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MIXING CONSOLE Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones Manuale di istruzioni...
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Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The above warning is located on the rear of the unit. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions.
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• If this device or power supply should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Connections • Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices.
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• Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer. • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.
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.
IM8-24) which differ as follows. • Number of monaural input channels The IM8-40 provides 40 monaural input channels, the IM8- 32 provides 32, and the IM8-24 provides 24. The remain- ing channels (stereo input channels, 2TR IN, etc.) are the same for all models.
(pre-fader) or the signal after the channel fader (post-fader) by changing an internal jumper. A fee will be charged for this modification. For details, contact to your Yamaha dealer listed at the end of this manual. INPUT Jacks (stereo) These are stereo input jacks that connect line-level instruments, such as a synthesizer.
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• Top Panel Monaural channels Stereo channels +48V Switch/Indicator This switch toggles phantom power on and off for a monaural channel. When the switch is turned on, the +48V indicator will light, and DC +48V phantom power will be supplied to Pin 2 and 3 of the corresponding XLR-type INPUT A jacks.
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In this case, the signal will be sent to the AUX buses even if the input channel’s ON switch is turned off. For details, contact to your Yamaha dealer listed at the end of this manual. Owner’s Manual...
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PFL Switch/Indicator When the PFL switch is on, the indicator will light and the channel pre-fader signal is output to the PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks for monitoring. NOTE · When you turn on the PFL switch, the PFL indicator of the MONITOR section (page 18) will light.
STEREO AUX RETURN Section Rear Panel AUX RETURN Jacks These are unbalanced phone-jack type line inputs. Sig- nals input from these jacks can be sent to the GROUP 1/ 2–7/8, ST L/R, MONO, and AUX 1–4 buses. To the MONO and AUX 1–4 buses, a mix of the L/MONO and R signal is sent.
Controls and Functions the data. If the computer or the instrument freezes, restart the application software or the computer OS, or turn the power to the instrument off then on again. • Use an AB type USB cable of less than about 3 meters.
DC POWER INPUT Connector Connects the Yamaha Power Supply PW8 to the console using the included power supply cable. • Turn off the Yamaha PW8 power supply before you connect or disconnect the power supply cable to or from the console.
Controls and Functions AUX SEND Section Rear Panel AUX INSERT Jack This is an input/output jack located before the AUX SEND fader. You can connect a graphic equalizer or other signal processor. This is a TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) phone jack that carries both the send and return signal (tip = send/out;...
GROUP OUT Jacks These are TRS phone type impedance-balanced (page 19) output jacks that output the GROUP OUT sig- nals. You can connect these jacks to a multi-track recorder, external mixer, or other such device. PAN Controls These adjust the stereo position of the signals sent from GROUP OUT to the ST L/R bus.
Controls and Functions NOTE · Patching external devices via an INSERT jack requires a special insert cable such as illustrated below (insert cable sold separately). To the INSERT jack Sleeve (Ground) Ring: IN Tip: OUT STEREO OUT Jacks These are XLR-3-32 type balanced output jacks that output the mixed stereo signal.
Controls the level of the signal output to the MONO jack. LAMP Connector This is an XLR-4-31 type connector that supplies power to a separately sold gooseneck lamp (e.g., Yamaha LA5000). The IM8-40 mixer has three of these connectors, and the IM8-32/24 mixers have two.
The PW8 itself will not power-on unless it is correctly con- nected via the included power cable. • If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. The sound of the bass drum will not move forward in the mix.
Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer. Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.
THERETO, SO AS TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT PAGE. 1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT Yamaha hereby grants you the right to use one copy of the software program(s) and data (“SOFTWARE”) accompanying this Agreement. The term SOFTWARE shall encompass any updates to the accompa- nying software and data.
PAN/BAL: panned hard left or hard right. All faders are nominal when measured. (The nominal position is 10 dB lower than the maximum position.) Output impedance of signal generator: 150 ohms * IM8-40: 1-40, IM8-32: 1-32, IM8-24: 1-24 Owner’s Manual STEREO OUT...
Sampling Frequency = 44.1/48 kHz (depending on the PC application) Control x 1 (gain/threshold/ratio) Height: 219 mm, Depth: 739 mm, Width: 1716 mm (IM8-40), 1471.5 mm (IM8-32), 1227 mm (IM8-24) 51.5 kg (IM8-40), 44.4 kg (IM8-32), 37.8 kg (IM8-24) Appropriate...
Specifications Analog Output Specifications Output Output Connectors Impedance 75 Ω STEREO OUT L/R GROUP OUT 1-8 150 Ω 75 Ω AUX SEND 1-8 MATRIX OUT 1-8 150 Ω 75 Ω MONO OUT 150 Ω INSERT OUT (MONO CHs) INSERT OUT (AUX, GROUP, 150 Ω...
Jack List Input/Output Jacks INPUT A (monaural), AUX SEND, STEREO OUT, MONO OUT, TALKBACK LAMP INPUT B (monaural), GROUP OUT, MATRIX OUT, MONITOR OUT CH INSERT, AUX INSERT, GROUP INSERT, STEREO INSERT, MONO INSERT PHONES INPUT A (stereo), AUX RETURN, DIRECT OUT Polarities Configurations INPUT...
Block Diagram and Level Diagram 24ch:CH1 to 24, 32ch:CH1 to 32, 40ch:CH1 to 40 CH INPUT [-60dBu to -16dBu] PHANTOM [-34dBu to +10dBu] +48V 24ch : CH1 to 24 32ch : CH1 to 32 PEAK 40ch : CH1 to 40 INPUT A -20dB [0dBu]...
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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. 135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 3R1, Canada Tel: 416-298-1311 U.S.A. Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620, U.S.A.