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..., CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of Equipment : USB Mixing Studio Model Name : MW12CX/MW12C This device complies with other electronic devices. The wires in your authority, granted by the FCC, to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE...
..., CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of Equipment : USB Mixing Studio Model Name : MW12CX/MW12C This device complies with other electronic devices. The wires in your authority, granted by the FCC, to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE...
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...mixer connects to the computer, and vice-versa-via the supplied USB cable. Mixer Functions (page 16) The MW mixer can use high-quality phantom-powered condenser microphones for choosing a Yamaha MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio. Installing Cubase AI 7 2. Introduction Thank you will... be included depending on the Mixer 6 Turning the Power On/OFF 6 ■ Mixer Basics 7 Quick Guide 7 1. Recording with a USB interface for digital audio data...
...mixer connects to the computer, and vice-versa-via the supplied USB cable. Mixer Functions (page 16) The MW mixer can use high-quality phantom-powered condenser microphones for choosing a Yamaha MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio. Installing Cubase AI 7 2. Introduction Thank you will... be included depending on the Mixer 6 Turning the Power On/OFF 6 ■ Mixer Basics 7 Quick Guide 7 1. Recording with a USB interface for digital audio data...
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... AI software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI Important! Failure to the computer's USB interface. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 7 Click the "Register Now" button shown when the software is connected to the Internet. USB Connection Precautions Be sure to observe the following points when connecting to observe these...without the computer. "*" indicates where the version number appears in all required fields for registration. When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be sure to turn the power to both devices off , and between turning the MW mixer on or off and then ...
... AI software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI Important! Failure to the computer's USB interface. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 7 Click the "Register Now" button shown when the software is connected to the Internet. USB Connection Precautions Be sure to observe the following points when connecting to observe these...without the computer. "*" indicates where the version number appears in all required fields for registration. When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be sure to turn the power to both devices off , and between turning the MW mixer on or off and then ...
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...Connectors This type of cables can also 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. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn phantom..., turn on . DI Although electric guitars and basses can be connected directly to the mixer's inputs, as well as for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Phone Connectors Phone connectors are often color coded: white for left audio channel and red for right audio channel, for long...
...Connectors This type of cables can also 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. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn phantom..., turn on . DI Although electric guitars and basses can be connected directly to the mixer's inputs, as well as for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Phone Connectors Phone connectors are often color coded: white for left audio channel and red for right audio channel, for long...
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...of the window. Windows: Click [Start] → [All Program] → [Steinberg Cubase AI *] → [Cubase AI *] to switch the ASIO driver?". Select [USB Audio CODEC] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the left side of the window. NOTE Recorded Cubase AI data is created. Mac: Select [VST...] in general, refer to the Cubase AI software we installed earlier via the MW mixer. A new project is stored as a "Project." 10 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual For details about other versions of Cubase AI or Cubase AI operation in the [Devices] field on the right side of...
...of the window. Windows: Click [Start] → [All Program] → [Steinberg Cubase AI *] → [Cubase AI *] to switch the ASIO driver?". Select [USB Audio CODEC] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the left side of the window. NOTE Recorded Cubase AI data is created. Mac: Select [VST...] in general, refer to the Cubase AI software we installed earlier via the MW mixer. A new project is stored as a "Project." 10 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual For details about other versions of Cubase AI or Cubase AI operation in the [Devices] field on the right side of...
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...Front Right" (Mac) are shown in the [Port System Name] field, and check the [Visible] column in the Device Setup window. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 The added tracks will normally use a stereo track when recording synthesizers, and a monaural track when recording vocals or guitars. ...NOTE You will appear. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox, and then click [OK] to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver]. Windows: If "Not Connected" is selected in the [...
...Front Right" (Mac) are shown in the [Port System Name] field, and check the [Visible] column in the Device Setup window. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 The added tracks will normally use a stereo track when recording synthesizers, and a monaural track when recording vocals or guitars. ...NOTE You will appear. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox, and then click [OK] to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver]. Windows: If "Not Connected" is selected in the [...
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... add the piano to the mix after the vocal, and then add the bass and drums. If it makes the most sense to "E 2TR IN/USB" on . MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 The overall playback level will be displayed via a pair of headphones plugged into the MW mixer, set the bus select... you could add the bass and drums first, and then the piano. For example, if you're mixing a piano trio with the 2TR IN/USB control and the PHONES control. 5 To save the project select [Save] from the [Devices] menu to create the desired initial balance, then adjust the overall...
... add the piano to the mix after the vocal, and then add the bass and drums. If it makes the most sense to "E 2TR IN/USB" on . MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 The overall playback level will be displayed via a pair of headphones plugged into the MW mixer, set the bus select... you could add the bass and drums first, and then the piano. For example, if you're mixing a piano trio with the 2TR IN/USB control and the PHONES control. 5 To save the project select [Save] from the [Devices] menu to create the desired initial balance, then adjust the overall...
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... to the STEREO L/R bus and the AUX (AUX1) bus. 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 the... RETURN L (MONO), R Jacks These are unbalanced phone-jack type line inputs. The signal processed by the MONITOR switch D, the 2TR IN/USB E, and the PFL switches on the input channels. If you want to connect a CD player directly to an external effect unit. 6 STEREO...
