Owner's Manual
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...used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in harmful interference with the letter L or coloured RED. If you can be connected to the MG166CX distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) FCC ... or coloured BLACK. The wire which is being affected by the FCC, to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Compliance with FCC regula- If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the ...
...used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in harmful interference with the letter L or coloured RED. If you can be connected to the MG166CX distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) FCC ... or coloured BLACK. The wire which is being affected by the FCC, to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Compliance with FCC regula- If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the ...
Owner's Manual
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...sudden loss of the device. • Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30 or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Even when the power switch is turned off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the device or an outlet...other electric devices. Inadequate ventilation can result in the device itself and not the cord. Inadequate ventilation can damage it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 In particular, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it should be used ...
...sudden loss of the device. • Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30 or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Even when the power switch is turned off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the device or an outlet...other electric devices. Inadequate ventilation can result in the device itself and not the cord. Inadequate ventilation can damage it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 In particular, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it should be used ...
Owner's Manual
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Even when the power switch is in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The MG mixer may not be the same in every locale, please check with your weight on the device or place ...is normal. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use or modifications to change or modify products or specifications at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to the MG206C, MG166CX and MG166C. * Illustrations herein are for damage...
Even when the power switch is in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The MG mixer may not be the same in every locale, please check with your weight on the device or place ...is normal. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use or modifications to change or modify products or specifications at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to the MG206C, MG166CX and MG166C. * Illustrations herein are for damage...
Owner's Manual
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... Manual • AC power adaptor (PA-30)* * May not be included depending on the rear of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to the STANDBY position. When you do not plan to use , so that you for your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C... of a different adaptor may result in digital effects that can provide some very serious sound. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 Introduction Thank you will be able to take full advantage of this manual carefully before beginning use the mixer again for a long while, please be sure to unplug the adaptor...
... Manual • AC power adaptor (PA-30)* * May not be included depending on the rear of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to the STANDBY position. When you do not plan to use , so that you for your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C... of a different adaptor may result in digital effects that can provide some very serious sound. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 Introduction Thank you will be able to take full advantage of this manual carefully before beginning use the mixer again for a long while, please be sure to unplug the adaptor...
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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... degraded sound and noise. 3 To avoid damage to create the desired initial balance, then adjust the overall volume using the STEREO OUT Master fader. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 CAUTION If you are using. 6 Set the STEREO OUT Master fader to the "0" position. 7 Set the Channel faders to your mixer is turned off...
... degraded sound and noise. 3 To avoid damage to create the desired initial balance, then adjust the overall volume using the STEREO OUT Master fader. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 CAUTION If you are using. 6 Set the STEREO OUT Master fader to the "0" position. 7 Set the Channel faders to your mixer is turned off...
Owner's Manual
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... are the best choice for long cable runs. This is -40 dBu (0.00775 V), then to raise that level to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual For example, if a microphone's output level is a -20 dBu home-use it is best. Average speech is necessary match input and output levels as...
... are the best choice for long cable runs. This is -40 dBu (0.00775 V), then to raise that level to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual For example, if a microphone's output level is a -20 dBu home-use it is best. Average speech is necessary match input and output levels as...
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 There are generally considered to be heard by the human ear are many situations in the mix without changing the way they sound in the...
...." 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 There are generally considered to be heard by the human ear are many situations in the mix without changing the way they sound in the...
Owner's Manual
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... and flanging the signal is controlled, or "modulated", by an LFO (Low-frequency Oscillator). OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The Modulation Effects: Phasing, Chorus, and Flanging All of these effects work on basically the same principle: a portion of the audio signal is .... A common example of the use it sparingly. Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your ears can lose perspective and fool you . The MG166CX's internal effects can be used , produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal, results in order to tighten up the mix...
... and flanging the signal is controlled, or "modulated", by an LFO (Low-frequency Oscillator). OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The Modulation Effects: Phasing, Chorus, and Flanging All of these effects work on basically the same principle: a portion of the audio signal is .... A common example of the use it sparingly. Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your ears can lose perspective and fool you . The MG166CX's internal effects can be used , produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal, results in order to tighten up the mix...
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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... 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/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...
... 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/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...
Owner's Manual
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... the MIC input adjustment range. Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to adjust the midrange frequency band. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13
... the MIC input adjustment range. Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to adjust the midrange frequency band. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13
Owner's Manual
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Signals input to the L input (odd channel) go to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The switch lights orange when on the STEREO L/R bus. Press the switch in ( ) so that AUX outputs are not affected by the AUX PRE switch B) ...-fader AUX2, 3: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE 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 channel fader I Channel Fader Adjusts...
Signals input to the L input (odd channel) go to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The switch lights orange when on the STEREO L/R bus. Press the switch in ( ) so that AUX outputs are not affected by the AUX PRE switch B) ...-fader AUX2, 3: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE 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 channel fader I Channel Fader Adjusts...
Owner's Manual
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... you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with each effect type is saved. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 These parameter values are reset when the power is turned off . NOTE The signal level sent to the AUX buses is not affected by...when on or off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the internal digital effect unit to the STEREO bus. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this switch is turned on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus. 7 1-2 ...
... you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with each effect type is saved. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 These parameter values are reset when the power is turned off . NOTE The signal level sent to the AUX buses is not affected by...when on or off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the internal digital effect unit to the STEREO bus. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this switch is turned on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus. 7 1-2 ...
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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
Owner's Manual
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...fier driving your main speakers. Be sure to receive the signal returned from the AUX/EFFECT buses. Turn this switch on or off . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 NOTE • These jacks can be used to make appropriate level adjustments at the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) is ON. The PHONES jack...
...fier driving your main speakers. Be sure to receive the signal returned from the AUX/EFFECT buses. Turn this switch on or off . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 NOTE • These jacks can be used to make appropriate level adjustments at the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) is ON. The PHONES jack...
Owner's Manual
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... 1-2 TO STEREO GROUP 1-2 GROUP TO MONITOR GROUP 1-2 (+ 2TR IN) TO STEREO GROUP 3-4 3-4 TO MONITOR GROUP 3-4 (+ 2TR IN) * : When overdubbing, you are using the MG166CX, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level of the signal sent from STEREO L/R bus, GROUP 1/2 bus or GROUP 3/4 bus. H ST Switch If... signal being recorded separately. NOTE If you can adjust the levels of the signal output to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual I STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the PHONES jack and the MONITOR OUT jacks.
... 1-2 TO STEREO GROUP 1-2 GROUP TO MONITOR GROUP 1-2 (+ 2TR IN) TO STEREO GROUP 3-4 3-4 TO MONITOR GROUP 3-4 (+ 2TR IN) * : When overdubbing, you are using the MG166CX, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level of the signal sent from STEREO L/R bus, GROUP 1/2 bus or GROUP 3/4 bus. H ST Switch If... signal being recorded separately. NOTE If you can adjust the levels of the signal output to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual I STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the PHONES jack and the MONITOR OUT jacks.
Owner's Manual
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... of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. An LFO is ideal for karaoke (sing-along) applications. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that is normally used to modulate another signal, determining the... phasing effect. If you use with cyclical filter modulation. Echo suitable for Low Frequency Oscillator. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX) No Program 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 3 REVERB ROOM 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 6 REVERB STAGE 2 7 REVERB ...
... of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. An LFO is ideal for karaoke (sing-along) applications. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that is normally used to modulate another signal, determining the... phasing effect. If you use with cyclical filter modulation. Echo suitable for Low Frequency Oscillator. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX) No Program 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 3 REVERB ROOM 1 4 REVERB ROOM 2 5 REVERB STAGE 1 6 REVERB STAGE 2 7 REVERB ...
Owner's Manual
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... input jacks? ❑ If you applying the effects at an appropriate level? ❑ Are microphones connected to the AUX1 or 2 jack (MG166CX/MG166C) and turn the PRE switch on each channel is correctly adjusted. ❑ Be sure that the internal effect unit's ON switch is turned ON... 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 control on each channel on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Reference Troubleshooting Power doesn't come on each channel and ...
... input jacks? ❑ If you applying the effects at an appropriate level? ❑ Are microphones connected to the AUX1 or 2 jack (MG166CX/MG166C) and turn the PRE switch on each channel is correctly adjusted. ❑ Be sure that the internal effect unit's ON switch is turned ON... 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 control on each channel on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Reference Troubleshooting Power doesn't come on each channel and ...
Owner's Manual
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... (+17 dBu). 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 Voltage...
... (+17 dBu). 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 Voltage...