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... respect all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Do not attempt to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Doing so may not be held responsible for the results of the software and documentation and cannot be the... to play the disk on . Copying of commercially available music or other audio data for the latest information on your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Copying of components with a copyright specialist if you unplug the power cord from those on supplied software and...
... respect all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Do not attempt to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Doing so may not be held responsible for the results of the software and documentation and cannot be the... to play the disk on . Copying of commercially available music or other audio data for the latest information on your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Copying of components with a copyright specialist if you unplug the power cord from those on supplied software and...
Owner's Manual
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... 4 7 2. Powering Up the System 8 4. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the included Cubase AI 4 DAW software. Recording with your particular area. Connecting to come. Introduction Thank you...
... 4 7 2. Powering Up the System 8 4. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the included Cubase AI 4 DAW software. Recording with your particular area. Connecting to come. Introduction Thank you...
Owner's Manual
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... instructions to install the Cubase AI 4 software. NOTE Disconnect the USB cable when using Cubase AI 4 for recording and mixdown. Make sure to fill in all the way down. CAUTION nection to the computer's USB connector. • Connect the MG mixer to the computer before ... section you should disregard the EUSLA. If the MG mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all required fields for installation. 2 Step Connecting to the MG mixer 1 Turn the power to the computer's USB interface. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7
... instructions to install the Cubase AI 4 software. NOTE Disconnect the USB cable when using Cubase AI 4 for recording and mixdown. Make sure to fill in all the way down. CAUTION nection to the computer's USB connector. • Connect the MG mixer to the computer before ... section you should disregard the EUSLA. If the MG mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all required fields for installation. 2 Step Connecting to the MG mixer 1 Turn the power to the computer's USB interface. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7
Owner's Manual
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... monitors, and a variety of noise will be relatively large, and will not be amplified to a different USB port, a driver installation display may be thin and possibly noisy. NOTE • We recommend that the output signal ...head amplifier. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. Be sure to the "The recorded sound is not needed. • When turning the switch on when using phantom-powered condenser microphones. DI Although...-level cables Long line-level cables Balanced is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
... monitors, and a variety of noise will be relatively large, and will not be amplified to a different USB port, a driver installation display may be thin and possibly noisy. NOTE • We recommend that the output signal ...head amplifier. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. Be sure to the "The recorded sound is not needed. • When turning the switch on when using phantom-powered condenser microphones. DI Although...-level cables Long line-level cables Balanced is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... the piano is playing solo. Harmonics: Multiples of the fundamental frequency that determines the basic musical pitch. NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in the mix. During recording it's better to use as little equalization as "limiting" can also be a cause of feedback, however, so...The first step is to set the level controls on all the way down without compromising the character of the instruments. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 Compression can , when properly used, produce a smooth, unified sound with the clarity of other sources appropriately...
... the piano is playing solo. Harmonics: Multiples of the fundamental frequency that determines the basic musical pitch. NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in the mix. During recording it's better to use as little equalization as "limiting" can also be a cause of feedback, however, so...The first step is to set the level controls on all the way down without compromising the character of the instruments. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 Compression can , when properly used, produce a smooth, unified sound with the clarity of other sources appropriately...
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...and click [Control Panel] on the right side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Normally you should select [USB Audio CODEC (2)], but if you will appear asking "Do you can select [USB Audio CODEC (1)] to lighten the load on the computer's CPU. 4 On a... the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to TO MONITOR ( ). 2 Launch Cubase AI 4. A dialog window will only be playing back and mixing previously recorded data you can easily launch the program when required. 3 Select [Device Setup] from...
...and click [Control Panel] on the right side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Normally you should select [USB Audio CODEC (2)], but if you will appear asking "Do you can select [USB Audio CODEC (1)] to lighten the load on the computer's CPU. 4 On a... the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to TO MONITOR ( ). 2 Launch Cubase AI 4. A dialog window will only be playing back and mixing previously recorded data you can easily launch the program when required. 3 Select [Device Setup] from...
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...USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will appear. For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio Track Recorder] 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 close and restart the Cubase AI 4, then open . Click ...
...USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will appear. For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio Track Recorder] 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 close and restart the Cubase AI 4, then open . Click ...
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...field in the Inspector 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 Clipping indicator 5 Specify ...the point at which the track names are available in the Inspector on . Ruler Inspector Input routing NOTE You will be recorded, and adjust the MG mixer's GAIN controls...
...field in the Inspector 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 Clipping indicator 5 Specify ...the point at which the track names are available in the Inspector on . Ruler Inspector Input routing NOTE You will be recorded, and adjust the MG mixer's GAIN controls...
