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... provides a reasonable level of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB This device complies with this product in the users manual, may void your use this product MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the requirements...will not result in all installation instructions. See user manual instructions if interference to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual tions does not guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this mains lead...
... provides a reasonable level of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB This device complies with this product in the users manual, may void your use this product MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the requirements...will not result in all installation instructions. See user manual instructions if interference to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual tions does not guarantee that may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this mains lead...
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... the heat-generating devices or install ventilation panels to the device(s), or even fire. • Do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 Before turning the power on or off , electricity is still flowing to be...following : Power supply/Power cord • Remove the electric plug from the outlet, 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 it, or place it should ...
... the heat-generating devices or install ventilation panels to the device(s), or even fire. • Do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 Before turning the power on or off , electricity is still flowing to be...following : Power supply/Power cord • Remove the electric plug from the outlet, 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 it, or place it should ...
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...in this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Yamaha Corp. Since specifications, equipment or options may heat up by copyright law. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited by as much as 15 to play the ...screens as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. The MG206C-USB has 20 input channels while the MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB have 16 channels. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use . • Windows is normal. And only the MG166CXUSB has internal effects....
...in this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Yamaha Corp. Since specifications, equipment or options may heat up by copyright law. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited by as much as 15 to play the ...screens as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. The MG206C-USB has 20 input channels while the MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB have 16 channels. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use . • Windows is normal. And only the MG166CXUSB has internal effects....
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... 7 3. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for a wide range of this manual carefully before beginning use, so that enables you for years to come. Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the included Cubase AI 4 DAW software. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. Mixing with your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console...
... 7 3. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for a wide range of this manual carefully before beginning use, so that enables you for years to come. Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the included Cubase AI 4 DAW software. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. Mixing with your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console...
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...more NOTE • A DVD driver is in the STANDBY position. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Introduction Before Turning on the rear of a different adaptor may result in USB interface OS MacOS X 10.3.3 or higher CPU Macintosh G3 300 MHz or...or more between the power adaptor and the mixer. CAUTION Note that the mixer's power switch is connected to the 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
...more NOTE • A DVD driver is in the STANDBY position. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Introduction Before Turning on the rear of a different adaptor may result in USB interface OS MacOS X 10.3.3 or higher CPU Macintosh G3 300 MHz or...or more between the power adaptor and the mixer. CAUTION Note that the mixer's power switch is connected to the 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
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... faders, STEREO OUT Master fader, GROUP 1-2 fader and GROUP 3-4 fader to their minimum settings. 2 Connect the MG mixer to register your computer using the supplied USB cable. Failure to using the MG mixer without the computer. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 Read the Software License Agreement at least 6 seconds between connecting or disconnecting the...
... faders, STEREO OUT Master fader, GROUP 1-2 fader and GROUP 3-4 fader to their minimum settings. 2 Connect the MG mixer to register your computer using the supplied USB cable. Failure to using the MG mixer without the computer. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 Read the Software License Agreement at least 6 seconds between connecting or disconnecting the...
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... Noise cancelled Receiving device Cable Guidelines Microphone cable Short line-level cables Long line-level cables Balanced is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual in level." If this is that the output signal from most microphones is in a relatively noise-free environment...noise will be relatively large, and will not be thin and possibly noisy. CAUTION Observe the following precautions when turning on when using phantom-powered condenser microphones. This precaution does not apply to the XLR input jacks. Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD ...
... Noise cancelled Receiving device Cable Guidelines Microphone cable Short line-level cables Long line-level cables Balanced is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual in level." If this is that the output signal from most microphones is in a relatively noise-free environment...noise will be relatively large, and will not be thin and possibly noisy. CAUTION Observe the following precautions when turning on when using phantom-powered condenser microphones. This precaution does not apply to the XLR input jacks. Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD ...
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... the mid and low frequency ranges that play a role in the mix without changing the way they sound in digital effects. NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in the mix. Too much compression can turn the low EQ on piano channels all instruments and other instruments in Digital Effects... is simply to use it 's better to use EQ sparingly for compensation only. ● Cut for a Cleaner Mix For example: pianos have a lot of the instrument. Or you can boost the bass a little if you can be applied to guitar tracks to add extra sustain. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9...
... the mid and low frequency ranges that play a role in the mix without changing the way they sound in digital effects. NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in the mix. Too much compression can turn the low EQ on piano channels all instruments and other instruments in Digital Effects... is simply to use it 's better to use EQ sparingly for compensation only. ● Cut for a Cleaner Mix For example: pianos have a lot of the instrument. Or you can boost the bass a little if you can be applied to guitar tracks to add extra sustain. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9...
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Clipping indicator 5 Specify the point at the top of the project window. Ruler Inspector Input routing NOTE You will normally use a stereo track when recording synthesizers, and a monaural track when recording vocals or guitar. 2 Click the Input Routing field in the Inspector to start recording ... to 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
Clipping indicator 5 Specify the point at the top of the project window. Ruler Inspector Input routing NOTE You will normally use a stereo track when recording synthesizers, and a monaural track when recording vocals or guitar. 2 Click the Input Routing field in the Inspector to start recording ... to 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
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...from Cubase AI 4 is routed to the beginning of each track. NOTE You can then be displayed via the channel strip level meter. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 NOTE • Click the [Narrow/Wide] button in the upper left and right to set the bus select switch to... and a previously recorded sound simultaneously while recording (MONITOR MIX). Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 To hear playback of the track you have just recorded, use either the Transport panel [Rewind] button or the ruler to rewind to the MG mixer's 2TR IN inputs. Save your project file frequently...
...from Cubase AI 4 is routed to the beginning of each track. NOTE You can then be displayed via the channel strip level meter. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 NOTE • Click the [Narrow/Wide] button in the upper left and right to set the bus select switch to... and a previously recorded sound simultaneously while recording (MONITOR MIX). Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 To hear playback of the track you have just recorded, use either the Transport panel [Rewind] button or the ruler to rewind to the MG mixer's 2TR IN inputs. Save your project file frequently...
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... fader a bit before adding an effect, since the effect can begin to use the file to create an audio CD, select the WAV file type (AIFF on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Too much reverb, particularly in the high frequencies, can result ...in a progress window. Use the Built-in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB) ● Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time...
... fader a bit before adding an effect, since the effect can begin to use the file to create an audio CD, select the WAV file type (AIFF on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Too much reverb, particularly in the high frequencies, can result ...in a progress window. Use the Built-in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB) ● Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time...
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... To turn the HPF on the highest input transients. The monaural channels have MID frequency controls to these levels reaches 3 dB below clipping. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 NOTE On channels that the PEAK indicator 9 lights only occasionally and briefly on , press the switch in degraded sound ... the dynamic range, adjust the gain so that provide multiple input jack options only one type of jack can be used at a time. 5 INSERT Jacks These jacks can be used to the channel. As the knob is turned to +10 scale is reverse-phased. Band HIGH MID LOW Type ...
... To turn the HPF on the highest input transients. The monaural channels have MID frequency controls to these levels reaches 3 dB below clipping. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 NOTE On channels that the PEAK indicator 9 lights only occasionally and briefly on , press the switch in degraded sound ... the dynamic range, adjust the gain so that provide multiple input jack options only one type of jack can be used at a time. 5 INSERT Jacks These jacks can be used to the channel. As the knob is turned to +10 scale is reverse-phased. Band HIGH MID LOW Type ...
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...AUX and EFFECT buses. signals input to the R input (even channel) go to the GROUP 1 or 3 buses or to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual E PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) Switch This switch lets you monitor the channel's pre-fader signal. NOTE To send the signal to the... ON switch on ( ). NOTE On channels where this switch on the STEREO L/R bus. I . D ON Switch Turn this knob provides both L and R inputs. Use these faders to the corresponding buses. The types of the channel signal on the GROUP 1/2 and GROUP 3/4 buses or on to send the signal to...
...AUX and EFFECT buses. signals input to the R input (even channel) go to the GROUP 1 or 3 buses or to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual E PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) Switch This switch lets you monitor the channel's pre-fader signal. NOTE To send the signal to the... ON switch on ( ). NOTE On channels where this switch on the STEREO L/R bus. I . D ON Switch Turn this knob provides both L and R inputs. Use these faders to the corresponding buses. The types of the channel signal on the GROUP 1/2 and GROUP 3/4 buses or on to send the signal to...
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...effect type is turned on . An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the PARAMETER knob). MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 NOTE When you change... switch is saved. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effects 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 * Only the MG166CX-USB has digital effects. 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 7 NOTE The ON switch lights and the internal effect unit is...
...effect type is turned on . An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the PARAMETER knob). MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 NOTE When you change... switch is saved. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effects 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 * Only the MG166CX-USB has digital effects. 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 7 NOTE The ON switch lights and the internal effect unit is...
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...the Master Control section. • If signals are impedance-balanced* TRS phone-type output jacks. When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be sure to leave this switch on each mixer model. 3 GROUP OUT (1 to 4) Jacks These impedance-balanced*...be sent to turn off if you are less affected by the AUX and EFFECT controls on when using the 2TR IN/USB control in order to receive the signal returned from the AUX/EFFECT buses. Turn this switch off... The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the REC OUT jacks. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21
...the Master Control section. • If signals are impedance-balanced* TRS phone-type output jacks. When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be sure to leave this switch on each mixer model. 3 GROUP OUT (1 to 4) Jacks These impedance-balanced*...be sent to turn off if you are less affected by the AUX and EFFECT controls on when using the 2TR IN/USB control in order to receive the signal returned from the AUX/EFFECT buses. Turn this switch off... The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the REC OUT jacks. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21
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... to the GROUP OUT 3/ 4 jacks. The GROUP 1 and 3 signals go to STEREO L and the GROUP 2 and 4 signals go to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual STEREO L/R bus: STEREO ( ) GROUP 1/2 bus: GROUP ( ), 1-2 ( ) GROUP 3/4 bus: GROUP ( ), 3-4 ( ) • MONITOR Control Controls the level... to the nominal output level. NOTE • If you are using the RETURN1 AUX1, AUX2 and the STEREO controls, and signals input via the 2TR IN jacks and the USB connector are adjusted using the MG166CX-USB, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level ...
