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[PEAK] LED

Lights when the volume of input sound is too high. If it is lit,

turn the [GAIN] knob

to the left to lower the volume.

[GAIN] knob

Determines the basic volume for channel 1. Adjust this knob

so that the [PEAK] LED

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ﬂashes brieﬂy when singing or

playing the loudest.

[COMP/EQ] button*

This button turns on the compressor and equalizer (yellow

LED lights). The default settings reduce unwanted low-

frequency noise and variations in vocal level, and have

parameters that are suitable to webcasting.

[EFFECT] button*

This button turns on the effects on channel 1 (yellow LED

lights). The default settings have reverb turned on to add a

natural spaciousness to the sound.

Fader

Level knobs

Set the volume balance between each channel.

: Adjust the volume of the sound input from the microphone

or other source connected to channel 1.

: Adjust the volume of the sound input from the guitar,

electric keyboard, or other source connected to channel 2.

: Adjust the volume of the sound input from the computer via

the [USB 2.0] terminal.

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Front panel

Set the fader and all knobs ([GAIN] knob, Level knobs, Speakers [ ] knob, and

Headphones [

] knob) to the minimum.

(Minimum: Lower fader to the bottom setting. Turn knobs fully to the left.)

[GAIN] knobs

Level knobs

Fader

Speakers [

] knob

Headphones [

] knob

Make sure that the volume of the powered speakers is set to minimum.

Turn on the power to connected devices in the following order: Instruments,

audio devices

Mixer's [ ] switch Powered monitor speakers.

NOTICE

Follow this order to avoid loud, unexpected noise from the speakers. Reverse the order when

turning the power off.

If a microphone or instrument is connected to channel 1, set the [GAIN] knob to

the 12 o'clock position.

Slide the fader to the position indicated by the thick line, and turn the Level

knobs to the 3 o'clock position.

Set the Speakers [ ] knob and the Headphones [ ] knob to the 12 o'clock

position.

Speak into your microphone, play your instrument, or play your audio device,

and adjust the volume on the powered monitor speakers.

If no sound is heard, of if you want to adjust the volume, follow the instructions

in the boxed section below.

If you still do not hear the sound after doing the following steps, please refer to the

checklist in the "Troubleshooting" section at the back of this booklet.

There is no sound, or you need to increase the volume

Speak into your microphone or play your instrument, turning the [GAIN]

knob to the right so that the corresponding [PEAK] LED flashes briefly.

NOTE

• For optimum volume when using a microphone, place the microphone as close to the sound source

as possible.

• If the [PEAK] LED does not light even if the [GAIN] knob has been turned fully to the right, raise the

volume of the sound source (instrument, etc.).

If no sound is heard or the volume does not increase after step 1:

If the [PAD] switch or [GAIN] switch is turned on (

), set the fader and Level

knob fully to minimum, and then turn off (

) the switches.

Slowly slide the fader or turn the Level knob until the desired volume is

reached.

To decrease the volume:

Set the fader and the Level knob fully to the minimum, and then turn on

(

) the [PAD] switch or [GAIN] switch on the channel for which you want to

decrease the volume.

Slowly slide the fader or turn the Level knob until the desired volume is

reached.

If the volume does not decrease after the above steps:

Lower the volume of the instrument or audio device.

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha AG03 Mixing Console. Please read this manual

thoroughly to get the most out of the product and ensure long-term, trouble-free use. After

reading this manual, keep it readily available for future reference.

For the remainder of this manual, the word "mixer" is used instead of "Mixing Console."

Main Features

Multi-purpose 3-channel mixer with audio interface, ideal for live webcasting

• Audio interface supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz recording.

• An intuitive Loopback function enables fast and easy live webcasting.

• Yamaha's premium “D-PRE” mic preamp provides high resolution sound.

Included Accessories

• USB cable (1.5 m)

• Technical Speciﬁcations (English only): Includes general speciﬁcations, input/output characteristics,

block diagram, dimensions, and jack and plug list.

• CUBASE AI DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: Contains the access code necessary for downloading the

Steinberg DAW software Cubase AI.

• Owner's Manual (this leaﬂet)

Quick Start Guide

Preparation: Download and install drivers.

The "Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver" might be required for computer input/output. Visit the

following Yamaha website for details on downloading and installing the driver, and making

the necessary settings.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ag/

STEP 1 Connecting speakers, microphones,

instruments, etc.

Turn off the power of all speakers, instruments, and other devices to be

connected to the mixer.

Connect speakers, microphones, and instruments referring to the connection

example below.

Connection Example

Microphones

Electric guitar

Electric keyboard

Powered

monitor

speakers

Headphones

Audio device

Headset

Smartphone

Foot switch

(Yamaha FC5)

Computer

Rear panel

NOTE

If you are using condenser microphones, turn on (

) the [+48V] phantom power switch.

STEP 2 Getting sound to the speakers or headphones.

Make sure that all switches including the [ ] (Standby/On) switch are not

pressed (

Use the included USB cable to connect your computer to the mixer.

When using the [USB 2.0] terminal on the mixer's rear panel, refer to the notice

"Precautions when using the [USB 2.0] and [5V DC] terminals." When connecting a

tablet or other device that cannot provide power to the mixer, connect a commercially

available USB power adapter or USB mobile battery to the [5V DC] terminal (micro B).

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MIXING CONSOLE

Owner’s Manual

Controls and Functions

[HEADSET] microphone [ ] input jack

For connecting to the microphone plug for your headset.

Normally this plug is color-coded in pink. The audio input here

is sent to channel 1.

NOTE

If a microphone is connected to the [HEADSET] microphone

input jack, the sound from the microphone or instrument

connected to the MIC/LINE input jack

on channel 1 is cut

off.

[HEADSET] headphones [ ] output jack

For connecting to the headphone for your headset. Normally

this plug is color-coded in light green. The same sound as for

the headphones [

] output jack

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is output.

NOTE

If a headphone plug is connected to the [HEADSET]

headphones [

] output jack, the sound output from the

headphones [

] output jack

(

is cut off.

[ ] (Standby/On) switch

For turning the power of the unit to standby (

) and on (

NOTICE

Rapidly switching the [ ] switch between on and standby in succession

can cause the mixer to malfunction. After switching the [

] switch to

standby, wait for at least six seconds before turning it on again.

Level meter

If the level of the sound sent to the computer exceeds -10

dBu, [SIG] (green) turns on; if the level reaches 3 dB before

clip level (+7 dBu), [PEAK] (red) turns on. To send an

appropriate volume to the computer, adjust the volume of

each channel until [SIG] remains lit and [PEAK] ﬂashes only

momentarily when there is a loud sound.

[AUX] input jack

This is an auxiliary input jack. It supports a stereo mini plug.

You can connect a smartphone or other device and use

applications to trigger sound effects or background music.

Use the controls on the connected device to adjust volume.

[MONITOR MUTE] switch

When this switch is on (

), sound input to channels 1

and 2G is not output from the [MONITOR OUT] jacks

, headphones [

] output jack

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, and [HEADSET]

headphones [

] output jack

(direct monitoring is OFF).

Speakers [ ] knob**

Adjust the volume sent to the device connected to the [MONITOR

OUT] jacks

Headphones [

] knob**

Adjust the volume to headphones connected to the

Headphones [

] output jack

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and [HEADSET] headphones

[

] output jack

** The Speakers [ ] knob and Headphones [ ] knob can be

adjusted separately.

[TO PC] slide switch

Select the sound to send to the computer.

[DRY CH 1-2G]:

Sends the sound after [GAIN] knob adjustments from channel

1 and the sound immediately after the [GAIN] switch from

channel 2G directly to the computer. The sound that is sent is

not affected by Level knob adjustments. The sounds input to

channels 1 and 2G (guitar and vocal, etc.) can be recorded

separately, as with an audio interface.

[INPUT MIX]:

The sound input into the mixer and mixed in stereo is sent to

the computer. Sound input from the computer is not sent back

to the computer.

[LOOPBACK]:

The sound input into the mixer and the sound played on the

computer are mixed in stereo and sent to the computer. This

setting is used primarily for webcasting.

NOTE

To prevent feedback when using DAW software, use either

[DRY CH1-2G] or [INPUT MIX].

MIC/LINE input jacks

For connecting to a microphone, an instrument, or an audio

device. These jacks support both XLR and phone plugs.

XLR Phone

Guitar [

] input jack (channel 2G)

For connecting to an instrument, such as an electric

guitar or an electric bass. This jack support phone plugs.

This jack is disabled when the [GUITAR/LINE] switch

is off (

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[GUITAR/LINE] switch

For switching the input on channel 2. Turn this switch on

(

) when directly connecting an instrument with high output

impedance, such as an electric guitar or electric bass, to the

Guitar [

] input jack

. Turn this switch off (

) when

connecting a line-level instrument to the Line [

] input

jack

. When this switch is turned on, use an unbalanced

cable with phone plugs to connect the instrument to the mixer.

