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USER MANUAL MC12D YORKVILLE

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SUVEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS

MC12D 12-Channel Mixer

Introduction

Thank you for using the Yorkville MC12D 12-channel unpowered mixer. The MC12D has been designed to be one of the most versatile, user-friendly and feature-equipped mixing consoles for live performances. Experience from many of our customers coupled with our own personal experience has led us to produce a mixer that not only has a comprehensive feature set, but is also extremely easy to use right out-of-the-box! This manual contains information to help you get the maximum performance from the MC12D, we hope you'll take the time to read it.

Features at a Glance

• 12 channel inputs, up to 10 microphones and 2 stereo sources
• 2 monitor (pre-fader) and 2 effects (post-pader) sends per channel
• Mute and Solo switches on all channels
  100mm Faders
• Built-in 24-bit digital effects unit with 16 presets and Modify control
• Built-in soft-knee compressor/limiter with status of gain reduction on all mono channels
• Stereo channels include an additional RCA inputs with Level controls
• 12-Segment LED VU-Meter with peak and average reading function
• Pre-fader and after-fader listen capability in Solo Mode
• Built-in 9-band 2/3 octave graphic EQ with additional Bass and TReble controls on Main Outputs
• Media In and Out with seperate controls (can be used as a record buss or additional feed for music during set breaks).
• Summed Mono output with built-in selectable 120Hz crossover for driving subwoofoers.
• 48 Volt Phantom Power supply on all mic channels

Input Channels 1-8

1. Bal Line Input

The Bal Line input 1/4 -inch TRS (stereo) jack for connecting line-level sources, e.g. instrument amp line outputs. Balanced or unbalanced sources may be connected using balanced or unbalanced shielded cable.

Note: Channels 7 and 8 have unbalanced instrument-level 1/4 -inch inputs rather than line-level so that guitars and basses can be connected directly to the board.

2. Mic Input

The Mic input is a standard low-impedance XLR mic-level input.

3. Insert Jack

Use a Y-insert cable (e.g. the Apex A203SPY or A210SXY) to connect sound processing - EQ, compressor, etc - directly to an input channel. Tip=Send, Ring=Return.

4. Gain Control

To aid in matching input signal levels, adjust the Gain level while using a signal that rep

resents the loudest signal that will be used; set the Gain just before the Limit LED begins to illuminate. This will optimize the channel's gain for a given source's output voltage. During a sound check, depress the channel Solo Switch and using the Gain control, set the PFL level to 0 (zero dB) on the VU Meter display. The channel's Limit LED can also be useful as a Gain indicator.

5. HPF Button

High-pass filter, press to roll off the bass under 80Hz on vocal, guitar, etc. channels in order to minimize microphone handling noise and unwanted low-frequency sound spillover.

6. Equalization

The Low and High EQ controls are +/-15dB shelving at 80 & 12 kHz respectively. Mid = -25 dB to +12 dB with Sweep from 80 Hz to 8 kHz.

7. Mon 1 and Mon 2 Controls

The monitor signals are post-EQ, pre-fade and send signal to their respective Mon Send masters and Monitor Out jacks.

8. EFX Control

The EFX Sends are post-EQ and post-fader. The channel's signal is routed through the EFX Send control to the Internal Effects unit and the External Effects Send jack.

9. Aux Control

The Aux path sends post-EQ, post-fader signal to the Aux Send master and Aux Send jack.

10. Pan Control

The Pan control affects the main-mix signal (only) going to the L & R masters and the Media Out jacks.

11. Mute Button

The Mute Switch disconnects the specified channel from all outputs. The channel can still be monitored through the Phones and on the VU-Meter when the Solo is activated in PFL mode.

12. Clip LED

The Clip LEDs Indicate the input Limiter's capacity has been exceeded, reduce the Gain setting when illuminated.

13. Limit LED

The Limit LEDs Indicate input Limiter activity. The brightness of the yellow Limit LED indicates the amount of gain reduction or compression.

