Specifications

MW10C MW8CX MW12C MW12CX

Frequency Response ST OUT, REC OUT, AUX (EFFECT*) SEND, MONITOR OUT -3.0, 0, 1.0 dB, GAIN: min(CH 1-2, CH 3/4-5/6), 20Hz-20kHz, refer to the nominal output level @1kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N) ST OUT Less Than 0.1 %, +14dBu, 20Hz-20kHz, Input Gain Control at minimum
Hum&Noise CH INPUT 1-4 MIC -128 dBu, EIN(Equivalent Input Noise): Rs=150Ω, GAIN:max
Hum & Noise are measured with a 6dB/octave ST OUT, REC OUT -87 dBu, ST MASTER CONTROL at nominal level and all Ch level controls at minimum. -88 dBu, ST,REC Master fader at nominal level and all Ch mix controls at minimum.
filter @12.7kHz; equivalent to a 20kHz filter with AUX (EFFECT*) SEND -85 dB, All Ch AUX controls at minimum. -81 dBu, AUX Master control at nominal level and all Ch mix controls at minimum.
infinite dB/octave attenuation." ST OUT, REC OUT -64 dB, ST Master control and one Ch level control at nominal level. (CH1,2) -64 dB, ST,REC Master fader and one Ch fader at nominal level.
ST OUT -100 dB, Residual Output Noise. -98 dB, Residual Output Noise.
Crosstalk@1 kHz Input to Output -70 dB, STEREO L/R, CH 1-2, PAN panned Hard left or right. -70 dB,STEREO L/R, CH 1-4, PAN panned Hard left or right.
Phantom Voltage MIC +48 V
USB Audio I/O Sampling Frequency 44.1, 48 kHz, Depend on the application of PC
Input HPF CH 1-2 and CH 3/4-5/6, 80Hz, 12dB/oct CH 1-4, CH 5/6-7/8, 80Hz, 12dB/oct
Input Equalization High 10 kHz shelving (CH 1-2, CH 3/4-5/6) 10 kHz shelving (CH 1-4, CH 5/6-7/8)
+15,-15dB maximum. Mid 2.5 kHz peaking (CH 1-2, CH 3/4-5/6) 2.5 kHz peaking (CH 1-4, CH 5/6-7/8)
Turn over/roll-off frequency of shelving: Low 100 Hz shelving (CH 1-2, CH 3/4-5/6) 100 Hz shelving (CH 1-4, CH 5/6-7/8)
3dB blow maximum variable level. High 10 kHz shelving (CH 7/8, CH 9/10**) 10 kHz shelving (CH 9/10-11/12)
Low 100 Hz shelving (CH 7/8, CH 9/10**) 100 Hz shelving (CH 9/10-11/12)
PEAK Indicator Red LED turns on when post EQ (ST CH: or post Mic HA) signal reaches -3dB below clipping (17dBu).
16 PROGRAM, PARAMETER control 16 PROGRAM, PARAMETER control
Internal Digital Effect – –
Foot Switch (Digital Effect, on/off) Foot Switch (Digital Effect, on/off)
2x7 points LED meter (PEAK,+6,+3,0,-5,-10,-20 dB) 2x12 points LED meter (PEAK,+10,+6,+3,0,-3,-6,-10,-15,-20,-25,-30 dB)
LED Level Meter Pre MONITOR Level
PEAK lights if the signal comes within 3 dB of the clipping level. PEAK lights if the signal comes within 3 dB of the clipping level.
Power Supply Adapter PA-10 PA-20
Power Consumption 21 W 30 W
Dimensions W x D x H (mm) 256.6 x 302.5 x 62.2 346.2 x 436.6 x 86.1
Net Weight 1.6 kg 1.7 kg 3 kg 3.2 kg
Option Microphone Stand Adaptor(BMS-10A) Microphone Stand Adaptor(BMS-10A), Foot Switch (FC5) – Foot Switch (FC5)
All fader are nominal when measured. (Nominal position is adjusted to a position that is 6dB lower than the MAX position) Output impedance of signal generator:150ohms *: EFFECT SEND exists only in MW8CX, MW12CX **: ST CH IN 9/10 exists only in MW10C

