Here’s a versatile and compact 10 channel mixing desk from Yamaha with several neat features. The MG102C has a total of 10 input channels with 4 dedicated microphone inputs, top-mounted input and output connectors make setting up and re-patching your system quick and convenient.
The MG102C features high-quality Neutrik® balanced XLR connectors on both 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 two stereo channels on the MG102C provide phono jack and jack plug connectors for compatibility with a wide range of sound sources.
The two mono input channels also feature insert I/O connectors that let you patch external signal processing gear into those channels as and when required. Separate jack plug 2TR inputs are provided to accept the output from a CD player or similar stereo source.
All four microphone preamps also feature switch-able phantom power to take advantage of the natural, extended response of high-quality condenser microphones. A single switch turns phantom power on or off for all four channels – some may see this as a design fault and would have preferred individual switching options.
Yamaha's innovative one-knob compression features on mono input channels 1 and 2 simplifying the process done by conventional audio compressors. Yamaha's one-knob compressor eliminates the need for complex setting-up of compressors with a single control that lets you simply dial in the amount of compression you want.
Channels 1, 2, 3/4, and 5/6 feature full 3-band equalizers with LOW, MID, and HIGH controls, while channel 7/8 and 9/10 have 2-band EQ for smooth equalization of stereo sources. The MG102C has AUX send controls on all channels and these adjust the level of the signal sent from the corresponding channel to the AUX SEND jack that can be used to feed external effects or a monitor system.
A RETURN control in the master section of both models adjusts the level of the signal returned from external processors via the RETURN jacks. The MG102C features bright easy to read LED meters and weighs in at just 1.5Kg.
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