Owner’s Manual PRECAUTIONS pages 4 to 5 Setup Troubleshooting pages 7 to 9 pages 40 to 41 EN
The above warning is located on the rear of the unit. L’avertissement ci-dessus est situé sur le arrière de l’appareil. Explanation of Graphical Symbols Explication des symboles 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.
Contents PRECAUTIONS ...................................... 4 Using Graphic EQ ................................. 28 About the graphic EQ (GEQ) ........................... 28 Introduction......................................... 6 Setting the GEQ................................................ 28 Main features .......................................................6 Finding and removing feedback ..................... 29 Calling up/saving the GEQ program............... 30 Setup..........................
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.
Handling caution • Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents, ports, etc.). • Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the device (vents, ports, 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.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MGP32X/MGP24X mixing console. Please read this manual thoroughly to make the best use of the mixing console for the longest possible period of time. After reading this manual, please keep it available for future reference. Main features D-PRE (Discrete Class-A MIC preamp) Mono input channels are equipped with Class-A discrete microphone preamplifiers.
Setup Preparing the power supply 1. Getting sound to the speakers Make sure that the power switch of the unit is set to the “ ” position (off). 1 GAIN knob 1, 7 3 Level meter AFL switches 2 ON switch 2. Connect the socket of the included power cord to the [AC IN] connector. 4 ON switch 1 PEAK indicator 5 STEREO 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. master fader CAUTION 6 Fader • Unplug the power cord from the outlet when not using the mixer or during electrical storms.
Setup Setup example Computer/Audio interface Microphones for talkback Powered monitor speakers DJ mixer DVD player (voice) CD player Lamp (Yamaha LA-1L) Stage Foyer etc.
Setup Top panel USB device iPod/iPhone Headphones Compressor Rear panel *The illustrations show the panel of the MGP32X. CAUTION Instrument, Microphone Microphone x8 • When using a condenser microphone, set the +48V phantom switch to ON (page 11). Bass * If electric guitars and basses can be connected directly to the mixer’s inputs, use a DI box (direct box) or amp simulator between the instrument and the mixer.
Controls and Connectors Top panel Channel Control Block (input) Master Control Block (output) USB device recorder section (page 15) Mono input section (page 11) Display section (page 16) Stereo input section (page 11) iPod/iPhone section (page 15) Meter section (page 16) SEND MASTER section (page 18) MATRIX section (page 18) USB IN/iPod IN section (page 19) PHONES/MONITOR section (page 19) TALKBACK section (page 20) STEREO master section (page 21) MONO master section (page 21) GROUP section (page 20
Controls and Connectors q 26dB (PAD) switch Channel control block Turning this switch on ( ) attenuates the input signal from the INPUT jack of the mono channel by 26dB. Turn this switch off ( ) if you have connected a microphone or other device with a low input level to the channel. Turn it on ( ) if you have connected a line-level device.
Controls and Connectors Mono channels Stereo channels 1–24 (MGP32X) 1–16 (MGP24X) 25–32 (MGP32X) 17–24 (MGP24X) * y-!0 are for CH29/ 30, CH31/32 {CH21/ 22,CH23/24} only. Channel number y DUCKER SOURCE indicator The indicator of the selected input source (CH24 {CH16} or GROUP1) comes on. The input source can be selected on the display (page 37).
Controls and Connectors !2 AUX knobs (1-4) !8 PEAK indicator These knobs adjust the channel’s signal levels into AUX buses 1 to 4. Each knob controls the signal into the corresponding AUX bus. On stereo channels, the LINE L (odd) and LINE R (even) input signals are mixed before moving into the AUX bus. These knobs should generally be set close to the “t” (nominal) position.
Controls and Connectors Mono Channel 1–2 3–4 AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 Stereo Channel 14 MGP32X/MGP24X Owner’s Manual ST
Controls and Connectors Master control block iPod/iPhone section USB device recorder section This section lets you connect an iPod/iPhone to play back a song (page 36) and charge the iPod/iPhone. The unit charges the iPod/ iPhone while it is connected to and recognized by the unit. With this section you can connect a USB device to record and play back music. (page 33) q iPod/iPhone IN connector e r t y Transport section q USB IN connector Connects the USB device.
Controls and Connectors Display section Meter section This section is for setting and operating the display. Refer to pages 24-25 for details. Knob 1 Knob 2 Use these meters to view various signal levels: the levels to the STEREO OUT L/R jacks, the PFL and AFL levels, and the levels to the GROUP OUT 1-4 jacks. The PFL or AFL signals indicated by these meters can be monitored through the MONITOR OUT jacks and the PHONES jack.
