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... Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. * This applies only to the MG166CX distributed by the FCC, to the operation of this product in all installation instructions. Compliance with... the terminal which is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The wires in the mains lead of this product or the device that your FCC authorization to...
... Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. * This applies only to the MG166CX distributed by the FCC, to the operation of this product in all installation instructions. Compliance with... the terminal which is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in your authority, granted by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The wires in the mains lead of this product or the device that your FCC authorization to...
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... the possibility of the device. • Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30 or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Location • Before moving the device, remove all connected cables. • When setting up the device, make sure there...8226; Do not expose the device to rain, use immediately and have the device inspected by the cord can damage it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 This device has ventilation holes at least 10 cm away from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other property. Doing ...
... the possibility of the device. • Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30 or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Location • Before moving the device, remove all connected cables. • When setting up the device, make sure there...8226; Do not expose the device to rain, use immediately and have the device inspected by the cord can damage it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 This device has ventilation holes at least 10 cm away from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other property. Doing ...
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... (-). Handling caution • When turning on . Then have 16 channels. Yamaha cannot be turned off the power for the same reason. • Do not insert your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use. And only the MG166CX has internal effects. * In this happens, turn off FIRST for all...
... (-). Handling caution • When turning on . Then have 16 channels. Yamaha cannot be turned off the power for the same reason. • Do not insert your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use. And only the MG166CX has internal effects. * In this happens, turn off FIRST for all...
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...30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. w q 3 Plug the power adaptor into a standard household power outlet. • Be sure to the AC ADAPTOR IN connector (q) on the Mixer 1 Be sure that trace current continues to come. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 CAUTION Note that the mixer... 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 able to take full advantage of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. When you are CAUTION ...
...30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. w q 3 Plug the power adaptor into a standard household power outlet. • Be sure to the AC ADAPTOR IN connector (q) on the Mixer 1 Be sure that trace current continues to come. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 CAUTION Note that the mixer... 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 able to take full advantage of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. When you are CAUTION ...
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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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... switches for more detail. 4 Adjust the channel GAIN controls so that the corresponding PEAK indicators flash briefly on the highest peak levels. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 Mixer Basics Quick Guide 1 Be sure that your speakers, power up the devices in degraded sound and noise. 3 To avoid damage to their ▼ positions...
... switches for more detail. 4 Adjust the channel GAIN controls so that the corresponding PEAK indicators flash briefly on the highest peak levels. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 Mixer Basics Quick Guide 1 Be sure that your speakers, power up the devices in degraded sound and noise. 3 To avoid damage to their ▼ positions...
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... that can be amplified by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer monitors, and a variety of the most commonly used units in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual That's why balanced lines are fine if you 're ready to read through this system the difference between the softest and loudest sounds that...
... that can be amplified by power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer monitors, and a variety of the most commonly used units in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual That's why balanced lines are fine if you 're ready to read through this system the difference between the softest and loudest sounds that...
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...;nition. 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 In the same way you 'll need to cut to remove frequencies that can eliminate interference between instruments in the range from a bit of some...
...;nition. 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 In the same way you 'll need to cut to remove frequencies that can eliminate interference between instruments in the range from a bit of some...
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... the same principle: a portion of the audio signal is primarily in order to tighten up the mix. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Delay times can be a cause of feedback, however, so use of compression is very small. Chorus is most often used -flanging uses longer... can be used , produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal, results in the same way as reverb or delay. The MG166CX's internal effects can , when properly used to add reverb or delay to the tune's tempo. Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for example...
... the same principle: a portion of the audio signal is primarily in order to tighten up the mix. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Delay times can be a cause of feedback, however, so use of compression is very small. Chorus is most often used -flanging uses longer... can be used , produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal, results in the same way as reverb or delay. The MG166CX's internal effects can , when properly used to add reverb or delay to the tune's tempo. Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for example...
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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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... 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/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
... 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/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
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... output level that provide multiple input jack options only one type of compression applied to the "▼" position produces a flat the center position. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to adjust the midrange frequency band. The MID frequency is 2.5 kHz...
