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Thank you for future reference. Please read this manual, please keep it available for purchasing the Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 mixing console. Contents Precautions 5 Contents 7 Main Features 8 Quick Start Guide 9 Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply 9 Step 2 Making Connections 9 Step 3 Powering Up...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 Models Only 28 Troubleshooting 29 When No Sound Is Output 29 Other 31 Appendix 32 General Specifications 32 Effect Programs ...
Thank you for future reference. Please read this manual, please keep it available for purchasing the Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 mixing console. Contents Precautions 5 Contents 7 Main Features 8 Quick Start Guide 9 Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply 9 Step 2 Making Connections 9 Step 3 Powering Up...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 Models Only 28 Troubleshooting 29 When No Sound Is Output 29 Other 31 Appendix 32 General Specifications 32 Effect Programs ...
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... used by professionals. Combined with your computer, or use them with remarkable realism and naturalness. 24-bit/192 kHz USB Audio Interface (XU Models) The XU models (MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU) feature a USB 2.0 audio interface capable of the power supply has resulted in environments where portability is transferred based on SPX algorithms used... Information (XU models only): Contains the access code necessary for details on downloading and installing Cubase AI, and making necessary settings. Visit the following Yamaha website for downloading the Steinberg DAW software "Cubase AI".
... used by professionals. Combined with your computer, or use them with remarkable realism and naturalness. 24-bit/192 kHz USB Audio Interface (XU Models) The XU models (MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU) feature a USB 2.0 audio interface capable of the power supply has resulted in environments where portability is transferred based on SPX algorithms used... Information (XU models only): Contains the access code necessary for details on downloading and installing Cubase AI, and making necessary settings. Visit the following Yamaha website for downloading the Steinberg DAW software "Cubase AI".
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Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance Front Panel Drum Electric guitar Powered speakers (for music playback and/or recording) (The [USB 2.0] jack is on the rear panel. Rear Panel Computer (for musician monitoring) Microphones 3 Bass guitar Electric acoustic guitar DI Microphones... 2 Synthesizer Powered speakers (main) Mono input jacks accept both XLR connectors and phone connectors. Setup Setup Examples 1. Foot switch (YAMAHA FC5) (The [FOOT SW] jack is on XU models only.) NOTE On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack, [...
Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance Front Panel Drum Electric guitar Powered speakers (for music playback and/or recording) (The [USB 2.0] jack is on the rear panel. Rear Panel Computer (for musician monitoring) Microphones 3 Bass guitar Electric acoustic guitar DI Microphones... 2 Synthesizer Powered speakers (main) Mono input jacks accept both XLR connectors and phone connectors. Setup Setup Examples 1. Foot switch (YAMAHA FC5) (The [FOOT SW] jack is on XU models only.) NOTE On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack, [...
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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.
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Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Power Block (page 27) MG16XU USB Block (XU models only) (page 28) Master Block MG20XU Master block jacks (page 24) The master block jacks on the MG20XU/MG20 are all located on the rear panel, except the [PHONES] jack. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 15
Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Power Block (page 27) MG16XU USB Block (XU models only) (page 28) Master Block MG20XU Master block jacks (page 24) The master block jacks on the MG20XU/MG20 are all located on the rear panel, except the [PHONES] jack. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 15
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... channel is on ( ) will apply a dedicated high-pass filter only to the signal from computers through [USB 2.0] jack can be some noise when operating switches. i [PHANTOM +48V] switch and indicator MG20XU/MG20: 1 - 12 MG16XU/MG16: 1 - 8 MG12XU/MG12: 1 - 4 13/14 - 19/20 9/10 - 11/12 5/6 - 7/8 Turning this switch... on . - The indicator lights when this switch is attenuated by 26 dB. NOTE The volume input from the [MIC] jacks. Turn it on CH19/20 USB IN {CH15/ 16 USB IN} {CH11/12USB IN} ...
... channel is on ( ) will apply a dedicated high-pass filter only to the signal from computers through [USB 2.0] jack can be some noise when operating switches. i [PHANTOM +48V] switch and indicator MG20XU/MG20: 1 - 12 MG16XU/MG16: 1 - 8 MG12XU/MG12: 1 - 4 13/14 - 19/20 9/10 - 11/12 5/6 - 7/8 Turning this switch... on . - The indicator lights when this switch is attenuated by 26 dB. NOTE The volume input from the [MIC] jacks. Turn it on CH19/20 USB IN {CH15/ 16 USB IN} {CH11/12USB IN} ...
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...AUX2 AUX3 (*) AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) PFL L PFL R PFL CTRL Controls and Connectors Mono input channels MG20XU/MG20 : CH1-12 MG16XU/MG16 : CH1-8 MG12XU/MG12 : CH1-4 PAD OFF [-60dBu - -16dBu] PAD ON [-34dBu - +10dBu] PHANTOM (*) Only MG20XU, MG20, MG16XU and MG16 PAD 26dB HA GAIN HPF 80Hz...-L USB-PLAY-R LINE/USB MG20XU : CH19/20 (*) Only MG20XU, MG20, MG16XU and MG16 PEAK 3-Stage EQ ON (ST CH Fader) PAN/BAL 1-2 3-4 (*) ST 3-Stage EQ MG12XU/MG12 PRE AUX1 AUX1PRE MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 MG12XU/MG12 AUX2/FX, AUX2 PRE AUX2 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 AUX3 (*) AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) ...
...AUX2 AUX3 (*) AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) PFL L PFL R PFL CTRL Controls and Connectors Mono input channels MG20XU/MG20 : CH1-12 MG16XU/MG16 : CH1-8 MG12XU/MG12 : CH1-4 PAD OFF [-60dBu - -16dBu] PAD ON [-34dBu - +10dBu] PHANTOM (*) Only MG20XU, MG20, MG16XU and MG16 PAD 26dB HA GAIN HPF 80Hz...-L USB-PLAY-R LINE/USB MG20XU : CH19/20 (*) Only MG20XU, MG20, MG16XU and MG16 PEAK 3-Stage EQ ON (ST CH Fader) PAN/BAL 1-2 3-4 (*) ST 3-Stage EQ MG12XU/MG12 PRE AUX1 AUX1PRE MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 MG12XU/MG12 AUX2/FX, AUX2 PRE AUX2 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 AUX3 (*) AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) ...
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... (*) HIGH STEREO L STEREO R GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 (*) GROUP 4 (*) AUX1 AUX2/FX, AUX2 AUX3 (*) AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) PFL L PFL R PFL CTRL MG16XU/MG16 : CH13/14,15/16 MG12XU/MG12 : CH9/10,11/12 (*) Only MG16XU and MG16 L [-10dBu] R [-10dBu] MG16XU : CH13/14 MG16 : CH13/14,15/16.../10 MG12 : CH9/10,11/12 HA EQ ON (ST CH Fader) HA USB-PLAY-L EQ MG16XU/MG16 : 3-Stage MG12XU/MG12 : 2-Stage USB-PLAY-R LINE/USB MG16XU : CH15/16 MG12XU : CH11/12 BAL MG12XU/MG12 PRE MG16XU/MG16 MG12XU/MG12 PRE MG16XU/MG16 1-2 3-4 (*) ST AUX1 AUX1PRE AUX2/FX, AUX2 AUX2 AUX3 (*) AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) PFL MG20XU/MG20...
... (*) HIGH STEREO L STEREO R GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 (*) GROUP 4 (*) AUX1 AUX2/FX, AUX2 AUX3 (*) AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) PFL L PFL R PFL CTRL MG16XU/MG16 : CH13/14,15/16 MG12XU/MG12 : CH9/10,11/12 (*) Only MG16XU and MG16 L [-10dBu] R [-10dBu] MG16XU : CH13/14 MG16 : CH13/14,15/16.../10 MG12 : CH9/10,11/12 HA EQ ON (ST CH Fader) HA USB-PLAY-L EQ MG16XU/MG16 : 3-Stage MG12XU/MG12 : 2-Stage USB-PLAY-R LINE/USB MG16XU : CH15/16 MG12XU : CH11/12 BAL MG12XU/MG12 PRE MG16XU/MG16 MG12XU/MG12 PRE MG16XU/MG16 1-2 3-4 (*) ST AUX1 AUX1PRE AUX2/FX, AUX2 AUX2 AUX3 (*) AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) PFL MG20XU/MG20...
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..., the program returns to adjust the volume of the 24 built-in Effects Block (XU Models Only) MG20XU/MG16XU : AUX4/FX MG12XU : AUX2/FX PARAMETER USB-Att. 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 STEREO L STEREO R GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 (*) GROUP 4 (*) AUX1 AUX2 (*) AUX3 (*) PFL L ...
..., the program returns to adjust the volume of the 24 built-in Effects Block (XU Models Only) MG20XU/MG16XU : AUX4/FX MG12XU : AUX2/FX PARAMETER USB-Att. 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 STEREO L STEREO R GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 (*) GROUP 4 (*) AUX1 AUX2 (*) AUX3 (*) PFL L ...
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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 STEREO OUT L [+4dBu] STEREO OUT R [+4dBu] Turns power to the ... trace current continues to flow even while the switch is in succession can cause it to this switch on or off. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 27 If you do not plan to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. After turning the unit off, wait for...
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 STEREO OUT L [+4dBu] STEREO OUT R [+4dBu] Turns power to the ... trace current continues to flow even while the switch is in succession can cause it to this switch on or off. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 27 If you do not plan to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. After turning the unit off, wait for...
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... (XU Models Only) only MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU USB-REC-L USB-REC-R USB Audio Controller USB-Att. • [USB 2.0] jack (USB-Att.) USB-PLAY-L USB-PLAY-R NOTICE • Use an A/B type USB cable. Confirm that no more than 1.5 meters long. You can result in computer freezes/hang-ups and possibly...be used to adjust the volume of the display. 28 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Connects to the computer before turning the mixer power on. • Always perform the following Yamaha website, and install it between turning the mixer on again. Attenuator ...
