several devices into the same AC outlet. This
may overload the AC outlet, and could be a fire and electrical shock hazard. It may also affect the performance of
some equipment.
• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. A damaged power cord is a potential fire and electrical shock
hazard.
• If the power cord is damaged (i.e., cut or a bare wire is
exposed), ask your dealer for a replacement. Using the
mixer in this condition is a fire and shock hazard.
• Hold the power cord plug when disconnecting from an
AC outlet. Never pull the cord. Damaging the power cord
in this way is a potential fire and electrical shock hazard.
• Do not place small metal objects on top of the mixer.
Metal objects inside the mixer are a fire and electrical
shock hazard.
• Do not try to modify the mixer. This could be a fire and
electrical shock hazard.
• The mixer operating temperature is between 5˚C and
35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F).
Owner’s Manual or as marked
• Turn off all audio devices and speakers when connecting
to the mixer. Refer to the owner’s manual for each device.
Use the correct cables and connect as specified.
• If you notice any abnormality—such as smoke, odor, or
noise—turn off the mixer immediately. Remove the
power cord from the AC outlet. Confirm that the abnormality is no longer present. Consult your dealer for
repair. Using the mixer in this condition is a fire and
shock hazard.
• If a foreign object or water gets inside the mixer, turn it
off immediately. Remove the power cord from the AC
outlet. Consult your dealer for repair. Using the mixer in
this condition is a fire and electrical shock hazard.
• If you plan not to use the mixer for a long period of time,
remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Leaving the
mixer connected is a fire hazard.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, cleaning detergent, or a
chemical cloth to clean the mixer. Use only a soft, dry
cloth.
• The mixer is a heavy piece of equipment. Always grip the
underneath, not the side panels, when lifting.
• The mixer uses high-frequency digital circuits that may
cause interference on radios and televisions placed close
to it. If interference does occur, relocate the affected
equipment.
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Features of the system
• The M3000A provides a generous number of input
modules; 4 stereo and monaural (the M3000A-56C
provides 56 monaural, the M3000A-40C provides 40
monaural, the M3000A-32 provides 32 monaural, and
the M3000A-24 provides 24 monaural). Stereo output, 16 mix outputs, and 8 matrix outputs are provided in addition. The M3000A is suitable for use in a
wide range of applications, such as the main mixer for
sound reinforcement, as a monitor mixer, or in building installations.
• The GA Diversity function allows each pair of MIX
buses 1/2–7/8 to be switched between group bus
(fixed output level from the input channels) and AUX
bus (variable output level from the input channels).
Bus configuration can be set up as needed.
• The Scene Memory function allows the on/off status
of the mono/stereo input channels, MIX OUT 1–16,
and STEREO A OUT to be saved as one of 128
“scenes.” Scenes can be selected from the front panel,
or by MIDI program change messages from an external device. In addition, MIDI control change messages transmitted from an external device can be used
to switch the individual on/off status of input channels or bus outputs channels.
• By modifying internal settings, Scene Memory numbers 1–8 can be used as mute groups. In this case, up
to eight mute (on/off) settings can be added/defeated
individually.
• Eight VCA master faders allow the gain of multiple
input channels to be controlled as a group. By grouping the desired input channels and assigning them to a
VCA master fader, you can adjust the mix as appropriate for the on-state action using the VCA master faders alone.
• The mono input channels provide a 26 dB pad, HPF,
phase switch, four-band parametric EQ, and 100 mm
full stroke faders as well as DIRECT OUT jacks. Phantom power is also provided, and can be switched on/
off individually.
• The M3000A-40C/M3000A-56C features a center
master design that places the master section in the
middle of the mixer for superior operability.
• All input channels provide a PFL switch, and an AFL
switch is provided for MATRIX OUT 1–8/MIX OUT
1–16/STEREO A OUT/STEREO B OUT. This makes it
easy to check your input/output sources.
• Eight independent matrices are provided. The signals
from MIX OUT 1–16/STEREO A OUT and dedicated
input jacks can be mixed at the desired levels, and output from MATRIX OUT jacks 1–8. This capability can
be used for foldback or as a mix for individual speakers/amps.
• All mono input channels, stereo buses, and MIX buses
provide an INSERT I/O jack. External effect processors can be inserted as necessary.
• The talkback signal and test tone oscillators can be
sent to any of the MIX buses 1-2–13/16 or the stereo
buses.
• As monitor sources for the monitor output, you can
select (in addition to STEREO A OUT), PFL from the
input channels, AFL/PFL from MATRIX OUT 1–8/
MIX OUT 1–16/STEREO A OUT/STEREO B OUT, or
2TR IN 1/2.
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Control panel
Input channel section
+48V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GAIN
+10
20
HI
HIMID
LOMID
LO
–34
–60–16
26dB
Ø
15050
400
HPF
8k3k
20k
1k
+15–15
3k1.2k
8k
0.4k
+15–15
600240
1.6k
80
+15–15
20090
600
30
+15–15
EQ
ø
EQ
EQ
±
Mono input channels
The M3000A-56C provides 56 input channels, the
M3000A-40C provides 40 input channels, the
M3000A-32 provides 32 input channels, and the
M3000A-24 provides 24 input channels. All input
channels have the same specifications.
A
Phantom power switch/ +48 V indicator
This switch turns the +48 V phantom power on/off
for each channel. When phantom power is on, the +48
V indicator located above the switch will light. If you
wish to use phantom power, first make sure that the
PHANTOM MASTER switch (page 28) located on the
rear panel is turned on.
B
GAIN control
This control adjusts the input sensitivity. Levels supported are –16dB ~ –60 dB when the Pad switch ( 3 )
is off, and +10dB ~ –34dB when the switch is on.
C
26 dB pad switch
This switch attenuates the input signal by 26 dB.
When the switch is pressed ( ), the pad is on.
D
(phase) switch
This switch reverses the phase of the input signal.
When the switch is pressed ( ), the phase is
reversed.
J
P
J
P
L
P
O
N
P
M1
100
M2
100
M3
100
M4
100
PRE
I
M5
100
M6
100
M7
100
E
HPF (high pass filter) control
This controls the cutoff frequency of the high pass filter. The range is 20Hz–400Hz.
F
HPF switch
This switch turns the high pass filter on/off. When the
switch is pressed ( ), the high pass filter is on, and
the signal component below the frequency specified
by the HPF control ( 5 ) will be attenuated by 12 dB/
oct.
G
control
This is a four-band equalizer which can boost/cut
M8
100
PRE
M9
100
each band over range of
±
15 dB. HI-MID and LOWMID provide switches that let you change between
two settings of Q (filter steepness). The center frequency, Q value, and gain range of each band are as
M10
100
K
M11
100
M12
100
PRE
PAN
M14
M13
M13/
100
M14
PAN
M
M16
M15
M15/
100
M16
PRE
follows.
Band
HI 1 kHz–20 kHz 0.667
HI-MID 0.4 kHz–8 kHz 1.41/2.88
LO-MID 80 Hz–1.6 kHz 1.41/2.88
LO 30 Hz–600 Hz 0.667
H
switch
Center
frequency
Q Gain
This switches the equalizer on/off. When the switch is
15 dB
pressed ( ), the equalizer is on.
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I
M1–M8 switches
These switch on/off the signal which is sent from the
input channel to MIX buses 1–8.
Note: If these switches are off, no signal will be sent
to the corresponding MIX bus from this input
channel, regardless of the switch setting of the variable/fixed select section (page 13).
J
M1–M8 mix level controls
These controls send the signal from the input channel
to MIX buses 1–8. When the control is in the “
position, the level is nominal (0 dB). Use the PRE
switch ( P ) to switch between pre/post fader.
Note: For MIX bus pairs for which the variable/fix
select section (page 13) switch is set to FIX, the output level which is sent from each input channel to
the bus will be fixed, and therefore the mix level
control setting will have no effect.
K
M9–M12 switches
These are on/off switches for the signals that are sent
from the input channel to MIX buses 9–12.
L
M9–M12 mix level controls
These controls send the signal from the input channel
to MIX buses 9–12. When the control is in the “
position, the level is nominal (0 dB). Use the PRE
switch ( P ) to switch between pre/post fader.
▲
▲
Control panel
M
M13/M14 , M15/M16 switches
These are on/off switches for the signals that are sent
from the input channel to MIX buses 13–16. M13 and
14, and M15 and M16 are stereo pairs, and each pair is
turned on/off by one switch. Use the PRE switch ( P )
to switch between pre/post fader.
N
M13/M14 , M15/M16 mix level controls
These controls send the signal from the input channel
to MIX buses 13–16. When the control is in the “
▲
”
position, the level is nominal (0 dB). M13 and M14,
”
and M15 and M16 are stereo pairs, and the output
level of each pair is controlled by one knob. Use the
PRE switch ( P ) to switch between pre/post fader.
O
M13/M14 , M15/M16 pan controls
These controls set the panning of the signals that are
sent from the input channel to MIX buses 13/14 or
MIX buses 15/16. When the control is in the center
position, an equal amount of signal will be sent to
both buses.
P
PRE switches
These are pre-fader/post-fader switches for the signals
that are sent from the input channel to MIX buses 1–
16. Pre/post can be switched independently for each
group of MIX buses: 1–4, 5–8, 9–12, and 13–16. When
”
the switch is pressed ( ), the post-EG/pre-fader signal will be sent to the corresponding group of MIX
buses.
Input
1-24/1-40
+48V
PAD
26dB
PHANTOM
MASTER
HA
GAIN
+48V
Internal Jumper
INSERT I/O
HPF
4 Stage EQ
f
g
fgQfg
LO
from VCA Master
from Ctrl Master
LO-MID
Q
HI-MID
CHECK ON
CONTROL
ON/EDIT
f
HI
1
2
7
8
PEAK
NOM
SIGNAL
VCA
EQHPF
g
DIRECT OUT
ST
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
PFL
PAN
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8
M9
M10
M11
M12
M13/
PAN
M14
M15/
PAN
M16
(VARIABLE)
2 4 6 8
MIX
11 13 15
10 12 14 16
MIX
(FIX)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 3 5 7 9
PFL
L R ON
ST
L R
7
Control panel
R
V
PAN
CHECK
ON
PEAK
NOM
SIGNAL
10
5
0
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
RL
ON/
EDIT
PFL
ST
Q
(stereo) switch
Q
ST
S
T
When this switch is on, the signal of the input channel
will be sent to the (ST) stereo bus.
R
PAN control
This sets the panning of the signal that is sent from the
input channel to the ST bus.
S
ON/EDIT switch/ ON , CHECK indicators
The function of this switch and these indicators will
1
2
3
4
U
5
6
7
8
VCA
W
depend on the mode of the M3000A.
●
In normal mode
The ON/EDIT switch will turn on the input channel.
When on, the ON indicator will light. Channels which
are turned off will send no signal to the ST bus or the
MIX buses. However even in this case, you can use the
PFL switch ( W ) to monitor the channel from the
MONITOR OUT jacks or the PHONE jack.
●
In check mode
In check mode (page 33), you can use the CHECK
indicators to view the on/off status of each channel
stored in a scene before you actually recall the scene.
This is convenient when you wish to verify the status
of each channel before you recall a scene.
In check mode, you can also use the ON/EDIT
switches to change only the lit/dark status of the
CHECK indicators. (The actual on/off setting will not
be affected.) Use this when you wish to maintain the
current mix settings, and store partially modified settings as a scene.
T
PEAK/NOM/SIGNAL indicators
Three indicators show the level of the input channel
signal after it passes through the EQ.
• PEAK indicator
This will light when the signal exceeds the nominal
level by 18 dB.
• NOM (nominal) indicator
This will light when the signal reaches nominal level
(0 dB).
• SIGNAL indicator
This will light when the signal reaches 10 dB below the
nominal level.
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Control panel
U VCA GROUP select switches
These switches select the VCA master fader(s) which
will control the signal output level of this channel.
When you select a VCA group 1–8, the indicator
located at the left of each switch will light, and the
corresponding VCA master fader (VCA master section
3) will control the channel. It is possible to select two
or more VCA groups for one input channel, or to control two or more input channels by the same VCA
group.
●Channels for which a VCA group is selected
The signal output level of the channel can be controlled both by the corresponding VCA master
fader(s) and by the channel fader (V). The settings of
all corresponding VCA master faders are summed
with the setting of the channel fader to specify the signal output level of that channel.
●Channels for which a VCA group is not selected
The signal output level of the channel can be controlled only by the channel fader (V).
Note: For details on VCA functions, refer to
page 38.
V Channel fader
This fader adjusts the signal output level of the input
channel. This fader will affect the level of the signal
that is sent to the ST bus and to the MIX buses (if the
PRE switch is off). If one or more VCA groups are
selected by the VCA GROUP select switches (U), the
signal output level of that channel will also be affected
by the corresponding VCA master fader(s).
W PFL (pre-fader listen) switch
When this switch is on ( ), the indicator will light,
and the pre-fader/post-EQ signal of this input channel will be sent to the PFL bus, allowing it to be monitored from the MONITOR OUT jacks or the
PHONES jack.
Input
1-24/1-40
+48V
PAD
26dB
PHANTOM
MASTER
HA
GAIN
+48V
Internal Jumper
INSERT I/O
HPF
4 Stage EQ
f
g
fgQfg
LO
from VCA Master
from Ctrl Master
LO-MID
Q
HI-MID
CHECK ON
CONTROL
ON/EDIT
f
HI
1
2
7
8
PEAK
NOM
SIGNAL
VCA
EQHPF
g
DIRECT OUT
ST
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
PFL
PAN
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8
M9
M10
M11
M12
M13/
PAN
M14
M15/
PAN
M16
(VARIABLE)
2 4 6 8
MIX
11 13 15
10 12 14 16
MIX
(FIX)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 3 5 7 9
PFL
L R ON
ST
L R
9
Control panel
Stereo input channels
A
B
C
D
E
G
M
G
M
I
M
L
K
M
GAIN
HI
HIMID
LOMID
LO
The M3000A provides four stereo input channels. Ste-
A
–30+10
B
–20+10
A
B
reo sound sources such as sub-mixers, effect processor, or CD players can be input to the INPUT A jacks
(XLR connectors) or INPUT B jacks (RCA phono
connectors) located on the rear panel.
A GAIN A control
This control adjusts the input sensitivity of the signal
that is input from the XLR connector INPUT A jack
+15–15
(rear panel 4). The level range is +10~ –30 dB. When
the A/B select switch (3) is in the B position ( ),
this control will have no effect.
+15–15
B GAIN B control
This control adjusts the input sensitivity of the signal
that is input from the RCA phono connector INPUT
B jack (rear panel 5). The level range is +10~ –20 dB.
+15–15
When the A/B select switch (3) is in the A position
( ), this control will have no effect.
C A/B select switch
+15–15
EQ
M1
100
M2
100
M3
100
M4
100
PRE
F
M5
100
M6
100
M7
100
M8
100
PRE
M9
100
M10
100
H
M11
100
M12
100
PRE
BAL
M14
M13
M13/
100
M14
BAL
J
M16
M15
M15/
100
M16
PRE
This switch selects the input jacks that the stereo input
channel will use. When the switch is in the upward
position ( ) the INPUT A jack can be used. When
the switch is in the downward position ( ) the
INPUT B jacks can be used.
D EQ controls
This is a four-band equalizer which allows ±15 dB of
boost/cut for each band. The HI-MID and LOW-MID
bands allow you to switch between two settings of Q
(steepness). The center frequency, Q values, and gain
range for each band is as follows.
Band
HI 20 kHz 0.667
HI-MID 3 kHz 1.41/2.88
LO-MID 800 Hz 1.41/2.88
LO 50 Hz 0.667
Center
frequency
Q Gain
±15 dB
E EQ switch
This switches the equalizer on/off. The equalizer is on
when the switch is pressed down ( ).
F M1–M8 switches
These switch on/off the signal which is sent from the
stereo input channel to MIX buses 1–8.
Note: If these switches are off, no signal will be sent
to the corresponding MIX bus from this input
channel, regardless of the switch setting of the variable/fixed select section (page 13).
10
Control panel
G M1–M8 mix level controls
These controls combine the stereo signal from the stereo input channel into a mono signal, and send it to
MIX buses 1–8. When the control is in the “▲” posi-
tion, the level is nominal (0 dB). Use the PRE switch
(M) to switch between pre/post fader.
Note: For MIX bus pairs for which the variable/fix
select section (page 13) switch is set to FIX, the output level which is sent from each input channel to
the bus will be fixed, and therefore the mix level
control setting will have no effect.
H M9–M12 switches
These are on/off switches for the signals that are sent
from the stereo input channel to MIX buses 9–12.
I M9–M12 mix level controls
These controls combine the stereo signal from the stereo input channel into a mono signal, and send it to
MIX buses 9–12. When the control is in the “▲” posi-
tion, the level is nominal (0 dB). Use the PRE switch
(M) to switch between pre/post fader.
J M13/M14, M15/M16 switches
These are on/off switches for the signals that are sent
from the stereo input channel to MIX buses 13–16.
M13 and 14, and M15 and M16 are stereo pairs, and
each pair is turned on/off by one switch.
K M13/M14, M15/M16 mix level controls
These controls send the stereo signal from the stereo
input channel to MIX buses 13/14, 15/16. When the
control is in the “▲” position, the level is nominal (0
dB). M13 and M14, and M15 and M16 are stereo
pairs, and the output level of each pair is controlled by
one knob. Use the PRE switch (P) to switch between
pre/post fader.
L M13/M14, M15/M16 BAL (balance) controls
These controls set the left/right balance of the signals
that are sent from the stereo input channel to MIX
buses 13/14 or MIX buses 15/16.
M PRE switches
These are pre-fader/post-fader switches for the signals
that are sent from the stereo input channel to the MIX
buses. Pre/post can be switched independently for
each group of MIX buses: 1–4, 5–8, 9–12, and 13–16.
When the switch is pressed ( ), the pre-fader/postEQ signal will be sent to the corresponding group of
MIX buses.
ST CH
INPUT A
1-4
INPUT B
PEAK
NOM
L
R
L
R
A
HA
B
HA
HA
GAIN A GAIN A
HA
4 Stage EQ
LO
g
g
4 Stage EQ
from VCA Master
from Ctrl Master
LO-MID
Q
g
HI-MID
Q
CONTROL
ON/EDIT
g
1
2
7
8
ONCHECK
SIGNAL
VCA
EQ
HI
VCA
PRE
PRE
PRE
PRE
PFL
BAL
ST
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8
M9
M10
M11
M12
M13
BAL
M14
M15
BAL
M16
(VARIABLE)
2 4 6 8
MIX
10 12 14 16
11 13 15
MIX
(FIX)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 3 5 7 9
PFL
L R ON
ST
L R
11
Control panel
O
S
BAL
CHECK
ON
PEAK
NOM
SIGNAL
10
5
0
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
RL
ON/
EDIT
PFL
N
ST
P
Q
1
2
3
4
R
5
6
7
8
VCA
T
N ST (stereo) switch
When this switch is on, the signal of the input channel
will be sent to the (ST) stereo bus.
O BAL (balance) control
This sets the left/right balance of the signal that is sent
from the input channel to the ST bus.
P ON/EDIT switch/ON, CHECK indicators
The function of this switch and these indicators will
depend on the mode of the M3000A.
●In normal mode
The ON/EDIT switch will turn on the stereo input
channel. When on, the ON indicator will light. Channels which are turned off will send no signal to the ST
bus or the MIX buses. However even in this case, you
can use the PFL switch (T) to monitor the channel
from the MONITOR OUT jacks or the PHONE jack.
●In check mode
You can use the CHECK indicators to view the on/off
status of each channel stored in a scene before you
actually recall the scene. This is convenient when you
wish to verify the status of each channel before you
recall a scene.
In check mode, you can also use the ON/EDIT
switches to change only the lit/dark status of the
CHECK indicators. (The actual on/off setting will not
be affected.)
For details on Check mode, refer to page 33.
Q PEAK/NOM/SIGNAL indicators
Three indicators show the level of the stereo input
channel signal after it passes through the EQ.
• PEAK indicator
This will light when the sum of the L and R signals
exceeds the nominal level by 18 dB.
• NOM (nominal) indicator
This will light when the sum of the L and R signals
reaches nominal level (0 dB).
• SIGNAL indicator
This will light when the sum of the L and R signals
reaches 10 dB below the nominal level.
R VCA GROUP select switches
These switches select the VCA master fader(s) which
will control the signal output level of this stereo input
channel. When you select a VCA group 1–8, the indicator located at the left of each switch will light, and
the corresponding VCA master fader (VCA master
section 3) will control the channel. It is possible to
select two or more VCA groups for one stereo input
channel, or to control two or more channels by the
same VCA group.
●Stereo input channels for which a VCA group is
selected
The signal output level of the channel can be controlled both by the corresponding VCA master
fader(s) and by the channel fader (S).
●Stereo input channels for which a VCA group is
not selected
The signal output level of the stereo input channel can
be controlled only by the channel fader (S).
Note: For details on VCA functions, refer to
page 38.
S Channel fader
This fader adjusts the signal output level of the stereo
input channel. This fader will affect the level of the
signal that is sent to the ST bus and to the MIX buses
(if the PRE switch is off). If one or more VCA groups
are selected by the VCA GROUP select switches (R),
the signal output level of that channel will also be
affected by the corresponding VCA master fader(s).
T PFL (pre-fader listen) switch
When this switch is on ( ), the indicator will light,
and the pre-fader/post-EQ signal of this stereo input
channel will be sent to the PFL bus, allowing it to be
monitored from the MONITOR OUT jacks or the
PHONES jack.
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Variable/fixed select section
The M3000A’s GA (Group/Aux) diversity function
allows MIX buses 1–8 to function either as group
buses or as AUX buses. In this section, you can switch
each pair of MIX buses (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8) between
functioning as group buses or as AUX buses.
+15–15
EQ
M1
100
M2
100
M3
100
M4
100
PRE
M5
100
+15–15
EQ
M1
100
M2
100
M3
100
M4
100
PRE
M5
100
100
100
100
100
100
PRE
+15–15
EQ
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
+15–15
VARIABLE
EQ
FIX
M1
100
M2
100
M3
100
M4
100
PRE
M5
100
1
Control panel
A Variable/fixed select switches
These switches select whether the level of the signals
sent from the input channels to MIX buses 1–8 will be
fixed (FIX) or variable (VARIABLE). From top to bottom, these switch MIX buses 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8.
●When FIX ( ) is selected
The corresponding pair of MIX buses (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/
8) will function as a group bus, and the signal of the
MIX (FIX) bus will be output to the corresponding
mix channel. In this case, the settings of the mix level
controls M1–M8 (mono input channels J, stereo
input channels 7) will have no effect.
●When VARIABLE ( ) is selected
The corresponding pair of MIX buses (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/
8) will function as an AUX bus, and the signal of the
MIX (VARIABLE) bus will be output to the corresponding mix channel. In this case, the mix level controls M1–M8 (mono input channels J, stereo input
channels 7) will take effect just as they are set.
M6
100
M7
100
M8
100
PRE
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(VARIABLE)
M6
100
M7
100
M8
100
PRE
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(FIX)
M6
100
M7
100
M8
100
PRE
MIX
VARIABLE
M6
100
M7
100
M8
100
PRE
ST
LR
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MIX
INSERT
I/O
ONCHECK
fromCtrl
CONTROL
Master
ON/EDIT
FIX
MIX 2: Same as MIX 1
PAN
to Meter
TO MATRIX
TO STEREO
from INPUT
MIX OUT 1
AFL
(MIX)
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TO MATRIX
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10 12 14 16
(SUB)(ST)
LR
MAS
MAS
AFL
PFL
AFL
LRON
RL
LR
MIX 3-4, 5-6, 7-8: Same as MIX 1-2
13
Control panel
Mix section
These output channels control the signals of MIX
buses 1–16. MIX buses 13/14 and 15/16 are controlled
as stereo pairs respectively. The signal that passes
through these output channels is output individually
from the MIX OUT 1–16 jacks (page 27), and can also
be sent to the MAS AFL bus, MAS PFL bus, ST bus,
and the matrix.
TO MATRIX
TO MATRIX
TO MATRIX
TO MATRIX
TO MATRIX
L
L
L
L
L
PAN
TO STEREO
MIX 1/2
CHECK
ON
ON/EDIT
10
10
20
40
AFL
MIX 1/2
L
R
PAN
PAN
L
R
R
PAN
TO STEREO
MIX 3/4
CHECK
ON
ON/EDIT
10
5
5
0
0
5
5
10
20
40
AFL
MIX 3/4
R
L
PAN
TO STEREO
MIX 5/6
CHECK
ON/EDIT
MIX 5/6
R
PAN
PAN
L
R
R
PAN
TO STEREO
MIX 7/8
CHECK
ON
ON
ON/EDIT
10
10
5
5
0
0
5
5
10
10
20
20
40
40
AFL
AFL
MIX 7/8
R
L
PAN
TO STEREO
MIX 9/10
CHECK
ON
ON/EDIT
AFL
MIX 9/10
R
PAN
R
10
5
0
5
10
20
40
A TO MATRIX switches
When these switches are on ( ), the signal of the
corresponding MIX OUT will be sent to the matrix.
B PAN controls/BAL controls
These controls specify the pan (MIX OUT 1–12) or
left/right balance (MIX OUT 13–16) when the MIX
OUT signal is sent to the ST bus.
