Owner's Manual
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... controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. XLR-type connectors are included. Always turn off for information purposes only. The MG mixer may not match actual appearance during operation. * Company names and product names herein are for all devices, set all copyrights, ... return. The performance of commercially available music or other audio data for the same reason. • Do not insert your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Please note that is normal. Since specifications, equipment or options may exceed 50°C in your...
... controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. XLR-type connectors are included. Always turn off for information purposes only. The MG mixer may not match actual appearance during operation. * Company names and product names herein are for all devices, set all copyrights, ... return. The performance of commercially available music or other audio data for the same reason. • Do not insert your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Please note that is normal. Since specifications, equipment or options may exceed 50°C in your...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of operation with your particular area. The mixer combines ease of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. w q 3 Plug the power adaptor into a standard household power outlet. • Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the ... power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Turning the Power On Press the mixer's power switch to secure the connection. The MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C feature input channels suitable for multiple usage environments. Before Turning on the Mixer 1 Be sure that you do not plan to the ...
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of operation with your particular area. The mixer combines ease of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. w q 3 Plug the power adaptor into a standard household power outlet. • Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the ... power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Turning the Power On Press the mixer's power switch to secure the connection. The MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C feature input channels suitable for multiple usage environments. Before Turning on the Mixer 1 Be sure that you do not plan to the ...
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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...MONITOR switch to STEREO ( ). • If the PEAK indicator lights frequently, lower the Channel faders a little to your mixer is ON so that the PHONES jack outputs the prefader signal from all the way down. * STEREO OUT Master fader, ... or powered speakers. CAUTION If you are using condenser microphones that require phantom power, turn the MG mixer's phantom power switch on before turning on the power to get an accurate reading of the incoming signal... through an intermediary device such as a direct box, preamp, or amp simulator. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7
...MONITOR switch to STEREO ( ). • If the PEAK indicator lights frequently, lower the Channel faders a little to your mixer is ON so that the PHONES jack outputs the prefader signal from all the way down. * STEREO OUT Master fader, ... or powered speakers. CAUTION If you are using condenser microphones that require phantom power, turn the MG mixer's phantom power switch on before turning on the power to get an accurate reading of the incoming signal... through an intermediary device such as a direct box, preamp, or amp simulator. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7
Owner's Manual
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...even a tiny amount of noise will be relatively large, and will act as an antenna to an alarming degree in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The longer the wire, the more appro- 0 dBu 0.775 V The inputs and outputs on priate "decibel" (dB) unit was ...as spurious electromagnetic noise generated by 100 times. -40 dBu -60 dBu over a wide range depending on the panel or listed in the mixer's high-gain head amplifier. Balanced noise cancellation Noise Phase inversion Hot (+) Cold (-) Ground Source Cable Phase inversion Noise cancelled Receiving...
...even a tiny amount of noise will be relatively large, and will act as an antenna to an alarming degree in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The longer the wire, the more appro- 0 dBu 0.775 V The inputs and outputs on priate "decibel" (dB) unit was ...as spurious electromagnetic noise generated by 100 times. -40 dBu -60 dBu over a wide range depending on the panel or listed in the mixer's high-gain head amplifier. Balanced noise cancellation Noise Phase inversion Hot (+) Cold (-) Ground Source Cable Phase inversion Noise cancelled Receiving...
Owner's Manual
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... piano is better. But if you can eliminate interference between instruments in a mix and give the overall sound better definition. Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to achieve a good-sounding mix, boost only in very small increments. "A4" on cymbal channels all the ... like. 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 cluttering up the mix rather than can benefit from about 300 Hz to create more space in the mix without...
... piano is better. But if you can eliminate interference between instruments in a mix and give the overall sound better definition. Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to achieve a good-sounding mix, boost only in very small increments. "A4" on cymbal channels all the ... like. 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 cluttering up the mix rather than can benefit from about 300 Hz to create more space in the mix without...
Owner's Manual
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...The optimum reverb time for you can be used -flanging uses longer delay times than this causes the shimmering sound we hear. Mixer Basics Making the Most of time shift is controlled, or "modulated", by an LFO (Low-frequency Oscillator). When adding delay to ...setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to produce otherworldly sonic swoops. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The MG166CX's internal effects can also be adjusted to the phasing effect described above, the delay modulation causes a perceived pitch shift which, ...
