Yamaha AG03MK2 User manual

LIVE STREAMING MIXER
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User Guide

Contents
Introduction 4
About this Guide.. ..................................................................................... 4
How the manuals are organized..................................................................6
Product features.......................................................................................7
Accessories.. ............................................................................................ 8
Component names and functions 9
Rear panel.. ............................................................................................. 9
Front side...............................................................................................11
Getting ready to use this product 17
Connecting to an iPhone/iPad.. ................................................................. 17
Connecting to Android devices..................................................................19
Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Windows)............21
Connecting to your computer and configuring the settings (Mac)...................23
Using this product for livestreaming (17LIVE, Twitch,
YouTube Live) 25
Using with an iPhone/iPad........................................................................25
Using this product with an Android device..................................................30
Using this product with your computer.. .................................................... 34
Operations while livestreaming.. .............................................................. 39
Connecting your musical instrument or music player.. ................................. 41
Using this product in a Web meeting 43
Using with an iPhone/iPad........................................................................43
Using this product with an Android device..................................................49
Using this product with your computer.. .................................................... 54
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Using this product for a podcast 59
Using WaveLab Cast.................................................................................59
Using this product for recording 60
Using Rec’n’Share with an iPhone/iPad......................................................60
Using Cubase AI with your computer..........................................................61
Using this product in music production 62
Using Cubasis LE with an iPhone/iPad.. ...................................................... 62
Using Cubase AI with your computer..........................................................63
Troubleshooting 64
Power-related.. ...................................................................................... 64
Audio-related and other issues..................................................................65
Appendix 67
General specifications..............................................................................67
Input / Output characteristics...................................................................71
Dimensions.. .......................................................................................... 74
Block and level diagrams..........................................................................76
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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.
(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,
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the permission of Yamaha Corporation is not required regardless of whether the distribution method is
paid or free of charge.
*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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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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Product features
This is a Live streaming mixer that’s used 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
compressor, equalizer and reverb on/off on the product itself.
nUseful loopback feature for livestreaming
This feature lets you send back the audio inputted into this product to your computer, iPad or smartphone,
mixed with the audio from your computer, iPad or smartphone.
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).
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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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Component names and functions
Rear panel
b a b a
a[U] USB 2.0 jack (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 b [5V
DC] USB port.
NOTE
A dedicated driver is required to use this product with Windows® computers. Download and install the driver from the
following website.
AG03MK2 :
https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag03mk2/
AG06MK2 :
https://www.yamaha.com/2/ag06mk2/
NOTICE
(Do not connect any other devices except for an iPhone, iPad or a computer to the USB 2.0 port.
(A 5 V and 1 A power supply is required to operate this product on bus power. If a stable power supply cannot be
provided, supply power from the separately available [5V DC IN] USB port.
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.
(Make sure to use the USB cable packaged with this product.
(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.
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b[5V DC] 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
(Before using this product, 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.
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Component names and functions > Rear panel