14. Activity LED (Act)

The Act LED indicates channel signal activity (i.e. that signal is present in the channel).

15. Solo Button

When depressed, the Solo Switch isolates the selected channel through Phones and on the VU-Meter.

16. Channel Fader

The channel fader sends channel output to the L&R Masters and the Media outputs.

Input Channels 9/10 and 11/12

1. L&R Line Inputs

The L&R 1/4 -inch Line Inputs will accept balanced or unbalanced cables from keyboards, etc.

2. Mic Input

The Mic inputs accept standard low-impedance XLR mic-level input.

3. L&R RCA 2-Trk Input Jacks

The L&R RCA 2-Trk inputs can be used for audio signals from CD players, computers, iPods, etc.

4. Gain Control

The channel's Gain control regulates the L&R Line and Mic input signals.

5. 2-TRK Level Control

The 2-TRK Level Control regulates the 2-Trk (track) input signals only.

Note: Either the Line, or Mic input (not both), can be used along with the 2-Trk inputs simultaneously.

6. Equalization

The Low and High EQ controls are shelving at 80 Hz & 12 kHz respectively, Mid = bandpass at 1 kHz, all with +/-15 dB range.

1/4-inch Phone Plug

1/4-inch T.R.S. Phone Plug

XLR Plug

7. Mon 1 and Mon 2 Controls

The Mon 1 and Mon 2 controls are post-EQ and pre-fader; the audio signal is sent to the respective Mon Send masters and Monitor Out jacks.

8. EFX Control

The EFX control sends post-EQ, post-fader channel signal to the EFX Send Master and Internal Effects processor.

9. Aux Control

The Aux control sends post-EQ, post-fader signal to the Aux Send Master and Aux Send jack.

10. Bal Control

The Balance control affects the main-mix balance going to the L&R masters.

11. MUTE Switch

The Mute Switch disconnects the specified channel from all outputs. The channel can still be monitored through the Phones and on the VU-Meter when the Solo is activated in PFL mode.

12. CLIP LED

The Clip LED indicates the channel's signal capacity has been exceeded; reduce the Gain setting if continuously illuminated.

13. ACT LED

The Act (Activity) LED pulses with the input signal to indicate channel Activity

14. SOLO Switch

Use the Solo switch to isolate the channel through the headphone (Phones) amplifier and on the VU-Meter.

15. Channel Fader

The channel fader sends channel output to the L&R Masters and to the Media outputs.

Buss Inputs & Outputs

1. Sends

The 1/4 -inch EFX and Aux unbalanced mono outputs are controlled by their respective Send masters. Unbalanced cables can be used.

2. RETURNS

The 1/4 -inch L&R pairs of inputs (bal/unbal) are controlled by their respective EFX and Aux Rtn channels.

4. L&R Inserts

The L&R Insert 14 -inch TRS (stereo) jacks each acting as a send and a return (Tip=send, Ring=return) to permit patching EQ, compressor/limiter, etc. directly into the main mix outputs using 'Y' insert cables such as the Apex A210SPY or A210SXY.

5. Media In

The Media In L&R RCA jacks go to the Media In master, which feeds the main buss (post Master) and can be used to connect the output of a second mixer or program source. Use balanced or unbalanced cables.

6. Media Out

The Media Out L&R RCA jacks are controlled by the Media Out master control. This is the main mix and can be connected to the input of another mixer or recording medium using balanced or unbalanced cables.

7. Mono Out

The Mono Out provides a main mix output regulated by the Mono Out Master control which is ideally suited for connecting a subwoofer amplifier. Use a balanced or unbalanced cable.

8. Monitor Out

The Mon 1 & Mon 2 14 -inch outputs are controlled by their respective Mon Send master controls. Use balanced or unbalanced cables.

9. Phantom Power Active LED

The Phantom Power Active LED indicates that phantom power is available on all Mic inputs. The Phantom Power Active switch is located on the same back panel as the AC switch and cable socket.

