Yamaha MW10 User Manual

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 : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620

Telephone : [phone]

Type of Equipment : USB MIXING STUDIO

Model Name : MW10

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following 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 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. Modifica­tions 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 de vices . 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

(FCC DoC)

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 filter/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

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

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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, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/Power cord

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device. The required voltage is
printed on the name plate of the device.

• Use only the specified 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.

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 qualified Yamaha service personnel.

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
qualified 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 qualified 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:

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Power supply/Power cord

• 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 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.

Location

• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.

•Avoid setting all equalizer controls and faders to their maximum. Depending on
the condition of the connected devices, doing so may cause feedback and may
damage the speakers.

• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat
(such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent
the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.

• 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.

Connections

• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices.
Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to
minimum.

Handling caution

• Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device.

•Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any
gaps or openings on the device. If this happens, turn off the power immediately
and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not use the device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or
uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use
excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

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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 qualified Yamaha service
personnel about replacing defective components.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

• This owner's manual is the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.

• The supplied software is the exclusive copyrights of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

• Use of the supplied software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging.

• Copying of the supplied software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.

•Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this

• The supplied disk is a CD-ROM. Do not attempt to play the disk on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in irreparable damage to your audio CD player.

• Visit the web address below for the latest information on supplied software and operating system requirements.

• The screen displays as illustrated in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the screens which appear on your

• The illustrations as shown in this owner's manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your device.

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.

(Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at the end of this manual before installing the application.)

manual and the software.

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computer.

This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others' copyrights.
Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use
of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE
OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

This device is capable of using various types/formats of music data by optimizing 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.

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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
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Foreword

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).

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.

Cubase LE DAW Software Supplied
(page 7)

Cubase LE software, included in the MW10 package,
offers versatile, high-performance hard-disk recording
capability.

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.

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.

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

Quick Guide ............................................... 7

1. Installing Cubase LE ...................................... 7

2. Connections ................................................... 7

3. Powering Up the System ................................ 8

4. Adjusting Level and Equalization ................... 9

5. Recording with Cubase LE ........................... 10

6. Mixing with Cubase LE ................................. 13

Front & Rear Panels ............................... 15

Channel Control Section .................................... 15

Master Control Section ...................................... 16

Input/Output Section .......................................... 17

Rear Section ...................................................... 19

Setting Up ................................................ 20

Setup Procedure ................................................ 20

Setup Examples ................................................ 20

Troubleshooting ...................................... 21

Appendix ................................................. 23

Specifications .................................................... 23

Dimensional Diagrams ...................................... 25

Block Diagram and Level Diagram .................... 26

SOFTWARE LICENCING AGREEMENT

................................................................... 27

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Foreword

Before Turning on the Mixer

1 Be sure that the mixer’ s power switc h is in

2 Connect the power adaptor to the AC

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3 Plug the power adaptor into a standard

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.

ADAPTOR IN connector (

1

)on the rear of
the mixer , and then turn the fastening ring
clockwise (

2

) to secure the connection.

2

1

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.

Computer System Requirements

Windows

Computer Windows-based computer with built-in USB

interface
OS Windows XP
CPU 750MHz or higher Intel Pentium/Celeron processor
Memory More than 96MB (128MB or more recommended)

Macintosh

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

Cubase LE System Requirements

Windows

OS Windows XP
CPU 500 MHz or higher Pentium III or AMD K7

(1GHz or more recommended Pentium III/Athlon)
Memory
Hard Disk 1GB or more

Macintosh

OS MacOS X 10.3.3 or higher
CPU Macintosh G4 processor 450MHz or higher
Memory
Hard Disk 1GB or more

More than 256MB (512MB or more recommended)

More than 256MB (512MB or more recommended)

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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Quick Guide

DI

Be sure turn the MW10
PHANTOM switch on when
using phantom-powered
condenser microphones.

Although electric guitars and
basses can be connected
directly to the mixer’s inputs,
the sound is likely to be thin
and possibly noisy. For best
results with these types of
instruments use a DI box
(direct box), guitar/bass
preamplifier, or amp simulator
between the instrument and
the mixer.

USB Cable

Quick Guide

This quick setup and operation guide covers everything from installing the Cubase LE software to using Cubase LE
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 15, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase LE software.

Step

Installing Cubase LE

1

1 Turn the computer on.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

computer’s CD-ROM drive.

Step

2

1 Connect the MW10 to the Computer.

Connect the MW10 mixer to your computer using the
supplied USB cable.

USB Connection Precautions

Be sure to observe the following points when connecting to the
computer’s USB interface. Failure to observe these rules can
result in computer freezes/hang-ups and possibly data loss or
corruption.
If the computer or MW10 does stop operating properly, turn
the power off and then on again, and restart the computer.

• Be sure to wake the computer from
sleep/suspended/standby mode before making a
connection to the computer’s USB connector.

• Connect the MW10 to the computer before turning the
MW10 power on.

• Always quit all applications running on the computer
before turning the MW10 power on or off, or connecting
or disconnecting the USB cable.

• Wait at least 6 seconds between turning the MW10 on or
off, and between connecting or disconnecting the USB
cable.

n Disconnect the USB cable before you use the

Connections

When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable
be sure to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all the way
down.

computer without the MW10.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to

install the Cubase LE software.

The serial number is printed on the sheet located
inside the CD-ROM envelope.

n • Please install Cubase LE while connected to the

internet.

• Please enter all required items during installation.

• For Macintosh computers double-click the
“Cubase LE.pkg” icon.

2 Connecting Microphones and/or

Instruments.

For details on making connections refer to the
“Input/Output” section on page 17, and the “Setting
up” section on page 20.

