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... 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 this type of other electronic ... these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that neither core is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) (class b korea) 2 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual If you can be connected to the terminal which is coloured BLUE must accept any ...
... 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 this type of other electronic ... these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that neither core is being affected by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) (class b korea) 2 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual If you can be connected to the terminal which is coloured BLUE must accept any ...
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...92 Analog Output Specifications 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 Stereo audio data is easy to STEREO OUT or REC OUT. Cubase AI DAW Software Supplied (page 7) Cubase AI software, ... and guitars. 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. AUX SEND connectors are provided for years to the MW mixer 7 3. Connecting to come. Please check with...
...92 Analog Output Specifications 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 Stereo audio data is easy to STEREO OUT or REC OUT. Cubase AI DAW Software Supplied (page 7) Cubase AI software, ... and guitars. 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. AUX SEND connectors are provided for years to the MW mixer 7 3. Connecting to come. Please check with...
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...This quick setup and operation guide covers everything from sleep/suspended/standby mode before making a con- Failure to the computer's USB interface. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 7 When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be sure to turn the power to both devices off and then on : 2 Step Connecting to the MW mixer... the computer and log on to the MW mixer off , and between turning the MW mixer on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI Important! If you do not register the product, you might find it while ...
...This quick setup and operation guide covers everything from sleep/suspended/standby mode before making a con- Failure to the computer's USB interface. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 7 When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be sure to turn the power to both devices off and then on : 2 Step Connecting to the MW mixer... the computer and log on to the MW mixer off , and between turning the MW mixer on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI Important! If you do not register the product, you might find it while ...
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... the MW mixer on phantom power. • Make 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 sure that only condenser microphones are a common example....electric guitars and basses can be connected directly to the mixer's inputs, the sound is most professional audio gear. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the mixer's output controls-STEREO... instrument and the mixer. RCA type pin jacks are the standard for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual
... the MW mixer on phantom power. • Make 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 sure that only condenser microphones are a common example....electric guitars and basses can be connected directly to the mixer's inputs, the sound is most professional audio gear. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the mixer's output controls-STEREO... instrument and the mixer. RCA type pin jacks are the standard for example. 8 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual
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...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 the window. A dialog box will appear asking "Do you want to launch the program. ("*" indicates...: Click [Start] → [All Program] → [Steinberg Cubase AI *] → [Cubase AI *] to switch the ASIO driver?". Click [Switch]. Select [USB Audio CODEC] in the actual icon name.) NOTE If the ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Driver dialog window appears, click [OK]. NOTE Recorded Cubase AI...
...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 the window. A dialog box will appear asking "Do you want to launch the program. ("*" indicates...: Click [Start] → [All Program] → [Steinberg Cubase AI *] → [Cubase AI *] to switch the ASIO driver?". Click [Switch]. Select [USB Audio CODEC] in the actual icon name.) NOTE If the ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Driver dialog window appears, click [OK]. NOTE Recorded Cubase AI...
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...click [Add Track]. The added tracks will normally use a stereo track when recording synthesizers, and a monaural track when recording vocals or guitars. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 Also set the [Outputs] in the same way, and then close the window. Check only the input port and output port...;eld, click on the "Not Connected" indication, and then switch to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver]. NOTE You will appear. Check only the [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox in the Device Setup window. Click [Close] to close and restart the Cubase AI, then open the Device Setup window. 4 ...
...click [Add Track]. The added tracks will normally use a stereo track when recording synthesizers, and a monaural track when recording vocals or guitars. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 11 Also set the [Outputs] in the same way, and then close the window. Check only the input port and output port...;eld, click on the "Not Connected" indication, and then switch to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver]. NOTE You will appear. Check only the [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox in the Device Setup window. Click [Close] to close and restart the Cubase AI, then open the Device Setup window. 4 ...
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... section we'll try mixing down to the MW mixer's 2TR IN inputs. 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 TO MONITOR ( ) and adjust the volume with a vocalist,...will be displayed via the master section bus level meter on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 Refer to "E 2TR IN/USB" on a mix from Cubase AI is a ballad you might want to add the piano to record further material on the same ...
... section we'll try mixing down to the MW mixer's 2TR IN inputs. 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 TO MONITOR ( ) and adjust the volume with a vocalist,...will be displayed via the master section bus level meter on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13 Refer to "E 2TR IN/USB" on a mix from Cubase AI is a ballad you might want to add the piano to record further material on the same ...
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... 1 (L, R) Jacks These are unbalanced phone-jack type line inputs. Use these jacks when you wish to record mixer's stereo output while using the 2TR IN/USB control in the Master Control section. • A signals input via both the L and R jacks. 5 SEND Jacks • AUX (AUX1) This is ... that can be used as monaural and will recognize the signal as an auxiliary stereo input. The signal processed by induced noise. 18 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 1 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks can be used to the power amplifier driving your monitor system. NOTE •...
... 1 (L, R) Jacks These are unbalanced phone-jack type line inputs. Use these jacks when you wish to record mixer's stereo output while using the 2TR IN/USB control in the Master Control section. • A signals input via both the L and R jacks. 5 SEND Jacks • AUX (AUX1) This is ... that can be used as monaural and will recognize the signal as an auxiliary stereo input. The signal processed by induced noise. 18 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 1 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks can be used to the power amplifier driving your monitor system. NOTE •...
