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ROY MCDANIEL
February 28, 2025
how do i use the mixer as a mono out versus the stereo left and right outputs? MG20UX
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Mr. Anderson
February 28, 2025
The Yamaha MG20XU mixer does not have a dedicated mono output, but you can achieve mono output using the following methods:
1. Use Only One Side of the Stereo Output – Connect only the left or right channel of the STEREO OUT to your mono destination.
2. Use a Y-Cable or Summing Adapter – If you need a true mono mix, use a Y-cable or summing adapter to combine the left and right signals into a single mono output.
3. Use the GROUP OUT – Assign all channels to a single GROUP OUT and use it as a mono output.
4. Use AUX SEND – If your mono destination allows, send the desired mix through an AUX SEND output.
These methods allow you to output mono audio from the MG20XU mixer effectively.
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MG16XU/MG16 and MG12XU/MG12 will be enclosed in brackets. (Example: CH13/14 – 19/20 {CH9/10 – 15/16} {CH1 – 7/8}) • In this manual, the term “MG” refers to all models collectively. The term “XU models” refers to the MG20XU, MG16XU, and MG12XU.
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 mixing console. Please read this manual thoroughly to get the most out of the product and ensure long-term, trouble-free use. After reading this manual, please keep it available for future reference. Contents Precautions ........
24 High-Quality Digital Effects (XU Models) The XU models (MG20XU/MG16XU/MG12XU) feature 24 built-in effects that are based on SPX algorithms used by pro- fessionals. In particular, the high-quality reverb and delay expand the spatial quality of the sound with remarkable realism and naturalness.
Turn all the faders and [GAIN] knobs com- pletely down. Connect the microphones, instruments, and/or speakers you intend to use. For details on making connections, see “Setup Examples” (pages 12 – 13), “Front Panel” and “Rear Panel” (pages 14 – 15). MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
MG20XU are in slightly different [FX RTN] fader locations than shown here. (The MG20XU has an [FX RTN LEVEL] knob.) Turn the [PROGRAM] knob to select the Raise the [FX RTN] fader to the “0” position. desired effect, and then press the knob to Use the [AUX (2, 4)/FX] knobs to adjust the enable it.
XU models only.) (The [USB 2.0] jack is on XU models only.) Portable audio player Headphones NOTE On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack, [MONITOR OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on the rear panel. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
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Power amp (The [USB 2.0] jack is on XU models only.) Speakers NOTE On the MG20XU/MG20, the [SEND] jack, [GROUP OUT] jack, [MONITOR OUT], jack, and [STEREO OUT] jack are located on the rear panel. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
• The master block jacks on the MG16XU/MG16/ MG12XU/MG12 are all located on the front panel. • The 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...
Power Block (page 27) USB Block (XU models only) (page 28) MG20XU Master block jacks (page 24) Master Block The master block jacks on the MG20XU/MG20 are all located on the rear panel, except the [PHONES] jack. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
(1: ground, 2: hot, 3: cold) • [LINE (L/MONO, R)]: Unbalanced phone type line ste- reo input jacks (Unbalanced phone-type and RCA stereo input jacks on the MG20XU/MG20) NOTE On any given channel, you may use either a phone jack or RCA jack, but not both.
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[HPF] (High Pass Filter) switch i [PHANTOM +48V] switch and indicator This switch toggles phantom power on and off. Turn this MG20XU/MG20: 1 – 12 13/14 – 19/20 switch on ( ) to supply DC+48 V to the XLR input jacks.
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100 Hz this case, the sound image is positioned at the * The signals from mono input jacks of the MG20XU/MG20 center. If the bus assign switch [1-2] or [3-4] is and MG16XU/MG16 can be adjusted from 250 Hz to 5 kHz.
PEAK indicator lights red when the level reaches 3 dB below trols to adjust the balance between the various channels. clipping. NOTE !5 Bus assign switch To minimize noise, set the fader sliders for any unused chan- nels all the way down. MG20XU/MG20 MG12XU/MG12 MG16XU/MG16 MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
Controls and Connectors q Display Built-in Effects Block (XU Models Only) MG20XU/MG16XU : AUX4/FX MG12XU : AUX2/FX Indicates the effect program number selected with the [PRO- (*) Only MG16XU MG16XU GRAM] knob e. The number flashes during selection; how- MG12XU USB-Att.
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Bus assign switch (MG16XU/MG12XU) Connect a foot switch to this phone type input jack. The switch lights in orange when on. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to toggle the effects ON and OFF.
[GROUP OUT] jacks These impedance-balanced TRS phone jacks output the [GROUP 1-2 and 3-4] (MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16) signals. Use these jacks to connect to the inputs of a multi- track recorder, external mixer, or another similar device.
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GROUP 1-2 buses, or GROUP 3-4 buses (MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16). • 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] ( MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
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Controls and Connectors u [SEND MASTER] section i [GROUP] section (*) Only MG20XU, MG20, MG16XU and MG16 (*) Only MG20XU, MG20, MG16XU and MG16 AUX1 G1 MONI SEND AUX1 G2 MONI [+4dBu] GROUP 1-2 AUX2 GROUP OUT 1 SEND AUX2...
• [ON] switch Turn this switch on ( ) to enable the [STEREO] master fader. The switch lights when on. • [STEREO] master fader For adjusting the level of the signal output to the [STE- REO OUT] jack. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
You can down- dB. (The minus sign is not displayed.) load the driver from the following Yamaha website, and install it on your computer. 3. Press the [PROGRAM] knob again to exit the setting.
[PHONES] jack Adjust tone and level for each channel. Make final adjustments to the level of the signal routed through buses. Route signals from channels to buses, and then on to the master block. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
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You can use the level meter and headphones to check the pre-fader signal for each channel. • [PFL] switches: Turn on ( ) for the channel(s) you want to check. • [MONITOR LEVEL] knob: Adjust the level. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
Use the “Attenuator Function” . For details, see page 28. The volume of audio play- back from a computer need to be adjusted. If any specific problem should persist, please contact your Yamaha dealer. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
*2 Crosstalk is measured with 1 kHz band pass filter. Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or mod- ify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Adds a sharp-edged distortion to the sound. PITCH CHANGE Pitch An effect which changes the pitch of the signal. * “LFO” stands for Low Frequency Oscillator. An LFO is normally used to periodically modulate another signal, using different waveform shapes and modulation speeds. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
White This type of unbalanced connector is most commonly found on home audio and video equipment. RCA type pin jacks are often color coded: white for left audio channel and red for right audio channel, for example. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
‘R’ on the right) 11 U* 10 U* * The MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16 require at least 12 U of rack space. To take into account the cable connections, we recom- mend to ensure 14 U of rack space. MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16/MG12XU/MG12 Owner’s Manual...
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Do you have a question about the MG20XU and is the answer not in the manual?
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how do i use the mixer as a mono out versus the stereo left and right outputs? MG20UX
The Yamaha MG20XU mixer does not have a dedicated mono output, but you can achieve mono output using the following methods:
1. Use Only One Side of the Stereo Output – Connect only the left or right channel of the STEREO OUT to your mono destination.
2. Use a Y-Cable or Summing Adapter – If you need a true mono mix, use a Y-cable or summing adapter to combine the left and right signals into a single mono output.
3. Use the GROUP OUT – Assign all channels to a single GROUP OUT and use it as a mono output.
4. Use AUX SEND – If your mono destination allows, send the desired mix through an AUX SEND output.
These methods allow you to output mono audio from the MG20XU mixer effectively.
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