Yamaha M3000A Manual de usuario

Marca: Yamaha

Modelo: M3000A

Categoría: Mezcladores de audio

Tipo: Manual de usuario

Owner’s Manual

Mode d’emploi

Bedienungsanleitung

MIXING CONSOLE

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha M3000A mixing console. The

M3000A is based on Yamaha’s experience with the PM series, and features

superb sound quality with a full range of functionality such as VCA faders,

scene memory, and GA diversity. In order to take full advantage of the

M3000A’s performance and enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this

manual carefully.

Note:

This manual assumes that you are thoroughly familiar with basic

operation of mixing consoles and their terminology.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC

requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST

be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with

these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with

other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may

cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all

installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the

problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on

different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in

is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer

authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service

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NEDERLAND

●Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen

back-up.

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batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde

van de levensduur afdankt of de volgende Yamaha

Service Afdeiing:

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Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT

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● Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.

THE NETHERLANDS

●This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory

back-up.

●For the removal of the battery at the moment of the

disposal at the end of the service life please consult your

retailer or Yamaha Service Center as follows:

Yamaha Music Nederland Service Center

Address: Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL

UTRECHT

Tel: 030-2828425

●Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as

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tilbage til leverandoren.

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mukaisesti.

Contents

Features of the system...............................5

Control panel............................................6

Input channel section................................................6

Variable/fixed select section....................................13

Mix section ..............................................................14

VCA master fader section .......................................16

STEREO A section...................................................16

STEREO B section...................................................18

Monitor section.......................................................19

Talkback section...................................................... 21

Meter select section.................................................22

Control section........................................................22

Matrix section.......................................................... 24

Meter bridge ............................................................25

Rear panel .............................................26

Mono input channel input/output jacks ...............26

Stereo input channel input/output jacks ............... 26

Master section input/output jacks.......................... 27

Output connector for illumination power

supply.......................................................................29

About the GA Diversity functionality ........30

Using MIX buses 1–8 as group buses.....................30

Using MIX buses 1–8 as AUX buses ......................30

About the Scene Memory function........... 31

What is scene memory?...........................................31

About the modes of the Scene Memory function..31

Operations in normal mode....................................32

Operations in check mode ......................................33

Operations in utility mode......................................34

Utility items..............................................................34

Control change table ...............................................35

Using mute groups ..................................................36

About the local control circuit................................37

About the VCA functionality....................38

Error messages ......................................41

Specifications ......................................... 42

General specifications..............................................42

Input/output characteristics....................................43

Other ........................................................................44

Dimensions ............................................ 45

MIDI data format....................................46

MIDI Implementation Chart ..................... 47

Precautions

• Connect the mixer power cord only to the power supply

unit, and connect the power supply unit to an AC outlet

of the type stated in this

Owner’s Manual

or as marked

on the power supply unit. Failure to do so is a ﬁre and

electrical shock hazard.

• Do not locate the mixer in a place subject to excessive

heat or in direct sunlight. This could be a ﬁre hazard.

• Do not place the mixer in a place subject to excessive

humidity or dust. This could be a ﬁre and electrical

shock hazard.

• Do not plug several devices into the same AC outlet. This

may overload the AC outlet, and could be a ﬁre and elec-

trical shock hazard. It may also affect the performance of

some equipment.

• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. A dam-

aged power cord is a potential ﬁre and electrical shock

hazard.

• If the power cord is damaged (i.e., cut or a bare wire is

exposed), ask your dealer for a replacement. Using the

mixer in this condition is a ﬁre and shock hazard.

• Hold the power cord plug when disconnecting from an

AC outlet. Never pull the cord. Damaging the power cord

in this way is a potential ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

• Do not place small metal objects on top of the mixer.

Metal objects inside the mixer are a ﬁre and electrical

shock hazard.

• Do not try to modify the mixer. This could be a ﬁre and

electrical shock hazard.

• The mixer operating temperature is between 5˚C and

35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F).

• Turn off all audio devices and speakers when connecting

to the mixer. Refer to the owner’s manual for each device.

Use the correct cables and connect as speciﬁed.

• If you notice any abnormality—such as smoke, odor, or

noise—turn off the mixer immediately. Remove the

power cord from the AC outlet. Conﬁrm that the abnor-

mality is no longer present. Consult your dealer for

repair. Using the mixer in this condition is a ﬁre and

shock hazard.

• If a foreign object or water gets inside the mixer, turn it

off immediately. Remove the power cord from the AC

outlet. Consult your dealer for repair. Using the mixer in

this condition is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

• If you plan not to use the mixer for a long period of time,

remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Leaving the

mixer connected is a ﬁre hazard.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, cleaning detergent, or a

chemical cloth to clean the mixer. Use only a soft, dry

cloth.

• The mixer is a heavy piece of equipment. Always grip the

underneath, not the side panels, when lifting.

• The mixer uses high-frequency digital circuits that may

cause interference on radios and televisions placed close

to it. If interference does occur, relocate the affected

equipment.

Features of the system

• The M3000A provides a generous number of input

modules; 4 stereo and monaural (the M3000A-56C

provides 56 monaural, the M3000A-40C provides 40

monaural, the M3000A-32 provides 32 monaural, and

the M3000A-24 provides 24 monaural). Stereo out-

put, 16 mix outputs, and 8 matrix outputs are pro-

vided in addition. The M3000A is suitable for use in a

wide range of applications, such as the main mixer for

sound reinforcement, as a monitor mixer, or in build-

ing installations.

• The GA Diversity function allows each pair of MIX

buses 1/2–7/8 to be switched between group bus

(ﬁxed output level from the input channels) and AUX

bus (variable output level from the input channels).

Bus conﬁguration can be set up as needed.

• The Scene Memory function allows the on/off status

of the mono/stereo input channels, MIX OUT 1–16,

and STEREO A OUT to be saved as one of 128

“scenes.” Scenes can be selected from the front panel,

or by MIDI program change messages from an exter-

nal device. In addition, MIDI control change mes-

sages transmitted from an external device can be used

to switch the individual on/off status of input chan-

nels or bus outputs channels.

• By modifying internal settings, Scene Memory num-

bers 1–8 can be used as mute groups. In this case, up

to eight mute (on/off) settings can be added/defeated

individually.

• Eight VCA master faders allow the gain of multiple

input channels to be controlled as a group. By group-

ing the desired input channels and assigning them to a

VCA master fader, you can adjust the mix as appropri-

ate for the on-state action using the VCA master fad-

ers alone.

• The mono input channels provide a 26 dB pad, HPF,

phase switch, four-band parametric EQ, and 100 mm

full stroke faders as well as DIRECT OUT jacks. Phan-

tom power is also provided, and can be switched on/

off individually.

• The M3000A-40C/M3000A-56C features a center

master design that places the master section in the

middle of the mixer for superior operability.

• All input channels provide a PFL switch, and an AFL

switch is provided for MATRIX OUT 1–8/MIX OUT

1–16/STEREO A OUT/STEREO B OUT. This makes it

easy to check your input/output sources.

• Eight independent matrices are provided. The signals

from MIX OUT 1–16/STEREO A OUT and dedicated

input jacks can be mixed at the desired levels, and out-

put from MATRIX OUT jacks 1–8. This capability can

be used for foldback or as a mix for individual speak-

ers/amps.

• All mono input channels, stereo buses, and MIX buses

provide an INSERT I/O jack. External effect proces-

sors can be inserted as necessary.

• The talkback signal and test tone oscillators can be

sent to any of the MIX buses 1-2–13/16 or the stereo

buses.

• As monitor sources for the monitor output, you can

select (in addition to STEREO A OUT), PFL from the

input channels, AFL/PFL from MATRIX OUT 1–8/

MIX OUT 1–16/STEREO A OUT/STEREO B OUT, or

2TR IN 1/2.

Control panel

Input channel section

Mono input channels

The M3000A-56C provides 56 input channels, the

M3000A-40C provides 40 input channels, the

M3000A-32 provides 32 input channels, and the

M3000A-24 provides 24 input channels. All input

channels have the same speciﬁcations.

Phantom power switch/

+48 V

indicator

This switch turns the +48 V phantom power on/off

for each channel. When phantom power is on, the +48

V indicator located above the switch will light. If you

wish to use phantom power, ﬁrst make sure that the

PHANTOM MASTER switch (page 28) located on the

rear panel is turned on.

GAIN

control

This control adjusts the input sensitivity. Levels sup-

ported are –16dB ~ –60 dB when the Pad switch (

)

is off, and +10dB ~ –34dB when the switch is on.

26 dB

pad switch

This switch attenuates the input signal by 26 dB.

When the switch is pressed ( ), the pad is on.

(phase) switch

This switch reverses the phase of the input signal.

When the switch is pressed ( ), the phase is

reversed.

HPF

(high pass ﬁlter) control

This controls the cutoff frequency of the high pass ﬁl-

ter. The range is 20Hz–400Hz.

HPF

switch

This switch turns the high pass ﬁlter on/off. When the

switch is pressed ( ), the high pass ﬁlter is on, and

the signal component below the frequency speciﬁed

by the HPF control (

) will be attenuated by 12 dB/

oct.

control

This is a four-band equalizer which can boost/cut

each band over range of

15 dB. HI-MID and LOW-

MID provide switches that let you change between

two settings of Q (ﬁlter steepness). The center fre-

quency, Q value, and gain range of each band are as

follows.

switch

This switches the equalizer on/off. When the switch is

pressed ( ), the equalizer is on.

GAIN

HI-

MID

LO-

MID

600

20090

+15–15

HPF

+48V

1.6k

600240

+15–15

3k1.2k

0.4k

+15–15

20k

8k3k

400

15050

–60–16

+15–15

100

PRE

100

M10

100

M11

100

M14

PAN

M13

M12

M13/

M14

100

M16

PAN

M15

M15/

M16

100

PRE

100

26dB

–34

+10

Band

Center

frequency

Q Gain

HI 1 kHz–20 kHz 0.667

15 dB

HI-MID 0.4 kHz–8 kHz 1.41/2.88

LO-MID 80 Hz–1.6 kHz 1.41/2.88

LO 30 Hz–600 Hz 0.667

Control panel

M1–M8

switches

These switch on/off the signal which is sent from the

input channel to MIX buses 1–8.

M1–M8

mix level controls

These controls send the signal from the input channel

to MIX buses 1–8. When the control is in the “

▲

”

position, the level is nominal (0 dB). Use the PRE

switch (

) to switch between pre/post fader.

M9–M12

switches

These are on/off switches for the signals that are sent

from the input channel to MIX buses 9–12.

M9–M12

mix level controls

These controls send the signal from the input channel

to MIX buses 9–12. When the control is in the “

▲

”

position, the level is nominal (0 dB). Use the PRE

switch (

) to switch between pre/post fader.

M13/M14

M15/M16

switches

These are on/off switches for the signals that are sent

from the input channel to MIX buses 13–16. M13 and

14, and M15 and M16 are stereo pairs, and each pair is

turned on/off by one switch. Use the PRE switch (

)

to switch between pre/post fader.

M13/M14

M15/M16

mix level controls

These controls send the signal from the input channel

to MIX buses 13–16. When the control is in the “

▲

”

position, the level is nominal (0 dB). M13 and M14,

and M15 and M16 are stereo pairs, and the output

level of each pair is controlled by one knob. Use the

PRE switch (

) to switch between pre/post fader.

M13/M14

M15/M16

pan controls

These controls set the panning of the signals that are

sent from the input channel to MIX buses 13/14 or

MIX buses 15/16. When the control is in the center

position, an equal amount of signal will be sent to

both buses.

PRE

switches

These are pre-fader/post-fader switches for the signals

that are sent from the input channel to MIX buses 1–

16. Pre/post can be switched independently for each

group of MIX buses: 1–4, 5–8, 9–12, and 13–16. When

the switch is pressed ( ), the post-EG/pre-fader sig-

nal will be sent to the corresponding group of MIX

buses.

Note:

If these switches are off, no signal will be sent

to the corresponding MIX bus from this input

channel, regardless of the switch setting of the vari-

able/ﬁxed select section (page 13).

Note:

For MIX bus pairs for which the variable/ﬁx

select section (page 13) switch is set to FIX, the out-

put level which is sent from each input channel to

the bus will be ﬁxed, and therefore the mix level

control setting will have no effect.

from Ctrl Master

from VCA Master

ON/EDIT

CHECK ON

CONTROL

L R

PFL

L R ON

MIX

(FIX)

MIX

(VARIABLE)

PRE

PFL

DIRECT OUT

Internal Jumper

PRE

M15/

M16

M13/

M14

PAN

M12

M11

M10

PRE

PEAK

NOM

SIGNAL

VCA

INSERT I/O

4 Stage EQ

EQHPF

HPF

PHANTOM

MASTER

+48V

Input

1-24/1-40

+48V

26dB

PAD

PAN

GAIN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 3 5 7 9

2 4 6 8

11 13 15

10 12 14 16

LO-MID

HI-MID

Control panel

(stereo) switch

When this switch is on, the signal of the input channel

will be sent to the (ST) stereo bus.

PAN

control

This sets the panning of the signal that is sent from the

input channel to the ST bus.

ON/EDIT

switch/

CHECK

indicators

The function of this switch and these indicators will

depend on the mode of the M3000A.

●

In normal mode

The ON/EDIT switch will turn on the input channel.

When on, the ON indicator will light. Channels which

are turned off will send no signal to the ST bus or the

MIX buses. However even in this case, you can use the

PFL switch (

) to monitor the channel from the

MONITOR OUT jacks or the PHONE jack.

