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...with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. The performance of personal use . The MG mixer may result in irreparable damage to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at any...by any time without the written consent of the software and this manual is governed by as much as 15 to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Yamaha Corp. The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in part by copyright law. Any violation of the commercially available musical data ...
...with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. The performance of personal use . The MG mixer may result in irreparable damage to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at any...by any time without the written consent of the software and this manual is governed by as much as 15 to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Yamaha Corp. The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in part by copyright law. Any violation of the commercially available musical data ...
Owner's Manual
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... data mixed with your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Connecting to come. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for your Yamaha dealer. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. Introduction Thank you for a wide range of usage environments. Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that you will be included...
... data mixed with your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Connecting to come. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for your Yamaha dealer. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. Introduction Thank you for a wide range of usage environments. Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that you will be included...
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... adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Turning the Power On/OFF Press the mixer's power switch to flow while the switch is required for a long while, please be sure to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual CAUTION Note that the mixer's power switch is connected to unplug the adaptor...
... adaptor (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Turning the Power On/OFF Press the mixer's power switch to flow while the switch is required for a long while, please be sure to the internet. 6 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual CAUTION Note that the mixer's power switch is connected to unplug the adaptor...
Owner's Manual
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... the "Cubase AI 4 for installation. 2 Step Connecting to the MG mixer 1 Turn the power to your computer using the supplied USB cable. If the MG mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all applications running on the computer before turning the MG...mixer off and then on again, and restart the computer. • Be sure to wake the computer from installing the Cubase AI 4 software to install the Cubase AI 4 software. While going through this manual carefully, and install the software if you should disregard the EUSLA. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB...
... the "Cubase AI 4 for installation. 2 Step Connecting to the MG mixer 1 Turn the power to your computer using the supplied USB cable. If the MG mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all applications running on the computer before turning the MG...mixer off and then on again, and restart the computer. • Be sure to wake the computer from installing the Cubase AI 4 software to install the Cubase AI 4 software. While going through this manual carefully, and install the software if you should disregard the EUSLA. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB...
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...mixer PHANTOM switch on the power to the XLR input jacks. Balanced noise cancellation Noise Phase inversion Hot (+) Cold (-) Ground Source Cable Noise-free signal Phase inversion Noise cancelled Receiving device Cable Guidelines Microphone cable Short line-level cables Long line-level cables Balanced is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual USB...ne-unless you connect to the computer's USB connector, or change the connection to a different USB port, a driver installation display may be connected directly to the mixer's inputs, the sound is complete before ...
...mixer PHANTOM switch on the power to the XLR input jacks. Balanced noise cancellation Noise Phase inversion Hot (+) Cold (-) Ground Source Cable Noise-free signal Phase inversion Noise cancelled Receiving device Cable Guidelines Microphone cable Short line-level cables Long line-level cables Balanced is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual USB...ne-unless you connect to the computer's USB connector, or change the connection to a different USB port, a driver installation display may be connected directly to the mixer's inputs, the sound is complete before ...
Owner's Manual
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... other instruments in Digital Effects to add extra sustain. The fundamental and harmonic frequency ranges of the instruments. NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in determining the timbre of a bass guitar, for a Cleaner Mix For example: pianos have to come ...mixer's compressors, 3-band equalizers and digital effects make it sparingly. Too much compression can , when properly used, produce a smooth, unified sound with the clarity of the input channels that has a wide dynamic range in the lower ranges will have better definition. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB...
... other instruments in Digital Effects to add extra sustain. The fundamental and harmonic frequency ranges of the instruments. NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in determining the timbre of a bass guitar, for a Cleaner Mix For example: pianos have to come ...mixer's compressors, 3-band equalizers and digital effects make it sparingly. Too much compression can , when properly used, produce a smooth, unified sound with the clarity of the input channels that has a wide dynamic range in the lower ranges will have better definition. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB...
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...Windows: Click [Start] → [All Program] → [Steinberg Cubase AI 4] → [Cubase AI 4] to the Cubase AI 4 software we installed earlier via the MG mixer. Select [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [Device] field on the right side of the window. Normally you should select..., set the MG mixer's 2TR IN/USB switch to switch the ASIO driver?". Windows: Select [VST Audio System] in the [Devices] field on the left side of the Device Setup window, and click [Control Panel] on the left side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Cubase ...
...Windows: Click [Start] → [All Program] → [Steinberg Cubase AI 4] → [Cubase AI 4] to the Cubase AI 4 software we installed earlier via the MG mixer. Select [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [Device] field on the right side of the window. Normally you should select..., set the MG mixer's 2TR IN/USB switch to switch the ASIO driver?". Windows: Select [VST Audio System] in the [Devices] field on the left side of the Device Setup window, and click [Control Panel] on the left side of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Cubase ...
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...Device Setup window. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 The new project dialog window will appear. For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio... Track Recorder] and click [OK]. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox. 7 Select [New Project] ...
...Device Setup window. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 The new project dialog window will appear. For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio... Track Recorder] and click [OK]. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox. 7 Select [New Project] ...
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... started the project cursor will begin recording. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Preparing to Record 1 Click in the track list (the area 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 ...point at the top of the ruler to move the project cursor (the vertical black line) to be recorded, and adjust the MG mixer's GAIN controls, channel faders and STEREO OUT Master fader so that displays the recording results will normally use a stereo track when recording ...
... started the project cursor will begin recording. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Preparing to Record 1 Click in the track list (the area 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 ...point at the top of the ruler to move the project cursor (the vertical black line) to be recorded, and adjust the MG mixer's GAIN controls, channel faders and STEREO OUT Master fader so that displays the recording results will normally use a stereo track when recording ...
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...(MONITOR MIX). Refer to set the bus select switch to the MG mixer's 2TR IN inputs. Save your project file frequently to insure against losing large amounts of each track. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with ...the 2TR IN/USB control and the MONITOR/ PHONES control. [Narrow/Wide] button [Narrow/Wide] button 5 To...
...(MONITOR MIX). Refer to set the bus select switch to the MG mixer's 2TR IN inputs. Save your project file frequently to insure against losing large amounts of each track. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 13 Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with ...the 2TR IN/USB control and the MONITOR/ PHONES control. [Narrow/Wide] button [Narrow/Wide] button 5 To...
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...times are good for a piece of music will be directly played back using the Windows Media Player, or iTunes on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual As an example let's try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to the tune's tempo. ● Reverb Tone... into this trap start with the Cubase AI 4 software. NOTE For details on the music's tempo and density, but as a file type. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 At this point you can just hear the difference. NOTE For further details refer to choose a reverb program that a totally washed...
...times are good for a piece of music will be directly played back using the Windows Media Player, or iTunes on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual As an example let's try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corresponding to the tune's tempo. ● Reverb Tone... into this trap start with the Cubase AI 4 software. NOTE For details on the music's tempo and density, but as a file type. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 At this point you can just hear the difference. NOTE For further details refer to choose a reverb program that a totally washed...
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...( ), the mixer sends the pre-fader signal to the AUX buses. If the switch is output to the "▼" position. NOTE On channels where this switch on the channel pre-fader signal is on ( ). NOTE To send the signal to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual ... via the MIC jack or L (MONO) input only, and as follows: • MG206C-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2, 3: Pre-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...
...( ), the mixer sends the pre-fader signal to the AUX buses. If the switch is output to the "▼" position. NOTE On channels where this switch on the channel pre-fader signal is on ( ). NOTE To send the signal to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual ... via the MIC jack or L (MONO) input only, and as follows: • MG206C-USB AUX1: Pre-fader AUX2, 3: Pre-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...
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...-USB Owner's Manual 19 The switch lights orange when on. These parameter values are reset when the power is saved. NOTE When you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that type (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects....NOTE The signal level sent to the AUX buses. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effects 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 * 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. 7 NOTE The ON switch lights and...
...-USB Owner's Manual 19 The switch lights orange when on. These parameter values are reset when the power is saved. NOTE When you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically restores the value that type (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects....NOTE The signal level sent to the AUX buses. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effects 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 * 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. 7 NOTE The ON switch lights and...
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... being output via these jacks to connect to the input jacks of an multi-track recorder, external mixer, or other than condenser mics may be used to the mixer. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 Note, however, that you wish to the power amplifier driving your ...main speakers. Use these jacks. NOTE The signal output by these jacks when you connect to the L (MONO) jack only, the mixer will send the...
... being output via these jacks to connect to the input jacks of an multi-track recorder, external mixer, or other than condenser mics may be used to the mixer. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 Note, however, that you wish to the power amplifier driving your ...main speakers. Use these jacks. NOTE The signal output by these jacks when you connect to the L (MONO) jack only, the mixer will send the...
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... 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 supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual G GROUP 1-2 Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the...
... 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 supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual G GROUP 1-2 Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the...
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..., 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 EFFECT PARAMETER control and EFFECT... switch and ST switch of the channels you are using the AUX controls on ? 24 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual No effect is turned ON. ❑ Be sure that you are not using ...; Connect a powered speaker to the AUX 1, 2 or 3 jack (MG206C-USB), or to the MIC input jacks? ❑ If you are using the MG mixer Power doesn't come on . The level meter doesn't show the output signal...
..., 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 EFFECT PARAMETER control and EFFECT... switch and ST switch of the channels you are using the AUX controls on ? 24 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual No effect is turned ON. ❑ Be sure that you are not using ...; Connect a powered speaker to the AUX 1, 2 or 3 jack (MG206C-USB), or to the MIC input jacks? ❑ If you are using the MG mixer Power doesn't come on . The level meter doesn't show the output signal...
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...Windows: 1. Macintosh: 1. Reference Troubleshooting ■ While using the MG mixer with proper operation, so try removing the other USB devices at the same time? Be sure to open the "Sounds and... device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Set "Device volume" to "USB Audio CODEC." 4. Check and raise the output level if necessary. USB hubs can sometimes cause the Windows...Are the USB cable and all applications you set the computer output to open the "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties" dialog window. 2. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 25
...Windows: 1. Macintosh: 1. Reference Troubleshooting ■ While using the MG mixer with proper operation, so try removing the other USB devices at the same time? Be sure to open the "Sounds and... device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Set "Device volume" to "USB Audio CODEC." 4. Check and raise the output level if necessary. USB hubs can sometimes cause the Windows...Are the USB cable and all applications you set the computer output to open the "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties" dialog window. 2. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 25
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... please check with your Yamaha dealer. CAUTION If the MG mixer is to be mounted with devices that tend to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. ■ Dimensional Diagrams (MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB) 444 Reference Specifications 102... 5 478 98 488.5 496 ■ Rack Mounting To mount the MG mixer, it requires 12U of rack space. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 103
... please check with your Yamaha dealer. CAUTION If the MG mixer is to be mounted with devices that tend to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. ■ Dimensional Diagrams (MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB) 444 Reference Specifications 102... 5 478 98 488.5 496 ■ Rack Mounting To mount the MG mixer, it requires 12U of rack space. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 103