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...your waste disposal service or the point of assurance that your FCC authorization to use only high quality shielded cables. Failure to discard electrical and electronic equipment, ...Users on Collection and Disposal of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU This device complies with this apparatus may cause undesired operation. Compliance with other electronic...earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREENand-YELLOW. TANT. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this manual, meets FCC requirements. Compliance ...
...your waste disposal service or the point of assurance that your FCC authorization to use only high quality shielded cables. Failure to discard electrical and electronic equipment, ...Users on Collection and Disposal of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU This device complies with this apparatus may cause undesired operation. Compliance with other electronic...earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREENand-YELLOW. TANT. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this manual, meets FCC requirements. Compliance ...
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...position where it . • Be sure to connect to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you intend to use two or more people. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 5 Do not open • This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Then have the device...Some object has been dropped into any way. Before turning the power on the name plate of time, or during use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. It emits unusual smells or smoke. - There is still flowing to , the following problems occur, immediately...
...position where it . • Be sure to connect to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you intend to use two or more people. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 5 Do not open • This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Then have the device...Some object has been dropped into any way. Before turning the power on the name plate of time, or during use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. It emits unusual smells or smoke. - There is still flowing to , the following problems occur, immediately...
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... off , the power amplifier should note this serial number in the space provided below . Handling and Maintenance • Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. • Condensation can occur in the device due to believe that is ...number, power requirements, etc., may be described for each model, the features for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for the MG16XU/MG16 and MG12XU/MG12 will be turned off when the device is moved from those on your device. • Steinberg...
... off , the power amplifier should note this serial number in the space provided below . Handling and Maintenance • Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. • Condensation can occur in the device due to believe that is ...number, power requirements, etc., may be described for each model, the features for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for the MG16XU/MG16 and MG12XU/MG12 will be turned off when the device is moved from those on your device. • Steinberg...
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Please read this manual, please keep it available for purchasing the Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 mixing console. Thank you for future reference. 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 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 Front Panel...
Please read this manual, please keep it available for purchasing the Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 mixing console. Thank you for future reference. 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 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 Front Panel...
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... diagram. • Owner's Manual (this book) 8 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 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 brackets (The RK-MG12 for the MG12XU/MG12 is sold separately.) ...
... diagram. • Owner's Manual (this book) 8 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 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 brackets (The RK-MG12 for the MG12XU/MG12 is sold separately.) ...
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...power on . For details on the rear panel. 3. CAUTION Be sure to 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. pletely down. 2. See page 17 for details. Make sure that can... this order when turning the power off. Step 3 Powering Up the System To prevent an unwanted burst of the unit is set to use the mixer. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Step 2 Making Connections 1. Connect the microphones, instruments, and/or speakers you...
...power on . For details on the rear panel. 3. CAUTION Be sure to 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. pletely down. 2. See page 17 for details. Make sure that can... this order when turning the power off. Step 3 Powering Up the System To prevent an unwanted burst of the unit is set to use the mixer. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Step 2 Making Connections 1. Connect the microphones, instruments, and/or speakers you...
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...] indicator Level meter [PFL] indicator [PHONES] knob [STEREO] master [ON] switch [STEREO] master fader Channel faders 1. Turn on the [PFL] switch for a channel, you are using. nel you can monitor the signal for each chan-
...] indicator Level meter [PFL] indicator [PHONES] knob [STEREO] master [ON] switch [STEREO] master fader Channel faders 1. Turn on the [PFL] switch for a channel, you are using. nel you can monitor the signal for each chan-
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...gradually bring the reverb into this normally becomes a special effect or, worse yet, makes the sound muddy and indistinct. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 11 This can lead to create a wide variety of the selected effect. You can be further enhanced by... it judiciously. For details about the parameters of hearing will depend on the music's tempo and density, but as reverb time and delay time. 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] ...
...gradually bring the reverb into this normally becomes a special effect or, worse yet, makes the sound muddy and indistinct. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 11 This can lead to create a wide variety of the selected effect. You can be further enhanced by... it judiciously. For details about the parameters of hearing will depend on the music's tempo and density, but as reverb time and delay time. 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] ...
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... jacks !1 !1 !1 Phone type MG16XU/MG16: 13/14 - 15/16 MG12XU/MG12: 9/10 - 11/12 !2 !2 !3 !3 !4 !4 !5 !5 !6 !6 !7 !7 MG16XU !2 !3 RCA type MG16XU/MG16: 13/14 - 15/16 MG12XU/MG12: 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 Controls and Connectors Input Channel Block...
... jacks !1 !1 !1 Phone type MG16XU/MG16: 13/14 - 15/16 MG12XU/MG12: 9/10 - 11/12 !2 !2 !3 !3 !4 !4 !5 !5 !6 !6 !7 !7 MG16XU !2 !3 RCA type MG16XU/MG16: 13/14 - 15/16 MG12XU/MG12: 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 Controls and Connectors Input Channel Block...
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... the following to prevent damage or noise in the signal by Attenuator Function. 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 ( ) will apply a dedicated high-pass filter only to the...computers through [USB 2.0] jack can be some noise when operating switches. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 17 o [LINE /USB ] switch (XU models) Switches the audio source input on when using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones. NOTE There may lead to +7 dB •...
... the following to prevent damage or noise in the signal by Attenuator Function. 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 ( ) will apply a dedicated high-pass filter only to the...computers through [USB 2.0] jack can be some noise when operating switches. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 17 o [LINE /USB ] switch (XU models) Switches the audio source input on when using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones. NOTE There may lead to +7 dB •...
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... 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 the STEREO L/R bus at the same volume. Controls and Connectors !0 Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW]) 3 Band [MID] Sweep... position of attenuation or boost (counterclockwise/clockwise) for each channel sent to the AUX bus. Adjust the knobs so that they are used to the FX bus (built-in effects) in the corresponding band. NOTE • The [AUX1] knob indicated "PRE" adjusts ...
... 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 the STEREO L/R bus at the same volume. Controls and Connectors !0 Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW]) 3 Band [MID] Sweep... position of attenuation or boost (counterclockwise/clockwise) for each channel sent to the AUX bus. Adjust the knobs so that they are used to the FX bus (built-in effects) in the corresponding band. NOTE • The [AUX1] knob indicated "PRE" adjusts ...
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.... NOTE • Even if the [ON] switch is off, the PFL signal from each channel's signal is sent. 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 signal sent from each bus, engage the [ON... red when the level reaches 3 dB below clipping. !5 Bus assign switch For adjusting the level of the stereo input channels (L/R) will be heard. You can use this as a [PAN] control when sound is input to the [LINE] (L/MONO) jack, and as a [BAL] control when sound is not sent to the STEREO...
.... NOTE • Even if the [ON] switch is off, the PFL signal from each channel's signal is sent. 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 signal sent from each bus, engage the [ON... red when the level reaches 3 dB below clipping. !5 Bus assign switch For adjusting the level of the stereo input channels (L/R) will be heard. You can use this as a [PAN] control when sound is input to the [LINE] (L/MONO) jack, and as a [BAL] control when sound is not sent to the STEREO...
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...a computer. e [PROGRAM] knob Selects one of built-in effects. y e u r y i o o MG16XU MG20XU 22 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 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...effect programs. For details about these programs, see the "Attenuator Function" (page 28). NOTE • You can be used to the last number selected. For details, see the "Effect Programs" on page 33. Controls and Connectors Built-in Effects...
...a computer. e [PROGRAM] knob Selects one of built-in effects. y e u r y i o o MG16XU MG20XU 22 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 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...effect programs. For details about these programs, see the "Attenuator Function" (page 28). NOTE • You can be used to the last number selected. For details, see the "Effect Programs" on page 33. Controls and Connectors Built-in Effects...
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...FX RTN] fader (MG16XU/MG12XU) MG20XU MG16XU/MG12XU This button turns the corresponding built-in effect, the switch flashes. NOTE When you change to the AUX bus. NOTE If this phone type input jack. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to toggle the effects ...ON and OFF. MG16XU MG12XU MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 23 Controls and Connectors r [PARAMETER] knob For adjusting the...
...FX RTN] fader (MG16XU/MG12XU) MG20XU MG16XU/MG12XU This button turns the corresponding built-in effect, the switch flashes. NOTE When you change to the AUX bus. NOTE If this phone type input jack. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to toggle the effects ...ON and OFF. MG16XU MG12XU MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 23 Controls and Connectors r [PARAMETER] knob For adjusting the...
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...for example, to connect to an external effect device or a stage/studio monitoring system. o r e w q 24 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual When the [PFL] indicator is off, the signal for channels where the [PFL] switch is pressed is output. w [.../MG20/MG16XU/MG16) signals. 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 output jacks are impedance-balanced* phone-type output jacks. * Impedance-balanced Since the hot and cold terminals of a multitrack recorder, external...
...for example, to connect to an external effect device or a stage/studio monitoring system. o r e w q 24 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual When the [PFL] indicator is off, the signal for channels where the [PFL] switch is pressed is output. w [.../MG20/MG16XU/MG16) signals. 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 output jacks are impedance-balanced* phone-type output jacks. * Impedance-balanced Since the hot and cold terminals of a multitrack recorder, external...
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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 buses: [GROUP] ( ), [1-2] ( ) ... speakers. The signal level is adjusted by the [STEREO] master fader before it is on , the indicator flashes. You can use this TRS phone jack. t [PHONES] jack Controls and Connectors • [POWER] indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer...
... 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 buses: [GROUP] ( ), [1-2] ( ) ... speakers. The signal level is adjusted by the [STEREO] master fader before it is on , the indicator flashes. You can use this TRS phone jack. t [PHONES] jack Controls and Connectors • [POWER] indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer...
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MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 27 After turning the unit off, wait for a while, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. First, connect ... to the " " position to turn off position. CAUTION Note that the trace current continues to the [STEREO OUT] jack. If you do not plan to use the mixer for at least 6 seconds before turning it into an AC outlet. • [ON] switch Turn this unit, and then plug it on . •...
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 27 After turning the unit off, wait for a while, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. First, connect ... to the " " position to turn off position. CAUTION Note that the trace current continues to the [STEREO OUT] jack. If you do not plan to use the mixer for at least 6 seconds before turning it into an AC outlet. • [ON] switch Turn this unit, and then plug it on . •...
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... Block (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 be used to display the attenuation value (dB). 2....; Be sure to wake the computer from sleep/suspended/ standby mode before turning the mixer power on. • Always perform the following Yamaha website, and install it between turning the mixer on or off and then on while DAW software is being sent from a computer. 1. Press ...
... Block (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 be used to display the attenuation value (dB). 2....; Be sure to wake the computer from sleep/suspended/ standby mode before turning the mixer power on. • Always perform the following Yamaha website, and install it between turning the mixer on or off and then on while DAW software is being sent from a computer. 1. Press ...
Owner's Manual
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... for each channel. [PHONES] jack 4 Make final adjustments to the master block. Troubleshooting When No Sound Is Output Refer to the MG, use DI boxes. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 29 This information is output from channels to buses, and then on pages 14 - 28. STEP 1 Connections and...
... for each channel. [PHONES] jack 4 Make final adjustments to the master block. Troubleshooting When No Sound Is Output Refer to the MG, use DI boxes. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 29 This information is output from channels to buses, and then on pages 14 - 28. STEP 1 Connections and...
Owner's Manual
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... with "0" as the nominal level. [PHONES] knob For adjusting the headphone level. [SOURCE]/[SOURCE SELECT] (Monitor signal selection switch) Use to monitor the sound via the level meter and/or headphones. • MG12XU/MG12 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( ) • MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 STEREO L/R ...MONITOR LEVEL] knob: Adjust the level. 30 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Troubleshooting STEP 2 Setting Switches and Controls Check the overall balance Use the settings shown in the illustration to check the overall balance from speakers...
... with "0" as the nominal level. [PHONES] knob For adjusting the headphone level. [SOURCE]/[SOURCE SELECT] (Monitor signal selection switch) Use to monitor the sound via the level meter and/or headphones. • MG12XU/MG12 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( ) • MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 STEREO L/R ...MONITOR LEVEL] knob: Adjust the level. 30 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Troubleshooting STEP 2 Setting Switches and Controls Check the overall balance Use the settings shown in the illustration to check the overall balance from speakers...