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... of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) (class b korea) 2 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT. Making sure that neither core is being affected by the FCC...
... of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) (class b korea) 2 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT. Making sure that neither core is being affected by the FCC...
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.... Location • Before moving the device, remove all volume levels to the product at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this manual in a safe place for the same reason. • Do not insert your fingers or hands in damp or wet conditions, or...any gaps or openings on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this can damage it containing liquids which might accidentally fall over it inspected by Yamaha). • Do not place the power cord near heat sources ...
.... Location • Before moving the device, remove all volume levels to the product at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this manual in a safe place for the same reason. • Do not insert your fingers or hands in damp or wet conditions, or...any gaps or openings on the buttons, switches or connectors. (5)-4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this can damage it containing liquids which might accidentally fall over it inspected by Yamaha). • Do not place the power cord near heat sources ...
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...on your Yamaha dealer. 4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual The performance of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in this manual the term "MW mixers" refers to the device, or data that the panel temperature may appear somewhat different from the wall AC outlet. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service ... In cases where different features need to be described first, followed by improper use of the manufacturer. • Yamaha makes no internal effects. * In this owner's manual are for a long time, make sure you are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: ...
...on your Yamaha dealer. 4 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual The performance of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in this manual the term "MW mixers" refers to the device, or data that the panel temperature may appear somewhat different from the wall AC outlet. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service ... In cases where different features need to be described first, followed by improper use of the manufacturer. • Yamaha makes no internal effects. * In this owner's manual are for a long time, make sure you are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: ...
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... Level Diagram 94 About the accessory disk 95 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 5 Contents Introduction 5 Features 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on your Yamaha dealer. Powering Up the System 8 4. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. The MW12CX/MW12C includes an audio mixer equipped with your particular... (PA-20)* • USB cable • Owner's Manual (this manual carefully before beginning use high-quality phantom-powered condenser microphones for Windows® and Macintosh® computer operating systems. With the MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio and your mixer's superlative features...
... Level Diagram 94 About the accessory disk 95 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 5 Contents Introduction 5 Features 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on your Yamaha dealer. Powering Up the System 8 4. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. The MW12CX/MW12C includes an audio mixer equipped with your particular... (PA-20)* • USB cable • Owner's Manual (this manual carefully before beginning use high-quality phantom-powered condenser microphones for Windows® and Macintosh® computer operating systems. With the MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio and your mixer's superlative features...
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Use of the mixer, and then turn the power off the power to the system, reverse the order described above. 6 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players first, then the mixer, and finally the power amplifier or powered speakers. Turning the Power ... to flow while the switch is in the STANDBY position. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-20) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha.
Use of the mixer, and then turn the power off the power to the system, reverse the order described above. 6 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players first, then the mixer, and finally the power amplifier or powered speakers. Turning the Power ... to flow while the switch is in the STANDBY position. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-20) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha.
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... before turning the MW mixer's power 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! 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 turning the MW mixer's power 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! 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...
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... with the power amplifier or powered speakers. Unbalanced cables are generally used for mono signals -guitar cables are used primarily for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Connector Types XLR Connectors This 3-pin connector is resistant to externally induced noise, and is likely to be damaged if connected to carry balanced signals...
... with the power amplifier or powered speakers. Unbalanced cables are generally used for mono signals -guitar cables are used primarily for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Connector Types XLR Connectors This 3-pin connector is resistant to externally induced noise, and is likely to be damaged if connected to carry balanced signals...
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... high-pass filter on for minimizing low-frequency breath noise from a vocalist, as well as possible. Channel fader REC OUT fader PHONES control MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 9 This can also be given regarding equalization while recording is simply to use it sparingly. The overall headphone level is adjusted by the PHONES control...
... high-pass filter on for minimizing low-frequency breath noise from a vocalist, as well as possible. Channel fader REC OUT fader PHONES control MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 9 This can also be given regarding equalization while recording is simply to use it sparingly. The overall headphone level is adjusted by the PHONES control...
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... icon name.) NOTE If the ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Driver dialog window appears, click [OK]. A new project is stored as a "Project." 10 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual NOTE Recorded Cubase AI data is created. Windows: Click [Start] → [All Program] → [Steinberg Cubase AI *] → [Cubase AI ...a Cubase AI shortcut or alias on the right side of the window. Click [Switch]. NOTE • If you want to the PDF manual provided with Cubase AI This section describes the procedure for the examples in the actual icon name. A dialog box will appear asking "Do ...
... icon name.) NOTE If the ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Driver dialog window appears, click [OK]. A new project is stored as a "Project." 10 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual NOTE Recorded Cubase AI data is created. Windows: Click [Start] → [All Program] → [Steinberg Cubase AI *] → [Cubase AI ...a Cubase AI shortcut or alias on the right side of the window. Click [Switch]. NOTE • If you want to the PDF manual provided with Cubase AI This section describes the procedure for the examples in the actual icon name. A dialog box will appear asking "Do ...
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..., and click [Control Panel] on the "Not Connected" indication, and then switch to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver]. The added tracks will be displayed. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 Mixer Basics Quick Guide Windows: The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog box will appear. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field...
..., and click [Control Panel] on the "Not Connected" indication, and then switch to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver]. The added tracks will be displayed. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 Mixer Basics Quick Guide Windows: The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog box will appear. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field...
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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 Mixer Basics Quick Guide Preparing to Record 1 Click in the track list (the area in which the track names are available in the Inspector on...
... 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 Mixer Basics Quick Guide Preparing to Record 1 Click in the track list (the area in which the track names are available in the Inspector on...
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.... 2 Click the [Start] button on the Transport Panel. 3 While listening to playback, drag the channel strip level faders up an initial level for details. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 The overall playback level will be influenced by setting the level of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to stereo, and...
.... 2 Click the [Start] button on the Transport Panel. 3 While listening to playback, drag the channel strip level faders up an initial level for details. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 The overall playback level will be influenced by setting the level of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to stereo, and...
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...right speakers our ears tell us the sound is the lead instrument or vocal. If you can be shown in the overall channel level. 14 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual NOTE Audio files created by spreading the instruments out across the sound stage so that they don't "get in a well-balanced manner....channel settings window. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Drag the pan controls on the top of the channel strips left and right to the pdf manual provided with equal level to the left speaker, the sound will be directly played back using the Windows Media Player, or iTunes on a Mac...
...right speakers our ears tell us the sound is the lead instrument or vocal. If you can be shown in the overall channel level. 14 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual NOTE Audio files created by spreading the instruments out across the sound stage so that they don't "get in a well-balanced manner....channel settings window. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Drag the pan controls on the top of the channel strips left and right to the pdf manual provided with equal level to the left speaker, the sound will be directly played back using the Windows Media Player, or iTunes on a Mac...
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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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... monaural input channel (CHs 1 to other types of device. These are TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) phone jacks that carry both the MW12CX and MW12C. In cases where different features need to 11/12) These are unbalanced phone-jack stereo line inputs. 4 LINE Input Jacks (... will be aware of the possibility of the external processor CAUTION The signal output from the INSERT jacks is reverse-phased. MW12CX 16 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Reference Front & Rear Panels The following applies to 4) These are balanced TRS phone-jack line inputs (T:Hot; S:Ground). A reversed-...
... monaural input channel (CHs 1 to other types of device. These are TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) phone jacks that carry both the MW12CX and MW12C. In cases where different features need to 11/12) These are unbalanced phone-jack stereo line inputs. 4 LINE Input Jacks (... will be aware of the possibility of the external processor CAUTION The signal output from the INSERT jacks is reverse-phased. MW12CX 16 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Reference Front & Rear Panels The following applies to 4) These are balanced TRS phone-jack line inputs (T:Hot; S:Ground). A reversed-...
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... sent from the L (odd) and R (even) channels are mixed and sent to the buses. For XLR-equipped stereo input channels (5/ 6 and 7/8), both L and R inputs. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 17 D PAN Control (1 to the right the compression ratio increases while the output gain is detected, and the PEAK indicator lights red when the level...
... sent from the L (odd) and R (even) channels are mixed and sent to the buses. For XLR-equipped stereo input channels (5/ 6 and 7/8), both L and R inputs. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 17 D PAN Control (1 to the right the compression ratio increases while the output gain is detected, and the PEAK indicator lights red when the level...
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..., 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 1 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks can be used to input a stereo sound source. The signal processed by these jacks is an impedance balanced...
..., 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 1 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks can be used to input a stereo sound source. The signal processed by these jacks is an impedance balanced...
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... R) is on the REC and ST switches of the signal sent from the EFFECT bus to the C-R OUT jacks, PHONES jacks, and level meter. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 E 2TR IN/USB • 2TR IN/USB Switch If this switch on ( ), then only the PFL output from that only condenser mics are... output to the MONITOR OUT jacks. • PHONES Control Controls the level of the signal output to leave this switch is on when using the MW12CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of loud noises that have XLR mic input jacks (CHs 1-4, 5/6, 7/8). itor playback signal and ...
... R) is on the REC and ST switches of the signal sent from the EFFECT bus to the C-R OUT jacks, PHONES jacks, and level meter. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 E 2TR IN/USB • 2TR IN/USB Switch If this switch on ( ), then only the PFL output from that only condenser mics are... output to the MONITOR OUT jacks. • PHONES Control Controls the level of the signal output to leave this switch is on when using the MW12CX, the Master EFFECT control does not affect the level of loud noises that have XLR mic input jacks (CHs 1-4, 5/6, 7/8). itor playback signal and ...
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... Switch Use this switch to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. 20 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 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 connector (see page 6). 3 USB ... each effect type is initially turned on. 6 PFL Switch Turn this switch is in the STANDBY position. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the internal digital effect unit to the AUX ...
... Switch Use this switch to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. 20 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 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 connector (see page 6). 3 USB ... each effect type is initially turned on. 6 PFL Switch Turn this switch is in the STANDBY position. An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the internal digital effect unit to the AUX ...
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... Frequency Oscillator. An LFO is ideal for vocals. 11 CHORUS 1 12 CHORUS 2 LFO Frequency LFO Frequency Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. 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 kick...
... Frequency Oscillator. An LFO is ideal for vocals. 11 CHORUS 1 12 CHORUS 2 LFO Frequency LFO Frequency Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. 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 kick...