L
PAN
TO STEREO
CHECK
ON
10
10
20
40
L
R
PAN
R
MIX 13/14MIX 11/12 MIX 15/16
5
0
5
MIX 13/14MIX 11/12 MIX 15/16
TO MATRIXTO MATRIX
L
BAL
TO STEREO
CHECK
ON
ON/EDITON/EDIT
AFLAFL
R
10
5
0
5
10
20
40
TO MATRIX
L
BAL
TO STEREO
ON/EDIT
AFL
CHECK
ON
D ON/EDIT switches
The function of these switches and indicators will
depend on the mode of the M3000A.
●In normal mode
The ON/EDIT switches will turn each MIX OUT on/
off. When on, the ON indicator will light. MIX OUTs
which are turned off will send no signal to the MIX
OUT 1–16 jacks, the MAS AFL bus, the ST bus or the
matrix. However even in this case, you can turn on the
AFL switch (6) to monitor the pre-fader signal from
A
the MONITOR OUT jacks or the PHONE jack.
●In check mode
B
R
C
You can use the CHECK indicators to view the on/off
status of each MIX OUT stored in a scene before you
actually recall the scene.
In check mode, you can also use the ON/EDIT
switches to change only the lit/dark status of the
CHECK indicators. (The actual on/off setting will not
be affected.)
For details on check mode, refer to page 33.
E Mix master faders
D
10
5
0
5
E
10
20
40
F
These faders adjust the output level of MIX OUT 1–
16. These faders affect the signal which is sent to the
MIX OUT 1–16 jacks, the MAS AFL bus, the ST bus,
and the matrix.
F AFL (after fader listen) switches
These switches allow the signals from MIX OUT to be
monitored from the MONITOR OUT jacks or
PHONES jack. When these switches are on ( ), the
indicator will light, and the pre-fader signal of the
corresponding MIX bus will be sent to the MAS PFL
bus, and the post-fader signal will be sent to the MAS
AFL bus, allowing you to monitor from the MONITOR OUT jacks or the PHONES jacks. The signal of
the MAS AFL bus can be monitored when the MASTER PFL switch (page 19) of the monitor section is
off, and the signal of the MAS PFL bus can be monitored when this switch is on. However while even one
of the PFL switches of the input channels is on, the
signal of the PFL bus will take precedence, meaning
that it will not be possible to monitor MIX OUT.
C TO STEREO switches
When these switches are on ( ), the signal of the
corresponding MIX OUT will be sent to the ST bus.
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MIX buses 1–8
MIX
(VARIABLE)
1 3 5 7 12345678
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10 12 14 16
MIX
(FIX)
VARIABLE
Control panel
ST
LR
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MIX
INSERT
I/O
ONCHECK
fromCtrl
CONTROL
Master
ON/EDIT
FIX
MIX 2: Same as MIX 1
MIX 3-4, 5-6, 7-8: Same as MIX 1-2
PAN
to Meter
TO MATRIX
TO STEREO
from INPUT
MIX OUT 1
AFL
(MIX)
2468
TO MATRIX
9 111315
10 12 14 16
(SUB)(ST)
LR
MAS
MAS
AFL
PFL
AFL
LRON
RL
LR
MIX buses 9–12
MIX
(VARIABLE)
1 3 5 7 12345678
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9 111315
10 12 14 16
MIX buses 13–16
MIX
(VARIABLE)
1 3 5 7 12345678
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9 111315
10 12 14 16
MIX
(FIX)
MIX
(FIX)
from Ctrl Master
from Ctrl Master
MIX
INSERT
I/O
MIX
INSERT
I/O
MIX
INSERT
I/O
CHECK ON
CONTROL
ON/EDIT
MIX 10, 11, 12: Same as MIX 9
ONCHECK
CONTROL
ON/EDIT
PAN
BAL
to Meter
TO MATRIX
TO STEREO
to Meter
TO MATRIX
TO STEREO
AFL
from ST CH
MIX OUT 9
MIX OUT 13
MIX OUT 14
ST
LR
ST
LR
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2468
1357
2468
TO MATRIX
(MIX)
9111315
10 12 14 16
TO MATRIX
(MIX)
9111315
10 12 14 16
(SUB)(ST)
LR
(SUB)(ST)
LR
MAS
MAS
AFL
PFL
AFL
LRON
RL
LR
MAS
MAS
AFL
AFL
PFL
LRON
RL
LR
MIX 15-16: Same as MIX 13-14
AFL
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