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...Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Compliance with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as indicated in...do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. If this manual, meets FCC requirements. In the case of assurance that interference will not result in ...
...Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Compliance with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as indicated in...do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. If this manual, meets FCC requirements. In the case of assurance that interference will not result in ...
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... malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet, and have it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 Also, if this manual in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of the device, or if any openings. • Never insert...for the device. If you are not using is to rain, use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to be caused by it containing liquids which might accidentally fall over...
... malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet, and have it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 Also, if this manual in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of the device, or if any openings. • Never insert...for the device. If you are not using is to rain, use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to be caused by it containing liquids which might accidentally fall over...
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...Copying of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to change or modify products or specifications at the minimum level. reserves the right to the MG206C, MG166CX and MG166C. * Illustrations herein are for explanatory purposes only,... a long time, make sure you are not using the device for the same reason. • Do not insert your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Handling caution • When turning on it, and avoid use the device or headphones for a long period of commercially available...
...Copying of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to change or modify products or specifications at the minimum level. reserves the right to the MG206C, MG166CX and MG166C. * Illustrations herein are for explanatory purposes only,... a long time, make sure you are not using the device for the same reason. • Do not insert your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Handling caution • When turning on it, and avoid use the device or headphones for a long period of commercially available...
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...MG166C feature input channels suitable for a wide range of this manual carefully before beginning use the mixer again for a long while, please be included depending on the rear of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. The mixer combines ease of operation with your Yamaha dealer. Please read through this mixer's superlative features and... take full advantage of usage environments. CAUTION Note that you do not plan to use , so that trace current continues to secure the connection. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 If you will be able to the ON position.
...MG166C feature input channels suitable for a wide range of this manual carefully before beginning use the mixer again for a long while, please be included depending on the rear of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. The mixer combines ease of operation with your Yamaha dealer. Please read through this mixer's superlative features and... take full advantage of usage environments. CAUTION Note that you do not plan to use , so that trace current continues to secure the connection. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 If you will be able to the ON position.
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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.
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... following order: Peripheral devices → MG mixer → power amps (or powered speakers). NOTE • To use the level meter to avoid distortion. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 Connecting these instruments directly to the MG mixer may result in degraded sound and noise. 3 To avoid damage to create the desired initial balance...
... following order: Peripheral devices → MG mixer → power amps (or powered speakers). NOTE • To use the level meter to avoid distortion. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 Connecting these instruments directly to the MG mixer may result in degraded sound and noise. 3 To avoid damage to create the desired initial balance...
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... ever used a mixer you might produce a level as high as 0 dBu. non-linear scale, and a difference of 3 dB actually results in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Just plug everything in, twiddle the controls, and away you 're in the mixer's high-gain head amplifier. The longer the wire...
... ever used a mixer you might produce a level as high as 0 dBu. non-linear scale, and a difference of 3 dB actually results in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Just plug everything in, twiddle the controls, and away you 're in the mixer's high-gain head amplifier. The longer the wire...
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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 You can basically turn the low EQ on cymbal channels all the way down without compromising the character of energy in very small increments...
.... 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 You can basically turn the low EQ on cymbal channels all the way down without compromising the character of energy in very small increments...
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... the high frequencies, can result in unnatural sound and interfere with the direct signal, results in the mix. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for you 'll be able to produce otherworldly sonic swoops. Most compressors require several milliseconds, with...
... the high frequencies, can result in unnatural sound and interfere with the direct signal, results in the mix. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for you 'll be able to produce otherworldly sonic swoops. Most compressors require several milliseconds, with...
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Reference Setup Reference Guitar Bass Microphone DI Rear panel Powered monitor speakers Recorder CD Player Synthesizer Effect processor Powered speakers Effect processor (exciter) Headphones Powered monitor speakers MG206C MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 11
Reference Setup Reference Guitar Bass Microphone DI Rear panel Powered monitor speakers Recorder CD Player Synthesizer Effect processor Powered speakers Effect processor (exciter) Headphones Powered monitor speakers MG206C MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 11
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Reference Front & Rear Panels Channel Control Section ● MG206C 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... EFFECT → AUX3 Channels 1 to 6 (Monaural) Channels 7 and 8 (Monaural) Channels Channels 9/10 and 11/12 13/14 and 15/16 (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 12 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
Reference Front & Rear Panels Channel Control Section ● MG206C 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... EFFECT → AUX3 Channels 1 to 6 (Monaural) Channels 7 and 8 (Monaural) Channels Channels 9/10 and 11/12 13/14 and 15/16 (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 12 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
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... below clipping. The -34 to adjust the midrange frequency band. The monaural channels have MID frequency controls to +10 scale is reverse-phased. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 A reversedphased signal may lead to insert an external signal-processing device between the S/N ratio and the dynamic range, adjust the gain so that...
... below clipping. The -34 to adjust the midrange frequency band. The monaural channels have MID frequency controls to +10 scale is reverse-phased. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 A reversedphased signal may lead to insert an external signal-processing device between the S/N ratio and the dynamic range, adjust the gain so that...
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... and BAL control, the knob operates as a PAN control when input is received via the MIC jack or L (MONO) input only, and as follows: • MG206C AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2, 3: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) AUX4: Post-fader • MG166CX AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader... (Pre-Fader Listen) Switch This switch lets you monitor the channel's pre-fader signal. F 1-2 Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
... and BAL control, the knob operates as a PAN control when input is received via the MIC jack or L (MONO) input only, and as follows: • MG206C AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2, 3: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) AUX4: Post-fader • MG166CX AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader... (Pre-Fader Listen) Switch This switch lets you monitor the channel's pre-fader signal. F 1-2 Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
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...etc.) for the selected effect. 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) can be used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 7 NOTE The ON switch lights and the internal effect...the internal effect on or off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the 16 internal effects. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to the AUX buses. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 The switch lights orange when on .
...etc.) for the selected effect. 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) can be used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 7 NOTE The ON switch lights and the internal effect...the internal effect on or off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the 16 internal effects. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to the AUX buses. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 The switch lights orange when on .
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Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section ● MG206C Rear panel 1 2 34 5 7 9 B H ● MG166CX/MG166C * 1, C MG166C : EFFECT → AUX3 1 4 6 3 6 7 8 5 2 8 0 9 0 A A C C D B D E E H F I F I G G 16 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section ● MG206C Rear panel 1 2 34 5 7 9 B H ● MG166CX/MG166C * 1, C MG166C : EFFECT → AUX3 1 4 6 3 6 7 8 5 2 8 0 9 0 A A C C D B D E E H F I F I G G 16 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
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...terminals of headphones to the STEREO L/R bus as well as an auxiliary stereo input. • If you do not need phantom power. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 The signal received by the MONITOR switch D, 2TR IN switch E and PFL switch. A Level Meter This LED meter displays the...; LINE jacks TRS phone-type balanced output jacks. 7 MONITOR OUT jacks These are connected to both the L and R STEREO buses. • (MG206C) Signals input via the RETURN1 jacks are adjusted using the RETURN1 AUX1, AUX2 and the STEREO controls, and signals input via these jacks is the...
...terminals of headphones to the STEREO L/R bus as well as an auxiliary stereo input. • If you do not need phantom power. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 The signal received by the MONITOR switch D, 2TR IN switch E and PFL switch. A Level Meter This LED meter displays the...; LINE jacks TRS phone-type balanced output jacks. 7 MONITOR OUT jacks These are connected to both the L and R STEREO buses. • (MG206C) Signals input via the RETURN1 jacks are adjusted using the RETURN1 AUX1, AUX2 and the STEREO controls, and signals input via these jacks is the...
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... Adjusts the signal level sent to the signal selection. The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual D MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR switches These switches select the signal sent to the STEREO L/R bus via the MONITOR/PHONES jacks PFL STEREO TO...
... Adjusts the signal level sent to the signal selection. The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual D MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR switches These switches select the signal sent to the STEREO L/R bus via the MONITOR/PHONES jacks PFL STEREO TO...
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...) applications. Simulation of a small space (room). A sweeping pitched effect. Phase modulation produces a cyclical phasing effect. Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 Echo designed for use monaural plugs, the connection will also accept connection to modulate another signal, determining the modulation speed and waveform shape...
...) applications. Simulation of a small space (room). A sweeping pitched effect. Phase modulation produces a cyclical phasing effect. Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 Echo designed for use monaural plugs, the connection will also accept connection to modulate another signal, determining the modulation speed and waveform shape...
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...heard more clearly. ❑ Be sure that the switches are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the page 71 for the channels that you are using MG166CX) ❑ Check that the EFFECT PARAMETER control and ... effect is applied. (If you are not using condenser microphones, is turned ON. ❑ Be sure that the EFFECT control on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The level meter doesn't show the output signal level. ❑ Are the PFL switches for a list of service centers.) Sound is faint, distorted...
...heard more clearly. ❑ Be sure that the switches are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the page 71 for the channels that you are using MG166CX) ❑ Check that the EFFECT PARAMETER control and ... effect is applied. (If you are not using condenser microphones, is turned ON. ❑ Be sure that the EFFECT control on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The level meter doesn't show the output signal level. ❑ Are the PFL switches for a list of service centers.) Sound is faint, distorted...
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Reference Specifications MG206C ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with infinite dB/octave attenuation. PA-... at minimum. AUX SEND Master/AUX control at nominal level and all channels' ST and 1-2, 3-4 switches off frequency of signal generator: 150 ohms MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 75 STEREO OUT Residual Output Noise Adjacent Input CHs 1-12 Input to Output STEREO L/R, CHs 1-12, PAN: panned hard left or hard right Phantom...
Reference Specifications MG206C ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with infinite dB/octave attenuation. PA-... at minimum. AUX SEND Master/AUX control at nominal level and all channels' ST and 1-2, 3-4 switches off frequency of signal generator: 150 ohms MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 75 STEREO OUT Residual Output Noise Adjacent Input CHs 1-12 Input to Output STEREO L/R, CHs 1-12, PAN: panned hard left or hard right Phantom...