Yamaha Programmable Mixer 01 Getting Started Manual page 43

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MIDI Studio
This example shows ProMix 01 in a MIDI studio application. This
could be a home or project studio. Balanced microphones for vocals
are connected to input channels 1 through 8, and 48V phantom
power is available for condenser type microphones. Line-level
sources are connected to input channels 9 through 16. Apart from the
phantom power and connector type, however, inputs 1 through 16
all feature the same head amplifier. So with right connector, any com-
bination of microphones and line-level sources can be connected:
eight with balanced XLR, and eight with balanced TRS phone plug.
SEND3 and SEND4 are used to feed an external effects processor, and
the processed signals are returned via the stereo input channel.
The MONITOR OUTs are connected to a stereo power amplifier and
speakers for monitoring. The CUE mode is set to ST FIX so the stereo
output mix is monitored. The CUE signal can also be heard through
the headphones. The mix is recorded directly to DAT via the DIGITAL
REC OUT connection. Similarly, an analog cassette deck is connected
to the ANALOG REC OUT. The DAT outputs are connected to the
2TR IN connectors for 2-track playback and confidence monitoring.
ProMix 01 internal effects provide reverb and chorus via SEND1 and
SEND2. The processed signals are returned internally via RTN1 and
RTN2, respectively.
A dynamics processor set for compression is patched into the vocal
input channel to provide a more consistent volume level. Another
dynamics processor set for 2:1 compression is patched into the stereo
outputs to provide the final mix with some extra punch.
If you work on several projects at a time, you can store a mix scene
for each project, so when you return to a particular project, you can
start right where you left off. Storing a mix scene before experiment-
ing with different mixes allows you to return to previous settings if
things don't go as planned. If you store a mix scene for each experi-
mental mix, you can listen to them one-by-one and choose the best.
Recalling previous mix scenes can be used like a mix undo function.
The MIDI sequencer is used to record all manual mix scene recalls.
Mix scenes are then recalled automatically during playback. The cor-
responding MIDI Program Change messages can be positioned pre-
cisely by editing them on the MIDI sequencer. Effects programs on
the external effects processor, and synth voices on the other MIDI
instruments are also recalled via MIDI.
As well as mix scenes, the MIDI sequencer also records all mix moves
(i.e. faders, mutes, pan, EQ, and effects adjustments) as MIDI Control
Change messages. These mix moves are then replayed automatically
with precision and repeatability.
Optional wooden side panels make ProMix 01 an attractive center-
piece in a MIDI studio.
ProMix 01 Getting Started Guide