Yamaha AG08 User manual

LIVE STREAMING MIXER
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User Guide
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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.. ................................................................. 30
Connecting to Android devices..................................................................32
Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch,
YouTube Live) 34
Using this product with your computer.. .................................................... 34
Using with an iPad/iPhone........................................................................42
Using this product with an Android device.. ................................................ 48
Operations while livestreaming.................................................................52
Connecting your musical instrument or music player.. ................................. 53
Using the ducker function 54
About the ducker.....................................................................................54
Using the maximizer function 55
About the maximizer.. ............................................................................. 55
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Using the sound pad 56
Using the sound pad for playback..............................................................56
Making detailed settings for each pad.. ...................................................... 57
Recording to the sound pad.. .................................................................... 58
Assigning audio files to the sound pad........................................................60
Using the voice changer 61
Adjusting the voice formant and pitch........................................................61
Using the presets 62
Recalling the presets.. ............................................................................. 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.. ...................................................... 71
Troubleshooting 72
Power-related.. ...................................................................................... 72
Audio-related and other issues..................................................................73
Restoring the product to factory default settings (initialization)....................75
Appendix 76
General specifications..............................................................................76
Input / Output characteristics...................................................................78
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Dimensions.............................................................................................80
Block diagram.........................................................................................81
Level diagram.........................................................................................82
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Introduction
About this Guide
Notice regarding the contents of this guide
This user guide explains about connecting and operating this product for the user. The precautions and other
matters are classified as follows.
(WARNING
This content indicates “risk of serious injury or death.”
(CAUTION
This content indicates “risk of injury.”
(NOTICE
Indicates points that you must observe in order to prevent product failure, damage or malfunction and
data loss, as well as to protect the environment.
(NOTE
Indicates notes on instructions, restrictions on functions, and additional information that may be helpful.
(All illustrations and screens shown in this guide are for explanatory purposes.
(Any company names, product names or related names in this document are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
(Software may be revised and updated without prior notice.
(Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH and Yamaha Corporation make no 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 infringement upon third party rights that may occur as a result of
using this product.
(The copyright of the “content”*1 installed in this product belongs to Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH,
Yamaha Corporation, or its copyright holder. Except as permitted by copyright laws and other relevant
laws, such as copying for personal use, it is prohibited to “reproduce or divert”*2 without the permission
of the copyright holder. When using the content, consult with a copyright expert. If you create music or
perform with the contents through the original use of the product, and then record and distribute them,
the permission of Yamaha Corporation is not required regardless of whether the distribution method is
paid or free of charge.
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*1 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.
*2 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.
Trademarks
The trademarks used in this guide are as follows.
(Steinberg, Cubase, Cubasis and WaveLab Cast are registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies
GmbH.
(Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
(Apple, Mac, iPad, iPhone, App Store and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
in other countries.
(Android and YouTube are trademarks of Google LLC.
All company names, product names and other such listings in this guide are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective companies.
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How the manuals are organized
The manuals that cover this product are listed below.
Printed manuals
The manual that is included with this product.
(Start Guide
Explains the basic methods used to connect this product to external devices and how to configure the
settings, as well as the name and function of each part.
(Safety Guide
Explains the 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 the Yamaha website, so
please make use of these resources as necessary.
https://download.yamaha.com/
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Product features
This is a Live streaming mixer that’s used for livestreaming and other uses via connection to your computer,
iPad or smartphone. This product includes a variety of effects and functions to produce a great livestream.
nBuilt-in voice changer for livestream production
You can apply a wide array of effects to the voice audio inputted to CH1, including a voice changer and more.
Use the dedicated “AG08 Controller” to make detailed adjustments to the tonal character.
nSound 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.
nThree USB audio input/output channels and a physical fader design for controlling the
volume
You can individually assign the playback audio to the CH3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 faders on this unit from multiple
applications running on a computer that’s connected to this unit via USB, and mix this with the audio
inputted to this unit and with the sound pad’s playback sounds to create a livestream mix. Also, the three
USB output channels on this product output individually to multiple applications on your computer. For
example, you can use these in combination to create the optimum mixes respectively for the chat audio and
for the livestream audio in your livestream that features guests and voice chat.
nPreset buttons for instantly switching between CH1 sound settings
You can use the four preset buttons on this unit to instantly switch between audio effect settings for CH1.
Each preset can be configured in detail using the “AG08 Controller” app.
nA variety of built-in effects for adjusting the character of the sound
You can turn on/off the voice changer (CH1)/amp simulator (CH2), the compressor/equalizer and reverb/
delay on this product.
Use the dedicated “AG08 Controller” app to configure the detailed settings.
nIncludes “WaveLab Cast” audio editing software
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.
nIncludes “Cubase AI” DAW software
A license for “Cubase AI” is included with this product. You can use this software for the tasks required in
basic music production, including recording, editing, mixing and more.
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nStable operations using the dedicated AC adapter
Use the included AC adapter to supply the necessary power for stable operations.
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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 × 1
(Start Guide × 1
(WaveLab Cast Download Information × 1
(Cubase AI Download Information × 1
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Component names and functions
Rear panel
Bottom part of rear panel
a b c d
a[12V] DC jack
Connect the included AC adapter here.
b[POWER SOURCE] selector switch
Selects which jack is used to power this product. Set this to the [USB 2.0] side when powering this product via the
[USB 2.0] port, and set this to the [12V] DC jack side when powering this product via the [12V] DC jack.
c[USB 2.0] jack (Type C)
Connect your computer or iPad/iPhone. When connecting a computer, power will be supplied from the computer to
this unit. When connecting an iPad/iPhone, connect the included AC adapter separately to the [12V] DC jack.
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.
(A 5 V and 1.5 A power supply is required to operate this product on bus power. If a sufficient amount of power is not available
for a stable power supply, supply power separately via the [12V] DC jack.
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Points of caution when using the USB port
(Observe the following points to prevent loss of data when connecting the USB port to other devices.
(Observe the following before inserting or unplugging the USB cable.
(Quit all applications.
(Make sure that no data is being transmitted from this product.
(After you unplug the cable, make sure to wait for at least six seconds before plugging the cable in again. Rapidly plugging in and
unplugging the cable may cause a malfunction.
d[ASSIGNABLE FOOT SW] jack
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. Press the menu [ ] button on the AG08 Controller, and select Settings → FOOT SW to make the settings.
Top part of rear panel
a b c d f g h ie
a[MONITOR OUT] connectors (XLR)
Connect your powered monitor speaker or similar equipment here. These are compatible with XLR connectors.
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b[MONITOR OUT] jacks (phone)
Connect your powered monitor speaker or similar equipment here. These are compatible with phone plugs
(balanced/unbalanced).
c[MIX OUT] jacks (phone)
These are electronically-balanced phone type output jacks for outputting the mixed signal in stereo.
d[CH7/8 (P) LINE IN/OUT] smartphone input/output jack (compatible with four-conductor
(TRRS) 3.5 mm stereo mini-plugs)
This input/output jack can be used in many different situations. Compatible with four-conductor stereo mini-plugs
(CTIA-compliant). You can connect your smartphone or tablet such as an Android device here, and use an application
to add sound effects such as audio cues or background music. Adjust the output volume on the connected device.
You can send the audio signal from this product to a connected device.
e[CH5/6 LINE IN] jack (compatible with three-conductor (TRS) 3.5 mm stereo mini-plugs)
Connect an electronic musical instrument, audio device or other line-level equipment here. Compatible with stereo
mini-plug cables.
f[CH5/6 LINE IN] jacks (RCA pin type)
Connect an electronic musical instrument, audio device or other line-level equipment here. Channels 5/6 use RCA pin
type plugs. Three-conductor (TRS) 3.5 mm stereo mini plugs are given priority over RCA pin type plugs. You cannot
use both types at the same time.
g[CH3/4 LINE] jacks (phone type)
Connect an electronic musical instrument, audio device or other line-level equipment here. Channels 3/4 use phone
plugs.
h[CH2 MIC/LINE/HI-Z] jack
Connect your mic, electronic musical instrument or other device here. Compatible with both XLR and phone plugs.
You can also connect a device with high output impedance like an electric guitar or bass guitar here.
i[CH1 MIC/LINE] jack
Connect your mic, electronic musical instrument or other device here. Compatible with both XLR and phone plugs.
XLR type (balanced)
Phone type (balanced)
Phone type (unbalanced)
Plug type
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.
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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.
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(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.
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Component names and functions > Rear panel

Front side
Effects section
Input section
Output section
Fader section
Sound pad section
Top panel input section
a b
c d e
f
g
h
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Component names and functions > Front side

a[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.
b[GAIN HIGH/LOW] selector switch
Determines the base volume for channels 3/4. Set this to LOW (O) if the [SIG/PEAK] LED keeps lighting up red or if
the sound is distorting.
NOTE
Turn the channel faders to the minimum setting before you toggle the [GAIN HIGH/LOW] selector switch. This is because you may hear
a noise when the switch is toggled.
cPhantom [+48V] switch/[+48V] LED
When this switch is turned on (O), the [+48V] LED lights, and DC +48V phantom power is supplied to the XLR plug
connected to the mic/line input jacks for channels 1 and 2.
Turn this switch on when you are using a condenser mic.
NOTE
(Turn the switch off if you don’t need phantom power.
(To prevent this product or your external device from malfunctioning and to prevent noise, turn this switch off before connecting a
device that does not support phantom power to channels 1 or 2.
