Owner's Manual
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...while the MG124C has no internal effects. * In this owner's manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of components with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Yamaha Corp. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for each model, the MG124CX feature will be the same in every locale, please check with ...deteriorates over time. When you are not using the device for information purposes only. Consult qualified Yamaha service personnel about permissible use . The MG mixer may heat up by improper use or modifications to 20°C while the power is that...
...while the MG124C has no internal effects. * In this owner's manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of components with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Yamaha Corp. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for each model, the MG124CX feature will be the same in every locale, please check with ...deteriorates over time. When you are not using the device for information purposes only. Consult qualified Yamaha service personnel about permissible use . The MG mixer may heat up by improper use or modifications to 20°C while the power is that...
Owner's Manual
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... STANDBY position. Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use the mixer again for a wide range of the YAMAHA MG124CX/MG124C mixing console. Turning the Power On Press the mixer's power switch to the ON position. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 5 CAUTION Use only the PA-20 adaptor included with this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free...
... STANDBY position. Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use the mixer again for a wide range of the YAMAHA MG124CX/MG124C mixing console. Turning the Power On Press the mixer's power switch to the ON position. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 5 CAUTION Use only the PA-20 adaptor included with this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free...
Owner's Manual
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Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the Speakers We begin by connecting a pair of speakers and generating some stereo output. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics Getting Sound to the input devices you are using. 2 Microphones, instruments 1, 4 GAIN controls 4 PEAK indicators Equalizer PAN 5 ON switches 4 PFL switches 5 ST... 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
Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the Speakers We begin by connecting a pair of speakers and generating some stereo output. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics Getting Sound to the input devices you are using. 2 Microphones, instruments 1, 4 GAIN controls 4 PEAK indicators Equalizer PAN 5 ON switches 4 PFL switches 5 ST... 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
Owner's Manual
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... result in the following order: Peripheral devices → MG mixer → power amps (or powered speakers). Note that the PHONES jack outputs the pre-fader signal from all level* controls are using the STEREO OUT Master fader. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE * For information on connecting external devices see the Connection Example on...
... result in the following order: Peripheral devices → MG mixer → power amps (or powered speakers). Note that the PHONES jack outputs the pre-fader signal from all level* controls are using the STEREO OUT Master fader. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE * For information on connecting external devices see the Connection Example on...
Owner's Manual
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...is basically confined to your "studio" is -40 dBu (0.00775 V), then to raise that level to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the owner's manual. 8 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual That's why balanced lines are no more appropriate "decibel" (dB) unit was created for long cable runs. right? If your desktop and all ...to handle signals at one million) times louder. The whole point of balanced lines is the first time you've ever used a mixer you might want to read through this system the difference between the softest and loudest sounds that will be the ultimate deciding factor,...
...is basically confined to your "studio" is -40 dBu (0.00775 V), then to raise that level to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the owner's manual. 8 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual That's why balanced lines are no more appropriate "decibel" (dB) unit was created for long cable runs. right? If your desktop and all ...to handle signals at one million) times louder. The whole point of balanced lines is the first time you've ever used a mixer you might want to read through this system the difference between the softest and loudest sounds that will be the ultimate deciding factor,...
Owner's Manual
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... solo. 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 Double this if the piano is 440 Hz (this corresponds to the "A3" key on the piano keyboard). Cut for example, to come through.... Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to 880 Hz and you have a pitch one octave higher (i.e. You'll have to use...
... solo. 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 Double this if the piano is 440 Hz (this corresponds to the "A3" key on the piano keyboard). Cut for example, to come through.... Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to 880 Hz and you have a pitch one octave higher (i.e. You'll have to use...
Owner's Manual
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Delay times can be adjusted to the tune's tempo. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Any more complex delay structure. Chorus is most often used to thicken the sound of an instrument, while flanging is "timeshifted" and then mixed ...be able to clearly hear whispered passages while passionate shouts are still well balanced in other parts of the use it sparingly. Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer Ambience Your mixes can be further refined by adding ambience effects such as an outright "special effect" to produce otherworldly sonic ...
