Many real-world mixing applications only involve a few channels, so a
small mixer is the obvious choice. But no matter how simple the setup,
you'll always want first-rate audio quality and processing capability.
The MG124c and MG124cx are the ideal choice for live sound
applications, offering sonic quality that will satisfy the most
critical listener, surprising flexibility and ease-of-use, and some
advanced features you normally wouldn't find in this type of compact
mixer. So whether you need a compact main mixer, or a secondary utility
mixer for a larger application, don't overlook these performance-packed
models.
Flexible 12-input Configuration
The MG124c and MG124cx both have a total of 12 input channels - four
mono microphone/line inputs and four stereo line inputs. Two of the
stereo line inputs can also function as mono microphone inputs, giving
you up to six simultaneous mono microphone inputs when needed. Gain
trim covers a wide -60dB ~ -16dB range for microphone input, and -34dB
~ +10dB for line input.
Comprehensive, Easy-access Connector Panel
Top-mounted input and output connectors make setting up and re-patching
your system quick and easy. Both models feature high-quality Neutrik
balanced XLR connectors on all four mono microphone/line channels and
two of the stereo channels. The XLR-equipped stereo channels can accept
mono microphone input either via the XLR or phone jack connectors. The
remaining stereo channels provide phone jack and pin jack connectors
for compatibility with a wide range of sources. The four mono input
channels also feature insert I/O connectors that let you patch external
signal processing gear into those channels as required. Separate
pin-jack 2TR inputs are provided to accept the output from a CD player
or similar stereo source.
Six High-performance Microphone Preamplifiers with Switchable Phantom Power
The microphone preamplifiers in any mixer are critical to its overall
performance. The microphone preamps built into the MG mixers inherit
technology from Yamaha's top-line professional consoles, and have been
painstakingly designed to deliver superior sonic performance with any
dynamic or condenser microphone. All six microphone preamps feature
switchable phantom power so you can take advantage of the natural,
extended response of high-quality condenser microphones. A single
switch turns phantom power on or off for all microphone channels.
Built-in Channel Compressors
Built-in channel dynamics is usually only found on high-end (and very
expensive) consoles. The MG124c and MG124cx feature Yamaha's innovative
one-knob compression feature on mono input channels 1 through 4. This
advanced feature can be a tremendous advantage in achieving great vocal
sound. It can also be used to refine the sound of bass, guitar, and
other sources. Conventional audio compressors with their threshold,
ratio, knee, makeup gain and other controls can be complex and
time-consuming to set appropriately for a given source. Yamaha's
one-knob compressor eliminates the need for an engineering degree with
a single control that lets you simply dial in the amount of compression
you want.
3-band Channel EQ and High-pass Filter
Yamaha has decades of experience in building truly useful, musical
equalization into successful pro consoles, and the channel equalizers
in MG-series mixers carry on without compromise. Channels 1, 2, 3, 4,
5/6, and 7/8 feature full 3-band equalizers with LOW, MID, and HIGH
controls, while 9/10 and 11/12 have 2-band EQ for smooth equalization
of stereo sources.
Four Buses (Stereo and Group)
In addition to the main stereo bus the MG124c and MG124cx feature a
stereo group bus and outputs that can be used for convenient channel
grouping. Assign switches for the stereo and group buses are located
next to each channel fader.
Illuminated Channel ON Switches
All input channels feature illuminated channel ON switches chat can be
used to individually add or remove channels from the mix without having
to change the positions of the channel faders. The effect channel on
the MG124cx also has its own ON switch.
Master & Output Section
The MG124cx has pre/post switchable AUX sends on all channels as well
as Effect send controls that adjust the level of the signal sent to the
mixer's internal multi-effect system. The MG124c has dual AUX send
controls for each channel, one switchable for pre- or post-fader
operation, and one fixed for prefader send. Master send controls are
also provided, as are Return level controls for the Aux and Stereo
busses.
Smooth 60-millimeter Faders
Channel and master level control is accomplished via reliable,
high-performance 60-millimeter linear faders that provide smooth,
noise-free operation. An important advantage of linear faders is that
they provide a direct visual indication of relative level settings.
Features:
- 60-millimeter Faders
- 3-band Channel EQ and High-pass Filter
- Flexible 12-input Configuration
- Four Buses (Stereo and Group)
- Built-in Channel Compressors
- Six Microphone Preamplifiers with Switchable Phantom Power