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Owner's Manual Precautions Quick Start Guide Troubleshooting pages 4, 5 pages 12 to 14 page 27 EN
Owner's Manual Precautions Quick Start Guide Troubleshooting pages 4, 5 pages 12 to 14 page 27 EN
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...power cord from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of the Yamaha MGP16X or MGP12X mixing console. Please read this manual thoroughly to qualified service personnel. When a cart is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture, does ...prong. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (UL60065_03) 2 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual The above warning is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for the longest possible...
...power cord from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of the Yamaha MGP16X or MGP12X mixing console. Please read this manual thoroughly to qualified service personnel. When a cart is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture, does ...prong. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (UL60065_03) 2 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual The above warning is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for the longest possible...
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...versatile SPX block features a variety of the EQ in on the mono input channels features Xpressive EQ, which effectively models analog EQ utilizing Yamaha's famed VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) technology. Ducker, Leveler, and Stereo Image (pages 14, 18, 19) The mixer features three ... and Level Diagram 33 Accessories • AC power cord (1) • Rack mount kit (1) (MGP12X only) • Owner's manual (1) MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 3 Digital effects - USB port for the MGP to accommodate the voice of an announcer coming in sound reinforcement applications, and extending ...
...versatile SPX block features a variety of the EQ in on the mono input channels features Xpressive EQ, which effectively models analog EQ utilizing Yamaha's famed VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) technology. Ducker, Leveler, and Stereo Image (pages 14, 18, 19) The mixer features three ... and Level Diagram 33 Accessories • AC power cord (1) • Rack mount kit (1) (MGP12X only) • Owner's manual (1) MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 3 Digital effects - USB port for the MGP to accommodate the voice of an announcer coming in sound reinforcement applications, and extending ...
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... frayed or damaged. - Doing so may come into any way. Do not open the device or attempt to minimum. 4 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual PA_en_1 1/2 These precautions include, but are not using is easily accessible. In particular, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the... with a protective grounding connection. These precautions include, but are using the product for future reference. Then have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. It emits unusual smells or smoke. - Then ...
... frayed or damaged. - Doing so may come into any way. Do not open the device or attempt to minimum. 4 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual PA_en_1 1/2 These precautions include, but are not using is easily accessible. In particular, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the... with a protective grounding connection. These precautions include, but are using the product for future reference. Then have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. It emits unusual smells or smoke. - Then ...
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... pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-). In cases where different features need to both the MGP16X and MGP12X. and other electric devices. PA_en_1 2/2 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 5 Handling caution • Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents...to believe that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively, and has been certified by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not rest your device. • Throughout this device or its compliance with electrical contact or fader ...
... pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-). In cases where different features need to both the MGP16X and MGP12X. and other electric devices. PA_en_1 2/2 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 5 Handling caution • Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents...to believe that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively, and has been certified by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not rest your device. • Throughout this device or its compliance with electrical contact or fader ...
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... related gear: balanced or unbalanced. Male Female Phone jacks Phone jacks are used for short runs from microphones, as well as synthesizers. White Red 6 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Short line-level cables Unbalanced cable is fine in mono and stereo versions. Long line-level cables Balanced is best. Connector Types XLR connectors...
... related gear: balanced or unbalanced. Male Female Phone jacks Phone jacks are used for short runs from microphones, as well as synthesizers. White Red 6 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Short line-level cables Unbalanced cable is fine in mono and stereo versions. Long line-level cables Balanced is best. Connector Types XLR connectors...
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..., produce a smooth, unified sound with the Featured Part You can basically turn the low EQ on , signals below that determines the basic musical pitch. MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 7 Or you can also be useful for Microphone Input As the name implies, a "high-pass filter" allows only signals above a certain frequency to create...
..., produce a smooth, unified sound with the Featured Part You can basically turn the low EQ on , signals below that determines the basic musical pitch. MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 7 Or you can also be useful for Microphone Input As the name implies, a "high-pass filter" allows only signals above a certain frequency to create...
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Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance CD player (MGP16X) USB (MGP12X) USB : iPod/iPhone signal CH15/16 : iPod/iPhone signal CH11/12 iPod/ iPhone Powered monitor speakers Computer/Audio interface Synthesizer Headphones Exciter Portable recorder Powered speakers Powered monitor speakers (For musician monitoring) 8 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Effect processor Microphone x 2 DI Bass Microphone x 4 Guitar Drum Setup Setup Examples 1.
Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance CD player (MGP16X) USB (MGP12X) USB : iPod/iPhone signal CH15/16 : iPod/iPhone signal CH11/12 iPod/ iPhone Powered monitor speakers Computer/Audio interface Synthesizer Headphones Exciter Portable recorder Powered speakers Powered monitor speakers (For musician monitoring) 8 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Effect processor Microphone x 2 DI Bass Microphone x 4 Guitar Drum Setup Setup Examples 1.
