Page 2 - IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM; COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 2 * 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 t...
Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS; PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING; * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.; WARNING
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 3 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, ...
Page 4 - SPECIAL NOTICES
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 4 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 ...
Page 5 - Introduction; Cubase AI4 DAW Software Supplied (page 7); Features; Accessories; Contents
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 5 Introduction........................................... 5 Features ........................................................... 5 Contents........................................................... 5 Before Turning on the Mixer ............................ 6 Turning the P...
Page 6 - Before Turning on the Mixer; Computer System Requirements
Introduction MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 6 1 Be sure that the mixer’s power switch is in the STANDBY position. Use only the included power adaptor (PA-10) oran equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Use of adifferent adaptor may result in equipment dam-age, overheating, or fire. 2 Connect the power adapto...
Page 7 - Quick Guide; Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account.; Installing Cubase AI4; Connecting to the MW mixer; USB Connection Precautions; Mixer Basics
Mixer Basics MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 7 Quick Guide This quick setup and operation guide covers everything from installing the Cubase AI4 software tousing Cubase AI4 for recording and mixdown. While going through this section you might find ituseful to also refer to the “Front and Rear Panels” sec...
Page 8 - Powering Up the System; Balanced Cables and Unbalanced Cables
Quick Guide MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual Mixer Basics 8 3 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 ...
Page 9 - Level Adjustment; Adjusting Level and Tone; Use the High-pass Filter for Microphone Input
Mixer Basics Quick Guide MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 9 Level Adjustment 1 The first step is to set the level controls onall instruments and other sources appro-priately. 2 Adjust the channel GAIN controls so that the corresponding PEAK indicators flash briefly on the highest peak levels. (GAIN contro...
Page 10 - Cubase AI4 Setup; Recording with Cubase AI4
Quick Guide MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual Mixer Basics 10 This section describes the procedure for recording to the Cubase AI4 software we installed earlier via the MW mixer. For details on operation of the Cubase AI4 software refer to the pdf-format manual provided with the software. Cubase AI4 Setup ...
Page 12 - Preparing to Record
Quick Guide MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual Mixer Basics 12 Preparing to Record 1 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 ...
Page 13 - Launch Cubase AI4 and open a project file.; Mixing with Cubase AI4; Start with the Featured Part
Mixer Basics Quick Guide MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 13 4 To hear playback of the track you have justrecorded, use either the Transport panel[Rewind] button or the ruler to rewind tothe beginning of the recorded section, thenclick the Transport panel [Start] button. The overall playback level will be...
Page 14 - Pan Effectively
Quick Guide MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual Mixer Basics 14 4 Drag the pan controls on the top of thechannel strips left and right to set the ste-reo position of each track. 5 At this point you can begin to use EQ torefine your mix, and add effects. As an example let’s try adding reverb. Click the [Edit]...
Page 15 - Setup; Reference
Reference MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 15 Setup DI Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Recorder Synthesizer CD Player Microphone Powered Speakers Bass Headphones Guitar Effect Processor Effect Processor (exciter) Powered Monitor Speakers MW8CX Personal Computer Reference
Page 16 - Channel Control Section
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual Reference 16 Front & Rear Panels The following applies to both the MW8CX and MW10C. In cases where different features need to bedescribed for each model, the MW8CX feature will be described first, followed by the MW10C featurein brackets: MW8CX (MW10C). Channel Control...
Page 17 - GAIN Control; COMP Control
Reference Front & Rear Panels MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 17 6 GAIN Control Adjusts the input signal level.To achieve the best balance between S/N ratio and dynamicrange, adjust the level so that the PEAK indicator 9 lights only occasionally and briefly on the highest input transients.The -60 to ...
Page 18 - Master Control Section; TR IN Jacks; PHONES Jack
Front & Rear Panels MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual Reference 18 Master Control Section 1 2TR IN Jacks These RCA pin jacks can be used to input a stereo soundsource. Use these jacks when you want to connect a CDplayer directly to the mixer. Select where you want to send the signal using the2TR IN/USB...
Page 19 - RETURN Control; Level Meter; MONITOR/PHONES Control; Jack List
Reference Front & Rear Panels MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 19 9 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) jackonly, the mixer sends the same signal to both the Land...
Page 20 - Rear Input/Output Section; Digital Effect
Front & Rear Panels MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual Reference 20 Rear Input/Output Section 1 POWER Switch Use this switch to turn the mixer’s power ON or to STANDBY mode. Note that a small current continues to flow whilethe switch is in the STANDBY position. If you donot plan to use the mixer for a w...
Page 21 - Mounting to a Microphone Stand
Reference Front & Rear Panels MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 21 Digital Effect Program List (Only MW8CX) * “LFO” stands for Low Frequency Oscillator. An LFO is normally used to modulate another signal, determining the modulation speed and waveform shape. No Program Parameter Description 1 REVERB HAL...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual Reference 22 Troubleshooting The MW mixer won’t turn on. ❑ Is the included adaptor properly plugged into both the mixer and an appropriate AC walloutlet? The system doesn’t work properly. ❑ Are the USB cable and all necessary audio cables properly connected? ❑ Are you usin...
Page 24 - Specifications; Electrical Specifications
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual Reference 90 Specifications ■ Electrical Specifications ■ General Specifications All level controls are nominal if not specified.Output impedance of signal generator: 150 ohms * The MW8CX feature is described first, followed by the MW10C feature in brackets: MW8CX (MW10C) ...
Page 25 - Analog Input Specifications
Reference Specifications MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 91 ■ Analog Input Specifications Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV= 1 Vrms ** Sensitivity : The lowest level that will produce an output of +4 dB (1.23 V), or the nominal output level when the unit is set to the maximum level. (All level controls ...
Page 26 - Dimensional Diagrams
Specifications MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual Reference 92 ■ 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 specificati...
Page 27 - Block Diagram and Level Diagram
Reference Specifications MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 93 ■ Block Diagram and Level Diagram LOW MID HIGH R R BA BA BA MIC [-60 to -16dBu] LINE [-34 to +10dBu] CH INPUT (CH1–2) INSER T I/O [0dBu] MIC [-60 to -16dBu] (CH3/4, 5/6) ST CH INPUT HA [16 to 60dB] GAIN T rim HA [-34 to +10dBu] HPF [0dBu] 80 80 ...
Page 28 - About the accessory disk; SPECIAL NOTICE; About software support; SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT; GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 94 About the accessory disk SPECIAL NOTICE • The software included in the accessory disk and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. • Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purc...
Page 29 - LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 95 2. RESTRICTIONS • You may not engage in reverse engineering, disassem- bly, decompilation or otherwise deriving a source code form of the SOFTWARE by any method whatsoever. • You may not reproduce, modify, change, rent, lease, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in p...
Page 30 - Über die Zubehör-Disc; BESONDERER HINWEIS; Über die Software-Unterstützung; SOFTWARE-LIZENZVEREINBARUNG; GEEWAHRUNG EINER LIZENZ UND
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 96 Über die Zubehör-Disc BESONDERER HINWEIS • Die in der Zubehör-Disk enthaltene Software und deren Urheberrechte sind im alleinigen Besitz der Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. • Die Verwendung dieser Software sowie dieser Bedienungs- anleitung unterliegen der Lizenzvere...
Page 32 - A propos du disque accessoire; AVIS SPECIAL; A propos du support logiciel; CONTRAT DE LICENCE DE LOGICIEL; CONCESSION DE LICENCE ET
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 98 A propos du disque accessoire AVIS SPECIAL • Les logiciels fournis sur le disque accessoire et leurs copy- rights sont la propriété exclusive de Steinberg Media Tech-nologies GmbH. • L’utilisation des logiciels et de ce manuel est régie par le contrat de licence auquel ...
Page 33 - GARANTIE LIMITEE PORTANT
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 99 2. RESTRICTIONS • Vous ne pouvez en aucun cas reconstituer la logique du LOGICIEL ou le désassembler, le décompiler ou encore en dériver une forme quelconque de code source par quelque autre moyen que ce soit. • Vous n’êtes pas en droit de reproduire, modifier, changer,...
Page 34 - Acerca del disco complementario; AVISO ESPECIAL; Acerca de la asistencia para el software; ACUERDO DE LICENCIA DE SOFTWARE; CONCESIÓN DE LICENCIA Y
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 100 Acerca del disco complementario AVISO ESPECIAL • El software que se incluye en el disco complementario y los derechos de copyright correspondientes al mismo son pro-piedad exclusiva de Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. • La utilización del software y de este manual de...
Page 35 - GARANTÍA LIMITADA DEL SOPORTE
MW8CX/MW10C Owner’s Manual 101 2. RESTRICCIONES • No puede someter el SOFTWARE a tareas de ingeniería inversa con el fin de investigar el secreto de fabricación, ni desensamblar, descompilar u obtener de cualquier otra manera el código fuente del SOFTWARE por ningún método. • No puede reproducir, mo...
