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Precautions pages 5, 6
Quick Start Guide pages 9 to 11
Troubleshooting pages 29 to 31 EN
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
Explication des symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to per-
sons.
L’éclair avec une flèche à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à attirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur la présence d’une « ten-
sion dangereuse » non isolée à l’intérieur de l’appareil, pouvant être suffisamment élevée pour constituer un risque d’électrocution.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à attirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur la présence d’instructions
importantes sur l’emploi ou la maintenance (réparation) de l’appareil dans la documentation fournie.
PRÉCAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
CONCERNANT
INSTRUCTIONS
LA SÉCURITÉ
1 Read these instructions. 1 Lire ces instructions.
2 Keep these instructions. 2 Conserver ces instructions.
3 Heed all warnings. 3 Tenir compte de tous les avertissements.
4 Follow all instructions. 4 Suivre toutes les instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 5 Ne pas utiliser ce produit à proximité d’eau.
6 Clean only with dry cloth. 6 Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon propre et sec.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 7 Ne pas bloquer les orifices de ventilation. Installer l’appareil confor-
the manufacturer’s instructions. mément aux instructions du fabricant.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regis- 8 Ne pas installer l’appareil à proximité d’une source de chaleur
ters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce comme un radiateur, une bouche de chaleur, un poêle ou tout autre
heat. appareil (y compris un amplificateur) produisant de la chaleur.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 9 Ne pas modifier le système de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou de la
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. fiche de terre. Une fiche polarisée dispose de deux broches dont
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. une est plus large que l’autre. Une fiche de terre dispose de deux
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the broches et d’une troisième pour le raccordement à la terre. Cette
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for broche plus large ou cette troisième broche est destinée à assurer
replacement of the obsolete outlet. la sécurité de l’utilisateur. Si la fiche équipant l’appareil n’est pas
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly compatible avec les prises de courant disponibles, faire remplacer
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit les prises par un électricien.
from the apparatus. 10 Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de sorte qu’ils ne soient pas
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. piétinés ni coincés, en faisant tout spécialement attention aux
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, fiches, prises de courant et au point de sortie de l’appareil.
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold 11 Utiliser exclusivement les fixations et accessoires spécifiés par le
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use fabricant.
caution when moving the cart/apparatus com- 12 Utiliser exclusivement le chariot, le stand, le
bination to avoid injury from tip-over. trépied, le support ou la table recommandés
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms par le fabricant ou vendus avec cet appareil.
or when unused for long periods of time. Si l’appareil est posé sur un chariot, déplacer
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is le chariot avec précaution pour éviter tout ris-
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as que de chute et de blessure.
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or 13 Débrancher l’appareil en cas d’orage ou
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been lorsqu’il doit rester hors service pendant une période prolongée.
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been 14 Confier toute réparation à un personnel qualifié. Faire réparer
dropped. l’appareil s’il a subi tout dommage, par exemple si la fiche ou le cor-
don d’alimentation est endommagé, si du liquide a coulé ou des
WARNING objets sont tombés à l’intérieur de l’appareil, si l’appareil a été
exposé à la pluie ou à de l’humidité, si l’appareil ne fonctionne pas
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
normalement ou est tombé.
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AVERTISSEMENT
POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU DE
DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL
À LA PLUIE OU À L’HUMIDITÉ.
(3 wires)
(class I hokuo)
NOTICE
To avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices
below.
Connectors
XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).
Information
About this manual
• The illustrations as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those
on your device.
• Steinberg and Cubase are registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
• This manual covers the MG20XU/MG20, MG16XU/MG16X/MG16, and MG12XU/MG12X/MG12 mixing consoles. In cases
where different features need to be described for each model, the features for the MG16XU/MG16X/MG16 and MG12XU/
MG12X/MG12 will be enclosed in brackets. (Example: CH13/14 – 19/20 {CH9/10 – 15/16} {CH1 – 7/8})
• In this manual, the term “MG” refers to all models collectively. The term “XU models” refers to the MG20XU, MG16XU, and
MG12XU. The term “X models” refers to the MG16X and MG12X.
