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LIVE STREAMING MICROPHONE

User Guide

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

Page 2: ...he settings Windows 19 Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings Mac 21 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live 23 Using with an iPhone iPad 23 Using this product with an Android device 26 Using this product with your computer 29 Operations while livestreaming 33 Connecting your musical instrument or music player 35 Using this product for game chats Discord 3...

Page 3: ...base AI with your computer 58 Using this product in music production 59 Using Cubasis LE with an iPhone iPad 59 Using Cubase AI with your computer 60 Attaching this product onto a mic stand or desk mounted microphone boom arm 61 How to attach 61 Reattaching the stand for this product 64 Troubleshooting 65 Power related 65 Audio related and other issues 66 Appendix 67 General specifications 67 Micr...

Page 4: ...Frequency response 72 Block and level diagrams 73 4 Contents ...

Page 5: ...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 rights of any third party including copyrights as established by law in each country or region Yamaha bears no responsibility for any...

Page 6: ...inberg 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 countries Android YouTube and Google Play are trademarks of Goog...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...move the stand from this product and attach this product onto a commercially available mic stand or desk mounted microphone boom arm 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 includ...

Page 9: ...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 9 Introduction Accessories ...

Page 10: ...one n input volume knob Adjusts the input audio from a computer that s connected to the USB 2 0 port or the input audio from a smartphone or other device that s connected to the smartphone input output jack NOTE You cannot adjust the AUX input jack volume by using the USB smartphone input volume knob Adjust the volume from the connected device f Headphone H volume knob Adjusts the volume for the h...

Page 11: ...tach the i stand i 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 How to attach p 61 j MIC GAIN selector switch Determines the base mic volume Set this to LOW low if the sound is distorting Set this to HIGH high if the sound is too low 11 Component names and functions Rear panel ...

Page 12: ...ith background music or sound effects LOOPBACK This setting is appropriate for broadcasting conversations and video game streaming The INPUT MIX audio and the audio input from your iPhone iPad computer as well as from a smartphone connected to the smartphone input output jack is mixed and sent in stereo This also mixes background music or game sounds that are input from your iPhone iPad computer o...

Page 13: ...supply power like an iPhone or iPad or when connecting to computers that cannot supply ample bus power This product does not include a USB power adapter or USB mobile battery NOTICE 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 l...

Page 14: ...adapter sold separately to the 5V DC IN USB port on the bottom Follow the important precautions below to prevent device malfunctions or loss of data NOTICE Do not connect any other devices except for an iPhone iPad or a computer to the USB 2 0 port Make sure to use the included USB cable when connecting to devices Before inserting or unplugging the USB cable quit all applications and make sure tha...

Page 15: ... USB C connector 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 1 Make sure that the volume on this product and on the connected device is turned all the way down 2 Connect a commercially ...

Page 16: ...e 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 5 Connect the adapter 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 16 Getting ready to use...

Page 17: ...ods 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 port on the bottom of the unit To a power supply Bottom USB cable commercially available USB power adapter ...

Page 18: ...nductor 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 or recording app to test whether the audio is being inputted and outputted 18 Getting ready to use this ...

Page 19: ...ted 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 Bottom 4 Check whether the power LED of this product is lit If you ve connected the devices before installing the driver go ahead and install the driver Settings on the computer Change...

Page 20: ...3 Select Yamaha AG01 for Output and Input on the Sound screen 20 Getting ready to use this product Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings Windows ...

Page 21: ...onnect the devices directly without using a USB hub USB cable included Computer Bottom 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 power LED of this product is lit Settings on the computer From Audio MIDI Setup on the computer set Audio Devices to AG01 1 Open Finder Go App...

Page 22: ...milarly select Use This Device For Sound Input 5 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 6 Quit Audio MIDI Setup 22 Getting ready to use this product Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings Mac ...

Page 23: ... earphones with a stereo mini plug cable Apple Lightning USB3 Camera Adapter when using an iPhone iPad with a Lightning connector Apple USB C Digital AV Multiport Adapter when using an iPad with a USB C connector USB power adapter USB cable commercially available for power supply USB cable included Steps to follow 1 Connect the iPhone iPad Make the necessary connections by referring to Getting rea...

Page 24: ...ar panel Once you ve made the settings on this product launch the AG Controller app and click Sound Check at the bottom of the screen Adjust the volume to check the sound on the Sound Check screen that appears Sound Check screen 4 Adjust the headphone earphone volume 24 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Using with an iPhone iPad ...

Page 25: ...hone volume Adjusting the volume for the headphones or earphones has no effect on the volume of the livestreaming audio 5 Adjust the overall volume Use the mic M volume knob and the USB smartphone n input volume knob to adjust the respective levels Launch the livestreaming app and check the balance for the listeners NOTE See Audio related and other issues p 66 if you don t hear any sound 25 Using ...

Page 26: ...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 p 17 2 Connect headphones or earphones Connect your headphones or earphones to the headphones o...

Page 27: ...MIC OFF Rear panel 4 Adjust the headphone earphone volume 1 Adjust the mic volume as necessary 2 Set the headphone H volume knob to the minimum 0 position Volume adjustment for your own voice Volume adjustment for headphones earphones 1 2 3 27 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Using this product with an Android device ...

Page 28: ...livestreaming audio 5 Adjust the overall volume Use the mic M volume knob and the USB smartphone n input volume knob to adjust the respective levels Launch the livestreaming app and check the balance for the listeners NOTE See Audio related and other issues p 66 if you don t hear any sound 28 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Using this product with an Android device ...

Page 29: ...river 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 19 2 Connecting to your computer Connect by referring to Getting ready to use this product Connecting to your computer an...

Page 30: ...el Once you ve made the settings on this product launch the AG Controller app and click Sound Check at the bottom of the screen Adjust the volume to check the sound on the Sound Check screen that appears Sound Check screen 5 Adjust the headphone earphone volume 30 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Using this product with your computer ...

Page 31: ...olume Adjusting the volume for the headphones or earphones has no effect on the volume of the livestreaming audio 6 Adjust the overall volume Use the mic M volume knob and the USB smartphone n input volume knob to adjust the respective levels Launch the livestreaming app and check the balance for the listeners NOTE See Audio related and other issues p 66 if you don t hear any sound 31 Using this p...

Page 32: ...MING OUT selector switch on this product to MIC or to INPUT MIX set this to Default and if you ve set the selector switch to LOOPBACK set this to Disabled 4 Also set the Mic Auxiliary Audio setting in Global Audio Devices to the line setting Yamaha AG01 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 ...

Page 33: ...ic is not broadcasted n Adding reverb to your voice To add reverb to the mic audio turn the reverb r 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 33 Using this product for live...

Page 34: ...en How to access Detail r click on the Reverb graph onscreen NOTE The AG Controller app is not available for Android devices 34 Using this product for livestreaming 17LIVE Twitch YouTube Live Operations while livestreaming ...

Page 35: ...ected musical instrument NOTE You may need a conversion cable or other means to connect your instrument Check the method for connecting that applies to your instrument 3 5 mm stereo mini cable Bottom Digital piano n Connecting a music player To play background music or sound effects connect your music player to the AUX input jack at the bottom of this unit Adjust the volume on the connected device...

Page 36: ...vice 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 3 5 mm 4 conductor TRRS stereo mini cable USB power adapter USB cable commercially available for power supply Steps to follow 1 ...

Page 37: ...one iPad 4 USB cable commercially available USB power adapter 2 To a power supply NOTE 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 2 Connect headphones or earphones Connect your headphones or earphones to the headphones output jack Bottom ...

Page 38: ...TREAMING OUT MIC H MIX MINUS MIC OFF set this to ON if you don t want to hear your own voice Rear panel 5 Starting the voice chat 1 Launch Discord 2 Adjust the volume using the headphone H volume knob while audio is playing on the gaming device If the sound coming from the gaming device is too low turn up the volume on your gaming device 3 Use the USB smartphone n input volume knob to adjust the v...

Page 39: ...alking with Volume adjustment for headphones earphones 4 3 2 Operations during voice chat Muting your own voice If you want to interrupt the voice chat 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 39 Using this product for game chats Discord Using with an iPhone iPad ...

Page 40: ... need This product Android device on which Discord is installed Headphones or earphones with a stereo mini plug cable Gaming device 3 5 mm 4 conductor TRRS 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...

Page 41: ... OUT MIC H MIX MINUS MIC OFF set this to ON if you don t want to hear your own voice Rear panel 5 Starting the voice chat 1 Launch Discord 2 Adjust the volume using the headphone H volume knob while audio is playing on the gaming device If the sound coming from the gaming device is too low turn up the volume on your gaming device 3 Use the USB smartphone n input volume knob to adjust the volume of...

Page 42: ...ith Volume adjustment for headphones earphones 4 3 2 Operations during voice chat Muting your own voice If you want to interrupt the voice chat 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 42 Using this product for game chats Discord Using this product with an Android device ...

Page 43: ...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 19 2 Connecting to your computer Connect by referring to Getting ready to use this product Connecting to your computer and configuring the s...

Page 44: ...own voice Rear panel 6 Configure the settings for Discord Log in after launching Discord Confirm that the Audio Settings sound input device and sound output device are both set to Yamaha AG01 7 Starting the voice chat 1 Adjust the volume using the headphone H volume knob while audio is playing on the gaming device If the sound coming from the gaming device is too low turn up the volume on your gam...

Page 45: ... with Volume adjustment for headphones earphones 3 2 1 Operations during voice chat Muting your own voice If you want to interrupt the voice chat 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 45 Using this product for game chats Discord Using this product with your computer ...

Page 46: ...apter 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 power adapter USB cable commercially available for power supply Steps to...

Page 47: ...iPhone iPad 4 USB cable commercially available USB power adapter 2 To a power supply NOTE 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 2 Connect headphones or earphones Connect your headphones or earphones to the headphones output jack Bott...

Page 48: ... USB smartphone n input volume knob to adjust the volume of the conversation 4 Adjust the volume for the headphones or earphones using the headphone H volume knob 5 Use the mic M volume knob to adjust the volume of your own voice Volume adjustment for your own voice Volume adjustment for conversation Volume adjustment for headphones earphones 5 1 3 4 Operations during the conversation Muting your ...

Page 49: ...NOTE See Audio related and other issues p 66 if you don t hear any sound 49 Using this product in a Web meeting Using with an iPhone iPad ...

Page 50: ...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 TRRS 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 Andr...

Page 51: ...rtphone n input volume knob to adjust the volume of the conversation 4 Adjust the volume for the headphones or earphones using the headphone H volume knob 5 Use the mic M volume knob to adjust the volume of your own voice Volume adjustment for your own voice Volume adjustment for conversation Volume adjustment for headphones earphones 5 1 3 4 Operations during the conversation Muting your own voic...

Page 52: ...NOTE See Audio related and other issues p 66 if you don t hear any sound 52 Using this product in a Web meeting Using this product with an Android device ...

Page 53: ...red 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 19 2 Connecting to your computer Connect by referring to Getting ready to use this product Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings ...

Page 54: ...input device and sound output device are both set to Yamaha AG01 6 Start the Web meeting 1 Use the USB smartphone n input volume knob to adjust the volume of the conversation Set this to the 3 o clock setting to begin 2 Adjust the volume for the headphones or earphones using the headphone H volume knob 3 Use the mic M volume knob to adjust the volume of your own voice Volume adjustment for your ow...

Page 55: ...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 55 Using this product in a Web meeting Using this product with your computer ...

Page 56: ...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 56 Using this produ...

Page 57: ... 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 57 Using this ...

Page 58: ...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 58 Using this product for re...

Page 59: ... 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 59 Using this product in music production Using Cubasis LE with an iPhone iPad ...

Page 60: ... 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 60 Using this product in music ...

Page 61: ...tions below to prevent damage to your device or personal injury CAUTION Do not attach or remove this product on or from an unstable surface Be sure to unplug all cables from this product before attaching Make sure to support this product with your hand while loosening or tightening the screws before attachment or removal Firmly attach this product onto the mic stand or desk mounted microphone boom...

Page 62: ...the protective cap covering the screw hole on the rear side 4 Attach the adapter to the mic stand or desk mounted microphone boom arm NOTE Use a mic stand or desk mounted microphone boom arm that is compatible with a 3 8 diameter screw hole 62 Attaching this product onto a mic stand or desk mounted microphone boom arm How to attach ...

Page 63: ... 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 63 Attaching this product onto a mic stand or desk mounted microphone boom arm How to attach ...

Page 64: ...duct with your hand while loosening or tightening the screws before attachment or removal When removing this product from the mic stand or desk mounted microphone boom arm and attaching it again to the stand follow the steps for How to attach p 61 in reverse order When attaching the spacers onto this unit make sure to line them up with the holes on this unit and attach them firmly 64 Attaching thi...

Page 65: ... 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 66: ...Is the volume for the mic or headphones earphones adjusted appropriately If you hear a low pulsating or a high pitched screeching sound feedback lower the volume on your mic headphones or earphones Cannot adjust the volume Are you adjusting the volume of the AUX input jack on the connected device You cannot adjust the AUX input jack volume by using the USB smartphone input audio knob Adjust the vo...

Page 67: ... USB IN 1 Smartphone IN 1 Output channels PHONES 1 USB OUT 1 Smartphone OUT 1 Microphone function GAIN HIGH MID LOW DSP COMP EQ 4 REVERB MUTE USB audio 2 IN 2 OUT Sampling frequency up to 192 kHz Bit depth 24 bit Power requirements DC 5V 900 mA Power consumption Max 4 5 W Dimensions W H D 116 mm 281 mm 118 mm 4 6 x 11 1 x 4 6 Net weight 1 2 kg 2 6 lb Included accessories USB2 0 Cable 1 5 m Quick G...

Page 68: ...ern Cardioid Address type Side Frequency response 30 Hz to 20 kHz Max Input SPL 110 dB THD 1 0 at 1kHz 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 68 Appendix Microphone specifications ...

Page 69: ...l R Sleeve GND 3 Tip Signal L Ring 1 Signal R Ring 2 GND Sleeve Output for smartphone Analog Output Characteristics 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms Output Terminals Actual Source Impedance For Use With Nominal Output level Connectors Nominal Max before clip SMARTPHONE OUT 150 Ω 1 5 kΩ line 30 dBu 24 51 mV 20 dBu 77 5 mV 3 5 mm phone jack 3 CTIA PHONES 120 Ω 40 Ω phone 1 5 mW 1 5 mW 6 mW 6 mW 3 5 mm phone jack 3 ...

Page 70: ...Dimensions 116 118 281 Unit mm 70 Appendix Dimensions ...

Page 71: ...Polar pattern 0º 30º 60º 90º 120º 150º 180º 210º 270º 0º 30º 60º 90º 120º 150º dB 1 kHz 180º 210º 240º 270º 300º 330º 10 5 0 71 Appendix Polar pattern ...

Page 72: ...Frequency response 15 10 5 0 5 10 50 1k 5k 20k 100 500 Hz dB 72 Appendix Frequency response ...

Page 73: ...Block and level diagrams See the following Yamaha website for the AG01 block and level diagrams https www yamaha com 2 ag01 73 Appendix Block and level diagrams ...

Page 74: ...https www yamahaproaudio com Yamaha Downloads https download yamaha com 2022 Yamaha Corporation Published 06 2022 AM C0 Layout Folder YMH_PDF_Manual_A5_PA Stylesheet Name 01_YMH_PDF_Manual_A5_PA_En Multi Stylesheet Version 2022 04 13 ...

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