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Yamaha AG08 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LIVE STREAMING MIXER User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction  5 About this Guide.................. 5 How the manuals are organized.............. 7 Product features.................. 8 Accessories..................... 10 Component names and functions  11 Rear panel.................... 11 Front side.................... 16 Getting ready to use this product  24 Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Windows).... 24 Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Mac).... 27 Connecting to an iPad/iPhone..
  • Page 3 ................ 62 Saving a preset.................. 63 Using the dedicated app  64 Using AG08 Controller................ 64 Using this product for a podcast  69 Using WaveLab Cast................. 69 Using this product in music production  70 Using Cubase AI with your computer............ 70 Using Cubasis LE with an iPad/iPhone..
  • Page 4 Contents Dimensions..................... 80 Block diagram.................. 81 Level diagram.................. 82...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Do not use this product for any purpose that may infringe upon the rights of any third party including copyrights, as established by law in each country or region. Yamaha bears no responsibility for any infringement upon third party rights that may occur as a result of using this product.
  • Page 6 Introduction > About this Guide The word “content” includes computer programs, sound data, accompaniment style data, MIDI data, waveform data, voice recording data, music scores and score data, and other related data. The phrase “reproduce or repurpose” includes extracting the content that is built into or included with this product, or recording and distributing it in a form that closely resembles the original.

  • Page 7: How The Manuals Are Organized

    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 the Yamaha website, so please make use of these resources as necessary.

  • Page 8: Product Features

    Use the dedicated “AG08 Controller” to make detailed adjustments to the tonal character. Sound pad for adding excitement to your livestream You can use the six pad buttons on this unit for easily adding sound effects. Use the dedicated “AG08 Controller” app to change the sounds for each pad.
  • Page 9 Introduction > Product features Stable operations using the dedicated AC adapter Use the included AC adapter to supply the necessary power for stable operations.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Introduction > Accessories Accessories The items included with this product are listed below. Check whether all of these items have been properly packaged with the product. AC adapter PA-150B × 1 USB cable (USB-C to USB-C), 1.5 m × 1 Safety Guide ×...

  • Page 11: Component Names And Functions

    NOTE A dedicated driver is required to use this product with a computer. Download and install the driver from the following website. https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag08/ NOTICE Do not connect any other devices to the USB 2.0 port except for a computer, iPad or iPhone.
  • Page 12 Connect a footswitch (such as a Yamaha FC5, sold separately) here. You can set the INPUT MUTE, TAP TEMPO, VOICE EFFECT and OUTPUT DIMMER functions to be used with the foot switch. Use the AG08 Controller app to assign these functions.
  • Page 13 XLR type (balanced) Phone type (unbalanced) Assigning output signals to the outputs NOTE You can use the AG08 Controller app to change which signal outputs to the [MONITOR OUT] jacks/connectors, the [MIX OUT] jacks and the [CH7/8 LINE IN/OUT] jack.
  • Page 14 Component names and functions > Rear panel Output for the [MONITOR OUT] jacks In the AG08 Controller app, select the MONITOR OUT settings shown at the bottom right corner of the Detail screen.
  • Page 15 Output for [MIX OUT] jacks and [CH7/8 LINE IN/OUT] jack Press the menu [ ] button on the AG08 Controller, and select Settings → OUTPUT to make the settings. For the signals for MIX, MONITOR1, MONITOR2, AUX and STREAMING, refer to the block diagram.

  • Page 16: Front Side

    Component names and functions > Front side Front side Effects section Output section Input section Fader section Sound pad section Top panel input section...
  • Page 17 Component names and functions > Front side [GAIN] knobs Determines the base volume for the respective channel. Adjust the knobs so that the [SIG/PEAK] LED lights up red only briefly when you sing loudly or play strongly. [GAIN HIGH/LOW] selector switch Determines the base volume for channels 3/4.
  • Page 18 Component names and functions > Front side WARNING Adjust the volume before you toggle these switches. This is because the levels may suddenly get loud depending on the device you’ve connected, which could damage your hearing or cause external devices to malfunction. [SIG/PEAK] LED Use these indicators to check the input signal levels.
  • Page 19 Component names and functions > Front side Effects section [COMP EQ] buttons Toggles the compressor and equalizer on/off for channels 1/2. This is set at the optimal setting for livestreaming by default. This keeps down unnecessary noise in the low end and helps smooth out differences in the input levels. [VOICE CHANGER] button Toggles the voice changer function for channel 1 on/off.
  • Page 20 Use these buttons to register effect combinations for channel 1 as a preset, and recall them later. The button lights up for the preset you recall. You can store four presets. With AG08 Controller, you can select from six different colors for the button LEDs.
  • Page 21 ] input jack, instead of using the channel 1 [GAIN] knob on the top panel. Press the [ ] button on the AG08 Controller menu, and select Settings → HEADSET MIC Gain to make the settings. [HEADSET] headphones [H] output jack Connect the headset’s headphones here.
  • Page 22 Component names and functions > Front side NOTE You can use the AG08 Controller app to add channels that are not outputted during monitoring. Press the menu [ ] button on the AG08 Controller, and select Settings → MIX MINUS to make the settings.
  • Page 23 These buttons play back/record audio files such as sound effects that you have previously registered. You can use these to record the sound pad data on this unit, or use the AG08 Controller app to import audio files. With AG08 Controller, you can select from six different colors for the button LEDs.

  • Page 24: Getting Ready To Use This Product

    Getting ready to use this product Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Windows) First, you must download and install the “Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver” from the following Yamaha website, so that your computer can recognize this product. https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag08/ NOTE For the installation steps, see the installation guide found in the compressed file you downloaded.
  • Page 25 Type “Sound” into the “Search” box screen, and then select “Sound Settings” from the menu that appears. On the “Sound” screen, select [CH3/4 (Yamaha AG08)] in Output, and use the [LINE/ USB] selector switch for channels 3/4 on this product to select “USB”.
  • Page 26 NOTE In step 4, when you select [Voice (Yamaha AG08)] for the input, only the channel 1 and channel 2 mix is inputted to the computer. In step 4, when you select [AUX (Yamaha AG08)] for the input, the AUX OUT from this product (see the block diagram for details) is inputted to the computer.

  • Page 27: Connecting To Your Computer And Configuring The Settings (Mac)

    Getting ready to use this product > Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Mac) Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Mac) First, you must download and install the “Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver” from the following Yamaha website, so that your computer can recognize this product. https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag08/ NOTE For the installation steps, see the installation guide found in the compressed file you downloaded.
  • Page 28 Output”. Similarly, select “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 AG08 Streaming / CH3-4] in the list appear. The STREAMING OUT (mix for livestreaming) output from this product is inputted to the computer, and the computer starts outputting to the USB inputs of channels 3/4 on this product.
  • Page 29 NOTE In step 2, when you select [Yamaha AG08 Voice / CH5-6], only the channel 1 and channel 2 mix from this product is inputted to the computer, and the computer starts outputting to the USB inputs of channels 5/6 on this product. Use the [LINE/USB] selector switch for channels 5/6 on this product to select “USB”.

  • Page 30: Connecting To An Ipad/Iphone

    NOTE When using this product for streaming or for long periods of time, have a power supply on hand to power your iPad/ iPhone. For a list of compatible operating systems, see the following Yamaha website. https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag08/ Make sure that the volume on this product and on the connected device is turned all the way down.
  • Page 31 Getting ready to use this product > Connecting to an iPad/iPhone Connect the Apple Lightning cable to the iPad/iPhone. iPad/iPhone NOTE If you’re using an iPad that has a USB-C port, use the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. You can also use the USB-C cable included with the iPad to connect directly to this product.

  • Page 32: Connecting To Android Devices

    Getting ready to use this product > Connecting to Android devices Connecting to Android devices This explains what to do to power this unit, up through connecting to an Android device. What you need 3.5 mm 4-conductor stereo mini cable NOTE This product can’t input/output audio via the USB cable.
  • Page 33 Getting ready to use this product > Connecting to Android devices Using a 3.5 mm four-conductor (TRRS) stereo mini cable, connect the [CH7/8 (P) LINE IN/OUT] smartphone input/output jack to the headset jack on your Android device. 4-conductor (TRRS), 3.5 mm stereo mini cable Android device NOTE You will need a conversion adapter cable if your Android device does not have a jack for connecting stereo mini plugs.

  • Page 34: Using This Product For Livestreaming (17Live, Twitch, Youtube Live)

    (17LIVE, Twitch and YouTube Live are the names of streaming apps.) What you need This product Windows or Mac computer (on which the AG08 Controller and livestreaming apps are installed) Install the “AG08 Controller” app from the following website. https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag08/ Headphones or earphones (PHONES 1: stereo phone plug or 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug) (PHONES 2: stereo...
  • Page 35 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with your computer Connect your headphones or earphones to the output jack.
  • Page 36 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with your computer Connect the mic to the channel 1 mic/line input jack. Connect a headset microphone to the [HEADSET] mic input jack. Now that you’ve made these connections, configure the settings for this unit. Turn the [z] (standby/on) switch on.
  • Page 37 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with your computer Configure the settings on the AG. Make the settings for each switch on the front panel as follows. [PAD] switch: off Phantom [+48V] switch: on (when using a condenser mic) Channel 1 [GAIN] knob, fader: as appropriate (see illustration) [MIX MINUS]: off...
  • Page 38 About the Sound Check function When using a computer, follow the instructions from the Sound Check function in the AG08 Controller app to configure the connection with your computer and the levels on this product.
  • Page 39 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with your computer Follow the instructions from the Sound Check function to configure the connection with your computer and the levels on this product. If the output/input settings for the computer are not finished, a sound settings screen like the one below is shown.
  • Page 40 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with your computer Set the destination channels for the background music and voice chat audio. NOTE For Windows, see “Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Windows)” (p.24). For macOS, see “Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Mac)” (p.27).
  • Page 41 NOTE To chat on Discord while streaming a game, set the input device in the “Audio Settings” of Discord to “AG08 Voice”, and set the output device to “AG08 CH5/6”. Set the [LINE/USB] selector switch for channels 5/6 to [USB].

  • Page 42: Using With An Ipad/Iphone

    This product iPad/iPhone When using an iPad, search for and install the “AG08 Controller” app in the App Store. (Note that AG08 Controller cannot be used on iPhones.) Headphones or earphones (PHONES 1: stereo phone plug or 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug) (PHONES 2: stereo...
  • Page 43 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using with an iPad/iPhone Connect your headphones or earphones to the output jack.
  • Page 44 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using with an iPad/iPhone Connect the mic to the channel 1 mic/line input jack. Connect a headset microphone to the [HEADSET] mic input jack. Now that you’ve made these connections, configure the settings for this unit. Turn the [z] (standby/on) switch on.
  • Page 45 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using with an iPad/iPhone Configure the settings on the AG. Make the settings for each switch on the front panel as follows. [PAD] switch: off Phantom [+48V] switch: on (when using a condenser mic) Channel 1 [GAIN] knob, fader: as appropriate (see illustration) [MIX MINUS]: off...
  • Page 46 About the Sound Check function When using an iPad, follow the instructions from the Sound Check function in the AG08 Controller app to configure the connection with your computer and the levels on this product. Press the menu [ ] button on the AG08 Controller app and tap Sound Check to start the Sound Check function.
  • Page 47 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using with an iPad/iPhone Follow the instructions from the Sound Check function to configure the connection with your iPad and the levels on this product. Adjust the volume using the [MONITOR PHONES] [H] knob while speaking into the mic.

  • Page 48: Using This Product With An Android Device

    Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with an Android device Using this product with an Android device This explains how to configure the settings and use this product with your Android device to livestream your voice or your singing to 17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live or other such services.
  • Page 49 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with an Android device Connect your headphones or earphones to the output jack.
  • Page 50 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with an Android device Connect the mic to the channel 1 mic/line input jack. Connect a headset microphone to the [HEADSET] mic input jack. Turn the [z] (standby/on) switch on.
  • Page 51 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with an Android device Configure the settings on the AG. Make the settings for each switch on the front panel as follows. [PAD] switch: off Phantom [+48V] switch: on (when using a condenser mic) Channel 1 [GAIN] knob, fader: as appropriate (see illustration) [MIX MINUS]: off Adjust the volume using the [MONITOR PHONES] [H] knob while speaking into the...

  • Page 52: Operations While Livestreaming

    Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Operations while livestreaming Operations while livestreaming This explains the operations you can use while livestreaming. Mute the mic If you will be leaving your seat or otherwise taking a break during the livestream, turn the [m] button on (the LED lights up), so that the sound from the mic is not broadcasted.

  • Page 53: Connecting Your Musical Instrument Or Music Player

    Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Connecting your musical instrument or music player Connecting your musical instrument or music player This shows you how to connect your musical instrument or music player and configure the settings to add background music or sound effects.

  • Page 54: Using The Ducker Function

    Once the person stops speaking into the mic, this function automatically brings the audio back up to its original level. Use the AG08 Controller app to configure the DUCKER settings. On the Detail screen in the AG08 Controller app, press the [...

  • Page 55: Using The Maximizer Function

    You can use this to minimize changes in volume and maximize the sound pressure levels, by setting a compressor for the LOW, MID and HIGH frequency bands. Use the AG08 Controller app to configure the MAXIMIZER settings. On the Detail screen in the AG08 Controller app, press the [...

  • Page 56: Using The Sound Pad Using The Sound Pad For Playback

    You can assign and play back audio files assigned to the six buttons of the sound pad. Use these for playing jingles or sound effects to match the situation. You can use the AG08 Controller app to set the volume and playback method for each pad.

  • Page 57: Making Detailed Settings For Each Pad

    Using the sound pad > Making detailed settings for each pad Making detailed settings for each pad You can configure the detailed settings for each pad ([1]–[6]) from the PAD SETTINGS screen in the AG08 Controller app. Select the pad to configure in the top left part of the screen. Set the parameters in the bottom left part of the screen for the pad you selected, including the name (Rename), the pad’s LED color, waveform display,...

  • Page 58: Recording To The Sound Pad

    Using the sound pad > Recording to the sound pad Recording to the sound pad NOTE The available recording time is five seconds. Press the [REC] button. The product enters REC STANDBY mode. To exit REC STANDBY mode, press the [SHIFT] button and the [REC] button at the same time. Use the [SOUND PAD] [1]–[6] buttons to select the pad to which you will record.
  • Page 59 NOTE If the AG08 Controller app is connected, data begins synchronizing between the AG08 Controller app and this unit, and the [SOUND PAD] [1]–[6] buttons flash blue in a cyclical manner. You cannot operate this product while synchronization is in progress. Do not turn...

  • Page 60: Assigning Audio Files To The Sound Pad

    AG08. NOTE You cannot operate the [SOUND PAD] [1]–[6] buttons on the AG08 while data is being sent. Do not turn off the AG08, quit the AG08 Controller app or unplug the USB cable while data is being sent.

  • Page 61: Using The Voice Changer Adjusting The Voice Formant And Pitch

    Use the [FORMANT] and [PITCH] knobs to adjust the voice formant and pitch to your liking. You can use the AG08 Controller app to recall presets that you’ve already created, or to add effects like Radio Voice or Pitch Fix.

  • Page 62: Using The Presets

    Using the presets > Recalling the presets Using the presets Recalling the presets You can use the [CH1 PRESET] [1]–[4] buttons to recall the effect settings (presets) you’ve saved. Press a CH1 PRESET button ([1]–[4]) to recall a preset. The selected preset buttons lights up, and the effect settings (preset) are recalled. Pressing the button again makes it go dark, and the unit returns to the state it was in before you selected the preset.

  • Page 63: Saving A Preset

    NOTE With AG08 Controller, you can select from six different colors for the button LEDs. Press the menu [ ] button on the AG08 Controller app, and select Settings → CH1 PRESET LED Color to make the settings.

  • Page 64: Using The Dedicated App

    Using the dedicated app Using AG08 Controller To make detailed settings for this product, use the AG08 Controller app. AG08 Controller is an intuitive application that’s easy to operate. Here’s a brief summary of how the app works. [Detail] mode: SOUND SETTING screen Use this screen to configure the signal processing for each channel.
  • Page 65 Using the dedicated app > Using AG08 Controller The screen shown below contains the detailed settings for the EQ.
  • Page 66 Using the dedicated app > Using AG08 Controller [Simple] mode Use this mode to make easy settings for the channel 1 effects by selecting your use case (vocal character, mic type and so on).
  • Page 67 Using the dedicated app > Using AG08 Controller PAD SETTINGS screen Use this screen to configure the sound pad-related settings.
  • Page 68 Using the dedicated app > Using AG08 Controller Other menus [Detail] mode: press the [ ] button at the top left of the SOUND SETTING screen or [Simple] screen to show the menu. This also shows the screens for making other detailed settings, backing up the data and so on.

  • Page 69: Using This Product For A Podcast Using Wavelab Cast

    Using this product for a podcast > Using WaveLab Cast Using this product for a podcast Using WaveLab Cast WaveLab Cast is an app for Windows and Mac that’s optimal for producing podcast audio/video contents. The app allows you to easily record, edit and stream your content. WaveLab Cast setup: Refer to the following page to download the app and activate the license.

  • Page 70: Using This Product In Music Production

    Using this product in music production > Using Cubase AI with your computer Using this product in music production Using Cubase AI with your computer Use Cubase AI in combination with this product to record and edit audio and so on. Cubase AI is DAW software for music production that lets you record, playback and edit audio using your computer.

  • Page 71: Using Cubasis Le With An Ipad/Iphone

    Using this product in music production > Using Cubasis LE with an iPad/iPhone Using Cubasis LE with an iPad/iPhone Use Cubasis LE in combination with this product to record and edit audio. Cubasis LE is a basic version of the mobile DAW Cubasis.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting > Power-related Troubleshooting Power-related The power LED will not light up Is the power of this product turned on? The LED will not light up if this product is not turned on. This product must be supplied power from the included AC adapter. Connect the included AC adapter to the [12V] DC jack on the rear panel.

  • Page 73: Audio-Related And Other Issues

    Your computer (Windows PC/Mac) does not recognize this product Have you installed the driver? You must install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver if you wish to connect this product to a computer (Windows PC/Mac). Refer to the following website for how to install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver.
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting > Audio-related and other issues Making the vocals or speech sound clearer Set the [COMP EQ] button to on (the button lights up orange). 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.

  • Page 75: Restoring The Product To Factory Default Settings (Initialization)

    Follow the steps below to initialize and restore the product to its factory default settings. This initializes all of the settings including the parameters you modified using the AG08 or the AG08 Controller app, the CH1 PRESET data, the SOUND PAD audio data and so on.

  • Page 76: Appendix

    Appendix > General specifications Appendix General specifications 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, Output impedance of signal generator (Rs) = 150 Ω All level controls are nominal if not specified. The nominal knob setting is at the three-o’clock position. Input channels *4 +0.5 dB/−1.5 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) with a nominal output level reference @ Frequency response →MONITOR OUT...
  • Page 77 Appendix > General specifications *4 Not including the headset mic (plug-in power) input and the AUX OUT circuit.

  • Page 78: Input / Output Characteristics

    Appendix > Input / Output characteristics Input / Output characteristics Analog Input Characteristics 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms Input level GAIN Actual Nominal Input Jacks Trim / SW Load Connectors Sensitivity Max. before 26 dB impedance Nominal Position Impedance clip −76 dBu −60 dBu −50 dBu...
  • Page 79 *10 Tip = Signal L, Ring 1 = Signal R, Ring 2 = GND, Sleeve = Output for smartphone Digital Input / Output Characteristics Terminals Format Data Length Connectors USB Audio Class 2.0 / Yamaha Steinberg 24-bit 48 kHz USB Type-C USB Driver The contents of this guide apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date.
  • Page 80 Appendix > Dimensions Dimensions Units: mm...
  • Page 81 Appendix > Block diagram Block diagram See the following Yamaha website for the AG08 block diagram. https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag08/...
  • Page 82 Appendix > Level diagram Level diagram See the following Yamaha website for the AG08 level diagram. https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag08/...
  • Page 83 Stylesheet Name: 01_YMH_PDF_Manual_A5_PA_En-Multi Layout Folder: YMH_PDF_Manual_A5_PA Stylesheet Version: 2022.12.12 Yamaha Pro Audio global website https://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/ © 2023 Yamaha Corporation Published 01/2023 AM-A0...

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