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Yamaha AG01 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LIVE STREAMING MICROPHONE 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.................... 9 Component names and functions  10 Front side.................... 10 Rear panel.................... 11 Bottom.................... 13 Getting ready to use this product  15 Connecting to an iPhone/iPad..
  • Page 3 Contents Using this product in a Web meeting  46 Using with an iPhone/iPad................ 46 Using this product with an Android device.......... 50 Using this product with your computer............ 53 Using this product for a podcast  56 Using WaveLab Cast................. 56 Using this product for recording  57 Using Rec’n’Share with an...
  • Page 4 Contents Frequency response................. 72 Block and level diagrams................ 73...

  • 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 *1: The word “content” includes a computer program, audio data, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, waveform data, voice recording data, music score, and score data, etc. *2: The phrase “reproduce or divert” includes taking out the content itself in this product, or recording and distributing it without changes in a similar manner.

  • 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

    Introduction > Product features Product features This product is a Live Streaming Microphone with mixing functionality, for livestreaming and other uses via connection to your computer, iPad or smartphone. Features a built-in compressor, equalizer and reverb with adjustable tonal character Use the dedicated “AG Controller”...

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Introduction > Accessories Accessories 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...

  • Page 10: Component Names And Functions

    Component names and functions > Front side Component names and functions Front side The following explains the names and functions of each component on the front of this product. Condenser mic Used for inputting audio. Speak into the mic with the [h] mark facing straight toward you. Mic mute [m] button When this is on, the button lights up and the mic is muted (no sound is produced).

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Component names and functions > Rear panel Rear panel The following explains the names and functions of each component on the rear side of this product. Stand attachment screws Used to remove and attach the stand. Stand Used for standing this product up. You can remove this stand and attach the mic onto a mic stand or desk-mounted microphone boom arm.
  • Page 12 Component names and functions > Rear panel [STREAMING OUT] selector switch Selects which audio signal is sent to your iPhone/iPad/computer and to the device connected to the smartphone [P] input/output jack. WARNING Adjust the volume before you change the setting of the selector switch on the rear side. 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.

  • Page 13: Bottom

    Component names and functions > Bottom Bottom The following explains the names and functions of each component on the bottom of this product. Headphones [H] output jack Connect your headphones or earphones here. Compatible with 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug cables. NOTE Although you can connect Bluetooth earphones with an adapter, latency generally occurs with Bluetooth earphones, which may make them unsuitable for certain purposes.
  • Page 14 Component names and functions > Bottom Smartphone [P] input/output jack Compatible with 3.5 mm four-conductor (TRRS) stereo mini-plug cables. Connect Android devices here, such as a smartphone or tablet. You can send the audio signal from this product to the device that’s connected. Stereo mini-plugs compatible with this product Smartphone AUX input jack...

  • Page 15: Getting Ready To Use This Product

    NOTE When using this product for streaming or otherwise 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. https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag01/ Connecting Make sure that the volume on this product and on the connected device is turned all the way down.
  • Page 16 Getting ready to use this product > Connecting to an iPhone/iPad Connect this product to an Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter using the included USB cable. USB cable (included) NOTE If you’re using an iPad that has a USB-C connector, use the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. You can also use the USB-C charging cable included with the iPad to connect directly to this product.

  • Page 17: 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. An external power supply is required to connect to an Android device. What you need USB power adapter or USB mobile battery (at least 5 V, 1 A) USB cable (commercially available, for power supply)
  • Page 18 Getting ready to use this product > Connecting to Android devices NOTE You will need a conversion adapter cable if your Android device does not have a jack for connecting stereo mini plugs. For example, 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.

  • Page 19: Connecting To Your Computer And Configuring The Settings (Windows)

    Getting ready to use this product > Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Windows) Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Windows) First, you will need to download and install the “Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver” from the following website, so that your computer can recognize this product. https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag01/ NOTE For the installation steps, see the installation guide found in the compressed folder you downloaded.
  • Page 20 Getting ready to use this product > Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Windows) Select [Yamaha AG01] for “Output” and “Input” on the “Sound” screen.

  • Page 21: Connecting To Your Computer And Configuring The Settings (Mac)

    The method of opening the settings differs with each computer. Select “Yamaha AG01” from the list at the left side of the Audio Devices screen. If the Audio Devices screen is not shown, select “Show Audio Devices” from the “Window”...
  • Page 22 “Use This Device For Sound 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 AG01” in the list will appear. Quit “Audio MIDI Setup.”...

