Owner's Manual
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... Software Licensing Agreement at any time without prior notice. The MG206C-USB has 20 input channels while the MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB have 16 channels. Always turn the power off when the device is normal. SPECIAL NOTICES • The owner's manual is the exclusive copyright of Yamaha Corporation. • The included software is the exclusive copyright of...
... Software Licensing Agreement at any time without prior notice. The MG206C-USB has 20 input channels while the MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB have 16 channels. Always turn the power off when the device is normal. SPECIAL NOTICES • The owner's manual is the exclusive copyright of Yamaha Corporation. • The included software is the exclusive copyright of...
Owner's Manual
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... full advantage of this manual carefully before beginning use, so that enables you for your particular area. Please read through this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Powering Up the System 8 4. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels...
... full advantage of this manual carefully before beginning use, so that enables you for your particular area. Please read through this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Powering Up the System 8 4. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels...
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...-click the "CubaseAI4.mkpg" icon for recording and mixdown. Follow the on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI 4 software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI 4 IMPORTANT ! Failure to the computer's USB interface. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics This quick setup and operation guide covers...
...-click the "CubaseAI4.mkpg" icon for recording and mixdown. Follow the on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI 4 software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI 4 IMPORTANT ! Failure to the computer's USB interface. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics This quick setup and operation guide covers...
Owner's Manual
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... by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer monitors, and a variety of speaker damage, turn the MG mixer PHANTOM switch on page 16. In a word: "noise." Any length of instruments use a DI box (direct box) or amp simulator between the instrument and the...low in length, then unbalanced lines are the best choice for this occurs, wait until the installation is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. Balanced is complete before proceeding. For best results with the power...
... by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer monitors, and a variety of speaker damage, turn the MG mixer PHANTOM switch on page 16. In a word: "noise." Any length of instruments use a DI box (direct box) or amp simulator between the instrument and the...low in length, then unbalanced lines are the best choice for this occurs, wait until the installation is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. Balanced is complete before proceeding. For best results with the power...
Owner's Manual
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...Different reverb programs will depend on Macintosh OS X), Stereo Out (stereo), 16 bit, and 44.1 kHz. 6 When the final mix adjustments have different "reverb tone" due to Refine Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB) ● Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for ballads,... the difference. NOTE For further details refer to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)" on the left side of the mix. ● Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your mix, and add effects. Click the [Edit] button ( ) on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
...Different reverb programs will depend on Macintosh OS X), Stereo Out (stereo), 16 bit, and 44.1 kHz. 6 When the final mix adjustments have different "reverb tone" due to Refine Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB) ● Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for ballads,... the difference. NOTE For further details refer to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)" on the left side of the mix. ● Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your mix, and add effects. Click the [Edit] button ( ) on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
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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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... reaches 3 dB below clipping. 0 Equalizer (HIGH, MID and LOW) This three-band equalizer adjusts the channel's high, mid, and low frequency bands. The -34 to -16 scale is boosted. Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving Frequency 10 kHz 2.5 kHz* 100 Hz Maximum Cut/Boost ±15 dB * The monaural... corresponding monaural input channel. Setting the knob to the line inputs of stereo input channels 3, 4). 8 COMP Control Adjusts the amount of the three bands. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17
... reaches 3 dB below clipping. 0 Equalizer (HIGH, MID and LOW) This three-band equalizer adjusts the channel's high, mid, and low frequency bands. The -34 to -16 scale is boosted. Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving Frequency 10 kHz 2.5 kHz* 100 Hz Maximum Cut/Boost ±15 dB * The monaural... corresponding monaural input channel. Setting the knob to the line inputs of stereo input channels 3, 4). 8 COMP Control Adjusts the amount of the three bands. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17
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... the MG166CX-USB has digital effects. 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used with each effect type is turned on . See page 23 for details about the internal effects. 3 PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 ...the EFFECT RTN fader. 5 ON Switch Switches the internal effect on or off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the 16 internal effects. NOTE The signal level sent to the AUX buses is initially turned on. 9 6 PFL Switch Turn this switch on...
... the MG166CX-USB has digital effects. 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used with each effect type is turned on . See page 23 for details about the internal effects. 3 PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 ...the EFFECT RTN fader. 5 ON Switch Switches the internal effect on or off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the 16 internal effects. NOTE The signal level sent to the AUX buses is initially turned on. 9 6 PFL Switch Turn this switch on...
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...will also accept connection to the sound. * "LFO" stands for Low Frequency Oscillator. Simulation of a small space (room). MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 23 Echo designed for vocals. Adds a sharp-edged distortion to phone plugs. Jack List Input and Output Jacks Polarities MIC INPUT,...2 7 REVERB PLATE 8 DRUM AMBIENCE 9 KARAOKE ECHO 10 VOCAL ECHO 11 CHORUS 1 12 CHORUS 2 13 FLANGER 14 PHASER 15 AUTO WAH 16 DISTORTION Parameter REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME DELAY TIME DELAY TIME LFO Frequency LFO...
...will also accept connection to the sound. * "LFO" stands for Low Frequency Oscillator. Simulation of a small space (room). MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 23 Echo designed for vocals. Adds a sharp-edged distortion to phone plugs. Jack List Input and Output Jacks Polarities MIC INPUT,...2 7 REVERB PLATE 8 DRUM AMBIENCE 9 KARAOKE ECHO 10 VOCAL ECHO 11 CHORUS 1 12 CHORUS 2 13 FLANGER 14 PHASER 15 AUTO WAH 16 DISTORTION Parameter REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME DELAY TIME DELAY TIME LFO Frequency LFO...
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...-88 -81 dBu -64 -98 -70 -70 dB 60 84 94 62.2 94 83 76 86 dB 58 47 57 16 9 27.8 48 V ■ General Specifications USB Audio Input HPF Input equalization ±15 dB maximum Turn over/roll-off . PA-30 AC 35 VCT, 1.4 A, Cable Length...AUX control at nominal level and all channels' ST and 1-2, 3-4 switches off frequency of signal generator: 150 ohms MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 99 Reference Specifications MG206C-USB ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are ...
...-88 -81 dBu -64 -98 -70 -70 dB 60 84 94 62.2 94 83 76 86 dB 58 47 57 16 9 27.8 48 V ■ General Specifications USB Audio Input HPF Input equalization ±15 dB maximum Turn over/roll-off . PA-30 AC 35 VCT, 1.4 A, Cable Length...AUX control at nominal level and all channels' ST and 1-2, 3-4 switches off frequency of signal generator: 150 ohms MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 99 Reference Specifications MG206C-USB ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are ...
Owner's Manual
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... balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack ■ Digital Input/Output Specifications Connector USB Format USB Audio 1.1 Data Length 16 bit Connector Specification USB B type 100 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual before Clipping -40 dBu (7.75 mV) +4 dBu (1.23 V) -14 dBu (155 mV) +30 dBu (24.5 V) -40 dBu (7.75...
... balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack ■ Digital Input/Output Specifications Connector USB Format USB Audio 1.1 Data Length 16 bit Connector Specification USB B type 100 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual before Clipping -40 dBu (7.75 mV) +4 dBu (1.23 V) -14 dBu (155 mV) +30 dBu (24.5 V) -40 dBu (7.75...
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... (CHs 1-11/12) GROUP OUT 20 Hz-20 kHz EFFECT/AUX* SEND Nominal output level @1 kHz Input: CHs 1 to 15/16, RETURN, 2TR IN MONITOR OUT, REC OUT STEREO OUT +14 dBu @ 20 Hz-20 kHz, Input GAIN Control at minimum CH...ST and 1-2, 3-4 switches off frequency of signal generator: 150 ohms * MG166CX-USB: AUX1, 2, EFFECT MG166C-USB: AUX1, 2, 3 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 101 EFFECT/AUX* SEND Master EFFECT/AUX* control at nominal level. Reference Specifications MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD +...
... (CHs 1-11/12) GROUP OUT 20 Hz-20 kHz EFFECT/AUX* SEND Nominal output level @1 kHz Input: CHs 1 to 15/16, RETURN, 2TR IN MONITOR OUT, REC OUT STEREO OUT +14 dBu @ 20 Hz-20 kHz, Input GAIN Control at minimum CH...ST and 1-2, 3-4 switches off frequency of signal generator: 150 ohms * MG166CX-USB: AUX1, 2, EFFECT MG166C-USB: AUX1, 2, 3 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 101 EFFECT/AUX* SEND Master EFFECT/AUX* control at nominal level. Reference Specifications MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD +...
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...Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack ■ Digital Input/Output Specifications Connector USB Format USB Audio 1.1 Data Length 16 bit Connector Specification USB B type 102 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual RETURN (L, R) - 2TR IN (L, R) - 10kΩ 10kΩ 10kΩ 10kΩ... OUT 150Ω 100Ω 10kΩ Lines 40Ω Phones Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV= 1 Vrms * MG166CX-USB: AUX1, 2, EFFECT MG166C-USB: AUX1, 2, 3 Nominal Level +4dBu (1.23 V) +4dBu (1.23 V) +4dBu (1.23 V) 0 dBu (0.775 V) -10 dBV (0.316 V) +4 dBu (1.23 ...
...Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack ■ Digital Input/Output Specifications Connector USB Format USB Audio 1.1 Data Length 16 bit Connector Specification USB B type 102 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual RETURN (L, R) - 2TR IN (L, R) - 10kΩ 10kΩ 10kΩ 10kΩ... OUT 150Ω 100Ω 10kΩ Lines 40Ω Phones Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV= 1 Vrms * MG166CX-USB: AUX1, 2, EFFECT MG166C-USB: AUX1, 2, 3 Nominal Level +4dBu (1.23 V) +4dBu (1.23 V) +4dBu (1.23 V) 0 dBu (0.775 V) -10 dBV (0.316 V) +4 dBu (1.23 ...
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... AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 STEREO L STEREO R GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 PFL L PFL R PFL CTRL Reference Specifications ■ Block Diagram and Level Diagram (MG206C-USB) 104 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT LINE (CH1 to 12) [-34 to +10dBu] INSERT I/O [0dBu] [0dBu] HA HPF GAIN Trim... [16 to 60dB] HPF CH1 to 8 COMP TH+GAIN [0dBu] CH9 to 12 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] ST CH INPUT (CH13/14, 15/16) HA LINE ...
... AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 STEREO L STEREO R GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 PFL L PFL R PFL CTRL Reference Specifications ■ Block Diagram and Level Diagram (MG206C-USB) 104 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT LINE (CH1 to 12) [-34 to +10dBu] INSERT I/O [0dBu] [0dBu] HA HPF GAIN Trim... [16 to 60dB] HPF CH1 to 8 COMP TH+GAIN [0dBu] CH9 to 12 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] ST CH INPUT (CH13/14, 15/16) HA LINE ...
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MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 105 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT LINE (CH1 to 8) [-34 to +10dBu] INSERT I/O [0dBu] MIC [-60 to -16dBu] ST CH INPUT (CH9/10, 11/12) LINE L/MONO [-34 to +10dBu] LINE R [-34 to +10dBu] [0dBu] HPF HA HPF GAIN Trim [16 to 60dB] CH1 to 6 ...as CH9/10 ST [-6dBu] AUX 1 [-14dBu] AUX 2 [-14dBu] L 2TR IN [-10dBV] [-7.8dBu] R only MG166CX-USB FOOT SW EFFECT ON/OFF USB OUT (L) USB OUT (R) SUM [0dBu] SUM TO ST/TO MONITOR 2TR IN [-6dBu] PROGRAM (1-16) PARAMETER ON YE L out R out DIGITAL EFFECT (DSP) EFFECT RETURN BA [-10dBu] BA AUX 1 ST [0dBu...
MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 105 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT LINE (CH1 to 8) [-34 to +10dBu] INSERT I/O [0dBu] MIC [-60 to -16dBu] ST CH INPUT (CH9/10, 11/12) LINE L/MONO [-34 to +10dBu] LINE R [-34 to +10dBu] [0dBu] HPF HA HPF GAIN Trim [16 to 60dB] CH1 to 6 ...as CH9/10 ST [-6dBu] AUX 1 [-14dBu] AUX 2 [-14dBu] L 2TR IN [-10dBV] [-7.8dBu] R only MG166CX-USB FOOT SW EFFECT ON/OFF USB OUT (L) USB OUT (R) SUM [0dBu] SUM TO ST/TO MONITOR 2TR IN [-6dBu] PROGRAM (1-16) PARAMETER ON YE L out R out DIGITAL EFFECT (DSP) EFFECT RETURN BA [-10dBu] BA AUX 1 ST [0dBu...