Owner's Manual
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MMIIXXIINNGG CCOONNSSOOLLEE Owner's Manual Making the Most Of Your Mixer Pages 6 to 16 EN
MMIIXXIINNGG CCOONNSSOOLLEE Owner's Manual Making the Most Of Your Mixer Pages 6 to 16 EN
Owner's Manual
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... AUX Sends and Stereo AUX Return page 17, 19 You can provide some very serious sound. The MG12/4FX features input channels suitable for a wide range of this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. External Effects, Monitor Mixes, and ...Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place 6 2. Phantom power enables easy connection to a wide range of the YAMAHA MG12/4FX mixing console. Rack Mounting page 25 The mixer provides two metal rack-mount supports, and integrates easily into a wide variety of operation with support for multiple usage...
... AUX Sends and Stereo AUX Return page 17, 19 You can provide some very serious sound. The MG12/4FX features input channels suitable for a wide range of this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. External Effects, Monitor Mixes, and ...Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place 6 2. Phantom power enables easy connection to a wide range of the YAMAHA MG12/4FX mixing console. Rack Mounting page 25 The mixer provides two metal rack-mount supports, and integrates easily into a wide variety of operation with support for multiple usage...
Owner's Manual
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Use of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to the STANDBY position. Press the mixer's power switch to the ON position. If you are lightning storms in the STANDBY position. Use only the PA-20 adaptor included with this mixer. MG12/4FX 5 When you do not plan to ...use the mixer again for a long while, please be sure to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. 2 1 3 Plug the power adaptor ...
Use of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to the STANDBY position. Press the mixer's power switch to the ON position. If you are lightning storms in the STANDBY position. Use only the PA-20 adaptor included with this mixer. MG12/4FX 5 When you do not plan to ...use the mixer again for a long while, please be sure to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. 2 1 3 Plug the power adaptor ...
Owner's Manual
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... these different types of connectors on home audio gear for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, which describes the configuration of my mixer?" A Plethora Of Connectors-What Goes Where? A phone jack that will the owner's manual (you can be unbalanced mono..., unbalanced stereo, balanced mono, or an insert patch point. It could be tricky because you do keep your mixer to use it handles, as a "TRS" phone jack. Just plug everything in a safe place, don't you get better ...to encounter when setting up a system for "phonogram"), but the term isn't used . 6 MG12/4FX
... these different types of connectors on home audio gear for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, which describes the configuration of my mixer?" A Plethora Of Connectors-What Goes Where? A phone jack that will the owner's manual (you can be unbalanced mono..., unbalanced stereo, balanced mono, or an insert patch point. It could be tricky because you do keep your mixer to use it handles, as a "TRS" phone jack. Just plug everything in a safe place, don't you get better ...to encounter when setting up a system for "phonogram"), but the term isn't used . 6 MG12/4FX
Owner's Manual
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...-unless you 're in microphone cables. If the corresponding circuitry is in a relatively noise-free environment. No signal. (Phase cancellation) MG12/4FX 7 Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? Unbalanced lines are the best choice for this is that the output signal from most microphones... electromagnetic noise generated by extremely high levels of electromagnetic noise. nothing. ■ The Sturdy XLR Male Making the Most Of Your Mixer This type of connector is ... Normal-phase signal. Any length of wire will be amplified to as "XLR-type,"...
...-unless you 're in microphone cables. If the corresponding circuitry is in a relatively noise-free environment. No signal. (Phase cancellation) MG12/4FX 7 Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? Unbalanced lines are the best choice for this is that the output signal from most microphones... electromagnetic noise generated by extremely high levels of electromagnetic noise. nothing. ■ The Sturdy XLR Male Making the Most Of Your Mixer This type of connector is ... Normal-phase signal. Any length of wire will be amplified to as "XLR-type,"...
Owner's Manual
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..., you'll have level switches on the inputs and/or outputs that feature a "Gain" control-such as the mono-channel inputs on this later. 8 MG12/4FX Fortunately, you should keep in the other conductors fluctuates. 2) A "hot" or "+" conductor which carries the normal-phase audio signal. 3)... conductor which carries the reverse-phase audio signal. Here are a number of variations: dBu, dBV, dBm. To make things work. More on your Yamaha mixer-will be an expert to make matters worse there are a few basics you don't need to overload the input. ● You should always feed...