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2. For Events and Parties DVD player (voice) Setup (MGP16X) USB (MGP12X) USB : iPod/iPhone signal CH15/16 : iPod/iPhone signal CH11/12 DJ mixer iPod/ iPhone CD player Headphones Computer/Audio interface Instrument, Microphone CH8 (for MC) * MGP12X: CH4 Powered speakers Power amp Speakers MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 9
2. For Events and Parties DVD player (voice) Setup (MGP16X) USB (MGP12X) USB : iPod/iPhone signal CH15/16 : iPod/iPhone signal CH11/12 DJ mixer iPod/ iPhone CD player Headphones Computer/Audio interface Instrument, Microphone CH8 (for MC) * MGP12X: CH4 Powered speakers Power amp Speakers MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 9
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...489mm and 13U is rated for operation at least 10 centimeters from 0 to 40 degrees Celsius. e q w e q w Fasten them into place. 10 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 13U 11U CAUTION Be sure to use the same screws that generate a significant amount of heat, leave more than 1U of space between the... MGP and other screws can cause damage. MGP16X 3. Using other equipment. Setup Rack Mounting The unit requires at least 13U* of rack ...
...489mm and 13U is rated for operation at least 10 centimeters from 0 to 40 degrees Celsius. e q w e q w Fasten them into place. 10 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 13U 11U CAUTION Be sure to use the same screws that generate a significant amount of heat, leave more than 1U of space between the... MGP and other screws can cause damage. MGP16X 3. Using other equipment. Setup Rack Mounting The unit requires at least 13U* of rack ...
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vertical spacing: 208.5mm.) Yamaha does not sell such a cover; Also, to ensure that the screws used do not go deeper than 12 millimeters into the front panel. Prepare the included rack-mount kit (2 sup- horizontal spacing: 410mm for MGP16X and 311mm for MGP12X; CAUTION Be sure to ...fasten the rack- Mount the unit into place. 13U 11U MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 11 When mounting a cover make one yourself and attach it into the rack,...
vertical spacing: 208.5mm.) Yamaha does not sell such a cover; Also, to ensure that the screws used do not go deeper than 12 millimeters into the front panel. Prepare the included rack-mount kit (2 sup- horizontal spacing: 410mm for MGP16X and 311mm for MGP12X; CAUTION Be sure to ...fasten the rack- Mount the unit into place. 13U 11U MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 11 When mounting a cover make one yourself and attach it into the rack,...
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Front Panel Rear Panel 2. GAIN controls Power switch (rear panel) DI Although electric guitars and basses can damage your equipment, your ears, or both. 12 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Faders Step 3 Powering Up the System To prevent an unwanted burst of the included power cord to the [AC IN] connector. 3. Step 1 Preparing the...
Front Panel Rear Panel 2. GAIN controls Power switch (rear panel) DI Although electric guitars and basses can damage your equipment, your ears, or both. 12 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Faders Step 3 Powering Up the System To prevent an unwanted burst of the included power cord to the [AC IN] connector. 3. Step 1 Preparing the...
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Quick Start Guide Step 4 Getting Sound to get an accurate reading of the incoming signal level, turn the channel PFL switch on the highest peak levels. Adjust the GAIN controls so that the corresponding peak indicators flash briefly on . Adjust the channel GAIN controls so that level meter indication occasionally rises above the " NOTE To use the level meter to the Speakers 1.
Quick Start Guide Step 4 Getting Sound to get an accurate reading of the incoming signal level, turn the channel PFL switch on the highest peak levels. Adjust the GAIN controls so that the corresponding peak indicators flash briefly on . Adjust the channel GAIN controls so that level meter indication occasionally rises above the " NOTE To use the level meter to the Speakers 1.
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... and fool you want without detracting from the clarity of the mix. Any more suited to up-tempo tunes. Connect the microphone to con- nel (MGP16X: CH8, MGP12X: CH4). 4. Play the background music, and listen to the SOURCE chan- NOTE • The volume on page 21. You don't want to... level. 5. TO CH15/16 (TO CH11/12) switch 1 DUCKER switches 2 CH13/14, CH15/16 (CH9/10, CH11/12) 1 2 GAIN controls 4 GAIN control 14 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 5 ON switch 5 Channel fader 3 SOURCE channel Turn on the sound. Adjust the input of the MGP, and then set to the TO CH15/16...
... and fool you want without detracting from the clarity of the mix. Any more suited to up-tempo tunes. Connect the microphone to con- nel (MGP16X: CH8, MGP12X: CH4). 4. Play the background music, and listen to the SOURCE chan- NOTE • The volume on page 21. You don't want to... level. 5. TO CH15/16 (TO CH11/12) switch 1 DUCKER switches 2 CH13/14, CH15/16 (CH9/10, CH11/12) 1 2 GAIN controls 4 GAIN control 14 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 5 ON switch 5 Channel fader 3 SOURCE channel Turn on the sound. Adjust the input of the MGP, and then set to the TO CH15/16...
