Owner's Manual
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... satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to the terminal which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must accept any potential negative effects on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. Cable/s supplied with the letter L or coloured... FCC authorization to the operation of disposal. (weee_eu_en_01) 4 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Compliance with Part 15 of assurance that is marked by the letter E or by Yamaha may cause undesired operation. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT: When...
... satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to the terminal which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must accept any potential negative effects on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. Cable/s supplied with the letter L or coloured... FCC authorization to the operation of disposal. (weee_eu_en_01) 4 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Compliance with Part 15 of assurance that is marked by the letter E or by Yamaha may cause undesired operation. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT: When...
Owner's Manual
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...free use. Thank you for future reference. After reading this manual thoroughly to the Speakers ...........10 Step 5 Using the Built-in Effects (XU Models Only 11 Setup 12 Setup Examples 12 Controls and Connectors 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 15 Input Channel Block 16 ...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 Please read this manual, please keep it available for purchasing the Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 mixing...
...free use. Thank you for future reference. After reading this manual thoroughly to the Speakers ...........10 Step 5 Using the Built-in Effects (XU Models Only 11 Setup 12 Setup Examples 12 Controls and Connectors 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 15 Input Channel Block 16 ...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 Please read this manual, please keep it available for purchasing the Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 mixing...
Owner's Manual
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... can use DAW software such as sustained high frequencies. Improved Convenience with "D-PRE" Class-A discrete microphone preamplifiers. Visit the following Yamaha website for downloading the Steinberg DAW software "Cubase AI". This circuit uses multi-stage amplifying elements to 240 V, for high quality ... input/output characteristics, dimensions, as well as when mounting the mixing console in a rack. 24 High-Quality Digital Effects (XU Models) The XU models (MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU) feature 24 built-in high-end audio devices. Lowering the impedance of 24-bit/192 kHz sound quality...
... can use DAW software such as sustained high frequencies. Improved Convenience with "D-PRE" Class-A discrete microphone preamplifiers. Visit the following Yamaha website for downloading the Steinberg DAW software "Cubase AI". This circuit uses multi-stage amplifying elements to 240 V, for high quality ... input/output characteristics, dimensions, as well as when mounting the mixing console in a rack. 24 High-Quality Digital Effects (XU Models) The XU models (MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU) feature 24 built-in high-end audio devices. Lowering the impedance of 24-bit/192 kHz sound quality...
Owner's Manual
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... * The [PROGRAM] knob and [PARAMETER] knob on the MG20XU are more than shown here. [FX RTN] fader (The MG20XU has an [FX RTN LEVEL] knob.) 1. Use the [FX RTN] fader to adjust the overall effect depth of repeating rhythmic effects. You can be further enhanced by using the built-in ambience... effects such as reverb or delay. Delay times can use ...
... * The [PROGRAM] knob and [PARAMETER] knob on the MG20XU are more than shown here. [FX RTN] fader (The MG20XU has an [FX RTN LEVEL] knob.) 1. Use the [FX RTN] fader to adjust the overall effect depth of repeating rhythmic effects. You can be further enhanced by using the built-in ambience... effects such as reverb or delay. Delay times can use ...
Owner's Manual
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...) • The master block jacks on the MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 are all located on the front panel. • The master block jacks on the MG20XU/MG20 are all located on the rear panel, except the [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
...) • The master block jacks on the MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 are all located on the front panel. • The master block jacks on the MG20XU/MG20 are all located on the rear panel, except the [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
Owner's Manual
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... at the center. The same signal level is sent to each channel sent to each of the signal sent to the FX bus (built-in effects) in the corresponding band. if the knob is turned completely to the right, the signal is sent to the L and R of the sound ...(cuts) the band. Controls and Connectors !0 Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW]) 3 Band [MID] Sweep 3 Band 2 Band Equalization Types and Characteristics 3 Band [MID] Sweep 3 Band 2 Band MG20XU/ MG20 CH 1 - 12 CH 13/14 - 19/20 - CH 1 - 7/8 CH 9/10 - 11/12 The equalizer shapes the high, mid, and low audio frequencies. If the...
... at the center. The same signal level is sent to each channel sent to each of the signal sent to the FX bus (built-in effects) in the corresponding band. if the knob is turned completely to the right, the signal is sent to the L and R of the sound ...(cuts) the band. Controls and Connectors !0 Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW]) 3 Band [MID] Sweep 3 Band 2 Band Equalization Types and Characteristics 3 Band [MID] Sweep 3 Band 2 Band MG20XU/ MG20 CH 1 - 12 CH 13/14 - 19/20 - CH 1 - 7/8 CH 9/10 - 11/12 The equalizer shapes the high, mid, and low audio frequencies. If the...
Owner's Manual
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... the volume of the 24 built-in effect programs. For details about these programs, see the "Attenuator Function" (page 28). e [PROGRAM] knob Selects one of audio playback from a computer. y e u r y i o o MG16XU MG20XU 22 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual... Controls and Connectors Built-in Effects Block (XU Models Only) MG20XU/MG16XU : AUX4/FX MG12XU : AUX2/FX PARAMETER USB-Att. PROGRAM L IN DSP R FOOT SW (*)...
... the volume of the 24 built-in effect programs. For details about these programs, see the "Attenuator Function" (page 28). e [PROGRAM] knob Selects one of audio playback from a computer. y e u r y i o o MG16XU MG20XU 22 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual... Controls and Connectors Built-in Effects Block (XU Models Only) MG20XU/MG16XU : AUX4/FX MG12XU : AUX2/FX PARAMETER USB-Att. PROGRAM L IN DSP R FOOT SW (*)...
Owner's Manual
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...the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for monitoring. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to the AUX bus. MG16XU MG12XU MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 23 The switch lights in effect unit to toggle the effects ON and OFF. t [AUX1 - 3] knobs (MG16XU) [... signal is output to which the signal of the [PARAMETER] knob). o [FX RTN LEVEL] knob (MG20XU) [FX RTN] fader (MG16XU/MG12XU) MG20XU MG16XU/MG12XU This button turns the corresponding built-in effect on and the foot switch ([FOOT SW] jack !0) is sent. Turn the switch on ( ) to...
...the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for monitoring. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to the AUX bus. MG16XU MG12XU MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 23 The switch lights in effect unit to toggle the effects ON and OFF. t [AUX1 - 3] knobs (MG16XU) [... signal is output to which the signal of the [PARAMETER] knob). o [FX RTN LEVEL] knob (MG20XU) [FX RTN] fader (MG16XU/MG12XU) MG20XU MG16XU/MG12XU This button turns the corresponding built-in effect on and the foot switch ([FOOT SW] jack !0) is sent. Turn the switch on ( ) to...
Owner's Manual
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... TRS phone jacks to an external effect device or a stage/studio monitoring system. Use these jacks to connect to the inputs of impedance-balanced output jacks have the same impedance, these output jacks are less affected by induced noise. o r e w q 24 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's... the [PFL] switch is pressed is output. w [GROUP OUT] jacks y These impedance-balanced TRS phone jacks output the [GROUP 1-2 and 3-4] (MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16) signals. NOTE When the [PFL] indicator is flashing, the signal for the buses selected in the [MONITOR] section y is output.
... TRS phone jacks to an external effect device or a stage/studio monitoring system. Use these jacks to connect to the inputs of impedance-balanced output jacks have the same impedance, these output jacks are less affected by induced noise. o r e w q 24 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's... the [PFL] switch is pressed is output. w [GROUP OUT] jacks y These impedance-balanced TRS phone jacks output the [GROUP 1-2 and 3-4] (MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16) signals. NOTE When the [PFL] indicator is flashing, the signal for the buses selected in the [MONITOR] section y is output.
Owner's Manual
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... does not come on . No sound is output. Are external instruments (including microphones) and speakers connected correctly? Are your Yamaha dealer. back from the [MONITOR OUT] jacks. Left and right levels are not clear. Is the [HPF] switch turned on ?...adjust the signal output from a computer need to the mixer appropriate? Are effect or compressor levels too high? If, after switching the left and right connections, the side with switches? MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 31 Check that the power of audio ...
... does not come on . No sound is output. Are external instruments (including microphones) and speakers connected correctly? Are your Yamaha dealer. back from the [MONITOR OUT] jacks. Left and right levels are not clear. Is the [HPF] switch turned on ?...adjust the signal output from a computer need to the mixer appropriate? Are effect or compressor levels too high? If, after switching the left and right connections, the side with switches? MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 31 Check that the power of audio ...
Owner's Manual
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...215; 2.8" × 11.6") (17.5" × 5.1" × 19.7") (17.5" × 5.1" × 19.7") MG12XU: 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs.) MG16XU: 6.8 kg (15.0 lbs.) MG20XU: 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs.) MG12: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.) MG16: 6.6 kg (14.6 lbs.) MG20: 6.9 kg (15.2 lbs.) Owner's Manual, Technical Specifications, Cubase AI Download Information (... "Technical Specifications." *1 Noise is measured with A-weighting filter. *2 Crosstalk is measured with your Yamaha dealer. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in Effect (XU Models only) SPX Algorithm USB Audio (XU Models only) 2 IN / 2 OUT ...
...215; 2.8" × 11.6") (17.5" × 5.1" × 19.7") (17.5" × 5.1" × 19.7") MG12XU: 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs.) MG16XU: 6.8 kg (15.0 lbs.) MG20XU: 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs.) MG12: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.) MG16: 6.6 kg (14.6 lbs.) MG20: 6.9 kg (15.2 lbs.) Owner's Manual, Technical Specifications, Cubase AI Download Information (... "Technical Specifications." *1 Noise is measured with A-weighting filter. *2 Crosstalk is measured with your Yamaha dealer. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in Effect (XU Models only) SPX Algorithm USB Audio (XU Models only) 2 IN / 2 OUT ...
Owner's Manual
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... the sound for karaoke (sing-along) applications. A wah-wah effect with cyclical filter modulation. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 33 Shortening the delay time produces a doubling effect. An effect which cyclically modulates the volume. Recreates the lo-fi sound of ... modulate another signal, using different waveform shapes and modulation speeds. Reverb simulating the acoustics of the LFO* that is normally used to the sound. Appendix Effect Programs No. Program 1 REV HALL 1 2 REV HALL 2 3 REV ROOM 1 4 REV ROOM 2 5 REV STAGE 1 6 REV STAGE 2 ...
... the sound for karaoke (sing-along) applications. A wah-wah effect with cyclical filter modulation. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 33 Shortening the delay time produces a doubling effect. An effect which cyclically modulates the volume. Recreates the lo-fi sound of ... modulate another signal, using different waveform shapes and modulation speeds. Reverb simulating the acoustics of the LFO* that is normally used to the sound. Appendix Effect Programs No. Program 1 REV HALL 1 2 REV HALL 2 3 REV ROOM 1 4 REV ROOM 2 5 REV STAGE 1 6 REV STAGE 2 ...
Owner's Manual
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...Celsius. Refer to the rack and/or fan unit manual for operation at least 10 centimeters from 0 to ensure 14 U of rack mount brackets MG20XU/ MG20 Accessories - NOTICE Be sure to minimize the possibility of heat buildup. • To ensure sufficient airflow, leave the rear of rack space....heat, leave more than 1 U of rack space. To take into a rack. 10 U* 11 U* * The MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 require at least 12 U of the rack will produce a greater cooling effect. Also, either leave the open and position it into account the cable connections, we recommend to loosen the...
...Celsius. Refer to the rack and/or fan unit manual for operation at least 10 centimeters from 0 to ensure 14 U of rack mount brackets MG20XU/ MG20 Accessories - NOTICE Be sure to minimize the possibility of heat buildup. • To ensure sufficient airflow, leave the rear of rack space....heat, leave more than 1 U of rack space. To take into a rack. 10 U* 11 U* * The MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 require at least 12 U of the rack will produce a greater cooling effect. Also, either leave the open and position it into account the cable connections, we recommend to loosen the...
Owner's Manual
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... - 3] knob 23 [AUX1 - 4] knob 18 [AUX (2, 4)/FX] knob 18 B [BAL] knob 18 Bus assign switch 19, 23 C [COMP] knob 17 D DI (direct box 29 D-PRE 8 E Effect program list 22 Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW 18 F [FOOT SW] (Foot Switch) jack 23 [FX ON] switch 23 [FX RTN] fader 23 [FX RTN LEVEL...] 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
... - 3] knob 23 [AUX1 - 4] knob 18 [AUX (2, 4)/FX] knob 18 B [BAL] knob 18 Bus assign switch 19, 23 C [COMP] knob 17 D DI (direct box 29 D-PRE 8 E Effect program list 22 Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW 18 F [FOOT SW] (Foot Switch) jack 23 [FX ON] switch 23 [FX RTN] fader 23 [FX RTN LEVEL...] 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
Technical Specifications
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.../Stereo [MIC/LINE]: 2, Stereo [LINE]: 2 STEREO OUT: 2, PHONES: 1, MONITOR OUT: 1, AUX SEND: 4, GROUP OUT: 4 STEREO: 1, GROUP: 4, AUX: 4 (MG20XU: incl. GAIN Trim Actual Load For Use With Position Impedance Nominal +64 dB +20 dB +38 dB 3 kΩ 50-600 Ω Mics/Lines -6 dB +64... (1.228 V) or the nominal output level when the unit is measured with your Yamaha dealer. Yamaha Corp. CH 12, 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct CH 13/14 (MIC) - Specifications and descriptions in Effect (MG20XU) USB Audio (MG20XU) Phantom Power Voltage Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions (W × H × ...
.../Stereo [MIC/LINE]: 2, Stereo [LINE]: 2 STEREO OUT: 2, PHONES: 1, MONITOR OUT: 1, AUX SEND: 4, GROUP OUT: 4 STEREO: 1, GROUP: 4, AUX: 4 (MG20XU: incl. GAIN Trim Actual Load For Use With Position Impedance Nominal +64 dB +20 dB +38 dB 3 kΩ 50-600 Ω Mics/Lines -6 dB +64... (1.228 V) or the nominal output level when the unit is measured with your Yamaha dealer. Yamaha Corp. CH 12, 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct CH 13/14 (MIC) - Specifications and descriptions in Effect (MG20XU) USB Audio (MG20XU) Phantom Power Voltage Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions (W × H × ...
Technical Specifications
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C.S.G., PA Development Division © 2014 Yamaha Corporation 401POAP*.*-01A0 Printed in Vietnam Block and Level Diagrams MONO CH INPUT (MIC/LINE) MONO/ST CH INPUT MONO/ST CH INPUT USB Digital EFFECT MONO CH INPUT MONO/ST CH INPUT Dimensions STEREO OUT L STEREO OUT R GROUP OUT 1 GROUP OUT 2 GROUP OUT 3 GROUP OUT 4 444 SEND AUX1 SEND AUX2 SEND AUX3 SEND AUX4 128 130 493 500 PHONES MONITOR OUT L MONITOR OUT R Unit: mm This illustration shows the MG20XU.
C.S.G., PA Development Division © 2014 Yamaha Corporation 401POAP*.*-01A0 Printed in Vietnam Block and Level Diagrams MONO CH INPUT (MIC/LINE) MONO/ST CH INPUT MONO/ST CH INPUT USB Digital EFFECT MONO CH INPUT MONO/ST CH INPUT Dimensions STEREO OUT L STEREO OUT R GROUP OUT 1 GROUP OUT 2 GROUP OUT 3 GROUP OUT 4 444 SEND AUX1 SEND AUX2 SEND AUX3 SEND AUX4 128 130 493 500 PHONES MONITOR OUT L MONITOR OUT R Unit: mm This illustration shows the MG20XU.