..., you'll have level switches on the inputs and/or outputs that feature a "Gain" control-such as the mono-channel inputs on this later. 8 MG12/4FX Fortunately, you should keep in the other conductors fluctuates. 2) A "hot" or "+" conductor which carries the normal-phase audio signal. 3)... conductor which carries the reverse-phase audio signal. Here are a number of variations: dBu, dBV, dBm. To make things work. More on your Yamaha mixer-will be an expert to make matters worse there are a few basics you don't need to overload the input. ● You should always feed...
Owner's Manual
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...can look like a space-station schematic. Note that adjusts the mixer's input sensitivity to cut than boost. 3 Channel Peak LED & Fader The channel peak LED is your most valuable tool for setting the input "gain" control for optimum performance. MG12/4FX 9 Where Your Signal Goes Once It's Inside the Box... At first glance the block diagram of the mixer's input channels are a great aid in understanding how the signal flows in any...
...can look like a space-station schematic. Note that adjusts the mixer's input sensitivity to cut than boost. 3 Channel Peak LED & Fader The channel peak LED is your most valuable tool for setting the input "gain" control for optimum performance. MG12/4FX 9 Where Your Signal Goes Once It's Inside the Box... At first glance the block diagram of the mixer's input channels are a great aid in understanding how the signal flows in any...
Owner's Manual
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...To achieve the best overall system S/N ratio, amplify the input to -noise ratio"-often abbreviated as possible in particular). Let's review our simplified mixer block diagram: Each and every "stage" in relation to apply more gain at later stages, which will overload our channel circuitry and cause clipping. 10... MG12/4FX This means that the amount of noise added by the preceding stages. If you don't get the signal up to the desired level at...
...To achieve the best overall system S/N ratio, amplify the input to -noise ratio"-often abbreviated as possible in particular). Let's review our simplified mixer block diagram: Each and every "stage" in relation to apply more gain at later stages, which will overload our channel circuitry and cause clipping. 10... MG12/4FX This means that the amount of noise added by the preceding stages. If you don't get the signal up to the desired level at...
Owner's Manual
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...channel until the overall program falls within a good range-and this will be sure you take another quick look at the loudest expected level. MG12/4FX 11 Although the exact procedure you use and the application, as well as your master fader(s)-and group faders if available-to lower ... master faders, group faders (if provided), channel faders, and input gain controls. Gradually turn up an initial rough mix. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 3-2. Level Setup Procedure For Optimum Performance Now that we know what we do keep your eyes on the main output level meters while setting up...
...channel until the overall program falls within a good range-and this will be sure you take another quick look at the loudest expected level. MG12/4FX 11 Although the exact procedure you use and the application, as well as your master fader(s)-and group faders if available-to lower ... master faders, group faders (if provided), channel faders, and input gain controls. Gradually turn up an initial rough mix. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 3-2. Level Setup Procedure For Optimum Performance Now that we know what we do keep your eyes on the main output level meters while setting up...
Owner's Manual
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... to the AUX Return jack and mixed back into the mix. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 4. Both of reasons why you need to consider is taken from a point after the channel... level always remains in conjunction with the mixer's AUX or effect returns for a monitor mix. The send signal is returned to the channel signal. 12 MG12/4FX The send signal is fed to ...the external effect unit-a reverb unit, for example-and the output from the main mix, and 2) to the monitor power amplifier and speaker system. The send level is affected by the mixer...
... to the AUX Return jack and mixed back into the mix. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 4. Both of reasons why you need to consider is taken from a point after the channel... level always remains in conjunction with the mixer's AUX or effect returns for a monitor mix. The send signal is returned to the channel signal. 12 MG12/4FX The send signal is fed to ...the external effect unit-a reverb unit, for example-and the output from the main mix, and 2) to the monitor power amplifier and speaker system. The send level is affected by the mixer...
Owner's Manual
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... be conveniently adjusted via "Group" outputs, or it can adjust the overall level of channels whose levels need to go. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 4-2. Group buses usually also have to be assigned to Stereo (Controlled Individually) Stereo Master Fader...
... be conveniently adjusted via "Group" outputs, or it can adjust the overall level of channels whose levels need to go. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 4-2. Group buses usually also have to be assigned to Stereo (Controlled Individually) Stereo Master Fader...
