MG124CX/MG124C Owner’s Manual

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Introduction.......................................... 5

Contents................................................................. 5
Before Turning on the Mixer................................... 5
Turning the Power On.............................................5

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Mixer Basics

Quick Guide.......................................... 6

Making the Most of Your Mixer........... 8

Balanced, Unbalanced—What’s the Difference?....8
Signal Levels and the Decibel................................ 8
To EQ or Not to EQ................................................ 9
Ambience..............................................................10
The Modulation Effects:........................................10
Phasing, Chorus, and Flanging............................ 10
Compression.........................................................10

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Reference

Setup................................................... 11

Front & Rear Panels........................... 12

Channel Control Section.......................................12
Master Control Section......................................... 14
DIGITAL EFFECT.................................................16
Rear Input/Output Section.................................... 16
Digital Effect Program List.................................... 17
Jack List................................................................17

Troubleshooting................................. 18

Specifications..................................... 67

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the YAMAHA MG124CX/MG124C mixing console. The MG124CX/

MG124C feature input channels suitable for a wide range of usage environments. And the MG124CX

includes high-quality built-in digital effects that can provide some very serious sound. The mixer com-

bines ease of operation with support for multiple usage environments.

Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full

advantage of this mixer’s superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come.

1

Be sure that the mixer’s power switch is in the
STANDBY position.

2

Connect the power adaptor to the AC ADAPTOR
IN connector (
1
) on the rear of the mixer, and
then turn the fastening ring clockwise (
2
) to
secure the connection.

3

Plug the power adaptor into a standard household
power outlet.
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.

Before Turning on the Mixer

Use only the PA-20 adaptor included with this mixer.
Use of a different adaptor may result in equipment
damage, overheating, or fire.

•

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 50 cm or more between the power adaptor
and the mixer.

Turning the Power On

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.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
CAUTION

Contents

Accessories

Owner’s Manual
AC power adaptor (PA-20)
*
*May not be included depending on your particular
area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.