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Quick Guide

Level Control

GAIN Control

ST Master LEVEL Control

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Balanced Cables and Unbalanced Cables

Two types of cables can be used to connect microphones,
electronic instruments, and other audio sources to the
mixer’s inputs, as well as to connect the mixer’s outputs to
a power amplifier 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: Balanced is best.
Short line-level cables: Unbalanced cable is fine in a

relatively noise-free environment.

Long line-level cables: Balanced is best.

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.

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.

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.

Step

Powering Up the System

3

1 Turn the power to all gear that is to be

connected to the MW10 off/standby
(except the computer), and set the ST
Master Level Control, Channel LEVEL
Controls, and GAIN Controls to their
minimum settings.

2

To prevent loud pops and noises, turn on
the power to your sound gear starting with
the sources (instruments, CD pla yer s, 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.

Observe the following precautions when turning on
phantom power.

• Make sure that the PHANTOM switch is off when phantom
power is not needed.

• Make sure that no equipment other than phantom-powered
microphones is connected to the XLR type inputs when turning
phantom power on. Applying phantom power to equipment
other than phantom-powered microphones can damage the
equipment. The exception to this rule is balanced dynamic
microphones, which can safely be left connected while phantom
power is applied to the XLR inputs.

• To minimize the possibility of speaker damage, turn phantom
power on ONLY while your power amplifier or powered speakers
are switched off. It’s also a good idea to turn the mixers output
controls—the ST Master LEVEL Control and Channel LEVEL
Controls—all the way down when turning phantom power on.

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n The first time you connect to the computer’s USB

connector, or change the connection to a different
USB port, a driver installation display may appear. If
this occurs, wait until the installation is complete
before proceeding.

Step

Adjusting Level and Equalization

4

Quick Guide

Level Adjustment

1 The first step in adjusting levels is to set

the level controls on all instruments and
other sources appropriately.

2 Adjust the channel GAIN controls so that

the corresponding peak indicators flash
briefly on the highest peak levels (GAIN
controls are not provided on the stereo
channels—7/8 and 9/10).

3 Raise the ST Master LEVEL Control to the

“E” position.

4 Adjust the Channel LEVEL Controls to

create the desired initial balance while
monitoring via headphones or monitor
speakers. The overall headphone level is
adjusted by the C-R/PHONES control.

EQ Adjustment

The MW10 mixer’s 3-band equalizers with independent
HIGH, MID, and LOW bands make it easy to shape the tone
of independent channels to achieve the best possible mix.

Use the High-pass Filter for Microphone Input

As the name implies, a "high-pass filter" allows only signals
above a certain frequency to pass. Conversely, signals
below that "cutoff frequency" are attenuated. When an
MW10 high-pass filter is turned on, signals below 80 Hz
are attenuated. This can be useful for minimizing
low-frequency breath noise from a vocalist, as well as
handling noise, or rumble transmitted via the microphone
stand. It is generally a good idea to turn the high-pass filter
on for microphone channels.

Equalizer Tips

The best advice that can be given regarding equalization
while recording is simply to use as little equalization as
possible. If you want a little more presence you can turn
the HIGH end up a bit. Or you can boost the bass a little if
you feel the low end is lacking. During recording it’s better
to use EQ sparingly for compensation only.

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GAIN Control

PEAK Indicator

LEVEL Control

ST Master
LEVEL Control

C-R/PHONES
Control

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Quick Guide

This section describes the procedure for recording via the
MW10 mixer to the Cubase LE software we installed earlier.

n For details on operation of the Cubase LE software refer to

Cubase LE Setup

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1 To prevent the playback sound from

2 Launch Cubase LE.

Step

Recording with Cubase LE

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the pdf-format manual provided with the software.

Cubase LE from being directly
re-recorded, press the MW10 2TR IN/USB
(ST/TO C-R) switch so that it’s in the on
(TO C-R) position.

With the setting the playback sound can be monitored
via the C-R OUT connectors as well as the PHONES
jack.

Windows:

Click [Start] → [All Programs] → [Steinberg Cubase
LE] → [Cubase LE] to launch the program. If the ASIO
Multimedia dialog window appears, click [Yes].

3 Select [Device Setup] from the [Devices]

menu to open the Device Setup window.

Windows:

Select [VST Multitrack] in the [Devices] field on the left
side of the window. Select [ASIO Multimedia Driver] in
the [ASIO Driver] field on the right side of the window,
and click [Apply].

Macintosh:

Select [VST Multitrack] in the [Device] field on the left
side of the window. Select [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in
the [ASIO Driver] field on the right side of the window,
and click [OK]. Skip ahead to step 7, below.

n Under Mac OS X you can select either [USB Audio

CODEC (1)] or [USB Audio CODEC (2)] in the [ASIO
Driver] driver field. Normally you should select or
[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 computer’s CPU.

4 On a Windows computer click [Control

Panel] in the Device Setup window. The
ASIO Multimedia Setup dialog window will
appear. Click [Advanced Options].

Macintosh:

Double click the [Cubase LE] icon in your
“Applications” folder, or single-click the [Cubase LE]
icon in the dock if it has been placed there.

n • If you specified a file destination when installing

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the Cubase LE software, launch the application
from that location.

•Create a Cubase LE shortcut or Alias on your
desktop so you can easily launch the program
when required.

Quick Guide

[Show Inspector] button

Inspector

[Stereo Switch] button

5 The ASIO Multimedia Setup – Advanced

Options window will appear. Check only
the input port and output port [USB Audio
CODEC] checkbox.

6 Click [OK] in the ASIO Multimedia Setup –

Advanced Options, ASIO Multimedia
Setup, and Device Setup dialog windows
to close the windows.

9 When the directory selection dialog

window appears, select the folder to
which the project and audio files for the
project are to be stored, and click [OK].

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An empty 24-audio-track project window will appear.

7 Select [VST Inputs] in the [Devices] menu.

The VST Inputs window will open. Engage
the Port [USB Audio CODEC] Active
button ( ), and close the VST Inputs
window.

8 Select [New project] from the [File] menu

to create a new project file.

The New Project dialog window will open. For this
example select [24 Track Audio Recorder] and click
[OK].

n Recorded Cubase LE data is stored as a "project

file" for each song.

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.

For this example select [Audio 01]. The various
settings for the selected track are available in the
Inspector on the left side of the display.

n If the Inspector is not showing, click the [Show

Inspector] button ( ) in the upper left area of the
project window.

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Quick Guide

Peak level display

Rewind

Forward

Stop

Record
Play

Recording results

2 Use the [Stereo Switch] buttons in the

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3 Select [Mixer] from the [Devices] menu to

Inspector to select stereo or monaural
operation for the track: ( ) for stereo
operation and ( ) for monaural.

For the example select the stereo mode.
You will normally use a monaural track when recording
vocals or guitar, and a stereo track when recording
synthesizers with stereo outputs, for example. You
might want to use a stereo track to record a guitar
processed through a preamplifier or amp simulator
with stereo outputs.

open the mixer window.

Click the arrow in the upper left corner of the mixer
window and select [Wide] to increase the width of the
mixer’s channel strips. Leave the mixer window open
until you have finished recording for easy access.

The maximum level encountered is displayed
numerically in the peak level display at the top of the
channel strip.

6 Specify the point at which you want to

start recording via the ruler at the top of
the project window.

Click the black area of the ruler to move the project
cursor (the vertical black line) to that position.

[Record Enable]
button

Channel strip

4 Make sure that the [Record Enable] button

() on the left side of the channel strip is
on.

If the [Record Enable] button is off ( ), click it to turn
it on. The input signal level will be displayed on the
channel strip level meter while the [Record Enable]
button is on.

5 Play the instrument to be recorded and,

while watching the mixer window level
meter, adjust the MW10 GAIN controls,
Channel LEVEL Controls, and ST Master
LEVEL Control so that the meter never
goes above 0.0 dB.

n The Cubase LE channel strip fader only affects the

playback output level from Cubase LE.

7 Open the [T ransport] menu and turn [Start

Record at Left Locator] off.

Recording and Playback

1 Click the Transport panel [Record] button

to begin recording.

When recording is started the project cursor will begin
moving to the right and a box that displays the
recording results will be created.

Transport panel

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2 Play the part.
3 When you have finished recording the

track, click the Transport panel [Stop]
button.

Quick Guide

4 To hear playback of the track you have

just recorded, use either the Transport
panel [Rewind] button or the ruler to
rewind to the beginning of the recorded
section, then click the Transport panel
[Play] button.

The playback level will be displayed via the master
section level meter on the right side of the Mixer
window. The channel strip level meters will become
active when you turn the channel strip [Record Enable]
button off.

n When a pair of headphones are plugged into the

MW10 PHONES jack, you can adjust the headphone
listening level via the MW10 C-R/PHONES control
and the 2TR IN/USB control.

5 To save the project file select [Save] from

the [File] menu and enter a file name
before actually saving the file.

Save your project frequently to insure against losing
large amounts of data if a problem occurs.

6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to record further

material on the same track.

7 To record additional material on a

different track, select a new track and
repeat the same record procedure.

Step

Mixing with Cubase LE

6

In this section we’ll try mixing down multiple recorded audio
tracks to stereo, and creating a wave file. Mixes can be
stored as WAV or AIFF files, which can then be recorded to
audio CDs.

1 Launch Cubase LE and open a project file.
2 Select [Mixer] from the [Devices] menu to

open the mixer window.

3 Turn the [Record Enable] buttons for all

recorded tracks off in order to display the
corresponding levels via the channel-strip
levels meters.

4 Click the Transport panel [Play] button.
5 Drag the channel strip faders up and

down while listening to playback to adjust
the mix as required.

The master gain fader on the right side of the window
can also be used to adjust the overall level.

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 you’re 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 influenced 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 it’s a more rhythmically oriented piece you could add
the bass and drums first, and then the piano. Whatever best
serves the music is right.

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6 Drag the Pan controls on the left side of

the channel strips left and right to set the
stereo position of each track.

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Quick Guide

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7 At this point you can begin to use EQ to

Pan Effectively

"Panning" creates the illusion of stereo space by changing the
relative levels of each track’s 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
field. 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 cleaner-sounding
mixes by spreading the instruments out across the sound
stage so that they don’t "get in each other’s 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.

refine your mix, and add effects.

As an example let’s try adding reverb. Click the [Edit
VST channel] button ( ) on the left side of the
channel strip to open the VST Channel Settings
window. Click No Effect → Reverb → Reverb B.

n For further details refer to the pdf manual provided

with the Cubase LE software.
It’s 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.

9 Enter a file name and select a file type.

If you intend to use the file to create an audio CD,
select the WAV file type (AIFF on a Macintosh), Stereo
Interleaved, 16 bit, and 44.1 kHz.

10

Click [Save].

Progress of the mixdown operation will be shown in a
progress window. When the progress window closes
the mixdown is complete.

n Wave files created by mixdown can be directly

playback back using the Windows Media Player or
iTunes on a Macintosh computer.

8 When the final adjustments have been

made to the mix, go to the [File] menu and
select [Export] ➞ [Audio Mixdown].

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Front & Rear Panels

Channel Control Section

Front & Rear Panels

Channels

1 and 2

(Monaural)

1

Channels

3/4 and 5/6

1

(Stereo)

Channels

7/8

(Stereo)

3

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4

5

6

7

1 GAIN Control

Adjusts the input signal level. To get the best balance
between the S/N ratio and the dynamic range, adjust the
level so that the PEAK indicator (2) comes on only at
about maximum input level.
The –60 to –16 scale indicates the MIC input adjustment
level. The –34 to +10 scale indicates the LINE input
adjustment level.

2 PEAK Indicator

Detects the peak level of the post-EQ signal, and lights
up red when the level reaches 3 dB below the clipping
level. For XLR-equipped stereo input channels (3/4 and
5/6), detects both post-EQ and post-mic-amp peak
levels, and lights red if either of these levels reaches 3
dB below the clipping level.

n When the level of an input signal exceeds the level that

can be handled by the mixer’s head amp or equalizer,
distortion and noise will result. The PEAK indicators are
used to visually check the signal level to ensure no
overload occurs.

3 Switch (High Pass Filter)

This switch toggles the HPF on or off. To turn the HPF on,
press the switch in ( ). The HPF cuts frequencies
below 80 Hz. (But note that regardless of the switch
setting, the mixer does not apply this HPF to the line
inputs of stereo input channels.)

5

6

7

5

6

7

4 Equalizer (HIGH, MID, and LOW)

This three-band equalizer adjusts the channel’s high,
mid, and low frequency bands. Setting the knob to the ▼
position produces a flat frequency response. Turning the
knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency
band, while turning to the left attenuates the band. The
following table shows the EQ type, base frequency, and
maximum cut/boost for each of the three bands.

Band Type Base Frequency Maximum Cut/Boost
HIGH Shelving 10 kHz

±15 dBMID Peaking 2.5 kHz

LOW Shelving 100 Hz

n The equalizer can be used to boost or cut specific

frequency bands, allowing the tone of the sound to be
shaped as required by the mix.

5 AUX Controls

Use the AUX control to send the channel’s signal to the
AUX1or AUX2 bus.
Turn the knob to the left of the “▼” mark to feed the signal
to the AUX1 bus, or to the right of the “▼” to feed to the
AUX2 bus. The volume of the feed increases as you
move the knob away from the “▼” position. If you set the
knob exactly to the “▼” position, the mixer will not send
the signal to either of the AUX buses.
Note that the signal to the AUX1 bus is a pre-fader signal,
and is not affected by the channel LEVEL controls. The
signal to the AUX2 bus is a post-fader signal, and will
always pass through the channel LEVEL controls before
moving to the bus.
If you are using stereo channels, the signals from the L
(odd)and R (even) channels are mixed and sent to the
AUX1 andAUX2 buses.

6 PAN Control (CHs 1 and 2)

PAN/BAL Control (CHs 3/4 and 5/6)
BAL Control (CHs 7/8, 9/10)

The PAN control determines the positioning of the
channel’s signal on the Stereo L and R buses.
The BAL control knob sets the balance between left and
right channels. Signals into the L input (odd channel)
feed to the Stereo L bus; signals into the R input (even
channel) feed to the Stereo R bus.

n On channels where this knob provides both PAN and

BAL controls: The knob operates as a PAN control if you
are inputting through the MIC jack or into the L (MONO)
input only, and operates as a BAL control if you are
inputting into both L and R inputs.

7 Channel LEVEL Control

Adjusts the output level of the signal being input to the
channel. Use these LEVEL Controls to adjust the volume
balance among the various channels.

n To reduce noise, set the LEVEL Control knobs for

unused channels all the way to the left (to the minimum
setting).

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Front & Rear Panels

Master Control Section

3 2TR IN/USB Control

Adjusts the level of signals received via 2TR IN, as well
as the level of signals received by the MW10 from the
computer via the USB interface.

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1 PHANTOM +48 V Switch

8

1

2

7

3

4

6

This switch toggles phantom power on and off. If you set
the switch on, the mixer supplies power to all channels
that provide XLR mic input jacks (CHs 1, 2, 3/4, 5/6). Set
this switch on ( ) when using one or more condenser
microphones.

n 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 ( ) if you do not
need phantom power.

• 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 without problem when
connecting to balanced dynamic microphones.

5

4 2TR IN/USB Switch (TO ST/TO C-R)

Determines whether the stereo signal received via the
2TR IN connectors or USB interface is sent to the stereo
bus or the C-R OUT connectors and PHONES jack (level
meter).

n • When the 2TR IN/USB switch is set to TO ST, the

signal input via the 2TR IN/USB connector is added
to the stereo bus.

• When the 2TR IN/USB switch is set to TO C-R, the
signal input via the 2TR IN/USB connector is directly
sent to the C-R OUT/PHONES connector, and is not
output via the stereo bus.

5 ST Master LEVEL Control

Adjusts the signal level to the ST OUT jacks.

6 C-R/PHONES LEVEL Control

Controls the level of the signal output to the PHONES
jack and the C-R OUT L and R jacks.

7 Level Meter

This LED display shows the level of the signal fed to the
Stereo bus. The “0” point corresponds to the standard
output level. The indicator lights up red when the output
hits the clipping level.

8 POWER Indicator

This indicator lights up when the mixer’s power is ON.

