Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual Precautions pages 5, 6 Quick Start Guide pages 9 to 11 Troubleshooting page 29 to 31 EN
Owner's Manual Precautions pages 5, 6 Quick Start Guide pages 9 to 11 Troubleshooting page 29 to 31 EN
Owner's Manual
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... service or the point of disposal. (weee_eu_en_01) 4 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Follow all installations. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . In the case of product. TANT. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. * This applies only to discard...
... service or the point of disposal. (weee_eu_en_01) 4 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Follow all installations. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . In the case of product. TANT. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. * This applies only to discard...
Owner's Manual
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... power cord from the AC outlet. Connections • Before connecting the device to other property. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 5 WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of sound during electrical storms. Location •...CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this device should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are using the product for future reference. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, ...
... power cord from the AC outlet. Connections • Before connecting the device to other property. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 5 WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of sound during electrical storms. Location •...CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this device should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are using the product for future reference. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, ...
Owner's Manual
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..."MG" refers to all equalizer controls and faders to their respective companies. • This manual covers the MG20XU/MG20, MG16XU/MG16, and MG12XU/MG12 mixing consoles. Serial No. 6 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual (rear_en_01) Handling caution • Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or...lost or destroyed. If you experience any gaps or openings on the device, since this manual as in direct sunlight, near the name plate, which is not in the event of the unit. Yamaha cannot be turned off FIRST for a long period of time at the rear of theft....
..."MG" refers to all equalizer controls and faders to their respective companies. • This manual covers the MG20XU/MG20, MG16XU/MG16, and MG12XU/MG12 mixing consoles. Serial No. 6 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual (rear_en_01) Handling caution • Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or...lost or destroyed. If you experience any gaps or openings on the device, since this manual as in direct sunlight, near the name plate, which is not in the event of the unit. Yamaha cannot be turned off FIRST for a long period of time at the rear of theft....
Owner's Manual
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...Up the System 9 Step 4 Getting Sound to get the most out of the product and ensure long-term, trouble-free use. 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 ... 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.
...Up the System 9 Step 4 Getting Sound to get the most out of the product and ensure long-term, trouble-free use. 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 ... 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.
Owner's Manual
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... audio interface you can use DAW software such as a block diagram and level diagram. • Owner's Manual (this book) 8 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual The USB protocol uses asynchronous data transfer. An AC inlet allows simple installation in effects that they are included... console.) • AC power cord • Rack mount brackets (The RK-MG12 for the MG12XU/MG12 is required, as well as sustained high frequencies. Visit the following Yamaha website for stable operation even in Universal Switching Power Supply The MG series features a universal switching ...
... audio interface you can use DAW software such as a block diagram and level diagram. • Owner's Manual (this book) 8 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual The USB protocol uses asynchronous data transfer. An AC inlet allows simple installation in effects that they are included... console.) • AC power cord • Rack mount brackets (The RK-MG12 for the MG12XU/MG12 is required, as well as sustained high frequencies. Visit the following Yamaha website for stable operation even in Universal Switching Power Supply The MG series features a universal switching ...
Owner's Manual
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...the input devices you are using. • Power switch (rear panel) • [AC IN] jack (rear panel) [GAIN] knobs MG20XU MG16XU Faders MG12XU Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply 1. Connect the socket of the unit is set to use the mixer. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Connect... devices in Step 3 above every time you intend to the " " position (off). 2. See page 17 for details. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 9 Quick Start Guide We'll begin this order when turning the power off. Note that require phantom power, turn the power on making connections...
...the input devices you are using. • Power switch (rear panel) • [AC IN] jack (rear panel) [GAIN] knobs MG20XU MG16XU Faders MG12XU Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply 1. Connect the socket of the unit is set to use the mixer. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Connect... devices in Step 3 above every time you intend to the " " position (off). 2. See page 17 for details. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 9 Quick Start Guide We'll begin this order when turning the power off. Note that require phantom power, turn the power on making connections...
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The level of the signal is turned on ( ) the [PFL] switches for that channel through headphones connected to the Speakers [GAIN] knobs Channel [ON] switches Channel [ST] switches Channel [PFL] switches [PHONES] jack Level meter [PEAK] indicator Level meter [PFL] indicator [PHONES] knob [STEREO] master [ON] switch [STEREO] master fader Channel faders 1. Turn on , the [PFL] indicator below the level meter flashes. 2. After checking levels, turn on the level meter indicator, allowing you to more accurately check signal levels. NOTE • When you turn the [PFL] switches off...
The level of the signal is turned on ( ) the [PFL] switches for that channel through headphones connected to the Speakers [GAIN] knobs Channel [ON] switches Channel [ST] switches Channel [PFL] switches [PHONES] jack Level meter [PEAK] indicator Level meter [PFL] indicator [PHONES] knob [STEREO] master [ON] switch [STEREO] master fader Channel faders 1. Turn on , the [PFL] indicator below the level meter flashes. 2. After checking levels, turn on the level meter indicator, allowing you to more accurately check signal levels. NOTE • When you turn the [PFL] switches off...
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.... When adding a delay to a vocal, for example, try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes ( e. ) corresponding to the "0" position. 5. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 11 Turn on ( ) the [ON] switch for [FX RTN]. 4. Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for a piece of music will start with...
.... When adding a delay to a vocal, for example, try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes ( e. ) corresponding to the "0" position. 5. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 11 Turn on ( ) the [ON] switch for [FX RTN]. 4. Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for a piece of music will start with...
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... guitar 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, ...OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on XU models only.) Portable audio player Headphones 12 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance Front Panel Drum Electric guitar Powered speakers (for music playback and/or recording) (The [USB 2.0] ...
... guitar 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, ...OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on XU models only.) Portable audio player Headphones 12 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance Front Panel Drum Electric guitar Powered speakers (for music playback and/or recording) (The [USB 2.0] ...
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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. 2.
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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... (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 slightly by model. Carefully check the name indicated near each...
...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... (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 slightly by model. Carefully check the name indicated near each...
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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 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.
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...: 9/10 - 11/12 !5 • LINE [L, R]: These are used, only the phone jack will function. 16 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Two jack types are provided: phone type and RCA pin !6 type. !7 NOTE On any given channel, you may use . Controls and Connectors Input Channel Block ...
...: 9/10 - 11/12 !5 • LINE [L, R]: These are used, only the phone jack will function. 16 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Two jack types are provided: phone type and RCA pin !6 type. !7 NOTE On any given channel, you may use . Controls and Connectors Input Channel Block ...
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... switches. NOTICE • Be sure to prevent damage or noise in the signal by a slope of 12 dB/octave. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 17 To prevent this, turn the [ON] switch of a channel off before turning phantom power on or off. As the [COMP] knob ...input 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 off if equipment that does not use phantom power is on CH19/20 USB...
... switches. NOTICE • Be sure to prevent damage or noise in the signal by a slope of 12 dB/octave. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 17 To prevent this, turn the [ON] switch of a channel off before turning phantom power on or off. As the [COMP] knob ...input 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 off if equipment that does not use phantom power is on CH19/20 USB...
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...1 - 12 CH 13/14 - 19/20 - Setting the knob to the GROUP 2 or GROUP 4 bus only. 18 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual NOTE • The [AUX1] knob indicated "PRE" adjusts the level of the prefader signal (before fader adjustment). • The [PRE] switch on...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 attenuation or boost (counterclockwise/clockwise) for each AUX bus. Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving...
...1 - 12 CH 13/14 - 19/20 - Setting the knob to the GROUP 2 or GROUP 4 bus only. 18 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual NOTE • The [AUX1] knob indicated "PRE" adjusts the level of the prefader signal (before fader adjustment). • The [PRE] switch on...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 attenuation or boost (counterclockwise/clockwise) for each AUX bus. Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving...
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... . In this condition, the audio from each stereo input channel (L/R) to the buses. You can still be heard. MG20XU/MG20 MG16XU/MG16 MG12XU/MG12 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 19 Controls and Connectors • BAL: Sets the volume balance of the channel signal. NOTE • Even if the [ON] switch...
... . In this condition, the audio from each stereo input channel (L/R) to the buses. You can still be heard. MG20XU/MG20 MG16XU/MG16 MG12XU/MG12 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 19 Controls and Connectors • BAL: Sets the volume balance of the channel signal. NOTE • Even if the [ON] switch...
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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.../MG16XU/MG16 MG12XU/MG12 AUX2/FX, AUX2 PRE AUX2 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 AUX3 (*) AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) PFL LOW MID 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 20 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
...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.../MG16XU/MG16 MG12XU/MG12 AUX2/FX, AUX2 PRE AUX2 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 AUX3 (*) AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) PFL LOW MID 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 20 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual
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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... : 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...
... (*) 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... : 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...
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... programs, see the "Attenuator Function" (page 28). y e u r y i o o MG16XU MG20XU 22 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Turn the knob to select the desired effect, and then press the knob to enable it down. • The [PROGRAM] knob can.... The number flashes during selection; w Effect program list This is the list of audio playback from a computer. 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 ...
... programs, see the "Attenuator Function" (page 28). y e u r y i o o MG16XU MG20XU 22 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Turn the knob to select the desired effect, and then press the knob to enable it down. • The [PROGRAM] knob can.... The number flashes during selection; w Effect program list This is the list of audio playback from a computer. 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 ...