●

In check mode

In check mode (page 33), you can use the CHECK

indicators to view the on/off status of each channel

stored in a scene before you actually recall the scene.

This is convenient when you wish to verify the status

of each channel before you recall a scene.

In check mode, you can also use the ON/EDIT

switches to change only the lit/dark status of the

CHECK indicators. (The actual on/off setting will not

be affected.) Use this when you wish to maintain the

current mix settings, and store partially modiﬁed set-

tings as a scene.

PEAK/NOM/SIGNAL

indicators

Three indicators show the level of the input channel

signal after it passes through the EQ.

• PEAK indicator

This will light when the signal exceeds the nominal

level by 18 dB.

• NOM (nominal) indicator

This will light when the signal reaches nominal level

(0 dB).

• SIGNAL indicator

This will light when the signal reaches 10 dB below the

nominal level.

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

PEAK

NOM

SIGNAL

PFL

VCA

PAN

Control panel

U VCA GROUP select switches

These switches select the VCA master fader(s) which

will control the signal output level of this channel.

When you select a VCA group 1–8, the indicator

located at the left of each switch will light, and the

corresponding VCA master fader (VCA master section

3) will control the channel. It is possible to select two

or more VCA groups for one input channel, or to con-

trol two or more input channels by the same VCA

group.

●Channels for which a VCA group is selected

The signal output level of the channel can be con-

trolled both by the corresponding VCA master

fader(s) and by the channel fader (V). The settings of

all corresponding VCA master faders are summed

with the setting of the channel fader to specify the sig-

nal output level of that channel.

●Channels for which a VCA group is not selected

The signal output level of the channel can be con-

trolled only by the channel fader (V).

V Channel fader

This fader adjusts the signal output level of the input

channel. This fader will affect the level of the signal

that is sent to the ST bus and to the MIX buses (if the

PRE switch is off). If one or more VCA groups are

selected by the VCA GROUP select switches (U), the

signal output level of that channel will also be affected

by the corresponding VCA master fader(s).

W PFL (pre-fader listen) switch

When this switch is on ( ), the indicator will light,

and the pre-fader/post-EQ signal of this input chan-

nel will be sent to the PFL bus, allowing it to be moni-

tored from the MONITOR OUT jacks or the

PHONES jack.

Note: For details on VCA functions, refer to

page 38.

from Ctrl Master

from VCA Master

ON/EDIT

CHECK ON

CONTROL

L R

PFL

L R ON

MIX

(FIX)

MIX

(VARIABLE)

PRE

PFL

DIRECT OUT

Internal Jumper

PRE

M15/

M16

M13/

M14

PAN

M12

M11

M10

PRE

PEAK

NOM

SIGNAL

VCA

INSERT I/O

4 Stage EQ

EQHPF

HPF

PHANTOM

MASTER

+48V

Input

1-24/1-40

+48V

26dB

PAD

PAN

GAIN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 3 5 7 9

2 4 6 8

11 13 15

10 12 14 16

LO-MID

HI-MID

Control panel

Stereo input channels

The M3000A provides four stereo input channels. Ste-

reo sound sources such as sub-mixers, effect proces-

sor, or CD players can be input to the INPUT A jacks

(XLR connectors) or INPUT B jacks (RCA phono

connectors) located on the rear panel.

A GAIN A control

This control adjusts the input sensitivity of the signal

that is input from the XLR connector INPUT A jack

(rear panel 4). The level range is +10~ –30 dB. When

the A/B select switch (3) is in the B position ( ),

this control will have no effect.

B GAIN B control

This control adjusts the input sensitivity of the signal

that is input from the RCA phono connector INPUT

B jack (rear panel 5). The level range is +10~ –20 dB.

When the A/B select switch (3) is in the A position

( ), this control will have no effect.

C A/B select switch

This switch selects the input jacks that the stereo input

channel will use. When the switch is in the upward

position ( ) the INPUT A jack can be used. When

the switch is in the downward position ( ) the

INPUT B jacks can be used.

D EQ controls

This is a four-band equalizer which allows ±15 dB of

boost/cut for each band. The HI-MID and LOW-MID

bands allow you to switch between two settings of Q

(steepness). The center frequency, Q values, and gain

range for each band is as follows.

E EQ switch

This switches the equalizer on/off. The equalizer is on

when the switch is pressed down ( ).

F M1–M8 switches

These switch on/off the signal which is sent from the

stereo input channel to MIX buses 1–8.

–30+10

+15–15

–20+10

GAIN

+15–15

HI-

MID

+15–15

LO-

MID

+15–15

100

PRE

100

PRE

100

M10

100

M11

100

M14

BAL

M13

M12

M13/

M14

100

M16

BAL

M15

M15/

M16

100

Band

Center

frequency

Q Gain

HI 20 kHz 0.667

±15 dB

HI-MID 3 kHz 1.41/2.88

LO-MID 800 Hz 1.41/2.88

LO 50 Hz 0.667

Note: If these switches are off, no signal will be sent

to the corresponding MIX bus from this input

channel, regardless of the switch setting of the vari-

able/ﬁxed select section (page 13).

Control panel

G M1–M8 mix level controls

These controls combine the stereo signal from the ste-

reo input channel into a mono signal, and send it to

MIX buses 1–8. When the control is in the “▲” posi-

tion, the level is nominal (0 dB). Use the PRE switch

(M) to switch between pre/post fader.

H M9–M12 switches

These are on/off switches for the signals that are sent

from the stereo input channel to MIX buses 9–12.

I M9–M12 mix level controls

These controls combine the stereo signal from the ste-

reo input channel into a mono signal, and send it to

MIX buses 9–12. When the control is in the “▲” posi-

tion, the level is nominal (0 dB). Use the PRE switch

(M) to switch between pre/post fader.

J M13/M14, M15/M16 switches

These are on/off switches for the signals that are sent

from the stereo input channel to MIX buses 13–16.

M13 and 14, and M15 and M16 are stereo pairs, and

each pair is turned on/off by one switch.

K M13/M14, M15/M16 mix level controls

These controls send the stereo signal from the stereo

input channel to MIX buses 13/14, 15/16. When the

control is in the “▲” position, the level is nominal (0

dB). M13 and M14, and M15 and M16 are stereo

pairs, and the output level of each pair is controlled by

one knob. Use the PRE switch (P) to switch between

pre/post fader.

L M13/M14, M15/M16 BAL (balance) controls

These controls set the left/right balance of the signals

that are sent from the stereo input channel to MIX

buses 13/14 or MIX buses 15/16.

M PRE switches

These are pre-fader/post-fader switches for the signals

that are sent from the stereo input channel to the MIX

buses. Pre/post can be switched independently for

each group of MIX buses: 1–4, 5–8, 9–12, and 13–16.

When the switch is pressed ( ), the pre-fader/post-

EQ signal will be sent to the corresponding group of

MIX buses.

Note: For MIX bus pairs for which the variable/ﬁx

select section (page 13) switch is set to FIX, the out-

put level which is sent from each input channel to

the bus will be ﬁxed, and therefore the mix level

control setting will have no effect.

L R

PFL

L R ON

MIX

(FIX)

MIX

(VARIABLE)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 3 5 7 9

2 4 6 8

11 13 15

10 12 14 16

from VCA Master

CONTROL

ONCHECK

ON/EDIT

from Ctrl Master

M15

M16

GAIN A GAIN A

BAL

M13

M14

BAL

PRE

M10

M11

M12

PFL

PRE

BAL

VCA

ST CH

1-4

INPUT A

INPUT B

4 Stage EQ

VCA

PEAK

NOM

SIGNAL

LO-MID

HI-MID

Control panel

N ST (stereo) switch

When this switch is on, the signal of the input channel

will be sent to the (ST) stereo bus.

O BAL (balance) control

This sets the left/right balance of the signal that is sent

from the input channel to the ST bus.

P ON/EDIT switch/ON, CHECK indicators

The function of this switch and these indicators will

depend on the mode of the M3000A.

●In normal mode

The ON/EDIT switch will turn on the stereo input

channel. When on, the ON indicator will light. Chan-

nels which are turned off will send no signal to the ST

bus or the MIX buses. However even in this case, you

can use the PFL switch (T) to monitor the channel

from the MONITOR OUT jacks or the PHONE jack.

●In check mode

You can use the CHECK indicators to view the on/off

status of each channel stored in a scene before you

actually recall the scene. This is convenient when you

wish to verify the status of each channel before you

recall a scene.

In check mode, you can also use the ON/EDIT

switches to change only the lit/dark status of the

CHECK indicators. (The actual on/off setting will not

be affected.)

For details on Check mode, refer to page 33.

Q PEAK/NOM/SIGNAL indicators

Three indicators show the level of the stereo input

channel signal after it passes through the EQ.

• PEAK indicator

This will light when the sum of the L and R signals

exceeds the nominal level by 18 dB.

• NOM (nominal) indicator

This will light when the sum of the L and R signals

reaches nominal level (0 dB).

• SIGNAL indicator

This will light when the sum of the L and R signals

reaches 10 dB below the nominal level.

R VCA GROUP select switches

These switches select the VCA master fader(s) which

will control the signal output level of this stereo input

channel. When you select a VCA group 1–8, the indi-

cator located at the left of each switch will light, and

the corresponding VCA master fader (VCA master

section 3) will control the channel. It is possible to

select two or more VCA groups for one stereo input

channel, or to control two or more channels by the

same VCA group.

●Stereo input channels for which a VCA group is

selected

The signal output level of the channel can be con-

trolled both by the corresponding VCA master

fader(s) and by the channel fader (S).

●Stereo input channels for which a VCA group is

not selected

The signal output level of the stereo input channel can

be controlled only by the channel fader (S).

S Channel fader

This fader adjusts the signal output level of the stereo

input channel. This fader will affect the level of the

signal that is sent to the ST bus and to the MIX buses

(if the PRE switch is off). If one or more VCA groups

are selected by the VCA GROUP select switches (R),

the signal output level of that channel will also be

affected by the corresponding VCA master fader(s).

T PFL (pre-fader listen) switch

When this switch is on ( ), the indicator will light,

and the pre-fader/post-EQ signal of this stereo input

channel will be sent to the PFL bus, allowing it to be

monitored from the MONITOR OUT jacks or the

PHONES jack.

ON/

EDIT

PFL

CHECK

PEAK

NOM

SIGNAL

BAL

VCA

Note: For details on VCA functions, refer to

page 38.

Control panel

Variable/ﬁxed select section

The M3000A’s GA (Group/Aux) diversity function

allows MIX buses 1–8 to function either as group

buses or as AUX buses. In this section, you can switch

each pair of MIX buses (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8) between

functioning as group buses or as AUX buses.

A Variable/ﬁxed select switches

These switches select whether the level of the signals

sent from the input channels to MIX buses 1–8 will be

ﬁxed (FIX) or variable (VARIABLE). From top to bot-

tom, these switch MIX buses 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8.

●When FIX ( ) is selected

The corresponding pair of MIX buses (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/

8) will function as a group bus, and the signal of the

MIX (FIX) bus will be output to the corresponding

mix channel. In this case, the settings of the mix level

controls M1–M8 (mono input channels J, stereo

input channels 7) will have no effect.

●When VARIABLE ( ) is selected

The corresponding pair of MIX buses (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/

8) will function as an AUX bus, and the signal of the

MIX (VARIABLE) bus will be output to the corre-

sponding mix channel. In this case, the mix level con-

trols M1–M8 (mono input channels J, stereo input

channels 7) will take effect just as they are set.

+15–15

100

PRE

100

VARIABLE

FIX

+15–15

100

PRE

100

+15–15

100

PRE

100

+15–15

100

PRE

100

(SUB)(ST)

from INPUT

MIX 3-4, 5-6, 7-8: Same as MIX 1-2

MIX 2: Same as MIX 1

to Meter

VARIABLE

FIX

AFL

PFL

LRON

MAS

AFL

MAS

(MIX)

TO MATRIX

CONTROL

ONCHECK

ON/EDIT

MIX OUT 1

AFL

TO STEREO

PAN

TO MATRIX

MIX

INSERT

I/O

MIX

(FIX)

MIX

(VARIABLE)

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Master

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Control panel

Mix section

These output channels control the signals of MIX

buses 1–16. MIX buses 13/14 and 15/16 are controlled

as stereo pairs respectively. The signal that passes

through these output channels is output individually

from the MIX OUT 1–16 jacks (page 27), and can also

be sent to the MAS AFL bus, MAS PFL bus, ST bus,

and the matrix.

A TO MATRIX switches

When these switches are on ( ), the signal of the

corresponding MIX OUT will be sent to the matrix.

B PAN controls/BAL controls

These controls specify the pan (MIX OUT 1–12) or

left/right balance (MIX OUT 13–16) when the MIX

OUT signal is sent to the ST bus.

C TO STEREO switches

When these switches are on ( ), the signal of the

corresponding MIX OUT will be sent to the ST bus.

D ON/EDIT switches

The function of these switches and indicators will

depend on the mode of the M3000A.

●In normal mode

The ON/EDIT switches will turn each MIX OUT on/

off. When on, the ON indicator will light. MIX OUTs

which are turned off will send no signal to the MIX

OUT 1–16 jacks, the MAS AFL bus, the ST bus or the

matrix. However even in this case, you can turn on the

AFL switch (6) to monitor the pre-fader signal from

the MONITOR OUT jacks or the PHONE jack.

●In check mode

You can use the CHECK indicators to view the on/off

status of each MIX OUT stored in a scene before you

actually recall the scene.

