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... Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : USB Mixing Studio Model Name : MW12CX/MW12C This device complies with the letter L or coloured RED. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT...
... Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : USB Mixing Studio Model Name : MW12CX/MW12C This device complies with the letter L or coloured RED. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT...
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... is easy to set up to 12 simultaneous inputs, mixing them to your personal computer you for choosing a Yamaha MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio. Accessories • Cubase AI DVD-ROM • Power adaptor (PA-20)* • USB cable • Owner's Manual (this manual carefully before beginning use high-quality phantom-powered condenser microphones for superior...
... is easy to set up to 12 simultaneous inputs, mixing them to your personal computer you for choosing a Yamaha MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio. Accessories • Cubase AI DVD-ROM • Power adaptor (PA-20)* • USB cable • Owner's Manual (this manual carefully before beginning use high-quality phantom-powered condenser microphones for superior...
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... AI software to observe these rules can result in computer freezes/ hang-ups and possibly data loss or corruption. CAUTION nection to the computer's USB connector. • Connect the MW mixer to their minimum settings. Click the "Register Now" button shown when the software is started, then ...the computer before turning the MW mixer power on. • Always quit all the way down. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 7 If the MW mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all applications running on the computer before making a con- You are only permitted to...
... AI software to observe these rules can result in computer freezes/ hang-ups and possibly data loss or corruption. CAUTION nection to the computer's USB connector. • Connect the MW mixer to their minimum settings. Click the "Register Now" button shown when the software is started, then ...the computer before turning the MW mixer power on. • Always quit all the way down. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 7 If the MW mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all applications running on the computer before making a con- You are only permitted to...
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...the computer's internal speaker. For best results with these will not 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 thin and possibly noisy. Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players ... "The recorded sound is complete before proceeding. NOTE • We recommend that only condenser microphones are the standard for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual XLR type connectors are connected to externally induced noise, and is not needed. • When turning the switch on...
...the computer's internal speaker. For best results with these will not 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 thin and possibly noisy. Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players ... "The recorded sound is complete before proceeding. NOTE • We recommend that only condenser microphones are the standard for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual XLR type connectors are connected to externally induced noise, and is not needed. • When turning the switch on...
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...] → [Steinberg Cubase AI *] → [Cubase AI *] to the Cubase AI software we installed earlier via the MW mixer. Click [Switch]. Select [USB Audio CODEC] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the right side of Cubase AI or Cubase AI operation in the [Devices] field on...location. • Create a Cubase AI shortcut or alias on the left side of the window. A new project is stored as a "Project." 10 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual NOTE Cubase AI 6 is used for recording to launch the program. ("*" indicates where the version number appears in the [ASIO Driver] fi...
...] → [Steinberg Cubase AI *] → [Cubase AI *] to the Cubase AI software we installed earlier via the MW mixer. Click [Switch]. Select [USB Audio CODEC] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the right side of Cubase AI or Cubase AI operation in the [Devices] field on...location. • Create a Cubase AI shortcut or alias on the left side of the window. A new project is stored as a "Project." 10 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual NOTE Cubase AI 6 is used for recording to launch the program. ("*" indicates where the version number appears in the [ASIO Driver] fi...
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... to close the window. Also set the [Outputs] in the same way, and then close the window. Check only the [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox in the [Audio Device] field, click on the "Not Connected" indication, and then switch to [...window. 7 Select [Add Track] → [Audio] from the [Devices] menu. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox, and then click [OK] to close and restart the Cubase AI, then open the Device Setup window. 4 ... and "Configuration" parameters, and then click [Add Track]. The added tracks will appear. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11
... to close the window. Also set the [Outputs] in the same way, and then close the window. Check only the [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox in the [Audio Device] field, click on the "Not Connected" indication, and then switch to [...window. 7 Select [Add Track] → [Audio] from the [Devices] menu. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox, and then click [OK] to close and restart the Cubase AI, then open the Device Setup window. 4 ... and "Configuration" parameters, and then click [Add Track]. The added tracks will appear. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11
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... a piano trio with Cubase AI In this section we'll try mixing down to "E 2TR IN/USB" on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 Save your project frequently to insure against losing large amounts of headphones plugged into the...recorded and a previously recorded sound simultaneously while recording (MONITOR MIX). Set up and down multiple recorded audio tracks to start with the 2TR IN/USB control and the PHONES control. 5 To save the project select [Save] from the [File] menu and enter a file name before ...
... a piano trio with Cubase AI In this section we'll try mixing down to "E 2TR IN/USB" on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 Save your project frequently to insure against losing large amounts of headphones plugged into the...recorded and a previously recorded sound simultaneously while recording (MONITOR MIX). Set up and down multiple recorded audio tracks to start with the 2TR IN/USB control and the PHONES control. 5 To save the project select [Save] from the [File] menu and enter a file name before ...
