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.../s. Cable/s supplied with the letter N or coloured BLACK. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to use this product in your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Compliance with FCC regula- In the case of other electronic devices. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED...
.../s. Cable/s supplied with the letter N or coloured BLACK. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to use this product in your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Compliance with FCC regula- In the case of other electronic devices. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED...
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... physician. • Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 Doing so may damage the speakers. • Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (... Do not expose the device to prevent the internal temperature from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to ...
... physician. • Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 Doing so may damage the speakers. • Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (... Do not expose the device to prevent the internal temperature from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to ...
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..., volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to play the disk on your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Yamaha cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of the software and documentation and cannot be...
..., volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to play the disk on your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Yamaha cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of the software and documentation and cannot be...
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... years to the MG mixer 7 3. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. Introduction Thank you for your particular area. Powering Up the System 8 4. 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. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. Please check with Cubase AI 4 10 6. Recording with your...
... years to the MG mixer 7 3. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. Introduction Thank you for your particular area. Powering Up the System 8 4. 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. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. Please check with Cubase AI 4 10 6. Recording with your...
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... the switch is in equipment damage, overheating, or fire. 2 Connect the power adaptor to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Computer System Requirements Windows Vista Computer Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface OS Windows Vista CPU 1 GHz or higher Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron processor Memory 1 GB or more Windows XP... sure that the mixer's power switch is in the STANDBY position. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha.
... the switch is in equipment damage, overheating, or fire. 2 Connect the power adaptor to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Computer System Requirements Windows Vista Computer Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface OS Windows Vista CPU 1 GHz or higher Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron processor Memory 1 GB or more Windows XP... sure that the mixer's power switch is in the STANDBY position. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha.
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...time expires. • For a Macintosh computer, double-click the "CubaseAI4.mkpg" icon for recording and mixdown. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 While going through this manual carefully, and install the software if you will need a working internet connection to the computer before turning the MG mixer...computer and log on your PC-display in your computer using the supplied USB cable. Follow the on or off, or connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. • Wait at the end of this manual, you will be unable to the Administrator account. 2 Insert the ...
...time expires. • For a Macintosh computer, double-click the "CubaseAI4.mkpg" icon for recording and mixdown. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 While going through this manual carefully, and install the software if you will need a working internet connection to the computer before turning the MG mixer...computer and log on your PC-display in your computer using the supplied USB cable. Follow the on or off, or connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. • Wait at the end of this manual, you will be unable to the Administrator account. 2 Insert the ...
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... 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 Owner's Manual Balanced is best. It's also a good idea to your sound gear starting with the sources (instruments, CD players, etc.)...box (direct box) or amp simulator between the instrument and the mixer. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn phantom power on how to make the setting refer...
... 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 Owner's Manual Balanced is best. It's also a good idea to your sound gear starting with the sources (instruments, CD players, etc.)...box (direct box) or amp simulator between the instrument and the mixer. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn phantom power on how to make the setting refer...
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NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes" on page 14 and "Digital Effect Program List" on all the way down without ... to "tame" a vocal that you would like to record. 4 Make sure that the PFL switch is off the high end to come through. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 MONITOR/PHONES control GAIN control PEAK indicator ON switch PFL switch ST switch Channel fader STEREO OUT Master fader MONITOR switch Tone Adjustment The MG...
NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes" on page 14 and "Digital Effect Program List" on all the way down without ... to "tame" a vocal that you would like to record. 4 Make sure that the PFL switch is off the high end to come through. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 MONITOR/PHONES control GAIN control PEAK indicator ON switch PFL switch ST switch Channel fader STEREO OUT Master fader MONITOR switch Tone Adjustment The MG...
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... window. Windows: Select [VST Audio System] in the [Devices] field on the left side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Select [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [ASIO Driver] field on operation of the window, and click [OK]. NOTE For details on... Driver] field. Cubase AI 4 Setup 1 To prevent the playback sound from Cubase AI 4 from the [Device] menu to the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to launch the program. Windows: Click [Start] → [All Program] →...
... window. Windows: Select [VST Audio System] in the [Devices] field on the left side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Select [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [ASIO Driver] field on operation of the window, and click [OK]. NOTE For details on... Driver] field. Cubase AI 4 Setup 1 To prevent the playback sound from Cubase AI 4 from the [Device] menu to the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to launch the program. Windows: Click [Start] → [All Program] →...
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...NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the 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]. ...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...
...NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the 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]. ...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...
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... the ruler at which the track names are available in which you finish recording the track, click the Transport panel [Stop] button. 12 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Recording and Playback 1 Click the Transport panel [Record] button to record on . Clipping indicator 5 Specify the point at the top of the ruler to...
... the ruler at which the track names are available in which you finish recording the track, click the Transport panel [Stop] button. 12 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Recording and Playback 1 Click the Transport panel [Record] button to record on . Clipping indicator 5 Specify the point at the top of the ruler to...
