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...the three pin plug. * This applies only to products distributed by the FCC, to follow instructions could void your authority, granted by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. If you can be connected to be used. Follow all installations. Compliance with...the terminal which is marked with FCC regula- Modifications not expressly approved by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT.
...the three pin plug. * This applies only to products distributed by the FCC, to follow instructions could void your authority, granted by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. If you can be connected to be used. Follow all installations. Compliance with...the terminal which is marked with FCC regula- Modifications not expressly approved by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA, not the MG206C/MG166C. (class B) 2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT.
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... possibly causing damage to rain, use the device in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • If this device. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep an adequate gap between the AC power ...cord. This device has ventilation holes at least 10 cm away from the wall AC outlet. • If this manual in an unstable position where it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 Do not open • Do not open and make sure to the internal components. • Do not place...
... possibly causing damage to rain, use the device in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • If this device. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep an adequate gap between the AC power ...cord. This device has ventilation holes at least 10 cm away from the wall AC outlet. • If this manual in an unstable position where it . (5)-4 1/2 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 3 Do not open • Do not open and make sure to the internal components. • Do not place...
Owner's Manual
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...off when the device is not in use. Then have 16 channels. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use caution to prevent burns. * This Owner's Manual applies to 20°C while the power is normal. Please note that is lost or destroyed.... in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Specifications and descriptions in this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to the MG206C, MG166CX and MG166C. * Illustrations herein are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match ...
...off when the device is not in use. Then have 16 channels. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use caution to prevent burns. * This Owner's Manual applies to 20°C while the power is normal. Please note that is lost or destroyed.... in the ears, consult a physician. • Do not rest your Yamaha dealer. (5)-4 2/2 4 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Specifications and descriptions in this manual the term "MG mixsers" refers to the MG206C, MG166CX and MG166C. * Illustrations herein are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match ...
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...with your Yamaha dealer. The MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C feature input channels suitable for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. Please read through this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to the STANDBY position. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 ...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 this manual carefully before beginning use the mixer again for a long while, please be...
...with your Yamaha dealer. The MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C feature input channels suitable for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C mixing console. Please read through this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to the STANDBY position. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 5 ...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 this manual carefully before beginning use the mixer again for a long while, please be...
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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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... GAIN controls so that require phantom power, turn the channel PFL switch on. CAUTION If you are using the STEREO OUT Master fader. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 See page 17 for each channel you are using. 6 Set the STEREO OUT Master fader to the "0" position. 7 Set the Channel faders to create the...
... GAIN controls so that require phantom power, turn the channel PFL switch on. CAUTION If you are using the STEREO OUT Master fader. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 7 See page 17 for each channel you are using. 6 Set the STEREO OUT Master fader to the "0" position. 7 Set the Channel faders to create the...
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... desktop and all connections are no more noise it 's something they're very good at one million) times louder. to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual You might encounter a number of different varieties of the most microphones is very small, so even a tiny amount of balanced lines is -40 dBu...
... desktop and all connections are no more noise it 's something they're very good at one million) times louder. to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in the owner's manual. 8 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual You might encounter a number of different varieties of the most microphones is very small, so even a tiny amount of balanced lines is -40 dBu...
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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 come through. The fundamental and harmonic frequency ranges of EQ can be heard by the human ear are generally considered to...
...). 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 come through. The fundamental and harmonic frequency ranges of EQ can be heard by the human ear are generally considered to...
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... by an LFO, and recombined with no excessive peaks or distortion. A common example of the use it sparingly. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for example, try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to create a wide variety of...
... by an LFO, and recombined with no excessive peaks or distortion. A common example of the use it sparingly. OUTPUT (Min) (Max) INPUT 10 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for example, try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to create a wide variety of...
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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/MG166C Owner's Manual
... ● 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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... on the highest input transients. NOTE These are balanced TRS phone-jack line inputs. (T: Hot; The -60 to the left attenuates the band. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 To the input jack of the external processor To the INSERT I/O jack Tip: OUT Sleeve (Ground) Ring: IN Tip: OUT Tip: IN To the...
... on the highest input transients. NOTE These are balanced TRS phone-jack line inputs. (T: Hot; The -60 to the left attenuates the band. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 13 To the input jack of the external processor To the INSERT I/O jack Tip: OUT Sleeve (Ground) Ring: IN Tip: OUT Tip: IN To the...
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... 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: Post-fader NOTE • To send the signal to the... the L (odd) and R (even) input signals are as a BAL control when input is on ( ). Use these faders to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual NOTE To send the signal to the AUX buses. The BAL control knob sets the balance between the various channels. Press the switch in ( ) so...
... 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: Post-fader NOTE • To send the signal to the... the L (odd) and R (even) input signals are as a BAL control when input is on ( ). Use these faders to minimize noise. 14 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual NOTE To send the signal to the AUX buses. The BAL control knob sets the balance between the various channels. Press the switch in ( ) so...
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... is saved. The switch lights orange when 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 to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 7 NOTE The ON switch lights and the internal effect...AUX buses. NOTE When you change to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the PARAMETER knob). An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this switch is turned on . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15
... is saved. The switch lights orange when 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 to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 7 NOTE The ON switch lights and the internal effect...AUX buses. NOTE When you change to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the PARAMETER knob). An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this switch is turned on . MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 15
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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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... RETURN1 AUX1, AUX2 and the STEREO controls, and signals input via these jacks when you turn off . The "0" segment corresponds to the mixer. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 When the switch is on the signal output via the RETURN2 jacks are adjusted using the STEREO OUT Master fader I for example, to connect...
... RETURN1 AUX1, AUX2 and the STEREO controls, and signals input via these jacks when you turn off . The "0" segment corresponds to the mixer. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 17 When the switch is on the signal output via the RETURN2 jacks are adjusted using the STEREO OUT Master fader I for example, to connect...
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... output via the GROUP 1-2 fader or GROUP 3-4 fader. I STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. 18 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual
... output via the GROUP 1-2 fader or GROUP 3-4 fader. 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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... frequency of the LFO* that is normally used to modulate another signal, determining the modulation speed and waveform shape. Reverb simulating a large stage. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 A short reverb that modulates the delay time. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of a small space (room). An LFO is ideal for vocals. Echo...
... frequency of the LFO* that is normally used to modulate another signal, determining the modulation speed and waveform shape. Reverb simulating a large stage. MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual 19 A short reverb that modulates the delay time. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of a small space (room). An LFO is ideal for vocals. Echo...
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... STEREO OUT Master fader and GROUP 1-2/3-4 fader set properly? ❑ Are your speaker cables connected properly, or are not using turned on? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual I want to output a monitor signal through speakers. ❑ Connect a powered speaker to the AUX 1, 2 or 3 jack (MG206C), or to be heard... PFL switches for a list of the channels you are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the phone and RCA pin jacks on each channel and the Master SEND control. I want spoken words to the...
... STEREO OUT Master fader and GROUP 1-2/3-4 fader set properly? ❑ Are your speaker cables connected properly, or are not using turned on? 20 MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner's Manual I want to output a monitor signal through speakers. ❑ Connect a powered speaker to the AUX 1, 2 or 3 jack (MG206C), or to be heard... PFL switches for a list of the channels you are they shorted? ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the phone and RCA pin jacks on each channel and the Master SEND control. I want spoken words to the...
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... when measured. 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 Reference Specifications MG206C ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with in...
... when measured. 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 Reference Specifications MG206C ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with in...