Yamaha MG8 Manual

MIXING CONSOLEMIXING CONSOLEOwner’s ManualOwner’s ManualMaking the Most Of Your MixerPages 6 to 14EN

MG8/2FX10Making the Most Of Your MixerBefore you even consider EQ and effects, or even the overall mix, it is important to make sure that levels are p

Making the Most Of Your MixerMG8/2FX113-2. Level Setup Procedure For Optimum PerformanceNow that we know what we have to do, how do we do it? If you t

MG8/2FX12Making the Most Of Your Mixer4-1. Effect Bus For Convenient Effect ControlThere are a number of reasons why you might want to “tap” the signa

Making the Most Of Your MixerMG8/2FX135-1. Approaching the Mix—Where Do You Start?Mixing is easy, right? Just twiddle the faders around until itsound

MG8/2FX14Making the Most Of Your Mixer Spread them Out!Position your instruments so they have room to “breathe,”and connect in the most musical way w

Front & Rear PanelsMG8/2FX15Front & Rear PanelsChannel Control Section1 GAIN ControlAdjusts the input signal level. To get the best balancebet

Front & Rear PanelsMG8/2FX16Master Control Section1 PHANTOM +48 V SwitchThis switch toggles phantom power on and off. If you setthe switch on, the

Front & Rear PanelsMG8/2FX17•PARAMETER ControlAdjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for theselected effect.The mixer saves the last value use

Front & Rear PanelsMG8/2FX18Input/Output Section1 Channel Input Jacks (CHs 1, 2, 3/4, 5/6)• MIC jacksThese are balanced XLR-type input jacks (1:Gr

Front & Rear PanelsMG8/2FX196 ST OUT (L, R) JacksThese are impedance-balanced phone-type output jacks.These jacks output the mixed signal whose le

MG8/2FX2PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNINGAlways follow the ba

Setting UpMG8/2FX20Setting UpSetup ProcedureBefore connecting to microphones and instruments, besure that all devices are turned off. Also be sure tha

Setting UpMG8/2FX21Mounting to a Microphone Stand• When using the mixer on a microphone stand, besure to set the stand on a level and stable surface.D

AppendixMG8/2FX22AppendixSpecifications Electrical CharacteristicsWhere 0 dBu = 0.775 V General SpecificationsWhere 0 dBu = 0.775 VConditions MIN TYP

AppendixMG8/2FX23 Input SpecificationsWhere 0 dBu = 0.775 V and 0 dBV= 1 V* Input sensitivity: the lowest level that will produce the nominal output l

AppendixMG8/2FX24Dimensional DiagramsUnit: mmREVERB HALL 1REVERB HALL 2REVERB ROOM 1REVERB ROOM 2REVERB STAGE 1REVERB STAGE 2REVERB PLATEDRUM AMBIENCE

AppendixMG8/2FX25Block Diagram and Level Diagram

MG8/2FX26MEMO

For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below.Pour plus de détails sur les pro

U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation© 2004 Yamaha CorporationWC70700 408CRAP12.3-01A0Printed in ChinaYamaha

MG8/2FX3Always turn the power off when the device is not in use. Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing

IntroductionMG8/2FX4IntroductionThank you for your purchase of the YAMAHA MG8/2FX mixing console. The MG8/2FX is a compact unit offering up to eightin

IntroductionMG8/2FX5Before Turning on the MixerBe sure that the mixer’s power switch is in theSTANDBY position.Use only the PA-10 adaptor included wit

MG8/2FX6Making the Most Of Your MixerMaking the Most Of Your Mixer An IntroductionYou’ve got yourself a mixer and now you’re ready to use it. Just pl

Making the Most Of Your MixerMG8/2FX7 The Sturdy XLRThis type of connector is generally referred to as “XLR-type,” and almost always carriesa balance

MG8/2FX8Making the Most Of Your MixerA balanced cable has three conductors:1) A ground conductor which carries no signal, just the “ground” or “0” ref

Making the Most Of Your MixerMG8/2FX9At first glance the block diagram of even a modest mixer can look like a space-station schematic. In reality, bloc