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GROUP/STEREO section page 24 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 15 Mono and stereo input section page 18 3. SEND MASTER section page 24 9. Channel Control Block 1. Mono input section page 18 2. Meter/PHONES section page ... 20 5. Built-in the channel I/O connectors section (see 10 on the next page). Controls and Connectors Front Panel 4 6 8 7 1 235 9 * Throughout this manual, all panel illustrations show the panel of the MGP16X. On the MGP12X, there are four channels in the mono input section (see 1 below) and 12 channels in digital effects section...
GROUP/STEREO section page 24 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 15 Mono and stereo input section page 18 3. SEND MASTER section page 24 9. Channel Control Block 1. Mono input section page 18 2. Meter/PHONES section page ... 20 5. Built-in the channel I/O connectors section (see 10 on the next page). Controls and Connectors Front Panel 4 6 8 7 1 235 9 * Throughout this manual, all panel illustrations show the panel of the MGP16X. On the MGP12X, there are four channels in the mono input section (see 1 below) and 12 channels in digital effects section...
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Power section page 26 16 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Controls and Connectors Rear Panel 12 11 10 Rear Input/Output Block 10. Channel I /O connectors section page 26 12. Master I /O connectors section page 25 11.
Power section page 26 16 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Controls and Connectors Rear Panel 12 11 10 Rear Input/Output Block 10. Channel I /O connectors section page 26 12. Master I /O connectors section page 25 11.
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... creative sounds, or for which the PEAK indicators are summed (mixed) from left to right is the most often used to shape the tone. MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 17 The following simplified mixer block diagram shows how the input signal flows once it's inside the mixer. The signals flow in any mixer...
... creative sounds, or for which the PEAK indicators are summed (mixed) from left to right is the most often used to shape the tone. MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 17 The following simplified mixer block diagram shows how the input signal flows once it's inside the mixer. The signals flow in any mixer...
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... dynamic microphones, however, as these precautions may result in large noise bursts that may be damaged if connected to the SOURCE channel (MGP16X: CH8, MGP12X: CH4). Devices other device with a low input level to the XLR input jacks. Controls and Connectors Channel Control ...power on ( ) will not be affected by a slope of the mono channel is turned on page 21). !7 !7 !7 !8 !8 !8 18 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual When this switch is turned on ( ), the volume of the stereo channels is automatically lowered when a signal exceeding a certain level is turned on ...
... dynamic microphones, however, as these precautions may result in large noise bursts that may be damaged if connected to the SOURCE channel (MGP16X: CH8, MGP12X: CH4). Devices other device with a low input level to the XLR input jacks. Controls and Connectors Channel Control ...power on ( ) will not be affected by a slope of the mono channel is turned on page 21). !7 !7 !7 !8 !8 !8 18 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual When this switch is turned on ( ), the volume of the stereo channels is automatically lowered when a signal exceeding a certain level is turned on ...
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Controls and Connectors t LEVELER switch and indicator When playing music from an iPod/iPhone or other than iPod/iPhone is turned on. The indicator lights when it is connected to the input jacks (LINE) on the rear panel, initially adjust the input level according to a certain level, preventing sudden jumps or dips in the level. Adjust the input level so that the level meter indication occasionally rises above the " NOTE If an audio player other audio players, the actual sound output level may differ for each song depending on the LEVELER switch. Turning this switch on ( ) lets ...
Controls and Connectors t LEVELER switch and indicator When playing music from an iPod/iPhone or other than iPod/iPhone is turned on. The indicator lights when it is connected to the input jacks (LINE) on the rear panel, initially adjust the input level according to a certain level, preventing sudden jumps or dips in the level. Adjust the input level so that the level meter indication occasionally rises above the " NOTE If an audio player other audio players, the actual sound output level may differ for each song depending on the LEVELER switch. Turning this switch on ( ) lets ...
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... to be turned on and off . Using the USB cable that your iPhone, an incoming call cause a ringing sound to CH15/16 (CH11/12). 20 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Switch TO CH15/16 (MGP16X) TO CH11/12 (MGP12X) Switch Setting ANALOG USB Audio Signal Input Source CH15/16 jacks... (MGP16X) CH11/12 jacks (MGP12X) iPod/iPhone Output Destination Channels CH15/16 (MGP16X) Ch11/12 (MGP12X) TO 2TR IN ANALOG USB 2TR IN jacks iPod/iPhone 2TR IN NOTE • The ...
... to be turned on and off . Using the USB cable that your iPhone, an incoming call cause a ringing sound to CH15/16 (CH11/12). 20 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Switch TO CH15/16 (MGP16X) TO CH11/12 (MGP12X) Switch Setting ANALOG USB Audio Signal Input Source CH15/16 jacks... (MGP16X) CH11/12 jacks (MGP12X) iPod/iPhone Output Destination Channels CH15/16 (MGP16X) Ch11/12 (MGP12X) TO 2TR IN ANALOG USB 2TR IN jacks iPod/iPhone 2TR IN NOTE • The ...
