Yamaha AG03MK2, User Manual

Page 1: ...LIVE STREAMING MIXER EN User Guide ...

Page 2: ...settings Windows 21 Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings Mac 23 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live 25 Using with an iPhone iPad 25 Using this product with an Android device 30 Using this product with your computer 34 Operations while livestreaming 39 Connecting your musical instrument or music player 41 Using this product in a Web meeting 43 Using w...

Page 3: ...ubase AI with your computer 61 Using this product in music production 62 Using Cubasis LE with an iPhone iPad 62 Using Cubase AI with your computer 63 Troubleshooting 64 Power related 64 Audio related and other issues 65 Appendix 67 General specifications 67 Input Output characteristics 71 Dimensions 74 Block and level diagrams 76 3 Contents ...

Page 4: ...pressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH and Yamaha Corporation make 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 guide and the software Protection of copyright Do not use this product for any purpose that may infringe upon the ri...

Page 5: ...rademarks The trademarks used in this guide are as follows Steinberg Cubase Cubasis and WaveLab Cast are registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Windows Teams and Skype are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Apple Mac iPad iPhone App Store Lightning and FaceTime are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and in other co...

Page 6: ...e safety related points you must be aware of when using this product Online manuals User Guide this guide Explains the name and function of each part how to connect to various devices and how to set things up for making sound This also explains how to use this product in different situations NOTE You can download these manuals from the Yamaha website The latest manual data is always available on t...

Page 7: ...his product to your computer iPad or smartphone mixed with the audio from your computer iPad or smartphone n Bundled with WaveLab Cast useful for podcasting A license for WaveLab Cast is included with this product You can use this software for podcasting or for editing the audio in your video contents n Bundled with Cubase AI DAW software A license for Cubase AI is included with this product You c...

Page 8: ...The following accessories are included with this product USB cable USB C to USB A 1 5 m 1 Safety Guide 1 Quick Guide 1 WaveLab Cast Download Information 1 Cubase AI Download Information 1 8 Introduction Accessories ...

Page 9: ... a computer to the USB 2 0 port A 5 V and 1 A power supply is required to operate this product on bus power If a stable power supply cannot be provided supply power from the separately available 5V DC IN USB port Points of caution when using the USB port Observe the following points to prevent loss of data when connecting the USB port to other devices Make sure to use the USB cable packaged with t...

Page 10: ...ters that cannot supply ample bus power This product does not include a USB power adapter or USB mobile battery NOTICE Before using this product be sure to read the safety precautions for the USB power adapter or USB mobile battery that you will use Use a USB mobile battery or USB power adapter with an output voltage of 4 8 V 5 2 V and an output current of at least 1 A 10 Component names and funct...

Page 11: ... m n p q s t z AG06MK2 AG03MK2 c Mic line input jack Connect your mic electronic instrument or other device here You can insert an XLR type or phone balanced unbalanced plug into this jack XLR type balanced Phone type balanced Phone type unbalanced Plug type 11 Component names and functions Front side ...

Page 12: ...ggled g GUITAR switch AG06MK2 only Use this switch to change the input impedance for channel 2 either on O or off N Set this to on when directly connecting an instrument with high output impedance like an electric guitar or bass guitar to channel 2 If you will use the on setting for this switch connect your instrument to this product with an unbalanced phone connector The product will not work cor...

Page 13: ...r external device from malfunctioning and to prevent noise do not unplug or insert a cable into channel 1 while the switch is still on To prevent this product or your external device from malfunctioning and to prevent noise turn phantom power on off only when the level knob for channel 1 is at minimum 0 setting k GAIN HIGH LOW switch AG03MK2 only Determines the base volume for channels 2 3 Set thi...

Page 14: ...rt AG03MK2 Adjusts the output volume for the sound that s inputted from a guitar electronic keyboard or other source connected to G K channel 2 3 Adjusts the output volume for the sound that s inputted from the C P USB 2 0 port u STEREO OUT jacks AG06MK2 only Outputs the mixed sound in stereo Use this when connecting to another mixer recorder or other equipment Compatible with phone plugs The soun...

Page 15: ...for at least six seconds before toggling the switch on again B AUX P smartphone input output jack compatible with four conductor 3 5 mm stereo mini plugs This input output jack can be used in many different situations Compatible with four conductor stereo mini plugs CTIA compliant You can connect your smartphone or other device and use an application to add sound effects such as audio cues or back...

Page 16: ...ions and voice chats Sends the mixed audio from the mic line input jack line K R input jack and guitar G input jack to your computer The BGM or effect sounds from the AUX input output jack are mixed in with the audio sent to your smartphone or computer LOOPBACK This setting is appropriate for broadcasting conversations and video game streaming Sends the mixed audio from the mic line input jack lin...

Page 17: ...therwise using it for long periods of time have a power supply on hand to power your iPhone iPad For a list of compatible operating systems see the following Yamaha website AG03MK2 https www yamaha com 2 ag03mk2 AG06MK2 https www yamaha com 2 ag06mk2 Connecting 1 Make sure that the volume on this product and on the connected device is turned all the way down 2 Connect a commercially available USB ...

Page 18: ...the USB C charging cable included with the iPad to connect directly to this product However the amount of time you can use the iPad will be limited by how much battery charge remains 6 Connect the Apple Lightning cable to the iPhone iPad iPhone iPad This product is automatically recognized by the iPhone iPad once connected There is no need to configure any settings on the iPhone iPad 18 Getting re...

Page 19: ...to the Android device is monaural When using this product for streaming or otherwise using it for long periods of time have a power supply on hand for powering your Android device Connecting 1 Make sure that the volume on this product and on the connected device is turned all the way down 2 Connect a commercially available USB power adapter USB mobile battery or similar device to the 5V DC IN USB ...

Page 20: ...ple for Android devices that use a USB C port to input output audio you ll need a USB C to 3 5 mm four conductor TRRS earphone jack conversion adapter cable Use a four conductor TRRS stereo mini cable not a two or three conductor TS TRS cable 2 conductor TS 3 conductor TRS 4 conductor TRRS No No Yes One insulator band Two insulator bands Three insulator bands Once connected use your music playback...

Page 21: ...lume on this product and on the connected device is turned all the way down 3 After installing the driver use the included USB cable to connect this product to the computer Connect the devices directly without using a USB hub USB cable included Computer Rear panel 4 Turn the z standby on switch on 5 Check whether the LED of the z standby on switch on this product is lit If you ve connected the dev...

Page 22: ...and then select Sound Settings from the menu that appears 3 Select Yamaha AG03MK2 or Yamaha AG06MK2 for Output and Input on the Sound screen 22 Getting ready to use this product Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings Windows ...

Page 23: ...e or the USB C charging cable that comes with your Mac to connect this product to the computer Connect the devices directly without using a USB hub USB cable included Computer Rear panel NOTE For Macs that feature a USB C connector use the USB C charging cable that came with your Mac or use a commercially available USB C to USB C cable 4 Check whether the LED of the z standby on switch on this pro...

Page 24: ...elect Use This Device For Sound Input Once you ve finished steps 3 and 4 the mic and speaker icons at the bottom right of Yamaha AG03MK2 or Yamaha AG06MK2 in the list will appear 5 Quit Audio MIDI Setup 24 Getting ready to use this product Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings Mac ...

Page 25: ...which the AG Controller and livestreaming apps are installed Search for the AG Controller app on the App Store and install it on your iPhone iPad Headphones or earphones with a stereo mini plug cable Apple Lightning USB3 Camera Adapter when using an iPhone iPad with a Lightning connector USB C charging cable included with the iPad or a commercially available USB C to USB C cable when using an iPad...

Page 26: ...2 Connect headphones or earphones Connect your headphones or earphones to the output jack 26 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Using with an iPhone iPad ...

Page 27: ...ic line input jack Now that you ve made these connections configure the settings for this unit 4 Turn the z standby on switch on Turn the z standby on switch on 27 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Using with an iPhone iPad ...

Page 28: ...sing a condenser mic Channel 1 GAIN knob level knob fader as appropriate see illustration STREAMING OUT INPUT MIX MIX MINUS off Once you ve made the settings on this product launch the AG Controller app and click Sound Check at the bottom of the screen 28 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Using with an iPhone iPad ...

Page 29: ...hone H knob has no effect on the volume of the livestreaming audio 7 Starting the livestream Use the fader only on the AG03MK2 or the level knob to adjust the respective volumes Launch the livestreaming app and check the balance for the listeners NOTE See Audio related and other issues p 65 if you don t hear any sound 29 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Using with an...

Page 30: ...ming apps What you need This product Android device Headphones or earphones with a stereo mini plug cable 3 5 mm 4 conductor stereo mini cable USB power adapter USB cable commercially available for power supply Steps to follow 1 Connect to the Android device Make the necessary connections by referring to Getting ready to use this product Connecting to Android devices Connecting to Android devices ...

Page 31: ...nnect headphones or earphones Connect your headphones or earphones to the headphones output jack 31 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Using this product with an Android device ...

Page 32: ...he mic to the channel 1 mic line input jack Now that you ve made these connections configure the settings for this unit 32 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Using this product with an Android device ...

Page 33: ...Adjust the volume using the headphone H knob while speaking into the mic Adjusting the volume using the headphone H knob has no effect on the volume of the livestreaming audio 7 Starting the livestream Use the fader only on the AG03MK2 or the level knob to adjust the respective volumes Launch the livestreaming app and check the balance for the listeners NOTE See Audio related and other issues p 65...

Page 34: ... stereo mini plug cable USB cable included Steps to follow 1 Installing the driver Windows only If you are using a Mac no driver installation is required Start from step 2 If the driver hasn t been installed yet install by referring to Getting ready to use this product Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings Windows Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings Windows ...

Page 35: ...our headphones or earphones to the headphones output jack Once you ve made all the connections let s configure the settings for this product 35 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Using this product with your computer ...

Page 36: ...ont panel as follows Phantom 48V switch on when using a condenser mic Channel 1 GAIN knob level knob fader as appropriate see illustration STREAMING OUT INPUT MIX MIX MINUS off 36 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Using this product with your computer ...

Page 37: ...o effect on the volume of the livestreaming audio 7 Starting the livestream Use the fader only on the AG03K2 or the level knob to adjust the respective volumes Launch the livestreaming app and check the balance for the listeners NOTE See Audio related and other issues p 65 if you don t hear any sound Livestreaming with OBS Here we explain how to use OBS as an example of how to use livestreaming so...

Page 38: ... switch to LOOPBACK set this to Disabled 4 Also set the Mic Auxiliary Audio setting in Global Audio Devices to the line setting Yamaha AG03MK2 or Yamaha AG06MK2 5 On the left hand navigation menu click Steam 6 Select the streaming service to use and input the stream key as necessary that you received from the service 7 Close the Settings screen 8 Start the livestream 38 Using this product for live...

Page 39: ... is not broadcasted n Adding reverb to your voice To add reverb to the mic audio turn the REVERB button on the LED lights up Using the AG Controller app To make detailed settings for this product use the AG Controller app As an example here are the settings screens for EQ and reverb EQ settings screen How to access Detail r click on the EQ graph for CH 1 onscreen 39 Using this product for livestre...

Page 40: ...en How to access Detail r click on the Reverb graph onscreen NOTE The AG Controller app is not available for Android devices 40 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Operations while livestreaming ...