Note: phantom power will not interfere with the performance of most dynamic mics.

10. Headphone Output Jack

The Headphone Output jack enables the connection of standard stereo headphone which help to monitor all Input channels plus Main, Monitor, EFX and Aux busses. If no Solo switches are engaged, only the L&R Main mix will be present in the phones.

11. Lamp Connector

A standard BNC-mount gooseneck lamp such as our GNL-600, 12-Volt incandescent lamp or GNL-101 LED lamp can be used.

Master Controls

1. Media In and Out Master Controls and Clip LEDs

The Media In and Out Master controls regulate the input and output levels at their respective Media In and Media Out jacks. Reduce the level of the appropriate Media In master control when the Clip LED illuminates continually.

2. Mon 1 and Mon 2 Send Controls, Solo and Clip LEDs

The Mon 1 and Mon 2 Send controls regulate the level of their respective monitor busses going to the Mon 1 and 2 Out jacks. The Solo buttons isolate their respective moni

tor mixes through the headphones and the green LEDs indicate that the Solo feature is active. The red Clip LED indicates clipping in the buss; reduce the Send level or the channel Mon 1 or 2 levels to avoid distortion.

3. EFX Send, Solo Controls and Clip LEDs

The EFX Send, Solo controls regulate the level of the EFX mix going to the EFX Send jack and to the Internal Effects processor. The Solo Switch isolates the effects mix through the headphones and the green LED indicates that the Solo feature is active. The red Clip LED indicates clipping in the buss. Reduce the Send level or the channel EFX level control to avoid distortion.

4. Aux Send, Solo Controls and Clip LEDs

The Aux Send, Solo controls regulate the level of the Aux mix going to the Aux Send jack. The Solo Switch isolates the Aux mix through the headphones and the green LED indicates that the Solo feature is active. The red Clip LED indicates clipping in the buss. Reduce the Send level or the channel Aux level controls to avoid distortion.

5. Main Stereo EQ, Bass and Treble Controls

The Main EQ sliders provide +/-12 dB of bandpass gain regulation at 9 frequencies from 160Hz to 6.3 kHz while Bass and Treble provide +/-15 dB of shelving throughout the overall low and high frequency ranges.

6. Solo Mode Switch and LEDs

By using the Solo Mode Switches, any channel in Solo mode is isolated on the VU-Meter for referencing their audio levels. By depressing the main Solo Mode switch, you choose PFL (pre-fade listen) to help setting the channel's Gain control for an average 0 dB reading. With the Switch down, you have after-fader listen mode to help you check the channel's overall signal level as regulated by its fader. With no channel or other Solo switches depressed, the meter reads the Main signal levels.

7. Phones Level

The Phones level control is used to adjust the volume of the signal sent to the Headphone jack.

8. Mono Out Section

The Mono Out section is used principally for remote control of subwoofer amplifiers, the L&R Main signal is mixed down to mono and available at the Mono Out jack. The Level control regulates output and the Sub Switch activates a 120Hz low-pass filter to facilitate no-crossover sub operation.

9. EFX and Aux Faders, Mute and Solo Switches and LEDs

The EFX and Aux faders control the amount of internal and external effects as well as auxiliary input signals being added to the Main mix. The Mute switches permit introducing effects and auxiliary inputs (e.g. from a second external effects chain) quickly and silently into the main mix and are associated with LEDs to indicate muting. The Solo switches let you listen to the effects alone through Phones and observe their signal levels on the VU-Meter. The Clip LEDs indicate whether or not the EFX and Aux Return levels need to be reduced.

10. Mon 1, Mon 2 EFX and Aux Return and Balance Controls

The Mon 1, Mon 2 EFX and Aux Return and Balance controls affect the internal effects, the external effects and Aux Return input signals which can be individually mixed to the monitors using these controls. The Bal control permits left and right EFX and Aux balancing.

11. EFX Section

The onboard effects processor offers 16 delay/ reverb-oriented effects selectable by the rotary EFX selector and expanded by the Modify control. A Clip LED warns of excessive signal levels (turn down the master EFX send level).

Your new MC12D console comes with our unlimited 2-year warranty and is covered throughout Canada and the USA.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: MC12D

Model ID: TYPE:YS1080

Number of Channels: 12

Channel Inserts: 1 to 8

Mono Channel EQ: (ch.1 to 8) High, Mid Sweep, Mid, Low

Stereo Channel EQ: (ch.9 to 12) High, Mid, Low

Channel Effects: All Channels

Monitors Effects: Yes

Balance Controls: 9 to 12

Pan Controls: 1 to 8

Channel Overload Protection: 1 to 8

Inputs - XLR (bal): 1 to 12

Inputs - 1/4-inch: 1 to 12

Inputs - RCA (unbal): 2 Stereo Sets and Rec In

Solo Switches: All Channels, Mon1, Mon2, EFX Sends and Returns

Mute Switches: All Channels

Hi Pass Switches: Channels 1 to 8

Activity / Solo LED: All Channels

Clip /Mute LED: All Channels

Phantom Power: 48V + LED indicator

VU Meter: 2 x 12 LEDs with Floating Peak

Headphone Monitor Features: Level, AFL/PFL Switch, 1/4 inch Stereo

Internal Effects: 16 Bit stereo, 16 Effects with Parameter Pot

Auxiliary Sends: 1 TRS

Effects Send: 1 Internal, 1 External

Effects Return: 2 stereo pairs on 1/4 inputs

Effects Return to Main: Yes

Effects Return to Monitor: Yes

Reverb / Effects Footswitch: Yes

Record Outputs: 1 Stereo RCA

Max Gain to Line Out-Mic Input (dB): 80

Max Gain to Line Out -Line Input (dB): 78

Master EQ -1 (type /Channels /Range - dB): Graphic / Stereo / 9 Band 160 Hz - 6300 Hz

Main Outputs ( Line Level): Main L/R (1/4 inch TRS, XLR)

Monitor Outputs (Line Level): Mon 1/2 (1/4 inch TRS)

Mixer - Signal to Noise Ratio (dB): Greater than 100

Mixer - Frequency Response (Tone and EQ Flat, +/-2dB):

Mixer - Input Referred Noise to line out, @ 150 Ohms (dBv): -123

Mixer THD (Main out w/ -10dB input): less than 0.03%

CMRR @ 60Hz (min/typ): 54 dB / 66 dB

Power Consumption (typ/max): 50 VA

Transformer Type: Toroidal

Finish: Scratch Resistant Vinyl-Coated Aluminum

Console Lamp Connector 12V DC (BNC): Yes

Dimensions (DWH, inches): 19.6x19.6x5.6

Dimensions (DWH, cm): 49.8x49.8x14.2

Weight (Ibs/kg): 19/8.6

1/4-inch T.R.S. Phone Plug

XLR Plug

Dimensions (PLH, pouces): 19.6x19.6x5.6

Dimensions (PLH, cm): 49.8x49.8x14.2

Poids (livres/kg): 19/8.6

MODEL TYPE: YS1080 Block Diagram for MC12D DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED BY YORKVILLE SOUND

Unlimited Warranty

Yorkville's two and ten-year unlimited warranty on this product is transferable and does not require registration with Yorkville Sound or your dealer. If this product should fail for any reason within two years of the original purchase date (ten years for the wooden enclosure), simply return it to your Yorkville dealer with original proof of purchase and it will be repaired free of charge. This includes all Yorkville products, except for the YSM Series studio monitors, Coliseum Mini Series and TX Series Loudspeakers.

Freight charges, consequential damages, weather damage, damage as a result of improper installation, damages due to exposure to extreme humidity, accident or natural disaster are excluded under the terms of this warranty. Warranty does not cover consumables such as vacuum tubes or par bulbs. See your Yorkville dealer for more details. Warranty valid only in Canada and the United States.

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