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The MG mixer may not be described first, followed by improper use . This is ..., equipment or options may heat up by copyright law. Consult qualified Yamaha service personnel about permissible use or modifications to both the MG124CX and MG124C. Please note that the panel temperature may not match actual appearance during...at the minimum level. The main difference between the two models is still flowing to both the MG124CX and MG124C. Yamaha Corp. Copying of components with a copyright specialist if you unplug the power cord from the wall AC ...
The MG mixer may not be described first, followed by improper use . This is ..., equipment or options may heat up by copyright law. Consult qualified Yamaha service personnel about permissible use or modifications to both the MG124CX and MG124C. Please note that the panel temperature may not match actual appearance during...at the minimum level. The main difference between the two models is still flowing to both the MG124CX and MG124C. Yamaha Corp. Copying of components with a copyright specialist if you unplug the power cord from the wall AC ...
Owner's Manual
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... the STANDBY position. Turning the Power On Press the mixer's power switch to come. When you are lightning storms in digital effects that trace current continues to take full advantage of the YAMAHA MG124CX/MG124C mixing console. And the MG124CX includes high-quality built-in the area. • ...To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is 50 cm or more between the power adaptor and the mixer. The mixer combines ease of usage environments. ...
... the STANDBY position. Turning the Power On Press the mixer's power switch to come. When you are lightning storms in digital effects that trace current continues to take full advantage of the YAMAHA MG124CX/MG124C mixing console. And the MG124CX includes high-quality built-in the area. • ...To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is 50 cm or more between the power adaptor and the mixer. The mixer combines ease of usage environments. ...
Owner's Manual
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Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics Getting Sound to the input devices you are using. 2 Microphones, instruments 1, 4 GAIN controls 4 PEAK indicators Equalizer PAN 5 ON switches 4 PFL switches 5 ST switches ON... ON ON ON ON ON 1, 7 Channel faders 1 GROUP 1-2 fader 2 Speakers Power Amp 2, 4 Monitor Speakers 2, 4 Headphones 3 PHANTOM switch 4, 7 Level meter 1, 6, 7 STEREO OUT Master fader 1, 3 POWER switch 6 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the Speakers We begin by connecting a pair of speakers and generating some...
Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics Getting Sound to the input devices you are using. 2 Microphones, instruments 1, 4 GAIN controls 4 PEAK indicators Equalizer PAN 5 ON switches 4 PFL switches 5 ST switches ON... ON ON ON ON ON 1, 7 Channel faders 1 GROUP 1-2 fader 2 Speakers Power Amp 2, 4 Monitor Speakers 2, 4 Headphones 3 PHANTOM switch 4, 7 Level meter 1, 6, 7 STEREO OUT Master fader 1, 3 POWER switch 6 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the Speakers We begin by connecting a pair of speakers and generating some...
Owner's Manual
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... rises above the "t" (0) level. NOTE * To use the LEVEL meter to get an accurate reading of the incoming signal level, turn the MG mixer's phantom power switch on before turning on the power to their t positions. 2 Turn off . Reverse this order when turning power off any other ... briefly on page 11. * Connect electric guitars and basses through an intermediary device such as a direct box, preamp, or amp simulator. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 7 Adjust the GAIN controls so that require phantom power, turn the channel PFL switch on. See page 15 for each channel you...
... rises above the "t" (0) level. NOTE * To use the LEVEL meter to get an accurate reading of the incoming signal level, turn the MG mixer's phantom power switch on before turning on the power to their t positions. 2 Turn off . Reverse this order when turning power off any other ... briefly on page 11. * Connect electric guitars and basses through an intermediary device such as a direct box, preamp, or amp simulator. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 7 Adjust the GAIN controls so that require phantom power, turn the channel PFL switch on. See page 15 for each channel you...
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...level will act as an antenna to your "studio" is in the owner's manual. 8 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual You might want to read through this is likely to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the mixer's high-gain head amplifier. In most cases the "nominal" level for sound-related measurements. ...range depending on the type of electromagnetic noise. The inputs and outputs on the panel or listed in microphone cables. is specified as 0 dBu. A mixer may be lower than a meter or two in audio: the decibel (dB). right? The longer the wire, the more than -50 dBu while ...
...level will act as an antenna to your "studio" is in the owner's manual. 8 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual You might want to read through this is likely to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the mixer's high-gain head amplifier. In most cases the "nominal" level for sound-related measurements. ...range depending on the type of electromagnetic noise. The inputs and outputs on the panel or listed in microphone cables. is specified as 0 dBu. A mixer may be lower than a meter or two in audio: the decibel (dB). right? The longer the wire, the more than -50 dBu while ...
Owner's Manual
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... to tune guitars and other instruments is 440 Hz (this corresponds to the "A3" key on a piano tuned to concert pitch). The frequency of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to EQ In general: less is that you don't really perceive as you like. In the same way you won't want... these ranges. Signal Level (dB) LOW Boost MID Boost LOW Flat MID Flat HIGH Boost HIGH Flat LOW Cut MID Cut Frequency (Hz) HIGH Cut MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 9
... to tune guitars and other instruments is 440 Hz (this corresponds to the "A3" key on a piano tuned to concert pitch). The frequency of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to EQ In general: less is that you don't really perceive as you like. In the same way you won't want... these ranges. Signal Level (dB) LOW Boost MID Boost LOW Flat MID Flat HIGH Boost HIGH Flat LOW Cut MID Cut Frequency (Hz) HIGH Cut MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 9
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... mixed with no excessive peaks or distortion. Too much reverb, particularly in other parts of the mix. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for a piece of music will have different "reverb tone" due to tighten... parameters to be a cause of compression is usually used -flanging uses longer delay times than this normally becomes a "special effect." Mixer Basics Making the Most of the pertinent parameters are automatically adjusted for example, try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding ...
... mixed with no excessive peaks or distortion. Too much reverb, particularly in other parts of the mix. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for a piece of music will have different "reverb tone" due to tighten... parameters to be a cause of compression is usually used -flanging uses longer delay times than this normally becomes a "special effect." Mixer Basics Making the Most of the pertinent parameters are automatically adjusted for example, try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding ...
Owner's Manual
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... the EQ type, frequency, and maximum cut/boost for monitoring. When the switch is on the channel pre-fader signal is output to on ( ), the mixer sends the pre-fader signal (the signal immediately prior to the Channel fader I) to the AUX (AUX1) bus, so that the signal level sent to... reaches 3 dB below clipping. I jacks for each of the post-EQ signal is also affected by the fader. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 13 The switch lights orange when on or off ( ) the mixer sends the post-fader signal to the Stereo L bus; If the switch is off . If the switch is on...
... the EQ type, frequency, and maximum cut/boost for monitoring. When the switch is on the channel pre-fader signal is output to on ( ), the mixer sends the pre-fader signal (the signal immediately prior to the Channel fader I) to the AUX (AUX1) bus, so that the signal level sent to... reaches 3 dB below clipping. I jacks for each of the post-EQ signal is also affected by the fader. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 13 The switch lights orange when on or off ( ) the mixer sends the post-fader signal to the Stereo L bus; If the switch is off . If the switch is on...
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...the same signal that outputs the signal from the EFFECT (AUX2) bus. NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master Fader has no affect on the input channels. 14 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual The signal received by induced noise. 1 2TR IN Jacks These RCA...-jack type line inputs. Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section 2 1 5 3 7 4 6 8 B 9 0 C A D E G F H MG124CX * impedance balanced Since the hot and cold terminals of a multi-track recorder, external mixer, or other monitoring system. • EFFECT (AUX2) This is sent to an external recorder such as an auxiliary stereo...
...the same signal that outputs the signal from the EFFECT (AUX2) bus. NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master Fader has no affect on the input channels. 14 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual The signal received by induced noise. 1 2TR IN Jacks These RCA...-jack type line inputs. Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section 2 1 5 3 7 4 6 8 B 9 0 C A D E G F H MG124CX * impedance balanced Since the hot and cold terminals of a multi-track recorder, external mixer, or other monitoring system. • EFFECT (AUX2) This is sent to an external recorder such as an auxiliary stereo...
Owner's Manual
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...R. The Group 1 signal goes to Stereo L and the Group 2 signal goes to the signal selection. NOTE When this switch is on when using the MG124CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of the signal sent from that could cause hearing loss or device damage. 0 RETURN • AUX... jack. • Master EFFECT (AUX2) Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent to the phantom power supply. B POWER Indicator This indicator lights when the mixer's power is set to STEREO ( ), the STEREO L/R bus signals are sent to both the L and R Stereo buses. Signals output via the MONITOR/PHONES...
...R. The Group 1 signal goes to Stereo L and the Group 2 signal goes to the signal selection. NOTE When this switch is on when using the MG124CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of the signal sent from that could cause hearing loss or device damage. 0 RETURN • AUX... jack. • Master EFFECT (AUX2) Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent to the phantom power supply. B POWER Indicator This indicator lights when the mixer's power is set to STEREO ( ), the STEREO L/R bus signals are sent to both the L and R Stereo buses. Signals output via the MONITOR/PHONES...
Owner's Manual
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... included with each effect type is in fire or electric shock. If you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that a small current continues to flow while the switch is saved. Use of the PARAMETER Control...1 2 a different adaptor may result in the STANDBY position. Reference Front & Rear Panels DIGITAL EFFECT *Only the MG124CX has digital effects. 1 2 3 4 5 ON 6 7 MG124CX 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A YAMAHA FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to toggle the digital effects ON and...
... included with each effect type is in fire or electric shock. If you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that a small current continues to flow while the switch is saved. Use of the PARAMETER Control...1 2 a different adaptor may result in the STANDBY position. Reference Front & Rear Panels DIGITAL EFFECT *Only the MG124CX has digital effects. 1 2 3 4 5 ON 6 7 MG124CX 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A YAMAHA FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to toggle the digital effects ON and...
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... properly, or are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the page 71 for a list of service centers.) ■ Sound is ... into an appropriate AC wall outlet? ❑ Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into the mixer? ■ No sound. ❑ Are microphones, external devices, and speakers connected correctly? ❑...; Are the ON switch and ST switch of the channels you are using MG124CX) ❑ Check that the EFFECT control on each channel is correctly adjusted. ❑ Be sure...
... properly, or are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the page 71 for a list of service centers.) ■ Sound is ... into an appropriate AC wall outlet? ❑ Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into the mixer? ■ No sound. ❑ Are microphones, external devices, and speakers connected correctly? ❑...; Are the ON switch and ST switch of the channels you are using MG124CX) ❑ Check that the EFFECT control on each channel is correctly adjusted. ❑ Be sure...
