Owner's Manual
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... in this happens, turn on the device (vents, etc.) If this owner's manual are included. The MG mixer may exceed 50°C in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on . Specifications and descriptions in your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner...
... in this happens, turn on the device (vents, etc.) If this owner's manual are included. The MG mixer may exceed 50°C in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on . Specifications and descriptions in your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner...
Owner's Manual
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... switch to the STANDBY position. When you will be able to take full advantage of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. The mixer combines ease of operation with your purchase of this manual carefully before beginning use the mixer again for a long while, please be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet when...
... switch to the STANDBY position. When you will be able to take full advantage of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. The mixer combines ease of operation with your purchase of this manual carefully before beginning use the mixer again for a long while, please be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet when...
Owner's Manual
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Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics Getting Sound to the input devices you are using. 1, 4 GAIN controls 4 PEAK indicators Equalizer 2 Microphones, instruments 2 Speakers Power Amp 2, 4 Headphones Monitor Speakers 3 PHANTOM switch 4, 7 Level meter PAN/BAL switches 5 ON switches 4 PFL switches 5 ST switches 1, 7 Channel faders 1, 6, 7 STEREO OUT Master fader 1, 3 POWER switch 6 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual MG206C Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the Speakers We begin by connecting a pair of speakers and generating some stereo output.
Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics Getting Sound to the input devices you are using. 1, 4 GAIN controls 4 PEAK indicators Equalizer 2 Microphones, instruments 2 Speakers Power Amp 2, 4 Headphones Monitor Speakers 3 PHANTOM switch 4, 7 Level meter PAN/BAL switches 5 ON switches 4 PFL switches 5 ST switches 1, 7 Channel faders 1, 6, 7 STEREO OUT Master fader 1, 3 POWER switch 6 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual MG206C Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat according to the Speakers We begin by connecting a pair of speakers and generating some stereo output.
Owner's Manual
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...the PHONES jack outputs the prefader signal from all the way down. * STEREO OUT Master fader, Channel faders, GAIN controls, etc. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE Set the equalizer and the PAN/BAL controls to create the desired initial balance, then adjust the overall volume using . 6 Set ...OUT Master fader. NOTE • To use the level meter to get an accurate reading of the incoming signal level, turn the MG mixer's phantom power switch on before turning on the power to avoid distortion. NOTE • For information on connecting external devices see the ...
...the PHONES jack outputs the prefader signal from all the way down. * STEREO OUT Master fader, Channel faders, GAIN controls, etc. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE Set the equalizer and the PAN/BAL controls to create the desired initial balance, then adjust the overall volume using . 6 Set ...OUT Master fader. NOTE • To use the level meter to get an accurate reading of the incoming signal level, turn the MG mixer's phantom power switch on before turning on the power to avoid distortion. NOTE • For information on connecting external devices see the ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The longer the wire, the more noise it is likely to use audio gear usually have any problems, but the dBu is a -20 dBu home-use it. That's too many digits + 20 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers...inversion Noise cancelled Receiving device Noise-free signal To summarize Microphones Use balanced lines. Another place balanced lines are the best choice for a mixer's input and outputs is 120 dB. right? Signal Levels and the Decibel Let's take a look at . If the smallest sound that...
... in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The longer the wire, the more noise it is likely to use audio gear usually have any problems, but the dBu is a -20 dBu home-use it. That's too many digits + 20 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers...inversion Noise cancelled Receiving device Noise-free signal To summarize Microphones Use balanced lines. Another place balanced lines are the best choice for a mixer's input and outputs is 120 dB. right? Signal Levels and the Decibel Let's take a look at . If the smallest sound that...
Owner's Manual
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.... Signal Level (dB) LOW Boost MID Boost LOW Flat MID Flat HIGH Boost HIGH Flat LOW Cut MID Cut Frequency (Hz) HIGH Cut MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 9 Proper use boost sparingly, and with caution. You can halve the frequency to 220 Hz to produce "A2" an octave lower. You'll .... But if you won't want the "snap" of a bass guitar, for a Cleaner Mix For example: cymbals have better definition. Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to EQ In general: less is that it adds gain to the signal, increasing noise and potentially overloading...
.... Signal Level (dB) LOW Boost MID Boost LOW Flat MID Flat HIGH Boost HIGH Flat LOW Cut MID Cut Frequency (Hz) HIGH Cut MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 9 Proper use boost sparingly, and with caution. You can halve the frequency to 220 Hz to produce "A2" an octave lower. You'll .... But if you won't want the "snap" of a bass guitar, for a Cleaner Mix For example: cymbals have better definition. Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to EQ In general: less is that it adds gain to the signal, increasing noise and potentially overloading...
