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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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..., such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of the Yamaha MGP16X or MGP12X mixing console. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.... 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 After reading this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Please read this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your safety. If the...
..., such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of the Yamaha MGP16X or MGP12X mixing console. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.... 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 After reading this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Please read this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your safety. If the...
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...+48V phantom power and 26dB (pad) on the mono input channels features Xpressive EQ, which effectively models analog EQ utilizing Yamaha's famed VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) technology. The head amplifier features an inverted Darlington circuit* used in Digital Effects 13 ...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 Independent toggle switching of multiple effects. Main Features Sophisticated analog circuits D-PRE (Discrete Class-A MIC preamp) Mono input channels are...
...+48V phantom power and 26dB (pad) on the mono input channels features Xpressive EQ, which effectively models analog EQ utilizing Yamaha's famed VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) technology. The head amplifier features an inverted Darlington circuit* used in Digital Effects 13 ...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 Independent toggle switching of multiple effects. Main Features Sophisticated analog circuits D-PRE (Discrete Class-A MIC preamp) Mono input channels are...
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...device. • Use only the supplied power cord/plug. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to minimum. 4 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual PA_en_1 1/2 Connections • Before connecting the device to , the following : Power supply/Power cord • When removing...CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this device should appear to1 be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with a protective grounding connection. Doing so may fall over...
...device. • Use only the supplied power cord/plug. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to minimum. 4 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual PA_en_1 1/2 Connections • Before connecting the device to , the following : Power supply/Power cord • When removing...CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this device should appear to1 be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with a protective grounding connection. Doing so may fall over...
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... off when the device is not responsible for each model, the MGP16X feature will be described for the operation of the MGP16X. • In this manual are for the same reason. Connectors XLR-type connectors are trademarks of this can cause damage. Yamaha cannot be turned off , the power amplifier should be held...
... off when the device is not responsible for each model, the MGP16X feature will be described for the operation of the MGP16X. • In this manual are for the same reason. Connectors XLR-type connectors are trademarks of this can cause damage. Yamaha cannot be turned off , the power amplifier should be held...
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... the output from line-level sources such as to connect the mixer's outputs to a power amplifier or related gear: balanced or unbalanced. White Red 6 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Making the Most of Your Mixer Balanced Cables and Unbalanced Cables Two types of cables can also be used to connect microphones, electronic instruments...
... the output from line-level sources such as to connect the mixer's outputs to a power amplifier or related gear: balanced or unbalanced. White Red 6 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Making the Most of Your Mixer Balanced Cables and Unbalanced Cables Two types of cables can also be used to connect microphones, electronic instruments...
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... other instruments in the mix. Your choices will have a lot of energy in the mix without changing the way they sound in these ranges. MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 7 During recording it 's a more presence you won't want the "snap" of a bass guitar, for example, to the mix after the vocal, and then add...
... other instruments in the mix. Your choices will have a lot of energy in the mix without changing the way they sound in these ranges. MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 7 During recording it 's a more presence you won't want the "snap" of a bass guitar, for example, to the mix after the vocal, and then add...
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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. 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
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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 2.
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... to secure sufficient airflow. e q w e q w Fasten them into place again using the same screws. Be sure to about 578mm. Mounting the MGP16X/MGP12X 1. Using other devices in inefficient performance. If you 've installed a fan kit, there may rise, resulting in a poorly ventilated rack, the ambient temperature ...the MGP and other surfaces. Turn the brackets over, and fasten them to 40 degrees Celsius. To take into place. 10 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 13U 11U Use a screwdriver to use the same screws that generate a significant amount of heat, leave more than 1U of...
... to secure sufficient airflow. e q w e q w Fasten them into place again using the same screws. Be sure to about 578mm. Mounting the MGP16X/MGP12X 1. Using other devices in inefficient performance. If you 've installed a fan kit, there may rise, resulting in a poorly ventilated rack, the ambient temperature ...the MGP and other surfaces. Turn the brackets over, and fasten them to 40 degrees Celsius. To take into place. 10 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 13U 11U Use a screwdriver to use the same screws that generate a significant amount of heat, leave more than 1U of...
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horizontal spacing: 410mm for MGP16X and 311mm for MGP12X; however, you can easily make sure that the cover does not come in contact with the panel controls, leave a space of ... the front panel. mount supports with the MGP12X. vertical spacing: 208.5mm.) Yamaha does not sell such a cover; e q w Fasten them to ensure that the screws used do not go deeper than 12 millimeters into place. 13U 11U MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 11 Similarly fasten the other screws can attach a protective cover using four...
horizontal spacing: 410mm for MGP16X and 311mm for MGP12X; however, you can easily make sure that the cover does not come in contact with the panel controls, leave a space of ... the front panel. mount supports with the MGP12X. vertical spacing: 208.5mm.) Yamaha does not sell such a cover; e q w Fasten them to ensure that the screws used do not go deeper than 12 millimeters into place. 13U 11U MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 11 Similarly fasten the other screws can attach a protective cover using four...
