Yamaha MG24/14FX

The MG24/14FX has 16 mono microphone/line channels and four stereo line channels. Balanced XLR and phone-jack connectors are provided on all mono inputs. Two of the stereo channels feature both pin-jack and phone jack connectors. A separate stereo 2TR input with pin-jack connectors is provided for independent input of signals from CD players or similar sources. All 16 mic preamps offer low-noise, transparent amplification with the widest possible range of dynamic and condenser microphones, which adds up to cleaner, better-sounding mixes. All mic preamps feature switchable +48V phantom power for studio condenser microphones. Phantom power is switchable in 8-channel groups. All mono input channels feature insert I/O patch points so you can insert compressors, EQ, or other extra signal-processing gear into the channel signal path as required. Insert patch points are also provided on the stereo and group buses for effective output processing. Mono channels feature 3-band equalizers with HIGH (10 kHz), LOW (100 Hz), and MID (250 Hz ~ 5 kHz sweep) bands. High-pass filters are also provided on all microphone inputs. Stereo channels have 4-band equalizers with HIGH (10 kHz shelving), HI MID (3 kHz peaking), LOW MID (800 Hz peaking), and LOW (100 Hz shelving) bands.

In addition to lots of input channels, live sound reinforcement applications usually demand a number of additional mixes - usually in the form of group submixes and aux sends for external signal processing and monitor mixes. In the MG24/14FX you have a total of 14 mix buses: the main stereo program bus, four stereo group bus pairs for convenient channel grouping, six auxiliary busses (four configurable for pre- or post-fader operation and two set up as effect sends), and two internal effect busses that feed the dual high-performance built-in effect processors. You can use the bus select switches and controls on each channel to assign the channel signal to the stereo, group, internal effect, and AUX buses as required. All input channels feature six AUX send controls. AUX sends 1 through 4 are pre/post switchable while AUX 5 and 6 are post-fader sends. Two effect sends are also provided. You have plenty of flexibility for external signal processing and monitoring in live sound-reinforcement applications. Two stereo auxiliary returns are included, as well as return facilities for the internal effect stages. In addition to the main L and R XLR and phone-jack stereo outputs, these versatile mixers also offer L and R phone-jack sub-stereo, pin-jack recording, XLR mono, and stereo phone-jack headphone outputs. You have plenty of outputs for a wide range of applications - monitoring, master recorder feed, etc. Phone-jack group outputs are also provided to allow independent output of the group bus mixes. Professional connectivity is provided by reliable XLR-type balanced stereo and mono outputs. The 80 ~ 120 Hz sweepable LPF for Mono Out is useful for driving a subwoofer system. Output level monitoring is made accurate and easy with four high-visibility 12-segment level meters that can be switched to display the stereo, group, 2TR input, PFL (Pre-Fader Listen), and AFL (After-Fader Listen) signal levels.

In the MG24/14FX you have not one, but two high-performance digital signal processing stages, fed by separate effect buses, so you can enhance your mix with two separate effects at the same time. And the effects are provided by the very latest Yamaha DSP technology. Each stage provides a selection of 16 professional quality SPX digital effects, including reverb, delay, pitch change, chorus, phasing, vocal doubling, distortion, and more. Parameter controls that can be adjusted to tailor the effects to your sonic requirement are also provided and Tap delay makes it easy to produce temposynchronized delays. Reliable, high-performance 60mm faders provide smooth, noise-free level control, while original Yamaha illuminated ON (ST buss assign), PFL (Pre-Fader Listen), and phantom power switches provide easy visual confirmation of critical console settings. Communication capability is important for efficient setup as well as for keeping a show running smoothly. The MG24/14FX features a talkback system that allows the FOH engineer to communicate with the monitor engineer, performers, or other staff to keep the team operating at optimum efficiency. Compact and surprisingly light in weight, these mixers can easily be carried just about anywhere. You get top-quality mixing performance in the rehearsal studio, club, outdoors; wherever you need it.