... to the STEREO L/R bus and the AUX (AUX1) bus. 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 the... RETURN L (MONO), R Jacks These are unbalanced phone-jack type line inputs. The signal processed by the MONITOR switch D, the 2TR IN/USB E, and the PFL switches on the input channels. If you want to connect a CD player directly to an external effect unit. 6 STEREO...
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... jack. The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 9 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power on when using the MW12CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of the signal sent from the EFFECT bus to turn on the REC and ST switches... displays the level of the signal sent from that only condenser mics are sent to the REC OUT jacks and the USB connector. PFL ON OFF Switches MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN/USB - - MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 For MONI- Turn this switch is on ( ), the signals are sent to the nominal output level...
... jack. The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 9 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power on when using the MW12CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of the signal sent from the EFFECT bus to turn on the REC and ST switches... displays the level of the signal sent from that only condenser mics are sent to the REC OUT jacks and the USB connector. PFL ON OFF Switches MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN/USB - - MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 For MONI- Turn this switch is on ( ), the signals are sent to the nominal output level...
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...the switch is initially turned on. 6 PFL Switch Turn this jack and used to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. 20 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual CAUTION Note that was previously used with each effect type is turned off . When connecting... or disconnecting the USB cable be sure to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one 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...
...the switch is initially turned on. 6 PFL Switch Turn this jack and used to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. 20 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual CAUTION Note that was previously used with each effect type is turned off . When connecting... or disconnecting the USB cable be sure to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one 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...
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...ST switch, and REC switch for the channels you are not shown (Windows 7/Vista). ❑ Is the sound input of the Quick Guide. 22 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Click the "Audio" tab. 3. Set "Sound playback: Default device" and "Sound recording: Default device" to page 7 of... sound output of your computer operating system assigned properly? 1. The Input ports are using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Click the "Recording" tab, right-click the "USB Audio CODEC" icon and select "Properties." 3. Be sure to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. If not, right...
...ST switch, and REC switch for the channels you are not shown (Windows 7/Vista). ❑ Is the sound input of the Quick Guide. 22 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Click the "Audio" tab. 3. Set "Sound playback: Default device" and "Sound recording: Default device" to page 7 of... sound output of your computer operating system assigned properly? 1. The Input ports are using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Click the "Recording" tab, right-click the "USB Audio CODEC" icon and select "Properties." 3. Be sure to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. If not, right...
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... [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound" icon to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. Click the "Playback" tab, right-click the "USB Audio CODEC" icon and select "Proper- ties". 3. Close the "Properties" dialog window. 4. Select [System Preferences ...] from the Apple menu and then... select "Sound" to the maximum level and mute the computer's internal speaker. Windows XP: 1. Click the "Volume" tab. 3. Mac: 1. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 23 Windows 7/Vista: 1. mum level. 3. Reference Troubleshooting The recorded sound is running? We recommend that you are not using turned...
... [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound" icon to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. Click the "Playback" tab, right-click the "USB Audio CODEC" icon and select "Proper- ties". 3. Close the "Properties" dialog window. 4. Select [System Preferences ...] from the Apple menu and then... select "Sound" to the maximum level and mute the computer's internal speaker. Windows XP: 1. Click the "Volume" tab. 3. Mac: 1. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 23 Windows 7/Vista: 1. mum level. 3. Reference Troubleshooting The recorded sound is running? We recommend that you are not using turned...
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...CPU speed and access 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? Set "Hardware acceleration" to "Full", and "Sample rate conversion quality" to ...the [START] menu, and double-click the "Sounds and Audio Devices" icon to your computer's owner's manual for the latest information. 24 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Check that the file system is intermittent or distorted. ❑ Is the PEAK indicator flashing red? Click the "Volume" tab...
...CPU speed and access 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? Set "Hardware acceleration" to "Full", and "Sample rate conversion quality" to ...the [START] menu, and double-click the "Sounds and Audio Devices" icon to your computer's owner's manual for the latest information. 24 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Check that the file system is intermittent or distorted. ❑ Is the PEAK indicator flashing red? Click the "Volume" tab...
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... a 20 kHz filter with a 6 dB/ octave filter @ 12.7 kHz; 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 CHs 1-7/8,...Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with in brackets: MW12CX (MW12C) MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 91 EFFECT/AUX Master EFFECT/AUX (AUX1, 2) control at nominal level and all....8 48 V ■ General Specifications USB Audio Input HPF Input equalization ±15 dB maximum Turn over/roll-off .
... a 20 kHz filter with a 6 dB/ octave filter @ 12.7 kHz; 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 CHs 1-7/8,...Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are measured with in brackets: MW12CX (MW12C) MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 91 EFFECT/AUX Master EFFECT/AUX (AUX1, 2) control at nominal level and all....8 48 V ■ General Specifications USB Audio Input HPF Input equalization ±15 dB maximum Turn over/roll-off .
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...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 Reference Specifications ■ Analog Input Specifi...Tip = 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...
...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 Reference Specifications ■ Analog Input Specifi...Tip = 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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... PFL +15V ST [-6dBu] 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 +10dBu 0dBu -10dBu -20dBu -...3mW @ 40ohms] AUX SEND *1 [+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 1 [+4dBu...
... PFL +15V ST [-6dBu] 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 +10dBu 0dBu -10dBu -20dBu -...3mW @ 40ohms] AUX SEND *1 [+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 1 [+4dBu...