MW10C / MW8CX MW12C / MW12CX

ANALOG INPUT CHARACTERISTICS ANALOG INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Gain Actual Load For Use With Input level Gain Actual Load For Use With Input level
Connections Connector Connections Connector
Trim Impedance Nominal Sensitivity *2 Nominal Max. before clip Trim Impedance Nominal Sensitivity *2 Nominal Max. before clip
CH INPUT MIC –60 dB –72 dBu (0.195 mV) –60 dBu (0.775 mV) –40 dBu (7.75 mV) CH INPUT MIC –60 dB –80 dBu (0.078 mV) –60 dBu (0.775 mV) –40 dBu (7.75 mV)
(1, 2) –16 dB
3kΩ 50–600 Ω Mics
–28 dBu (30.8 mV) –16 dBu (123 mV) +4 dBu (1.23V)
XLR-3-31 type *3
(1-4) –16 dB
3kΩ 50–600 Ω Mics
–36 dBu (12.3 mV) –16 dBu (123 mV) +4 dBu (1.23 V)
XLR-3-31 type *3 MW10c / MW8cx / MW12c / MW12cx
CH INPUT LINE –34 dB –46 dBu (3.88 mV) –34 dBu (15.5 mV) –14 dBu (155 mV) CH INPUT LINE –34 dB –54 dBu (1.55 mV) –34 dBu (15.5 mV) –14 dBu (155 mV)
10 k Ω 600 Ω Lines TRS Phone Jack *4 10 k Ω 600 Ω Line Phone Jack (TRS) *4
(1, 2) +10 dB – 2 dBu (0.615 V) +10 dBu (2.45 V) +30 dBu (24.5 V) (1-4) +10 dB –10 dBu (245 mV) +10 dBu (2.45 V) +30 dBu (24.5 V)
ST CH MIC INPUT –60 dB –72 dBu (0.195 mV) –60 dBu (0.775 mV) –40 dBu (7.75 mV) ST CH MIC INPUT –60 dB –80 dBu (0.078 mV) –60 dBu (0.775 mV) –40 dBu (7.75 mV)
3kΩ 50–600 Ω Mics XLR-3-31 type *3 3kΩ 50–600 Ω Mics XLR-3-31 type *3
(3/4, 5/6) –16 dB –28 dBu (30.8 mV) –16 dBu (123 mV) –6 dBu (389 mV) (5/6, 7/8) –16 dB –36 dBu (12.3 mV) –16 dBu (123 mV) –6 dBu (389 mV)
ST CH LINE INPUT –34 dB –46 dBu (3.88 mV) –34 dBu (15.5 mV) –14 dBu (155 mV) ST CH LINE INPUT –34 dB –54 dBu (1.55 mV) –34 dBu (15.5 mV) –14 dBu (155 mV)
10 k Ω 600 Ω Lines Phone Jack *5 10 k Ω 600 Ω Lines Phone Jack *5
(3/4, 5/6) +10 dB – 2 dBu (0.615 V) +10 dBu (2.45 V) +30 dBu (24.5V) (5/6, 7/8) +10 dB –10 dBu (245 mV) +10 dBu (2.45 V) +30 dBu (24.5 V)
ST CH INPUT Phone Jack *5 ST CH INPUT Phone Jack *5
— 10 k Ω 600 Ω Lines –22 dBu (61.5 mV) –10 dBu (245 mV) +10 dBu (2.45 V) — 10 k Ω 600 Ω Lines –30 dBu (24.5 mV) –10 dBu (245 mV) +10 dBu (2.45 V)
(7/8, 9/10 *7) RCA Pin Jack (9/10, 11/12) RCA Pin Jack
CH INSERT IN (1, 2) — 10 k Ω 600 Ω Lines –12 dBu (195 mV) 0 dBu (0.775 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack (TRS) *6 CH INSERT IN ( 1-4) — 10 k Ω 600 Ω Lines –20 dBu (77.5 mV) 0 dBu (0.775 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack (TRS) *6
RETURN (L, R) — 10 k Ω 600 Ω Lines – 8 dBu (308 mV) +4 dBu (1.23 V) +24 dBu (12.3 V) Phone Jack *5 RETURN (L, R) — 10 k Ω 600 Ω Lines –12 dBu (195 mV) +4 dBu (1.23 V) +24 dBu (12.3 V) Phone Jack *5
2TR IN (L, R) — 10 k Ω 600 Ω Lines –22 dBV (79.4 mV) –10 dBV (0.316 V) +10 dBV (3.16 V) RCA Pin Jack 2TR IN (L, R) — 10 k Ω 600 Ω Lines –26 dBV (50.1 mV) –10dBV (0.316V) +10dBV (3.16 V) RCA Pin Jack
*1 0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vrms. 0 dBV is referenced to 1 Vrms. *4 Phone Jacks are balanced. (Tip=HOT, Ring=COLD, Sleeve=GND) *1 0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vrms. 0 dBV is referenced to 1 Vrms. *3 XLR-3-31 type connectors are balanced. (1=GND, 2=HOT, 3=COLD)
*2 Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4 dB (1.23 V), *5 Phone Jacks are unbalanced. *2 Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4 dB (1.23 V), or *4 Phone Jacks are balanced. (Tip=HOT, Ring=COLD, Sleeve=GND)
or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum level. *6 Phone Jacks are unbalanced. (Tip=Out, Ring=In, Sleeve=GND) the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum level. (all faders and *5 Phone Jacks are unbalanced.
(all faders and level controls are at maximum position.) *7 ST CH IN 9/10 exists only in MW10C level controls are at maximum position.) *6 Phone Jacks are unbalanced. (Tip=Out, Ring=In, Sleeve=GND)
*3 XLR-3-31 type connectors are balanced. (1=GND, 2=HOT, 3=COLD)

ANALOG OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS ANALOG OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS

Actual Source For Use With Output level Actual Source For Use With Output level
Connections Connector Connections Connector
Impedance Nominal Nominal Level Max. before clip Impedance Nominal Nominal Level Max. before clip
STEREO OUT (L, R) 150 Ω 10 k Ω Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *8 STEREO OUT (L, R) 75 Ω 600 Ω Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +24 dBu (12.3 V)
XLR-3-32 type*2
AUX SEND (EFFECT SEND *9) 150 Ω 10 k Ω Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *8 Phone Jack *3
CH INSERT OUT (CH 1, 2) 75 Ω 10 k Ω Lines 0 dBu (0.775 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *6 GROUP OUT (1, 2) 150 Ω 10 k Ω Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *4
REC OUT (L, R) 600 Ω 10 k Ω Lines –10 dBV (0.316 V) +10 dBV (3.16 V) RCA Pin Jack AUX SEND (1, 2 *10)
150 Ω 10 k Ω Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *4
MONITOR OUT (L, R) 150 Ω 10 k Ω Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *8 (EFFECT SEND *11)
PHONES OUT 100 Ω 40 Ω Phones 3 mW 75 mW Stereo Phone Jack CH INSERT OUT (CH 1-4) 75 Ω 10 k Ω Lines 0 dBu (0.775 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *5
*1 0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vrms. 0 dBV is referenced to 1 Vrms. REC OUT (L, R) 600 Ω 10 k Ω Lines –10 dBV (0.316 V) +10 dBV (3.16 V) RCA Pin Jack
*2 Phone Jacks are impedance balanced. (Tip=HOT, Ring=COLD, Sleeve=GND) MONITOR OUT (L, R) 150 Ω 10 k Ω Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V) Phone Jack *4
*3 Phone Jacks are unbalanced. (Tip=Out, Ring=In, Sleeve=GND) PHONES OUT 100 Ω 40 Ω Phones 3 mW 75 mW Stereo Phone Jack
*4 EFFECT SEND exists only in MW8CX
*1 0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vrms. 0 dBV is referenced to 1 Vrms. *5 Phone Jacks are unbalanced. (Tip=Out, Ring=In, Sleeve=GND)
*2 XLR-3-32 type connectors are balanced. (1=GND,2=HOT, 3=COLD) *6 AUX SEND 2 exists only in MW12C.
*3 Phone Jacks are balanced. (Tip=HOT, Ring=COLD, Sleeve=GND) *7 EFFECT SEND exists only in MW12CX.
*4 Phone Jacks are impedance balanced. (Tip=HOT, Ring=COLD, Sleeve=GND)

