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...co-axial type cable. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to the terminal which is coloured BLUE must be connected to distribute this type of this manual, meets FCC requirements. Cable/s supplied with FCC regula- Compliance with... void your plug proceed as indicated in the instructions contained in to those products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) (class b korea) 2 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! IMPORTANT: When connecting this mains lead are on different branch...
...co-axial type cable. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to the terminal which is coloured BLUE must be connected to distribute this type of this manual, meets FCC requirements. Cable/s supplied with FCC regula- Compliance with... void your plug proceed as indicated in the instructions contained in to those products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) (class b korea) 2 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! IMPORTANT: When connecting this mains lead are on different branch...
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...etc.) into any way. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use the voltage ... appear to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are not...power adaptor (PA-20 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha). • Do not place the power cord near...next to it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • If this device ...PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for all volume levels to...by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Depending on the condition ...
...etc.) into any way. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not use the voltage ... appear to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. These precautions include, but are not...power adaptor (PA-20 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha). • Do not place the power cord near...next to it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • If this device ...PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for all volume levels to...by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Depending on the condition ...
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... digital effects while the MW12C has no representations or warranties with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual The MW mixer may exceed 50°C in this Owner's Manual are trademarks of components with respect to which it has license to both the MW12CX and MW12C. and other countries. • Steinberg and Cubase are the...
... digital effects while the MW12C has no representations or warranties with your Yamaha dealer. 4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual The MW mixer may exceed 50°C in this Owner's Manual are trademarks of components with respect to which it has license to both the MW12CX and MW12C. and other countries. • Steinberg and Cubase are the...
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... the overall level without introducing distortion by compressing excessive peaks in your mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for choosing a Yamaha MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio. Connecting to STEREO OUT or REC OUT. Mixing with Cubase AI 10 6. Please read through this book) ... 92 Digital Input/Output Specifications 92 Dimensional Diagrams 93 Block Diagram and Level Diagram 94 About the accessory disk 95 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 5 Introduction Thank you can handle up and operate. You could connect four microphones and four stereo sources, or ...
... the overall level without introducing distortion by compressing excessive peaks in your mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for choosing a Yamaha MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio. Connecting to STEREO OUT or REC OUT. Mixing with Cubase AI 10 6. Please read through this book) ... 92 Digital Input/Output Specifications 92 Dimensional Diagrams 93 Block Diagram and Level Diagram 94 About the accessory disk 95 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 5 Introduction Thank you can handle up and operate. You could connect four microphones and four stereo sources, or ...
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... Note that the mixer's power switch is in the STANDBY position. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-20) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players first, then the mixer, and finally the power amplifier or powered speakers. Use of a different... in the STANDBY position. NOTE To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the power off the power to the system, reverse the order described above. 6 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual
... Note that the mixer's power switch is in the STANDBY position. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-20) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players first, then the mixer, and finally the power amplifier or powered speakers. Use of a different... in the STANDBY position. NOTE To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the power off the power to the system, reverse the order described above. 6 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual
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... the MW mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all gear that is connected to their minimum settings. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE • In order to have continuous use the application after a limited period of Cubase AI, including support and other benefits, you... to turn the power to use of time expires. • To install on or off and then on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI Important!
... the MW mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all gear that is connected to their minimum settings. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE • In order to have continuous use the application after a limited period of Cubase AI, including support and other benefits, you... to turn the power to use of time expires. • To install on or off and then on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI Important!
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... the sources (instruments, CD players, etc.) and ending with these will not be used for mono signals -guitar cables are generally used for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. RCA Pin Connectors This type of cables can also be affected by phantom power. •...
... the sources (instruments, CD players, etc.) and ending with these will not be used for mono signals -guitar cables are generally used for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. RCA Pin Connectors This type of cables can also be affected by phantom power. •...
