YAMAHA AUDIOGRAM 6 User Manual
USB AUDIO INTERFACE
Owner’s Manual
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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620
Telephone : 714-522-9011
Type of Equipment : COMPUTER RECORDING SYSTEM
Model Name : AUDIOGRAM 6
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.
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:
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:
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. Compliance
When connecting this product to
This product has been tested and found to
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 lead-in 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 Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
(FCC DoC)
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)
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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 (-).
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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.
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.
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.
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• 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.
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AUDIOGRAM 6 Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha AUDIOGRAM 6 Computer Recording System. The AUDIOGRAM 6
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 6 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 vice-versa—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 harddisk recording capability.
Compression (page 16)
Compression increases the overall level without
introducing distortion by compressing excessive
peaks in the signals from microphones and guitars.
48V Phantom Power (page 16)
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)
Contents
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 ...........................................9
5. Recording with Cubase AI ........................ 10
6. Mixing with Cubase AI .............................. 14
Controls and Functions ................... 15
Input Signal Flow .......................................... 16
Troubleshooting ............................... 17
Specifications ................................. 104
General Specifications................................ 104
Dimensional Diagrams................................ 104
Block Diagram and Level Diagram ............. 105
About the accessory disk .............. 106
SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT................................... 106
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Introduction
NOTE
System Requirements
• Visit the web address below for the latest information on:
NOTE
<http://www.yamahasynth.com/>
Computer System Requirements
Windows Vista
Computer
OS
CPU
Memory
Windows XP
Computer
OS
CPU
Memory
Macintosh
Computer
OS
CPU
Memory
Windows-based computer with built-in
USB interface
Windows Vista
1 GHz or higher Intel Core/Pentium/
Celeron processor
1 GB or more
Windows-based computer with built-in
USB interface
Windows XP Professional/XP Home
Edition
750 MHz or higher Intel Core/Pentium/
Celeron processor
96 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended)
Macintosh computer with built-in USB
interface
Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higher
Macintosh G3 300 MHz or higher/Intel
processor
128 MB or more
Cubase AI 4 System Requirements
Windows
OS
CPU
Memory
Audio Interface
Hard Disk
Macintosh
OS
CPU
Memory
Hard Disk
•A DVD driver is required for installation.
•To activate your software license, install the
Windows XP Professional SP1 or
higher/XP Home Edition SP1 or higher
Windows Vista (32 bit)
1.4 GHz or higher Intel Pentium processor
512 MB or more
Windows DirectX/ASIO compatible
1 GB or more
Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
Power Mac G4 1 GHz/Core Solo 1.5
GHz or higher
512 MB or more
1 GB or more
application while the computer is connected to
the internet.
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Setup
Be sure to turn the PHANTOM
+48V switch (★) on when
using a phantom-powered
condenser microphone.
Microphone
Guitar
Powered speakers
Keyboard, etc.
CD player
Headphones
USB cable
To connect a device such
as a microphone:
To connect an instrument
such as an electric guitar
or bass:
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 15, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the
Cubase AI software.
Step
Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account.
1
Insert the included DVD-ROM into the computer’s DVD-ROM drive.
2
Double-click on the “CubaseAI4.msi” icon in the “Cubase AI 4 for Windows” folder (for Windows
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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.
Step
Turn all gear that is to be connected to the
1
AUDIOGRAM off or to standby mode (except
the computer), and set the LEVEL controls,
MASTER LEVEL control and DAW control to
their minimum settings.
Installing Cubase AI
1
IMPORTANT !
• In order to have continuous use of Cubase AI 4, including support and other benefits, you will
NOTE
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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
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.
To use channels 1 and 2 as independent mono
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channels set the MONO/STEREO switch to
MONO ( ). To use channels 1 and 2 as a ste
reo pair set the switch to STEREO ( ).
-
Be sure to turn the
PHANTOM +48V switch
on when using a phantompowered condenser
microphone.
DAW
control
LEVEL controls
Connect microphones and/or instruments.
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For details on making connections refer to the
“Setup” section on page 7 and the “Controls and
Functions” section on page 15.
Set the MIC/INST switch according to the
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type of device connected to channel 1 or 2.
Select MIC ( ) if a microphone is connected, or
INST ( ) if a guitar or similar instrument is connected.
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MASTER LEVEL control
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