Yamaha AG06 Owner's Manual

ZN24020
MIXING CONSOLE
Owner's Manual
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha AG06 Mixing Console. Please read this manual
thoroughly to get the most out of the product and ensure long-term, trouble-free use. After
reading this manual, keep it readily available for future reference.
For the remainder of this manual, the word "mixer" is used instead of "Mixing Console."
Main Features
Multi-purpose 6-channel mixer with audio interface, ideal for live webcasting
• Audio interface supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz recording.
• An intuitive Loopback function enables fast and easy live webcasting.
• Yamaha's premium "D-PRE" mic preamp provides high resolution sound.
Included Accessories
• USB cable (1.5 m)
• Technical Specifications (English only): Includes general specifications, input/output characteristics,
block diagram, dimensions, and jack and plug list.
• CUBASE AI DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: Contains the access code necessary for downloading the
Steinberg DAW software Cubase AI.
• Owner's Manual (this leaflet)
Quick Start Guide
Preparation: Download and install drivers.
The "Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver" might be required for computer input/output. Visit the
following Yamaha website for details on downloading and installing the driver, and making
the necessary settings. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ag/
STEP 1 Connecting speakers, microphones,
instruments, etc.
1
Turn off the power of all speakers, instruments, and other devices to be
connected to the mixer.
2
Connect speakers, microphones and instruments referring to the connection
example below.
Connection Example
Portable Powered
Electric guitar Foot switch
audio monitor
player (Yamaha FC5) speakers
Headphones
Microphones Electric keyboard
Headset
Rear panel
Computer
NOTE If you are using condenser microphones, turn on (O) the [+48V] phantom power switch.
STEP 2 Getting sound to the speakers or headphones.
1
Make sure that all switches including the [ ] (Standby/On) switch are not
pressed (N).
2
Use the included USB cable to connect your computer to the mixer.
When using the [USB 2.0] terminal on the mixer's rear panel, refer to the notice
"Precautions when using the [USB 2.0] and [5V DC] terminals."
When connecting a tablet or other device that cannot provide power to the mixer,
connect a commercially available USB power adapter or USB mobile battery to the [5V
DC] terminal (micro B).
EN
3
Turn the [GAIN] knobs, Level knobs, Speakers [
knob fully to the left (minimum).
[GAIN] knobs
Level knobs
4
Make sure that the volume of a powered speakers is set to minimum.
5
Turn on the power to connected devices in the following order: Instruments,
audio devices Mixer's [ ] switch Powered monitor speakers.
NOTICE Follow this order to avoid loud, unexpected noise from the speakers. Reverse the order when
turning the power off.
6
For channels to which a microphone or instrument is connected, set the [GAIN]
knob to the 12 o'clock position.
7
Set the Level knobs to the 3 o'clock position.
8
Set the Speakers [ ] knob and the Headphones [
position.
9
Speak into your microphone, play your instrument, or play your audio device,
and adjust the volume on the powered monitor speakers.
10
If no sound is heard, or if you want to adjust the volume, follow the instructions
in the boxed section below.
If you still do not hear the sound after doing the following steps, please refer to the
checklist in the "Troubleshooting" section at the back of this booklet.
n There is no sound, or you need to increase the volume
1
Speak into your microphone or play your instrument, turning the [GAIN]
knob to the right so that the corresponding [PEAK] LED flashes briefly.
NOTE
• For optimum volume when using a microphone, place the microphone as close to the sound source
as possible.
• If the [PEAK] LED does not light even if the [GAIN] knob has been turned fully to the right, raise the
volume of the sound source (instrument, etc.).
If no sound is heard or the volume does not increase after step 1:
2
If the [PAD] switch or [GAIN] switch is turned on (O), turn the Level knob
fully to the left to "0" (minimum), and then turn off (N) the switches.
3
Slowly turn the Level knob to the right until the desired volume is reached.
Smartphone
n To decrease the volume:
1
Turn the Level knob fully to the left to "0" (minimum), and then turn on (O)
the [PAD] switch or [GAIN] switch on the channel for which you want to
decrease the volume.
2
Slowly turn the Level knob to the right until the desired volume is reached.
If the volume does not decrease after the above steps:
3
Lower the volume of the instrument or audio device.
Mixer Basics: Where Your Sound Goes
1
Input the sound from a
microphone or instrument
Channel number
2
Adjust the volume, tone,
and effects of each channel
3
The sound from all
channels flows rightward
Controls and Functions
] knob, and Headphones [ ]
3 MIC/LINE input jacks
For connecting to a microphone, an instrument, or an audio
device. These jacks support both XLR and phone plugs.