Controls and Connectors FX RTN (effect return) section e TAP button and indicator This feature lets you set the delay time for FX2 by tapping on the button. This feature only works when the effect type for FX2 is set to “, DELAY” or “. SINGLE DELAY.” To set the delay time, tap on the button at the appropriate interval. The average interval at which you tap the button will be calculated, and that value will be set for the delay time. Continue tapping as necessary until you get the timing right.
Controls and Connectors SEND MASTER section MATRIX section This section adjusts the levels and controls the output of signals from the six AUX buses. Each of these signals outputs to the corresponding SEND (AUX1-AUX6) jack respectively. This section adjusts the levels and controls the output of signals to the MATRIX OUT jacks from GROUP OUT and STEREO OUT. The signals from the MATRIX 1 and 2 buses are sent to the MATRIX 1 and 2 jacks respectively.
Controls and Connectors USB IN/iPod IN section This section determines the destination of the signal output from the connected USB device or iPod/iPhone, and adjusts the signal level. PHONES/MONITOR section You connect a pair of headphones and adjust the output signal level to the PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks. q PHONES jack q USB IN knob Adjusts the playback level from the connected USB device. w TO STEREO/TO MONITOR switch Determines the destination of the signal output from the connected USB device.
Controls and Connectors TALKBACK section GROUP section Use the talkback function to send instructions mainly from the operator to musicians and studio staff. This section adjusts the level of the microphone signal received from the TALKBACK MIC IN jack, and determines the bus to be output. This section adjusts the level and controls the flow of the signals from the four GROUP buses.
Controls and Connectors MONO master section STEREO master section This section adjusts the level of the mixed monaural output from the STEREO bus. This section adjusts the level of the main output from the STEREO bus. q ON switch q ON switch Turning this switch on enables the MONO master fader. When the switch is turned on, the switch’s lamp comes on. w LPF indicator Lights when setting “LPF ON” to “ON” in the SETUP screen on the display.
Controls and Connectors Rear input/output block Channel I/O connectors section CH1-24 {CH1-16} CH25/26-31/32 {CH17/18-23/24} Master I/O connectors section Power section w Stereo inputs Channel I/O connectors section q Mono inputs • INPUT A: These are balanced XLR-3-31 type input jacks (1: Ground; 2: Hot; 3: Cold). • INPUT B: These are TRS phone-jack type balanced inputs. You can connect either balanced or unbalanced phone plugs to these jacks.
Controls and Connectors t Screw holes These are screw holes for mounting a stand for various devices (87mm between the holes). Stands and screws are not included with this product, and must be provided by the user. Use M5 screws that are no longer than 20mm. y STEREO INSERT (L, R) These are unbalanced TRS (tip=send/out; ring=return/in; sleeve=ground) bidirectional jacks. You can use these jacks to connect a graphic equalizer or other signal processor.
Basic Operations and Display This chapter explains the basic operations about how to view the display and operate the screen. Viewing the display The display indicates the various parameters for operating the unit. Setting screen Press a button in the display section to display the desired screen.
Basic Operations and Display Adjusting the legibility of the display 1. Press the SETUP button repeatedly if neces- Operations of the screen Switching the pages The setting screen for each button consists of multiple pages. Press each button (FX1, GEQ, SETUP, etc.) in the display section repeatedly if necessary to select the desired page. sary until the (1/4) LCD page appears. Example: Pages when pressing the SETUP button 2.
Using Effects (FX) The MGP32X/MGP24X features two built-in effects; FX1 and FX2. FX1 has REV-X reverb (8 types), while FX2 has SPX multi effects (a total of 16 types, including reverb, delay, echo). The effects give you a wide range of tools to further enhance your mixes. 8. Rotate Knob 2 to adjust the effect depth. The value on the lower right side of the screen will change on the display. Applying effects 1.
Using Effects (FX) Applying two effects simultaneously Displaying FX1 and FX2 together Two effects can be applied simultaneously by sending the signals from FX2 to FX1 (or from FX1 to FX2). This is especially useful for applying reverb to the delay sound. This section shows you how to send the signal from FX2 to FX1. The selected programs and parameters of FX1 and FX2 can conveniently be displayed on one screen together. You can select the program and operate the parameter on the same screen. 1. 1.
Using Graphic EQ About the graphic EQ (GEQ) Graphic EQ processing is inserted into the STEREO bus (L/R). You can select the 14bandGEQ or the Flex9GEQ. The Flex9GEQ lets you adjust the gain by selecting up to nine bands from the 31 frequency bands. Setting the frequency and gain 1. Press the GEQ button below the display repeatedly if necessary until the EDIT page appears. If the “L/R Link” is set to “ON,” the “EDIT L/R” page appears.
Using Graphic EQ Linking the right and left stereo signals Finding and removing feedback You can edit the right and left channels together by linking the right and left stereo signals. In the initial state, the link is set to “ON.” Disabling the link allows you to set parameters separately for the right and left channels. Using the offset gain lets you check the feedback point in advance, and feedback can be reduced by correcting the gain with GEQ. 1.
