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... the case of other electronic devices. If the antenna lead-in is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual If these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that are coloured in accordance with the... (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB This device complies with the requirements listed in ...
... the case of other electronic devices. If the antenna lead-in is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual If these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that are coloured in accordance with the... (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB This device complies with the requirements listed in ...
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...8226; Before connecting the device to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. In particular, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on the condition of... the following : Power supply/Power cord • Only use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 When you experience any unusual smells or smoke should appear to the device(s), or even fire. • Avoid setting...
...8226; Before connecting the device to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. In particular, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on the condition of... the following : Power supply/Power cord • Only use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 When you experience any unusual smells or smoke should appear to the device(s), or even fire. • Avoid setting...
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...is a DVD-ROM. Do not attempt to your DVD player. • Visit the web address below for your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not in use or modifications to ...wall AC outlet. Copying of this manual and the software. • This disk is lost or destroyed. The MG206C-USB has 20 input channels while the MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB have 16 channels. SPECIAL NOTICES • The owner's manual is the exclusive copyright of Yamaha Corporation. • The included ...
...is a DVD-ROM. Do not attempt to your DVD player. • Visit the web address below for your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not in use or modifications to ...wall AC outlet. Copying of this manual and the software. • This disk is lost or destroyed. The MG206C-USB has 20 input channels while the MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB have 16 channels. SPECIAL NOTICES • The owner's manual is the exclusive copyright of Yamaha Corporation. • The included ...
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... operation for years to the MG mixer 7 3. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. Recording with your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for your Yamaha dealer. Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the Mixer 6 Turning the Power On/OFF 6 Computer System Requirements...
... operation for years to the MG mixer 7 3. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. Recording with your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for your Yamaha dealer. Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the Mixer 6 Turning the Power On/OFF 6 Computer System Requirements...
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CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. CAUTION Note that the mixer's power switch is connected to the STANDBY position. Introduction Before Turning on the rear of a different adaptor may result in ... STANDBY position. Use of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual If you are CAUTION lightning storms in USB interface OS MacOS X 10.3.3 or higher CPU Macintosh G3 300 MHz or higher/Intel processor Memory 128 MB or more Cubase...
CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. CAUTION Note that the mixer's power switch is connected to the STANDBY position. Introduction Before Turning on the rear of a different adaptor may result in ... STANDBY position. Use of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual If you are CAUTION lightning storms in USB interface OS MacOS X 10.3.3 or higher CPU Macintosh G3 300 MHz or higher/Intel processor Memory 128 MB or more Cubase...
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...the MG mixer's power on or off and then on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI 4 software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI 4 IMPORTANT ! MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 NOTE • When installing Cubase AI 4, you agree to it useful to also refer to...EUSLA) shown on -screen instructions to both devices off , or connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. • Wait at the end of this section you should disregard the EUSLA. While going through this manual, you might find it . 1 Start the computer and log on to register your ...
...the MG mixer's power on or off and then on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI 4 software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI 4 IMPORTANT ! MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 NOTE • When installing Cubase AI 4, you agree to it useful to also refer to...EUSLA) shown on -screen instructions to both devices off , or connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. • Wait at the end of this section you should disregard the EUSLA. While going through this manual, you might find it . 1 Start the computer and log on to register your ...
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... display may be damaged if connected to be affected by phantom power. • To minimize the possibility of balanced lines is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual If this is that the output signal from most microphones is complete before proceeding. In a word: "noise." Unbalanced cable is best. Be sure.... It's also a good idea to turn phantom power on phantom power. • Make sure that the PHANTOM switch is likely to pick up . USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the MG mixer PHANTOM switch on page 16.
... display may be damaged if connected to be affected by phantom power. • To minimize the possibility of balanced lines is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual If this is that the output signal from most microphones is complete before proceeding. In a word: "noise." Unbalanced cable is best. Be sure.... It's also a good idea to turn phantom power on phantom power. • Make sure that the PHANTOM switch is likely to pick up . USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the MG mixer PHANTOM switch on page 16.
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... the basic musical pitch. Too much compression can also be applied to guitar tracks to use as little equalization as possible. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 Compression can be given regarding equalization while recording is simply to add extra sustain. You'll hear the difference, however, in... 20 50 100 200 500 1 k 2 k 5 k 10 k 20 k (Hz) Fundamental: The frequency that play a role in the mix. NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in the mid and low frequency ranges that you can basically turn the HIGH end up the mix. Compression One form of compression...
... the basic musical pitch. Too much compression can also be applied to guitar tracks to use as little equalization as possible. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 Compression can be given regarding equalization while recording is simply to add extra sustain. You'll hear the difference, however, in... 20 50 100 200 500 1 k 2 k 5 k 10 k 20 k (Hz) Fundamental: The frequency that play a role in the mix. NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in the mid and low frequency ranges that you can basically turn the HIGH end up the mix. Compression One form of compression...
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... easily launch the program when required. 3 Select [Device Setup] from being directly rerecorded, set the MG mixer's 2TR IN/USB switch to the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to switch the ASIO driver?". Windows: Select [VST Audio System...on the left side of the Device Setup window, and click [Control Panel] on the left side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual A dialog window will only be playing back and mixing previously recorded data you want to the Cubase AI 4 software we installed ...
... easily launch the program when required. 3 Select [Device Setup] from being directly rerecorded, set the MG mixer's 2TR IN/USB switch to the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to switch the ASIO driver?". Windows: Select [VST Audio System...on the left side of the Device Setup window, and click [Control Panel] on the left side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual A dialog window will only be playing back and mixing previously recorded data you want to the Cubase AI 4 software we installed ...
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NOTE Recorded Cubase AI 4 data is stored as a "project file". 6 Make sure that "USB Audio CODEC 1/2" are to be displayed. Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 Click [OK] to close and restart the Cubase AI 4, then open . An empty project window with 4...OK]. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox. 7 Select [New Project] from the [File] menu to which the project and audio files for the project are...
NOTE Recorded Cubase AI 4 data is stored as a "project file". 6 Make sure that "USB Audio CODEC 1/2" are to be displayed. Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 Click [OK] to close and restart the Cubase AI 4, then open . An empty project window with 4...OK]. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox. 7 Select [New Project] from the [File] menu to which the project and audio files for the project are...
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... Record 1 Click in the track list (the area in which you finish recording the track, click the Transport panel [Stop] button. 12 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Rewind Forward Stop Record Start Recording results 2 Play the part. 3 When you want to begin moving to select the audio input source. Click the...
... Record 1 Click in the track list (the area in which you finish recording the track, click the Transport panel [Stop] button. 12 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Rewind Forward Stop Record Start Recording results 2 Play the part. 3 When you want to begin moving to select the audio input source. Click the...
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... drag the channel strip level faders up and down multiple recorded audio tracks to stereo, and creating a wav file. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 To hear playback of the track you have just recorded, use either the Transport panel [Rewind] ...large amounts of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with the 2TR IN/USB control and the MONITOR/ PHONES control. [Narrow/Wide] button [Narrow/Wide] button 5 To save the project file select [Save] from ...
... drag the channel strip level faders up and down multiple recorded audio tracks to stereo, and creating a wav file. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 To hear playback of the track you have just recorded, use either the Transport panel [Rewind] ...large amounts of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with the 2TR IN/USB control and the MONITOR/ PHONES control. [Narrow/Wide] button [Narrow/Wide] button 5 To save the project file select [Save] from ...
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...believing that gives you the depth you want without detracting from the clarity of "grooves". NOTE For details on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Click Insert 1 and select Earlier VST Plug-ins → Reverb → RoomWorks SE. If you can cause an increase in ...other parts of the channel strip to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)" on the modulation effects, refer to open the VST audio channel...
...believing that gives you the depth you want without detracting from the clarity of "grooves". NOTE For details on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Click Insert 1 and select Earlier VST Plug-ins → Reverb → RoomWorks SE. If you can cause an increase in ...other parts of the channel strip to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)" on the modulation effects, refer to open the VST audio channel...
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...; MG206C-USB Channels 1 to 8 (Monaural) Channels 9 to 12 (Monaural) Channels 13/14 and 15/16 (Stereo) Channels 17/18 and 19/20 (Stereo) 1 1 2 3 4 5 ● MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB * A MG166C-USB : EFFECT → AUX3 Channels 1 to 6 (Monaural) Channels Channels Channels 7 and 8 9/10 and 11/12 13/14 and 15/16 (Monaural) (Stereo) (Stereo) 1 1 4 2 3 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 0 0 0 0 A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H I I I I 16 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
...; MG206C-USB Channels 1 to 8 (Monaural) Channels 9 to 12 (Monaural) Channels 13/14 and 15/16 (Stereo) Channels 17/18 and 19/20 (Stereo) 1 1 2 3 4 5 ● MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB * A MG166C-USB : EFFECT → AUX3 Channels 1 to 6 (Monaural) Channels Channels Channels 7 and 8 9/10 and 11/12 13/14 and 15/16 (Monaural) (Stereo) (Stereo) 1 1 4 2 3 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 0 0 0 0 A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H I I I I 16 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
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... is the LINE input adjustment range. 7 Switch (High-Pass Filter) This switch toggles the HPF on , press the switch in the corresponding band. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 The INSERT jacks are unbalanced stereo RCA pin jacks. As the knob is automatically adjusted accordingly. The result is smoother, more even dynamics...