Speakers [ ] knob
XLR
4 LINE input jacks
Headphones [ ]
knob
For connecting to line-level devices such as an electric
keyboard or an audio device. Channels 3/4 support
phone plugs, and channels 5/6 support RCA plugs. Use
the [L/MONO] jack on channels 3/4 for instruments, etc.
with mono output. In this case, the sound input to the
[L/MONO] jack is output from both the L channel and R
channel on the mixer.
5 [+48V] phantom switch / [+48V] LED
When this switch is turned on (O), the [+48V] LED lights
and DC +48 V phantom power is supplied to the XLR plug
connected to the MIC/LINE input jack 3 on channel 1. Turn
this switch on when using a phantom-powered condenser
microphone.
NOTICE
Be sure to leave this switch off (N) if you do not need phantom power.
Follow the important precautions below, in order to prevent noise and
possible damage to external devices as well as the mixer if you turn this
switch on (O).
• Be sure to leave this switch off (N) when you connect a device that
does not support phantom power to channel 1.
• Make sure to turn this switch off (N) when connecting/disconnecting a
cable to/from channel 1.
• Turn the Level knob of the channel 1 to "0" (minimum) before turning
this switch on (O)/off (N).
6 [PAD] switches
Turning the switch on (O) will attenuate the sound input to
the unit. If you hear distortion or the [PEAK] LED # lights
] knob to the 12 o'clock
frequently even if the [GAIN] knob 9 is turned fully to the left,
turn this switch on.
NOTE Turn the Level knob to minimum before toggling the [PAD]
switch on (O) and off (N). Otherwise, noise may be
produced.
7 [GUITAR] switch
For switching (on/off) the input impedance on channel 2. Turn
this switch on when directly connecting an instrument with
high output impedance, such as an electric guitar or electric
bass, to channel 2. When this switch is turned on, use an
unbalanced cable with phone plugs to connect the instrument
to the mixer. The mixer will not operate correctly if a balanced
cable is used.
CAUTION
When operating this switch, turn all output controls (such as the
Speakers [ ] knob and Headphones [
F
minimum. Sudden high level peaks caused by the switching operation
can damage external equipment as well as the hearing of those
present.
8 [GAIN] switches
Determines the basic volume for each channel, 3/4 and 5/6.
Turn this switch on (O) if you hear distortion.
NOTE Turn the Level knob to minimum before toggling the [PAD]
switch on (O) and off (N). Otherwise, noise may be
produced.
9 [GAIN] knobs
Determines the basic volume for each channel, 1 and 2.
Adjust these so that the corresponding [PEAK] LEDs # flash
briefly when singing or playing the loudest.
) [COMP/EQ] button*
This button turns on the compressor and equalizer (yellow
LED lights). The default settings have parameters that are
suitable for webcasting, reducing unwanted low-frequency
noise and variations in input level.
! [AMP SIM] button*
This button turns on the amp simulator (yellow LED lights).
The amp simulator reproduces the sound of using an actual
amplifier. When an electric guitar is directly connected, this
function can reproduce amp "distortion."
@ [EFFECT] buttons*
These buttons turn on the effects on channels 1 and 2 (yellow
LEDs light). The default settings have reverb turned on to add
5
Output the sound a natural spaciousness to the sound.
from speakers or
headphones
# [PEAK] LED
Lights when the volume of input sound is too high. If it is lit,
turn the [GAIN] knob 9 to the left to lower the volume.
4
Final adjustment of
the volume of the
mixed sound n Tips on volume adjustment
Use the [PAD] switches, [GAIN] knobs/ [GAIN] switches, and Level knobs to adjust volume. However, the [PAD] switches and [GAIN] knobs/
[GAIN] switches should not be adjusted again once they have been set optimally. Normally, the Level knobs are used to adjust volume. For
details about each function, see "Controls and Functions".
1 [USB 2.0] terminal
For connecting to a computer using the included USB 2.0
cable. When connected to a computer, the computer supplies
power to the mixer and audio data can be sent between
the mixer and computer. A USB driver might be required for
computer input/output. You can download the driver from the
following Yamaha website, and install it on your computer.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ag/
Phone
NOTICE
Please do not connect any device to [USB 2.0] terminal other than
personal computers or tablet devices.
2 [5V DC] terminal
For connecting to a commercially available USB power
adapter or USB mobile battery. Use this terminal when
connecting the mixer to a tablet or other device that cannot
supply power to the mixer. A USB power adapter or USB
mobile battery is not included with the mixer.
NOTICE
• Please read the safety precautions for the USB power adapter or
USB mobile battery you are using.
• Use a USB power adapter or USB mobile battery that can supply
power via a USB micro B plug based on the following USB standards:
Output voltage: 4.8 V to 5.2 V
Output current: 0.5 A or greater
Rear panel
Front panel
] knob ) fully to
G
*You can use a dedicated application to set the detailed
settings for [COMP/EQ] ), [AMP SIM] !, and [EFFECT] @.
Visit the following Yamaha website for details.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ag/
n Resetting )/!/@ to factory default settings
Turn the [ ] switch A on while pressing and holding down
the [COMP/EQ] button ).
$ Level knobs
Set the volume balance between each channel.
: Adjust the volume of the sound input from the
microphone or other source connected to channel 1.
: Adjust the volume of the sound input from the guitar,
microphone or other source connected to channel 2.
: Adjust the volume of the sound input from the electric
keyboard or other source connected to channels 3/4.
: Adjust the volume of the sound input from the audio
device or other source connected to channels 5/6.
: Adjust the volume of the sound input from the computer
via the [USB 2.0] terminal.
% [STEREO OUT] jacks
Outputs the mixed signal in stereo. These jacks are used to
connect to another mixer or recorder. They support phone
plugs. The signal output from these jacks is not affected by the
[TO PC] slide switch D or the Speakers [ ] knob F.
^ [MONITOR OUT] jacks
For connecting to powered monitor speakers. These jacks
support phone plugs (balanced/unbalanced).
& [FOOT SW] jack
For connecting to a separately-sold foot switch (Yamaha FC5,
etc.).
When the [EFFECT] button @ is turned on, the effected sound
can be muted with a foot switch. The [EFFECT] button LED
flashes while the effected sound is muted.
] output jack
* Headphones [
For connecting to a set of headphones. This jack supports a
stereo phone plug. To connect headphones or earphones with
stereo mini plugs, you can use the [HEADSET] headphones
output jack (.
] input jack
( [HEADSET] microphone [
For connecting to the microphone for your headset. Normally
this plug is color-coded in pink. The audio input here is sent to
channel 1.
NOTE If a microphone is connected to the [HEADSET] microphone
input jack, the sound from the microphone or instrument
connected to the MIC/LINE input jack 3 on channel 1 is cut
off.
[HEADSET] headphones [ ] output jack
For connecting to the headphone for your headset. Normally
this plug is color-coded in light green. The same sound as for
the headphones [ ] output jack * is output.
NOTE
If a headphone plug is connected to the [HEADSET]
headphones [ ] output jack, the sound output from the
headphones [ ] output jack * is cut off.
] (Standby/On) switch
A [
For turning the power of the unit to standby (N) and on (O).
NOTICE
Rapidly switching the [ ] switch between on and standby in succession
can cause the mixer to malfunction. After switching the [ ] switch to
standby, wait for at least six seconds before turning it on again.
B [AUX] input jack
This is an auxiliary input jack. It supports a stereo mini plug.
You can connect a smartphone or other device and use
applications to trigger sound effects or background music.
Use the controls on the connected device to adjust volume.
C Level meter
If the level of the sound sent to the computer exceeds -10
dBu, [SIG] (green) turns on; if the level reaches 3 dB before
clip level (+7 dBu), [PEAK] (red) turns on. To send an
appropriate volume to the computer, adjust the volume of
each channel until [SIG] remains lit and [PEAK] flashes only
momentarily when there is a loud sound.
D [TO PC] slide switch
Select the sound to send to the computer.
[DRY CH 1-2]:
Sends the sound after [GAIN] knob adjustments (dry signal)
from channels 1 and 2 directly to the computer. The sound
that is sent is not affected by Level knob adjustments. The
sounds input to channels 1 and 2 (guitar and vocal, etc.) can
be recorded separately, as with an audio interface.
[INPUT MIX]:
The sound input into the mixer and mixed in stereo is sent to
the computer. Sound input from the computer is not sent back
to the computer.
[LOOPBACK]:
The sound input into the mixer and the sound played on the
computer are mixed in stereo and sent to the computer. This
setting is used primarily for webcasting.
NOTE To prevent feedback when using DAW software, use either
[DRY CH1-2] or [INPUT MIX].
E [MONITOR MUTE] switch
When this switch is on (O), sound input to channels 1 and 2
is not output from the [MONITOR OUT] jacks ^, headphones
[ ] output jack *, and [HEADSET] headphones [ ] output
jack ( (direct monitoring is OFF).
F Speakers [ ] knob**
Adjust the volume sent to the device connected to the [MONITOR
OUT] jacks.
] knob**
G Headphones [
Adjust the volume to headphones connected to the
Headphones [ ] output jack * and [HEADSET] headphones
[ ] output jack (.
** The Speakers [ ] knob and Headphones [ ] knob can be
adjusted separately.