Yamaha AW4416 User Manual

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PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION

Operation Guide

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.

VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may

not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN and YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA KEMBLE

MUSIC (U.K.) LTD.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The above warning is located on the rear of the unit

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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NEDERLAND THE NETHERLANDS

● Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen

back-up.

● Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de

batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur afdankt of de volgende Yamaha Service Afdeiing:

Yamaha Music Nederland Service Afdeiing Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT Tel. 030-2828425

● Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.

● This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory

back-up.

● For the removal of the battery at the moment of the

disposal at the end of the service life please consult your retailer or Yamaha Service Center as follows:

Yamaha Music Nederland Service Center Address: Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL

UTRECHT

Tel: 030-2828425

● Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small

chemical waste.

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Important

Read the following before operating the AW4416

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Warnings

• Do not allow water to enter this unit or allow the unit to become wet. Fire or electrical shock may result.

• Connect this unit’s power cord only to an AC outlet of the type stated in this Owner’s Manual or as marked on the unit. Failure to do so is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

• Do not scratch, bend, twist, pull, or heat the power cord. A damaged power cord is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

• Do not place heavy objects, including this unit, on top of the power cord. A damaged power cord is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard. In particular, be careful not to place heavy objects on a power cord covered by a carpet.

• If you notice any abnormality, such as smoke, odor, or noise, or if a foreign object or liquid gets inside the unit, turn it off immediately. Remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Consult your dealer for repair. Using the unit in this condition is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

• Should this unit be dropped or the cabinet be damaged, turn the power switch off, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer. If you continue using the unit without heeding this instruction, ﬁre or electrical shock may result.

• If the power cord is damaged (i.e., cut or a bare wire is exposed), ask your dealer for a replacement. Using the unit with a damaged power cord is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

• Do not modify the unit. Doing so is a ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

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Cautions

• When rack-mounting the unit, allow enough free space around the unit for normal ventilation. This should be: 10 cm at the sides, 20 cm behind, and 30 cm above. For normal ventilation during use, remove the rear of the rack or open a ventilation hole. If the airﬂow is not adequate, the unit will heat up inside and may cause a ﬁre.

• This unit has ventilation holes at the bottom to prevent the internal temperature rising too high. Do not block them. Blocked ventilation holes are a ﬁre hazard.

• Hold the power cord plug when disconnecting it from an AC outlet. Never pull the cord. A damaged power cord is a potential ﬁre and electrical shock hazard.

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Important

• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so is a potential electrical shock hazard.

• Use only the included power supply cable for this unit. Using other types may be a ﬁre hazard.

• Always touch a well-grounded metal surface or the like to fully discharge any static electric charge on your body and clothing before handling an I/O card or hard disk. Neglecting this precaution can cause damage to the unit from static electricity.

• Be careful not to touch the leads (metal feet) on the rear side when handling an I/O card or hard disk. Touching the leads can cause contact defects.

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Operating Notes

• Using a mobile telephone near this unit may induce noise. If noise occurs, use the telephone away from the unit.

• XLR-type connectors are wired as follows: pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (–).

• Insert TRS phone jacks are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return.

• If the message “LOW BATTERY” appears when you turn on this unit, contact your dealer as soon as possible about replacing the internal data backup battery. The unit will still operate correctly, but data other than the presets will be lost. We recommend that you save the data on CD-RW drive or external SCSI device before replacing the battery.

• The performance of components with moving contacts, such switches, rotary controls, faders, and connectors, deteriorates over time. The rate of deterioration depends on the operating environment and is unavoidable. Consult your dealer about replacing defective components.

Handling the CD-R/RW media

Please observe the following points when handling the disk. Failure to do so may cause problems such as the recorded data being lost, the

drive to malfunction, or the printed label to become blurred.

• Do not place the disk in locations of direct sunlight, high temperature, or high humidity.

• Do not touch either surface of the disk.

• Hold the disk at the edges. Gently wipe dust or dirt off of the recording surface of the disk.

• Do not wipe the disk with chemicals or detergents.

• Do not bend or drop the disk.

• Use an air duster or cleaner to remove dust. Vigorously rubbing the surface of the disk with a dry cloth may scratch the disk.

• Do not write on the disk or afﬁx labels to it.

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Important

Storing produced data

Produced data can be lost due to breakdown or mistaken operation. We recommend that you store all important data on CD-R or CD-RW disks or other external storage medium.

Responsibility for loss of data, etc.

• Yamaha will accept no responsibility for any damages (including consequential or incidental) incurred by the customer or any third party as a result of loss or impairment of the data stored on the CD-R media, regardless of whether such loss could have been or actually was foreseen by Yamaha.

• Nor does Yamaha guarantee the media against any defect that may render it unusable.

Cautions for handling optional equipment

• For inquiries concerning I/O card, hard disk, or CD-RW drive handling, please consult your Yamaha dealer.

• Always switch off the power for the main unit and all peripherals, unplug the power cord for the main unit from the outlet, then disconnect the cables connecting the main unit with the peripherals before starting installation work.

• Wear thick gloves when working on this equipment to avoid cutting your hands on metal ﬁttings or the like on the main unit, I/O card, hard disk, or CD-RW drive.

• Always touch a well-grounded metal surface or the like to fully discharge any static electric charge on your body and clothing before starting to work on this equipment.

• Take extreme care to avoid touching any terminals or board surface parts.

• In order to protect the electronic circuits of the I/O card, hard disk, CD-RW drive, etc. from damage due to static electricity, when handling any of this equipment, take the most extreme care to avoid touching IC leads or other electronic parts.

• Be careful not to drop any screws into the main unit. If you switch the power on with a dropped screw still in the main unit, the main unit may malfunction or break down. If a dropped screw can not be retrieved, consult your Yamaha dealer.

• If the hard disk or CD-RW drive breaks down, contact the store where you purchased that equipment.

Except for duplication for personal use or when there is no copyright problem, the duplication or transfer of commercially sold music/sound data without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited. When using this equipment, please consult with a copyright specialist.

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Important

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Warning

The Yamaha Professional Audio Workstation is designed to be used professionally and responsibly by recording industry professionals. The reproduction, distribution, or, in some instances, the public performance, of all or a portion of a sound recording or musical composition protected by copyright, without having obtained a proper license from the relevant copyright holders, may constitute copyright infringement and may otherwise violate copyright laws and other laws. In addition, laws (such as the Audio Home Recording Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in USA) contain certain restrictions and requirements that may apply to your use of works protected by copyright and related information and data that may accompany such works. Violation of such laws may result in civil remedies and, in some cases, criminal liability.

Because violations of copyright laws may be serious offenses, you should consult a lawyer familiar with the law of copyright, including all laws that may be applicable to your use of the Workstation (such as the Audio Home Recording Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in USA), if you have any questions regarding your intended use of all or parts of sound recordings or musical compositions protected by copyright.

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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha AW4416 audio workstation. In order to take full advantage of the AW4416’s functionality and enjoy trouble-free operation, please carefully read the “Operation Guide” (this manual) and the separate “Reference Manual” and “Tutorial.”

Table of contents

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Checking the included items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Installing an internal hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About the internal hard disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing a CD-RW drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About the CD-RW drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The SCSI ID of the CD-RW drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Removing the transport protection pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

How to remove the transport protection pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Manual eject (emergency disc removal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Attaching an external SCSI device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

About external SCSI devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connection procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About terminators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

About SCSI errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing I/O cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About I/O cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Important points you must observe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning the power on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the internal clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Turning the power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Transporting the AW4416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Vibration during use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 1 Welcome to the world of the AW4416. . . . . . . . .19

Features of the AW4416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Mixer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Recorder section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Sampling pad section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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CD-RW drive (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Other features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Signal flow within the AW4416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Input patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Input channels 1–24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Return channels 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Recorder input patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Monitor channels 1–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Digital cascade connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Oscillator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Stereo output channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Buses 1–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

AUX buses 1–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Output patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Internal effects 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Monitor output/headphone output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Chapter 2 Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Analog input/output section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

WORK NAVIGATE section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

UNIT section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

MIXER section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

FADER MODE section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

MIXING LAYER section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

[SEL] keys, [ON] keys, faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Level meter/counter section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

RECORDER section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

AUTOMATION section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

SCENE MEMORY section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

CURSOR/JOG & SHUTTLE section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Locate section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Transport section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

SAMPLING PAD section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Chapter 3 The user interface of the AW4416 . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Level meters/counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Basic operation of the AW4416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Accessing a screen/page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the controls of the top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Using the mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Turning a button on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using the controls of the top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using the mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Editing the value of a fader/knob/numerical box . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using the controls of the top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using the mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using the additional function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using the controls of the top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using the mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Inputting text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Using the controls of the tab page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Using the mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Selecting channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Chapter 4 Connections and setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Word clock settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Chapter 5 Recording on the AW4416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Preparations for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Connections and start-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Creating a new song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Recording the first tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Set the input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Assign the signals to buses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Set the tracks to record-ready mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Make monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Let’s record!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Overdubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Set the input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Assign the signal to a bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Put the track in record-ready mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Make monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Using EQ and the dynamics processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Using the four-band EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Using the dynamics processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Let’s overdub! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Mixdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Creating the mix balance of the tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Using the Solo function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using the internal effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Other convenient functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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Fader groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Mute groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Automix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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Recording the stereo track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Saving a scene/song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Saving a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Saving a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Chapter 6 Transport/locate operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Table of transport key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Shuttle function (cue/review operation). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Nudge function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Using the Nudge function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Nudge function settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Rollback function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Locating to a specific point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Locating to the zero location of the counter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Setting the zero relative time location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Locating to the start/end points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Setting the A/B points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Performing A-B repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

In/out points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Setting the In point/Out point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Setting a marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Locating to a marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Adjusting the location of a locate point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Deleting a locate point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Deleting a locate point using the panel keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Deleting an In/Out point or A/B point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Deleting a marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Chapter 7 Punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

About punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Manual punch-in/out ( Auto punch-in/out (

Manual punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Make input monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Connect a foot switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Manual punch-in/out recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

→

P.128) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

→

P.130). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Auto punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Make input monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Set the auto punch-in/out points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Set the pre-roll/post-roll times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Rehearsing and recording with auto punch-in/out. . . . . . . . . . . 131

Rehearsing with auto punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Recording with auto punch-in/out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

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Chapter 8 Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Patching to the input channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Patching to the recorder inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Patching to the outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Patch library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Storing to the patch library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Recalling a patch program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Patching input/output jacks to an insert I/O point . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Using the Quick Rec function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Chapter 9 Track and virtual track operations. . . . . . . . . . .147

The track structure of the AW4416. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Switching virtual tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Pairing tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Editing tracks and virtual tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Tracks, parts, and regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Naming a virtual track or region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Naming a virtual track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Naming a region. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Track editing procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Virtual track editing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Editing command list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

TRACK menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

PART menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

REGION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Chapter 10 Internal effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

About the internal effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Using AUX send/return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Inserting an effect into a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Using AUX send/return to apply an effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Recalling an effect program from the library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Switching between pre-fader and post-fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Adjusting the send level/return level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Adjusting the send level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Inserting an effect into a desired channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Inserting an effect into monitor channel 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Recalling an effect program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Chapter 11 Song management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

About songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Song structure and size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Song structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

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Usable hard disks/song capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Work area for audio CD production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Saving/loading a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Saving the current song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Loading a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Editing the song name/comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Deleting/copying a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Deleting a song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Copying a song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Optimizing a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Importing mixer data of an existing song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Chapter 12 Sampling pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

About the sampling pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Assigning the pad outputs to channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Assigning a region to a sampling pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Trimming a sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Naming a pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Erasing a pad sample and name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Recording your performance on the sampling pads . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Copying a pad performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Erasing a pad performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Chapter 13 Scene memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

About scene memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Parameters included in a scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

About scene numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Storing a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Recalling a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Editing the name of a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Protecting a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Changing the order of scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Using keys to store/recall a scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Storing a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Recalling a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Chapter 14 Automix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

What is automix? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Creating a new automix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Recording the first section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Playing back automix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Overwriting events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Automix punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

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Editing the fader movements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Editing automix off-line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Storing an automix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

Recalling an automix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Chapter 15 MIDI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231

What you can do using MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

MIDI connectors and the TO HOST connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Using the TO HOST connector for direct connection to your

computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Setting the PORT SELECT parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Switching AW4416 scenes from an external device . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Using MTC to synchronize the AW4416 and a MIDI sequencer . . 238 Using MIDI Clock to synchronize the AW4416 and a MIDI

sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Using MMC to control the AW4416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Chapter 16 Backing up and restoring songs . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

Selecting the backup format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Backing up a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

Restoring a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Disk utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Formatting the internal hard disk/external SCSI device. . . . . . . . 250

Formatting the internal hard disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

Formatting an external hard disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

Formatting removable media such as an MO drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Erasing CD-RW media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

Chapter 17 Mastering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255

About mastering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

Stereo tracks that can be mastered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

CD-R and CD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Track At Once and Disc At Once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Preparations for mastering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Mastering mode settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Writing the master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

Finalizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

Playing CD-R/RW media (the CD Play function). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

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Before you begin

This chapter explains preparations you need to make before using the AW4416, such as checking the included items and installing options.

Checking the included items

Please make sure that the package contains the following items. If any items are missing, please contact your dealer.

• AW4416 mixer/recorder unit: 1

• Operation guide (this document): 1

• Reference guide: 1

• Tutorial: 1

• Power supply cable: 1

• CD-ROM: 1

• Red and white cable for CD-RW drive (four conductor): 1

• Screws for installing 2.5 inch hard disk/CD-RW drive: 8

• ADP25H 2.5 inch hard disk adapter: 1 (pre-installed in the 2.5" HARD DISK DRIVE slot on the rear panel of the AW4416)

❍ Trademarks

ADAT MultiChannel Optical Digital Interface is a trademark and ADAT and Alesis are registered trademarks of Alesis Corporation. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Tascam Digital Interface is a trademark and Tascam and Teac are registered trademarks of Teac Corporation. MS-DOS is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Yamaha is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

❍ Copyright

No part of the AW4416 software or the manuals may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the prior written authorization of Yamaha Corporation.

❍ Yamaha website

<http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/proaudio/homeenglish/>

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Before you begin

Installing an internal hard disk

You must install a hard disk in the AW4416 before using it. If you attempt to use the AW4416 without installing a hard disk, the recorder section and mixer section will fail to operate correctly, and the AW4416 will be damaged as well.

About the internal hard disk

On the AW4416, all data necessary for reproducing a composition (mixer settings, recorder settings, audio data etc.) is stored on the hard disk as a “song.”

An internal hard disk is attached to the ADP25H 2.5 inch hard disk adapter and installed in the 2.5" HARD DISK DRIVE slot located on the rear panel. Hard disks with the following speciﬁcations can be used.

• Type: IDE 2.5 inch (attachment location conforms to SFF-8201)

• Thickness: no particular limitation

• Capacity: no particular limitation (however, the AW4416 can use a maximum capacity of 64 GB)

• Models known to work: consult your local Yamaha distributor or refer to the website at the following URL. <http://www.aw4416.com/>

• By “models known to work,” we mean commercially available models that Yamaha has obtained, installed in the AW4416, and successfully tested by means of various operational tests. However, we cannot take into account slight differences in performance that may occur due to the manufacturing tolerances of each manufacturer.

• Hard disks are precision devices. Strong physical shock, magnetism, static electricity, or excessive current etc. can damage the data on a hard disk. You must use media such as an external SCSI device or CD-RW to backup your important musical data.

• Please be aware that Yamaha Corporation will accept no responsibility for any damages, neither direct nor indirect, resulting from the use of any of the above hard disks.

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Installation

ADP25H (2.5 inch hard disk adapter)

Please read and observe the cautions on installing optional equipment listed at the beginning of this manual.

Here’s how to attach a 2.5 inch IDE hard disk to the ADP25H hard disk adapter included with the AW4416, and install it into the appropriate slot of the AW4416.

• Hard disks are precision devices. Do not subject them to physical shock or static electricity, etc.

• Do not place a hard disk nearby devices that produce a strong magnetic ﬁeld, or in locations of extreme cold, heat, or moisture.

• Before you handle a hard disk, touch your hand to a grounded metallic object to release any static charge that may be present in your body or clothing. If you fail to do so, static electricity may damage the hard disk.

• Never attempt to disassemble a hard disk or apply excessive force to it.

• The AW4416 is shipped with four screws for attaching a 2.5 inch hard disk, and four screws for attaching a CD-RW drive, making a total of eight included screws of the same type.

Before you begin

1. You will need the following items.

• The AW4416 itself

• A 2.5 inch IDE hard disk (sold separately) for installation

• Four screws included with the AW4416 for attaching the 2.5 inch hard disk

• A philips (+) screwdriver

2. Make sure that the power of the AW4416 is turned off. For safety’s sake, disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet.

3. On the rear panel of the AW4416, remove the two screws that hold the ADP25H 2.5 inch hard disk adapter to the 2.5" HARD DISK DRIVE slot.

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4. Place the hard disk on the ADP25H as shown in the diagram below, align the screw holes of the hard disk and the ADP25H, and use your screwdriver to fasten the screws at the four locations shown.

Flat cable

5. Plug the connector of the ﬂat cable extending from the ADP25H into the connector of the hard disk.

Flat cable connector

• Even if it is difﬁcult to plug in the connector, do not use excessive pressure to force it in. This may damage the hard disk, or you may injure yourself.

6. Aligning the ADP25H (with the hard disk attached) with the rails inside the 2.5" HARD DISK DRIVE slot, push it in until it clicks into place.

7. Use the screws that you removed in step 3 to fasten the ADP25H into the 2.5" HARD DISK DRIVE slot.

If you fail to tighten the screws all the way, the hard disk may vibrate and fail to operate correctly.

• Do not turn on the power of the AW4416 until all options have been installed.

• When you turn on the power of the AW4416 after installing a new hard disk, formatting of the hard disk will begin automatically (→ P.15).

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Installing a CD-RW drive

Maximum 138 mm

About the CD-RW drives

A CD-RW drive is an option that allows you to create music CD’s, to backup/ restore internal hard disk data, to play a music CD or to read a CD-ROM. An internal-type CD-RW drive can be installed by removing the CD-RW drive cover from the front panel. CD-RW drives with the following speciﬁcations can be used.

Before you begin

• Interface: SCSI-2

• Models known to work: consult your local Yamaha distributor or refer to the website at the following URL. <http://www.aw4416.com/>

• Please be aware that Yamaha Corporation will accept no responsibility for any damages, neither direct nor indirect, resulting from the use of any of the above CD-RW drives.

* Note that the cover panel of the AW4416 cannot be attached to a CD-RW

drive with a lid-type tray. The AW4416’s cover panel can be attached to a CDRW drive with a tray of the following dimensions.

❒ The SCSI ID of the CD-RW drive

• The SCSI ID of the AW4416 itself is ﬁxed at “6.” For this reason, you must set the SCSI ID of the CD-RW drive to “6” before installing it.

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Before you begin

Installation procedure

1. You will need the following items.

• In the various screens of the AW4416, the SCSI ID of the internal CD-RW drive has been set to “3” by default. For this reason, you will ﬁnd it convenient to set the ID of the CD-RW to “3.” (For details on setting the SCSI ID, refer to the manual for your CD-RW drive.)

• If you are installing a CD-RW drive manufactured by Yamaha, the SCSI ID will be set to “3” at the factory, and we recommend that you leave it at this setting.

Please carefully read the cautions for installing optional equipment given at the beginning of this manual.

• The AW4416 itself

• Internal CD-RW drive (option)

• Screws (included with the AW4416) for attaching the CD-RW drive

• Red and white cable for CD-RW drive (four conductor)

• Philips (+) screwdriver

• Work surface

• In order to install the CD-RW drive you will need to turn the AW4416 on its back. Make sure that you have a sufﬁciently broad work surface.

• The AW4416 is shipped with four screws for attaching the 2.5 inch hard disk, and four screws for attaching the CD-RW drive, making a total of eight screws of the same type.

2. Make sure that the power of the AW4416 is turned off. For safety’s sake, disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet.

3. Turn the AW4416 upside down on the work surface.

When turning the AW4416 upside down, we recommend that you use the packing foam from the AW4416’s shipping carton as shown in the diagram at above, so that the controls of the top panel are not damaged. If the packing foam is not available, please spread out a soft cloth, and support each of the four corners of the AW4416 with a stack of magazines etc.

