Yamaha AG01 User manual

LIVE STREAMING MICROPHONE
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User Guide

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.. ................................................................. 15
Connecting to Android devices..................................................................17
Connecting to your computer and configuring the 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) 36
Using with an iPhone/iPad........................................................................36
Using this product with an Android device..................................................40
Using this product with your computer.. .................................................... 43
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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 iPhone/iPad......................................................57
Using Cubase 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
Microphone specifications........................................................................68
Input / Output characteristics...................................................................69
Dimensions.. .......................................................................................... 70
Polar pattern..........................................................................................71
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Frequency response.................................................................................72
Block and level diagrams..........................................................................73
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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.
(Software may be revised and updated without prior notice.
(Copying of the software or reproduction of this guide in whole or in part by any means is expressly
forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.
(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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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.
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, 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 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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Introduction > About this Guide

How the manuals are organized
The manuals that cover this product are listed below.
Printed manuals
The manual that is included with this product.
(Quick 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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Introduction > How the manuals are organized

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.
nFeatures a built-in compressor, equalizer and reverb with adjustable tonal character
Use the dedicated “AG Controller” to make detailed adjustments to the tonal character. You can turn the
reverb on/off on the product itself.
nUseful loopback feature for livestreaming
You can mix the input audio from your computer, iPad or smartphone with the audio from the mic on this
product and send it back to your computer, iPad or smartphone.
nAttachable to a mic stand or desk-mounted microphone boom arm
You can remove the stand from this product, and attach this product onto a commercially available mic
stand or desk-mounted microphone boom arm.
nBundled 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.
nBundled with “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.
nOperates using USB bus power
You can connect this product to your computer and power it via USB (a power supply of at least 5 V and 1 A is
required).
nOptimized mic and preamp
The preamp of this product is tuned for the microphone capsule, so that you can use the microphone in a
wide variety of situations.
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Introduction > Product features

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
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Introduction > Accessories

Component names and functions
Front side
The following explains the names and functions of each component on the front of this product.
c
d
b
e
f
g
a
aCondenser mic
Used for inputting audio. Speak into the mic with the [h] mark facing straight toward you.
bMic mute [m] button
When this is on, the button lights up and the mic is muted (no sound is produced).
cMic [M] volume knob
Adjusts the mic volume.
dReverb [r] button
When this is on, the button lights up and a reverb effect is applied to the audio signal.
eUSB/smartphone [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.
fHeadphone [H] volume knob
Adjusts the volume for the headphones or earphones connected to the headphones output jack. This has no effect on
the volume of audio that’s set using the [STREAMING OUT] selector switch on the rear side.
gPower LED
This lights up when power is being supplied from a [5V DC IN] USB port or a USB 2.0 port.
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Component names and functions > Front side

Rear panel
The following explains the names and functions of each component on the rear side of this product.
j
k
l
m
h
i
hStand attachment screws
Used to remove and attach the i stand.
iStand
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)
jMIC 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.
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Component names and functions > Rear panel

k[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.
[MIC]
Sends only the audio that’s inputted into this product.
NOTE
We recommend that you turn the reverb on this product to the OFF setting when you record using DAW software or similar
apps, so that only the dry sound is recorded. This gives you more freedom to apply and mix with reverb or other effects in your
DAW software after you’ve recorded the track with the mic.
[INPUT MIX]
This setting is appropriate for broadcasting conversations and speech (voice chats). Sends the audio that’s inputted
to the [AUX] input jack of this product as a stereo mix.
NOTE
You can connect your smartphone or an instrument such as a keyboard to the [AUX] input jack, and send the audio mixed with
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 or smartphone.
NOTE
When using DAW software, set this to [MIC] or [INPUT MIX] to avoid feedback.
l[H-MIX MINUS MIC] selector switch
When this is set to [OFF], you can hear the audio (your own voice) from this product using headphones. When this is
set to [ON], you cannot hear the audio (your own voice) from this product using headphones. Set this to [ON] if you
don’t want to hear your own voice when doing broadcast commentary or in other live streaming situations.
m3/8″ screw hole for mic stand (with protective cap)
Used for attaching to a mic stand or desk-mounted microphone boom arm. Remove the protective cap before
attaching the mic. You will need a 3/8″ conversion adapter for attachment.
NOTICE
(Make sure not to lose the protective cap and store it in a safe place.
NOTE
3/8″ conversion adapter (recommended product):
König & Meyer 19695 Universal joint - 3/8" male thread
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Component names and functions > Rear panel

Bottom
The following explains the names and functions of each component on the bottom of this product.
r
q
n
p
o
nHeadphones [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.
o[5V DC IN] USB port (USB-C)
Connect a commercially-available USB power adapter, USB mobile battery or similar device here. Use this with
devices that cannot 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 least 1
A.
p[AUX] input jack
This input jack can be used in many different situations. Compatible with 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug cables. Connect
your musical instrument or music player here. You can use a music player to add sound effects such as audio cues or
background music. Adjust the volume on the connected device.
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Component names and functions > Bottom

qSmartphone [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.
AUX input jack Headphones jack Smartphone
input/output jack
3-conductor 3-conductor 4-conductor
Two insulator bands Two insulator bands Three insulator bands
Stereo mini-plugs compatible with this product
rUSB 2.0 [U] port (USB-C)
Connect your computer or iPhone/iPad here. When connecting a computer, power will be supplied from the
computer to this unit. When connecting an iPhone/iPad, connect a USB power 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 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.
NOTE
At least 5 V and 1 A of power is required to operate on bus power. If a stable power supply cannot be provided, supply power
from the [5V DC IN] USB port on the bottom of the unit.
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Component names and functions > Bottom

Getting ready to use this product
Connecting to an iPhone/iPad
This explains what to do to power this unit, up through connecting to an iPhone/iPad. An external power
supply is required to connect to an iPhone/iPad.
What you need
(USB power adapter or USB mobile battery (at least 5 V, 1 A)
(USB cable (commercially available, for power supply)
(USB cable (included)
(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)
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
1Make sure that the volume on this product and on the connected device is turned
all the way down.
2Connect 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
3Check whether the power LED of this product is lit.
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Getting ready to use this product > Connecting to an iPhone/iPad

4Connect 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. However, the amount of time you can use
the iPad will be limited by how much battery charge remains.
5Connect 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.
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Getting ready to use this product > Connecting to an iPhone/iPad

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)
(3.5 mm 4-conductor stereo mini cable
NOTE
(This product can’t input/output audio via the USB cable.
(The audio signal sent to the Android device is monaural.
(When using this product for streaming or otherwise using it for long periods of time, have a power supply on hand for powering
your Android device.
Connecting
1Make sure that the volume on this product and on the connected device is turned
all the way down.
2Connect 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
3Check whether the power LED of this product is lit.
4Using a 3.5 mm four-conductor stereo mini cable, connect the smartphone [P]
input/output jack on this product to the headset jack on your Android device.
Bottom
3.5 mm
4-conductor (TRRS) stereo mini
cable
Android device
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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.
(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.
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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.
(For a list of compatible operating systems, see the Yamaha website listed above.
Connecting
1Remove all USB devices from your computer except for the mouse and keyboard.
2Make sure that the volume on this product and on the connected device is turned
all the way down.
3After 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
4Check 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 the output/input setting on your computer to “AG01”.
1Open the “Search” box from the “Taskbar”.
The method of opening the “Search” box may differ depending on the particular computer or
OS.
2Type “Sound” into the “Search” box screen, and then select “Sound Settings”
from the menu that appears.
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3Select [Yamaha AG01] for “Output” and “Input” on the “Sound” screen.
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Getting ready to use this product > Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Windows)