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Macintosh (Logic Pro 8, D.P. 6):

Logic Pro 8

D.P.6

Output Device Port

n12 Input

n12 Output

Input Device Port

Output 1

→

DAW TO ST-L

5.1(L)

CH1 Direct Out

→

Input 1

Output 2

→

DAW TO ST-R

5.1(R)

CH2 Direct Out

→

Input 2

Output 3

→

Input Channel 9

5.1(C)

CH3 Direct Out

→

Input 3

Output 4

→

Input Channel 10

5.1(LFE)

CH4 Direct Out

→

Input 4

Output 5

→

Input Channel 11

5.1(Ls)

CH5 Direct Out

→

Input 5

Output 6

→

Input Channel 12

5.1(Rs)

CH6 Direct Out

→

Input 6

Output 7

→

Input Channel 1

CH7 Direct Out

→

Input 7

Output 8

→

Input Channel 2

CH8 Direct Out

→

Input 8

Output 9

→

Input Channel 3

CH9 Direct Out

→

Input 9

Output 10

→

Input Channel 4

CH10 Direct Out

→

Input10

Output 11

→

Input Channel 5

CH11 Direct Out

→

Input11

Output 12

→

Input Channel 6

CH12 Direct Out

→

Input12

Output 13

→

Input Channel 7

REC BUS L

→

Input13

Output 14

→

Input Channel 8

REC BUS R

→

Input14

Output 15

→

DAW TO AUX-L

STEREO BUS L

→

Input15

Output 16

→

DAW TO AUX-R

STEREO BUS R

→

Input16

Output Device Port

n8 Input

n8 Output

Input Device Port

Output 1

→

DAW TO ST-L

CH1 Direct Out

→

Input 1

Output 2

→

DAW TO ST-R

CH2 Direct Out

→

Input 2

Output 3

→

Input Channel 5

CH3 Direct Out

→

Input 3

Output 4

→

Input Channel 6

CH4 Direct Out

→

Input 4

Output 5

→

Input Channel 7

CH5 Direct Out

→

Input 5

Output 6

→

Input Channel 8

CH6 Direct Out

→

Input 6

Output 7

→

Input Channel 1

CH7 Direct Out

→

Input 7

Output 8

→

Input Channel 2

CH8 Direct Out

→

Input 8

Output 9

→

Input Channel 3

REC BUS L

→

Input 9

Output10

→

Input Channel 4

REC BUS R

→

Input10

Output11

→

DAW TO AUX-L

STEREO BUS L

→

Input11

Output12

→

DAW TO AUX-R

STEREO BUS R

→

Input12

Output Device Port

n12 Input

n12 Output

Input Device Port

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Monitor L 1

→

DAW TO ST-L

5.1(L)

CH1 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 1 1

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Monitor R 2

→

DAW TO ST-R

5.1(R)

CH2 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 3 3

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Monitor 9/C 3

→

Input Channel 9

5.1(C)

CH3 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 2 2

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Monitor 10/LFE 4

→

Input Channel 10

5.1(LFE)

CH4 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 4 4

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Monitor 11/Ls 5

→

Input Channel 11

5.1(Ls)

CH5 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 5 5

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Monitor 12/Rs 6

→

Input Channel 12

5.1(Rs)