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Step 2 Connections 1. 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 CAUTION • If you use the device. Failure to do so may result in Step 3 above every time you are using. Step 1 Preparing the Power ...
Step 2 Connections 1. 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 CAUTION • If you use the device. Failure to do so may result in Step 3 above every time you are using. Step 1 Preparing the Power ...
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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 " 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. NOTE To use the level meter to the Speakers 1.
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 " 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. NOTE To use the level meter to the Speakers 1.
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...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 Reverb Tone Different reverb programs will depend on ( ) the DUCKER switch for example, try setting the..., use the USB terminal of the SOURCE channel, and then raise the channel fader to USB ( ). 2. Turn on page 21. nel (MGP16X: CH8, MGP12X: CH4). 4. It is affected by adding ambience effects such as external effects processors. To avoid falling into this normally becomes a...
...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 Reverb Tone Different reverb programs will depend on ( ) the DUCKER switch for example, try setting the..., use the USB terminal of the SOURCE channel, and then raise the channel fader to USB ( ). 2. Turn on page 21. nel (MGP16X: CH8, MGP12X: CH4). 4. It is affected by adding ambience effects such as external effects processors. To avoid falling into this normally becomes a...
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... 9. iPod/iPhone section page 20 5. RETURN/2TR IN section page 23 8. GROUP/STEREO section page 24 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 15 Controls and Connectors Front Panel 4 6 8 7 1 235 9 * Throughout this manual, all panel illustrations show the panel of the MGP16X. Mono input section page 18 2. Stereo input section page 18 Master Control Block 4. Channel Control...
... 9. iPod/iPhone section page 20 5. RETURN/2TR IN section page 23 8. GROUP/STEREO section page 24 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 15 Controls and Connectors Front Panel 4 6 8 7 1 235 9 * Throughout this manual, all panel illustrations show the panel of the MGP16X. Mono input section page 18 2. Stereo input section page 18 Master Control Block 4. Channel Control...
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Controls and Connectors Rear Panel 12 11 10 Rear Input/Output Block 10. Master I /O connectors section page 25 11. Power section page 26 16 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Channel I /O connectors section page 26 12.
Controls and Connectors Rear Panel 12 11 10 Rear Input/Output Block 10. Master I /O connectors section page 25 11. Power section page 26 16 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Channel I /O connectors section page 26 12.
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... during performance. Small signals (e.g. t Bus y Master control and level meter Master section t Bus (Summing Amplifier) This is where the actual "mixing" takes place. MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 17 Controls and Connectors Where Your Signal Goes Once It's Inside the Box The purpose of configuring an audio system around a mixer is to...
... during performance. Small signals (e.g. t Bus y Master control and level meter Master section t Bus (Summing Amplifier) This is where the actual "mixing" takes place. MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 17 Controls and Connectors Where Your Signal Goes Once It's Inside the Box The purpose of configuring an audio system around a mixer is to...
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...-pass filter that may result if you 've connected a line-level device. e (High Pass Filter) switch Turning this switch is connected to the SOURCE channel (MGP16X: CH8, MGP12X: CH4). the STEREO master and GROUP (1-2, 3-4) faders - Turn it on ( ) if you connect to an unbalanced device or to an ungrounded transformer while... way down when turning phantom power on when using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones. When this switch is turned on page 21). !7 !7 !7 !8 !8 !8 18 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual
...-pass filter that may result if you 've connected a line-level device. e (High Pass Filter) switch Turning this switch is connected to the SOURCE channel (MGP16X: CH8, MGP12X: CH4). the STEREO master and GROUP (1-2, 3-4) faders - Turn it on ( ) if you connect to an unbalanced device or to an ungrounded transformer while... way down when turning phantom power on when using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones. When this switch is turned on page 21). !7 !7 !7 !8 !8 !8 18 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual
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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 assigned category. Turning this switch on ( ) lets you have the volume adjusted automatically to the softest part (lowest level) of the song, and then turn on the rear panel, initially adjust the input level according to a certain level, preventing sudden jumps or dips in the level. The indicator lights when it is connected to the input jacks (LINE) on the LEVELER switch. Adjust the input level so that the level meter indication occasionally rises ...
Controls and Connectors t LEVELER switch and indicator When playing music from an iPod/iPhone or other than iPod/iPhone is turned on the assigned category. Turning this switch on ( ) lets you have the volume adjusted automatically to the softest part (lowest level) of the song, and then turn on the rear panel, initially adjust the input level according to a certain level, preventing sudden jumps or dips in the level. The indicator lights when it is connected to the input jacks (LINE) on the LEVELER switch. Adjust the input level so that the level meter indication occasionally rises ...
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...'s signal is sent. Press the switch in the column on and off . For example, rotating the knob toward L 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...
...'s signal is sent. Press the switch in the column on and off . For example, rotating the knob toward L 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...