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... on the mono input channels features Xpressive EQ, which effectively models analog EQ utilizing Yamaha's famed VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) technology. Main Features Sophisticated analog circuits D-PRE...power cord (1) • Rack mount kit (1) (MGP12X only) • Owner's manual (1) MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 3 We analyzed vintage EQ analog circuits and redesigned the technology specifically for ... left and right speakers are built into the mixer: REV-X (8 types) and SPX (16 types). Contents Main Features 3 PRECAUTIONS 4 Making the Most of the amplifier element and suppressing...
... on the mono input channels features Xpressive EQ, which effectively models analog EQ utilizing Yamaha's famed VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling) technology. Main Features Sophisticated analog circuits D-PRE...power cord (1) • Rack mount kit (1) (MGP12X only) • Owner's manual (1) MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 3 We analyzed vintage EQ analog circuits and redesigned the technology specifically for ... left and right speakers are built into the mixer: REV-X (8 types) and SPX (16 types). Contents Main Features 3 PRECAUTIONS 4 Making the Most of the amplifier element and suppressing...
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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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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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... an appropriate level. 5. Adjust the input of the microphone to USB ( ). 2. 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 It's always a good idea...reverb time of the high or low frequencies. Step 6 Using the Ducker function 1. Connect the device to CH13/14 or CH15/16 on page 21. nel (MGP16X: CH8, MGP12X: CH4). 4. Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your ears can lose perspective and fool you into the microphone....
... an appropriate level. 5. Adjust the input of the microphone to USB ( ). 2. 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 It's always a good idea...reverb time of the high or low frequencies. Step 6 Using the Ducker function 1. Connect the device to CH13/14 or CH15/16 on page 21. nel (MGP16X: CH8, MGP12X: CH4). 4. Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your ears can lose perspective and fool you into the microphone....
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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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..., make sure that only a condenser microphone is turned on page 21). !7 !7 !7 !8 !8 !8 18 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual NOTE You can use of this switch is turned on and off . It's also a good..., MGP12X: CH4). Controls and Connectors Channel Control Block Mono input section Mono and stereo input section Stereo input section Mono channels 1-8 (MGP16X), 1-4 (MGP12X) Mono/stereo channels 9-12 (MGP16X), 5-8 (MGP12X) Stereo channels 13-16 (MGP16X), 9-12 (MGP12X) r q q e e t w y y y i u o o o !0 !0 !0 !1 !1 !1 !2 !2 !2 !3 !3 !3 !4 !4 !4 !5 !5 !5 !6...
..., make sure that only a condenser microphone is turned on page 21). !7 !7 !7 !8 !8 !8 18 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual NOTE You can use of this switch is turned on and off . It's also a good..., MGP12X: CH4). Controls and Connectors Channel Control Block Mono input section Mono and stereo input section Stereo input section Mono channels 1-8 (MGP16X), 1-4 (MGP12X) Mono/stereo channels 9-12 (MGP16X), 5-8 (MGP12X) Stereo channels 13-16 (MGP16X), 9-12 (MGP12X) r q q e e t w y y y i u o o o !0 !0 !0 !1 !1 !1 !2 !2 !2 !3 !3 !3 !4 !4 !4 !5 !5 !5 !6...
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..., allow at least 6 seconds 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...increase the volume level of the left (depending on the location of the channel signal. For example, rotating the knob toward L to CH15/ 16 (CH11/12) cannot be turned on. The SIG indicator lights when a signal is connected, the indicator remains off and plugging or unplugging ...
..., allow at least 6 seconds 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...increase the volume level of the left (depending on the location of the channel signal. For example, rotating the knob toward L to CH15/ 16 (CH11/12) cannot be turned on. The SIG indicator lights when a signal is connected, the indicator remains off and plugging or unplugging ...
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...detailed setting mode. Controls and Connectors About the Detailed Setting Mode The detailed setting mode lets you adjust the attenuation of the CH15/16 (CH11/12) for adjusting the play level from the iPod/iPhone, and also adjust the range of the FX2 program number. The available ..., even after the power is turned off. • To restore the default settings, press the TAP button while in digital effects section q w e r t y u i o !0 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 21 Built-in the condition of step 3 above table for at the lower right of the Ducker function. Parameter CH15...
...detailed setting mode. Controls and Connectors About the Detailed Setting Mode The detailed setting mode lets you adjust the attenuation of the CH15/16 (CH11/12) for adjusting the play level from the iPod/iPhone, and also adjust the range of the FX2 program number. The available ..., even after the power is turned off. • To restore the default settings, press the TAP button while in digital effects section q w e r t y u i o !0 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 21 Built-in the condition of step 3 above table for at the lower right of the Ducker function. Parameter CH15...
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...knob). See page 28 for the selected effect. SINGLE DELAY. The average interval (BPM) at which the signal of 8 internal effects from FX1 and 16 internal effects from the internal effect to turn on ( ), the indicator will be set the delay time (tempo) for the internal effects, turn ...off . 22 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual NOTE When you set (the average of the effect-processed sound sent to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the ...
...knob). See page 28 for the selected effect. SINGLE DELAY. The average interval (BPM) at which the signal of 8 internal effects from FX1 and 16 internal effects from the internal effect to turn on ( ), the indicator will be set the delay time (tempo) for the internal effects, turn ...off . 22 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual NOTE When you set (the average of the effect-processed sound sent to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the ...
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...control on ? The Leveler may have to be enabled if you are supported. If your Yamaha dealer. The mixer has not recognized your cables connected properly, or are they shorted or faulty? ...turned off the PFL switch. [For signals that are input to the 2TR IN and CH15/16 (CH11/12) jacks] Is the routing assign switch set to an appropriate level? Are you...signal from the connected device set to only one channel? MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 27 When a signal is constantly input to CH4 (MGP12X)/CH8 (MGP16X), the sound becomes faint. Check that the...
...control on ? The Leveler may have to be enabled if you are supported. If your Yamaha dealer. The mixer has not recognized your cables connected properly, or are they shorted or faulty? ...turned off the PFL switch. [For signals that are input to the 2TR IN and CH15/16 (CH11/12) jacks] Is the routing assign switch set to an appropriate level? Are you...signal from the connected device set to only one channel? MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual 27 When a signal is constantly input to CH4 (MGP12X)/CH8 (MGP16X), the sound becomes faint. Check that the...
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...STAGE 6 VOCAL ECHO 7 KARAOKE ECHO 8 DELAY 9 SINGLE DELAY 10 EARLY REF. 11 CHORUS 12 PHASER 13 FLANGER 14 SYMPHONIC 15 DOUBLER 16 RADIO VOICE Parameter Reverb Time Reverb Time Reverb Time Reverb Time Reverb Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time (when input- ting ... Creates a tone with pitched effect. Adjust the parameter to change the frequency range to modulate another signal, determining the modulation speed and waveform shape. 28 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Program 1 HALL 2 WARM HALL 3 BRIGHT HALL 4 PLATE 1 5 PLATE 2 6 ROOM 7 WARM ROOM 8 SLAP ROOM Parameter Reverb...
...STAGE 6 VOCAL ECHO 7 KARAOKE ECHO 8 DELAY 9 SINGLE DELAY 10 EARLY REF. 11 CHORUS 12 PHASER 13 FLANGER 14 SYMPHONIC 15 DOUBLER 16 RADIO VOICE Parameter Reverb Time Reverb Time Reverb Time Reverb Time Reverb Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time (when input- ting ... Creates a tone with pitched effect. Adjust the parameter to change the frequency range to modulate another signal, determining the modulation speed and waveform shape. 28 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Program 1 HALL 2 WARM HALL 3 BRIGHT HALL 4 PLATE 1 5 PLATE 2 6 ROOM 7 WARM ROOM 8 SLAP ROOM Parameter Reverb...
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...2nd - 6th generation), iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone 100 Hz, 12 dB/oct 8 kHz, shelving MGP16X CHs 1-8, 13-16: 250 Hz to 5 kHz, peaking MGP16X CHs 9-12: 2.5 kHz, peaking MGP12X CHs 1-4, 9-12: 250 Hz to 5 kHz, peaking MGP12X CHs 5-8: 2.5 kHz, peaking....7" x 5.6" x 19.5") MGP16X: 9.0 kg (19.8 lb) MGP12X: 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) * The device may not function depending on your iPod/iOS software version. For updated information about supported software versions, check the Yamaha Pro Audio website (http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/). 30 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Appendix Specifications...