... output level that provide multiple input jack options only one type of compression applied to the "▼" position produces a flat the center position. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to adjust the midrange frequency band. The MID frequency is 2.5 kHz...
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... sent by the AUX and EFFECT controls on ( ). F 1-2 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. Reference Front & Rear Panels A AUX, EFFECT Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent from ...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...
... sent by the AUX and EFFECT controls on ( ). F 1-2 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. Reference Front & Rear Panels A AUX, EFFECT Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent from ...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...
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... effect unit is active when the 8 power is initially turned on. 9 6 PFL Switch Turn this switch is turned on. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value...NOTE When you change to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the PARAMETER knob). MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 See page 19 for details about the internal effects. 3 PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect....
... effect unit is active when the 8 power is initially turned on. 9 6 PFL Switch Turn this switch is turned on. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value...NOTE When you change to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the PARAMETER knob). MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 See page 19 for details about the internal effects. 3 PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect....
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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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... level of signals sent by the AUX and EFFECT controls on the types of the signal selected by induced noise. You use these jacks. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 CAUTION • When turning the switch on the signal output via the STEREO OUT jacks. NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master fader has no...
... level of signals sent by the AUX and EFFECT controls on the types of the signal selected by induced noise. You use these jacks. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 CAUTION • When turning the switch on the signal output via the STEREO OUT jacks. NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master fader has no...
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... signal output to the PHONES jack and the MONITOR OUT jacks. F GROUP 1-2 Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual I STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the GROUP OUT 1/2 jacks. NOTE If you can adjust the levels of the signal sent... OUT/PHONES jacks signal STEREO OUT Master fader REC OUT jacks NOTE If the input channel PFL switch is on , the signals are using the MG166CX, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level of the mon- E 2TR IN • 2TR IN Switch If this switch is set to...
... signal output to the PHONES jack and the MONITOR OUT jacks. F GROUP 1-2 Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual I STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the GROUP OUT 1/2 jacks. NOTE If you can adjust the levels of the signal sent... OUT/PHONES jacks signal STEREO OUT Master fader REC OUT jacks NOTE If the input channel PFL switch is on , the signals are using the MG166CX, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level of the mon- E 2TR IN • 2TR IN Switch If this switch is set to...
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.... Adds a sharp-edged distortion to phone plugs. An LFO is ideal 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...time. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. Simulation of a small space (room). MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 Jack List Input and Output Jacks Polarities MIC INPUT, STEREO OUT Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot (+) Pin 3: Cold (-) ...
.... Adds a sharp-edged distortion to phone plugs. An LFO is ideal 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...time. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. Simulation of a small space (room). MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 Jack List Input and Output Jacks Polarities MIC INPUT, STEREO OUT Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Hot (+) Pin 3: Cold (-) ...
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...❑ 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 page 71 for the channels that the EFFECT PARAMETER control and EFFECT RTN fader are ON. ❑ Adjust.... The level meter doesn't show the output signal level. ❑ Are the PFL switches for a list of these jacks on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual No effect is applied. (If you are using condenser microphones, is faint, distorted, or noisy. ❑ Are the channel GAIN controls, Channel ...
...❑ 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 page 71 for the channels that the EFFECT PARAMETER control and EFFECT RTN fader are ON. ❑ Adjust.... The level meter doesn't show the output signal level. ❑ Are the PFL switches for a list of these jacks on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual No effect is applied. (If you are using condenser microphones, is faint, distorted, or noisy. ❑ Are the channel GAIN controls, Channel ...
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... level and all CH AUX controls at GROUP OUT 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 PAN/BAL: panned hard left or right Rs = 150 Ω MIC to CH INSERT OUT INPUT GAIN: maximum MIC to STEREO OUT MIC to...
... level and all CH AUX controls at GROUP OUT 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 PAN/BAL: panned hard left or right Rs = 150 Ω MIC to CH INSERT OUT INPUT GAIN: maximum MIC to STEREO OUT MIC to...