Description of the Yamaha EMX512SC Powered Mixer
Integrated Solutions for Superior Live Sound
Experienced musicians, performers, speakers, and club operators know the
importance of a high-quality sound system with the right features and
performance to deliver their sound. Where portability and convenience are
important criteria, a system based on a high-performance Yamaha EMXseries
powered mixer is definitely the way to go. In one integrated,
portable unit you have a mixer to combine and balance your microphone,
instrument, and line sources, effects to refine and polish your sound, and
power to drive the main speakers and even monitor speakers as well. But
that’s nowhere near the whole story – Yamaha EMX-series Powered Mixers
offer a range of features that let you mix, process, and deliver your sound
with maximum quality and creative control … and, of course, that unmatched Yamaha sound.
Features For Superior Sound and Convenience
Great Yamaha Sound
Yamaha is a leader in the field of professional live sound for a very good reason:
we deliver the sound and performance that the pros demand. The EMX-series
powered mixers are no exception. They're built to the same standards of sonic
performance and rugged reliability that make Yamaha the first choice for live
sound applications from schools to stadiums around the globe.
One-knob Compression on Mono Channels (EMX312SC & EMX512SC)
All four monaural mic/line channels on the Yamaha EMX512SC
feature built-in compressors that can help to bring vocals to the front of
the mix, give your guitars extra smoothness and presence, deliver more
authoritative bass sound, and generally refine your mixes in a multitude
of ways. These one-knob compressors are simple to use, too. There’s no
need to juggle multiple attack, threshold, makeup gain, and other controls
– just set the COMP control for the amount of compression you need.
Feedback Channel Location
FCL (Feedback Channel Locator) indicator LEDs at the top of each channel
light if the corresponding channel goes into feedback, so you won't have
to fumble around searching for the channel that needs adjustment.
SPX Digital Effects
The EMX512SC features a selection of 16 top-quality
Yamaha SPX effects – including reverb, echo, chorus, flanger, phaser, and even
distortion – that can add the final touch to your live presentation. Yamaha SPX
digital effects are widely recognized as being some of the finest available, and
the effects provided in the EMX mixers live up to that reputation.
Built-in Graphic EQ
Graphic equalizers are provided for both the main and monitor channels, so you
can effectively control feedback or tailor the sound the match the room and
program material.
Stand-by Mode
When you're done with a set simply engage the stand-by mode to mute all mono
channels while leaving the 2-track inputs active for background music playback
while you're taking your break.
12 Inputs
The Yamaha EMX512SC offers a
total of 12 input channels – four for
monaural microphone or line input,
plus four pairs that can function
either as monaural microphone
inputs or stereo line inputs –
providing you with a versatile mix of
input capabilities for a wide range of
applications. If you need only
microphone inputs you can use up to
eight mic channels. Or if, for
example, you want to play recorded
background music during breaks
(that’s one stereo channel), and you
have a keyboard player with a stereo output
keyboard (that’s one more
stereo channel), you still have six mic/line inputs. If you use all four stereo pairs
to handle stereo line sources you have four channels available for mono mic or
line input. This is a very versatile system that can adapt to your needs.
High Power For Main and Monitor Speakers
These powered mixers certainly don’t skimp on power. From the EMX212S with
200 watts per channel to the EMX512SC with a solid 500 watts per channel,
there’s a power configuration to suit any application and venue. All models also
feature a power mode switch that lets you use the two power channels as a
stereo amplifier, or you can use one of the channels for the main speaker(s) and
the other to drive monitors with a separate monitor mix set up via the channel
MONITOR controls.
Durable, Lightweight Design
The EMX powered mixers offer the ideal combination of
outstanding sound performance and easy handling. They're
lightweight – only 10 kilograms --- and feature conveniently
located handles for maximum carrying comfort. They're also built
tough to withstand the rigors of use on the road.
Yamaha Speaker Processing
Yamaha Club-series speakers are fine performers in their own
right, but with Yamaha Speaker Processing you get extra-smooth
highs and enhanced low-frequency output.