  • Page 23: Using This Product For Livestreaming (17Live, Twitch, Youtube Live)

    Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using with an iPhone/iPad Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) Using with an iPhone/iPad This explains how to use this product with your iPhone/iPad to configure the settings and make the necessary operations to livestream your voice or your singing to 17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live or other such services.
  • Page 24 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using with an iPhone/iPad Configure the settings for this product Make the settings for each switch on the rear as follows. [MIC GAIN]: [MID] [STREAMING OUT]: [INPUT MIX] [H-MIX MINUS MIC]: [OFF] Rear panel Once you’ve made the settings on this product, launch the “AG Controller”...
  • Page 25 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using with an iPhone/iPad Adjust the mic volume as necessary. Set the headphone [H] volume knob to the minimum [0] position. Volume adjustment for your own voice 2, 3 Volume adjustment for headphones/earphones While speaking into the mic with the [h] mark facing straight toward you, adjust the headphone/earphone volume.

  • Page 26: 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 use this product with your Android device to configure the settings and make the necessary operations to livestream your voice or your singing to 17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live or other such services.
  • Page 27 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with an Android device Configure the settings for this product Make the settings for each switch on the rear as follows. [MIC GAIN]: [MID] [STREAMING OUT]: [INPUT MIX] [H-MIX MINUS MIC]: [OFF] Rear panel Adjust the headphone/earphone volume...
  • Page 28 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with an Android device While speaking into the mic with the [h] mark facing straight toward you, adjust the headphone/earphone volume. Adjusting the volume for the headphones or earphones has no effect on the volume of the livestreaming audio.

  • Page 29: Using This Product With Your Computer

    This product Windows PC or Mac (on which the AG Controller and livestreaming apps are installed) Install the “AG Controller” app from the following website. https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag01/ Headphones or earphones with a stereo mini-plug cable USB cable (included) Steps to follow Installing the driver (Windows only) If you are using a Mac, no driver installation is required.
  • Page 30 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with your computer Configure the settings for this product Make the settings for each switch on the rear as follows. [MIC GAIN]: [MID] [STREAMING OUT]: [INPUT MIX] [H-MIX MINUS MIC]: [OFF] Rear panel Once you’ve made the settings on this product, launch the “AG Controller”...
  • Page 31 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Using this product with your computer Adjust the mic volume as necessary. Set the headphone [H] volume knob to the minimum [0] position. Volume adjustment for your own voice 2, 3 Volume adjustment for headphones/earphones While speaking into the mic with the [h] mark facing straight toward you, adjust the...
  • Page 32 “Default”; and if you’ve set the selector switch to [LOOPBACK], set this to “Disabled”. Also, set the “Mic/Auxiliary Audio” setting in “Global Audio Devices” to the line setting, “Yamaha AG01”. On the left-hand navigation menu, click “Steam”. Select the streaming service to use, and input the stream key as necessary that you received from the service.

  • Page 33: 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 mic mute [m] button on (the LED lights up), so that the sound from the mic is not broadcasted.
  • Page 34 Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch, YouTube Live) > Operations while livestreaming Reverb settings screen How to access: [Detail r] → click on the [Reverb] graph onscreen NOTE The AG Controller app is not available for Android devices.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Using This Product For Game Chats (Discord)

    Using this product for game chats (Discord) > Using with an iPhone/iPad Using this product for game chats (Discord) Using with an iPhone/iPad This explains the settings and operations to make when using this product with your iPhone/iPad to hold voice chats while playing games with your friends using Discord or similar apps (“Discord”...
  • Page 37 Using this product for game chats (Discord) > Using with an iPhone/iPad Connect the Lightning or USB-C 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter to the smartphone [P] input/output jack of this product with a 3.5 mm 4-conductor (TRRS) stereo mini cable. USB cable (commercially available) power adapter To a...
  • Page 38 Using this product for game chats (Discord) > Using with an iPhone/iPad Connect your gaming device Connect the headphones output from your gaming device to the [AUX] input jack. Bottom Once you’ve made all the connections, let’s configure the settings for this product. Configure the settings for this product Make the settings for each switch on the rear as follows.
  • Page 39 Using this product for game chats (Discord) > Using with an iPhone/iPad Use the mic [M] volume knob to adjust the volume of your own voice. Volume adjustment for your own voice Volume adjustment for person you’re talking with Volume adjustment for headphones/earphones Operations during voice chat Muting your own voice...

  • Page 40: Using This Product With An Android Device

    Using this product for game chats (Discord) > Using this product with an Android device Using this product with an Android device This explains the settings and operations to make when using this product with your Android device to hold voice chats while playing games with your friends using Discord or similar apps (“Discord”...
  • Page 41 Using this product for game chats (Discord) > Using this product with an Android device Connect your gaming device Connect the headphones output from your gaming device to the [AUX] input jack. Bottom Once you’ve made all the connections, let’s configure the settings for this product. Configure the settings for this product Make the settings for each switch on the rear as follows.
  • Page 42 Using this product for game chats (Discord) > Using this product with an Android device Use the mic [M] volume knob to adjust the volume of your own voice. Volume adjustment for your own voice Volume adjustment for person you’re talking with Volume adjustment for headphones/earphones Operations during voice chat...

  • Page 43: Using This Product With Your Computer

    Using this product for game chats (Discord) > Using this product with your computer Using this product with your computer This explains the settings and operations to make when using this product with your Windows PC or Mac to hold voice chats while playing games with your friends using Discord or similar apps (“Discord” is the name of an app).
  • Page 44 Log in after launching Discord. Confirm that the “Audio Settings” sound input device and sound output device are both set to “Yamaha AG01”. Starting the voice chat Adjust the volume using the headphone [H] volume knob while audio is playing on the gaming device.
  • Page 45 Using this product for game chats (Discord) > Using this product with your computer Use the mic [M] volume knob to adjust the volume of your own voice. Volume adjustment for your own voice Volume adjustment for person you’re talking with Volume adjustment for headphones/earphones Operations during voice chat...

  • Page 46: Using This Product In A Web Meeting Using With An Iphone/Ipad

    Using this product in a Web meeting > Using with an iPhone/iPad Using this product in a Web meeting Using with an iPhone/iPad This explains the settings and operations to make when using this product with your iPhone/iPad to hold Web meetings with apps such as Zoom, Skype, Teams, FaceTime and LINE.
  • Page 47 Using this product in a Web meeting > Using with an iPhone/iPad Connect the Lightning or USB-C 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter to the smartphone [P] input/output jack of this product with a 3.5 mm 4-conductor (TRRS) stereo mini cable. USB cable (commercially available) power adapter To a...
  • Page 48 Using this product in a Web meeting > Using with an iPhone/iPad Configure the settings for this product Make the settings for each switch on the rear as follows. [MIC GAIN]: [MID] [STREAMING OUT]: [MIC] [H-MIX MINUS MIC]: [OFF]; set this to [ON] if you don’t want to hear your own voice. Rear panel Start the Web meeting.
  • Page 49 Using this product in a Web meeting > Using with an iPhone/iPad NOTE See “Audio-related and other issues” (p.66) if you don’t hear any sound.

  • Page 50: Using This Product With An Android Device

    Using this product in a Web meeting > Using this product with an Android device Using this product with an Android device This explains the settings and operations to make when using this product with your Android device to hold Web meetings with apps such as Zoom, Skype, Teams, FaceTime and LINE.
  • Page 51 Using this product in a Web meeting > Using this product with an Android device Configure the settings for this product Make the settings for each switch on the rear as follows. [MIC GAIN]: [MID] [STREAMING OUT]: [MIC] [H-MIX MINUS MIC]: [OFF]; set this to [ON] if you don’t want to hear your own voice. Rear panel Start the Web meeting.
  • Page 52 Using this product in a Web meeting > Using this product with an Android device NOTE See “Audio-related and other issues” (p.66) if you don’t hear any sound.

  • Page 53: Using This Product With Your Computer

    Using this product in a Web meeting > Using this product with your computer Using this product with your computer This explains the settings and operations to make when using this product with your Windows PC or Mac to hold Web meetings using Zoom, Skype, Teams, FaceTime or LINE. (Zoom, Skype, Teams, FaceTime and LINE are the names of apps.) What you need This product...
  • Page 54 Configure the settings for the app Launch the app you’ll use to hold the Web meeting, open the device settings in the app and confirm that the sound input device and sound output device are both set to “Yamaha AG01”. Start the Web meeting.
  • Page 55 Using this product in a Web meeting > Using this product with your computer Operations during the conversation Muting your own voice If you want to interrupt the conversation, turn the mic mute [m] button on (the LED lights up). NOTE See “Audio-related and other issues” (p.66) if you don’t hear any sound.

  • Page 56: 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 57: Using This Product For Recording

    Rec'n'Share app makes it easy to do everything from performing and recording your favorite 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.

  • Page 58: Using Cubase Ai With Your Computer

    Using this product for recording > Using Cubase AI with your computer 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. Cubase AI setup: Refer to the following page to download the app and activate the license.

  • Page 59: Using This Product In Music Production

    Using this product in music production > Using Cubasis LE with an iPhone/iPad Using this product in music production Using Cubasis LE with an iPhone/iPad 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 60: Using Cubase Ai With Your Computer

    Using this product in music production > Using Cubase AI with your computer 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. Cubase AI setup: Refer to the following page to download the app and activate the license.

  • Page 61: Attaching This Product Onto A Mic Stand Or Desk-Mounted Microphone Boom Arm

    Attaching this product onto a mic stand or desk-mounted microphone boom arm > How to attach Attaching this product onto a mic stand or desk-mounted microphone boom arm How to attach This explains how to attach this product onto a commercially-available mic stand or desk-mounted microphone boom arm.
  • Page 62 Attaching this product onto a mic stand or desk-mounted microphone boom arm > How to attach Remove this product from the stand by slightly widening the stand. Remove the spacers on either side of this product, as well as the protective cap covering the screw hole on the rear side.
  • Page 63 Attaching this product onto a mic stand or desk-mounted microphone boom arm > How to attach Attach this product onto the adapter. Adapter Mic stand Desk-mounted microphone boom arm Adapter Once you’ve made sure that the product is securely attached, you’re finished. NOTE Make sure not to lose the screws, spacers and protective cap that you removed, and store them in a safe place.

  • Page 64: Reattaching The Stand For This Product

    Attaching this product onto a mic stand or desk-mounted microphone boom arm > Reattaching the stand for this product Reattaching the stand for this product Follow the important precautions below to prevent damage to your device or personal injury. CAUTION Do not attach or remove this product on or from an unstable surface.

  • Page 65: 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. When using an iPhone, iPad or Android device: An external power supply is required, such as a USB power adapter or USB mobile battery.

  • Page 66: Audio-Related And Other Issues

    Windows PC is not recognized Have you installed the driver? You must install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver if you wish to connect this product to a Windows PC. See the following website for how to install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver.

  • Page 67: 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. Microphone preamp +0.5 dB/-1.5 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz @ Fs = 192 kHz) with a nominal output Frequency response input →...

  • Page 68: Microphone Specifications

    Appendix > Microphone specifications Microphone specifications Type Back electret condenser type Polar pattern Cardioid Address type Side Frequency response 30 Hz to 20 kHz 110 dB (THD ≦1.0% at 1kHz) Max. Input SPL Sensitivity −34 dB ± 3 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz) The contents of this guide apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date.

  • Page 69: Input / Output Characteristics

    Terminals Format Data Length Connector USB Audio Class 2.0 / 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 Yamaha Steinberg USB 24-bit kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, USB Type-C Driver 192 kHz The contents of this guide apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date.

  • Page 70: Dimensions

    Appendix > Dimensions Dimensions (Unit: mm)

  • Page 71: Polar Pattern

    Appendix > Polar pattern Polar pattern 0º 0º 330º 30º 30º 300º 60º 60º 270º 270º 90º 90º 240º 120º 120º 210º 210º 150º 150º [dB] 180º 180º @1 kHz...
  • Page 72 Appendix > Frequency response Frequency response [dB] [Hz]...
  • Page 73 Appendix > Block and level diagrams Block and level diagrams See the following Yamaha website for the AG01 block and level diagrams. https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag01/...
  • Page 74 Stylesheet Name: 01_YMH_PDF_Manual_A5_PA_En-Multi Layout Folder: YMH_PDF_Manual_A5_PA Stylesheet Version: 2022.04.13 Yamaha Pro Audio global website https://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/ © 2022 Yamaha Corporation Published 06/2022 AM-C0...

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