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..., 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual In the case of America or its subsidiaries. * This applies only to use only high... (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 letter L or coloured...
..., 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual In the case of America or its subsidiaries. * This applies only to use only high... (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 letter L or coloured...
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...or other electric devices. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 Even when the power switch is turned off the power switch and disconnect the plug from developing inside this device is ... the device(s), or even fire. • Do not use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • If this device and the heat-generating devices or install ventilation panels to the internal components. Handling caution...
...or other electric devices. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 Even when the power switch is turned off the power switch and disconnect the plug from developing inside this device is ... the device(s), or even fire. • Do not use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • If this device and the heat-generating devices or install ventilation panels to the internal components. Handling caution...
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...play the disk on . Please note that is expressly forbidden without limitation, all copyrights, and consult with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Since specifications, equipment or options may result in the U.S. Do not attempt to your personal use. ...8226; Steinberg and Cubase are the registered trademarks of personal use caution to prevent burns. * This Owner's Manual applies to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Always turn the power off when the device is not permitted under relevant laws. This is strictly prohibited ...
...play the disk on . Please note that is expressly forbidden without limitation, all copyrights, and consult with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Since specifications, equipment or options may result in the U.S. Do not attempt to your personal use. ...8226; Steinberg and Cubase are the registered trademarks of personal use caution to prevent burns. * This Owner's Manual applies to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Always turn the power off when the device is not permitted under relevant laws. This is strictly prohibited ...
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...beginning use, so that enables you to record an audio data mixed with Cubase AI 4 10 6. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that you will be included depending on your purchase of usage environments. Please read through this mixer's ... Thank you for years to come. Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the included Cubase AI 4 DAW software. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console.
...beginning use, so that enables you to record an audio data mixed with Cubase AI 4 10 6. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that you will be included depending on your purchase of usage environments. Please read through this mixer's ... Thank you for years to come. Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the included Cubase AI 4 DAW software. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console.
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...the switch is in the area. • To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is connected to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual When you do not plan to use the mixer again for installation. • To activate your software license, install the application while the... the fastening ring clockwise (w) to secure the connection. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Introduction Before Turning on the rear of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to the STANDBY position....
...the switch is in the area. • To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is connected to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual When you do not plan to use the mixer again for installation. • To activate your software license, install the application while the... the fastening ring clockwise (w) to secure the connection. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Introduction Before Turning on the rear of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to the STANDBY position....
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...Read the Software License Agreement at the end of this manual carefully, and install the software if you will need a working internet connection to register your computer using the supplied USB cable. CAUTION nection to the computer's USB connector. • Connect the MG mixer to the ...the MG mixer 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 While going through this manual, you might find it . 1 Start the computer and log on to the ...
...Read the Software License Agreement at the end of this manual carefully, and install the software if you will need a working internet connection to register your computer using the supplied USB cable. CAUTION nection to the computer's USB connector. • Connect the MG mixer to the ...the MG mixer 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 While going through this manual, you might find it . 1 Start the computer and log on to the ...
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...for this occurs, wait until the installation is basically confined to the mixer's inputs, the sound is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as spurious electromagnetic noise generated by phantom power. • To minimize...between the instrument and the mixer. That's why balanced lines are switched off when phantom power is fine in microphone cables. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn on the power to turn the MG mixer PHANTOM ...
...for this occurs, wait until the installation is basically confined to the mixer's inputs, the sound is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as spurious electromagnetic noise generated by phantom power. • To minimize...between the instrument and the mixer. That's why balanced lines are switched off when phantom power is fine in microphone cables. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn on the power to turn the MG mixer PHANTOM ...
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...controls on all the way down without compromising the character of the instruments. The overall headphone level is lacking. NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in determining the timbre of the instrument. Too much compression can interfere with no excessive peaks or distortion. The...kick drums and bass guitars: you can also be a cause of feedback, however, so use of some musical instruments. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 Compression can turn the low EQ on piano channels all instruments and other instruments in these ranges. You'll hear the ...
...controls on all the way down without compromising the character of the instruments. The overall headphone level is lacking. NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in determining the timbre of the instrument. Too much compression can interfere with no excessive peaks or distortion. The...kick drums and bass guitars: you can also be a cause of feedback, however, so use of some musical instruments. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 Compression can turn the low EQ on piano channels all instruments and other instruments in these ranges. You'll hear the ...
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...the window. Select [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver] in the [Devices] field on the left side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE For details on your desktop so you specified a file destination when installing the Cubase AI 4 software, launch the ... CODEC (1)] or [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [Device] field on the left side of the Device Setup window, and click [Control Panel] on the right side of the Cubase AI 4 software refer to the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for...
...the window. Select [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver] in the [Devices] field on the left side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE For details on your desktop so you specified a file destination when installing the Cubase AI 4 software, launch the ... CODEC (1)] or [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [Device] field on the left side of the Device Setup window, and click [Control Panel] on the right side of the Cubase AI 4 software refer to the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for...
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... does not change, close the window. The new project dialog window will be stored, and click [OK]. Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 An empty project window with 4 stereo and 8 monaural tracks will appear. For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio Track Recorder] and click...
