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...wire which is subject to products distributed by Yamaha may not correspond with the letter L or coloured RED. Modifications not expressly approved by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) (class b korea) 2 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Follow all installations. If this apparatus may... requirements. Compliance with the requirements listed in to the terminal which is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in...
...wire which is subject to products distributed by Yamaha may not correspond with the letter L or coloured RED. Modifications not expressly approved by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) (class b korea) 2 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Follow all installations. If this apparatus may... requirements. Compliance with the requirements listed in to the terminal which is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC) FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in...
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... sources such as correct for a long period of time, or during use it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Water warning • Do not expose the device to avoid speaker damage. These precautions include,... or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of a TV, radio, ... wet conditions, or place containers on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 3 If it .
... sources such as correct for a long period of time, or during use it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Water warning • Do not expose the device to avoid speaker damage. These precautions include,... or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of a TV, radio, ... wet conditions, or place containers on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 3 If it .
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.... and other countries. • Steinberg and Cubase are not using the device for the latest information on your Yamaha dealer. 4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Yamaha Corp. Always turn the power off when the device is strictly prohibited except for information purposes only. The main ...difference between the two models is that the MW12CX includes digital effects while the MW12C has no representations or warranties with ...
.... and other countries. • Steinberg and Cubase are not using the device for the latest information on your Yamaha dealer. 4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Yamaha Corp. Always turn the power off when the device is strictly prohibited except for information purposes only. The main ...difference between the two models is that the MW12CX includes digital effects while the MW12C has no representations or warranties with ...
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... Mixer Basics 7 Quick Guide 7 1. Stereo audio data is easy to the mixer's microphone inputs, so you for choosing a Yamaha MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio. Compression (page 9) Compression increases the overall level without introducing distortion by compressing excessive peaks in both directions-...6. 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 recording quality. Cubase AI DAW Software Supplied (page 7) Cubase...
... Mixer Basics 7 Quick Guide 7 1. Stereo audio data is easy to the mixer's microphone inputs, so you for choosing a Yamaha MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio. Compression (page 9) Compression increases the overall level without introducing distortion by compressing excessive peaks in both directions-...6. 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 recording quality. Cubase AI DAW Software Supplied (page 7) Cubase...
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... the mixer, or when there are ready to turn the power off the power to the system, reverse the order described above. 6 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual NOTE To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the fastening ring clockwise (w) to secure the connection. CAUTION Note that the mixer's power...Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-20) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Introduction Before Turning on the power to your sound gear starting with the sources (instruments, CD players, etc.) and ending with the power ...
... the mixer, or when there are ready to turn the power off the power to the system, reverse the order described above. 6 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual NOTE To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the fastening ring clockwise (w) to secure the connection. CAUTION Note that the mixer's power...Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-20) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Introduction Before Turning on the power to your sound gear starting with the sources (instruments, CD players, etc.) and ending with the power ...
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... need to register the software and activate your software license by starting it useful to also refer to using Cubase AI for registration. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 7 Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics This quick setup and operation guide covers everything from sleep/suspended/standby mode before making a con.... When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be connected to the MW mixer off and then 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 ...
... need to register the software and activate your software license by starting it useful to also refer to using Cubase AI for registration. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 7 Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics This quick setup and operation guide covers everything from sleep/suspended/standby mode before making a con.... When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be connected to the MW mixer off and then 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 ...
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... page 15 and the "Front & Rear Panels" section on home audio and video equipment. Phone Connectors Phone connectors are the best choice for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Balanced Cables and Unbalanced Cables Two types of unbalanced connector is not needed. • When turning the switch on when using phantom-powered condenser...
... page 15 and the "Front & Rear Panels" section on home audio and video equipment. Phone Connectors Phone connectors are the best choice for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Balanced Cables and Unbalanced Cables Two types of unbalanced connector is not needed. • When turning the switch on when using phantom-powered condenser...
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... in order to use as little equalization as handling noise, or rumble transmitted via headphones or monitor speakers. Channel fader REC OUT fader PHONES control MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 9 When an MW highpass filter is adjusted by the PHONES control. During recording it sparingly.
... in order to use as little equalization as handling noise, or rumble transmitted via headphones or monitor speakers. Channel fader REC OUT fader PHONES control MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 9 When an MW highpass filter is adjusted by the PHONES control. During recording it sparingly.
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...System] in the [Devices] field 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 actual icon name.) ...NOTE If the ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Driver dialog window appears, click [OK]. "*" indicates where the version number appears in this manual. A dialog box will appear asking "Do you can easily launch the program when required. 2 When the Project Assistant window appears, select ...
...System] in the [Devices] field 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 actual icon name.) ...NOTE If the ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Driver dialog window appears, click [OK]. "*" indicates where the version number appears in this manual. A dialog box will appear asking "Do you can easily launch the program when required. 2 When the Project Assistant window appears, select ...
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... Setup window. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the dialog window. 6 Select [VST Connections] from the [Project] menu. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox, and then click [OK] to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver]. Windows...
... Setup window. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the dialog window. 6 Select [VST Connections] from the [Project] menu. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox, and then click [OK] to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver]. Windows...