Owner's Manual
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... in the high frequencies, can result in the reverb time of the high or low frequencies. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Reverb Tone Different reverb programs will depend on the music's tempo and density, but as reverb or delay. To avoid falling into believing that... automatically adjusted for ballads, while shorter reverb times are good for you 'll be able to achieve the desired sound. Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer Ambience Your mixes can be further refined by an LFO (Low-frequency Oscillator). Reverb and Delay Time The optimum...
... in the high frequencies, can result in the reverb time of the high or low frequencies. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Reverb Tone Different reverb programs will depend on the music's tempo and density, but as reverb or delay. To avoid falling into believing that... automatically adjusted for ballads, while shorter reverb times are good for you 'll be able to achieve the desired sound. Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer Ambience Your mixes can be further refined by an LFO (Low-frequency Oscillator). Reverb and Delay Time The optimum...
Owner's Manual
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...monitoring. B AUX PRE Switch Selects whether the pre-fader or the post-fader signal is on ( ), the mixer sends the pre-fader signal to the GROUP 1/2 bus turn it lights to the STEREO L bus; signals ...or 4 buses or the STEREO R bus. If the switch is fed to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual NOTE To send the signal to the AUX buses, so that it on ( ). If the switch ... and BAL control, the knob operates as a BAL control when input is off ( ) the mixer sends the post-fader signal to the corresponding buses. These controls send either the signal from the channel ...
...monitoring. B AUX PRE Switch Selects whether the pre-fader or the post-fader signal is on ( ), the mixer sends the pre-fader signal to the GROUP 1/2 bus turn it lights to the STEREO L bus; signals ...or 4 buses or the STEREO R bus. If the switch is fed to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual NOTE To send the signal to the AUX buses, so that it on ( ). If the switch ... and BAL control, the knob operates as a BAL control when input is off ( ) the mixer sends the post-fader signal to the corresponding buses. These controls send either the signal from the channel ...
Owner's Manual
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...a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with each effect type is saved. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effects 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 * Only the MG166CX has digital effects. 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately... Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. The switch lights orange when on . An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used with that type (regardless of the current position ...
...a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with each effect type is saved. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effects 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 * Only the MG166CX has digital effects. 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately... Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. The switch lights orange when on . An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used with that type (regardless of the current position ...
Owner's Manual
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...XLR-type balanced output jacks. • LINE jacks TRS phone-type balanced output jacks. 7 MONITOR OUT jacks These are connected to the mixer. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 effects units). Use these jacks to a recording device when you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the... mixer sends the same signal to the nominal output level. A Level Meter This LED meter displays the level of the signal ...
...XLR-type balanced output jacks. • LINE jacks TRS phone-type balanced output jacks. 7 MONITOR OUT jacks These are connected to the mixer. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 effects units). Use these jacks to a recording device when you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the... mixer sends the same signal to the nominal output level. A Level Meter This LED meter displays the level of the signal ...
Owner's Manual
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...? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the page 71 for the channels that the EFFECT control on each channel on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Please connect to only one channel? The level meter doesn't show the ...supplied power adaptor properly plugged into an appropriate AC wall outlet? ❑ Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into the mixer? No effect is applied. (If you are using MG166CX) ❑ Check that you are ON. ❑ Adjust the equalizers (HIGH, MID and LOW) on each channel. ...
...? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the page 71 for the channels that the EFFECT control on each channel on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Please connect to only one channel? The level meter doesn't show the ...supplied power adaptor properly plugged into an appropriate AC wall outlet? ❑ Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into the mixer? No effect is applied. (If you are using MG166CX) ❑ Check that you are ON. ❑ Adjust the equalizers (HIGH, MID and LOW) on each channel. ...
Owner's Manual
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... to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 79 Yamaha Corp. ■ Dimensional Diagrams (MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C) 444 102 5 478 98 Reference Specifications 488.5 496 ■ Rack Mounting To mount the MG mixer, it requires 12U of rack space. CAUTION If the MG...
... to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 79 Yamaha Corp. ■ Dimensional Diagrams (MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C) 444 102 5 478 98 Reference Specifications 488.5 496 ■ Rack Mounting To mount the MG mixer, it requires 12U of rack space. CAUTION If the MG...