Owner's Manual
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...high quality recording and playback. This circuit uses multi-stage amplifying elements to record the mixer output. In addition, PAD circuitry allows line level input, to 240 V, for details...(The RK-MG12 for the MG12XU/MG12 is transferred based on downloading and installing Cubase AI, and making necessary settings. Visit the following Yamaha website for stable operation even ... well as a block diagram and level diagram. • Owner's Manual (this book) 8 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Audio data is sold separately.) • Cubase AI Download Information (...
...high quality recording and playback. This circuit uses multi-stage amplifying elements to record the mixer output. In addition, PAD circuitry allows line level input, to 240 V, for details...(The RK-MG12 for the MG12XU/MG12 is transferred based on downloading and installing Cubase AI, and making necessary settings. Visit the following Yamaha website for stable operation even ... well as a block diagram and level diagram. • Owner's Manual (this book) 8 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Audio data is sold separately.) • Cubase AI Download Information (...
Owner's Manual
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... you are using condenser microphones that require phantom power, turn the power on the rear panel. 3. For details on . CAUTION Be sure to turn the mixer's [PHANTOM +48V] switch on before turning the switch on making connections, see "Setup Examples" (pages 12 - 13), "Front Panel" and "Rear Panel...3 Powering Up the System To prevent an unwanted burst of the included power cord to the input devices you use . MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 9 Step 2 Making Connections 1. Turn all the faders and [GAIN] knobs com- See page 17 for details. pletely down. 2. Note ...
... you are using condenser microphones that require phantom power, turn the power on the rear panel. 3. For details on . CAUTION Be sure to turn the mixer's [PHANTOM +48V] switch on before turning the switch on making connections, see "Setup Examples" (pages 12 - 13), "Front Panel" and "Rear Panel...3 Powering Up the System To prevent an unwanted burst of the included power cord to the input devices you use . MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 9 Step 2 Making Connections 1. Turn all the faders and [GAIN] knobs com- See page 17 for details. pletely down. 2. Note ...
Owner's Manual
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2. CD player Power amp Speakers MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 13 For Events and Parties Front Panel Microphones DVD player (voice) DJ mixer Setup Powered speakers Headphones Rear Panel Computer (for music playback and/or recording) (The [USB 2.0] jack is on XU models only.) NOTE On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack, [MONITOR OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on the rear panel.
2. CD player Power amp Speakers MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 13 For Events and Parties Front Panel Microphones DVD player (voice) DJ mixer Setup Powered speakers Headphones Rear Panel Computer (for music playback and/or recording) (The [USB 2.0] jack is on XU models only.) NOTE On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack, [MONITOR OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on the rear panel.
Owner's Manual
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...is on ( ), the [FX RTN] pre-fader (MG16XU/MG12XU only) signal is on ( ), the switch lights. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used with each...jack for the selected effect. NOTE If this phone type input jack. MG16XU MG12XU MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 23 Turn the switch on and the foot switch ([FOOT SW] jack ... u Bus assign switch (MG16XU/MG12XU) MG20XU MG16XU/MG12XU These adjust the level of the [PARAMETER] knob). NOTE When you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was...
...is on ( ), the [FX RTN] pre-fader (MG16XU/MG12XU only) signal is on ( ), the switch lights. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used with each...jack for the selected effect. NOTE If this phone type input jack. MG16XU MG12XU MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 23 Turn the switch on and the foot switch ([FOOT SW] jack ... u Bus assign switch (MG16XU/MG12XU) MG20XU MG16XU/MG12XU These adjust the level of the [PARAMETER] knob). NOTE When you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was...
Owner's Manual
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...impedance-balanced* phone-type output jacks. * Impedance-balanced Since the hot and cold terminals of a multitrack recorder, external mixer, or another similar device. o r e w q 24 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual w [GROUP OUT] jacks y These impedance-balanced TRS phone jacks output the [GROUP 1-2 and 3-4] (MG20XU/MG20/...or a stage/studio monitoring system. Controls and Connectors Master Block q e r q [SEND] jacks MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16: [AUX1 - 4] MG12XU/MG12: [AUX1 - 2] w u t You use these jacks, for example, to connect to your operator monitoring system.
...impedance-balanced* phone-type output jacks. * Impedance-balanced Since the hot and cold terminals of a multitrack recorder, external mixer, or another similar device. o r e w q 24 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual w [GROUP OUT] jacks y These impedance-balanced TRS phone jacks output the [GROUP 1-2 and 3-4] (MG20XU/MG20/...or a stage/studio monitoring system. Controls and Connectors Master Block q e r q [SEND] jacks MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16: [AUX1 - 4] MG12XU/MG12: [AUX1 - 2] w u t You use these jacks, for example, to connect to your operator monitoring system.
