English Français Deutsch MIXING CONSOLE Italiano Español Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones Manuale di istruzioni EN DE FR ES IT RU ZH JA
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! 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.
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.
PRECAUTIONS English PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. 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 Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device.
XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-). English 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.
English Introduction 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 Table of Contents Introduction .........................................
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English Controls and Functions Controls and Functions NOTE Channel Control Section · Patching external devices via an INSERT jack requires a special insert cable such as illustrated below (insert cable sold separately).
Controls and Functions Monaural channels +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. Stereo channels 5 6 7 8 9 English 5 • Top Panel • Be sure to leave this switch off if you do not need phantom power.
Controls and Functions 0 E COMP Control/Indicator English 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.
Controls and Functions K PFL Switch/Indicator English 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.
English Controls and Functions Master Control Section Rear Panel REC OUT/USB Section (page 14) MONITOR Section (page 18) TALKBACK Section (page 15) STEREO AUX RETURN Section (page 13) GROUP OUT Section (page 16) STEREO MASTER Section (page 17) DC POWER INPUT MATRIX OUT Section (page 14) 2TR IN/USB Section (page 13) MONO Section (page 19) AUX SEND Section (page 16) DC POWER INPUT Section (page 15) Top Panel REC OUT/USB Section (page 14) 2TR IN/USB Section (page 13) MATRIX OUT Section (page 14) DC
Controls and Functions Rear Panel PFL Switch/Indicator When the PFL switch is on, the indicator will light and the signal before the AUX controls and RETURN control in the STEREO AUX RETURN section is output to the MONITOR OUT and PHONES jacks for monitoring. Top Panel English 5 STEREO AUX RETURN Section NOTE 1 2 · When you turn on the PFL switch, the PFL indicator in the MONITOR section (page 18) will light.
Controls and Functions English the data. If the computer or the instrument freezes, restart the application software or the computer OS, or turn the power to the instrument off then on again. • Use an AB type USB cable of less than about 3 meters. • To prevent loud pops and noises, turn on the power to your equipment in the following order; first the audio sources, then the PW8, and finally the power amplifiers. Reverse this order when turning the power off.
Controls and Functions TALKBACK Section MONO Control This control adjusts the level of the signal sent from MONO OUT to the MATRIX OUT jacks. 5 Rear Panel MATRIX master Control This control adjusts the overall level of the signal output to the MATRIX OUT jacks. The “▼” position of the knob is nominal level (0 dB).
Controls and Functions 4 English AUX SEND Section Rear Panel Controls the level of the signal output to the AUX SEND jack. Top Panel 5 1 AUX SEND Fader AFL Switch/Indicator When the AFL switch is on, the indicator will light and the signal after the AUX SEND fader is output to the MONITOR OUT and PHONES jacks for monitoring. 2 3 NOTE · If you want to monitor the signal after the AUX SEND fader, turn off all PFL switches.
Controls and Functions GROUP OUT Jacks STEREO MASTER Section These are TRS phone type impedance-balanced (page 19) output jacks that output the GROUP OUT signals. You can connect these jacks to a multi-track recorder, external mixer, or other such device. 3 Rear Panel 1 PAN Controls These adjust the stereo position of the signals sent from GROUP OUT to the ST L/R bus. Rotate the knob clockwise to pan the signal right, and counter-clockwise to pan left.
Controls and Functions MONITOR Section English NOTE · Patching external devices via an INSERT jack requires a special insert cable such as illustrated below (insert cable sold separately). Rear Panel To the input jack of the external processor To the INSERT jack 1 Tip: OUT Sleeve (Ground) Ring: IN Tip: OUT Top Panel Front Panel Tip: IN 2 3 To the output jack of the external processor 2 STEREO OUT Jacks 4 These are XLR-3-32 type balanced output jacks that output the mixed stereo signal.
Controls and Functions Rear Panel Three LEDs indicate the signal level after the MONO fader. The “-20” LED will light if the output signal level reaches -20 dB, and the “0” LED will light at nominal level. The PEAK LED will light red when the MONO OUT signal reaches 3 dB before clipping.
English Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Power doesn’t come on. • Is the dedicated PW8 power supply properly plugged into an appropriate AC power outlet? • Is the dedicated PW8 power supply properly connected using the included power supply cable? The PW8 itself will not power-on unless it is correctly connected via the included power cable. • If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. The sound of the bass drum will not move forward in the mix.