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...set to REC ( ), the REC L/R bus signals are sent to the MONITOR OUT jacks, the PHONES jack, and the level meter. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 NOTE When this switch on the mixer supplies +48V phantom power to all output controls (STEREO OUT Master Fader, REC OUT Fader,..., that only condenser mics are using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones. The "0" segment corresponds to the signal selection. E 2TR IN/USB • 2TR IN/USB Switch If this TRS phone jack. Reference Front & Rear Panels 8 PHONES Jack Connect a pair of the corresponding channels. F REC OUT Fader...
...set to REC ( ), the REC L/R bus signals are sent to the MONITOR OUT jacks, the PHONES jack, and the level meter. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 19 NOTE When this switch on the mixer supplies +48V phantom power to all output controls (STEREO OUT Master Fader, REC OUT Fader,..., that only condenser mics are using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones. The "0" segment corresponds to the signal selection. E 2TR IN/USB • 2TR IN/USB Switch If this TRS phone jack. Reference Front & Rear Panels 8 PHONES Jack Connect a pair of the corresponding channels. F REC OUT Fader...
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... on. 6 PFL Switch Turn 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 sure to turn the mixer...used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 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 bus. The USB connector outputs the same signal as the REC OUT jacks. ...
... on. 6 PFL Switch Turn 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 sure to turn the mixer...used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 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 bus. The USB connector outputs the same signal as the REC OUT jacks. ...
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... ❑ Are the ON switch, ST switch, and REC switch for the channels you are using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Select "System Preferences ..." Reference Troubleshooting The MW mixer won't ❑ Is the included adaptor properly plugged into both the mixer and... turn on the computer. The system doesn't work properly. ❑ Are the USB cable and all applications you using turned on? ❑ Are the volume controls of the Quick Guide. 22 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound"...
... ❑ Are the ON switch, ST switch, and REC switch for the channels you are using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Select "System Preferences ..." Reference Troubleshooting The MW mixer won't ❑ Is the included adaptor properly plugged into both the mixer and... turn on the computer. The system doesn't work properly. ❑ Are the USB cable and all applications you using turned on? ❑ Are the volume controls of the Quick Guide. 22 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound"...
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...❑ Are the PFL switches for the channels you set the volume slider of the window to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 23 Windows 7/Vista: 1. From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound" icon to its maximum level. ... mum level. 3. Set "Device volume" to open the "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties" dialog window. 2. Click the "Playback" tab, right-click the "USB Audio CODEC" icon and select "Proper- Click the "Sounds" tab in the "Sound" dialog window, then select "No sounds" in the "Sound Scheme." Click...
...❑ Are the PFL switches for the channels you set the volume slider of the window to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 23 Windows 7/Vista: 1. From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "Sound" icon to its maximum level. ... mum level. 3. Set "Device volume" to open the "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties" dialog window. 2. Click the "Playback" tab, right-click the "USB Audio CODEC" icon and select "Proper- Click the "Sounds" tab in the "Sound" dialog window, then select "No sounds" in the "Sound Scheme." Click...
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...level? You might have 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 will depend on a number of audio? You may experience intermittent playback if you ...the web for information on installing and setting up extra memory. In some settings as outlined below for the latest information. 24 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Reference Troubleshooting The sound is set properly, and make sure that you have to lower GAIN control or channel fader levels to...
...level? You might have 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 will depend on a number of audio? You may experience intermittent playback if you ...the web for information on installing and setting up extra memory. In some settings as outlined below for the latest information. 24 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual Reference Troubleshooting The sound is set properly, and make sure that you have to lower GAIN control or channel fader levels to...
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... dB -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 . STEREO OUT Residual Output Noise Adjacent Input CHs 1-4 Input to Output STEREO...cations ■ 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 STEREO OUT STEREO OUT, REC OUT fader and one CH fader at minimum. equivalent to 11/12, RETURN, 2TR IN MONITOR OUT, REC...
... dB -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 . STEREO OUT Residual Output Noise Adjacent Input CHs 1-4 Input to Output STEREO...cations ■ 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 STEREO OUT STEREO OUT, REC OUT fader and one CH fader at minimum. equivalent to 11/12, RETURN, 2TR IN MONITOR OUT, REC...
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...unit is 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 before clipping +24 dBu (12.3 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) ...[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...
...unit is 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 before clipping +24 dBu (12.3 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) ...[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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... AUDIO GND LO RO (Bus Powered) Vbus USB MONITOR MIX *1 MODEL FUNCTION NAME MW12CX AUX EFFECT MW12C AUX1 AUX2 Clip Level Clip Level ...Nominal:-16dB] +30dBu +20dBu +10dBu 0dBu -10dBu -20dBu -30dBu Reference Specifications ■ Block Diagram and Level Diagram MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 94 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT (CH1 to 4) LINE [-34 to +10dBu] INSERT I/O [0dBu]...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...
... AUDIO GND LO RO (Bus Powered) Vbus USB MONITOR MIX *1 MODEL FUNCTION NAME MW12CX AUX EFFECT MW12C AUX1 AUX2 Clip Level Clip Level ...Nominal:-16dB] +30dBu +20dBu +10dBu 0dBu -10dBu -20dBu -30dBu Reference Specifications ■ Block Diagram and Level Diagram MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 94 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT (CH1 to 4) LINE [-34 to +10dBu] INSERT I/O [0dBu]...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...