Yamaha 6FX Owner's Manual - Page 4

Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the YAMAHA MG16/6FX mixing console. This mixing console combines ease of operation with support for multiple usage environments, and is ideal for SR setups, installed systems, and many other such applications. Please read through this Owner's Manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full advantage of this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. Features G The MG16/6FX provides 16 input channels and mixes the signals into Stereo and Group outputs. G With high-quality digital effects built in, the MG16/6FX can deliver a wide range of sound variations even when used on its own. It also includes an EFFECT SEND jack that can be used to connect an external effector. G The monitor includes a convenient C-R OUT jack. This jack can be used to monitor the main Stereo output, the PFL signal, or the Group 1-2 signals. G The mixer includes dual AUX SEND jacks and a single RETURN jack. The two independent AUX buses may be used as sends to external effectors and monitor systems. G Phantom power supply enables easy connection to condenser microphones that run on external power. G The mixer provides channel-specific INSERT I/O jacks for input channels 1 to 8. These jacks make it possible to insert different effectors into different channels. G Input channels 1 to 8, 9/10, and 11/12 are each equipped with both an XLR mic input jack and a TRS phone-type line jack. Input channels 13/14 and 15/16 are each equipped with both a TRS line input jack and an RCA line input jack. This wide assortment of connectors enables connection to many different devices, from microphones to line-level devices to stereo-output synthesizers. Contents Introduction 4 Features 4 Contents 4 Before Turning on the Mixer 5 Turning the Power On 5 Making the Most Of Your Mixer 6 1 A Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place 7 2 Where Your Signal Goes Once It's Inside the Box 10 3 The First Steps in Achieving Great Sound .... 11 4 External Effects, Monitor Mixes, and Groups 13 5 Making Better Mixes 16 Front & Rear Panels 19 Channel Control Section 19 Master Control Section 21 Rear Input/Output Section 23 Setting Up 25 Setup Procedure 25 Setup Examples 25 Rack Mounting 27 Appendix 28 Specifications 28 Dimensional Diagrams 30 Block Diagram and Level Diagram 31 4 MG16/6FX