Yamaha DIGITAL MIXING STUDIO N12 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The above warning is located on the rear of the unit. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. - Page 3 Compliance with FCC regulations does * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. OBSERVERA! Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome ... 5 Features ... 5 Included items (please check) ... 5 Turning On and Off the Power to the Mixer ... 8 Before Turning On the Power to the Mixer ... 8 Turning the Power On and Off ... 8 Recording Basics ... -
Page 5: Welcome
Welcome 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. Connecting a computer to the mixer’s IEEE 1394 port enables you to configure an ideal recording environment. - Page 6 • If this device or the AC power adaptor should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Avoid setting all equalizer controls and faders to their maximum. Depending on the condition of the connected devices, doing so may cause feedback and may damage the speakers.
- Page 7 The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others' copyrights.
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Page 8: Turning On And Off The Power To The Mixer
Warning Use only the included power adaptor (*PA-30 for the n12, PA- 20 for the n8 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha). Use of a different adaptor may result in equipment damage, overheating, or fire. In such cases, the product warranty will be void immediately even within the effective warranty period. -
Page 9: Recording Basics
Recording Basics Techie Words? 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.” The difference expressed in these numbers is huge, and you have to use too many digits to express the level. -
Page 10: How Unbalanced Lines Work
Recording Basics This is why balanced lines excel at rejecting noise. noise hot (+) cold (–) phase ground inversion (GND) transmitter cable How unbalanced lines work Unbalanced connectors and cables are less expensive than balanced cables. If the level of signals to be transmitted is very high and/or the signal is not susceptible to noise, or all connections are very short, you can use unbalanced lines. -
Page 11: Inside Your Mixer
Inside Your 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. -
Page 12: Monitor Mix For Musicians, External Effects
Recording Basics Monitor mix for musicians, external effects 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. ■... -
Page 13: Front And Rear Panels
Front and Rear Panels Channel Control 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 ( Monaural input channel [PAD] switch is on (... - Page 14 • To avoid damage to your hearing or speakers, be sure to roll off the volume level of the amplifier (or powered speakers) before turning this switch on or off. Yamaha also recommends that you turn all output controls, such as the STEREO fader and [C-R PHONES LEVEL] control to minimum settings before operating the switch.
- Page 15 # [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. If you switch the monitor source by using the [C-R NOTE SOURCE SELECT] switch (page 18), all channel [SOLO] switches will be reset to off.
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Page 16: Master Control Section
Front and Rear Panels Master Control 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. Each press of the switch cycles through different effect types in this order: HALL →... -
Page 17: Meter Section
Meter section 1 Microphone Only This is a built-in talkback microphone. 2 [SOLO LEVEL] control Only 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). 3 [DAW TO AUX] control This control adjusts the level of the signal routed from the DAW AUX output (n12= DAW IN 15/16, n8=... -
Page 18: Control Room Section
Front and Rear Panels Control 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. Switch C-R SPEAKER SELECT [A] switch... -
Page 19: Daw Remote Control Section
DAW Remote Control section All switches in this section are enabled only when NOTE the n8/n12 is connected to the computer via an IEEE1394 cable and the mixer’s operation is linked to Cubase 5/Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 5/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase Essential 5/Cubase Essential 4/ Cubase AI 5/Cubase AI 4. -
Page 20: Rear I/O Section
These are TRS phone jacks that support bidirectional NOTE operation. Connection to an INSERT I/O jack requires a special insertion cable as illustrated below. Use a separately-sold Yamaha insertion cable (YIC025/050/070). To the INSERT I/O jack sleeve ring Owner’s Manual... -
Page 21: Power Switch
For more about loop connections, refer to page 53. ) FOOT SW jack Connect an optional foot switch (such as Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to this jack. In this way, you can control the transport functions of Cubase 5/Cubase 4/... -
Page 22: Setting Up The Mixer
Setting Up the Mixer Setting Up the Mixer Setup Procedure 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. -
Page 23: N8 Setup Example (Home Recording)
n8 Setup Example (Home recording) monitor system computer 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. ■... -
Page 24: A Hands-On Guide To The N8/N12
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Here are the basics for using your n8/n12 as a stand-alone mixer. Let’s Hear It! Connecting sound sources 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. -
Page 25: Setting Up The Monitoring Environment
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 “post-fader”... -
Page 26: Adjusting The Volume Level
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 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. - Page 27 Adjust the volume level of the input channels to which your instruments or microphones are connected by moving the corresponding faders. On the n12 if you set the Meter section’s [INPUT METER] switch to POST, you will be able to use the input meter of each channel to check the post-fader signal level.
