Yamaha MG32-14 FX, MG24-14 FX User Manual

MIXING CONSOLE

Owner’s Manual

MG32/14 FX

MG24/14 FX

Important Notice – connecting a lamp –

Please read carefully before connecting a lamp to the LAMP Jack. (page 18)

•Do not use a lamp that grounds Pin 2 or Pin 3 to the shell (body). Use of the wrong lamp type may result in damage to the mixer. Recommended lamps: Littlite’s X-HI series of gooseneck lamps.

Correct lamp type		Wrong lamp type
	Shell
		1	2
1	2		3
	3

1 2

3

•Do not inadvertently connect a talkback microphone to the LAMP jack. A microphone may sustain damage if connected to this jack.

N O T E

Supported lamps: 12V (AC or DC), max. 5W.

Supplies 12V to Pins 2 and 3. Pin 1 is not connected.

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Wichtiger Hinweis – eine Leuchte anschließen –

Bitte lesen Sie diesen Abschnitt sorgfältig, bevor Sie die Leuchte an der Buchse LAMP anschließen. (Seite 18)

• Verwenden Sie keine Leuchte, die Pin 2 oder Pin 3 mit der Masse verbindet (Chassis). Einsatz der falschen Leuchte kann Schäden am Mischpult verursachen. Empfohlene Leuchten: Schwanenhalsleuchten der Reihe X-HI von Littlite.

Richtiger Leuchtentyp		Falscher Leuchtentyp
	Masse
		1	2
1	2		3
	3

1 2

3

•Schließen Sie nicht versehentlich ein Talkback-Mikrofon an der Buchse LAMP an. Ein an dieser Buchse angeschlossenes Mikrofon könnte beschädigt werden.

HINWEIS

Unterstützte Leuchten: 12 V (Gleichoder Wechselstrom), max. 5 W.

Liefert 12 V an Pins 2 und 3. Pin 1 ist nicht verbunden.

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Remarque importante – Branchement d’une lampe –

Prière de lire attentivement avant de brancher une lampe dans la Prise jack LAMP. (page 18)

• N’utilisez pas de lampe mettant à la masse les broches 2 ou 3 sur le boîtier. L’utilisation d’un type de lampe incorrect peut endommager la console. Lampes recommandées : lampes en col de cygne Littlite, série X-HI.

Type de lampe correct		Type de lampe incorrect
	Boîtier
		1	2
1	2		3
	3
		1	2
			3

•Ne branchez pas par inadvertance un microphone talkback dans la prise jack LAMP. Tout microphone branché dans cette prise risque d’être endommagé.

	REMARQUE	Lampes prises en charge : 12 V (c.a. ou c.c.), puissance max. de 5 W.
		Fournit une tension de 12 V aux broches 2 et 3. La broche 1 n’est pas connectée.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The above warning is located on the rear of the unit

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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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 shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/Power cord

•Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the device.

•Use only the included power cord.

•Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

Do not open

•Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

Water warning

•Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

•Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

If you notice any abnormality

•If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the device, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the idevice inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

•If this device should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/Power cord

- On a thick carpet or other such surface

- While it is inside an unventilated touring case

•Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

•When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

Failure to observe the above precautions may cause the device to overheat, resulting in equipment damage and fire hazard.

•Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the device, TV, or radio may generate noise.

Location

•When transporting or moving the device, always use two or more people.

•Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.

•Avoid setting all equalizer controls and faders to their maximum. Depending on the condition of the connected devices, doing so may cause feedback and may damage the speakers.

•Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.

•Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

•Never block the vent holes during use. Vent holes are located on the top, bottom, front, rear, and sides of this machine. All vent holes must remain unblocked to prevent overheating.

To further ensure adequate ventilation, never use this device…

-Upside down or on its side

-In a poorly ventilated location (in a closet, inside a bookcase, etc.)

-With its rubber footpads removed

Connections

•Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.

Handling caution

•Do not insert your finger or hand in any gaps or openings on the device (vents, etc.).

•Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the device (vents, etc.). If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

•Do not use the device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

•Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

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XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (–). Insert TRS phone jacks are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.

The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualified Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components.

Copying of commercially available music data and/or digital audio files, except for personal use, is strictly prohibited.

Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match the actual appearance of the product during operation. Company names and product names used in this Owner’s Manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

	FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
	1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!	with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will
	This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-	not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the
	tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications	source of interference, which can be determined by turning the
	not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority,	unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using
	granted by the FCC, to use the product.	one of the following measures:
	2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories	Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by
	and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.	the interference.
	Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all	Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker
	installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void	or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
	your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.	In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
	3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with
		antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change
	the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B”	the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
	digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a	If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
	reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a
		please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type
	residential environment will not result in harmful interference with
		of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please
	other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio
		contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Divi-
	frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the
		sion, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
	instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference
		The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed
	harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance
		by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
	* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

		IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
			Connecting the Plug and Cord
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
	GREEN-AND-YELLOW		: EARTH
	BLUE		: NEUTRAL
	BROWN		: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in your
plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety
earth symbol		or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
			• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (3 wires).

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the YAMAHA MG32/14FX or MG24/14FX mixing console. This console offers excellent cost-performance and is ideal for use as the main mixer in an SR setup or as part of an installed system.

Please read through this Owner’s Manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full advantage of the mixer’s superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. Be sure to retain this manual in a safe place.

Features		Contents

●Provides 24 (MG32/14FX) or 16 (MG24/14FX) monaural input channels suitable for connection to both microphones and line-level devices. Also provides four line-level stereo inputs.

●Built-in dual digital effector, based on Yamaha’s acclaimed SPX multi-effector technology, can apply a variety of internal effects to both vocal and instrumental inputs.

●Convenient “tap delay” feature lets you set the internal effect’s delay time by tapping on a button (or by stepping on a sepa- rately-sold foot switch).

●Provides dual stereo outputs, two effect outputs, six AUX outputs, and four group outputs—for a total of 14 outputs. You can use the AUX and GROUP outputs both to connect to external devices (such as effectors and MTRs) and to create custom mixes for targeted speakers or amps for stage monitoring.

●An independently controlled MONO output jack feeds out a mix of the main ST output signal, ideal for connection to a subwoofer or other SR system extension.

●All monaural channels are equipped with an INSERT I/O jack for independent connection to an external effector.

●Includes independent PFL switches for each input channel, for each AUX return, and for the 2TR IN bus, together with independent AFL switches for each AUX and GROUP output and for the main ST output. These switches make it easy to selectively monitor the input and output signals through headphones connected to the PHONES jack.

●Phantom power supply can provide DC +48 power to all XLR input jacks, allowing you to connect phantom-powered condenser mics and direct boxes to any combination of monaural channels. The phantom power can be independently switched on and off in eight-channel blocks.

●Dual RETURN jacks can feed AUX return signals not only into the ST bus but also into four of the AUX buses. These jacks can also serve as an auxiliary stereo input.

Introduction ...............................................................	6
Features...............................................................	6
Connecting to Power............................................	7
Setting Up............................................................	7
Front & Rear Panels ..................................................	8
Channel Control Block .......................................	10
Master Control Block .........................................	13
Rear Input/Output Block ....................................	19
Appendix .................................................................	22
Specifications ....................................................	22
Dimensional Diagrams.......................................	25
Block and Level Diagram ...................................	26

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Introduction

Connecting to Power		Setting Up

(1)Be sure that the mixer’s power switch is off ().

(2)Connect the socket end of the power cord to the AC IN connector on the rear of the mixer.

(3)Plug the other end of the power cord into a standard household power outlet.

Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet if you are not going to use the mixer again for an extended period, and whenever there are lightning storms in the area.

(1)Before connecting to microphones and instruments, be sure that all devices are turned off. Also be sure that all of the mixer’s channel faders and master control faders are set all the way down.

(2)For each connection, connect one end of the cable to the relevant microphone or instrument and connect the other end to the appropriate input jack on the mixer.

N O T E	On each monaural channel, you may use either
	INPUT A or INPUT B, but not both. On stereo chan-
	nels that provide both a phone input jack and an
	RCA-pin input jack, you may use either of these but
	not both. Please connect to only one of these jacks
	on each channel.

(3)Power up the devices in the following order: Peripheral devices

→mixer → power amps (or powered speakers).

	N O T E			When shutting the system down, turn off the power
				in the opposite order: Power amps (powered speak-
				ers) → mixer → peripheral devices.
				Do not block the vents. Vent holes are located on the
				top, bottom, front, rear, and sides of this machine. All
				vent holes must remain unblocked to prevent over-
				heating.

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Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

	7	6	5
				11
				8
				9
				10
				8
1	2		4	3
	Note: Within this manual, all panel illustrations show the MG32/14FX panel.

Channel Control Block		Master Control Block
1	MONAURAL CHANNELS Section (p. 10)	3	STEREO/MONO Section (p. 13)
2	STEREO CHANNELS Section (p. 10)	4	GROUP Section (p. 14)
		5	SEND Section (p. 14)
		6	RETURN Section (p. 15)
		7	INTERNAL DIGITAL EFFECTS Section (p. 16)
		8	METER/PHONES Section (p. 17)
		9	2TR INPUT Section (p. 17)
		10	TALKBACK Section (p. 18)
		11	LAMP Jack (p. 18)

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