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...please contact the local retailer authorized to products distributed by the interference. Utilize power outlets that neither core is being affected by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord ... the FCC, to comply with FCC regulations does not guarantee that your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG124C. (class B) 2 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual NOTE: This product has been tested and found to use only high quality shielded cables. ...
...please contact the local retailer authorized to products distributed by the interference. Utilize power outlets that neither core is being affected by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord ... the FCC, to comply with FCC regulations does not guarantee that your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG124C. (class B) 2 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual NOTE: This product has been tested and found to use only high quality shielded cables. ...
Owner's Manual
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... objects on , trip over, or roll anything over . • Do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 3 When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be turned off for a long period of time at a high or ...the device. • Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any way. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Connections • Before connecting the device to be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from...
... objects on , trip over, or roll anything over . • Do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 3 When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be turned off for a long period of time at a high or ...the device. • Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any way. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Connections • Before connecting the device to be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from...
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...purposes other audio data for a long time, make sure you are in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual The performance of their respective companies. Specifications and descriptions in ambient temperatures higher than personal use or modi...fications to both the MG124CX and MG124C. Yamaha Corp. Even when the power switch is in use . This is ...
...purposes other audio data for a long time, make sure you are in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual The performance of their respective companies. Specifications and descriptions in ambient temperatures higher than personal use or modi...fications to both the MG124CX and MG124C. Yamaha Corp. Even when the power switch is in use . This is ...
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... On 5 ■ Mixer Basics Quick Guide 6 Making the Most of operation with support for multiple usage environments. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 5 And the MG124CX includes high-quality built-in the STANDBY position. The mixer combines ease of Your Mixer........... 8 Balanced, Unbalanced-What's... Use only the PA-20 adaptor included with your Yamaha dealer. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of usage environments. The MG124CX/ MG124C feature input channels suitable for a wide range of the YAMAHA MG124CX/MG124C mixing console. Please read through this mixer. CAUTION...
... On 5 ■ Mixer Basics Quick Guide 6 Making the Most of operation with support for multiple usage environments. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 5 And the MG124CX includes high-quality built-in the STANDBY position. The mixer combines ease of Your Mixer........... 8 Balanced, Unbalanced-What's... Use only the PA-20 adaptor included with your Yamaha dealer. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of usage environments. The MG124CX/ MG124C feature input channels suitable for a wide range of the YAMAHA MG124CX/MG124C mixing console. Please read through this mixer. CAUTION...
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... ON ON ON ON ON 1, 7 Channel faders 1 GROUP 1-2 fader 2 Speakers Power Amp 2, 4 Monitor Speakers 2, 4 Headphones 3 PHANTOM switch 4, 7 Level meter 1, 6, 7 STEREO OUT Master fader 1, 3 POWER switch 6 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual
... ON ON ON ON ON 1, 7 Channel faders 1 GROUP 1-2 fader 2 Speakers Power Amp 2, 4 Monitor Speakers 2, 4 Headphones 3 PHANTOM switch 4, 7 Level meter 1, 6, 7 STEREO OUT Master fader 1, 3 POWER switch 6 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual
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NOTE * To use the LEVEL meter to your mixer is turned off . MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE * For information on connecting external devices see the Connection Example on the power to the power amp or powered speakers. Reverse this order when ...
NOTE * To use the LEVEL meter to your mixer is turned off . MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE * For information on connecting external devices see the Connection Example on the power to the power amp or powered speakers. Reverse this order when ...
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... now you're ready to use audio gear usually have inputs and outputs with a nominal level of +4 dBu. Just plug everything in the owner's manual. 8 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? If your "studio" is marked on the panel or listed in , twiddle the controls, and away you get better...
... now you're ready to use audio gear usually have inputs and outputs with a nominal level of +4 dBu. Just plug everything in the owner's manual. 8 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? If your "studio" is marked on the panel or listed in , twiddle the controls, and away you get better...
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... pitch). Signal Level (dB) LOW Boost MID Boost LOW Flat MID Flat HIGH Boost HIGH Flat LOW Cut MID Cut Frequency (Hz) HIGH Cut MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 9 Average conversation occurs in these ranges. "A4" on cymbal channels all the way down without compromising the character of the instrument. The reverse applies...
... pitch). Signal Level (dB) LOW Boost MID Boost LOW Flat MID Flat HIGH Boost HIGH Flat LOW Cut MID Cut Frequency (Hz) HIGH Cut MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 9 Average conversation occurs in these ranges. "A4" on cymbal channels all the way down without compromising the character of the instrument. The reverse applies...
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... MG compressor makes achieving great sound much compression can lose perspective and fool you can be a cause of "grooves". OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Making the Most of music will have different "reverb tone" due to differences in the same way as external effects processors. (Refer...
... MG compressor makes achieving great sound much compression can lose perspective and fool you can be a cause of "grooves". OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Making the Most of music will have different "reverb tone" due to differences in the same way as external effects processors. (Refer...
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Reference Setup Reference Guitar Bass Microphone DI Synthesizer Powered Speakers Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Recorder CD Player Effect Processor (exciter) Effect Processor Headphones MG124CX Powered Monitor Speaker Powered Monitor Speakers MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 11
Reference Setup Reference Guitar Bass Microphone DI Synthesizer Powered Speakers Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Recorder CD Player Effect Processor (exciter) Effect Processor Headphones MG124CX Powered Monitor Speaker Powered Monitor Speakers MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 11
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... are balanced XLR-type microphone input jacks (1:Ground; 2:Hot; 3:Cold). 2 LINE Input Jacks (CHs 1 to +10 scale is the LINE input adjustment range. 12 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual The INSERT jacks can connect either jack but please be described first, followed by the MG124C feature in ; Reference Front & Rear Panels The following...
... are balanced XLR-type microphone input jacks (1:Ground; 2:Hot; 3:Cold). 2 LINE Input Jacks (CHs 1 to +10 scale is the LINE input adjustment range. 12 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual The INSERT jacks can connect either jack but please be described first, followed by the MG124C feature in ; Reference Front & Rear Panels The following...
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... sends the pre-fader signal (the signal immediately prior to the AUX (AUX1) bus. NOTE To send the signal to the Group 1 and 2 buses. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 13 NOTE To send the signal to the buses set close to feedback. 9 PEAK Indicator The peak level of these faders to the AUX...
... sends the pre-fader signal (the signal immediately prior to the AUX (AUX1) bus. NOTE To send the signal to the Group 1 and 2 buses. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 13 NOTE To send the signal to the buses set close to feedback. 9 PEAK Indicator The peak level of these faders to the AUX...
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... (L, R) Jacks These jacks deliver the mixer's stereo output. Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section 2 1 5 3 7 4 6 8 B 9 0 C A D E G F H MG124CX * impedance balanced Since the hot and cold terminals of a multi-track recorder, external mixer, or other monitoring system. • EFFECT (AUX2) This is sent to...Jacks Connect these jacks. NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master Fader has no affect on the input channels. 14 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual You can use this jack, for example, to connect to the inputs of impedance balanced output jacks have the same...
... (L, R) Jacks These jacks deliver the mixer's stereo output. Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section 2 1 5 3 7 4 6 8 B 9 0 C A D E G F H MG124CX * impedance balanced Since the hot and cold terminals of a multi-track recorder, external mixer, or other monitoring system. • EFFECT (AUX2) This is sent to...Jacks Connect these jacks. NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master Fader has no affect on the input channels. 14 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual You can use this jack, for example, to connect to the inputs of impedance balanced output jacks have the same...
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... STEREO L/R buses. G ST Switch If this switch off ( ) if you can adjust the levels of the signal output to the EFFECT (AUX2) bus. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 15 A Master SEND • Master AUX (AUX1) Control Adjusts the signal level sent to these jacks and the level meter. • MONITOR Control Controls... When this stereo phone jack. CAUTION • When tuning the switch on ( ), be sure that the switch may be left on when using the MG124CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of the signal sent from the 2TR IN jacks to both the L and R Stereo buses. NOTE...
... STEREO L/R buses. G ST Switch If this switch off ( ) if you can adjust the levels of the signal output to the EFFECT (AUX2) bus. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 15 A Master SEND • Master AUX (AUX1) Control Adjusts the signal level sent to these jacks and the level meter. • MONITOR Control Controls... When this stereo phone jack. CAUTION • When tuning the switch on ( ), be sure that the switch may be left on when using the MG124CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of the signal sent from the 2TR IN jacks to both the L and R Stereo buses. NOTE...
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...NOTE When you do not plan to use the mixer for the selected effect. The internal effect is saved. CAUTION 16 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Use of the signal sent from the internal digital effect unit to the STEREO bus. Reference Front & Rear Panels DIGITAL EFFECT... *Only the MG124CX has digital effects. 1 2 3 4 5 ON 6 7 MG124CX 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A YAMAHA FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used ...
...NOTE When you do not plan to use the mixer for the selected effect. The internal effect is saved. CAUTION 16 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Use of the signal sent from the internal digital effect unit to the STEREO bus. Reference Front & Rear Panels DIGITAL EFFECT... *Only the MG124CX has digital effects. 1 2 3 4 5 ON 6 7 MG124CX 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A YAMAHA FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used ...
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... Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of a metal-plate reverb unit, producing a more hard-edged sound. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 17 Jack List Input and Output Jacks MIC INPUT, STEREO OUT Polarities Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot (+) Pin 3: Cold (-) Configurations INPUT OUTPUT LINE...
... Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of a metal-plate reverb unit, producing a more hard-edged sound. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 17 Jack List Input and Output Jacks MIC INPUT, STEREO OUT Polarities Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot (+) Pin 3: Cold (-) Configurations INPUT OUTPUT LINE...