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Page 28: Making Great Mixes
(morphing) the Sweet Spot Data according to your taste. By accessing the Yamaha website, you can download to your computer various types of Sweet Spot data created by famous engineers. The downloaded Sweet Spot data can then be replaced to the n8/n12 if it is connected to the computer. -
Page 29: Mastery Of Eq
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. It can be used to modify the tone to suit the acoustic characteristics of a room, to make creative sounds, or for many other purposes. -
Page 30: Panning And Balancing
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 Panning 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. -
Page 31: Applying Reverb
Applying reverb 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. The internal digital reverb uses its dedicated reverb bus. -
Page 32: Soloing A Channel
A Hands-On Guide to the n8/n12 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. -
Page 33: Using The N8/N12 With Cubase 5 Series
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series 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. As an example, this section describes using Cubase 5 with the Link function. You must have Cubase 5/Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 5/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase Essential 5/Cubase Essential 4/Cubase AI 5/ NOTE Cubase AI 4 to use the Link function. -
Page 34: Computer Setup For The Link Function
5] → [Cubase 5]. ■ Macintosh: Double click [Applications] → [Cubase 5]. If the Yamaha Extension dialog box is displayed while Cubase is starting, click [OK]. While Cubase is running, the n8/n12 can be linked to Cubase. The CUBASE READY indicator lights up. - Page 35 These templates contain audio I/O and other preset data. You can start recording immediately after opening one of these templates. ■ Yamaha n12 multi channel recording ■ Yamaha n8 multi channel recording An individual input channel signal on the n8/n12 will be directly routed to each audio track in Cubase.
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Page 36: Using The Link Function
Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series Using the Link Function Remotely controlling the Cubase transport section and audio tracks From the n8/n12, you can remotely control playback, recording, and other Cubase transport operations, as well as perform track operations such as selecting tracks and operating the Record Enable button. - Page 37 ■ 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). To monitor the Cubase signals, turn on the DAW TO ST [ON] switch to add output signals from Cubase to the mixer’s STEREO buses, then monitor the signals via the STEREO buses.
- Page 38 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series 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).
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Page 39: Let's Start Our Recording Session
INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL If you select the “Yamaha n12 (n8) stereo recording” NOTE project template, the REC bus will be automatically selected as the input source for each audio track. ■ Preparing for recording Press the INPUT SELECT [A.IN] switch to turn it on (analog input). - Page 40 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series 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.
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Page 41: Recording N8/N12 Input Channel Signals Directly To Cubase
If you select “n12(n8)-Dir1,” the channel 1 signal will be input to the specified audio track. input source of audio track (Input Routing) If you select the “Yamaha n12 (n8) multi channel NOTE recording” project template, the direct output from the input channel will be automatically selected as the input source for each Cubase audio track. - Page 42 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series ■ 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. Insert the desired VST effect in the Cubase input bus to which input channel 1 is being sent, or insert it into the audio track.
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Page 43: Mixing Recorded Tracks
Mixing recorded 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. This section describes how to send recorded audio track data from Cubase to the n8/n12 input channels, and then mix them to stereo. - Page 44 Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series 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.
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Page 45: Mixing Down
Mixing down Finally, mixdown time! Now you can record the completed mix onto stereo tracks. This section explains how to do so. Cubase AUDIO TRACK INPUT CHANNEL AUDIO TRACK INPUT CHANNEL AUDIO TRACK INPUT CHANNEL AUDIO TRACK INPUT CHANNEL AUDIO TRACK Select [Project] →... -
Page 46: Monitoring In A Surround Sound Environment (N12 Only)
Monitoring in a Surround Sound Environment (n12 only) Monitoring in a Surround Sound Environment (n12 only) 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. Cubase 5/Cubase 4 is required in order to use the surround monitor functionality. -
Page 47: Setting Up Surround Monitoring
Setting up surround monitoring 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. Cubase selects “n12-5.1” as the destination of its audio tracks. For more information on surround mixing using NOTE Cubase, please refer to the Cubase Owner’s Manual. -
Page 48: Replacing The Sweet Spot Data
Spot Data Manager] to start the application. Alternatively, double-click the Sweet Spot Data Manager short-cut icon on the desktop. ■ Macintosh: Double click [Applications] → [Yamaha] → [SweetSpotDataManager] → [SSDManager] to start the application. When the application starts up, the following screen will appear. -
Page 49: Using The N8/N12 With Software Other Than Cubase
You can use the n8/n12 with other DAWs in addition to Cubase, as well as multimedia applications such as Windows Media Player. To do so, follow the procedure below: A dedicated driver (Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver) must already be installed and set up properly. NOTE... - Page 50 Using the n8/n12 with Software Other Than Cubase To remotely control your DAW from the n8/n12, make the following settings in the DAW: Type of remote controller Mackie Control MIDI ports used for connecting the remote controller n8 Remote (n8) n12 Remote Input (n12) Windows...
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Page 51: Using The N8/N12 Along With A Multimedia Application
Panel] → [Sounds and Audio Devices] The Sounds and Audio Devices dialog opens. Click the Audio tab in the dialog, then select “Yamaha Steinberg FW WDM Audio” as the Default device for the Sound Playback column. For Windows Vista/7, select [Start] → [Control NOTE Panel] →... - Page 52 [Control Panel] → [Sounds and Audio Devices]. The Sounds and Audio Devices dialog opens. 2. Click the Audio tab in the dialog, then select “Yamaha Steinberg FW WDM Audio default device in the Sound Playback column. 3. Click Advanced in the Sound Playback column to display the Advanced Audio Properties.
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Page 53: Troubleshooting
• Make sure your computer satisfies the system requirements. • Make sure that the latency setting of the Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver is appropriate. • Make sure that the sampling frequency is appropriate. A high sampling frequency may be the cause of noise, depending on the computer’s... - Page 54 • From the Devices menu, select Device settings to open the Cubase Device Settings panel, then make sure that “Yamaha n 12 (n8)” has been registered as a remote device. Also, make sure that “n12 (n8) Remote” has been selected as the MIDI I/O ports.
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Page 55: Error Messages
The version of n Driver, AI Driver and mLAN FW Driver cannot work with Driver/mLAN Tools installed to your computer may this version. Please update it not be compatible with the Yamaha Steinberg FW to V1.6.3 or later. Driver. Failed to open Control The Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver does not work Panel. -
Page 56: Index
Index Index Numerics 2TR IN ... 20 2TR TO ST ... 16 5.1 ... 18 5.1 MIX ... 19 A.IN ... 14 ASIO driver ... 49 AUX BUS ...12 AUX LEVEL ... 17 AUX OUT ... 21 AUX PHONES ... 17 BAL ... -
Page 57: Appendix
Appendix Specifications Electrical Specifications Sampling Frequency Internal External Total Harmonic Distortion GAIN: Minimum Frequency Response fs = 48 kHz (CH IN to STEREO OUT) fs = 96 kHz Dynamic Range (SN ratio at the maximum level) Hum & Noise (20 Hz–20 kHz) Rs = 150 Ω... - Page 58 Appendix General Specifications Faders Power Requirements Dimensions (H × D × W) Net Weight Operating Free-air Temperature Range Included Accessories Functions Monaural Input Channels CH1–8 (n12) CH1–4 (n8) To DIRECT OUT, REC bus, STEREO bus Stereo Input Channels CH9–12 (n12) CH5–8 (n8) To DIRECT OUT, REC bus, STEREO Owner’s Manual...
- Page 59 2TR IN LEVEL Control ON Switch To C-R OUT, STEREO bus AD Converter ST OUT STEREO Fader Outputs CH1–12, 2TR IN, DAW, REVERB, RETURN signals STEREO ON Switch STEREO BAL Control DA Converter C-R OUT CONTROL ROOM LEVEL Control C-R SPEAKER SELECT Switch The BASS MANAGEMENT function works in the surround sound system (Only n12).
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Page 60: Bus Connections Of N8/N12 And Daw
Appendix Bus connections of n8/n12 and DAW 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. - Page 61 → n12 Direct Out 12 Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO → n12 REC Bus L → Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 REC Bus R → Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 ST Bus L → Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 ST Bus R...
- Page 62 → Input10 → Input11 → Input12 Input Device Port → Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 1 1 → Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 3 3 → Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 2 2 → Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 4 4 →...
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Page 63: Dimensional Diagrams
Appendix Dimensional Diagrams [n12] 515.0 145.8 [n8] 145.31 Owner’s Manual... -
Page 64: Block Diagram
Appendix Block Diagram SOLO SOLO REVERB REVERB STEREO STEREO GAIN HIGH GAIN FREQ. GAIN Owner’s Manual ATT. SELECT GAIN HIGH GAIN FREQ. GAIN ATT. SPEAKER SELECT SOURCE... -
Page 65: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ DIGITAL MIXING STUDIO ] Model n8/12 MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Mode Default Messages Altered ************** x *1 Note : True voice ************** Number Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key's Touch... - Page 66 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.