•To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn off

2 RETURN Control

Adjusts the level of the signal sent from the RETURN
jacks (L (MONO) and R) to the Stereo bus.

n If you supply a signal to the RETURN L (MONO) jack

only, the mixer outputs the identical signal to both the L
and R Stereo buses.

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amplifiers (or powered speakers) before turning
this switch on or off. We also recommend that you
turn all output controls (ST Master LEVEL Con­trol, etc.) to minimum settings before operating
the switch, to avoid risk of loud noises that could
cause hearing loss or device damage.

Input/Output Section

Front & Rear Panels

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1 Channel Input Jacks (CHs 1, 2, 3/4, 5/6)

• MIC jacks

These are balanced XLR-type input jacks (1:Ground;
2:Hot; 3:Cold).

• LINE jacks

These are balanced phone-type input jacks. You can
connect either balanced or unbalanced phone plugs to
these jacks.

n Where an input channel provides both a MIC jack and a

LINE jack, you may use either one of these jacks but you
may not use both at the same time. Please connect to
only one of these jacks on each channel.

2 INSERT I/O Jacks (CHs 1 and 2)

These are unbalanced phone-type input/output jacks.
Each of these jacks is positioned between the equalizer
and Channel LEVEL Control of the corresponding input
channel. These jacks can be used to independently
connect these channels to devices such as graphic
equalizers, compressors, and noise filters. These are
TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) phone jacks that support
bidirectional operation.

n Connection to an INSERT I/O jack requires a special

separately-sold insertion cable such as illustrated
below.

To the input jack of the external processor

To the INSERT I/O jack

Sleeve

Ring

Tip

To the output jack of the external processor

Tip: Out

Tip: In

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n The signal output from the INSERT I/O jacks is

reverse-phased. This will not be a problem if connecting
the jack to an effector. If using the jack to output to an
external device, however, please be aware of possible
phase conflicts with other signals.

3 Channel Input Jacks (CHs 7/8, 9/10)

Each of these channel pairs can be used to input a
stereo source signal. For each pair, the odd-numbered
channel inputs the L signal, and the even-numbered
channel inputs the R signal.
Each channel offers a choice of two jack types: phone
jack and RCA pin jack. All of these jacks are unbalanced.

n Where a channel provides both phone jacks and RCA

pin jacks, you may use either one of these jacks but you
may not use both at the same time. Please connect to
only of these jacks on each channel.

4 2TR IN Jacks

These are unbalanced RCA-pin input jacks. Use these
jacks when you want to connect a stereo sound source
(CD, DAT, etc.) directly to the mixer for monitoring.

n • You can adjust the signal level using the 2TR IN/USB

control in the Master Control section.

• When a signal is being received both via the 2TR IN
connectors and the USB interface, the received
signals are mixed.

5 REC OUT (L, R) Jacks

These are unbalanced RCA-pin output jacks. These
jacks output the mixed signal whose level is controlled by
the ST Master LEVEL Control. You use these jacks, for
example, to connect to an external recorder.

n These connectors output the same signal that sent to

the computer via the USB interface.

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Front & Rear Panels

INPUT OUTPUT

6 ST OUT (L, R) Jacks

7 C-R OUT Jacks

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8 SEND Jacks

These are impedance-balanced phone-type output
jacks. These jacks output the mixed signal whose level is
controlled by the ST Master LEVEL Control. You use
these jacks, for example, to connect to the power
amplifier driving your main speakers.

These are impedance-balanced phone-type output
jacks. These jacks output the mixed signal whose level is
controlled by the C-R/PHONES LEVEL Control. You use
these jacks, for example, to connect to the powered
speaker.

n When the 2TR IN/USB switch is set to TO C-R, the signal

input via the 2TR IN/USB connector and the stereo bus
signal are mixed and output via the C-R OUT/PHONES
connector.

•AUX1, AUX2

These are impedance balanced phone-type output
jacks.
These jacks output the signals from AUX1 and AUX2,
respectively. You use these jacks, for example, to
connect to an effector or monitor system.

9 RETURN L (MONO), R Jacks

These are unbalanced phone-type input jacks. The
signal received by these jacks is sent to the Stereo bus.
These jacks are typically used to receive a return signal
from an external effector (reverb, delay, etc.).

n These jacks can also be used as an auxiliary stereo

input. If you connect to the L (MONO) jack only, the
mixer will recognize the signal as monaural and will
propagate the identical signal on both L and R jacks.

) PHONES Jack

Connector for headphones. This is a stereo phone-type
output jack.

n When the 2TR IN/USB switch is set to TO C-R, the signal

input via the 2TR IN/USB connector and the stereo bus
signal are mixed and output via the C-R OUT/PHONES
connector.

Connector Polarities

Pin 1: Ground

MIC INPUT

LINE INPUT (monaural channels),
ST OUT, C-R OUT,
AUX1, AUX2*

INSERT I/O

PHONES

RETURN, LINE INPUT (stereo channels)

* These jacks will also accept connection to monaural phone plugs. If you use monaural plugs, the connection will be unbalanced.

Pin 2: Hot (+)
Pin 3: Cold (–)

Tip: Hot (+)
Ring: Cold (–)
Sleeve: Ground

Tip: Output
Ring: Input
Sleeve: Ground

Tip: L
Ring: R
Sleeve: Ground

Tip: Hot
Sleeve: Ground

Ring

Sleeve Tip

Sleeve Tip

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Rear Section

1 2 3

1 AC ADAPTOR IN Connector

Connects to the included PA-10 power adaptor (see
page 6).

Front & Rear Panels

Use only the PA-10 adaptor included with this
mixer. Use of a different adaptor may result in fire
or electric shock.

2 POWER Switch

Use this switch to set mixer power to ON or STANDBY.

