Table Of Contents; Introduction; Features; Contents - Yamaha Audiogram 3 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha AUDIOGRAM 3 Computer Recording System. The AUDIO-
GRAM 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 sys-
tems. 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.
Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to take
full advantage 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.

Features

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 AUDIO-
GRAM package, offers versatile, high-perfor-
mance hard-disk recording capability.
48V Phantom Power (page 18)
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.
Accessories
• Cubase AI 4 DVD-ROM
• USB cable
• Owner's Manual (this book)

Contents

Introduction........................................ 5
Features ............................................. 5
Contents ............................................. 5
System Requirements ........................ 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 ............................. 10
5. Recording with Cubase AI ............ 10
6. Mixing with Cubase AI .................. 16
Controls and Functions..................... 18
Input Signal Flow .............................. 19
Troubleshooting................................. 20
Specifications................................... 128
General Specifications ................... 128
Dimensional Diagrams ................... 128
Block Diagram and Level
Diagram .......................................... 129
About the accessory disk ............... 130
SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT .................................... 130
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