User Manual
Specifications
MG206C/MG166CX/MG166C Owner’s Manual
Reference
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■ Input Specifications
Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV= 1 Vrms
* Sensitivity : The lowest level that will produce an output of +4 dB (1.23 V), or the nominal output level when the unit is set to 
the maximum level. (All faders and level controls are at their maximum position.)
■ Output Specifications
Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV = 1 Vrms
Input Connectors Gain
Input 
Impedance
Appropriate 
Impedance
Sensitivity *
Nominal 
Level
Max. before 
Clipping
Connector Specifications
CH INPUT MIC 
(CHs 1–12)
-60 dB
3kΩ
50–600Ω 
Mics
-80 dBu 
(0.078 mV)
-60 dBu 
(0.775 mV)
-40 dBu 
(7.75 mV)
XLR-3-31 type (balanced [1 = GND, 2 = 
HOT, 3 = COLD])
-16 dB
-36 dBu 
(12.3 mV)
-16 dBu 
(123 mV)
+4 dBu 
(1.23 V)
CH INPUT LINE 
(CHs 1–12)
-34 dB
10kΩ
600Ω 
Lines
-54 dBu 
(1.55 mV)
-34 dBu 
(15.5 mV)
-14 dBu 
(155 mV)
TRS phone jack (balanced [Tip = HOT, 
Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND])
+10 dB
-10 dBu 
(245 mV)
+10 dBu 
(2.45 V)
+30 dBu 
(24.5 V)
ST CH MIC INPUT 
(CHs 13/14–19/20)
-60 dB
3kΩ
50–600Ω 
Mics
-80 dBu 
(0.078 mV)
-60 dBu 
(0.775 mV)
-40 dBu 
(7.75 mV)
XLR-3-31 type (balanced [1 = GND, 2 = 
HOT, 3 = COLD])
-16 dB
-36 dBu 
(12.3 mV)
-16 dBu 
(123 mV)
-6 dBu 
(389 mV)
ST CH LINE INPUT 
(CHs 13/14, 15/16)
-34 dB
10kΩ
600Ω 
Lines
-54 dBu 
(1.55 mV)
-34 dBu 
(15.5 mV)
-14 dBu 
(155 mV)
Phone jack (unbalanced)
+10 dB
-10 dBu 
(245 mV)
+10 dBu 
(2.45 V)
+30 dBu 
(24.5 V)
ST CH INPUT 
(CHs 17/18, 19/20)
-34 dB
10kΩ
600Ω 
Lines
-54 dB 
(1.55 mV)
-34 dB 
(15.5 mV)
-14 dB 
(155 mV)
Phone jack (unbalanced)
RCA pin jack
+10 dB
-10 dBu 
(245 mV)
+10 dBu 
(2.45 V)
+30 dBu 
(24.5 V)
CH INSERT IN 
(CHs 1–12)
— 10kΩ
600Ω 
Lines
-20 dBu 
(77.5 mV)
0 dBu 
(0.775 V)
+20 dBu 
(7.75 V)
TRS phone Jack (unbalanced [Tip = 
Out, Ring = In, Sleeve = GND])
RETURN (L, R) — 10kΩ
600Ω 
Lines
-12 dBu 
(195 mV)
+4 dBu 
(1.23 V)
+24 dBu 
(12.3 V)
Phone jack (unbalanced)
2TR IN (L, R) — 10kΩ
600Ω 
Lines
-26 dBV 
(50.1 mV)
-10dBV 
(0.316V)
+10dBV 
(3.16 V)
RCA pin jack
Output Connectors
Output 
Impedance
Appropriate 
Impedance
Nominal Level
Max. before 
clipping
Connector Specifications
STEREO OUT (L, R) 75Ω 600Ω Lines +4dBu (1.23 V) +24 dBu (12.3 V)
XLR-3-32 type (balanced [1 = GND, 2 = 
HOT, 3 = COLD])
TRS phone jack (balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring 
= COLD, Sleeve = GND])
GROUP OUT (1–4) 150Ω 10kΩ Lines +4dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V)
TRS phone jack (impedance balanced [Tip 
= HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND])
AUX SEND (1–4) 150Ω 10kΩ Lines +4dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V)
TRS phone jack (impedance balanced [Tip 
= HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND])
CH INSERT OUT 
(CHs 1–12)
75Ω 10kΩ Lines 0 dBu (0.775 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V)
TRS phone jack (unbalanced [Tip = Out, 
Ring = In, Sleeve = GND])
REC OUT (L, R) 600Ω 10kΩ Lines -10 dBV (0.316 V) +10 dBV (3.16 V) RCA pin jack
MONITOR OUT (L, R) 150Ω 10kΩ Lines +4 dBu (1.23 V) +20 dBu (7.75 V)
TRS phone jack (impedance balanced [Tip 
= HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND])
PHONES OUT 100Ω 40Ω Phones 3 mW 75 mW TRS phone jack










