More sources? Bigger venues? If your sound reinforcement requirements are getting serious, but you still want the convenience and reliable performance of a Yamaha powered mixer, check out the console-style EMX5014C. Here’s an all-in-one solution that will appeal to bands and venue operators alike. The EMX5014C transports and sets up with the ease of systems built around the smaller EMX-series powered mixers, but will also prove it’s worth in more permanent installations. It can even be rack-mounted (optional accessory) for vertical or angled operation, and real space savings! But of course the EMX5014C offers much more than just convenience. It provides a surprising palette of features and versatile signal routing options that can take your live sound to the next level. And it’s a Yamaha, so you know it’s going to sound great.
Console Controllability and Versatility
With the many features and control functions provided by the EMX5014C, console style is the only way to go. It’s still compact enough to be placed in the stage area and controlled by the performers – especially if rack mounted – but its console configuration also makes it an ideal choice for front-of-house type operation by a sound engineer. Linear faders are another advantage of the console layout, providing precise level control as well as graphic representation of relative channel levels.
Expanded EQ Capability
Like the other EMX-series mixers, the EMX5014C features 3-band EQ on all input channels, but goes a step further on the six mono channels with mid-frequency sweep controls. The mid EQ center frequency can be continuously swept from 250 Hz through 5 kHz so you can precisely pinpoint frequencies in the critical midrange that require compensation or enhancement, providing significantly greater enhanced tailoring potential. The stereo graphic equalizer has also been expanded with 9 bands that can be used for more effective room voicing or feedback control.
One-knob Compression on Mono Channels
Built-in channel dynamics is normally a feature reserved for much larger (and more expensive) mixers. But in the EMX5014C you get compressors on all six monaural mic/line channels. Judicious application of compression can help to make vocals ride the mix better, give you that smooth compressed guitar sound, deliver more punchy bass, and generally refine your mixes in a multitude of ways. Yamaha’s unique 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 to the amount of compression you need.
Feedback Channel Locating (FCL) System
FCL System indicator LEDs at the top of each channel light if the corresponding channel goes into feedback. So if and when feedback occurs you’ll be able to locate the channel(s) in which it is occurring immediately and rectify the problem without delay.
Versatile 14-Input Configuration
The EMX5014C has a total of 14 input channels – six for monaural microphone or line input, plus four stereo pairs. Two of the stereo channels can function either as monaural microphone inputs or stereo line inputs. Switchable phantom power is provided for all microphone inputs. This system lets you use up to eight microphone channels plus two stereo inputs if your sources are mostly microphones. Or if you need to handle more stereo sources – say, Background Music, from a DJ mixer, and two stereo keyboards – the EMX5014C will comfortably handle all of these in addition to six monaural microphone or line inputs.
SPX Digital Effects
Normally you’ll only need ambience effects such as reverb and delay for live sound applications – and the EMX5014C includes some of the finest reverb and delay effects available built right in – but if you need other effects as well they’re right at your fingertips. You can dial up a selection of 16 top-quality Yamaha SPX