Yamaha Programmable Mixer 01 Getting Started Manual

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    20db –16 –60 gain 1 20db –16 –60 gain 2 20db –16 –60 gain 3 20db –16 –60 gain 4 20db –16 –60 gain 5 20db –16 –60 gain 6 20db –16 –60 gain 7 20db –16 –60 gain 8 20db –16 –60 gain 9 20db –16 –60 gain 10 20db –16 –60 gain 11 20db –16 –60 gain 12 20db –16 –60 gain 13 20db –16 –60 gain 14 20db –16 –60 ga...

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    Important notice for the united kingdom connecting the plug and cord warning: this apparatus must be earthed important: the wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: green-and-yellow : earth blue : neutral brown : live as the colours of the wires in the mains lead ...

  • Page 3: Important Information

    I promix 01 getting started guide important information please read the following before operating promix 01. Safety information • make sure the promix 01 power cord is not located in a position where it is likely to be walked on or pinched by other equipment. • make sure promix 01 is earthed correc...

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    Ii promix 01 getting started guide copyright © 1994 yamaha corporation. All rights reserved. No part of the promix 01 software or its user manuals may be repro- duced or distributed in any form or by any means without the prior written authorization of yamaha corporation. Trademarks all trademarks a...

  • Page 5: Contents

    Iii promix 01 getting started guide contents 1 welcome to promix 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 welcome to promix 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 promix 01 user guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Iv promix 01 getting started guide 6 mixing and automation . . . . . . . . . . 41 general mix procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 what is promix 01 automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 an automation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 7: Welcome to Promix 01

    Welcome to promix 01 1 promix 01 getting started guide welcome to promix 01 in this chapter... Welcome to promix 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 promix 01 user guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 8: Welcome to Promix 01

    2 chapter 1: welcome to promix 01 promix 01 getting started guide welcome to promix 01 thank you for purchasing and welcome to—promix 01—the world’s first affordable programmable digital mixer. With superb sonic per- formance, full midi control, and a powerful feature set, promix 01 is a mixer for l...

  • Page 9: Top & Rear

    Top & rear 3 promix 01 getting started guide top & rear 20db –16 –60 gain 1 20db –16 –60 gain 2 20db –16 –60 gain 3 20db –16 –60 gain 4 20db –16 –60 gain 5 20db –16 –60 gain 6 20db –16 –60 gain 7 20db –16 –60 gain 8 20db –16 –60 gain 9 20db –16 –60 gain 10 20db –16 –60 gain 11 20db –16 –60 gain 12 2...

  • Page 10: Promix 01 Sonic Spec

    4 chapter 1: welcome to promix 01 promix 01 getting started guide promix 01 sonic spec • linear 20-bit 64-times oversampling a/d converters (ch, st in) • linear 20-bit 8-times oversampling d/a converters (st out) • 105db dynamic range (typical) • frequency response of 20hz–20khz +1, –3db promix 01 g...

  • Page 11: Promix 01 Key Features

    Promix 01 key features 5 promix 01 getting started guide promix 01 key features this section looks at some promix 01 key features; what they mean to you and how you can take advantage of them. Scene memories until now, the only way to store mix settings was with marker pen and masking tape. Promix 0...

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    6 chapter 1: welcome to promix 01 promix 01 getting started guide digital benefits you’re probably already familiar with the many benefits of digital audio, but what exactly are the benefits for digital audio mixing? Well, an audio mixer has the job of combining audio signals from various sources, a...

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    Promix 01 key features 7 promix 01 getting started guide internal effects promix 01 features two stereo internal multi-effects processors. A whole range of effects from reverbs to modulation effects are pro- vided. Effects processors are fed via send1 and send2, and the pro- cessed signals are retur...

  • Page 14: Promix 01 Secrets

    8 chapter 1: welcome to promix 01 promix 01 getting started guide promix 01 secrets the following points will help you take full advantage of promix 01. • besides the digital rec out, inputs and outputs are analog. • the input channel inputs and stereo out are balanced. All other inputs and outputs ...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting started 9 promix 01 getting started guide getting started in this chapter... What you’ll need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 basic setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 making the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 16: What You’Ll Need

    10 chapter 2: getting started promix 01 getting started guide what you’ll need to perform the following tutorials, you need: • promix 01 • a sound source: cd player, drum machine, synth with demo song • an amplifier and speakers, or headphones • audio connecting cables basic setup the following illu...

  • Page 17: Making The Connections

    Making the connections 11 promix 01 getting started guide making the connections 1. Connect your sound source to input channel 9. It seems more logical to connect to input channel 1. But since inputs 1 through 8 use xlr-type connectors, and it’s doubtful whether you’re going to yell into a microphon...

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    12 chapter 2: getting started promix 01 getting started guide.

