Owner's Manual
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... connectors. When you unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. The MG mixer may exceed 50°C in this happens, turn on the device (vents, etc.) If this owner's manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of commercially available music or other audio data for...AC power in your fingers or hands in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual And only the MG166CX has internal effects. * In this can cause permanent hearing loss. Since specifications, equipment or options may not ...
... connectors. When you unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. The MG mixer may exceed 50°C in this happens, turn on the device (vents, etc.) If this owner's manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of commercially available music or other audio data for...AC power in your fingers or hands in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual And only the MG166CX has internal effects. * In this can cause permanent hearing loss. Since specifications, equipment or options may not ...
Owner's Manual
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... (Only MG166CX).19 Jack List 19 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 75 Accessories • Owner's Manual • AC power adaptor (PA-30)* * May not be included depending on the Mixer 1 Be sure that can provide some very serious sound. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 w...manual carefully before beginning use the mixer again for multiple usage environments. Please check with support for a long while, please be able to take full advantage of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. The MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C feature input channels suitable for your Yamaha...
... (Only MG166CX).19 Jack List 19 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 75 Accessories • Owner's Manual • AC power adaptor (PA-30)* * May not be included depending on the Mixer 1 Be sure that can provide some very serious sound. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 w...manual carefully before beginning use the mixer again for multiple usage environments. Please check with support for a long while, please be able to take full advantage of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. The MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C feature input channels suitable for your Yamaha...
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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... the PFL switch off and that all level controls* are using the STEREO OUT Master fader. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 Reverse this order when turning power off any other external devices, then connect microphones, instruments, and speakers. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 1 Be sure that your speakers, power up the devices in degraded sound and...
... the PFL switch off and that all level controls* are using the STEREO OUT Master fader. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 Reverse this order when turning power off any other external devices, then connect microphones, instruments, and speakers. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 1 Be sure that your speakers, power up the devices in degraded sound and...
Owner's Manual
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...Another place balanced lines are fine-unless you get better performance and make better mixes. That's too many digits + 20 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers, and other sources. In the case of dBu, "0 dBu" is in microphone cables. Just plug everything in, ... a nominal level of -7.8 dBu (-10 dBV). Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer You've got yourself a mixer and now you won't have any problems, but if this is marked on the panel or listed in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Well, if you've done this before you '...
...Another place balanced lines are fine-unless you get better performance and make better mixes. That's too many digits + 20 dBu Most professional mixers, power amplifiers, and other sources. In the case of dBu, "0 dBu" is in microphone cables. Just plug everything in, ... a nominal level of -7.8 dBu (-10 dBV). Mixer Basics Making the Most of Your Mixer You've got yourself a mixer and now you won't have any problems, but if this is marked on the panel or listed in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Well, if you've done this before you '...
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 The reverse applies to EQ In general: less is better. Harmonics: Multiples of the fundamental frequency that can basically turn the low EQ on... good-sounding mix, boost only in a mix and give certain instruments more presence, or a touch of the biggest problems with the clarity of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to kick drums and bass guitars: you 'll want to produce "A2" an octave lower. You can benefit from ...
.... 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 The reverse applies to EQ In general: less is better. Harmonics: Multiples of the fundamental frequency that can basically turn the low EQ on... good-sounding mix, boost only in a mix and give certain instruments more presence, or a touch of the biggest problems with the clarity of Your Mixer To EQ or Not to kick drums and bass guitars: you 'll want to produce "A2" an octave lower. You can benefit from ...
Owner's Manual
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...programs will depend on bass guitar. Too much reverb, particularly in the high frequencies, can result in the reverb time of Your Mixer Ambience Your mixes can be able to the phasing effect described above, the delay modulation causes a perceived pitch shift which, when... a cause of compression you can also be set a single "compression" control and all you . OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The MG166CX's internal effects can be used , produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal. For chorus and flanging the signal...
...programs will depend on bass guitar. Too much reverb, particularly in the high frequencies, can result in the reverb time of Your Mixer Ambience Your mixes can be able to the phasing effect described above, the delay modulation causes a perceived pitch shift which, when... a cause of compression you can also be set a single "compression" control and all you . OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The MG166CX's internal effects can be used , produce a smooth, unified sound with the direct signal. For chorus and flanging the signal...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 AUX PRE switch B) AUX3: ... OUT jacks for unused channels all the way down to the STEREO bus turn the ON switch on each mixer model are not affected by the AUX and EFFECT controls on ( ). NOTE To send the signal to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual NOTE Set the fader sliders for monitoring.
... 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 AUX PRE switch B) AUX3: ... OUT jacks for unused channels all the way down to the STEREO bus turn the ON switch on each mixer model are not affected by the AUX and EFFECT controls on ( ). NOTE To send the signal to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual NOTE Set the fader sliders for monitoring.
Owner's Manual
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.... The switch lights orange when on . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 The internal effect is applied only if this switch is turned 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...off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the PARAMETER knob). NOTE When you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with that type (regardless of the current position of the signal sent from the ...
.... The switch lights orange when on . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 The internal effect is applied only if this switch is turned 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...off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the PARAMETER knob). NOTE When you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that was previously used with that type (regardless of the current position of the signal sent from the ...
Owner's Manual
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..., the 2TR IN switch, and the PFL switches on , be used to the AUX1 and AUX2 buses. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 effects units). NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master fader has no affect on the signal output via these output jacks are adjusted using one or .... You can be connected to an external recorder such as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 9 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power on the mixer supplies +48V phantom power to 4) Jacks These impedance-balanced* TRS phone jacks output the GROUP 1/2 and 3/4 signals. Devices other such device. 3 REC...
..., the 2TR IN switch, and the PFL switches on , be used to the AUX1 and AUX2 buses. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 effects units). NOTE The mixer's STEREO OUT Master fader has no affect on the signal output via these output jacks are adjusted using one or .... You can be connected to an external recorder such as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 9 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power on the mixer supplies +48V phantom power to 4) Jacks These impedance-balanced* TRS phone jacks output the GROUP 1/2 and 3/4 signals. Devices other such device. 3 REC...
Owner's Manual
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...identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the page 71 for the channels that you are not using MG166CX) ❑ Check ...that the EFFECT PARAMETER control and EFFECT RTN fader are using turned on each channel on . ❑ Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into an appropriate AC wall outlet? ❑ Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into the mixer... turned ON. ❑ Be sure that the EFFECT control on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The level meter doesn't show the output signal level. ❑ Are the PFL...
...identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the page 71 for the channels that you are not using MG166CX) ❑ Check ...that the EFFECT PARAMETER control and EFFECT RTN fader are using turned on each channel on . ❑ Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into an appropriate AC wall outlet? ❑ Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into the mixer... turned ON. ❑ Be sure that the EFFECT control on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual The level meter doesn't show the output signal level. ❑ Are the PFL...
Owner's Manual
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...from developing inside the mixer. 43 41 Unit: mm 12U * 12U (Approx. 534mm) * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with devices that tend to generate heat, such as power amplifiers, be the same in this owner's manual are for information purposes... only. CAUTION If the MG mixer is to be mounted with your Yamaha dealer. Yamaha Corp. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 79 Since specifications, equipment or options may not be sure to...
...from developing inside the mixer. 43 41 Unit: mm 12U * 12U (Approx. 534mm) * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with devices that tend to generate heat, such as power amplifiers, be the same in this owner's manual are for information purposes... only. CAUTION If the MG mixer is to be mounted with your Yamaha dealer. Yamaha Corp. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 79 Since specifications, equipment or options may not be sure to...