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... (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB This device complies with Part 15 of this ... plug. * This applies only to the terminal which is subject to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Cable/s supplied with the requirements listed in this type of other electronic devices. Compliance with...
... (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB This device complies with Part 15 of this ... plug. * This applies only to the terminal which is subject to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Cable/s supplied with the requirements listed in this type of other electronic devices. Compliance with...
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..., metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to the device(s), or even fire...; Before connecting the device to minimum. This device has ventilation holes at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this manual in the vicinity of panel disfiguration or damage to prevent the internal temperature from the outlet when the device is...
..., metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to the device(s), or even fire...; Before connecting the device to minimum. This device has ventilation holes at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this manual in the vicinity of panel disfiguration or damage to prevent the internal temperature from the outlet when the device is...
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...., registered in use . Any violation of components with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with moving contacts, such as 15 to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use . Specifications and descriptions in this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to the device, or data...
...., registered in use . Any violation of components with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with moving contacts, such as 15 to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use . Specifications and descriptions in this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to the device, or data...
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...depending on the included Cubase AI 4 DAW software. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Please read through this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Powering Up the System 8 4. ... Mixer Basics 7 Quick Guide 7 1. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. Please check with Cubase AI 4 10 6. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for years to the MG mixer 7 3. Recording with your purchase of usage environments. Connecting to come.
...depending on the included Cubase AI 4 DAW software. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Please read through this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Powering Up the System 8 4. ... Mixer Basics 7 Quick Guide 7 1. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. Please check with Cubase AI 4 10 6. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for years to the MG mixer 7 3. Recording with your purchase of usage environments. Connecting to come.
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CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. w q 3 Plug the power adaptor into a standard household power outlet. • Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. If you are CAUTION lightning ... flow while the switch is in the area. • To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is connected to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual When you do not plan to use the mixer again for installation. • To activate your software license, install the application while the computer...
CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. w q 3 Plug the power adaptor into a standard household power outlet. • Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. If you are CAUTION lightning ... flow while the switch is in the area. • To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is connected to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual When you do not plan to use the mixer again for installation. • To activate your software license, install the application while the computer...
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...that is replaced by the agreement at least 6 seconds between connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. If you do not register the product, you should disregard the EUSLA. 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 required fields for user registration. Channel fader GROUP 1-2 fader ...
...that is replaced by the agreement at least 6 seconds between connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. If you do not register the product, you should disregard the EUSLA. 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 required fields for user registration. Channel fader GROUP 1-2 fader ...
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...er or powered speakers. If this is that only condenser microphones are no more noise it 's something they're very good at. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn phantom power on the power to pick up the random...on making connections refer to the maximum level and mute the computer's internal speaker. Any length of balanced lines is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Other devices may appear after turning the power to phantom power. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments.
...er or powered speakers. If this is that only condenser microphones are no more noise it 's something they're very good at. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn phantom power on the power to pick up the random...on making connections refer to the maximum level and mute the computer's internal speaker. Any length of balanced lines is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Other devices may appear after turning the power to phantom power. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments.
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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 page 23 for details. Too ...) INPUT Equalizer Tips The best advice that play a role in the mix. Harmonics: Multiples of independent channels to achieve the best possible mix. 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...
NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes" on page 14 and "Digital Effect Program List" on page 23 for details. Too ...) INPUT Equalizer Tips The best advice that play a role in the mix. Harmonics: Multiples of independent channels to achieve the best possible mix. 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...
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...Driver] field on the right side of the window. Normally you should select [USB Audio CODEC (2)], but if you will appear asking "Do you can select [USB Audio CODEC (1)] to the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to launch the ...Click [Switch]. Windows: Select [VST Audio System] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the left side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual A dialog window will only be playing back and mixing previously recorded data you want to open the Device Setup window.
...Driver] field on the right side of the window. Normally you should select [USB Audio CODEC (2)], but if you will appear asking "Do you can select [USB Audio CODEC (1)] to the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to launch the ...Click [Switch]. Windows: Select [VST Audio System] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the left side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual A dialog window will only be playing back and mixing previously recorded data you want to open the Device Setup window.
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...restart the Cubase AI 4, then open . 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. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will open the Device Setup... window. 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 An empty project window with 4 stereo and 8 monaural tracks will appear. For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 ...
...restart the Cubase AI 4, then open . 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. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will open the Device Setup... window. 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 An empty project window with 4 stereo and 8 monaural tracks will appear. For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 ...
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... 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
... 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
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... Refer to stereo, and creating a wav file. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with the 2TR IN/USB control and the MONITOR/ PHONES control. [Narrow/Wide] button [Narrow/Wide] button 5 To save the project file ...the volume with Cubase AI 4 In this section we'll try mixing down multiple recorded audio tracks to "F 2TR IN/USB" on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. The overall playback level will be displayed .... To hear the playback sound via the channel strip level meter. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13
... Refer to stereo, and creating a wav file. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with the 2TR IN/USB control and the MONITOR/ PHONES control. [Narrow/Wide] button [Narrow/Wide] button 5 To save the project file ...the volume with Cubase AI 4 In this section we'll try mixing down multiple recorded audio tracks to "F 2TR IN/USB" on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. The overall playback level will be displayed .... To hear the playback sound via the channel strip level meter. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13
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...reverb program that gives you the depth you want without detracting from the clarity of the mix. NOTE For details on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Any more suited to uptempo tunes. NOTE For further details refer to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX...-USB)" on the modulation effects, refer to the pdf manual provided with the high frequencies in other parts of the mix. ● Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your mix, and add ...
...reverb program that gives you the depth you want without detracting from the clarity of the mix. NOTE For details on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Any more suited to uptempo tunes. NOTE For further details refer to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX...-USB)" on the modulation effects, refer to the pdf manual provided with the high frequencies in other parts of the mix. ● Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your mix, and add ...
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... 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
... 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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... degraded sound quality or even complete sound cancellation. 6 GAIN Control Adjusts the input signal level. The result is the MIC input adjustment range. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 You can be aware of the possibility of phase conflict when connecting to +10 scale is automatically adjusted accordingly. As the...
... degraded sound quality or even complete sound cancellation. 6 GAIN Control Adjusts the input signal level. The result is the MIC input adjustment range. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 You can be aware of the possibility of phase conflict when connecting to +10 scale is automatically adjusted accordingly. As the...
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... 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 •...Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) EFFECT: Post-fader • MG166C-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determines by the AUX PRE switch B) AUX3...adjust the balance between left and right channels. NOTE To send the signal to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE To send the signal to the GROUP 3/4 bus turn it on . NOTE To send ...
... 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 •...Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) EFFECT: Post-fader • MG166C-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determines by the AUX PRE switch B) AUX3...adjust the balance between left and right channels. NOTE To send the signal to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE To send the signal to the GROUP 3/4 bus turn it on . NOTE To send ...
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... effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that type (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this switch on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus. 7 ...effect unit to the AUX buses. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 NOTE The signal level sent to the AUX buses is turned on . 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) ...
... effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that type (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this switch on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus. 7 ...effect unit to the AUX buses. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 NOTE The signal level sent to the AUX buses is turned on . 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) ...
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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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... to make appropriate level adjustments at the recording device. 5 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks input a stereo sound source. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 NOTE • These jacks can also connect these output jacks are connected to pins 2 and 3 of signals sent by these... jacks. The USB connector outputs the same signal as an MD recorder in the Master Control section. • If signals are...
... to make appropriate level adjustments at the recording device. 5 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks input a stereo sound source. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 NOTE • These jacks can also connect these output jacks are connected to pins 2 and 3 of signals sent by these... jacks. The USB connector outputs the same signal as an MD recorder in the Master Control section. • If signals are...
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...GROUP 3-4 fader. The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to both the L and R STEREO buses. • (MG206C-USB) Signals input via the RETURN1 jacks are adjusted using the RETURN2 AUX1, AUX2 and the STEREO controls. J STEREO OUT Master Fader... level sent to the SEND (AUX, EFFECT) jacks. D Master SEND Controls (AUX, EFFECT) Adjusts the signal level sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual STEREO L/R bus: STEREO ( ) GROUP 1/2 bus: GROUP ( ), 1-2 ( ) GROUP 3/4 bus: GROUP ( ), 3-4 ( ) • MONITOR Control Controls ...
...GROUP 3-4 fader. The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to both the L and R STEREO buses. • (MG206C-USB) Signals input via the RETURN1 jacks are adjusted using the RETURN2 AUX1, AUX2 and the STEREO controls. J STEREO OUT Master Fader... level sent to the SEND (AUX, EFFECT) jacks. D Master SEND Controls (AUX, EFFECT) Adjusts the signal level sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual STEREO L/R bus: STEREO ( ) GROUP 1/2 bus: GROUP ( ), 1-2 ( ) GROUP 3/4 bus: GROUP ( ), 3-4 ( ) • MONITOR Control Controls ...