The mixer will not operate correctly if a balanced cable is

used.

CAUTION

When operating this switch, turn all output controls (such as the

Speakers [

] knob

and Headphones [ ] knob

) fully to "0"

(minimum). Sudden high level peaks caused by the switching operation

can damage external devices as well as the hearing of those present.

LINE [ ] input jacks

For connecting to line-level devices such as an electric

keyboard or an audio device. Use the [L/MONO] jack on

channel 2 for instruments, etc. with mono output. In this case,

the sound input to the [L/MONO] jack is output from both the

L channel and R channel on the mixer. This jack is disabled

when the [GUITAR/LINE] switch

is on (

[GAIN] switch

Determines the basic volume for channel 2/3. Turn this switch

on (

) if you hear distortion.

NOTE

Turn the Level knob to minimum before turning the [GAIN]

switch on (

) and off (

). Otherwise, noise may be

produced.

[+48V] phantom switch / [+48V] LED

When this switch is turned on (

), the [+48V] LED lights and

DC +48 V phantom power is supplied to the XLR plug on MIC/

LINE input jack

. Turn this switch on when using a phantom-

powered condenser microphone.

NOTICE

Be sure to leave this switch off (

) if you do not need phantom power.

Follow the important precautions below, in order to prevent noise and

possible damage to external devices as well as the mixer if you turn this

switch on (

• Be sure to leave this switch off (

) when you connect a device that

does not support phantom power to channel 1.

• Make sure to turn this switch off (

) when connecting/disconnecting

a cable to/from channel 1.

• Slide the fader on channel 1 to minimum before turning this switch on

(

)/off (

[PAD] switch

Turning the switch on (

) will attenuate the sound input to

channel 1. If you hear distortion or the [PEAK] LED

)

lights

frequently even if the [GAIN] knob

is turned fully to the left,

turn this switch on.

NOTE

Slide the fader to minimum before toggling the [PAD] switch

on (

) and off (

). Otherwise, noise may be produced.

[USB 2.0] terminal

For connecting to a computer using the included USB 2.0

cable. When connected to a computer, the computer supplies

power to the mixer and audio data can be sent between

the mixer and computer. A USB driver might be required for

computer input/output. You can download the driver from the

following Yamaha website, and install it on your computer.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ag/

NOTICE

Please do not connect any device to [USB 2.0] terminal other than

personal computers or tablet devices.

[5V DC] terminal

For connecting to a commercially available USB power

adapter or USB mobile battery. Use this terminal when

connecting the mixer to a tablet or other device that cannot

supply power to the mixer. A USB power adapter or USB

mobile battery is not included with the mixer.

NOTICE

• Please read the safety precautions for the USB power adapter or

USB mobile battery that you are using.

• Use a USB power adapter or USB mobile battery that can supply

power via a USB micro B plug based on the following USB standards:

Output voltage: 4.8 V to 5.2 V

Output current: 0.5 A or greater

* You can use a dedicated application to set the detailed

settings for [COMP/EQ]

and [EFFECT]

. Visit the

following Yamaha website for details.

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/ag/

Resetting

and

to factory default settings

Turn the [ ] switch

on (

) while pressing and holding

down the [COMP/EQ] button

Rear panel

Tips on volume adjustment

Use the [PAD] switch, [GAIN] knob/[GAIN] switch, and fader/Level knobs to adjust volume. However, the [PAD] switch and [GAIN] knob/[GAIN]

switch should not be adjusted again once they have been set optimally. Normally, the fader/Level knobs are used to adjust volume. For details

about each function, see "Controls and Functions".

Mixer Basics: Where Your Sound Goes

Input the sound from a

microphone or instrument

Adjust the volume, tone,

and effects of each channel.

The sound from all

channels ows rightward

Output the sound from

speakers or headphones

Final adjustment of the

volume of the mixed sound

Channel number

[MONITOR OUT] jacks (RCA jacks)

[MONITOR OUT] jacks (phone jacks)

Connect powered monitor speakers. These jacks support

phone plugs (balanced/unbalanced).

[FOOT SW] jack

For connecting to a separately-sold foot switch (Yamaha FC5,

etc.).

When the [EFFECT] button

is turned on, the effected sound

can be muted with a foot switch. The [EFFECT] button LED

ﬂashes while the effected sound is muted.

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Headphones [ ] output jack

For connecting to a set of headphones. This jack supports a

stereo phone plug. To connect headphones or earphones with

stereo mini plugs, you can use the [HEADSET] headphones

output jack

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