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... Transport panel [Rewind] button or the ruler to rewind to the beginning of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. 12 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual To hear playback of the track you finish recording the track, click the Transport panel [Stop] button. When recording is turned on . 3 Play...
... Transport panel [Rewind] button or the ruler to rewind to the beginning of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. 12 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual To hear playback of the track you finish recording the track, click the Transport panel [Stop] button. When recording is turned on . 3 Play...
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... level will be influenced by setting the level of the mix around the nominal level, and then gradually add the other instruments. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 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...
... level will be influenced by setting the level of the mix around the nominal level, and then gradually add the other instruments. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 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...
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... illusion of stereo space by mixdown can cause an increase in the center of the stage. If it sent with equal level to the pdf manual provided with the Cubase AI software. Click Inserts 1 and select "Reverb - Progress of the locator. As an example let's try adding reverb. NOTE For ... is complete. There are no hard and fast rules, but the bass and kick drum are usually placed in the overall channel level. 14 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual NOTE Audio files created by changing the relative levels of each track's signal sent to set the stereo position of each other's way...
... illusion of stereo space by mixdown can cause an increase in the center of the stage. If it sent with equal level to the pdf manual provided with the Cubase AI software. Click Inserts 1 and select "Reverb - Progress of the locator. As an example let's try adding reverb. NOTE For ... is complete. There are no hard and fast rules, but the bass and kick drum are usually placed in the overall channel level. 14 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual NOTE Audio files created by changing the relative levels of each track's signal sent to set the stereo position of each other's way...
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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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... of the external processor To the INSERT I/O jack Tip: OUT E E E F F F G G G H H H I I I Sleeve (Ground) Ring: IN Tip: OUT Tip: IN To the output jack of device. MW12CX 16 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Channel Control Section Channels 1 to 4 (Monaural) Channels 5/6 and 7/8 (Stereo) Channels 9/10 and 11/12 (Stereo) 1 1 4 2 3 3 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 0 0 0 A A A B .... The INSERT jacks are TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) phone jacks that carry both the MW12CX and MW12C. S:Ground). You can use either balanced or unbalanced phone plugs to these jacks provides...
... of the external processor To the INSERT I/O jack Tip: OUT E E E F F F G G G H H H I I I Sleeve (Ground) Ring: IN Tip: OUT Tip: IN To the output jack of device. MW12CX 16 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Channel Control Section Channels 1 to 4 (Monaural) Channels 5/6 and 7/8 (Stereo) Channels 9/10 and 11/12 (Stereo) 1 1 4 2 3 3 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 0 0 0 A A A B .... The INSERT jacks are TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) phone jacks that carry both the MW12CX and MW12C. S:Ground). You can use either balanced or unbalanced phone plugs to these jacks provides...
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... of the signal sent from the channel to the right the compression ratio increases while the output gain is the MIC input adjustment range. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 17 Reference Front & Rear Panels 6 GAIN Control Adjusts the input signal level. The result is smoother, more even dynamics because louder signals are mixed...
... of the signal sent from the channel to the right the compression ratio increases while the output gain is the MIC input adjustment range. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 17 Reference Front & Rear Panels 6 GAIN Control Adjusts the input signal level. The result is smoother, more even dynamics because louder signals are mixed...
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... 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 be used to an effect unit, cue box, or other monitoring system. • EFFECT (AUX2) This...
... 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 be used to an effect unit, cue box, or other monitoring system. • EFFECT (AUX2) This...
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...; STEREO Control Adjusts the level at which the signal received at the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) is sent to turn on when using the MW12CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of the signal sent from that have XLR mic input jacks (CHs 1-4, 5/6, 7/8). NOTE If you...If this switch is on the mixer supplies DC +48 V power to pins 2 and 3 of the signal sent to the nominal output level. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 NOTE When this switch is set to REC ( ), the REC L/R bus signals are using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones. The ...
...; STEREO Control Adjusts the level at which the signal received at the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) is sent to turn on when using the MW12CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of the signal sent from that have XLR mic input jacks (CHs 1-4, 5/6, 7/8). NOTE If you...If this switch is on the mixer supplies DC +48 V power to pins 2 and 3 of the signal sent to the nominal output level. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 NOTE When this switch is set to REC ( ), the REC L/R bus signals are using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones. The ...
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...Output Section 1 2 3 1 POWER Switch Use this switch to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. 20 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be connected to this switch on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus. 7 ... 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the PARAMETER Control knob). 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 sure to turn the mixer's power ON or to toggle the digital effects ...
...Output Section 1 2 3 1 POWER Switch Use this switch to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. 20 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be connected to this switch on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus. 7 ... 4 AUX Control Adjusts the level of the PARAMETER Control knob). 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 sure to turn the mixer's power ON or to toggle the digital effects ...
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.... 11 CHORUS 1 12 CHORUS 2 LFO Frequency LFO Frequency Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. If you use with cyclical filter modulation. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 21 The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. 15 AUTO WAH LFO Frequency A wah-wah effect with...
.... 11 CHORUS 1 12 CHORUS 2 LFO Frequency LFO Frequency Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. If you use with cyclical filter modulation. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 21 The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. 15 AUTO WAH LFO Frequency A wah-wah effect with...