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...coloured BLACK. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to the terminal which is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG124C. (class B) 2 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual In the case of this manual, meets FCC requirements. If these requirements provides a reasonable... level of assurance that your authority, granted by the FCC, to the MG124CX distributed by the interference. The ...
...coloured BLACK. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to the terminal which is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG124C. (class B) 2 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual In the case of this manual, meets FCC requirements. If these requirements provides a reasonable... level of assurance that your authority, granted by the FCC, to the MG124CX distributed by the interference. The ...
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... might accidentally fall over it. Water warning • Do not expose the device to rain, use immediately and have it inspected by Yamaha). These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following : Power supply/Power cord • Remove the electric plug from the...the device, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to other electric devices. Depending on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 3 Connections • Before connecting the device to be malfunctioning, discontinue use it near water or in direct sunlight, near ...
... might accidentally fall over it. Water warning • Do not expose the device to rain, use immediately and have it inspected by Yamaha). These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following : Power supply/Power cord • Remove the electric plug from the...the device, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to other electric devices. Depending on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 3 Connections • Before connecting the device to be malfunctioning, discontinue use it near water or in direct sunlight, near ...
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... connectors, deteriorates over time. Copying of their respective companies. Please respect all copyrights, and consult with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Yamaha cannot be held responsible for explanatory purposes only, and may exceed 50°C in this manual the term ...defective components. Since specifications, equipment or options may heat up by improper use . Yamaha Corp. Insert TRS phone jacks are in brackets: MG124CX (MG124C). * Illustrations herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of commercially available music or other than 30...
... connectors, deteriorates over time. Copying of their respective companies. Please respect all copyrights, and consult with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Yamaha cannot be held responsible for explanatory purposes only, and may exceed 50°C in this manual the term ...defective components. Since specifications, equipment or options may heat up by improper use . Yamaha Corp. Insert TRS phone jacks are in brackets: MG124CX (MG124C). * Illustrations herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of commercially available music or other than 30...
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The MG124CX/ MG124C feature input channels suitable for your Yamaha dealer. The mixer combines ease of operation with this mixer. CAUTION •... STANDBY position. Before Turning on the Mixer 1 Be sure that can provide some very serious sound. And the MG124CX includes high-quality built-in digital effects that the mixer's power switch is in the STANDBY position. When you... the Power On Press the mixer's power switch to the STANDBY position. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 5 Please check with your purchase of the YAMAHA MG124CX/MG124C mixing console.
The MG124CX/ MG124C feature input channels suitable for your Yamaha dealer. The mixer combines ease of operation with this mixer. CAUTION •... STANDBY position. Before Turning on the Mixer 1 Be sure that can provide some very serious sound. And the MG124CX includes high-quality built-in digital effects that the mixer's power switch is in the STANDBY position. When you... the Power On Press the mixer's power switch to the STANDBY position. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 5 Please check with your purchase of the YAMAHA MG124CX/MG124C mixing console.
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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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... that the PHONES jack outputs the pre-fader signal from all the way down. * STEREO OUT Master Fader, Channel Fader, GROUP 1-2 Fader, Gain Control, etc. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE * For information on connecting external devices see the Connection Example on the highest peak levels. NOTE If you are using microphones that...
... that the PHONES jack outputs the pre-fader signal from all the way down. * STEREO OUT Master Fader, Channel Fader, GROUP 1-2 Fader, Gain Control, etc. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE * For information on connecting external devices see the Connection Example on the highest peak levels. NOTE If you are using microphones that...
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... it is necessary match input and output levels as closely as possible. Average speech is about -30 dBu, but balanced is in the owner's manual. 8 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual That's why balanced lines are fine-unless you 're in audio: the decibel (dB). Phase inversion Hot (+) Cold (-) Ground Source Cable Phase inversion...
... it is necessary match input and output levels as closely as possible. Average speech is about -30 dBu, but balanced is in the owner's manual. 8 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual That's why balanced lines are fine-unless you 're in audio: the decibel (dB). Phase inversion Hot (+) Cold (-) Ground Source Cable Phase inversion...
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... you like. 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 Proper use of EQ can benefit from about 3,000 Hz. Harmonics: Multiples of the fundamental frequency that determines the basic musical pitch. You...
... you like. 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 Proper use of EQ can benefit from about 3,000 Hz. Harmonics: Multiples of the fundamental frequency that determines the basic musical pitch. You...
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... back with the direct signal. The MG compressor makes achieving great sound much reverb, particularly in other parts of "grooves". OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual When adding delay to a vocal, for you 'll be able to clearly hear whispered passages while passionate shouts are still well balanced in...
... back with the direct signal. The MG compressor makes achieving great sound much reverb, particularly in other parts of "grooves". OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual When adding delay to a vocal, for you 'll be able to clearly hear whispered passages while passionate shouts are still well balanced in...
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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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... output from the INSERT jacks is the LINE input adjustment range. 12 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual You can use either balanced or unbalanced phone plugs to +10 scale is reverse-phased. ring = ... -34 to these jacks provides an insert point between S/N ratio and dynamic range, adjust the level so that carry both the MG124CX and MG124C. These are unbalanced stereo RCA pin jacks. The -60 to 4 (Monaural) Channels 5/6 and 7/8 (Stereo) Channels 9/10 and 11/12 (Stereo) 1 1 4 2 3 3 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 0 0 0 A B C D E ON F G H A A B B C C D D ...