...2nd - 6th generation), iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone 100 Hz, 12 dB/oct 8 kHz, shelving MGP16X CHs 1-8, 13-16: 250 Hz to 5 kHz, peaking MGP16X CHs 9-12: 2.5 kHz, peaking MGP12X CHs 1-4, 9-12: 250 Hz to 5 kHz, peaking MGP12X CHs 5-8: 2.5 kHz, peaking....7" x 5.6" x 19.5") MGP16X: 9.0 kg (19.8 lb) MGP12X: 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) * The device may not function depending on your iPod/iOS software version. For updated information about supported software versions, check the Yamaha Pro Audio website (http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/). 30 MGP16X/MGP12X Owner's Manual Appendix Specifications...
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... 31 Appendix Analog Input Specifications Input Connectors PAD Gain Input Impedance MONO CH INPUT MGP16X: 1-8 MGP12X: 1-4 -60 dB 0 -16 dB -34 dB 26 dB +10 dB 3k ohms -60 dB STEREO CH INPUT - 3k ohms -16 dB MGP16X: 9-12 MGP12X: 5-8 -34 dB - 10k ohms +10 dB STEREO CH INPUT ...- -34 dB MGP16X: 13-16 10k ohms MGP12X: 9-12 - +10 dB MONO CH INSERT IN MGP16X: 1-8 MGP12X: 1-4 - - 10k ohms RETURN (L, R) - - 10k ohms 2TR IN (L, R) -...
... 31 Appendix Analog Input Specifications Input Connectors PAD Gain Input Impedance MONO CH INPUT MGP16X: 1-8 MGP12X: 1-4 -60 dB 0 -16 dB -34 dB 26 dB +10 dB 3k ohms -60 dB STEREO CH INPUT - 3k ohms -16 dB MGP16X: 9-12 MGP12X: 5-8 -34 dB - 10k ohms +10 dB STEREO CH INPUT ...- -34 dB MGP16X: 13-16 10k ohms MGP12X: 9-12 - +10 dB MONO CH INSERT IN MGP16X: 1-8 MGP12X: 1-4 - - 10k ohms RETURN (L, R) - - 10k ohms 2TR IN (L, R) -...
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... HA DSP INV ON YE INV LOW MID f MID HIGH TO CH11/12:MGP12X [0dBu] TO CH15/16:MGP16X HA PEAK RE SIG GR GAIN INV HA [Same as CH9/10 : MGP12X] [Same as CH13/14 : MGP16X] INV [0dBu] INV INV [0dBu] TO 2TR IN INV (ST CH Fader) BA PRE BAL STEREO... [-14dBu] 2TR IN 1-2 [0dBu] 3-4 [0dBu] AUX1 [-14dBu] AUX2 [-14dBu] FX1 [-14dBu] FX2 [-14dBu] PFL YE [Same as CH5/6, 7/8:MGP12X] [Same as CH9/10,11/12:MGP16X] TO STEREO/TO MONITOR INV USB for iPod USB-R-OUT USB-L-OUT GR PROGRAM 1~8 FX 1 PARAMETER (REV-X) FX1 ON (7 Seg) YE FX1 FX2 PROGRAM...
... HA DSP INV ON YE INV LOW MID f MID HIGH TO CH11/12:MGP12X [0dBu] TO CH15/16:MGP16X HA PEAK RE SIG GR GAIN INV HA [Same as CH9/10 : MGP12X] [Same as CH13/14 : MGP16X] INV [0dBu] INV INV [0dBu] TO 2TR IN INV (ST CH Fader) BA PRE BAL STEREO... [-14dBu] 2TR IN 1-2 [0dBu] 3-4 [0dBu] AUX1 [-14dBu] AUX2 [-14dBu] FX1 [-14dBu] FX2 [-14dBu] PFL YE [Same as CH5/6, 7/8:MGP12X] [Same as CH9/10,11/12:MGP16X] TO STEREO/TO MONITOR INV USB for iPod USB-R-OUT USB-L-OUT GR PROGRAM 1~8 FX 1 PARAMETER (REV-X) FX1 ON (7 Seg) YE FX1 FX2 PROGRAM...