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...replacing defective components. In cases where different features need to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your Yamaha dealer. 4 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Such copyrighted materials include, without prior notice. Even when the power switch is in the "STANDBY" position,.... reserves the right to the device at any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of this manual the term "MW mixers" refers to your instrument. The main difference between the two models is a DVD-ROM. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs...
...replacing defective components. In cases where different features need to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your Yamaha dealer. 4 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Such copyrighted materials include, without prior notice. Even when the power switch is in the "STANDBY" position,.... reserves the right to the device at any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of this manual the term "MW mixers" refers to your instrument. The main difference between the two models is a DVD-ROM. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs...
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... and enjoy trouble-free operation for superior recording quality. The MW mixer can use , so that is transferred in a safe place. Mixing with a USB interface for digital audio data transfer, and Cubase AI DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software for choosing a Yamaha MW8CX/MW10C USB Mixing Studio. After reading the manual, please store it...
... and enjoy trouble-free operation for superior recording quality. The MW mixer can use , so that is transferred in a safe place. Mixing with a USB interface for digital audio data transfer, and Cubase AI DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software for choosing a Yamaha MW8CX/MW10C USB Mixing Studio. After reading the manual, please store it...
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... Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players first, then the mixer, and finally the power amplifier or powered speakers. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-10) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. If you are CAUTION lightning storms in the area. • To avoid...please be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet when not using the mixer, or when there are ready to turn the power off the power to the system, reverse the order described above. 6 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Introduction Before Turning on the power to your sound gear ...
... Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players first, then the mixer, and finally the power amplifier or powered speakers. CAUTION Use only the included power adaptor (PA-10) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. If you are CAUTION lightning storms in the area. • To avoid...please be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet when not using the mixer, or when there are ready to turn the power off the power to the system, reverse the order described above. 6 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Introduction Before Turning on the power to your sound gear ...
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... is to be sure to install the Cubase AI software. CAUTION nection to the computer's USB connector. • Connect the MW mixer to the Internet. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE • In order to have continuous use this section you will be unable to using Cubase AI ...for recording and mixdown. LEVEL controls STEREO Master control 2 Connect the MW mixer to the computer's USB interface. USB Connection Precautions Be sure ...
... is to be sure to install the Cubase AI software. CAUTION nection to the computer's USB connector. • Connect the MW mixer to the Internet. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 7 NOTE • In order to have continuous use this section you will be unable to using Cubase AI ...for recording and mixdown. LEVEL controls STEREO Master control 2 Connect the MW mixer to the computer's USB interface. USB Connection Precautions Be sure ...
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...are connected to turn on when using phantom-powered condenser microphones. Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players first, then the mixer, and finally the power amplifier or powered speakers. Balanced is best. DI Although electric guitars and basses can be ...The recorded sound is complete before proceeding. This precaution does not apply to turn phantom power on , be used for example. 8 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual RCA Pin Connectors This type of cables can also be damaged if connected to carry balanced signals in a relatively noise...
...are connected to turn on when using phantom-powered condenser microphones. Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players first, then the mixer, and finally the power amplifier or powered speakers. Balanced is best. DI Although electric guitars and basses can be ...The recorded sound is complete before proceeding. This precaution does not apply to turn phantom power on , be used for example. 8 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual RCA Pin Connectors This type of cables can also be damaged if connected to carry balanced signals in a relatively noise...
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...Input As the name implies, a "high-pass filter" allows only signals above a certain frequency to use it sparingly. Tone Adjustment The MW mixer's compressors and 3-band equalizers make it 's better to tighten up a bit. When an MW highpass filter is to shape the tone of ...a little if you can be applied to guitar tracks to add extra sustain. Compression can turn the high-pass filter on the stereo channels-7/8 (MW8CX), or 7/8 and 9/10 (MW10C)). 3 Raise the STEREO Master control to the "▼" position. 4 Adjust the LEVEL control to achieve the best possible...
