English Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones Руководство пользователя Deutsch USB AUDIO INTERFACE USB AUDIO INTERFACE Русский Español Français 取扱説明書 Yamaha Web Site (English only) http://www.yamahasynth.com/ EN DE FR U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2008 Yamaha Corporation ES RU WN49520 804POAP1.4-01A0 Printed in China JA 日本語 Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.
audiogram3_en.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : Type of Equipment : Model Name : Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 714-522-9011 COMPUTER RECORDING SYSTEM AUDIOGRAM 3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
audiogram3_en.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM 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.
audiogram3_en.book Page 4 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM MIC/INST jacks (XLR-type) are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-). 2 1 3 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.
audiogram3_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM 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.
audiogram3_en.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Introduction System Requirements NOTE Visit the web address below for the latest information on: 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..............
audiogram3_en.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Setup Be sure to turn the PHANTOM +48V switch (★) on when using a phantom-powered condenser microphone. Microphone Keyboard, etc.
audiogram3_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM 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.
audiogram3_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Quick Guide Step 3 Powering Up the System 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). 1 2 Turn on the instruments and microphones. If 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.
audiogram3_en.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Quick Guide Step 1 4 Adjusting Level Adjust the volume on all instruments that are connected to the AUDIOGRAM interface. Set the OUT LEVEL control to the minimum position. Failure to do so may result in loud noise bursts that can damage your equipment, your ears, or both. CAUTION 2 Adjust the channel LEVEL controls so that the level indicator PEAK LED flash briefly on the highest peak levels.
audiogram3_en.book Page 11 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Quick Guide Macintosh: Double-click the [Application] → [Cubase AI 4]. NOTE 3 • 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 program when required. Select [Device Setup] from the [Device] menu to open the Device Setup window.
audiogram3_en.book Page 12 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Quick Guide 5 The ASIO Direct Sound Full Duplex Setup dialog box will be displayed. Check only the input port and output port [USB Audio CODEC] checkbox. 6 Make sure that “USB Audio CODEC 1/2” are shown in the [Port System Name] field, and check the [Visible] column in the Device Setup window. Click [OK] to close the window. NOTE 7 Select [New Project] from the [File] menu to create a new project file.
audiogram3_en.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Quick Guide 8 When the directory selection dialog window appears, select the folder to which the project and audio files for the project are to be stored, and click [OK]. An empty project window with 4 stereo and 8 monaural tracks will appear. Project window Mixer window Transport panel Preparing to Record 1 Click in the track list (the area in which the track names are displayed) to select a track to record on.
audiogram3_en.book Page 14 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Quick Guide 2 Click the Input Routing field in the Inspector to select the audio input source. Select “Stereo In 1” for a stereo track and “Left (Right)-Stereo In 1” for a monaural track. 3 Make 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.
audiogram3_en.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Quick Guide 4 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 section, then click the Transport panel [Start] button. 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 displayed via the channel strip level meter.
audiogram3_en.book Page 16 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Quick Guide Step 6 Mixing with Cubase AI In this section we’ll try mixing down multiple recorded audio tracks to stereo, and creating a wav file. Mixes can be stored as WAV or AIFF files, which can then be recorded to audio CDs. 1 2 3 Launch Cubase AI and open a project file. 4 Drag the pan controls on the top of the channel strips left and right to set the stereo position of each track.
audiogram3_en.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Quick Guide 7 Enter 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 Macintosh OS X), Stereo Out (stereo), 44.1 kHz, and 16 bit. 8 Click [Export]. Progress of the mixdown operation will be shown in a progress window. When the progress window closes the mixdown is complete.
audiogram3_en.book Page 18 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Controls and Functions Control Panel u q ew 1 PHANTOM +48V Switch/Indicator This switch toggles phantom power on and off. If you set the switch on ( ), the AUDIOGRAM supplies phantom power to the MIC/INST jack (XLR-type) 8. Turn this switch on when using a phantom-powered condenser microphone. CAUTION • Be sure to leave this switch off ( ) if you do not need phantom power.
audiogram3_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Controls and Functions Rear Panel !1 !0 o 8 MIC/INST Input Jack If devices are connected to both phone and pin jacks, only the signal from the device connected to the phone jacks is input. Microphones and instruments such as guitars can be connected here using XLR or phone jack cables. Set the MIC/INST switch 2 to MIC or INST according to the type of device connected.
audiogram3_en.book Page 20 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM 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.
audiogram3_en.book Page 21 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Troubleshooting Macintosh: 1. Select “System Preferences ...” from the Apple menu 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”.
audiogram3_en.book Page 22 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM Troubleshooting The sound is intermittent or distorted. ❑ Is the PEAK LED flashing red? You might have to lower LEVEL control levels to avoid distortion. ❑ Does the computer you are using meet the listed system requirements? Refer to “Computer System Requirements” on page 6 for details. ❑ Are any other applications, device drivers, or USB devices (scanners, printers, etc.
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+30dBu +20dBu +10dBu 0dBu –10dBu –20dBu –30dBu –40dBu –50dBu –60dBu MIC B [–60 to –16dBu] INST [–44 to 0dBu] INPUT 1 MIC A [–60 to –16dBu] AUDIOGRAM 3 Owner’s Manual CH IN MIC Gain: Max [–60dBu] CH IN INST Gain: Max [–44dBu] CH IN MIC Gain: Min [–16dBu] CH IN INST Gain: Min [0dBu] LINE R [–34 to +10dBu] [–6dBu] Level (Gain) [6 to 50dB] HA HA ST CH IN LINE Gain: Max [–34dBu] Clip Level [–6dBu] Level (Gain) [10 to 54dB] HA ST CH IN LINE Gain: Min [+10dBu] Clip Level Hi-Z PHANTOM (+48V) M
audiogram3_en.book Page 130 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM About the accessory disk SPECIAL NOTICE • The software included in the accessory disk and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by 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.
audiogram3_en.book Page 131 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM • You may make one copy of the SOFTWARE in machine-readable form for backup purposes only, if the SOFTWARE is on media where such backup copy is permitted. On the backup copy, you must reproduce Yamaha’s copyright notice and any other proprietary legends that were on the original copy of the SOFTWARE.
audiogram3_en.book Page 143 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 2:40 PM For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.
English Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones Руководство пользователя Deutsch USB AUDIO INTERFACE USB AUDIO INTERFACE Русский Español Français 取扱説明書 Yamaha Web Site (English only) http://www.yamahasynth.com/ EN DE FR U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2008 Yamaha Corporation ES RU WN49520 804POAP1.4-01A0 Printed in China JA 日本語 Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.
