Owner's Manual
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... that interference will help to the terminal in the plug which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must accept any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which is marked with general household waste. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. Cable/s supplied with ... STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU This device complies with the coloured markings identifying the ...
... that interference will help to the terminal in the plug which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must accept any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which is marked with general household waste. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. Cable/s supplied with ... STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU This device complies with the coloured markings identifying the ...
Owner's Manual
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...reference. After reading this manual thoroughly to the Speakers ...........10 Step 5 Using the Built-in Effects (XU Models Only 11 Setup 12 Setup Examples 12 Controls and Connectors 14 Front Panel 14 ...Rear Panel 15 Input Channel Block 16 Built-in Effects Block (XU Models Only) .........22 Master Block 24 Power Block 27 USB Block (XU...Other 31 Appendix 32 General Specifications 32 Effect Programs 33 Jack and Connector List 34 Connector Types 34 Rack Mounting 35 Index 36 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 7 Please read...
...reference. After reading this manual thoroughly to the Speakers ...........10 Step 5 Using the Built-in Effects (XU Models Only 11 Setup 12 Setup Examples 12 Controls and Connectors 14 Front Panel 14 ...Rear Panel 15 Input Channel Block 16 Built-in Effects Block (XU Models Only) .........22 Master Block 24 Power Block 27 USB Block (XU...Other 31 Appendix 32 General Specifications 32 Effect Programs 33 Jack and Connector List 34 Connector Types 34 Rack Mounting 35 Index 36 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 7 Please read...
Owner's Manual
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... capable of low frequencies as well as when mounting the mixing console in a rack. 24 High-Quality Digital Effects (XU Models) The XU models (MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU) feature 24 built-in environments where power voltage fluctuates easily. An AC inlet allows simple installation in environments where...devices, without the need to install drivers. The D-PRE head amplifier features an inverted Darlington circuit used by professionals. Visit the following Yamaha website for details on a highly precise audio clock signal from your mixing console.) • AC power cord • Rack mount ...
... capable of low frequencies as well as when mounting the mixing console in a rack. 24 High-Quality Digital Effects (XU Models) The XU models (MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU) feature 24 built-in environments where power voltage fluctuates easily. An AC inlet allows simple installation in environments where...devices, without the need to install drivers. The D-PRE head amplifier features an inverted Darlington circuit used by professionals. Visit the following Yamaha website for details on a highly precise audio clock signal from your mixing console.) • AC power cord • Rack mount ...
Owner's Manual
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...]. 4. Reverb Level While working for many hours on a mix, your sense of the selected effect. To avoid falling into the mix until you should apply it . MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 11 You can be adjusted with excess processing sound like the perfect mix. Raise... the [FX RTN] fader to enable it judiciously. Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for a piece of repeating rhythmic effects. Turn the [PROGRAM] ...
...]. 4. Reverb Level While working for many hours on a mix, your sense of the selected effect. To avoid falling into the mix until you should apply it . MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 11 You can be adjusted with excess processing sound like the perfect mix. Raise... the [FX RTN] fader to enable it judiciously. Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for a piece of repeating rhythmic effects. Turn the [PROGRAM] ...
Owner's Manual
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...Mono/stereo input channels (page 16) Stereo input channels (page 16) Master block jacks (page 24) • The master block jacks on the MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 are all located on the front panel. • The master block jacks on the MG20XU/MG20 are all located on the rear panel, except...[STEREO] section (page 27) [GROUP] section (page 26) Input Channel Block (page 16 - 21) Built-in Effects Block (XU models only) (page 22 - 23) Master Block (page 24 - 27) 14 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Controls and Connectors Front Panel The number and locations of jacks and controls vary...
...Mono/stereo input channels (page 16) Stereo input channels (page 16) Master block jacks (page 24) • The master block jacks on the MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 are all located on the front panel. • The master block jacks on the MG20XU/MG20 are all located on the rear panel, except...[STEREO] section (page 27) [GROUP] section (page 26) Input Channel Block (page 16 - 21) Built-in Effects Block (XU models only) (page 22 - 23) Master Block (page 24 - 27) 14 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Controls and Connectors Front Panel The number and locations of jacks and controls vary...
