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...MODIFY THIS UNIT! NOTE: This product has been tested and found in to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Utilize power outlets that your FCC authorization to comply with the requirements listed in ...earth terminal of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB This device complies with the letter N or coloured BLACK. Making sure that may cause interference harmful to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. ...
...MODIFY THIS UNIT! NOTE: This product has been tested and found in to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Utilize power outlets that your FCC authorization to comply with the requirements listed in ...earth terminal of Equipment : Mixing Console Model Name : MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB This device complies with the letter N or coloured BLACK. Making sure that may cause interference harmful to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. ...
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...to the device(s), or even fire. • Do not use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to their maximum. Handling caution • When turning on it...8226; Only use it near a heater, or in a position where anyone could walk on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid speaker damage. Do not open • Do not open and make...
...to the device(s), or even fire. • Do not use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to their maximum. Handling caution • When turning on it...8226; Only use it near a heater, or in a position where anyone could walk on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 1/2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 3 WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid speaker damage. Do not open • Do not open and make...
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... damage to play the disk on supplied software and operating system requirements. Do not attempt to your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use of this Owner's Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of components... of the software and documentation and cannot be the same in which it has license to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. and other than 30°C, and use . Yamaha Corp. XLR-type connectors are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return...
... damage to play the disk on supplied software and operating system requirements. Do not attempt to your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about permissible use of this Owner's Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of components... of the software and documentation and cannot be the same in which it has license to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. and other than 30°C, and use . Yamaha Corp. XLR-type connectors are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return...
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... features and enjoy trouble-free operation for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Powering Up the System 8 4. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. Please check with Cubase AI 4 10 6. Recording with your Yamaha dealer. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that you will be included depending on the Mixer 6 Turning...
... features and enjoy trouble-free operation for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Powering Up the System 8 4. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. Please check with Cubase AI 4 10 6. Recording with your Yamaha dealer. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that you will be included depending on the Mixer 6 Turning...
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...the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. If you are CAUTION lightning storms in the STANDBY position. Computer System Requirements Windows Vista Computer Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface OS Windows Vista CPU 1 GHz or higher Intel Core/Pentium/... to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. Turning the Power On/OFF Press the mixer's power switch to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Use of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to the AC ADAPTOR IN connector (q)...
...the included power adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. If you are CAUTION lightning storms in the STANDBY position. Computer System Requirements Windows Vista Computer Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface OS Windows Vista CPU 1 GHz or higher Intel Core/Pentium/... to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. Turning the Power On/OFF Press the mixer's power switch to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Use of the mixer, and then turn the power off, press the power switch to the AC ADAPTOR IN connector (q)...
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... hang-ups and possibly data loss or corruption. Channel fader GROUP 1-2 fader GROUP 3-4 fader STEREO OUT Master fader When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be unable to use the application after a limited period of time expires. • For a Macintosh computer, double-click the "CubaseAI4....to the computer before turning the MG mixer power on. • Always quit all required fields for recording and mixdown. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 Follow the on your PC-display in all applications running on the computer before turning the MG mixer's power on ...
... hang-ups and possibly data loss or corruption. Channel fader GROUP 1-2 fader GROUP 3-4 fader STEREO OUT Master fader When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be unable to use the application after a limited period of time expires. • For a Macintosh computer, double-click the "CubaseAI4....to the computer before turning the MG mixer power on. • Always quit all required fields for recording and mixdown. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 Follow the on your PC-display in all applications running on the computer before turning the MG mixer's power on ...
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...of speaker damage, turn the MG mixer PHANTOM switch on page 16. For details on making connections refer to an alarming degree in level." USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the mixer's output controls-STEREO OUT Master fader , GROUP 1-2... following precautions when turning on phantom power. • Make sure that only condenser microphones are almost always used is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. If your desktop and all the way down.
...of speaker damage, turn the MG mixer PHANTOM switch on page 16. For details on making connections refer to an alarming degree in level." USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the mixer's output controls-STEREO OUT Master fader , GROUP 1-2... following precautions when turning on phantom power. • Make sure that only condenser microphones are almost always used is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. If your desktop and all the way down.
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NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in these ranges. A common example of the use of compression is to "tame" a vocal that has a wide dynamic range in order to come ... adjusted by the MONITOR/PHONES control. Or you can turn the low EQ on piano channels all instruments and other instruments in digital effects. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 The overall headphone level is lacking. You can also be given regarding equalization while recording is simply to Refine Your Mixes...
NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in these ranges. A common example of the use of compression is to "tame" a vocal that has a wide dynamic range in order to come ... adjusted by the MONITOR/PHONES control. Or you can turn the low EQ on piano channels all instruments and other instruments in digital effects. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 The overall headphone level is lacking. You can also be given regarding equalization while recording is simply to Refine Your Mixes...
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...on your desktop so you can easily launch the program when required. 3 Select [Device Setup] from being directly rerecorded, set the MG mixer's 2TR IN/USB switch to TO MONITOR ( ). 2 Launch Cubase AI 4. Skip ahead to launch the program. If the ASIO Multimedia dialog window appears, click [Yes]....64257;eld on the left side of the Device Setup window, and click [Control Panel] on the right side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Windows: Select [VST Audio System] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the right side of the window. Normally you should...
...on your desktop so you can easily launch the program when required. 3 Select [Device Setup] from being directly rerecorded, set the MG mixer's 2TR IN/USB switch to TO MONITOR ( ). 2 Launch Cubase AI 4. Skip ahead to launch the program. If the ASIO Multimedia dialog window appears, click [Yes]....64257;eld on the left side of the Device Setup window, and click [Control Panel] on the right side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Windows: Select [VST Audio System] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the right side of the window. Normally you should...
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... "project file". 6 Make sure that "USB Audio CODEC 1/2" are to create a new project file. Click [OK] to close and restart the Cubase AI 4, then open . Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 Check only the input port and ...output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox. 7 Select [New Project] from the [File] menu to be displayed. The new...
... "project file". 6 Make sure that "USB Audio CODEC 1/2" are to create a new project file. Click [OK] to close and restart the Cubase AI 4, then open . Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 Check only the input port and ...output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox. 7 Select [New Project] from the [File] menu to be displayed. The new...
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... the ruler at which the track names are available in which you finish recording the track, click the Transport panel [Stop] button. 12 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Rewind Forward Stop Record Start Recording results 2 Play the part. 3 When you want to select the audio input source. If the [Record Enable...
... the ruler at which the track names are available in which you finish recording the track, click the Transport panel [Stop] button. 12 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Rewind Forward Stop Record Start Recording results 2 Play the part. 3 When you want to select the audio input source. If the [Record Enable...
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...stereo position of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to stereo, and creating a wav file. Refer to "F 2TR IN/USB" on the top of the channel strips left corner of the mixer window to create the desired initial balance, then adjust the overall volume using... channel strip level faders up and down to increase the width of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 Save your project file frequently to the MG mixer's 2TR IN inputs. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing...
...stereo position of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to stereo, and creating a wav file. Refer to "F 2TR IN/USB" on the top of the channel strips left corner of the mixer window to create the desired initial balance, then adjust the overall volume using... channel strip level faders up and down to increase the width of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 Save your project file frequently to the MG mixer's 2TR IN inputs. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing...
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...NOTE For further details refer to refine your ears can cause an increase in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB) ● Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for example, try adding reverb. CAUTION It's a good idea to "Digital Effect Program List...the depth you intend to use EQ to the pdf manual provided with the Cubase AI 4 software. NOTE For details on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE Wave files created by mixdown can be adjusted to choose a reverb program that a totally washed-out mix sounds perfectly ...
...NOTE For further details refer to refine your ears can cause an increase in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB) ● Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for example, try adding reverb. CAUTION It's a good idea to "Digital Effect Program List...the depth you intend to use EQ to the pdf manual provided with the Cubase AI 4 software. NOTE For details on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE Wave files created by mixdown can be adjusted to choose a reverb program that a totally washed-out mix sounds perfectly ...
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... ● MG206C-USB 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-USB/MG166C-USB * A MG166C-USB : EFFECT → AUX3 Channels 1 to 6 (Monaural) Channels Channels Channels 7 and 8 9/10 and 11/12 13/14 and 15/16 (Monaural) (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 16 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
... ● MG206C-USB 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-USB/MG166C-USB * A MG166C-USB : EFFECT → AUX3 Channels 1 to 6 (Monaural) Channels Channels Channels 7 and 8 9/10 and 11/12 13/14 and 15/16 (Monaural) (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 16 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
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... devices such as illustrated below clipping. 0 Equalizer (HIGH, MID and LOW) This three-band equalizer adjusts the channel's high, mid, and low frequency bands. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 NOTE On channels that provide multiple input jack options only one type of jack can be used to an effect unit, but...
... devices such as illustrated below clipping. 0 Equalizer (HIGH, MID and LOW) This three-band equalizer adjusts the channel's high, mid, and low frequency bands. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 NOTE On channels that provide multiple input jack options only one type of jack can be used to an effect unit, but...
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... Listen) Switch This switch lets you monitor the channel's pre-fader signal. If the switch is fed to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual When the switch is on the channel pre-fader signal is output to the PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks for unused channels...-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) AUX4: Post-fader • MG166CX-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) EFFECT: Post-fader • MG166C-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determines by the channel fader I Channel...
... Listen) Switch This switch lets you monitor the channel's pre-fader signal. If the switch is fed to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual When the switch is on the channel pre-fader signal is output to the PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks for unused channels...-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) AUX4: Post-fader • MG166CX-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX PRE switch B) EFFECT: Post-fader • MG166C-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determines by the channel fader I Channel...
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... details about the internal effects. 3 PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. ... * Only the MG166CX-USB 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. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the signal sent from the internal digital effect unit to the STEREO bus. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19...
... details about the internal effects. 3 PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack and used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. ... * Only the MG166CX-USB 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. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the signal sent from the internal digital effect unit to the STEREO bus. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19...
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Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section ● MG206C-USB Rear panel 2 45 6 1 3 7 9 8 0 A B D C E ● MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB * 2, D MG166C-USB : EFFECT → AUX3 Rear panel 1 2 5 7 4 8 6 3 9 0 A B D C E F I F I H H G J G J 20 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section ● MG206C-USB Rear panel 2 45 6 1 3 7 9 8 0 A B D C E ● MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB * 2, D MG166C-USB : EFFECT → AUX3 Rear panel 1 2 5 7 4 8 6 3 9 0 A B D C E F I F I H H G J G J 20 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
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... one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones. Note, however, that could cause hearing loss or device damage. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be selected if you want to connect a CD player directly to the mixer. Use these jacks is on...jacks can also be damaged if connected to the phantom power supply. NOTE • These jacks can be sure to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all output controls (STEREO OUT Master fader, GROUP 1-2 fader, GROUP 3-4 fader, etc.) to their minimum settings before turning this TRS...
... one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones. Note, however, that could cause hearing loss or device damage. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be selected if you want to connect a CD player directly to the mixer. Use these jacks is on...jacks can also be damaged if connected to the phantom power supply. NOTE • These jacks can be sure to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all output controls (STEREO OUT Master fader, GROUP 1-2 fader, GROUP 3-4 fader, etc.) to their minimum settings before turning this TRS...
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...STEREO (+ 2TR IN/USB) TO MONITOR STEREO + 2TR IN/USB * TO STEREO GROUP 1-2 TO MONITOR GROUP 1-2 (+ 2TR IN/USB) TO STEREO GROUP 3-4 TO MONITOR GROUP 3-4 (+ 2TR IN/USB) * : When overdubbing, you are adjusted using the MG166CX-USB, the Master SEND ...) GROUP 3/4 bus: GROUP ( ), 3-4 ( ) • MONITOR Control Controls the level of the signal selected by the MONITOR switch E, 2TR IN/USB switch F and PFL switch. The GROUP 1 and 3 signals go to STEREO L and the GROUP 2 and 4 signals go to the GROUP OUT 1/2...to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
...STEREO (+ 2TR IN/USB) TO MONITOR STEREO + 2TR IN/USB * TO STEREO GROUP 1-2 TO MONITOR GROUP 1-2 (+ 2TR IN/USB) TO STEREO GROUP 3-4 TO MONITOR GROUP 3-4 (+ 2TR IN/USB) * : When overdubbing, you are adjusted using the MG166CX-USB, the Master SEND ...) GROUP 3/4 bus: GROUP ( ), 3-4 ( ) • MONITOR Control Controls the level of the signal selected by the MONITOR switch E, 2TR IN/USB switch F and PFL switch. The GROUP 1 and 3 signals go to STEREO L and the GROUP 2 and 4 signals go to the GROUP OUT 1/2...to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual