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EMX7 Owner’s Manual
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha POWERED MIXER EMX7.
Please read this manual thoroughly to get the most out of the product and ensure long-term, trouble-free use.
After reading this manual, keep it readily available for future reference.
Main Features........................................................................ 7
Accessories........................................................................... 7
Quick Start Guide.................................................................. 8
Getting Sound to the Speakers/Connection Example............... 8
Using the Compressor ............................................................ 10
Using the Built-in Effects ......................................................... 11
Controls and Functions...................................................... 12
Front Panel ............................................................................. 12
Rear Panel .............................................................................. 14
Screen Procedures ............................................................. 15
Speaker Processor ............................................................. 16
System Setup ...................................................................... 17
Selecting the Amplifier Mode .................................................. 17
Setting the LCD Contrast ........................................................ 17
Setting the LCD Backlight ....................................................... 18
Graphic Equalizer (GEQ) .................................................... 19
Setting the Frequency and Gain ............................................. 19
Turning the Graphic Equalizer (GEQ) ON/OFF ...................... 20
Troubleshooting.................................................................. 21
Appendix.............................................................................. 22
Connecting Speakers.............................................................. 22
Vertical/Horizontal Orientation and Installation ....................... 23
Rack Mounting ........................................................................ 24
Effect Programs ...................................................................... 25
Jack and Plug List ................................................................... 26
Dimensions ............................................................................. 26
General Specifications ............................................................ 27
Index..................................................................................... 28
Contents
Complete Range of Input Channels
This model is equipped with four mono input channels (channels 1 to 4) and four mono/stereo input channels (chan-
nels 5/6 to 11/12).
Up to eight microphones can be connected. Line-level devices such as keyboards and CD players can also be con-
nected to each channel. In addition, channel 4 can be used with Hi-Z inputs used to directly connect an instrument
such as a guitar or bass guitar.
Compressor
This product is equipped with the popular 1-knob COMP function used in MGP and MG series models. By simply
operating a single control, it is possible to get optimal compression for vocals and instruments.
Comprehensive, Professional Effects and Signal Processing
This product is equipped with a powerful, comprehensive DSP section that provides the following effects and proces-
sors:
• A total of 24 different effects that are in the same league as our famed SPX effect processor series used by profes-
• A feedback suppressor, which automatically prevents undesirable feedback noise. (See section
@4
on page 13.)
• A Flex-type graphic equalizer (Flex9GEQ) that allows you to select up to nine bands out of a total of 31 for fine
tuning. (See page 19.)
• A speaker processor that allows the connected speakers to be used to their full performance potential. (See page
High Efficiency Class-D Amplifier
This model has a built-in high efficiency power amplifier. Despite its low power consumption, it is capable of high
volume output while remaining relatively lightweight.
It also has a built-in overload protection function to improve reliability.
Rack Mounting
This product can be mounted onto a 19-inch rack by using the RK-EMX7 (rack-mount brackets) sold separately.
Main Features
Accessories (Please check that they are included with your mixer.)
• AC power cord (2.5 m)
• Technical Specifications (English only): Includes general specifications, input/output characteristics, and a block
diagram.
• Owner’s Manual (this document)