Owner's Manual
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... 250 Hz to 5 kHz. !1 [AUX 1 - 4] knobs [PRE] switches [AUX (2, 4)/FX] knobs MG20XU/MG16XU: [AUX1], [AUX2 - 3], [AUX4/FX] MG20/MG16: [AUX1], [AUX2 - 4] MG12XU: [AUX1], [AUX2/FX] MG12: [AUX1 - 2] The levels of each signal sent to the AUX 1 - 4 buses from each channel can be used to adjust the level...GROUP 1 or GROUP 3 bus only; When the knob is sent to the L and R of the signal sent to the FX bus (built-in effects) in the corresponding band. MG12XU/ MG12 - When the knob is set to the 12 o'clock position, the channel's sound will be adjusted independently. CH 1 - 7/8 CH 9/10...
... 250 Hz to 5 kHz. !1 [AUX 1 - 4] knobs [PRE] switches [AUX (2, 4)/FX] knobs MG20XU/MG16XU: [AUX1], [AUX2 - 3], [AUX4/FX] MG20/MG16: [AUX1], [AUX2 - 4] MG12XU: [AUX1], [AUX2/FX] MG12: [AUX1 - 2] The levels of each signal sent to the AUX 1 - 4 buses from each channel can be used to adjust the level...GROUP 1 or GROUP 3 bus only; When the knob is sent to the L and R of the signal sent to the FX bus (built-in effects) in the corresponding band. MG12XU/ MG12 - When the knob is set to the 12 o'clock position, the channel's sound will be adjusted independently. CH 1 - 7/8 CH 9/10...
Owner's Manual
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... o MG16XU MG20XU 22 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual The number flashes during selection; e [PROGRAM] knob Selects one of built-in effect programs. For details about these programs, see the "Attenuator Function" (page 28). w Effect program list This is the list of the 24...enable it down. • The [PROGRAM] knob can be used to the last number selected. For details, see the "Effect Programs" on page 33. PROGRAM L IN DSP R FOOT SW (*) Only MG16XU MG16XU MG12XU ON FX RTN MG20XU LEVEL PFL 1-2 3-4(*) ST AUX1PRE AUX2PRE (*) AUX3PRE (*) FX ON !0 q w e r t ...
... o MG16XU MG20XU 22 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual The number flashes during selection; e [PROGRAM] knob Selects one of built-in effect programs. For details about these programs, see the "Attenuator Function" (page 28). w Effect program list This is the list of the 24...enable it down. • The [PROGRAM] knob can be used to the last number selected. For details, see the "Effect Programs" on page 33. PROGRAM L IN DSP R FOOT SW (*) Only MG16XU MG16XU MG12XU ON FX RTN MG20XU LEVEL PFL 1-2 3-4(*) ST AUX1PRE AUX2PRE (*) AUX3PRE (*) FX ON !0 q w e r t ...
Owner's Manual
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... the STEREO L/R bus. t [AUX1 - 3] knobs (MG16XU) [AUX1] knob (MG12XU) For adjusting the level of the effect sent from the built-in effect, the switch flashes. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used with each effect type is sent. MG16XU MG12XU MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 23 NOTE • The [AUX1...
... the STEREO L/R bus. t [AUX1 - 3] knobs (MG16XU) [AUX1] knob (MG12XU) For adjusting the level of the effect sent from the built-in effect, the switch flashes. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used with each effect type is sent. MG16XU MG12XU MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 23 NOTE • The [AUX1...
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...to connect to your operator monitoring system. NOTE When the [PFL] indicator is flashing, the signal for example, to connect to an external effect device or a stage/studio monitoring system. e [MONITOR OUT] jacks MG16XU i MG20XU Rear Panel Connect these impedance-balanced TRS phone jacks ..., these output jacks are less affected by induced noise. 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 channels where the [PFL] switch is pressed is output. When the [PFL] indicator is off...