Owner's Manual
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... signal selection switch) Sets the signal sent to select the signal from the STEREO L/R buses, GROUP 1-2 buses, or GROUP 3-4 buses (MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16). • MG12XU/MG12 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( ) • MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 ... ( ) GROUP 3-4 buses: [GROUP] ( ), [3-4] ( ) MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 25 t [PHONES] jack Controls and Connectors • [POWER] indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer's power is on , the indicator flashes. r [STEREO OUT] jacks These are XLR type ...
... signal selection switch) Sets the signal sent to select the signal from the STEREO L/R buses, GROUP 1-2 buses, or GROUP 3-4 buses (MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16). • MG12XU/MG12 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( ) • MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 ... ( ) GROUP 3-4 buses: [GROUP] ( ), [3-4] ( ) MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 25 t [PHONES] jack Controls and Connectors • [POWER] indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer's power is on , the indicator flashes. r [STEREO OUT] jacks These are XLR type ...
Owner's Manual
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...the switch to the " " position to turn off the power. The switch lights when on the power. If you do not plan to use the mixer for at least 6 seconds before turning it on ( ) to enable the [STEREO] master fader. CAUTION Note that the trace current continues to flow even... off. After turning the unit off, wait for a while, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 27 o [STEREO] section STEREO L STEREO R USB-REC-L USB-REC-R STEREO STL MONI STR MONI ON Controls and Connectors Power Block • [ / ] POWER switch...
...the switch to the " " position to turn off the power. The switch lights when on the power. If you do not plan to use the mixer for at least 6 seconds before turning it on ( ) to enable the [STEREO] master fader. CAUTION Note that the trace current continues to flow even... off. After turning the unit off, wait for a while, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 27 o [STEREO] section STEREO L STEREO R USB-REC-L USB-REC-R STEREO STL MONI STR MONI ON Controls and Connectors Power Block • [ / ] POWER switch...
Owner's Manual
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...between -24 dB to the computer before turning the mixer power on. • Always perform the following Yamaha website, and install it between turning the mixer on or off , and plugging or unplugging the USB cable. If the mixer or computer does hang up, restart the application and...com/mg_xu When the [ST] switch of the display. 28 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual The signal from sleep/suspended/ standby mode before making a connection to the computer's [USB 2.0] connector. • Connect the mixer to 0 dB. (The minus sign is on your computer. A USB 3.0 cable...
...between -24 dB to the computer before turning the mixer power on. • Always perform the following Yamaha website, and install it between turning the mixer on or off , and plugging or unplugging the USB cable. If the mixer or computer does hang up, restart the application and...com/mg_xu When the [ST] switch of the display. 28 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual The signal from sleep/suspended/ standby mode before making a connection to the computer's [USB 2.0] connector. • Connect the mixer to 0 dB. (The minus sign is on your computer. A USB 3.0 cable...
Owner's Manual
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...] switch turned on? Is the equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW]) adjusted appropriately? No mixer monitor signal is low, distorted, or noisy. Are the [GAIN] knobs for [SEND MASTER...output. Are external instruments (including microphones) and speakers connected correctly? Are your Yamaha dealer. back from the [MONITOR OUT] jack or [PHONES] jack. Are the [... to appropriate levels? Is the [PAD] switch on? MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 31 Use the [MONITOR LEVEL] knob to the [MONITOR OUT] jacks? Check that the...
...] switch turned on? Is the equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW]) adjusted appropriately? No mixer monitor signal is low, distorted, or noisy. Are the [GAIN] knobs for [SEND MASTER...output. Are external instruments (including microphones) and speakers connected correctly? Are your Yamaha dealer. back from the [MONITOR OUT] jack or [PHONES] jack. Are the [... to appropriate levels? Is the [PAD] switch on? MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 31 Use the [MONITOR LEVEL] knob to the [MONITOR OUT] jacks? Check that the...
Owner's Manual
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... of rack space. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws on the rack mount brackets installed on the mixer. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 35 Use the screws removed in a poorly ventilated rack, the ambient temperature inside the rack may be ...or similar ventilating option to secure sufficient airflow. Appendix Rack Mounting The MG12XU/MG12 require at ambient temperatures ranging from walls or other surfaces. MG12XU/ MG12 Indicated L/R Option sold separately) on the mixer. 2. Also, either leave the open spaces uncovered or install appropriate ...
... of rack space. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws on the rack mount brackets installed on the mixer. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 35 Use the screws removed in a poorly ventilated rack, the ambient temperature inside the rack may be ...or similar ventilating option to secure sufficient airflow. Appendix Rack Mounting The MG12XU/MG12 require at ambient temperatures ranging from walls or other surfaces. MG12XU/ MG12 Indicated L/R Option sold separately) on the mixer. 2. Also, either leave the open spaces uncovered or install appropriate ...