Delay times can be adjusted to the tune's tempo. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Any more complex delay structure. Chorus is most often used to thicken the sound of an instrument, while flanging is "timeshifted" and then mixed ...be able to clearly hear whispered passages while passionate shouts are still well balanced in other parts of the use it sparingly. Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer Ambience Your mixes can be further refined by adding ambience effects such as an outright "special effect" to produce otherworldly sonic ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the signal sent from the L (odd) and R (even) channels are attenuated while the overall level is also affected by the fader. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 13 C EFFECT (AUX2) Controls Adjusts the level of the three bands. Signals input to the L input (odd channel) go to the right ...level sent to the t position. Reference Front & Rear Panels 7 Switch (High Pass Filter) This switch toggles the HPF on or off ( ) the mixer sends the post-fader signal to the AUX (AUX1) bus. The HPF cuts frequencies below clipping. B AUX PRE Switch Selects whether the pre-fader or...
... of the signal sent from the L (odd) and R (even) channels are attenuated while the overall level is also affected by the fader. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 13 C EFFECT (AUX2) Controls Adjusts the level of the three bands. Signals input to the L input (odd channel) go to the right ...level sent to the t position. Reference Front & Rear Panels 7 Switch (High Pass Filter) This switch toggles the HPF on or off ( ) the mixer sends the post-fader signal to the AUX (AUX1) bus. The HPF cuts frequencies below clipping. B AUX PRE Switch Selects whether the pre-fader or...
Owner's Manual
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...) bus. 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 determined by these jacks is an impedance balanced* phone-jack...etc.). This jack outputs the signals from the EFFECT (AUX2) bus. NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master Fader has no affect on the input channels. 14 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual You can be used to input a stereo sound source. Use these jacks to connect...
...) bus. 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 determined by these jacks is an impedance balanced* phone-jack...etc.). This jack outputs the signals from the EFFECT (AUX2) bus. NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master Fader has no affect on the input channels. 14 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual You can be used to input a stereo sound source. Use these jacks to connect...
Owner's Manual
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..., however, that the switch may be sure to the internal digital effect processor. The "0" segment corresponds to the STEREO OUT jacks. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 15 Devices other than condenser mics may be left on ( ), then only the PFL output from the EFFECT bus to turn all channels... The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 9 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power on the mixer supplies +48V phantom power to all output controls (STEREO OUT Master Fader, GROUP 1-2 Fader, etc.) to their minimum settings before turning this...
..., however, that the switch may be sure to the internal digital effect processor. The "0" segment corresponds to the STEREO OUT jacks. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 15 Devices other than condenser mics may be left on ( ), then only the PFL output from the EFFECT bus to turn all channels... The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 9 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power on the mixer supplies +48V phantom power to all output controls (STEREO OUT Master Fader, GROUP 1-2 Fader, etc.) to their minimum settings before turning this...
Owner's Manual
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...effect unit to the AUX bus. 5 ON Switch Switches the internal effect on . CAUTION 16 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual NOTE When you do not plan to STANDBY mode. An optional YAMAHA FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this connector (see page 5). Use only... different adaptor may result in the STANDBY position. The switch lights orange when on . 6 PFL Switch Turn this mixer. If you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that a small current continues to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects...
...effect unit to the AUX bus. 5 ON Switch Switches the internal effect on . CAUTION 16 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual NOTE When you do not plan to STANDBY mode. An optional YAMAHA FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this connector (see page 5). Use only... different adaptor may result in the STANDBY position. The switch lights orange when on . 6 PFL Switch Turn this mixer. If you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that a small current continues to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects...
Owner's Manual
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...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 the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into the mixer? ■ No sound. ...❑ Are your speaker cables connected properly, or 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...
...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 the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into the mixer? ■ No sound. ...❑ Are your speaker cables connected properly, or 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...