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, be sure
to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet.

3 USB Connector

Connects to the computer via the supplied USB cable.

When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable
be sure to turn the 2TR IN/USB control all the way
down.

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Setting Up

Setting Up

Setup Procedure

1 Before connecting to microphones and

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2 For each connection, connect one end of the

Setup Examples

instruments, be sure that all devices are
turned off. Also be sure that all of the channel
controls and all of the controls in the Master
Control section are turned to their minimum
settings.

cable to the relevant microphone or
instrument and connect the other end to the
appropriate input jack on the mixer.

Synthesizer

Rhythm Machine

MTR

n Where an input channel provides both a MIC INPUT

jack and a LINE INPUT jack, you may use either one
of these jacks but you may not use both at the same
time. Please connect to only one of these jacks on
each channel.

3 To avoid causing damage to speakers, power

up the devices in the following order:
Peripheral devices → mixer → power amps (or
powered speakers).

n When shutting the system down, turn off the power in

the opposite order: Power amps (powered speakers)
→ mixer → peripheral devices.

Sound Source (CD, MD,

DAT, Cassette, Video, etc.)

Sound Source (CD, MD,

DAT, Cassette, Video, etc.)

Master Recorder

(MD, CD-R, DAT, etc.)

Powered Monitor

Speakers

Microphone

Guitar

Headphones

Effector

USB Cable

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

The MW10 mixer won’t turn on.

• Is the supplied power adaptor properly plugged into both
the mixer and an appropriate AC wall outlet?

The system doesn’t work properly.

• Are the USB cable and all necessary audio cables properly
connected?

• Are you using a USB hub?

USB hubs can interfere with proper operation, so try
connecting the MW10 directly to a USB port on the computer.
If the computer has multiple USB ports, try a different USB
port.

• Are you using other USB devices at the same time?

If so, try removing the other device(s) and connecting only the
Yamaha USB device.

No sound.

• Are your speaker cables connected properly, or are they
shorted?

• Are the volume controls of your sources, audio devices,
applications software, computer operating system, etc., set
at appropriate levels?

• Is the output of your computer operating system muted?

• Do you have several applications running at the same
time?

Be sure to quit all applications you are not using.

• Is the sound output of your computer operating system
assigned properly?

Windows:

1 From the [Start] menu click [Control Panel], then

double-click “Sounds and Audio Devices” icon to open
the “Sounds and Audio Devices Properties” dialog
window.

2 Click the “Audio” tab.
3 Set “Sound playback: Default device” and “Sound

recording: Default device” to “USB Audio CODEC.”

4 Click [OK].

Macintosh:

1 Select [System Preferences …] from the Apple menu and

then select “Sound” to open the “Sound” dialog window.

2 Click the “Input” tab and under “Choose a device for

sound input” select “USB Audio CODEC.”

3 Click the “Output” tab and under “Choose a device for

sound output” select “USB Audio CODEC.”

The recorded sound is too low in level.

• Is the computer’s output level setting too low?

We recommend that you set the computer output to the
maximum level.

Windows:

1 From the [Start] menu click [Control Panel], then

double-click “Sounds and Audio Devices” icon to open
the “Sounds and Audio Devices Properties” dialog
window.

2 Double click the “Volume” tab.
3 Set “Device volume” to “High”.

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 it’s maximum level.

• Have you connected or disconnected the USB cable while
Cubase LE 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.

The sound is intermittent or distorted.

• Is the PEAK indicator flashing red?

You might have to lower GAIN control or channel LEVEL
control levels to avoid distortion.

• Does the computer you are using meet the listed system
requirements?

Refer to “System Requirements” on page 6 for details.

• 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
computer’s capabilities.

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• Is the sound output of the Cubase LE application assigned
properly?

For setup details refer to page 10 of the Quick Guide.

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Troubleshooting

• Are you recording or playing long continuous sections of

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• Try adding memory.

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.

2 Click the “Volume” tab and click [Advanced] in “Speaker

Settings”. The “Advanced Audio Properties” dialog will
open.

3

Click the “Performance” tab. Set “Hardware Acceleration”
to “Full”, and “Sample Rate Conversion Quality” to “Good.”

Don’t change these settings if you are not familiar with your
computer’s operating system.
Check that the file system is set properly, and make sure that
you have a plenty of free memory (more than 128 MB). 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 computer’s support center or support page on
the web for more information.

Adding more RAM memory can significantly increase your
computer’s audio performance. Refer to your computer’s
owner’s manual for information on installing and setting up
extra memory.

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

• Check the URL listed below for the latest information.
http://www.yamahasynth.com/

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Appendix

Specifications

■ Electrical Characteristics

Total Harmonic Distortion

(MIC to ST OUT)

Frequency Response

(CH INPUT 1-9/10, RETURN, 2TR IN to
ST OUT, AUX SEND, C-R OUT, REC
OUT)

Hum & Noise

Rs=150 ohms, Gain=Maximum (CH
INPUT 1-2), Hum & Noise are measured
with a -6 dB/octave filter @12.7 kHz;
equivalent to a 20 kHz filter with infinite
dB/octave attenuation.

Maximum V oltage Gain

1 kHz, 10k ohms
PAN/BAL: panned hard left or hard right.

