Yamaha MG166C Manuale del proprietario

Marca: Yamaha

Modello: MG166C

Categoria: Controller DJ

Tipo: Manuale del proprietario

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Features

Input Channels...................................................................page 16

With up to 16 (MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB: 10) mic/line inputs

or up to four stereo inputs, the MG mixer can simultaneously

connect to a wide range of devices: microphones, line-level

devices, stereo synthesizers, and more.

Compression........................................................................page 9

Compression increases the overall level without introducing

distortion by compressing excessive peaks in the signals from

microphones and guitars.

Cubase AI 4 DAW Software Supplied...............................page 10

By connecting the MG mixer to the computer via a USB cable an

audio data mixed by the MG mixer can be recorded on Cubase AI

High-quality digital effects (MG166CX-USB)...........pages 19, 23

With digital effects built in, the MG166CX-USB can deliver a wide

range of sound variations all by itself.

Caractéristiques

Canaux d’entrée.................................................................page 64

Avec 16 entrées micro/ligne (MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB: 10)

ou quatre entrées stéréo maximum, la console de mixage MG peut

connecter simultanément une grande variété d’appareils : micros,

appareils de ligne, synthétiseurs stéréo, etc.

Compression......................................................................page 57

La compression augmente le niveau général sans engendrer de

distorsion en comprimant les pics excessifs des signaux des

micros et des guitares.

Le logiciel DAW Cubase AI 4 fournit................................page 58

En connectant la console de mixage MG à un ordinateur via un

câble USB, des donnés audio créées par la console de mixage MG

peuvent être enregistrées sur Cubase AI 4.

Effets numériques de qualité supérieure

(MG166CX-USB).........................................................pages 67, 71

Grâce aux effets numériques intégrés, la console MG166CX-USB

peut proposer de nombreuses variations de sons.

Funktionen

Eingangskanäle..................................................................Seite 40

Mit bis zu 16 Mikrofon-/Line-Eingängen (MG166CX-USB/MG166C-

USB: 10) oder bis zu vier Stereoeingängen können viele Geräte

gleichzeitig am MG-Mischpult angeschlossen werden: Mikrofone,

Geräte mit Leitungspegel, Stereo-Synthesizer uvm.

Kompression......................................................................Seite 33

Kompression erhöht den Durchschnittspegel, ohne Verzerrung

hinzuzufügen, indem übermäßige Pegelspitzen der Signale von

Mikrofonen oder Gitarren komprimiert werden.

DAW-Software Cubase AI 4 mitgeliefert.........,................Seite 34

Wenn Sie Ihr MG-Mischpult über ein USB-Kabel am Computer

anschließen, können durch das MG-Mischpult gemischte

Audiodaten in Cubase AI 4 aufgenommen werden.

Hochwertige Digitaleffekte (MG166CX-USB)...........Seiten 43, 47

Mit den eingebauten digitalen Effekten kann das MG166CX-USB

aus sich heraus eine Reihe von Klangvariationen liefern.

Características

Canales de entrada.........................................................página 88

Con un máximo de 16 entradas de micrófono/línea (MG166CX-

USB/MG166C-USB: 10) o cuatro entradas estereofónicas, la

mezcladora MG puede conectarse simultáneamente con una gran

variedad de dispositivos: micrófonos, dispositivos de nivel de línea,

sintetizadores estereofónicos, etc.

Compresión.....................................................................página 81

La compresión aumenta el nivel general sin causar distorsión,

mediante la compresión del exceso de picos en las señales de los

micrófonos y guitarras.

El software DAW Cubase AI 4 suministrado................página 82

Al conectar la mezcladora MG con un ordenador por medio de un

cable USB, se puede grabar en Cubase AI 4 datos de audio

creados por la mezcladora MG.

Efectos digitales de alta calidad (MG166CX-USB)

...páginas 91, 95

Gracias a sus efectos digitales incorporados, la mezcladora

MG166CX-USB puede producir por sí misma una amplia gama de

variaciones de sonido.

MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner’s Manual

* This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires)

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC)

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE : NEUTRAL

BROWN : LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals

in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

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 : Mixing Console

Model Name : MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions

contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modiﬁ-

cations not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your

authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories

and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.

Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all

installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could

void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply

with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for

Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these require-

ments provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use

of this product in a residential environment will not result in

harmful interference with other electronic devices. This

equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not

installed and used according to the instructions found in the

users manual, may cause interference harmful to the opera-

tion of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regula-

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

tions does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all

installations. If this product is found to be the source of inter-

ference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF”

and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of

the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being

affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit

breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line ﬁlter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the

antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,

change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory

results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distrib-

ute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate

retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America,

Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena

Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distrib-

uted by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical

shock, short-circuiting, damages, ﬁre or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Only use the voltage speciﬁed as correct for the device. The required voltage is

printed on the name plate of the device.

• Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30 or an equivalent recommended by

Yamaha).

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and

do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on

it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything

over it.

• Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify

them in any way. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should

appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected

by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions,

or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden

loss of sound during use of the device, or if any unusual smells or smoke

should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,

disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by

qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• If this device or the AC power adaptor should be dropped or damaged,

immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the

outlet, and have the device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage

to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for

extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the

plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

•To avoid generating unwanted noise, make sure there is adequate distance (50

cm or more) between the AC power adaptor and the device.

• Do not cover or wrap the AC power adaptor with a cloth or blanket.

• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.

• When setting up the device, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily

accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the

power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power

switch is turned off, electricity is still ﬂowing to the product all the minimum

level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug

the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

• If this device is to be mounted in an EIA-standard rack, leave the back of the rack

open and make sure that it is at least 10 cm away from walls or surfaces. Also, if

this device is to be mounted with devices that tend to generate heat, such as

power ampliﬁers, be sure to keep an adequate gap between this device and the

heat-generating devices or install ventilation panels to prevent high

temperatures from developing inside this device.

Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to the

device(s), or even ﬁre.

•Avoid setting all equalizer controls and faders to their maximum. Depending on

the condition of the connected devices, doing so may cause feedback and may

damage the speakers.

• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat

(such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent

the possibility of panel disﬁguration or damage to the internal components.

• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall

over.

• Do not block the vents. This device has ventilation holes at the bottom/rear to

prevent the internal temperature from becoming too high. In particular, do not

place the device on its side or upside down. Inadequate ventilation can result in

overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even ﬁre.

• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile

phone, or other electric devices. Doing so may result in noise, both in the device

itself and in the TV or radio next to it.

• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices.

Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to

minimum.

• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the power

ampliﬁer LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, the power

ampliﬁer should be turned off FIRST for the same reason.

• Do not insert your ﬁngers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device

(vents, etc.).

•Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any

gaps or openings on the device (vents, etc.) If this happens, turn off the power

immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the

device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not use the device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or

uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you

experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use

excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

Power supply/Power cord

Do not open

Water warning

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/Power cord

Location

Connections

Handling caution

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MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner’s Manual

Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.

Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still ﬂowing to the device at the minimum level. When you are not using the device for a long time,

make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualiﬁed Yamaha service

personnel about replacing defective components.

The MG mixer may heat up by as much as 15 to 20°C while the power is on. This is normal. Please note that the panel temperature may exceed 50°C in ambient temperatures

higher than 30°C, and use caution to prevent burns.

* This Owner’s Manual applies to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. The main differences between the three models are the number of input channels and

whether the internal effects are included. The MG206C-USB has 20 input channels while the MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB have 16 channels. And only the MG166CX-

USB has internal effects.

* In this manual the term “MG mixsers” refers to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB.

Speciﬁcations and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or speciﬁcations at

any time without prior notice. Since speciﬁcations, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

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• Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please

read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at the end of this manual before installing the application.)

• Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.

•Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this

manual and the software.

• This disk is a DVD-ROM. Do not attempt to play the disk on a DVD player. Doing so may result in irreparable damage to your DVD player.

• Visit the web address below for the latest information on supplied software and operating system requirements.

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The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.

This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights.

Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style ﬁles, MIDI ﬁles, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use

of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE

OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

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Speciﬁcations and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or speciﬁcations at

any time without prior notice. Since speciﬁcations, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).

Insert TRS phone jacks are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modiﬁcations to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Copying of commercially available music or other audio data for purposes other than personal use is strictly prohibited by copyright law. Please respect all

copyrights, and consult with a copyright specialist if you are in doubt about permissible use.

MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner’s Manual

Introduction.......................................... 5

Contents...........................................................5

Before Turning on the Mixer ............................6

Turning the Power On/OFF..............................6

Computer System Requirements.....................6

Cubase AI 4 System Requirements.................6

■ Mixer Basics................................ 7

Quick Guide.......................................... 7

1. Installing Cubase AI 4..................................7

2. Connecting to the MG mixer ........................7

3. Powering Up the System .............................8

4. Adjusting Level and Tone ............................9

5. Recording with Cubase AI 4 ......................10

6. Mixing with Cubase AI 4 ............................13

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB mixing

console. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for a

wide range of usage environments. Furthermore, the mixer has the USB connector that enables you to

record an audio data mixed with the mixer on the included Cubase AI 4 DAW software.

Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full

advantage of this mixer’s superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come.

Contents

■ Reference .................................. 15

Setup....................................................15

Front & Rear Panels ...........................16

Channel Control Section................................16

Digital Effects.................................................19

Master Control Section ..................................20

Digital Effect Program List

(Only MG166CX-USB)................................23

Jack List.........................................................23

Troubleshooting .................................24

Specifications .....................................99

About the accessory disk................106

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

...106

Accessories

• Cubase AI 4 DVD-ROM

• USB cable

• Owner’s Manual

•AC power adaptor (PA-30)*

*May not be included depending on your particular area. Please

check with your Yamaha dealer.

Introduction

MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner’s Manual

Be sure that the mixer’s power switch is in the

STANDBY position.

Use only the included power adaptor (PA-30) or

an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Use of a

different adaptor may result in equipment dam-

age, overheating, or ﬁre.

Connect the power adaptor to the AC ADAPTOR IN

connector (

q) on the rear of the mixer, and then

turn the fastening ring clockwise (

w) to secure the

connection.

Plug the power adaptor into a standard household

power outlet.

• Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet

when not using the mixer, or when there are

lightning storms in the area.

•To avoid generating unwanted noise, make

sure there is 50 cm or more between the power

adaptor and the mixer.

Press the mixer’s power switch to the ON position.

When you are ready to turn the power off, press the

power switch to the STANDBY position.

Note that trace current continues to ﬂow while the

switch is in the STANDBY position. If you do not plan

to use the mixer again for a long while, please be sure

to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet.

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Macintosh

Windows

Macintosh

•A DVD driver is required for installation.

•To activate your software license, install the application

while the computer is connected to the internet.

Before Turning on the Mixer

Turning the Power On/OFF

CAUTION

Computer System Requirements

Computer

Windows-based computer with built-in USB inter-

face

OS Windows Vista

CPU

1 GHz or higher Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron proces-

sor

Memory 1 GB or more

Computer

Windows-based computer with built-in USB inter-

face

OS Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition

CPU

750 MHz or higher Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron pro-

cessor

Memory 96 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended)

Computer Macintosh computer with built-in USB interface

OS MacOS X 10.3.3 or higher

CPU Macintosh G3 300 MHz or higher/Intel processor

Memory 128 MB or more

Cubase AI 4 System Require-

ments

OS Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition

CPU 1.4 GHz or higher Intel Pentium processor

Memory 512 MB or more

Audio

Interface

Windows DirectX compatible

Hard Disk 400 MB or more

OS MacOS X 10.4 or higher

CPU Power Mac G4 1 GHz/Core Solo 1.5 GHz or higher

Memory 512 MB or more

Hard Disk 400 MB or more

NOTE

Mixer Basics

MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner’s Manual

Quick Guide

This quick setup and operation guide covers everything from installing the Cubase AI 4 software to

using Cubase AI 4 for recording and mixdown. While going through this section you might find it

useful to also refer to the “Front and Rear Panels” section on page 16, as well as the pdf manual

supplied with the Cubase AI 4 software.

Since the End-User Software License Agreement (EUSLA) shown on your PC-display in your

installing the “DAW” software is replaced by the agreement at the end of this manual, you

should disregard the EUSLA. Read the Software License Agreement at the end of this man-

ual carefully, and install the software if you agree to it.

Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account.

Insert the included DVD-ROM into the computer’s DVD-ROM drive.

Open the “Cubase AI 4 for Windows” folder and double-click on the “CubaseAI4.msi”.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Cubase AI 4 software.

• When installing Cubase AI 4, you will need a working internet connection to register your Cubase AI 4. Make

sure to ﬁll in all required ﬁelds for user registration. If you do not register the product, you will be unable to use

the application after a limited period of time expires.

•For a Macintosh computer, double-click the “CubaseAI4.mkpg” icon for installation.

Turn the power to the MG mixer and all

gear that is to be connected to the MG

mixer off/standby (except the computer),

and set the channel faders, STEREO OUT

Master fader, GROUP 1-2 fader and GROUP

3-4 fader to their minimum settings.

Connect the MG mixer to your computer

using the supplied USB cable.

When connecting or disconnecting the USB

cable be sure to turn the 2TR IN/USB control

all the way down.

Disconnect the USB cable when using the MG

mixer without the computer.

Step

Installing Cubase AI 4

IMPORTANT !

NOTE

Step

Connecting to the MG mixer

Channel fader

STEREO OUT Master fader

GROUP 3-4 fader

GROUP 1-2 fader

USB Connection Precautions

Be sure to observe the following points when connecting to

the computer’s USB interface.

Failure to observe these rules can result in computer freezes/

hang-ups and possibly data loss or corruption. If the MG

mixer or computer does hang up, turn the power to both

devices off and then on again, and restart the computer.

• Be sure to wake the computer from sleep/sus-

pended/standby mode before making a con-

nection to the computer’s USB connector.

• Connect the MG mixer to the computer before

turning the MG mixer power on.

•Always quit all applications running on the

computer before turning the MG mixer’s power

on or off, or connecting or disconnecting the

USB cable.

•Wait at least 6 seconds between turning the

MG mixer on or off, and between connecting

or disconnecting the USB cable.

CAUTION

NOTE

Mixer Basics

Quick Guide

MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner’s Manual

Mixer Basics

Connecting Microphones and/or Instru-

ments.

For details on making connections refer to the “Setup”

section on page 15 and the “Front & Rear Panels” sec-

tion on page 16.

To prevent loud pops and noises, turn on the

power to your sound gear starting with the

sources (instruments, CD players, etc.) and end-

ing with the power ampliﬁer or powered speakers.

Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players ﬁrst, then

the mixer, and ﬁnally the power ampliﬁer or powered

speakers.

Observe the following precautions when

turning on phantom power.

• Make sure that the PHANTOM switch is off when

phantom power is not needed.

• When turning the switch on, be sure that only con-

denser microphones are connected to the XLR input

jacks. Other devices may be damaged if connected

to phantom power. This precaution does not apply to

balanced dynamic microphones, however, as these

will not be affected by phantom power.

•To minimize the possibility of speaker damage, turn

phantom power on ONLY while your power ampliﬁer

or powered speakers are switched off. It’s also a

good idea to turn the mixer’s output controls—STE-

REO OUT Master fader , GROUP 1-2 fader and

GROUP 3-4 fader—all the way down.

•We recommend that you set the computer output to the

maximum level and mute the computer’s internal

speaker. For details on how to make the setting refer to

the “The recorded sound is too low in level.” in the “Trou-

bleshooting” on page 24.

• The ﬁrst time you connect to the computer’s USB con-

nector, or change the connection to a different USB port,

a driver installation display may appear after turning the

power to the MG mixer on. If this occurs, wait until the

installation is complete before proceeding.

USB cable

Be sure to turn the MG mixer

PHANTOM switch on when

using phantom-powered con-

denser microphones.

Although electric guitars

and basses can be con-

nected directly to the

mixer’s inputs, the sound is

likely to be thin and possi-

bly noisy. For best results

with these types of instru-

ments use a DI box (direct

box) or amp simulator

between the instrument

and the mixer.

Step

Powering Up the System

CAUTION

NOTE

Balanced, Unbalanced—What’s the Difference?

In a word: “noise.” The whole point of balanced lines is noise

rejection, and it’s something they’re very good at. Any length of

wire will act as an antenna to pick up the random electromag-

netic radiation we’re constantly surrounded by: radio and TV sig-

nals as well as spurious electromagnetic noise generated by

power lines, motors, electric appliances, computer monitors, and

a variety of other sources. The longer the wire, the more noise it

is likely to pick up.

That’s why balanced lines are the best choice for long cable runs.

If your “studio” is basically conﬁned to your desktop and all con-

nections are no more than a meter or two in length, then unbal-

anced lines are ﬁne—unless you’re surrounded by extremely

high levels of electromagnetic noise. Another place balanced

lines are almost always used is in microphone cables. The rea-

son for this is that the output signal from most microphones is

very small, so even a tiny amount of noise will be relatively large,

and will be ampliﬁed to an alarming degree in the mixer’s high-

gain head ampliﬁer.

Noise

Hot (+)

Cold (–)

Ground

Source

Cable

Noise cancelled

Noise-free

signal

Phase

inversion

Receiving device

Phase

inversion

Balanced noise cancellation

Cable Guidelines

Microphone cable Balanced is best.

Short line-level cables

Unbalanced cable is ﬁne in a rela-

tively noise-free environment.

Long line-level cables Balanced is best.

Mixer Basics

Quick Guide

MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner’s Manual

Level Adjustment

The ﬁrst step is to set the level controls on

all instruments and other sources appro-

priately.

Adjust the channel GAIN controls so that

the corresponding PEAK indicators ﬂash

brieﬂy on the highest peak levels.

Engage the ON and ST switches of the input

channels that you would like to record.

Make sure that the PFL switch is off ( ),

and that the MONITOR switch is set to STE-

REO ( ).

Raise the STEREO OUT Master fader to the

0 dB position.

Set the channel faders to create the

desired initial balance while monitoring via

headphones or monitor speakers. The

overall headphone level is adjusted by the

MONITOR/PHONES control.

Tone Adjustment

The MG mixer’s compressors, 3-band equalizers and digital

effects make it easy to shape the tone of independent

channels to achieve the best possible mix.

The MG166CX-USB has built-in digital effects. Refer to

“Use the Built-in Digital Effects to Reﬁne Your Mixes” on

page 14 and “Digital Effect Program List” on page 23 for

details.

Step

Adjusting Level and Tone

PEAK

indicator

GAIN control

ON switch

ST switch

PFL switch

Channel fader

STEREO OUT Master fader

MONITOR switch

MONITOR/PHONES control

NOTE

Compression

One form of compression known as “limiting” can, when

properly used, produce a smooth, uniﬁed sound with no

excessive peaks or distortion. A common example of the use

of compression is to “tame” a vocal that has a wide dynamic

range in order to tighten up the mix. Compression can also

be applied to guitar tracks to add extra sustain. Too much

compression can be a cause of feedback, however, so use it

sparingly.

