Yamaha MG12XU Owner's Manual

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  • Yamaha MG12XU | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    Owner's Manual Precautions pages 5, 6 Quick Start Guide pages 9 to 11 Troubleshooting page 29 to 31 EN
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    est tombé. AVERTISSEMENT POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À L'HUMIDITÉ. (UL60065_03) MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 3
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    instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures effects on waste disposal service or the MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    When rackmounting the device, always use two or more people. Attempting to lift the device by yourself may damage your back, result in other injury, or cause damage to the device itself. • If the device is mounted in an EIA standard rack, carefully read the section "Precautions for Rack Mounting" on
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    plate, which is at the rear of the unit. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft. Model No. Serial No. 6 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual (rear_en_01)
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    24 Power Block 27 USB Block (XU Models Only 28 Troubleshooting 29 When No Sound Is Output 29 Other 31 Appendix 32 General Specifications 32 Effect Programs 33 Jack and Connector List 34 Connector Types 34 Rack Mounting 35 Index 36 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 7
  • Yamaha MG12XU | Owner's Manual - Page 8
    mixing console.) • AC power cord • Rack mount brackets (The RK-MG12 for the MG12XU/MG12 is sold separately.) • Cubase AI Download Information (XU models only): Contains the access code necessary for downloading the Steinberg DAW software "Cubase AI". Visit the following Yamaha website for details on
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    ll begin this guide by connecting a pair of speakers and generating some stereo output. Note that the operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the input devices you are using. • Power switch (rear panel) • [AC IN] jack (rear panel) [GAIN] knobs MG20XU MG16XU Faders MG12XU Step
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    or other equipment to a stereo input channel that has no [GAIN] knob channel faders to avoid distortion.  Adjusting Tone and Level • Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW page 18 • [COMP] knobs page 17 • [GAIN] knobs page 17 • Channel faders page 19 10 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    Step 5 Using the Built-in Effects (XU Models Only) Quick Start Guide [AUX (2, 4)/FX] knobs effect or, worse yet, makes the sound muddy and indistinct. In general, you don't want reverb to dominate the mix, so you should apply it judiciously. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    only.) NOTE On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack, [MONITOR OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on the rear panel. Foot switch (YAMAHA FC5) (The [FOOT SW] jack is on XU models only.) Portable audio player Headphones 12 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    for music playback and/or recording) (The [USB 2.0] jack is on XU models only.) NOTE On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack, [MONITOR OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on the rear panel. CD player Power amp Speakers MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 13
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    [PHONES] jack. [MONITOR] section (page 25) [SEND MASTER] section (page 26) [STEREO] section (page 27) [GROUP] section (page 26) Input Channel Block (page 16 - 21) Built-in Effects Block (XU models only) (page 22 - 23) Master Block (page 24 - 27) 14 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    Controls and Connectors Power Block (page 27) MG16XU USB Block (XU models only) (page 28) Master Block MG20XU Master block jacks (page 24) The master block jacks on the MG20XU/MG20 are all located on the rear panel, except the [PHONES] jack. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 15
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    ) Stereo input channels 13/14 - 15/16 (MG16XU/MG16) 9/10 - 11/12 (MG12XU/MG12) q r w t e q Mono input jacks MG20XU/MG20: 1 - 12 MG16XU/MG16: 1 - 8 MG12XU/MG12: 1 - 4 • [MIC/LINE]: Accepts both XLR connectors and phone connectors. Connect the microphones and or instruments you intend to use
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    /20 USB IN {CH15/ 16 USB IN} {CH11/12USB IN} between the [LINE] stereo input jack and the [USB 2.0] jack. NOTE The volume input from computers through [USB 2.0] jack can be adjusted by Attenuator Function. Please see Attenuator Function (page 28). MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    MG12XU: [AUX1], [AUX2/FX] MG12: [AUX1 - 2] The levels of each signal sent to the AUX 1 - 4 buses from each channel can be adjusted independently. On stereo input channels, the Line L (odd) and Line R (even) input are used to adjust the level of the signal sent to the FX bus (built-in effects) in
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    For adjusting the level of the channel signal. Use these controls to adjust the balance between the various channels. NOTE To minimize noise, set the fader sliders for any unused channels all the way down. MG20XU/MG20 MG16XU/MG16 MG12XU/MG12 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 19
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    COMP 3-Stage EQ PEAK ON (CH Fader) PAN MG12XU/MG12 PRE 1-2 3-4 (*) ST AUX1 MG20XU/MG20 : CH9-12 AUX1PRE MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 MG12XU/MG12 AUX2/FX, AUX2 PRE AUX2 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 AUX3 (*) AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) PFL  Mono/stereo input channels MG20XU/MG20 : CH13/14-19/20 MG16XU/MG16
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    EQ MG16XU/MG16 : 3-Stage MG12XU/MG12 : 2-Stage USB-PLAY-R LINE/USB MG16XU : CH15/16 MG12XU : CH11/12 BAL MG12XU/MG12 PRE MG16XU/MG16 MG12XU/MG12 PRE MG16XU/MG16 1-2 3-4 (*) ST AUX1 AUX1PRE AUX2/FX, AUX2 AUX2 AUX3 (*) AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) PFL MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 21
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    the desired effect by turning the knob while holding it down. • The [PROGRAM] knob can be used to adjust the volume of audio playback from a computer. For details, see the "Attenuator Function" (page 28). y e u r y i o o MG16XU MG20XU 22 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    buses. !0 [FOOT SW] (Foot Switch) jack Connect a foot switch to this phone type input jack. The switch lights in orange when on. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to toggle the effects ON and OFF. MG16XU MG12XU MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 23
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    impedance-balanced TRS phone jacks output the [GROUP 1-2 and 3-4] (MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16) signals. Use these jacks to connect to the inputs of a multitrack recorder, external mixer, or another similar device. e [MONITOR OUT] jacks MG16XU i MG20XU Rear Panel Connect these impedance-balanced
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    buses (MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16). • MG12XU/MG12 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( ) • MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( ), [1-2] ( ) GROUP 3-4 buses: [GROUP] ( ), [3-4] ( ) MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 25
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    [GROUP OUT 3, 4] jacks. • [ST] switch If this switch is on ( ), the signals are sent to the STEREO L/R bus via the [GROUP 1-2, 3-4] faders. The GROUP 1 and 3 signal goes to the STEREO L bus, and the GROUP 2 and 4 signal goes to the STEREO R bus. 26 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    in the off position. If you do not plan to use the mixer for a while, be sure to unplug the power cord STEREO] master fader. The switch lights when on. • [STEREO] master fader For adjusting the level of the signal output to the [STEREO OUT] jack. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    input/output. You can download the driver from the following Yamaha website, and install it on your computer. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/mg_xu When the [ST] switch of a channel which has a [LINE / USB ] switch is on while DAW software is being used /MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    output to speakers and/or headphones. 2 Adjust tone and level for each channel. [PHONES] jack 4 Make final adjustments to the level of the signal routed through buses. 3 Route signals from channels to buses, and then on to the master block. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 29
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    ( ) To monitor the signal of each channel You can use the level meter and headphones to check the pre-fader signal for each channel. • [PFL] switches: Turn on ( ) for the channel(s) you want to check. • [MONITOR LEVEL] knob: Adjust the level. 30 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    input channel or use a stereo input channel.  Effects are not applied.  Are the [FX] knobs for each channel Use the "Attenuator Function". For details, see page 28. If any specific problem should persist, please contact your Yamaha dealer. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    MG16: 6.6 kg (14.6 lbs.) MG20: 6.9 kg (15.2 lbs.) Owner's Manual, Technical Specifications, Cubase AI Download Information (XU model only) Rack-mount kit (MG20XU, MG20, MG16XU, MG16 only) Rack-mount kit: RK-MG12 (for MG12XU, MG12), Foot Switch: FC-5 0 to + 40°C For other specifications, see the
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    edged distortion to the sound. An effect which changes the pitch of the signal. * "LFO" stands for Low Frequency Oscillator. An LFO is normally used to periodically modulate another signal, using different waveform shapes and modulation speeds. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 33
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    TRS types are used for stereo headphone jacks, insert jacks, and also for carrying balanced signals in many cases. TS types are used to carry channel and red for right audio channel, for example. Male Female TRS Phone TS Phone White Red 34 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    kit, there may be cases in which closing the rear of the rack will produce a greater cooling effect. Refer to the rack and/or fan unit manual for details. Rack mount brackets Right and left designation of rack mount brackets MG20XU/ MG20 Accessories - MG16XU/ MG16 Accessories - MG12XU/ MG12
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    Delay Time 11 S [SEND] jack 24 [SEND MASTER] section 26 Shelving 18 [SOURCE]/[SOURCE SELECT 25 [ST] switch 19, 23, 26 Stereo input jack 16 [STEREO] master fader 27 [STEREO] section 27 [STEREO OUT] jack 25 U [USB 2.0] jack 28 X XLR 34 36 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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    , Japan 430-8650 Tel: +81-53-460-2312 OCEANIA AUSTRALIA Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd. Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank, Victoria 3006, Australia Tel: 3-9693-5111 COUNTRIES AND TRUST TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN Yamaha Corporation Sales & Marketing Division Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku
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    Yamaha Pro Audio global web site: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ C.S.G., PA Development Division © 2014 Yamaha Corporation 401POAP*.*-01A0 Printed in Vietnam ZJ42750
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EN
Owner’s Manual
Precautions
pages 5, 6
Quick Start Guide
pages 9 to 11
Troubleshooting
page 29 to 31