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... MG166CX distributed by the interference. Utilize power outlets that neither core is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . Modifi...;cations not expressly approved by Yamaha may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals ...
... MG166CX distributed by the interference. Utilize power outlets that neither core is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . Modifi...;cations not expressly approved by Yamaha may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals ...
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... voltage specified as in direct sunlight, near water or in a position where anyone could walk on it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 Depending on its side or upside down. In particular, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it... from developing inside this device is a sudden loss of panel disfiguration or damage to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to the product all the minimum level. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ...
... voltage specified as in direct sunlight, near water or in a position where anyone could walk on it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 Depending on its side or upside down. In particular, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it... from developing inside this device is a sudden loss of panel disfiguration or damage to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to the product all the minimum level. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ...
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When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be turned off FIRST for the same reason. • Do not insert your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual When you are for all devices, set all devices. And only the MG166CX has internal effects. * In this can cause permanent hearing loss...
When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be turned off FIRST for the same reason. • Do not insert your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual When you are for all devices, set all devices. And only the MG166CX has internal effects. * In this can cause permanent hearing loss...
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...digital effects that trace current continues to the ON position. Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the rear of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. CAUTION Note that can provide some very serious sound. The mixer combines ease of Your Mixer........... 8 Balanced, ...clockwise (w) to secure the connection. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch...
...digital effects that trace current continues to the ON position. Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the rear of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. CAUTION Note that can provide some very serious sound. The mixer combines ease of Your Mixer........... 8 Balanced, ...clockwise (w) to secure the connection. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch...
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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. 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
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... volume using condenser microphones that require phantom power, turn the channel PFL switch on the power to the power amp or powered speakers. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 Note that the PHONES jack outputs the prefader signal from all channels on which the PFL switch is turned off . Connecting these instruments directly...
... volume using condenser microphones that require phantom power, turn the channel PFL switch on the power to the power amp or powered speakers. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 Note that the PHONES jack outputs the prefader signal from all channels on which the PFL switch is turned off . Connecting these instruments directly...
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... sound-related measurements. If the smallest sound that level to pick up. That's why balanced lines are fine-unless you 're in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
... sound-related measurements. If the smallest sound that level to pick up. That's why balanced lines are fine-unless you 're in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C 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 Mixer Basics Making the Most of some musical instruments. In the same way you won't want the "snap" of the instruments.
.... 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 Mixer Basics Making the Most of some musical instruments. In the same way you won't want the "snap" of the instruments.
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... whispered passages while passionate shouts are more complex delay structure. A common example of the use it sparingly. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual When adding delay to a vocal, for ballads, while shorter reverb times are still well balanced in the mix. Reverb Tone Different reverb programs will depend...
... whispered passages while passionate shouts are more complex delay structure. A common example of the use it sparingly. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual When adding delay to a vocal, for ballads, while shorter reverb times are still well balanced in the mix. Reverb Tone Different reverb programs will depend...
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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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... type, frequency, and maximum cut/boost for connecting devices such as graphic equalizers, compressors, or noise filters into the corresponding channels. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 You can be aware of the possibility of phase conflict when connecting to other types of jack can be used at a time...
... type, frequency, and maximum cut/boost for connecting devices such as graphic equalizers, compressors, or noise filters into the corresponding channels. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 You can be aware of the possibility of phase conflict when connecting to other types of jack can be used at a time...
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... the switch is on to send the signal to the buses. H ST Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual NOTE Set the fader sliders for monitoring. Signals input to the L input (odd channel) go to the GROUP 2 or 4 buses or the STEREO R ... switch 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 AUX PRE switch B) AUX3: Post-fader NOTE • To send the signal to the...
... the switch is on to send the signal to the buses. H ST Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual NOTE Set the fader sliders for monitoring. Signals input to the L input (odd channel) go to the GROUP 2 or 4 buses or the STEREO R ... switch 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 AUX PRE switch B) AUX3: Post-fader NOTE • To send the signal to the...
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...STEREO L/R bus. 0 EFFECT RTN Fader Adjusts the signal level sent from the internal digital effect unit to the AUX buses. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to the AUX buses is not affected by the EFFECT ... ON Switch Switches the internal effect on . 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 the STEREO bus. The last value used with that was previously used with each effect type...
...STEREO L/R bus. 0 EFFECT RTN Fader Adjusts the signal level sent from the internal digital effect unit to the AUX buses. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to the AUX buses is not affected by the EFFECT ... ON Switch Switches the internal effect on . 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 the STEREO bus. The last value used with that was previously used with each effect type...
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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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... returned a mono mix of headphones to the AUX1 and AUX2 buses. The PEAK indicator lights red when the output reaches the clipping level. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master fader has no affect on each mixer model. 2 GROUP OUT (1 to the mixer. NOTE The signal output...
... returned a mono mix of headphones to the AUX1 and AUX2 buses. The PEAK indicator lights red when the output reaches the clipping level. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master fader has no affect on each mixer model. 2 GROUP OUT (1 to the mixer. NOTE The signal output...
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The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Switches PFL MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN ON - - H ST Switch If this switch is on ( ), then only the PFL output from that channel is set to ...
The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Switches PFL MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN ON - - H ST Switch If this switch is on ( ), then only the PFL output from that channel is set to ...
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.... If you use with cyclical filter modulation. A wah-wah effect with kick drum. An LFO is ideal for Low Frequency Oscillator. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. Jack List Input and Output Jacks Polarities MIC INPUT, STEREO...
.... If you use with cyclical filter modulation. A wah-wah effect with kick drum. An LFO is ideal for Low Frequency Oscillator. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. Jack List Input and Output Jacks Polarities MIC INPUT, STEREO...
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...? ❑ Are two different instruments connected to the XLR-type and phone jacks, or to the AUX1 or 2 jack (MG166CX/MG166C) and turn the PRE switch 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... switch 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 only one channel?
...? ❑ Are two different instruments connected to the XLR-type and phone jacks, or to the AUX1 or 2 jack (MG166CX/MG166C) and turn the PRE switch 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... switch 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 only one channel?
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... nominal 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 Crosstalk (1 kHz) Maximum voltage gain (1 kHz) All faders and controls are nominal if not specified. STEREO OUT Residual Output Noise Adjacent...
... nominal 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 Crosstalk (1 kHz) Maximum voltage gain (1 kHz) All faders and controls are nominal if not specified. STEREO OUT Residual Output Noise Adjacent...