Owner's Manual
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... 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for the correct method of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU This device complies with the following two conditions: 1) this device may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found to accessories and/or...
... 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for the correct method of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU This device complies with the following two conditions: 1) this device may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found to accessories and/or...
Owner's Manual
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... device. • Use only the supplied power cord/plug. When you notice any liquid such as candles, on it should be compatible. Then have accumulated on the unit. Even when the power switch is turned off the power for all volume levels to minimum. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 5 These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following : Power supply/power cord • Do...
... device. • Use only the supplied power cord/plug. When you notice any liquid such as candles, on it should be compatible. Then have accumulated on the unit. Even when the power switch is turned off the power for all volume levels to minimum. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 5 These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following : Power supply/power cord • Do...
Owner's Manual
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... otherwise. Depending on the power amplifier LAST, to all panel illustrations show the panel of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. The term "XU models" refers to their respective companies. • This manual covers the MG20XU/MG20, MG16XU/MG16, and MG12XU/MG12 mixing consoles. Model No. If this happens, turn on the condition of the connected devices, doing so...
... otherwise. Depending on the power amplifier LAST, to all panel illustrations show the panel of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. The term "XU models" refers to their respective companies. • This manual covers the MG20XU/MG20, MG16XU/MG16, and MG12XU/MG12 mixing consoles. Model No. If this happens, turn on the condition of the connected devices, doing so...
Owner's Manual
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... Panel 14 Rear Panel 15 Input Channel Block 16 Built-in Effects Block (XU Models Only) .........22 Master Block 24 Power Block 27 USB Block (XU Models Only 28 Troubleshooting 29 When No Sound Is Output 29 Other 31 Appendix 32 General Specifications 32 Effect Programs 33 Jack and Connector List 34 Connector Types 34 Rack Mounting 35 Index 36 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 7 Contents Precautions 5 Contents 7 Main Features 8 Quick Start Guide 9 Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply 9 Step 2 Making Connections 9 Step 3 Powering...
... Panel 14 Rear Panel 15 Input Channel Block 16 Built-in Effects Block (XU Models Only) .........22 Master Block 24 Power Block 27 USB Block (XU Models Only 28 Troubleshooting 29 When No Sound Is Output 29 Other 31 Appendix 32 General Specifications 32 Effect Programs 33 Jack and Connector List 34 Connector Types 34 Rack Mounting 35 Index 36 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 7 Contents Precautions 5 Contents 7 Main Features 8 Quick Start Guide 9 Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply 9 Step 2 Making Connections 9 Step 3 Powering...
Owner's Manual
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... Cubase AI to record the mixer output. In addition, PAD circuitry allows line level input, to ensure high current and low impedance, for stable operation even in high-end audio devices. The D-PRE head amplifier features an inverted Darlington circuit used by professionals. An AC inlet allows simple installation in environments where portability is required, as well as a block diagram and level diagram. • Owner's Manual (this book) 8 MG20XU...
... Cubase AI to record the mixer output. In addition, PAD circuitry allows line level input, to ensure high current and low impedance, for stable operation even in high-end audio devices. The D-PRE head amplifier features an inverted Darlington circuit used by professionals. An AC inlet allows simple installation in environments where portability is required, as well as a block diagram and level diagram. • Owner's Manual (this book) 8 MG20XU...
Owner's Manual
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... this guide by connecting a pair of noise from the speakers, power up the devices in the following order: peripheral devices (instruments, microphones, etc.) mixing console power amps (or powered speakers). MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 9 Step 3 Powering Up the System To prevent an unwanted burst of speakers and generating some stereo output. Quick Start Guide We'll begin this order when turning the power off ). 2. Turn all the faders and [GAIN] knobs...
... this guide by connecting a pair of noise from the speakers, power up the devices in the following order: peripheral devices (instruments, microphones, etc.) mixing console power amps (or powered speakers). MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 9 Step 3 Powering Up the System To prevent an unwanted burst of speakers and generating some stereo output. Quick Start Guide We'll begin this order when turning the power off ). 2. Turn all the faders and [GAIN] knobs...
Owner's Manual
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...] switches Channel [ST] switches Channel [PFL] switches [PHONES] jack Level meter [PEAK] indicator Level meter [PFL] indicator [PHONES] knob [STEREO] master [ON] switch [STEREO] master fader Channel faders 1. While playing your instrument or speaking into a microphone, adjust the input signal with the [GAIN] knob until it goes past the "0" ( After checking levels, turn on ( ) the [PFL] switches for a channel, you are using. The level of the signal is turned on the level meter indicator, allowing you to more accurately check signal levels. Quick Start Guide Step 4 Getting Sound to...