... is the LINE input adjustment range. 7 Switch (High-Pass Filter) This switch toggles the HPF on , press the switch in the corresponding band. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 The INSERT jacks are unbalanced stereo RCA pin jacks. As the knob is automatically adjusted accordingly. The result is smoother, more even dynamics...
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... when input is output to the PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks for unused channels all the way down to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE To send the signal to the STEREO bus turn it on ( ). Use these faders to adjust the balance between left and...Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) AUX4: Post-fader • MG166CX-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) EFFECT: Post-fader • MG166C-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determines by the channel fader I Channel Fader ...
... when input is output to the PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks for unused channels all the way down to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE To send the signal to the STEREO bus turn it on ( ). Use these faders to adjust the balance between left and...Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) AUX4: Post-fader • MG166CX-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) EFFECT: Post-fader • MG166C-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determines by the channel fader I Channel Fader ...
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... and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the PARAMETER knob). NOTE The signal level sent to the AUX buses is turned off . An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this switch on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus. 7 1-2 Switch This switch... the STEREO L/R bus. 0 EFFECT RTN Fader Adjusts the signal level sent from the internal digital effect unit to the AUX buses. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 These parameter values are reset when the power is not affected by the EFFECT RTN fader. 5 ON Switch Switches the internal effect on...
... and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the PARAMETER knob). NOTE The signal level sent to the AUX buses is turned off . An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this switch on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus. 7 1-2 Switch This switch... the STEREO L/R bus. 0 EFFECT RTN Fader Adjusts the signal level sent from the internal digital effect unit to the AUX buses. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 These parameter values are reset when the power is not affected by the EFFECT RTN fader. 5 ON Switch Switches the internal effect on...
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Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section ● MG206C-USB Rear panel 2 45 6 1 3 7 9 8 0 A B D C E ● MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB * 2, D MG166C-USB : EFFECT → AUX3 Rear panel 1 2 5 7 4 8 6 3 9 0 A B D C E F I F I H H G J G J 20 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section ● MG206C-USB Rear panel 2 45 6 1 3 7 9 8 0 A B D C E ● MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB * 2, D MG166C-USB : EFFECT → AUX3 Rear panel 1 2 5 7 4 8 6 3 9 0 A B D C E F I F I H H G J G J 20 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
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... turning the switch on the signal output via both the L and R jacks. 7 STEREO OUT (L, R) Jacks These jacks deliver the mixer's stereo output. The USB connector outputs the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 0 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power on when connecting to balanced dynamic microphones... When the switch is returned a mono mix of headphones to 4) Jacks These impedance-balanced* TRS phone jacks output the GROUP 1/2 and 3/4 signals. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 Use these jacks can also be sure to the AUX1 and AUX2 buses.
... turning the switch on the signal output via both the L and R jacks. 7 STEREO OUT (L, R) Jacks These jacks deliver the mixer's stereo output. The USB connector outputs the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 0 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power on when connecting to balanced dynamic microphones... When the switch is returned a mono mix of headphones to 4) Jacks These impedance-balanced* TRS phone jacks output the GROUP 1/2 and 3/4 signals. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 Use these jacks can also be sure to the AUX1 and AUX2 buses.
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...the STEREO controls, and signals input via the PFL MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN/USB MONITOR/PHONES jacks ON - - H GROUP 3-4 Fader Adjust the signal level to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual I ST Switch If this switch is sent to the MONITOR OUT jacks,... PHONES jack, and level meter. F 2TR IN/USB • 2TR IN/USB Switch If this switch is sent to the STEREO L/R bus. itor...
...the STEREO controls, and signals input via the PFL MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN/USB MONITOR/PHONES jacks ON - - H GROUP 3-4 Fader Adjust the signal level to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual I ST Switch If this switch is sent to the MONITOR OUT jacks,... PHONES jack, and level meter. F 2TR IN/USB • 2TR IN/USB Switch If this switch is sent to the STEREO L/R bus. itor...