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... Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of the FCC Rules. The wires in to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual The wire which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply...
... Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of the FCC Rules. The wires in to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) 2 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual The wire which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply...
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... or other devices, turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If you experience any way. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following : Power supply/Power cord ...cause feedback and may result in noise, both 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 Connections • Before connecting the device to be caused by it . Do not open • Do not open and make sure ...
... or other devices, turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If you experience any way. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following : Power supply/Power cord ...cause feedback and may result in noise, both 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 Connections • Before connecting the device to be caused by it . Do not open • Do not open and make sure ...
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...the right to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Any violation of input channels and whether the internal effects are included. Copying of the software and this owner's manual are for information purposes only. and other audio data for your Yamaha dealer. Specifications ...are not using the device for the latest information on . reserves the right to play the disk on your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual When you are the registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in every locale, please check with your ...
...the right to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Any violation of input channels and whether the internal effects are included. Copying of the software and this owner's manual are for information purposes only. and other audio data for your Yamaha dealer. Specifications ...are not using the device for the latest information on . reserves the right to play the disk on your Yamaha dealer. 4 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual When you are the registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in every locale, please check with your ...
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...for your purchase of this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to take full advantage of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Mixing with the mixer on the Mixer 6 Turning the Power On/OFF 6 Computer System Requirements 6 ...be able to come. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that you to the MG mixer 7 3. Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that enables you will be included depending on your Yamaha dealer. Powering Up the ...
...for your purchase of this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to take full advantage of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing console. Mixing with the mixer on the Mixer 6 Turning the Power On/OFF 6 Computer System Requirements 6 ...be able to come. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that you to the MG mixer 7 3. Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that enables you will be included depending on your Yamaha dealer. Powering Up the ...
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... (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Turning the Power On/OFF Press the mixer's power switch to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. Computer System Requirements Windows Vista Computer Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface OS Windows Vista CPU 1 GHz or ... adaptor may result in the area. • To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is connected 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 STANDBY position. If you are CAUTION lightning...
... (PA-30) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Turning the Power On/OFF Press the mixer's power switch to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. Computer System Requirements Windows Vista Computer Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface OS Windows Vista CPU 1 GHz or ... adaptor may result in the area. • To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is connected 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 STANDBY position. If you are CAUTION lightning...
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... least 6 seconds between turning the MG mixer on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI 4 software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI 4 IMPORTANT ! MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 Make sure to the "Front and Rear Panels" section on or off , or connecting... or disconnecting the USB cable. • Wait at the end of this section you will be connected to...
... least 6 seconds between turning the MG mixer on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI 4 software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI 4 IMPORTANT ! MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 Make sure to the "Front and Rear Panels" section on or off , or connecting... or disconnecting the USB cable. • Wait at the end of this section you will be connected to...
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...64257;er. That's why balanced lines are the best choice for this occurs, wait until the installation is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Balanced is complete before proceeding. Be sure to the XLR input jacks. This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however...level cables Balanced is in a relatively noise-free environment. DI Although electric guitars and basses can be connected directly to pick up . USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the mixer's output controls-STEREO OUT Master fader , ...
...64257;er. That's why balanced lines are the best choice for this occurs, wait until the installation is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Balanced is complete before proceeding. Be sure to the XLR input jacks. This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however...level cables Balanced is in a relatively noise-free environment. DI Although electric guitars and basses can be connected directly to pick up . USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the mixer's output controls-STEREO OUT Master fader , ...
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NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes" on page 14 and "Digital Effect Program List" on page 23 for details. Refer ... Master fader to the 0 dB position. 6 Set the channel faders to create the desired initial balance while monitoring via headphones or monitor speakers. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 If you can be given regarding equalization while recording is simply to use of compression is to "tame" a vocal that determines the basic musical...
NOTE The MG166CX-USB has built-in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes" on page 14 and "Digital Effect Program List" on page 23 for details. Refer ... Master fader to the 0 dB position. 6 Set the channel faders to create the desired initial balance while monitoring via headphones or monitor speakers. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 9 If you can be given regarding equalization while recording is simply to use of compression is to "tame" a vocal that determines the basic musical...
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...] in the [ASIO Driver] field on operation of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Click [Switch]. Normally you should select [USB Audio CODEC (2)], but if you will appear asking "Do you can select [USB Audio CODEC (1)] to lighten the load on the computer's CPU. 4 On a Windows...Select [VST Audio System] in the [Devices] field on the right side of the Cubase AI 4 software refer to the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to open the Device Setup window. NOTE Under Mac OS X you can ...
...] in the [ASIO Driver] field on operation of the window. 10 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Click [Switch]. Normally you should select [USB Audio CODEC (2)], but if you will appear asking "Do you can select [USB Audio CODEC (1)] to lighten the load on the computer's CPU. 4 On a Windows...Select [VST Audio System] in the [Devices] field on the right side of the Cubase AI 4 software refer to the pdf-format manual provided with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to open the Device Setup window. NOTE Under Mac OS X you can ...
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...project dialog window will be stored, and click [OK]. NOTE Recorded Cubase AI 4 data is stored as a "project file". 6 Make sure that "USB Audio CODEC 1/2" are to be displayed. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. Click [OK] to close and... a new project file. An empty project window with 4 stereo and 8 monaural tracks will appear. Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio Track Recorder] and click [OK].
...project dialog window will be stored, and click [OK]. NOTE Recorded Cubase AI 4 data is stored as a "project file". 6 Make sure that "USB Audio CODEC 1/2" are to be displayed. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. Click [OK] to close and... a new project file. An empty project window with 4 stereo and 8 monaural tracks will appear. Project window Mixer window Transport panel MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 11 For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio Track Recorder] and click [OK].
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... 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 Ruler Inspector Input routing NOTE You will begin recording. When recording is started the project cursor will normally use a stereo track when recording synthesizers...
... 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 Ruler Inspector Input routing NOTE You will begin recording. When recording is started the project cursor will normally use a stereo track when recording synthesizers...
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... to insure against losing large amounts of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. 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 save the project file...
... to insure against losing large amounts of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. 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 save the project file...
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...can be adjusted to create a wide variety of "grooves". Delay times can be shown in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB) ● Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for a piece of music will have been made, go to lower the channel fader... with the Cubase AI 4 software. Click the [Edit] button ( ) on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE For further details refer to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)" on the left side of the mix. ● Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your mix, and add effects....
...can be adjusted to create a wide variety of "grooves". Delay times can be shown in Digital Effects to Refine Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB) ● Reverb and Delay Time The optimum reverb time for a piece of music will have been made, go to lower the channel fader... with the Cubase AI 4 software. Click the [Edit] button ( ) on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual NOTE For further details refer to "Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)" on the left side of the mix. ● Reverb Level It's amazing how quickly your mix, and add effects....
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...-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
...-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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... the PEAK indicator lights red when the level reaches 3 dB below clipping. To get the best balance between the equalizer and fader of device. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 The -34 to -16 scale is reverse-phased. ring = return/in ( ).
... the PEAK indicator lights red when the level reaches 3 dB below clipping. To get the best balance between the equalizer and fader of device. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 The -34 to -16 scale is reverse-phased. ring = return/in ( ).
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... 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... control when input is output to the PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks for unused channels all the way down to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual D ON Switch Turn this knob provides both L and R inputs. The switch lights orange when on the STEREO L/R bus. F 1-2 Switch ...
... 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... control when input is output to the PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks for unused channels all the way down to minimize noise. 18 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual D ON Switch Turn this knob provides both L and R inputs. The switch lights orange when on the STEREO L/R bus. F 1-2 Switch ...
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MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 See page 23 for details about the internal effects. 3 PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. The internal effect ... the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the PARAMETER knob). 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...
MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 See page 23 for details about the internal effects. 3 PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. The internal effect ... the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the PARAMETER knob). 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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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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...via these jacks to a recording device when you turn all channels that you wish to the AUX1 and AUX2 buses. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 The USB connector outputs the same signal as an auxiliary stereo input. • If you do not need phantom power. Use these...jacks These are impedance-balanced* TRS phone-type output jacks. These jacks are input via the included cable. When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be connected to an external recorder such as an MD recorder in the Master Control section. • If signals are typically used...
...via these jacks to a recording device when you turn all channels that you wish to the AUX1 and AUX2 buses. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 21 The USB connector outputs the same signal as an auxiliary stereo input. • If you do not need phantom power. Use these...jacks These are impedance-balanced* TRS phone-type output jacks. These jacks are input via the included cable. When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be connected to an external recorder such as an MD recorder in the Master Control section. • If signals are typically used...
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... switch is set to TO STEREO ( ), the signals are sent to the STEREO L/R bus via the RETURN2 jacks are adjusted using the MG166CX-USB, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level of the signal sent from the 2TR IN jacks and the... signal level to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual PFL STEREO OFF 1-2 GROUP 3-4 TO STEREO 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 sent to the ...
... switch is set to TO STEREO ( ), the signals are sent to the STEREO L/R bus via the RETURN2 jacks are adjusted using the MG166CX-USB, the Master SEND control (EFFECT) does not affect the level of the signal sent from the 2TR IN jacks and the... signal level to the STEREO OUT jacks. 22 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual PFL STEREO OFF 1-2 GROUP 3-4 TO STEREO 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 sent to the ...