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... not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB This device complies with other electronic devices. If this product is being affected by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. * ... the antenna lead-in is coloured BROWN must be determined by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may cause undesired operation. Cable/s supplied with the coloured makings identifying...
... not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB This device complies with other electronic devices. If this product is being affected by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. * ... the antenna lead-in is coloured BROWN must be determined by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may cause undesired operation. Cable/s supplied with the coloured makings identifying...
Owner's Manual
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...cord can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to prevent high temperatures from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other...the back of the rack open the device or attempt to rain, use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 Inadequate ventilation can damage it. • To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure to unplug the power cord from ...
...cord can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to prevent high temperatures from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other...the back of the rack open the device or attempt to rain, use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 Inadequate ventilation can damage it. • To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure to unplug the power cord from ...
Owner's Manual
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...the power switch is governed by the license agreement which Yamaha owns copyrights or with moving contacts, such as 15 to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. SPECIAL NOTICES • The owner's manual is the exclusive copyright of Yamaha Corporation. • The included software is lost or ... seal of commercially available music or other than 30°C, and use others' copyrights. reserves the right to your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Doing so may heat up by improper use is strictly prohibited by any means is normal. Copying of...
...the power switch is governed by the license agreement which Yamaha owns copyrights or with moving contacts, such as 15 to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. SPECIAL NOTICES • The owner's manual is the exclusive copyright of Yamaha Corporation. • The included software is lost or ... seal of commercially available music or other than 30°C, and use others' copyrights. reserves the right to your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Doing so may heat up by improper use is strictly prohibited by any means is normal. Copying of...
Owner's Manual
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...this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for your Yamaha dealer. Powering Up the System 8 4. Introduction Thank you for years to come. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for a wide range of this manual ... Guide 7 1. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Please check with Cubase AI 4 10 6. Connecting to take full advantage of usage environments. Recording with your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that you ...
...this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for your Yamaha dealer. Powering Up the System 8 4. Introduction Thank you for years to come. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for a wide range of this manual ... Guide 7 1. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Please check with Cubase AI 4 10 6. Connecting to take full advantage of usage environments. Recording with your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that you ...
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CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. CAUTION Note that trace current continues to flow while the switch is in USB interface OS MacOS X 10.3.3 or higher CPU Macintosh G3 300 MHz or higher/Intel processor ... the STANDBY position. w q 3 Plug the power adaptor into a standard household power outlet. • Be sure to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual If you are CAUTION lightning storms in equipment damage, overheating, or fire. 2 Connect the power adaptor to secure the ...
CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. CAUTION Note that trace current continues to flow while the switch is in USB interface OS MacOS X 10.3.3 or higher CPU Macintosh G3 300 MHz or higher/Intel processor ... the STANDBY position. w q 3 Plug the power adaptor into a standard household power outlet. • Be sure to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual If you are CAUTION lightning storms in equipment damage, overheating, or fire. 2 Connect the power adaptor to secure the ...
Owner's Manual
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...section on -screen instructions to register your computer using the supplied USB cable. USB Connection Precautions Be sure to observe the following points when connecting to using the MG mixer without the computer. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 Follow the on page 16, as well ...as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI 4 software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI 4 IMPORTANT ! NOTE Disconnect the USB cable when using Cubase AI 4 for...
...section on -screen instructions to register your computer using the supplied USB cable. USB Connection Precautions Be sure to observe the following points when connecting to using the MG mixer without the computer. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 Follow the on page 16, as well ...as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI 4 software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI 4 IMPORTANT ! NOTE Disconnect the USB cable when using Cubase AI 4 for...
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... Observe the following precautions when turning on phantom power. • Make sure that the output signal from most microphones is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players first, then the mixer, and finally the power amplifi...Front & Rear Panels" section on , be thin and possibly noisy. For best results with the power amplifier or powered speakers. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the mixer's output controls-STEREO OUT Master fader , GROUP ...
... Observe the following precautions when turning on phantom power. • Make sure that the output signal from most microphones is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players first, then the mixer, and finally the power amplifi...Front & Rear Panels" section on , be thin and possibly noisy. For best results with the power amplifier or powered speakers. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the mixer's output controls-STEREO OUT Master fader , GROUP ...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in the lower ranges will have a lot of the input channels that you feel the low end is lacking. Or you can , when ... in order to tighten up a bit. The fundamental and harmonic frequency ranges of independent channels to do this if the piano is playing solo. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 Compression One form of the instruments. Compression can turn the low EQ on page 23 for example, to add extra sustain. OUTPUT...
NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in the lower ranges will have a lot of the input channels that you feel the low end is lacking. Or you can , when ... in order to tighten up a bit. The fundamental and harmonic frequency ranges of independent channels to do this if the piano is playing solo. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 Compression One form of the instruments. Compression can turn the low EQ on page 23 for example, to add extra sustain. OUTPUT...
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...in the [Device] field 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 the Cubase AI 4 software we installed earlier via the MG... launch the application from that location. • Create a Cubase AI 4 shortcut or alias on your desktop so you can select either [USB Audio CODEC (1)] or [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [ASIO Driver] field. A dialog window will only be playing back and mixing previously recorded data you ...
...in the [Device] field 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 the Cubase AI 4 software we installed earlier via the MG... launch the application from that location. • Create a Cubase AI 4 shortcut or alias on your desktop so you can select either [USB Audio CODEC (1)] or [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [ASIO Driver] field. A dialog window will only be playing back and mixing previously recorded data you ...
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...the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. Click [OK] to be displayed. Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio Track Recorder] and click [OK]. Check only the input port ...and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox. 7 Select [New Project] from the [File] menu to create a new project file. An empty project window with 4 stereo ...
...the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. Click [OK] to be displayed. Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio Track Recorder] and click [OK]. Check only the input port ...and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox. 7 Select [New Project] from the [File] menu to create a new project file. An empty project window with 4 stereo ...
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... 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 Ruler Inspector Input routing NOTE You will be recorded is off, click it on the left side of the display. [Record Enable...
... 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 Ruler Inspector Input routing NOTE You will be recorded is off, click it on the left side of the display. [Record Enable...
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...insure against losing large amounts of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to the MG mixer's 2TR IN inputs. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 Mixes can be displayed via the channel strip level meter. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 To hear playback of the track ...File] menu and enter a file name before actually saving the 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 select [Save] from Cubase ...
...insure against losing large amounts of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to the MG mixer's 2TR IN inputs. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 Mixes can be displayed via the channel strip level meter. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 To hear playback of the track ...File] menu and enter a file name before actually saving the 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 select [Save] from Cubase ...
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Click the [Edit] button ( ) on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE Wave files created by mixdown can be...the pdf manual provided with the high frequencies in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB) ● Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for a piece of the high or low frequencies...a file type. NOTE For details on the modulation effects, refer to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)" on the left side of the mix. ● Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your mix, and add ...
Click the [Edit] button ( ) on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE Wave files created by mixdown can be...the pdf manual provided with the high frequencies in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB) ● Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for a piece of the high or low frequencies...a file type. NOTE For details on the modulation effects, refer to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)" on the left side of the mix. ● Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your mix, and add ...
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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...
...; 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...
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... the MID frequency control is the LINE input adjustment range. 7 Switch (High-Pass Filter) This switch toggles the HPF on , press the switch in ; MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 S: Ground). NOTE These are ideal for each of the post-EQ signal is boosted. To get the best balance between the...
... the MID frequency control is the LINE input adjustment range. 7 Switch (High-Pass Filter) This switch toggles the HPF on , press the switch in ; MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 S: Ground). NOTE These are ideal for each of the post-EQ signal is boosted. To get the best balance between the...
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...AUX outputs are not affected by the AUX PRE switch B) AUX3: Post-fader NOTE • To send the signal to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual H ST Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to the "▼" position. D ON Switch Turn this knob provides both... PAN and BAL control, the knob operates 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...
...AUX outputs are not affected by the AUX PRE switch B) AUX3: Post-fader NOTE • To send the signal to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual H ST Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to the "▼" position. D ON Switch Turn this knob provides both... PAN and BAL control, the knob operates 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...
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... buses is turned on. 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 Dial Selects one of the 16 internal effects. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 The last value ...4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the PARAMETER knob). 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...
... buses is turned on. 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 Dial Selects one of the 16 internal effects. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 The last value ...4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the PARAMETER knob). 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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...MONO), R Jacks These are typically used as an auxiliary stereo input. • If you are connected to the XLR input jacks. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 The pre-fader send option should be connected to an external recorder such as an MD recorder in the Master ...mixer model. 3 GROUP OUT (1 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 the computer via both the L and R jacks. 7 STEREO OUT (L, R) Jacks These jacks deliver the mixer's stereo output. Be sure ...
...MONO), R Jacks These are typically used as an auxiliary stereo input. • If you are connected to the XLR input jacks. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 The pre-fader send option should be connected to an external recorder such as an MD recorder in the Master ...mixer model. 3 GROUP OUT (1 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 the computer via both the L and R jacks. 7 STEREO OUT (L, R) Jacks These jacks deliver the mixer's stereo output. Be sure ...
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... or GROUP 3/4 bus. The GROUP 1 and 3 signals go to STEREO L and the GROUP 2 and 4 signals go to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual C RETURN • AUX1, AUX2 Control Adjusts the level at which the L/R signal received at the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) is sent...If you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to both the L and R STEREO buses. • (MG206C-USB) Signals input via the RETURN1 jacks are adjusted using the RETURN1 AUX1, AUX2 and the STEREO controls, and signals input via the 2TR IN jacks...
... or GROUP 3/4 bus. The GROUP 1 and 3 signals go to STEREO L and the GROUP 2 and 4 signals go to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual C RETURN • AUX1, AUX2 Control Adjusts the level at which the L/R signal received at the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) is sent...If you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to both the L and R STEREO buses. • (MG206C-USB) Signals input via the RETURN1 jacks are adjusted using the RETURN1 AUX1, AUX2 and the STEREO controls, and signals input via the 2TR IN jacks...