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Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ADVANCED INTEGRATION DSP STUDIO MR816 CSX/MR816 X. This comprehensive audio interface allows you to transfer the sound of your instruments (keyboards, guitars, microphones) to the DAW software (such as Cubase) on your computer, as well as process and monitor the DAW sound—all through a single IEEE1394 cable. Moreover, the sophisticated Link function provides seamless operation and convenient studio-like monitoring options.
Main Features Table of Contents Introduction ................................... 2 Using a DAW other than Cubase... 42 Main Features ................................ 2 Using multiple MR816 CSX/ MR816 Xs ..................................... 43 The Controls and Connectors ....... 4 Front Panel ....................................................................... 4 Rear Panel........................................................................ 7 Internal Structure of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X .........
The Controls and Connectors The Controls and Connectors This section provides an overview of the panel controls and connectors of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X. Front Panel 4 1 2 3 4 6 8 5 2 5 7 9 ) ! @ # 1 [HI-Z] switch 3 [QUICK CONNECT] buttons (with LED lamps) This switch enables use of a high-impedance instrument (electric guitar, bass, etc.) connected to the MIC/LINE/HIZ jack (audio input jack) at the right of this switch.
The Controls and Connectors 6 [+48V] button (Phantom power button) 9 Word Clock Source Lamps This button enables you to toggle on and off phantom power, which is necessary for condenser microphones. By holding this button and pressing one of the [QUICK CONNECT] buttons 1 – 8, you can apply phantom power to the analog input jack corresponding to the pressed button. Performing the same operation removes phantom power.
The Controls and Connectors ! Multi Function Encoder Knobs 1 and 2 Rotating and pressing these knobs lets you select and adjust various parameters, such as output level from the headphone jack, master volume, and reverb related parameters. Rotating each of these knobs adjusts the parameter value while pressing the knobs changes the assigned functions. The lamps around each knob indicate the current value of the currently edited parameter.
The Controls and Connectors Rear Panel 2 1 4 5 6 7 8 3 1 AC ADAPTOR IN jack 5 WCLK IN/OUT jack (Word Clock in/out jack) Connect an AC power adaptor here (refer to the “Getting Started” manual included in the package). These are BNC jacks used to input and output word clock signals to and from to an external device.
Internal Structure of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X Internal Structure of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X The MR816 CSX/MR816 X is equipped with a digital mixer supported by DSP technology. This mixer lets you adjust various parameters, including volume and pan of the input signals for each output channel consisting of adjacent odd and even channels.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase This section features instructions on recording and mixing down via the Link function (using Cubase 4.5.1). Make sure to read “Turning the Power On and Off” and “Connecting to an External Device” in the Getting Started manual (printed booklet) before performing the operations explained below. What you can do using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase Linking the MR816 CSX/MR816 X to Cubase enables the following operations.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase Start your recording session! In this section, you’ll learn how to transfer the input channel signals of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X to Cubase then record them on the audio tracks. NOTE ■ Connections · When turning the power off, follow the opposite order (monitor speakers ➝ MR816 CSX/MR816 X ➝ microphone/musical instrument) after turning all volume settings down all the way to the minimum.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase CAUTION • To avoid damage to your hearing or speakers, be sure to roll off the volume level of the amplifier (or powered speakers) before turning the phantom power on or off. Steinberg/ Yamaha also recommends that you turn all output levels to minimum settings before operating this button. • Be sure to leave the phantom power off if you do not need it.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase 4 On the Device field, select “Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO” or “Yamaha Steinberg FW,” make sure that the checkbox of “Direct Monitoring” is turned on, then click [OK] to close the window. TIP If you want to change the Sample Rate or routing of the input/output bus, follow the instructions below. ● To change the Sample Rate: Select [Project] ➝ [Project Setup] to call up the Project Setup dialog. After setting, click [OK] to close the dialog.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase ■ Setting up for recording Setting up an Audio Track In the Project created via the project template for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X, the input bus corresponding to the analog input jack of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X is assigned to the input source of each audio track. This means that you can simply open the desired Project template and immediately be ready to record.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase When you select the audio track to which the audio signal of the analog input jacks 1 – 8 has been assigned (after making the assignments), the corresponding lamp(s) of the [QUICK CONNECT] buttons will flash for a while. This lets you confirm the audio routing assignment quickly. When you select multiple audio tracks, all the [QUICK CONNECT] lamps assigned to the selected tracks will flash simultaneously.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase 4 For each of the created Studios, assign “Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO” / “Yamaha Steinberg FW” to the Audio Device and assign your desired output jack to the Device Port. 7 8 After making the settings, close the VST Connections window by clicking [X] at the top right of the window. 5 6 Select [Devices] ➝ [Control Room Mixer] to call up the Control Room Mixer window. Select [Devices] ➝ [Mixer] to call up the Extended Mixer window.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase 9 Call up the MR816 CSX/MR816 X Hardware Setup window (page 23) by selecting [Devices] ➝ [Audio Hardware Setup]. Monitor source of headphone jack 1 Monitor source of headphone jack 2 Applying REV-X to the monitor signals The REV-X effect unit built into the MR816 CSX/MR816 X is connected to the Send and Return of the internal mixer.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase NOTE · For instructions on calling up the window when using Cubase AI 4.5.1 or later, refer to page 21. 4 Perform the following operations as required. ● To adjust the effect depth: Drag on the REV-X Send field below the REV icon and move the pointer leftward or rightward to adjust the send level. ● To adjust the effect parameters: Click the REV-X Edit ( ) to call up the REV-X Setup window. For information about the available parameters, refer to page 25.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase ■ Try recording NOTE · For information about how to call up the above window when using Cubase AI 4.5.1 or later, refer to page 21. Now that you’ve completed the necessary settings, try recording. 4 Perform the following operations as required. 1 ● To set the insertion location of the effect unit: Drag the slider for the effect insertion setup then select the desired one from the following items.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase Using the built-in effect of the MR816 as a VST plug-in of Cubase You can use the built-in effect of the MR 816 CSX/MR 816 X as a VST plug-in effect within Cubase by setting the MR816 CSX/MR816 X to the external effect mode.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase 8 Click the “Show All Inserts” button at left in the Mixer window, then click the insertion slot of the audio channel. The list of the VST plug-in effects will be shown on the insertion slot. “Show All Inserts” button Insertion slot 9 Select “MR816” from the indicated list then select the desired effect. This operation will apply the internal effect to the audio track. For details about each value, see below.
Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in Cubase Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/ MR816 X in Cubase If both “TOOLS for MR” and Cubase have been installed to your computer, dedicated windows for the Link functions between the MR816 CSX/MR816 X and Cubase are available in Cubase, as described here. MR816 CSX/MR816 X Input Settings window This window lets you make various settings for the internal mixer of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X.
Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in Cubase ■ Parameter functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ) ! @ 1 +48V / PAD indicator (indication only) This section indicates the on/off status of the phantom power and PAD for each of the analog input channels 1 – 8. 2 High pass filter (HPF) Click this to turn the High Pass Filter on or off. When the High Pass Filter is turned on, signals below 80 Hz (which are very low frequency components) are reduced.
Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in Cubase MR816 CSX/MR816 X Hardware Setup window From this window, you can make the settings related to the output signal of the headphone jacks and the REV-X. This window consists of two pages which can be called up via each of two tabs. NOTE · The settings made in the MR816 CSX/MR816 X Hardware Setup window will be saved as a project file of Cubase, with the exception of the headphone’s output level.
Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in Cubase ) Return Level settings Indicates the Return Level settings from the REV-X for the respective channels. When using Cubase 4.5.1 or later and the Control Room function is turned on, the Studio Channels are indicated here. Also the monitor channel and phone channel are indicated here if you have created them. When turning off the Control Room function or using Cubase AI 4.5.
Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in Cubase REV-X The REV-X effect built into the MR816 CSX/MR816 X is a complex reverb algorithm developed by Yamaha. It provides a high-density, richly reverberant sound quality, with smooth attenuation, spread and depth that work together to enhance the original sound. The MR816 CSX/MR816 X features three types of REV-X effects: Hall, Room and Plate of which the related parameters can be controlled from Cubase.
Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in Cubase 7 LPF (Low Pass Filter) Determines the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter. The low pass filter passes signals only below the specified cutoff frequency. Range: 1.0 kHz – 20.0 kHz 8 DIFFUSION Determines the spread of the reverberation. The higher the value, the greater the spread. Range: 0 – 10 9 ROOM SIZE Determines the size of the simulated room. The higher the value, the greater the room size.
Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in Cubase Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip (MR816 CSX only) This effect has been developed by using Yamaha’s Sweet Spot Morphing Technology. This technology lets you simply rotate the knob to adjust compressor and equalizer effects and easily call up appropriate, professional-level settings that would otherwise be difficult for recording novices to discover.
Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in Cubase ■ Parameter functions 1 5 4 6 7 8 2 9 % ^ )!@ ™£ ∞ # DRIVE knob ¢ $ 3 MORPH knob Parameters both for the compressor and equalizer &* (º¡ Parameters for the compressor 4 Compressor curve (indication only) 1 VST preset This section lets you store the Channel Strip settings as preset data of the VST plug-in effect or call up the preset data. Click the icon ( ) at right to call up or actually store the data.
Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in Cubase 8 RATIO * LOW G Adjusts the compression ratio (the ratio at which the input signal will be compressed when the signal exceeds the threshold level). The larger the value, the higher the ratio. Adjusts the gain of the low band. Range: 1.00 – ∞ Range: -18.0dB – 18.0dB ( MID Q Adjusts the band width of the middle band. 9 KNEE Selects the sharpness at which the output level changes around the threshold level.
Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in Cubase Control Panel This window lets you set basic parameters such as the Word Clock source and Sample Rate of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X. The Control Panel consists of the General window, MR816 CSX/MR816 X window and About window which lets you set the parameters such as sampling rate and word clock source. The settings here are immediately applied to the MR816 CSX/ MR816 X.
Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in Cubase 3 Clock Source 8 Reset Device Number Selects the Word Clock source of the current MR816 CSX/ MR816 X. Word Clock source values that cannot be synchronized to the MR816 CSX/MR816 X are indicated in italics. Clicking this resets the indication order of the devices on the DAW software. This operation is only effective when two or more MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs are connected in daisy-chain fashion. For details about daisy-chain connections, refer to page 43.
Dedicated windows for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in Cubase unstable sample rate) to the jack specified as the Word Clock Source results in both the OPTICAL IN jack and S/PDIF IN jack being unable to accept any audio signals. · When the “Digital I/O, External FX” (2) parameter is set to “External FX,” the “Clock Source” (3) parameter can be set to only “Internal” or “WCLK In.
MR Editor MR Editor The included MR Editor (see the “Getting Started” printed manual) gives you versatile tools for mixing the audio signal inputs of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X. IMPORTANT The MR Editor is used when you use a DAW other than Cubase or you want to set the necessary settings for using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X without connecting a computer. Note that Cubase and the MR Editor cannot be active simultaneously because Cubase controls the mixing parameters of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X.
MR Editor Main window for “EXT FX” in the External Effect mode: Scene section DEVICE section Output section VIEW section SETUP section Effect Control section * The window above can be viewed when using the MR816 CSX and the “External FX Type” (page 41) is set to “6 x Mono + REVX” in the Setup window or the Control Panel of the Yamaha FW Driver window. NOTE · For information about the External Effect mode, refer to page 19.
MR Editor 3 STORE Scene section Up to 20 mixer settings created on the MR Editor can be stored as scenes and these 20 scenes (mixer settings) can be saved as a single file to a computer. The current scene or settings are applied to the MR816 CSX/MR816 X in real time. 1 2 Click this to call up the STORE window. From this window, the current mixer settings can be stored as a Scene. This operation will also store the settings to internal memory of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X.
MR Editor VIEW section Input Mixer section This section lets you change the view format of the Mixer section. This section lets you adjust various mixing parameters such as the volume, pan and effect send level of the audio signal input via the analog/input jacks for each input channel. The mixing parameters will be set for each output channel which can be selected at the right end of the main window. 1 2 1 2 1 Analog icon Click this to alternately display and hide the analog input strips.
