* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(class B)

MW8CX/MW10C Owners 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, re or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/Power cord

Only use the voltage specied as correct for the device. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the device. Use only the included AC power adaptor (PA-10 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.

Water warning

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 you notice any abnormality
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 qualied 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 qualied Yamaha service personnel.

Do not open

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 qualied 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. Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. 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.

Setup..15 Front & Rear Panels..16
Channel Control Section..16 Master Control Section..18 Jack List..19 Digital Effect...20 Rear Input/Output Section..20 Digital Effect Program List (Only MW8CX).21 Mounting to a Microphone Stand.21
Mixer Functions (page 16)
The MW mixer can handle up to 8 inputs (MW8CX) or 10 inputs (MW10C), mixing them to STEREO OUT or REC OUT. The MW mixer can simultaneously connect to a wide range of devices: microphones, line-level devices, stereo synthesizers, and more.
48V Phantom Power (page 18)
A PHANTOM switch supplies +48V phantom power to the mixers microphone inputs, so you can use high-quality phantom-powered condenser microphones for superior recording quality.
Troubleshooting..22 Specifications..90
Electrical Specifications..90 General Specifications..90 Analog Input Specifications..91 Analog Output Specifications..91 Digital Input/Output Specifications..91 Dimensional Diagrams..92 Block Diagram and Level Diagram.93

Accessories

Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM Power adaptor (PA-10)* USB cable Owners Manual (this book)
* May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
About the accessory disk.94
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.94
Before Turning on the Mixer
Be sure that the mixers 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 damage, overheating, or re.
Computer System Requirements

Windows Vista

Computer OS CPU Memory Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface Windows Vista 1 GHz or higher Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron processor 1 GB or more
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.

Windows XP

Computer OS CPU Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition 750 MHz or higher Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron processor 96 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended)

Memory

Macintosh
Computer OS Macintosh computer with built-in USB interface MacOS X 10.3.3 or higher Macintosh GMHz or higher/Intel processor 128 MB or more
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.

CPU Memory

Cubase AI4 System Requirements

Windows

OS CPU Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition 1.4 GHz or higher Intel Pentium processor 512 MB or more Windows DirectX compatible 400 MB or more

Turning the Power On/OFF

Press the mixers 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 ow 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. To prevent loud pops and noises, turn on the power to your sound gear starting with the sources (instruments, CD players, etc.) and ending with the power amplier or powered speakers. Example : Instruments, microphones, and CD players rst, then the mixer, and nally the power amplier or powered speakers. When turning off the power to the system, reverse the order described above.
Memory Audio Interface Hard Disk

OS CPU Memory Hard Disk

MacOS X 10.4 or higher Power Mac GGHz/Core Solo 1.5 GHz or higher 512 MB or more 400 MB or more
A DVD driver is required for installation. To activate your software license, install the application while the computer is connected to the internet.

Mixer Basics

Quick Guide
This quick setup and operation guide covers everything from installing the Cubase AI4 software to using Cubase AI4 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 AI4 software.

1 Installing Cubase AI4

IMPORTANT ! 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 manual 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 computers 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 AI4 software.
When installing Cubase AI4, you will need a working internet connection to register your Cubase AI4. Make sure to ll in all required elds 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.
2 Connecting to the MW mixer
Turn the power to the MW mixer and all gear that is to be connected to the MW mixer off/standby (except the computer), and set the LEVEL controls and STEREO Master control to their minimum settings.

To minimize the possibility of speaker damage, turn phantom power on ONLY while your power amplier or powered speakers are switched off. Its also a good idea to turn the mixers output controlsSTEREO Master controlall the way down.
We recommend that you set the computer output to the maximum level and mute the computers internal speaker. For details on how to make the setting refer to the The recorded sound is too low in level. in the Troubleshooting on page 22. The rst time you connect to the computers USB connector, or change the connection to a different USB port, a driver installation display may appear after turning the power to the MW mixer on. If this occurs, wait until the installation is complete before proceeding.
Balanced Cables and Unbalanced Cables
Two types of cables can be used to connect microphones, electronic instruments, and other audio sources to the mixers inputs, as well as to connect the mixers outputs to a power amplier or related gear: balanced or unbalanced. Balanced cables are highly resistant to noise, and are the best choice for low-level signals such as the output from microphones, as well as for long cable runs. Unbalanced cables are generally used for short runs from line-level sources such as synthesizers. Cable Guidelines
Microphone cable Short line-level cables Long line-level cables Balanced is best. Unbalanced cable is ne in a relatively noise-free environment. Balanced is best.
Phone Connectors Phone connectors are available in mono and stereo versions. Stereo types are also known as TRS connectors (Tip-Ring-Sleeve), and are used for stereo headphone jacks, insert jacks, and also to carry balanced signals in many cases. Unbalanced types are used for mono signals -guitar cables are a common example.

Connector Types

XLR Connectors This 3-pin connector is resistant to externally induced noise, and is used primarily for balanced connections. With properly designed receiving circuitry cables with this type of connector can also be used for unbalanced signals. XLR type connectors are the standard for microphone connections as well as most professional audio gear.
RCA Pin Connectors This type of unbalanced connector is most commonly found on home audio and video equipment. RCA type pin jacks are often color coded: white for left audio channel and red for right audio channel, for example.
4 Adjusting Level and Tone

Tone Adjustment

The MW mixers compressors and 3-band equalizers make it easy to shape the tone of independent channels to achieve the best possible mix.

Windows: Select [VST Audio System] in the [Device] eld on the left side of the window. Select [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver] in the [ASIO Driver] eld on the right side of the window. A dialog window will appear asking Do you want to switch the ASIO driver?. Click [Switch].
To prevent the playback sound from Cubase AI4 from being directly rerecorded, set the MW mixers 2TR IN/USB switch to TO MONITOR ( ).

Launch Cubase AI4.

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: Select [VST Audio System] in the [Device] eld on the left side of the window. Select [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [ASIO Driver] eld on the right side of the window, and click [OK]. Skip ahead to step 6, below.
Macintosh: Double-click the [Application] [Cubase AI 4].
If you specied a le destination when installing the Cubase AI4 software, launch the application from that location. Create a Cubase AI4 shortcut or alias on your desktop so you can easily launch the program when required.
Under Mac OS X you can select either [USB Audio CODEC (1)] or [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [ASIO Driver] eld. 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 computers CPU.
On a Windows computer select [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver] in the [Devices] eld on the left side of the Device Setup window, and click [Control Panel] on the right side of the window.
Select [New Project] from the [File] menu to create a new project le.
The new project dialog window will open. For this example select [CAI4 - 4 Stereo 8 Mono Audio Track Recorder] and click [OK].
Recorded Cubase AI4 data is stored as a project le.
The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog window will be displayed. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox.
When the directory selection dialog window appears, select the folder to which the project and audio les for the project are to be stored, and click [OK].

You can monitor the sound being recorded and a previously recorded sound simultaneously while recording (MONITOR MIX). Refer to B 2TR IN/USB on page 19 for details.

[Narrow/Wide] button

Level meter

Bus level meter

6 Mixing with Cubase AI4
In this section well try mixing down multiple recorded audio tracks to stereo, and creating a wav le. Mixes can be stored as WAV or AIFF les, which can then be recorded to audio CDs.
Launch Cubase AI4 and open a project le. Click the [Start] button on the Transport Panel. While listening to playback, drag the channel strip level faders up and down to create the desired initial balance, then adjust the overall volume using the bus volume fader.
Start with the Featured Part
You can start working on a mix from almost any part, but it makes the most sense to start with the main instrument or vocal. Set up an initial level for the main part, and then build the rest of the mix around it. For example, if youre mixing a piano trio with a vocalist, begin by setting the level of the vocal track at around the nominal level, and then gradually add the other instruments. Your choices will also be inuenced by the type of music you are working on. If the song is a ballad you might want to add the piano to the mix after the vocal, and then add the bass and drums. If its a more rhythmically oriented piece you could add the bass and drums rst, and then the piano. Whatever best serves the music is right.
Drag the pan controls on the top of the channel strips left and right to set the stereo position of each track.
When the nal mix adjustments have been made, go to the [File] menu and select [Export] [Audio Mixdown]. Enter a le name and select a destination for the le as well as a le type.
If you intend to use the le to create an audio CD, select the WAV le type (AIFF on Macintosh OS X), Stereo Out (stereo), 16 bit, and 44.1 kHz.

Pan Effectively

Panning creates the illusion of stereo space by changing the relative levels of each tracks signal sent to the left and right speakers. If a signal is sent only to the left speaker, the sound will appear to come from the far left side of the stereo sound eld. If it sent with equal level to both left and right speakers our ears tell us the sound is located in the center of the stage. Judicious panning can also help to create cleanersounding mixes by spreading the instruments out across the sound stage so that they dont get in each others way. There are no hard and fast rules, but the bass and kick drum are usually placed in the center of the mix, as is the lead instrument or vocal. Other instruments should be evenly balanced throughout the sound stage in a well-balanced manner.

At this point you can begin to use EQ to rene your mix, and add effects.
As an example lets 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.

Click [Export].

Progress of the mixdown operation will be shown in a progress window. When the progress window closes the mixdown is complete.
For further details refer to the pdf manual provided with the Cubase AI4 software. Its 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.
Wave les created by mixdown can be directly played back using the Windows Media Player, or iTunes on a Macintosh computer.

Reference

Synthesizer Guitar

Powered Speakers

CD Player

Recorder

DI Microphone
Effect Processor (exciter)

Foot Switch (YAMAHA FC5)

Headphones Powered Monitor Speakers Effect Processor

Personal Computer

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

1 MIC Input Jacks (CHs 1 to 5/6)
Channels 1 and 2 (Monaural) Channels 3/4 and 5/6 (Stereo) Channels 7/8 (7/8 and 9/10) (Stereo)
These are balanced XLR-type microphone input jacks (1:Ground; 2:Hot; 3:Cold).
2 LINE Input Jacks (CHs 1, 2)
These are balanced TRS phone-jack line inputs (T:Hot; R:Cold; S:Ground). You can connect either balanced or unbalanced phone plugs to these jacks.
3 LINE Input Jacks (CHs 3/4 to 7/8 (CHs 3/4 to

9/10))

These are unbalanced phone-jack stereo line inputs.
4 LINE Input Jacks (CH 7/8, (CHs 7/8, 9/10))
These are unbalanced stereo RCA pin jacks.
Where an input channel provides both a MIC input jack and a LINE input jack, or a LINE input jack and an RCA pin jack, you can use either jack but not both at the same time. Please connect to only one jack on each channel.
5 INSERT Jacks (CHs 1, 2)
Each of these jacks provides an insert point between the equalizer and LEVEL control of the corresponding input channel (CHs 1, 2). The INSERT jacks are ideal for connecting devices such as graphic equalizers, compressors, or noise lters into the corresponding channels. These are TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) phone jacks that carry both the send and return signal (tip = send/out; ring = return/in; sleeve = ground).

6 MONITOR (L, R) Jacks

These are impedance balanced* TRS phone jacks that output the signals adjusted by the MONITOR/PHONES control C. Connect these jacks to your monitor system.

7 PHONES Jack

Connect a pair of headphones to this TRS phone jack. The PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks.

9 B C D

8 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 15/6). Turn this switch on when using one or more phantom-powered condenser microphones.
When this switch is on the mixer supplies DC +48 V power to pins 2 and 3 of all XLR-type MIC INPUT jacks. Be sure to leave this switch off ( not need phantom power. ) if you do

1 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 2TR IN/USB switch B, and adjust the signal level using the 2TR IN/USB control in the Master Control section.
When tuning the switch on ( ), be sure that only condenser mics are connected to the XLR input jacks (CHs: 1 to 5/6). Devices other than condenser mics may be damaged if connected to the phantom power supply. Note, however, that the switch may be left on when connecting to balanced dynamic microphones. To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn off ampliers (or powered speakers) before turning this switch on or off. We also recommend that you turn all output controls (STEREO Master control, etc.) to their minimum settings before operating the switch to avoid the risk of loud noises that could cause hearing loss or device damage.

2 REC OUT (L, R) Jacks

These RCA pin jacks can be connected to an external recorder such as an MD recorder in order to record the same signal that is being output via the STEREO OUT jacks.
The mixers STEREO Master control has no affect on the signal output via these jacks. Be sure to make appropriate level adjustments at the recording device.

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.

