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... THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT. Making sure that your plug proceed as indicated in the instructions contained in your use the product. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! Cable/s supplied with FCC regula- Compliance with these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of America or...
... THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT. Making sure that your plug proceed as indicated in the instructions contained in your use the product. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! Cable/s supplied with FCC regula- Compliance with these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of America or...
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... openings on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 3 Connections • Before connecting the device to other electric devices. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. Before turning the power on or off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by the cord can cause permanent hearing loss. Then have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Location...
... openings on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 3 Connections • Before connecting the device to other electric devices. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. Before turning the power on or off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by the cord can cause permanent hearing loss. Then have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Location...
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... to 20°C while the power is in the U.S. Even when the power switch is on your personal use is strictly prohibited except for damage caused by any time without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Please note that the panel temperature may heat up by the MW10C feature in use or modifications to...
... to 20°C while the power is in the U.S. Even when the power switch is on your personal use is strictly prohibited except for damage caused by any time without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Please note that the panel temperature may heat up by the MW10C feature in use or modifications to...
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... 15 Setup 15 Front & Rear Panels 16 Channel Control Section 16 Master Control Section 18 Jack List 19 Digital Effect 20 Rear Input/Output Section 20 Digital Effect Program List (Only MW8CX) ... 21 Mounting to your particular area. Cubase AI DAW Software Supplied (page 7) Cubase AI software, included in a safe place. Accessories • Cubase AI DVD-ROM • Power adaptor (PA-10)* • USB cable • Owner's Manual (this manual carefully before beginning use...
... 15 Setup 15 Front & Rear Panels 16 Channel Control Section 16 Master Control Section 18 Jack List 19 Digital Effect 20 Rear Input/Output Section 20 Digital Effect Program List (Only MW8CX) ... 21 Mounting to your particular area. Cubase AI DAW Software Supplied (page 7) Cubase AI software, included in a safe place. Accessories • Cubase AI DVD-ROM • Power adaptor (PA-10)* • USB cable • Owner's Manual (this manual carefully before beginning use...
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... connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE Disconnect the USB cable when using Cubase AI for registration. If the MW mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all applications running on the computer before turning the MW mixer's power on or off, or connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. • Wait at least 6 seconds between turning the MW mixer on : 2 Step Connecting...
... connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE Disconnect the USB cable when using Cubase AI for registration. If the MW mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all applications running on the computer before turning the MW mixer's power on or off, or connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. • Wait at least 6 seconds between turning the MW mixer on : 2 Step Connecting...
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... the "The recorded sound is off . CAUTION Observe the following precautions when turning on phantom power. • Make sure that the PHANTOM switch is too low in level." For details on , be used for example. 8 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Balanced Cables and Unbalanced Cables Two types of cables can be sure that you connect to the computer's USB connector, or change the connection to a different USB port, a driver installation display may be...
... the "The recorded sound is off . CAUTION Observe the following precautions when turning on phantom power. • Make sure that the PHANTOM switch is too low in level." For details on , be used for example. 8 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Balanced Cables and Unbalanced Cables Two types of cables can be sure that you connect to the computer's USB connector, or change the connection to a different USB port, a driver installation display may be...
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Tone Adjustment The MW mixer's compressors and 3-band equalizers make it sparingly. It is generally a good idea to turn the HIGH end up the mix. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 9 Conversely, signals below 80 Hz are attenuated. Compression One form of independent channels to add extra sustain. GAIN control PEAK indicator OUTPUT (Min) (Max) LEVEL controls MONITOR/PHONES control STEREO Master control INPUT Equalizer Tips The best advice...
Tone Adjustment The MW mixer's compressors and 3-band equalizers make it sparingly. It is generally a good idea to turn the HIGH end up the mix. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 9 Conversely, signals below 80 Hz are attenuated. Compression One form of independent channels to add extra sustain. GAIN control PEAK indicator OUTPUT (Min) (Max) LEVEL controls MONITOR/PHONES control STEREO Master control INPUT Equalizer Tips The best advice...
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... a "Project." 10 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual NOTE Cubase AI 6 is used for recording to launch the program. ("*" indicates where the version number appears in the actual icon name.) NOTE If the ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Driver dialog window appears, click [OK]. For details about other versions of the window. NOTE Recorded Cubase AI data is created. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 Step Recording with the software. Mac: Double-click the [Application...
... a "Project." 10 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual NOTE Cubase AI 6 is used for recording to launch the program. ("*" indicates where the version number appears in the actual icon name.) NOTE If the ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Driver dialog window appears, click [OK]. For details about other versions of the window. NOTE Recorded Cubase AI data is created. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 Step Recording with the software. Mac: Double-click the [Application...
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... Device Setup window. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Windows: The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will normally use a stereo track when recording synthesizers, and a monaural track when recording vocals or guitars. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. NOTE You will be displayed. Also set the [Outputs] in the Device Setup window. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 11 Click [Close] to close the window. Also set the [Outputs] in...
... Device Setup window. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Windows: The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will normally use a stereo track when recording synthesizers, and a monaural track when recording vocals or guitars. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. NOTE You will be displayed. Also set the [Outputs] in the Device Setup window. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 11 Click [Close] to close the window. Also set the [Outputs] in...
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... click the Transport panel [Start] button. 12 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Ruler Recording and Playback 1 Click the Transport panel [Record] button to be created. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Preparing to Record 1 Click in the track list (the area in the Inspector on the left side of the display. [Record Enable] button Track list 4 Specify the point at which the track names are available in which you want to start recording via the ruler...
... click the Transport panel [Start] button. 12 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Ruler Recording and Playback 1 Click the Transport panel [Record] button to be created. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Preparing to Record 1 Click in the track list (the area in the Inspector on the left side of the display. [Record Enable] button Track list 4 Specify the point at which the track names are available in which you want to start recording via the ruler...
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... initial balance, then adjust the overall volume using the bus volume fader. For example, if you could add the bass and drums first, and then the piano. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 13 Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Select [Mixer] from the [Devices] menu to start working on. Start with a vocalist, begin by the type of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to "B 2TR IN/USB" on the Transport Panel. 3 While listening...
... initial balance, then adjust the overall volume using the bus volume fader. For example, if you could add the bass and drums first, and then the piano. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 13 Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Select [Mixer] from the [Devices] menu to start working on. Start with a vocalist, begin by the type of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to "B 2TR IN/USB" on the Transport Panel. 3 While listening...
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... the pdf manual provided with equal level to both left and right speakers our ears tell us the sound is located in the center of the Transport panel. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Drag the pan controls on the top of the channel strips left and right to set the stereo position of each track. 6 Double-click the left locator (starting point) and...
... the pdf manual provided with equal level to both left and right speakers our ears tell us the sound is located in the center of the Transport panel. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Drag the pan controls on the top of the channel strips left and right to set the stereo position of each track. 6 Double-click the left locator (starting point) and...
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Reference Setup Reference Guitar Bass DI Microphone Synthesizer Powered Speakers CD Player Recorder Effect Processor (exciter) Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Headphones Effect Processor Powered Monitor Speakers Personal Computer MW8CX MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 15
Reference Setup Reference Guitar Bass DI Microphone Synthesizer Powered Speakers CD Player Recorder Effect Processor (exciter) Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Headphones Effect Processor Powered Monitor Speakers Personal Computer MW8CX MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 15
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...-EQ signal is also affected by the LEVEL control C. Setting the knob to the channel. C LEVEL Control Adjusts the level of compression applied to the ▼ position produces a flat response in ( ). MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 17 The BAL control knob sets the balance between the various channels. NOTE On channels where this knob provides both L and R inputs. Use these levels reaches 3 dB below 80 Hz...
...-EQ signal is also affected by the LEVEL control C. Setting the knob to the channel. C LEVEL Control Adjusts the level of compression applied to the ▼ position produces a flat response in ( ). MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 17 The BAL control knob sets the balance between the various channels. NOTE On channels where this knob provides both L and R inputs. Use these levels reaches 3 dB below 80 Hz...
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... the phantom power supply. Connect these jacks to your main speakers. 6 MONITOR (L, R) Jacks These are unbalanced phone-jack type line inputs. NOTE When this switch is an impedance balanced* TRS phone jack that outputs the signal from an external effect device (reverb, delay, etc.). CAUTION • When turning the switch on ( ), be sure to turn all output controls (STEREO Master control, etc.) to their minimum settings before turning this switch on when connecting to balanced...
... the phantom power supply. Connect these jacks to your main speakers. 6 MONITOR (L, R) Jacks These are unbalanced phone-jack type line inputs. NOTE When this switch is an impedance balanced* TRS phone jack that outputs the signal from an external effect device (reverb, delay, etc.). CAUTION • When turning the switch on ( ), be sure to turn all output controls (STEREO Master control, etc.) to their minimum settings before turning this switch on when connecting to balanced...
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... Input/Output Section 1 2 3 20 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 1 POWER Switch Use this switch to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be sure to turn the mixer's power ON or to STANDBY mode. The switch lights orange when on or off . 4 ON Switch Switches the internal effect on . CAUTION Note that was previously used with each effect type is turned on . 5 EFFECT RTN Control Adjusts the...
... Input/Output Section 1 2 3 20 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 1 POWER Switch Use this switch to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be sure to turn the mixer's power ON or to STANDBY mode. The switch lights orange when on or off . 4 ON Switch Switches the internal effect on . CAUTION Note that was previously used with each effect type is turned on . 5 EFFECT RTN Control Adjusts the...
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... stand in locations subject to the sound. * "LFO" stands for Low Frequency Oscillator. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. 14 PHASER LFO Frequency Phase modulation produces a cyclical phasing effect. Screw the adaptor firmly into place with cyclical filter modulation. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 21 For more hard-edged sound. 8 DRUM AMBIENCE REVERB TIME A short reverb...
... stand in locations subject to the sound. * "LFO" stands for Low Frequency Oscillator. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. 14 PHASER LFO Frequency Phase modulation produces a cyclical phasing effect. Screw the adaptor firmly into place with cyclical filter modulation. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 21 For more hard-edged sound. 8 DRUM AMBIENCE REVERB TIME A short reverb...
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..." dialog window. 2. From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound" icon to quit all necessary audio cables properly connected? ❑ Are you have several applications running at the same time? Mac: 1. Select "System Preferences ..." Click the "Output" tab and under "Choose a device for sound output" select "USB Audio CODEC". ❑ Is the sound output of the Quick Guide. 22 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual outlet? Windows XP...
..." dialog window. 2. From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound" icon to quit all necessary audio cables properly connected? ❑ Are you have several applications running at the same time? Mac: 1. Select "System Preferences ..." Click the "Output" tab and under "Choose a device for sound output" select "USB Audio CODEC". ❑ Is the sound output of the Quick Guide. 22 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual outlet? Windows XP...
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...; Have you set the computer output to its default level. We recommend that you connected or disconnected the USB cable while Cubase AI is too low in level. ❑ Is the computer's output level setting too low? From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound" icon to its maxi- Close the "Properties" dialog window. 4. Windows XP: 1. Set "Device volume" to its maximum...
...; Have you set the computer output to its default level. We recommend that you connected or disconnected the USB cable while Cubase AI is too low in level. ❑ Is the computer's output level setting too low? From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound" icon to its maxi- Close the "Properties" dialog window. 4. Windows XP: 1. Set "Device volume" to its maximum...
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... Windows XP computers, changing some cases it might have a plenty of audio tracks? There is a delay when playing a software synthesizer via a MIDI keyboard (latency). ❑ Check the URL listed below can significantly increase your computer's operating system. The "Advanced Audio Properties" dialog window will depend on installing and setting up extra memory. Reference Troubleshooting The sound is set properly, and make sure that you playing back a large number of free memory...
... Windows XP computers, changing some cases it might have a plenty of audio tracks? There is a delay when playing a software synthesizer via a MIDI keyboard (latency). ❑ Check the URL listed below can significantly increase your computer's operating system. The "Advanced Audio Properties" dialog window will depend on installing and setting up extra memory. Reference Troubleshooting The sound is set properly, and make sure that you playing back a large number of free memory...