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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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product...
... 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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product...
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...to install any extra driver software. Features Connect To Your Computer via a Single USB Cable (page 7) The MW mixer connects to the MW mixer 7 3. Recording with your Yamaha dealer. The MW12CX/MW12C includes an audio mixer equipped with Cubase AI 13 ■ Reference 15 ...disk recording capability. You could connect four microphones and four stereo sources, or six microphones and two stereo sources, for choosing a Yamaha MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio. Please check with Cubase AI 10 6. Cubase AI DAW Software Supplied (page 7) Cubase AI software, included in your ...
...to install any extra driver software. Features Connect To Your Computer via a Single USB Cable (page 7) The MW mixer connects to the MW mixer 7 3. Recording with your Yamaha dealer. The MW12CX/MW12C includes an audio mixer equipped with Cubase AI 13 ■ Reference 15 ...disk recording capability. You could connect four microphones and four stereo sources, or six microphones and two stereo sources, for choosing a Yamaha MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio. Please check with Cubase AI 10 6. Cubase AI DAW Software Supplied (page 7) Cubase AI software, included in your ...
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...period of time expires. • To install on Mac computers double-click the "Cubase AI*.mpkg" icon or the "Cubase AI* Start Center" icon. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 7 Click the "Register Now" button shown when the software is started, then fill in computer freezes/ hang-ups and possibly ...the MW mixer to your software license by starting it useful to also refer to register the software and activate your computer using the supplied USB cable. You are only permitted to use of the "Steinberg Software End User License Agreement (EULA)" shown during the installation. 1 Start the...
...period of time expires. • To install on Mac computers double-click the "Cubase AI*.mpkg" icon or the "Cubase AI* Start Center" icon. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 7 Click the "Register Now" button shown when the software is started, then fill in computer freezes/ hang-ups and possibly ...the MW mixer to your software license by starting it useful to also refer to register the software and activate your computer using the supplied USB cable. You are only permitted to use of the "Steinberg Software End User License Agreement (EULA)" shown during the installation. 1 Start the...
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...cables are connected to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as "TRS" connectors (Tip-Ring-Sleeve), and are generally used for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual This precaution does not apply to the XLR input jacks. Unbalanced cables are used for balanced connections. RCA Pin Connectors...-free environment. Connector Types XLR Connectors This 3-pin connector is resistant to the "The recorded sound is used for unbalanced signals. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the mixer's output controls-STEREO OUT Master fader ...
...cables are connected to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as "TRS" connectors (Tip-Ring-Sleeve), and are generally used for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual This precaution does not apply to the XLR input jacks. Unbalanced cables are used for balanced connections. RCA Pin Connectors...-free environment. Connector Types XLR Connectors This 3-pin connector is resistant to the "The recorded sound is used for unbalanced signals. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the mixer's output controls-STEREO OUT Master fader ...
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...]. Windows: Select [VST Audio System] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the left side of the window. A new project is stored as a "Project." 10 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 Step Recording with the software. A dialog box will appear asking "Do you can easily launch the program when... click [Create]. 3 Select [Device Setup] from the [Devices] menu to launch the program. ("*" indicates where the version number appears in the actual icon name. Select [USB Audio CODEC] in the [Devices] field on the right side of the window.
...]. Windows: Select [VST Audio System] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the left side of the window. A new project is stored as a "Project." 10 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Quick Guide 5 Step Recording with the software. A dialog box will appear asking "Do you can easily launch the program when... click [Create]. 3 Select [Device Setup] from the [Devices] menu to launch the program. ("*" indicates where the version number appears in the actual icon name. Select [USB Audio CODEC] in the [Devices] field on the right side of the window.
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...]. NOTE You will appear. Also set the [Outputs] in the [Audio Device] field, click on the "Not Connected" indication, and then switch to [USB Audio CODEC]. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. 7 Select [Add Track] → [Audio] from the ...[Devices] menu. Mac: If "Not Connected" is selected in the same way, and then close the window. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 Windows: If "Not Connected" is selected in the same way, and then close and restart the Cubase AI, then open the...
...]. NOTE You will appear. Also set the [Outputs] in the [Audio Device] field, click on the "Not Connected" indication, and then switch to [USB Audio CODEC]. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does not change, close the window. 7 Select [Add Track] → [Audio] from the ...[Devices] menu. Mac: If "Not Connected" is selected in the same way, and then close the window. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 Windows: If "Not Connected" is selected in the same way, and then close and restart the Cubase AI, then open the...