Equalizer Tips

The best advice that can be given regarding equalization

while recording is simply to use as little equalization as possi-

ble. If you want a little more presence you can turn the HIGH

end up a bit. Or you can boost the bass a little if you feel the

low end is lacking. During recording it’s better to use EQ

sparingly for compensation only.

●

Cut for a Cleaner Mix

For example: pianos have a lot of energy in the mid and

low frequency ranges that you don’t really perceive as

musical sound, but which can interfere with the clarity of

other instruments in these ranges. You can basically turn

the low EQ on piano channels all the way down without

changing the way they sound in the mix. You’ll hear the dif-

ference, however, in the way the mix sounds more “spa-

cious,” and instruments in the lower ranges will have better

deﬁnition. Naturally you won’t want to do this if the piano is

playing solo.

The reverse applies to kick drums and bass guitars: you

can often roll off the high end to create more space in the

mix without compromising the character of the instru-

ments. You’ll have to use your ears, though, because each

instrument is different and sometimes you’ll want the

“snap” of a bass guitar, for example, to come through.

(Min)

(Max)

INPUT

OUTPUT

20 50 100 200 500 1 k 2 k 5 k 10 k 20 k

(

)

Piano

Bass Drum

Snare Drum

Bass

Guitar

Trombone

Tr umpet

Cymba

Fundamental: The frequency that determines the basic musical pitch.

Harmonics: Multiples of the fundamental frequency that play a role in

determining the timbre of the instrument.

The fundamental and harmonic frequency ranges of

some musical instruments.

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Mixer Basics

This section describes the procedure for recording to the Cubase AI 4 software we installed earlier via the MG mixer.

For details on operation of the Cubase AI 4 software refer to the pdf-format manual provided with the software.

Cubase AI 4 Setup

To prevent the playback sound from

Cubase AI 4 from being directly rere-

corded, set the MG mixer’s 2TR IN/USB

switch to TO MONITOR ( ).

Launch Cubase AI 4.

Windows:

Click [Start] → [All Program] → [Steinberg Cubase AI

4] → [Cubase AI 4] to launch the program. If the ASIO

Multimedia dialog window appears, click [Yes].

Macintosh:

Double-click the [Application] → [Cubase AI 4].

• If you speciﬁed a ﬁle destination when installing

the Cubase AI 4 software, launch the applica-

tion from that location.

• Create a Cubase AI 4 shortcut or alias on your

desktop so you can easily launch the program

when required.

Select [Device Setup] from the [Device]

menu to open the Device Setup window.

Windows:

Select [VST Audio System] in the [Device] ﬁeld on the

left side of the window. Select [ASIO DirectX Full

Duplex Driver] in the [ASIO Driver] ﬁeld on the right

side of the window. A dialog window will appear asking

“Do you want to switch the ASIO driver?”. Click

[Switch].

Macintosh:

Select [VST Audio System] in the [Device] ﬁeld on the

left side of the window. Select [USB Audio CODEC (2)]

in the [ASIO Driver] ﬁeld on the right side of the win-

dow, and click [OK]. Skip ahead to step 6, below.

Under Mac OS X you can select either [USB

Audio CODEC (1)] or [USB Audio CODEC (2)]

in the [ASIO Driver] ﬁeld. Normally you should

select [USB Audio CODEC (2)], but if you will

only be playing back and mixing previously

recorded data you can select [USB Audio

CODEC (1)] to lighten the load on the com-

puter’s CPU.

On a Windows computer select [ASIO

DirectX Full Duplex Driver] in the [Devices]

ﬁeld on the left side of the Device Setup

window, and click [Control Panel] on the

right side of the window.

Step

Recording with Cubase AI 4

NOTE

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The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup

dialog window will be displayed. Check

only the input port and output port [USB

Audio CODEC] checkbox.

Make sure that “USB Audio CODEC 1/2”

are shown in the [Port System Name] ﬁeld,

and check the [Visible] column in the

Device Setup window. Click [OK] to close

the window.

If the [Port System Name] ﬁeld does not

change, close and restart the Cubase AI 4,

then open the Device Setup window.

Select [New Project] from the [File] menu

to create a new project ﬁle.

The new project dialog window will open. For this

example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio Track

Recorder] and click [OK].

Recorded Cubase AI 4 data is stored as a

“project ﬁle”.

When the directory selection dialog win-

dow appears, select the folder to which the

project and audio ﬁles for the project are to

be stored, and click [OK].

An empty project window with 4 stereo and 8 monaural

tracks will appear.

NOTE

Project window

Transport panel

Mixer window

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Mixer Basics

Preparing to Record

Click in the track list (the area in which the

track names are displayed) to select a

track to record on.

The various settings for the selected track are available

in the Inspector on the left side of the display.

You will normally use a stereo track when

recording synthesizers, and a monaural track

when recording vocals or guitar.

Click the Input Routing ﬁeld in the Inspec-

tor to select the audio input source. Select

“Stereo In 1” for a stereo track and “Left

(Right)-Stereo In 1” for a monaural track.

Make sure the [Record Enable] button for

the track to be recorded is turned on.

If the [Record Enable] button is off, click it to turn it on.

Play the instrument to be recorded, and

adjust the MG mixer’s GAIN controls, chan-

nel faders and STEREO OUT Master fader

so that the Clipping indicator never light.

Specify the point at which you want to start

recording via the ruler at the top of the

project window.

Click the black area of the ruler to move the project cur-

sor (the vertical black line) to that position.

Recording and Playback

Click the Transport panel [Record] button

to begin recording.

When recording is started the project cursor will begin

moving to the right and a box that displays the recording

results will be created.

Play the part.

When you ﬁnish recording the track, click

the Transport panel [Stop] button.

Inspector

Input routing

[Record Enable] button Track list

NOTE

Clipping indicator

Ruler

Stop

Record

Start

Rewind

Forward

Recording results

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To hear playback of the track you have just

recorded, use either the Transport panel

[Rewind] button or the ruler to rewind to

the beginning of the recorded section, then

click the Transport panel [Start] button.

The overall playback level will be displayed via the mas-

ter section bus level meter on the right side of the mixer

window, and the channel level will be displayed via the

channel strip level meter.

• Click the [Narrow/Wide] button in the upper left

corner of the mixer window to increase the

width of the mixer’s channel strips.

• The output signal from Cubase AI 4 is routed to

the MG mixer’s 2TR IN inputs. To hear the play-

back sound via a pair of headphones plugged

into the MG mixer, set the bus select switch to

TO MONITOR ( ) and adjust the volume with

the 2TR IN/USB control and the MONITOR/

PHONES control.

To save the project ﬁle select [Save]

from the [File] menu and enter a ﬁle

name before actually saving the ﬁle.

Save your project ﬁle frequently to insure against losing

large amounts of data if a problem occurs.

Repeat steps 1 through 5 to record further

material on the same track.

To record additional material on a different

track, select a new track and repeat the

record procedure.

You can monitor the sound being recorded and

a previously recorded sound simultaneously

while recording (MONITOR MIX). Refer to “F

2TR IN/USB” on page 22 for details.

In this section we’ll try mixing down multiple recorded audio tracks to stereo, and creating a wav ﬁle. Mixes can be stored as

WAV or AIFF ﬁles, which can then be recorded to audio CDs.

Launch Cubase AI 4 and open a project

ﬁle.

Click the [Start] button on the Transport

Panel.

While listening to playback, drag the chan-

nel strip level faders up and down to create

the desired initial balance, then adjust the

overall volume using the bus volume fader.

Drag the pan controls on the top of the

channel strips left and right to set the

stereo position of each track.

NOTE

Level meter Bus level meter

[Narrow/Wide] button[Narrow/Wide] button

NOTE

Step

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At this point you can begin to use EQ to

reﬁne your mix, and add effects.

As an example let’s try adding reverb. Click the [Edit]

button ( ) on the left side of the channel strip to

open the VST audio channel settings window. Click

Insert 1 and select Earlier VST Plug-ins → Reverb →

RoomWorks SE.

For further details refer to the pdf manual pro-

vided with the Cubase AI 4 software.

It’s a good idea to lower the channel fader a

bit before adding an effect, since the effect

can cause an increase in the overall channel

level.

When the ﬁnal mix adjustments have

been made, go to the [File] menu and

select [Export] → [Audio Mixdown].

Enter a ﬁle name and select a destina-

tion for the ﬁle as well as a ﬁle type.

If you intend to use the ﬁle to create an audio CD, select

the WAV ﬁle type (AIFF on Macintosh OS X), Stereo

Out (stereo), 16 bit, and 44.1 kHz.

Click [Export].

Progress of the mixdown operation will be shown in a

progress window. When the progress window closes the

mixdown is complete.

Wave ﬁles created by mixdown can be directly

played back using the Windows Media Player,

or iTunes on a Macintosh computer.

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

Use the Built-in Digital Effects to Reﬁne Your Mixes (Only MG166CX-USB)

●

Reverb and Delay Time

The optimum reverb time for a piece of music will depend on the

music’s tempo and density, but as a general rule longer reverb

times are good for ballads, while shorter reverb times are more

suited to uptempo tunes. Delay times can be adjusted to create a

wide variety of “grooves”. When adding delay to a vocal, for

example, try setting the delay time to dotted eighth notes corre-

sponding to the tune’s tempo.