Page 41: ...e volume using the level knob for channel 3 4 AG03MK2 Connect the guitar to the guitar input jack using an unbalanced phone connector and set the GUITAR LINE switch to GUITAR O Connect your digital piano synthesizer or other digital instrument to the channel 2 line input jack and set the GUITAR LINE switch to LINE N Adjust the volume using the level knob for channel 2 NOTE You may need a conversio...

Page 42: ...ut output jack Adjust the volume on the connected device When the AG06MK2 is input into channel 5 6 you can adjust the volume using the channel 5 6 level knob 4 conductor TRRS 3 5 mm stereo mini cable Music player Music player 42 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Connecting your musical instrument or music player ...

Page 43: ... the various apps to use are installed Lightning 3 5 mm headphone jack adapter when using an iPhone iPad with a Lightning connector The use of genuine Apple products is recommended USB 3 5 mm headphone jack adapter when using an iPad with a USB C connector The use of genuine Apple products is recommended Headphones or earphones with a stereo mini plug cable 3 5 mm 4 conductor stereo mini cable USB...

Page 44: ...mini cable Lightning USB C 3 5 mm headphone jack adapter Lightning USB C 3 5 mm headphone jack adapter 3 5 mm 4 conductor TRRS stereo mini cable NOTE Use a four conductor stereo mini cable not a two or three conductor cable 2 conductor TS 3 conductor TRS 4 conductor TRRS No No Yes One insulator band Two insulator bands Three insulator bands 44 Using this product in a Web meeting Using with an iPho...

Page 45: ...4 Connect headphones or earphones Connect your headphones or earphones to the headphones output jack 45 Using this product in a Web meeting Using with an iPhone iPad ...

Page 46: ...he channel 1 mic line input jack Now that you ve made these connections configure the settings for this unit 6 Turn the z standby on switch on Turn the z standby on switch on 46 Using this product in a Web meeting Using with an iPhone iPad ...

Page 47: ... using the headphone H knob while speaking into the mic Adjusting the volume using the headphone H knob has no effect on the volume of the livestreaming audio 9 Start the Web meeting Use the fader only on the AG03MK2 or the level knob to adjust the respective volumes Launch the livestreaming app and check the balance for the listeners Operations during the conversation Muting your own voice To int...

Page 48: ...NOTE See Audio related and other issues p 65 if you don t hear any sound 48 Using this product in a Web meeting Using with an iPhone iPad ...

Page 49: ...ect using a 3 5 mm 4 conductor TRRS stereo mini cable What you need This product Android device on which the various apps to use are installed Headphones or earphones with a stereo mini plug cable 3 5 mm 4 conductor stereo mini cable CTIA USB power adapter USB cable commercially available for power supply Steps to follow 1 Connect to the Android device Make the necessary connections by referring t...

Page 50: ...2 Connect headphones or earphones Connect your headphones or earphones to the headphones output jack 50 Using this product in a Web meeting Using this product with an Android device ...

Page 51: ... mic Connect the mic to the channel 1 mic line input jack Now that you ve made these connections configure the settings for this unit 51 Using this product in a Web meeting Using this product with an Android device ...

Page 52: ...standby on switch on 6 Adjust the headphone volume Adjust the volume using the headphone H knob while speaking into the mic Adjusting the volume using the headphone H knob has no effect on the volume of the livestreaming audio 7 Start the Web meeting Use the fader only on the AG03MK2 or the level knob to adjust the respective volumes Launch the livestreaming app and check the balance for the liste...

Page 53: ...g your own voice To interrupt the conversation turn the MUTE button on the LED lights up NOTE See Audio related and other issues p 65 if you don t hear any sound 53 Using this product in a Web meeting Using this product with an Android device ...

Page 54: ...If you are using a Mac no driver installation is required Start from step 2 If the driver hasn t been installed yet install by referring to Getting ready to use this product Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings Windows Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings Windows p 21 2 Connecting to your computer Connect by referring to Getting ready to use this product Con...

Page 55: ...3 Connect headphones or earphones Connect your headphones or earphones to the headphones output jack 55 Using this product in a Web meeting Using this product with your computer ...

Page 56: ...he mic Connect the mic to the channel 1 mic line input jack Now that you ve made these connections configure the settings for this unit 56 Using this product in a Web meeting Using this product with your computer ...

Page 57: ...confirm that the sound input device and sound output device are both set to either Yamaha AG03MK2 or Yamaha AG06MK2 7 Adjust the headphone earphone volume Adjust the volume using the headphone H knob while speaking into the mic Adjusting the volume using the headphone H knob has no effect on the volume of the livestreaming audio 8 Start the Web meeting Use the fader only on the AG03K2 or the level...

Page 58: ...ing your own voice To interrupt the conversation turn the MUTE button on the LED lights up NOTE See Audio related and other issues p 65 if you don t hear any sound 58 Using this product in a Web meeting Using this product with your computer ...

Page 59: ...tup Refer to the following page to download the app and activate the license https www steinberg net getwavelabcast NOTE You will need a download access code to download this app This code is listed on the printed WaveLab Cast Download Information that s included with this product The WaveLab Cast manual can be obtained by searching at the following website https steinberg help 59 Using this produ...

Page 60: ... songs to recording and editing video of your performance up through uploading the results For more details on Rec n Share see the following website https www yamaha com 2 rec_n_share NOTE Check the App Store to see which OS versions are compatible with the app Data that can be uploaded is limited to your own original songs sounds and content for which usage rights have been granted 60 Using this ...

Page 61: ...tup Refer to the following page to download the app and activate the license https www steinberg net getcubaseai NOTE You will need a download access code to download this app This code is listed on the printed Cubase AI Download Information that s included with this product The Cubase AI manual can be obtained by searching at the following website https steinberg help 61 Using this product for re...

Page 62: ... mobile DAW Cubasis As with Cubasis this is a music production app that lets you record play back and edit audio from your iPhone iPad To use this app search for and download Cubasis LE from the App Store For more details on Cubasis LE see the following Steinberg website https www steinberg net getcubasisle 62 Using this product in music production Using Cubasis LE with an iPhone iPad ...

Page 63: ... Refer to the following page to download the app and activate the license https www steinberg net getcubaseai NOTE You will need a download access code to download this app This code is listed on the printed Cubase AI Download Information that s included with this product The Cubase AI manual can be obtained by searching at the following website https steinberg help 63 Using this product in music ...

Page 64: ... may not be enough bus power Connect a separate USB power adapter USB mobile battery or similar device to supply external power The power LED is flashing or lights only intermittently There might be a problem with the power supply The LED flashes when there is some kind of problem with the power supply Connect a commercially available USB power adapter or USB mobile battery to the 5V DC IN USB por...

Page 65: ...adjusted appropriately Is the LINE switch f GAIN HIGH LOW switch k AG03MK2 only and the HIGH LOW switch l AG06MK2 only set to on O Turn these switches off N If the volume from the sound source is too low you may not be able to hear the sound when these switches are set to on O Is the MIX MINUS E switch turned on O If you are using Internet livestreaming software have you adjusted the volume in the...

Page 66: ... button lights up yellow A parameter that s appropriate for Internet livestreaming is already set for this button by factory default which keeps down unnecessary noise in the low end and helps smooth out differences in the input levels Cannot adjust the volume Are you adjusting the volume of the AUX input output jack B on the connected device You cannot adjust the AUX input output jack volume with...

Page 67: ...oise 128 dBu mono input channel Rs 150 Ω GAIN knob max Residual output noise 103 dBu MONITOR OUT MONITOR knob min Crosstalk 1 kHz 3 80 dB Input channels Mono MIC LINE 2 including HEADSET MIC plug in power CH 1 MIC and HEADSET MIC cannot be used simultaneously Stereo LINE 2 USB IN 1 AUX INPUT 1 Output channels STEREO OUT 1 MONITOR OUT 1 PHONES 2 including HEADSET PHONES PHONES and HEADSET PHONES ca...

