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YAMAHA
AUTHORIZED
PRODUCT MANUAL
MC-Series Mixing Consoles
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YAMAHA MC-Series Mixing Consoles Operating Manual
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You are the proud owner of a Yamaha MC-series Mixing Console. Whether you chose the 8, 12 or 16-channel model, your Yamaha mixing console is a high-quality product that will give you superior performance in a wide range of applications. In addition to offering a versatile mixing system, the MC-series consoles offer electron- ically balanced inputs and stereo outputs to maintain optimum signal quality over long cable runs, a versatile 3-band equalizer with sweepable mid-frequency EQ on each input
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PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS 1. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST AND 5. HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY VIBRATION Always plug and unplug cables–including the AC cord–by Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be gripping the connector, not the cord. exposed to high temperatures or humidity–such as near radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid locations which are 6. CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which. Never use solvents such as benzine or thinne
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Input Channels PAD Switch This switch attenuates the signal applied to the corresponding rear-panel HI-Z or LO-Z input by 20 dB prior to the head amplifier and input gain control. The PAD switch effectively increases the range of input signal levels that can be handled by the mixer, preventing overloading of the input circuitry when receiving high-level signals. GAIN Control This control adjusts the input sensitivity of each input channel between –60 dB
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AUX Controls (1,2 & 3) The MC-series mixing consoles have three independent AUX busses which are fed by the corresponding AUX controls on the input channels. Each AUX control determines the level of the signal sent from that channel to the correspondingly numbered AUX mixing buss, which in turn feeds the correspondingly numbered AUX SEND control and AUX SEND jack on the console’s rear panel. The AUX controls can be used to determine the amount of signal from the corresponding input channel sent
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Channel Fader This is the main level control for each input channel. It determines the level of the signal sent from the corresponding input channel to the master stereo buss. The settings of the input channel faders determine the "mix" or balance of sound levels between the instruments or other sources connected to the inputs. * If a channel is not being used, its fader should be set to the minimum position to prevent unwanted noise from being added to the main program signal. 5
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Master Control Section AUX SEND (1, 2 & 3) Controls & CUE Switches These adjust the overall output level of the auxiliary "mixes" set up using the AUX 1, AUX 2 and AUX 3 con- trols on the input channels. AUX SEND 1 sets the overall level of the AUX 1 mix signal appearing at the AUX SEND 1 jack, AUX SEND 2 sets the overall level of the AUX 2 mix signal appearing at the AUX SEND 2 jack, and AUX SEND 3 sets the overall level of the AUX 3 mix appearing at the AUX SEND 3 jack. These controls should b
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Talkback ON Switch Pressing this switch activates the talkback microphone plugged into the talkback mic connector, allowing voice communication from the console operator to the STEREO, AUX 1, AUX 2 or AUX 3 busses according to the setting of the talkback assignment switches. TB (Talkback) Level Control Adjusts the level of the talkback signal sent to the selected buss. Talkback Microphone Connector This female XLR type connector accepts just about any standard 50 ~ 600 ohm microphone for talkbac
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VU Meters and METER Assign Switches (AUX1/AUX2/AUX3/CUE) The MC-series mixing console feature three VU meters with built-in LED peak indicators for monitoring signal levels. The rightmost meter pair (L ST R) continuously monitors signals on the main stereo program buss. The AUX/CUE meter can be switched to monitor signals on the AUX 1, AUX 2, AUX 3 or CUE busses by pressing the corresponding METER assign switch. CUE/PHONES Control and PHONES Jack The CUE/PHONES control adjusts the level of the
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STEREO Master Faders The STEREO master faders independently adjust the level of the left and right channel main stereo program buss signals appearing at the STEREO OUT connectors. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS 9
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AUX SEND (1, 2 & 3) Jacks POWER Switch These jacks deliver the AUX 1, AUX 2 and AUX 3 mixes, Flip up to turn power ON, and down to turn power OFF. respectively, to feed an external effect device or power The VU meter lamps will light when the power is ON. amplifier. Nominal output level/impedance is +4 dB/ 600 ohms. PHANTOM MASTER Switch Turn this switch ON to apply +48 volts DC to the LO-Z AUX RETURN 1 (L & R) & AUX RETURN 2 (L & R) XLR input connectors when using phantom-powered Jacks condense
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APPLICATION EXAMPLE performers. The AUX 2 system is used to drive a digital In the system shown below the MC1602 is used as the main reverb/effects unit to add ambience and effects where neces- console in a sound reinforcement system. Three vocal micro- sary. The AUX 3 system feeds a tape recorder to make a phones, six drum microphones, a microphone from the guitar amplifier and another from the bass amplifier are connected rough mono recording of the performance. The STEREO to 11 of the 16 avai
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BLOCK DIAGRAM 12
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LEVEL DIAGRAM DIMENSION CHART 13
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SPECIFICATIONS Phantom Power Total Harmonic Less than 0.1%, 20Hz – 20kHz @ +14dB +48 VDC applied to electronically balanced inputs via 6.8 k-ohm into 600 ohms. Distortion limiting resistors. Master ON/OFF switch. Frequency Response +1, –3dB, 20Hz – 20kHz @ +4dB into 600 ohms Power Requirements U.S.&Canadian models: 120V AC, 60Hz Hum and Noise* (20Hz –128dB equivalent input noise. 110 – 120/220 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz General model: – 20kHz, Rs=150 ohms, –90dB residual output noise (balanced MC1602:
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n n INPUT CHARACTERISTICS INPUT LEVELS INPUT INPUT SOURCE MAXIMUM CONNECTOR SENSITIVITY** IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE RATED LEVEL NON CLlPPING TYPE PAD GAIN LEVEL XLR-3-31 type –60dB 50 ~ 600 ohms –80dB (0.08mV) –60dB (0.8mV) –34dB (15.5mV) ( Balanced) OFF(0dB) LO-Z 4k ohms Microphones CH INPUT –40dB (7.75mV) –20dB (77.5mV) +6dB (1.65V) and or –20dB HI-Z 10k ohms Phone Jack (TRS) –20dB (77.5mV) ON(20dB) 600 ohms Lines –0dB (775mV) +26dB (15.5V) (Balanced) Phone Jack (TRS) INPUT CH INSERT lN 10k ohms –26
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