...] switches Channel [ST] switches Channel [PFL] switches [PHONES] jack Level meter [PEAK] indicator Level meter [PFL] indicator [PHONES] knob [STEREO] master [ON] switch [STEREO] master fader Channel faders 1. While playing your instrument or speaking into a microphone, adjust the input signal with the [GAIN] knob until it goes past the "0" ( After checking levels, turn on ( ) the [PFL] switches for a channel, you are using. The level of the signal is turned on the level meter indicator, allowing you to more accurately check signal levels. Quick Start Guide Step 4 Getting Sound to...
Owner's Manual
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...On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack, [MONITOR OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on XU models only.) Portable audio player Headphones 12 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance Front Panel Drum Electric guitar Powered speakers (for music playback and/or recording) (The [USB 2.0] jack is on the rear panel. Rear Panel Computer (for musician monitoring) Microphones 3 Bass guitar Electric acoustic guitar DI Microphones 2 Synthesizer Powered speakers (main) Mono input jacks accept both...
...On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack, [MONITOR OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on XU models only.) Portable audio player Headphones 12 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Sound Reinforcement for Live Performance Front Panel Drum Electric guitar Powered speakers (for music playback and/or recording) (The [USB 2.0] jack is on the rear panel. Rear Panel Computer (for musician monitoring) Microphones 3 Bass guitar Electric acoustic guitar DI Microphones 2 Synthesizer Powered speakers (main) Mono input jacks accept both...
Owner's Manual
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... master block jacks on the MG20XU/MG20 are all located on the rear panel, except the [PHONES] jack. [MONITOR] section (page 25) [SEND MASTER] section (page 26) [STEREO] section (page 27) [GROUP] section (page 26) Input Channel Block (page 16 - 21) Built-in Effects Block (XU models only) (page 22 - 23) Master Block (page 24 - 27) 14 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Carefully check the name indicated near each jack and control...
... master block jacks on the MG20XU/MG20 are all located on the rear panel, except the [PHONES] jack. [MONITOR] section (page 25) [SEND MASTER] section (page 26) [STEREO] section (page 27) [GROUP] section (page 26) Input Channel Block (page 16 - 21) Built-in Effects Block (XU models only) (page 22 - 23) Master Block (page 24 - 27) 14 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Carefully check the name indicated near each jack and control...
Owner's Manual
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... [STEREO] master fader and the [GROUP] fader to their minimum levels before operating other device with a low input level to +7 dB • Attack time: Approximately 25 ms • Release time: Approximately 300 ms NOTE Avoid setting the compression too high; NOTE There may lead to the XLR input jacks. Turn this switch off . NOTICE • Be sure to the channel. o [LINE /USB ] switch (XU models) Switches the audio source input on and off ( phantom power. ) if you 've connected a microphone...
... [STEREO] master fader and the [GROUP] fader to their minimum levels before operating other device with a low input level to +7 dB • Attack time: Approximately 25 ms • Release time: Approximately 300 ms NOTE Avoid setting the compression too high; NOTE There may lead to the XLR input jacks. Turn this switch off . NOTICE • Be sure to the channel. o [LINE /USB ] switch (XU models) Switches the audio source input on and off ( phantom power. ) if you 've connected a microphone...
Owner's Manual
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... - 2] The levels of the sound image within the stereo field. Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving Frequency 10 kHz 2.5 kHz* 100 Hz Cut/Boost range ±15 dB * The signals from mono input jacks of the MG20XU/MG20 and MG16XU/MG16 can be adjusted from each channel sent to the GROUP 2 or GROUP 4 bus only. 18 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual MG16XU...
... - 2] The levels of the sound image within the stereo field. Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving Frequency 10 kHz 2.5 kHz* 100 Hz Cut/Boost range ±15 dB * The signals from mono input jacks of the MG20XU/MG20 and MG16XU/MG16 can be adjusted from each channel sent to the GROUP 2 or GROUP 4 bus only. 18 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual MG16XU...
