Yamaha EMX640 Owner's Manual - Page 9

Basic Operation 9 Basic Operation This section explains basic operation of the EMX640. Connecting microphones and instruments 1 Before connecting mics or instruments, make sure that the power of all equipment (where applicable) is turned off. Also make sure that the level controls of each channel of the EMX640 and the MASTER control of the MAIN section are turned down. 2 Connect cables to your mics and instruments, and insert the other end of the cable firmly into the appropriate Lo-Z/HiZ jack (channels 1~4) or the MIC/LINE jack (channels 5~6). Note: When connecting a line level device to channels 1~4, turn on the PAD switch. You cannot use a channel's Lo-Z and Hi-Z jacks at the same time. The MIC and LINE jacks, however, can be used at the same time. 3 Turn the power on in the order of peripheral devices © EMX640. Note: When turning the power off, reverse this sequence. 4 Set the MAIN section MASTER control to the √ position. 5 While speaking into the mic (while playing the instrument), adjust the channel LEVEL control so that the 0 LED of the MAIN section peak level meter lights occasionally. 6 If you wish to adjust the tone of each channel, rotate the equalizer controls as desired. 7 Use the MAIN section graphic equalizer and MASTER control to adjust the overall volume and tone. Using the digital effect The EMX640 has a built-in digital effect, allowing reverberation or ambiance to be added to vocals or instrumental sounds. 1 Connect a mic or instrument to the desired channels, and adjust the volume and tone. 4 Raise the EFFECT control of the channels to which you wish to apply the digital effect. 2 Press the DIGITAL EFFECT ON switch of the DIGITAL EFFECT section. 3 Use the effect select switches of the DIGITAL EFFECT section to select the effect type. VOCAL....... Reverb appropriate for vocals. 5 Use the MAIN/MONITOR section EFFECT RTN control to adjust the level of the sound processed by the effect. Note: If the effect sound is distorted even if the EFFECT RTN turned all the way down, lower the EFFECT controls of each channel. L. HALL...... Reverb typical of a large hall. S. HALL ...... Reverb typical of a small hall. EMX640-Owner's Manual