Yamaha Announces New EMX Series Powered
Mixers
 
February 6, 2000
Bands, small clubs, solo performers and houses of
worship have all benefited from the features, convenience and affordability
of Yamaha’s EMX640 powered mixer. This total system offered simplicity,
reliability and a minimum of labor to get a P.A. up and running. Now,
Yamaha continues the tradition with the feature-loaded EMX660 and its
most affordable mixer yet, the EMX620, at Winter NAMM 2000.
"Yamaha’s
new powered mixers should fill the needs of our dealers and end users,"
states Wayne Hrabak, marketing manager, Professional Audio. "Both
units offer great economy, yet at the same time, are powerful tools providing
an array of professional features without compromise."
The EMX660, with its twin 300-watt (4 ohm) amplifiers and flexible power
amp switching, is now the most powerful mixer in its price class. Like
its predecessor, it contains six input channels with balanced XLR connectors,
switchable pads, master +48V phantom power and balanced 1/4-in. jacks.
Input 5 contains a high impedance line input that allows direct connection
of an instrument like an acoustic guitar without compromising frequency
response. Each channel features three-band EQ, independent monitor and
effects sends. The front panel contains RCA connectors with separate level
control for tape or other line level input sources, plus an additional
Aux input with its own level control. The unit includes two seven-band
graphic equalizers–one for main PA and one for monitors. Due to market
demand, the improved DSP retains its simple push button setting capability,
but has been upgraded to eight presets, with quieter operation.
The
EMX620 is an entry-level model designed to appeal to the budget-conscious
buyer. The six-input mixer features a single 200-watt (4 ohm) amplifier
and built-in limiter to prevent damage from overloads. Channels 1-4 contain
balanced XLR connectors with switchable pads and master phantom power,
plus balanced 1/4-in. jacks. Inputs 5 and 6 include two unbalanced inputs
each. All channels contain two-band EQ, independent monitor and effects
sends. RCA connectors with separate level control for a tape recorder
or CD player are conveniently located on the front panel. Despite its
price point, the EMX620 also contains a professional quality seven-band
graphic equalizer and three digital effects, courtesy of an easy-to-use
DSP.
Both units are housed in a rugged carpet enclosure with corner reinforcement
and incorporated side handles for protection and portability. The EMX660
will be available in April, and the EMX620 in February, 2000.
"Yamaha has equipped the new additions to the EMX family with more
power and DSPs that provide high-quality reverbs and effects," notes
John Schauer, product manager, Professional Audio. "These mixers
have the price points, ease of use and packages that our customers–even
novices–want and need."
For more information, visit Yamaha at www.yamaha.com.
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