MONITOR MIX Signal Flow

2TR IN/ USB Playback signal Recording signal STEREO bus STEREO Master control REC OUT/USB 2TR IN/USB control MONITOR/PHONES controls MONITOR/ PHONES jacks
If you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack only, the mixer sends the same signal to both the L and R Stereo buses.

Digital Effect

* Only the MW8CX 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 21 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 the newly selected effect (regardless of the current position of the PARAMETER Control knob). These parameter values are reset when the power is turned off.

4 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 toggle the digital effects ON and OFF.
The ON switch lights and the internal effect unit is active by default when the power is initially turned on.

5 EFFECT RTN Control

Adjusts the signal level sent from the internal digital effect unit to the STEREO bus. The EFFECT RTN control does not affect the level of the signal sent to the SEND EFFECT jack.
Rear Input/Output Section

1 POWER Switch

Use this switch to turn the mixers power ON or to STANDBY mode.
Note that a small current continues to ow while the switch is in the STANDBY position. If you do not plan to use the mixer for a while, be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.
2 AC ADAPTOR IN Connector
Connect the supplied power adaptor to this connector (see page 6).

3 USB Connector

Connects to the computer via the included cable. The USB connector outputs the same signal as the REC OUT jacks.
When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be sure to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all the way down.
Digital Effect Program List (Only MW8CX)
No 13 Program REVERB HALL 1 REVERB HALL 2 REVERB ROOM 1 REVERB ROOM 2 REVERB STAGE 1 REVERB STAGE 2 REVERB PLATE DRUM AMBIENCE KARAOKE ECHO VOCAL ECHO CHORUS 1 CHORUS 2 FLANGER Parameter REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME DELAY TIME DELAY TIME LFO Frequency LFO Frequency LFO Frequency Description Reverb simulating a large space such as a concert hall. Reverb simulating the acoustics of a small space (room). Reverb simulating a large stage. Simulation of a metal-plate reverb unit, producing a more hard-edged sound. A short reverb that is ideal for use with kick drum. Echo designed for karaoke (sing-along) applications. Echo suitable for vocals. Creates a thick sound by modulating the delay time. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. A sweeping pitched effect. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. Phase modulation produces a cyclical phasing effect. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. A wah-wah effect with cyclical lter modulation. The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay time. Adds a sharp-edged distortion to the sound.

The recorded sound is too low in level.
Is the computers output level setting too low?
We recommend that you set the computer output to the maximum level and mute the computers internal speaker. Windows: 1. From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog window. 2. Click the Volume tab. 3. Set Device volume to High. 4. Click the Sound tab. 5. Select No sound in the Sound scheme. Macintosh: 1. Select [System Preferences.] from the Apple menu and then select Sound to open the Sound dialog window. 2. Click the Output tab and set the volume slider at the bottom of the window to its maximum level. 3. Click the Sound Effect tab and set the volume slider of the Alert volume slider to its minimum level. Have you connected or disconnected the USB cable while Cubase AI4 is running? Doing so can sometimes cause the Windows output level to be reset to its default level. Check and raise the output level if necessary.
Reference Troubleshooting
The sound is intermittent or distorted.
Is the PEAK indicator flashing read? Are you applying the effects and compressor at an appropriate level?
Refer to Computer System Requirements on page 6 for details. You might have to lower GAIN control or LEVEL control levels to avoid distortion. You might have to lower EFFECT RTN control and COMP control levels.
Does the computer you are using meet the listed system requirements?
Are any other applications, device drivers, or USB devices (scanners, printers, etc.) running at the same time? Be sure to quit all applications you are not using. Are you playing back a large number of audio tracks? The number of tracks you can play at the same time will depend on the performance of the computer you are using. You may experience intermittent playback if you exceed your computers capabilities. Are you recording or playing long continuous sections of audio? The audio data processing capabilities of your computer will depend on a number of factors including CPU speed and access to external devices. On Windows computers, changing some settings as outlined below can improve performance. 1. Click [Control Panel] from the [START] menu, and double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog window. 2. Click the Volume tab and click Advanced in Speaker settings. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog window will open. 3. Click the Performance tab. Set Hardware acceleration to Full, and Sample rate conversion quality to Good. Dont change these settings if you are not familiar with your computers operating system. Check that the file system is set properly, and make sure that you have a plenty of free memory (more than 128 megabytes). If the wave files you are recording or playing are not too large, changing the virtual memory settings can sometimes improve audio performance. In some cases it might be necessary to update your hard disk controller, device drivers, or BIOS. Refer to your computers support center or support page on the web for more information. Try adding memory. Adding more RAM memory can significantly increase your computers audio performance. Refer to your computers owners manual for information on installing and setting up extra memory.

Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV= 1 Vrms * The MW8CX feature is described rst, followed by the MW10C feature in brackets: MW8CX (MW10C)
Digital Input/Output Specications
Connector USB Format USB Audio 1.1 Data Length 16 bit Connector Specication USB B type

Dimensional Diagrams

62.2 55.2 2

Unit: mm

* Specications and descriptions in this owners manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specications at any time without prior notice. Since specications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

EFFECT/AUX STEREO L

RE CH LEVEL [0dBu] 3-Stage EQ BA [0dBu] [-6dBu] BA L [-6dBu] [+4dBu] [0dBu] [-6dBu] [0dBu] PAN

+48V PEAK RE

[0dBu]

[-60 to -16dBu] SUM

HPF LOW MID

CH INPUT

(CH12)

LINE STEREO STEREO OUT

[+4dBu] R SUM BA

GAIN Trim

[-34 to +10dBu]

[16 to 60dB]

TH+GAIN

INSERT I/O

PEAK RE EFFECT (MW8CX) AUX (MW10C)
[-34 to +10dBu] [0dBu] BA [0dBu] BAL/PAN R LOW MID HIGH BA [-10dBV] [-7.8dBu] ST CH LEVEL [-6dBu] [0dBu] L

80 3-Stage EQ

STEREO R

PHANTOM

REC OUT

[-60 to -16dBu]

ST CH INPUT

(CH3/4, 5/6)

[-14dBu] 3-Stage EQ DR STEREO L EFFECT (MW8CX) AUX (MW10C) [0dBu] BA DR STEREO R BAL BA MONITOR/PHONES [-16dBu] [0dBu] BA L ST CH LEVEL [-6dBu] [0dBu] [0dBu] LED METER

LINE L/MONO

[6 to 50dB]

LINE R

[0dBu] 2-Stage EQ LOW HIGH
2-Stage EQ [-14dBu] [-6dBu] EFFECT (MW8CX) AUX (MW10C)
(CH7/8) (CH9/10) (only MW10C) [-10dBu]

+ SUM -

Block Diagram and Level Diagram

MONITOR OUT

BA R [+4dBu]

[0dBu] [-6dBu]

L/MONO

RETURN

RETURN TO STEREO/TO MONITOR
[-6dBu] [0dBu] SUM BA [+4dBu]

[+4dBu]

[3mW @ 40ohms]

2TR IN

[-10dBV] [-7.8dBu]

only MW8CX

EFFECT SEND (MW8CX) AUX SEND (MW10C)

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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.
* This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires)
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : Type of Equipment : Model Name : Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 714-522-9011 USB Mixing Studio MW8CX/MW10C
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.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (FCC DoC)

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modications 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 requirements 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 operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, 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 lter/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 distribute 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 distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(class B)

MW8CX/MW10C

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, Yamaha MW8CX/MW10C USB. USB , Cubase Al4 DAW (Digital Audio Workstation/ ) Windows Macintosh. C MW8CX/MW10C USB , . , , . , , . , , .
Connect To Your Computer via a Single USB USB (. 7) Cable (page 7)

..5 Introduction..5

.5 Features...5...5 Contents...5 , ..6 Before Turning on the Mixer..6 /..6 Turning the Power On/OFF..6 ..6 Computer System Requirements.6 Cubase Al4 .6 Cubase AI4 System Requirements.6
MW The MW mixer connects to your computer via the supplied USB, . USB cable. Stereo audio data is transferred in both direc, , to the computer, and vice-versavia tionsfrom the mixer USB ( - 44,1 48 ). the USB connection (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling fre-

(. 7)

MW , No Driver Installation , Required (page 7) system uses the standard drivers included in your The MW . computers operating system, so theres no need to install

quency).

Mixer Basics.. 7 ..7

Quick Guide..7 ..7

1. Installing Cubase AI4..7 1. Cubase Al4.7 2. Connecting to the MW mixer..7 2. MW..7 3. Powering Up..8 3. the System..8 4. Adjusting Level and .9 4. Tone..9 5. Recording with Cubase AI4..10 5. Cubase Al4.10 6. Mixing with Cubase AI4..13 6. Cubase AI4..13

Cubase AI4 DAW

Cubase AI4 DAW, MW Cubase AI4 software, included in the MW package, offers high-performance hard-disk recording capability. versatile,.
any extra driver software.
Cubase AI4 DAW Software Supplied (page 7)
Compression without introducing increase the overall level . distortion by compressing (. 16) excessive peaks in the signals MW 8 (MW8CX) 10 from microphones and guitars. (MW10C), STEREO OUT REC OUT. MW : Mixer Functions (page 16) , , .
(. 9) (page 9) Compression

Reference.. 15...15

Setup..15..15 .16 Front & Rear Panels..16
Control Section..16 Channel ..16 Master Control ( ).18 Master Control Section..18 ..19 Jack List..19 ...20 Digital Effect...20 / .20 Rear Input/Output Section..20 (Only MW8CX).21 Digital Effect Program List( MW8CX).21 Microphone Stand.21 Mounting to a ().21

The MW mixer can handle up to 8 inputs (MW8CX) or 10
inputs (MW10C), mixing 48 (. 18) them to STEREO OUT or REC
PHANTOM +48 OUT. The MW mixer can simultaneously connect to a wide , range of devices: microphones, line-level devices, stereo synthesizers, and more. .
48V Phantom Power (page 18)
A PHANTOM switch supplies +48V phantom power to the mixers microphone inputs, so you can use high-quality phantom-powered condenser microphones for superior recording quality.
Troubleshooting..22 .22 ..24 Specifications..90
-..24 Electrical Specifications..90 Specifications..90 General..24 .25 Analog Input Specifications..91 ..25 Analog Output Specifications..91 /..25 Digital Input/Output Specifications..91 ..26 Dimensional Diagrams..92 - and Level Diagram.93 Block Diagram ..27
Accessories Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM
Power adaptor (PA-10)* Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM PA-10 USB cable USB Owners Manual (this book) ( )
* May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
.28 About the accessory disk.94 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.94 ..28

Introduction

1 , STANDBY
(PA10), , , Yamaha. CAUTION , .

Windows Vista

Windows, USB Windows Vista 1 , Intel Core/Pentium/ Celeron 1

ADAPTER IN 2 .

Windows XP
Windows, USB Windows XP Professional XP/ Home Edition 750 , Intel Core/Pentium/ Celeron 96 ( 128 )

Macintosh

Macintosh, USB Macintosh G / Intel 128

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CAUTION

Cubase Al4

Windows
Windows XP Professional XP/ Home Edition 1.4 , Intel Pentium 512 Windows DirectX 400

ON (). , , STANDBY.

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MacOS X 10.4 Power Mac G4 1/ Core Solo 1.5 512 400

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Mixer Basics
operation guide covers everything from installing the Cubase This quick setup and AI4 software to Cubase and this section you using Cubase AI4 for recording Al4 mixdown. While going through might find it .to also refer to the Front and Rear Panels section on 16, as well useful , page as the pdf manual , 16, supplied with the Cubase AI4 software. pdf-, Cubase Al4.

Installing Cubase AICubase Al4
)End-User Software License DAWshown on your PC-display in your Since the Agreement (EUSLA) (Digital Audio Workstation/ IMPORTANT !
EUSLA (End-User Software License Agreement/ -
installing the DAW software is replaced by , EUSLA (End), the agreement at the end of this manual, you User Software License Agreement/the Software this manshould disregard the EUSLA. Read License Agreement at the end of ). and install the you agree to it. , ual carefully, software if , .
. Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account. DVD-Rom (into the computers DVD-ROM. Insert the included DVD-ROM ) drive. Cubase AI 4 for Al4 for Windowsand double-click onWindows) Open the Cubase Windows folder (Cubase Al4 the CubaseAI4.msi. CubaseAl4.msi.
, , Cubase Al4. NOTE When installing Cubase AI4, you will need a working internet connection to register your Cubase AI4. Make to all required elds forAl4, , sure ll in Cubase user registration. If you do not register the product, you will be unable to use the application after a limited period of time expires. Cubase Al4. , . , , For a Macintosh computer, double-click the CubaseAI4.mkpg icon for installation. , . , CubaseAl4.mkpg.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Cubase AI4 software.
Connecting the MW mixer 2 to MW
MW Turn the power to the MW mixer and all ( gear that is to be connected to the MW ), LEVEL mixer off/standby (except the computer), controls ( ) STEREO and set the LEVEL ) Master control (controls and STEREO Master control to their . minimum settings.
MW to Connect the MW mixer your computer , USB , using the supplied USB cable. .
Connection Precautions USB USB
, the following points when connecting to Be sure to observe computers USB interface. the USB. computer freezes/ Failure to observe these rules can result in loss or corruption. If the MW hang-ups and possibly data /. MW , mixer or computer does hang up, turn the power to both again, and restart the computer. devices off and then on .
, sleep/sus Be sure to wake the computer from pended/standby mode before making a con /// CAUTION USB. nection to the computers USB connector. MW , Connect the MW mixer to the computer before . turning the MW mixer power on.
Always quit all applications running on the MW mixers computer before turning the / MW off, or connecting or power on or , disconnect/ USB. ing the USB cable. Wait at least 6 seconds between turning the / MW , MW mixer on or off, and between connecting / or disconnecting the USB cable. USB. ( ) STEREO Master control connecting or USB Whendisconnecting the USB , sure to turn the 2TR IN/USB control cable be 2TR IN/ USB way down. all the. CAUTION USB when using the MW Disconnect the USB cable, NOTE . mixer without the computer.

6 -

( ) LEVEL controls

Setup () . 15 . 16.

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CAUTION

USB cable
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MW 3- , . (HPF)

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. GAIN , PEAK . ( GAIN - 7/8 (MW8CX) 7/8 9/10 (MW10C)). STEREO Master LEVEL , . MONITOR/PHONES.
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OUTPUT OUTPUT

GAIN GAIN control

() (Min) (Max) () (Max)

PEAK PEAK indicator

INPUT INPUT

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LEVEL LEVEL controls MONITOR/PHONES MONITOR/PHONES control STEREO Master STEREO Master control

5 Cubase Al4

Cubase Al4 ( pdf-), .

Cubase Al4, MW.

Cubase Al4
Cubase Al4 , 2TR IN/USB TO MONITOR ( ).
[Device Setup] [Device], Device Setup ( ).
Windows: [VST Audio System] [Device] . [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver] [ASIO Driver] . : ASIO ?. [Switch].
Windows: , [Start] [All Program] [Steinberg Cubase Al4] [Cubase Al4]. ASIO Multimedia, [Yes].
Macintosh: [VST Audio System] [Device] . [USB Audio CODEC (2)] [ASIO Driver] [OK]. 6
Macintosh: [Application] [Cubase Al4]
Cubase Al4 , . Cubase Al4 , .
Mac OS X, [USB Audio CODEC (1)] [USB Audio CODEC (2)] [ASIO Driver]. , [ASIO Driver], , [USB Audio CODEC (1)], .
Windows [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver] [Devices] Device Setup, [Control Panel].
[New Project] [File], .
. [CAIStereo 8 Mono Audio Track Recorder] [OK].

Cubase AI4 -

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ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup. [USB Audio CODEC].

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Project window Mixer window

, USB Audio CODEC 1/2 [Port System Name], [Visible] Device Setup. [OK], .

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Name] , Cubase AI4, Device Setup.

Transport panel

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Inspector .

[Record Enable]
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Input Routing Inspector, . Stereo in 1 - Left (Right)-Stereo in 1 . , [Record Enable].

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[Narrow/Wide]

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(MONITOR MIX). 2TR IN/USB 12 . 19.

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Cubase AI4 . [Start] Transport. , , . , , .

Featured Part

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, [File] [Export] [Audio Mixdown]. .
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Pan Effectively

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WAVE , , Windows Media Player iTunes .

Setup

Reference
, MW8CX, MW10C. , - , MW8CX, MW10C: MW8CX (MW10C).

1 MIC ( 1-5/6)

3/4 5/6 7/8 (7/8 9/10)

XLR. (1:; 2:; 3:).

2 LINE ( 1, 2) 2
TRS (T:; R:; S:). , .
LINE ( 3/4-7/8 ( 3/49/10))

4 LINE ( 7/8, ( 7/8,

9/10))

RCA.

, , MIC, LINE ( LINE RCA) , . .

5 INSERT ( 1, 2)

LEVEL ( 1, 2). INSERT , , . TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) (tip = , ring=, sleeve=).
INSERT , ( ). MW8CX INSERT I/O
INSERT ( ). , , . , , .

Front & Rear Panels

6 GAIN
. - , , PEAK (9) . -60 -16 MI. -34 +10 LINE. ). The - below 7 press the switch in ((HPF cuts frequencies HPF) HPF /. HPF, ( ). HPF 80 ( HPF 3

B PAN ( 1,2)

PAN/BAL ( 3/4, 5/6) BAL ( 7/8 ( 7/8, 9/10))
PAN L R. BAL . , L () , Stereo L. , R () , Stereo R.

PAN/BAL ( 3/4, 5/6),

PAN , MIC L (MONO), BAL , L R.

8 COMP

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LEVEL

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9 PEAK

-EQ , PEAK , 3 , . XLR (3/4 5/6) EQ, post-mic-amp , , 3 , .

(HIGH, MID, LOW)

- , , . 7/8 ( 7/8, 9/10) : . (), Maximum Band Type Frequency . Cut/Boost , HIGH Shelving 10 kHz , . , EQ, MID Peaking 2.5 kHz 15 dB / LOW Shelving 100 Hz .

10 2.+/- 15 /

EFFECT (AUX)
, EFFECT (AUX). , , , LEVEL 13. ( 3/4 7/8 ( 3/4 9/10)) L () R () , EFFECT (AUX).

Master Control ( )

RETURN L (MONO),
. , , STEREO L/ . , , (, .).
. L (MONO), , , L R.

SEND EFFECT (AUX)

TRS- , EFFECT (AUX) . , , , .

STEREO OUT (L, R)

TRS- , , STEREO Master (15). , , , , .

9 B C D

MONITOR (L, R)
TRS- , , MONITOR/PHONES (13). .

PHONES

TRS-. PHONES , MONITOR OUT.

PHANTOM +48 V

PHANTOM +48 V . , switch off ( ) if you do Be sure to leave this +48 , XLR- ( 1 5/6).

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1 2TR IN

RCA- , . , CD .

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+48 MIC INPUT XLR-.

2TR IN/USB 12 , 2TR IN/USB Master Control.

REC OUT (L, R)

RCA- , MD , , STEREO OUT.

STEREO Master . , .

( ) , you do Be sure to leave this switch off ( ) if , . , , XLR ( 1 5/6). ( ) , . , , . ( ) / . , ( , , ) .

9 RETURN

, , RETURN (L (MONO) R) STEREO L/R .

MONITOR MIX

2TR IN/USB control Playback MONITOR/PHONES MONITOR/PHONES controls signal MONITOR/ STEREO STEREO MONITOR/ PHONES jacks bus Recording PHONES signal STEREO STEREO Master control REC OUT/USB 2TR IN/ USB
RETURN L (MONO), L R Stereo .

POWER

2TR IN/USB , 2TR IN USB STEREO L/R .

Level Meter ( )

LED- , STEREO OUT, MONITOR PHONES. 0 . PEAK , .

MONITOR/PHONES

PHONES MONITOR.

STEREO

, STEREO OUT.

2TR IN/USB

2TR IN/USB TO STEREO ( ) , 2TR IN USB , STEREO L/R . TO STEREO ( )., MONITOR OUT PHONES. MONITOR MIX , TO STEREO ( ).

Monitor mix: , .

Impedance Balanced ( ) Impedance Balanced Impedance Balanced . .

INPUT

OUTPUT

MIC INPUT ( ) MIC INPUT

1 Pin 1: Ground 2 (+) Pin 2: Hot (+) 3 (-) Pin 3: Cold (-)
XLR XLR Connector : (+) ( ) Tip: Hot (+) LINE INPUT (stereo channels) , , (- : (-) Ring: Cold (-) STEREO OUT, MONITOR, EFFECT (AUX)* : ) Sleeve: Ground INSERT INSERT ( ) : Tip: Output : Ring: Input Sleeve: Ground : : L Tip: L : R Ring: R Ground - : Sleeve: Ground

Sleeve

TRS Phone Connector TRS

PHONES PHONES ()

RETURN LINE INPUT (monaural channels) : RETURN Tip: Hot ( : LINE INPUT (monaural channels) ( Sleeve: Ground ))

Phone Connector

Digital Effect

* MW8CX

FOOT SWITCH
YAMAHA FC5 ( ) , ( ON/ OFF/).

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PARAMETER

(, .) . .

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EFFECT RTN
, STEREO . EFFECT RTN , SEND EFFECT.

SWITCH

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AC ADAPTOR IN

( ) (. 6).

( ). USB , REC OUT.

USB , , 2TR IN/USB.
( Digital Effect Program List (Only MW8CX) MW8CX)
REVERB HALL 1 REVERB HALL 2 REVERB ROOM 1 REVERB ROOM 2 REVERB STAGE 1 REVERB STAGE 2 REVERB PLATE DRUM AMBIENCE KARAOKE ECHO VOCAL ECHO CHORUS 1 CHORUS 2 FLANGER PHASER AUTO WAH DISTORTION REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME DELAY TIME DELAY TIME LFO Frequency LFO Frequency LFO Frequency LFO Frequency LFO Frequency DRIVE , , ; , , , . PARAMETER LFO, . . PARAMETER LFO, . . PARAMETER LFO, . - . PARAMETER LFO, .
*LFO low-frequency oscillator/ . LFO , .
() Mounting to a Microphone Stand
, . CAUTION , . , , . , . .

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1 , 2 , 3.
- (BMS 10-A, ). 1 2.
For more information, refer to the BMS-10A Owners Manual. BMS-10A

Troubleshooting

MW , , MW mixer wont Is the ? included adaptor properly plugged into both the mixer and an appropriate AC wall The turn on. outlet? USB ? The system doesnt work properly.
Are the all necessary audio cables , USB USB cable and properly connected? USB hub? Are you using a MW USB . -

USB?

operation, so try connecting the MW mixer directly to a USB hubs can interfere with proper USB, . USB port on the computer. If the computer has multiple USB ports, try a different USB port. same time? Are you using other USB devices at the USB? , Yamaha USB device. If so, try removing the other device(s) and connecting only the Yamaha USB.

No sound.

Are your speaker ? cables connected properly, or are they shorted? Are the volume controls of your sources, audio, , devices, applications software, computer Is theyour ? output of computer operating system muted? ? Do you have several applications running at the same time?
operating system, etc., set ? , at appropriate levels?
you are not using. Be sure to quit all applications ? Is the sound output of your computer operating system assigned properly? Windows Windows: 1. [START] [Control Panel], 1. From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the Sounds and Audio Sounds and Audio Devices Properties ( ) Devices icon to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog window. Sounds and Audio Devices ( ). 2. Click tab. 2. the Audio Audio 3. Set Sound playback: Default device and device ( device3. Sound playback: Default Sound recording: Default : to USB Audio CODEC. ) Sound recording: Default device ( : [OK]. 4. Click ) USB Audio CODEC. Macintosh: Macintosh 1. Preferences. from the System Preferences., Sound to open 1. Select System Apple Apple menu and then select Sound, dialog window. the Sound Sound. 2. the Input Input Choose a device for USB Audio 2. Click tab and under Choose a device for sound input select sound input ( ), USB Audio CODEC. CODEC. 3. tab and under Choose a device for sound output select USBsound 3. Click the Output Output Choose a device for Audio output ( ), USB Audio CODEC. CODEC. Cubase AI4? Is the ,. 7 sound output of the Cubase AI4 application assigned properly? For setup details refer to page 7 of the Quick Guide. .

The recorded sound Is the computers output level setting too low? computer output to the maximum level and mute the comWe recommend that you set the ? is too low in level. puters internal speaker.
. Windows: Windows 1. From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the Sounds and Audio 1. [START] [Control Panel], Devices icon to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog window. Sounds and Audio Devices Properties ( ) 2. Click the Volume Sounds and Audio Devices ( ). tab. 3. Set Device volume to High. 2. Volume () 4. Click Device volume ( ) High. (). 3. the Sound tab. 4. in the Sound scheme. 5. Select No sound Sound () 5. No sound ( ) Sound scheme. ( ). Macintosh: Macintosh 1. Select [System Preferences.] from the Apple menu and then select Sound to open 1. window. the Sound dialog Apple System Preferences., Sound, Sound. 2. Click the Output tab and set the volume slider at the bottom of the window to its maxi2. level. mum Output . 3. Click the Sound Effect tab and set the volume slider of the Alert volume slider to its 3. Sound Effect ( ) minimum level. Alert volume ( ) Have. you connected or disconnected the USB cable while Cubase AI4 is running? Doing so can sometimes USB cause the Windows output level to be reset to its default level. Check andAI4? the output level if necessary. Cubase raise Windows . .

Troubleshooting

PEAK? Is the, read? PEAK indicator flashing GAIN LEVEL The sound is inter. You might have to lower GAIN control or LEVEL control levels to avoid distortion. mittent or distorted.
effects and compressor at an appropriate level? Are you applying the ? , EFFECT RTN COMP. You might have to lower EFFECT RTN control and COMP control levels. Does are using meet the listed system requirements? the computer you ? Refer to Computer System Requirements on page 6 for details. . 6 Are any other applications, device drivers, or USB devices (scanners, printers, etc.) run. ning at the same , USB time? Be sure to quit all (, not using. applications you are .)? Are you playing back a large number. of audio tracks? The number of tracks you can play ? will depend on the performance of the at the same time computer you are exceed your using. You may experience intermittent playback if you computers capabilities. . . Are you recording or playing long continuous sections of audio? facThe audio data processing capabilities of your computer will depend on a number of ? tors including CPU speed and access to external devices. On Windows computers, changing some settings as outlined below can improve perfor , mance. . 1. Click [Control Panel] Windows, , from the [START] menu, and double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon . Properties dialog window. , to open the Sounds and Audio Devices 2. Click [START] [Control Panel], 1. the Volume tab and click Advanced in Speaker settings. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog window will open. ( ) Sounds and Audio Devices Properties Set Hardware acceleration to Full, and ). 3. Click the Performance tab. Sounds and Audio Devices ( Sample rate 2. to Good. conversion quality Volume () Advanced Speaker settings. ( ). Advanced Audio Dont Properties ( ). your computers operating system. change these settings if you are not familiar with 3.that the file Performance make sure that you have free Check system is set properly, and (). a plenty of Hardware acceleration wave Sample recording or playing are memory (more than 128 megabytes). If the Full, files you are rate conversion quality not Good. too large, changing the virtual memory settings can sometimes improve audio performance. , In some cases it might be necessary to update your hard disk controller, device drivers, or. , , BIOS., computers support page on 128 web for more inforRefer to your center or support ( the ). mation. wave , . Try adding memory. , Adding more RAM memory can significantly increase your computers audio performance. Refer , BIOS. installing and setting up extra to your computers owners manual for information on memory. . the latest information. Check the URL listed below for <http://www.yamahasynth.com/> . . -, . http://www.yamahasynth.com/

There is a delay when playing a software synthesizer via a MIDI keyboard (latency). MIDI ()

Specications

- Electrical Specications
MIN MIN -Frequency Response STEREO OUT STEREO OUT GAIN: min ( 1-5/6) GAIN: min (CHs 15/6) 20 Hz20 kHz EFFECT SEND EFFECT SEND 20 -20 Nominal output level @1 kHz (AUX SEND) (AUX SEND*) @1 MONITOR OUT, REC OUT MONITOR OUT, OUT STEREO OUT OUT +14 , 20 -20 , STEREO +14 dBu, 20 Hz20 kHz, Input Gain Control at minimum Input: CH INPUT 1, 21, 2 MIC EIN (Input Noise): Rs = 150 i3,, GAIN: maximum Input: CH INPUT MIC EIN (Equivalent ): Rs = 150 GAIN: maximum ( 1, 2) (CH1, 2) STEREO OUT STEREO OUT STEREO Master , conSTEREO Master control at nominal level and all CH Level CH LEVEL . trol at minimum. EFFECT SEND EFFECT SEND CH EFFECT (AUX*) controls at minimum. All EFFECT (AUX*) (AUX SEND*) (AUX SEND*). STEREO OUT STEREO OUT Master control and one CH level nominal STEREO STEREO Master CH LEVEL control at 2) . ( 1, 2) level (CH1, STEREO OUT STEREO OUT Residual Output Noise Adjacent Input Adjacent Input 1, 2 CH1, 2 Input to to Output STEREO L/R, 1, 2, PAN: Input Output STEREO L/R, CH 1, 2, PAN: panned hard left or right -3.0 -3.0 3.0 TYP MAX UNIT TYP MAX UNIT 1.0 1.0 - 1,0

-3.0 -3.0

1,0 1.0 01
Total Harmonic Distor + N) tion (THD Hum & Noise

-128 -87

Hum Noise are mea & sured 6 with a 6 dB/ octave , lter @12.7 kHz; equivalent 20 to a 20 kHz lter with innite dB/octave attenuation. /. kHz) Crosstalk (1 Maximum Voltage Gain (1 kHz) All level controls are maximum when mea sured . PAN/BAL: panned / hard left or hard right. /

3 -100 -70 -70 -70 -70

RsRs = 150 MIC to CH INSERT OUT = 150 MIC to CH INSERT OUT INPUT GAIN: maximum MIC to STEREO OUT INPUT GAIN: maximum MIC to STEREO OUT MIC to REC OUT MIC to REC OUT MIC to MONITOR OUT MIC to MONITOR OUT MIC to PHONES OUT MIC to PHONES OUT MIC to EFFECT SEND (AUX SEND*) MIC 10 EFFECT SEND (AUX SEND*) LINE to STEREO OUT LINE to STEREO OUT LINE to EFFECT SEND (AUX SEND*) LINE to EFFECT SEND (AUX SEND*) ST CH 7/8, (CHs 90*) to STEREO OUT ST CH 7/8, (CHs 7/8,7/8, 9/10*) to STEREO OUT Rs = 150 RETURN STEREO OUT Rs = 150 RETURN toto STEREO OUT 2TR IN to STEREO OUT Rs = 600 Rs = 600 2TR IN to STEREO OUT MIC no load

Phantom Voltage

58.2 58.12 23.8 23.48
* 0 0.775 , 1 , 1 1 .

