Yamaha MW10 USB mixing studio owner manual

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XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (­). Insert TRS phone jacks are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to device, or data that is lost or destroyed.
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 the wall AC outlet. The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components.

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SPECIAL NOTICES
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izing them to the proper format music data for use with the device in advance. As a result, this device may not play them back precisely as their producers or composers originally intended. · Windows is the registered trademarks of Microsoft ® Corporation. · Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. · Steinberg and Cubase are the registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. · The company names and product names in this Owner's Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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 specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

MW10 Owner's Manual

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Foreword
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha MW10 USB Mixing Studio. The MW10 includes an audio mixer equipped with a USB interface for digital audio data transfer, and Cubase LE DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software for Windows® and Macintosh® computer operating systems. With the MW10 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. In order to take full advantage of the many features and capabilities provided by the MW10, we urge you to read this owner's manual thoroughly before using your MW10 system, and keep the manual in a safe, accessible location for future reference.

Features
Connect To Your Computer via a Single USB Cable (page 7)
The MW10 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).

Contents
Foreword ................................................... 5
Features ............................................................... 5 Contents .............................................................. 5 Before Turning on the Mixer ................................. 6 Turning the Power On/OFF .................................. 6 Computer System Requirements ........................ 6 Cubase LE System Requirements ...................... 6

No Driver Installation Required (page 7)
The MW10 system uses the standard drivers included in your computer's operating system, so there's no need to install any extra driver software.

Quick Guide ............................................... 7
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Installing Cubase LE ...................................... 7 Connections ................................................... 7 Powering Up the System ................................ 8 Adjusting Level and Equalization ................... 9 Recording with Cubase LE ........................... 10 Mixing with Cubase LE ................................. 13

Cubase LE DAW Software Supplied (page 7)
Cubase LE software, included in the MW10 package, offers versatile, high-performance hard-disk recording capability.

Front & Rear Panels ............................... 15
Channel Control Section .................................... 15 Master Control Section ...................................... 16 Input/Output Section .......................................... 17 Rear Section ...................................................... 19

3-Band EQ On Each Channel (page 15)
Each channel of the MW10 mixer features full 3-band equalization, providing broad, musical response-shaping capability.

Mixer Functions (page 15)
With up to four mic/line inputs or up to four stereo inputs, the MW10 can simultaneously connect to a wide range of devices: microphones, line-level devices, stereo synthesizers, and more. For example, you can connect two microphones and four stereo devices, or four microphones and two stereo devices.

Setting Up ................................................ 20
Setup Procedure ................................................ 20 Setup Examples ................................................ 20

Troubleshooting ...................................... 21 Appendix ................................................. 23
Specifications .................................................... 23 Dimensional Diagrams ...................................... 25 Block Diagram and Level Diagram .................... 26

48V Phantom Power (page 16)
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.

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..... 27

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Foreword

Before Turning on the Mixer

Computer System Requirements
Windows
Computer OS CPU Memory Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface Windows XP 750MHz or higher Intel Pentium/Celeron processor More than 96MB (128MB or more recommended)

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Be sure that the mixer's power switch is in the STANDBY position.
Use only the PA-10 adaptor included with this mixer. Use of a different adaptor may result in equipment damage, overheating, or fire.

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Connect the power adaptor to the AC ADAPTOR IN connector (1)on the rear of the mixer, and then turn the fastening ring clockwise (2) to secure the connection.

Macintosh
Computer OS CPU Memory Macintosh computer with built-in USB interface MacOS X 10.3.3 or higher Macintosh G3 processor 300MHz or higher More than 128MB

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Cubase LE System Requirements
Windows 1
OS CPU Memory Windows XP 500 MHz or higher Pentium III or AMD K7 (1GHz or more recommended Pentium III/Athlon) More than 256MB (512MB or more recommended) 1GB or more

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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.

Hard Disk

Macintosh
OS CPU Memory Hard Disk MacOS X 10.3.3 or higher Macintosh G4 processor 450MHz or higher More than 256MB (512MB or more recommended) 1GB or more

Turning the Power On/OFF
Press the mixer's 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 flow 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. n 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 amplifier or powered speakers. Example: Instruments, microphones, and CD players first, then the mixer, and finally the power amplifier or powered speakers. When turning off the power to the system, reverse the order described above.

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