Introduction
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Getting Started
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ADVANCED INTEGRATION DSP STUDIO MR816 CSX/MR816 X. This audio interface device
enables you to transfer the digital/analog audio signals between the DAW software such as Cubase on your computer and the
audio equipments including the electronic musical instrument, guitar and microphone. Furthermore, this product features the
Link functions with the Cubase resulting that you can build the convenient music production studio.
The MR816 CSX/MR816 X provides the two manuals: “Getting Started” manual (this manual) and “Operation Manual” (PDF file
included in the accessory disk). The Getting Started manual (this book) covers the introduction for using the MR816 CSX/
MR816 X, such as system requirements of a computer for installing the necessary software, how to install the necessary soft-
ware and how to connect the audio device and computer to this product. On the other hand, the Operation Manual (PDF file)
covers the details about the functions of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X and instructions. Please read the Getting Started manual
(this book) at first, then read the Operation Manual (PDF file) so that you can take full advantage of its superlative features and
enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. After reading this manual, please keep it available for future reference.
Main Features
Link with Cubase
(*1)
Install the included software and you can link the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase for seamless operation-for example,
monitoring the Cubase-mixed sound with no latency, and one-button-press assignment of audio inputs to Cubase tracks.
Owners of Cubase 4.5 or later can also use the convenient Control Room feature with the MR816. For details about the Link
function, refer to page 22.
*1 This product is designed assuming that Cubase 4.5 or later is used. The Cubase versions that are compatible with the Link
function are version 4.5 or later, such as Cubase 4.5 and Cubase AI 4.5. For details, refer to page 22.
High-quality sound
The MR816 CSX/MR816 X is equipped with eight discrete head amplifiers using the Inverted Darlington Circuitry Design, for
superior, highly musical sound with minimal distortion and noise.
Mixer function and useful monitoring
The mixer function (with DSP processor) lets you input up to sixteen channels of audio and mix down to eight channels of
stereo. Two of these stereo outputs can be assigned for separate monitoring through headphones connected to the PHONE
jacks on the front panel. What’s more, the monitor sound can be processed with the REV-X reverb effect, allowing you to
have a full and natural monitor sound without latency delays.
Versatile input/output jacks for professional studio use
The MR816 CSX/MR816 X is equipped with eight mono input jacks (MIC/LINE/HI-Z jack and MIC/LINE jack on the front
panel and MIC/LINE/INPUT jacks on the rear panel) which accept both XLR-3-31 and TRS phone plug type connectors. In
addition, each of these jacks provides a [PAD] button which enables connection of a wide range of instruments and
devices-from condenser microphones to synthesizers and other line-level instruments.
The MIC/LINE/HI-Z jack is compatible with HI-Z (high impedance) inputs, allowing you to connect instruments with high out-
put impedance, such as electric guitar or bass. The MIC/LINE/HI-Z jack and MIC/LINE jack are routed to the INSERT I/O
jacks on the rear panel, letting you apply a desired effect (different from the internal one) to the sound already input from the
external device. Furthermore, the WCL (Word Clock) jack and the digital jacks are also provided for comprehensive com-
patibility with devices and applications in professional studios.
Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip effect (MR816 CSX only)
The MR816 CSX is equipped with eight independent blocks of the Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip effect using the new
Sweet Spot Morphing Technology developed by Yamaha. These give you a variety of specially programmed compressor/
equalizer settings into which are distilled years of extensive professional engineering experience, letting you quickly and
easily achieve professional-level results for your sound by simple panel operations. When connecting the MR816 CSX to a
computer, this effect can be applied to the audio signal transferred/recorded to the DAW software (such as Cubase) as well
as the sound from audio equipment such as keyboards, guitars and microphones. In addition, a dedicated window lets you
create more detailed settings for this effect unit.
REV-X effect
The MR816 CSX/MR816 X is equipped with the REV-X Effect, a high-quality digital reverb effect unit which can be applied to
all input channels. When connecting the MR816 CSX/MR816 X to a computer, this reverb can be applied to the input signal
coming from the DAW software as well as the sound from audio equipment such as keyboards, guitars and microphones. In
addition, a dedicated window lets you create more detailed settings for this effect unit.
Daisy-chain connection of up to three devices
Up to three MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs (two devices when the Sample Rate is set to 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz) can be connected in
daisy-chain fashion. You can expand the input/output channels simply by connecting the MR816 CSX/MR816 X additionally
to the existing device via an IEEE1394 cable.
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