Yamaha AG06 & Shure SM7B | Setup & Demo

[@mixarstudios]

These videos on the AG06 are really well done. The format, the duration, the side by side views. And really clear information delivered properly. Nice work !

[@danielb.494]

Agreed!

[@mogulgrindTV]

1st time watcher of this channel, i must admit the host is great at explaining and breaking things down to us newbie..

[@dark_sunset]

For real. These videos are the shit

[@AnfoFlash]

The hiss was lower with the in-line pre-amp, I'm considering purchasing a AG06 however I have a 200 ohms microphone and so will use a pre-amp but even still I've heard random noise can occur but almost no one was able to give a clear answer Great videos covering many interfaces and mixers, it gave me some insight

[@AcesClipz]

I’ve been using the AG06 for some years now but still don’t understand the difference between the 2 gain nobs for the mic.

[@taverasmisael]

Can't wait for the video podcasting with this mixer. Your videos are great.

[@kettnercreative]

Sounds good, we’ll bump it up the list.

[@rodrigomoralesortega5082]

excellent video, I congratulate you. Greetings from Chile!

[@zolisomi9319]

Hi Jordan! I recently finded your channel and keep coming back :) To be honest, I dont hear lot of difference. Just a slight. I think the cloudlifter's noise added to the input noise and amped as well. Even if it is very low. If that little Yamaha can handle the gain beast, it can handle anything.

[@kettnercreative]

Agree. The test showed an extremely minimal difference. Considering the price, there isn’t much benefit of the inline preamp.

[@eduardomoe8035]

Hi Jordan! This was very didactic and helpful! I have an AG03, not an 06, would you say for the purposes of this test, they are similar? Meaning, I can buy a sm7b and expect these same or similar results? Many thanks!

[@kettnercreative]

Yeah, same preamp, processing etc. Just different inputs/layout.

[@RedeemedToBlessOfficial]

Very helpfull, thank you for sharing😇🙏

[@takaliuang]

So I can't change efx and compression eq without connecting to computer, can I?

[@michael-jackson-helsinki]

You can. You need to connect the AG06 to a computer to store your custom EQ and COMP settings INTO the AG06, but after that you can disconnect the AG06 from the computer and your custom EQ and COMP settings are still inside of the AG06.

[@GaryFab]

very helpful, thanks.

[@jamesbelloofficial]

Hello, can i ask what is the right software for yamaha ag03? The one with the left side of your video “audio 1”? First time to purchase my yamaha & shure for livestreaming🙏🏻 i also hear hizz sound i thought it’s not normal coz i’ve used other brands mixer without hizz sound. Thank you

[@axefromrussia]

Thank you very much! Please take a video and on Yamaha AG + Rode Podmic.

[@kettnercreative]

We will try

[@axefromrussia]

@@kettnercreative good 👍

[@surman6326]

Incredible Audio Interface / Mixer from Yamaha. Typical of Yamaha to produce top quality innovative products. Noise doesn't seem to be a problem at all. I am only concerned about the headphones amp supporting high impedance headphones like HD600 (300-Ohms).

[@kettnercreative]

I use this mixer as my "daily driver" at my main workstation. With Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250 Headphones, I rarely go above 25-35%. I think you'll be good.

[@surman6326]

@@kettnercreative Just got my AG06. Super easy, flawless setup on Windows 7. Headphones amp is amazingly powerful. I am comfortably listening to songs on my HD600 with the headphone volume control at 11 o'clock position. Super clean sound. Hats off to Yamaha!! Will be trying out all other features in the next few days. Thank you very much Kettner for reviewing this product and providing us detailed information.

[@surman6326]

Btw, the sound quality of headphones amp is way way better than the Focusrite Scarlett 2nd Gen USB Interface that I have been using for several years.

[@robertomule2739]

Congratulation for your guides, they are really helpful. One question: don't you need an headphones amplifier for the 250 OHM headphones???

[@kettnercreative]

Not with the AG06, the headphone amp is more than powerful enough.

[@KaylaRivera]

Wondering if anyone has experienced the mixer shutting off and coming back on once routed into the Cloudlifter and having the phantom power (+48V) button clicked?

[@realosher1484]

How is The RodePod mic with this audio mixer? and Is he need cloudlifter??

[@silver1407]

lol that's peak advice "People online WILL complain"

[@cbsmusic2745]

If we connect electric guitar to first input and activate 48v, is the sound become stronger?

[@paoong991]

Hello my mentor. Which is better for SM7B ? This Yamaha or SSL2

[@issdar]

Hey Kettner excellent video! I just picked up Yamaha Ag03 and the Rode Podmic. Really liking the setup but have to crank up the gain to make for decent levels. What's the difference from the peak indicator next to gain and peak indicator next to main levels? When peak lights up does thay indicate hitting 0db?

[@hayashikiyoi]

Hello Kettner Creative, It could be late to ask... but I am looking for a Microphone XLR, mixer, or interfaced equipment and I am extremely new to this type of thing can I have any advice on it? I am planning on getting Shure MV7 and AG03 Yamaha or Goxlr mini for singing through to my phone and desktop streaming from time to time is it a-okay set up or there is a better way for me. The problem with my current setup is: 1) there is a loud fan near me 2) my friend said my voice can't be heard from time to time 3) my mixer monitoring I could hear my own voice too loud but the viewer can't hear a thing. So I was thinking about upgrading to mid-tier because the current item I used is all budget level. Thank you if could see my message.

[@_Zerth0]

Even with a fathead preamp i do need to put the knob volume all the way up (more than 9) to reach the peak. Without preamp I can't even hear sound coming from the mic. Is that normal ?

[@kettnercreative]

That's not normal.

[@_Zerth0]

@@kettnercreative Found the solution. I tried using the exacts same volume and compare it with your video and figured the issue came from the preamp. Pushing the top left ''line button'' up fixed the issue. Apparently this reduce gain about 20 decibels so basically cancel the preamp gain. I put my experience there in case anybody have troubles setting up the mixer because there isn't that much content about it out there. Thanks again without your video I would maybe had way more troubles finding the fix

[@Crocheyy]

Hi, can you do a test with the Rode PodMic on this mixer please ? Nice video, love your content :D

[@kettnercreative]

You bet. It's on the list. Might take a couple weeks though. I appreciate the request.

[@jaumet7972]

First of all, sorry for my ignorance :) Is the sound going to the headphones digitally processed by the mixer or the PC? Because I want my audio processed by my DAC and not by the mixer. Many thanks!

[@daddyb2891]

hi, thank you for this. do I need to do the setup every time I restart my pc?

[@kettnercreative]

The settings should save onto the mixer.

[@mohammadshahirrosli8361]

hi.. can u do ag03 mk2 vs ag06 mk2 with the aux (trrs) for mobile phone.. the purpose for aux is right now, many people do live stream using phone (two way communication)

[@ProperChaos]

Bro these videos are a huge help... I have the Yamaha with a Rode PodMic... and really go back and forth whether or not to add a preamp... any suggestions for the PoDMic sir?

[@kettnercreative]

It's very similar to the SM7B in terms of gain requirements. I think at the end of the day it comes down to how well you project your voice and how close you can keep the microphone to you. If you have an average voice and can keep the mic 4-6" away from your mouth, you should be okay without it. Are you getting the volume you need?

[@ProperChaos]

Yes and no, I would like to not have to have it all the way up and have a little more to play with.... I’m really considering the Rodecaster, I was just holding off , maybe a new all in one is in the works out there?

[@jontemplin6990]

My main use cases are livestreaming and recording via OBS. Which is a better choice: the AG06 or the MG10XU? Maybe you could do a video comparing them.

[@kettnercreative]

We are doing a comparison soon, but the loopback feature of the AG06 makes single PC streaming possible while you would need a second PC to stream properly with the MG10XU.

[@Bennnjj]

What software can I use on Windows to do what you are doing at 3:21 please ? I would like to visualise the level output of the mic and increase the gain as well but for all application. I can do it inside OBS for example but it won't apply to discord etc. Thank you

[@kettnercreative]

I use logic pro

[@AndyFelbab]

can anyone help me out!? im not getting my acoustic guitar through to my DAW (Studio One). i can hear my guitar but theres no volume peaks and nothings actualy recording. i know im missing something simple and obvious.

[@Overshark]

Did you get any Hiss without a microphone plugged in? Using only a headphone and and the playback from the computer with the computer knob or/and the monitor knob past 90%

[@kettnercreative]

hits?

[@Overshark]

@@kettnercreative haha sorry about that! I mean Hiss

[@danbryant7322]

Surprisingly this mixer actually works streaming with a Chromebook, though you can't change settings with software. That must be done on a Windows PC or Mac.

[@samuelpinataro]

Which is the program you use for monitoring input levels?

[@kettnercreative]

Logic

[@samuelpinataro]

Logic Pro??? Do you have a link You can share?

[@thenewgamers7382]

Jus a hair more silent with the cloud lifter but honestly there's no subtle difference in it

[@foinkk]

I'm setting up my MG06X with the ShureSM7B exactly the same as this video but its just not working. I've followed these instructions exactly but it is still so unbelievably quiet, going no higher than -20 dB. What's going on? Edit: I purchased my SM7B with a Motu M2 interface. I spent about a month researching this purchase before making it and I was unanimously told that the Motu M2 would supply enough juice to give that SM7B's weak signal what it needs to be loud enough. Its not. The thing is so quiet no matter what I do, and the only ways I can fix it is by introducing so much gain that your ears begin to bleed from the sheer amount of noise. I have a friend who had a Yamaha MG06X lying around and he let me try it out to see if I could throw something together to just get this setup working properly. I've been dealing with this headache for about 7 months now. I don't know what to do :(

[@reedmillerreynolds]

Unless you love the 7B, a higher gain mic is the easiest solution.

[@razinzaidei]

I read that the D-Pre preamp is activated if you are using XLR, if you connect using TRS/TS the preamp is not activated. Is this true?

[@kettnercreative]

When I look at the wiring diagram, the XLR, 1/4", and 1/8" Headset input are all wired to the same preamp. The only difference is the impedance of each input.

[@razinzaidei]

@@kettnercreative thanks for replying!

[@atytyanik]

@@razinzaidei the only difference i see is that you won’t get 48v supply using trs connection

[@merjaymermanph]

Im glad i own a yamaha ag06, so i can add sm7b… i dont need a cloudlifter maybe…that small hiss, is okey

[@kettnercreative]

For sure.

[@merjaymermanph]

Sir do you need a bigger Boom Arm for shuresm7b ? What king Boom arm would it accommodate its weight?

[@jarrendeleon1399]

@@merjaymermanph I recommend Elgato Wave Arm

[@don1738]

Just here to halp the ALGOmetry

[@tuantranproduction]

The cloudlifter is not effective much.