POWERED MIXER EMX5016CF Owner's Manual


Quick Guide

Getting Sound to the Speakers
We begin by connecting up two speakers and generating some stereo output. Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the input devices you are using.

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Input jacks
SPEAKERS jacks

1	Connect up the speakers and your input devices (microphones, instruments, etc.).
Use non-powered speakers and dedicated speaker cable. Connect one speaker to SPEAKERS jack A (A1 or A2), and the other to jack B (B1 or B2). Then connect your input devices (microphones, guitar, etc.) to the appropriate input jacks on the top panel. For details, see  page 33.

CAUTION
Before connecting input devices to the EMX, be sure that all of these devices (including microphones) are powered off. And before turning the power to any device on or off, be sure to turn the volume of that device all the way down. 
Never connect both A and B jacks to a single speaker. Connection of both jacks to the same speaker may result in damage to the mixer.

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NOTE
We recommend that you avoid connecting electric instruments (such as electric guitars and basses) directly to the EMX. Instead, these instruments should be connected through an intermediary device such as a direct box, a preamp (guitar amp), or an amp simulator.

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[26dB] switches
GAIN controls
ON switches
PEAK indicators
Channel faders
POWER AMP switch
PHANTOM switch
ST Master fader
POWER switch

2	Turn the Channel faders and the ST Master fader all the way down.

3	Set the POWER AMP switch to its upper position (to L-R).
For information about this switch, see page 25.

4	If you have connected input devices to channels 1 to 8, set the [26dB] switch ON or OFF on each channel accordingly.
If you have connected a line-level device, such as a keyboard or audio device, set the channel's switch to the ON. If you have connected a microphone or other mic-level device, set the switch to the OFF.

5	If you are using one or more condenser microphones for your inputs, set the PHANTOM switch to the ON position.

CAUTION
Be sure to leave this switch off if you do not need phantom power.
When using phantom power, do not connect any devices other than condenser microphones to the XLR input jacks. Other devices may be damaged if connected to phantom power. This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as these will not be affected by phantom power.
To protect your speakers and ears: Before turning the PHANTOM switch ON or OFF, be sure to turn off the power to the mixer and to all other devices having internal amplifiers. We also recommend that you turn all output controls (Channel faders, ST Master fader, etc.) to minimum settings before operating the switch, to avoid risk of loud noises that could cause hearing loss or device damage.

6	Turn on the power.
First turn on the power to all connected devices other than powered speakers and amp, and then turn on the EMX itself. If using powered speakers or amps, turn these on last.

NOTE
To prevent an unpleasant burst of noise from the speakers, you should power up the sound sources first, and then the other devices in order of their distance from the source (starting with the closest). 
For example: Sound source (external device) -> EMX unit -> Amps (Powered speakers)

7	Adjust the GAIN control for each channel you are using so that the PEAK indicator comes on only at about maximum input level. 

NOTE
To use the LEVEL meter to get an accurate reading of the incoming signal level: Set the ST/AFL-PFL switch to AFL-PFL and turn on the PFL switch for each channel you are using. Adjust the GAIN controls so that LEVEL meter indication occasionally rises above the (0) level. Note that the PHONES jack outputs the pre-faded signal from all channels whose PFL switch is ON, so that you can monitor these signals through the headphones.

8	Turn the ON switch on.

9	Set the ST Master fader to the "0" position.

10	Adjust the channel faders on all occupied channels.
Adjust the faders while listening to the output from the speakers.

NOTE
To use the LEVEL meter to view the level being input to the internal amp: Set the ST/AFL-PFL switch to ST. 
Use the LIMITER lamps to check for clipping of the signal from the SPEAKERS jacks. Note that the LIMITER lamps will come on earlier than the level meter's PEAK indicators come on. 

11	Adjust the overall volume of the ST Master fader.

CAUTION
It is acceptable for the LIMITER lamps to flash on briefly at times, but if they remain lit continuously then there is risk of damage to your speakers or to the internal amp. Reduce the ST master fader setting so that these lamps do not stay on.

Adding Some Reverb
You can use the reverb effect to simulate the sound of a concert hall or jazz club.

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EFF1 knobs
PROGRAM dial
EFF1 ON switch
EFF1 RTN fader

1	Turn the EFFECT1 PROGRAM dial to select the desired effect type.
To select a reverb effect, turn the dial to any value from 1 to 5.

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1	HALL 1
2	ROOM 1
3	PLATE 1
4	LARGE STAGE 1
5	SMALL STAGE 1
6	VOCAL ECHO
7	KARAOKE
8	DELAY
9	CHORUS
10	EARLY REF.
11	GATE REVERB
12	REVERSE GATE
13	TREMOLO
14	SINGLE DELAY
15	DYNA FILTER
16	PITCH CHANGE
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2	To turn on the effector, set the EFF1 ON switch to its ON position.
The switch lights up when turned on. As an alternative to the ON switch, you can use a separately sold FC5 foot switch to toggle the effector on and off. 

3	Set the EFF1 RTN fader to the "0" position.

4	Use the channel EFF1 knobs to adjust the effect depth for each channel.

5	Use the EFF1 RTN fader to adjust the overall effect depth.
Note that you can use the PARAMETER knob to adjust the characteristic sound of the selected effect. If you have selected a reverb effect, the knob adjusts the reverb time.

Using the Compressors to Enhance Vocals
The compressor evens out the input level, reducing the level of loud passages and bringing up softer passages. The result is a cleaner sound where nuances remain audible and the lyrics are easier to hear.

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COMP knobs

1	Adjust the COMP knobs on the relevant channels.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the compression. Avoid setting the value too high, as too much compression may result in howling. For more information about the compressors, see page 18.


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