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... you have just recorded, use either the Transport panel [Rewind] button or the ruler to rewind to set the bus select switch to "F 2TR IN/USB" on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with the 2TR IN... select [Save] from Cubase AI 4 is routed to record further material on the same track. 7 To record additional material on page 22 for details. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 The overall playback level will be displayed via the channel strip level meter.
... you have just recorded, use either the Transport panel [Rewind] button or the ruler to rewind to set the bus select switch to "F 2TR IN/USB" on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with the 2TR IN... select [Save] from Cubase AI 4 is routed to record further material on the same track. 7 To record additional material on page 22 for details. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 The overall playback level will be displayed via the channel strip level meter.
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...le name and select a destination for example, try adding reverb. NOTE For details on the modulation effects, refer to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)" on a Macintosh computer. Click the [Edit] button ( ) on the left side of the mixdown operation will depend on Macintosh OS X), Stereo ...64257;les created by mixdown can be directly played back using the Windows Media Player, or iTunes on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Delay times can be adjusted to create a wide variety of music will be shown in other parts of the mix. Mixer Basics...
...le name and select a destination for example, try adding reverb. NOTE For details on the modulation effects, refer to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)" on a Macintosh computer. Click the [Edit] button ( ) on the left side of the mixdown operation will depend on Macintosh OS X), Stereo ...64257;les created by mixdown can be directly played back using the Windows Media Player, or iTunes on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Delay times can be adjusted to create a wide variety of music will be shown in other parts of the mix. Mixer Basics...
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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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.... The INSERT jacks are attenuated while the overall level is the MIC input adjustment range. A reversedphased signal may lead to -16 scale is boosted. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 Reference Front & Rear Panels 1 MIC Input jacks These are balanced XLR-type microphone input jacks. (1: Ground; 2: Hot; 3: Cold) 2 LINE Input Jacks (monaural channels...
.... The INSERT jacks are attenuated while the overall level is the MIC input adjustment range. A reversedphased signal may lead to -16 scale is boosted. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 Reference Front & Rear Panels 1 MIC Input jacks These are balanced XLR-type microphone input jacks. (1: Ground; 2: Hot; 3: Cold) 2 LINE Input Jacks (monaural channels...
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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:... is on ( ), the mixer sends the pre-fader signal to the AUX buses, so that it lights to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE To send the signal to adjust the balance between left and right channels. H ST Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to the...
...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:... is on ( ), the mixer sends the pre-fader signal to the AUX buses, so that it lights to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE To send the signal to adjust the balance between left and right channels. H ST Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to the...
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...NOTE The signal level sent to the AUX buses is initially turned on. 9 6 PFL Switch Turn this switch on . MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 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... digital effect unit to the AUX buses. 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...
...NOTE The signal level sent to the AUX buses is initially turned on. 9 6 PFL Switch Turn this switch on . MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 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... digital effect unit to the AUX buses. 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...
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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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... choice when connecting to the computer via these jacks to a recording device when you do not need phantom power. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 effects units). The signal received by these jacks, for example, to connect to leave this switch off if you... CD player directly to 4) Jacks These impedance-balanced* TRS phone jacks output the GROUP 1/2 and 3/4 signals. Reference Front & Rear Panels 1 USB Connector Connects to external signal processors (e.g. The pre-fader send option should be left on each mixer model. 3 GROUP OUT (1 to the mixer...
... choice when connecting to the computer via these jacks to a recording device when you do not need phantom power. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 effects units). The signal received by these jacks, for example, to connect to leave this switch off if you... CD player directly to 4) Jacks These impedance-balanced* TRS phone jacks output the GROUP 1/2 and 3/4 signals. Reference Front & Rear Panels 1 USB Connector Connects to external signal processors (e.g. The pre-fader send option should be left on each mixer model. 3 GROUP OUT (1 to the mixer...
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... are adjusted using the RETURN1 AUX1, AUX2 and the STEREO controls, and signals input via the RETURN2 jacks are adjusted using the MG166CX-USB, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level of the signal sent from the EFFECT bus to the STEREO L/R...sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual PFL STEREO OFF 1-2 GROUP 3-4 TO STEREO STEREO (+ 2TR IN/USB) TO MONITOR STEREO + 2TR IN/USB * TO STEREO GROUP 1-2 TO MONITOR GROUP 1-2 (+ 2TR IN/USB) TO STEREO GROUP 3-4 TO MONITOR GROUP 3-4 (+ 2TR IN/USB) * : When overdubbing, you are sent...
... are adjusted using the RETURN1 AUX1, AUX2 and the STEREO controls, and signals input via the RETURN2 jacks are adjusted using the MG166CX-USB, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level of the signal sent from the EFFECT bus to the STEREO L/R...sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual PFL STEREO OFF 1-2 GROUP 3-4 TO STEREO STEREO (+ 2TR IN/USB) TO MONITOR STEREO + 2TR IN/USB * TO STEREO GROUP 1-2 TO MONITOR GROUP 1-2 (+ 2TR IN/USB) TO STEREO GROUP 3-4 TO MONITOR GROUP 3-4 (+ 2TR IN/USB) * : When overdubbing, you are sent...