  • Page 19: Basic Mixing Tutorial

    Basic mixing tutorial 13 promix 01 getting started guide basic mixing tutorial in this chapter... Setting the input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 applying eq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 using the eq library . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 20: Setting The Input Level

    14 chapter 3: basic mixing tutorial promix 01 getting started guide setting the input level presuming that promix 01 is powered on and your music source is running, let’s optimize the input signal level for best performance. 1. Press [meter]. The meter lcd function appears showing channel 9’s signal...

  • Page 21: Applying Eq

    Applying eq 15 promix 01 getting started guide applying eq now we’ll apply a little eq to channel 9. Promix 01 eq is 3-band fully parametric, with variable gain, frequency, and q. Setting eq gain 1. Press [eq low]. The eq lcd function shown below appears. Initially, the low gain (g) parameter is sel...

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    16 chapter 3: basic mixing tutorial promix 01 getting started guide setting eq frequency 1. Press [mid]. The mid gain (g) parameter is selected. 2. Set the gain to –10db. 3. Press [mid] again. The mid frequency (f) parameter is selected. 4. Use the parameter wheel to sweep through the frequency rang...

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    Applying eq 17 promix 01 getting started guide setting the q the mid band is a peaking type eq. The low and high bands are initially configured as shelving type eqs. However, they can also be configured as peaking eqs. 1. Press [eq low] to select the low gain. 2. Set to –10db. 3. Press [eq low] twic...

  • Page 24: Using The Eq Library

    18 chapter 3: basic mixing tutorial promix 01 getting started guide using the eq library the eq library is used to store eq settings. It has 30 preset eq pro- grams and 20 user eq programs for you to store your own custom eq settings. First we’ll look at recalling eq programs, then how to store your...

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    Using the eq library 19 promix 01 getting started guide storing an eq program now we’ll edit the eq and store it in the library as a user eq program. 1. Set the eq parameters how you like. 2. Press [library] to return to the library lcd function. 3. Press the [√] cursor button to select store. Eq pr...

  • Page 26: Cue Lcd Function

    20 chapter 3: basic mixing tutorial promix 01 getting started guide cue lcd function so far we’ve been monitoring channel 9 using the mix cue mode. In this mode, the channel selected using the [sel] buttons is moni- tored. When the cue lcd function is selected, however, operation is a little differe...

  • Page 27: Setting The Cue Mode

    Setting the cue mode 21 promix 01 getting started guide setting the cue mode for the rest of this tutorial and the next, we’ll use the st fix cue mode. In this mode, the monitor out and phones signals are the same as those of the main stereo output. 1. Use the parameter wheel to select st fix. St fi...

  • Page 28: Channel On/off

    22 chapter 3: basic mixing tutorial promix 01 getting started guide channel on/off the channel [on] buttons are used to turn channels on and off. This function is sometimes called mute. 1. Press channel 9’s [on] button. The sound is cut and the [on] button’s led goes off. 2. Press the [on] button ag...

  • Page 29: Advanced Mixing Tutorial

    Advanced mixing tutorial 23 promix 01 getting started guide advanced mixing tutorial in this chapter... Applying effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 recalling effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 editing effects . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 30: Applying Effects

    24 chapter 4: advanced mixing tutorial promix 01 getting started guide applying effects promix 01 features two stereo effects processors: effect1 and effect2. There are 30 preset effects programs and 10 user effects programs for you to store your own custom effects. Here we’ll apply effect1 to chann...

  • Page 31: Editing Effects

    Editing effects 25 promix 01 getting started guide editing effects you can edit the preset effects programs and then store them as user effects programs. Here we explain just the editing procedure. You’re free to set the parameter values as you like. Feel free to experiment. 1. Select and recall an ...

  • Page 32: Storing User Effects

    26 chapter 4: advanced mixing tutorial promix 01 getting started guide storing user effects there are 10 user effects programs for you to store your own settings. Here we explain how to store. 1. Press the [√] cursor button twice to select store. Effects program #31, the first user program, is selec...

  • Page 33: Patching In A Compressor

    Patching in a compressor 27 promix 01 getting started guide patching in a compressor promix 01 features three stereo dynamics processors, for compres- sion, limiting, gating and ducking. Here we’ll patch a compressor into the stereo output to add some punch. 1. Press [comp]. The comp lcd function sh...

  • Page 34: Storing Mix Scenes

    28 chapter 4: advanced mixing tutorial promix 01 getting started guide storing mix scenes promix 01 scene memories allow you to store and recall all mix set- tings, collectively called a mix scene, with just one press of a button. Scene memory refers to the ram memories in promix 01, while mix scene...

  • Page 35: Recalling Mix Scenes

    Recalling mix scenes 29 promix 01 getting started guide recalling mix scenes now we’ll take a look at recalling mix scenes. Since you’ve stored only one mix scene so far, first we’ll recall mix scene 00 to reset all the mix settings, then recall mix scene #01 to return to our previous mix set- tings...

  • Page 36: Where to Go From Here?

    30 chapter 4: advanced mixing tutorial promix 01 getting started guide where to go from here? That’s the end of the tutorials. In the basic tutorial you leaned how to set input levels, apply eq, use the eq library, set cue modes, set faders, use the [on] buttons, and set the pan. You should now have...

  • Page 37: Application Examples

    Application examples 31 promix 01 getting started guide application examples in this chapter... Live performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 onstage keyboard mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 midi studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 38: Live Performance

    32 chapter 5: application examples promix 01 getting started guide live performance dat stage monitors front of house main speakers power amp headphones power amp stereo out send3 send4 digital rec out analog rec out 2tr in mics line level sources inputs 1–8 inputs 9–16 graphic eq.

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    Live performance 33 promix 01 getting started guide this example shows promix 01 in a live performance application. Eight balanced microphones can be connected to input channels 1 through 8, and 48v phantom power is available for condenser type microphones. Eight line level sources can be connected ...

  • Page 40: Onstage Keyboard Mixing

    34 chapter 5: application examples promix 01 getting started guide onstage keyboard mixing powered monitors headphones monitor out send3 send4 to front of house console talkback mic synths/tone generators/samplers 88 st in effects processor stereo out midi foot controller midi sequencer midi out mid...

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    Onstage keyboard mixing 35 promix 01 getting started guide this example shows promix 01 in an onstage keyboard mixing appli- cation. Line-level sources are connected directly to inputs channel 9 through 16. With the correct connectors, line-level sources can also be connected to input channels 1 thr...

  • Page 42: Midi Studio

    36 chapter 5: application examples promix 01 getting started guide midi studio dat monitors power amp headphones monitor out digital rec out analog rec out mics inputs 1–8 inputs 9–16 send3 send4 main midi keyboard 88 st in effects processor midi sequencer midi out midi in midi thru to other midi sy...

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    Midi studio 37 promix 01 getting started guide this example shows promix 01 in a midi studio application. This could be a home or project studio. Balanced microphones for vocals are connected to input channels 1 through 8, and 48v phantom power is available for condenser type microphones. Line-level...

  • Page 44: Multitracking

    38 chapter 5: application examples promix 01 getting started guide multitracking dat monitors power amp headphones monitor out digital rec out analog rec out mics inputs 1–8 inputs 9–16 send3 send4 main midi keyboard midi sequencer midi out midi in midi thru to other midi synths /tone generators/sam...

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    Multitracking 39 promix 01 getting started guide this example shows promix 01 in a multitrack recording application. It is basically the same as the midi studio application with the addi- tion of a multitrack recorder. Although not specifically designed for use as a recording mixer, multitrack recor...

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    40 chapter 5: application examples promix 01 getting started guide.

  • Page 47: Mixing and Automation

    Mixing and automation 41 promix 01 getting started guide mixing and automation in this chapter... General mix procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 what is promix 01 automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 an automation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 48: General Mix Procedure

    42 chapter 6: mixing and automation promix 01 getting started guide general mix procedure this section is for users who are relatively new to audio mixing. It pro- vides a general mix procedure for successful promix 01 mixing. • reset all controls—this is simple on promix 01, just recall mix scene m...

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    General mix procedure 43 promix 01 getting started guide • balance levels—once you’ve optimized the input levels, applied some corrective eq, and positioned instruments using pan, you’re ready to balance the levels. You should already have some idea of how you want the mix to sound. This will, obvio...

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    44 chapter 6: mixing and automation promix 01 getting started guide • apply effects—this really depends on your application. In the studio, you’ll probably have time to experiment with effects. In a live situation, however, where the show must go on, you may not have time to experiment. At venues wi...

  • Page 51: What Is Promix 01 Automation

    What is promix 01 automation 45 promix 01 getting started guide what is promix 01 automation in conjunction with a midi sequencer or controlling computer, promix 01 provides total mix automation. Midi program change messages are used to recall mix scenes, providing snapshot mix auto- mation. And mid...

  • Page 52: Mix Scenes & Automation

    46 chapter 6: mixing and automation promix 01 getting started guide mix scenes & automation to recall mix scenes using a midi sequencer you need to: • set the program tx and rx parameters on the midi setup lcd function to on. • set the midi tx and rx channels. Promix 01 will now transmit a program c...

  • Page 53: Real-Time Automation

    Real-time automation 47 promix 01 getting started guide • when recalling a mix scene during a mix, try to choose a point when the parameters to be changed aren’t being used. For exam- ple, turn channels on before the sound source starts, and turn them off when it has finished. Also try to adjust fad...

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    48 chapter 6: mixing and automation promix 01 getting started guide on your midi sequencer: • set the midi thru (or echo back) function to off. Other- wise, you’ll have a midi feedback loop. That is, midi data trans- mitted by promix 01 will pass through the sequencer and back to promix 01, which is...

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