IM8-40/IM8-32/IM8-24 Owner's Manual

IntroductionEnglishIntroductionThank you for your purchase of the Yamaha IM8 mixing console. Please read through this manual carefullybefore beginning use, so that you will be able to take full advantage of your mixer’s superlative features andenjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. After you’ve read the manual, keep it safe for future referencewhen needed.FeaturesTable of Contents• Input channelsThe console provides 40 monaural input channels (theIM8-32 has 32 channels, and the IM8-24 has 24 channels)that can accommodate mic through line-level devices, aswell as four stereo inputs that can accommodate line-leveldevices.• CompressorsA compressor is provided on every monaural channel.Using just a single knob, you can compress the peaks ofthe input signal from a source such as a microphone oracoustic instrument (e.g., guitar), raising the overall volumewithout allowing the sound to distort.• AUX SEND fadersFaders are provided on the AUX sends, allowing you touse them not only for the main mix but also to create individualmixes for monitoring.Accessories• Owner’s Manual (this book)• Power supply cable• Cubase AI 4 DVD-ROM• USB cableIntroduction .........................................6Features................................................................................ 6Accessories .......................................................................... 6System Requirements........................................................... 7Differences between the IM8-40/32/24 mixers ..................... 7Controls and Functions .......................8Channel Control Section ....................................................... 8Master Control Section ....................................................... 12STEREO AUX RETURN Section.................................... 132TR IN/USB Section...................................................... 13REC OUT/USB Section ................................................. 14MATRIX OUT Section.................................................... 14DC POWER INPUT Section........................................... 15MUTE MASTER Section ................................................ 15TALKBACK Section ...................................................... 15AUX SEND Section ....................................................... 16GROUP OUT Section.................................................... 16STEREO MASTER Section ............................................ 17MONITOR Section ........................................................ 18MONO Section.............................................................. 19LAMP Connector........................................................... 19Troubleshooting.................................20About the accessory disk..................21Specifications..................................166Electrical Specifications.................................................... 166General Specifications...................................................... 167Analog Input Specifications.............................................. 167Analog Output Specifications ........................................... 168Digital Input/Output Specifications ................................... 168Jack List............................................................................ 169Dimensional Diagram ....................................................... 170Track Sheet .....................................172Block Diagram and Level Diagram..1746Owner’s Manual