Yamaha ZG01 Game Streaming Audio Mixer
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A game streaming audio mixer that provides a highly immersive gaming experience.
- Intuitive volume control designed for gamer and game streamer
- High resolution (24-bit, 48 kHz) USB audio recording and playback
- Flexible volume control with dedicated drivers that are recognized by Windows/Mac as virtual multiple devices
- ZG Sound Processing (ZG SURROUND, FOCUS MODE/EQ, 3D CHAT SPACE, Voice changer, Transceiver/Radio voice effect... and more)
- Effect button x 6 (3 for voice chat effects, 3 for game sound effects)
- HDMI connection port x 3 (2-in/1-out, Audio out: 2ch 24-bit/48 kHz fixed, Video signal: Pass-through)
- MIC input for condenser mics with +48 phantom power and mute button
- Independent inputs and outputs for headset/ microphone with headphones or desktop speakers
- 4-pole mini input/output (TRRS) for smartphones
- ZG Controller (Windows/Mac) for precise parameter control
- Windows/Mac support by USB-C connection
- iOS and Android supported by 4-pole mini input/output (TRRS)
- USB-C Power input (5 V DC, 1.5 A)
Yamaha, a renowned name in the audio industry, has recently launched its first audio mixer designed specifically for game voice chat and game streaming - the Yamaha Game Streaming Audio Mixer ZG01. This new mixer is aimed at providing gamers with a highly immersive gaming experience by allowing them to customize their game audio, their voice, and the voice of the person they are chatting with, to suit their own playback environment.
The ZG01 features simple audio operation with carefully selected physical controls, a variety of DSP effects, and authentic surround sound processing through stereo headphones. Additionally, it also has 2-in/1-out HDMI ports that work as an HDMI switcher and conversion adapter, providing a higher level of immersive game sound and a more comfortable gaming environment.
The physical controls of the ZG01 are designed to cater to gaming, voice chat, and streaming, providing simple and intuitive management of all audio signals without detracting from the overall gaming experience. The Yamaha ZG01: ZG Surround technology further optimizes ViReal™ technologies for headphones to maximize your stereo headphones' 3D sound quality. This technology enables gamers to experience virtual surround sound for stunning authenticity and powerful game sound.
The ZG01 also has a Focus Mode/EQ feature that can suppress the sound of your own character's voice or emphasize environmental sounds of the game audio. This feature can be configured to suit a variety of game titles, scenes, and playing styles, allowing gamers to hone their game audio to enhance immersion. For example, players can focus on the sound of their opponent's footsteps for a more authentic experience.
Another exciting feature of the ZG01 is the 3D Chat Space, which allows gamers to clearly distinguish between game and chat audio. With this feature, players will feel as if they are playing a game in the same room with their friends. By placing the other party's voice in a virtual 3D-space, it avoids overlap with game audio and voice chat, letting gamers hear all their audio signals clearly and comfortably.
One of the most noteworthy features of the ZG01 is the ZG Dedicated Driver, which allows individual signals to be assigned to multiple client software applications. When the dedicated driver is installed in the computer (Windows/Mac), the ZG01 is recognized as two virtual devices, allowing gamers to send and receive two audio channels for different purposes. For example, gamers can set up a voice chat application to send only their voice audio, as well as a streaming application to broadcast their game and voice chat audio.
In conclusion, the Yamaha Game Streaming Audio Mixer ZG01 is an excellent addition to the gaming world, providing gamers with a highly immersive gaming experience. Its range of features, including the Focus Mode/EQ, 3D Chat Space, ZG Surround technology, and ZG Dedicated Driver, are designed to cater to the specific needs of gamers, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
