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Yamaha Unveils AG Series Compact Hybrid Mixers & USB Audio Interfaces

Designed for general audio applications as well as webcasting, podcasting, gaming and music production

Yamaha has introduced AG Series hybrid mixers and USB audio interfaces, which includes two models (AG03 and AG06) that are designed for general audio applications as well as webcasting, podcasting, gaming and music production.

The AG Series offers high-resolution (24-bit/192 kHz) audio recording and playback, iOS compatibility and battery operation.

A key feature of the AG Series is a TO PC switch that allows users to select which inputs get routed back to a desktop or iOS device. Selecting Dry CH 1-2 allows computer or iOS recording of inputs 1 and 2, while the INPUT MIX switch routes all inputs to the computer or iOS device via USB for standard music production applications.

The LOOPBACK function in the TO PC section, which is particularly handy for podcasters, routes all inputs to the stereo USB output, along with the USB input from the computer. This makes mixing mics and instruments with music beds, sound effects or the audio from computers and iOS devices a breeze.

Users are also able to adjust their sound in real-time with the included headset interface and hardware controls, removing the need to open a software control panel.

“USB audio interfaces typically rely on software to control routing, effects and monitoring,” says Nate Tschetter, marketing manager, Music Production, Yamaha Corporation of America. “The AG series eliminates the need for software and brings easy-to-use routing and DSP controls to the front panel. Combine that with high resolution 24-bit, 192kHz audio and you have a device that serves as an audio Swiss Army Knife.”

The AG series also includes Yamaha D-PRE microphone preamps and onboard DSP effects, along with an AUX input for a music player and foot switch jack to control effects. Separate headphone/monitor volume controls are provided as well.

The layout brings hidden or difficult-to-find software controls to the front panel with easy-to-use faders, knobs and switches.

The AG06 offers six (6) channels: a main input optimized for vocals with a D-PRE mic preamp, a second flexible channel for another mic or a guitar and two stereo inputs for keyboards or other line level sources. The second channel features 1-TOUCH AMP SIM DSP to optimize guitar tone at the touch of a button.

The AG03 has three (3), with a single 60mm fader for the main input with D-PRE mic preamp and a Hi-Z input that allows direct connection for guitars and basses.

New Yamaha AG Series mixers are expected to ship in April 2015. MSRP: AG03—$199; AG06—$249.

Yamaha Corporation of America

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