...Input As the name implies, a "high-pass filter" allows only signals above a certain frequency to use it sparingly. Tone Adjustment The MW mixer's compressors and 3-band equalizers make it 's better to tighten up a bit. When an MW highpass filter is to shape the tone of ...a little if you can be applied to guitar tracks to add extra sustain. Compression can turn the high-pass filter on the stereo channels-7/8 (MW8CX), or 7/8 and 9/10 (MW10C)). 3 Raise the STEREO Master control to the "▼" position. 4 Adjust the LEVEL control to achieve the best possible...
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... Step Recording with the software. Cubase AI Setup 1 To prevent the playback sound from Cubase AI from being directly re-recorded, set the MW mixer's 2TR IN/USB switch to launch the program. ("*" indicates where the version number appears in the actual icon name. Windows: Click [Start] ... the Project Assistant window appears, select the [More] menu → [Empty] and click [Create]. A new project is stored as a "Project." 10 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Select [USB Audio CODEC] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the left side of the window. A dialog box will appear asking...
... Step Recording with the software. Cubase AI Setup 1 To prevent the playback sound from Cubase AI from being directly re-recorded, set the MW mixer's 2TR IN/USB switch to launch the program. ("*" indicates where the version number appears in the actual icon name. Windows: Click [Start] ... the Project Assistant window appears, select the [More] menu → [Empty] and click [Create]. A new project is stored as a "Project." 10 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Select [USB Audio CODEC] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the left side of the window. A dialog box will appear asking...
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... "Not Connected" indication, and then switch to close and restart the Cubase AI, then open the Device Setup window. Click [OK] to [USB Audio CODEC]. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Windows: The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will be displayed. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does...
... "Not Connected" indication, and then switch to close and restart the Cubase AI, then open the Device Setup window. Click [OK] to [USB Audio CODEC]. Mixer Basics Quick Guide Windows: The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will be displayed. NOTE If the [Port System Name] field does...
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... [Rewind] button or the ruler to rewind to the beginning of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. 12 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Click the black area of the ruler to move the project cursor (the vertical black line) to that displays the recording... results will begin recording. If the [Record Enable] button is turned on . 3 Play the instrument to be recorded, and adjust the MW mixer's GAIN control, LEVEL controls and STEREO master control so that the Clipping indicator never lights. Ruler Recording and Playback 1 Click the Transport panel [Record]...
... [Rewind] button or the ruler to rewind to the beginning of the recorded section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. 12 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Click the black area of the ruler to move the project cursor (the vertical black line) to that displays the recording... results will begin recording. If the [Record Enable] button is turned on . 3 Play the instrument to be recorded, and adjust the MW mixer's GAIN control, LEVEL controls and STEREO master control so that the Clipping indicator never lights. Ruler Recording and Playback 1 Click the Transport panel [Record]...
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...repeat the record procedure. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with the Featured Part You can start with the main instrument or vocal. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 13 NOTE You can then be influenced by setting the level of the mix around the nominal level, and then... gradually add the other instruments. Your choices will be displayed via a pair of headphones plugged into the MW mixer, set the bus select switch to TO MONITOR ( ) and adjust the volume with a vocalist, begin by the type of data if a problem occurs. 6 ...
...repeat the record procedure. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with the Featured Part You can start with the main instrument or vocal. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 13 NOTE You can then be influenced by setting the level of the mix around the nominal level, and then... gradually add the other instruments. Your choices will be displayed via a pair of headphones plugged into the MW mixer, set the bus select switch to TO MONITOR ( ) and adjust the volume with a vocalist, begin by the type of data if a problem occurs. 6 ...
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... drum are usually placed in a well-balanced manner. 5 At this point you intend to use EQ to refine your mix, and add effects. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Drag the pan controls on the top of the channel strips left and right to set the stereo position of each highlighted... number, and then specify the position of the locator. If a signal is located in the overall channel level. 14 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Judicious panning can begin to use the file to the left and right speakers our ears tell us the sound is...
... drum are usually placed in a well-balanced manner. 5 At this point you intend to use EQ to refine your mix, and add effects. Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Drag the pan controls on the top of the channel strips left and right to set the stereo position of each highlighted... number, and then specify the position of the locator. If a signal is located in the overall channel level. 14 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual Judicious panning can begin to use the file to the left and right speakers our ears tell us the sound is...
