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...power off when the device is a DVD-ROM. The performance of components with your personal use . The MG206C-USB has 20 input channels while the MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB have 16 channels. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at the end of this manual ...consult with respect to which the purchaser fully agrees to your DVD player. • Visit the web address below for your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual When you are not using the device for the results of the use of this manual is governed by ...
...power off when the device is a DVD-ROM. The performance of components with your personal use . The MG206C-USB has 20 input channels while the MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB have 16 channels. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at the end of this manual ...consult with respect to which the purchaser fully agrees to your DVD player. • Visit the web address below for your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual When you are not using the device for the results of the use of this manual is governed by ...
Owner's Manual
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... range of usage environments. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. Recording with your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Introduction Thank you will be able to take full advantage of this manual ...AI 4 13 ■ Reference 15 Setup 15 Front & Rear Panels 16 Channel Control Section 16 Digital Effects 19 Master Control Section 20 Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB 23 Jack List 23 Troubleshooting 24 Specifications 99 About the accessory disk ...
... range of usage environments. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. Recording with your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Introduction Thank you will be able to take full advantage of this manual ...AI 4 13 ■ Reference 15 Setup 15 Front & Rear Panels 16 Channel Control Section 16 Digital Effects 19 Master Control Section 20 Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB 23 Jack List 23 Troubleshooting 24 Specifications 99 About the accessory disk ...
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...to the computer before turning the MG mixer power 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. CAUTION nection to the computer's USB connector. • Connect the MG mixer to fill... to the MG mixer 1 Turn the power to register your computer using the supplied USB cable. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 If the MG mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all gear that is replaced by the agreement at the end of time ...
...to the computer before turning the MG mixer power 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. CAUTION nection to the computer's USB connector. • Connect the MG mixer to fill... to the MG mixer 1 Turn the power to register your computer using the supplied USB cable. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 If the MG mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all gear that is replaced by the agreement at the end of time ...
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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. Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? Any length of wire will act as an antenna ...and a variety of speaker damage, turn the MG mixer PHANTOM switch on page 16. in the "Troubleshooting" on page 24. • The first time you connect to the computer's USB connector, or change the connection to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as spurious electromagnetic ...
...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. Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? Any length of wire will act as an antenna ...and a variety of speaker damage, turn the MG mixer PHANTOM switch on page 16. in the "Troubleshooting" on page 24. • The first time you connect to the computer's USB connector, or change the connection to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as spurious electromagnetic ...
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... files 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 Too much reverb, particularly in the high frequencies, can result in unnatural sound and interfere with the high frequencies in...to dotted eighth notes corresponding to the tune's tempo. ● Reverb Tone 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 differences in the overall channel level. ...
... files 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 Too much reverb, particularly in the high frequencies, can result in unnatural sound and interfere with the high frequencies in...to dotted eighth notes corresponding to the tune's tempo. ● Reverb Tone 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 differences in the overall channel level. ...
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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 -60 to the left attenuates the band. Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to -16 scale is reverse-phased. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 NOTE On channels that carry both the post-EQ and post-mic-amp peak levels are TRS (tip, ring...
.... The -60 to the left attenuates the band. Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to -16 scale is reverse-phased. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 NOTE On channels that carry both the post-EQ and post-mic-amp peak levels are TRS (tip, ring...
Owner's Manual
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... off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the internal digital effect unit to the STEREO bus. 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 PROGRAM ... on. The last value used with that type (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects. 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 . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the internal digital effect unit to the STEREO bus. 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 PROGRAM ... on. The last value used with that type (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects. 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 ...
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...for vocals. Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. A wah-wah effect with kick drum. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB) No Program 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 3 REVERB ROOM 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 6 REVERB STAGE 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 ...
...for vocals. Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. A wah-wah effect with kick drum. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB) No Program 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 3 REVERB ROOM 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 6 REVERB STAGE 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 ...
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... -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 . STEREO OUT STEREO OUT, GROUP 1-2, GROUP ...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 ...
... -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 . STEREO OUT STEREO OUT, GROUP 1-2, GROUP ...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 ...
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... (impedance 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...
... (impedance 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...
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...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 PA-30 AC 35 VCT, 1.4 A, Cable Length = 3.6 m 35 W (MG166CX-USB), 30 W (MG166C-USB) 478 mm x 102 mm x 496 mm 5.5 kg (MG166CX-USB), 5.3 kg (MG166C-USB) All faders are maximum when measured. Crosstalk (1 kHz... 12 dB/oct CHs 1-8 HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving) MID: 250 Hz-5 kHz (peaking) LOW: 100 Hz (shelving) CH 9/10-15/16 HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving) MID: 2.5 kHz (peaking) LOW: 100 Hz (shelving) Red LED turns on when post EQ signal (either post ...
...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 PA-30 AC 35 VCT, 1.4 A, Cable Length = 3.6 m 35 W (MG166CX-USB), 30 W (MG166C-USB) 478 mm x 102 mm x 496 mm 5.5 kg (MG166CX-USB), 5.3 kg (MG166C-USB) All faders are maximum when measured. Crosstalk (1 kHz... 12 dB/oct CHs 1-8 HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving) MID: 250 Hz-5 kHz (peaking) LOW: 100 Hz (shelving) CH 9/10-15/16 HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving) MID: 2.5 kHz (peaking) LOW: 100 Hz (shelving) Red LED turns on when post EQ signal (either post ...
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... 10kΩ Lines MONITOR OUT (L, R) PHONES 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 V) 3 mW Max... 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 102 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
... 10kΩ Lines MONITOR OUT (L, R) PHONES 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 V) 3 mW Max... 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 102 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
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... 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 L/MONO...
... 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 L/MONO...
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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...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...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...
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... 6A DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: 44 92 49 00 NORWAY Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB Grini Næringspark 1 N-1345 Østerås, Norway Tel: 67 16 77 70 OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany Tel: +49-4101-...-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: +81-53-460-2313 MIDDLE EAST TURKEY/CYPRUS Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany Tel: 04101-3030 OTHER COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Gulf FZE LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jubel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971-4-881-5868...
... 6A DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: 44 92 49 00 NORWAY Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB Grini Næringspark 1 N-1345 Østerås, Norway Tel: 67 16 77 70 OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany Tel: +49-4101-...-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: +81-53-460-2313 MIDDLE EAST TURKEY/CYPRUS Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany Tel: 04101-3030 OTHER COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Gulf FZE LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jubel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971-4-881-5868...