• Throughout this manual, all panel illustrations show the panel of the MG16XU, unless noted otherwise.
The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be found on or near the name plate, which is at
the rear of the unit. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a per-
manent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No.
Contents
Precautions ..................................... 5 Appendix....................................... 32
General Specifications..................................... 32
Contents......................................... 7 Effect Programs ................................................ 33
Jack and Connector List.................................. 34
Main Features .................................. 8 Connector Types .............................................. 34
Rack Mounting.................................................. 35
Quick Start Guide .............................. 9 Index .................................................................. 36
Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply..................9
Step 2 Making Connections ..............................9
Step 3 Powering Up the System........................9
Step 4 Getting Sound to the Speakers ...........10
Step 5 Using the Built-in Effects
(XU Models and X Models)................... 11
Setup............................................12
Setup Examples ................................................12
Troubleshooting ...............................29
When No Sound Is Output ...............................29
Other ..................................................................31
Accessories (Please check that they are included with your mixing console.)
• AC Power Cord
• Rack-Mount Kit (The RK-MG12 for the MG12XU/MG12X/MG12 is sold separately.)
• Cubase AI Download Information (XU models):
Contains the access code necessary for downloading the Steinberg DAW software “Cubase AI”.
Visit the following Yamaha website for details on downloading and installing Cubase AI, and making necessary set-
tings.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/mg_xu/
• Technical Specifications (English only):
Includes general specifications, input/output characteristics, dimensions, as well as a block diagram and level dia-
gram.
• Owner’s Manual (this book)
[GAIN] knobs
Faders
[PHONES] jack
Level meter
[PFL] indicator
[PHONES] knob
Channel faders
1. Turn on ( ) the [PFL] switches for each chan- 5. Turn off ( ) all [PFL] switches.
nel you are using. Confirm that the [PFL] indicator below the level meter is off.
NOTE 6. Turn on ( ) the [ON] switch for the [STEREO]
• When you turn on the [PFL] switch for a channel, you can master.
monitor the signal for that channel through headphones con-
nected to the [Phones] jack. The level of the signal is also 7. Raise the [STEREO] master fader to the “0”
shown on the level meter indicator, allowing you to more
position.
accurately check signal levels. After checking levels, turn the
[PFL] switches off.
8. Set the channel faders to create the desired
• When a [PFL] switch is turned on, the [PFL] indicator below
initial balance.
the level meter flashes.
2. While playing your instrument or speaking into 9. Adjust the overall volume of the [STEREO]
master fader.
a microphone, adjust the input signal with the
[GAIN] knob until it goes past the “0” (<) posi- The overall headphone level is adjusted by the [PHONES]
knob.
tion on the level meter only occasionally.
NOTE
NOTE
If the level meter [PEAK] indicator lights frequently, slightly
If you connect a portable audio player, synthesizer, or other
lower the channel faders to avoid distortion.
equipment to a stereo input channel that has no [GAIN] knob,
adjust the output level on the connected device.
3. Turn on ( ) the [ON] switches for each chan- Adjusting Tone and Level
nel you are using. • Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW]) ............................... page 18
• [COMP] knobs .......................................................... page 17
4. Turn on ( ) the [ST] switches for each chan-
nel you are using. • [GAIN] knobs ............................................................ page 17
• Channel faders ......................................................... page 19
Display
[PROGRAM] knob*
[PARAMETER] knob*
1. Turn the [PROGRAM] knob to select the 4. Raise the [FX RTN] fader to the “0” position.
desired effect, and then press the knob to
enable it.
5. Use the [AUX (2, 4)/FX] knobs to adjust the
effect depth for each channel.
The selected effect program number flashes in the display.
For details about available effects, see the Effect Programs on 6. Use the [FX RTN] fader to adjust the overall
page 33.
effect depth of the selected effect.
2. Turn on ( ) the [ON] switch for [FX RTN]. You can use the [PARAMETER] knob (page 23) to adjust
effect parameters such as reverb time and delay time. For
3. Turn on ( ) the [ST] switch for [FX RTN]. details about the parameters of each effect that can be
adjusted with the [PARAMETER] knob, see page 33.
Reverb Level
While working for many hours on a mix, your sense of hearing will start to dull slightly. This can lead to the perception that tracks with
excess processing sound like the perfect mix. To avoid falling into this trap, start with reverb level all the way down, then gradually bring
the reverb into the mix until you can just hear the difference. Any more than this normally becomes a special effect or, worse yet,
makes the sound muddy and indistinct. In general, you don’t want reverb to dominate the mix, so you should apply it judiciously.
Front Panel
Powered speakers
Electric guitar
Drum (for musician monitoring)
Microphones
×2 Powered speakers
Bass guitar
(main)
Synthesizer
Microphones
×3
Electric acoustic
guitar
DI
Rear Panel
Computer (for music
playback and/or recording) Foot switch
(Yamaha FC5)
(The [FOOT SW] jack
is on XU models and
X models.)
NOTE Headphones
On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack,
[MONITOR OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on
the rear panel.
Front Panel
Microphones DVD player (voice) Powered speakers
DJ mixer
Headphones
Rear Panel
CD player
Computer (for music
playback and/or recording)
Power amp
NOTE
On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack,
[MONITOR OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on
the rear panel.
[MONITOR] section
(page 25)
[STEREO] section
(page 27)
[GROUP] section
(page 26)
Rear Panel
MG16XU
Power Block (page 27) USB Block (XU models only) (page 28)
MG20XU
MG20XU/MG20: 1 – 12
Mono input Mono/stereo input Stereo input MG16XU/MG16X/MG16: 1 – 8
channels channels channels MG12XU/MG12X/MG12: 1 – 4
1 – 12 13/14 – 19/20
(MG20XU/MG20) (MG20XU/MG20)
1–8 9/10 – 11/12 13/14 – 15/16
• [MIC/LINE]: Accepts both XLR connectors and phone
(MG16XU/ (MG16XU/ (MG16XU/
MG16X/MG16) MG16X/MG16) MG16X/MG16) connectors. Connect the microphones and or
1–4 5/6 – 7/8 9/10 – 11/12 instruments you intend to use.
(MG12XU/ (MG12XU/ (MG12XU/
MG12X/MG12) MG12X/MG12) MG12X/MG12) w Mono/stereo input jacks
MG20XU/MG20:
13/14 – 19/20
q MG16XU/MG16X/MG16:
9/10 – 11/12
r w MG12XU/MG12X/MG12:
5/6 – 7/8
t
y y MG20XU/MG20 MG20XU
MG16XU/MG16X/MG16 MG20
MG12XU/MG12X/MG12
u i
t o • [MIC]: Balanced XLR microphone input jacks
(1: ground, 2: hot, 3: cold)
• [LINE (L/MONO, R)]: Unbalanced phone type line ste-
reo input jacks (Unbalanced phone-type and
RCA stereo input jacks on the MG20XU/MG20)
!0 !0 !0
NOTE
On any given channel, you may use either a phone jack or
RCA jack, but not both.
Phone type
!1 !1 !1 MG16XU/MG16X/MG16: 13/14 – 15/16
MG12XU/MG12X/MG12: 9/10 – 11/12
!2 !2 !2
RCA type
!3 !3 !3 MG16XU/MG16X/MG16: 13/14 – 15/16
MG12XU/MG12X/MG12: 9/10 – 11/12
!4 !4
• LINE [L, R]: These are stereo input jacks (unbalanced
!5 !5 !5 input) for connecting line-level instruments, such
as electric keyboards and audio equipment. Two
jack types are provided: phone type and RCA pin
type.
!6 !6 !6 NOTE
!7 !7 !7
On any given channel, you may use either a phone jack or
RCA jack, but not both. If both types of jack are used, only the
phone jack will function.