Using Graphic EQ Calling up/saving the GEQ program Eight user programs are available that you can freely edit and save on the MGP32X/MGP24X. Overwriting another user program 1. Rotate or press Knob 1 to call up the program list. Calling up the program 1. Press the GEQ button below the display repeatedly if necessary until the PROGRAM page appears. 2. Rotate Knob 1 to select the user program of the destination for saving, then press and hold Knob 2 for at least two seconds.
Using the Compressor About the master compressor The MGP32X/MGP24X features two master compressors: Comp and Multiband. The Comp type has a simple single band, while the Multiband type has three separate bands. The master compressor controls peak level by applying the compressor to the stereo L/R bus, and raises the overall sound level. There are three preset programs installed, and you can save up to five user programs as desired. Specifying the compressor settings 1. Specifying the threshold 1.
Using the Compressor Calling up/saving the compressor program 1. Press the COMP button below the display repeatedly if necessary until the (4/4) PROGRAM page appears. 2. Rotate or press Knob 1 to display the program list. 3. Rotate Knob 1 to select the desired program, and press Knob 1 again to call it up. The “R” (Read only) mark appears for Preset. Program number Title Preset Program number Title User program Saving the user program 4.
Recording/Playing back About USB device recording/playing back Available recording time (with 2GB USB flash drive) • MP3 128kbps: Approx. 35 hours • MP3 192kbps: Approx. 23 hours • MP3 256kbps: Approx. 17 hours • MP3 320kbps: Approx. 14 hours • WAV: Approx. 3 hours The MGP32X/MGP24X features an internal USB device recorder function that lets you record the output from the STEREO bus L/R or MATRIX bus 1 and 2 to a conventional USB storage device as an audio file.
Recording/Playing back 5. To adjust the recording level, proceed as follows. q Press the USB button below the display repeatedly if necessary until the (2/3) REC LEVEL page appears. Recording level Level meter Playing back songs from a USB device 1. Connect a USB device containing audio files to the USB IN connector. The USB ACCESS indicator lights while the USB device is being accessed by the unit. 2. Specify the output assignment for the playback.
Recording/Playing back NOTE • The file name is indicated if there is no title or artist information of the song. For WAV format files, the file name is indicated since there is no title or artist information in the file. Pausing, fast forwarding, or fast rewinding the playback Use the buttons in the transport section. • The title, artist information, and file name support half-size alphabet and numbers only. Other characters are converted into “.
Recording/Playing back Playing back songs from an iPod/ iPhone 3. Operate the iPod (or iPhone) to play back the Connecting your iPod or iPhone to the unit lets you play back the song. 4. Adjust the volume of the song. desired song. When outputting to the STEREO bus or to MONITOR OUT NOTE You cannot make recordings to an iPod or iPhone. Rotate the iPod IN knob to adjust the volume. 1. Use a USB cable to connect your iPod (or iPhone) to the iPod/iPhone IN connector.
Using Other Functions 2. Turn on ( Applying the Low Pass Filter (LPF) ) the DUCKER switch of the channel to which the device is connected in step 1, and then rotate the GAIN knob to adjust the input level of the channel. A Low Pass Filter (LPF) can be applied to the signal output from the STEREO bus L/R to the MONO OUT connector. LPF is commonly used for subwoofer applications. 1. Press the SETUP button below the display repeatedly if necessary until the SETUP (2/4) LPF (MONO) page appears.
Using Other Functions 8. Play the background music, and listen to confirm that the sound volume automatically turns down when you speak into the microphone. NOTE The volume on the input source is detected after fader adjustment. It is affected by the setting of the ON switch and/or the channel fader. Making detailed Ducker settings 1. Press the SETUP button below the display repeatedly if necessary until the (3/4) DUCKER page appears.
Using Other Functions Initializing the unit to the factory default settings (resetting user memory) The MGP32X/MGP24X unit has a function to reset user memory by initializing the unit to the factory default settings. The parameter settings and user programs will be reset to the factory default settings. NOTICE When user memory is initialized, all the parameter settings and user programs in the current user memory will be overwritten with the factory default settings.
Troubleshooting Power doesn’t come on. Is an independent power-supply unit such as a power generator, or a power strip with switch plugged into the mixer? Make sure that the power is turned on. No sound.
Troubleshooting Cannot record to a USB device Is the USB device write-protected? Does the USB device have sufficient capacity to save the data? Is the USB device formatted in FAT32 format? Since high transmission speed is required for recording in WAV format, recording songs to USB flash drives may not be possible. We recommend using HDD (hard disc drive) or SSD (solid-state drive) when recording songs.