CH6 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 6 6

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 input 1 7

→

Input Channel 1

CH7 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 7 7

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 input 3 9

→

Input Channel 2

CH8 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 8 8

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 input 2 8

→

Input Channel 3

CH9 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 9 9

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 input 4 10

→

Input Channel 4

CH10 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 10 10

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 input 5 11

→

Input Channel 5

CH11 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 11 11

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 input 6 12

→

Input Channel 6

CH12 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 Direct Out 12 12

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 input 7 13

→

Input Channel 7

REC BUS L

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 REC Bus L 13

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 input 8 14

→

Input Channel 8

REC BUS R

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 REC Bus R 14

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 AUX L 15

→

DAW TO AUX-L

STEREO BUS L

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 ST Bus L 15

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 AUX R 16

→

DAW TO AUX-R

STEREO BUS R

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n12 ST Bus R 16

Output Device Port

n8 Input

n8 Output

Input Device Port

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 Monitor L 1

→

DAW TO ST-L

CH1 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 Direct Out 1 1

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 Monitor R 2

→

DAW TO ST-R

CH2 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 Direct Out 2 2

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 input 5 3

→

Input Channel 5

CH3 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 Direct Out 3 3

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 input 6 4

→

Input Channel 6

CH4 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 Direct Out 4 4

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 input 7 5

→

Input Channel 7

CH5 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 Direct Out 5 5

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 input 8 6

→

Input Channel 8

CH6 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 Direct Out 6 6

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 input 1 7

→

Input Channel 1

CH7 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 Direct Out 7 7

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 input 2 8

→

Input Channel 2

CH8 Direct Out

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 Direct Out 8 8

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 input 3 9

→

Input Channel 3

REC BUS L

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 REC Bus L 9

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 input 4 10

→

Input Channel 4

REC BUS R

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 REC Bus R 10

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 AUX L 11

→

DAW TO AUX-L

STEREO BUS L

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 ST Bus L 11

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 AUX R 12

→

DAW TO AUX-R

STEREO BUS R

→

Yamaha Steinberg FW:n8 ST Bus R 12

Summary of Contents for N12 - n12 Digital Mixing Studio

Page 1: ...l 02 935 771 SPAIN PORTUGAL Yamaha Música Ibérica S A Ctra de la Coruna km 17 200 28230 Las Rozas Madrid Spain Tel 91 639 8888 GREECE Philippos Nakas S A The Music House 147 Skiathou Street 112 55 Athens Greece Tel 01 228 2160 SWEDEN Yamaha Scandinavia AB J A Wettergrens Gata 1 Box 30053 S 400 43 Göteborg Sweden Tel 031 89 34 00 DENMARK YS Copenhagen Liaison Office Generatorvej 6A DK 2730 Herlev D...

Page 2: ...and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specifi...

Page 3: ...erica or its subsidiaries FCC INFORMATION U S A The serial number of this product may be found on the rear of the unit You should note this serial number in the space pro vided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft Model No Serial No rear This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA COMPLIANCE I...

Page 4: ...ry of EQ 29 Panning and balancing 30 Mixing into stereo 30 Applying reverb 31 Soloing a channel 32 Using the n8 n12 with Cubase 5 series 33 What you can do using the n8 n12 with Cubase 33 Computer setup for the Link function 34 Using the Link Function 36 Remotely controlling the Cubase transport section and audio tracks 36 Remotely adjusting the click sound metronome 36 Selecting the Work mode 36 ...

Page 5: ...n8 n12 will link to Cubase and operate together seamlessly For example you can record the n8 n12 input signals to Cubase as is or mix Cubase audio tracks on the n8 n12 You can also turn on and off the monitor for the VST effects or control the transport section and tracks remotely from the n8 n12 In addition Purchase the separately available Cubase 5 and use it with the n8 n12 to enjoy advanced fu...

Page 6: ...id the possibility of physical injury to you or others or damage to the device or other property These precautions include but are not limited to the following Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for extended periods of time or during electrical storms When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet always hold the plug itself and not the cord Pu...

Page 7: ...eriorates over time Consult qualified Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner s manual are for instructional purposes only and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has l...

Page 8: ...result in equipment damage overheating or fire In such cases the product warranty will be void immediately even within the effective warranty period Caution Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet when you are not using the mixer or when lightning storms are expected in your area Make sure that there is adequate distance between the power adaptor and the mixer Otherwise noise may be generate...

Page 9: ...ded by random electromagnetic radiation noise such as radio and TV signals as well as spurious electromagnetic noise generated by power lines motors electric appliances computers and other sources The longer the wire the more noise it is likely to pick up To avoid noise use the shortest cable possible How balanced lines work A cable that features an XLR plug on each end is a balanced line It consi...

Page 10: ... and What is the difference between various types of connectors Let s start by taking a look at the most common types of connectors XLR type connectors An XLR type connector which supports balanced lines is sturdy and less susceptible to deformation The plug features a lock mechanism so even if you pull the cable it will not be disconnected It is often used in professional environments that demand...

Page 11: ...to handle the sound will clip and be distorted An input channel level meter enables you to monitor this signal level Some mixers feature a channel peak LED that indicates only the peak level If the input signal is overloaded adjust the head amp gain control Most mixers have multiple level meters including the indicators It is important to know the mixer stage for which the meters are indicating si...

Page 12: ...nnel signal that is sent to the effect unit the balance between the dry signal unprocessed and the wet signal processed by the effect unit will change To maintain the same balance between the dry and wet signals you must adjust the AUX send level whenever you adjust the channel fader Insert I O for processing individual channel signals Insert I O jacks function in a manner similar to the AUX buses...

Page 13: ...itch high pass filter This switch toggles the high pass filter on or off When the switch is turned on the high pass filter cuts frequencies below 80 Hz of the signal from the input jacks 4 PHANTOM 48V switch This switch toggles phantom power for condenser microphones on and off If you are connecting condenser microphones to the XLR type INPUT A jacks on the rear panel turn the switch on The switch...

Page 14: ...ise At the center position the center frequency is 1 0 kHz The following table shows the EQ type center frequency and maximum cut boost for each of the three bands REVERB control This control adjusts the level of the input channel signal sent to the internal digital reverb i e determines how much reverb will be applied When you set the knob to the position the input channel signal at the nominal l...

Page 15: ...l signal to the stereo L R buses Turn the REC switch on to route the channel signal to the REC L R buses If you switch the monitor source by using the C R SOURCE SELECT switch page 18 all channel SOLO switches will be reset to off Direct output to a connected computer is always available regardless of the channel ON switch status While this switch is turned on the AUX control for the corresponding...

Page 16: ...es 3 DAW TO ST section This section enables you to adjust the level of and route the stereo signal transmitted from the DAW DAW IN 1 2 LEVEL control This control adjusts the level of the stereo DAW signal to the STEREO buses The knob set to the position corresponds to the nominal level 0 dB ON switch This switch determines whether the stereo output signal from the DAW will be routed to the STEREO ...

Page 17: ...utput level 0 dB 9 CUBASE READY indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer is ready to be operated with Cubase 5 Cubase 4 Cubase Studio 5 Cubase Studio 4 Cubase Essential 5 Cubase Essential 4 Cubase AI 5 Cubase AI 4 that is when the computer is connected to the n8 n12 and Cubase is linked to the mixer correctly MASTER LEVEL METER n12 This meter indicates the level of the STEREO REC AUX bus ...

Page 18: ...K switch While this switch is being pressed you can communicate with the musicians Talkback function When the Talkback function is turned on the switch LED will flash and the Dimmer function 4 will be enabled 6 4 3 5 1 4 6 7 2 8 5 3 n12 n8 Switch Output jacks C R SPEAKER SELECT A switch C R OUT jacks A L R C R SPEAKER SELECT B switch C R OUT jacks B L R C R SPEAKER SELECT C switch C R OUT jacks C ...

Page 19: ...ubase Each switch has the following function 4 5 2 1 3 6 7 4 2 1 3 6 7 5 n12 n8 All switches in this section are enabled only when the n8 n12 is connected to the computer via an IEEE1394 cable and the mixer s operation is linked to Cubase 5 Cubase 4 Cubase Studio 5 Cubase Studio 4 Cubase Essential 5 Cubase Essential 4 Cubase AI 5 Cubase AI 4 For more information on the Cubase Link function please ...

Page 20: ...R jacks If you connect only odd channels to the phone type jacks the same signals will be fed to the even channels resulting in monaural inputs 4 2TR IN jacks Use these unbalanced RCA pin jacks to input a stereo sound source Use these jacks when you want to connect a CD or other music source to the n8 n12 for monitoring You can adjust the level of signals input via these jacks using the 2TR TO ST ...

Page 21: ...er via an IEEE 1394 cable these jacks serve as a MIDI interface that connects the computer to external MIDI devices 9 DAW I O jacks These 6 pin IEEE 1394 S400 jacks are used to connect a computer to the mixer via a IEEE 1394 cable Both jacks feature the same functionality You can use one of them to connect a computer and the other connector to connect daisy chained devices If your computer has a 4...

Page 22: ...he power to the devices in the following order peripheral devices n8 n12 power amps or powered speakers Turn off the power to the devices in the reverse order power amps powered speakers n8 n12 peripheral devices n12 Setup Example Home recording Setting Up the Mixer You cannot use both INPUT A and INPUT B jacks for each input channel If you connect cables to both jacks INPUT B will be used and INP...

Page 23: ...ronment such as equalizing the speaker frequencies or slightly cut the low range during the mix Distance and angle from the listening point Place L and R channel speakers so that they and the listening point will form an equilateral triangle Position the speakers so that the face of the speakers are pointing toward the listening point Keep an equal distance between the speaker and the listening po...

