Yamaha AG 03 Owner's Manual

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[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.

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[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.

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[AMPSIM]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."

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[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 

a natural spaciousness to the sound.

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[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.

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Levelknobs

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.

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."

MainFeatures

Multi-purpose6-channelmixerwithaudiointerface,idealforlivewebcasting

•  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.

IncludedAccessories

•  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:Downloadandinstalldrivers.

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  Connectingspeakers,microphones,

instruments,etc.

1 

Turnoffthepowerofallspeakers,instruments,andotherdevicestobe

connectedtothemixer.

2 

Connectspeakers,microphonesandinstrumentsreferringtotheconnection

examplebelow.

ConnectionExample

Microphones

Electric keyboard

Powered 

monitor 

speakers

Headphones

Portable 

audio 

player

Headset

Smartphone

Foot switch 

(Yamaha FC5)

Computer

Rear panel

Electric guitar

NOTE

If you are using condenser microphones, turn on (O) the [+48V] phantom power switch.

STEP 2  Gettingsoundtothespeakersorheadphones.

1 

Makesurethatallswitchesincludingthe[ ](Standby/On)switcharenot

pressed(N).

2 

UsetheincludedUSBcabletoconnectyourcomputertothemixer.

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).

3 

Turnthe[GAIN]knobs,Levelknobs,Speakers[

]knob,andHeadphones[

]

knobfullytotheleft(minimum).

 Level knobs

 [GAIN] knobs

Speakers [ ] knob

Headphones [

] 

knob

4 

Makesurethatthevolumeofapoweredspeakersissettominimum.

5 

Turnonthepowertoconnecteddevicesinthefollowingorder:Instruments,

audiodevices

Mixer's[

]switch

Poweredmonitorspeakers.

NOTICE

  Follow this order to avoid loud, unexpected noise from the speakers. Reverse the order when 

turning the power off.

6 

Forchannelstowhichamicrophoneorinstrumentisconnected,setthe[GAIN]

knobtothe12o'clockposition.

7 

SettheLevelknobstothe3o'clockposition.

8 

SettheSpeakers[

]knobandtheHeadphones[

]knobtothe12o'clock

position.

9 

Speakintoyourmicrophone,playyourinstrument,orplayyouraudiodevice,

andadjustthevolumeonthepoweredmonitorspeakers.

10 

Ifnosoundisheard,orifyouwanttoadjustthevolume,followtheinstructions

intheboxedsectionbelow.

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.

nThereisnosound,oryouneedtoincreasethevolume

1 

Speakintoyourmicrophoneorplayyourinstrument,turningthe[GAIN]

knobtotherightsothatthecorresponding[PEAK]LEDflashesbriefly.

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 

Ifthe[PAD]switchor[GAIN]switchisturnedon(O),turntheLevelknob

fullytotheleftto"0"(minimum),andthenturnoff(N)theswitches.

3 

SlowlyturntheLevelknobtotherightuntilthedesiredvolumeisreached.

nTodecreasethevolume:

1 

TurntheLevelknobfullytotheleftto"0"(minimum),andthenturnon(O)

the[PAD]switchor[GAIN]switchonthechannelforwhichyouwantto

decreasethevolume.

2 

SlowlyturntheLevelknobtotherightuntilthedesiredvolumeisreached.

If the volume does not decrease after the above steps:

3 

Lowerthevolumeoftheinstrumentoraudiodevice.

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MIXING CONSOLE

Owner’s Manual

Controls and Functions

1

[USB2.0]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/ 

NOTICE

Please do not connect any device to [USB 2.0] terminal other than 

personal computers or tablet devices.

2

[5VDC]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

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[STEREOOUT]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.

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[MONITOROUT]jacks

For connecting to powered monitor speakers. These jacks 

support phone plugs (balanced/unbalanced).

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[FOOTSW]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.

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Headphones[ ]outputjack

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 (.

3

MIC/LINEinputjacks

For connecting to a microphone, an instrument, or an audio 

device. These jacks support both XLR and phone plugs.

XLR

Phone

4

LINEinputjacks

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]phantomswitch/[+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 

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 

F

 and Headphones [

] knob 

G

) fully to 

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.

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[HEADSET]microphone[

]inputjack

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[ ]outputjack

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.

A

[ ](Standby/On)switch

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]inputjack

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

Levelmeter

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

[TOPC]slideswitch

Select the sound to send to the computer.

[DRYCH1-2]:

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.

[INPUTMIX]:

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

[MONITORMUTE]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.

G

Headphones[

]knob**

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.

*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)/!/@tofactorydefaultsettings

Turn the [

] switch A on while pressing and holding down 

the [COMP/EQ] button ).

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Frontpanel

Rearpanel

n Tipsonvolumeadjustment

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".

Mixer Basics: Where Your Sound Goes

1

 Inputthesoundfroma

microphoneorinstrument

2

 Adjustthevolume,tone,

andeffectsofeachchannel

3

 Thesoundfromall

channelsflowsrightward

5

 Outputthesound

fromspeakersor

headphones

4

 Finaladjustmentof

thevolumeofthe

mixedsound

Channel number