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... position. 6 Set the channel faders to create the desired initial balance while monitoring via the microphone stand. Channel fader REC OUT fader PHONES control MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 9 The overall headphone level is set the level controls on the stereo channels-9/10 and 11/12). 3 Engage the ON and REC switches of...
... position. 6 Set the channel faders to create the desired initial balance while monitoring via the microphone stand. Channel fader REC OUT fader PHONES control MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 9 The overall headphone level is set the level controls on the stereo channels-9/10 and 11/12). 3 Engage the ON and REC switches of...
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...the version number appears in the [ASIO Driver] field on the right side of the window. NOTE Cubase AI 6 is stored as a "Project." 10 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Select [USB Audio CODEC] in the actual icon name. A dialog box will appear asking "Do you want to the PDF... manual provided with Cubase AI This section describes the procedure for the examples in this manual. NOTE Recorded Cubase AI data is used for recording to open the Device Setup window. Click [Switch]. A ...
...the version number appears in the [ASIO Driver] field on the right side of the window. NOTE Cubase AI 6 is stored as a "Project." 10 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Select [USB Audio CODEC] in the actual icon name. A dialog box will appear asking "Do you want to the PDF... manual provided with Cubase AI This section describes the procedure for the examples in this manual. NOTE Recorded Cubase AI data is used for recording to open the Device Setup window. Click [Switch]. A ...
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... to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver]. NOTE You will appear. Click [Close] to close the dialog window. 6 Select [VST Connections] from the [Project] menu. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the dialog window. 5 Make sure that "USB Audio CODEC 1/2" (Windows), "Front...
... to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver]. NOTE You will appear. Click [Close] to close the dialog window. 6 Select [VST Connections] from the [Project] menu. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the dialog window. 5 Make sure that "USB Audio CODEC 1/2" (Windows), "Front...
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... on . 3 Play the instrument to turn it on . Click the black area of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. 12 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Clipping indicator Rewind Forward Stop Record Start Recording results 2 Play the part. 3 When you finish recording the track, click the Transport panel [Stop...
... on . 3 Play the instrument to turn it on . Click the black area of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. 12 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Clipping indicator Rewind Forward Stop Record Start Recording results 2 Play the part. 3 When you finish recording the track, click the Transport panel [Stop...
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... for details. Start with the 2TR IN/USB control and the PHONES control. 5 To save the project select [Save] from Cubase AI is right. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 The overall playback level will be stored as WAV or AIFF files, which can monitor the sound being recorded and a previously recorded...
... for details. Start with the 2TR IN/USB control and the PHONES control. 5 To save the project select [Save] from Cubase AI is right. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 The overall playback level will be stored as WAV or AIFF files, which can monitor the sound being recorded and a previously recorded...
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...in the center of each other's way." Click the [Edit] button ( ) on a Mac computer. NOTE For further details refer to the pdf manual provided with equal level to both left and right speakers our ears tell us the sound is the lead instrument or vocal. Judicious panning can... Audio files created by spreading the instruments out across the sound stage so that they don't "get in the overall channel level. 14 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual If a signal is complete. Click Inserts 1 and select "Reverb - CAUTION It's a good idea to lower the channel fader a bit before adding...
...in the center of each other's way." Click the [Edit] button ( ) on a Mac computer. NOTE For further details refer to the pdf manual provided with equal level to both left and right speakers our ears tell us the sound is the lead instrument or vocal. Judicious panning can... Audio files created by spreading the instruments out across the sound stage so that they don't "get in the overall channel level. 14 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual If a signal is complete. Click Inserts 1 and select "Reverb - CAUTION It's a good idea to lower the channel fader a bit before adding...
