Yamaha releases the AG08, an all-in-one mixer for live distribution. Flexible I/O and Performance Features

Yamaha Corporation will release the brand-new AG08 live streaming mixer on February 2, 2023 as a flagship model of the live distribution mixer “AG series” that builds a high-dimensional and comfortable live distribution environment. The suggested retail price is 96,800 yen including tax.

The AG08 is a mixer for live distribution that has the highest sound quality of the “AG series”, a total of 8 channels of input, a mixing function that allows intuitive volume control, a variety of effects, and a performance function with a sound pad. flagship model. The colors are black and white.

Audio equipment such as musical instruments, microphones, earphones/headphones, background music players, and external speakers can be connected, and the volume of each input sound source can be quickly controlled with the faders/knobs on the main unit. For input and output, 6 channels are used, and volume control is possible by assigning the audio from the PC through the USB audio input / output terminal to the fader of the main unit as 3 output devices for each application.

In addition, effects such as COMP (compressor) / EQ by original DSP are newly equipped with a voice changer that can be adjusted in real time. In addition, it is equipped with a sound pad that can play 6 types of sound effects with one touch, and it is possible to adjust the volume according to the scene with an independent level knob.

Main Features

Flexible and abundant inputs and outputs, and 3 stereo faders that can switch between the main unit input terminal and USB audio

The AG08 has a total of 8 channels of input. CH1 and CH2 are equipped with independent phantom power, and the microphone input supports a wide range of devices such as condenser microphones. CH1 also supports headset microphone input.

Independent phantom power (+48V) (left) and headset microphone support (CH1) (right)By switching the STREAMING ON/OFF switch for each input, CH3/4, CH5/6, and CH7/8 can be set on the main unit to send audio to the distribution. This can be used for connecting musical instruments and BGM equipment. It also has 3 stereo inputs.

In addition, CH7/8 is also equipped with a smartphone input/output terminal (4-pole stereo mini terminal), so you can connect smartphones and tablets such as iOS / Android terminals. In addition, CH3/4, CH5/6, CH7/8 can input audio from USB (PC, iPad, iPhone), and can be switched with the main unit input terminal (LINE input), intuitive volume control with the main unit fader can also

The monitor environment is equipped with two monitor headphone jacks, a monitor out for speaker connection, and a convenient mix out for outputting to external devices, and the audio output can be set individually for each. In addition, it also has a CUE switch that allows you to quickly check the audio that is actually being distributed (STREAMING OUT) with headphones.

Enhanced Effects and Performance Capabilities

Like the AG03MK2 and AG06MK2, the AG08 supports audio processing with COMP/EQ and AMP SIM (amp simulator), and FX (effect sound) is equipped with a new delay in addition to REVERB. It also has a “Voice Changer” function that can be adjusted in real time.

In CH1, effect combinations can be registered and saved to the four “CH1 PRESET” buttons, and instantly recalled when necessary. In addition, it is equipped with 6 “SOUND PADs” that realize sound effects that color the distribution, and can be played at a volume that matches the scene, including an independent level knob.

In addition, it supports “DUCKER”, which automatically adjusts the background music to a smaller size only while speaking with a microphone. In addition, the streamed audio (STREAMING OUT) has a built-in “MAXIMIZER” function, and by setting the compressor for each band, it suppresses changes in volume and increases the sound pressure, making it easy and comfortable for listeners at the distribution destination to hear. It is said that it can provide an audio experience.

Achieving system construction with a high degree of freedom

The AG08, which is equipped with a wealth of inputs and outputs, realizes a system configuration that meets the purpose.

From PC

Audio sent from the PC to the “AG08” is recognized as three USB audio output devices. CH3/4 (Yamaha AG08), CH5/6 (Yamaha AG08), CH7/8 (Yamaha AG08), you can set the output destination for each application.

To PC

The input devices sent from the AG08 to the PC are 3 systems with names for different purposes and an ASIO channel.

“AG08 Controller” Editor Application That Allows Detailed Settings and Tutorial Display

With the dedicated editor app “AG08 Controller” for Windows/Mac and iPhone, you can change and save the main unit settings and details of each parameter. In addition to the “Detail mode” that allows you to fine-tune the effect settings, it is equipped with a “Simple mode” that explains the operation from the introduction to the first sound from the microphone. You can also record and check the microphone sound in the tutorial, so you can proceed while actually checking the connection for the first time.