Owner's Manual
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... [LINE] (L/MONO) jack, and as a [BAL] control when sound is detected, and the PEAK indicator lights red when the level reaches 3 dB below the level meter flashes. !7 Channel faders The peak level of the post-EQ signal is input to the STEREO L/R bus or GROUP 1, 3/2, 4 bus at the same volume. When a [PFL] switch is turned on, the [PFL] indicator below clipping. !5 Bus assign switch For adjusting the level of the channel signal. NOTE To send the signal to the STEREO L/R bus or GROUP bus. NOTE...
... [LINE] (L/MONO) jack, and as a [BAL] control when sound is detected, and the PEAK indicator lights red when the level reaches 3 dB below the level meter flashes. !7 Channel faders The peak level of the post-EQ signal is input to the STEREO L/R bus or GROUP 1, 3/2, 4 bus at the same volume. When a [PFL] switch is turned on, the [PFL] indicator below clipping. !5 Bus assign switch For adjusting the level of the channel signal. NOTE To send the signal to the STEREO L/R bus or GROUP bus. NOTE...
Owner's Manual
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... [STEREO] master fader before it is on ( ). • Level meter The level meter LED shows the level of headphones to this switch to the power amplifier driving your main speakers. When the [PFL] indicator is off, the signal for channels where the [PFL] switch is pressed is output. You can use this TRS phone jack. t [PHONES] jack Controls and Connectors • [POWER] indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer's power is output. PFL L PFL R PFL CTRL Connect...
... [STEREO] master fader before it is on ( ). • Level meter The level meter LED shows the level of headphones to this switch to the power amplifier driving your main speakers. When the [PFL] indicator is off, the signal for channels where the [PFL] switch is pressed is output. You can use this TRS phone jack. t [PHONES] jack Controls and Connectors • [POWER] indicator This indicator lights up when the mixer's power is output. PFL L PFL R PFL CTRL Connect...
Owner's Manual
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.... o [STEREO] section STEREO L STEREO R USB-REC-L USB-REC-R STEREO STL MONI STR MONI ON Controls and Connectors Power Block • [ / ] POWER switch STEREO OUT L [+4dBu] STEREO OUT R [+4dBu] Turns power to the unit on again. • [AC IN] jack Connect the included power cord here. After turning the unit off, wait for a while, be sure to turn off . Press the switch to the " " position to turn on . • [STEREO] master fader For adjusting the level of the signal output to...
.... o [STEREO] section STEREO L STEREO R USB-REC-L USB-REC-R STEREO STL MONI STR MONI ON Controls and Connectors Power Block • [ / ] POWER switch STEREO OUT L [+4dBu] STEREO OUT R [+4dBu] Turns power to the unit on again. • [AC IN] jack Connect the included power cord here. After turning the unit off, wait for a while, be sure to turn off . Press the switch to the " " position to turn on . • [STEREO] master fader For adjusting the level of the signal output to...
Owner's Manual
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.... - 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 might be used to adjust the volume of the display. 28 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Controls and Connectors USB Block (XU Models Only) only MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU USB-REC-L USB-REC-R USB Audio Controller USB-Att. • [USB 2.0] jack (USB-Att.) USB-PLAY-L USB-PLAY-R NOTICE • Use an A/B type USB cable. A USB 3.0 cable cannot be required for computer input/output. Connects to observe...
.... - 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 might be used to adjust the volume of the display. 28 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual Controls and Connectors USB Block (XU Models Only) only MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU USB-REC-L USB-REC-R USB Audio Controller USB-Att. • [USB 2.0] jack (USB-Att.) USB-PLAY-L USB-PLAY-R NOTICE • Use an A/B type USB cable. A USB 3.0 cable cannot be required for computer input/output. Connects to observe...
Owner's Manual
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...• [PFL] switches: Turn on ( ) for each channel. [STEREO] master fader For adjusting the overall volume, with "0" as the nominal level. [PHONES] knob For adjusting the headphone level. [SOURCE]/[SOURCE SELECT] (Monitor signal selection switch) Use to monitor the sound via the level meter and/or headphones. • MG12XU/MG12 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( ) • MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( ), [1-2] ( ) GROUP 3-4 buses: [GROUP] ( ), [3-4] ( ) To monitor the signal of noise from those channels are on...
...• [PFL] switches: Turn on ( ) for each channel. [STEREO] master fader For adjusting the overall volume, with "0" as the nominal level. [PHONES] knob For adjusting the headphone level. [SOURCE]/[SOURCE SELECT] (Monitor signal selection switch) Use to monitor the sound via the level meter and/or headphones. • MG12XU/MG12 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( ) • MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 STEREO L/R buses: [STEREO] ( ) GROUP 1-2 buses: [GROUP] ( ), [1-2] ( ) GROUP 3-4 buses: [GROUP] ( ), [3-4] ( ) To monitor the signal of noise from those channels are on...
Owner's Manual
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... compressor levels too high? If any specific problem should persist, please contact your cables shorted? Are the [GAIN] knobs for the instrument connected to lower the level. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 31 Check that the power of +4 dBu, either turn on the [PAD] switch on a mono input channel or use a stereo input channel. Effects are not applied. Are the [FX] knobs for each channel, channel faders, [STEREO] master fader, and [GROUP] fad- Turn...
... compressor levels too high? If any specific problem should persist, please contact your cables shorted? Are the [GAIN] knobs for the instrument connected to lower the level. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner's Manual 31 Check that the power of +4 dBu, either turn on the [PAD] switch on a mono input channel or use a stereo input channel. Effects are not applied. Are the [FX] knobs for each channel, channel faders, [STEREO] master fader, and [GROUP] fad- Turn...
Owner's Manual
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...: RK-MG12 (for information purposes only. Input channels Output channels Bus Input Channel Function Mono: MIC/LINE Mono/Stereo: MIC/LINE Stereo: LINE STEREO OUT MONITOR OUT PHONES AUX SEND GROUP OUT STEREO GROUP AUX PAD HPF COMP EQ PEAK LED Level Meter Pre Monitor LEVEL Built-in this owner's manual are nominal if not specified. FX) 4 (MG20XU: incl. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with 1 kHz band pass filter. FX) 4 (MG16XU: incl. Appendix General...
...: RK-MG12 (for information purposes only. Input channels Output channels Bus Input Channel Function Mono: MIC/LINE Mono/Stereo: MIC/LINE Stereo: LINE STEREO OUT MONITOR OUT PHONES AUX SEND GROUP OUT STEREO GROUP AUX PAD HPF COMP EQ PEAK LED Level Meter Pre Monitor LEVEL Built-in this owner's manual are nominal if not specified. FX) 4 (MG20XU: incl. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with 1 kHz band pass filter. FX) 4 (MG16XU: incl. Appendix General...
Owner's Manual
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... 18 Bus assign switch 19, 23 C [COMP] knob 17 D DI (direct box 29 D-PRE 8 E Effect program list 22 Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW 18 F [FOOT SW] (Foot Switch) jack 23 [FX ON] switch 23 [FX RTN] fader 23 [FX RTN LEVEL] knob 23 G [GAIN] knob 17 [GROUP] section 26 [GROUP 1-2] fader 26 [GROUP 3-4] fader 26 [GROUP OUT] jack 24 H [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...
... 18 Bus assign switch 19, 23 C [COMP] knob 17 D DI (direct box 29 D-PRE 8 E Effect program list 22 Equalizer ([HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW 18 F [FOOT SW] (Foot Switch) jack 23 [FX ON] switch 23 [FX RTN] fader 23 [FX RTN LEVEL] knob 23 G [GAIN] knob 17 [GROUP] section 26 [GROUP 1-2] fader 26 [GROUP 3-4] fader 26 [GROUP OUT] jack 24 H [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...
Technical Specifications
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... dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 2.5 kHz peaking LOW: Gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 100 Hz shelving CH 1 - Specifications and descriptions in Effect (MG20XU) USB Audio (MG20XU) Phantom Power Voltage Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Net Weight Included Accessory Optional Accessory Operating Temperature Input to STEREO OUT Input to STEREO OUT Equivalent Input Noise Residual Output Noise PAD HPF COMP EQ PEAK LED Pre Monitor LEVEL SPX Algorithm 2 IN / 2 OUT +0.5 dB/-1.5 dB...
... dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 2.5 kHz peaking LOW: Gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 100 Hz shelving CH 1 - Specifications and descriptions in Effect (MG20XU) USB Audio (MG20XU) Phantom Power Voltage Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Net Weight Included Accessory Optional Accessory Operating Temperature Input to STEREO OUT Input to STEREO OUT Equivalent Input Noise Residual Output Noise PAD HPF COMP EQ PEAK LED Pre Monitor LEVEL SPX Algorithm 2 IN / 2 OUT +0.5 dB/-1.5 dB...