Yamaha MG166CX-USB Mixer

YAMAHA MG166CXUSB Details ^top

USB models for live recording

Whether you have a mixing applications that involves only a few channels, or up to 32 inputs with substantial signal routing versatility, Yamaha's MG-series offers a console that will give you the capacity, control, and performance you deserve. All models are remarkably compact and lightweight for superior handling and portability, but absolutely no compromises have been made in terms of features, performance, or durability. The MG mixers offer an extraordinary blend of technology: some inherited from professional Yamaha mixing consoles you're likely to see in distinguished halls throughout the world, and some developed specifically to deliver optimum performance in the MG-console format. In either case these performance-packed mixers are founded on a world-spanning network of human and technological resources that crystallize to deliver features that really matter, and sound that is undeniably superior.

Easy live recording with bundled Cubase AI
Cubase AI

Cubase AI4 harnesses the power of the Steinberg Cubase 4 digital audio workstation for use with Yamaha MG "USB" mixers, providing a powerful set of advanced software tools that are easy to use while significantly expanding the mixers' recording and production capabilities. Cubase AI4 offers direct digital connectivity to the stereo buses of MG "USB" models for audio recording and editing. It also features a range of MIDI sequencing capabilities, an entire suite of VST effect plug-ins, and a HALion One sample player featuring selected waves from the famed Yamaha Motif synthesizers. [Cubase AI4 Features]

* Cubase 4 audio engine.
* 48 audio tracks and up to 64 MIDI tracks.
* 25 VST effect plug-ins, including 15 new VST3 plug-in effects.
* HALion One software sample player with selected Motif waves.
* Plug and Play VST/MIDI setup.
* Studio Connections Integration.
* File Interchange between Steinberg software and Yamaha hardware.
* 20 MIDI music styles and 480 audio drum loops included.

Built-in SPX Digital Effects (MG166CX-USB only)

There's an astonishing amount of signal processing power packed into the compact chassis of the MG "CX" mixers. They incorporate a versatile digital multi-effect processor that provides a range of reverb, delay, modulation, and distortion programs you can use to refine and define your sound. Each of the 16 effect programs has a number of editable parameters as well as effect on/off switching capability and return level control. You can even blend the effects into the aux sends for "wet" monitoring, so the performers can hear the effects too. If you need to keep both hands free to play an instrument or perform other operations, an optional footswitch can be connected to the mixer's effect footswitch jack for convenient on/off switching.

No Program Parameter
1 REVERB HALL 1 REVERB TIME
2 REVERB HALL 2 REVERB TIME
3 REVERB ROOM 1 REVERB TIME
4 REVERB ROOM 2 REVERB TIME
5 REVERB STAGE 1 REVERB TIME
6 REVERB STAGE2 REVERB TIME
7 REVERB PLATE REVERB TIME
8 DRUM AMBIENCE REVERB TIME
9 KARAOKE ECHO DELAY TIME
10 VOCAL ECHO DELAY TIME
11 CHORUS 1 LFO Frequency
12 CHORUS 2 LFO Frequency
13 FLANGER LFO Frequency
14 PHASER LFO Frequency
15 AUTO WAH LFO Frequency
16 DISTORTION DRIVE

Lightweight, Portable Designs

Designing a lightweight mixer is not too difficult, but designing a lightweight, compact mixer that delivers serious performance is another matter. The Yamaha design team went to extraordinary lengths in the MG series, including in-depth material and structural analysis, to bring you maximum manageability and maximum performance in the same packages. The result is that you can easily pop the smallest models into your briefcase or shoulder bag and take with you anywhere. Even the larger models can be tucked under an arm and carried around quite easily. But the performance you'll get at the studio, club, hall, or anywhere you choose to use these fine mixers is far from lightweight. Every one of the MG series mixers provides significant space savings along with huge performance benefits.

Versatile Connectivity and Pro-class Connectors

-mounted input and output connectors make setting up and re-patching your system quick and easy. All models feature high-quality Neutrik™ balanced XLR connectors on mono microphone/line channels and XLR-equipped stereo channels. These professional-class connectors were subjected to extensive testing by the Yamaha design team, and were chosen for the MG mixers for their superior reliability and sonic qualities. The XLR-equipped stereo channels can accept mono microphone input either via the XLR or phone jack connectors. The remaining stereo channels provide phone jack and pin jack connectors for compatibility with a wide range of sources. Mono input channels also feature insert I/O connectors that let you patch external signal processing gear into those channels as required. Separate pinjack 2TR inputs are provided to accept the output from a CD player or similar stereo source.

Built-in Channel Compressors

This advanced feature can be a tremendous advantage in achieving great vocal sound, as well as to refine the sound of bass, guitar, and other sources. You won't find built-in channel compression on too many other mixers in this class, but in the new MG mixers you have Yamaha's innovative one-knob compression feature on several of the mono input channels. Conventional audio compressors with their threshold, ratio, knee, makeup gain and other controls can be complex and timeconsuming to set appropriately for a given source. Yamaha's one-knob compressor eliminates the need for an engineering degree with a single control that lets you simply dial in the amount of compression you want.

High-performance Microphone Preamplifiers with Switchable Phantom Power

Microphone preamplifiers are critical in any mixer, and a performance bottleneck in many. That's why pros often spend thousands of dollars on just a single channel of microphone pre-amplification. The microphone preamps built into the MG mixers inherit technology from Yamaha's -line professional consoles, and have been painstakingly designed to deliver superior sonic performance with any dynamic or condenser microphone. Gain trim covers a wide -60dB ~ -16dB range for microphones (-34dB ~ +10dB for line input), so you'll be able to achieve optimum level matching with just about any source. All microphone preamps also feature switchable phantom power so you can take advantage of the natural, extended response of high-quality condenser microphones.

3-band Channel EQ and High-pass Filters

Building a truly useful, musical-sounding channel equalizer is no easy task, but Yamaha has decades of experience in building pro consoles to draw on. You reap the benefits in the MG series mixers: all mono channels feature 3-band equalizers with LOW, MID, and HIGH controls. Depending on the model some of all of the stereo channels have 2-band EQ for smooth equalization of stereo sources. Although not directly related to the equalizer circuitry, all inputs also feature 80 Hz low-pass filters that can be used to eliminate subsonic noise that is outside the equalizers' range.

Aux/Effect Sends

All models except the MG82CX have from one to three AUX sends for convenient to processing and monitor systems. Master send controls are also provided, as are RETURN level controls for the AUX and STEREO busses. "CX" models have EFFECT send controls on all channels that adjust the level of the signal sent from the corresponding channel to the mixer's internal multi-effect system. The same signal can also be sent to external effect processors via the mixer's EFFECT SEND jack.

Two, Four or Six Buses (Stereo and Group)

The smallest models in the lineup — the MG82CX and MG102C — have a single stereo bus (i.e. two mono buses). All other models additionally feature one or two stereo group buses and outputs that can be used for convenient channel grouping. Assign switches for the stereo and group buses are located next to each channel fader.

Smooth 60-millimeter Faders & Illuminated Channel ON Switches

While the MG82CX and MG102C feature rotary faders, channel and master level control on all other models is accomplished via reliable, highperformance 60-millimeter linear faders that provide smooth, noise-free operation. When you have more than a few channels the direct visual indication of relative level settings can be an important advantage. Models with linear faders also feature illuminated channel ON switches that can be used to individually add or remove channels from the mix without having to change the positions of the channel faders.

Bright Meters for Visual Level Monitoring

Accurate visual level monitoring can help you achieve maximum signal-to-noise ratio without distortion. The MG mixer's bright, easy-to-read multi-segment LED meters make it easy to control system levels for optimum overall performance.

Easy Operation

All switches, controls, and displays have been designed and laid out for intuitive access and smooth, reliable operation with positive tactile and visual feedback.

YAMAHA MG166CXUSB Specs ^top

	MG166C-USB	MG166CX-USB	MG206C-USB
Mic/Line inputs	10		16
Line inputs	8 mono + 4 stereo		12 mono + 4 stereo
Mixer input channels	16		20
Group busses	4		4
AUX busses	3		4
Main busses	Stereo		Stereo
Total harmonic distortion (THD+N)	Less than 0.1%, 20Hz-20kHz
Frequency response	0, +1, -3dB , 20Hz-20kHz
Hum and noise level	Equivalent input noise (EIN): -128dBu Residual output noise: -98dBu
Crosstalk (1kHz)	-70dB
Power supply adaptor	PA-30 AC adaptor (AC35VCT, 1.4A) 100V, 120V, 220V, 230V or 240V; 50/60Hz
Power consumption	30W	35W	40W
Dimensions (W x H x D, mm)	478 x 105 x 496
Net weight	5.3kg	5.5kg	6.0kg
Accessories	Owners manual, AC adaptor

- Hum and noise are measured with a 6dB/octave filter @12.7kHz; equivalent to a 20kHz filter with infinite dB/octave attenuation.

MG166C-USB, MG166CX-USB

Terminal	Gain	Actual load impedance	For use with nominal	Input level			Connector
				Sensitivity	Nominal	Max. before clip
CH IN MIC (1-8)	-60dB	3kΩ	50-600Ω Mics	-80dBu	-60dBu	-40dBu	XLR-3-31 type*
	-16dB			-36dBu	-16dBu	+4dBu
CH IN LINE (1-8)	-34dB	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-54dBu	-34dBu	-14dBu	TRS phone jack*
	+10dB			-10dBu	+10dBu	+30dBu
ST CH MIC IN (9/10, 11/12)	-60dB	3kΩ	50-600Ω Mics	-80dBu	-60dBu	-40dBu	XLR-3-31 type*
	-16dB			-36dBu	-16dBu	-6dBu
ST CH LINE IN (9/10, 11/12)	-34dB	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-54dBu	-34dBu	-14dBu	Phone jack**
	+10dB			-10dBu	+10dBu	+30dBu
ST CH IN (13/14, 15/16)	-	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-30dBu	-10dBu	+10dBu	Phone jack**, RCA pin jack
CH INSERT IN (1-8)	-	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-20dBu	0dBu	+20dBu	TRS phone jack**
RETURN [L,R]	-	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-12dBu	+4dBu	+24dBu	Phone jack**
2TR IN [L,R]	-	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-26dBV	-10dBV	+10dBV	RCA pin jack**
USB	-	-	-	-	-	-	USB B type

- Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum level.
- 0dBu : 0.775Vrms; -0dBV : 1Vrms.
- * : Balanced; ** : Unbalanced

MG206C-USB

Terminal	Gain	Actual load impedance	For use with nominal	Input level			Connector
				Sensitivity	Nominal	Max. before clip
CH IN MIC (1-12)	-60dB	3kΩ	50-600Ω Mics	-80dBu	-60dBu	-40dBu	XLR-3-31 type*
	-16dB			-36dBu	-16dBu	+4dBu
CH IN LINE (1-12)	-34dB	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-54dBu	-34dBu	-14dBu	TRS phone jack*
	+10dB			-10dBu	+10dBu	+30dBu
ST CH MIC IN (13/14-19/20)	-60dB	3kΩ	50-600Ω Mics	-80dBu	-60dBu	-40dBu	XLR-3-31 type*
	-16dB			-36dBu	-16dBu	-6dBu
ST CH LINE IN (13/14, 15/16)	-34dB	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-54dBu	-34dBu	-14dBu	Phone jack**
	+10dB			-10dBu	+10dBu	+30dBu
ST CH LINE IN (17/18, 19/20)	-34dB	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-54dBu	-34dBu	-14dBu	Phone jack**
	+10dB	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-10dBu	+10dBu	+30dBu	Phone jack**, RCA pin jack**
CH INSERT IN (1-12)	-	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-20dBu	0dBu	+20dBu	TRS phone jack**
RETURN [L,R]	-	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-12dBu	+4dBu	+24dBu	Phone jack**
2TR IN [L,R]	-	10kΩ	600Ω Lines	-26dBV	-10dBV	+10dBV	RCA pin jack**
USB	-	-	-	-	-	-	USB B type

- Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum level.
- 0dBu : 0.775Vrms; -0dBV : 1Vrms.
- * : Balanced; ** : Unbalanced

MG166C-USB, MG166CX-USB

Terminal	Actual source impedance	For use with nominal	Output Level		Connector
			Nominal	Max. before clip
STEREO OUT [L,R]	75Ω	600Ω Lines	+4dBu	+24dBu	XLR 3-32 type*, TRS phone jack*
GROUP OUT [1-4]	150Ω	10kΩ Lines	+4dBu	+20dBu	TRS phone jack***
AUX SEND (1-3, EFFECT SEND)	150Ω	10kΩ Lines	+4dBu	+20dBu	TRS phone jack***
CH INSERT OUT (1-8)	75Ω	10kΩ Lines	0dBu	+20dBu	TRS phone jack**
REC OUT [L, R]	600Ω	10kΩ Lines	-10dBV	+10dBV	RCA pin jack**
MONITOR OUT [L, R]	150Ω	10kΩ Lines	+4dBu	+20dBu	TRS phone jack*
PHONES OUT	100Ω	40kΩ Lines	3mW	75mW	Stereo phone jack**
USB	-	-	-	-	USB B type

- AUX SEND 3 exists only in MG166C-USB.
- EFFECT SEND exists only in MG166CX-USB.
- 0dBu : 0.775Vrms; -0dBV : 1Vrms.
- * : Balanced; ** : Unbalanced; *** : Impedance balanced

MG206C-USB

Terminal	Actual source impedance	For use with nominal	Output level		Connector
			Nominal	Max. before clip
STEREO OUT [L,R]	75Ω	600Ω Lines	+4dBu	+24dBu	XLR 3-32 type*, Phone jack*
GROUP OUT [1-4]	150Ω	10kΩ Lines	+4dBu	+20dBu	TRS phone jack***
AUX SEND (1-4)	150Ω	10kΩ Lines	+4dBu	+20dBu	TRS phone jack***
CH INSERT OUT (1-12)	75Ω	10kΩ Lines	0dBu	+20dBu	TRS phone jack**
REC OUT [L, R]	600Ω	10kΩ Lines	-10dBV	+10dBV	RCA pin jack**
MONITOR OUT [L, R]	150Ω	10kΩ Lines	+4dBu	+20dBu	TRS phone jack***
PHONES OUT	100Ω	40kΩ Lines	3mW	75mW	Stereo phone jack**
USB	-	-	-	-	USB B type

- 0dBu : 0.775Vrms; -0dBV : 1Vrms.
- * : Balanced; ** : Unbalanced; *** : Impedance balanced

YAMAHA MG166CXUSB Manuals ^top

MG166CXUSB Owners Manual (pdf)