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Before you begin

Bottom panel

CD-R/RW drive cover panel

4. Remove the CD-RW drive cover from the front panel, and remove the bottom panel.

5. Turn the CD-RW drive over, and insert it little by little, stopping when the connector end of the CD-RW drive enters the opening in the bottom of the AW4416.

6. Connect the red and white four-conductor cable included with the AW4416 to the internal connector of the AW4416 as shown in the diagram. Then connect the cable to the connector of the CD-RW drive.

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Before you begin

7. Plug the connector of the ﬂat cable (extending from inside the AW4416)

8. Align the screw holes in the bottom of the CD-RW drive with the screw

into the connector of the CD-RW drive.

holes of the AW4416, and use a screwdriver to fasten the drive with the four included screws.

9. Re-attach the CD-RW drive cover and the bottom panel that you removed in step 3. At this time, remove the inner cover from the CD-RW drive cover.

Bottom panel

CD-R/RW drive cover panel

Inner cover

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Before you begin

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* This diagram shows a CD-RW

drive manufactured by Yamaha Corporation.

Removing the transport protection

pad

When CD-RW drives are shipped, the disc tray contains a transport protection pad that protects the internal mechanism from physical shock suffered during shipment. Please remove this protective pad before use.

Be sure to save the transport protection pad for the next time you need to transport the unit.

How to remove the transport protection pad

1. Install the CD-RW drive in the AW4416.

2. Turn on the power of the AW4416.

Set the SCSI ID number as necessary (→ P.259).

3. Press the [CD PLAY] key, and then press the [SHIFT] + [F2] keys to open the disc tray.

4. Remove the transport protection pad.

Before transporting the unit, reverse this procedure to insert the pad.

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Before you begin

Manual eject (emergency disc removal)

Manual eject allows you to remove the disc manually in the case of an emergency such as a malfunction of the disc tray mechanism (usually temporary) or a power failure. Please be aware that using this method frequently can cause the CD-RW drive to malfunction. For the location of the eject hole and the procedure, refer to the manual of your CD-RW drive.

In order to perform this operation, you will need a pin-like object 2 mm or less in diameter, such as a straightened paper clip.

Insert a pin-like object 2 mm or less in diameter.

Eject Hall

* This diagram shows a CD-RW drive

manufactured by Yamaha Corporation.

Attaching an external SCSI device

About external SCSI devices

The external SCSI devices referred to here are storage devices used to backup/ restore the internal data of the AW4416, and can be connected to the SCSI connector on the rear panel of the AW4416. The following types of storage device can be used.

• Type of drive: MO drives (128 MB, 230 MB, 540MB, 640 MB 1.3 GB), hard disk drives, CD-RW drives

• Interface: SCSI-2

• Models known to work: consult your local Yamaha distributor or refer to the website at the following URL. <http://www.aw4416.com/>

• By “models known to work,” we mean commercially available models that Yamaha has obtained, connected to the AW4416, and successfully tested by means of various operational tests. However, we cannot take into account slight differences in performance that may occur due to the manufacturing tolerances of each manufacturer.

• Please be aware that Yamaha Corporation will accept no responsibility for any damages, neither direct nor indirect, resulting from the use of any of the above storage devices.

It is not possible to directly record or play back audio signals in realtime on an external storage device connected to the SCSI connector.

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Connection procedure

Note

SCSI connector

SCSI

connector

PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION

SCSI connector

SCSI connectorSCSI connector

AW4416

ID=6 (fixed)

Internal CD-RW

ID-3 (default setting)

Terminator

External SCSI device 1

External SCSI device 2

1. Make sure that the power is turned off for the AW4416 and for the external SCSI device(s), and use a SCSI cable to connect the SCSI connectors of each device.

When connecting an external SCSI device, use only high impedance SCSI cables of 100 ohms (±10 ohms) impedance that are 1 meter or shorter in length.

Use only good-quality SCSI cables.

Before you begin

• A maximum of seven SCSI devices (SCSI ID= 0–5,7) can be connected in a daisy-chain (including the internal CD-RW drive).

• When connecting multiple SCSI devices, you must make sure that the SCSI ID of each device (including the internal CD-RW drive) does not conﬂict with any other device. (For details on how to set the SCSI ID, refer to the manuals for your SCSI devices.)

• The SCSI ID of the AW4416 itself is ﬁxed at “6.”

• In the various screens of the AW4416, the SCSI ID of the internal CD-RW drive has been set to “3” by default. For this reason, if you install a CD-RW drive, you will ﬁnd it convenient to set its ID to “3.” (For details on setting the SCSI ID, refer to the manual for your CD-RW drive.)

• If you install a CD-RW drive manufactured by Yamaha, the SCSI ID will be set to “3” at the factory, and we recommend that you leave it at this setting.

2. Attach a terminator to the last SCSI device in the chain.

A “terminator” is a device that terminates the SCSI signal at the end of the chain, and is normally attached to the vacant SCSI connector of the last device in the daisy chain. If the SCSI device has an active terminator (a circuit that terminates the signal electrically), turn it on. (For details of how to turn on the active terminator, refer to the manual of your SCSI device.)

Before using an external SCSI device, you will need to format it. For details on this procedure, refer to page 250.

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❒ About terminators

“Termination” refers to the process of applying a resistor appropriate for the impedance of the SCSI bus to terminate the end of the circuit. The resistor required for this is called the “terminator.” Normally, a terminator must be installed at the beginning and end of the SCSI bus (in the case of the example shown above, this would be the AW4416 itself, and the SCSI device connected to the end of the daisy chain).

However, this is only a general principle, and is not an absolute. Depending on the combination of SCSI devices, the order of connection, or on the length of the SCSI cables, there may be cases in which better results are obtained by terminating only one end of the chain. If problems occur such as the AW4416 failing to start up when an external SCSI device is connected, try defeating one of the terminators. (For details on how to defeat the internal terminator of the AW4416, refer to “UTILITY screen → Prefer. 3 page” in the Reference Guide.)

❒ About SCSI errors

The SCSI bus is able to transfer data in a stable manner only if all connected SCSI devices are operating correctly. If the SCSI bus of the AW4416 is connected to a device whose operation is unstable or which produces noise, errors may occur in other devices, or the AW4416 may fail to start up correctly. If such problems occur, check the following points.

❍ Check the SCSI ID

Make sure that the SCSI ID of each SCSI device (including the AW4416 and the internal CD-RW drive) does not conﬂict with the SCSI ID of any other device. The SCSI ID of the AW4416 is ﬁxed at “6.”

❍ Check the terminator

Check the location of the terminator. Under certain conditions, better results may be obtained by terminating only one end of the SCSI chain.

❍ Check the SCSI cables

Since errors are often caused by low-quality SCSI cables or unnecessarily long SCSI cables, you should avoid using such cables. Please use double-shielded cables that are as short as possible. It is also important that the shield within the cable is grounded to the connector.

❍ External SCSI devices with 25-pin connectors

Most SCSI cables with 25-pin connectors at both ends do not meet SCSI speciﬁcations. For this reason if the system includes a SCSI device that uses a 25-pin connector, the problems may be due to this type of cable.

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Installing I/O cards

About I/O cards

I/O cards compatible with the Yamaha mini-YGDAI format can be installed in the OPTION I/O slots 1/2 located on the rear panel of the AW4416 in order to add input/output ports. For example by installing an ADAT format compatible I/O card into an OPTION I/O slot, you can transmit/receive eight channels of digital audio to/from an ADAT format digital recorder.

At present, the following types of I/O cards can be used.

❍ MY8-AT

This card transmits and receives eight channels of Alesis ADAT format digital signals.

❍ MY8-TD

This card transmits and receives eight channels of TASCAM format digital signals.

Before you begin

❍ MY8-AE

This card transmits and receives eight channels of AES/EBU format digital signals.

❍ MY8-AD

This is an A/D card with eight channels of analog input jacks (balanced TRS phone jacks).

❍ MY4-AD

This is an A/D card with four channels of analog input jacks (balanced XLR jacks).

❍ MY4-DA

This is a D/A card with four channels of analog output jacks (balanced XLR jacks).

For up-to-date information on available MY cards, contact your local Yamaha distributor or check the following website. <http://www.aw4416.com/>

Some types of MY card sold by other manufacturers may be usable only in SLOT 1 or 2.

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Before you begin

Installation procedure

1. Make sure that the power of the AW4416 is turned off. For safety’s sake,

2. From the OPTION I/O slot located on the rear panel of the AW4416,

Please carefully read the cautions for installing optional devices, given at the beginning of this manual.

disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet.

remove the two screws that hold the cover in place.

Please keep the cover and screws you removed in a safe place.

3. Slide the I/O card along the rails inside the slot until it clicks into place.

4. Tighten the two screws included with the I/O card to fasten the card securely.

Please note that if the screws are loose, the card may not be grounded correctly.

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Important points you

must observe

Turning the power on or off

You must use the following procedure to turn the power of the AW4416 on or off.

❒ Turning the power on

To turn on the power of a system that includes the AW4416, you must turn on the power switches in the following order.

1 Storage devices connected to the AW4416’s SCSI connector, and external

sound sources connected to the input/output jacks

B The AW4416 itself C The monitor system connected to the output jacks of the AW4416

If the SCSI device is turned on after the AW4416 is turned on, it will not function correctly.

After the opening screen appears in the display of the AW4416, a TRACK screen like the following will appear.

When the AW4416 is ﬁrst turned on after a new internal hard disk has been installed, the display will ask “Format OK? [Y (Enter)/N (Any)].” If you now press the [ENTER] key, formatting of the hard disk will begin automatically. When formatting is completed, the screen shown above will appear.

Never turn off the power of the AW4416 while formatting is in progress. Doing so may damage the hard disk itself.

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Setting the internal clock

When the AW4416 is shipped from the factory, its internal clock is set to Japan time. When you create a song on the AW4416, the song will store the date and time using this internal time.

If it becomes necessary to reset the internal clock after replacing a run-down battery or for any other reason, use the following procedure.

1. Press the [UTILITY] key → [F4] key.

The UTILITY screen Prefer.3 page will appear.

Use the CURSOR [ ] key to move the cursor to the square frame of the Y (year) ﬁeld in the CLOCK area, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to input the year. In the same way, input M (month), D (date), h (hour), m (minute), and s (second). (W is the day of the week, and will be set automatically.)

The time you speciﬁed will blink. Move the cursor to the SET button to conﬁrm the setting, or to the RESET button to cancel, and then press the [ENTER] key. The internal clock of the AW4416 will be set to the speciﬁed time. If you select the RESET button and press the [ENTER] key, the clock will return to the previous state.

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❒ Turning the power off

To turn off the power of a system that includes the AW4416, you must turn off the power switches in the following order.

1 The monitor system connected to the output jacks of the AW4416 B The AW4416 itself C Storage devices connected to the AW4416’s SCSI connector, and external

sound sources connected to the input/output jacks

Before turning off the power of the AW4416 itself, you must perform the following shut-down procedure.

❍ Shut-down operation

1. In the WORK NAVIGATE section located in the upper left of the AW4416’s top panel, press the [SONG] key.

2. Below the display, press the [F5] (Shut Down) key.

3. The CURRENT SONG STATUS screen will appear, allowing you to check the content of the last-saved song.

The data for the current song (date, size, quantization bits, protect) shown here in the song list is the data for when the song was last saved. When you perform the following Save procedure and press the [ENTER] key, it will be overwritten by the new data.

Move the cursor to the EXECUTE button and press the [ENTER] key. A message will ask you whether you wish to save the current song.

4. Use the CURSOR [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] keys in the center right of the top panel to move the cursor (the blinking rectangle) to the OK button, and press the [ENTER] key located immediately below.

5. When the “Now safe to turn off” message appears, turn off the [POWER] switch located on the rear panel.

• If you turn off the power of the AW4416 without performing the shut-down procedure described at the above, the audio data on the hard disk may be lost.

• Never turn off the power while the access indicator in the level meter/counter is lit, since this may damage the hard disk itself.

• If lightning is occurring nearby, disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet. The AW4416 can be damaged by lightning.

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Transporting the AW4416

When transporting the AW4416, you must disconnect all cables, and pack it in the packing foam in which the unit was shipped (or the equivalent). If a CD-RW drive (option) is installed, insert the protective pad that was included with it into the drive.

• If you transport the AW4416 without packing it as described at the above, any damage or malfunctions that occur during transport may not be covered under warranty.

• Even if the AW4416 is packed as described at the above, any damage or malfunctions that occur due to dropping the unit etc. may not be covered under warranty. Please handle the AW4416 with care.

Vibration during use

The internal hard disk or CD-RW drive of the AW4416 are very sensitive to vibration. Do not allow them to be subject to vibration or shock during operation, and do not move the AW4416 while its power is turned on.

In particular, you must never apply physical shock or vibration while the access indicator of the level meter/counter is lit, since this may damage the hard disk itself.

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Welcome to the world

of the AW4416

This chapter explains the features and basic concepts of the AW4416, and outlines the signal ﬂow.

Features of the AW4416

The AW4416 is an audio workstation that combines a digital mixer, hard disk recorder, multi-effects, and sampling pads. It is the only equipment you need to perform the entire music production process, from multi-track recording, mixing, audio editing, effect processing, and creating a ﬁnal CD pages of this manual, the functionality of each section is described separately.

*1. An optional internal/external CD-RW drive is required.

(*1)

. In the following

❒ Mixer section

❍ Professional-quality audio with 32 bit internal processing

The AW4416 carries on the technology made famous on the de-facto standard for digital consoles — the Yamaha 02R. Internal processing is performed with 32 bit precision (54 bit precision for EQ) to guarantee the highest possible audio quality.

❍ Up to 44 input channels and 20 buses, rivaling even large consoles

A total of 44 mixing inputs are provided, with 8 analog inputs, digital stereo input, 16 (maximum) digital/analog inputs via the OPTION I/O slot, in addition to 16 recorder monitor channels, and 2 return channels. Output buses total 20, with 8 group buses, 8 AUX buses, stereo bus, and SOLO bus (stereo). With a bus conﬁguration that rivals large consoles, the AW4416 can handle a wide variety of applications.

❍ Four-band EQ and dynamics processing on each channel

Every input as well as the stereo output channel provides the same powerful fourband full-parametric EQ and dynamics processor as on the 02R. (The two return channels are excepted.)

Each band of the EQ is fully adjustable in the range of ±18 dB/f= 20 Hz–20 kHz/ Q= 41 points. The dynamics processor provides compressor, gate, ducking, expander, and compander functionality. Key-in and stereo link are also supported for precise control of the input signals.

❍ Two high-quality multi-effect processors are built-in

Two multi-effect processors provide spatial effects such as reverb and delay, modulation effects such as chorus and ﬂanger, and guitar effects such as distortion and amp simulator.

In addition to using these via the AUX bus send/return, they can be inserted into a channel or the stereo bus. A high-impedance jack for direct connection of an electric guitar is also provided.

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❍ Scenes and libraries

Faders locations and mix parameters for each channel, together with effect settings, can be stored as a scene.

Up to 96 scenes can be used for each song. Scenes that you save can be recalled instantly using the top panel keys, or by transmitting program change messages from an external MIDI device. Libraries for storing EQ, dynamics processor, and channel settings are also provided.

❍ Full mixing automation

The AW4416 features seventeen 60 mm motorized faders. In addition to the ability to recall scene memories and libraries, the AW4416 pro-

vides fully automated mixing that records fader/pan/EQ movements in realtime.

❒ Recorder section

❍ High capacity hard disk up to 64 GB

An internal hard disk (2.5 inch IDE type) of up to 64 GB (maximum 6.4 GB per song) is supported.

A hard disk attached to the ADP25H cartridge (sold separately) can be inserted into the hard disk slot of the AW4416, allowing you to exchange hard disks as easily and conveniently as if you were using removable media.

*2. Hard disks are sold separately.

❍ Efﬁcient data management

All of the audio data (multi-track and stereo track), scene memories, libraries, and automix data used in a song are managed on the internal hard disk as a “Song.”

A desired song can be recalled from disk at any time. Songs can also be backed up on an external hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R/RW disc.

❍ 16×8 virtual tracks + stereo track

A single song consists of 16 tracks × 8 virtual tracks + stereo track (total of 130 tracks).

The quantization (16 bit/24 bit) and sampling frequency (44.1 kHz/48 kHz) can be selected for each song. 16 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, or 16 tracks played back while recording 8 tracks simultaneously, making the AW4416 an ideal choice for live recording or for re-recording or ping-ponging from an external recorder. The 16 tracks can also be mixed down directly to the stereo track. This has the advantage not only of making a master recorder unnecessary, but also of allowing multi-track and two-track mix data to be managed together.

(*2)

❍ Versatile editing functionality

Data can be edited freely at every level — song, track, part, and region. Editing functions include “time compression” that allows you to compress or

expand time over a range of 50%–200%, and “pitch change” that can modify the pitch as far as an octave upward or downward. Editing is non-destructive, allowing up to ﬁfteen levels of undo/redo.

❍ Locate functions, and auto punch-in/out

A total of eight locate keys are provided: start, end, RTZ, A, B, in, out, and rollback. In addition, you can set 99 markers for each song, making it fast and easy to locate to any desired point. Auto punch-in/out at the speciﬁed punch-in and punch-out points is also provided. The AW4416 also has a built-in click metronome linked with the tempo map.

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❒ Sampling pad section

❍ Assign 16 sounds to the sampling pads

Sixteen sounds can be assigned to the eight pads with switchable A/B banks. Sounds can be sampled into these pads at the same 16 bit/24 bit and 44.1 kHz/

48 kHz audio quality as for recording. Sampling sources can be taken from a sound ﬁle on hard disk, an audio CD inserted in the CD-RW drive, or from a WAV ﬁle on a SCSI device. The playback timing can be recorded on a special sequencer track, and edited later. Pad polyphony is eight notes, and a total of approximately 90 seconds can be sampled in the pads (16 bit/44.1 kHz).

❒ CD-RW drive (option)

❍ CD-RW drive

You can produce an audio CD off-line, using stereo tracks from the hard disk. This allows entire process from recording to CD production to be completed within a single unit. The CD-RW drive can also be used to store recorded data, making backups easy. Playback of audio CD’s and loading from CD-ROM is also supported, allowing these to be used as sources for the sampling pads.

*3. A CD-RW drive is optional.

(*3)

can be installed internally

❒ Other features

❍ Simple panel layout and efﬁcient operation

The AW4416 features a large backlit LCD and a three-color FL display, providing a graphic user interface that can be used intuitively and efﬁciently. A serial mouse (9 pin D-sub connector) can also be connected.

❍ Two I/O card option slots

Two slots support a variety of formats including ADAT, TASCAM, AES/EBU, and analog. The AW4416 is designed with an open architecture for superb expandability.

❍ Sophisticated connectivity

TO HOST connector and SCSI connector (SCSI-2) are standard, ensuring easy connection to computers, external SCSI devices CLOCK IN/OUT connectors are also provided to allow the construction of digital systems for a variety of applications. In addition, MTC/MIDI clock can be used for synchronization, and MMC commands can control the AW4416 from an external device.

*4. External SCSI devices can be used only to back up data. They cannot be used to

record audio data directly.

(*4)

, and MIDI devices. WORD

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Signal ﬂow within the AW4416

The following diagram shows the general signal ﬂow of the AW4416. As you can see from this diagram, the AW4416 consists of several sections: input patch, output patch, mixer, sampling pads, recorder, and CD-RW drive (optional).

INPUT jacks 1–8

I/O

card

I/O

card

DIGITAL STEREO IN connector

OPTION I/O slot 1

OPTION I/O slot 2

Effect

1/2

Sampling pads section

×8

Input patch

×8

×2 ×2

×2

×8 ×16 ×16

D-RAM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1AB 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Import

Trigger

Mixer section

Input channels 1–24 Effect returns 1/2 Monitor channels 1–16

Buses 1–8 STEREO bus AUX buses 1–8 SOLO bus

Channel insert I/O Stereo bus insert I/O

×2 ×2

Audio

File

Recorder section

×4

×8

Output patch

×8 ×2

×2 ×2

×2

CD Writing

Data Backup/

Restore

OPTION I/O slot 1

OPTION I/O slot 2

Effect

1/2

CD-RW

Drive

AW4416

OMNI OUT jacks 1–4

I/O

card

I/O

card

STEREO OUT jacks DIGITAL STEREO OUT jack

MONITOR OUT jacks PHONES jack

The signal ﬂow within each section is explained in detail in the pages that follow.

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Input patch

The input patch section is where input signals are assigned to input channels 1– 24 and return channels 1/2. The following types of input signal can be selected.

❍ MIC/LINE INPUT

Input signals from analog INPUT jacks 1–8.

❍ OPTION IN

Input signals from an I/O card installed in rear panel OPTION I/O slots 1/2. Up to 8 channels of signal can be input simultaneously from a single I/O card.

❍ SAMPLING PAD

Output signals of pads 1–8 in the sampling pad section.

❍ EFFECT 1/2

Return signals from internal effects 1/2.

❍ DIGITAL STEREO IN

Input signals from the DIGITAL STEREO IN jack.

❍ METRONOME

The playback of the internal metronome.

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The following input signals can be assigned to each channel.

Input channel 1–24

(mono)

MIC/LINE INPUT OOO

OPTION IN OOO

SAMPLING PAD O

EFFECT 1 O

EFFECT 2 O

DIGITAL STEREO IN OOO

METRONOME O

Return channel

1 (stereo)

Return channel

2 (stereo)

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MIC/LINE INPUT

48V

PEAK

INPUT 1-2

INSERT I/O

INPUT 3-8

Hi-z 8 ch ONLY

OPTION IN

SLOT1 SLOT2

SAMPLING PAD

EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 DIGITAL

STEREO IN METRONOME

INPUT 1-24

PEAK

INPUT PATCH

DeEmp

2 2

DeEmp

RETURN 1/2

Input channels 1–24

There are monaural input channels used mainly for inputting mics or line level instruments. The signals input to input channels 1–24 are routed through an attenuator, phase switch, four-band EQ, dynamics processor, and delay, and are sent to buses 1–8, the stereo bus, or AUX buses 1–8. Input channels 1–16 have a direct output (DIRECT OUT) function that allows their signal to be output directly to an output jack or to the recorder section.

SELECTED INSERT RETURNS

INPUT 1(...24)

METER

INSERT

DY-

NAMICS

METERMETER

INPUT PATCH

ATT

4 BAND EQ

(EQ) (Gain Reduction)

Mono in X 24

METER METER

INPUT DELAY

ON LEVEL

PREFADER LISTEN/ AFTER PAN

PAN

PRE/POST ON AUX

SOLO

DIRECT OUT (1~16 only)

BUS1

BUS2

BUS3

BUS4

BUS5

BUS6

BUS7

BUS8

STEREO L

STEREO R

SOLO L

...

SOLO R

AUX 1

AUX 6

AUX 7(EFF1)

AUX 8(EFF2)

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Return channels 1/2

Tip!

These are stereo input channels used mainly to input the return signals from internal effects 1/2. However they can also be used as supplementary input channels by changing the input signal assignments of the input patch section.

The structure of these channels is identical to that of the input channels, with the exception of the following differences:

1 Stereo

B No dynamics processor

C No direct output

D No AUX 7 send level from return channel 1

E No AUX 8 send level from return channel 2

Since return channels 1/2 are stereo, selecting MIC/LINE INPUT or OPTION IN as input signals will cause two adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered signals to be assigned. Also if DIGITAL STEREO IN is selected, the signals of both L/R will be assigned.

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INPUT PATCH

INSERT

RETURN 1(...2)

METER

ATT

METER

ATT

• The reason that return channel 1 (2) has no send level to AUX 7 (8) is to prevent the feedback loop that would occur if the signal returned from internal effect 1 (2) were sent back to the same internal effect.

• Be aware that the AUX 7 (8) send level is not available even if a different input signal is assigned to return channel 1 (2).

BUS1

BUS2

BUS3

BUS4

BUS5

BUS6

BUS7

BUS8

STEREO L

STEREO R

PREFADER LISTEN/

4 BAND EQ

METER

(EQ)

4 BAND EQ

METER

(EQ)

Stereo in X 2

METER METER

INPUT DELAY

METER METER

ON LEVEL

INPUT DELAY

AFTER PAN

PAN

PRE/POST

SOLO

ON AUX

SOLO L

SOLO R

...

AUX 1

AUX 6

AUX 7(EFF1)

AUX 8(EFF2)

RETURN1 can not be assigned to AUX7 (EFF1) RETURN2 can not be assigned to AUX8 (EFF2)

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Recorder input patching

This section assigns the signals that are input to tracks 1–16 of the recorder section. The following types of signal can be selected.

❍ STEREO

The stereo bus output signal that has passed through the stereo output channel.

❍ BUS 1–8

The output signal of buses 1–8.

❍ DIRECT OUT 1–16

The direct output signal of input channels 1–16.

RECORDER INPUT 1~16

BUS 1~8 CH DIRECT OUT1~16 STEREO

16 16

INPUT PATCH

Monitor channels 1–16

These are monaural channels that are assigned to the track 1–16 outputs of the recorder section. According to the input monitor settings or the state of the transport, they will input either the signals being input to tracks 1–16, or the playback signals of tracks 1–16.

As an exception, the stereo track will be patched to monitor channels 1/2 when the stereo track of that song is being played back, and the remainder of the monitor channels 3–16 will be muted.

The structure of these channels is the same as that of the input channels, with the exception that the direct output is ﬁxed at a point immediately before the attenuator.

DITHER

RECORDER INPUT 1(...16)

RECORDER MONI 1(...16)

RECORDER INPUT 1-16

RECORDER

RECORDER REPRO1-16

RECORDER ST Trk L/R

(FL Display)

INPUT MONITOR

METER

INPUT PATCH

INSERT

METER

RECORDER DIRECT OUT

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ATT

4 BAND EQ

(EQ) (Gain Reduction)

Mono in X 16

DY-

NAMICS

METERMETER

METER METER

ON LEVEL

INPUT DELAY

PREFADER LISTEN/ AFTER PAN

SOLO

PAN

PRE/POST ON AUX

BUS1

BUS2

BUS3

BUS4

BUS5

BUS6

BUS7

BUS8

STEREO L

STEREO R

SOLO L

...

SOLO R

AUX 1

AUX 6

AUX 7(EFF1)

AUX 8(EFF2)

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OSC

BUS1

BUS2

BUS3

BUS4

BUS5

BUS6

BUS7

BUS8

STEREO L

STEREO R

SOLO L

SOLO R

AUX 1

AUX 6

AUX 7(EFF1)

AUX 8(EFF2)

ATT

ENABLE DIGITAL STEREO L DIGITAL STEREO R

(BUS CASCADE)

...

Digital cascade connections

The input signal from the rear panel DIGITAL STEREO IN jack can be cascaded directly into the stereo bus, instead of being sent via the input patch section and patched to a pair of input channels. This is convenient when you wish to use an external digital mixer without linking it to the mixer section of the AW4416. Settings for cascade connection are made in the SET UP screen D.InSetup page.

* For the signal ﬂow diagram, refer to Oscillator, below.

Oscillator

The AW4416 has a built-in oscillator section that allows you to select a sine wave (100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz) or white noise. The signal of the oscillator can be output from one of the following buses: buses 1–8, AUX buses 1–8, or the stereo bus. Oscillator settings are made in the UTILITY screen Oscillator page.

Stereo output channel

This is the stereo output channel that processes the signals sent from each channel to the stereo bus. It provides the same four-band EQ and dynamics processor as do the input channels. The output signal of the stereo output channel is sent via the output patch section to the various output jacks, and is simultaneously output from the MONITOR OUT jacks and the PHONES jack.

When an internal or external CD-RW drive is used to play back an audio CD, the CD audio signal is patched to a point before the fader of the stereo output channel.

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...

STEREO L

STEREO R

SOLO L

SOLO R

AUX 1

AUX 6

AUX 7(EFF1)

Buses 1–8

The signals sent from each channel to buses 1–8 pass through the master level, and are sent to the output patch section. The master level is adjusted in the HOME screen Bus page ([HOME] key → [F3] key).

* For the signal ﬂow diagram, refer to AUX buses 1–8, below.

AUX 8(EFF2)

ATT 4BAND EQ

DY-

NAMICS

METER

(EQ)

DY-

NAMICS

METER

(EQ) (Gain Reduction)

METER

CD-RW

DRIVE

INSERT

STEREO

METER

LEVEL BALON

METER

OUTPUT PATCH

CD PLAY mode

L R

AUX buses 1–8

The signals sent to AUX buses 1–8 from each channel pass through the master level, and are sent to the output patch section. The master level is adjusted in the HOME screen Bus page ([HOME] key → [F3] key).

Tip!

When the AW4416 is in its default state, the output of AUX buses 7/8 is sent to the output patch section, and simultaneously assigned to the inputs of internal effects 1/ 2 as well.

BUS1

BUS2

BUS3

BUS4

BUS5

BUS6

BUS7

BUS8

STEREO L

STEREO R

SOLO L

SOLO R

...

AUX 1

AUX 6

AUX 7(EFF1)

AUX 8(EFF2)

METER

LEVEL

METER

BUS1(...8)

AUX1(...8)

OUTPUT PATCH

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Output patch

DIGIT AL STEREO OUT

OPTION OUT

OMNI OUT

STEREO OUT

DITHER

SLOT1 OUT

SLOT2 OUT

X 2

X 4

0dB

OUTPUT PATCH

STEREO BUS1~8 AUX1~8 CH DIRECT OUT1~16 INSERT SEND

2 8

8 16 46

RECORDER DIRECT OUT 1~16

10dBV

DITHER

METER

This section assigns the output signals to the STEREO OUT jacks, DIGITAL STEREO OUT jack, I/O cards installed in OPTION I/O slots 1/2, and OMNI OUT jacks 1–4. The following types of signals can be selected.

❍ STEREO

The stereo bus output signal that has passed through the stereo output channel.

❍ BUS 1–8

The output signals of buses 1–8.

❍ AUX 1–8

The output signals of buses 1–8.

❍ CH DIRECT OUT 1–16

The direct output of input channels 1–16.

❍ INSERT SEND

An insertion output for inserting an external effect into each channel.

❍ RECORDER DIRECT OUT 1–16

The direct output of tracks 1–16 of the recorder section.

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Internal effects 1/2

When the AW4416 is in its default state, the output of AUX bus 7/8 is sent to the output patch section, and simultaneously assigned to the inputs of internal effects 1/2 as well. The outputs of effects 1/2 are respectively assigned to return channels 1/2.

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By defeating these assignments, you can insert internal effects 1/2 into any desired channel, or use AUX bus 7/8 or return channels 1/2 for other purposes.

METER

AUX7 (EFF1), AUX8 (EFF2)

INSERT SEND

EFFECT

EFFECT RETURN 1/2

SELECT

X 2

Monitor output/headphone output

As monitoring jacks, the AW4416 provides MONITOR OUT jacks and a PHONES jack. The types of signal that are output from these jacks will change as follows, depending on the state of the AW4416.

1 Initial state

The signal of the stereo output channel will be output without change from the MONITOR OUT jacks/PHONES jack.

B When the [SOLO] key is on

The signal of the channel selected by the [ON] key will be sent to the SOLO bus, and output from the MONITOR OUT jacks/PHONES jack. At this time, all other signals will be muted.

C When the TRACK [CUE] key is on

The direct output signal of the track selected by the [REC TRACK SELECT] key will be output from the MONITOR OUT jacks/PHONES jack.

D When the internal metronome function is on The metronome signal will be mixed with the output signals of 1–3.

Tip!

• The same signal is always sent from the MONITOR OUT jacks and the PHONES jack. However, the level adjustment is independent; the output level of the MONITOR OUT jacks is adjusted by the [MONITOR OUT] control, and the output level of the PHONES jack is adjusted by the [PHONES] control.

• Whenever the [SOLO] key and the TRACK [CUE] key are both on, only the TRACK [CUE] key will be valid.

RECORDER DIRECT OUT 1

RECORDER DIRECT OUT 16

STEREO L STEREO R

SOLO L

SOLO R

METRONOME

ATT

MIXER SOLO Logic

RECORDER TRACK CUE Logic

PHONES

MONITOR

PHONES

MONITOR OUT

+4dB

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Parts and their func-

Note

tions

This chapter explains the names and functions of the various objects on the top panel, rear panel, and front panel.

Names of the controllers on the top panel are enclosed in square brackets [ ], in order to distinguish them from the “software” knobs or buttons displayed in the display. Example: [SEL] key, EQ [Q] control

Top panel

Analog input/output section

234

PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK

12345678

MICLINE MICLINE MICLINE MICLINE MICLINE MICLINE MICLINE MICLINE MIN MAX

PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK

12345678

MICLINE MICLINE MICLINE MICLINE MICLINE MICLINE MICLINE MICLINE MIN MAX

1 [GAIN] controls

These controls adjust the input sensitivity of INPUT jacks 1–8. The supported input level range is –46 dB– +4 dB.

PHONES

MONITOR OUT

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MAX

MIN

PHONES

MONITOR OUT

MIN

MAX

B PEAK indicators

These LEDs will light red when the input signal of INPUT jacks 1–8 reaches a level 3 dB below the clipping point.

C [PHONES] control

This control adjusts the output level of the signal that is sent from the rear panel PHONES jack.

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D [MONITOR OUT] control

This control adjusts the output level of the signal that is sent from the rear panel MONITOR OUT jacks.

WORK NAVIGATE section

WORK NAVIGATE

MASTER-

QUICK

SONG

ING

PLAY

REC

SHUT DOWN

WORK NAVIGATE

SONG

SHUT DOWN

QUICK

REC

MASTER-

ING

PLAY

1 2 3 4

1 [SONG] key

This key is used for song settings and editing, and to access the SONG screen where you can perform the shut-down operation.

B [QUICK REC] (quick record) key

At one touch, this key assigns the physical input jacks to the channels of the mixer section and the tracks of the recorder section, and accesses the QUICK REC screen in which you can record 16 tracks simultaneously.

C [MASTERING] key

This key accesses the MASTERING screen, where the audio data of the stereo tracks can be recorded as CD-DA (CD audio) on a CD-R/RW disc inserted in the CD-R/CD-RW drive (optional).

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D [CD PLAY] key

This key accesses the CD PLAY screen, where you can play a music CD or the audio tracks of a CD-ROM/CD-R inserted in the CD-R/CD-RW drive (optional).

UNIT section

SETUP

1 2 3 4

1 [SETUP] key

This key accesses the SETUP screen, where you can make settings such as external input/output patching, word clock, dither, and the solo function.

FILE

UNIT

UTILITY

MIDI

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FILE

UTILITY

SETUP

MIDI

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B [FILE] key

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DYN/DLY/

EQ/ATT/GRP

CH VIEW PAN/ROUTING

VIEW

PAN

DYN

MIXER

DYN/DL Y/

EQ/ATT/GRP

CH VIEW PAN/ROUTING

VIEW

PAN

DYN

MIXER

1 2 3 4

This key accesses the FILE screen, where you can backup/restore songs and format external storage devices connected to the SCSI connector.

C [UTILITY] key

This key accesses the UTILITY screen, where you can operate the built-in oscillator, and make various system settings.

D [MIDI] key

This key accesses the MIDI screen, where you can make MIDI-related settings.

MIXER section

Chapter2—Parts and their functions

1 [VIEW] key

This key accesses the VIEW screen, where you can view all the mix parameters of the currently selected channel.

B [PAN] key

This key accesses the PAN screen, where you can set the pan and routing of each channel.

C [EQ] (equalizer) key

This key accesses the EQ/ATT/GRP screen, where you can make equalizer/attenuator settings for the currently selected channel, and make fader group and mute group settings.

D [DYN] key

This key accesses the DYN/DLY screen, where you can make dynamics processor and delay settings for the currently selected channel.

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FADER MODE section

In this section you can select the items that will be controlled by faders 1–16 of the top panel.

AUX

FADER MODE

AUX

FADER MODE

AUX1AUX2AUX3AUX

AUX5AUX6AUX7AUX

HOME

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EFF 2

EFF 1

AUX

HOME

AUX

EFF 1

AUX

EFF 2

1 [HOME] key

When this key is on, faders 1–16 will adjust the input levels of the channels selected in the MIXING LAYER section. The HOME page will appear in the display, showing meters to indicate the input/output levels of each channel.

B [AUX 1]–[AUX 6] keys

When these keys are on, faders 1–16 will adjust the send levels of the signals sent to AUX 1–6 from the channels selected in the MIXING LAYER section. The AUX 1–AUX 6 pages will appear in the display, allowing you to switch the pre or post setting for the signals sent from each channel to AUX 1–6.

C [AUX 7]/[AUX 8] keys

When these keys are on, faders 1–16 will adjust the send levels of the signals sent to internal effects 1/2 from the channels selected in the MIXING LAYER section. The AUX7/EFF1 screen or AUX8/EFF2 screen will appear in the display, allowing you to switch the pre or post setting for the signals sent from each channel to internal effects 1 and 2, and to set the effect parameters.

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MIXING LAYER section

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MIXING LAYER

INPUT INPUT RECORDER

17-24 RTN

MONI

1-16

MIXING LAYER

INPUT INPUT RECORDER

17-24

RTN

MONI

1-16

1 2 3

RTN

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

345678 910111212 13 14 15 16

STEREO

34 56789101112

2 13 14 15 16

SELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSEL

40 60

Input channels 1–16 Stereo output channel

1-16

1 [1-16] key

B [17-24] key

C [MONI] key

In this section you can select the mixing layer that will be controlled by the top panel [SEL] keys 1–16, [ON] keys 1–16 and faders 1–16.

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These keys correspond to mixing layers as follows.

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17-24

RTN

Stereo output channel

Effect return channels 1/2

SELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSEL

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

40 60

345678 910111212 13 14 15 16

34 56789101112

2 13 14 15 16

40 60

RTN

Input channels 17–24 No function

10 15

30 40

50 70

STEREO

The faders will not be operable.

Attempting to move them by force will cause malfunctions.

MONI

SELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSEL

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

40 60

345678 910111212 13 14 15 16

34 56789101112

2 13 14 15 16

40 60

RTN

0 5

10 15

30 40

50 70

STEREO

Monitor channels 1–16 Stereo output channel

The parameters controlled by faders 1–16 will also change depending on the settings of the FADER MODE section.

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[SEL] keys, [ON] keys, faders

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RTN

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

345678910111212 13 14 15 16

STEREO

3456789101112

2 13 14 15 16

5 10

SELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSEL

SOLO

40 60

17 18 19

312

SEL

SELONSEL

40 60

+6 +6

40 60

STEREO

15 16

SEL

SOLO

40 60

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1 [SEL] (select) keys

These keys select the channel to be operated. The [SEL] key of the currently selected channel will light. When using automix, the [SEL] keys are used to select the channels that will be recorded.

B [ON] key

These keys turn each channel on/off. The [ON] key will be lit for channels that are currently on; the [ON] key will be dark for channels that are off (muted). When the solo function is on, the [ON] keys will function as solo keys.

C Faders

Depending on the settings of the FADER mode section, these moving faders adjust the input level or send levels to AUX 1–8 for each channel.

• The channels that correspond to the [SEL] keys 1–16, [ON] keys 1–16, and

• The STEREO [SEL] key, STEREO [ON] key, and STEREO fader always control

D [SOLO] key

This key turns the Solo function on/off.

faders 1–16 will change depending on the setting of the MIXING LAYER section.

the stereo output channel. They are not affected by the MIXING LAYER section.

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Display section

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5

SHIFT

SHIFTF1SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5

6175

PAN

HIGH

HI-MID

LO-MID

LOW

4 3

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HI-MID

LO-MID

1 Display

This is a 320×240 pixel liquid crystal display with backlight, that displays the values of the mix parameters and the current operating status.

B [PAN] control

This controls the pan of the channel currently selected by the [SEL] key. If the stereo output channel is selected, this controls the L/R channel balance.

C EQ [Q]/EQ [F] (EQ frequency)/EQ [G] (EG gain) controls

These are controls for manually operating the EQ of the channel currently selected by the [SEL] key. From above, they adjust the Q (steepness), F (center frequency), and G (gain) parameters. Use the 4 EQ [HIGH]–EQ [LOW] keys to select the band that will be controlled.

D EQ [HIGH]/EQ [HI-MID]/EQ [LO-MID]/EQ [LOW] keys

These keys select the band that will be controlled by the 3 controls.

E [F1]–[F5] (function 1–5) keys

These keys are used to access pages or to execute speciﬁc functions, according to the tabs or buttons shown at the bottom of the display.

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F [SHIFT] key

Note

This key is used to switch the tabs or buttons shown at the bottom of the display. You can use a variety of additional functions by holding down the [SHIFT] key

and pressing the [F1]–[F5] keys.

symbol is displayed in the lower left of the screen to indicate a page that sup-

ports the [SHIFT] key.

G Contrast

This adjusts the contrast of the display.

Level meter/counter section

Chapter2—Parts and their functions

ABS/REL

PEAK HOLD

TRACK

CUE

ALL

SAFE

1 Access indicator

This indicator shows that the internal hard disk is being accessed. This indicator will light red while the hard disk is being read or written.