MG16XU
MG20XU/MG16XU/MG16X: [AUX1],
[AUX2 – 3], [AUX4/FX]
MG20/MG16: [AUX1], [AUX2 – 4]
MG12XU/MG12X: [AUX1], [AUX2/FX]
MG12: [AUX1 – 2]
• BAL: Sets the volume balance of the signal sent from These switches determine the bus(es) to which each channel’s
each stereo input channel (L/R) to the STEREO signal is sent. Turn the switch on ( ) to output the signal to
L/R bus or GROUP bus. When this knob is set to the corresponding buses.
the 12 o’clock position, the sound of the stereo • [1-2] switch: Assigns the channel’s signal to the
input channels (L/R) will be sent to the STEREO GROUP 1-2 buses.
L/R bus or GROUP 1, 3/2, 4 bus at the same vol-
• [3-4] switch: Assigns the channel’s signal to the
ume.
GROUP 3-4 buses.
STEREO L bus,
• [ST] switch: Assigns the channel’s signal to the STE-
BAL REO L/R buses.
GROUP 1 bus,
LINE L GROUP 3 bus
NOTE
LINE R STEREO R bus, To send the signal to each bus, engage the [ON] switch !3.
GROUP 2 bus,
GROUP 4 bus
!6 [PFL] (Pre-fader Listen) switch
• PAN/BAL: This knob performs both [PAN] and [BAL]
functions. 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 input to
both the [LINE] (L) and [LINE] (R) jacks. When the [PFL] switch is on ( ), the channel pre-fader
signal is output to the [MONITOR OUT] and [PHONES]
!3 [ON] switches jacks for monitoring. In this condition, the audio from the
STEREO L/R buses or GROUP buses that could be heard in
the [MONITOR OUT] and [PHONES] jacks can no longer be
heard. When a [PFL] switch is turned on, the [PFL] indicator
below the level meter flashes.
Turn this switch on ( ) to send the respective channel’s
signal to the buses. The switch lights when on. When this !7 Channel faders
switch is off ( ), the respective signal input is not sent to
the AUX bus or GROUP bus.
NOTE
• Even if the [ON] switch is off, the PFL signal from each chan-
nel can still be monitored via the [PHONES] jack.
• To minimize noise, turn the [ON] switch off for any unused
channels.
!4 [PEAK] indicators
The peak level of the post-EQ signal is detected, and the For adjusting the level of the channel signal. Use these con-
PEAK indicator lights red when the level reaches 3 dB below trols to adjust the balance between the various channels.
clipping.
NOTE
!5 Bus assign switch To minimize noise, set the fader sliders for any unused chan-
nels all the way down.
MG20XU/MG20 MG12XU/MG12X/MG12
MG16XU/MG16X/MG16
AUX2/FX, AUX2
MG16XU/MG16X/MG16 : CH1–8
GROUP 3 (*)
GROUP 4 (*)
MG12XU/MG12X/MG12 : CH1–4
STEREO R
STEREO L
PFL CTRL
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
AUX3 (*)
PFL R
AUX1
PFL L
(*) Only MG20XU, MG20, MG16XU, MG16X and MG16
PHANTOM
LOW
MID f (*)
MID
HIGH
PRE AUX1
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16X/MG16
MG12XU/MG12X/MG12
AUX2/FX, AUX2
PRE AUX2
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16X/MG16
AUX3 (*)
PFL
MG20XU/MG20 : CH13/14–19/20
AUX2/FX, AUX2
MG12XU/MG12X/MG12 : CH5/6,7/8
GROUP 3 (*)
GROUP 4 (*)
STEREO R
STEREO L
PFL CTRL
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
AUX3 (*)
(*) Only MG20XU, MG20, MG16XU, MG16X and MG16
PFL R
AUX1
PFL L
PHANTOM
MID
GROUP 3 (*)
GROUP 4 (*)
STEREO R
MG12XU/MG12X/MG12 : CH9/10,11/12
STEREO L
PFL CTRL
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
AUX3 (*)
PFL R
AUX1
PFL L
(*) Only MG16XU, MG16X and MG16
MG16XU : CH13/14
MG16X/MG16 : CH13/14,15/16 1-2
MID (*)
HIGH
MG12XU : CH9/10
LOW
MG12X/MG12 : CH9/10,11/12 ON (ST CH Fader) BAL 3-4 (*)
HA EQ
ST
L [-10dBu]
HA EQ MG12XU/MG12X/MG12
PRE AUX1
MG16XU/MG16X/MG16 :
USB-PLAY-L 3-Stage
MG12XU/MG12X/MG12 : AUX1PRE
2-Stage
R [-10dBu] USB-PLAY-R MG16XU/MG16X/MG16
LINE/USB
MG12XU/MG12X/MG12
MG16XU : CH15/16 AUX2/FX, AUX2
MG12XU : CH11/12
PRE AUX2
MG16XU/MG16X/MG16
AUX3 (*)
PFL
GROUP 3 (*)
GROUP 4 (*)
STEREO R
STEREO L
PFL CTRL
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
AUX2 (*)
AUX3 (*)
PFL R
PFL L
AUX1
MG20XU/MG16XU/MG16X : AUX4/FX
MG12XU/MG12X : AUX2/FX
(*) Only MG16XU and MG16X Indicates the effect program number selected with the [PRO-
MG16XU/MG16X
MG12XU/MG12X PFL GRAM] knob e. The number flashes during selection; how-
USB-Att.
PARAMETER PROGRAM ever, if several seconds pass without a selection being made,
1-2 the program returns to the last number selected.
ON FX RTN
3-4(*)
IN DSP
L
w Effect program list
ST
R
AUX1PRE
FOOT SW AUX2PRE (*)
AUX3PRE (*)
MG20XU LEVEL
FX ON
!0
This is the list of built-in effect programs. For details about
these programs, see the “Effect Programs” on page 33.
e [PROGRAM] knob
w
Selects one of the 24 built-in effects. Turn the knob to select
the desired effect, and then press the knob to enable it.
e r
NOTE
• You can also select the desired effect by turning the knob
while holding it down.
• The [PROGRAM] knob can be used to adjust the volume of
audio playback from a computer.
For details, see the “Attenuator Function” (page 28).
t
u r
i o
o
MG16XU MG20XU
r [PARAMETER] knob These switches determine the bus(es) to which the signal of
the built-in effects is sent. Turn the switch on ( ) to output
the signal to the corresponding buses.
• [1-2] switch: Assigns to the GROUP 1-2 buses.
• [3-4] switch: Assigns to the GROUP 3-4 buses.
• [ST] switch: Assigns to the STEREO L/R bus.
For adjusting the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the
selected effect. The last value used with each effect type is i [PFL] (Pre-fader Listen) switch
saved. (MG16XU/MG16X/MG12XU/MG12X)
NOTE
When you change to a different effect type, the mixer automati-
cally restores the value that was previously used with the newly
selected effect (regardless of the current position of the
[PARAMETER] knob).
When the [PFL] switch is on ( ), the [FX RTN] pre-fader
(MG16XU/MG16X/MG12XU/MG12X) signal is output to
t [AUX1 – 3] knobs (MG16XU/MG16X)
the [MONITOR OUT] and [PHONES] jack for monitoring.
[AUX1] knob (MG12XU/MG12X)
For adjusting the level of the signal sent from o [FX RTN LEVEL] knob (MG20XU)
the built-in effect unit to the AUX bus. [FX RTN] fader
NOTE (MG16XU/MG16X/MG12XU/MG12X)
• The [AUX1] knob indicated “PRE” adjusts the
level of the pre-fader signal(before fader
adjustment).
• The [FX RTN] fader does not affect the level
of the signal sent to the AUX bus.
This button turns the corresponding built-in effect on or off. These adjust the level of the effect sent from the built-in
When the function is on ( ), the switch lights. effects to the GROUP 1-2 (MG16XU/MG16X/MG12XU/
NOTE MG12X), 3-4 (MG16XU/MG16X), and STEREO L/R buses.
If this switch is on and the foot switch ([FOOT SW] jack !0) is
used to turn off the built-in effect, the switch flashes.
!0 [FOOT SW] (Foot Switch) jack
MG16XU/MG16X MG12XU/MG12X
w
t
You use these jacks, for example, to connect to an external
effect device or a stage/studio monitoring system. These are
impedance-balanced* phone-type output jacks.
* Impedance-balanced
Since the hot and cold terminals of impedance-balanced
output jacks have the same impedance, these output jacks
are less affected by induced noise.
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Controls and Connectors
t [PHONES] jack
GROUP 3 (*)
GROUP 4 (*)
STEREO R
STEREO L
AUX4/FX, AUX4 (*) (*) Only MG20XU, MG20, MG16XU, MG16X and MG16
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
AUX2/FX, AUX2
AUX3 (*)
MG20XU/MG20 MG12XU/MG12X/MG12
MG16XU/MG16X/MG16
For adjusting the levels of the signals output to the [SEND] • [ON] switch
jacks and [AUX1 – 4]. Turn this switch on ( ) to activate the [GROUP]
fader. The switch lights when on.
• [GROUP 1-2] fader
For adjusting the level of the signal output to the
[GROUP OUT 1, 2] jacks.
• [GROUP 3-4] fader (MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/
MG16X/MG16)
For adjusting the signal level to the [GROUP OUT 3, 4]
jacks.
• [ST] switch
If this switch is on ( ), the signals are sent to the
STEREO L/R bus via the [GROUP 1-2, 3-4] faders.
The GROUP 1 and 3 signal goes to the STEREO L
bus, and the GROUP 2 and 4 signal goes to the STE-
REO R bus.
[+4dBu]
“ ” position to turn off the power.
NOTICE
• Note that the trace current continues to flow even while
the switch is in the off position. If you do not plan to use
the mixer for a while, be sure to unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet.
• Rapidly turning the unit on and off in succession can
cause it to malfunction. After turning the unit off, wait for
at least 6 seconds before turning it on again.
• [ON] switch
Turn this switch on ( ) to enable the [STEREO]
master fader. The switch lights when on.
• [STEREO] master fader
For adjusting the level of the signal output to the [STE-
REO OUT] jack.
NOTICE
USB Block (XU Models Only) • Use an A/B type USB cable. The cable should be no
more than 1.5 meters long. A USB 3.0 cable cannot be
used.
only MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU
• Be sure to wake the computer from sleep/suspended/
standby mode before making a connection to the com-
puter’s [USB 2.0] connector.
(USB-Att.)
• Connect the mixer to the computer before turning the
mixer power on.
USB-REC-L USB-PLAY-L
USB Audio
• Always perform the following two operations before turn-
Controller
ing the mixer’s power on or off, or connecting or discon-
USB-REC-R USB-PLAY-R necting the USB cable.
- Exit all applications.
USB-Att.
- Confirm that no data is being sent from the mixer.
Attenuator Function
The [PROGRAM] knob e (page 22) can be used to adjust the
volume of audio playback from a computer.
Connects to a computer via a USB cable. The signal from the
STEREO L/R buses is output to the computer. (This signal is 1. Press the [PROGRAM] knob five times consecutively to dis-
not affected by the [STEREO] master fader.) A USB driver play the attenuation value (dB).
might be required for computer input/output. You can down- 2. Turn the [PROGRAM] knob to set it between -24 dB to 0
load the driver from the following Yamaha website, and dB. (The minus sign is not displayed.)
install it on your computer. 3. Press the [PROGRAM] knob again to exit the setting.
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When the attenuator is enabled, the dot lights at the lower right
When the [ST] switch of a channel which has a [LINE / of the display.
USB ] switch is on while DAW software is being used, a
loop is formed and feedback or howling may result.
DI
1
Signal is input from 5
a microphone or The signal is output
instrument. to speakers and/or
headphones.
[PHONES] jack
2
Adjust tone and
level for each
channel.
4
Make final adjustments
to the level of the signal
routed through buses.
3 Route signals from channels to buses, and then on to the master block.
Level meter
If the level meter [PEAK] indica-
tor flashes frequently, lower the
faders for each channel.
[PHONES] knob
For adjusting the headphone
level.
[ON] switches
On (lit)
[PEAK]
indicators [SOURCE]/[SOURCE SELECT]
(Monitor signal selection switch)
Use to monitor the sound via the level
[ST] switches meter and/or headphones.
On ( ) • MG12XU/MG12X/MG12
STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( )
GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( )
• MG20XU/MG20/
MG16XU/MG16X/MG16
[PFL] switches Channel faders STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( )
All off ( ) For adjusting the level GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( ),
• When [PFL] switches are on, only the sig- for each channel. [1-2] ( )
nals from those channels are sent to the GROUP 3-4 buses: [GROUP] ( ),
level meter and headphones. Therefore, you [3-4] ( )
will be unable to check the overall sound.
• If the [PFL] indicator below the level meter is [STEREO] master fader
flashing, one or more [PFL] switches are on.
For adjusting the overall volume,
with “0” as the nominal level.
Other
The power does not come Is the mixer connected to an independent power source (generator, etc.) or a power strip with
on. switches? Check that the power of that device is turned on.
No sound is output. Are external instruments (including microphones) and speakers connected correctly?
Are your cables shorted?
Are the [GAIN] knobs for each channel, channel faders, [STEREO] master fader, and [GROUP] fad-
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 are using turned on?
[STEREO OUT] jack. Is the [STEREO] master [ON] switch turned on?
No sound is output from the Are the [SEND MASTER] knobs and [AUX 1 – 4] for each channel set appropriately?
[SEND (AUX1 – 4)] jacks Are the [ON] switches for the channels you are using turned on?
No sound is output from the Are the [PFL] switches for the channels you are not using turned on?
[MONITOR OUT] jack or Turn the [PFL] switches off.
[PHONES] jack.
The sound is low, distorted, Is the microphone connected to a [MIC] jack or a [MIC/LINE] jack?
or noisy. When using a condenser microphone, is the [PHANTOM +48V] switch turned on?
Is the [PAD] switch on? Turn this switch off for sources with low output levels, such as microphones.
Is the output signal level for the instrument connected to the mixer appropriate?
When connecting an instrument with an output level of +4 dBu, either turn on the [PAD] switch on a
mono input channel or use a stereo input channel.
Where an input channel provides both a XLR input jack and a phone input jack, or a phone input
jack and an RCA pin jack, are there connections made at both jacks? Use only one of these jacks.
Are the [GAIN] knobs for each channel, channel faders, [STEREO] master fader, and [GROUP] fad-
ers adjusted to appropriate levels?
Are effect or compressor levels too high? Use the [FX] knob, [FX RTN] fader, [FX RTN LEVEL]
knob, and [COMP] knob to lower their levels.
Effects are not applied. Are the [FX] knobs for each channel adjusted to appropriate levels?
Is the [ON] button for [FX RTN] turned on?
Are the [PARAMETER] 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
[SEND MASTER] set appropriately?
No mixer monitor signal is Are powered speakers connected to the [MONITOR OUT] jacks?
output. Use the [MONITOR LEVEL] knob to adjust the signal output from the [MONITOR OUT] jacks.
Left and right levels are dif- Is [PAN] set to the center? If panned to the center, try reversing the left and right input connections.
ferent for a stereo signal If, after switching the left and right connections, the side with the low volume level also switches,
input. check the instrument or device that is the source of the signal.
Are you using the same type of cable to connect both the left and right input signals? Cables with
built-in resistors will attenuate the signal.
The sound level is unstable Is the compressor level set too high? Use the [COMP] knob to lower the level.
and inconsistent.
The volume of audio play- Use the “Attenuator Function”. For details, see page 28.
back from a computer need
to be adjusted.
If any specific problem should persist, please contact your Yamaha dealer.
The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha web-
site then download the manual file.
European Models
Inrush Current based on EN 55103-1:2009
3.0 A (on initial switch-on)
2.0 A (after a supply interruption of 5s)
Conforms to Environments: E1, E2, E3 and E4
Effect Programs
No. Program Parameter Description
8 DRUM AMB Reverb Time A short reverb that is ideal for use with a drum kit.
An effect which isolates only the early reflection components from reverbera-
9 EARLY REF Room Size
tion, creating a ‘flashier’ effect than conventional reverb.
An effect which cuts halfway the tail-end of the reverberation, making a more
10 GATE REV Room Size
powerful sound.
