Yamaha Audiogram 6 User Manual

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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 Y amaha may void your authority, granted by the 
FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to 
accessories and/or another product use only high 
quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this 
product MUST be used. Follow all installation instruc-
tions. Failure to follow instructions could void your 
FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to 
comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regula-
tions, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compli-
ance with these requirements provides a reasonable 
level of assurance that your use of this product in a 
residential environment will not result in harmful inter-
f erence 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 
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)
with FCC regulations does not guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in all installations. If this prod-
uct 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 (cir-
cuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reori-
ent 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 satisfac-
tory results, please contact the local retailer autho-
rized 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 INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
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.
(FCC DoC)
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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 possibilit\
y of serious injury or even death from electrical 
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precaut\
ions include, but are not limited to, the 
following:
• 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. • 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.
 CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibilit\
y 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:
• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.
•A void 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.
• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for al\
l 
devices. Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all 
volume levels to minimum. • 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.
•A void 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.
Do not openWater warning
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Connections
Handling caution
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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, vo\
lume 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.
•Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in pa\
rt by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the 
manufacturer.
•Y amaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of t\
he 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/vis\
ual 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 sp\
ecifications 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 instru\
ctional 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 unde\
r relevant laws.  Any violation of copyright has legal consequences.  
DONT MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the Un\
ited 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.
MIC/INST jacks (XLR-type) are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): \
pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).
Y amaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or mo\
difications to the device, or data that is lost or dest royed.
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							5AUDIOGRAM 6 Owner’s Manual
Introduction ................................................................. 5
Contents ........................................................................\
............... 5
Features ........................................................................\
............... 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
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 Worksta-
tion) 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 tha\
t 
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 advan-
tage 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.
Contents 
						

							Introduction
6AUDIOGRAM 6 Owner’s Manual
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 hard-disk 
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.
Features
Accessories
• Cubase AI DVD-ROM
• USB cable
• Owner’s Manual (this book) 
						

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Setup
MicrophoneGuitar CD player
Ke
yboard, etc.
ComputerHeadphones
Pow
ered speakers
To  connect a device such 
as a microphone:
To  connect an instrument 
such as an electric guitar 
or bass: USB cable
Cubase AI
Be sure to turn the PHANTOM 
+48V switch (★) on when 
using a phantom-powered 
condenser microphone. 
						

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Quick Guide
This quick setup and operation guide covers everything from installing t\
he Cubase AI software to using
Cubase AI for recording and mixdown. While going through this section yo\
u 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.
You are only permitted to use this software pursuant to the terms and conditions of the 
“Steinberg Software End User License Agreement (EULA)” shown during the installation.
1Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account.
2Insert the included DVD-ROM into the computer’s DVD-ROM drive.
3Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Cubase AI software .
•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.
•T o install on Mac computers double-click the “Cubase AI*.mpkg” icon or the “Cubase AI* Start 
Center” icon. 
“*” indicates where the version number appears in the actual icon name.
• Visit the web address below for the latest information on:    
1Turn all gear that is to be connected to the 
AUDIOGRAM off or to standby mode (except 
the computer), and set the LEVEL controls, 
MASTER LEVEL control and DAW control to 
their minimum settings.
2Connect 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 15.
3Set the MIC/INST switch according to the 
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 con-
nected.
4To   use channels 1 and 2 as independent mono 
channels set the MONO/STEREO switch to 
MONO ( ). To use channels 1 and 2 as a ste -
reo pair set the switch to STEREO ( ).
Step1Installing Cubase AI
Step2Connecting to the AUDIOGRAM interface
Important!
NOTE
LEVEL controls MASTER LEVEL controlDAW 
control
Be sure to turn the   
PHANTOM +48V switch 
on when using a phantom-
powered condenser 
microphone. 
						

							Quick Guide
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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 
monitor speakers (powered speakers).
1Turn on the instruments and microphones.
2If you are using a condenser microphone for 
the channel 1, turn on the PHANTOM +48V 
switch.
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 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 before operating this switch to 
av oid the risk of loud noises that could 
cause hearing loss or device damage.
3Connect 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.
When connecting or disconnecting the USB 
cable be sure to turn the DAW control and the 
MASTER LEVEL control all the way down.
The first time you connect to the computer’s
USB connector, or change the connection to
a different USB port, a driver installation dis-
play may appear. If this occurs, wait until the
installation is complete before proceeding.
4Turn the power to the monitor speakers 
(powered-speakers).
1Set the GAIN controls to the minimum position 
and the LEVEL controls to about 1 o’clock.
Set the MASTER LEVEL control to the mini-
mum position. Failure to do so may result in 
loud noise bursts that can damage your 
equipment, your ears, or both.
2Adjust the volume on all instruments that are 
connected to the AUDIOGRAM interface.
3Adjust the channel GAIN controls so that the 
corresponding PEAK indicators flash briefly 
on the highest peak levels.
4Adjust the overall volume with the MASTER 
LEVEL control while monitoring via head-
phones or monitor speakers.
Lower the volume using the LEVEL controls until the 
level indicator PEAK LEDs flash only briefly on occa-
sional high-level peaks or not at all.
Step3Powering Up the System
CAUTION
USB Connection Precautions
Be sure to observe the following points when connect-
ing to the computers 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 making a
connection to the computer’s USB connec-
tor.
•A lwa ys quit all applications running on the
computer before connecting or disconnect-
ing the USB cable.
•W ait at least 6 seconds between connecting
or disconnecting the USB cable.
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
Step
4Adjusting Level
CAUTION
GAIN controls
LEVEL controls
PEAK indicators MASTER LEVEL controlDA
W control Level indicator 
						

							Quick Guide
10AUDIOGRAM 6 Owner’s Manual
This section describes the procedure for recording to the Cubase AI software we installed earlier via the 
AUDIOGRAM interface.
Cubase AI 6 is used for the examples in this manual. For details about other versions of Cubase AI or
Cubase AI operation in general, refer to the PDF manual provided with the software.
Cubase AI Setup
1Set the computer output to the maximum 
level.
For details on how to make the setting refer to the 
“The recorded sound is too low in level.” section in 
the “Troubleshooting” on page 17.
2Launch Cubase AI.
Windows:
Click [Start] 
→ [All Program]  → [Steinberg Cubase 
AI *]  → [Cubase AI *] to launch the program. (“*” 
indicates where the version number appears in the 
actual icon name.) 
If the ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Driver 
dialog window appears, click [OK].
Mac:
Double-click the [Application]  → [Cubase AI*]. “*” 
indicates where the version number appears in the 
actual icon name.
• If you specified a file destination when  installing the Cubase AI software, launch the 
application from that location.
• Create a Cubase AI shortcut or alias on your 
desktop so you can easily launch the pro-
gram when required.
3When the Project Assistant window appears, 
select the [More] menu →[Empty] and click 
[Create].
A new project is created.
Recorded Cubase AI data is stored as a 
“Project.”
4Select [Device Setup] from the [Devices] 
menu to open the Device Setup window.
Windows:
Select [VST Audio System] in the [Devices] field on 
the left side of the window. Select [ASIO DirectX 
Full Duplex Driver] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the 
right side of the window. A dialog box will appear 
asking “Do you want to switch the ASIO driver?”. 
Click [Switch].
Mac:
Select [VST Audio System] in the [Devices] field on 
the left side of the window. Select [USB Audio 
CODEC] in the [ASIO Driver] field on the right side 
of the window. A dialog box will appear asking “Do 
you want to switch the ASIO driver?”. Click 
[Switch].
Step5Recording with Cubase AI
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE