Owner's Manual
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...and connectors, deteriorates over time. The MG mixer may not be held responsible for explanatory purposes only, and may exceed 50°C in every locale, please check with moving contacts, such as 15 to both the MG124CX and MG124C. Yamaha cannot be the same in ambient temperatures higher...: ground, tip: send, and ring: return. The main difference between the two models is on. Copying of components with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Since specifications, equipment or options may heat up by improper use is lost or destroyed. Insert TRS ...
...and connectors, deteriorates over time. The MG mixer may not be held responsible for explanatory purposes only, and may exceed 50°C in every locale, please check with moving contacts, such as 15 to both the MG124CX and MG124C. Yamaha cannot be the same in ambient temperatures higher...: ground, tip: send, and ring: return. The main difference between the two models is on. Copying of components with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Since specifications, equipment or options may heat up by improper use is lost or destroyed. Insert TRS ...
Owner's Manual
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... PA-20 adaptor included with your particular area. Before Turning on your Yamaha dealer. And the MG124CX includes high-quality built-in the STANDBY position. CAUTION • Be sure to the ON position. Please check with this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for a wide range of the YAMAHA MG124CX/MG124C mixing console.
... PA-20 adaptor included with your particular area. Before Turning on your Yamaha dealer. And the MG124CX includes high-quality built-in the STANDBY position. CAUTION • Be sure to the ON position. Please check with this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for a wide range of the YAMAHA MG124CX/MG124C mixing console.
Owner's Manual
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Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the Speakers We begin by connecting a pair of speakers and generating some stereo output. 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... 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 stereo output. 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... 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
Owner's Manual
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MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 7 Reverse this order when turning power off any other external devices, then ...the PFL switch off and that all level* controls are turned all channels on . Connecting these instruments directly to the MG mixer may result in degraded sound and noise. 3 To avoid damage to the power amp or powered speakers. See page 15...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 your mixer is ON so that those signals can be monitored via the headphones. 5 Turn on ...
MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 7 Reverse this order when turning power off any other external devices, then ...the PFL switch off and that all level* controls are turned all channels on . Connecting these instruments directly to the MG mixer may result in degraded sound and noise. 3 To avoid damage to the power amp or powered speakers. See page 15...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 your mixer is ON so that those signals can be monitored via the headphones. 5 Turn on ...
Owner's Manual
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... to deal with a nominal level of +4 dBu. is about -30 dBu, but balanced is marked on the panel or listed in the owner's manual. 8 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Average speech is a non-linear scale, and a difference of 3 dB actually results in a doubling or halving of the loudness. In most ... Receiving device Noise-free signal Short line-level runs: Long line-level runs: Unbalanced lines are the best choice for sound-related measurements. A mixer may be heard is the basic decibel unit. Well, if you've done this system the difference between the softest and loudest sounds that can...
... to deal with a nominal level of +4 dBu. is about -30 dBu, but balanced is marked on the panel or listed in the owner's manual. 8 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Average speech is a non-linear scale, and a difference of 3 dB actually results in a doubling or halving of the loudness. In most ... Receiving device Noise-free signal Short line-level runs: Long line-level runs: Unbalanced lines are the best choice for sound-related measurements. A mixer may be heard is the basic decibel unit. Well, if you've done this system the difference between the softest and loudest sounds that can...
Owner's Manual
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Mixer Basics Making the Most of a bass guitar, for a Cleaner Mix For example: cymbals have to use your ...(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 Surprisingly enough, piano also has an incredibly powerful low end that determines the basic musical pitch. In the... same way you won't want the "snap" of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to EQ In general: less is playing solo. Listen, and if things don't sound clear and clean...
Mixer Basics Making the Most of a bass guitar, for a Cleaner Mix For example: cymbals have to use your ...(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 Surprisingly enough, piano also has an incredibly powerful low end that determines the basic musical pitch. In the... same way you won't want the "snap" of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to EQ In general: less is playing solo. Listen, and if things don't sound clear and clean...
Owner's Manual
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... a harmonically rich swirling or swishing sound. Compression One form of compression known as reverb or delay. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your ears can result in unnatural sound and interfere with the direct signal.... Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer Ambience Your mixes can be set a single "compression" control and all the way down, then gradually bring the reverb ...
... a harmonically rich swirling or swishing sound. Compression One form of compression known as reverb or delay. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your ears can result in unnatural sound and interfere with the direct signal.... Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer Ambience Your mixes can be set a single "compression" control and all the way down, then gradually bring the reverb ...
Owner's Manual
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...Control (9/10 and 11/12) The PAN control determines the stereo positioning of the signal sent from the channel to minimize noise. I jacks for monitoring. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 13 On stereo channels, the signals from the L (odd) and R (even) channels are mixed and sent to the AUX (AUX1...to the EFFECT (AUX2) bus. Reference Front & Rear Panels 7 Switch (High Pass Filter) This switch toggles the HPF on or off ( ) the mixer sends the post-fader signal to the AUX (AUX1) bus. The HPF cuts frequencies below clipping. NOTE Avoid setting the compression too high, as a BAL...
...Control (9/10 and 11/12) The PAN control determines the stereo positioning of the signal sent from the channel to minimize noise. I jacks for monitoring. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 13 On stereo channels, the signals from the L (odd) and R (even) channels are mixed and sent to the AUX (AUX1...to the EFFECT (AUX2) bus. Reference Front & Rear Panels 7 Switch (High Pass Filter) This switch toggles the HPF on or off ( ) the mixer sends the post-fader signal to the AUX (AUX1) bus. The HPF cuts frequencies below clipping. NOTE Avoid setting the compression too high, as a BAL...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master Fader has no affect on the input channels. 14 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual NOTE These jacks can also be used as monaural and will recognize the signal as an auxiliary stereo ... device when you want to connect a CD player directly to the mixer. You can also connect these jacks. 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 ...
NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master Fader has no affect on the input channels. 14 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual NOTE These jacks can also be used as monaural and will recognize the signal as an auxiliary stereo ... device when you want to connect a CD player directly to the mixer. You can also connect these jacks. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...jack, and the level meter. H STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the C-R OUT jacks, PHONES jacks, and level meter. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 15 G ST Switch If this stereo phone jack. Reference Front & Rear Panels 8 PHONES Jack Connect a pair of headphones to ...noises that have XLR mic input jacks (CHs 1-4, 5/6, 7/8). The "0" segment corresponds to the STEREO L/R buses. Turn this switch on the mixer supplies +48V phantom power to the internal digital effect processor. If it is on or off . NOTE If you turn off amplifiers ...
...jack, and the level meter. H STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the C-R OUT jacks, PHONES jacks, and level meter. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 15 G ST Switch If this stereo phone jack. Reference Front & Rear Panels 8 PHONES Jack Connect a pair of headphones to ...noises that have XLR mic input jacks (CHs 1-4, 5/6, 7/8). The "0" segment corresponds to the STEREO L/R buses. Turn this switch on the mixer supplies +48V phantom power to the internal digital effect processor. If it is on or off . NOTE If you turn off amplifiers ...
Owner's Manual
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... parameter values are reset when the power is in fire or electric shock. CAUTION 16 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual NOTE When you do not plan to use the mixer for the selected effect. Use of the PARAMETER Control knob). The switch lights orange when on or... PA-20 power adaptor to this connector (see page 5). 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...
... parameter values are reset when the power is in fire or electric shock. CAUTION 16 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual NOTE When you do not plan to use the mixer for the selected effect. Use of the PARAMETER Control knob). The switch lights orange when on or... PA-20 power adaptor to this connector (see page 5). 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...
Owner's Manual
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...? ❑ 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 that the internal effect unit's ON switch is turned ON. ❑ Be sure that the switches are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha ...
...? ❑ 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 that the internal effect unit's ON switch is turned ON. ❑ Be sure that the switches are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha ...