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... wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return. Insert TRS phone jacks are for your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Specifications and descriptions in the U.S. Copying of components with moving contacts, such as shown in... mixer may not be held responsible for the results of the use . • Windows is expressly forbidden without limitation, all copyrights, and consult with regard to your Yamaha dealer. Yamaha Corp. Do not attempt to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha ...
... wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return. Insert TRS phone jacks are for your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Specifications and descriptions in the U.S. Copying of components with moving contacts, such as shown in... mixer may not be held responsible for the results of the use . • Windows is expressly forbidden without limitation, all copyrights, and consult with regard to your Yamaha dealer. Yamaha Corp. Do not attempt to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha ...
Owner's Manual
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... manual carefully before beginning use, so that you for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Mixing with the mixer on the Mixer 6 Turning the Power On/OFF 6 Computer System Requirements 6 Cubase AI 4 System Requirements 6 ■ Mixer Basics 7 Quick Guide 7 1. Recording with your Yamaha dealer. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. Powering Up the System 8 4. Furthermore, the...
... manual carefully before beginning use, so that you for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Mixing with the mixer on the Mixer 6 Turning the Power On/OFF 6 Computer System Requirements 6 Cubase AI 4 System Requirements 6 ■ Mixer Basics 7 Quick Guide 7 1. Recording with your Yamaha dealer. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. Powering Up the System 8 4. Furthermore, the...
Owner's Manual
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...30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. When you do not plan to use the mixer again for installation. • To activate your software license, install the application while the computer is connected to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Turning the Power On.../OFF Press the mixer's power switch to secure the connection. Introduction Before Turning on the Mixer 1 Be sure that trace current continues to flow while ...
...30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. When you do not plan to use the mixer again for installation. • To activate your software license, install the application while the computer is connected to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Turning the Power On.../OFF Press the mixer's power switch to secure the connection. Introduction Before Turning on the Mixer 1 Be sure that trace current continues to flow while ...
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...all applications running on the computer before making a con- If the MG mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all required fields for recording and mixdown. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 Since the End-User Software License Agreement (EUSLA) shown... on your PC-display in your installing the "DAW" software is replaced by the agreement at least 6 seconds between turning the MG mixer on to fill ...
...all applications running on the computer before making a con- If the MG mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all required fields for recording and mixdown. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 Since the End-User Software License Agreement (EUSLA) shown... on your PC-display in your installing the "DAW" software is replaced by the agreement at least 6 seconds between turning the MG mixer on to fill ...
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...mixer's inputs, the sound is likely to your desktop and all the way down. Balanced noise cancellation Noise Phase inversion Hot (+) Cold (-) Ground Source Cable Noise-free signal Phase inversion 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...then unbalanced lines are connected to the MG mixer on when using phantom-powered condenser microphones. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To...
...mixer's inputs, the sound is likely to your desktop and all the way down. Balanced noise cancellation Noise Phase inversion Hot (+) Cold (-) Ground Source Cable Noise-free signal Phase inversion 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...then unbalanced lines are connected to the MG mixer on when using phantom-powered condenser microphones. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To...
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... in the lower ranges will have better definition. If you want a little more space in these ranges. During recording it sparingly. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Step Adjusting Level and Tone Level Adjustment 1 The first step is to set to STEREO ( ). 5 Raise the STEREO OUT Master...
... in the lower ranges will have better definition. If you want a little more space in these ranges. During recording it sparingly. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Step Adjusting Level and Tone Level Adjustment 1 The first step is to set to STEREO ( ). 5 Raise the STEREO OUT Master...
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...3 Select [Device Setup] from being directly rerecorded, set the MG mixer's 2TR IN/USB switch to open the Device Setup window. Click [Switch]. NOTE • If you can select either [USB Audio CODEC (1)] or [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [Device] field on your desktop ..., and click [OK]. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 Step Recording with the software. If the ASIO Multimedia dialog window appears, click [Yes]. Select [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver] in the [ASIO Driver] field on operation of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Windows: Click...
...3 Select [Device Setup] from being directly rerecorded, set the MG mixer's 2TR IN/USB switch to open the Device Setup window. Click [Switch]. NOTE • If you can select either [USB Audio CODEC (1)] or [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [Device] field on your desktop ..., and click [OK]. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 Step Recording with the software. If the ASIO Multimedia dialog window appears, click [Yes]. Select [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver] in the [ASIO Driver] field on operation of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Windows: Click...
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... are shown in the [Port System Name] field, and check the [Visible] column in the Device Setup window. Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will be stored, and click [OK]. An empty project window...
... are shown in the [Port System Name] field, and check the [Visible] column in the Device Setup window. Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will be stored, and click [OK]. An empty project window...
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...Inspector on the left side of the display. [Record Enable] button Track list 4 Play the instrument to be recorded, and adjust the MG mixer's GAIN controls, channel faders and STEREO OUT Master fader so that the Clipping indicator never light. If the [Record Enable] button is turned ... the Inspector to select the audio input source. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Preparing 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 The various settings for the track ...
...Inspector on the left side of the display. [Record Enable] button Track list 4 Play the instrument to be recorded, and adjust the MG mixer's GAIN controls, channel faders and STEREO OUT Master fader so that the Clipping indicator never light. If the [Record Enable] button is turned ... the Inspector to select the audio input source. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Preparing 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 The various settings for the track ...
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...the MG mixer, set the stereo position of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to "F 2TR IN/USB" on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. To hear the playback sound via the channel strip level meter. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual... 13 Save your project file frequently to insure against losing large amounts of each track. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with the 2TR IN/USB control and the MONITOR/ PHONES control. ...
...the MG mixer, set the stereo position of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to "F 2TR IN/USB" on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. To hear the playback sound via the channel strip level meter. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual... 13 Save your project file frequently to insure against losing large amounts of each track. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with the 2TR IN/USB control and the MONITOR/ PHONES control. ...
Owner's Manual
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..., while shorter reverb times are more than this normally becomes a "special effect." It's always a good idea to Refine Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB) ● Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for example, try adding reverb. Click Insert 1 and select Earlier VST Plug-ins → ...mix, and add effects. Any more suited to create an audio CD, select the WAV file type (AIFF on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 At this point you can begin to use the file to uptempo tunes. Click the [Edit] button ( ) on...
..., while shorter reverb times are more than this normally becomes a "special effect." It's always a good idea to Refine Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB) ● Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for example, try adding reverb. Click Insert 1 and select Earlier VST Plug-ins → ...mix, and add effects. Any more suited to create an audio CD, select the WAV file type (AIFF on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 At this point you can begin to use the file to uptempo tunes. Click the [Edit] button ( ) on...
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... on each mixer model are as a BAL control when input is output to the "▼" position. The BAL control knob sets the balance between the various channels. Press the switch in ( ) so that AUX outputs are mixed and sent to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual...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 AUX PRE switch ...
... on each mixer model are as a BAL control when input is output to the "▼" position. The BAL control knob sets the balance between the various channels. Press the switch in ( ) so that AUX outputs are mixed and sent to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual...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 AUX PRE switch ...
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...ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the PARAMETER knob). MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 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...4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the internal digital effect unit to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with that type (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects. ...
...ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the PARAMETER knob). MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 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...4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the internal digital effect unit to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with that type (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects. ...
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...fader, GROUP 3-4 fader, etc.) to receive the signal returned from the AUX/EFFECT buses. A POWER Indicator This indicator lights when the mixer's power is sent to the input jacks of impedance balanced output jacks have XLR mic input jacks. Be sure to the phantom power supply... (AUX, EFFECT) These impedance balanced* TRS phone jacks output the signals from an external effect device (reverb, delay, etc.). MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 Turn this TRS phone-type output jack. NOTE The signal output by these jacks can also connect these jacks when you...
...fader, GROUP 3-4 fader, etc.) to receive the signal returned from the AUX/EFFECT buses. A POWER Indicator This indicator lights when the mixer's power is sent to the input jacks of impedance balanced output jacks have XLR mic input jacks. Be sure to the phantom power supply... (AUX, EFFECT) These impedance balanced* TRS phone jacks output the signals from an external effect device (reverb, delay, etc.). MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 Turn this TRS phone-type output jack. NOTE The signal output by these jacks can also connect these jacks when you...
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E MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR switches These switches select the signal sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Switches Signals output via the RETURN2 jacks are sent to the GROUP OUT 1/2 jacks. J STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal ... AUX2 and the STEREO controls, and signals input via the PFL MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN/USB MONITOR/PHONES jacks ON - - NOTE • If you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to the internal digital effect processor. NOTE If you can adjust the...
E MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR switches These switches select the signal sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Switches Signals output via the RETURN2 jacks are sent to the GROUP OUT 1/2 jacks. J STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal ... AUX2 and the STEREO controls, and signals input via the PFL MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN/USB MONITOR/PHONES jacks ON - - NOTE • If you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to the internal digital effect processor. NOTE If you can adjust the...
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...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 be heard more clearly. ❑ Be sure that the EFFECT PARAMETER control and EFFECT RTN fader are cor- I want...properly plugged into the mixer? Then adjust the output signal by using the MG mixer Power doesn't come on one channel? The level meter doesn't show the output signal level. ❑ Are the PFL switches for a list of these jacks on ? 24 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual No effect...
...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 be heard more clearly. ❑ Be sure that the EFFECT PARAMETER control and EFFECT RTN fader are cor- I want...properly plugged into the mixer? Then adjust the output signal by using the MG mixer Power doesn't come on one channel? The level meter doesn't show the output signal level. ❑ Are the PFL switches for a list of these jacks on ? 24 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual No effect...
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... Click the "Sound Effect" tab and set the volume slider of the Quick Guide. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 25 Windows: 1. Click [OK]. Select "System Preferences ..." For setup details ...3. Windows: 1. Click the "Sound" tab. 5. If so, try connecting the MG mixer directly to quit all necessary audio cables properly connected? ❑ Are you set the volume... computer operating system muted? ❑ Do you using a USB hub? We recommend that you using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Click the "Volume" tab. 3. Select [System...
... Click the "Sound Effect" tab and set the volume slider of the Quick Guide. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 25 Windows: 1. Click [OK]. Select "System Preferences ..." For setup details ...3. Windows: 1. Click the "Sound" tab. 5. If so, try connecting the MG mixer directly to quit all necessary audio cables properly connected? ❑ Are you set the volume... computer operating system muted? ❑ Do you using a USB hub? We recommend that you using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Click the "Volume" tab. 3. Select [System...
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reserves the right to be mounted with your Yamaha dealer. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 103 Since specifications, equipment or options may not be sure to install ventilation panels to prevent high temperatures from developing inside the mixer. 43 41 Unit: mm 12U * 12U (Approx. 534mm) * Specifications and descriptions in every...
reserves the right to be mounted with your Yamaha dealer. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 103 Since specifications, equipment or options may not be sure to install ventilation panels to prevent high temperatures from developing inside the mixer. 43 41 Unit: mm 12U * 12U (Approx. 534mm) * Specifications and descriptions in every...