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... that outputs the signal from AUX (AUX1) bus. NOTE • Select where you wish to record mixer's stereo output while using the 2TR IN/USB control in the Master Control section. • A signals input via the these jacks. 4 RETURN L (MONO), R Jacks These are unbalanced phone-jack... type line inputs. The signal received by induced noise. 18 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 1 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks can be used to connect to an external stereo recorder. If you want to send the...
... that outputs the signal from AUX (AUX1) bus. NOTE • Select where you wish to record mixer's stereo output while using the 2TR IN/USB control in the Master Control section. • A signals input via the these jacks. 4 RETURN L (MONO), R Jacks These are unbalanced phone-jack... type line inputs. The signal received by induced noise. 18 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 1 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks can be used to connect to an external stereo recorder. If you want to send the...
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...( ), the signals input via the 2TR IN jacks and the USB connector are sent to the MONITOR OUT jacks, the PHONES jack, and the level meter. The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to Stereo R. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 NOTE If you do not need phantom power.... NOTE If you turn all channels that only condenser mics are sent to the STEREO L/R bus. • 2TR IN/USB control Adjusts the level of the signal selected by...
...( ), the signals input via the 2TR IN jacks and the USB connector are sent to the MONITOR OUT jacks, the PHONES jack, and the level meter. The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to Stereo R. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 NOTE If you do not need phantom power.... NOTE If you turn all channels that only condenser mics are sent to the STEREO L/R bus. • 2TR IN/USB control Adjusts the level of the signal selected by...
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... and used with each effect type is saved. When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be used with the newly selected effect (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be sure to turn the mixer's ...;ow while the switch is initially turned on. 6 PFL Switch Turn this connector (see page 6). 3 USB Connector Connects to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. 20 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual These parameter values are reset when the power is turned on or off . 4 AUX Control...
... and used with each effect type is saved. When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be used with the newly selected effect (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be sure to turn the mixer's ...;ow while the switch is initially turned on. 6 PFL Switch Turn this connector (see page 6). 3 USB Connector Connects to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. 20 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual These parameter values are reset when the power is turned on or off . 4 AUX Control...
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... 2. The Input ports are not using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. No sound. ❑ Are your computer operating system assigned properly? 1. Click the [Recording] tab and check whether the "USB Audio CODEC" icon is checked. Click the "Output" tab and under "Choose... are not shown (Windows 7/Vista). ❑ Is the sound input of the Quick Guide. 22 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual The system doesn't work properly. ❑ Are the USB cable and all applications you using turned on? ❑ Are the volume controls of your computer operating...
... 2. The Input ports are not using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. No sound. ❑ Are your computer operating system assigned properly? 1. Click the [Recording] tab and check whether the "USB Audio CODEC" icon is checked. Click the "Output" tab and under "Choose... are not shown (Windows 7/Vista). ❑ Is the sound input of the Quick Guide. 22 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual The system doesn't work properly. ❑ Are the USB cable and all applications you using turned on? ❑ Are the volume controls of your computer operating...
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...so can sometimes cause the Windows output level to be reset to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. Click the "Playback" tab, right-click the "USB Audio CODEC" icon and select "Proper- Close the "Properties" dialog window. 4. Windows XP: 1. Select [System Preferences ...] from the Apple menu and then...level. ❑ Are the PFL switches for the channels you connected or disconnected the USB cable while Cubase AI is too low in level. ❑ Is the computer's output level setting too low? MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 23 Windows 7/Vista: 1. Click the "Output" tab and set ...
...so can sometimes cause the Windows output level to be reset to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. Click the "Playback" tab, right-click the "USB Audio CODEC" icon and select "Proper- Close the "Properties" dialog window. 4. Windows XP: 1. Select [System Preferences ...] from the Apple menu and then...level. ❑ Are the PFL switches for the channels you connected or disconnected the USB cable while Cubase AI is too low in level. ❑ Is the computer's output level setting too low? MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 23 Windows 7/Vista: 1. Click the "Output" tab and set ...
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.... 1. You might have to lower EFFECT RTN fader, ETTECT control and COMP control levels. ❑ Are any other applications, device drivers, or USB devices (scanners, printers, etc.) running at the same time? Click [Control Panel] from the [START] menu, and double-click the "Sounds and...files you can sometimes improve audio performance. Refer to your computer's owner's manual for information on the web for the latest information. 24 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual You might have a plenty of tracks you are recording or playing are not using . The "Advanced Audio Properties" dialog ...