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...line inputs. CAUTION • When turning the switch on when connecting to balanced dynamic microphones. • To avoid damage to speakers, be used to the mixer. Note, however, that the switch may be sure that only condenser mics are connected to the XLR input jacks (CHs: 1 to make appropriate level ...When this switch is on the signal output via the STEREO OUT jacks. We also recommend that could cause hearing loss or device damage. 18 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual If you want to send the signal using the 2TR IN/USB switch B, and adjust the signal level using one or ...
...line inputs. CAUTION • When turning the switch on when connecting to balanced dynamic microphones. • To avoid damage to speakers, be used to the mixer. Note, however, that the switch may be sure that only condenser mics are connected to the XLR input jacks (CHs: 1 to make appropriate level ...When this switch is on the signal output via the STEREO OUT jacks. We also recommend that could cause hearing loss or device damage. 18 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual If you want to send the signal using the 2TR IN/USB switch B, and adjust the signal level using one or ...
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... the same signal to both the L and R Stereo buses. 0 POWER Indicator This indicator lights when the mixer's power is sent to the STEREO L/R bus. A Level Meter This LED meter displays the level of the signal sent from the 2TR IN jacks and ... signal sent to TO MONITOR ( ), the signals are less affected by induced noise. The PEAK segment lights red when the output reaches the clipping level. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 19 The MONITOR MIX feature becomes available when it is set to TO STEREO ( ), the signals input via the 2TR IN jacks...
... the same signal to both the L and R Stereo buses. 0 POWER Indicator This indicator lights when the mixer's power is sent to the STEREO L/R bus. A Level Meter This LED meter displays the level of the signal sent from the 2TR IN jacks and ... signal sent to TO MONITOR ( ), the signals are less affected by induced noise. The PEAK segment lights red when the output reaches the clipping level. MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual 19 The MONITOR MIX feature becomes available when it is set to TO STEREO ( ), the signals input via the 2TR IN jacks...
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Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect 1 2 3 4 5 MW8CX * Only the MW8CX has digital effects. 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A YAMAHA FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to STANDBY mode. The last value used with the newly selected effect (regardless of the current position ... adaptor to this switch to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. NOTE When you do not plan to use the mixer for the selected effect. See page 21 for details about the internal effects. 3 PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for a while, be sure...
Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect 1 2 3 4 5 MW8CX * Only the MW8CX has digital effects. 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A YAMAHA FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to STANDBY mode. The last value used with the newly selected effect (regardless of the current position ... adaptor to this switch to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all CAUTION the way down. NOTE When you do not plan to use the mixer for the selected effect. See page 21 for details about the internal effects. 3 PARAMETER Control Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for a while, be sure...
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... LFO Frequency Phase modulation produces a cyclical phasing effect. Mounting to a Microphone Stand • When using the mixer on a microphone stand, be damaged if the stand should fall . Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect Program List (Only MW8CX) No Program Parameter Description 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 REVERB TIME REVERB TIME Reverb simulating a large...
... LFO Frequency Phase modulation produces a cyclical phasing effect. Mounting to a Microphone Stand • When using the mixer on a microphone stand, be damaged if the stand should fall . Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effect Program List (Only MW8CX) No Program Parameter Description 1 REVERB HALL 1 2 REVERB HALL 2 REVERB TIME REVERB TIME Reverb simulating a large...
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... tab. 3. Select "System Preferences ..." If the computer has multiple USB ports, try connecting the MW mixer directly to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. The Input ports are not shown (Windows 7/Vista...system, etc., set at appropriate levels? ❑ Is the output of the Quick Guide. 22 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "...operation, so try a different USB port. ❑ Are you using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Windows XP: 1. Click the "Output" tab and under "Choose a device for sound ...
... tab. 3. Select "System Preferences ..." If the computer has multiple USB ports, try connecting the MW mixer directly to open the "Sound" dialog window. 2. The Input ports are not shown (Windows 7/Vista...system, etc., set at appropriate levels? ❑ Is the output of the Quick Guide. 22 MW8CX/MW10C Owner's Manual From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the "...operation, so try a different USB port. ❑ Are you using other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. Windows XP: 1. Click the "Output" tab and under "Choose a device for sound ...
