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... to use of this manual, meets FCC requirements. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to the operation of interference, which is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in this mains lead are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT...
... to use of this manual, meets FCC requirements. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to the operation of interference, which is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in this mains lead are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT...
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... unwanted noise, make sure that the AC outlet you or others, or damage to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in the TV or radio next to , the following : Power supply/Power cord • Only use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 3 The device contains no user-serviceable parts. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use immediately...
... unwanted noise, make sure that the AC outlet you or others, or damage to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in the TV or radio next to , the following : Power supply/Power cord • Only use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 3 The device contains no user-serviceable parts. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use immediately...
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... data, musical scores and sound recordings. Doing so may result in ambient temperatures higher than 30°C, and use or modifications to the device, or data that the panel temperature may appear somewhat different from the wall AC outlet. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. reserves the right to your Yamaha dealer. 4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Even when the power switch is...
... data, musical scores and sound recordings. Doing so may result in ambient temperatures higher than 30°C, and use or modifications to the device, or data that the panel temperature may appear somewhat different from the wall AC outlet. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. reserves the right to your Yamaha dealer. 4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Even when the power switch is...
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... 6. Stereo audio data is easy to set up to 12 simultaneous inputs, mixing them to the mixer's microphone inputs, so you can handle up and operate. Cubase AI DAW Software Supplied (page 7) Cubase AI software, included in a safe place. Recording with Cubase AI 13 ■ Reference 15 Setup 15 Front & Rear Panels 16 Channel Control Section 16 Master Control Section 18 Digital Effect 20 Rear Input/Output Section 20 Digital Effect Program List 21 Jack List 21 Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 91 Electrical Specifications 91 General Specifications...
... 6. Stereo audio data is easy to set up to 12 simultaneous inputs, mixing them to the mixer's microphone inputs, so you can handle up and operate. Cubase AI DAW Software Supplied (page 7) Cubase AI software, included in a safe place. Recording with Cubase AI 13 ■ Reference 15 Setup 15 Front & Rear Panels 16 Channel Control Section 16 Master Control Section 18 Digital Effect 20 Rear Input/Output Section 20 Digital Effect Program List 21 Jack List 21 Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 91 Electrical Specifications 91 General Specifications...
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... connected to the MW mixer off/standby (except the computer), and set the channel faders, STEREO OUT Master fader, and REC OUT fader to the "Front and Rear Panels" section on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI Important! Channel fader REC OUT fader STEREO OUT Master fader 2 Connect the MW mixer to your software license by starting it useful to also refer to their minimum settings. USB Connection...
... connected to the MW mixer off/standby (except the computer), and set the channel faders, STEREO OUT Master fader, and REC OUT fader to the "Front and Rear Panels" section on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI Important! Channel fader REC OUT fader STEREO OUT Master fader 2 Connect the MW mixer to your software license by starting it useful to also refer to their minimum settings. USB Connection...
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... to phantom power. For details on , be used primarily for stereo headphone jacks, insert jacks, and also to externally induced noise, and is best. Balanced cables are connected to the maximum level and mute the computer's internal speaker. Stereo types are often color coded: white for left audio channel and red for right audio channel, for short runs from microphones, as well as most commonly found on when using phantom-powered condenser microphones. RCA type pin jacks are...
... to phantom power. For details on , be used primarily for stereo headphone jacks, insert jacks, and also to externally induced noise, and is best. Balanced cables are connected to the maximum level and mute the computer's internal speaker. Stereo types are often color coded: white for left audio channel and red for right audio channel, for short runs from microphones, as well as most commonly found on when using phantom-powered condenser microphones. RCA type pin jacks are...
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... noise, or rumble transmitted via headphones or monitor speakers. Compression can boost the bass a little if you feel the low end is lacking. MONITOR switch Tone Adjustment The MW mixer's compressors and 3-band equalizers make it easy to shape the tone of independent channels to achieve the best possible mix. Or you can also be useful for compensation only. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Step Adjusting Level and Tone Level Adjustment...
... noise, or rumble transmitted via headphones or monitor speakers. Compression can boost the bass a little if you feel the low end is lacking. MONITOR switch Tone Adjustment The MW mixer's compressors and 3-band equalizers make it easy to shape the tone of independent channels to achieve the best possible mix. Or you can also be useful for compensation only. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Step Adjusting Level and Tone Level Adjustment...
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... right side of the window. Mac: If "Not Connected" is selected in the Device Setup window. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 Mixer Basics Quick Guide Windows: The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog box will appear. Click [OK] to close the window. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox, and then click [OK] to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver]. Check only the [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox in...
... right side of the window. Mac: If "Not Connected" is selected in the Device Setup window. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 Mixer Basics Quick Guide Windows: The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog box will appear. Click [OK] to close the window. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox, and then click [OK] to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver]. Check only the [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox in...