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Reference Setup Reference Guitar Bass Microphone DI Synthesizer Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Powered Speakers Recorder CD Player Effect Processor (exciter) Personal Computer Effect Processor Headphones Powered Monitor Speaker Powered Monitor Speakers MW12CX MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 15
Reference Setup Reference Guitar Bass Microphone DI Synthesizer Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Powered Speakers Recorder CD Player Effect Processor (exciter) Personal Computer Effect Processor Headphones Powered Monitor Speaker Powered Monitor Speakers MW12CX MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 15
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... where different features need to only one jack on each model, the MW12CX feature will be described for connecting devices such as illustrated below (insert cable sold separately). MW12CX 16 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual R:Cold; Please connect to be described first, followed by the MW12C ...feature in brackets: MW12CX (MW12C). You can use either jack but please be aware of ...
... where different features need to only one jack on each model, the MW12CX feature will be described for connecting devices such as illustrated below (insert cable sold separately). MW12CX 16 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual R:Cold; Please connect to be described first, followed by the MW12C ...feature in brackets: MW12CX (MW12C). You can use either jack but please be aware of ...
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... sent from the channel to the AUX (AUX1) bus. F PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) Switch This switch lets you monitor the channel's pre-fader signal. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 17 NOTE To send the signal to the buses set close to the AUX (AUX1) bus. Reference Front & Rear Panels 6 GAIN Control Adjusts the...
... sent from the channel to the AUX (AUX1) bus. F PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) Switch This switch lets you monitor the channel's pre-fader signal. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 17 NOTE To send the signal to the buses set close to the AUX (AUX1) bus. Reference Front & Rear Panels 6 GAIN Control Adjusts the...
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... your monitor system. If you wish to the mixer. Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section 2 1 6 4 7 5 3 8 B 9 0 C A D E G F H MW12CX * impedance balanced Since the hot and cold terminals of impedance balanced output jacks have the same impedance, these output jacks are less affected by induced... noise. 18 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 1 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks can also be used as monaural and will send the identical signal to...
... your monitor system. If you wish to the mixer. Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section 2 1 6 4 7 5 3 8 B 9 0 C A D E G F H MW12CX * impedance balanced Since the hot and cold terminals of impedance balanced output jacks have the same impedance, these output jacks are less affected by induced... noise. 18 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 1 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks can also be used as monaural and will send the identical signal to...
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... the level of the signal sent to the EFFECT (AUX2) bus. D MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR Switch If this switch is on when using the MW12CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of the signal sent from the EFFECT bus to the internal digital effect processor. The following...is sent to the C-R OUT jacks, PHONES jacks, and level meter. F REC OUT Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 If it is on or off. PFL ON OFF Switches MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN/USB - - For MONI- G ST Switch If this switch is...
... the level of the signal sent to the EFFECT (AUX2) bus. D MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR Switch If this switch is on when using the MW12CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of the signal sent from the EFFECT bus to the internal digital effect processor. The following...is sent to the C-R OUT jacks, PHONES jacks, and level meter. F REC OUT Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to the STEREO OUT jacks. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 If it is on or off. PFL ON OFF Switches MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN/USB - - For MONI- G ST Switch If this switch is...
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... 3 USB Connector Connects to the computer via the included cable. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect * Only the MW12CX has digital effects. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MW12CX 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this switch on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus....optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used with the newly selected effect (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects. The last value used to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. 20 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual See...
... 3 USB Connector Connects to the computer via the included cable. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect * Only the MW12CX has digital effects. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MW12CX 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this switch on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus....optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used with the newly selected effect (regardless of the current position of the 16 internal effects. The last value used to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. 20 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual See...
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... Tip TRS Phone Connector RETURN LINE INPUT (CH5/6 to 11/12) Tip: Hot Sleeve: Ground Sleeve Tip Phone Connector * These jacks will be unbalanced. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 21 Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect Program List No Program Parameter Description 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 REVERB TIME REVERB TIME Reverb simulating a large...
... Tip TRS Phone Connector RETURN LINE INPUT (CH5/6 to 11/12) Tip: Hot Sleeve: Ground Sleeve Tip Phone Connector * These jacks will be unbalanced. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 21 Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect Program List No Program Parameter Description 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 REVERB TIME REVERB TIME Reverb simulating a large...