... does not change, close the window. The new project dialog window will be stored, and click [OK]. Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 An empty project window with 4 stereo and 8 monaural tracks will appear. For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio Track Recorder] and click...
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... or guitar. 2 Click the Input Routing field in which you finish recording the track, click the Transport panel [Stop] button. 12 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual If the [Record Enable] button is started the project cursor will be recorded, and adjust the MG mixer's GAIN controls, channel faders and STEREO...
... or guitar. 2 Click the Input Routing field in which you finish recording the track, click the Transport panel [Stop] button. 12 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual If the [Record Enable] button is started the project cursor will be recorded, and adjust the MG mixer's GAIN controls, channel faders and STEREO...
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...] menu and enter a file name before actually saving the file. 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 Cubase..., then click the Transport panel [Start] button. The overall playback level will be displayed via the channel strip level meter. 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]...
...] menu and enter a file name before actually saving the file. 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 Cubase..., then click the Transport panel [Start] button. The overall playback level will be displayed via the channel strip level meter. 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]...
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... using the Windows Media Player, or iTunes on a Macintosh computer. NOTE For details on the modulation effects, refer to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)" on Macintosh OS X), Stereo Out (stereo), 16 bit, and 44.1 kHz. 6 When the final mix adjustments have different "reverb tone" ... in other parts of the channel strip to create an audio CD, select the WAV file type (AIFF on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Click the [Edit] button ( ) on the music's tempo and density, but as a file type. Use the Built-in a progress...
... using the Windows Media Player, or iTunes on a Macintosh computer. NOTE For details on the modulation effects, refer to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)" on Macintosh OS X), Stereo Out (stereo), 16 bit, and 44.1 kHz. 6 When the final mix adjustments have different "reverb tone" ... in other parts of the channel strip to create an audio CD, select the WAV file type (AIFF on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Click the [Edit] button ( ) on the music's tempo and density, but as a file type. Use the Built-in a progress...
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...-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
...-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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... frequency band, while turning to adjust the midrange frequency band. The monaural channels have MID frequency controls to the left attenuates the band. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 ring = return/in ( ). A reversedphased signal may lead to the channel. To turn the HPF on or off. The following table shows the EQ...
... frequency band, while turning to adjust the midrange frequency band. The monaural channels have MID frequency controls to the left attenuates the band. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 ring = return/in ( ). A reversedphased signal may lead to the channel. To turn the HPF on or off. The following table shows the EQ...
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... received via the MIC jack or L (MONO) input only, and as follows: • MG206C-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2, 3: 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: ...control 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 the ON switch on ( ). Use these faders to adjust the balance between ...
... received via the MIC jack or L (MONO) input only, and as follows: • MG206C-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2, 3: 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: ...control 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 the ON switch on ( ). Use these faders to adjust the balance between ...
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... used with each effect type 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 the STEREO bus. The internal effect is applied only if this switch on...6 PFL Switch Turn this switch is not affected by the EFFECT RTN fader. 5 ON Switch Switches the internal effect on . MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 NOTE When you change to the AUX buses. The last value used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM ...
... used with each effect type 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 the STEREO bus. The internal effect is applied only if this switch on...6 PFL Switch Turn this switch is not affected by the EFFECT RTN fader. 5 ON Switch Switches the internal effect on . MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 NOTE When you change to the AUX buses. The last value used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM ...
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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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... other than condenser mics may be left on , be sure to the computer via the STEREO OUT jacks. Reference Front & Rear Panels 1 USB Connector Connects to turn off power amplifiers (or powered speakers) before operating the switch to record mixer's stereo output while using the... signal output by induced noise. A POWER Indicator This indicator lights when the mixer's power is being output via the included cable. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 The pre-fader send option should be sent to the mixer. See "AUX, EFFECT Control" on page 18 for example, to ...
... other than condenser mics may be left on , be sure to the computer via the STEREO OUT jacks. Reference Front & Rear Panels 1 USB Connector Connects to turn off power amplifiers (or powered speakers) before operating the switch to record mixer's stereo output while using the... signal output by induced noise. A POWER Indicator This indicator lights when the mixer's power is being output via the included cable. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 The pre-fader send option should be sent to the mixer. See "AUX, EFFECT Control" on page 18 for example, to ...
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... set to TO STEREO ( ), the signals are sent to both the L and R STEREO buses. • (MG206C-USB) Signals input via the RETURN1 jacks are adjusted using the MG166CX-USB, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level of the signal sent from STEREO L/R bus, GROUP 1/2 ...supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to the STEREO L/R bus. • 2TR IN/USB Control Adjusts the level of the mon- The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
... set to TO STEREO ( ), the signals are sent to both the L and R STEREO buses. • (MG206C-USB) Signals input via the RETURN1 jacks are adjusted using the MG166CX-USB, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level of the signal sent from STEREO L/R bus, GROUP 1/2 ...supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to the STEREO L/R bus. • 2TR IN/USB Control Adjusts the level of the mon- The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual