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Yamaha GA24/12 User Manual

Yamaha GA24/12
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MIXING CONSOLE
Owner’s Manual
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Yamaha GA24/12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels24
Inputs - Mic Preamps24
Inputs - Line24
Inputs24
EQYes
Aux Sends6
Phantom PowerYes
TypeAnalog
Subgroups/Buses4
Outputs - Main2
Outputs - Other4
EQ Bands3
Insert PointsYes

Summary

Health and Environmental Precautions

Avoid Excessive Heat, Humidity, Dust, and Vibration

Keep the unit away from high temperatures, humidity, dust, and vibration to prevent damage.

Ensure Proper Ventilation

Do not block the unit's ventilation slots on the top, rear, and bottom panels.

Handle with Care to Avoid Physical Shocks

Handle the unit with care to prevent damage from strong physical shocks.

Warning Against Self-Maintenance

Do not open the case or attempt repairs; refer to qualified service personnel.

Power Off Before Connections

Always turn the power off before connecting or disconnecting cables.

Proper Cable Handling

Grip cable connectors, not the cords, when plugging or unplugging.

Cleaning Instructions

Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth only; avoid solvents like benzine or thinner.

Use Correct Power Supply

Ensure the power supply voltage matches local AC mains and can deliver sufficient current.

Introduction to the Mixing Console

Console Overview and Manual Notes

Introduction to the Yamaha GA32/12 or GA24/12 mixing console and manual.

Key Features and Capabilities

Highlights input/output channels, EQ, faders, GA Diversity, matrixes, and rugged design.

Front Panel Controls

Monaural Input Channels Overview

Details the 28 (or 20) monaural input channels and their specifications.

Pad Switch Function

Attenuates input signals by 26 dB.

GAIN Control for Input Sensitivity

Adjusts input sensitivity with a specific range.

Phase (Ø) Switch

Reverses the phase of input signals.

High Pass Filter (HPF) Switch

Cuts frequencies below 80 Hz with a 12 dB/oct slope.

PEAK Indicator Function

Lights up when EQ signal level is 3 dB below clipping.

Input Channel EQ Controls and Switch

Details the 4-band equalizer and its on/off switch.

M1-M4 Mix Level Controls

Routes post-fader signals from input channels to MIX buses 1-4.

Front Panel Controls (Continued)

M1-M4 ON Switches

Enable or disable signal routing from input channels to MIX buses 1-4.

M5-M10 Mix Level Controls

Routes input channel signals to MIX buses 5-10.

PRE Switches for MIX Buses

Selects pre- or post-fader for signals sent to MIX buses 5-10.

PAN Control for Stereo Image

Sets the stereo image of signals sent to the ST (stereo) buses.

ST (Stereo) Switch

Sends input channel signals to the ST buses.

Channel ON Switch

Turns the corresponding input channel module on or off.

PFL (Pre-fader Listen) Switch

Routes pre-fader signals to the PFL bus for monitoring.

Channel Fader for Level Adjustment

Adjusts the output level of input channel signals.

Front Panel Controls - Stereo Channels

Stereo Input Channels Overview

Details the two stereo input channel modules and their connections.

Stereo GAIN Control

Adjusts input sensitivity for stereo channels.

Stereo PEAK Indicator

Indicates signal level 3 dB below clipping for EQ output.

Stereo High Pass Filter (HPF) Switch

Cuts frequencies below 80 Hz for stereo channels.

Stereo EQ Controls and Switch

Details the 4-band EQ and its on/off switch for stereo channels.

Stereo M1-M4 Mix Level Controls

Routes stereo input signals to MIX buses 1-4.

Stereo M1-M4 ON Switches

Enable or disable stereo signal routing to MIX buses 1-4.

Stereo M5-M10 Mix Level Controls

Routes stereo input signals to MIX buses 5-10.

Front Panel Controls - Stereo Channels (Continued)

Stereo PRE Switches

Selects pre/post-fader for stereo signals to MIX buses 5-10.