MW10C / MW8CX / MW12C / MW12CX System Requirements Cubase AI4 System Requirements

Windows® Vista ® Windows®

Macintosh
Computer Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface OS Windows XP Professional / XP Home Edition
Computer Macintosh computer with built-in USB interface
OS Windows Vista CPU Intel Pentium 1.4 GHz or better
OS Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higher
CPU 1 GHz or better Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processor Available Memory More than 512 MB
CPU Macintosh G3 processor 300 MHz or better
Memory More than 1 GB Hard Disk Free disk space of 400 MB or more; high-speed hard disk
Memory More than 128 MB
Windows® XP Audio Interface Windows DirectX / ASIO compatible
Computer Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface Visit the web address below for the latest information on ®
OS Windows XP Professional / XP Home Edition Macintosh
CPU supplied software and operating system requirements.
750 MHz or better Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processor OS Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
Memory More than 128 MB http://www.yamahasynth.com/ CPU Power Mac G4 1 GHz or Core Solo 1.5 GHz or better
Available Memory More than 512 MB
Hard Disk Free disk space of 400 MB or more; high-speed hard disk

Turn your computer into

a complete home recording studio

LCK-0701
Your
Personal
Recording
Studio
If you have a computer—laptop or
desktop, Windows™ or Macintosh™—and
you want to make music with it, we’ve
got the setup for you. The new MW USB
Mixing Studio series mixers give you
everything you need to turn your
computer system into a complete, full-
featured, high-performance home
recording studio.
The new MW uses a single cable USB
connection to interface with your
computer, for bi-directional audio data
transfer. It gives you comprehensive
signal input and mixing features in a
compact size. It also includes the
powerful Cubase AI4 music production
software, allowing you to capture your
performances, embellish and enhance
them with plug-in synths and effects,
and mix them down to stereo. In other
words, the MW gives you all the
elements of a recording system, one that
is remarkably easy to set up and operate.
Step 1 Setting up Cubase AI4
After you’ve installed and launched Cubase AI4 for the first time, you’ll need to
make a few configuration settings—enabling inputs and outputs within the
software. Once you’ve done this, the MW can be used for recording every time
you open Cubase AI4.
Installation of driver software isn’t necessary, but you may want to download and
install an ASIO DirectKS driver (available on our website) for optimum realtime
use with MIDI instruments.
Step 2 Setting up the MW Mixing Studio
Turn on the power to the MW mixer, then connect it to your computer with the
included USB cable. Connect the any microphones and instruments you intend to
record with to the proper input channels. You can also connect any external
devices you intend to use—such as effect units, amplifiers and speakers. To prevent
loud pops, turn on amplifiers or powered speakers last.
Adjust the levels of each input on the mixer as needed, adding compression and
tweaking the EQ as desired for the best sound.
Step 3 Getting ready to record
Open a new project in Cubase AI4, and set up for recording. Select or create an
audio track (stereo or mono) and make sure the Input Routing is appropriate. Turn
Click on so that you have a metronome guide for playing. Set the start point for
recording, too.
Everything connected? You’re almost ready… Turn Record Enable on, and check
the levels while you adjust the Gain and Master Level controls on the MW.
Step 4 Recording and playback
Now start recording (from the Transport panel), play or sing the part, and stop
when you’re finished. Play it back and add other parts to it as needed, building up
a complete song part-by-part.
Step 5 Mixing your song
Once you have several different parts—all on different tracks—call up the Mixer window.
Use the faders in the Mixer to control the balance of the parts, and use the Pan controls
and EQ processing to adjust the sound as needed. You can also add plug-in effects
within Cubase AI4—including reverbs, delays, distortion, and more—to process and
enhance the sound as desired.
TIP – Use your favorite outboard gear
If you’re recording vocals, you can insert your favorite outboard compressor
or EQ into the signal path before recording, by using the MW’s top-panel
INSERT jacks. Guitarists can plug in their stomp boxes to record the exact
sound they want.
TIP – Dig into your mic closet
The MW also has 48V phantom power, so you can use high-quality condenser
or ribbon microphones and get pro-quality sound for your vocals and acoustic
instruments.
Includes Cubase AI4 software
The new MW USB Mixing Studio series mixers give you absolutely
everything you need to turn your computer into a complete home recording
studio—and that includes Steinberg’s full-featured Cubase AI4 software.
Cubase AI4 is a comprehensive music production software based on the
flagship Cubase 4 program that has been specially bundled with the new
