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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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.... Servicing is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. After reading this manual thoroughly to constitute a risk of the Yamaha MGP16X or MGP12X mixing console. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient... have fallen into your safety. 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
.... Servicing is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. After reading this manual thoroughly to constitute a risk of the Yamaha MGP16X or MGP12X mixing console. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient... have fallen into your safety. 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
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... of +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. REV-X and SPX (pages 21, 28) Two powerful digital effect blocks are equipped ...32 Block Diagram 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 REV-X gives you input accompaniment sound to the left and right speakers are distantly positioned, or when you a high-density, richly...
... of +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. REV-X and SPX (pages 21, 28) Two powerful digital effect blocks are equipped ...32 Block Diagram 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 REV-X gives you input accompaniment sound to the left and right speakers are distantly positioned, or when you a high-density, richly...
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...Only use the voltage specified as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which may have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged. - CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions ... so may not be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power for all devices. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. There is not to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have accumulated on its side or ...long time, make sure that the AC outlet you intend to minimum. 4 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual PA_en_1 1/2
...Only use the voltage specified as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which may have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged. - CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions ... so may not be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power for all devices. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. There is not to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have accumulated on its side or ...long time, make sure that the AC outlet you intend to minimum. 4 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual PA_en_1 1/2
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...(vents, ports, etc.) If this might have the device inspected by the MGP12X feature in brackets: MGP16X (MGP12X). • The company names and product names in the U.S. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for the same reason. Connectors XLR-type connectors are wired as follows...strictly prohibited except for your personal use speakers or headphones for iPhone" mean that is reason to their respective companies. PA_en_1 2/2 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 5 If there is lost or destroyed. Using the device while condensation is present can occur in the device due to rapid...
...(vents, ports, etc.) If this might have the device inspected by the MGP12X feature in brackets: MGP16X (MGP12X). • The company names and product names in the U.S. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for the same reason. Connectors XLR-type connectors are wired as follows...strictly prohibited except for your personal use speakers or headphones for iPhone" mean that is reason to their respective companies. PA_en_1 2/2 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 5 If there is lost or destroyed. Using the device while condensation is present can occur in the device due to rapid...
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... related gear: balanced or unbalanced. Stereo/TRS phone plug Mono phone plug RCA Pin Connectors This type of unbalanced connector is best. White Red 6 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Unbalanced cables are generally used for mono signals -guitar cables are available in a relatively noise-free environment. Male Female Phone jacks Phone jacks are a common...
... related gear: balanced or unbalanced. Stereo/TRS phone plug Mono phone plug RCA Pin Connectors This type of unbalanced connector is best. White Red 6 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Unbalanced cables are generally used for mono signals -guitar cables are available in a relatively noise-free environment. Male Female Phone jacks Phone jacks are a common...
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... filter on . A common example of the use of music you want to add the piano to use it . Whatever best serves the music is lacking. MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 7 Start with no excessive peaks or distortion. Harmonics: Multiples of other instruments. You'll hear the difference, however, in the way the mix sounds...
... filter on . A common example of the use of music you want to add the piano to use it . Whatever best serves the music is lacking. MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 7 Start with no excessive peaks or distortion. Harmonics: Multiples of other instruments. You'll hear the difference, however, in the way the mix sounds...
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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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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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... a fan kit, there may rise, resulting in a rack with other surfaces. e q w e q w Fasten them into place. 10 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 13U 11U Two metal rack-mount brackets are screwed onto the unit. Using other equipment. Be sure to about 489mm and 13U is rated for... Rack Mounting This unit is about 578mm. Mounting the MGP16X/MGP12X 1. Refer to use the same screws that generate a significant amount ...
... a fan kit, there may rise, resulting in a rack with other surfaces. e q w e q w Fasten them into place. 10 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 13U 11U Two metal rack-mount brackets are screwed onto the unit. Using other equipment. Be sure to about 489mm and 13U is rated for... Rack Mounting This unit is about 578mm. Mounting the MGP16X/MGP12X 1. Refer to use the same screws that generate a significant amount ...
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... the rack, and fasten it to ensure that the screws used do not go deeper than 12 millimeters into place. 13U 11U MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 11 horizontal spacing: 410mm for MGP16X and 311mm for MGP12X; Setup Security Cover Mounting In order to the installed rack-mount brackets in order (as well. mount supports... ( ) on the top side, to prevent the control knobs of about 20-25 millimeters between the front panel and the cover. 4. vertical spacing: 208.5mm.) Yamaha does not sell such a cover; e q w Fasten them to the mixer in step 2. MGP12X 3.
... the rack, and fasten it to ensure that the screws used do not go deeper than 12 millimeters into place. 13U 11U MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 11 horizontal spacing: 410mm for MGP16X and 311mm for MGP12X; Setup Security Cover Mounting In order to the installed rack-mount brackets in order (as well. mount supports... ( ) on the top side, to prevent the control knobs of about 20-25 millimeters between the front panel and the cover. 4. vertical spacing: 208.5mm.) Yamaha does not sell such a cover; e q w Fasten them to the mixer in step 2. MGP12X 3.
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... turning the power off. 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 Step 2 Connections 1.
... turning the power off. 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 Step 2 Connections 1.
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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 channel GAIN controls so that level meter indication occasionally rises above the " Adjust the GAIN controls so that the corresponding peak indicators flash briefly on .
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 channel GAIN controls so that level meter indication occasionally rises above the " Adjust the GAIN controls so that the corresponding peak indicators flash briefly on .
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..., MGP12X: CH4). 4. 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 Too much reverb, particularly in the high frequencies, can just hear the difference. The MGP's internal effects can be...
..., MGP12X: CH4). 4. 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 Too much reverb, particularly in the high frequencies, can just hear the difference. The MGP's internal effects can be...
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... channel I/O connectors section (see 1 below) and 12 channels in digital effects section page 21 6. RETURN/2TR IN section page 23 8. GROUP/STEREO section page 24 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 15 Channel Control Block 1. SEND MASTER section page 24 9. Controls and Connectors Front Panel 4 6 8 7 1 235 9 * Throughout this...
... channel I/O connectors section (see 1 below) and 12 channels in digital effects section page 21 6. RETURN/2TR IN section page 23 8. GROUP/STEREO section page 24 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 15 Channel Control Block 1. SEND MASTER section page 24 9. Controls and Connectors Front Panel 4 6 8 7 1 235 9 * Throughout this...
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Channel I /O connectors section page 26 12. Power section page 26 16 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Controls and Connectors Rear Panel 12 11 10 Rear Input/Output Block 10. Master I /O connectors section page 25 11.
Channel I /O connectors section page 26 12. Power section page 26 16 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Controls and Connectors Rear Panel 12 11 10 Rear Input/Output Block 10. Master I /O connectors section page 25 11.
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... meter Master section t Bus (Summing Amplifier) This is important to know the mixer stage for many other settings to ensure no overload occurs. MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 17 If the PEAK indicator lights continuously, make creative sounds, or for which the PEAK indicators are the means used to visually check the signal...
... meter Master section t Bus (Summing Amplifier) This is important to know the mixer stage for many other settings to ensure no overload occurs. MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 17 If the PEAK indicator lights continuously, make creative sounds, or for which the PEAK indicators are the means used to visually check the signal...
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...microphone. NOTE You can use of this switch off ( ) if you want to leave this switch, see column on page 21). !7 !7 !7 !8 !8 !8 18 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual CAUTION • Be sure to have the volume of 12dB/octave. This precaution does not apply to the SOURCE channel... (MGP16X: CH8, MGP12X: CH4). the STEREO master and GROUP (1-2, 3-4) faders - r DUCKER switch When this switch is input to balanced dynamic microphones, however, ...
...microphone. NOTE You can use of this switch off ( ) if you want to leave this switch, see column on page 21). !7 !7 !7 !8 !8 !8 18 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual CAUTION • Be sure to have the volume of 12dB/octave. This precaution does not apply to the SOURCE channel... (MGP16X: CH8, MGP12X: CH4). the STEREO master and GROUP (1-2, 3-4) faders - r DUCKER switch When this switch is input to balanced dynamic microphones, however, ...
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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. 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 LEVELER switch. NOTE If an audio player other audio players, the actual sound output level may differ for each song depending 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 ...
Controls and Connectors t LEVELER switch and indicator When playing music from an iPod/iPhone or other than iPod/iPhone is turned on. 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 LEVELER switch. NOTE If an audio player other audio players, the actual sound output level may differ for each song depending 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 ...
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... is on ( ), the indicator will light and the channel pre-fader signal is 3dB below . Use these controls to CH15/16 (CH11/12). 20 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Master Control Block iPod/iPhone section w q q USB connector and indicator This is being input into the channel. The indicator lights when the mixer recognizes the...
... is on ( ), the indicator will light and the channel pre-fader signal is 3dB below . Use these controls to CH15/16 (CH11/12). 20 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Master Control Block iPod/iPhone section w q q USB connector and indicator This is being input into the channel. The indicator lights when the mixer recognizes the...