Yamaha MW10 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones...
  • Page 2 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. * This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif.
  • Page 3 • 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. • Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
  • Page 4 • 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha MW8CX/MW10C USB Mixing Studio. The MW8CX/MW10C includes an audio mixer equipped with a USB interface for digital audio data transfer, and Cubase AI 4 DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software for Windows® and Macintosh® computer operating sys- tems.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Be sure that the mixer’s power switch is in the STANDBY position. Use only the included power adaptor (PA-10) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Use of a different adaptor may result in equipment dam- CAUTION age, overheating, or fire.
  • Page 7: Mixer Basics

    Mixer Basics Quick Guide Mixer Basics 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.
  • Page 8: Powering Up The System

    Mixer Basics Quick Guide 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. Be sure to turn the MW mixer PHANTOM switch on when using phantom-powered con- denser microphones.
  • Page 9: Adjusting Level And Tone

    Step Adjusting Level and Tone 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. (GAIN controls are not provided on the stereo channels—7/8 (MW8CX), or 7/8 and 9/10 (MW10C)).
  • Page 10: Recording With Cubase Ai 4

    Mixer Basics Quick Guide Step Recording with Cubase AI 4 This section describes the procedure for recording to the Cubase AI 4 software we installed earlier via the MW mixer. For details on operation of the Cubase AI 4 software refer to the pdf-format manual provided with the software. NOTE Cubase AI 4 Setup To prevent the playback sound from...
  • Page 11 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. The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will be displayed.
  • Page 12 Mixer Basics Quick Guide 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. [Record Enable] button Inspector Input routing...
  • Page 13: Mixing With Cubase Ai 4

    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.
  • Page 14 Mixer Basics Quick Guide Drag the pan controls on the top of the channel strips left and right to set the ste- reo position of each track. Pan Effectively “Panning” creates the illusion of stereo space by changing the relative levels of each track’s signal sent to the left and right speakers.
  • Page 15: Reference

    Reference Setup Reference Synthesizer Powered Speakers Guitar CD Player Recorder Bass Microphone Effect Processor (exciter) Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Headphones Powered Monitor Speakers Effect Processor Personal Computer MW8CX MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 16: Front & Rear Panels

    Reference Front & Rear Panels The following applies to both the MW8CX and MW10C. In cases where different features need to be described for each model, the MW8CX feature will be described first, followed by the MW10C feature in brackets: MW8CX (MW10C). Channel Control Section Channels Channels...
  • Page 17 GAIN Control Adjusts the input signal level. To achieve the best balance between S/N ratio and dynamic range, adjust the level so that the PEAK indicator 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.
  • Page 18: Master Control Section

    Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks can be used to input a stereo sound source. Use these jacks when you want to connect a CD player directly to the mixer. Select where you want to send the signal using the NOTE 2TR IN/USB switch using the 2TR IN/USB control in the Master Control...
  • Page 19: Jack List

    RETURN Control Adjusts the level at which the signal received at the RETURN jacks (L (MONO) and R) is sent to the STEREO L/R bus. If you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack NOTE only, the mixer sends the same signal to both the L and R Stereo buses.
  • Page 20: Digital Effect

    MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual * Only the MW8CX has digital effects. 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. PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the 16 internal effects. See page 21 for details about the internal effects.
  • Page 21: Digital Effect Program List (Only Mw8Cx)

    Digital Effect Program List (Only MW8CX) Program Parameter REVERB HALL 1 REVERB TIME REVERB HALL 2 REVERB TIME REVERB ROOM 1 REVERB TIME REVERB ROOM 2 REVERB TIME REVERB STAGE 1 REVERB TIME REVERB STAGE 2 REVERB TIME REVERB PLATE REVERB TIME DRUM AMBIENCE REVERB TIME...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    USB port on the computer. If the computer has multiple USB ports, try a different USB port. ❑ Are you using other USB devices at the same time? If so, try removing the other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB device. ❑ No sound.
  • Page 23 ❑ The sound is inter- Is the PEAK indicator flashing read? You might have to lower GAIN control or LEVEL control levels to avoid distortion. mittent or distorted. ❑ Are you applying the effects and compressor at an appropriate level? You might have to lower EFFECT RTN control and COMP control levels.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Reference Specifications ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response MONITOR OUT, REC OUT Total Harmonic Distor- tion (THD + N) Input: CH INPUT 1, 2 MIC EIN (Equivalent Input Noise): Rs = 150 Ω, GAIN: maximum Hum & Noise Hum & Noise are mea- sured with a 6 dB/ octave filter @12.7 kHz;...
  • Page 25: Analog Input Specifications

    ■ Analog Input Specifications Input Appropriate Input Connectors Gain Impedance Impedance -60 dB 50–600 Ω CH INPUT MIC 3 kΩ (CHs 1, 2) -16 dB -34 dB CH INPUT LINE 10 kΩ (CHs 1, 2) +10 dB -60 dB 50–600 Ω ST CH MIC INPUT 3 kΩ...
  • Page 26: Dimensional Diagrams

    * 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.
  • Page 27: Block Diagram And Level Diagram

    ■ Block Diagram and Level Diagram STEREO STEREO EFFECT/AUX HIGH HIGH HIGH Reference Specifications MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 28: About The Accessory Disk

    PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THIS SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREE- MENT. THIS AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU (AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL ENTITY) AND YAMAHA CORPORATION (“YAMAHA”).
  • Page 29: Mw8Cx/Mw10C Owner's Manual

    Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with a copy of the receipt. Yamaha is not responsible for replacing media damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PER-...
  • Page 30 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.
  • Page 31 Yamaha Web Site (English only) http://www.yamahasynth.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2007 Yamaha Corporation WJ95390 703POAP4.0-01A0 Printed in China...

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