MW. It gives you up to 48 simultaneous audio tracks and 64 MIDI tracks,
plus a variety of VST plug-in software synths and effects, as well as full VSTi
compatibility.
The ‘AI’ in Cubase AI4 stands for Advanced Integration, and this new
software delivers sophisticated functions and a level of hardware/software
integration that other programs can’t match. Thanks to the built-in Studio
Connections system, Cubase AI4 lets you use compatible hardware
instruments (such as Yamaha’s MOTIF XS synthesizer) directly and
seamlessly within your computer-based environment.
Check out the example applications below to see how you can use the MW
in creating and recording your own music—and look at the section on
Cubase AI4 later in the brochure for details on this powerful program.
To record MIDI data and use the plug-in synths included in Cubase AI4,
you'll need a proper MIDI interface. The optional Yamaha UX16 MIDI/USB
Converter provides a very simple, inexpensive way to get MIDI data into
and out of your computer. Alternately, you could use a synthesizer
equipped with USB interface, such as theYamaha MOTIF XS.
Band Recording Songwriting and Solo Productions
When you bring several musicians and singers together for a session,
sparks can fly and magic can happen. Armed with just a laptop
If you’re a solo musician, songwriter and home studio owner, you’ll
appreciate the simplicity and convenience of the new MW series. With your
computer and the new MW USB Mixing Studio, you can capture all that desktop computer and the included Cubase AI4 software, the new MW series
magic. Portable, self-contained, flexible, comprehensive—the MW mixers give you a simple yet comprehensive system for recording all your
mixers give you virtually everything you need to make great recordings. musical ideas—and capturing those precious moments of inspiration, quickly
Since the included Cubase AI4 software gives you 48 tracks of audio to and easily.
work with, you can build up songs part-by-part and easily create
Plug in a guitar, a microphone, a keyboard, even a CD player. Use the three-
professional sounding arrangements.
Use the MW as a keyboard submixer when you play live, or use it as a
utility mixer for events, gatherings and small rehearsals—and even
band EQ to tweak your sound, and connect your favorite effect device to the
send/return jacks for further processing. The familiar mixer layout lets you stay
in your comfort zone and work efficiently. With the MW8CX and MW12CX, you
record these events direct to stereo on your computer. The new MW even have a selection of built-in effects you can use to process your tracks right
series is also ideal for collaborating with others. Just bring it along with from the mixer. Recording to Cubase AI4 is a breeze, too—and you can use
your laptop and guitar, and you’ve got a complete, portable mobile your plug-in software synths and effects in real time.
studio—ready to go anywhere and record with anyone.
HS Speakers
Synthesizer(MO6 etc.)
Electric Electric Drums
Bass Guitar
Headphone
Acoustic Guitar
Preamp for Electric Guitar
Preamp for Acoustic Guitar
Preamp for Electric Bass
Mics(Condenser Microphones)
USB
Desktop PC USB
NOTE PC
MW12 MW10
 Single USB connection, instant studio
COMPACT MIXERS With Yamaha’s new MW10C and MW8CX USB Mixing Studio mixers, making great
music is easier than ever before. Combined with the powerful Cubase AI4
audio/MIDI sequencing software, the new MW series provides a comprehensive
MID-SIZE MIXERS
tabletop studio setup for the solo recording musician and for the travelling
producer/arranger.
Connect the new MW to a USB terminal on your laptop or desktop computer, and
you’ve got an instant, high-quality audio recording studio at your command. The
MW delivers true plug-and-play USB audio input/output interfacing—without the
need for special software drivers—and lets you easily record mono inputs or two-
track stereo mixes of multiple sources to your computer.
Flexible 8-channel and 10-channel
configurations
The MW8CX gives you a total of eight inputs, including four ultra-low-noise mic
preamps. The MW10C gives you an additional stereo channel for a total of ten
inputs. The high-performance balanced microphone inputs also have a phantom
power switch, allowing you to take advantage of the superior sonic quality of
professional-level condenser microphones.
Easy-to-use 1-knob compression
Compression—the taming of wildly varying levels in vocals,
bass and guitar—is one of the most important effects used in
recording and mixing. It is also one of the most subtle and
difficult to use. Not with the new MW series mixers, however.
The innovative 1-knob analog compressor (on the mono input
channels) lets you dial in just the amount of compression you
need in recording, without having to set multiple parameters
like threshold, ratio and makeup gain. One knob does it all
for you—instantly giving you great, punchy sound.
Monitor Mix
This convenient feature gives you simple control over the balance between the
signals being recorded and the playback signals being monitored. This is
particularly helpful when recording several sources at the same time, letting you
use a single knob to adjust the balance of the playback and recording signals for
monitoring purposes. Naturally, this doesn’t affect the recording level; it simply
allows you to control what you want to hear.
Easy-access panel and high-quality parts
Top-mounted input and output connectors make setting up and re-patching your
system quick and easy. Both models feature high-quality Neutrik™ balanced XLR
connectors for the microphone inputs. The mixer also has a bright, easy-to-view
7-segment LED meter for visual signal indication.
Built-in SPX Effects on MW8CX
For those who like the convenience of having signal
processing right inside the mixer, the MW8CX incorporates
a versatile digital multi-effect unit that provides a variety of
reverb, delay, modulation, and distortion programs you can
use to enhance your sound, or completely transform
it—without the need for an external device. Each of the 16
effect programs has a number of editable parameters as
well as effect on/off switching capability and return level
control. 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.
Dimensions 256.6 62.2 346.2 86.1
MW10c / MW8cx MW12c / MW12cx
302.5
436.6
unit :mm
unit :mm
Single USB connection, instant studio
With Yamaha’s new MW12C and MW12CX USB Mixing Studio mixers, making
great music is easier than ever before. Combined with the powerful Cubase AI4
audio/MIDI sequencing software, the new MW series provides a comprehensive
tabletop studio setup for the solo recording musician and for the travelling
producer/arranger.
Connect the new MW to a USB terminal on your laptop or desktop computer, and
you’ve got an instant, high-quality audio recording studio at your command. The
MW delivers true plug-and-play USB audio input/output interfacing—without the
need for special software drivers—and lets you easily record mono inputs or two-
track stereo mixes of multiple sources to your computer.
Flexible 12-channel configuration
The MW12C and MW12CX both give you a total of twelve inputs, including four mono
microphone/line inputs and four stereo line inputs. Two of the stereo line inputs can
also function as mono microphone inputs, providing up to six simultaneous
microphone inputs if you need them. The high-performance ultra-low-noise balanced
microphone inputs also have a phantom power switch, allowing you to take
advantage of the superior sonic quality of professional-level condenser microphones.
Assignable Rec Out
In addition to the normal stereo buss, the MW12C and MW12CX has assignable
busses (REC OUT). This feature gives you addes flexibility in routing the signals
for recording and monitoring. Turning on the ON switch for any channel
immediately routes that channel to the USB terminal and enables it for recording.
Multiple channels selected in this way are, of course, recorded to a stereo mix on
the computer. In this condition, each channel is also mixed to the stereo buss and
can be monitored (with the Monitor Mix function).
Easy-to-use 1-knob compression
Compression—the taming of wildly varying levels in vocals, bass and guitar—is
one of the most important effects used in recording and mixing. It is also one of
the most subtle and difficult to use. Not with the new MW series mixers,
however. The innovative 1-knob analog compressor (on the mono input
channels) lets you dial in just the amount of compression you need in recording,
without having to set multiple parameters like threshold, ratio and makeup gain.
One knob does it all for you—instantly giving you great, punchy sound.
Monitor Mix
This convenient feature gives you simple control over the
balance between the signals being recorded and the
playback signals being monitored. This is particularly
helpful when recording several sources at the same time,
letting you use a single knob to adjust the balance of the
playback and recording signals for monitoring purposes.
Naturally, this doesn’t affect the recording level; it simply
allows you to control what you want to hear.
Easy-access panel and high-quality parts
Top-mounted input and output connectors make setting up
and re-patching your system quick and easy. Both models
feature high-quality Neutrik™ balanced XLR connectors for
the microphone inputs. Long-throw, smooth-action faders
give you precise and tactile control over signal levels. The
mixer also has a bright and large 12-segment LED meter
for visual signal indication.
Built-in SPX Effects on
MW12CX
For those who like the convenience of having signal processing right inside the
mixer, the MW12CX incorporates a versatile digital multi-effect unit that
provides a variety of reverb, delay, modulation, and distortion programs you
can use to enhance your sound, or completely transform it—without the need
for an external device. Each of the 16 effect programs has a number of editable
parameters as well as effect on/off switching capability and return level control.
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.
Channel On switches
Dedicated On switches for each channel let you enable or
disable (mute) individual input channels as desired, while
the lamps on the switches give you instant visual indication
about which channels are on.

Cubase 4 sound engine
At the heart of Cubase AI4 is the same high-quality audio
engine used in the top-of-the-line Cubase 4 system.
Record and mix your tracks with professional quality 32-
bit/96kHz resolution, and enjoy the clearest, most
accurate and most pristine digital sound throughout the
entire signal chain.
SoundFrame™
- Universal Sound Management
SoundFrame is a new powerful system built into Cubase
AI4 that manages all of your sounds, samples, presets
and loops in one centralized database. It puts all of your
music materials in one easy-to-access, easy-to-organize
location, and makes recording and song creation more
efficient than ever before.
SoundFrame—when used with the included HALion ONE
software sampler (see below)—can help you easily and
quickly find any sound, not only by instrument but also
by category, type, style, character or other attributes. You
can even instantly preview sounds before loading.
SoundFrame also allows you to manage your VST effects
plug-in presets, organizing and categorizing them to form
one big effects library.
Includes HALion ONE software
sampler
Cubase AI4 comes loaded with the powerful HALion ONE
software sampler. This sample playback plug-in perfectly
integrates with the sequencer and is optimized for use
with the SoundFrame features. It features more than 150
brand-new ready-to-play sounds using high-quality
samples from Yamaha’s renowned MOTIF series
instruments—covering acoustic and electronic
instruments, as well as synth timbres and drums.
Block and Level Diagram
Extensive editing features
Cubase AI4 gives you a number of sophisticated, useful
tools for controlling and rearranging your recordings. You
can use the main Project window to record and do basic
cut-and-paste work on your tracks, and use the other
editing windows for more detailed changes. The Sample
Editor, for example, lets you easily manipulate your audio
recordings. For MIDI recordings, there are a variety of
options—the Key Editor (in piano roll form), the Drum
Editor (with convenient event and drum mapping
indications), the Score Editor (for notation based editing),
and the detailed List Editor (showing all MIDI events).
Comprehensive plug-in effects
Other important Cubase AI4 features include a
comprehensive set of VST3 plug-ins, including 15 new
and dynamic effect types. Use them to process your
recorded tracks within your computer—without the need
for external processors.
Wide variety of sample
loops included
A sample set of 480 different drum and rhythm loops has
been included, as well as 20 types of MIDI Style files (for
backing tracks) so that you can get started making quality
music right out of the box.