.... 1. You might have to lower EFFECT RTN fader, ETTECT control and COMP control levels. ❑ Are any other applications, device drivers, or USB devices (scanners, printers, etc.) running at the same time? Click [Control Panel] from the [START] menu, and double-click the "Sounds and...files you can sometimes improve audio performance. Refer to your computer's owner's manual for information on the web for the latest information. 24 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual You might have a plenty of tracks you are recording or playing are not using . The "Advanced Audio Properties" dialog ...
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...dB -70 60 84 94 72.2 84 83 76 86 dB 58 47 57 34 16 9 27.8 48 V ■ General Specifications USB Audio Input HPF Input equalization ±15 dB maximum Turn over/roll-off . STEREO OUT STEREO OUT, REC OUT fader and one CH fader at...blow maximum variable level. PA-20 AC 35 VCT, 0.94 A, Cable Length = 3.6 m 30 W 346.2 mm x 86.1 mm x 436.6 mm 3.2 kg (MW12CX), 3 kg (MW12C) All faders are measured with in brackets: MW12CX (MW12C) MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 91 STEREO OUT Residual Output Noise Adjacent Input CHs 1-4 Input to Output STEREO L/R, CHs 1-4, PAN: panned hard left or...
...dB -70 60 84 94 72.2 84 83 76 86 dB 58 47 57 34 16 9 27.8 48 V ■ General Specifications USB Audio Input HPF Input equalization ±15 dB maximum Turn over/roll-off . STEREO OUT STEREO OUT, REC OUT fader and one CH fader at...blow maximum variable level. PA-20 AC 35 VCT, 0.94 A, Cable Length = 3.6 m 30 W 346.2 mm x 86.1 mm x 436.6 mm 3.2 kg (MW12CX), 3 kg (MW12C) All faders are measured with in brackets: MW12CX (MW12C) MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 91 STEREO OUT Residual Output Noise Adjacent Input CHs 1-4 Input to Output STEREO L/R, CHs 1-4, PAN: panned hard left or...
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...level when the unit is described first, followed by the MW12C feature in brackets: MW12CX (MW12C) ■ Digital Input/Output Specifications Connector USB Format USB Audio 1.1 Data Length 16 bit Connector Specification USB B type 92 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual before clipping +24 dBu (12.3 V) +20 ... = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV= 1 Vrms * The MW12CX feature is set to the maximum level. (All faders and level controls are at their maximum position.) ■ Analog Output Specifications Output Connectors...
...level when the unit is described first, followed by the MW12C feature in brackets: MW12CX (MW12C) ■ Digital Input/Output Specifications Connector USB Format USB Audio 1.1 Data Length 16 bit Connector Specification USB B type 92 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual before clipping +24 dBu (12.3 V) +20 ... = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV= 1 Vrms * The MW12CX feature is set to the maximum level. (All faders and level controls are at their maximum position.) ■ Analog Output Specifications Output Connectors...
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MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 94 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT (CH1 to 4) LINE [-34... 2TR IN AUX *1 [-14dBu] TO STEREO/TO MONITOR [-6dBu] FOOT SW EFFECT ON/OFF PROGRAM (1-16) PARAMETER ON YE only MW12CX EFFECT RETURN LO BA [-10dBu] [0dBu] RO DIGITAL EFFECT (DSP) BA AUX [-14dBu] PFL +15V IN +30dBu +20dBu +...4dBu] EFFECT SEND *1 [+4dBu] LPF [+4dBu] LPF LPF [+4dBu] LPF D- LIN USB D+ RIN AUDIO GND LO RO (Bus Powered) Vbus USB MONITOR MIX *1 MODEL FUNCTION NAME MW12CX AUX EFFECT MW12C AUX1 AUX2 Clip Level Clip Level Clip Level Clip Level AUX SEND *1 [+4dBu] REC OUT...
MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 94 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT (CH1 to 4) LINE [-34... 2TR IN AUX *1 [-14dBu] TO STEREO/TO MONITOR [-6dBu] FOOT SW EFFECT ON/OFF PROGRAM (1-16) PARAMETER ON YE only MW12CX EFFECT RETURN LO BA [-10dBu] [0dBu] RO DIGITAL EFFECT (DSP) BA AUX [-14dBu] PFL +15V IN +30dBu +20dBu +...4dBu] EFFECT SEND *1 [+4dBu] LPF [+4dBu] LPF LPF [+4dBu] LPF D- LIN USB D+ RIN AUDIO GND LO RO (Bus Powered) Vbus USB MONITOR MIX *1 MODEL FUNCTION NAME MW12CX AUX EFFECT MW12C AUX1 AUX2 Clip Level Clip Level Clip Level Clip Level AUX SEND *1 [+4dBu] REC OUT...