In check mode, you can also use the ON/EDIT

switches to change only the lit/dark status of the

CHECK indicators. (The actual on/off setting will not

be affected.)

For details on check mode, refer to page 33.

E Mix master faders

These faders adjust the output level of MIX OUT 1–

16. These faders affect the signal which is sent to the

MIX OUT 1–16 jacks, the MAS AFL bus, the ST bus,

and the matrix.

F AFL (after fader listen) switches

These switches allow the signals from MIX OUT to be

monitored from the MONITOR OUT jacks or

PHONES jack. When these switches are on ( ), the

indicator will light, and the pre-fader signal of the

corresponding MIX bus will be sent to the MAS PFL

bus, and the post-fader signal will be sent to the MAS

AFL bus, allowing you to monitor from the MONI-

TOR OUT jacks or the PHONES jacks. The signal of

the MAS AFL bus can be monitored when the MAS-

TER PFL switch (page 19) of the monitor section is

off, and the signal of the MAS PFL bus can be moni-

tored when this switch is on. However while even one

of the PFL switches of the input channels is on, the

signal of the PFL bus will take precedence, meaning

that it will not be possible to monitor MIX OUT.

MIX 13/14MIX 11/12 MIX 15/16

BAL

TO STEREO

TO MATRIXTO MATRIX

TO STEREO

PAN

AFLAFL

ON/EDITON/EDIT

CHECK

BAL

TO STEREO

TO MATRIX

AFL

ON/EDIT

CHECK

MIX 9/10

TO MATRIX

TO STEREO

PAN

AFL

ON/EDIT

CHECK

MIX 7/8

TO MATRIX

TO STEREO

PAN

AFL

ON/EDIT

CHECK

MIX 5/6

TO MATRIX

TO STEREO

PAN

AFL

ON/EDIT

CHECK

MIX 3/4

TO MATRIX

TO STEREO

PAN

AFL

ON/EDIT

CHECK

MIX 1/2

TO MATRIX

TO STEREO

PAN

AFL

ON/EDIT

CHECK

Control panel

MIX buses 1–8

MIX buses 9–12

MIX buses 13–16

(SUB)(ST)

from INPUT

MIX 3-4, 5-6, 7-8: Same as MIX 1-2

MIX 2: Same as MIX 1

to Meter

VARIABLE

FIX

AFL

PFL

LRON

MAS

AFL

MAS

(MIX)

TO MATRIX

CONTROL

ONCHECK

ON/EDIT

MIX OUT 1

AFL

TO STEREO

PAN

TO MATRIX

MIX

INSERT

I/O

MIX

(FIX)

MIX

(VARIABLE)

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from Ctrl

Master

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(SUB)(ST)

AFL

PFL

LRON

MAS

AFL

MAS

(MIX)

TO MATRIX

MIX

(FIX)

MIX

(VARIABLE)

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10 12 14 16

from ST CH

from Ctrl Master

ON/EDIT

CHECK ON

CONTROL

MIX 10, 11, 12: Same as MIX 9

to Meter

TO MATRIX

PAN

TO STEREO

AFL

MIX OUT 9

MIX

INSERT

I/O

(SUB)(ST)

AFL

PFL

LRON

MAS

AFL

MAS

(MIX)

TO MATRIX

MIX

(FIX)

MIX

(VARIABLE)

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CONTROL

ONCHECK

ON/EDIT

MIX 15-16: Same as MIX 13-14

to Meter

AFL

TO MATRIX

BAL

TO STEREO

MIX OUT 14

MIX

INSERT

I/O

MIX

INSERT

I/O

MIX OUT 13

Control panel

VCA master fader section

The VCA master fader section allows the gain of input channels assigned to a VCA group to

be controlled as a whole by the corresponding VCA fader. The VCA group(s) to which each

input channel is assigned is speciﬁed by the VCA GROUP select switches (mono input

channels (U), stereo input channels R).

A VCA MUTE switches

When these switches are turned on (the indicator at

left will light), the VCA master fader (3) will be shut

down completely. At this time, the post-fader signal of

all input channels assigned to the corresponding VCA

group will be muted.

B NOMINAL indicators

These indicators will light when the corresponding

VCA master fader is in the nominal (0 dB) position.

In this position, the VCA master fader will not affect

the gain.

C VCA master faders

These faders control the gain of the input channels

assigned to the corresponding VCA group. If you wish

to use the VCA master faders, make sure that the rear

panel VCA MASTER/SLAVE select switch (page 28) is

set to the MASTER position.

STEREO A section

This section controls the signal that is output from the

rear panel ST OUT jacks (page 27). The signal level

which is sent from ST OUT A to the matrix is also

controlled by this section.

MIX 13/14MIX 11/12 MIX 15/16

NOMINALNOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

VCA

MUTE

NOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

MIX 9/10

NOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

MIX 7/8

NOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

MIX 5/6

NOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

MIX 3/4

NOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

MIX 1/2

NOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

(SUB)(ST)

ON/EDIT

CHECK ON

CONTROL

to Meter

AFL

TO MATRIX

AFL

PFL

LRON

MAS

AFL

MAS

PFL

(MIX)

TO MATRIX

LEVEL

ST OUT B

INSERT

I/O L

INSERT

I/O R

ST OUT A

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to PHONES

AFL

Control panel

A TO MATRIX switch

When this switch is on ( ), the ST OUT A post-

fader signal is sent to the matrix.

B ON/EDIT switch

The function of this switch and indicator will depend

on the mode of the M3000A.

●In normal mode

The ON/EDIT switch will turn ST OUT A on/off.

When on, the ON indicator will light. When off, no

signal will be sent to the ST OUT A jacks, MONITOR

OUT jacks, PHONES jack, MAS AFL bus, or the

matrix. However even in this case, you can turn on the

AFL switch (3) to monitor the pre-fader signal from

the MONITOR OUT jacks or the PHONE jack.

●In check mode

You can use the CHECK indicator to view the on/off

status of ST OUT A stored in a scene before you actu-

ally recall the scene.

In check mode, you can also use the ON/EDIT switch

to change only the lit/dark status of the CHECK indi-

cator. (The actual on/off setting will not be affected.)

C AFL switch

This switch allows the ST OUT A signal which is sent

to the ST OUT A jacks or to the matrix to be moni-

tored from the MONITOR OUT jacks or from the

PHONES jack. When this switch is on ( ), the indi-

cator will light, and the pre-fader signal will be sent to

the MAS PFL bus and the post-fader signal will be

sent to the MAS AFL bus, allowing you to monitor

them from the MONITOR OUT jacks or the

PHONES jack.

When the master section MASTER PFL switch

(page 19) is off you can monitor the signal of the MAS

AFL bus, and when it is on you can monitor the signal

of the MAS PFL bus. However if even one of the PFL

switches of the input channels is turned on, the signal

of the PFL bus will take priority for monitoring, and it

will not be possible to monitor ST OUT A.

D ST (stereo) fader

This fader adjusts the ﬁnal output level of ST OUT A.

This fader affects the level of the signal which is sent

to the ST OUT A jacks, the MONITOR OUT jacks,

the PHONES jack, the MAS AFL bus, and the matrix.

STEREO A

TO MATRIX

ON/EDIT

AFL

CHECK

STEREO A

Control panel

STEREO B section

This section controls the signal which is output from

the rear panel ST OUT B jacks (page 27)

A LEVEL control

This controls the output level of the signal which is

sent from the ST OUT B jacks. It does not affect the

signal which is output from the ST OUT A jacks.

When the control is in the “▲” position the level is

nominal (0 dB).

B ON switch

This is an on/off switch for the signal which is output

from the ST OUT B jacks. It does not affect the signal

which is output from the ST OUT A jacks. When this

switch is turned off, the indicator will go dark, and no

signal will be output from the ST OUT B jacks. How-

ever even in this case, the signal sourced before pass-

ing through the LEVEL control can be monitored

from the MONITOR OUT jacks or the PHONES jack

by turning on the AFL switch (3).

C AFL switch

This switch allows the signal which is sent from the ST

OUT B jacks to be monitored from the MONITOR

OUT jacks or PHONES jack. When this switch is on

( ), the indicator will light, and the signal before

passing through the LEVEL control will be sent to the

MAS PFL bus and the signal after passing through the

LEVEL control will be sent to the MAS AFL bus, and

can be monitored from the MONITOR OUT jacks or

the PHONES jack.

If the master section MASTER PFL switch (page 19) is

off, the MAS AFL bus signal can be monitored. If this

switch is on, the MAS PFL bus signal will be moni-

tored. However if even one of the input channel PFL

switches are on, the PFL bus signal will take priority

for monitoring, and ST OUT B cannot be monitored.

Note: This section is not affected by the on/off

switching of scene memory.

STEREO B

AFL

LEVEL

100

(SUB)(ST)

to Meter

ON/EDIT

CHECK ON

CONTROL

from

STEREO B R

CUE R

STEREO B L

CUE L

from

to Meter

INPUT

MASTER

L+R

Phon

PHONES

2TR IN

1/2

MASTER PFL

LEVEL

MON

OUT

AFL

TO MATRIX

AFL

PFL

LRON

MAS

AFL

MAS

PFL

(MIX)

TO MATRIX

LEVEL

ST OUT B

INSERT

I/O L

INSERT

I/O R

ST OUT A

STEREO B/CUE L

STEREO B/CUE R

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Control panel

Monitor section

In this section you can select the signal which will be

monitored from the MONITOR OUT jacks and the

PHONES jack. The following signals can be selected

as monitor sources.

Signals which can be selected as monitor

sources

(Note) N/A: There is no ON/OFF condition.

* When all switches are turned off, you can monitor AFL

signals from ST OUT A.

* When MASTER PFL (3) is turned on, the MASTER AFL

signal becomes a PFL signal,

A INPUT indicator

This indicator will light if even one of the input chan-

nel PFL switches are turned on.

B MASTER indicator

This indicator will light if even one of the AFL

switches of the mix section, STEREO A section, STE-

REO B section, or matrix section (page 24) are turned

on.

C MASTER PFL switch

This switch selects the master signal (the signal of

either the MAS AFL bus or the MAS PFL bus) which

will be monitored by the MONITOR jacks or

PHONES jack. When the MASTER PFL switch is on

( ) the signal of the MAS PFL bus will be moni-

tored. When this switch is off ( ), the signal of the

MAS AFL bus will be monitored.

D L+R switch

When this switch is on ( ), the monitor signal which

is output from the MONITOR OUT jacks and the

PHONES jack will be mixed to a monaural signal.

E 1/ 2 select switch

This switches between the two sets of 2TR IN jacks

located on the rear panel. When the switch is in the

upward position ( ) the 2TR IN 1 jacks are selected,

and when the switch is in the downward position

( ) the 2TR IN 2 jacks are selected.

F ON switch

This switch sends the input signal from the set of 2TR

IN jacks selected by the 1/2 select switch to the MON-

ITOR jacks and PHONES jack. When this switch is

pressed ( ), the input signal from the selected pair

of 2TR IN jacks will be sent to the MONITOR jacks

and PHONES jack.

CH PFL

MASTER

AFL

ST OUT A 2TR IN

CH PFL

❍

✕✕✕

MASTER

AFL

N/A

❍ ✕✕

2TR IN N/A N/A ✕

❍

L+R

MASTER

PFL

INPUT

MASTER

2TR IN

Signals

Control panel

G LEVEL control

This control adjusts the level of the signal which is

output from the MONITOR OUT jacks. It does not

affect the PHONES jack.

H ON switch

This is an on/off switch for the signal which is output

from the MONITOR OUT jacks. When this is on, the

indicator located above the switch will light. This

switch does not affect the PHONES jack.

I PHONES (headphone) control

This control adjusts the level of the signal which is

output from the PHONES jack. It does not affect the

MONITOR OUT jacks.

J PHONES jack

A set of headphones can be connected to this jack for

monitoring.

PHONES

MONITOR

100

LEVEL

100

to Meter

ON/EDIT

CHECK ON

CONTROL

from

STEREO B R

CUE R

STEREO B L

CUE L

from

to Meter

INPUT

MASTER

L+R

Phones

PHONES

2TR IN

1/2

MASTER PFL

LEVEL

MONITOR

OUT

AFL

PFL

LRON

MAS

AFL

MAS

PFL

INSERT

I/O L

INSERT

I/O R

ST OUT A

STEREO B/CUE L

STEREO B/CUE R

Control panel

Talkback section

A M1–M2 switch

B M3–M4 switch

C M5–M6 switch

D M7–M8 switch

E M9–M12 switch

F M13–M16 switch

G ST switch

These switches send the talkback or test tone oscillator

signal to MIX buses 1–2, MIX buses 3–4, MIX buses

5–6, MIX buses 7–8, MIX buses 9–12, MIX buses 13–

16, or the ST bus. The switches can be turned on/off

individually.

H OSCILLATOR select switch

These switches select the type of test oscillator, and

begin oscillation. Only one can be selected at a time.

The corresponding indicator will light to indicate the

switch which is currently on.

●PINK switch

Pink noise will be produced.

●10 kHz/1 kHz/100 Hz switches

A sine wave of the corresponding frequency will be

produced.

I OSCILLATOR OFF/ ON switch

This is an off/on switch for the oscillation of the oscil-

lator.

J MIC jack

This is an XLR-3-31 input jack (unbalanced) for con-

necting a talkback mic. It can be used with mics of 50–

600 ohms impedance.

K LEVEL control

This control adjusts the level of talkback or the oscilla-

tor.

L ON switch

This switch turns talkback on/off. When this is on, the

indicator located above the switch will light. If you

wish to use the oscillator, turn this switch off.

TALKBACK

MIC

OSCILLATOR

100Hz

1kHz

10kHz

PINK

M13-M16

M1-M2

M3-M4

M9-M12

M7-M8

M5-M6

LEVEL

100

OFF/

Note: The oscillator cannot be used in conjunction

with talkback. In order to use the oscillator, you

must turn off the talkback ON switch (L).

LEVEL

OFF/.ON

MIC HA

MIX

(FIX)

MIX

(VARIABLE)

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M5-M6

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M9-M12

M13-M16

from Osillator

Control panel

Meter select section

In this section you can select the source whose level

will be shown in the meter bridge section. Only one of

the sources 1–3 can be selected.

A M1–M8 switch

When this switch is turned on, the M1/M9/

MATRIX1–M8/M16/MATRIX8 meters (page 25) will

show the output levels of MIX OUT 1–8. At this time,

the indicator located at the left of the switch will light.

B M9–M16 switch

When this switch is turned on, the M1/M9/

MATRIX1–M8/M16/MATRIX8 meters (page 25) will

show the output levels of MIX OUT 9–16. At this

time, the indicator located at the left of the switch will

light.

C MATRIX switch

When this switch is turned on, the M1/M9/

MATRIX1–M8/M16/MATRIX8 meters (page 25) will

show the output levels of MATRIX OUT 1–8. At this

time, the indicator located at the left of the switch will

light.

Control section

On the M3000A, on/off settings for the mono/stereo

input channels, the output channels of the mix sec-

tions, and STEREO A OUT can be stored as a “scene”

(memory numbers 1–128 can be rewritten, and 129–

130 are read-only). In this section you can save and

read scene memories. (For details on using scene

memories, refer to page 31.)

METER SEL

M9-M16

M1-M8

MATRIX

DIRECT

RECALL

SCENE

MEMORY

ENTER

CHECK

STORE

MEMORY

RECALL

UTILITY

Control panel

A UTILITY switch

Press this switch to enter Utility mode, where you can

make settings for scene memories and MIDI, etc.

When you are in Utility mode (refer to page 34), the

indicator located above the switch will light.

B RECALL switch

Use this switch to recall scenes from scene memory. If

you select a scene which has not been stored and

attempt to recall it, the MEMORY display (3) will

indicate “ ” (No data) for approximately two sec-

onds.

C MEMORY display

This is a three-digit LED display.

In normal mode and in check mode, it displays a

scene memory number 1–130.

In utility mode, utility-related parameters are dis-

played here (for details refer to page 34).

D STORE key

Use this key to store a scene into scene memory. When

you press this switch once, the display will indicate

“ ,” notifying you that the scene may now be

stored. At this time press the button once again to exe-

cute the Store operation. If you decide not to store the

scene, simply press any other button. Before storing a

scene memory, make sure that the Memory Protect

setting (page 34) is turned OFF.

E CHECK switch

Use this to switch from normal mode to check mode

(refer to page 33). In check mode, the indicator

located above the switch will light.

F 0–9/ENTER buttons

Use these to numerically specify a scene memory

number. Use the 0–9 switches to enter a value, and

press the ENTER button to ﬁnalize that value.

G ▲/▼ switches

Use these to step through scene memory numbers

consecutively. However, the read-only scenes in mem-

ory numbers 129/130 cannot be selected by these

switches, and must be selected using the 0–9/ENTER

buttons (6).

These switches are also used to select parameters in

Utility mode. However in Utility mode when the oP

(recall operation) parameter is set to “ ,” scenes in

memory numbers 1–8 cannot be selected by these

switches, and must be selected using the 0–9/ENTER

buttons.

If either switch is held for longer than one second, the

value will change rapidly. (For details on parameter

content, refer to page 34.)

H DIRECT RECALL 1–8 switches

The DIRECT RECALL 1–8 switches can be used in

one of two ways, depending on the Utility mode set-

ting. With the factory settings, they will function as

“direct recall” switches that will select the scenes of

memory numbers 1–8 at a single touch. By modifying

the Utility mode settings, you can also use these as

“mute group” switches that will simultaneously select

or defeat the mute (off) settings saved in memory

numbers 1–8. (For details on direct recall and mute

groups, refer to page 36.)

This will light if the

display number

contains no data. If

all memories contain

no data, this dot will

light when the M3000

is powered-on.

This will light when

bulk data is being

received from the

MIDI IN connector.

In normal mode, this

will light when you have

modified the settings of

the last-recalled scene.

In check mode, this will

light when you have

modified the settings of

the selected scene.

Concerning the decimal point display

Note: Even if you press a DIRECT RECALL switch,

the scene will not change if no data has been saved

in the corresponding memory number. If this

occurs, the MEMORY display will indicate “ ”

(No Data) for several seconds.

Note: Be aware that if you press a DIRECT RECALL

switch in check mode, check mode will be forced

off, and the scene will recalled.

Control panel

Matrix section

The M3000A provides eight matrices which allow output signals from the MIX buses 1–16

or the ST bus, or input signals from MATRIX SUB IN to be mixed at the desired level.

Matrix 1–8 are output in mono from MATRIX OUT jacks 1-8 respectively (page 27), and

can be used as foldback or for an individual monitor system.

A M1–M16 controls

When the TO MATRIX switch of the mix section is

on, these controls adjust the level of the signal which

is input from the corresponding MIX OUT to the

matrix. The “▲” position is nominal level (0 dB).

B STEREO A L/R controls

When the TO MATRIX switch of the STEREO A sec-

tion is on, these controls adjust the level of the signal

which is input to the matrix from ST OUT A. The “▲”

position is nominal level (0 dB).

C SUB IN L/R controls

These controls adjust the level of the signal which is

input to the matrix from the rear panel MATRIX SUB

IN jacks (page 27). The “▲” position is nominal level

(0 dB).

D ON switch

When this switch is turned off, the indicator will go

dark, and no signal will be output from the MATRIX

OUT jacks. However even in this case, the signal

sourced before passing through the LEVEL control

can be monitored from the MONITOR OUT jacks or

the PHONES jack by turning on the AFL switch (6).

E LEVEL control

This adjusts the ﬁnal output level of the correspond-

ing matrix 1–8. The “▲” position is nominal level (0

dB).

F AFL switch

This switch allows the output signal of the corre-

sponding matrix 1–8 to be monitored from the

MONITOR OUT jacks or the PHONES jack. When

this switch is on ( ), the indicator will light, and the

signal before passing through the level control will be

sent to the MAS PFL bus, and the signal after passing

through the LEVEL control will be sent to the MAS

AFL bus, allowing you to monitor them from the

MONITOR OUT jacks or the PHONES jack.

When the monitor section MASTER PFL switch

(page 19) is off, you can monitor the signal of the

MAS AFL bus. When the MASTER PFL switch is on,

you can monitor the signal of the MAS PFL bus. How-

ever if even one of the input channel PFL switches is

on, the PFL bus will be given priority for monitoring,

meaning that it will not be possible to monitor the

matrix.

MATRIX 1

AFL

LEVEL

STEREO A SUB IN

M13

M16

M15

M14

M12

M11

M10

100

(SUB)(ST)

MATRIX

SUB IN

AFL

PFL

LRON

MAS

AFL

MAS

PFL

STEREO A

SUB IN

STEREO A

LEVEL ON

MATRIX

OUT 1-8

Meter

AFL

(MIX)

TO MATRIX

M10

M11

M12

M13

M14

M15

M16

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Control panel

Meter bridge

A M1/M9/MATRIX1–M8/M16/MATRIX8 level

meters

As selected by the switch settings of the METER SEL

section (page 22), these meters indicate the output

levels of MIX OUT 1–8/MIX OUT 9–16/MATRIX

OUT 1–8. Each meter has a PEAK indicator which

lights 3 dB before peak level.

B STEREO A level meters

These meters indicate the output levels of the signal

which is output from the STEREO OUT A jacks. Each

meter has a PEAK indicator which lights 3 dB before

peak level.

C STEREO B/CUE level meters

Normally, these meters indicate the output levels of

the signal which is output from the STEREO OUT B

jacks. However if the PFL switch of an input channel

or an AFL switch in the mix section or matrix section

etc. has been pressed and you are monitoring the PFL

bus, the MAS PFL bus, or the MAS AFL bus, these

meters will indicate the level of the signal which is

being monitored. Each meter has a PEAK indicator

which lights 3 dB before peak level.

–

PEAK

STEREO B/CUE RLSTEREO A RLM8/M16/MATRIX 8IX 7

–

PEAK

–

PEAK

–

PEAK

–

PEAK

M2/M1/M9/MATRIX 1

–

PEAK

B C

Rear panel

Mono input channel input/out-

put jacks

A INPUT jacks

These are XLR-3-31 type input jacks (balanced).

Nominal input level is –16 dB ~ –60 dB when the 26

dB pad switch (page 6) is off, or +10 dB ~ –34 dB

when the pad switch is on. When the rear panel

PHANTOM MASTER switch and the phantom power

switches for the corresponding input channel are on,

+48 V phantom power is supplied. Pin wiring is as fol-

lows.

B DIRECT OUT jacks

These are 1/4" phone jack direct outputs (unbal-

anced). Nominal output level is 0 dB. Pin wiring is as

follows.

With the factory settings, the post-fader signal is out-

put. However by changing internal jumpers, you can

switch this so that the pre-EQ or pre-fader/post EQ

signal is output. If you wish to change internal jumper

settings, please contact your dealer.

C INSERT I/O jacks

These are TRS phone jacks which allow an external

effect processor to be inserted into each mono input

channel. Nominal level is 0 dB. Pin wiring is as fol-

lows.

Stereo input channel input/out-

put jacks

D INPUT A jacks

These are XLR-3-31 type input jacks (balanced).

Nominal input level is +10 dB ~ –30 dB. To use these

jacks, you must set the A/B select switch of the corre-

sponding stereo input channel to the A position. Pin

wiring is as follows.

E INPUT B jacks

These are RCA phono input jacks (unbalanced).

Nominal input level is +10 dB ~ –20 dB. To use these

jacks, you must set the A/B select switch of the corre-

sponding stereo input channel to the B position. Pin

wiring is as follows.

NPUT

ECT OUT

ERT I/O

INPUT

DIRECT OUT

0 dB

INSERT I/O

0 dB

INPUT

DIRECT OUT

0 dB

INSERT I/O

0 dB

INPUT

DIRECT OUT

0 dB

INSERT I/O

0 dB

INSERT

OUT IN

INPUT

DIRECT OUT

0 dB

INSERT I/O

0 dB

INPUT

DIRECT OUT

0 dB

INSERT I/O

0 dB

INPUT

DIRECT OUT

0 dB

INSERT I/O

0 dB

INPU

DIRECT

0 dB

INSERT

0 dB

T A

ST CH 2

INPUT A

INPUT B

ST CH 1

INPUT A

INPUT B

Male XLR plug

1 (ground)

3 (cold)

2 (hot)

1/4" phone plug

Tip (send)

Sleeve (ground)

1/4" phone plug

1/4" TRS phone plug

To processor’s input

From processor’s output

Connect to INSERT I/O jack

Tip (send)

Ring (return)

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (return)

Sleeve (ground)

INSERT

OUT IN

ST CH 4

INPUT A

INPUT B

ST CH 3

INPUT A

INPUT B

ST CH 2

INPUT A

INPUT B

ST CH 1

INPUT A

INPUT B

Male XLR plug

1 (ground)

3 (cold)

2 (hot)

Phono plug

Tip

Sleeve

Rear panel

Master section input/output jacks

F MIX INSERT I/O jacks

These are TRS phone jacks for inserting external sig-

nal processors into MIX buses 1–16. Nominal input/

output level is 0 dB. Pin wiring is as follows.

G STEREO INSERT I/O jacks

These are TRS phone jacks for inserting external sig-

nal processors into the ST bus. Nominal input/output

level is 0 dB. Pin wiring is as follows.

H MATRIX SUB IN jacks

These are 1/4" phone jacks (unbalanced) for mixing

the signals of external devices into matrix 1–8. Nomi-

nal input level is +4 dB. Pin wiring is as follows.

I MIX OUT jacks

These are XLR-3-32 output jacks (balanced) for indi-

vidually outputting the signals of MIX buses 1–16.

Nominal output level is +4 dB. Pin wiring is as fol-

lows.

J MATRIX OUT jacks

These are XLR-3-32 output jacks (balanced) for indi-

vidually outputting the signals of matrix 1–8. Nomi-

nal output level is +4 dB. Pin wiring is as follows.

K MIX SUB IN jacks

These are 1/4" phone jacks (unbalanced) for individu-

ally mixing signals from external devices into MIX

buses 1–16. Nominal output level is +4 dB. Pin wiring

is as follows.

L ST OUT A/B jacks

These are XLR output jacks (balanced) for outputting

the signals from the STEREO A/B sections. Nominal

output level is +4 dB for both sections. Pin wiring is as

2–10dBV

1+4dB

MASTER SLAVE

VCA

MASTER/SLAVE

VCA

EXTERNAL I/O

CUE CONTROL

OUT

THRU

MIDI 2TR IN MONITOR

OUT

+4dB

MATRIX

OUT

+4dB

MIX OUT +4dB ST

INSERT

I/O

0dB

MATRIX

SUB IN

+4dB

MIX INSERT

I/O

0dB

ST OUT+4dBCONTROL

CUE SUB IN ST SUB IN MIX SUB IN

+4dB

+4dB +4dB

R L R L 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

PHANTOM

MASTER

OFF

DC POWER INPUT

FGJ

K HOPTV

ILMNQ

1/4" phone plug

1/4" TRS phone plug

To processor’s input

From processor’s output

Connect to INSERT I/O jack

Tip (send)

Ring (return)

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (return)

Sleeve (ground)

1/4" phone plug

1/4" TRS phone plug

To processor’s input

From processor’s output

Connect to INSERT I/O jack

Tip (send)

Ring (return)

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (return)

Sleeve (ground)

1/4" phone plug

Tip (send)

Sleeve (ground)

Female XLR plug

1 (ground)

3 (cold)

2 (hot)

Female XLR plug

1 (ground)

3 (cold)

2 (hot)

1/4" phone plug

Tip (send)

Sleeve (ground)

Rear panel

follows.

M MONITOR OUT jacks

These are XLR output jacks (balanced) for monitor-

ing the monitor source selected on the control panel.

Nominal output level is +4 dB. Pin wiring is as fol-

lows.

N 2TR IN jacks

These jacks are for connecting line-level external

devices.

●2TR IN 1 jacks

These are XLR balanced input jacks. Nominal input

level is +4 dB. Pin wiring is as follows.

●TR IN 2 jacks

These are 1/4" phone unbalanced input jacks. Nomi-

nal input level is –10 dBV. Pin wiring is as follows.

O ST SUB IN jacks

These are 1/4" phone jacks (unbalanced) for mixing

the signal from an external device into the ST bus.

Nominal input level is +4 dB. Pin wiring is as follows.

P CUE SUB IN jacks

These are 1/4" phone jacks (unbalanced) for mixing

the signal from an external device into the PFL bus.

Nominal input level is +4 dB. Pin wiring is as follows.

Q PHANTOM MASTER switch

This is the master switch for the +48V phantom

power supply.

R VCA EXTERNAL I/O connector

This connector can be connected to an external device

which has a VCA control function. This allows the

VCA control functionality of the other device to

which this connector is connected to be controlled

from a single console. If the M3000A is to be the mas-

ter for the VCA control, set the VCA MASTER/SLAVE

switch (N) to the MASTER position. If the M3000A is

to be the slave, set the VCA MASTER/SLAVE switch to

the SLAVE position. Pin wiring is as follows.

S VCA MASTER/SLAVE switch

When an external device with VCA control function-

ality is connected to the VCA EXTERNAL I/O connec-

tor, this switch determines whether or not the

M3000A will be the master for the VCA control. If the

M3000A is to be the VCA control master, set this

switch to the MASTER position. If the M3000A is to

be the slave, set this switch to the SLAVE position.

T CUE CONTROL jack

When using two M3000A consoles, connect their

respective CUE CONTROL jacks with a standard

unbalanced shielded cable. If this is done, turning on

the PFL switch of one M3000A to select the PFL bus as

the monitor source will allow you to monitor the PFL

bus of the other console as well.

Female XLR plug

1 (ground)

3 (cold)

2 (hot)

Female XLR plug

1 (ground)

3 (cold)

2 (hot)

Male XLR plug

1 (ground)

3 (cold)

2 (hot)

1/4" phone plug

Tip (send)

Sleeve (ground)

1/4" phone plug

Tip (send)

Sleeve (ground)

Pin# Assignment

1 VCA control 1

2 VCA control 2

3 VCA control 3

4 VCA control 4

5 VCA control 5

6 VCA control 6

7 VCA control 7

8 VCA control 8

9 Ground

1/4" phone plug

Tip (send)

Sleeve (ground)

Rear panel

U MIDI IN/OUT/THRU connectors

These are standard ﬁve-pin MIDI connectors. By connect-

ing a sequencer or personal computer to these connectors,

you can select scenes remotely, or backup scene memories.

If two or more M3000A consoles are connected via MIDI,

a scene selection on one M3000A can simultaneously

switch the scene on the other M3000A(s).

●MIDI IN connector

MIDI messages are received at this connector. Use a

MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT connector of

the external MIDI device to this connector.

●MIDI OUT connector

MIDI messages are transmitted from this connector.

Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI IN connector

of the external MIDI device to this connector.

●MIDI THRU connector

Messages received at the MIDI IN connector are re-

transmitted without change from this connector. For

example if three or more M3000A consoles are con-

nected via MIDI, you would connect the MIDI OUT

connector of the ﬁrst unit (the master) to the MIDI

IN connector of the second unit (slave), and connect

the THRU connector of the second unit to the MIDI

IN connector of the third unit. With these connec-

tions, selecting a scene on the ﬁrst M3000A will cause

the scene to change on the second and third units in

the same way.

V DC POWER INPUT connector

Connect the included PW3000MA power supply to

this connector to supply power to the M3000A.

It is also possible to connect two PW3000MA units in

parallel as shown in the following diagram. In this

case, the two PW3000MA units will each supply 50%

of the power in normal operation. Even in the unlikely

event that one of the PW3000MA units failed, the

other PW3000M will supply 100% of the power,

ensuring an uninterrupted power supply.

Output connector for illumina-

tion power supply

W LAMP connector

This is a four-pin female XLR type output connector.

It supplies power to the optional lamp.

Note: Make sure that the PW3000MA is powered-

off before connecting or disconnecting the power

supply cable.

DC OUTPUT

CONNECT

DISCONNECT

PIN 2 +15V 4.2A

PIN 5 –15V 4.2A

PIN 6 +12V 4.1A

PIN 9 +48V 0.2A

DC PARALLEL INPUT

CONNECT

DISCONNECT

DC OUTPUT

CONNECT

DISCONNECT

PIN 2 +15V 4.2A

PIN 5 –15V 4.2A

PIN 6 +12V 4.1A

PIN 9 +48V 0.2A

DC PARALLEL INPUT

CONNECT

DISCONNECT

M3000A

PW3000MA

DC POWER

INPUT

DC OUTPUT

DC PARALLEL

INPUT

LAMP

About the GA Diversity functionality

The GA Diversity functionality of the M3000A allows

you to switch the MIX buses 1–8 between acting as

group buses (output level from the input channels

will be ﬁxed) or acting as AUX buses (output level

from the input channels will be variable).

This functionality lets you use MIX bus pairs 1/2, 3/4,

5/6, or 7/8 either as group buses or as AUX buses, and

gives you the ﬂexibility to conﬁgure the console as 8

group buses/8 AUX sends, 4 group/12 AUX send, or

16 AUX send, etc.

Using MIX buses 1–8 as group

buses

1. Of the four switches in the variable/ﬁx select sec-

tion (page 13), set the switches to the FIX posi-

tion ( ) for the MIX buses that you wish to use

as group buses.

From top to bottom, the switches of the variable/ﬁx

select section correspond to MIX buses 1/2, 3/4, 5/6,

and 7/8. For MIX buses whose switch is in the FIX

position, the output level from the input channels will

be ﬁxed. At this time, M1–M8 controls of the input

channels will have no effect.

2. To send the signal from an input channel to that

MIX bus, turn on the M1–M8 ON switch for the

corresponding MIX bus.

The post-fader signal of the input channel will be sent

to the corresponding MIX bus (FIX).

Using MIX buses 1–8 as AUX buses

1. In the variable/ﬁx select section

(page 13), set the desired switch(es)

M1–M4 to the VARIABLE position ( )

for the MIX buses that you wish to use

as AUX buses.

With this setting, the output level from the

input channels to the corresponding MIX

bus can be adjusted.

2. To send the signal from the input chan-

nel to the desired MIX bus, turn on the

M1–M8 ON switch for the correspond-

ing MIX bus. Then adjust the M1–M8

control(s) for the desired mix bus(es)

to the appropriate level.

The post-fader signal from the input chan-

nel will pass through the M1–M8 controls,

and will be sent to the corresponding MIX

bus (VARIABLE).

Note: MIX buses 9–16 always function as AUX

buses.

+15–15

100

PRE

100

VARIABLE

FIX

+15–15

100

PRE

100

+15–15

100

PRE

100

+15–15

100

PRE

100

from INPUT

ON/EDIT

to Meter

VARIABLE

FIX

M1–2

TO MATRIX

PAN

TO STEREO

to MAS AFL L

to MAS AFL R

to MAS PFL L

to MAS PFL R

to AFL ON

to MAS PFL L

to MAS PFL R

to MAS AFL L

to MAS AFL R

ON/EDIT

MIX OUT 9

MIX OUT 1

TO STEREO

PAN

TO MATRIX

MIX

INSERT

I/O

MIX

(FIX)

MIX

(VARIABLE)

MIX

INSERT

I/O

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About the Scene Memory function

What is scene memory?

Scene memory is a function which stores the on/off

status of the mono/stereo input channels and of MIX

buses 1–12, 13/14, 15/16 and ST A as one of 128

“scenes.” A scene that has been stored can be recalled

instantly at a touch of a switch.

It is also possible to select scenes remotely from an

external device connected to the M3000A’s MIDI IN,

or conversely to transmit a scene recall operation from

the MIDI OUT connector as a MIDI program change

message.

With the factory settings, the M3000A’s scene memo-

ries are set as follows. However, the scenes of memory

numbers 1–128 can be rewritten as desired.

Scene memory operations are performed in the Con-

trol section.

About the modes of the Scene

Memory function

The Scene Memory function has the following three

modes.

●Normal mode (refer to page 32)

In this mode you can recall and store scenes normally.

When the M3000A is in Normal mode, the CHECK

switch and UTILITY switch indicators of the control

section will be dark.

●Check mode (refer to page 33)

In this mode you can conﬁrm the settings of a scene

before you actually recall it, or edit the on/off settings

of each input channel or mix bus before storing a

scene. When the M3000A is in Check mode, the indi-

cator of the CHECK switch in the control section will

light.

●Utility mode (refer to page 34)

In this mode you can make various settings related to

scene memory and MIDI. When the M3000A is in

Utility mode, the indicator of the UTILITY switch in

the control section will light.

Memory number 1 all on

Memory number 2 all off

Memory number 3 all on

Memory number 4 all off

Memory number 5 all on

Memory number 6 all off

Memory number 7 all on

Memory number 8 all off

Memory numbers 9–128 no data

Memory number 129 all on

Memory number 130 all off

Note: With the factory settings, memory 1 will be

selected when the power is ﬁrst turned on.

DIRECT

RECALL

SCENE

MEMORY

ENTER

CHECK

STORE

MEMORY

RECALL

UTILITY

CHECK

STORE

MEMORY

RECALL

UTILITY

CHECK

STORE

MEMORY

RECALL

UTILITY

About the Scene Memory function

Operations in normal mode

Storing a scene (normal mode)

1. Make sure that the M3000A is in normal mode,

and use the ON/EDIT switches of the mono/ste-

reo input channels, the mix section and the STE-

REO A section to make the desired on/off

settings.

2. Use the control section ▲/▼ switches or the 0–9/

ENTER buttons of the control section to make

the MEMORY display indicate the memory num-

ber (1–128) into which you wish to store the

scene. (Memory numbers 129/130 are read-only,

and cannot be selected.)

The selected memory number will blink in the MEM-

ORY display. Scenes which are stored in memory

numbers 1–8 can be selected at one touch using the

DIRECT RECALL 1–8 switches. If you need one-

touch access to a scene memory, it is convenient to

store it in one of these memory numbers.

3. Press the STORE switch.

The MEMORY display will blink “ ,” indicating

that the M3000A is ready to store the scene.

4. To execute the Store operation, press the

STORE switch once again.

If you decide not to store, you can cancel the opera-

tion by pressing any switch other than STORE.

Recalling a scene (normal mode)

1. Use the control section ▲/▼ switches or the 0–9/

ENTER buttons of the control section to make

the MEMORY display indicate the memory num-

ber (1–130) that you wish to recall.

The selected memory number will blink. Read-only

memory numbers 129/130 can be selected only by the

0–9/ENTER buttons. When a mute group is being

used, memory numbers 1-8 can be selected only by

the 0-9/ENTER buttons.

2. Press the RECALL switch.

The selected scene memory will be recalled.

3. To instantly recall a memory number 1–8, press

the desired DIRECT RECALL 1–8 switch.

With the factory settings, the scenes of memory num-

bers 1–8 can be recalled directly by the DIRECT

RECALL 1–8 switches. (This is referred to as “direct

recall.”) In this case, it is not necessary to press the

RECALL switch, and the scene will change instantly.

If you press the ▲/▼ switches following a direct recall

operation, the scene memory number which had been

selected before you pressed the DIRECT RECALL 1–8

switch will blink in the display. This allows you to

quickly return to the previous scene number even if

you used direct recall while selecting consecutive

scene memories.

Note: In normal mode, operation of all ON/EDIT

switches will affect the signal which is actually out-

put. If you are conducting a rehearsal or actual per-

formance and wish to make on/off settings without

affecting the signals that are being output, use

Check mode.

Note: When you perform the Store operation, the

contents that were previously in that memory num-

ber will be erased, and cannot be recovered. Be

aware of this as you select of a store destination.

Note: If memory protect is on, the MEMORY dis-

play will indicate “ ,” and it will not be possible

to execute the Store operation. Disable memory

protect, and execute the Store operation once again.

(For details on disabling memory protect, refer to

page 34.)

Note: STEREO B OUT is not affected by scene

memories.

Note: If no data has been stored in the selected

scene, the MEMORY display will indicate “ ,”

and the scene will not be recalled.

Note: The DIRECT RECALL 1–8 switches can also

be used as mute group switches to add/defeat mute

groups. If they are being used as mute group

switches, the DIRECT RECALL function will be

disabled. For details, refer to page 36.

About the Scene Memory function

Operations in check mode

In check mode you can verify the settings of a scene

before recalling it, or edit the on/off status of the ON/

EDIT keys without affecting the internal audio sig-

nals. To move from normal mode to check mode,

press the CHECK switch in the control section.

Verifying a scene before you recall

(Check mode)

1. If the M3000A is in normal mode, press the con-

trol section CHECK switch.

The CHECK switch LED will light, and the M3000A

will enter check mode.

2. Use the control section ▲/▼ switches or the 0–9/

ENTER buttons to make the MEMORY display

indicate the scene number that you wish to

check. (If you use the 0–9 buttons to change the

number, your selection will not be ﬁnalized until

you press the ENTER button.)

The CHECK indicators of the input channels, mix

section, and STEREO A section will indicate the on

(lit)/off (dark) status of that scene. This allows you to

verify the settings of each channel before actually

recalling that scene.

3. To recall the selected scene, press the RECALL

switch.

The scene will be recalled, and you will simulta-

neously exit check mode and return to normal mode.

(In this case, the operation of step 4 is not necessary.)

4. To exit check mode without changing the scene,

press the CHECK switch once again.

The M3000A will return to normal mode, and the

CHECK indicator will go dark.

Storing after editing a scene (Check

mode)

In check mode, you can edit the on/off state of the

ON/EDIT switches without affecting the actual on/off

settings. This is convenient when you wish to store a

scene for later use while maintaining the current on/

off settings.

1. When the M3000A is in normal mode, press the

control section CHECK switch.

The CHECK switch LED will light, and the M3000A

will enter check mode.

2. Use the ▲/▼ switches of the control section or

the 0–9/ENTER buttons to make the MEMORY

display indicate the scene number for the desired

storing destination. (If you press a 0-9 button to

change the number, it will be conﬁrmed when

you press the ENTER button.)

The CHECK indicators of the input channels, mix

section, and STEREO A section will be lit or dark to

indicate the on/off status of that scene.

3. Use the CHECK indicator ON/EDIT switches of

the input channels, mix sections, and STEREO A

section to edit the on/off state.

In check mode, the ON/EDIT switches will edit the

on/off state of the scene, but will not affect the actual

on/off state. If even one point of the on/off state of the

scene is modiﬁed, a decimal point will light in the

lower right of the MEMORY display.

4. To store the edited on/off settings in the scene,

press the STORE switch twice.

In check mode, the STORE switch functions in the

same way as in normal mode. You can cancel the Store

operation by pressing a different switch before press-

ing the STORE switch the second time.

5. To exit check mode, press the CHECK switch

once again. Alternatively, you can recall the

scene that you stored.

The M3000A will return to normal mode, and the

CHECK indicator will go dark.

Note: Check mode cannot be used together with

the DIRECT RECALL 1–8 switches. When the

M3000A is in check mode, pressing a DIRECT

RECALL 1–8 switch will cause the corresponding

scene to be recalled immediately, and the M3000A

will forcibly return to normal mode.

Note: If the M3000A receives MIDI program

change messages in check mode, check mode will

be cancelled.

About the Scene Memory function

Operations in utility mode

In utility mode you can modify various settings

related to scene memory operations. Operations such

as Bulk Out and Bulk Dump Request are also per-

formed in this mode.

Basic operation in utility mode

1. When the M3000A is in normal mode, press and

immediately release the control section UTILITY

switch.

The UTILITY switch indicator will light, and the

M3000A will enter utility mode. At this time, the

MEMORY display will alternately show the currently

selected utility item and the current parameter value.

2. Press the UTILITY switch repeatedly until the

desired item appears in the MEMORY display.

For the available items, refer to the section “Utility

items” below.

3. Use the control section ▲/▼ switches to modify

the setting of the currently selected item.

For the available values of each item, refer to the sec-

tion “Utility items” below.

• If you select Bulk Out or Bulk Dump Request parame-

ters, or if you select the Memory Initialize parameter,

the function will be executed when you press the

STORE switch.

4. To exit utility mode, press and hold the UTILITY

switch for one second or longer.

The M3000A will return to normal mode. If the dis-

play shows “ ” (bulk request), you can also return

to normal mode by pressing the UTILITY switch once

again.

Utility items

Utility mode includes the following items and param-

eter settings.

(battery check) ...........*.* (*.* is voltage value)

This indicates the voltage of the internal battery. If the

voltage drops to 2.5V or less, the indicator will show

“ ” and the voltage alternately. If an abnormal volt-

age occurs, the indicator will show “ ” and “ ”

alternately. If either of these displays appears, immedi-

ately contact your dealer or a Yamaha service center to

have the battery replaced.

(memory protect) ............................... on/oFF

(Factory setting: oFF)

This is a memory protect function to prevent impor-

tant data from being overwritten. When this is turned

on, it will not be possible to modify or save scene data.

Also, even if a bulk dump is received from an external

MIDI device, the contents of memory will not be

rewritten.

(recall operation) .............................. dir/GrP

(Factory setting: dir)

This changes the operation of the DIRECT RECALL

1–8 switches. When this is set to “ ,” the DIRECT

RECALL 1–8 switches will function as direct recall

switches which directly recall memory numbers 1–8.

When this is set to “ ,” the DIRECT RECALL 1–8

switches will function as mute group switches to add/

defeat mute groups 1–8. (For details on mute groups,

refer to page 36.)

(memory initialize)....................... ALL/1–128

This erases all scene memories (ALL) or an individual

scene memory (1–128). After selecting “” or “”

~ “

,” press the STORE switch to erase the speci-

ﬁed scene memory(s). Be aware that once a scene

memory is erased, it cannot be recovered. If the “”

item is turned on, you cannot initialize the memory.

(MIDI channel) ..........1–16 (Factory setting: 1)

This speciﬁes the MIDI channel on which MIDI mes-

sages will be transmitted and received via the MIDI

IN/OUT connectors.

(program change transmission/reception)

..........................oFF/on/LoC (Factory setting: on)

This speciﬁes whether or not program changes will be

transmitted and received via the MIDI IN/OUT con-

nectors. If this is set to “ ,” program changes will

not be transmitted or received. If this is set to “ ,”

program changes 0–127 received from an external

device will select scenes 1–128 that were saved in the

M3000A’s scene memory. (However if the oP parameter

is set to “ ,” incoming program changes 0–7 will be

ignored.) Also, when a scene for which data has been

saved is recalled by an operation on the M3000A, the

corresponding program change message will be trans-

mitted. (When the oP parameter is set to “ ,” pro-

gram changes 0-7 can be output from the MIDI OUT

connector by using the 0-9/ENTER buttons and the

REC ALL key.) If this is set to “ ” (local), the corre-

sponding program change will be transmitted even

when you select a scene for which data has not been

saved, thus allowing you to select programs on an

external device.

Note: If you continue holding the UTILITY switch

for approximately one second or longer, you will

exit utility mode and return to normal mode.

Note: If the M3000A receives MIDI program

change messages in utility mode, it will return to

normal mode.

Utility item Parameter values

About the Scene Memory function

(control change transmission/reception)

.........................oFF/GrP/on (Factory setting: on)

This speciﬁes whether or not control change messages

will be transmitted and received via MIDI IN/OUT. If

this is set to “ ,” control change messages will not

be transmitted or received. If this is set to “ ,” con-

trol changes 1–104 received from an external device

will switch the corresponding channel on/off. (If mute

groups can be used, control changes 105–112 can also

be used to switch mute groups 1–8 on/off.) Also,

when the ON/EDIT switches of the M3000A are oper-

ated, the corresponding control change will be trans-

mitted. If this is set to “ ,” only control change

numbers (105–112) which correspond to mute groups

will be transmitted.

(program change reception omni on/off)

...............................on/oFF (Factory setting: oFF)

This speciﬁes whether or not the MIDI channel speci-

ﬁed by the CH (MIDI channel) parameter will be

valid. When this setting is “ ,” program changes will

be received on all MIDI channels. When this setting is

“ ,” program changes will be received only on the

MIDI channel speciﬁed by the CH (MIDI channel)

parameter.

(echo back) ........ on/oFF (Factory setting: oFF)

When this parameter is “ ,” messages received at the

MIDI IN connector will be retransmitted from the

MIDI OUT connector.

However if a bulk dump request is received, bulk

dump data will be output, and the bulk dump request

message itself will not be retransmitted (echoed).

(bulk out) .....................................ALL/1–128

This operation transmits all scene memories (ALL) or

a speciﬁed scene memory (1–128) as MIDI bulk

dump data from the MIDI OUT connector. Select

“ ” or “ ” ~ “ ” and then press the STORE

switch to begin transmission. During transmission,

the display will indicate “ .”

(bulk dump request) .....................ALL/1–128

This operation transmits a request for a bulk dump

from the MIDI OUT connector. If the respective

MIDI IN/OUT connectors of two M3000A units are

connected, such a request will cause all scene memo-

ries (ALL) or the speciﬁed scene memory (1–128) of

the other M3000A to overwrite the scene memory (or

memories) of this M3000A. After selecting “ ” or

“ ” ~ “

,” press the STORE switch to transmit the

bulk dump request MIDI message.

Control change table

The following table shows the M3000A channel/bus

to which each control number is assigned. If the CC

(control change) item is turned ON in utility mode, a

control change message with a value of 64-127 will

turn on the corresponding channel/bus, and a control

change message with a value of 0-63 will turn it off. In

the same way, operating the ON/EDIT switches of the

M3000A will transmit the corresponding control

change message from the MIDI OUT connector.

Also, if mute groups can be used (refer to page 36),

control change numbers 105–112 can be used to

switch mute groups 1–8 on/off.

Control No. ON/EDIT Switch Control No. ON/EDIT Switch

0 30 CH INPUT 30

1 CH INPUT 1 31 CH INPUT 31

2 CH INPUT 2 32 CH INPUT 32

3 CH INPUT 3 33 CH INPUT 33

4 CH INPUT 4 34 CH INPUT 34

5 CH INPUT 5 35 CH INPUT 35

6 CH INPUT 6 36 CH INPUT 36

7 CH INPUT 7 37 CH INPUT 37

8 CH INPUT 8 38 CH INPUT 38

9 CH INPUT 9 39 CH INPUT 39

10 CH INPUT 10 40 CH INPUT 40

11 CH INPUT 11 41 CH INPUT 41

12 CH INPUT 12 42 CH INPUT 42

13 CH INPUT 13 43 CH INPUT 43

14 CH INPUT 14 44 CH INPUT 44

15 CH INPUT 15 45 CH INPUT 45

16 CH INPUT 16 46 CH INPUT 46

17 CH INPUT 17 47 CH INPUT 47

18 CH INPUT 18 48 CH INPUT 48

19 CH INPUT 19 49 ST INPUT 1

20 CH INPUT 20 50 ST INPUT 2

21 CH INPUT 21 51 ST INPUT 3

22 CH INPUT 22 52 ST INPUT 4

23 CH INPUT 23 53 CH INPUT 49

24 CH INPUT 24 54 CH INPUT 50

25 CH INPUT 25 55 CH INPUT 51

26 CH INPUT 26 56 CH INPUT 52

27 CH INPUT 27 57 CH INPUT 53

28 CH INPUT 28 58 CH INPUT 54

29 CH INPUT 29 59 CH INPUT 55

About the Scene Memory function

• If the CC (control change) parameter of utility

mode is set to “ ” (mute group), only control

change numbers (105–112) which correspond to

mute groups will be transmitted or received.

Using mute groups

When the utility mode oP (recall operation) parame-

ter is set to “ ” (refer to page 34), the DIRECT

RECALL 1–8 switches will function as “mute group”

switches, and the scenes of memory numbers 1–8 can

be used as mute groups. If two or more DIRECT

RECALL switches are turned on, channels or buses

which are off (muted) in the corresponding scenes

will be turned off (while the ON status stored in these

scenes is ignored).

The following diagram shows the difference in opera-

tion between when the oP parameter is set to “ ”

(direct recall) and “ ” (Mute group). If the oP

parameter is set to “ ,” recalling a new scene will

cause the channels or buses to be switched on/off

according to the settings saved in that scene. In con-

trast if this parameter is set to “ ,” two or more

DIRECT RECALL 1–8 switches can be turned on, and

all channels or buses which are muted (off) in any of

the mute groups will be muted.

Control No. ON/EDIT Switch Control No. ON/EDIT Switch

60 CH INPUT 56 90

61 MIX 1 OUT 91

62 MIX 2 OUT 92

63 MIX 3 OUT 93

64 MIX 4 OUT 94

65 MIX 5 OUT 95

66 MIX 6 OUT 96

67 MIX 7 OUT 97

68 MIX 8 OUT 98

69 STEREO A OUT 99

70 100

71 101

72 102

73 MIX 9 OUT 103

74 MIX 10 OUT 104

75 MIX 11 OUT 105 MUTE GROUP 1

76 MIX 12 OUT 106 MUTE GROUP 2

77 MIX 13/14 OUT 107 MUTE GROUP 3

78 MIX 15/16 OUT 108 MUTE GROUP 4

79 109 MUTE GROUP 5

80 110 MUTE GROUP 6

81 111 MUTE GROUP 7

82 112 MUTE GROUP 8

83 113

84 114

85 115

86 116

87 117

88 118

89 119

Mute group 1 (scene memory number 1)

MUTE

(OFF)

ON ON MUTE

(OFF)

Mute group 3 (scene memory number 3)

ON ON ON MUTE

(OFF)

MUTE

(OFF)

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

The on/off settings of memory number 1

are recalled

When Direct Recall is used

OFF ON ON OFF ON

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

Switch to the on/off settings of memory

number 3

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON ON ON OFF

OFF

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

About the Scene Memory function

Adding/defeating mute groups

1. Store the channel or bus mute settings that you

wish to use as a mute group in a memory num-

ber 1–8.