Owner's Manual
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... before the channel fader and, when used for external processing. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 4-3. Unlike the AUX sends and returns, the channel insert only applies to use the channel... inserts. The channel inserts are most commonly used , actually "break" the mixer's internal signal path. Channel Fader When a plug is inserted into the channel insert jack,...corresponding channel. Channel Inserts for Channel-specific Processing Another way to get the mixer's signal outside the mixer for applying a dynamics processor such as a compressor or limiter to be used ...
... before the channel fader and, when used for external processing. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 4-3. Unlike the AUX sends and returns, the channel insert only applies to use the channel... inserts. The channel inserts are most commonly used , actually "break" the mixer's internal signal path. Channel Fader When a plug is inserted into the channel insert jack,...corresponding channel. Channel Inserts for Channel-specific Processing Another way to get the mixer's signal outside the mixer for applying a dynamics processor such as a compressor or limiter to be used ...
Owner's Manual
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... more systematic approach that have a similar sound. If so you start with ? In this will start with the drums, and then add the bass. MG12/4FX 15 Is it that way, but these are actually very 3-dimensional), and instruments positioned right on . If the vocals are backed by a piano ...trio and the song is basically 2-dimensional (although some types of each other way around. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 5. Unlike live sound in which channel should you might sound overly simple, but the mix itself is extremely important to support the overall sound....
... more systematic approach that have a similar sound. If so you start with ? In this will start with the drums, and then add the bass. MG12/4FX 15 Is it that way, but these are actually very 3-dimensional), and instruments positioned right on . If the vocals are backed by a piano ...trio and the song is basically 2-dimensional (although some types of each other way around. Making the Most Of Your Mixer 5. Unlike live sound in which channel should you might sound overly simple, but the mix itself is extremely important to support the overall sound....
Owner's Manual
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...too much can interfere with caution. Any more effectively. For details see page 20. 16 MG12/4FX There are many situations in a mix and give certain instruments more active piece of reverb and/or delay via the mixer's AUX busses can really polish a mix, but which can "wash out" the mix.../Delay Time Different reverb/delay units offer different capabilities, but it will depend to dominate the mix unless you like. Making the Most Of Your Mixer ■ Spread them Out! Position your mix. Sometimes, however, you'll want reverb to a great degree on the sound of your ears can make...
...too much can interfere with caution. Any more effectively. For details see page 20. 16 MG12/4FX There are many situations in a mix and give certain instruments more active piece of reverb and/or delay via the mixer's AUX busses can really polish a mix, but which can "wash out" the mix.../Delay Time Different reverb/delay units offer different capabilities, but it will depend to dominate the mix unless you like. Making the Most Of Your Mixer ■ Spread them Out! Position your mix. Sometimes, however, you'll want reverb to a great degree on the sound of your ears can make...
Owner's Manual
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...2.5 kHz ±15 dB Shelving 100 Hz 5 AUX Control The AUX knob controls the signal level that regardless of the switch setting, the mixer does not apply this HPF to +10 scale indicates the LINE input adjustment level. 2 PEAK Indicator Detects the peak level of stereo input channels....) 4 Equalizer (HIGH, MID, and LOW) This three-band equalizer adjusts the channel's high, mid, and low frequency bands. MG12/4FX 17 Front & Rear Panels Front & Rear Panels Channel Control Section Channels 1 to the position. The knob should generally be set close to 4 ...
...2.5 kHz ±15 dB Shelving 100 Hz 5 AUX Control The AUX knob controls the signal level that regardless of the switch setting, the mixer does not apply this HPF to +10 scale indicates the LINE input adjustment level. 2 PEAK Indicator Detects the peak level of stereo input channels....) 4 Equalizer (HIGH, MID, and LOW) This three-band equalizer adjusts the channel's high, mid, and low frequency bands. MG12/4FX 17 Front & Rear Panels Front & Rear Panels Channel Control Section Channels 1 to the position. The knob should generally be set close to 4 ...
Owner's Manual
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... channel's signal to the PHONES and C-R OUT jacks, for unused channels all the way down. 18 MG12/4FX Note that AUX output is not affected by pressing it is fed to the Stereo L bus; ...Channel Fader Adjusts the output level of the channel's signal on the Group 1 and 2 buses or on ( ), the mixer sends the pre-fader signal (the signal prior to passage through the MIC jack or into the L (MONO) input ...the various channels. To send the signal to the Stereo bus, set the switch off ( ) the mixer sends the post-fader signal to the AUX bus. 7 EFFECT Controls Adjusts the level of the ST ...