●

Reverb Tone

Different reverb programs will have different “reverb tone” due to

differences in the reverb time of the high or low frequencies. Too

much reverb, particularly in the high frequencies, can result in

unnatural sound and interfere with the high frequencies in other

parts of the mix. It’s always a good idea to choose a reverb pro-

gram that gives you the depth you want without detracting from

the clarity of the mix.

●

Reverb Level

It’s amazing how quickly your ears can lose perspective and fool

you into believing that a totally washed-out mix sounds perfectly

ﬁne. To avoid falling into this trap start with reverb level all the way

down, then gradually bring the reverb into the mix until you can

just hear the difference. Any more than this normally becomes a

“special effect.”

For details on the modulation effects, refer to “Digital

Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB)” on page 23.

NOTE

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Setup

Recorder

Synthesizer

CD Player

Microphone

Powered speakers

Powered monitor

speakers

Bass

Headphones

Guitar

Effect processor

(exciter)

Powered monitor

speakers

MG206C-USB

Rear panel

Personal Computer

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Front & Rear Panels

Channel Control Section

Channels

13/14 and 15/16

(Stereo)

Channels

1 to 8

(Monaural)

Channels

9 to 12

(Monaural)

● MG206C-USB

Channels

17/18 and 19/20

(Stereo)

6 6

C C

D D

I I

E E

9 9

7 7

Channels

9/10 and 11/12

(Stereo)

Channels

1 to 6

(Monaural)

Channels

7 and 8

(Monaural)

Channels

13/14 and 15/16

(Stereo)

● MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB

* A MG166C-USB : EFFECT → AUX3

9 9

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1 MIC Input jacks

These are balanced XLR-type microphone input jacks. (1:

Ground; 2: Hot; 3: Cold)

2 LINE Input Jacks (monaural channels)

These are balanced TRS phone-jack line inputs. (T: Hot; R:

Cold; S: Ground). You can connect either balanced or unbal-

anced phone plugs to these jacks.

3 LINE Input Jacks (stereo channels)

These are unbalanced phone-jack stereo line inputs.

4 LINE Input Jacks (stereo channels)

These are unbalanced stereo RCA pin jacks.

On channels that provide multiple input jack options

only one type of jack can be used at a time.

5 INSERT Jacks

These jacks can be used to insert an external signal-process-

ing device between the equalizer and fader of the corre-

sponding monaural input channel. The INSERT jacks are

ideal for connecting devices such as graphic equalizers,

compressors, or noise ﬁlters into the corresponding chan-

nels.

These are TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) phone jacks that

carry both the send and return signal (tip = send/out;

ring = return/in; sleeve = ground). Patching external

devices via an INSERT jack requires a special cable

such as illustrated below (insert cable sold sepa-

rately).

The signal output from the INSERT jacks is

reverse-phased. This should not be a problem

when connecting to an effect unit, but please be

aware of the possibility of phase conﬂict when

connecting to other types of device. A reversed-

phased signal may result in degraded sound

quality or even complete sound cancellation.

6 GAIN Control

Adjusts the input signal level. To get the best balance

between the S/N ratio and the dynamic range, adjust the gain

so that the PEAK indicator

9 lights only occasionally and

brieﬂy on the highest input transients. The -60 to -16 scale is

the MIC input adjustment range. The -34 to +10 scale is the

LINE input adjustment range.

7 Switch (High-Pass Filter)

This switch toggles the HPF on or off. To turn the HPF on,

press the switch in ( ). The HPF cuts frequencies below

80 Hz (the HPF does not apply to the line inputs of stereo

input channels

3, 4).

8 COMP Control

Adjusts the amount of compression applied to the channel.

As the knob is turned to the right the compression ratio

increases while the output gain is automatically adjusted

accordingly. The result is smoother, more even dynamics

because louder signals are attenuated while the overall level

is boosted.

Avoid setting the compression too high, as the higher

average output level that results may lead to feed-

back.

9 PEAK indicator

The peak level of the post-EQ signal is detected, and the

PEAK indicator lights red when the level reaches 3 dB

below clipping.

For XLR-equipped stereo input channels, both the post-EQ

and post-mic-amp peak levels are detected, and the indicator

lights red if either of these levels reaches 3 dB below clip-

ping.

0 Equalizer (HIGH, MID and LOW)

This three-band equalizer adjusts the channel’s high, mid,

and low frequency bands. Setting the knob to the “▼” posi-

tion produces a ﬂat response in the corresponding band.

Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding fre-

quency band, while turning to the left attenuates the band.

The monaural channels have MID frequency controls to

adjust the midrange frequency band.

The following table shows the EQ type, frequency, and max-

imum cut/boost for each of the three bands.

* The monaural channel MID frequency can be adjusted from

250 Hz to 5 kHz. The MID frequency is 2.5 kHz when the

MID frequency control is set at the center position.