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.... Save your project frequently to insure against losing large amounts of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to "E 2TR IN/USB" on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. Set up and down multiple recorded audio tracks to playback, drag the .... Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Select [Mixer] from the [File] menu and enter a file name before actually saving the file. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with a vocalist, begin by the type of headphones plugged into the MW mixer,...
.... Save your project frequently to insure against losing large amounts of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to "E 2TR IN/USB" on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. Set up and down multiple recorded audio tracks to playback, drag the .... Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Select [Mixer] from the [File] menu and enter a file name before actually saving the file. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with a vocalist, begin by the type of headphones plugged into the MW mixer,...
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...outputs the signals from an external effect device (reverb, delay, etc.). The signal processed by the MONITOR switch D, the 2TR IN/USB E, and the PFL switches on the input channels. You can use these jacks, for level control. • XLR jacks XLR-... can be used to connect to an external stereo recorder. 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 these...
...outputs the signals from an external effect device (reverb, delay, etc.). The signal processed by the MONITOR switch D, the 2TR IN/USB E, and the PFL switches on the input channels. You can use these jacks, for level control. • XLR jacks XLR-... can be used to connect to an external stereo recorder. 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 these...
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... the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to the nominal output level. PFL ON OFF Switches MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN/USB - - For MONI- H STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to leave this switch off . Turn this switch is sent to 7/8). ... L and R Stereo buses. D MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR Switch If this TRS phone jack. itor playback signal and the signal being recorded separately. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 9 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power ...
... the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to the nominal output level. PFL ON OFF Switches MONITOR/ PHONES 2TR IN/USB - - For MONI- H STEREO OUT Master Fader Adjusts the signal level sent to leave this switch off . Turn this switch is sent to 7/8). ... L and R Stereo buses. D MONITOR/PHONES • MONITOR Switch If this TRS phone jack. itor playback signal and the signal being recorded separately. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks. 9 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power ...
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... power is turned off . NOTE The EFFECT RTN fader does not affect the level of the 16 internal effects. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. CAUTION Note that was previously...Switch Use this switch to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. 20 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual The switch lights orange when on. 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 ...
... power is turned off . NOTE The EFFECT RTN fader does not affect the level of the 16 internal effects. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. CAUTION Note that was previously...Switch Use this switch to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. 20 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual The switch lights orange when on. 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 ...
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... computer operating system assigned properly? The system doesn't work properly. ❑ Are the USB cable and all applications you are not using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. USB hubs can interfere with proper operation, so try a different USB port. ❑ Are you using turned on . From the [START] menu click [..., 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 The Input ports are using a USB hub? Click the "Audio" tab. 3.
... computer operating system assigned properly? The system doesn't work properly. ❑ Are the USB cable and all applications you are not using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. USB hubs can interfere with proper operation, so try a different USB port. ❑ Are you using turned on . From the [START] menu click [..., 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 The Input ports are using a USB hub? Click the "Audio" tab. 3.
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..., then set the volume slider to the maximum level and mute the computer's internal speaker. Mac: 1. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 23 We recommend that you connected or disconnected the USB cable while Cubase AI is too low in level. ❑ Is the computer's output level setting too ...1. Windows XP: 1. Select [System Preferences ...] from the Apple menu and then select "Sound" to its maxi- Click the "Playback" tab, right-click the "USB Audio CODEC" icon and select "Proper- From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound" icon to "High." 4. Close the "...
..., then set the volume slider to the maximum level and mute the computer's internal speaker. Mac: 1. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 23 We recommend that you connected or disconnected the USB cable while Cubase AI is too low in level. ❑ Is the computer's output level setting too ...1. Windows XP: 1. Select [System Preferences ...] from the Apple menu and then select "Sound" to its maxi- Click the "Playback" tab, right-click the "USB Audio CODEC" icon and select "Proper- From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound" icon to "High." 4. Close the "...
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...channel fader levels 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? You may experience intermittent playback if you exceed your computer will depend on... performance. 1. The number of tracks you can significantly increase your computer's owner's manual for information on the web for the latest information. 24 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Be sure to open . 3. Click [Control Panel] from the [START] menu, and double-click the "Sounds and Audio...
...channel fader levels 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? You may experience intermittent playback if you exceed your computer will depend on... performance. 1. The number of tracks you can significantly increase your computer's owner's manual for information on the web for the latest information. 24 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Be sure to open . 3. Click [Control Panel] from the [START] menu, and double-click the "Sounds and Audio...
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...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 . Reference Specifications ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency ...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 chanREC OUT2 nels' ST and REC switches ...
...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 . Reference Specifications ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency ...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 chanREC OUT2 nels' ST and REC switches ...
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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 -30dBu...[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 -30dBu...[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...