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... headphones plugged into the MW mixer, set the bus select switch to record further material on the same track. 7 To record additional material on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with the Featured Part You can monitor the sound being recorded and a previously recorded sound simultaneously while recording (MONITOR MIX). Set up and down multiple recorded audio tracks to create the desired initial balance, then adjust the overall volume using the bus volume fader. NOTE The output signal...
... headphones plugged into the MW mixer, set the bus select switch to record further material on the same track. 7 To record additional material on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with the Featured Part You can monitor the sound being recorded and a previously recorded sound simultaneously while recording (MONITOR MIX). Set up and down multiple recorded audio tracks to create the desired initial balance, then adjust the overall volume using the bus volume fader. NOTE The output signal...
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... channel fader a bit before adding an effect, since the effect can cause an increase in the center of each track's signal sent to the left and right speakers. If you can be directly played back using the Windows Media Player, or iTunes on Mac OS X), 16 bit, and 44.1 kHz. 9 Click [Export]. NOTE Audio files created by spreading the instruments out across the sound...
... channel fader a bit before adding an effect, since the effect can cause an increase in the center of each track's signal sent to the left and right speakers. If you can be directly played back using the Windows Media Player, or iTunes on Mac OS X), 16 bit, and 44.1 kHz. 9 Click [Export]. NOTE Audio files created by spreading the instruments out across the sound...
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... jacks that carry both the MW12CX and MW12C. NOTE Where an input channel provides both at the same time. The INSERT jacks are balanced TRS phone-jack line inputs (T:Hot; These are unbalanced stereo RCA pin jacks. sleeve = ground). MW12CX 16 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual S:Ground). This should not be a problem when connecting to an effect unit, but not both a MIC input jack and a LINE input jack, or a LINE input jack and an RCA pin jack, you can connect either jack...
... jacks that carry both the MW12CX and MW12C. NOTE Where an input channel provides both at the same time. The INSERT jacks are balanced TRS phone-jack line inputs (T:Hot; These are unbalanced stereo RCA pin jacks. sleeve = ground). MW12CX 16 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual S:Ground). This should not be a problem when connecting to an effect unit, but not both a MIC input jack and a LINE input jack, or a LINE input jack and an RCA pin jack, you can connect either jack...
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... switch in ( ). Reference Front & Rear Panels 6 GAIN Control Adjusts the input signal level. To turn it on . On stereo channels, the signals from the L (odd) and R (even) channels are mixed and sent to the REC L and R buses. D PAN Control (1 to 4) PAN/BAL Control (5/6 and 7/8) BAL Control (9/10 and 11/12) The PAN control determines the stereo positioning of these faders to the Stereo L bus; G REC Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to the AUX (AUX1) bus. NOTE To send the signal...
... switch in ( ). Reference Front & Rear Panels 6 GAIN Control Adjusts the input signal level. To turn it on . On stereo channels, the signals from the L (odd) and R (even) channels are mixed and sent to the REC L and R buses. D PAN Control (1 to 4) PAN/BAL Control (5/6 and 7/8) BAL Control (9/10 and 11/12) The PAN control determines the stereo positioning of these faders to the Stereo L bus; G REC Switch This switch assigns the channel's signal to the AUX (AUX1) bus. NOTE To send the signal...
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... send the signal using the 2TR IN/USB switch E, and adjust the signal level using the STEREO OUT Master fader H for example, to connect to the STEREO L/R bus and the AUX (AUX1) bus. NOTE The signal output by these jacks is an impedance balanced* TRS phone jack that outputs the signals from AUX (AUX1) bus. Use these jacks, for example, to connect to an effect unit, cue box, or other monitoring system. • EFFECT (AUX2) This is determined by induced noise. 18 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual...
... send the signal using the 2TR IN/USB switch E, and adjust the signal level using the STEREO OUT Master fader H for example, to connect to the STEREO L/R bus and the AUX (AUX1) bus. NOTE The signal output by these jacks is an impedance balanced* TRS phone jack that outputs the signals from AUX (AUX1) bus. Use these jacks, for example, to connect to an effect unit, cue box, or other monitoring system. • EFFECT (AUX2) This is determined by induced noise. 18 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual...
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... corresponding channels. A Master SEND • Master AUX (AUX1) Control Adjusts the signal level sent to the AUX (AUX1) SEND jack. • Master EFFECT (AUX2) Control Adjusts the level of loud noises that the switch may be sure that you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to 7/8). C Level Meter This LED meter displays the level of the signal sent from that have XLR mic input jacks (CHs 1-4, 5/6, 7/8). PFL ON OFF Switches MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN/USB - - The REC L signal goes to Stereo L and...
... corresponding channels. A Master SEND • Master AUX (AUX1) Control Adjusts the signal level sent to the AUX (AUX1) SEND jack. • Master EFFECT (AUX2) Control Adjusts the level of loud noises that the switch may be sure that you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to 7/8). C Level Meter This LED meter displays the level of the signal sent from that have XLR mic input jacks (CHs 1-4, 5/6, 7/8). PFL ON OFF Switches MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN/USB - - The REC L signal goes to Stereo L and...