Page 24: ...n Applying phantom power to equipment other than phantom powered microphones can damage the equipment The exception to this rule is balanced dynamic microphones which can safely be left connected while phantom power is applied to the XLR inputs When you switch phantom power on or off a loud noise may be output which could result in speaker or hearing damage To avoid this lower the level of your po...

Page 25: ...s are available as monitoring sources in the control room The C R SOURCE SELECT switch indicators will tell you which monitor source is currently selected In this example press the ST switch to select the stereo bus signal as a monitor source 2 Turn the CONTROL ROOM LEVEL control or C R PHONES control to adjust the monitoring level You can adjust the level of each monitor individually To adjust th...

Page 26: ...rom the fader setting The AUX bus signal is output from the AUX PHONES jacks or the AUX PHONES jacks and AUX OUT jacks on the n12 Rotate the level control of the corresponding jacks to adjust the monitoring level To avoid damage to your hearing or speakers set the monitoring level rather low then re adjust the level later to suit your taste during mixing Adjusting the volume level Adjust the volum...

Page 27: ...o POST you will be able to use the input meter of each channel to check the post fader signal level If the C R SOURCE SELECT ST switch in the Control Room section is turned on you can monitor the STEREO bus signal in the Control Room If necessary re adjust the monitoring level by rotating the CONTROL ROOM LEVEL control or the C R PHONES control INPUT METER STEREO BUS L STEREO BUS R INPUT METER PRE...

Page 28: ...e n8 n12 more intuitively using Sweet Spot data When shipped from the factory Sweet Spots A E use the following settings Want to tweak the compression Use the DRIVE control to adjust the degree of compression As you rotate the control clockwise additional compression is applied and the output level is automatically adjusted according to the degree of compression You do not need to be a high tech w...

Page 29: ... increasing noise and potentially overloading the circuitry and distorting the sound In this case step back and make sure that you have not boosted too much with EQ remember less is more and lower the gain if necessary Adjusting the mid band center frequency The mid band equalizer enables you to adjust the center frequency at which the sound will be boosted or cut This is useful when you want to a...

Page 30: ...e with this approach Start with all faders down then bring them up one by one to fill out the mix with each instrument In this way you can easily create a well balanced mix 2 Make sure that the ST switch for the input channels you plan to mix is turned on 3 Set the STEREO fader to the 0 position and make sure that the STEREO ON switch is on 4 Raise the input channel faders one by one Bring the fad...

Page 31: ...o adjust the digital reverb output level return level Adjusting the digital reverb output level will adjust how much reverb is applied to the entire sound A control set to the position indicates that the output level is nominal 0 dB 5 Rotate the REVERB LEVEL TIME control left or right to adjust the digital reverb duration reverb time As you rotate the control counter clockwise the digital reverb t...

Page 32: ...ch indicator will flash Soloing a pre fader signal To solo a pre fader channel signal turn on the PFL Pre Fader Listen switch in the Master Control section then turn on the desired input channel SOLO switch This technique is useful when you want to monitor the channel signal without raising the channel fader If the sound seems distorted you can use this function to check whether the signal is alre...

Page 33: ...sily turn this function on or off depending on the requirements of your recording environment While the Monitor Remote function is turned on you can monitor the input signals processed by the VST effects Mixing Cubase tracks on the n8 n12 You can add stereo signals from Cubase audio tracks to the mix on the n8 n12 or route each Cubase audio track to an individual input channel on the n8 n12 Using ...

Page 34: ...s the Preferences dialog box 6 From Editing select Project Mixer and in the dialog box make sure that Sync Project and Mixer Selection is checked If this is not checked click the check box so that a check mark appears After you have verified this click OK to close the dialog box Before using the Cubase Link function you must install special drivers and software and then make initial settings For m...

Page 35: ...ed project file and other audio files Then click OK A project window based on the selected template opens If an n8 n12 project template is not displayed the n Extension may not be installed correctly Refer to the TOOLS for n Version2 Cubase AI Installation Guide for instructions on installing the software again For more information on the templates please refer to the Appendix project templates fo...

Page 36: ...cting the Work mode The n8 n12 enables you to select the output destination of Cubase audio tracks using just one switch This destination setting is called Work mode The n8 provides two Work mode options ST MIX and HARDWARE MIX and the n12 provides three Work mode options ST MIX HARDWARE MIX 5 1 MIX You can change the Work mode setting at any time as appropriate for your situation For example you ...

Page 37: ...routed to the Cubase surround buses The signals mixed to the surround buses can be monitored via the n12 Control Room monitor For more information on surround monitoring refer to page 48 STEREO BUS R L MIX DAW TO ST C R OUT ST OUT Cubase n8 n12 AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK INPUT CHANNEL CONTROL ROOM MONITOR STEREO BUS C R OUT ST OUT Cubase n8 n12 AUDIO TRACK INPUT CHANNEL AUDIO ...

Page 38: ... musician s mix If you create a new audio track or if you create a project without using the n8 n12 project templates assign the n8 n12 AUX buses to the audio track sends in Cubase AUX BUS L R MIX DAW TO AUX AUX AUX PHONE Cubase n8 n12 AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK AUDIO TRACK INPUT CHANNEL Only To transfer signals to the n8 n12 AUX buses from Cubase n12 n8 AUX L R must be assigned to the de...

Page 39: ...nts and microphones to the mixer s input channels then adjust the gain and pan For details see A Hands On Guide to the n8 n12 on page 24 to 32 3 Turn on the REC switches for the channels you wish to record The switch LEDs light up If you turn on the channel REC switches the corresponding input channel signals will be routed to the REC bus At this time the pan and volume balance of each input chann...

Page 40: ...itch to stop recording 13 To review the recorded result press the switch or switch to return to the beginning of the project then press the switch If you wish to turn on the Record Enable button for multiple tracks by using the REC READY switch make the following settings in Cubase 1 Open the Preferences dialog box by selecting File Preferences for Windows or by selecting Cubase Preferences for Ma...

Page 41: ...switch in the DAW Remote Control section the Record Enable button in Cubase will be turned on for the audio track on which you are recording The REC bus signals will be sent to the specified audio track If you want to record the signals without a VST effect being applied proceed to Step 9 The pre fader signal will be sent to the audio track When using this method of recording n8 n12 input channel ...

Page 42: ...ubase as the monitoring source Recording 9 Press the REC switch to start recording 10 Play the instrument 11 When you finish playing the instrument press the switch to stop recording 12 To review the recording result press the switch or switch to return to the beginning of the project then press the switch monitoring button If the input channel signal had been routed to the STEREO bus the input ch...

Page 43: ...ights up When the switch is turned on the input source for all input channels is switched to DAW Cubase audio tracks When you set the Work mode to HARDWARE MIX the audio track outputs will be assigned to channels in the order of their track number n12 n8 5 If necessary click the audio track output routing menu and change the output destination INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL INPUT n8 n12 Cubase PAN CO...

Page 44: ...tracks If you are assigning each audio track to an input channel individually In the Cubase mixer set the fader for the track you wish to assign to the 0 00 position With this setting the signal will be routed to the input channel at the nominal output level If you are assigning multiple audio tracks to the same input channel In the Cubase mixer adjust the mix balance between the tracks 7 While pl...

Page 45: ...an audio loop will be created producing a very loud noise Be sure to turn off the DAW TO ST ON switch before you start mixdown 6 Press the switch or the switch to locate the top of the project 7 Press the REC switch to start mixdown The project starts playing from the beginning and the signals being mixed on the n8 n12 in real time will be recorded to the new stereo track 8 When you have finished ...

Page 46: ...ngles should be 60 LS RS channel speakers Place your LS RS speakers so that they are in about the 4 o clock and 8 o clock positions 100 120 angle from the center Center channel speaker Determining where to place the center channel speaker is easy Simply place it between the L and R channel speakers If possible place it slightly further away from the listening position than the L and R channel spea...

Page 47: ...RCE SELECT BASS MANAGEMENT 5 1 Bass Management function In a surround sound system that includes a subwoofer the bass components of all channels and the LFE channel signal are output to the subwoofer Bass Management is a function that makes adjustments in order to prevent interference between the signals sent to the subwoofer and the signals sent to the other speakers While you are using the n12 S...

Page 48: ...ded data on the n8 n12 will be listed in the Current Data column 3 In the Sweet Spot Data list click the name of a Sweet Spot Data set that you wish to load on the n8 n12 You can sort the list by No Name Author Description or Note by clicking the corresponding column title 4 To load the selected data on the n8 n12 click the UPDATE button It takes only a few seconds to load the data When the load o...

Page 49: ...or L Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 AUX L Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 Direct Out 1 Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 ST Bus L n8 Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n8 Monitor L Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n8 AUX L Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n8 Direct Out 1 Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n8 ST Bus L SONAR 8 with WDM KS driver DAW n8 n12 n8 n12 DAW n12 Yamaha Steinberg FW WDM Audio 1 2 Yamaha Steinberg FW WDM Audio 5 6 Yamaha...

Page 50: ...e Control settings when the n8 n12 is connected to your computer For Digital Performer Users To input and output the MIDI signals with D P 6 you will need to set the MIDI driver 1 Select Application Utilities Audio MIDI Setup to display the Audio MIDI Setup window On Mac OS X 10 6 then select Window Show MIDI Window to display the MIDI Studio window The MIDI driver is shown as n8 or n12 2 Click Ad...

Page 51: ...K to close the dialog 3 Turn on the C R SOURCE SELECT DAW switch on the n8 n12 then adjust the monitoring level for the control room Macintosh 1 From the Apple menu select System Preferences to display the System Preferences window 2 Click Sound on the window 3 Click Output then select Yamaha Steinberg FW in the Choose a device for sound output field After you select Yamaha Steinberg FW close the ...

Page 52: ...SELECT 5 1 switch on the n12 to adjust the monitoring level for the control room For more information on how to set up playback software such as Windows Media Player refer to the owner s manual for the software or to its on line help NOTE For Windows XP follow the procedure below 1 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices dialog opens ...

Page 53: ...ereo input channel or stereo output channel may be raised excessively Set all faders to an appropriate level Noise There may be a noise producing device such as a device containing a power inverter etc near the cables Move all cables away from any possible sources of noise Cannot use the built in digital reverb Be sure to adjust the input channel REVERB control to send the signal to the built in d...

Page 54: ...d Create a bus or track manually or use one of the n8 n12 project templates see page 35 Pressing a WORK MODE switch does not change the output destination of Cubase audio tracks Make sure that the CUBASE READY indicator is lit If it is not lit refer to the section The CUBASE READY indicator does not turn on above Cubase projects must have an audio bus or track to be monitored Create a bus or track...

Page 55: ...e in the connected devices including the DAW Confirm whether the power of all connected devices has been are turned on or not Cannot use other connected Firewire devices correctly Disconnect the IEEE1394 device compatible with the Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver from the computer Error Messages Error message Cause Solution Failed to initialize Initialization of Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver has failed Res...

Page 56: ...20 Input channel 11 INPUT METER 15 17 INPUT SELECT 14 Input source 41 INSERT 20 L LOW 14 M MASTER LEVEL METER 17 Master section 11 METER SELECT 17 Metronome 36 Microphone 17 18 MID 14 MIDI 21 49 MIDI Implementation Chart 65 Mix 28 43 Mixer 10 Mixing down 45 Monitor devices 24 MONITOR REMOTE 19 40 Monitor Speaker 23 Monitoring environment 25 MORPH 14 MUTE 18 O ON Channel ON 12 15 OVER 15 30 P PAD 1...

Page 57: ...B CH1 8 to AUX OUT 42 dB CH9 12 to AUX OUT n8 76 dB CH1 4 to STEREO OUT C R OUT 42 dB CH5 8 to STEREO OUT C R OUT Crosstalk 1 kHz GAIN Minimum Adjacent Input n12 86 dB CH1 8 80 dB CH9 12 n8 86 dB CH1 4 80 dB CH5 8 Analog Input Type Input Level Nominal Level Maximum Level Input Impedance INPUT A Mono CH1 8 n12 CH1 4 n8 XLR type balanced 48 V Phantom powered 60 dBu to 10 dBu 24 dBu 3 5 kΩ INPUT B Mo...

Page 58: ...t INPUT SELECT Switch A IN analog DAW IEEE1394 jack COMP LED Lights in red when the compressor is triggered MORPH Control Morphs between 5 Sweet Spot Data DRIVE Control 128 resolution Equalizer 3 band PEQ 18 dB MID frequency range 100 Hz 10 kHz ON Switch ON OFF REVERB Control Adjusts a post fader signal after PAN AUX Control Adjusts a pre fader signal after PAN PAN Control 33 resolution SOLO Switc...

Page 59: ...SELECT C R SOURCE SELECT Switch n12 5 1 DAW STEREO bus AUX bus 2TR IN n8 DAW STEREO bus AUX bus 2TR IN DOWN MIX Switch n12 ON OFF Active when 5 1 is selected as C R SOURCE SELECT DIMMER Switch ON OFF MUTE Switch ON OFF TALKBACK Switch n12 ON OFF TALK BACK LEVEL Control n12 to 6 dB Sensitivity 40 dB PFL Switch ON SOLO Pre fader OFF SOLO Post fader DA Converter 24 bit linear 128 times oversampling A...

Page 60: ...Direct Out 9 n12 Dir9 10 n12 4 n12 input 4 Input Channel 4 CH10 Direct Out n12 Direct Out 10 n12 5 n12 input 5 Input Channel 5 CH11 Direct Out n12 Direct Out 11 n12 Dir11 12 n12 6 n12 input 6 Input Channel 6 CH12 Direct Out n12 Direct Out 12 n12 7 n12 input 7 Input Channel 7 REC BUS L n12 REC Bus L n12 REC n12 8 n12 input 8 Input Channel 8 REC BUS R n12 REC Bus R n12 AUX n12 AUX L DAW TO AUX L STE...

Page 61: ...SIO n12 Direct Out 12 Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 Input 7 Input Channel 7 REC BUS L Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 REC Bus L Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 Input 8 Input Channel 8 REC BUS R Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 REC Bus R Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 AUX L DAW TO AUX L STEREO BUS L Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 ST Bus L Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO n12 AUX R DAW TO AUX R STEREO BUS R Yamaha Steinbe...

Page 62: ... 5 Yamaha Steinberg FW n12 Monitor 12 Rs 6 Input Channel 12 5 1 Rs CH6 Direct Out Yamaha Steinberg FW n12 Direct Out 6 6 Yamaha Steinberg FW n12 input 1 7 Input Channel 1 CH7 Direct Out Yamaha Steinberg FW n12 Direct Out 7 7 Yamaha Steinberg FW n12 input 3 9 Input Channel 2 CH8 Direct Out Yamaha Steinberg FW n12 Direct Out 8 8 Yamaha Steinberg FW n12 input 2 8 Input Channel 3 CH9 Direct Out Yamaha...

Page 63: ...Appendix Owner s Manual 63 English Deutsch Français Español Dimensional Diagrams 145 8 515 0 560 8 368 145 31 517 14 n12 n8 ...

Page 64: ...o INPUT CH 7 n12 DAW IN 14 To INPUT CH 8 DAW AUX L DAW AUX R DAW IN 4 DAW IN 5 DAW IN 6 DAW IN 7 DAW IN 8 DAW IN 9 DAW IN 10 DAW IN 11 DAW IN 12 DAW IN 13 DAW IN 14 DAW IN 15 DAW IN 16 LEVEL 48V each 4ch Hi Z PAD HA A D D A ATT ATT ATT ATT C R SOURCE SELECT C R SPEAKER SELECT D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A n12 n8 2 REC 2 REVERB 2 AUX 1 EFFECT 16 IEEE1394 IN OUT 2 REC 2 REVERB ...

Page 65: ... Note ON Note OFF x x x x After Touch Key s Ch s x x x x Pitch Bend x x Control Change 0 121 x x Prog Change True x x x System Exclusive x 1 x 1 Common Song Pos Song Sel Tune x x x x x x System Real Time Clock Commands x x x x Reset All Cntrls All Sound Off x x x x Notes Used only for the communication with DAW 1 The MIDI Port is used as an extended port for DAW Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON ...

Page 66: ...1 SPAIN PORTUGAL Yamaha Música Ibérica S A Ctra de la Coruna km 17 200 28230 Las Rozas Madrid Spain Tel 91 639 8888 GREECE Philippos Nakas S A The Music House 147 Skiathou Street 112 55 Athens Greece Tel 01 228 2160 SWEDEN Yamaha Scandinavia AB J A Wettergrens Gata 1 Box 30053 S 400 43 Göteborg Sweden Tel 031 89 34 00 DENMARK YS Copenhagen Liaison Office Generatorvej 6A DK 2730 Herlev Denmark Tel ...

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