Specification

Yamaha MG82CX Mixer

The MG82CX is an  ideal mixer for basic music production or live sound applications that require high sound quality from a relatively small number of input sources. The MG82CX is remarkably compact and lightweight, but no compromises have been made in sound quality. It even has built-in channel compressors that, although easy to operate, can significantly enhance the quality of your mixes. An optional adaptor allows this mixer to be mounted on a microphone stand for easy access and convenient positioning on stage. The MG82CX additionally features top-quality SPX digital effects built in, so you won't need any extra equipment for many applications.

Small but Sophisticated

Many real-world mixing applications only involve a few channels, so a small mixer is the obvious choice. But no matter how simple the setup, you'll always want first-rate audio quality and processing capability. The MG82CX and MG102C are the ideal choice for small music production or live sound applications, offering sonic quality that will satisfy the most critical listener, surprising flexibility and ease-of-use, and some advanced features you normally wouldn't find in this type of compact mixer. So whether you need a compact main mixer, or a secondary utility mixer for a larger application, don't overlook these performance-packed models.

Input Section

Flexible 8 or 10 Input Channel Configurations

The MG82CX has a total of 8 input channels comprised of two mono microphone/line channels and three stereo line channels. The MG102C has an addition stereo channel for a total of 10 input channels. On both models two of the stereo channel can be used as mono microphone inputs, providing a total of four microphone inputs when necessary. Gain trim covers a wide -60dB ~ -16dB range for microphone input, and -34dB ~ +10dB for line input.

Comprehensive, Easy-access Connector Panel

Top-mounted input and output connectors make setting up and re-patching your system quick and easy. Both models feature 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 stereo channel on the MG82CX and the remaining two stereo channels on the MG102C provide phone jack and pin jack connectors for compatibility with a wide range of sources. The two mono input channels also feature insert I/O connectors that let you patch external signal processing gear into those channels as required. Separate pin-jack 2TR inputs are provided to accept the output from a CD player or similar stereo source.

Four High-performance Microphone Preamplifiers with Switchable Phantom Power

Microphone preamplifiers are critical in any mixer, and a performance bottleneck in many. That's why pros often spend thousands of dollars on just a single channel of microphone pre-amplification. The microphone preamps built into the MG mixers inherit technology from Yamaha's top-line professional consoles, and have been painstakingly designed to deliver superior sonic performance with any dynamic or condenser microphone. All four microphone preamps also feature switchable phantom power so you can 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.

Built-in Channel Compressors

This advanced feature can be a tremendous advantage in achieving great vocal sound. It can also be used to refine the sound of bass, guitar, and other sources. You won't find built-in channel compression on too many other mixers in this class, but in the MG82CX and MG102C you have Yamaha's innovative one-knob compression feature on mono input channels 1 and 2. Conventional audio compressors with their threshold, ratio, knee, makeup gain and other controls can be complex and time-consuming to set appropriately for a given source. Yamaha's one-knob compressor eliminates the need for an engineering degree with a single control that lets you simply dial in the amount of compression you want.

3-band Channel EQ and High-pass Filter

Building a truly useful, musical-sounding channel equalizer is no easy task, but Yamaha has decades of experience in building pro consoles to draw on, and you reap the benefits in the MG-series mixers. Channels 1, 2, 3/4, and 5/6 feature full 3-band equalizers with LOW, MID, and HIGH controls, while channel 7/8 on the MG82CX and channels 7/8 and 9/10 have 2-band EQ for smooth equalization of stereo sources.

Master Section

Effect/Aux Sends

The MG82CX has EFFECT send controls on all channels that adjust the level of the signal sent from the corresponding channel to the mixer's internal multi-effect system. The same signal can also be sent to external effect processors via the mixer's EFFECT SEND jack. The MG102C has AUX send controls on all channels in place of the MG82CX EFFECT send controls, 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.

Stereo, Control Room, Monitor, and Headphone Outputs

Located above the mixer's master controls, on the convenient easy-access connector panel, are the main stereo output connectors, phone-jack monitor output connectors, pin-jack recording outputs, and a stereo headphone jack. They may be compact, but these mixers offer plenty of connectivity for a wide range of applications.

Bright Meters for Visual Level Monitoring

Accurate visual level monitoring can help you achieve maximum signal-to-noise ratio without distortion. The MG mixer's bright, easy-to-read multi-segment LED meters make it easy to control system levels for optimum overall performance.

CONVENIENCE AND OPERABILITY

Lightweight, Portable Design

The MG82CX and MG102C weigh only 1.6 and 1.5 kilograms, respectively. That's small enough to pop into your briefcase or shoulder bag and easily take with you anywhere. But the performance you'll get at the studio, club, outdoors, or anywhere you choose to use these fine mixers is far from lightweight.

Optional Mic Stand Mount

Both of these compact models can be mounted on a microphone stand for optimal positioning and easy access using the optional BMS-10A Mic Stand Adaptor. This can be particularly handy when using the mixer as sub-mixer for drums or as a cue box in recording situations.

Easy Operation

All switches, controls, and displays have been designed and laid out for intuitive access and smooth, reliable operation with positive tactile and visual feedback.

MG82CX Built-in SPX Effects

There's an astonishing amount of SPX signal processing power packed into the MG82CX's diminutive chassis. It incorporates a versatile digital multi-effect processor that provides a range of reverb, delay, modulation, and distortion programs you can use to refine and define your sound. Each of the 16 effect programs has a number of editable parameters as well as effect on/off switching capability and return level control. If you need to keep both hands free to play an instrument or perform other operations, an optional footswitch can be connected to the mixer's effect footswitch jack for convenient on/off switching.

Specifications

Electrical Characteristics

			MIN	TYP	MAX	UNIT
Frequency Response	ST OUT	GAIN: min (CH 1-2, CH 3/4-5/6) 20Hz-20kHz, refer to the nominal output level @1kHz	-3.0		1.0	dB
	AUX SEND (EFFECT SEND*)		-3.0		1.0
	MONITOR OUT, REC OUT		-3.0		1.0
Total Harmonic Distortion(THD+N)	ST OUT	+14dBu, 20Hz-20kHz, Input Gain control at minimum			0.1	%
Hum and Noise Hum and Noise are measured with a 6dB/octave filter @12.7kHz; equivalent to a 20kHz filter with infinite dB/octave attenuation.	input: CH INPUT 1-2 MIC	EIN (Equivalent Input Noise): Rs=150Ω, GAIN:max (CH1,2)			-128	dBu
	ST OUT	ST MASTER CONTROL at nominal level and all Ch level controls at minimum.			-87	dBu
	AUX SEND (EFFECT SEND*)	All Ch AUX controls at minimum			-85	dBu
	ST OUT	ST Master Control and one CH level control at nominal level (CH1,2)			-64	dBu
	ST OUT	Residual Output Noise			-100	dBu
Crosstalk (1kHz)	Adjacent Input	CH 1-2, 1kHz			-70	dB
	Input to Output	STEREO L/R, CH 1, 2, PAN: Hard left or right, 1kHz			-70	dB
Maximum Voltage Gain (1kHz) All VR are MAX when measured. PAN/BAL: panned hard left or hard right	Rs=150Ω, INPUT GAIN: max	MIC to CH INSERT OUT		60		dB
		MIC to ST OUT		76		dB
		MIC to REC OUT		58.2		dB
		MIC to MONITOR OUT		92		dB
		MIC to PHONES OUT		81		dB
		MIC to AUX SEND (EFFECT SEND*)		76		dB
		LINE to ST OUT		50		dB
		LINE to AUX SEND (EFFECT SEND*)		47		dB
		ST CH 7/8- (9/10**) to ST OUT		26		dB
	Rs=150Ω	RETURN to ST OUT		12		dB
	Rs=600Ω	2TR IN to ST OUT		23.8		dB
Phantom Voltage	MIC			48		V
Input HPF		CH 1-2 and CH 3/4-5/6, 80Hz, 12dB/oct
Input Equalization Turn over/ roll-off frequency of shelving: 3dB blow maximum variable level, +15,-15 dB maximum	CH 1-2 and CH 3/4-5/6	HIGH: 10kHz: shelving
		MID: 2.5kHz: peaking
		LOW: 100Hz: shelving
	CH 7/8-(9/10**)	HIGH: 10kHz: shelving
		LOW: 100Hz: shelving
Internal Digital Effect*		16 prgrams, PARAMETER cotrol , Foot Switch (effect on/off)
LED Level Meter	Pre MONITOR leve	2x7 point LED meter (PEAK,+6,+3,0,-5,-10,-20 dB) PEAK lights if the signal comes within 3 dB of the clipping level.
Power Supply Adaptor	PA-10	AC 38VCT, 0.62A, Cable Length=3.6m
Power Consumption		21 W
Dimensions (WxHxD)		256.6mm x 62.2mm x 302.5mm
Net Weight		1.6 kg (MG82CX), 1.5 kg (MG102C)
Option		Microphone Stand Adaptor (BMS-10A), Foot Switch* (FC5)

All VR are nominal when measured. (Nominal position is adjusted to a position that is 6dB lower than the MAX position) Output impedance of signal generator:150ohms
*: EFFECT exists only in MG82CX
**: ST CH IN 9/10 exists only in MG102C

Input specifications

Input Terminals	GAIN	Actual Load Impedance	For Use with Nominal	Input Level			Connector
				Sensitivitiy *2	Nominal	Max. before clip
CH IN MIC (1-2)	-60dB	3kΩ	50-600Ω Mics	-72dBu(0.195mV)	-60dBu(0.775mV)	-40dBu(7.75mV)	XLR-3-31 type *3
	-16dB			-28dBu (30.8mV)	-16dBu (123mV)	+4dBu (1.23V)
CH IN LINE (1-2)	-34dB	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-46dBu (3.88mV)	-34dBu (15.5mV)	-14dBu (155mV)	Phone Jack (TRS) *4
	+10dB			- 2dBu (0.615V)	+10dBu (2.45V)	+30dBu (24.5V)
ST CH MIC IN (3/4, 5/6)	-60dB	3kΩ	50-600Ω Mics	-72dBu(0.195mV)	-60dBu(0.775mV)	-40dBu(7.75mV)	XLR-3-31 type *3
	-16dB			-28dBu (30.8mV)	-16dBu (123mV)	-6dBu (389mV)
ST CH LINE IN (3/4, 5/6)	-34dB	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-46dBu (3.88mV)	-34dBu (15.5mV)	-14dBu (155mV)	Phone Jack *5
	+10dB			- 2dBu (0.615V)	+10dBu (2.45V)	+30dBu (24.5V)
ST CH IN (7/8, 9/10 *7)	-	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-22dBu (61.5mV)	-10dBu (245mV)	+10dBu (2.45V)	Phone Jack *5 RCA PiN Jack
CH INSERT IN (1-2)	-	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-12dBu (195mV)	0dBu (0.775V)	+20dBu(7.75V)	Phone Jack (TRS) *6
RETURN [L,R]	-	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	- 8dBu (308mV)	+4dBu (1.23 V)	+24dBu(12.3V)	Phone Jack *5
2TR IN [L,R]	-	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-22dBV (79.4mV)	-10dBV (0.316V)	+10dBV(3.16V)	RCA Pin Jack

*1 0dBu is referenced to 0.775Vrms. 0dBV is referenced to 1Vrms.
*2 Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4dB(1.23V), or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum level.(all faders and level controls are at maximum position.)
*3 XLR-3-31 type connectors are balanced.(1=GND, 2=HOT, 3=COLD)
*4 Phone jacks are balanced.(Tip=HOT, Ring=COLD, Sleeve=GND)
*5 Phone Jacks are unbalanced.
*6 Phone Jacks are unbalanced.(Tip=Out, Ring=In, Sleeve=GND)
*7 ST CH IN 9/10 exists only in MG102C

Output specifications

Output Terminals	Actual Source Impedance	For Use with Nominal	Output Level		Connector
			Nominal	Max.Before Clip
STEREO OUT [L,R]	150Ω	10KΩ Lines	+4dBu (1.23 V)	+20dBu(7.75V)	Phone Jack *2
AUX SEND (EFFECT SEND *4)	150Ω	10KΩ Lines	+4dBu (1.23 V)	+20dBu(7.75V)	Phone Jack *2
CH INSERT OUT (1-2)	75Ω	10KΩ Lines	0dBu (0.775V)	+20dBu(7.75V)	Phone Jack *3
REC OUT [L, R]	600Ω	10KΩ Lines	-10dBV (0.316V)	+10dBV(3.16V)	RCA Pin Jack
MONITOR OUT [L, R]	150Ω	10KΩ Lines	+4dBu (1.23 V)	+20dBu(7.75V)	Phone Jack *2
PHONES OUT	100Ω	40KΩ Lines	3mW	75mW	Stereo Phone Jack

*1 0dBu is referenced to 0.775Vrms. 0dBV is referenced to 1Vrms.
*2 Phone jacks are impedance balanced.(Tip=HOT,Ring=COLD,Sleeve=GND)
*3 Phone Jacks are unbalanced.(Tip=Out, Ring=In, Sleeve=GND)
*4 EFFECT SEND exists only in MG82CX

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