...The optimum reverb time for you can be used -flanging uses longer delay times than this causes the shimmering sound we hear. Mixer Basics Making the Most of time shift is controlled, or "modulated", by an LFO (Low-frequency Oscillator). When adding delay to ...setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to produce otherworldly sonic swoops. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The MG166CX's internal effects can also be adjusted to the phasing effect described above, the delay modulation causes a perceived pitch shift which, ...
Owner's Manual
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... buses. 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 D ON Switch Turn this knob provides both L and R inputs. NOTE To send the signal to the STEREO bus turn it lights to ... fader sliders for monitoring. Reference Front & Rear Panels A AUX, EFFECT Control Adjusts the level of signals sent by the AUX and EFFECT controls on each mixer model are mixed and sent to the STEREO L bus; signals input to the R input (even channel) go to the GROUP 1 or 3 buses or to ...
... buses. 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 D ON Switch Turn this knob provides both L and R inputs. NOTE To send the signal to the STEREO bus turn it lights to ... fader sliders for monitoring. Reference Front & Rear Panels A AUX, EFFECT Control Adjusts the level of signals sent by the AUX and EFFECT controls on each mixer model are mixed and sent to the STEREO L bus; signals input to the R input (even channel) go to the GROUP 1 or 3 buses or to ...
Owner's Manual
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... previously used with each effect type is saved. The switch lights orange when on . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 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...the signal level sent from the internal digital effect unit to the AUX buses. NOTE When you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that type (regardless of the current position of the PARAMETER knob).
... previously used with each effect type is saved. The switch lights orange when on . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 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...the signal level sent from the internal digital effect unit to the AUX buses. NOTE When you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that type (regardless of the current position of the PARAMETER knob).
Owner's Manual
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...the GROUP 1/2 and 3/4 signals. The PEAK indicator lights red when the output reaches the clipping level. Use these jacks, for information on each mixer model. 2 GROUP OUT (1 to external signal processors (e.g. NOTE • These jacks can be damaged if connected to the AUX1 and AUX2 buses.... Adjusts the level at which the L/R signal received at the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) is sent to the phantom power supply. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the AUX1 and AUX2 buses. Devices other such device. 3 REC OUT (L, R) ...
...the GROUP 1/2 and 3/4 signals. The PEAK indicator lights red when the output reaches the clipping level. Use these jacks, for information on each mixer model. 2 GROUP OUT (1 to external signal processors (e.g. NOTE • These jacks can be damaged if connected to the AUX1 and AUX2 buses.... Adjusts the level at which the L/R signal received at the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) is sent to the phantom power supply. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the AUX1 and AUX2 buses. Devices other such device. 3 REC OUT (L, R) ...
Owner's Manual
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...❑ Connect a powered speaker to the AUX 1, 2 or 3 jack (MG206C), or 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...adaptor properly plugged into an appropriate AC wall outlet? ❑ Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into the mixer? No sound. ❑ Are microphones, external devices, and speakers connected correctly? ❑ Are the ON ...; If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the phone and RCA pin jacks on .
...❑ Connect a powered speaker to the AUX 1, 2 or 3 jack (MG206C), or 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...adaptor properly plugged into an appropriate AC wall outlet? ❑ Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into the mixer? No sound. ❑ Are microphones, external devices, and speakers connected correctly? ❑ Are the ON ...; If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the phone and RCA pin jacks on .
Owner's Manual
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...or specifications at any time without prior notice. ■ Dimensional Diagrams (MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C) 444 102 5 478 98 Reference Specifications 488.5 496 ■ Rack Mounting To mount the MG mixer, it requires 12U of rack space. reserves the right to generate heat, such as power... amplifiers, be the same in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. CAUTION If the MG mixer is to be mounted with your Yamaha dealer. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner...
...or specifications at any time without prior notice. ■ Dimensional Diagrams (MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C) 444 102 5 478 98 Reference Specifications 488.5 496 ■ Rack Mounting To mount the MG mixer, it requires 12U of rack space. reserves the right to generate heat, such as power... amplifiers, be the same in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. CAUTION If the MG mixer is to be mounted with your Yamaha dealer. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner...