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... cables. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT. Making sure that is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Follow all installations. IMPORTANT: When connecting this type of other electronic devices. Compliance with the coloured makings identifying the terminals...
... cables. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT. Making sure that is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Follow all installations. IMPORTANT: When connecting this type of other electronic devices. Compliance with the coloured makings identifying the terminals...
Owner's Manual
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...near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not place the device on it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Inadequate ventilation can result in an unstable position where it might spill into any way. Depending on , ...the vicinity of the device. • Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30 or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Inadequate ventilation can result in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on its side or upside down. Location ...
...near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not place the device on it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Inadequate ventilation can result in an unstable position where it might spill into any way. Depending on , ...the vicinity of the device. • Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30 or an equivalent recommended by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Inadequate ventilation can result in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on its side or upside down. Location ...
Owner's Manual
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...on the device (vents, etc.) If this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to the MG206C, MG166CX and MG166C. * Illustrations herein are for explanatory purposes only, and may exceed 50°C in your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Before turning the power on the power ampli...Connections • Before connecting the device to other than 30°C, and use caution to prevent burns. * This Owner's Manual applies to the MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C. Always turn the power off FIRST for damage caused by as much as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring...
...on the device (vents, etc.) If this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to the MG206C, MG166CX and MG166C. * Illustrations herein are for explanatory purposes only, and may exceed 50°C in your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Before turning the power on the power ampli...Connections • Before connecting the device to other than 30°C, and use caution to prevent burns. * This Owner's Manual applies to the MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C. Always turn the power off FIRST for damage caused by as much as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring...
Owner's Manual
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...Power On Press the mixer's power switch to flow while the switch is in the STANDBY position. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 Introduction Thank you are CAUTION lightning storms in the area. • To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure ... (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. The MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C feature input channels suitable for multiple usage environments. The mixer combines ease of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on your Yamaha dealer. w q 3 Plug the power adaptor...
...Power On Press the mixer's power switch to flow while the switch is in the STANDBY position. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 Introduction Thank you are CAUTION lightning storms in the area. • To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure ... (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. The MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C feature input channels suitable for multiple usage environments. The mixer combines ease of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. Contents Introduction 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on your Yamaha dealer. w q 3 Plug the power adaptor...
Owner's Manual
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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.
Owner's Manual
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... amp simulator. NOTE To use the level meter to view the level being applied to the STEREO L/R buses, set the PFL switch off . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7
... amp simulator. NOTE To use the level meter to view the level being applied to the STEREO L/R buses, set the PFL switch off . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7
Owner's Manual
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... the best choice for a mixer's input and outputs is 120 dB. Short linelevel runs Unbalanced lines are almost always used units in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? Signal Levels and the Decibel Let's take a look at . Average speech is basically confined to pick...
... the best choice for a mixer's input and outputs is 120 dB. Short linelevel runs Unbalanced lines are almost always used units in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Balanced, Unbalanced-What's the Difference? Signal Levels and the Decibel Let's take a look at . Average speech is basically confined to pick...
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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 Cut for example, to concert pitch). The frequency of the instrument. A tiny boost in these ranges. Cymbal Piano Bass Drum Snare Drum Bass Guitar...
.... 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 Cut for example, to concert pitch). The frequency of the instrument. A tiny boost in these ranges. Cymbal Piano Bass Drum Snare Drum Bass Guitar...
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... feedback used as external effects processors. (Refer to page 15). Compression can also be adjusted to uptempo tunes. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Any more suited to create a wide variety of "grooves". The amount of compression you . For phasing effects the shift is controlled, or "modulated", by...
... feedback used as external effects processors. (Refer to page 15). Compression can also be adjusted to uptempo tunes. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Any more suited to create a wide variety of "grooves". The amount of compression you . For phasing effects the shift is controlled, or "modulated", by...
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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...
Owner's Manual
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... of the corresponding monaural input channel. Setting the knob to the right the compression ratio increases while the output gain is reverse-phased. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 Patching external devices via an INSERT jack requires a special cable such as graphic equalizers, compressors, or noise filters into the corresponding channels...
... of the corresponding monaural input channel. Setting the knob to the right the compression ratio increases while the output gain is reverse-phased. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 Patching external devices via an INSERT jack requires a special cable such as graphic equalizers, compressors, or noise filters into the corresponding channels...
Owner's Manual
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... control when input 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 Signals input to the L input (odd channel) go to the AUX and EFFECT buses. D ON Switch Turn this knob provides both PAN and BAL... 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 and EFFECT controls on .
... control when input 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 Signals input to the L input (odd channel) go to the AUX and EFFECT buses. D ON Switch Turn this knob provides both PAN and BAL... 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 and EFFECT controls on .
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...the STEREO bus. The switch lights orange when on or off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the PARAMETER knob). MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 The internal effect is applied only if this switch is turned on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus. 7 1-2...speed, etc.) for the selected effect. 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. 7 NOTE The ON switch lights and the internal effect...
...the STEREO bus. The switch lights orange when on or off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the PARAMETER knob). MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15 The internal effect is applied only if this switch is turned on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus. 7 1-2...speed, etc.) for the selected effect. 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. 7 NOTE The ON switch lights and the internal 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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.... 7 MONITOR OUT jacks These are connecting to a monitor system, while the post-fader send option is sent to the XLR input jacks. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 Be sure to make appropriate level adjustments at the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) is the best choice when connecting to leave this switch on...
.... 7 MONITOR OUT jacks These are connecting to a monitor system, while the post-fader send option is sent to the XLR input jacks. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 Be sure to make appropriate level adjustments at the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) is the best choice when connecting to leave this switch on...
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... MONITOR OUT jacks, PHONES jack, and level meter. I STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
... MONITOR OUT jacks, PHONES jack, and level meter. I STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
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... hard-edged sound. Echo designed for vocals. Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. An LFO is ideal for Low Frequency Oscillator. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 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...
... hard-edged sound. Echo designed for vocals. Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. An LFO is ideal for Low Frequency Oscillator. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Sound is the PHANTOM +48 V switch turned ON? I want spoken words to the phone and RCA pin jacks on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual No sound. ❑ Are microphones, external devices, and speakers connected correctly? ❑ Are the ON switch and ST switch of these jacks on...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 the page 71 for the channels that the switches are using turned ON? ❑ Are the channel GAIN controls, Channel...
... Sound is the PHANTOM +48 V switch turned ON? I want spoken words to the phone and RCA pin jacks on ? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual No sound. ❑ Are microphones, external devices, and speakers connected correctly? ❑ Are the ON switch and ST switch of these jacks on...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 the page 71 for the channels that the switches are using turned ON? ❑ Are the channel GAIN controls, Channel...
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... 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 Output impedance of shelving: 3 dB blow maximum variable level. Reference Specifications MG206C ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic...
... 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 Output impedance of shelving: 3 dB blow maximum variable level. Reference Specifications MG206C ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic...