Yamaha Audiogram 3 User Manual

USB AUDIO INTERFACE

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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Type of Equipment : COMPUTER RECORDING SYSTEM

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Model Name : AUDIOGRAM 3

(FCC DoC)

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT:

uct to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE:

found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

When connecting this prod-

This product has been tested and

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line ﬁlter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna leadin is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Cor poration of America or its subsidiaries.

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, ﬁre or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Do not open Water warning

• Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the device, unplug the USB cable from this device immediately. Then have the device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• Never insert or remove a USB cable with wet hands.

Location

• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.

•Avoid setting all volume controls to their maximum. Depending on the condition of the connected devices, doing so may cause feedback and may damage the speakers.

• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disﬁguration or damage to the internal components.

• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Doing so may result in noise, both in the device itself and in the TV or radio next to it.

Connections

• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.

Handling caution

• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on monitor speakers LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, monitor speakers should be turned off FIRST for the same reason.

• Do not insert your ﬁngers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device.

•Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the device. If this happens, unplug the USB cable from the device immediately. Then have the device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not use the device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

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MIC/INST jacks (XLR-type) are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modiﬁcations to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always unplug the USB cable from a computer or turn off the computer to turn off the device when the device is not in use.

The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components.

SPECIAL NOTICES

• This manual is the exclusive copyright of Yamaha Corporation.

• The included software is the exclusive copyright of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

• Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at the end of this manual before installing the application.)

• Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.

•Yamaha makes 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 manual and the software.

• This disk containing the software is not meant for use with an audio/visual system (CD player, DVD player, etc.). Do not attempt to use the disk on equipment other than a computer.

• Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in speciﬁcations and functions will be announced separately.

• The screen displays as illustrated in this manual are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the screens which appear on your computer.

The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.

This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others' copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, music data, etc. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Apple, Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

* Speciﬁcations and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right

to change or modify products or speciﬁcations at any time without prior notice. Since speciﬁcations, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

AUDIOGRAM 3 Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha AUDIOGRAM 3 Computer Recording System. The AUDIOGRAM 3 includes a USB audio interface for digital audio data transfer, and Cubase AI DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software for Windows® and Macintosh® computer operating systems. With the AUDIOGRAM 3 and your personal computer you have the basic elements of a high-performance computer recording system that is easy to set up and operate.

Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take full advantage of your interface’s superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. After reading the manual, please store it in a safe place.

Features

Connect To Your Computer via a Single USB Cable (page 8)

The AUDIOGRAM interface connects to your computer via the supplied USB cable. Stereo audio data is transferred in both directions— from the interface to the computer, and viceversa—via the USB connection (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling frequency).

No Driver Installation Required (page 8)

The AUDIOGRAM system uses the standard drivers included in your computer’s operating system, so there’s no need to install any extra driver software.

Cubase AI DAW Software Supplied (page 8)

Cubase AI software, included in the AUDIOGRAM package, offers versatile, high-performance hard-disk recording capability.

48V Phantom Power (page 18)

A PHANTOM switch supplies +48V phantom power to the channel 1 microphone input, so you can use high-quality phantom-powered condenser microphones for superior recording quality.

Accessories

• Cubase AI 4 DVD-ROM

• USB cable

• Owner’s Manual (this book)

Introduction........................................ 5

Features .............................................5

Contents .............................................5

System Requirements ........................ 6

Setup ..................................................... 7

Quick Guide.......................................... 8

1. Installing Cubase AI .......................8

2. Connecting to the AUDIOGRAM

interface......................................... 8

3. Powering Up the System................ 9

4. Adjusting Level ............................. 10

5. Recording with Cubase AI............ 10

6. Mixing with Cubase AI.................. 16

Controls and Functions..................... 18

Input Signal Flow.............................. 19

Troubleshooting................................. 20

Specifications................................... 128

General Specifications ...................128

Dimensional Diagrams ...................128

Block Diagram and Level

Diagram.......................................... 129

About the accessory disk ...............130

SOFTWARE LICENSE

AGREEMENT ....................................130

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NOTE

Introduction

System Requirements

Visit the web address below for the latest information on:

NOTE

<http://www.yamahasynth.com/>

Computer System Requirements

Windows Vista

Computer..............Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface

OS ........................Windows Vista

CPU......................1 GHz or higher Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron processor

Memory ................1 GB or more

Windows XP

Computer..............Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface

OS ........................Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition

CPU......................750 MHz or higher Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron processor

Memory ................96 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended)

Macintosh

Computer..............Macintosh computer with built-in USB interface

OS ........................Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higher

CPU......................Macintosh G3 300 MHz or higher/Intel processor

Memory ................128 MB or more

Cubase AI 4 System Requirements

Windows

OS ........................Windows XP Professional SP1 or higher/XP Home Edition SP1 or higher/

CPU......................1.4 GHz or higher Intel Pentium processor

Memory ................512 MB or more

Audio Interface .....Windows DirectX/ASIO compatible

Hard Disk..............1 GB or more

Macintosh

OS ........................Mac OS X 10.4 or higher

CPU......................Power Mac G4 1 GHz/Core Solo 1.5 GHz or higher

Memory ................512 MB or more

Hard Disk..............1 GB or more

•A DVD driver is required for installation.

•To activate your software license, install the application while the computer is connected to the

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Windows Vista (32 bit)

internet.

Setup

Be sure to turn the PHANTOM +48V switch (★) on when using a phantom-powered condenser microphone.

Microphone

Keyboard, etc.

Audio system

Headphones

To connect a device such as a microphone:

To connect an instrument such as an electric guitar or bass:

USB cable

Cubase AI

Computer

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Quick Guide

This quick setup and operation guide covers everything from installing the Cubase AI software to using Cubase AI for recording and mixdown. While going through this section you might find it useful to also refer to the “Controls and Functions” section on page 18, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI software.

Step

IMPORTANT !

Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account.

Insert the included DVD-ROM into the computer’s DVD-ROM drive.

Double-click on the “CubaseAI4.msi” icon in the “Cubase AI 4 for Windows” folder (for

Windows users), or double-click the “CubaseAI4.mpkg” in the “Cubase AI 4 for MacOS X” (for Macintosh users).

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Cubase AI software.

NOTE

Step

Be sure to turn the TOM +48V switch on when using a phantom-powered condenser microphone.

Installing Cubase AI

Since the End-User Software License Agreement (EUSLA) shown on your PC-display in your installing the “DAW” software is replaced by the agreement at the end of this manual, you should disregard the EUSLA. Read the Software License Agreement at the end of this manual carefully, and install the software if you agree to it.

In order to have continuous use of Cubase AI, including support and other beneﬁts, you will need to register the software and activate your software license by starting it while the computer is connected to the Internet. Click the “Register Now” button shown when the software is started, then ﬁll in all required ﬁelds for registration. If you do not register the product, you will be unable to use the application after a limited period of time expires.

Connecting to the AUDIOGRAM interface

PHAN-

OUT LEVEL controlLEVEL controls

Turn all gear that is to be connected to the AUDIOGRAM off or to standby mode (except

the computer), and set the LEVEL controls and OUT LEVEL control to their minimum settings.

Connect microphones and/or instruments.

For details on making connections refer to the “Setup” section on page 7 and the “Controls and Functions” section on page 18.

Set the MIC/INST switch according to the type of device connected to channel 1.

Select MIC ( ) if a microphone is connected, or INST ( ) if a guitar or similar instrument is connected.

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Quick Guide

NOTE

Step

To prevent loud pops and noises, turn on the power to your sound gear starting with the sources (instruments, CD players, etc.) and ending with the audio system (monitor speakers).

Turn on the instruments and microphones.

If you are using a condenser microphone for the channel 1, turn on the PHANTOM +48V

switch.

CAUTION

Connect the AUDIOGRAM interface to your computer using the supplied USB cable.

The POWER indicator will light to indicate that power is being applied to the AUDIOGRAM interface.

Powering Up the System

Observe the following precautions when turning on phantom power.

• Make sure that the PHANTOM +48V switch is off when phantom power is not needed.

• When turning the switch on, be sure that only a condenser microphone is connected to the MIC/INST input jack. Other devices may be damaged if connected to phantom power. This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones or instruments with the phone jack, however, as these will not be affected by phantom power.

•To prevent damage to speakers, be sure to turn off audio system (monitor speakers) before turning this switch on or off. We also recommend that you set the OUT LEVEL control to the minimum position before operating this switch to avoid the risk of loud noises that could cause hearing loss or device damage.

USB Connection Precautions

Be sure to observe the following points when connecting to the computer's USB interface. Failure to observe these rules can result in computer freezes/hang-ups and possibly data loss or corruption. If the instrument or computer does hang up, restart the application or computer.

• Be sure to wake the computer from sleep/suspended/standby mode before

CAUTION

making a connection to the computer’s USB connector.

•Always quit all applications running on the computer before connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.

•Wait at least 6 seconds between connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.

When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable be sure to turn the OUT LEVEL control all the way down.

CAUTION

The ﬁrst time you connect to the computer’s USB connector, or change the connection to a different USB port, a driver installation display may appear. If this occurs, wait until the installation is complete before proceeding.

Turn the power to the audio system (monitor speakers).

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