Page 68: ...aptor BMS 10A Operating temperature 0 to 40 AG03MK2 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms Output impedance of signal generator Rs 150 Ω All level controls are nominal if not specified Frequency response Input MIC MONITOR OUT via USB IN OUT 0 5 dB 1 5 dB 20 Hz to 48 kHz Fs 192 kHz with a nominal output level reference 1 kHz GAIN knob min STREAMING OUT DRY CH 1 2G Total harmonic distortion 1 THD N Input to MONITOR OUT 0...

Page 69: ...eter USB OUTPUT level 2 x 2 point LED meter PEAK SIG USB audio 2 IN 2 OUT USB Audio Class 2 0 compliant Sampling frequency up to 192 kHz Bit depth 24 bit Phantom power voltage 48 V FOOT SW REVERB ON OFF or MUTE ON OFF Power requirements DC 5 V 900 mA Power consumption Max 4 5 W Dimensions W H D 126 mm 63 mm 201 mm 5 0 x 2 5 x 7 9 Net weight 0 8 kg 1 8 lbs Included accessories USB 2 0 cable 1 5 m Q...

Page 70: ... 3 Measured with 1 kHz band pass filter 4 No switch or knob on the front panel The contents of this guide apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date 70 Appendix General specifications ...

Page 71: ... jack 2 unbalanced 0 22 dBu 61 56 mV 10 dBu 245 1 mV 0 dBu 775 0 mV ON 10 42 dBu 6 153 mV 30 dBu 24 51 mV 20 dBu 77 50 mV 0 4 dBu 1 228 V 10 dBu 2 451 V LINE 3 4 5 6 HIGH 10 kΩ 600 Ω lines 20 dBu 77 50 mV 8 dBu 308 5 mV 2 dBu 975 7 mV LINE 3 4 phone jack 3 unbalanced LINE 5 6 RCA pin unbalanced LOW 10 dBu 245 1 mV 2 dBu 975 7 mV 12 dBu 3 085 V AUX INPUT 10 kΩ 600 Ω lines 14 dBu 154 6 mV 8 dBu 308 ...

Page 72: ...mat Data Length Fs Connectors USB USB Audio Class 2 0 Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver 24 bit 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz USB Type C Analog Input Characteristics AG03MK2 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms Input Jacks PAD 26 dB GAIN Trim SW Position Actual Load Impedance At Nominal Level Input level Connectors Sensitivity 1 Nominal Max before clip MIC LINE 1 HEADSET MIC OFF 10 3 kΩ 1 5 kΩ 4 50 Ω 600...

Page 73: ... 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms Output Terminals Actual Source Impedance For Use With Nominal Output level Connector Nominal Max before clip MONITOR OUT L R 150 Ω 10 kΩ lines 0 dBu 0 775 V 10 dBu 2 451 V Phone jack 6 impedance balanced RCA pin unbalanced PHONES 120 Ω 40 Ω phone 1 5 mW 1 5 mW 6 mW 6 mW Phone jack 3 5 mm phone jack AUX OUT 150 Ω 1 5 kΩ line 30 dBu 24 51 mV 20 dBu 77 50 mV 3 5 mm phone jack 7 CTIA...

Page 74: ...Dimensions AG06MK2 201 201 28 63 2 3 152 Units mm 74 Appendix Dimensions ...

Page 75: ...AG03MK2 126 63 2 3 28 201 201 Units mm 75 Appendix Dimensions ...

Page 76: ...ock and level diagrams See the following Yamaha website for the AG06MK2 AG03MK2 Block and Level Diagrams https www yamaha com 2 ag03mk2 https www yamaha com 2 ag06mk2 76 Appendix Block and level diagrams ...

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