Yamaha MG10/2 , Introduction,

Introduction

MG10/2

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(1) Be sure that the mixer’s power switch is in the STANDBY

position.

Use only the PA-10 adaptor included with this mixer.

Use of a different adaptor may result in equipment

damage, overheating, or ﬁre.

(2) Connect the power adaptor to the AC ADAPTOR IN con-

nector (

1

) on the rear of the mixer, and then turn the fas-

tening ring clockwise (

2

) to secure the connection.

(3) Plug the power adaptor into a standard household power outlet.

•Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet when

not using the mixer, or when there are lightning

storms in the area.

•To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure

there is adequate distance between the power

adaptor and the mixer.

Press the mixer’s power switch to the ON position. When you are

ready to turn the power off, press the power switch to the

STANDBY position.

Note that trace current continues to ﬂow while the

switch is in the STANDBY position. If you do not plan

to use the mixer again for a long while, please be sure

to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet.

Before Turning on the Mixer

1

2

Turning the Power On

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Contents

Main MG10/2 Precautions In case an abnormality occurs during operation Operation CAUTION WARNING For correct operation Connector pin assignments Replacement of Consumable Parts Introduction Features Contents Introduction Turning the Power On Before Turning on the Mixer Making the Most Of Your Mixer An Introduction The Sturdy XLR The Versatile Phone Jack The Venerable RCA Pin Jack 1-1. A Plethora Of ConnectorsWhat Goes Where? 1-2. Balanced, UnbalancedWhats the Difference? A balanced cable has three conductors: How Do Balanced Lines Reject Noise? To summarize: 1-3. Signal LevelsDecibel Dos and Donts Master Section Input Channel 2-1. Greatly Simplied Mixer Block Diagram Where Your Signal Goes Once Its Inside the Box Page 3-2. Level Setup Procedure For Optimum Performance 1 4 3 2 External Effects and Monitor Mixes Pre/PostWhats the difference? 4-1. AUX Buses For Monitor Sends and Overall Effects 4-2. Channel Inserts for Channel-specic Processing Making Better Mixes 5-1. Approaching the MixWhere Do You Start? Faders Down Example1: Example2: 5-3. To EQ Or Not To EQ Cut For a Cleaner Mix Boost With Caution 5-4. Ambience Reverb/Delay Time Front & Rear Panels 1GAIN Control 2PEAK Indicator 3 Switch (High Pass Filter) 4Equalizer (HIGH, MID, and LOW) Master Control Section MG10/2 19 1Channel Input Jacks (CHs 1, 2, 3/4, 5/6) 2INSERT I/O Jacks (CHs 1, 2) Input/Output Section 1 3 4 5 6 7 2 9 8 0 8SEND Jacks 9RETURN L (MONO), R Jacks Rear Section 1 2 Setting Up Setup Procedure Setup Examples Setting Up Mounting to a Microphone Stand Appendix General Specications Specications Appendix Input Specications Output Specications Page Page HEAD OFFICE AUSTRALIA OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES NORTH AMERICA OCEANIA CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE AFRICA MIDDLE EAST