Mixer Basics; Quick Guide - Yamaha MG102C Owner's Manual

Mixer Basics

Quick Guide

Mixer Basics
Getting Sound to the Speakers
We begin by connecting a pair of speakers and generating some stereo output. Note that oper-
ations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the input devices you are using.
2
1, 3
POWER switch
4
1, 6
1
Be sure that your mixer is turned off
and that all level* controls are turned all
the way down.
* STEREO Master control, Level controls, Gain Control,
etc.
NOTE
Set the equalizer and the pan controls to their t posi-
tions.
2
Turn off any other external devices,
then connect microphones, instru-
ments, and speakers.
NOTE
* For information on connecting external devices see
the Connection Example on page 14.
* Connect electric guitars and basses through an inter-
mediary device such as a direct box, preamp, or amp
simulator. Connecting these instruments directly to
the MG mixer may result in degraded sound and
noise.
3
To avoid damage to your speakers, power
up the devices in the following order:
Peripheral devices → → → → MG mixer → → → → power
amps (or powered speakers). Reverse
this order when turning power off.
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Microphones,
instruments
1, 4
GAIN controls
PEAK indicators
Equalizer
PAN
Level controls
1, 5, 6
STEREO Master control
NOTE
If you are using microphones that require phantom
power, turn the MG mixer's phantom power switch on
before turning on the power to the power amp or pow-
ered speakers. See page 12 for more detail.
4
Adjust the channel GAIN controls so
that the corresponding peak indicators
flash briefly on the highest peak levels.
5
Set the STEREO Master control to the
"t" position.
6
Set the Level control to create the
desired initial balance, then adjust the
overall volume using the STEREO Mas-
ter control.
NOTE
* Use the LEVEL meter to view the level being applied to
the STEREO L/R buses.
* If the PEAK indicator lights frequently, lower the LEVEL
controls a little to avoid distortion.
2
Speakers
Power Amp
2
Monitor Speakers
2
Headphones
3
PHANTOM switch
6
Level meter