General Specications

USB Audio USB Audio HPF Input HPF Input Equalization shaving: 3 Turn over/roll-off frequency of shelving: 3 dB below +/- 15dB maximum 15 dB maximum PEAK CHs 1-5/6 CHs 15/6 /: 44.1/48 kHz Input/Output: 44.1/48 1-5/6,80 Hz, 12 / CHs 15/6, SO , 12 dB/oct : 10 ( ) HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving) : 2.5 () MID: 2.5 kHz (peaking) : 100Hz (shelving) LOW: 100 ( ) : 10 ( ) HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving) : 100Hz (shelving) LOW: 100 ( ) -EQ ( MIC HA, -EQ Red LED turns on when post EQ signal (+17). 3/4, 5/6) 3 (either post MIC HA or post EQ signal for

maximum variable level.

CH 7/8 (CHs 7/3, 9/10*) CH 7/8 (CHs 7/8, 9/10*)

PEAK Indicator

(Only MW8CX) LED Level Meter LED Power Supply Adaptor Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) (//) Net Weight

Internal Digital Effect

16 , PARAMETER , 16 PROGRAM, PARAMETER (control Foot Switch (Digital Effect On/Off) /) Pre MONITOR Level 27 LED (PEAK, +6,+3, 0, -5, -10, -20 ) 2x7 points LED meter (PEAK, +6, +3, 0, -5, -10, -20 dB) Pre MONITOR Level PEAK lights if the signal level reaches 3 dB below the clipping level. PEAK , 3 . AC 38 VCT, 0.62 = 3.6 -10 PA-10 AC 38 VCT, 0.62 A, A, Cable Length = 3.6 m
CHs 3/4, 5/6) reaches -3 dB below clipping (+17 dBu).
21 W 21 256.6 mm x 62.2 mm 5 256.6 x 62.2 x 302 x 302.5 mm 1.7 kg (MW8CX), (MW10C) 1.7 (MW8CX), 1.61.6 kg (MW10C)
level controls are nominal if not specied. All ( ) Output impedance of signal generator: 150 ohms : 150 ** the MW10C feature in brackets: MW8CX (MW10C) The MW8CX feature is described rst, followed by MW8CX, MW10C: MW8CX (MW10C).

Specifications

/ - ** max

CH INPUT MIC (CHs 1, 2)

-60 dB 3 k -16 dB -34 dB 10 k +10 dB -60 dB 3 k -16 dB -34 dB 10 k +10 dB 10 k 10 k 10 k 10 k

50600 Mics

-72 dBu (0.195 mV) -28 dBu (30.8 mV) -46 dBu (3.88 mV) - 2 dBu (0.615 V) -72 dBu (0.195 mV) -28 dBu (30.8 mV) -46 dBu (3.88 mV) - 2 dBu (0.615 V) -22 dBu (61.5 mV) -12 dBu (195 mV) - 8 dBu (308 mV) -22 dBV (79.4 mV)

-60 dBu (0.775 mV) -16 dBu (123 mV) -34 dBu (15.5 mV) +10 dBu (2.45 V) -60 dBu (0.775 mV) -16 dBu (123 mV) -34 dBu (15.5 mV) +10 dBu (2.45 V) -10 dBu (245 mV) 0 dBu (0.775 V) +4 dBu (1.23 V) -10 dBV (0.316 V)
-40 dBu (7.75 mV) +4 dBu (1.23V) -14 dBu (155 mV) +30 dBu (24.5 V) -40 dBu (7.75 mV) -6 dBu (389 mV) -14 dBu (155 mV) +30 dBu (24.5V) +10 dBu (2.45 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) +24 dBu (12.3 V) +10 dBV (3.16 V)
XLR-3-31 type (balanced [1 = GND, 2 = HOT, 3 = COLD])

CH INPUT LINE (CHs 1, 2)

600 Lines
TRS phone jack (balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND])
ST CH MIC INPUT (CHs 3/4, 5/6)
ST CH LINE INPUT (CHs 3/4, 5/6) ST CH INPUT (CH 7/8 (CHs 7/8, 9/10)*) CH INSERT IN (CHs 1, 2) RETURN (L, R) 2TR IN (L, R)
600 Lines 600 Lines 600 Lines 600 Lines 600 Lines

Phone jack (unbalanced)

Phone jack (unbalanced) RCA pin jack TRS phone jack (unbalanced [Tip = Out, Ring = In, Sleeve = GND]) Phone jack (unbalanced) RCA pin jack
Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV= 1 Vrms
** : +4 (1.23 )/ , ( ).
STEREO OUT (L, R) EFFECT SEND (AUX SEND*) CH INSERT OUT (CHs 1, 2) REC OUT (L, R) MONITOR OUT (L, R) PHONES OUT
10 k Lines 10 k Lines 10 k Lines 10 k Lines 10 k Lines 40 Phones +4 dBu (1.23 V) +4 dBu (1.23 V) 0 dBu (0.775 V) -10 dBV (0.316 V) +4 dBu (1.23 V) 3 mW
+20 dBu (7.75 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) +10 dBV (3.16 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) 75 mW
TRS phone jack (impedance balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack (impedance balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack (unbalanced [Tip = OUT, Ring = IN, Sleeve = GND]) RCA Pin jack TRS phone jack (impedance balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack
* MW8CX, MW10C: MW8CX (MW10C).

USB Audio 1.1

16 bit

USB B type

62.2 55.2 2

MW8CX :mm Unit:

* . Yamaha . , , .

EFFECT/AUX STEREO L

RE CH LEVEL [0dBu] 3-Stage EQ BA [0dBu] BA L [-6dBu] [-6dBu] [+4dBu] [0dBu] [-6dBu] [0dBu] PAN

+48V PEAK RE

[0dBu]

[-60 to -16dBu] SUM

HPF LOW MID

CH INPUT

(CH12)

LINE STEREO STEREO OUT

[+4dBu] R SUM BA

GAIN Trim

[-34 to +10dBu]

[16 to 60dB]

TH+GAIN

INSERT I/O

PEAK RE EFFECT (MW8CX) AUX (MW10C)