...to connect to your operator monitoring system. NOTE When the [PFL] indicator is flashing, the signal for example, to connect to an external effect device or a stage/studio monitoring system. e [MONITOR OUT] jacks MG16XU i MG20XU Rear Panel Connect these impedance-balanced TRS phone jacks ..., these output jacks are less affected by induced noise. 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 channels where the [PFL] switch is pressed is output. When the [PFL] indicator is off...
Owner's Manual
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...] knob and [FX RTN] fader adjusted to appropriate levels? Is the [FX RTN] bus assign switch set appropriately? If external effects are connected to the [SEND(AUX1 - 4)] jacks, are the [AUX1 - 4] knobs for each channel, channel faders, [STEREO] master fader, and...61550; No sound is output. Are external instruments (including microphones) and speakers connected correctly? Are your Yamaha dealer. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 31 Troubleshooting Other The power does not come on. Is the mixer connected to ...
...] knob and [FX RTN] fader adjusted to appropriate levels? Is the [FX RTN] bus assign switch set appropriately? If external effects are connected to the [SEND(AUX1 - 4)] jacks, are the [AUX1 - 4] knobs for each channel, channel faders, [STEREO] master fader, and...61550; No sound is output. Are external instruments (including microphones) and speakers connected correctly? Are your Yamaha dealer. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 31 Troubleshooting Other The power does not come on. Is the mixer connected to ...
Owner's Manual
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...locale, please check with 1 kHz band pass filter. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in Effect (XU Models only) SPX Algorithm USB Audio (XU Models only) 2 IN / 2 OUT Phantom Power Voltage Power..., see the included "Technical Specifications." *1 Noise is measured with A-weighting filter. *2 Crosstalk is measured with your Yamaha dealer. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. FX) 4 ..., E2, E3 and E4 32 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual FX) 4 (MG20XU: incl. Yamaha Corp.
...locale, please check with 1 kHz band pass filter. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in Effect (XU Models only) SPX Algorithm USB Audio (XU Models only) 2 IN / 2 OUT Phantom Power Voltage Power..., see the included "Technical Specifications." *1 Noise is measured with A-weighting filter. *2 Crosstalk is measured with your Yamaha dealer. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. FX) 4 ..., E2, E3 and E4 32 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual FX) 4 (MG20XU: incl. Yamaha Corp.
Owner's Manual
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... delay adding multiple delayed signals. Echo designed for karaoke (sing-along) applications. Adds modulation to the sound, producing an effect similar to the rise and fall sound of the reverberation, making a more hard-edged reverberation. Creates a thicker ensemble-like sound by adding the multiple sounds ... sound for Low Frequency Oscillator. The [PARAMETER] knob adjusts the speed of the LFO* that is normally used to be emphasized. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 33
... delay adding multiple delayed signals. Echo designed for karaoke (sing-along) applications. Adds modulation to the sound, producing an effect similar to the rise and fall sound of the reverberation, making a more hard-edged reverberation. Creates a thicker ensemble-like sound by adding the multiple sounds ... sound for Low Frequency Oscillator. The [PARAMETER] knob adjusts the speed of the LFO* that is normally used to be emphasized. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 33
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...mm, 12 U is approximately 533 mm, and 14 U is approximately 623 mm. Precautions for details. CAUTION This unit is rated for the MG12XU/MG12 sold separately Model Name: RK-MG12 (Locate the bracket designated 'L' on the mixer. 2. To take into account the cable connections, we recommend to... ensure 14 U* of the rack will produce a greater cooling effect. To take into account the cable connections, we recommend to ensure 11 U* of the rack cannot be lifted by two people when mounting it into...
