Yamaha Audiogram 6 User Manual

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5Select [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver](Win-
dows), [USB Audio CODEC](Mac) in the 
[Devices] field on the left side of the Device 
Setup window, and click [Control Panel] on 
the right side of the window.
Windows:
The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog 
box will be displayed. Check only the input port and 
output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox, and 
then click [OK] to close the dialog window.
Mac:
The [CoreAudio Device Settings] dialog window 
appears. Check only the [USB Audio CODEC] 
checkbox in both “Input” and “Output” of the [Input/
Output Configuration] field. Click [Close] to close 
the dialog window.
6Make sure that “USB Audio CODEC 1/2”(Win-
dows), “Front Left/Front Right” (Mac) are 
shown in the [Port System Name] field, and 
check the [Visible] column in the Device Setup 
window. Click [OK] to close the window.
If the [Port System Name] field does not 
change, close and restart the Cubase AI, 
then open the Device Setup window.
7Select [VST Connections] from the [Devices] 
menu.
Windows:
If “Not Connected” is selected in the [Audio Device] 
field, click on the “Not Connected” indication, and 
then switch to [ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver].
Also set the [Outputs] in the same way, and then 
close the window.
Mac:
If “Not Connected” is selected in the [Audio Device] 
field, click on the “Not Connected” indication, and 
then switch to [USB Audio CODEC].
Also set the [Outputs] in the same way, and then 
close the window.  
8Select  [Add Track]  → [Audio] from the 
[Project] menu.
The Add Audio Track dialog window appears.
9Set the “Count” and “Configuration” parame-
ters, and then click [Add Track].
The added tracks will appear.
You will normally use a stereo track when 
recording synthesizers, and a monaural 
track when recording vocals or guitars.
NOTE
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Preparing to Record
1Click in the track list (the area in which the 
track names are displayed) to select a track 
to record on.
The various settings for the selected track are avail-
able in the Inspector on the left side of the display.
2Make sure the [Record Enable] button for the 
track to be recorded is turned on.
If the [Record Enable] button is off, click it to turn it 
on.
3Play the instrument to be recorded, and 
adjust the AUDIOGRAM GAIN controls and 
LEVEL controls so that the Clipping indica-
tor never lights.
4Specify the point at which you want to start 
recording via the ruler at the top of the win-
dow for the project.
Click the black area of the ruler to move the project 
cursor (the vertical black line) to that position.
Inspector
[Record Enable] button Track list

Clipping indicator
Ruler 
						

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Recording and Playback
1Click the Transport panel [Record] button to 
begin recording.
When recording is started the project cursor will 
begin moving to the right and a box that displays the 
recording results will be created.
2Play the part.
3When you finish recording the track, click 
the Transport panel [Stop] button.
To  hear playback of the track you have just recorded, 
use either the Transport panel [Rewind] button or the 
ruler to rewind to the beginning of the recorded sec-
tion, then click the Transport panel [Start] button.
4Select [Mixer] from the [Devices] menu to 
open the Mixer window.
The overall playback level will be displayed via the 
master section bus level meter on the right side of the 
mixer window, and the channel level will be dis-
played via the channel strip level meter.
To  hear the playback sound via the AUDIO-
GRAM interface, adjust the volume with the 
DA W control and MASTER LEVEL control.
The playback level will approximately match 
the recording level when the DAW control is 
set to about 1 o’clock.
5To  save the project select [Save] from the 
[File] menu and enter a file name before actu-
ally saving the file.
Save your project frequently to insure against losing 
large amounts of data if a problem occurs.
6Repeat steps 1 through 5 to record further 
material on the same track.
7To  record additional material on a different 
track, select a new track and repeat the 
record procedure.
Recording with maximum quality and mini-
mum noise:
For optimum sound quality with minimum noise, the 
AUDIOGRAM signal levels should be set as high as 
possible without clipping. Check signal levels to be 
sent to Cubase AI for recording using the AUDIO-
GRAM level indicators while the DAW control is set to 
minimum. Adjust the channel LEVEL controls so that 
the corresponding PEAK LEDs flash only occasionally 
on the highest input transients.
Stop
Record
Start
Rewind
Forward 
Recording results
NOTE
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In this section we’ll try mixing down multiple recorded audio tracks to stereo, and creating an audio file. 
Mixes can be stored as WAV or AIFF files, which can then be recorded to audio CDs.
1Launch Cubase AI and open a project file.
2Click the [Start] button on the Transport 
Panel.
3While listening to playback, drag the channel 
strip level faders up and down to create the 
desired initial balance, then adjust the over-
all volume using the bus volume fader.
4Drag the pan controls on the top of the 
channel strips left and right to set the ste-
reo position of each track.
5At this point you can begin to use EQ to 
refine your mix, and add effects.
As an example let’s try adding reverb. Click the 
[Edit] button ( ) on the left side of the channel 
strip to open the VST audio channel settings window. 
Click Inserts 1 and select “Reverb - RoomWorks SE.”
For further details refer to the pdf manual pro-
vided with the Cubase AI software.
It’s a good idea to lower the channel fader a 
bit before adding an effect, since the effect 
can cause an increase in the overall channel 
level.
6Double-click the left locator (starting 
point) and right locator (ending point) of 
the Transport panel. Change each high-
lighted number, and then specify the 
position of the locator.
7When the final mix adjustments have 
been made, go to the [File] menu and 
select [Export] 
→ [Audio Mixdown].
8Enter a file name and select a destination 
for the file as well as a file type.
If you intend to use the file to create an audio CD, 
select the WAV file type (AIFF on Mac OS X), 44.1 
kHz, and 16 bit.
9Click [Export].
Progress of the mixdown operation will be shown in 
a progress window. When the progress window 
closes the mixdown is complete.
Files created by mixdown can be directly 
played back using the Windows Media 
Player, or iTunes.
Step6Mixing with Cubase AI
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Controls and Functions
1MIC/INST Input JackMicrophones and instruments such as guitars can be
connected here using XLR or phone jack cables. Set
the MIC/INST switch 
5 to MIC or INST according to
the type of device connected.
You can directly connect an electric guitar or 
bass without the need for a separate DI 
(Direct Injection) box or amp simulator.
2LINE Input Jacks (L (MONO)/R)These inputs are intended mainly for use with instru-
ments and equipment having stereo outputs, such as a
synthesizer or CD player.
If you connect to the L (MONO) jack only, the AUDIO-
GRAM will recognize the signal as monaural and will
send the identical signal to both the L and R jacks.
3STEREO OUT JacksThese output the mixed signal from channels 1 to 5/6.
The output level can be adjusted using the MASTER
LEVEL control. These jacks would typically be con-
nected to monitor speakers (powered speakers).
4PHONES JackConnects a pair of headphones to this jack. The
PHONES jack outputs the same signal as the STEREO
OUT jacks.
5MIC/INST SwitchSet this switch according to the type of device con-
nected. Select MIC ( ) if a microphone is connected,
or INST ( ) if an electric guitar or bass is connected.
If a device is not connected to the MIC/
INST jack, set this switch to MIC ( ). 
Otherwise noise may occur.
6GAIN ControlAdjusts the input signal level. To achieve the best bal-
ance between S/N ratio and dynamic range, adjust the
level so that the input channel PEAK indicator 
9 lights
only occasionally and briefly on the highest input tran-
sients.
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7COMP ControlAdjusts the amount of compression applied to the chan-
nel. As the knob is turned to the right, the interface
automatically raises the compression ratio while adjust-
ing the output gain accordingly. The result is smoother,
more even dynamics because louder signals are atten-
uated while the overall level is boosted.Avoid setting the compression too high, as 
the higher average output level that results 
may lead to feedback.
8MONO/STEREO SwitchThis switch allows channels 1 and 2 to be used either
as separate mono channels or as a stereo pair. When
set to MONO ( ), channels 1 and 2 function as inde-
pendent mono channels feeding both the L and R STE-
REO OUT jacks 
3.  When set to STEREO ( ), input
channels 1 and 2 function as a stereo pair: the channel
1 signal feeds the L STEREO OUT jack and the chan-
nel 2 signal feeds the R STEREO OUT jack. 
9PEAK IndicatorsThe PEAK indicators light when the channel signal
reaches or exceeds clipping level. Note that signal lev-
els as indicated by the PEAK indicators are affected by
both the GAIN and LEVEL controls.
If a PEAK indicator lights, adjust the GAIN 
6 and
COMP 7  controls to lower the level so that the indica-
tor goes out.
0LEVEL ControlsAdjusts the level of the channel signal. Use these con-
trols to adjust the balance between the various chan-
nels.
APOWER IndicatorThis indicator lights when power is applied to the
A UDIOGRAM interface via the USB cable (supplied)
that connects it to the computer.
BPHANTOM +48V (CH1) Switch/Indicator 
(only for channel 1)
This switch toggles phantom power on and off. If you
set the switch on ( ), the AUDIOGRAM supplies
phantom power to channel 1 MIC/INST jack (XLR-type)
1.  Tu rn  this switch on when using a phantom-powered
condenser microphone.
• Be sure to leave this switch off ( ) if  you do not need phantom power.
• When turning the switch on, be sure that  only a condenser microphone is con-
nected to the channel 1 MIC/INST input 
jack. Other devices may be damaged if 
connected to phantom power. This precau-
tion does not apply to balanced dynamic 
microphones or instruments with the 
phone jack, however, as these will not be 
affected by phantom power.
•T o prevent damage to speakers, be sure to 
turn off power amplifiers (or powered 
speakers) before turning this switch on or 
off. We also recommend that you set the 
MASTER LEVEL control to the minimum 
position. Neglect of these precautions may 
result in large noise bursts that may dam-
ag e your equipment, your ears, or both.
CLevel IndicatorsThese indicators show signal levels prior to the MASTER
LEVEL control E. The SIGNAL LED lights when a signal
is present, and the PEAK LED lights when the signal
reaches or exceeds clipping level.  Adjust the input chan-
nel LEVEL controls 
0  so that the PEAK LEDs flash only
briefly on occasional high-level peaks or not at all.
DDA W ControlAdjusts the level of the signal received from Cubase AI
sent to the AUDIOGRAM STEREO OUT jacks 3.
EMASTER LEVEL ControlAdjusts the signal level sent to the STEREO OUT jacks3. This allows you to adjust the overall volume without
changing the relative volume balance among the chan-
nels.
FUSB ConnectorConnects the AUDIOGRAM interface to a USB port on
y our computer via the supplied USB cable. In addition
to transferring audio data between the AUDIOGRAM
interface and the computer, the USB cable supplies
power from the computer to the AUDIOGRAM interface.
When connecting or disconnecting the USB 
cable be sure to turn the DAW control and the 
MASTER LEVEL control all the way down.
Yamaha recommends that you use a USB 
cable with a length of 1.5 meter or less.
■ Input Signal Flow
NOTE
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
Input
Output
Adjust for maxi-
mum level with 
minimum noise. Compress the sig-
nal for increased 
subjective level.Adjust the recording level 
as well as the balance 
between channels.
Adjusts the 
monitor level.
Adjusts the playback 
level from Cubase AI 
(does not affect the 
record level).
Record
PlaybackE MASTER 
LEVEL controlD DAW  
control0 LEVEL 
controls
7 COMP 
controls6 GAIN 
controls
C Level
indicator
Cubase AI 
						

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Troubleshooting
The AUDIOGRAM interface won’t turn on.
❑ Is the included USB cable properly plugged into the
interface and a computer?
The system doesn’t work properly.
❑Are the USB cable and all necessary audio cables
properly connected?
❑ Are you using a USB hub?
USB hubs can interfere with proper operation, so try
connecting the AUDIOGRAM interface directly to a
USB port on the computer. If the computer has multi-
ple USB ports, try a different USB port.
❑ Are you using other USB devices at the same time?
If so, try removing the other device(s) and connecting
only the Yamaha USB device.
The Input ports are not shown (Windows 7/Vista)
❑Is the sound input of your computer operating system
assigned properly?
1. From the [START] menu click [Control Panel],
then double-click the “Sound” icon to open the
“Sound” dialog window.
2. Click the “Recording” tab, right-click the “USB Audio CODEC” icon and select “Properties.”
3. Click the “Advanced” tab, then select “2 channel, 16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)” or “2 channel, 16 bit,
48000 Hz (DVD Quality)” in the “Default Format”
field.
No sound.
❑ Are your speaker cables connected properly, or are
they shorted?
❑ Are the volume controls of your sources, audio
devices, applications software, computer operating
system, etc., set at appropriate levels?
❑ Is the output of your computer operating system
muted?
❑ Do you have several applications running at the
same time?
Be sure to quit all applications you are not using.
❑ Is the sound output of your computer operating sys-
tem assigned properly?
Windows 7/Vista:
1. From the [START] menu click [Control Panel],
then double-click the “Sound” icon to open the
“Sound” dialog window.
2. Click the “Playback” tab and check whether the “USB Audio CODEC” icon is checked.
If not, right-click the “USB Audio CODEC” icon and
select “Set as Default Device.”
3. Click the [Recording] tab and check whether the “USB Audio CODEC” icon is checked.
If not, right-click the “USB Audio CODEC” icon and
select “Set as Default Device.”  Windows XP:
1. From the [START] menu click [Control Panel],
then double-click the “Sounds and Audio Devices”
icon to open the “Sounds and Audio Devices Prop-
erties” dialog window.
2. Click the “Audio” tab.
3. Set “Sound playback: Default device” and “Sound recording: Default device” to “USB Audio CODEC.”
4. Click [OK].
Mac:
1. Select “System Preferences ...” from the Applemenu and then select “Sound” to open the “Sound”
dialog window.
2. Click the “Input” tab and under “Choose a device for sound input” select “USB Audio CODEC”.
3. Click the “Output” tab and under “Choose a device for sound output” select “USB Audio CODEC”.
❑ Is the sound output of the Cubase AI application
assigned properly?
For setup details refer to page 8 of the Quick Guide.
The recorded sound is too low in level.
❑Is the computer’s output level setting too low?
We recommend that you set the computer output to
the maximum level and mute the computer’s internal
speaker.
Windows 7/Vista:
1. From the [START] menu click [Control Panel],
then double-click the “Sound” icon to open the
“Sound” dialog window.
2. Click the “Playback” tab, right-click the “USB Audio CODEC” icon and select “Properties”.
3. Click the “Levels” tab, then set the volume slider to its maximum level.
Close the “Properties” dialog window.
4. Click the “Sounds” tab in the “Sound” dialog win- dow, then select “No sounds” in the “Sound
Scheme.”
Windows XP:
1. From the [START] menu click [Control Panel], then double-click the “Sounds and Audio Devices”
icon to open the “Sounds and Audio Devices Prop-
erties” dialog window.
2. Click the “Volume” tab.
3. Set “Device volume” to “High.”
4. Click the “Sound” tab.
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Mac:
1. Select [System Preferences ...] from the Applemenu and then select “Sound” to open the “Sound”
dialog window.
2. Click the “Output” tab and set the volume slider at the bottom of the window to its maximum level.
3. Click the “Sound Effect” tab and set the volume slider of the “Alert volume” slider to its minimum
level.
❑ Have you connected or disconnected the USB cable
while Cubase AI is running?
Doing so can sometimes cause the Windows output
level to be reset to its default level. Check and raise
the output level if necessary.
The sound is intermittent or distor ted.
❑Is the PEAK indicator flashing red?
You might have to lower GAIN or LEVEL control lev-
els to avoid distortion.
❑ Are you applying the compressor at an appropriate
level?
You might have to lower  COMP control levels.
❑ Are any other applications, device drivers, or USB
devices (scanners, printers, etc.) running at the
same time?
Be sure to quit all applications you are not using.
❑ Are you playing back a large number of audio
tracks?
The number of tracks you can play at the same time
will depend on the performance of the computer you
are using. You may experience intermittent playback
if you exceed your computer’s capabilities.
❑ Are you recording or playing long continuous sec-
tions of audio?
The audio data processing capabilities of your com-
puter will depend on a number of factors including
CPU speed and access to external devices.
On Windows XP computers, changing some settings
as outlined below can improve performance.
1. Click [Control Panel] from the [START] menu, and
double-click the “Sounds and Audio Devices” icon
to open the “Sounds and Audio Devices Proper-
ties” dialog window.
2. Click the “Volume” tab and click “Advanced” in “Speaker settings.” The “Advanced Audio Proper-
ties” dialog window will open.
3. Click the “Performance” tab. Set “Hardware accel- eration” to “Full”, and “Sample rate conversion
quality” to “Good.” Don’t change these settings if you are not familiar
with your computer’s operating system.
Check that the file system is set properly, and make
sure that you have a plenty of free memory (more
than 128 megabytes). If the audio files you are
recording or playing are not too large, changing the
virtual memory settings can sometimes improve
audio performance.
In some cases it might be necessary to update your
hard disk controller, device drivers, or BIOS. Refer to
your computer’s support center or support page on
the web for more information.
❑ Try adding memory.
Adding more RAM memory can significantly increase
your computer’s audio performance. Refer to your
computer’s owner’s manual for information on install-
ing and setting up extra memory.
There is a delay when playing a software synthe-
sizer via a MIDI keyboard (latency).
❑Check the URL listed below for the latest information.
 
						

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Specifications
■General Specifications
■ Dimensional Diagrams
Jacks MIC/INST Input Jack x 2 Combo jacks (Mic/HiZ)
LINE Input Jacks (L, R) x 2 Phone jacks
PHONES Jack x 1 Phone jack
STEREO OUT Jacks (L, R) x 1 Phone jacks
USB Connector x 1 USB 1.1 44.1/48 kHz, 16 bit
Controls MIC/INST Switch x 2MIC: for microphones
INST (Hi-Z): for guitars, etc.
GAIN Control x 4 Gain for CH 1-5/6
COMP Control x 2 Compressor for CH 1, 2
MONO/STEREO Switch x 1 MONO: CH 1, 2 signals fuction as independent mono channels.
STEREO: CH 1, 2 signals fuction as a stereo pair.
LEVEL Control x 4 Adjust the level of CH 1-5/6
PHANTOM +48V Switch x 1 48 V, only for CH1
DA W Control x 1 Adjusts the DAW playback signal
MASTER LEVEL Control x 1 Adjusts the overall signal
Indicators Level Indicators x 1 2 points (green, red)
PEAK Indicator x 4 Red
Phantom Power x 1 Red
Po we rx  1 Green
Pow er Supply USB bus-powered
Dimensions (W x H x D) 170 x 59 x 192 mm
Net Weight 760 g
Included Accessories Cubase AI DVD-ROM
USB cable
Owner’s Manual
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W: 170
D: 192
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■Block Diagram and Level Diagram
COMBO COMBO PHANTOM (+48V)
MIC/INST Hi-Z
MIC/INST Hi-Z HA
COMP
COMP
HA
HA
HA
COMP
COMP
Gain
[10 to 54dB]
Gain
[6 to 50dB]
[–6dBu]
[–6dBu]
[–6dBu] [–6dBu]
[–6dBu]
[–22dBu]
[–22dBu]
Gain
[10 to 54dB]
[–6dBu]
[–6dBu] PEAK
RE
BA
SUM
SUM SUM
MASTER
SUM
BA
BA
MUTE DR
PEAK
SIGNAL
L
L
RSTEREO OUT
[–2dBu]
PHONES
[0.5mW @ 40ohms]
MIC A
[–60 to –16dBu]
MIC B
[–60 to –16dBu] INST
[–44 to 0dBu]
CH INPUT
(CH1, L)
MIC A
[–60 to –16dBu]
MIC B
[–60 to –16dBu] INST
[–44 to 0dBu]
CH INPUT
(CH2, R) R
RE
GR
DR
BA
BA
BA
PEAK
CH Level
ST CH Level [–6dBu]
[–6dBu] [–6dBu] [–2dBu]
[–20dBu]
[–6dBu]
[–22dBu] [–20dBu]
[–22dBu]
CH Level
RE
PEAK RE
MONO/STEREO
[–12dBu]
HA
HA
Gain
[6 to 50dB] [–6dBu]
[–6dBu]
[–22dBu]
BA
BA
ST CH Level
PEAK
RE
LINE L/MONO
(CH3)
[–34 to +10dBu]
ST CH INPUT (CH3/4)
LINE R(CH4)
[–34 to +10dBu]
LINE L/MONO (CH5)
[–34 to +10dBu]
ST CH INPUT (CH5/6)
LINE R(CH6)
[–34 to +10dBu] USB
REG
USB
A UDIO
LO
RO
LIN
D–
D+
Vbus (+5V)
IN
DC–DC
+5V
GR
DAW
RE
POWER
PHANTOM +48V
–7.5V
+7.5V DC–DC
DC–DCOUT1
OUT2
SW_IC
EN1
EN2+3.7VGND
LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF RIN
12MHz
SSPND
STEREO L
STEREO R
ST CH IN LINE Gain: Max [–34dBu]
ST CH IN LINE Gain: Min [+10dBu]
Clip Level
Clip Level
CH Level
ST CH Level
[Nominal: –16dB]
Clip Level
Clip Level
CH IN MIC Gain: Max [–60dBu] CH IN INST Gain: Max [–44dBu] CH IN MIC Gain: Min [–16dBu] CH IN INST Gain: Max [0dBu]
Clip Level
MASTER
[Nominal: –6dB]
DAW
[Nominal: –16dB] STEREO OUT [–2dBu]PHONES [0.5mW @ 40ohms]
+30dBu
+20dBu
+10dBu
0dBu
–10dBu
–20dBu
–30dBu
–40dBu
–50dBu
–60dBu
+30dBu
+20dBu
+10dBu
0dBu
–10dBu
–20dBu
–30dBu
–40dBu
–50dBu
–60dBu