Page 2 - IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM; COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
MW12CX/MW12C 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 ...
Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS; PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING; * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.; WARNING
MW12CX/MW12C 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
MW12CX/MW12C 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
MW12CX/MW12C Owner’s Manual 5 Introduction........................................... 5 Features ........................................................... 5 Contents........................................................... 5 Before Turning on the Mixer ............................ 6 Turning the ...
Page 6 - Before Turning on the Mixer; Computer System Requirements
Introduction MW12CX/MW12C 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-20) oran equivalent recommended by Yamaha. Use of adifferent adaptor may result in equipment dam-age, overheating, or fire. 2 Connect the power adapt...
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 MW12CX/MW12C 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” se...
Page 8 - Powering Up the System; Balanced Cables and Unbalanced Cables
Quick Guide MW12CX/MW12C 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; Make sure that the PFL switch is off (; Tone Adjustment; Adjusting Level and Tone; Use the High-pass Filter for Microphone Input
Mixer Basics Quick Guide MW12CX/MW12C 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 thatthe corresponding PEAK indicators flashbriefly on the highest peak levels. (GAINcontrols...
Page 10 - Cubase AI4 Setup; Recording with Cubase AI4
Quick Guide MW12CX/MW12C 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 MW12CX/MW12C 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 MW12CX/MW12C 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 b...
Page 14 - Pan Effectively
Quick Guide MW12CX/MW12C 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 MW12CX/MW12C Owner’s Manual 15 Setup DI Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5) Recorder Synthesizer CD Player Microphone Powered Speakers Powered Monitor Speakers Bass Headphones Guitar Effect Processor Effect Processor (exciter) Powered Monitor Speaker MW12CX Personal Computer Reference
Page 16 - Channel Control Section
MW12CX/MW12C Owner’s Manual Reference 16 Front & Rear Panels The following applies to both the MW12CX and MW12C. In cases where different features need tobe described for each model, the MW12CX feature will be described first, followed by the MW12Cfeature in brackets: MW12CX (MW12C). Channel Con...
Page 18 - Master Control Section; TR IN Jacks; SEND Jacks; • XLR jacks; MONITOR OUT Jacks
Front & Rear Panels MW12CX/MW12C 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 the 2TR IN...
Page 19 - • STEREO Control
Reference Front & Rear Panels MW12CX/MW12C Owner’s Manual 19 8 PHONES Jack Connect a pair of headphones to this TRS phone jack. ThePHONES jack outputs the same signal as the MONITOROUT jacks. 9 PHANTOM +48 V Switch This switch toggles phantom power on and off. When theswitch is on the mixer supp...
Page 20 - Digital Effect; Rear Input/Output Section
Front & Rear Panels MW12CX/MW12C Owner’s Manual Reference 20 Digital Effect * Only the MW12CX has digital effects. 4 3 5 7 2 6 1 MW12CX 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 Se...
Page 21 - Digital Effect Program List
Reference Front & Rear Panels MW12CX/MW12C Owner’s Manual 21 Digital Effect Program List * “LFO” stands for Low Frequency Oscillator. An LFO is normally used to modulate another signal, determining the modulation speed and waveform shape. Jack List * These jacks will also accept connection to mo...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting
MW12CX/MW12C 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 usi...
Page 24 - Specifications; Electrical Specifications
MW12CX/MW12C Owner’s Manual Reference 90 Specifications ■ Electrical Specifications ■ General Specifications All faders are nominal if not specified.Output impedance of signal generator: 150 ohms * The MW12CX feature is described first, followed by the MW12C feature in brackets: MW12CX (MW12C) MIN T...
Page 25 - Analog Input Specifications
Reference Specifications MW12CX/MW12C 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 faders and leve...
Page 26 - Dimensional Diagrams
Specifications MW12CX/MW12C 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 specificat...
Page 27 - Block Diagram and Level Diagram
Reference Specifications MW12CX/MW12C Owner’s Manual 93 ■ Block Diagram and Level Diagram RETURN [+4dBu] [-7.8dBu] 2TR IN [-10dBV] R MIC L R A UX *1 [-14dBu] [-14dBu] EFFECT *1 EFFECT RETURN BA MIC [-60 to -16dBu] LINE INSER T I/O [-34 to +10dBu] [0dBu] CH INPUT (CH1 to 4) [-60 to -16dBu] (CH5/6, 7/...
Page 28 - About the accessory disk; SPECIAL NOTICE; About software support; SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT; GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT
MW12CX/MW12C 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 pur...
Page 29 - LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA
MW12CX/MW12C 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 ...