About the accessory disk SPECIAL NOTICE 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.
About the accessory disk English ATTENTION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THIS SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU (AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL ENTITY) AND YAMAHA CORPORATION (“YAMAHA”). BY BREAKING THE SEAL OF THIS PACKAGE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.
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Español Français Deutsch English Specifications Specifications Electrical Specifications Frequency Response TYP MAX UNIT -3.0 0.0 1.0 dB GAIN: min (MONO CH INPUT*, ST CH INPUT 1-4) 20 Hz-20 kHz Nominal output level @ 1 kHz Input: MONO CHs*, ST CHs 1-4, AUX RETURN, 2TR IN Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) STEREO OUT +14 dBu @ 20 Hz-20 kHz, GAIN: min 0.1 % Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with a 6 dB/ octave filter @ 12.
Specifications MONO CH INPUT* 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct Input Equalization MONO CH INPUT* HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving) Hi-MID: 400 Hz-8 kHz (peaking) LO-MID: 80 Hz-1.6 kHz (peaking) LOW: 100 Hz (shelving) ST CH INPUT HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving) Hi-MID: 3 kHz (peaking) LO-MID: 800 Hz (peaking) LOW: 100 Hz (shelving) (+15, -15dB maximum) Turn over/roll-off frequency of shelving: 3dB below maximum variable level. XLR-4-31 type, The LAMP voltage is 12 V DC between 3 and 4 pins of XLR-4-31 connectors.
English Specifications Analog Output Specifications Output Connectors Output Impedance Appropriate Impedance Nominal Level Max. before clipping 75 Ω 600 Ω Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +24 dBu (12.3 V) XLR-3-32 type (balanced [1 = GND, 2 = HOT, 3 = COLD]) TRS phone jack (impedance balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) Español Français Deutsch STEREO OUT L/R GROUP OUT 1-8 150 Ω 10 kΩ Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) AUX SEND 1-8 75 Ω 600 Ω Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +24 dBu (12.
Jack List Polarities Configurations INPUT OUTPUT 1 3 2 INPUT A (monaural), AUX SEND, STEREO OUT, MONO OUT, TALKBACK 2 3 1 Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot (+) Pin 3: Cold (-) XLR-3-31/XLR-3-32 Jack Deutsch Input/Output Jacks English Specifications CH INSERT, AUX INSERT, GROUP INSERT, STEREO INSERT, MONO INSERT Tip: Output Ring: Input Sleeve: Ground PHONES Tip: L Ring: R Sleeve: Ground INPUT A (stereo), AUX RETURN, DIRECT OUT Tip: Hot Sleeve: Ground 4 XLR-4-31 Jack Ring Sleeve Tip TRS Phone Jac
English Specifications Dimensional Diagram IM8-40 1320 198 Deutsch 198 Italiano 131 Español 495 D: 739 113 Français H: 219 17 W:1716 Units: mm IM8-32 198 1075.5 198 131 495 D: 739 113 H: 219 17 W:1471.
Specifications 198 Deutsch 831 Français Español 495 D: 739 113 H: 219 17 131 W: 1227 Units: mm Owner’s Manual Italiano 198 English IM8-24 171
Track Sheet MIXING CONSOLE Monaural Input Stereo Input 1 1 172 Owner’s Manual
Session Information Notes: Title: Date: Place: 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 4 1 5 6 7 2 3 4 8 Owner’s Manual 173
INPUT A [0dBu] N INPUT B PAD PEAK YE 0dB INSERT -20dB [0dBu] R INV HPF INV GAIN [-60dBu to -16dBu] [-34dBu to +10dBu] 1 80 COMP CTRL 2 ON YE [-10dBu] EQ [0dBu] MONO DIRECT OUT g f MATRIX G5 SUM [0dBu] G6 [-6dBu] MONO [+4dBu] [-6dBu] MTRX OUT 1-4 INV [+4dBu] G7 G8 L AUX3-4 AUX5-6 HIGH HI-MID LOW Pre FADER f LO-MID g Pre EQ G4 PA N AUX2 PreEQ Inner Jumper (Factory set) ST J (Factory set) 4-Stage EQ AUX1 [+4dBu] M1-4 BUS(from TB) G2 G3 [+4dBu] PostEQ
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