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Please connect to only one channel? Then adjust the output signal by the MG124C feature in brackets: MG124CX (MG124C). 18 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Reference Troubleshooting ■ Power doesn't come on. ❑ Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into an appropriate AC wall outlet? ❑ Is...be heard more clearly. ❑ Be sure that the switches are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the page 71 for a list of these jacks on each channel. ❑ Is the input signal from the connected ...
Please connect to only one channel? Then adjust the output signal by the MG124C feature in brackets: MG124CX (MG124C). 18 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Reference Troubleshooting ■ Power doesn't come on. ❑ Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into an appropriate AC wall outlet? ❑ Is...be heard more clearly. ❑ Be sure that the switches are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the page 71 for a list of these jacks on each channel. ❑ Is the input signal from the connected ...
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... PA-20 AC 35 VCT, 0.94 A, Cable Length = 3.6 m 30 W Dimensions (W x H x D) 346.2 mm x 86.1 mm x 436.6 mm Net Weight 3.2 kg (MG124CX), 3 kg (MG124C) All faders are INPUT GAIN: maximum MIC to STEREO OUT 84 maximum when measured. Reference Specifications ■ Electrical Specifications...OUT, GROUP Master fader and one CH GROUP OUT fader at minimum 0.1 % Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with in brackets: MG124CX (MG124C) MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 67 MIC to GROUP OUT PAN/BAL: panned hard left or right -70 dB -70 Maximum voltage gain (1 kHz) Rs = 150 ...
... PA-20 AC 35 VCT, 0.94 A, Cable Length = 3.6 m 30 W Dimensions (W x H x D) 346.2 mm x 86.1 mm x 436.6 mm Net Weight 3.2 kg (MG124CX), 3 kg (MG124C) All faders are INPUT GAIN: maximum MIC to STEREO OUT 84 maximum when measured. Reference Specifications ■ Electrical Specifications...OUT, GROUP Master fader and one CH GROUP OUT fader at minimum 0.1 % Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with in brackets: MG124CX (MG124C) MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 67 MIC to GROUP OUT PAN/BAL: panned hard left or right -70 dB -70 Maximum voltage gain (1 kHz) Rs = 150 ...
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... of +4 dB (1.23 V), or the nominal output level when the unit is described first, followed by the MG124C feature in brackets: MG124CX (MG124C) 68 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual before Clip- Connector Specifica- before clipping +24 dBu (12.3 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) +20 dBu...(impedance balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) Stereo phone jack Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV= 1 Vrms * The MG124CX feature is set to the maximum level. (All faders and level controls are at their maximum position.) ■ Output Specifications Output Connectors STEREO...
... of +4 dB (1.23 V), or the nominal output level when the unit is described first, followed by the MG124C feature in brackets: MG124CX (MG124C) 68 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual before Clip- Connector Specifica- before clipping +24 dBu (12.3 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) +20 dBu...(impedance balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) Stereo phone jack Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV= 1 Vrms * The MG124CX feature is set to the maximum level. (All faders and level controls are at their maximum position.) ■ Output Specifications Output Connectors STEREO...
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MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 70 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT (CH1 to 4) LINE [-34 to +10dBu... YE EFFECT RETURN LO BA [-10dBu] [0dBu] RO DIGITAL EFFECT (DSP) BA AUX [-14dBu] PFL +15V IN only MG124CX +30dBu +20dBu +10dBu 0dBu -10dBu -20dBu -30dBu -40dBu -50dBu -60dBu CH IN LINE Gain:Min [+10dBu] CH...8dBu] L MONITOR OUT [+4dBu] R PHONES [3mW @ 40ohms] AUX SEND *1 [+4dBu] EFFECT SEND *1 [+4dBu] MONITOR MIX *1 MODEL FUNCTION NAME MG124CX AUX EFFECT MG124C AUX1 AUX2 Clip Level Clip Level Clip Level Clip Level AUX SEND *1 [+4dBu] GROUP OUT [+4dBu] AUX SEND *1 [Nominal:-6dB] GROUP...
MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 70 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT (CH1 to 4) LINE [-34 to +10dBu... YE EFFECT RETURN LO BA [-10dBu] [0dBu] RO DIGITAL EFFECT (DSP) BA AUX [-14dBu] PFL +15V IN only MG124CX +30dBu +20dBu +10dBu 0dBu -10dBu -20dBu -30dBu -40dBu -50dBu -60dBu CH IN LINE Gain:Min [+10dBu] CH...8dBu] L MONITOR OUT [+4dBu] R PHONES [3mW @ 40ohms] AUX SEND *1 [+4dBu] EFFECT SEND *1 [+4dBu] MONITOR MIX *1 MODEL FUNCTION NAME MG124CX AUX EFFECT MG124C AUX1 AUX2 Clip Level Clip Level Clip Level Clip Level AUX SEND *1 [+4dBu] GROUP OUT [+4dBu] AUX SEND *1 [Nominal:-6dB] GROUP...