... (XU Models Only) only MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU USB-REC-L USB-REC-R USB Audio Controller USB-Att. • [USB 2.0] jack (USB-Att.) USB-PLAY-L USB-PLAY-R NOTICE • Use an A/B type USB cable. Confirm that no more than 1.5 meters long. You can result in computer freezes/hang-ups and possibly...be used to adjust the volume of the display. 28 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Connects to the computer before turning the mixer power on. • Always perform the following Yamaha website, and install it between turning the mixer on again. Attenuator ...
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... sound is output. Are external instruments (including microphones) and speakers connected correctly? Are your Yamaha dealer. If, after switching the left and right input signals? MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 31 Use the [FX] knob, [FX RTN] fader, [FX RTN LEVEL] knob, and...PRE] switch for [AUX] is off for sources with switches? ers adjusted to appropriate levels? Are the bus assign switches and [LINE /USB ] switch set appropriately? No sound is output from the Are the [ON] switch and [ST] switch for the channels you...
... sound is output. Are external instruments (including microphones) and speakers connected correctly? Are your Yamaha dealer. If, after switching the left and right input signals? MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 31 Use the [FX] knob, [FX RTN] fader, [FX RTN LEVEL] knob, and...PRE] switch for [AUX] is off for sources with switches? ers adjusted to appropriate levels? Are the bus assign switches and [LINE /USB ] switch set appropriately? No sound is output from the Are the [ON] switch and [ST] switch for the channels you...
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... "Technical Specifications." *1 Noise is measured with A-weighting filter. *2 Crosstalk is measured with your Yamaha dealer. FX) 26 dB 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct (Mono/Stereo: MIC only) 1 knob...European Models Inrush Current based on EN 55103-1:2009 3.0 A (on initial switch-on /off) USB Audio Class 2.0 compliant, Sampling Frequency: Max 192 kHz, Bit Depth: 24-bit +48 V...215; 500 mm (9.6" × 2.8" × 11.6") (17.5" × 5.1" × 19.7") (17.5" × 5.1" × 19.7") MG12XU: 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs.) MG16XU: 6.8 kg (15.0 lbs.) MG20XU: 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs.) MG12: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.) MG16: 6.6 kg...
... "Technical Specifications." *1 Noise is measured with A-weighting filter. *2 Crosstalk is measured with your Yamaha dealer. FX) 26 dB 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct (Mono/Stereo: MIC only) 1 knob...European Models Inrush Current based on EN 55103-1:2009 3.0 A (on initial switch-on /off) USB Audio Class 2.0 compliant, Sampling Frequency: Max 192 kHz, Bit Depth: 24-bit +48 V...215; 500 mm (9.6" × 2.8" × 11.6") (17.5" × 5.1" × 19.7") (17.5" × 5.1" × 19.7") MG12XU: 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs.) MG16XU: 6.8 kg (15.0 lbs.) MG20XU: 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs.) MG12: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.) MG16: 6.6 kg...
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...] knob 17 [GROUP] section 26 [GROUP 1-2] fader 26 [GROUP 3-4] fader 26 [GROUP OUT] jack 24 H [HPF] (High Pass Filter) switch 17 L Level meter 25 [LINE /USB ] switch 17 M [MIC/LINE 16 [MONITOR] section 25 [MONITOR LEVEL] knob 25 [MONITOR OUT] jack 24 Mono input jack 16 Mono/stereo input jack 16... 18 [SOURCE]/[SOURCE SELECT 25 [ST] switch 19, 23, 26 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
...] knob 17 [GROUP] section 26 [GROUP 1-2] fader 26 [GROUP 3-4] fader 26 [GROUP OUT] jack 24 H [HPF] (High Pass Filter) switch 17 L Level meter 25 [LINE /USB ] switch 17 M [MIC/LINE 16 [MONITOR] section 25 [MONITOR LEVEL] knob 25 [MONITOR OUT] jack 24 Mono input jack 16 Mono/stereo input jack 16... 18 [SOURCE]/[SOURCE SELECT 25 [ST] switch 19, 23, 26 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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...0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, Output impedance of +4 dBu (1.228 V) or the nominal output level when the unit is measured with your Yamaha dealer. Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N) Hum & Noise *1 (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Crosstalk(1 kHz) *2 Input Channels Output ...Channels Bus Input Channel Function Level Meter Built-in Effect (MG12XU) USB Audio (MG12XU) Phantom Power Voltage Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Net Weight Included Accessory Optional Accessory Operating Temperature Input ...
...0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, Output impedance of +4 dBu (1.228 V) or the nominal output level when the unit is measured with your Yamaha dealer. Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N) Hum & Noise *1 (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Crosstalk(1 kHz) *2 Input Channels Output ...Channels Bus Input Channel Function Level Meter Built-in Effect (MG12XU) USB Audio (MG12XU) Phantom Power Voltage Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Net Weight Included Accessory Optional Accessory Operating Temperature Input ...
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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. C.S.G., PA Development Division © 2014 Yamaha Corporation 401POAP*.*-01B0 Printed in Vietnam