MR Editor This strip handles the audio signal coming from the DAW software on the computer. Note that audio signal coming from the DAW differs depending on the output channel selected at the Output section. This is because the output channel for each track can be set on the mixer window of Cubase. DAW 3 +48V, PAD (MIC 1 – 8 only) and level meter This section indicates information for the corresponding input channel: +48V: On/off status of phantom power (page 5). PAD: On/off status of the PAD (page 5).
MR Editor # Solo Effect Control section Turns solo on/off for each channel. NOTE · You can turn a specific input channel’s solo on/off for all the output channels simultaneously by clicking the solo ( ) icon of the desired input channel while holding the [Alt] key or [option] key on the computer keyboard.
MR Editor 5 TIME (Reverb time) Master/Headphone section This section lets you set the overall parameters such as master volume level, the REV-X effect on/off and headphone related settings. The parameters here (except for the headphone related settings) can be set for each output which can be selected from the eight outputs at the right end of the main window. Adjusts the reverb time. This parameter can be set regardless of the currently selected output channel.
MR Editor Output section This section lets you select the desired output for mixing. Clicking one of the outputs (tabs) will call up the settings for the selected output in the Input Mixer section. If the MR816 CSX/MR816 X is set to the External Effect mode, “EXT FX” tab will be shown in this section instead of the digital output jacks.
MR Editor ■ Setup window This section explains the Setup window called up by clicking the SETUP icon ( ) at the left end of the main window. From this window, you can set basic parameters such as Sample Rate and Word Clock Source of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X. To close the Setup window, press the [X] button at the top left corner. NOTE · The parameters on the Setup window can be set also in the Control Panel (page 30).
Using a DAW other than Cubase Using a DAW other than Cubase When using a DAW software other than Cubase, you can use the MR816 CSX/MR816 X simply as an audio interface having up to 16 input/output channels. Link-related functions such as quickly routing the input channel to an audio track of Cubase (page 9) are not available, but the following additional functions are available with the use of the MR Editor.
Using multiple MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs Using multiple MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs Up to three MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs can be used simultaneously by connecting them in daisy-chain fashion to a computer via IEEE1394 cables. You can upgrade your music production system and add more audio input/output channels simply by adding another MR816 CSX/ MR816 X.
Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X without a computer Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X without a computer Using the MR Editor on a computer enables you to store mixing balance and other related settings to the MR816 CSX/ MR816 X. This settings are available even if the power of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X is turned off and then back on again.
Appendix Appendix Hints when using audio data (Windows) For optimum use of the audio functions, we recommend you make the following settings. These settings minimize possible audio problems, such as drop outs, glitches and noise.
Appendix Troubleshooting ■ If an error message appears: Settings on a computer · Refer to the Error Message List on page 49. · Make sure that audio was recorded at an appropriate level. ■ No sound is heard, or the sound is too faint. ■ Noise is produced. Settings on the MR816 CSX/MR816 X and connections Settings on the MR816 CSX/MR816 X and connections · The connection cable from the external device may be broken.
Appendix ■ Incorrect pitch. Settings on the MR816 CSX/MR816 X and connections · Confirm whether or not the master device of the word clock works in a stable way. · Make sure to set the Sample Rate of the MR816 CSX/ MR816 X to the same value as that of the synchronized external audio device. ■ Word Clock Source lamps and Sample Rate lamps flash in order. Settings on the MR816 CSX/MR816 X and connections · When the lamps flash, the MR816 CSX/MR816 X may not be recognized by the connected computer.
Appendix Specifications Electrical Characteristics Sample Rate Internal 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz External 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz (± 0.1% respectively) Total Harmonic Distortion GAIN: Minimum 0.
Appendix Functions Analog Input Input Channels 1 – 8 MIC Preamp Discrete Class-A MIC preamp (Inverted Darlington Circuitry) [+48V] button (Phantom Power switch) +48 V DC [PAD] button 0/26 dB Gain knob 44 dB variable (-60 dB to -16 dB) Phase Normal/Reversed (controlled via a computer) High Pass Filter OFF/80 Hz (-12 dB/oct.
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