Stereo BAL (Balance) Control

Adjusts the left/right balance of signals sent to the ST bus.

Stereo ST (Stereo) Switch

Sends stereo input channel signals to the ST bus.

Stereo ON Switch

Turns the stereo input channel module on or off.

Stereo PFL Switch

Routes pre-fader stereo signals to the PFL bus for monitoring.

Stereo Channel Fader

Adjusts the output level of stereo input channel signals.

Master Section Operation

Variable/Fix Select Section

Configures MIX buses 1-4 as group or AUX buses.

M1-M4 Switches for Mode Selection

Selects FIX (group) or VARIABLE (AUX) mode for MIX buses 1-4.

Mix Section Overview

Handles MIX bus 1-10 output channels and routing to other buses.

Mix EQ Controls

Provides a 3-band equalizer for MIX bus signals.

Mix PAN Control

Adjusts stereo position for MIX buses 1-4 to the ST bus.

Mix TO ST Switch

Routes MIX bus 1-4 signals to the ST bus.

Mix AFL Switch

Routes post-fader MIX bus signals to the AFL bus for monitoring.

Mix Master Fader

Adjusts the output levels of the MIX buses.

Master Section Details

M1-M4 Output Channels

Function as group or AUX bus outputs based on Variable/Fix settings.

M5-M10 Output Channels

Function as AUX bus outputs for MIX bus 5-10 signals.

Mix EQ Controls (Continued)

Details the 3-band equalizer for MIX bus signals.

Mix EQ Switch

Turns MIX bus equalization on or off.

Mix PAN Control (Continued)

Adjusts stereo position of MIX bus 1-4 signals to ST bus.

Mix TO ST Switch (Continued)

Routes MIX bus 1-4 signals to the ST bus.

Mix AFL Switch (Continued)

Routes post-fader MIX bus signals to AFL bus for monitoring.

Mix Master Fader (Continued)

Adjusts MIX bus output levels.

Master Section Signal Flow

Signal Flow Diagram

Illustrates signal flow in the Variable/Fix select section and Mix section.

ST (Stereo) Section Operation

POST ST1 Switch Function

Toggles between pre- and post-fader for ST2 OUT jacks.

MONO Switch for ST2 Output

Mixes ST bus signals to monaural for ST2 OUT jacks.

ST2 LEVEL Control

Adjusts the output level for ST2 OUT jacks.

ST AFL Switch

Routes ST bus post-fader signals to AFL bus for monitoring.

ST (Stereo) Fader

Adjusts the final output level of ST bus signals.

AUX RETURN Section

AUX RETURN M1-M4 Controls

Routes AUX RETURN 1-2 signals to MIX buses 1-4.

AUX RETURN M5-M10 Controls

Routes AUX RETURN 3-4 signals to MIX buses 5-10.

AUX RETURN ST Level Control

Adjusts the level of AUX RETURN signals to the ST bus.

AUX RETURN ON Switch

Turns the corresponding AUX return on or off.

AUX RETURN PFL Switch

Routes AUX return signals to the PFL bus for monitoring.

MATRIX Section Operation

MATRIX M1-M4 Level Controls

Adjusts the input level of MIX bus 1-4 post-fader signals.

MATRIX L/R Controls

Adjusts ST bus signal levels for L and R channels independently.

MATRIX LEVEL Control

Adjusts the output level of Matrix 1-2 signals.

MATRIX ON Switch

Turns Matrixes 1-2 on or off.

MATRIX AFL Switch

Sends matrix 1-2 post-fader signals to the AFL bus for monitoring.

Monitor and Headphones Section

Monitor Source Select Switch

Selects signal source for monitoring (PFL/AFL or TAPE IN).

PFL Indicator

Indicates when a PFL bus signal is being monitored.

C-R Monitor LEVEL Control

Adjusts the signal level for C-R MONITOR OUT jacks.

