Yamaha IM8-24 Owner's Manual - Page 6

English Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Yamaha IM8 mixing console. Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full advantage of your mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. After you've read the manual, keep it safe for future reference when needed. Features Table of Contents • Input channels The console provides 40 monaural input channels (the IM8-32 has 32 channels, and the IM8-24 has 24 channels) that can accommodate mic through line-level devices, as well as four stereo inputs that can accommodate line-level devices. • Compressors A compressor is provided on every monaural channel. Using just a single knob, you can compress the peaks of the input signal from a source such as a microphone or acoustic instrument (e.g., guitar), raising the overall volume without allowing the sound to distort. • AUX SEND faders Faders are provided on the AUX sends, allowing you to use them not only for the main mix but also to create individual mixes for monitoring. Accessories • Owner's Manual (this book) • Power supply cable • Cubase AI 4 DVD-ROM • USB cable Introduction 6 Features 6 Accessories 6 System Requirements 7 Differences between the IM8-40/32/24 mixers 7 Controls and Functions 8 Channel Control Section 8 Master Control Section 12 STEREO AUX RETURN Section 13 2TR IN/USB Section 13 REC OUT/USB Section 14 MATRIX OUT Section 14 DC POWER INPUT Section 15 MUTE MASTER Section 15 TALKBACK Section 15 AUX SEND Section 16 GROUP OUT Section 16 STEREO MASTER Section 17 MONITOR Section 18 MONO Section 19 LAMP Connector 19 Troubleshooting 20 About the accessory disk 21 Specifications 166 Electrical Specifications 166 General Specifications 167 Analog Input Specifications 167 Analog Output Specifications 168 Digital Input/Output Specifications 168 Jack List 169 Dimensional Diagram 170 Track Sheet 172 Block Diagram and Level Diagram..174 6 Owner's Manual