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Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16X/MG16/MG12XU/MG12X/MG12 Mixing Console Owner's Manual
This is the owner's manual (Manual do Proprietário) for the Yamaha MG series mixing consoles, covering the MG20XU, MG20, MG16XU, MG16X, MG16, MG12XU, MG12X and MG12 models. It opens with safety instructions and an explanation of the graphical symbols used on the product, and includes a quick start guide on pages 9 to 11 plus a troubleshooting section on pages 29 to 31.
The manual also contains the required electrical safety warnings (risk of electric shock, do not open the cabinet), installation precautions, and information on the correct collection and disposal of used electrical and electronic equipment under the WEEE directive. This manual is written in Portuguese.
Yamaha MG20 specifications
| Input channels (MG206C-USB) | 20 input channels |
|---|---|
| Input channels (MG166CX-USB / MG166C-USB) | 16 mic/line inputs (10 for MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB) or up to four stereo inputs |
| Power adaptor | Included PA-30 power adaptor or equivalent recommended by Yamaha |
| Internal digital effects | Only MG166CX-USB includes built‑in digital effects |
| Temperature rise during operation | Up to 15‑20 °C rise; panel may exceed 50 °C at ambient >30 °C |
Source: Yamaha MG206C-USB / MG166CX-USB / MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
All Yamaha MG20 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16X/MG16/MG12XU/MG12X/MG12 Mixing Console Owner's Manual 40 p
- Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Mixing Console Owner's Manual 29 p
- Yamaha MG206C-USB / MG166CX-USB / MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 37 p
- Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Mixer Manual 28 p
- Yamaha MG206C-USB / MG166CX-USB / MG166C-USB User Manual 36 p
Questions answered in these manuals
Where is the quick start guide in this manual?
The quick start guide (Guia de início rápido) is on pages 9 to 11 of the manual.
From: Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16X/MG16/MG12XU/MG12X/MG12 Mixing Console Owner's Manual
Where can I find troubleshooting information for the MG series mixer?
The troubleshooting section (Solução de problemas) is on pages 29 to 31 of the manual.
From: Yamaha MG20XU/MG20/MG16XU/MG16X/MG16/MG12XU/MG12X/MG12 Mixing Console Owner's Manual
What is the maximum number of mic/line inputs for the MG166CX and MG166C?
The MG166CX and MG166C have up to 10 mic/line inputs.
From: Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Mixing Console Owner's Manual
Does the MG mixer support digital effects?
Yes, the MG166CX model includes high-quality digital effects built-in.
From: Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Mixing Console Owner's Manual
Which model includes internal digital effects?
Only the MG166CX‑USB model provides built‑in digital effects.
From: Yamaha MG206C-USB / MG166CX-USB / MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
What power adaptor should be used with the mixer?
Use only the supplied PA‑30 power adaptor or an equivalent model recommended by Yamaha.
From: Yamaha MG206C-USB / MG166CX-USB / MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
