Yamaha Audio EMX3500 User Manual

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Operation Manual

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INPUT

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I/O

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PEAK

SIGNAL

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MONITOR

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-15 +15

MID

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MONITOR

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EFFECT 1

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EFFECT 2

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PAN

ON

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PEAK

SIGNAL

-16 -60 GAIN

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-15 +15 HIGH

250 5k

MID FREQ

-15 +15

MID

-15 +15 LOW

010 MONITOR

010 EFFECT 1

010 EFFECT 2

LR

PAN

ON

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PAD

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20dB

PEAK

SIGNAL

-16 -60 GAIN

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-15 +15 HIGH

250 5k

MID FREQ

-15 +15

MID

-15 +15 LOW

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010 EFFECT 1

010 EFFECT 2

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PAN

ON

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CD IN

EFFECT RETURN +4dB

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REC OUT

TAPE IN

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CH INSERT I/O 0dB

OUTIN

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PEAK

SIGNAL

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MONITOR

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EFFECT 1

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INSERT

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VOCAL HALL/ROOM INSTRUMENT

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VOCAL ECHO 1

DLY (ms)

VOCAL ECHO 2

REV (s)

VOCAL REVERB 1

REV (s)

VOCAL REVERB 2

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REVERB & ECHO 1

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REVERB & ECHO 2

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PRESET

DIGITAL EFFECT (EFFECT 2)

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EQ

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PRE GEQ POST GEQ

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SHARE GATE

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SHARE REVERB

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TAPE IN

CD IN

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PHANTOM

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EMX3500m R0 1 AP

Printed in Korea

P.O. Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan

CONGRATULATIONS!

Your Yamaha EMX3500 Powered Mixer is an ideal choice for medium-scale PA and sound reinforcement applications. The EMX3500 is available in 12- and 16-channel models, each of which features a high-performance stereo power amplifier that delivers a powerful 350 watts per channel into 4-ohm loads.

Each input channel offers a choice of balanced low-impedance XLR or TRS phone jack inputs, and a 20-dB pad switch and input gain control allow precise level matching with any input source. The response of each channel signal can be independently shaped by a three-band equalizer with variable mid-range frequency. Also, each channel has dual EFFECT controls and a MONITOR control that make possible convenient incorporation of external effects and monitoring systems, and a PAN control that can be used to pan the channel signal across the master stereo bus.

The EFFECT 2 control also feeds the EMX3500’s internal effects processor, which is one of the highlights of the EMX series. This sophisticated Yamaha digital signal processor provides 15 top-quality digital effects, each of which has a programmable parameter that can be adjusted to create precisely the required sound.

In addition to the internal DSP controls, the EMX3500’s master control section includes: a nine-band stereo graphic equalizer that allows overall output response shaping and feedback control in sound reinforcement applications; paired master stereo faders; master EFFECT SEND faders; and EFFECT RETURN controls, which allow the returned effect signals to be sent to the monitor system as well as the stereo bus. There are separate level controls for the dual monitor outputs, and a level control for headphone output. Finally, there are level controls for input from and output to a recording tape deck, and a level control for two pairs of selectable CD IN jacks that allow input from CD players or similar sound sources.

In addition to line-insert I/O jacks for each channel, the EMX3500 offers both pre-GEQ and post-GEQ line insertion to the master stereo bus. These connectors, when combined with the dual effects circuits, give the EMX3500 a formidable degree of signal-processing versatility. In addition, +48V phantom power is provided for convenient powering of condenser microphones.

We urge you to read this operation manual thoroughly in order to get the best performance out of the mixer’s many features and controls. Please keep the manual in a safe place for later reference.

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: When connecting this product to accessories 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: This product has been tested and found to comply with 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 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 of 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 coaxial 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, CA 90620

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR

THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with

the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH

BLUE : NEUTRAL

BROWN: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not

correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,

proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the

terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth

symbol or coloured GREEN and YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is

marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which

is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA KEMBLE

MUSIC (U.K.) LTD.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri–Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.

Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.

Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp

eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.

Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda

paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä

käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

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PRECAUTIONS

Please keep the following points in mind when installing and operating your Yamaha EMX3500 Powered Mixer. Also be sure to read the precautions in the Operating Tips section before using the EMX3500.

• AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST, AND VIBRATION

Keep the EMX3500 away from locations (such as near radiators, stoves, etc.) where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures or humidity. Also avoid locations where the mixer may be exposed to excessive dust accumulation or vibration that could cause mechanical damage.

• INSTALL IN A WELL-VENTILATED LOCATION

The internal circuitry of the EMX3500 produces heat that can become a potential fire hazard if not properly ventilated. When setting up the EMX3500 for operation, be sure to leave at least 10 cm between it and any adjacent walls or surrounding equipment.

• AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS

Do not drop the EMX3500 or subject it other strong physical shocks, as doing so can damage the it. Handle the mixer with care, and transport it in a suitable hard case or flight case.

• DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT OR ATTEMPT REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF

The EMX3500 contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all maintenance and repairs to qualified Yamaha service personnel. Opening the case and/or tampering with the internal circuitry will void the warranty.

• MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAKING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS

Always turn the power OFF before connecting or disconnecting cables. If you insert or remove cables with the power on, you run the risk of damaging both the mixer and any connected equipment.

• HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY

Always plug and unplug cables (including the AC power cable) by gripping the connector, not the cord itself.

• CLEAN WITH A SOFT, DRY CLOTH

Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the EMX3500. Should the mixer become dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

• ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT POWER SOURCE

Make sure that the power requirements on the rear panel of the EMX3500 match your local AC mains supply.

• KEEP SPEAKER PLUGS CLEAN

Solid phone plugs can overheat when inserted in the rear-panel SPEAKER jacks of the EMX3500, causing a potential fire hazard. Make a habit of checking the metal tips of your speaker plugs, and cleaning them if necessary, before connecting them to the EMX3500.

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

Front Panel: Input Channel Controls

1 Input selector switch

16

A B

PAD

฀

20dB

PEAK

SIGNAL

1 2

3

This switch selects the input connector via which the source is connected to the channel. Leave the switch out if the source is connected via the A (balanced XLR) input connector. Push it in when the source is connected via the B (balanced 1/4" phone) connector.

-16 -60 GAIN

80

-15 +15 HIGH

250 5k

MID FREQ

-15 +15

MID

-15 +15 LOW

010

MONITOR

010

EFFECT 1

010

EFFECT 2

LR

PAN

ON

16

4

2 PAD switch

This switch attenuates the signal applied to channel (at

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the corresponding A input connector or B input jack on the top panel) by 20 dB prior to the head amplifier and input gain control. This feature can be used to prevent high-level signals from overloading the input circuitry, allowing the mixer to handle a wider range of input

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signal levels.

3 SIGNAL and PEAK LED indicators

These two LED indicators let you check the level of the signal input to the channel. The green SIGNAL indicator lights when a signal of 10 dB below the nominal

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channel level is received. The red PEAK indicator lights when the input signal reaches 3 dB below the channel’s clipping point. Both of these indicators show

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the level of the post-EQ/pre-fader signal. If the PEAK indicator lights more than briefly on high-level tran-

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sients, you should use the PAD switch or the GAIN control to decrease the input sensitivity of the channel. If this does not work, reduce the output level of the

0

A

connected source.

4 GAIN control

This control adjusts the channel’s input sensitivity between –60 dB and –16 dB when the PAD switch is off, or between –40 dB and +4 dB when the PAD

0

5

10

15

20

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50 60

B

switch is on. Continuously variable gain control allows optimum adjustment to virtually any microphone or line source.

5

HPF switch

This switch causes the channel to be filtered through an HPF with a 12 dB/octave roll-off at 80 Hz. This feature is useful for reducing low-frequency noise such as an AC mains hum or wind noise.

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6 Equalizer controls

This set of four controls allows you to individually modify the channel’s response. Each channel of the EMX3500 is equipped with a three-band equalizer (EQ) that has shelving HIGH and LOW controls, and a peaking MID control with a sweepable center frequency (which is adjusted by the MID FREQ control). Refer to “Using the Channel Equalizers” on page 12 for details on the use of these controls.

9 EFFECT 2 control

This control determines the level of the post-EQ/postfader signal that is sent from the channel to the Effect 2 mixing bus. The channel signals mixed by this bus are sent via the EFFECT SEND 2 fader to the EFFECT SEND 2 jack on the top panel . The output signal is also fed into the EMX3500’s internal digital signal processor. Thus, a signal fed to the Effect 2 bus using this control can be processed externally or internally.

Control Max. boost/cut Frequency Type

HIGH ±15 dB 12 kHz Shelving

MID ±15 dB 250 Hz to 5 kHz Peaking

LOW ±15 dB 80 Hz Shelving

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MIDFREQ2505k

10

0

Response(dB)

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-20

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Frequency(Hz)

7 MONITOR control

This control determines the level of the post-EQ/prefader signal that is sent from the channel to the monitor mixing bus. All signals sent to the Monitor bus are mixed, then fed to the two MONITOR OUT jacks on the top panel after their final output levels have been set by the MONITOR A and B controls in the master control section.

8 EFFECT 1 control

This control determines the level of the post-EQ/postfader signal that is sent from the channel to the Effect 1 mixing bus. The channel signals mixed by this bus have their overall level set by the EFFECT SEND 1 fader, then are sent to the EFFECT SEND 1 jack. The output from this jack can be processed by an external effect device.

0 PAN control

This control pans the channel signal across the master L and R buses, thus determining the perceived position of the sound from that channel in the output stereo sound field. If a PAN control is set all the way to the left, for example, the sound from that channel will be heard from the left speaker system only. If it is set all the way to the right, the sound will be heard from the right speaker system only. Intermediate settings will cause the sound to appear at corresponding locations in the stereo sound field.

A Channel ON switch

This switch enables input from the channel to the mixing buses. When turned off (that is, when the button is out), the channel will be removed from the mix. Turning off unneeded channels may help to minimize noise during quite passages.

B Channel fader

This is the channel’s main level control. It determines the level of the signal that is sent from the channel to the master mixing and effect buses. It is the settings of the input channel faders that determine the “mix,” or the balance of sound levels between the instruments or other sources connected to the inputs. When a channel is not being used, its fader should be set at the minimum position to prevent the addition of unwanted noise to the main program signal.

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Yamaha Audio EMX3500 User Manual

CONGRATULATIONS!

CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS

CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

Front Panel: Input Channel Controls