An effect which repeats the same sound only once. Shortening the delay time
11 SINGLE DLY Delay Time
produces a doubling effect.
15 PHASER LFO* Freq Cyclically changes the phase to add modulation to the sound.
Adds modulation to the sound, producing an effect similar to the rise and fall
16 FLANGER LFO* Freq
sound of a jet engine.
17 CHORUS 1 LFO* Freq Creates a thicker ensemble-like sound by adding the multiple sounds with dif-
18 CHORUS 2 LFO* Freq ferent delay times.
24 PITCH CHANGE Pitch An effect which changes the pitch of the signal.
* “LFO” stands for Low Frequency Oscillator. An LFO is normally used to periodically modulate another signal, using different waveform
shapes and modulation speeds.
INPUT OUTPUT
Pin 1: Ground
MIC/LINE, MIC, STEREO OUT Pin 2: Hot (+)
Pin 3: Cold (–)
XLR Jack
Tip: Hot
LINE (stereo input channels)
Sleeve: Ground Sleeve Tip
TS Phone Connector
* These jacks also can be connected with TS phone connectors. If you use TS phone connectors, the connection will be unbalanced.
Connector Types
XLR
This 3-pin connector is resistant to externally induced noise, and is used pri-
marily for balanced connections. With properly designed receiving circuitry,
Male
cables with this type of connector can also be used for unbalanced signals.
XLR type connectors are the standard for microphone connections as well as
most professional audio gear.
Female
Phone
Phone connectors are available in TRS and TS types. TRS types are used for
stereo headphone jacks, insert jacks, and also for carrying balanced signals in
many cases. TS types are used to carry unbalanced signals -for example, TRS Phone
electric guitar cables.
TS Phone
Red
11 U*
10 U*
Index
Numerics O
[1-2] switch .......................................................19, 23 [ON] switch .......................................... 19, 23, 26, 27
[3-4] switch .......................................................19, 23
P
A [PAD] switch .......................................................... 17
[AC IN] jack ............................................................27 [PAN] knob ............................................................ 18
Attenuator Function ................................................28 [PAN/BAL] knob .................................................... 18
[AUX1] knob ...........................................................23 [PARAMETER] knob ............................................. 23
[AUX1 – 3] knob .....................................................23 [PEAK] indicator .................................................... 19
[AUX1 – 4] knob .....................................................18 Peaking ................................................................. 18
[AUX (2, 4)/FX] knob ..............................................18 [PFL] indicator ....................................................... 25
[PFL] (Pre-fader Listen) switch .................. 10, 19, 23
B [PHANTOM +48V] switch and indicator ................ 17
[BAL] knob ..............................................................18 Phone .................................................................... 34
Bus assign switch .............................................19, 23 [PHONES] jack ...................................................... 25
[PHONES] knob .................................................... 25
C [ / ] POWER switch .......................................... 27
[COMP] knob ..........................................................17 [PRE] switch .......................................................... 18
[PROGRAM] knob ................................................. 22
D
DI (direct box) .........................................................29 R
D-PRE ......................................................................8 Rack-Mount Kit ...................................................... 35
RCA Pin ................................................................. 34
E
Reverb and Delay Time ......................................... 11
Effect program list ..................................................22
Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW]) .............................18 S
[SEND] jack ........................................................... 24
F
[SEND MASTER] section ...................................... 26
[FOOT SW] (Foot Switch) jack ...............................23
Shelving ................................................................. 18
[FX ON] switch .......................................................23
[SOURCE]/[SOURCE SELECT] ............................ 25
[FX RTN] fader .......................................................23
[ST] switch ................................................. 19, 23, 26
[FX RTN LEVEL] knob ...........................................23
Stereo input jack .................................................... 16
G [STEREO] master fader ........................................ 27
[STEREO] section ................................................. 27
[GAIN] knob ............................................................17
[STEREO OUT] jack .............................................. 25
[GROUP] section ....................................................26
[GROUP 1-2] fader .................................................26
U
[GROUP 3-4] fader .................................................26
[USB 2.0] jack ........................................................ 28
[GROUP OUT] jack ................................................24
X
H
XLR ....................................................................... 34
[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
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