Yamaha MW12 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio. The MW12CX/MW12C 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-20) 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—9/10 and 11/12). -
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 Launch Cubase AI 4. - Page 11 The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog box 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.
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Page 12: Recording And Playback
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.
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Page 15: Reference
Reference Setup Reference Guitar Powered Speakers Synthesizer Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Bass Recorder CD Player Microphone Effect Processor Effect Processor (exciter) Headphones Powered Monitor Powered Monitor Speaker Speakers Personal Computer MW12CX MW12CX/MW12C Owner’s Manual... -
Page 16: Front & Rear Panels
Reference Front & Rear Panels The following applies to both the MW12CX and MW12C. In cases where different features need to be described for each model, the MW12CX feature will be described first, followed by the MW12C feature in brackets: MW12CX (MW12C). 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.
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Page 18: Master Control Section
Reference Front & Rear Panels Master Control Section * impedance balanced Since the hot and cold terminals of impedance bal- anced output jacks have the same impedance, these output jacks are less affected by induced noise. MW12CX/MW12C Owner’s Manual 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks can be used to input a stereo sound source. - Page 19 PHONES Jack Connect a pair of headphones to this TRS phone jack. The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks. PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power on and off. When the switch is on the mixer supplies +48V phantom power to all channels that have XLR mic input jacks (CHs 1–4, 5/6, 7/8).
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Page 20: Digital Effect
MW12CX/MW12C Owner’s Manual * Only the MW12CX 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
Digital Effect Program List 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 KARAOKE ECHO... -
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. ❑ Are your speaker cables connected properly, or are they shorted? No sound. - Page 23 ❑ Are the PFL switches for the channels you are not using turned on? The level meter doesn’t show the output signal level. ❑ Is the PEAK indicator flashing read? The sound is inter- You might have to lower GAIN control or channel fader levels to avoid distortion. mittent or distorted.
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Page 24: Specifications
Reference Specifications ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response MONITOR OUT, REC OUT1 Total Harmonic Distor- tion (THD + N) CH INPUT 1–4 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 CH INPUT MIC 50–600Ω 3kΩ (CHs 1–4) -16 dB -34 dB CH INPUT LINE 10kΩ (CHs 1–4) +10 dB -60 dB ST CH MIC INPUT 50–600Ω 3kΩ (CHs 5/6, 7/8) -16 dB -34 dB... -
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 CTRL R/GROUP L/GROUP STEREO STEREO EFFECT HIGH HIGH [-6dBu] HIGH MW12CX/MW12C Owner’s Manual Reference Specifications... -
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 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 WJ95350 703POAP1.3-01A0 Printed in China...