Crosstalk (1 kHz)

(THD+N) 20 Hz - 20 kHz @ +14 dBu 10k ohms, GAIN controls at
minimum level, all level controls at nominal level

20 Hz-20 kHz, nominal output level @ 1 kHz, 10 k ohms, GAIN con­trols at minimum level (CH INPUT 1-5/6), all level controls at nominal
level

Equivalent Input Noise (CH INPUT 1-2 MIC) –128 dBu
Residual Output Noise (10 k ohms (ST OUT)) –100 dBu
ST master control at nominal level and all channel LEVEL controls at

minimum level. (ST OUT)

All channel AUX controls at minimum level. (AUX SEND)

ST master control and one channel LEVEL control at nominal level.
(CH INPUT 1, 2) (ST OUT)

CH INPUT 1, 2 MIC to CH INSERT OUT, Rs=150 ohms, GAIN con­trols at maximum level

CH INPUT 1-5/6 MIC to ST OUT, Rs=150 ohms, GAIN controls at
maximum level

CH INPUT 1-5/6 MIC to REC OUT, Rs=150 ohms, GAIN controls at
maximum level

CH INPUT 1, 2 MIC to AUX SEND, Rs=150 ohms, GAIN controls at
maximum level, PRE

CH INPUT 1, 2 MIC to AUX SEND, Rs=150 ohms, GAIN controls at
maximum level, POST

CH INPUT 3/4-5/6 LINE to ST OUT, Rs=150 ohms, GAIN controls at
maximum level

CH INPUT 3/4-5/6 LINE to AUX SEND, Rs=150 ohms, GAIN controls
at maximum level, PRE

CH INPUT 3/4-5/6 LINE to AUX SEND, Rs=150 ohms, GAIN controls
at maximum level, POST

CH INPUT 7/8-9/10 to ST OUT, Rs=150 ohms, GAIN controls at max­imum level

RETURN to ST OUT, Rs=150 ohms 12 dB
2TR IN to ST OUT, Rs=600 ohms 23.8 dB
Adjacent inputs –70 dB
input to output –70 dB

Appendix

Conditions MIN TYP MAX UNIT

0.1 %

–3 0 1 dB

–87

(91 dB S/N)

–85

(89 dB S/N)

–64

(68 dB S/N)

60 dB

76 dB

64.2 dB

70 dB

76 dB

50 dB

41 dB

47 dB

26 dB

dBu

dBu

dBu

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Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
Output impedance of signal generator: 150 ohms

■ General Specifications

Monaural/Stereo CH High Pass Filter
Monaural/Stereo CH Equalization

Turn over/roll-off frequency of shelving, 3 dB below maximum
variable level

Phantom Power
Monaural/Stereo Input PEAK Indicator
USB Audio

Included Accessories
Power Consumption
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Net Weight
Temperature Range

80 Hz 12 dB/octave
±15 dB (Max. Variation)

HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving)
MID: 2.5 kHz (peaking)
LOW: 100 Hz (shelving)

Supplied when Phantom +48 V switch is ON. (XLR-type input jacks)
On each channel: red indicator lights if post-EQ signal (on stereo channels, if either post-EQ signal

or post-mic-amp signal) comes within 3 dB of the clipping level.
Input/Output: 44.1/48 kHz
Power adaptor (PA-10), CD-ROM, USB cable
19 W
251 mm × 65 mm × 290.5 mm

1.8 kg
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C, Storage temperature: -20 to 60 °C

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Appendix

■ Analog Input Specifications

MIC INPUT

(CH 1, 2)

LINE INPUT

(CH 1, 2)

ST CH MIC INPUT

(CH3(L)/CH4(R),

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CH5(L)/CH6(R))

ST CH LINE INPUT

(CH3(L)/CH4(R),
CH5(L)/CH6(R))

ST CH INPUT

(CH7(L)/CH8(R),
(CH9(L)/CH10(R))

CH INSERT IN

(CH 1, 2)

RETURN (L, R)

2TR IN (L, R)

Input Connector Gain

–60

–16

–34

+10

–60

–16

–34

+10

Input

Impedance

3 k ohms 50–600 ohms mic

10 k ohms 600 ohms line

3 k ohms 50–600 ohms mic

10 k ohms 600 ohms line

10 k ohms 600 ohms line

10 k ohms 600 ohms line

10 k ohms 600 ohms line

10 k ohms 600 ohms line

Appropriate

Impedance

Sensitivity*

–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)

Nominal

Level

–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
(316 mV)

Max. Before

Clipping

–40 dBu
(7.75 mV)

+4 dBu
(1.23 V)

–14 dBu
(155 mV)

+30 dBu
(24.5 V)

–40 dBu
(7.75 mV)

–10 dBu
(245 mV)

–14 dBu
(155 mV)

+30 dBu
(24.5 V)

+10 dBu
(2.45 V)

+20 dBu
(7.75 V)

+24 dBu
(12.3 V)

+10 dBV
(3.16 V)

Connector

Specifications

XLR-3-31 type (bal­anced)

Phone jack (TRS)
(balanced [T: hot; R:
cold;
S: ground])

XLR-3-31 type (bal­anced)

Phone jack (unbal­anced)

Phone jack (unbal­anced);
RCA pin jack

Phone jack (TRS)
(unbalanced
[T: out; R: in;
S: ground])

Phone jack (unbal­anced)

RCA pin jack

Where 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV=1 Vrms

* Input sensitivity: the lowest level that will produce an output of +4 dBu (1.23V) or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum gain.

(All level controls are maximum position.)