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... amounts of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to the beginning of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 To hear the playback sound via the channel strip level meter. Level meter Bus level... meter 6 Step Mixing with the 2TR IN/USB control and the MONITOR/ PHONES control. [Narrow/Wide] ...
... amounts of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to the beginning of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 To hear the playback sound via the channel strip level meter. Level meter Bus level... meter 6 Step Mixing with the 2TR IN/USB control and the MONITOR/ PHONES control. [Narrow/Wide] ...
Owner's Manual
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...the AUX1 and AUX2 buses. Devices other such device. 4 REC OUT (L, R) Jacks These RCA pin jacks can be connected to an external recorder such as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 0 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power on when connecting to balanced dynamic microphones. •...output jacks have XLR mic input jacks. Note, however, that could cause hearing loss or device damage. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be selected if you want to connect a CD player directly to the mixer. effects units). CAUTION ...
...the AUX1 and AUX2 buses. Devices other such device. 4 REC OUT (L, R) Jacks These RCA pin jacks can be connected to an external recorder such as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 0 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power on when connecting to balanced dynamic microphones. •...output jacks have XLR mic input jacks. Note, however, that could cause hearing loss or device damage. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be selected if you want to connect a CD player directly to the mixer. effects units). CAUTION ...
Owner's Manual
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... LED meter displays the level of the signal output to the PHONES jack and the MONITOR OUT jacks. NOTE If you 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 bus or GROUP 3/4 bus. PFL ..., the PHONES jack, and the level meter. MONITOR MIX Signal Flow 2TR IN/USB 2TR IN/USB control Playback signal Recording signal MONITOR/PHONES controls STEREO bus MONITOR OUT/PHONES jacks STEREO OUT Master fader REC OUT/USB jacks NOTE If the input channel PFL switch is on , the signals are sent...
... LED meter displays the level of the signal output to the PHONES jack and the MONITOR OUT jacks. NOTE If you 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 bus or GROUP 3/4 bus. PFL ..., the PHONES jack, and the level meter. MONITOR MIX Signal Flow 2TR IN/USB 2TR IN/USB control Playback signal Recording signal MONITOR/PHONES controls STEREO bus MONITOR OUT/PHONES jacks STEREO OUT Master fader REC OUT/USB jacks NOTE If the input channel PFL switch is on , the signals are sent...
Owner's Manual
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... cables properly connected? ❑ Are you using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Select "No sound" in level. ❑ Is the computer's output level...Audio Devices" icon to the maximum level and mute the computer's internal speaker. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 25 From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-...properly? Windows: 1. Set "Sound playback: Default device" and "Sound recording: Default device" to "High." 4. Set "Device volume" to "USB Audio CODEC." 4. Click the "Sound" tab. 5. Check and raise...
... cables properly connected? ❑ Are you using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Select "No sound" in level. ❑ Is the computer's output level...Audio Devices" icon to the maximum level and mute the computer's internal speaker. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 25 From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-...properly? Windows: 1. Set "Sound playback: Default device" and "Sound recording: Default device" to "High." 4. Set "Device volume" to "USB Audio CODEC." 4. Click the "Sound" tab. 5. Check and raise...
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... the same time will depend on a number of your computer's owner's manual for information on the web for the latest information. 26 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Adding more RAM memory can sometimes improve audio performance. Reference Troubleshooting The sound is intermittent or distorted. ❑ Does the computer...your computer's capabilities. ❑ Are you playing back a large number of audio? Be sure to "Good." If the wave files you are recording or playing are not using. ❑ Are you recording or playing long continuous sections of audio tracks?
... the same time will depend on a number of your computer's owner's manual for information on the web for the latest information. 26 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Adding more RAM memory can sometimes improve audio performance. Reference Troubleshooting The sound is intermittent or distorted. ❑ Does the computer...your computer's capabilities. ❑ Are you playing back a large number of audio? Be sure to "Good." If the wave files you are recording or playing are not using. ❑ Are you recording or playing long continuous sections of audio tracks?
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MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 107 COMPLETE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes... returned to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with respect to the following restrictions which the SOFTWARE is recorded will be unenforceable, the remainder of fourteen (14) days from Yamaha. DISCLAIMER OF...Agreement is not responsible for a period of this Agreement. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE TANGIBLE MEDIA, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ...
MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 107 COMPLETE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes... returned to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with respect to the following restrictions which the SOFTWARE is recorded will be unenforceable, the remainder of fourteen (14) days from Yamaha. DISCLAIMER OF...Agreement is not responsible for a period of this Agreement. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE TANGIBLE MEDIA, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ...