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... ON switch lights and the internal effect unit is active by default when the power is turned on . Rear Input/Output Section 1 2 3 1 POWER Switch Use this switch is initially turned on. 6 PFL Switch Turn this switch on or off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent to the AUX bus. 5 ON Switch Switches the internal effect on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus. 7 EFFECT RTN Fader Adjusts the signal level sent from the internal digital effect unit to the STEREO bus. If you change to a different effect type, the mixer...
... ON switch lights and the internal effect unit is active by default when the power is turned on . Rear Input/Output Section 1 2 3 1 POWER Switch Use this switch is initially turned on. 6 PFL Switch Turn this switch on or off . 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the signal sent to the AUX bus. 5 ON Switch Switches the internal effect on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus. 7 EFFECT RTN Fader Adjusts the signal level sent from the internal digital effect unit to the STEREO bus. If you change to a different effect type, the mixer...
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... the Quick Guide. 22 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound" icon to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. If not, right-click the "USB Audio CODEC" icon and select "Set as Default Device." 3. Set "Sound playback: Default device" and "Sound recording: Default device" to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. Select "System Preferences ..." Click the "Input" tab and under "Choose a device for sound output" select "USB Audio...
... the Quick Guide. 22 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound" icon to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. If not, right-click the "USB Audio CODEC" icon and select "Set as Default Device." 3. Set "Sound playback: Default device" and "Sound recording: Default device" to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. Select "System Preferences ..." Click the "Input" tab and under "Choose a device for sound output" select "USB Audio...
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... "Properties" dialog window. 4. Set "Device volume" to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. Mac: 1. Click the "Output" tab and set the volume slider to the maximum level and mute the computer's internal speaker. Click the "Sound Effect" tab and set the computer output to its maxi- Doing so can sometimes cause the Windows output level to be reset to its maximum level. Reference Troubleshooting The recorded sound is running? From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click...
... "Properties" dialog window. 4. Set "Device volume" to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. Mac: 1. Click the "Output" tab and set the volume slider to the maximum level and mute the computer's internal speaker. Click the "Sound Effect" tab and set the computer output to its maxi- Doing so can sometimes cause the Windows output level to be reset to its maximum level. Reference Troubleshooting The recorded sound is running? From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click...
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... using . ❑ Are you applying the effects and compressor at an appropriate level? You might be necessary to update your computer's owner's manual for more information. ❑ Try adding memory. Refer to your hard disk controller, device drivers, or BIOS. On Windows XP computers, changing some cases it might have a plenty of free memory (more RAM memory can play at the same time? The number of tracks you are recording...
... using . ❑ Are you applying the effects and compressor at an appropriate level? You might be necessary to update your computer's owner's manual for more information. ❑ Try adding memory. Refer to your hard disk controller, device drivers, or BIOS. On Windows XP computers, changing some cases it might have a plenty of free memory (more RAM memory can play at the same time? The number of tracks you are recording...
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... 20 Hz-20 kHz EFFECT/AUX (AUX1, 2*) SEND Nominal output level @1 kHz Input: CHs 1 to 11/12, RETURN, 2TR IN MONITOR OUT, REC OUT1 STEREO OUT +14 dBu @ 20 Hz-20 kHz, Input GAIN Control at minimum CH INPUT 1-4 MIC EIN (Equivalent Input Noise): Rs = 150 Ω, GAIN: maximum STEREO OUT STEREO OUT, REC OUT fader at minimum. PEAK Indicator Internal Digital Effect (Only MW12CX) LED Level Meter Power Supply Adaptor Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Input/Output: 44.1/48 kHz...
... 20 Hz-20 kHz EFFECT/AUX (AUX1, 2*) SEND Nominal output level @1 kHz Input: CHs 1 to 11/12, RETURN, 2TR IN MONITOR OUT, REC OUT1 STEREO OUT +14 dBu @ 20 Hz-20 kHz, Input GAIN Control at minimum CH INPUT 1-4 MIC EIN (Equivalent Input Noise): Rs = 150 Ω, GAIN: maximum STEREO OUT STEREO OUT, REC OUT fader at minimum. PEAK Indicator Internal Digital Effect (Only MW12CX) LED Level Meter Power Supply Adaptor Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Input/Output: 44.1/48 kHz...
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..., 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 STEREO OUT (L, R) REC OUT2 (L, R) EFFECT/AUX (AUX1, 2*) SEND CH INSERT OUT (CHs 1-4) REC OUT1 (L, R) MONITOR OUT (L, R) PHONES OUT Output Impedance 75Ω 150Ω 150...
..., 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 STEREO OUT (L, R) REC OUT2 (L, R) EFFECT/AUX (AUX1, 2*) SEND CH INSERT OUT (CHs 1-4) REC OUT1 (L, R) MONITOR OUT (L, R) PHONES OUT Output Impedance 75Ω 150Ω 150...