2. In utility mode, select the oP (recall operation)

item, and switch the display to “ .” (For

details refer to page 34.)

3. Either press and hold the UTILITY switch for one

second or more, or press the UTILITY switch

repeatedly to return to normal mode.

Even if the Utility mode item oP is set to “ ,” you

can edit scenes 1–8 either by using the 0–9/ENTER

buttons to specify the scene number or by entering

check mode.

4. Press a DIRECT RECALL 1–8 switch.

The corresponding mute group will become active,

and the channels or buses which are turned off

(muted) in that scene will be muted.

5. As desired, press other DIRECT RECALL 1–8

switches.

Mute groups will be added, and channels or buses

which are turned off (muted) on those scenes will be

muted.

6. If you wish to defeat a mute group, press the cor-

responding DIRECT RECALL 1–8 switch.

The mute group will be canceled.

About the local control circuit

If an error occurs in the system of the M3000A, the

on/off control of each input channel and bus will

automatically switch from the scene memory circuit

to the local control circuit, allowing you to operate the

M3000A like a conventional analog mixer. In this case,

the ON/EDIT switch of each input channel or mix

channel will function like a conventional ON/OFF

(mute) switch. However, the MEMORY display will

go dark, and the switches for the Scene Memory func-

tionality cannot be operated.

Mute group 1 (scene memory number 1)

MUTE

(OFF)

ON ON MUTE

(OFF)

Mute group 3 (scene memory number 3)

ON ON ON MUTE

(OFF)

MUTE

(OFF)

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

The mute settings of memory number 1

are recalled

When Mute Group is used

MUTE ON ON MUTE ON

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

The mute settings of memory number 3

are added

MUTE ON ON MUTE

MUTE

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

ON/

EDIT

CHECK

Note:

• The mute settings used in a mute group are the

same as the on/off settings of the scenes stored

in memory numbers 1–8.

• Even while using mute groups, you can use the

▲/▼ switches or 0–9/ENTER buttons to recall

memory numbers 9–128. However in this case,

the currently-muted channels or buses will not

change until you defeat the applicable mute

groups.

• If you use the 0–9/ENTER buttons to recall

memory number 129 (all on) or 130 (all off),

the mute group settings of the DIRECT

RECALL 1–8 switches will be defeated.

Note: If the cause of the system error lies in the

power supply, it may not be possible to use the local

control circuit either.

About the VCA functionality

The VCA master section of the M3000A contains eight

VCA master faders. These VCA master faders 1–8 can

be used to control the overall input level of input

channels assigned to the corresponding VCA groups

1–8.

If you wish to use the VCA functionality, set the rear

panel VCA MASTER/SLAVE switch to the MASTER

position.

Basic function of the VCA master fad-

ers

The VCA master faders control the gain of the pre-

fader signal of input channels which are assigned to

the corresponding VCA group. The following diagram

shows the ﬂow of audio signals and control signals

(CV) when input channel 1 is assigned to VCA group

• The gain of an input channel which is assigned to a

VCA group can be controlled both by the channel

fader and by the VCA master fader. For example if the

channel fader is set to 0 dB and the VCA master fader

is set to –10 dB, the gain will be 0 dB + (–10 dB) = –10

dB.

• When you operate a VCA master fader, it will affect all

MIX buses (except for MIX buses set to pre-fader),

matrix, and STEREO bus to which a signal is being

sent from the corresponding channel.

• When a VCA master fader is in the 0 dB position (the

NOMINAL indicator of that fader will be lit) it is in

unity gain, and that VCA will produce no boost or cut.

• When the VCA MUTE switch of a VCA master fader is

turned on (the indicator beside the switch will be lit),

no control signal will be sent from that VCA master

fader, and the post-fader signal of input channels

assigned to that VCA group will be muted.

Using a single VCA master fader to

control multiple channels

If two or more channels are assigned to the same VCA

group, you can use a single VCA master fader to con-

trol them. The following diagram shows an example

of the signal ﬂow when VCA GROUP select switch 1 is

turned on for input channels 1, 5, and 16.

• If two or more input channels are assigned to a VCA

group, the gain of each channel can be controlled both

by the channel fader and by the VCA master fader.

• When you operate a VCA master fader, it will affect all

MIX buses (except for MIX buses set to pre-fader),

matrix, and STEREO buses to which the input chan-

nel assigned to that VCA group is being sent.

• When a VCA master fader is in the 0 dB position (the

NOMINAL indicator of that fader will be lit) it is in

unity gain, and that VCA will produce no boost or cut.

• When the VCA MUTE switch of a VCA master fader is

turned on (the indicator beside the switch will be lit),

the post-fader signal of all input channels assigned to

that VCA group will be muted.

MIX 13/14MIX 11/12 MIX 15/16

NOMINALNOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

VCA

MUTE

NOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

MIX 9/10

NOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

MIX 7/8

NOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

MIX 5/6

NOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

MIX 3/4

NOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

MIX 1/2

NOMINAL

VCA

MUTE

INPUT 1

VCA

VCA MASTER

FADER 1

CH 1

VCA GROUP SW 1

CH1

FADER

OUT

MIX

MATRIX

STEREO

Audio signals

Control signals

INPUT 1

VCA MASTER

FADER 1

CH 1

VCA GROUP SW 1

INPUT 5

CH 5

VCA GROUP SW 1

INPUT 16

CH 16

VCA GROUP SW 1

CH1

FADER

OUT

CH5

FADER

CH16

FADER

VCA

Audio signals

Control signals

VCA

About the VCA functionality

Using two or more VCA master faders

to control a single channel

As the opposite of the example on the previous page,

it is also possible to assign a channel to two or more

VCA groups. The following diagram shows an exam-

ple of signal ﬂow when channel 1 is assigned to VCA

groups 1, 5, and 8.

• If an input channel is assigned to two or more VCA

groups, the gain of that channel can be controlled

both by the channel fader and by the corresponding

VCA master faders. For example if the channel fader is

set to 0 dB and VCA master faders 1, 5, and 8 are

respectively set to -10 dB, the gain will be 0 dB + (–10

dB) + (–10 dB) + (–10 dB) = –30 dB. However the

control signal from the VCA is limited so that the gain

will not exceed +20 dB at maximum.

• Operating any of the VCA master faders to which the

input channel is assigned will affect the MIX buses

(except for MIX buses set to pre-fader), matrix, and

STEREO buses to which the signal of that channel is

being sent.

• If the VCA MUTE switch of the VCA master fader is

turned on (the indicator beside the switch will be lit),

the post-fader signal of all input channels assigned to

that VCA group will be muted. This is convenient

when you wish to mute/un-mute multiple channels

without operating the fader.

• The VCA of the input channel is supplied with a signal

which sums the control signals from all corresponding

VCA master faders. If a VCA master fader is in the 0

dB position (the NOMINAL indicator of that fader

will be lit), the gain will be unity, and that VCA will

produce no boost or cut.

Using multiple VCA master faders to

control multiple channels (overlapping

VCA)

In sound reinforcement mixing it is often necessary to

mix the same inputs at different levels as the on-stage

performance progresses. In such situations, you can

assign multiple input channels to multiple VCA

groups (this is referred to as “overlapping VCA”), and

control most levels using only the eight VCA master

faders.

The following diagram is an example of multiple

input channels being controlled by multiple VCA

master faders; VCA master fader 1 controls the drums

and bass of inputs 1–3, VCA master fader 2 controls

the piano and synth of inputs 4–7, and so on.

Even in this case, you will use the mix section or

matrix section to specify the output mix and the out-

put destination speakers, but you can perform most of

the actual level changes using only the VCA master

faders; for example when you wish to raise or lower

only the vocals you can use VCA master fader 5, and

when you wish to control both vocals and chorus you

can use VCA master fader 6.

• The gain of each channel can be controlled both by

the channel fader and by the corresponding VCA mas-

ter faders. For example in the above example if you set

the channel faders for vocal 1/2 (inputs 10/11) to 0

dB, and set VCA master faders 5 and 6 to –5 dB

respectively, the gain would be 0 dB + (–5 dB) + (–5

dB) = –10 dB.

• The faders of VCA groups which do not need to be

adjusted must be set to unity gain (the 0 dB position).

(The NOMINAL indicator of these faders will light.)

INPUT 1

VCA MASTER

FADER 1

VCA MASTER

FADER 5

VCA MASTER

FADER 8

CH1

FADER

OUT

VCA

Adder

Audio signals

Control signals

Channel faders

VCA MASTER

faders

MIX master faders

M1–M16 controls

Drums

Bass

Piano

Guitar1

Vocal 1

Chorus1

Chorus2

Chorus3

Vocal 2

Guitar2

Synth

VCA GROUP switches

Control

drums and bass

Control

piano and synth

Control

all instruments

Control

chorus 1–3

Control

vocal 1 and 2

Control

vocal and chorus

Control

guitar 1 and 2

Control

other than vocal

About the VCA functionality

• If the VCA MUTE switch of a VCA master fader is

turned on (the indicator beside the switch will light),

the post-fader signal of all input channels assigned to

that VCA group will be muted. This is convenient

when you wish to simultaneously mute or un-mute

multiple channels without operating the faders.

• By using this in conjunction with the Scene Memory

function, you can also mute only speciﬁc inputs

within a VCA group. In the above example, if you

recall a scene in which chorus 1–3 (inputs 12–14) are

turned off, chorus 1–3 will be muted from VCA

groups 4, 6, and 8.

Error messages

One of the following error messages may appear in

the MEMORY display while operating the M3000A or

when the power is turned on. If this occurs, refer to

the following explanations and take the appropriate

action.

(* is an error number)

An error occurred while receiving MIDI data.

If an error occurs while received MIDI data, this

error message will be displayed for several sec-

onds.

While transmitting or receiving MIDI data, the

memory buffer became full.

If the memory buffer becomes full while MIDI data

is being transmitted or received, this error mes-

sage will be displayed for several seconds. If this

error is displayed while transmitting or receiving

MIDI data, turn the (MIDI echo back) param-

eter in Utility mode off (oFF).

Since memory protect is turned on, it is not possi-

ble to store data or receive a bulk dump.

This error message will be displayed for several

seconds if you attempt to store into memory or

receive a bulk dump when the memory is pro-

tected.

A check sum error has occurred during a bulk

dump.

This error message will be displayed for several

seconds if a check sum error occurs while receiv-

ing bulk dump MIDI data. Check the MIDI connec-

tions and whether the transmitting device is set

appropriately.

The internal battery voltage has fallen below 2.5V

or is an abnormal value (in this case the display

will indicate “ ”).

This error message will be displayed when the

power is turned on or when the Utility mode

(battery check) parameter is selected. If this mes-

sage appears, contact your dealer or a Yamaha

service center to have the battery replaced as

soon as possible. If this error message appears

when the power is turned on, press any switch to

return to the normal display.

You attempted to recall a scene memory which

contained no data.

This error message will be displayed for several

seconds if the scene memory you attempted to

recall contains no data.

There is no data in any scene memory.

This will be displayed if all scene memories have

been erased in utility mode, or if the power was

turned on in that condition and you attempted to

store without specifying a number.

A system error has occurred.

If this error message appears, the M3000A will

not function correctly. Contact a nearby Yamaha

service center to have the unit repaired.

Speciﬁcations

General speciﬁcations

0 dB is referenced to 0.775 Vrms.

Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 0.1% (THD+N)

(Master output) 20 Hz–20 kHz @ +14 dB 600 Ω

Frequency Response 0+1, –3 dB

(Master Output) 20 Hz–20 kHz @ +4 dB 600 Ω

Hum & Noise (20 Hz–20 kHz)*1

–128 dB Equivalent Input Noise.

Rs = 150 Ω –97 dB Residual Output Noise.

(MATRIX OUT)

Input Gain = Max. –99 dB Residual Output Noise. (OTHERS)

Input Pad = OFF

Input sensitivity=–60 dB

–64 dB(68 dB S/N) MIX OUT Master Level control and one Ch

fader at nominal level.

–80 dB(84 dB S/N) STEREO OUT Master fader at nominal level

and all Ch assign SW’s off and all MIX to ST

SW’s off.

–75 dB(79 dB S/N) MIX OUT(VARIABLE) Master Level control at

nominal level and all Ch assign SW’s off.

–81 dB(85 dB S/N) MIX OUT(FIX) Master Level control at nomi-

nal level and all Ch assign SW’s off.

–90 dB(94 dB S/N) MATRIX OUT Master level control at nominal

level and all Matrix Mix controls at minimum

level.

Crosstalk –80 dB @ 1 kHz adjacent inputs.

–70 dB @ 1 kHz input to output.(CH INPUT)

–50 dB @ 1 kHz input to output.(ST CH INPUT)

Maximum Voltage Gain

70 dB CH INPUT to DIRECT OUT

60 dB CH INPUT to CH INSERT OUT

80 dB CH INPUT to MIX OUT(VARIABLE, Pre

Fader)

90 dB CH INPUT to MIX OUT(VARIABLE, Post

Fader)

84 dB CH INPUT to MIX OUT(FIX;1–8, Post Fader)

84 dB CH INPUT to STEREO A OUT(CH to ST)

80 dB CH INPUT to STEREO B OUT(CH to ST)

100 dB CH INPUT to STEREO A OUT(VARIABLE,

MIX;Post Fader) (via MIX to ST)

96 dB CH INPUT to MATRIX OUT(VARIABLE,

MIX;Post Fader)(via MIX to MATRIX)

70 dB CH INPUT to MONITOR OUT(PFL)

47 dB ST CH A INPUT to MIX OUT(VARIABLE;1–

12, Pre Fader)

54 dB ST CH A INPUT to MIX OUT(FIX;1–8)

44 dB ST CH B INPUT to MIX OUT(FIX;1–8)

70 dB TALKBACK IN to MIX OUT

6 dB SUB IN to STEREO B OUT, MONITOR OUT,

MATRIX OUT

10 dB SUB IN to STEREO A OUT, MIX OUT

6 dB 2TR IN 1 to MONITOR OUT

17.8 dB 2TR IN 2 to MONITOR OUT

CH INPUT PAD SW 26 dB

CH INPUT GAIN control 44 dB variable

ST CH INPUT GAIN control

40 dB variable (ST CH A INPUT)

30 dB variable (ST CH B INPUT)

CH INPUT High Pass Filter 12 dB/octave

roll-off below 20–400 Hz at –3 dB point.

CH INPUT Equalization

+15,–15 dB maximum

HIGH 1k– 20 kHz (peaking, Q=0.667)

HIGH-MID 400– 8 kHz (peaking, Q=1.41/2.88)

LOW-MID 80–1.6 kHz (peaking, Q=1.41/2.88)

LOW 30– 600 Hz (peaking, Q=0.667)

ST CH INPUT Equalization

+15, –15 dB maximum

HIGH 20 kHz (peaking, Q=0.667)

HIGH-MID 3 kHz (peaking, Q=1.41/2.88)

LOW-MID 800 Hz (peaking, Q=1.41/2.88)

LOW 50 Hz (peaking, Q=0.667)

Phantom Power +48V DC is applied to balanced inputs (via 6.8 kΩ

current-limiting/isolation resistors) for power-

ing condenser microphones ; may be turned

ON or OFF via rear-panel phantom Master

switch.

When Master is ON, individual channels may

be turned ON or OFF via +48V switches(with

red LED) on each input channel.

CH LED Indicators

PEAK LED(red) built into each CH INPUT turns on

when pre-Fader level reaches +18 dB.

NOM LED(yellow) built into each CH INPUT turns

on when pre-Fader level reaches 0 dB.

SIGNAL LED(green) built into each CH INPUT turns

on when pre-Fader level reaches –10 dB.

ST CH LED Indicators

PEAK LED(red) built into each ST CH INPUT turns

on when pre-Fader [L+R] level reaches +18

dB.

NOM LED(yellow) built into each ST CH INPUT

turns on when pre-Fader [L+R] level reaches

0 dB.

SIGNAL LED(green) built into each ST CH INPUT

turns on when pre-Fader [L+R] level reaches

–10 dB.

Oscillator/Noise Switchable sine wave @ 100 Hz, 1 kHz or 10

kHz(1% T.H.D. @ +4 dB output), or pink

noise.

Scene Memory Direct Scene Memory recall switches (1–8)

Switchable Scene Memory recall (1–128)

VU Meters 12 illuminated meters

(0VU=+4 dB output @ 600 Ω load)

#1 ; MIX1 / MIX9 / MATRIX1

#2 ; MIX2 / MIX10 / MATRIX2

#3 ; MIX3 / MIX11 / MATRIX3

#4 ; MIX4 / MIX12 / MATRIX4

#5 ; MIX5 / MIX13 / MATRIX5

#6 ; MIX6 / MIX14 / MATRIX6

#7 ; MIX7 / MIX15 / MATRIX7

#8 ; MIX8 / MIX16 / MATRIX8

#9 ; STEREO A L

#10; STEREO A R

#11; STEREO B L / CUE L

#12; STEREO B R / CUR R

VU Meter Peak Indicators LED(red) built into each VU meter turns on

when output signal is above the level 3 dB

lower than clipping level.

Dimension Height 265 mm

Depth 874 mm

Width 2571 mm(56C), 2043 mm (40C),

1779 mm (32), 1515 mm(24)

Weight 128 kg (56C), 108 kg (40C), 95 kg (32),

85 kg(24)

*1 Hum & Noise are measured with a 6 dB/octave ﬁlter @ 12.7 kHz;equiv-

alent to a 20 kHz ﬁlter with inﬁnite dB/octave attenuation.

For European Model

Purchase/User information speciﬁed in EN55103-1 and EN55103-2.

Conformed Environment: E1, E2, E3 and E4.

Specifications

Input/output characteristics

Input speciﬁcations

• 0 dB=0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV=1Vrms.

*1 XLR connectors are balanced.

*2 XLR connector is unbalanced.

*3 Phono Jacks are unbalanced.

*4 SUB IN Phone Jacks(TRS) are unbalanced(T=SIGNAL, R=GND, S=GND).

*5 INSERT Phone Jacks(TRS) are unbalanced(T=OUTPUT, R=INPUT, S=GND).

*6 Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4 dB(1.23 V), or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum level.

Output speciﬁcations

• 0 dB=0.775 Vrms.

*1 All XLR connectors are balanced.

*2 CH DIRECT OUT Phone Jacks(TRS) are unbalanced(T=SIGNAL, R=GND, S=GND).

*3 INSERT Phone Jacks(TRS) are unbalanced(T=OUTPUT, R=INPUT, S=GND).

*4 Stereo Phone Jack is unbalanced.

Connection PAD

Gain

Trim

Actual Load

Impedance

For Use With

Nominal

Input Level

Connector In Mixer

Sensitivity

Nominal Max before Clip

CH INPUT

(1~24) (1~32)

(1~40) (1~56)

–60

3 kΩ

50-600 Ω Mics

600 Ω Lines

–86 dB(0.039 mV) –60 dB(0.775 mV) –40 dB(7.75 mV)

XLR-3-31 type

26 –60 dB(0.775 mV) –34 dB(15.5 mV) –14 dB(155 mV)

–16

–42 dB(6.16 mV) –16 dB(123 mV) +4 dB(1.23 V)

26 –16 dB(123 mV) +10 dB(2.45 V) +30 dB(24.5 V)

ST CH A INPUT

[L, R] (1~4)

–30

5 kΩ 600 Ω Lines

–56 dB(1.23 mV) –30 dB(24.5 mV) –10 dB(245 mV)

XLR-3-31 type

+10 –16 dB(123 mV) +10 dB(2.45 V) +30 dB(24.5 V)

ST CH B INPUT

[L, R] (1~4)

–20

10 kΩ 600 Ω Lines

–46 dB(3.88 mV) –20 dB(77.5 mV) 0 dB(0.775 V)

Phono Jack

+10 –16 dB(123 mV) +10 dB(2.45 V) +30 dB(24.5 V)

TALKBACK IN 10 kΩ 50-600 Ω Mics –66 dB(0.388 mV) –50 dB(2.45 mV) –20 dB(77.5 mV) XLR-3-31 type

2TR IN 1 [L, R]

2TR IN 2 [L, R]

10 kΩ 600 Ω Lines

–2 dB(0.616 V) +4 dB(1.23 V) +24 dB(12.3 V) XLR-3-31 type

16 dB(158 mV) –10 dBV(316 mV) +10 dBV(3.16 V) Phono Jack

CUE SUB IN [L, R]

MATRIX SUB IN [L, R]

10 kΩ 600 Ω Lines

–2 dB(0.616 V)

+4 dB(1.23 V) +24 dB(12.3 V) Phone Jack(TRS)

STEREO SUB IN [L, R]

MIX SUB IN (1~16)

–6 dB(388 mV)

CH INSERT IN (1~24, 32, 40, 56)

10 kΩ 600 Ω Lines

–26 dB(38.8 mV)

0 dB(0.775 V) +20 dB(7.75 V) Phone Jack(TRS)

STEREO INSERT IN [L, R]

MIX INSERT IN (1~16)

–10 dB(245 mV)

Connection

Actual Source

Impedance

For Use With

Nominal

Output Level

Connector In Mixer

Nominal Max before Clip

STEREO A OUT [L, R]

STEREO B OUT [L, R]

MIX OUT (1~16)

MONITOR OUT [L, R]

MATRIX OUT (1~8)

150 Ω 600 Ω Lines +4 dB(1.23 V) +24 dB(12.3 V) XLR-3-32 type

CH DIRECT OUT (1~24, 32, 40, 56)

CH INSERT OUT (1~24, 32, 40, 56)

600 Ω 10 kΩ Lines 0 dB(0.775 V) +20 dB(7.75 V)

Phone Jack(TRS)

STEREO INSERT OUT [L, R]

MIX INSERT OUT (1~16)

600 Ω 10 kΩ Lines 0 dB(0.775 V) +20 dB(7.75 V) Phone Jack(TRS)

PHONES OUT [L, R] 100 Ω

8 Ω Phones 10 mW 20 mW

Stereo Phone Jack

40 Ω Phones 30 mW 75 mW

Specifications

Other

Connector wiring

DC POWER INPUT

VCA EXTERNAL I/O

Included items

Power supply connection cable (3 m, 10 pin)

Pin No. Signal name

1 Power supply remote

2 +15 V

3 ±15 V GND

4 +48 V GND

5 –15 V

6 +12 V

7 +12V GND/ power supply remote

8 Power supply remote

9 +48 V

10 FRAME GND

Pin No. Signal name

1 VCA GROUP 1

2 VCA GROUP 2

3 VCA GROUP 3

4 VCA GROUP 4

5 VCA GROUP 5

6 VCA GROUP 6

7 VCA GROUP 7

8 VCA GROUP 8

9 GND

3 2 1

10 9 8

7 6 5 4

Dimensions

W: 2571/M3000A-56C

W: 2043/M3000A-40C

W: 1779/M3000A-32

W: 1515/M3000A-24

D: 874

H: 265

Units: mm

MIDI data format

1. MIDI Channel

The same channel is used for transmission and recep-

tion. Select from channel numbers 1–16.

2. MIDI Program Change

Program change numbers 0–127 correspond to Scene

Memory numbers 1–128. This correspondence can-

not be changed. However when Mute Group is

selected, program change numbers 0–7 cannot be

transmitted or received. (Since memory numbers 1–8

will not correspond to program change numbers 0–

7.)

In the case of OMNI [on], program changes of all

MIDI channels are received.

Transmission/reception can be switched [LoC/on/

oFF]. When [LoC] is selected, program changes will

be transmitted to control an external MIDI device

even when a scene memory with no data is recalled.

3. MIDI Control Change

Control change messages correspond to the various

ON/EDIT switches and to the DIRECT RECALL

switches. This correspondence cannot be changed.

However, control change numbers 105–112 corre-

spond to the DIRECT RECALL 1–8 switches only

when MUTE GROUP is selected.

Transmission/reception can be switched [on/GrP/

oFF]. When [GrP] is selected, only control change

messages corresponding to mute groups will be trans-

mitted or received.

4. MIDI Echo Back

The Echo Back function can be switched [on/oFF].

However if the internal transmission buffer overﬂows

because a long exclusive message is being echoed back

etc., echo back will be halted, and internal data will be

transmitted. Bulk Dump Request messages will not be

echoed back – bulk data will be transmitted instead.

5. Bulk Out, Bulk Dump Request

The following bulk messages can be transmitted and

received.

(1) SCENE MEMORY No. BULK OUT FORMAT

(2) SCENE MEMORY No. BULK REQUEST FORMAT

MIDI Control

Change No.

ON/EDIT switch Assign

1–48 CH INPUT(1–48)

49–52 ST CH INPUT(1–4)

53–60 CH INPUT(49–56)

61–68 MIX(1–8) OUT

69 STEREO A OUT

73–76 MIX(9–12) OUT

77, 78 MIX(13/14, 15/16) OUT

105–112 DIRECT RECALL(1–8)

=MUTE GROUP(1–8)

STATUS 11110000 F0h System Exclusive Message

ID No. 01000011 43h Manufacturer's ID No.(YAMAHA)

SUB STATUS 0000xxxx 0nh n=0~15(MIDI Channel)

FORMAT No. 01111110 7Eh Universal Bulk Dump

BYTE COUNT(HIGH) 00000000 00h 39(29+10)bytes

BYTE COUNT(LOW) 00100111 27h

01001100 4Ch 'L'

01001101 4Dh 'M'

00100000 20h ' '

00111000 38h '8'

01000010 42h 'B'

00110011 33h '3'

00110001 31h '1'

DATA NAME 01001101 4Dh 'M'

0xxxxxxx mmh mm=0~127(MEMORY No.)

DATA STATUS 0000xxxx 0nh n=0:no data, n=f:valid data.

DATA 0000xxxx d01 ON/OFF DATA assigned Control

Change 4~1

: :

0000xxxx d28 ON/OFF DATA assigned Control

Change 112~109

CHECK SUM 0xxxxxxx eeh

ee=(INVERT('L'+'M'+...+d01+...+d28)+1)

AND 7Fh

EOX 11110111 F7h End Of Exclusive

STATUS 11110000 F0h System Exclusive Message

ID No. 01000011 43h Manufacturer's ID No.(YAMAHA)

SUB STATUS 0010xxxx 2nh n=0~15(MIDI Channel)

FORMAT No. 01111110 7Eh Universal Bulk Dump

01001100 4Ch 'L'

01001101 4Dh 'M'

00100000 20h ' '

00111000 38h '8'

01000010 42h 'B'

00110011 33h '3'

00110001 31h '1'

DATA NAME 01001101 4Dh 'M'

0xxxxxxx mmh mm=0~127(MEMORY No.)

EOX 11110111 F7h End Of Exclusive

IDI Implementation

Chart

Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks

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Modelo: M3000A

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