NOTE

To the INSERT I/O jack

To the input jack of the

external processor

Tip: OUT

Tip: IN

To the output jack of

the external processor

Sleeve (Ground)

Ring: IN

Tip: OUT

CAUTION

Band Type Frequency

Maximum

Cut/Boost

HIGH

Shelving 10 kHz

±15 dBMID Peaking 2.5 kHz*

LOW

Shelving 100 Hz

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A AUX, EFFECT Control

Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the channel to the

AUX and EFFECT buses. These knobs should generally be

set close to the “▼” position. These controls send either the

signal from immediately prior to the channel fader (pre-fader

signal) or the signal after the channel fader (post-fader sig-

nal) to the corresponding buses. The types of signals sent by

the AUX and EFFECT controls on each mixer model are as

follows:

• MG206C-USB

AUX1: Pre-fader

AUX2, 3: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX

PRE switch

AUX4: Post-fader

• MG166CX-USB

AUX1: Pre-fader

AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determined by the AUX

PRE switch

EFFECT: Post-fader

• MG166C-USB

AUX1: Pre-fader

AUX2: Pre-fader/post-fader (determines by the AUX

PRE switch

AUX3: Post-fader

•To send the signal to the STEREO bus engage the

ON switch ( ).

• On stereo channels, the L (odd) and R (even) input

signals are mixed and sent to the AUX and

EFFECT buses.

B AUX PRE Switch

Selects whether the pre-fader or the post-fader signal is fed

to the AUX buses. If the switch is on ( ), the mixer sends

the pre-fader signal to the AUX buses, so that AUX outputs

are not affected by the channel fader

I. If the switch is off

() the mixer sends the post-fader signal to the AUX

buses.

C PAN Control

PAN/BAL Control

BAL Control

The PAN control determines the stereo positioning of the

channel signal on the GROUP 1/2 and GROUP 3/4 buses or

on the STEREO L/R bus. The BAL control knob sets the

balance between left and right channels. Signals input to the

L input (odd channel) go to the GROUP 1 or 3 buses or to

the STEREO L bus; signals input to the R input (even chan-

nel) go to the GROUP 2 or 4 buses or the STEREO R bus.

On channels where this knob provides both PAN and

BAL control, the knob operates as a PAN control

when input is received via the MIC jack or L (MONO)

input only, and as a BAL control when input is

received via both L and R inputs.

D ON Switch

Turn this switch on to send the signal to the buses. The

switch lights orange when on.

E PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) Switch

This switch lets you monitor the channel’s pre-fader signal.

Press the switch in ( ) so that it lights to turn it on. When

the switch is on the channel pre-fader signal is output to the

PHONES and MONITOR OUT jacks for monitoring.

F 1-2 Switch

This switch assigns the channel’s signal to the GROUP 1/2

bus.

To send the signal to the GROUP 1/2 bus turn the

ON switch on ( ).

G 3-4 Switch

This switch assigns the channel’s signal to the GROUP 3/4

bus.

To send the signal to the GROUP 3/4 bus turn the

ON switch on ( ).

H ST Switch

This switch assigns the channel’s signal to the STEREO L/R

bus.

To send the signal to the STEREO bus turn the ON

switch on ( ).

I Channel Fader

Adjusts the level of the channel signal. Use these faders to

adjust the balance between the various channels.

Set the fader sliders for unused channels all the way

down to minimize noise.

NOTE

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Digital Effects * Only the MG166CX-USB has digital effects.

1 FOOT SWITCH Jack

A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to this jack

and used to toggle the digital effects ON and OFF.

2 PROGRAM Dial

Selects one of the 16 internal effects. See page 23 for details about the

internal effects.

3 PARAMETER Control

Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) for the selected effect. The last

value used with each effect type is saved.

When you change to a different effect type, the mixer automatically

restores the value that was previously used with that type (regard-

less of the current position of the PARAMETER knob).

These parameter values are reset when the power is turned off.

4 AUX Control

Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the internal digital effect unit to

the AUX buses.

The signal level sent to the AUX buses is not affected by the

EFFECT RTN fader.

5 ON Switch

Switches the internal effect on or off. The internal effect is applied only if

this switch is turned on. The switch lights orange when on.

An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used to tog-

gle the digital effects ON and OFF.

The ON switch lights and the internal effect unit is active when the

power is initially turned on.

6 PFL Switch

Turn this switch on to send the effect signal to the PFL bus.

7 1-2 Switch

This switch assigns the effect signal to the GROUP 1/2 bus.

8 3-4 Switch

This switch assigns the effect signal to the GROUP 3/4 bus.

9 ST Switch

This switch assigns the effect signal to the STEREO L/R bus.

0 EFFECT RTN Fader

Adjusts the signal level sent from the internal digital effect unit to the STE-

REO bus.

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6542

Rear panel

● MG206C-USB

● MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB

Rear panel

2, D MG166C-USB :

EFFECT → AUX3

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