Yamaha MG 6FX, MG16 4-3. Channel Inserts for Channel-specic Processing

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4-3. Channel Inserts for Channel-speciﬁc Processing

Another way to get the mixer’s signal outside the box is to use the channel inserts. The channel inserts are

almost always located before the channel fader and, when used, actually “break” the mixer’s internal sig-

nal path. Unlike the AUX sends and returns, the channel insert only applies to the corresponding chan-

nel. Channel inserts are most commonly used for applying a dynamics processor such as a compressor or

limiter to a speciﬁc channel—although they can be used with just about any type of in/out processor.

Channel insert jacks must be used with a special insert cable that has a TRS phone jack on one end and

mono phone jacks on the split “Y” end. One of the mono phone jacks carries the “send” signal to be fed

to the input of the external processor, and the other carries the “return” signal from the output of the pro-

cessor.

Channel

Fader

When a plug is inserted into the channel insert jack, the inter-

nal signal path is interrupted and sent outside the mixer for

external processing.

Tip

Ring

Sleeve

To the INSERT I/O jack

To the input jack of the

external processor

To the output jack of

the external processor

TipSleeve

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Contents

Main Precautions In case an abnormality occurs during operation Operation CAUTION WARNING For correct operation FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 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 2 4 3 External Effects, Monitor Mixes, and Groups Pre/PostWhats the difference? 4-1. AUX Buses For Monitor Sends and Overall Effects 4-2. Using Groups 4-3. Channel Inserts for Channel-specic Processing Making Better Mixes 5-1. Approaching the MixWhere Do You Start? Faders Down Example1: Example2: 5-2. Panning For Cleaner Mixes Spread them Out! 5-3. To EQ Or Not To EQ Cut For a Cleaner Mix Boost With Caution 5-4. Ambience Reverb/Delay Time Reverb Tone Reverb Level 5-5. Built-in Effects & EQ Front & Rear Panels Channel Control Section 5AUX1 and AUX2 Controls 6PRE Switch 7EFFECT Control 8PAN Control (CHs 1 to 8) PAN/BAL Control (9/10 and 11/12) BAL Control (13/14 and 15/16) 9ST Switch Master Control Section 4 2 1 8 8Level-Meter Signal Switches 9C-R/PHONES Control 0Level Meter APOWER Indicator BST GRAPHIC EQUALIZER Rear Input/Output Section 9 4 15B 6A 37 8 2 Page MG16/6FX 25 Setting Up Home Recording Setup Procedure Setup Examples Setting Up Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance Setting Up MG16/6FX 27 Mounting Rack Mounting Appendix General Specications Specications Appendix Output Specications Input Specications Appendix Dimensional Diagrams Unit: mm When mounted on rack 309.6 D 416.6 Page HEAD OFFICE AUSTRALIA OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES NORTH AMERICA OCEANIA CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE AFRICA MIDDLE EAST