... output from the INSERT jacks is the LINE input adjustment range. 12 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual You can use either balanced or unbalanced phone plugs to +10 scale is reverse-phased. ring = ... -34 to these jacks provides an insert point between S/N ratio and dynamic range, adjust the level so that carry both the MG124CX and MG124C. These are unbalanced stereo RCA pin jacks. The -60 to 4 (Monaural) Channels 5/6 and 7/8 (Stereo) Channels 9/10 and 11/12 (Stereo) 1 1 4 2 3 3 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 0 0 0 A B C D E ON F G H A A B B C C D D ...
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... signal to the buses. The switch lights orange when on . G 1-2 Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to the Group 2 bus or the Stereo R bus. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 13 As the knob is turned to the right the compression ratio increases while the output gain is not affected by the Channel...
... signal to the buses. The switch lights orange when on . G 1-2 Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to the Group 2 bus or the Stereo R bus. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 13 As the knob is turned to the right the compression ratio increases while the output gain is not affected by the Channel...
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... These impedance-balanced* phone jacks output the Group 1/2 signals. 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...and the AUX (AUX1) bus. NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master Fader has no affect on the input channels. 14 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Use these jacks. These jacks are unbalanced phone-jack type line inputs. NOTE The signal output by induced noise...
... These impedance-balanced* phone jacks output the Group 1/2 signals. 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...and the AUX (AUX1) bus. NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master Fader has no affect on the input channels. 14 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Use these jacks. These jacks are unbalanced phone-jack type line inputs. NOTE The signal output by induced noise...
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...do not need phantom power. The PEAK segment lights red when the output reaches the clipping level. If it is sent to the signal selection. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 15 When the switch is on when connecting to balanced dynamic microphones. • To avoid damage to speakers, be damaged if connected... selected by the MONITOR switch D, 2TR IN switch E and PFL switch. D MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR Switch If this switch on when using the MG124CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of the signal sent from the EFFECT bus to the MONITOR OUT jacks, the PHONES jack...
...do not need phantom power. The PEAK segment lights red when the output reaches the clipping level. If it is sent to the signal selection. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 15 When the switch is on when connecting to balanced dynamic microphones. • To avoid damage to speakers, be damaged if connected... selected by the MONITOR switch D, 2TR IN switch E and PFL switch. D MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR Switch If this switch on when using the MG124CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of the signal sent from the EFFECT bus to the MONITOR OUT jacks, the PHONES jack...
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...ON Switch Switches the internal effect on or off. Use only the PA-20 adaptor included with this connector (see page 5). CAUTION 16 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Rear Input/Output Section 1 POWER Switch Use this switch is in fire or electric shock. NOTE When you do ...). These parameter values are reset when the power is saved. 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 switch on to send the effect signal to the PFL...
...ON Switch Switches the internal effect on or off. Use only the PA-20 adaptor included with this connector (see page 5). CAUTION 16 MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual Rear Input/Output Section 1 POWER Switch Use this switch is in fire or electric shock. NOTE When you do ...). These parameter values are reset when the power is saved. 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 switch on to send the effect signal to the PFL...
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... unbalanced. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. 14 PHASER LFO Frequency Phase modulation produces a cyclical phasing effect. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 17 A sweeping pitched effect. A short reverb that modulates the delay time. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the...
... unbalanced. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. 14 PHASER LFO Frequency Phase modulation produces a cyclical phasing effect. MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 17 A sweeping pitched effect. A short reverb that modulates the delay time. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the...
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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....the AUX (AUX1) jack* and turn the PRE switch on each channel and the Master SEND control. * The MG124CX feature is described first, followed by using turned ON? ❑ Are the channel GAIN controls, Channel ... 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 service centers.) ■ Sound is faint, ...
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....the AUX (AUX1) jack* and turn the PRE switch on each channel and the Master SEND control. * The MG124CX feature is described first, followed by using turned ON? ❑ Are the channel GAIN controls, Channel ... 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 service centers.) ■ Sound is faint, ...
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...THD + N) STEREO OUT +14 dBu @ 20 Hz-20 kHz, Input GAIN Control at minimum 0.1 % Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with in brackets: MG124CX (MG124C) MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 67 Power Supply Adaptor Power Consumption 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 a 20 kHz filter with a 6 dB/octave filter @ 12.7 kHz; EFFECT/AUX Master EFFECT/AUX...
...THD + N) STEREO OUT +14 dBu @ 20 Hz-20 kHz, Input GAIN Control at minimum 0.1 % Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with in brackets: MG124CX (MG124C) MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 67 Power Supply Adaptor Power Consumption 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 a 20 kHz filter with a 6 dB/octave filter @ 12.7 kHz; EFFECT/AUX Master EFFECT/AUX...
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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 Connector Specifica- before Clip- Reference Specifications ■ Input Specifications Input Connectors Gain ... [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 Connector Specifica- before Clip- Reference Specifications ■ Input Specifications Input Connectors Gain ... [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 ... 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 Fader [...
MG124CX/MG124C Owner's Manual 70 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT (CH1 to 4) LINE [-34 ... 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 Fader [...