...mm, 12 U is approximately 533 mm, and 14 U is approximately 623 mm. Precautions for details. CAUTION This unit is rated for the MG12XU/MG12 sold separately Model Name: RK-MG12 (Locate the bracket designated 'L' on the mixer. 2. To take into account the cable connections, we recommend to... ensure 14 U* of the rack will produce a greater cooling effect. To take into account the cable connections, we recommend to ensure 11 U* of the rack cannot be lifted by two people when mounting it into...
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... - 3] knob 23 [AUX1 - 4] knob 18 [AUX (2, 4)/FX] knob 18 B [BAL] knob 18 Bus assign switch 19, 23 C [COMP] knob 17 D DI (direct box 29 D-PRE 8 E Effect program list 22 Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW 18 F [FOOT SW] (Foot Switch) jack 23 [FX ON] switch 23 [FX RTN] fader 23 [FX RTN LEVEL... Stereo input jack 16 [STEREO] master fader 27 [STEREO] section 27 [STEREO OUT] jack 25 U [USB 2.0] jack 28 X XLR 34 36 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
... - 3] knob 23 [AUX1 - 4] knob 18 [AUX (2, 4)/FX] knob 18 B [BAL] knob 18 Bus assign switch 19, 23 C [COMP] knob 17 D DI (direct box 29 D-PRE 8 E Effect program list 22 Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW 18 F [FOOT SW] (Foot Switch) jack 23 [FX ON] switch 23 [FX RTN] fader 23 [FX RTN LEVEL... Stereo input jack 16 [STEREO] master fader 27 [STEREO] section 27 [STEREO OUT] jack 25 U [USB 2.0] jack 28 X XLR 34 36 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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... 422 mm (9.6" × 2.8" × 11.6") MG12XU: 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs.), MG12: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.) AC power cord, Cubase AI Download Information (MG12XU), Owner's Manual, Technical Specifications (this document are nominal if not specified. Yamaha Corp. LINE 5/6, 7/8 - Before Clip Connector -40...Yamaha dealer. Specifications and descriptions in this leaflet) Rack-mount kit: RK-MG12, Foot Switch: FC5 (MG12XU) 0 to maximum gain. (All level controls are at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in Effect (MG12XU) USB Audio (MG12XU...
... 422 mm (9.6" × 2.8" × 11.6") MG12XU: 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs.), MG12: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.) AC power cord, Cubase AI Download Information (MG12XU), Owner's Manual, Technical Specifications (this document are nominal if not specified. Yamaha Corp. LINE 5/6, 7/8 - Before Clip Connector -40...Yamaha dealer. Specifications and descriptions in this leaflet) Rack-mount kit: RK-MG12, Foot Switch: FC5 (MG12XU) 0 to maximum gain. (All level controls are at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in Effect (MG12XU) USB Audio (MG12XU...
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C.S.G., PA Development Division © 2014 Yamaha Corporation 401POAP*.*-01B0 Printed in Vietnam Block and Level Diagrams MONO CH INPUT (MIC/LINE) MONO/ST CH INPUT ST CH INPUT USB Digital EFFECT MONO CH INPUT MONO/ST CH INPUT ST CH INPUT Dimensions STEREO OUT L STEREO OUT R GROUP OUT 1 GROUP OUT 2 SEND AUX1 SEND AUX2 308 115 118 416 422 PHONES MONITOR OUT L MONITOR OUT R Unit: mm This illustration shows the MG12XU.
C.S.G., PA Development Division © 2014 Yamaha Corporation 401POAP*.*-01B0 Printed in Vietnam Block and Level Diagrams MONO CH INPUT (MIC/LINE) MONO/ST CH INPUT ST CH INPUT USB Digital EFFECT MONO CH INPUT MONO/ST CH INPUT ST CH INPUT Dimensions STEREO OUT L STEREO OUT R GROUP OUT 1 GROUP OUT 2 SEND AUX1 SEND AUX2 308 115 118 416 422 PHONES MONITOR OUT L MONITOR OUT R Unit: mm This illustration shows the MG12XU.
