Yamaha MGP12X Manual Do Utilizador

MGP16X/MGP12X     Owner’s Manual

Two types of cables can be used to connect microphones, elec-
tronic instruments, and other audio sources to the mixer’s inputs, 
as well as to connect the mixer’s outputs to a power amplifier or 
related gear: balanced or unbalanced.
Balanced cables are highly resistant to noise, and are the best 
choice for low-level signals such as the output from microphones, 
as well as for long cable runs. Unbalanced cables are generally 
used for short runs from line-level sources such as synthesizers.

This 3-pin connector is resistant to externally induced noise, and 
is used primarily for balanced connections. With properly 
designed receiving circuitry, cables with this type of connector 
can also be used for unbalanced signals. XLR type connectors are 
the standard for microphone connections as well as most profes-
sional audio gear.

Phone jacks are available in mono and stereo versions. Stereo 
types are also known as “TRS” connectors (Tip-Ring-Sleeve), 
and are used for stereo headphone jacks, insert jacks, and also to 
carry balanced signals in many cases. Unbalanced types are used 
for mono signals -guitar cables are a common example.

This type of unbalanced connector is most commonly found on 
home audio and video equipment. RCA type pin jacks are often 
color coded: white for left audio channel and red for right audio 
channel, for example.

Balanced is best.

Unbalanced cable is fine in a rela-
tively noise-free environment.

Balanced is best.

Male

Female

Stereo/TRS phone plug

Mono phone plug

White

Red