Features Of The System - Yamaha M3000A Owner's Manual

Features of the system

• The M3000A provides a generous number of input
modules; 4 stereo and monaural (the M3000A-56C
provides 56 monaural, the M3000A-40C provides 40
monaural, the M3000A-32 provides 32 monaural, and
the M3000A-24 provides 24 monaural). Stereo out-
put, 16 mix outputs, and 8 matrix outputs are pro-
vided in addition. The M3000A is suitable for use in a
wide range of applications, such as the main mixer for
sound reinforcement, as a monitor mixer, or in build-
ing installations.
• The GA Diversity function allows each pair of MIX
buses 1/2–7/8 to be switched between group bus
(fixed output level from the input channels) and AUX
bus (variable output level from the input channels).
Bus configuration can be set up as needed.
• The Scene Memory function allows the on/off status
of the mono/stereo input channels, MIX OUT 1–16,
and STEREO A OUT to be saved as one of 128
"scenes." Scenes can be selected from the front panel,
or by MIDI program change messages from an exter-
nal device. In addition, MIDI control change mes-
sages transmitted from an external device can be used
to switch the individual on/off status of input chan-
nels or bus outputs channels.
• By modifying internal settings, Scene Memory num-
bers 1–8 can be used as mute groups. In this case, up
to eight mute (on/off) settings can be added/defeated
individually.
• Eight VCA master faders allow the gain of multiple
input channels to be controlled as a group. By group-
ing the desired input channels and assigning them to a
VCA master fader, you can adjust the mix as appropri-
ate for the on-state action using the VCA master fad-
ers alone.
• The mono input channels provide a 26 dB pad, HPF,
phase switch, four-band parametric EQ, and 100 mm
full stroke faders as well as DIRECT OUT jacks. Phan-
tom power is also provided, and can be switched on/
off individually.
• The M3000A-40C/M3000A-56C features a center
master design that places the master section in the
middle of the mixer for superior operability.
• All input channels provide a PFL switch, and an AFL
switch is provided for MATRIX OUT 1–8/MIX OUT
1–16/STEREO A OUT/STEREO B OUT. This makes it
easy to check your input/output sources.
• Eight independent matrices are provided. The signals
from MIX OUT 1–16/STEREO A OUT and dedicated
input jacks can be mixed at the desired levels, and out-
put from MATRIX OUT jacks 1–8. This capability can
be used for foldback or as a mix for individual speak-
ers/amps.
• All mono input channels, stereo buses, and MIX buses
provide an INSERT I/O jack. External effect proces-
sors can be inserted as necessary.
• The talkback signal and test tone oscillators can be
sent to any of the MIX buses 1-2–13/16 or the stereo
buses.
• As monitor sources for the monitor output, you can
select (in addition to STEREO A OUT), PFL from the
input channels, AFL/PFL from MATRIX OUT 1–8/
MIX OUT 1–16/STEREO A OUT/STEREO B OUT, or
2TR IN 1/2.
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