C-R Monitor ON Switch

Turns monitoring signals for C-R MONITOR OUT jacks on/off.

Headphones LEVEL Control

Adjusts the signal level for the PHONES jack.

PHONES Jack

Connects monitoring stereo headphones.

TAPE IN Section Operation

TAPE IN ST Control

Determines the level of TAPE IN signals sent to the ST buses.

TAPE IN ON Switch

Turns TAPE IN signals to the ST bus on or off.

TALKBACK Section Functionality

TALKBACK INPUT Jack

XLR input jack for connecting a talkback microphone.

TALKBACK M1-M4 Switch

Routes talkback signals to MIX buses 1-4.

TALKBACK M5-M10 Switch

Routes talkback signals to MIX buses 5-10.

TALKBACK ST Switch

Routes talkback signals to the ST bus.

TALKBACK LEVEL Control

Adjusts the talkback signal level.

TALKBACK ON Switch

Turns talkback signals on or off.

Meter Select and Bridge

METER SELECT Source Switch

Selects the signal source to be displayed on the MATRIX meter.

Meter Bridge Overview

Peak level meter for MIX, ST, Matrix, PFL, AFL, and TAPE IN signals.

MIX OUT Meters

Indicate the output level of MIX OUT 1-10.

ST1 OUT Meters

Indicate the output level of ST1 OUT.

MATRIX/PFL/AFL/TAPE Meters

Indicate levels based on METER SELECT switch setting.

POWER Indicator

Lights up when the console is powered on.

PHANTOM Indicator

Lights up when phantom power is active.

Rear Panel Connectors

INPUT A Jacks

Balanced XLR-3-31 monaural inputs for channels 1-12, 17-32.

INPUT B Jacks

Balanced TRS phone monaural inputs for channels 1-12, 17-32.

INSERT I/O Jacks

TRS phone jacks for external processor insertion into monaural channels.

PHANTOM Power Switches

Controls +48V phantom power for groups of four input channels.

Rear Panel Connectors (Continued)

INPUT Jacks 13-16

Unbalanced phone jacks for stereo input channels.

MIX OUT 1-10 Jacks

Balanced XLR-3-32 jacks outputting MIX bus 1-10 signals.

MIX INSERT I/O Jacks

TRS phone jacks for external processor insertion into MIX buses 1-4.

AUX RETURN 1-4 Jacks

Unbalanced phone jacks for stereo or monaural AUX returns.

ST1 OUT Jacks

Balanced XLR-3-32 jacks outputting ST bus signals.

ST2 OUT Jacks

Unbalanced phone jacks outputting ST bus signals.

MATRIX OUT Jacks 1/2

Unbalanced phone jacks outputting Matrix 1/2 signals.

Rear Panel Connectors (Continued)

ST INSERT I/O Jacks

TRS phone jacks for external processor insertion into the ST bus.

C-R MONITOR OUT Jacks

Phone jacks for monitoring signals from PFL, AFL, and TAPE IN.

TAPE IN Jacks

Unbalanced phono jacks for line-level input.

REC OUT Jacks

Phono jacks outputting line-level, pre-fader signals.

GA Diversity Functionality

GA Diversity Function Explained

Allows MIX OUT jacks to function as group or AUX outputs.

Setting the GA Diversity Function

Guide to configuring MIX OUT 1-4 as FIX or VARIABLE.

Specifications Overview

General Performance Specifications

Lists frequency response, THD, hum/noise, voltage gain, crosstalk, EQ, and meters.

Power and Physical Specifications

Covers power requirements, consumption, dimensions, and weight.

Detailed Specifications

Detailed Input Specifications

Details input levels, impedance, sensitivity, and connector types.

Detailed Output Specifications

Details output levels, impedance, and connector types.

Specifications - Dimensions

Dimensions Diagram

Graphical representation of console dimensions in millimeters.

Block and Level Diagram

Signal Flow Diagram

Visual representation of the console's signal path and internal connections.

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