Tha Yamaha EMX312SC Powered Mixer
The Yamaha EMX powered mixers are one of the most popular items in our PA department. There are two basic styles of powered mixer - the "Top Box" (these are the ones that have the front mounted mixer section & look like they're in a box) & the "Flat Bed" style (these are the ones that look like traditional mixers). Right through the EMX range we have tested the Yamaha options against the various "cheaper" options on the market. Whilst the cheaper options will often have a very similar set of knobs & buttons, & have very similar looking specifications, we can tell you now that the Yamaha's sound louder, clearer & have a much better reliability record!
If it's important that you have a stereo PA (for backing tracks or for streo keyboard or guitar FX) then the EMX312SC is the first stereo powered mixer in the EMX range. Like the EMX212S it's very light weight, but now gives 300 watts per side (600w total) & also features a single knob controlled compression on the first 4 mic channels - great for getting your vocals sounding nice & tight. The EMX312SC has 12 inputs (8 if you use all the mic channels), plus has a graphic EQ, the SPX digital effects processor & a heap of other useful features that you can read more about below. We'd recommend using the EMX312SC with either the Yamaha AX12 or AX15 speakers. Use the AX12's if you just use the PA for vocals/guitars, but use the AX15's if you're running backing tracks or bass guitar through the system. Used with either of these speakers, the EMX312SC is an ideal small/medium pub type PA system.
Here's what Yamaha say about the EMX312SC
Integrated Solutions for Superior Live Sound
Experienced musicians, performers, speakers, and club operators know the importance of a high-quality sound system with the right features and performance to deliver their sound. Where portability and convenience are important criteria, a system based on a high-performance Yamaha EMXseries powered mixer is definitely the way to go. In one integrated, portable unit you have a mixer to combine and balance your microphone, instrument, and line sources, effects to refine and polish your sound, and power to drive the main speakers and even monitor speakers as well. But that?s nowhere near the whole story - Yamaha EMX-series Powered Mixers offer a range of features that let you mix, process, and deliver your sound with maximum quality and creative control - and, of course, that unmatched Yamaha sound.
Features For Superior Sound and Convenience
Great Yamaha Sound
Yamaha is a leader in the field of professional live sound for a very good reason: we deliver the sound and performance that the pros demand. The EMX-series powered mixers are no exception. They're built to the same standards of sonic performance and rugged reliability that make Yamaha the first choice for live sound applications from schools to stadiums around the globe.
One-knob Compression on Mono Channels (EMX312SC & EMX512SC)
All four monaural mic/line channels on the EMX312SC and EMX512SC feature built-in compressors that can help to bring vocals to the front of the mix, give your guitars extra smoothness and presence, deliver more authoritative bass sound, and generally refine your mixes in a multitude of ways. These one-knob compressors are simple to use, too. There's no need to juggle multiple attack, threshold, makeup gain, and other controls - just set the COMP control for the amount of compression you need.
Feedback Channel Location
FCL (Feedback Channel Locator) indicator LEDs at the top of each channel light if the corresponding channel goes into feedback, so you won't have to fumble around searching for the channel that needs adjustment.
SPX Digital Effects
The EMX212S, EMX312SC, and EMX512SC all feature a selection of 16 top-quality Yamaha SPX effects - including reverb, echo, chorus, flanger, phaser, and even distortion - that can add the final touch to your live presentation. Yamaha SPX digital effects are widely recognized as being some of the finest available, and the effects provided in the EMX mixers live up to that reputation.
Built-in Graphic EQ
Graphic equalizers are provided for both the main and monitor channels, so you can effectively control feedback or tailor the sound the match the room and program material.
Stand-by Mode
When you're done with a set simply engage the stand-by mode to mute all mono channels while leaving the 2-track inputs active for background music playback while you're taking your break.
12 Inputs
All three mixers in this series offer a total of 12 input channels - four for monaural microphone or line input, plus four pairs that can function either as monaural microphone inputs or stereo line inputs - providing you with a versatile mix of input capabilities for a wide range of applications. If you need only microphone inputs you can use up to eight mic channels. Or if, for example, you want to play recorded background music during breaks (that's one stereo channel), and you have a keyboard player with a stereo output keyboard (that's one more stereo channel), you still have six mic/line inputs. If you use all four stereo pairs to handle stereo line sources you have four channels available for mono mic or line input. This is a very versatile system that can adapt to your needs. High Power For Main and Monitor Speakers These powered mixers certainly don't skimp on power. From the EMX212S with 200 watts per channel to the EMX512SC with a solid 500 watts per channel, there's a power configuration to suit any application and venue. All models also feature a power mode switch that lets you use the two power channels as a stereo amplifier, or you can use one of the channels for the main speaker(s) and the other to drive monitors with a separate monitor mix set up via the channel MONITOR controls.
Durable, Lightweight Design
The EMX powered mixers offer the ideal combination of outstanding sound performance and easy handling. They're lightweight - only 10 kilograms --- and feature conveniently located handles for maximum carrying comfort. They're also built tough to withstand the rigors of use on the road.
Yamaha Speaker Processing
Yamaha Club-series speakers are fine performers in their own right, but with Yamaha Speaker Processing you get extra-smooth highs and enhanced low-frequency output.
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