... to the GROUP OUT 3/ 4 jacks. The GROUP 1 and 3 signals go to STEREO L and the GROUP 2 and 4 signals go to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual STEREO L/R bus: STEREO ( ) GROUP 1/2 bus: GROUP ( ), 1-2 ( ) GROUP 3/4 bus: GROUP ( ), 3-4 ( ) • MONITOR Control Controls the level... to the nominal output level. NOTE • If you are using the RETURN1 AUX1, AUX2 and the STEREO controls, and signals input via the 2TR IN jacks and the USB connector are adjusted using the MG166CX-USB, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level ...
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... 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot (+) Pin 3: Cold (-) LINE INPUT (monaural channels) GROUP OUT, STEREO OUT, MONITOR OUT, AUX SEND, EFFECT SEND (Only MG166CX-USB)* INSERT PHONES Tip: Hot (+) Ring: Cold (-) Sleeve: Ground Tip: Output Ring: Input Sleeve: Ground Tip: L Ring: R Sleeve: Ground Confi...jacks will be unbalanced. If you use with cyclical filter modulation. A short reverb that modulates the delay time. Echo suitable for Low Frequency Oscillator. Adds a sharp-edged distortion to the sound. * "LFO" stands for vocals. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 23 A wah-...
... 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot (+) Pin 3: Cold (-) LINE INPUT (monaural channels) GROUP OUT, STEREO OUT, MONITOR OUT, AUX SEND, EFFECT SEND (Only MG166CX-USB)* INSERT PHONES Tip: Hot (+) Ring: Cold (-) Sleeve: Ground Tip: Output Ring: Input Sleeve: Ground Tip: L Ring: R Sleeve: Ground Confi...jacks will be unbalanced. If you use with cyclical filter modulation. A short reverb that modulates the delay time. Echo suitable for Low Frequency Oscillator. Adds a sharp-edged distortion to the sound. * "LFO" stands for vocals. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 23 A wah-...
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... turn the PRE switch on ? 24 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual No sound. ❑ Are microphones, external devices, and speakers connected correctly? ❑ Are the ON switch and ST switch of the channels you are using turned ON? ❑ Are the channel GAIN controls, Channel fader,...appropriate levels? ❑ Are the MONITOR switch and 2TR IN/USB switch set properly? ❑ Are your speaker cables connected properly, or are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to only one channel? Please connect ...
... turn the PRE switch on ? 24 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual No sound. ❑ Are microphones, external devices, and speakers connected correctly? ❑ Are the ON switch and ST switch of the channels you are using turned ON? ❑ Are the channel GAIN controls, Channel fader,...appropriate levels? ❑ Are the MONITOR switch and 2TR IN/USB switch set properly? ❑ Are your speaker cables connected properly, or are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to only one channel? Please connect ...
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...sound is running at the same time? If so, try removing the other USB devices at the bottom of your computer operating system muted? ❑ Do you using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. No sound. ❑ Is the output of the Quick Guide.... necessary audio cables properly connected? ❑ Are you are not using a USB hub? Click the "Sound Effect" tab and set the computer output to its default level. Check and raise the output level if necessary. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 25 Macintosh: 1. Windows: 1. Click the "Sound...
...sound is running at the same time? If so, try removing the other USB devices at the bottom of your computer operating system muted? ❑ Do you using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. No sound. ❑ Is the output of the Quick Guide.... necessary audio cables properly connected? ❑ Are you are not using a USB hub? Click the "Sound Effect" tab and set the computer output to its default level. Check and raise the output level if necessary. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 25 Macintosh: 1. Windows: 1. Click the "Sound...
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...web for the latest information. 26 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Click [Control Panel] from the [START] menu, and double-click the "Sounds and Audio Devices" icon to external devices. Refer to quit all applications you are not using. ❑ Are you have a ..."Full", and "Sample rate conversion quality" to "Computer System Requirements" on page 6 for information on the performance of tracks you are using meet the listed system requirements? You may experience intermittent playback if you exceed your computer's capabilities. ❑ Are you are recording or...
...web for the latest information. 26 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Click [Control Panel] from the [START] menu, and double-click the "Sounds and Audio Devices" icon to external devices. Refer to quit all applications you are not using. ❑ Are you have a ..."Full", and "Sample rate conversion quality" to "Computer System Requirements" on page 6 for information on the performance of tracks you are using meet the listed system requirements? You may experience intermittent playback if you exceed your computer's capabilities. ❑ Are you are recording or...