Appendix Message List MESSAGE Message Audio File Not Found! Backup Memory Initialized! Cannot be Used While Recording! Storage Not Ready! Meaning The (playable) audio file that was to play does not exist in the folder. User memory was initialized by the procedure on page 39. You attempted to perform the restricted operations such as displaying a title list while recording. You attempted to start recording or playback when the USB device was not inserted or was not recognized.
Appendix Effect Program List FX1 REV-X (REV-X algorithm) No. Program Description 01 HALL Reverb simulating a large space such as a hall. 02 WARM HALL Warm reverb simulating a hall. 03 BRIGHT HALL Bright reverb simulating a hall. 04 PLATE 1 Reverb simulating a metal-plate. Suitable for vocals. 05 PLATE 2 Reverb simulating a metal-plate. Suitable for snare drum sound. 06 ROOM Reverb simulating the acoustics of a small space (room).
Appendix Parameter List The first parameter located in each program table appears on the FX1 screen’s (1/2) MAIN page and the FX2 screen’s (1/2) MAIN page. Effect Parameter List FX1 REV-X (all programs; 01: HALL through 08: SLAP ROOM) Parameter Rev Time Diffusion Ini Delay Room Size Range Description 0.3 – 10.0 s (HALL, WARM HALL, BRIGHT HALL, PLATE 1, PLATE 2) Reverb time 0.3 s – 3.2 s (ROOM, WARM ROOM, SLAP ROOM) 0 – 10 Reverb diffusion (left–right reverb spread) 0.1 – 200.
Appendix FX2 SPX (14: SYMPHONIC) Parameter Frequency Depth Delay Range Description 0.00 – 39.7 Hz 0 – 127 0.0 – 50.0 ms Modulation frequency Modulation depth Delay offset FX2 SPX (15: DOUBLER) Parameter Depth Range Type Range 0 – 32 0 – 12 Sound4 – Sound1, Normal, Rythm1 – Rythm4 Description Pitch shift depth Pitch range Effect type FX2 SPX (16: RADIO VOICE) Parameter Cutoff Drive LPF Range 0 – 127 0 – 127 1.0 kHz – 18.
Appendix Jack List Input and Output Jacks INPUT A (mono channels), MONO OUT, AUX SEND, STEREO OUT Polarities Configurations INPUT OUTPUT Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot (+) Pin 3: Cold (–) XLR-3-31/XLR-3-32 connector Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot (+) Pin 3: Cold (–) TALKBACK XLR-3-31 connector Pin 1: NC Pin 2: NC Pin 3: Ground Pin 4: +12 V LAMP XLR-4-31 connector * INPUT B (mono channels), STEREO OUT, GROUP OUT, MATRIX OUT, MONITOR OUT Tip: Hot (+) Ring: Cold (–) Sleeve: Ground INSERT (mono channels), ST
Appendix Dimensions MGP32X 169 565 1027 MGP24X 169 565 819 Unit: mm MGP32X/MGP24X Owner’s Manual 47
Appendix Specifications Electrical Characteristics 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms Output impedance of signal generator (Rs) = 150 Ω Output load impedance = 10 kΩ(TRS phone output), 600 Ω(XLR output) Nominal fader position is 10dB lower than the maximum position. All faders are set to nominal position when dedicated in the below.
Appendix Analog Input Characteristics Input Terminals MONO CH Input MGP32X: 1–24 MGP24X: 1–16 PAD GAIN TRIM Actual Load For Use With Impedance Nominal -60 dB -16 dB -34 dB 26 dB +10 dB ST CH Input MGP32X: 25–32 MGP24X: 17–24 MONO CH INSERT Input MGP32X: 1–24 MGP24X: 1–16 ST CH INSERT Input L, R TALKBACK Input 0 3 kΩ 50–600 Ω Mics 600 Ω Lines -34 dB — 600 Ω Lines 10 kΩ +10 dB — — 10 kΩ — — 10 kΩ — — 10 kΩ 600 Ω Lines 600 Ω Lines 50–600 Ω Mics Input level Sensitivity*1 Nominal -80 dBu
Appendix General Specifications Input Channel HPF Input Channel EQ Input Channel Compressor Digital Signal Processing 100 Hz, 12 dB/oct HIGH 8 kHz, shelving MID MGP32X: CHs 1–24, 29–32: 250 Hz to 5 kHz, peaking CHs 25–28: 2.5 kHz, peaking MGP24X: CHs 1–16, 21–24: 250 Hz to 5 kHz, peaking CHs 17–20: 2.5 kHz, peaking LOW 125 Hz, shelving Parameters (ratio, threshold, output gain) are controlled by one knob.
Appendix Index A AUX ....................................................................13 B Background music .........................................6, 37 Backlight ............................................................25 BAL (Balance) ....................................................13 Bus .....................................................................13 C Compressor .................................................11, 31 Compressor program .........................................
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
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