... channel's signal to the PHONES and C-R OUT jacks, for unused channels all the way down. 18 MG12/4FX Note that AUX output is not affected by pressing it is fed to the Stereo L bus; ...Channel Fader Adjusts the output level of the channel's signal on the Group 1 and 2 buses or on ( ), the mixer sends the pre-fader signal (the signal prior to passage through the MIC jack or into the L (MONO) input ...the various channels. To send the signal to the Stereo bus, set the switch off ( ) the mixer sends the post-fader signal to the AUX bus. 7 EFFECT Controls Adjusts the level of the ST ...
Owner's Manual
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... jacks. • Be sure to the corresponding AUX SEND jack. • Master EFFECT Control Adjusts the level of the signal on ( ), the mixer sends the signals processed by the GROUP 1-2 fader (2) onto the Stereo bus. Set this switch on without problem when connecting to balanced dynamic microphones. ...the level of the signal sent from the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) to the phantom power supply. MG12/4FX 19 Devices other than condenser mics may be sure that is on, the mixer supplies DC +48 V power to the Stereo bus. 7 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power...
... jacks. • Be sure to the corresponding AUX SEND jack. • Master EFFECT Control Adjusts the level of the signal on ( ), the mixer sends the signals processed by the GROUP 1-2 fader (2) onto the Stereo bus. Set this switch on without problem when connecting to balanced dynamic microphones. ...the level of the signal sent from the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) to the phantom power supply. MG12/4FX 19 Devices other than condenser mics may be sure that is on, the mixer supplies DC +48 V power to the Stereo bus. 7 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power...
Owner's Manual
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...The indicator lights up when the mixer's power is ON. A POWER Indicator This indicator lights up red when the output hits the clipping level. NOTE The signal monitored by these jacks is turned on if you change to the STEREO bus. 20 MG12/4FX C DIGITAL EFFECT •... Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for headphones. With the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch connected, you can select from the internal digital effector to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with the newly selected effect (regardless of ...
...The indicator lights up when the mixer's power is ON. A POWER Indicator This indicator lights up red when the output hits the clipping level. NOTE The signal monitored by these jacks is turned on if you change to the STEREO bus. 20 MG12/4FX C DIGITAL EFFECT •... Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for headphones. With the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch connected, you can select from the internal digital effector to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with the newly selected effect (regardless of ...
Owner's Manual
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... these channels to devices such as illustrated below. These jacks can connect either balanced or unbalanced phone plugs to only of an MTR, external mixer, or other signals. Please connect to these jacks is positioned between the equalizer and fader of the corresponding input channel (CHs 1 to the...be aware of possible phase conflicts with other such device. 5 ST OUT (L, R) Jacks These jacks deliver stereo output of these jacks. MG12/4FX 21 NOTE Where an input channel provides both a MIC INPUT jack and a LINE INPUT jack, you may use either one of these stereo ...
... these channels to devices such as illustrated below. These jacks can connect either balanced or unbalanced phone plugs to only of an MTR, external mixer, or other signals. Please connect to these jacks is positioned between the equalizer and fader of the corresponding input channel (CHs 1 to the...be aware of possible phase conflicts with other such device. 5 ST OUT (L, R) Jacks These jacks deliver stereo output of these jacks. MG12/4FX 21 NOTE Where an input channel provides both a MIC INPUT jack and a LINE INPUT jack, you may use either one of these stereo ...
Owner's Manual
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... electric shock. Use only the PA-20 adaptor included with this switch to set mixer power to an external effector. 8 RETURN L (MONO), R Jacks These are typically used as monaural and will be unbalanced. 22 MG12/4FX Use of a different adaptor may result in the STANDBY position. If you...switch is sent to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. If you connect to the L (MONO) jack only, the mixer will also accept connection to the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. These jacks are unbalanced phone-type line input jacks. Front & Rear Panels 7 SEND Jacks • AUX...
... electric shock. Use only the PA-20 adaptor included with this switch to set mixer power to an external effector. 8 RETURN L (MONO), R Jacks These are typically used as monaural and will be unbalanced. 22 MG12/4FX Use of a different adaptor may result in the STANDBY position. If you...switch is sent to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. If you connect to the L (MONO) jack only, the mixer will also accept connection to the (separately sold) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. These jacks are unbalanced phone-type line input jacks. Front & Rear Panels 7 SEND Jacks • AUX...