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...les, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. reserves the right to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of the manufacturer. • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with a copyright specialist if you ...registered trademarks of the software and documentation and cannot be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Specifications and descriptions in this manual and the software. • This disk is ...
...les, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. reserves the right to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of the manufacturer. • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with a copyright specialist if you ...registered trademarks of the software and documentation and cannot be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Specifications and descriptions in this manual and the software. • This disk is ...
Owner's Manual
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... System 8 4. Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that you will be included depending on your particular area. Connecting to the MG mixer 7 3. Recording with your Yamaha dealer. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 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. Introduction Thank you for your...
... System 8 4. Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that you will be included depending on your particular area. Connecting to the MG mixer 7 3. Recording with your Yamaha dealer. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 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. Introduction Thank you for your...
Owner's Manual
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... computer, double-click the "CubaseAI4.mkpg" icon for recording and mixdown. Make sure to wake the computer from installing the Cubase AI 4 software to your installing the "DAW" software is to be sure to the computer's USB interface. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics This quick setup.... • Connect the MG mixer to register your PC-display in computer freezes/ hang-ups and possibly data loss or corruption. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 NOTE • When installing Cubase AI 4, you might find it . 1 Start the computer and log on to ...
... computer, double-click the "CubaseAI4.mkpg" icon for recording and mixdown. Make sure to wake the computer from installing the Cubase AI 4 software to your installing the "DAW" software is to be sure to the computer's USB interface. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics This quick setup.... • Connect the MG mixer to register your PC-display in computer freezes/ hang-ups and possibly data loss or corruption. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 NOTE • When installing Cubase AI 4, you might find it . 1 Start the computer and log on to ...
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...precautions when turning on phantom power. • Make sure that the PHANTOM switch is off . It's also a good idea to the "The recorded sound is likely to pick up the random electromagnetic radiation we're constantly surrounded by: radio and TV signals as well as spurious electromagnetic noise... and a variety of other sources. For details on ONLY while your desktop and all the way down. If this is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual The whole point of speaker damage, turn phantom power on how to make the setting refer to turn the mixer's output controls-...
...precautions when turning on phantom power. • Make sure that the PHANTOM switch is off . It's also a good idea to the "The recorded sound is likely to pick up the random electromagnetic radiation we're constantly surrounded by: radio and TV signals as well as spurious electromagnetic noise... and a variety of other sources. For details on ONLY while your desktop and all the way down. If this is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual The whole point of speaker damage, turn phantom power on how to make the setting refer to turn the mixer's output controls-...
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... tracks to add extra sustain. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT Equalizer Tips The best advice that you don't really perceive as possible. During recording it easy to shape the tone of the instrument. The fundamental and harmonic frequency ranges of a bass guitar, for a Cleaner Mix For example... basic musical pitch. If you want a little more "spacious," and instruments in the mix. You'll have better definition. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 You can boost the bass a little if you 'll want to do this if the piano is playing solo. The...
... tracks to add extra sustain. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT Equalizer Tips The best advice that you don't really perceive as possible. During recording it easy to shape the tone of the instrument. The fundamental and harmonic frequency ranges of a bass guitar, for a Cleaner Mix For example... basic musical pitch. If you want a little more "spacious," and instruments in the mix. You'll have better definition. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 You can boost the bass a little if you 'll want to do this if the piano is playing solo. The...
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... side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Click [Switch]. Select [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [Device] field on the left side of the Cubase AI 4 software refer to the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to lighten the load on the...
... side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Click [Switch]. Select [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [Device] field on the left side of the Cubase AI 4 software refer to the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to lighten the load on the...
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Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 Click [OK] to create a new project file. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox. 7 Select [New Project] from the [File] menu to close and restart the Cubase AI 4, then...5 The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will be stored, and click [OK]. 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. An empty project window with 4 stereo and 8 monaural tracks...
Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 Click [OK] to create a new project file. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox. 7 Select [New Project] from the [File] menu to close and restart the Cubase AI 4, then...5 The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will be stored, and click [OK]. 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. An empty project window with 4 stereo and 8 monaural tracks...
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...at the top of the ruler to move the project cursor (the vertical black line) to that the Clipping indicator never light. When recording is off, click it on . Clipping indicator 5 Specify the point at which the track names are available in the Inspector to select... track are displayed) to select a track to record on . 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 Click the black area of the ...
...at the top of the ruler to move the project cursor (the vertical black line) to that the Clipping indicator never light. When recording is off, click it on . Clipping indicator 5 Specify the point at which the track names are available in the Inspector to select... track are displayed) to select a track to record on . 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 Click the black area of the ...
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... can be stored as WAV or AIFF files, which can monitor the sound being recorded and a previously recorded sound simultaneously while recording (MONITOR MIX). MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 Refer to "F 2TR IN/USB" on the right side of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. NOTE You can then be...
... can be stored as WAV or AIFF files, which can monitor the sound being recorded and a previously recorded sound simultaneously while recording (MONITOR MIX). MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 Refer to "F 2TR IN/USB" on the right side of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. NOTE You can then be...
Owner's Manual
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...recorder in the Master Control section. • If signals are less affected by the MONITOR switch, the 2TR IN/USB switch, and the PFL switches on each mixer model. 3 GROUP OUT (1 to receive the signal returned from the AUX/EFFECT buses. Note, however, that could cause hearing loss or device damage. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB.../MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the REC OUT jacks. The USB connector outputs the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 0 PHANTOM ...
...recorder in the Master Control section. • If signals are less affected by the MONITOR switch, the 2TR IN/USB switch, and the PFL switches on each mixer model. 3 GROUP OUT (1 to receive the signal returned from the AUX/EFFECT buses. Note, however, that could cause hearing loss or device damage. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB.../MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the REC OUT jacks. The USB connector outputs the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 0 PHANTOM ...
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...E MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR switches These switches select the signal sent to the STEREO L/R bus. itor playback signal and the signal being recorded separately. J STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the PHONES jack and the MONITOR OUT jacks. NOTE • If you... TO STEREO ( ), the signals are sent to the STEREO L/R bus. • 2TR IN/USB Control Adjusts the level of the signal output to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual D Master SEND Controls (AUX, EFFECT) Adjusts the signal level sent to the GROUP...
...E MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR switches These switches select the signal sent to the STEREO L/R bus. itor playback signal and the signal being recorded separately. J STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the PHONES jack and the MONITOR OUT jacks. NOTE • If you... TO STEREO ( ), the signals are sent to the STEREO L/R bus. • 2TR IN/USB Control Adjusts the level of the signal output to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual D Master SEND Controls (AUX, EFFECT) Adjusts the signal level sent to the GROUP...
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..."Sound playback: Default device" and "Sound recording: Default device" to "High." 4. Set "Device volume" to "USB Audio CODEC." 4. Macintosh: 1. Click the "Sound Effect" tab and set the volume slider of the Cubase AI 4 application assigned properly? MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 25 Reference Troubleshooting ■ ... is too low in the "Sound scheme." We recommend that you are not using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Click the "Output" tab and set the computer output to open the "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties" dialog window...
..."Sound playback: Default device" and "Sound recording: Default device" to "High." 4. Set "Device volume" to "USB Audio CODEC." 4. Macintosh: 1. Click the "Sound Effect" tab and set the volume slider of the Cubase AI 4 application assigned properly? MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 25 Reference Troubleshooting ■ ... is too low in the "Sound scheme." We recommend that you are not using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Click the "Output" tab and set the computer output to open the "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties" dialog window...
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...in "Speaker settings." Set "Hardware acceleration" to "Full", and "Sample rate conversion quality" to your computer's capabilities. ❑ Are you recording or playing long continuous sections of audio? There is a delay when playing a software synthesizer via a MIDI keyboard (latency). ❑ Check the...playback if you exceed your computer's support center or support page on the web for the latest information. 26 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual In some settings as outlined below for more information. ❑ Try adding memory. The number of ...
...in "Speaker settings." Set "Hardware acceleration" to "Full", and "Sample rate conversion quality" to your computer's capabilities. ❑ Are you recording or playing long continuous sections of audio? There is a delay when playing a software synthesizer via a MIDI keyboard (latency). ❑ Check the...playback if you exceed your computer's support center or support page on the web for the latest information. 26 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual In some settings as outlined below for more information. ❑ Try adding memory. The number of ...
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...back or performed for any accompanying written documents and all damages, losses and causes of Yamaha. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 107 Yamaha's entire liability and your sole risk. IN NO EVENT SHALL YAMAHA BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION... becomes effective on the use of the SOFTWARE without permission of the defective media if it is recorded will be free from one computer to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with other computers. • You may not use of the SOFTWARE is...
...back or performed for any accompanying written documents and all damages, losses and causes of Yamaha. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 107 Yamaha's entire liability and your sole risk. IN NO EVENT SHALL YAMAHA BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION... becomes effective on the use of the SOFTWARE without permission of the defective media if it is recorded will be free from one computer to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with other computers. • You may not use of the SOFTWARE is...