■ Analog Output Specifications

Output Connectors Output Impedance

ST OUT (L, R)

AUX SEND (1, 2)

CH INSERT OUT
(CH 1, 2)

REC OUT (L, R)

C-R OUT (L, R)

PHONES

150 ohms 10 k ohms line +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V)

150 ohms 10 k ohms line +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V)

150 ohms 10 k ohms line 0 dBu (0.775 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V)

600 ohms 10 k ohms line –10 dBV (316 mV) +10 dBV (3.16 V) RCA pin jack

150 ohms 10 k ohms line +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V)

100 ohms 40 ohms phone 3 mW 75 mW Stereo phone jack

Where 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV=1 Vrms

Appropriate

Impedance

Nominal Level

Max. Before

Clipping

Connector Specifications

Phone jack (TRS)
(balanced [T: hot; R: cold;
S: ground])

Phone jack (TRS)
(impedance balanced
[T: hot; R: cold; S: ground])

Phone jack (TRS)
(unbalanced [T: out; R: in;
S: ground])

Phone jack (TRS)
(impedance balanced
[T: hot; R: cold; S: ground])

■ Digital Input/Output Specifications

Connector Format Data Length Connector Specification

USB USB Audio 1.1 16 bit USB B type

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Dimensional Diagrams

Appendix

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290.5

Unit: mm

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Appendix

Block Diagram and Level Diagram

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SOFTWARE LICENCING AGREEMENT

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PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. YOU ARE ONLY
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BY BREAKING THE SEAL OF THIS PACKAGE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT
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Yamaha hereby grants you the right to use one copy of the software program(s) and data (“SOFTWARE”) accompanying this Agreement. The
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English

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SOFTWARE LICENCING AGREEMENT

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

YAMAHA’S ENTIRE OBLIGATION HEREUNDER SHALL BE TO PERMIT USE OF THE SOFTWARE UNDER THE TERMS HEREOF. IN NO EVENT

SHALL YAMAHA BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DIRECT,

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF

THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF YAMAHA OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall Yamaha's total liability to you for all damages, losses and causes of action (whether in

contract, tort or otherwise) exceed the amount paid for the SOFTWARE.

7. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE

Third party software and data (“THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE”) may be attached to the SOFTWARE. If, in the written materials or the electronic

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way for the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE or your use thereof.

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consequential damages, expenses, lost profits, lost data or other damages arising out of the use, misuse or inability to use the THIRD
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Agreement. No amendment or revision of this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by a fully authorized representative of
Yamaha.

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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha
representative or the authorized distributor listed below.

Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou
au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.

Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten
Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen
Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.

Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana
o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,
M1S 3R1, Canada
Tel: [phone]

U.S.A.

Yamaha Corporation of America

6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,
U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

MEXICO

Yamaha de México S.A. de C.V.

Calz. Javier Rojo Gómez #1149,
Col. Guadalupe del Moral
C.P. 09300, México, D.F., México
Tel: [phone]

BRAZIL

Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.

Av. Reboucas 2636-Pinheiros CEP: 05402-400
Sao Paulo-SP. Brasil
Tel: [phone]

ARGENTINA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Sucursal de Argentina

Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: [phone]

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.

Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,

Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
Tel: [phone]

EUROPE

THE UNITED KINGDOM

Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.

Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8BL, England
Tel: [phone]

IRELAND

Danfay Ltd.

61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Tel: [phone]

GERMANY

Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: [phone]

SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN

Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Switzerland

Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Tel: [phone]

AUSTRIA

Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Austria

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: [phone]

CZECH REPUBLIC/SLOVAKIA/
HUNGARY/SLOVENIA

Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Austria, CEE Department

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: [phone]

POLAND

Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Sp.z. o.o. Oddzial w Polsce

ul. 17 Stycznia 56, PL-02-146 Warszawa, Poland
Tel: [phone]

THE NETHERLANDS/
BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG

Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Benelux

Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]

FRANCE

Yamaha Musique France

BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France
Tel: [phone]

ITALY

Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A.
Combo Division

Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy
Tel: [phone]

SPAIN/PORTUGAL

Yamaha-Hazen Música, S.A.

Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230
Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain
Tel: [phone]

GREECE

Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House

147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece
Tel: [phone]

SWEDEN

Yamaha Scandinavia AB

J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1
Box 30053
S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: [phone]

DENMARK

YS Copenhagen Liaison Office

Generatorvej 6A
DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
Tel: [phone]

FINLAND

F-Musiikki Oy

Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,
SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: [phone]

NORWAY

Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB

Grini Næringspark 1
N-1345 Østerås, Norway
Tel: [phone]

ICELAND

Skifan HF

Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120
IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland
Tel: [phone]

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: [phone]

AFRICA

Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

MIDDLE EAST

TURKEY/CYPRUS

Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: [phone]

OTHER COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Gulf FZE

LB21-128 Jebel Ali Freezone
P.O.Box 17328, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: [phone]

ASIA

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.

25/F., United Plaza, 1468 Nanjing Road (West),
Jingan, Shanghai, China
Tel: [phone]

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.

11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]

INDONESIA

PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor)
PT. Nusantik

Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
Tel: [phone]

KOREA

Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.

Tong-Yang Securities Bldg. 16F 23-8 Yoido-dong,
Youngdungpo-ku, Seoul, Korea
Tel: [phone]

MALAYSIA

Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.

Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: [phone]

PHILIPPINES

Yupangco Music Corporation

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: [phone]

SINGAPORE

Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.

#03-11 A-Z Building
140 Paya Lebor Road, Singapore 409015
Tel: [phone]

TAIWAN

Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.

3F, #6, Sec.2, Nan Jing E. Rd. Taipei.
Taiwan 104, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]

THAILAND

Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.

891/1 Siam Motors Building, 15-16 floor
Rama 1 road, Wangmai, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: [phone]

OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA

Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.

Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank,
Victoria 3006, Australia
Tel: [phone]

NEW ZEALAND

Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd.

146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa,
Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: [phone]

COUNTRIES AND TRUST
TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN

Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]

SY37

HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: [phone]