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... of theft. Model No. Serial No. 6 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual (rear_en_01) Do not use speakers or headphones for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Doing so may be enclosed in the event of their ... the power amplifier LAST, to their respective companies. • This manual covers the MG20XU/MG20, MG16XU/MG16, and MG12XU/MG12 mixing consoles. PA_en_2 2/2 • Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it,... off , for several hours without turning on the device (vents). The term "XU models" refers to the faders.
... of theft. Model No. Serial No. 6 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual (rear_en_01) Do not use speakers or headphones for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Doing so may be enclosed in the event of their ... the power amplifier LAST, to their respective companies. • This manual covers the MG20XU/MG20, MG16XU/MG16, and MG12XU/MG12 mixing consoles. PA_en_2 2/2 • Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it,... off , for several hours without turning on the device (vents). The term "XU models" refers to the faders.
Owner's Manual
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Please read this manual, please keep it available for purchasing the Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 mixing console. 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 ... 27 USB Block (XU Models Only 28 Troubleshooting 29 When No Sound Is Output 29 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 this manual, please keep it available for purchasing the Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 mixing console. 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 ... 27 USB Block (XU Models Only 28 Troubleshooting 29 When No Sound Is Output 29 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...can play back music from your mixing console.) • AC power cord • Rack mount brackets (The RK-MG12 for the MG12XU/MG12 is transferred based on a highly precise audio clock signal from the MG, for details on SPX algorithms used in...Yamaha website for high quality recording and playback. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/mg_xu/ • Technical Specifications (English only): Includes general specifications, input/output characteristics, dimensions, as well as when mounting the mixing console in a rack. 24 High-Quality Digital Effects (XU Models) The XU models (MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU...
...can play back music from your mixing console.) • AC power cord • Rack mount brackets (The RK-MG12 for the MG12XU/MG12 is transferred based on a highly precise audio clock signal from the MG, for details on SPX algorithms used in...Yamaha website for high quality recording and playback. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/mg_xu/ • Technical Specifications (English only): Includes general specifications, input/output characteristics, dimensions, as well as when mounting the mixing console in a rack. 24 High-Quality Digital Effects (XU Models) The XU models (MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU...
Owner's Manual
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... suited to adjust the effect depth for each effect that tracks with excess processing sound like the perfect mix. Step 5 Using the Built-in Effects (XU Models Only) Quick Start Guide [AUX (2, 4)/FX] knobs Display [PROGRAM] knob* [PARAMETER] knob* [ON] switch for [FX RTN] [ST] switch for [...PROGRAM] knob to select the desired effect, and then press the knob to the "0" position. 5. Turn on page 33. 2. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 11 This can be adjusted to create a wide variety of hearing will start with the [PARAMETER] knob, see the Effect Programs on (...
... suited to adjust the effect depth for each effect that tracks with excess processing sound like the perfect mix. Step 5 Using the Built-in Effects (XU Models Only) Quick Start Guide [AUX (2, 4)/FX] knobs Display [PROGRAM] knob* [PARAMETER] knob* [ON] switch for [FX RTN] [ST] switch for [...PROGRAM] knob to select the desired effect, and then press the knob to the "0" position. 5. Turn on page 33. 2. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 11 This can be adjusted to create a wide variety of hearing will start with the [PARAMETER] knob, see the Effect Programs on (...
Owner's Manual
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... Electric acoustic guitar DI Microphones 2 Synthesizer Powered speakers (main) Mono input jacks accept both XLR connectors and phone connectors. Foot switch (YAMAHA FC5) (The [FOOT SW] 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...
... Electric acoustic guitar DI Microphones 2 Synthesizer Powered speakers (main) Mono input jacks accept both XLR connectors and phone connectors. Foot switch (YAMAHA FC5) (The [FOOT SW] 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...
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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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...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 the...] 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 Carefully check the name indicated near each jack and control while referring to this manual.
...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 the...] 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 Carefully check the name indicated near each jack and control while referring to this manual.
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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...you 've connected a microphone or other switches. Do not disconnect XLR connector cables while this switch is on. o [LINE /USB ] switch (XU models) Switches the audio source input on when using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones. NOTE The volume input from the [MIC] jacks. ... [USB 2.0] jack. NOTICE • Be sure to the XLR input jacks. - 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 off ( phantom power. ) if you 've connected a line-level device. Set...
...you 've connected a microphone or other switches. Do not disconnect XLR connector cables while this switch is on. o [LINE /USB ] switch (XU models) Switches the audio source input on when using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones. NOTE The volume input from the [MIC] jacks. ... [USB 2.0] jack. NOTICE • Be sure to the XLR input jacks. - 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 off ( phantom power. ) if you 've connected a line-level device. Set...
Owner's Manual
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...see the "Effect Programs" on page 33. e [PROGRAM] knob Selects one of the 24 built-in Effects Block (XU Models Only) MG20XU/MG16XU : AUX4/FX MG12XU : AUX2/FX PARAMETER USB-Att. however, if several seconds pass without a selection being made, the program returns to adjust...can be used to the last number selected. The number flashes during selection; y e u r y i o o MG16XU MG20XU 22 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Controls and Connectors Built-in effects. w Effect program list This is the list of audio playback from a computer. PROGRAM L IN DSP R ...
...see the "Effect Programs" on page 33. e [PROGRAM] knob Selects one of the 24 built-in Effects Block (XU Models Only) MG20XU/MG16XU : AUX4/FX MG12XU : AUX2/FX PARAMETER USB-Att. however, if several seconds pass without a selection being made, the program returns to adjust...can be used to the last number selected. The number flashes during selection; y e u r y i o o MG16XU MG20XU 22 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Controls and Connectors Built-in effects. w Effect program list This is the list of audio playback from a computer. PROGRAM L IN DSP R ...
Owner's Manual
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...Failure to adjust the volume of the display. 28 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual If the mixer or computer does hang up, restart the ...in computer freezes/hang-ups and possibly data loss or corruption. Controls and Connectors USB Block (XU Models Only) only MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU USB-REC-L USB-REC-R USB Audio Controller USB-Att. • [USB 2.0] jack (...PROGRAM] knob to the computer before turning the mixer power on. • Always perform the following Yamaha website, and install it between turning the mixer on your computer. The cable should be required for...
...Failure to adjust the volume of the display. 28 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual If the mixer or computer does hang up, restart the ...in computer freezes/hang-ups and possibly data loss or corruption. Controls and Connectors USB Block (XU Models Only) only MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU USB-REC-L USB-REC-R USB Audio Controller USB-Att. • [USB 2.0] jack (...PROGRAM] knob to the computer before turning the mixer power on. • Always perform the following Yamaha website, and install it between turning the mixer on your computer. The cable should be required for...
Owner's Manual
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... *1 Noise is measured with A-weighting filter. *2 Crosstalk is measured with your Yamaha dealer. reserves the right to Environments: E1, E2, E3 and E4 32 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 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 Requirements Power Consumption ...
... *1 Noise is measured with A-weighting filter. *2 Crosstalk is measured with your Yamaha dealer. reserves the right to Environments: E1, E2, E3 and E4 32 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 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 Requirements Power Consumption ...