Yamaha MW12CX Owners Manual - Page 5

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 DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software for Windows® and Macintosh® computer operating systems. With the MW12CX/MW12C USB Mixing Studio and your personal computer you have the basic elements of a high-performance computer recording system that is easy to set up and operate. Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full advantage of your mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. After reading the manual, please store it in a safe place. Features Connect To Your Computer via a Single USB Cable (page 7) The MW mixer connects to your computer via the supplied USB cable. Stereo audio data is transferred in both directions-from the mixer to the computer, and vice-versa-via the USB connection (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling frequency). No Driver Installation Required (page 7) The MW system uses the standard drivers included in your computer's operating system, so there's no need to install any extra driver software. Cubase AI DAW Software Supplied (page 7) Cubase AI software, included in the MW package, offers versatile, high-performance hard-disk recording capability. Compression (page 9) Compression increases the overall level without introducing distortion by compressing excessive peaks in the signals from microphones and guitars. Mixer Functions (page 16) The MW mixer can handle up to 12 simultaneous inputs, mixing them to STEREO OUT or REC OUT. You could connect four microphones and four stereo sources, or six microphones and two stereo sources, for example. AUX SEND connectors are provided for convenient connection to external signal processors or other equipment. 48V Phantom Power (page 19) A PHANTOM switch supplies +48V phantom power to the mixer's microphone inputs, so you can use high-quality phantom-powered condenser microphones for superior recording quality. Accessories • Cubase AI DVD-ROM • Power adaptor (PA-20)* • USB cable • Owner's Manual (this book) * May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. Contents Introduction 5 Features 5 Contents 5 Before Turning on the Mixer 6 Turning the Power On/OFF 6 ■ Mixer Basics 7 Quick Guide 7 1. Installing Cubase AI 7 2. Connecting to the MW mixer 7 3. Powering Up the System 8 4. Adjusting Level and Tone 9 5. Recording with Cubase AI 10 6. Mixing with Cubase AI 13 ■ Reference 15 Setup 15 Front & Rear Panels 16 Channel Control Section 16 Master Control Section 18 Digital Effect 20 Rear Input/Output Section 20 Digital Effect Program List 21 Jack List 21 Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 91 Electrical Specifications 91 General Specifications 91 Analog Input Specifications 92 Analog Output Specifications 92 Digital Input/Output Specifications 92 Dimensional Diagrams 93 Block Diagram and Level Diagram 94 About the accessory disk 95 MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 5