Yamaha RM800 - Manual (Page 4)

Welcome to RM800
Welcome to RM800
Thank you for choosing the Yamaha RM800 Recording Mixer. RM800 is a
high-performance recording mixer designed for use with the new breed of dig­
ital multitrack recorders, be they tape or hard disk based. RM800 is available
in two versions: 16 input module and 24 input module. The number of input
modules is the only difference between the two, and this User’s Guide applies
equally to both. To take best advantage of RM800’s mixing features, please read
this User’s Guide thoroughly.
RM800 is an in-line recording mixer. This means that input signals (i.e. micro­
phones and instruments) and multitrack output signals are handled by the
same input module and can share resources, such as EQ and faders. For exam­
ple, when recording you don’t generally require EQ to monitor multitrack sig­
nals. You use it on the input signals being recorded (i.e. microphones and
instruments). During mixdown, however, you do. The M/L-TAPE switch at
the top of each input module allows you to select which signal gets to use the
EQ, SIGNAL/PEAK indicators, fader, and assign switches. Usually the more
important signal: input signal for recording, multitrack signal for mixdown.
RM800 Features
• 56 inputs at mixdown on RM800-24 (40 on RM800-16)
• Balanced XLR and phone jack inputs
• 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
• Low-noise head amplifiers
• Equivalent input noise: -128dB
• Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz +1, -2dB
• T.H.D: less than 0.1% (20Hz-20kHz @ +14dB)
• Channel separation: 70dB
• 20dB input pad
• SIGNAL and PEAK LED indicators
• Three-band EQ with sweepable mid band
• Four auxiliary sends and one stereo send (also used for monitoring)
• Direct module outputs for direct to multitrack recording
• Eight input modules with insert points for processor patching
• Comprehensive PFL/AFL monitoring
• Ten 11 -segment LED meters
• Metering and monitoring for all master outputs
• Four stereo auxiliary returns
• 100 mm smooth-travel faders
• Dedicated two-track inputs with monitor facility
• Insert points for stereo and group 7-8 outputs
• +4dB and -lOdB stereo and group outputs
• ST SUB IN for input expansion
RM800 User's Cuide