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The abov e 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 p.
1. IMPORT ANT NO TICE: DO NO T MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con- tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly appro ved b y Y amaha may v oid your authority , granted b y the FCC, to use the product.
Owner’s Manual 4 English Welcome .......................................... 5 Features ........................................... 5 Included items (please check) ....... 5 Turning On and Off the Power to the Mixer ..................................
Welcome Owner’s Manual 5 English 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.
PRECAUTIONS Owner’s Manual 6 English PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this man ual in a saf e place for future ref erence. W ARNING 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.
PRECAUTIONS Owner’s Manual 7 English • Remove the power plug from the AC outlet when cleaning the device. • 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.
Turning On and Off the Power to the Mixer Owner’s Manual 8 English Befor e T ur ning On the Power to the Mixer 1. Make sure that the mixer’s power switch is in the STANDBY position. 2. Connect the power adaptor to the AC INPUT connector ( 1 ) on the rear panel of the mixer, then turn the fastening ring clockwise ( 2 ) to secure the connection.
Recording Basics Owner’s Manual 9 English T echie W ords? Don’ t Be Afraid. Signals — Level and Decibel Assume the softest sound a human being can hear is at a level of “1,” and the loudest sound a human being can endure hearing is at a level of “1,000,000.
Recording Basics Owner’s Manual 10 English This is why balanced lines excel at rejecting noise. How unbalanced lines w ork Unbalanced connectors and cables are less expensive than balanced cables.
Recording Basics Owner’s Manual 11 English Inside Y our Mixer Basic Structure The purpose of configuring an audio system around a mixer is to collect signals from all channels and mix to achieve a good balance. Here is a greatly simplified block diagram of a mixer to help you understand the signal path.
Recording Basics Owner’s Manual 12 English Monitor mix f or musicians, external eff ects One important mixer function is to send out signals for signal processing via an external effect unit or to be monitored by the musicians. For these purposes, mixers feature AUX bus and Insert I/O.
Front and Rear Panels Owner’s Manual 13 English Channel Contr ol section 1 [GAIN] control This control adjusts the input signal level from the input jacks (sensitivity). The adjustable range on each monaural channel varies depending on the on/off status of the [PAD] switch ( 2 ).
Front and Rear Panels Owner’s Manual 14 English 5 [PHASE] switch Turning this switch on ( ) inverts the phase of the signal from the input jacks. For more information on the [PHASE] switch, refer to “Tip for compensating for the phase offset” on page 15.
Front and Rear Panels Owner’s Manual 15 English # [SOLO] switch This switch turns the Solo function on and off. Turn this switch on (the switch LED lights up), if you want to listen to certain channels without changing the mix contents or signal path.
Front and Rear Panels Owner’s Manual 16 English Master Contr ol section 1 Reverb section This section enables you to set the type, output level, and other settings for the internal digital reverb. REVERB [TYPE] switch This switch determines the type of internal digital reverb.
Front and Rear Panels Owner’s Manual 17 English Meter section 1 Microphone This is a built-in talkback microphone. 2 [SOLO LEVEL] control This control adjusts the SOLO L/R bus output level. The adjustable range is from – ∞ to +6 dB. The “ ▼ ” position corresponds to the nominal output level (0 dB).
Front and Rear Panels Owner’s Manual 18 English Contr ol Room section 1 C-R SPEAKER SELECT switches These switches select the jacks that will output the control room monitor signal. When you turn on one of the switches, the LED lights up, and the corresponding jacks output the monitoring signal.
Front and Rear Panels Owner’s Manual 19 English DA W Remote Control section 1 WORK MODE switches These switches enable you to change the connection status between the n8/n12 and Cubase all at once. The following connection settings (Work modes) can be selected depending on your needs.
Front and Rear Panels Owner’s Manual 20 English Rear I/O section 1 ANALOG INPUT jacks (monaural) These monaural channel input jacks are used to connect microphones or musical instruments. Each input channel features two types of jacks (INPUT A and INPUT B).
Front and Rear Panels Owner’s Manual 21 English 5 ST OUT jacks These stereo jacks output the mixed signal, and are suitable for use as the main output for a small concert or other event. The signal level is adjusted via the STEREO fader, then the signal is output from these jacks.
Setting Up the Mixer Owner’s Manual 22 English Setup Pr ocedure 1. Before connecting microphones and other instruments to the mixer, make sure that the power to all devices is turned off. Also, make sure that all of the mixer’s channel faders and master control faders are set all the way down.
Setting Up the Mixer Owner’s Manual 23 English n8 Setup Example (Home r ecording) Installing Monitor Speakers The position of the monitor speakers is very important for accurate sound monitoring. Refer to the following tips before you decide on a location and position for the monitor speakers.
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Owner’s Manual 24 English Here are the basics for using your n8/n12 as a stand-alone mixer. Let’ s Hear It! Connecting sound sour ces and monitor devices Nothing happens until you connect musical instruments, microphones, other sound sources, and monitoring speakers to the mixer and turn on the power to the mixer.
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Owner’s Manual 25 English 2. If you are using the n12, set the [INPUT METER] switch in the Meter section to “PRE.” You can select pre-fader signal level or post-fader signal level for the input meters. (A “pre-fader” signal is taken from a point before the channel fader.
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Owner’s Manual 26 English 3. Players want to hear what is going on. Use the [AUX] control of the input channel that connects the instrument or microphone to adjust the output level to the AUX bus so that the corresponding player or singer can hear their part.
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Owner’s Manual 27 English 3. Adjust the volume level of the input channels to which your instruments or microphones are connected by moving the corresponding faders.
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Owner’s Manual 28 English Making Gr eat Mixes Manipulating compression The n8/n12 features a high-quality compressor inherited from Yamaha’s cutting-edge digital mixers, acclaimed by engineers all over the world.
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Owner’s Manual 29 English Mastery of EQ Each input channel features a three-band (high/mid/low) equalizer. An equalizer boosts (amplifies) or cuts (attenuates) certain frequency ranges to shape the tone.
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Owner’s Manual 30 English P anning and balancing “Pan” is derived from “panorama” and is related to the concept of a “stereo image.” Panning creates the illusion of stereo space by changing the relative levels of each track’s signal sent to the left and right speakers.
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Owner’s Manual 31 English Applying re verb Using an effect unit, such as an internal digital reverb, can “effectively” add polish to a stereo mix. In this example, let’s use the internal digital reverb to apply reverb to a stereo mix.
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Owner’s Manual 32 English Soloing a channel You can monitor only certain input channel signals. This is called the Solo function. This function is useful when you want to listen to the performance or check the sound of only certain input channel signals selected from the stereo mix.
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 33 English The n8/n12 features a special function that enables you to link the n8/n12 with Cubase. Using this function, you can seamlessly synchronize mixer operation with Cubase, and record and mixdown with tremendous efficiency.
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 34 English Computer setup for the Link function Follow the steps below to set up your computer so that you can use the Link function. 1. Start the computer. 2. Connect the n8/n12 to the computer using an IEEE 1394 cable, then turn on the power to the mixer.
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 35 English 7. Select New Project from the File menu to create a new project. The Project Assistant panel opens. Two templates each are provided for the n8 and n12. These templates contain audio I/O and other preset data.
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 36 English Using the Link Function Remotely contr olling the Cubase transpor t section and audio trac ks From the n8/n12, you can remotely contro.
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 37 English ■ ST MIX In this Work mode, all audio tracks are mixed in Cubase, then output to the n8/n12 DAW monitor channels (n12: L&R, n8: L&R).
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 38 English Setting up a musician’ s monitor If the Work mode on the n8/n12 is set to ST MIX, Cubase audio tracks will be mixed in the Cubase mixer, then output to the n8/n12. If necessary, you can make another audio track mix independent from the main mix (the mix output to the n8/n12).
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 39 English Let’ s star t our r ecording session! This section will help you understand how to transfer the n8/n12 input channel signals to Cubase and record them on the audio tracks.
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 40 English 5. Make sure that the Record Enable button is on (red) for the recording destination audio track in Cubase. If it is off, press the [REC READY] switch in the DAW Remote Control section to turn on the Record Enable button.
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 41 English Recor ding n8/n12 input channel signals directly to Cubase Each input channel signal can be output and recorded to a Cubase audio track individually.
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 42 English ■ Setting the Monitor Remote function If you wish to apply a VST effect to the input channel 1 signal and monitor the effect signal, follow steps 5 to 7 below.
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 43 English Mixing r ecorded tracks You can easily monitor tracks recorded in Cubase by mixing them on Cubase and setting the n8/n12's C-R SOURCE SELECT switch to DAW. If you wish to use the n8/n12's compressor and reverb, you can mix tracks using the n8/n12.
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 44 English Use one of the following three methods to route Cubase audio tracks to the n8/n12. ■ Assign each audio track to an input channel individually This method is useful when you want to mix a solo part or other important parts.
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Owner’s Manual 45 English Mixing down Finally, mixdown time! Now you can record the completed mix onto stereo tracks. This section explains how to do so. 1. Select [Project] → [Add tracks] → [Audio]. The Add Audio Track dialog box opens.
Monitoring in a Surround Sound Environment (n12 only) Owner’s Manual 46 English The n12 features a Surround Monitor function that enables you to easily monitor your 5.1-channel surround mix in Cubase 5. This section describes how to use the Surround Monitor function.
Monitoring in a Surround Sound Environment (n12 only) Owner’s Manual 47 English Setting up surr ound monitoring 1. Turn on the [5.1 MIX] switch in the DAW Remote Control section (the switch LED lights up). The n12 switches Work mode to 5.1-ch surround.
Replacing the Sweet Spot Data Owner’s Manual 48 English You can replace the n8/n12’s compressor settings (Sweet Spot Data) by using a dedicated software application called Sweet Spot Data Manager. This application contains several Sweet Spot Data sets and enables you to easily replace (load) the data while the n8/n12 is operating.
Using the n8/n12 with Software Other Than Cubase Owner’s Manual 49 English You can use the n8/n12 with other DAWs in addition to Cubase, as well as multimedia applications such as Windows Media Player.
Using the n8/n12 with Software Other Than Cubase Owner’s Manual 50 English To remotely control your DAW from the n8/n12, make the following settings in the DAW: Type of remote controller Mackie Cont.
Using the n8/n12 with Software Other Than Cubase Owner’s Manual 51 English Using the n8/n12 along with a multimedia application To use the n8/n12 with a multimedia player such as Windows Media Player or Quick Time Player, you must make the following settings: ■ Windows: 1.
Using the n8/n12 with Software Other Than Cubase Owner’s Manual 52 English 6. Select [Stereo], then click [Apply]. After making the setting, click [Done] and close the “Audio MIDI Setup” window. 7. Turn on the C-R SOURCE SELECT [DAW] switch on the n8/n12, then adjust the monitoring level for the control room.
Troubleshooting Owner’s Manual 53 English While using the mixer ■ No sound is heard, or the sound is too faint. • The cable that connects the mixer and the external device may be damaged. • Make sure that a signal from an external device or the DAW is being sent to the n8/n12's input.
Troubleshooting Owner’s Manual 54 English • Quit all applications that are running in the background, when you use the n8/n12 with the computer. If such software is running, driver operation may become unstable and create noise. If you do not plan to use the n8/n12, you can turn these applications on again.
Troubleshooting Owner’s Manual 55 English • There may be multiple IEEE1394 interfaces installed on the computer and each of the multiple IEEE1394 devices may be connected to different interfaces. When using multiple devices compatible with the Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver and connecting them to the computer peer-to- peer individually (i.
Index Owner’s Manual 56 English Numerics 2TR IN ......................................... 20 2TR TO ST .................................. 16 5.1 ........................................ 18 , 25 5.1 MIX ................................. 19 , 37 A A.IN .
Appendix Owner’s Manual 57 English Deutsch Français Español Specifications Electrical Specifications Input and Output Specifications Appendix Sampling Frequency Internal 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz External 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz (±0.
Appendix Owner’s Manual 58 English Deutsch Français Español General Specifications Functions Faders n12 100 mm × 11 (Non-motorized) n8 60 mm × 7 (Non-motorized) Power Requirements n12 51 W (PA-3.
Appendix Owner’s Manual 59 English Deutsch Français Español European models Purchaser/User Information specified in EN55103-1 and EN55103-2. Inrush Current: 2.5 A (n12), 2 A (n8) Conforms to Environments: E1, E2, E3, E4 Europäische Modelle Käufer/Anwenderinformationen nach EN55103-1 und EN55103-2.
Appendix Owner’s Manual 60 English Deutsch Français Español Bus connections of n8/n12 and DA W Cubase 5/Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 5/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase Essential 5/Cubase Essential 4/Cubase AI 5/Cubase AI 4 By installing “n Extension” and using the templates, the input/output buses in Cubase are assigned to the device as follows.
Appendix Owner’s Manual 61 English Deutsch Français Español Other Applications ■ Windows (SONAR 8): ASIO Driver Output Device Port n12 Input n12 Output Input Device Port Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 Monitor L → DAW TO ST-L 5.
Appendix Owner’s Manual 62 English Deutsch Français Español ■ Macintosh (Logic Pro 8, D.P. 6): Logic Pro 8 D.P.6 Output Device Port n12 Input n12 Output Input Device Port Output 1 → DAW TO ST-L 5.1(L) CH1 Direct Out → Input 1 Output 2 → DAW TO ST-R 5.
Appendix Owner’s Manual 63 English Deutsch Français Español Dimensional Diagrams 145.8 515.0 560.8 368 145.31 517.14 [n12] [n8].
Appendix Owner’s Manual 64 English Deutsch Français Español Block Diagram ANALOG INPUT MONO INPUT ST OUT L ST OUT R AUX OUT R AUX PHONES C-R OUT C-R PHONES A - L/ [5.
Owner’s Manual 65 English Deutsch Français Español MIDI Implementation Char t Note Number : True voice ************** x *1 x *1 x YAMAHA [ DIGITAL MIXING STUDIO ] Date :5-Oct-2006 Model n8/12 MIDI Implementation Chart Version :1.
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