(To prevent this product or your external device from malfunctioning and to prevent noise, do not unplug or insert a cable into
channel 1 or 2 while the switch is still on.
(To prevent this product or your external device from malfunctioning and to prevent noise, turn phantom power on/off only when
the channel 1/2 faders are at minimum setting.
d[PAD] switch
These switches attenuate the input signal level.
Turn these switches on if the input audio sounds distorted or if it seems too loud.
e[GUITAR (HI-Z)] switch
Use this switch to change the input impedance for channel 2, either on (O) or off (N). Set this to on when directly
connecting an instrument with high output impedance like an electric guitar or bass guitar to channel 2. If you will
use the “on” setting for this switch, connect your instrument to this product with an unbalanced phone connector.
The product will not work correctly if you use a balanced cable.
WARNING
(Set the output controls such as the [MONITOR] knob and the [MONITOR PHONES] [H] knob to their minimum setting before
toggling this switch. This is because the levels may suddenly get loud, which could damage your hearing or cause external
devices to malfunction.
f[LINE/USB] selector switches
These switches toggle between the audio source from the analog input jacks of channels 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 and the
input audio from the USB port. For details on what happens when this is switched to USB, see “Settings on the
computer” in “Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Windows)”(p.24) or “Settings on the
computer” in “Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Mac)”(p.27).
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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.
g[SIG/PEAK] LED
Use these indicators to check the input signal levels. To send audio at an appropriate volume to your computer,
adjust the levels for each channel so that the green LEDs light up but the red LEDs only briefly light up when a loud
sound is input.
h[STREAMING ON/OFF] switch
These switches toggle the output to the livestream bus (STREAMING bus) of channels 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8.
Fader section
a
b
aChannel faders
Adjusts the output level of the audio input from channels 1–8.
b(m) (s) Mute buttons
Toggles the mute feature on (the LED lights up red) or off (the LED goes dark). You can use this to silence the sound
when you take a short break or in similar situations while livestreaming.
NOTE
The LEDs flash when you are muting a channel using the INPUT MUTE function with a foot switch.
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Effects section
a
e
f
i
c d
b
g
h
a[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.
b[VOICE CHANGER] button
Toggles the voice changer function for channel 1 on/off.
c[PITCH] knob
Turn this knob to adjust the pitch for the channel 1 voice. You can change the pitch within a range of one octave up or
down.
When the parameter value is at zero, only the center LED lights up.
d[FORMANT] knob
Turn this knob to adjust the formant for the channel 1 voice. Turn this towards LOW for a more masculine voice, and
turn this towards HIGH for a more feminine voice.
e[FX] buttons
Toggles the send on/off to FX 1 from channel 1 and to FX 2 from channel 2.
NOTE
The LEDs flash when you have turned the send off by using the INPUT MUTE function with a foot switch.
fFX TYPE ([REVERB]/[DELAY]/[DLY→REV]) LEDs
Use these indicators to check the FX effect type for channel 1.
When REVERB is selected, the REVERB indicator lights up; when DELAY is selected, the DELAY indicator lights up; and
when DLY→REV (DELAY→REVERB) is selected, both indicators light up.
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gFX SEND knobs
Use these knobs to control the send level for FX1 of channel 1.
Push these knobs to toggle the effect type for FX1 of channel 1.
h[AMP SIM] button
Toggles the amp simulator function for channel 2 on/off. The amp simulator recreates the sound of playing an
electric guitar through an amplifier. This simulates the characteristic “distorted” amp sound that’s heard when you
directly connect an electric guitar.
i[CH1 PRESET] [1]–[4] buttons
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. Use AG08 Controller to change the LED colors. See “Using the presets”(p.62) for how to register
the presets.
Top panel output section
d
a
b
e
f
g
c
a[STREAMING OUT] LED level meters
These meters display the level of signal used for the streaming bus (STREAMING bus). Each horizontal meter lights up
when its signal level (shown in the middle, in units of dB) is exceeded. When the signal level exceeds 0 dB, the OVER
LED lights up red.
b[CUE] switch
When this is turned on, the STREAMING OUT signal is output to both MONITOR PHONES 1 and 2, and the indicator to
the left of the switch lights up. Turn this on when you want to check the streaming signal in headphones.
c[MONITOR] knob
Adjusts the volume of audio sent to the device connected to the [MONITOR OUT] connectors.
d[PHONES 1 (H)/PHONES 2 (H)] jack (phone type)
Connect your headphones here. Compatible with stereo phone plugs. When using headphones or earphones with a
stereo mini-plug, you can also use the [HEADSET] headphones [H] output jack.
e[HEADSET] mic [ ] input jack
Connect a headset mic here. Normally, the plug is pink. The audio input from this jack is sent to channel 1.
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