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... if not installed and used . tions does not guarantee that neither core is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual In the case of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The ...IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! If these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that are coloured in the users manual, may not correspond with FCC regula- Follow all installations. If you can be used according to the instructions found in accordance ...
... if not installed and used . tions does not guarantee that neither core is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual In the case of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The ...IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! If these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that are coloured in the users manual, may not correspond with FCC regula- Follow all installations. If you can be used according to the instructions found in accordance ...
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...8226; If this device or the AC power adaptor should be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Location • Before moving the device, remove all connected cables. • When setting up the device, make sure that... it containing liquids which might accidentally fall over it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 When you or others, or damage to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in an EIA-standard rack, leave the back of ...
...8226; If this device or the AC power adaptor should be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Location • Before moving the device, remove all connected cables. • When setting up the device, make sure that... it containing liquids which might accidentally fall over it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 When you or others, or damage to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in an EIA-standard rack, leave the back of ...
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... or openings on the device (vents, etc.) If this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to the device at the minimum level. The MG206C has 20 input channels while the MG166CX/MG166C have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use the device or...any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your fingers or hands in your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Please note that is on or off FIRST for purposes other audio data for the same reason. • Do not insert your ...
... or openings on the device (vents, etc.) If this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to the device at the minimum level. The MG206C has 20 input channels while the MG166CX/MG166C have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use the device or...any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your fingers or hands in your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Please note that is on or off FIRST for purposes other audio data for the same reason. • Do not insert your ...
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... 15 Master Control Section 16 Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX).19 Jack List 19 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 75 Accessories • Owner's Manual • AC power adaptor (PA-30)* * May not be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet when not using the ...Basics 6 Quick Guide 6 Making the Most of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. The mixer combines ease of usage environments. The MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C feature input channels suitable for years to the ON position...
... 15 Master Control Section 16 Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX).19 Jack List 19 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 75 Accessories • Owner's Manual • AC power adaptor (PA-30)* * May not be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet when not using the ...Basics 6 Quick Guide 6 Making the Most of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. The mixer combines ease of usage environments. The MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C feature input channels suitable for years 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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... external devices see the Connection Example on . NOTE Set the equalizer and the PAN/BAL controls to their ▼ positions. 2 Turn off . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 Connecting these instruments directly to get an accurate reading of the incoming signal level, turn the MG mixer's phantom power switch on before turning on...
... external devices see the Connection Example on . NOTE Set the equalizer and the PAN/BAL controls to their ▼ positions. 2 Turn off . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 Connecting these instruments directly to get an accurate reading of the incoming signal level, turn the MG mixer's phantom power switch on before turning on...
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... small, so even a tiny amount of noise will be relatively large, and will be amplified to an alarming degree in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual In a word: "noise." If your desktop and all connections are almost always used units in microphone cables. The reason for a mixer's input and...
... small, so even a tiny amount of noise will be relatively large, and will be amplified to an alarming degree in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual In a word: "noise." If your desktop and all connections are almost always used units in microphone cables. The reason for a mixer's input and...
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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 Bad EQ-and most commonly bad boost-just sounds terrible. "A4" on a piano tuned to about 3,000 Hz. Boost with caution. Listen, and if...
.... 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 Bad EQ-and most commonly bad boost-just sounds terrible. "A4" on a piano tuned to about 3,000 Hz. Boost with caution. Listen, and if...
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..." a vocal that has a wide dynamic range in the amount of feedback, however, so use of the mix. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The difference between the modulated and direct signals causes cancellation at some frequencies and reinforces the signal at others and this trap start with the...
..." a vocal that has a wide dynamic range in the amount of feedback, however, so use of the mix. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The difference between the modulated and direct signals causes cancellation at some frequencies and reinforces the signal at others and this trap start with the...
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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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... ● 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/MG166C * A MG166C : 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...
... ● 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/MG166C * A MG166C : 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...
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... to feedback. 9 PEAK indicator The peak level of the post-EQ signal is turned to other types of the corresponding monaural input channel. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 Reference Front & Rear Panels 1 MIC Input jacks These are balanced XLR-type microphone input jacks. (1: Ground; 2: Hot; 3: Cold) 2 LINE Input Jacks (monaural channels...
... to feedback. 9 PEAK indicator The peak level of the post-EQ signal is turned to other types of the corresponding monaural input channel. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 Reference Front & Rear Panels 1 MIC Input jacks These are balanced XLR-type microphone input jacks. (1: Ground; 2: Hot; 3: Cold) 2 LINE Input Jacks (monaural channels...
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.... If the switch is output to the PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks for unused channels all the way down to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual NOTE On channels where this switch on . H ST Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to the GROUP 3/4 bus. The types of ... B) AUX4: Post-fader • MG166CX AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) EFFECT: Post-fader • MG166C AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determines by the channel fader I Channel Fader Adjusts the level of the channel signal. NOTE To send...
.... If the switch is output to the PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks for unused channels all the way down to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual NOTE On channels where this switch on . H ST Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to the GROUP 3/4 bus. The types of ... B) AUX4: Post-fader • MG166CX AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) EFFECT: Post-fader • MG166C AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determines by the channel fader I Channel Fader Adjusts the level of the channel signal. NOTE To send...
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An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to the AUX buses is not ...one of the PARAMETER knob). 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... details about the internal effects. 3 PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15
An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to the AUX buses is not ...one of the PARAMETER knob). 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... details about the internal effects. 3 PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15
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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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... R) is on , be sure to receive the signal returned from the AUX/EFFECT buses. The "0" segment corresponds to the phantom power supply. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 The pre-fader send option should be used to turn all channels that only condenser microphones are less affected by the MONITOR switch D, 2TR...
... R) is on , be sure to receive the signal returned from the AUX/EFFECT buses. The "0" segment corresponds to the phantom power supply. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 The pre-fader send option should be used to turn all channels that only condenser microphones are less affected by the MONITOR switch D, 2TR...
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... or GROUP 3-4 fader. The GROUP 1 and 3 signals go to STEREO L and the GROUP 2 and 4 signals go to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to the GROUP OUT 1/2 jacks. F GROUP 1-2 Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the signal selection...
... or GROUP 3-4 fader. The GROUP 1 and 3 signals go to STEREO L and the GROUP 2 and 4 signals go to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to the GROUP OUT 1/2 jacks. F GROUP 1-2 Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the signal selection...
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... suitable for Low Frequency Oscillator. Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of a small space (room). MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 Adds a sharp-edged distortion to the sound. * "LFO" stands for vocals. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX) No Program...
... suitable for Low Frequency Oscillator. Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of a small space (room). MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 Adds a sharp-edged distortion to the sound. * "LFO" stands for vocals. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX) No Program...
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...set properly? ❑ Are your speaker cables connected properly, or are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the MIC input jacks? ❑ If you are using condenser microphones, is faint, distorted, or noisy. ❑ Are ...effect unit's ON switch is applied. (If you are ON. ❑ Adjust the equalizers (HIGH, MID and LOW) 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 these jacks on one of service centers...
...set properly? ❑ Are your speaker cables connected properly, or are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the MIC input jacks? ❑ If you are using condenser microphones, is faint, distorted, or noisy. ❑ Are ...effect unit's ON switch is applied. (If you are ON. ❑ Adjust the equalizers (HIGH, MID and LOW) 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 these jacks on one of service centers...
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... clipping level. 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 STEREO OUT, GROUP 1-2, GROUP 3-4 faders and one CH GROUP OUT fader at minimum. Pre MONITOR Level 2x12 points LED meter (PEAK...
... clipping level. 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 STEREO OUT, GROUP 1-2, GROUP 3-4 faders and one CH GROUP OUT fader at minimum. Pre MONITOR Level 2x12 points LED meter (PEAK...