Yamaha EMX 88'S

Yamaha's EMX Series powered mixers have offered portability, simplicity, economy, and reliability for small-to-medium sound reinforcement applications. In response to market demand for even lighter, roadworthy designs, Yamaha Professional Audio brings you updated 6- and 8-channel models.

Like their predecessors, the new editions feature built-in amplification and onboard digital effects, including Yamaha's acclaimed reverb technology. Internal amplifiers now deliver 200-400 Watts of efficient power and contain proprietary YSP circuitry that tailors the response curve to match Yamaha Club Series speakers. All models are now housed in rugged high-impact molded enclosures, and - due to the decreased space considerations of many permanent and portable applications - are rack mountable.

"The Yamaha EMX Series has a proven history of excellence," states Wayne Hrabak, marketing manager, Professional Audio. "With these recent upgrades, the line should be even more attractive for solo performers, bands, houses of worship, and corporate applications."

Features
8-channel stereo design

2 switchable 400-Watt (4 ohm) amplifiers

Built-in limiter to prevent damage from feedback or overload

Channels 1-4 have balanced XLR connectors with switchable pads and phantom power, plus balanced 1/4-in. jacks

Inputs 5 and 6 each include 2 unbalanced inputs

All Channel Mute switch

All channels contain 3-band EQ, plus independent monitor and effects sends

RCA connectors with separate level control for a tape recorder or a CD player are also conveniently located on the front panel

2 flexible 7-band graphic EQs (stereo for mains, mono for monitors) provide feedback control and signal shaping

Built-in digital effects -- based on the popular Yamaha SPX effects processors

"Yamaha's upgraded EMX powered mixers will continue to offer both dealers and end users the winning combination of professional features and economy," states John Schauer, product manager, Professional Audio.

Why a Powered Mixer
For the busy performing musician or club operator, a high-quality powered mixer with the right features and professional performance is the obvious choice for several reasons...

All-In-One Integration
In one convenient unit you have a mixer to combine and balance your microphone and instrument sources, effects to add ambience to your sound, and power amplification to drive house speakers and in some models even monitor speakers as well. Why bother with the fuss and frustration of separate components when you can have it all in one.

Simple Setup and Operation
Setting up a system with separate mixer, effect units, and power amplifier means lots of cables and the need for careful level matching between components if you want optimum performance. All of this takes time and adds up to extra work - not to mention the potential for misplaced or faulty cables and a plethora of other "technical problems." When you're rushing to set up for a gig, you want things to go as quickly and as smoothly as possible.

Unmatched Portability
Pick it up, carry it to where you're going to use it, and put it down. Compare that to transporting, connecting, and adjusting at least 3 separate units. There's simply no contest: a well-designed, smoothly integrated powered mixer is smaller, lighter, and actually more durable than a comparable component system.

Why a Yamaha Powered Mixer
Now that we've determined that you need a powered mixer, why should you choose a Yamaha Start with a solid reputation for professional quality based on more than 25 years experience in the field. And don't forget that Yamaha also makes some of the world's finest acoustic pianos, stringed instruments