Page 4 - COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 4 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPOR- TANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTHBLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN...
Page 5 - PRECAUTIONS; WARNING; Precautions
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 5 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical sho...
Page 6 - Maintenance; Handling caution; NOTICE; Handling and Maintenance; Connectors; Information; About this manual
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 6 Maintenance • Remove the power plug from the AC outlet when cleaning the device. Handling caution • Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents). • Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, m...
Page 7 - this manual, please keep it available for future reference.; Contents; Step 5 Using the Built-in Effects
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 7 Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 mixing console. Please read this manual thoroughly to get the most out of the product and ensure long-term, trouble-free use. After reading this manual, please keep it availa...
Page 8 - Main Features; D-PRE and High-Quality Operational Amplifiers
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 8 Main Features D-PRE and High-Quality Operational Amplifiers Mono input channels are equipped with “D-PRE” Class-A discrete microphone preamplifiers. The D-PRE head amplifier features an inverted Darlington circuit used in high-end audio devices. T...
Page 9 - Quick Start Guide; Step 1 Preparing the Power Sup-; Plug the power cord into a power outlet.; Step 2 Making Connections; mixing console
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 9 Quick Start Guide We’ll begin this guide by connecting a pair of speakers and generating some stereo output. Note that the operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the input devices you are using. Step 1 Preparing the Power Sup- p...
Page 10 - Step 4 Getting Sound to the Speakers; tion on the level meter only occasionally.; Adjusting Tone and Level
Quick Start Guide MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 10 Step 4 Getting Sound to the Speakers 1. Turn on ( ) the [PFL] switches for each chan- nel you are using. NOTE • When you turn on the [PFL] switch for a channel, you can monitor the signal for that channel through headphones con-...
Page 11 - Using Reverb and Delay
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 11 Quick Start Guide Step 5 Using the Built-in Effects (XU Models Only) 1. Turn the [PROGRAM] knob to select the desired effect, and then press the knob to enable it. The selected effect program number flashes in the display. For details about avail...
Page 12 - Setup; Setup Examples; Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance; Front Panel; Rear Panel
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 12 Setup DI Setup Examples 1. Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance Front Panel NOTE On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack, [MONITOR OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on the rear panel. Drum Bass guitar Microphones 3...
Page 13 - For Events and Parties
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 13 Setup 2. For Events and Parties Front Panel NOTE On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack, [MONITOR OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on the rear panel. Power amp Microphones DVD player (voice) Powered speakers Headphones...
Page 14 - Controls and Connectors
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 14 Controls and Connectors Front Panel The number and locations of jacks and controls vary slightly by model. Carefully check the name indicated near each jack and control while referring to this manual. Mono input channels (page 16) Mono/stereo inp...
Page 15 - Master Block
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 15 Controls and Connectors Rear Panel Power Block (page 27) USB Block (XU models only) (page 28) Master Block 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 ...
Page 16 - Input Channel Block; Mono input jacks; Mono/stereo input jacks; Stereo input jacks
Controls and Connectors MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 16 Input Channel Block q Mono input jacks • [MIC/LINE]: Accepts both XLR connectors and phone connectors. Connect the microphones and or instruments you intend to use. w Mono/stereo input jacks • [MIC]: Balanced XLR microphon...
Page 19 - Bus assign switch; Channel faders
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 19 Controls and Connectors • BAL: Sets the volume balance of the signal sent from each stereo input channel (L/R) to the STEREO L/R bus or GROUP bus. When this knob is set to the 12 o’clock position, the sound of the stereo input channels (L/R) will...
Page 20 - Mono input channels
Controls and Connectors MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 20 Mono input channels Mono/stereo input channels HPF LOW MID HIGH 3-Stage EQ MID f (*) COMP PEAK ON (CH Fader) PAN STEREO L STEREO R PFL L PFL R PAD OFF [-60dBu – -16dBu] PAD ON [-34dBu – +10dBu] GROUP 2 GROUP 1 GROUP 3 ...
Page 21 - Stereo input channels
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 21 Controls and Connectors Stereo input channels LOW MID ( *) HIGH EQ ON (ST CH Fader) STEREO L STEREO R PF L L PFL R GROUP 2 GROUP 1 GROUP 3 (*) GROUP 4 (*) ST 1-2 3-4 (*) PFL CT RL MG16XU/MG16 : CH13/14,15/16MG12XU/MG12 : CH9/10,11/12 PFL (*) On...
Page 27 - Power Block
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 27 Controls and Connectors o [STEREO] section • [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. Power...
Page 28 - Attenuator Function
Controls and Connectors MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 28 USB Block (XU Models Only) • [USB 2.0] jack Connects to a computer via a USB cable. The signal from the STEREO L/R buses is output to the computer. (This signal is not affected by the [STEREO] master fader.) A USB driver m...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting; When No Sound Is Output; STEP 1 Connections and Signal Flow
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 29 Troubleshooting When No Sound Is Output Refer to this section when no sound is output or the volume is very low. This information is for when sound is output from the [STEREO OUT] jacks or the [PHONES] jack.For details about these functions, see ...
Page 30 - STEP 2 Setting Switches and Controls; Check the overall balance
Troubleshooting MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 30 STEP 2 Setting Switches and Controls Check the overall balance Use the settings shown in the illustration to check the overall balance from speakers or headphones. To monitor the signal of each channel You can use the level mete...
Page 31 - Other
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 31 Troubleshooting Other If any specific problem should persist, please contact your Yamaha dealer. The power does not come on. Is the mixer connected to an independent power source (generator, etc.) or a power strip with switches? Check that th...
Page 32 - Appendix; General Specifications
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 32 Appendix General Specifications 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, Output impedance of signal generator (Rs) = 150 ΩAll level controls are nominal if not specified. For other specifications, see the included “Technical Specifications.” Specifications and descri...
Page 33 - Effect Programs
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 33 Appendix Effect Programs * “LFO” stands for Low Frequency Oscillator. An LFO is normally used to periodically modulate another signal, using different waveform shapes and modulation speeds. No. Program Parameter Description 1 REV HALL 1 Reverb Ti...
Page 34 - Jack and Connector List; XLR
Appendix MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 34 Jack and Connector List * These jacks also can be connected with TS phone connectors. If you use TS phone connectors, the connection will be unbalanced. Connector Types Jacks and Connectors Polarities Configurations MIC/LINE, MIC, STEREO...
Page 35 - Rack Mounting; Precautions for Rack Mounting; Mounting Procedures
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 35 Appendix Rack Mounting The MG12XU/MG12 require at least 10 U * of rack space. To take into account the cable connections, we recommend to ensure 11 U * of rack space. The MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 require at least 12 U * of rack space. To take into...
Page 36 - Index; Numerics
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 36 Index Numerics [1-2] switch .......................................................19, 23[3-4] switch .......................................................19, 23 A [AC IN] jack ............................................................27Atten...
Page 37 - MEMO
MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual 37 MEMO