REC TRACK SELECT

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ABS/REL

PEAK HOLD

REC TRACK SELECT

TRACK

CUE

4125136147158

2103

ALL

SAFE

Turning off the power while the access indicator is lit may not only result in loss of the data on disk, but may also destroy the disk itself. You must perform the shut-down process (→ P.17) before turning the power off.

B [ABS/REL] switch

This switches the counter display between absolute time (ABS) or relative time (REL).

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C [PEAK HOLD] switch

This switch sets/defeats the peak hold function of the level meters.

D Level meters/counter

This area displays various information necessary when operating the recorder section of the AW4416, such as level meters for each track of the recorder section, a time counter, and the number of the currently selected scene memory.

E TRACK [CUE] key

This key is used to output the signal of the desired track directly to the MONITOR OUT jacks for monitoring. Use the [REC TRACK SELECT] keys to select the track.

F [REC TRACK SELECT] keys

Use these keys to select the track(s) to be recorded. When the TRACK [CUE] key is on, these keys select the track to be monitored.

G [ALL SAFE] key

This key cancels all record-ready settings of the [REC TRACK SELECT] keys.

RECORDER section

RECORDER

EDITTRACK

1 2

1 [TRACK] key

This key accesses the TRACK screen, where you can view the recorded status of each track and make virtual track assignments.

UNDO REDO

3 4

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RECORDER

EDITTRACK

UNDO REDO

B [EDIT] key

This key accesses the EDIT page, where you can edit tracks and virtual tracks.

C [UNDO] key

This key cancels the recording or editing operation that was last executed in the recorder section, restoring the data to its previous state. By repeatedly pressing the [UNDO] key, you can return through as many as sixteen previous operations.

D [REDO] key

This key re-executes the recording or editing operation that was cancelled by the [UNDO] key.

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AUTOMATION section

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SCENE

AUTOMATION

AUTO

MIX

SCENE

AUTOMATION

AUTO

MIX

1 2

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STORE

RECALL

SCENE MEMORY

STORE

RECALL

213

The keys of this section access screen pages where you can operate the automix and scene memory functions.

The following screens correspond to these keys.

1 [AUTOMIX] key

This key accesses the AUTOMIX screen, where you can operate and edit automix.

Chapter2—Parts and their functions

B [SCENE] key

This key accesses the SCENE screen, where you can perform scene memory operations.

SCENE MEMORY section

In this section you can directly store or recall scene memories.

1 [STORE] key

This key stores the state of the mixer section and input/output patching into the scene number shown in the display or the level meter/counter.

B [ ]/[ ] keys

These keys select the scene number for storing or recalling.

C [RECALL] key

This key recalls the scene whose number is shown in the display or in the level meter/counter.

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CURSOR/JOG & SHUTTLE section

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JOG ON

CURSOR

ENTER

YES/LOCATE

DATA/

SHUTTLE

JOG

JOG ON

ENTER

LOCATE

DATA/

SHUTTLE

JOG

1 [JOG ON] key

This key turns the “nudge” function on/off for the [DATA/JOG] dial and [SHUTTLE] dial. (“Nudge” is a function that repeatedly plays back a ﬁxed region starting at the current location, either forward or backward.) When this is turned on, the key will light.

B [DATA/JOG] dial

The function of this dial will depend on the on/off status of the [JOG ON] key, and on the on/off status of the [NUM LOCATE] key in the locate section.

❍ When the [JOG ON] key is off

The dial will adjust the value of the parameter currently selected in the display, or select an item from a list.

CURSOR

❍ When the [JOG ON] key is on

Depending on the direction in which you turn the dial, playback of a ﬁxed region will occur repeatedly in the forward or reverse direction, allowing you to search for a desired location.

❍ When the [NUM LOCATE] key is on

The dial will advance the time counter in the display.

C [SHUTTLE] dial

The function of this dial will depend on the on/off status of the [JOG ON] key.

❍ When the [JOG ON] key is on

The current nudge playback region will be moved either forward or backward, depending on the direction in which you turn the dial.

❍ When the [JOG ON] key is off

Depending on the direction and angle to which you turn the dial, reverse (review) or fast-forward (cue) playback will occur at a variety of speeds.

D CURSOR [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] keys

These keys move the cursor (the blinking box) in the display.

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E [ENTER] key

LAST REC

MARK SEARCH

LAST REC

IN OUT

REPEAT

RTZ

231

ROLL BACK

CANCEL

SET

MARK

NUM LOCATE

897

AUTO PUNCH

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LAST REC

IN OUT

REPEAT

RTZ

231

ROLL

BACK

CANCEL

SET

AUTO

PUNCH

MARK SEARCH

MARK

NUM

LOCATE

897

1 32

K L M

This key is used to ﬁnalize a value, execute a function, or move to the speciﬁed locate point.

Locate section

In this section you can perform locate operations for the recorder.

Chapter2—Parts and their functions

1 [NUM LOCATE] (number locate) key

This key is used to specify a locate point as a numerical value. When this key is lit, you can use the numeric keys or the [DATA/JOG] dial to input a locate position, and press the [ENTER] key to execute the Locate operation.

B MARK SEARCH [ ]/[ ] keys

These keys are used to move to the nearest pre-speciﬁed mark point.

C [MARK] key

When you press this key, the current location will be memorized as a mark point.

D [AUTO PUNCH] key

This key turns the auto punch-in/out function on/off.

E LAST REC[IN]/[OUT] (last record in/out) keys

These keys move to the point at which recording was last begun (the IN point) or ended (the OUT point).

F [SET] key

This key is used in conjunction with the LAST REC[IN]/[OUT] keys and the [A]/ [B] keys to set the last record in/out points or the A/B points. It is also used in conjunction with the [RTZ] key to set the zero point of relative time (REL).

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G [REPEAT] key

When this key is on, the area from the A point → B point will be played repeatedly. To cancel repeat playback, press the [REPEAT] key once again, or press the [STOP] key in the transport section.

H [A]/[B] keys

These keys move to the pre-speciﬁed A or B points.

I [ROLL BACK] key

When this key is pressed, you will move backward from the current location by the length of time speciﬁed in the UTILITY screen → Prefer.2 page.

J [ ] key

Pressing this key will move to the start point of the song.

K [RTZ] (return to zero) key

Pressing this key will move to the zero location of absolute time (if the counter indicates ABS) or the zero location of relative time (if the counter indicates REL).

L [ ] key

Pressing this key will move to the end point of the song.

M [CANCEL] key

This key is used to discard a numerical value that you input, or to cancel operation of a function.

Transport section

In this section you can operate the transport of the recorder.

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REW FF STOP PLAY REC

1 2 3 4 5

1 [REW] (rewind) key

This key rewinds the current location. By repeatedly pressing this key, you can switch between 8x and 16x speeds. To stop rewind, press the [STOP] key or the [PLAY] key.

B [FF] (fast-forward) key

This key fast-forwards the current location. By repeatedly pressing this key, you can switch between 8x and 16x speeds. To stop fast-forward, press the [STOP] key or the [PLAY] key.

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C [STOP] key

This key interrupts playback, recording, rewind, or fast-forward, and stops the recorder.

D [PLAY] key

If the recorder is stopped, pressing this key will begin playback (if the key is pressed by itself) or record (if the key is pressed while holding down the [REC] key). If this key is pressed during rewind or fast-forward, the respective operation will be interrupted, and normal-speed playback will begin. If this key is pressed during recording, recording will be interrupted and playback will continue (punch-out).

E [REC] key

If the recorder is stopped, pressing this key holding down the [PLAY] key will begin recording. Pressing this key holding down the [PLAY] key during playback will begin recording from that point (punch-in).

SAMPLING PAD section

Chapter2—Parts and their functions

In this section you can operate the built-in sampler.

BANK

2 3

SHIFT

F2 F3 F4 F5

SAMPLING PAD

BANK

SHIFT

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1 A/B bank indicators

These will light to indicate the currently selected bank (A or B) of sampling pads.

B [BANK] pad

This pad selects the pad bank (A or B).

C [EDIT] pad

This pad accesses the SAMP.PAD screen, where you can assign sampled sounds or tracks to each pad.

D Pads 1–8

These pads play back the sampled sounds that have been assigned to each pad.

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Rear panel

876543 2 1

BALHI-Z

OMNI OUT

4321

BAL

MONITOR OUT

RL LR

BAL (+4dB)UNBAL ( 0dB ) UNBAL (–10dBV)

BALINSERT I/O

STEREO OUT

4 3 2

INSERT I/O

BAL BAL

1:GND 2:HOT

BAL

3:COLD

8 J9 K

OUT INHOT COLD

INSERTBAL PHONEXLR

PHANTOM +48V

ON OFF

1 [PHANTOM +48V ON/OFF] switch

This switch supplies +48 V phantom power to the INPUT (XLR) 1/2 jacks.

B INPUT 1/2 (XLR) jacks

These are balanced XLR-3-31 type input jacks. Nominal input level is –46 dB– +4 dB. Pin connections are as follows.

Male XLR connector

1 (ground)

3 (cold)

2 (hot)

C INPUT 1/2 (phone) jacks

These are balanced TRS phone type input jacks. Nominal input level is –46 dB– +4 dB. Pin connections are as follows.

Tip (hot)

1/4" TRS phone plug

Ring (cold)

Sleeve (ground)

If plugs are inserted into both the XLR jack for INPUT 1/2 and the phone jack, the phone jack will take priority.

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Note

1/4" phone plug

1/4" TRS phone plug

To the input jack of the external processor

To the output jack of the external processor

To the INSERT I/O jack of the AW4416

OUT

Tip (OUT)

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (IN)

Sleeve (ground)

D INSERT I/O 1/2 jacks

These are TRS phone jacks that allow an external effect etc. to be inserted into the input signal of INPUT jacks 1/2. Nominal input level is 0 dB. Pin connections are as follows.

E INPUT 3–8 (phone) jacks

These are balanced TRS phone type input jacks. The speciﬁcations are the same as for 3 INPUT 1/2 (phone) jacks.

F INPUT 8 (HI-Z) jack

This is a high impedance unbalanced phone type input jack. Instruments with a high output impedance such as passive type electric guitars can be directly connected here. Nominal input level is –46 dB– +4 dB.

If plugs are inserted into both the normal INPUT 8 (BAL) jack and the INPUT 8 (HI-Z) jack, the INPUT 8 (HI-Z) jack will take priority.

G 2.5" HARD DISK DRIVE slot

This slot allows an IDE 2.5 inch hard disk to be installed.

• For the procedure of installing the hard disk, refer to page 2.

• For a list of manufacturers and models of hard disk that are known to work when installed in the AW4416, please refer to the website <http://www.aw4416.com>

H OMNI OUT 1–4 jacks

These are unbalanced phone jacks that output the analog signal assigned to OMNI OUT 1–4 in the SETUP screen → Patch OUT page (→ P.136). Nominal output level is 0 dB.

I MONITOR OUT jacks

These are balanced TRS phone jacks that output analog monitor signals such as the stereo bus, internal metronome, solo signal, or direct output from recorder tracks 1–16. Nominal output level is +4 dB.

J STEREO OUT jacks

These are unbalanced RCA phono jacks that output the analog signal assigned to ST OUT in the SETUP screen → Patch OUT page (→ P.136). Nominal output level is –10 dBV.

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K OPTION I/O slots 1/2

These slots allow optional I/O cards to be installed. Assignments for the signals input or output via the I/O cards are made in the SETUP screen → Patch IN page (→ P.133), and in the SETUP screen → Patch OUT page (→ P.136).

Note

For details on installing an I/O card, refer to page 14.

POWER ON/ OFF

TO HOST

MTC OUT

AC INLET

TZ YXWVU

Q LMNOP

SCSI

MIDI

OUT/ THRU

WORD CLOCK

OUT

DIGITAL STEREO

OUTIN IN

MOUSE

PHONES

FOOT SW

L PHONES jack

This is a stereo headphone jack that allows a set of stereo headphones to be connected. This jack will always output the same signal as the MONITOR OUT jacks.

M DIGITAL STEREO IN jack

This is a coaxial jack that digitally inputs a stereo signal. It is compatible with the IEC958 consumer format. The channel to which this signal will be input is assigned in the SETUP screen → Patch IN page (→ P.133).

N DIGITAL STEREO OUT jack

This is a coaxial jack that digitally outputs the stereo signal assigned to D.ST OUT in the SETUP screen → Patch OUT page (→ P.136). It is compatible with the IEC958 consumer format.

O WORD CLOCK IN jack P WORD CLOCK OUT jack

These are BNC type jacks for input/output of a word clock signal. They are used to synchronize the digital audio signal processing with an external device.

Q SCSI connector

This is a D-sub half-pitch 50 pin SCSI connector that is compatible with the SCSI2 standard. SCSI-2 compatible storage devices can be connected for data backup.

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• To connect the AW4416 to an external device, use only high-impedance SCSI cables shorter than 1 meter and with an impedance of 100 ohms (±10 ohms).

• Storage devices connected to the SCSI connector are used for data backup. They cannot be used directly for recording or playback.

• The only types of SCSI-2 storage devices that can be connected are MO, HD, and CD-R/W drives. For a list of manufacturers and models of storage device that are known to work with the AW4416, please refer to the website <http://www.aw4416.com>

R TO HOST connector

This is an 8-pin mini-DIN connector that can be connected directly to the serial port of a PC or Macintosh, allowing MIDI applications programs to be used.

S POWER switch

This switch turns the power on/off.

T AC INLET connector

Connect the included power supply cable here to supply power to the unit.

Use only the included power supply cable.

U MTC OUT connector

These connectors are used to send and receive MIDI messages to and from external MIDI devices. The MIDI IN connector receives messages. The MIDI OUT/ THRU jack can function either as a MIDI OUT or MIDI THRU connector, depending on the setting of the MIDI screen → MIDI Setup page MIDI OUT SELECT. parameter. The MTC OUT connector is an output connector dedicated to MTC (MIDI Time Code) messages.

V MIDI OUT/THRU connector W MIDI IN connector X MOUSE connector

This is a D-sub 9-pin (male) connector for connecting a serial mouse. By using this connector, you can use a mouse to select parameters within the display or to change pages.

Y FOOT SW jack

An optional foot switch (Yamaha FC5) can be connected to this jack, and used to play/stop the transport, or to manually punch-in/out.

If a foot switch of the wrong format is connected, the unit may not operate correctly.

Z Grounding connector

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, connect this to a grounding connection (earth) before you connect the power cable. This unit comes with a three-conductor power cable. In this case, the same result will be obtained if the ground pin of the electrical outlet is connected to ground. This will also reduce hum and noise.

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Front panel

1 CD-RW drive cover

This covers the CD-RW drive (option) installation bay.

Note

For details on installing a CD-RW drive, refer to page 5.

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This chapter explains the various parts of the AW4416’s user interface, and basic operation of the AW4416.

Display

The display in the top panel shows the following information.

1 Screen name

This is the name of the currently selected screen.

B Page name/channel

The information shown here will depend on the screen. It will show either the name of the page selected within the screen, or the channel that is selected for operation.

C Song name

This is the name of the currently selected song.

D Current location

This shows the current time location of the song, and the remaining available recording time. The units of the current location can be selected from the following. (Refer to Reference Guide “SONG screen/Setting page.”)

• Time display (SECOND) ............... Hours:minutes:seconds:milliseconds

• Time code display (TIME CODE) .. Hours:minutes:seconds:frames:sub-frames

• Measure display (MEASURE)........ Measures/beats/ticks (1/960th of a quarter

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The remaining recording time will be displayed in the TRACK screen TR View page when you press the [SHIFT] + [F1] key.

E Song/scene information

The information shown in this location will depend on the screen: the sampling frequency, quantization, and tempo/meter of the currently selected song, or the number and name of the currently selected scene.

F M (menu) button

This button selects the display access menu. The display access menu lets you switch screens using the mouse instead of the keys of the top panel (→ P.56).

G Main screen

The information shown here will depend on the key that was pressed last. The following user interface components are used in the main screen.

❍ Cursor

The blinking rectangular frame in the display is called the “cursor.” When the cursor surrounds an on-screen item, that item is selected for operation.

Cursor

❍ Pointer

If a serial mouse is connected to the MOUSE connector on the rear panel, a black arrow will appear in the display. This arrow is called the “pointer.” The pointer is used to select the item that will be manipulated by the mouse.

Pointer

The action of moving the pointer to the desired item pressing the left button or right button of the mouse is called “clicking.”

Clicking

Tip!

When clicking the mouse to adjust a parameter value, the value will increase by one each time you click the right button, and decrease by one each time you click the left button.

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Tip!

Dragging

Off

< Knob > < Numerical box >< Fader >

The action of moving the pointer to the desired item, then pressing and holding the left button or right button of the mouse and moving the mouse is called “dragging.”

When dragging the mouse to continuously adjust a parameter value, the value will change more rapidly if you hold down the right button while dragging. The value will change at the usual rate if you hold down the left button while dragging.

❍ Buttons

Buttons in the display are used to turn parameters on/off, or to select one of multiple possibilities. Buttons that are currently on are displayed as white text on a black background, and buttons that are currently off are displayed as black text on a white background.

< Buttons >

❍ Knobs/faders/numerical boxes

Knobs/faders/numerical boxes in the display are used to modify the value of the corresponding parameter. The value of a knob or fader is displayed below or at the right.

❍ Tab

If a screen includes multiple pages, the name of each page will be shown at the bottom of the display. The areas where these names appear are called “tabs.” Tabs are used to switch pages within a screen.

< Tabs >

In some screens, you can access additional items or buttons in this area. Such screens are indicated by a symbol in the lower left of the display.

< symbol indicating that there are additional tabs or buttons >

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Level meters/counter

The level meters/counter in the upper right of the top panel show the following information.

3 4 5 6

WORD CLOCK MTC SCENE

LOCK

44.1k 48k EXT

INT

VARI

MASTER

SLAVE

–dB

FINE

10 14 18

20 26

READY INPUT

0 2

6 12 20 30 42 60

REMAIN

ABS REL

–dB

FINE

14 18

42 60

READY

INPUT

0 2 6

HMSFms

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 1610 11 12

1 REMAIN indicator

This will light when the counter 3 shows the remaining recording time. In the TRACK screen TR View page, this will appear when you press [SHIFT] + [F1].

B ABS/REL indicator

One of these indicators will light when the time/timecode shown in the counter 3 is either absolute time (ABS) or relative time (REL). To switch between absolute time and relative time, use the ABS/REL switch located at the right of the level meter/counter.

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C Counter

This is the current time in the song. You can select from the following units for display (Refer to Reference Guide “SONG screen/Setting page”).

• Time display (SECOND) ............... Hours:minutes:seconds:milliseconds

• Time code display (TIME CODE) .. Hours:minutes:seconds:frames:sub-frames

• Measure display (MEASURE)........ Measures/beats/ticks (1/960th of a quarter

note)

D Word clock

This shows the source (INT=internal clock or EXT=external clock) of the clock according to which the AW4416 is operating, and the frequency (44.1 k or 48 k). This will indicate “LOCK” if the AW4416 is locked to the clock source, and “VARI” if the vari-pitch function (Refer to Reference Guide “SET UP screen/D.in Setup page”) is enabled.

E MTC

This shows the status of MTC synchronization. If the AW4416 is following MTC messages from an external device, this will indicate “SLAVE.” It the AW4416 is transmitting MTC to an external device, this will indicate “MASTER”

F Scene

This is the number of the currently selected scene (the current scene). When the mix parameters of the last stored or recalled scene are modiﬁed, an “E” (edited) character will be displayed at the lower right.

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G Level meters 1–16

These level meters show the input level and output level for each track 1–16 of the recorder section.

H Level meter L/R

These level meters show the output level (the signal after passing through EQ and dynamics processing) of the stereo output channel.

I REC READY indicator

This indicator will light red for tracks that are in record-ready mode.

J INPUT MONITOR indicator

This indicator will light white for tracks whose input is being monitored.

K Level display

The range of the display can be switched between two ranges: 0 to –60 dB (normal) and 0 to –26 dB (ﬁne).

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Basic operation of the AW4416

This section explains basic operation of the AW4416.

Accessing a screen/page

To operate the mix parameters of the AW4416 or to edit the internal settings, you must ﬁrst access the desired screen in the display. If a screen contains two or more pages, you must then select the desired page.

❒ Using the controls of the top panel

1. Press the key for the desired screen.

The keys of the WORK NAVIGATE, UNIT, MIXER, FADER MODE, RECORDER, and AUTOMATION sections of the top panel, and the [EDIT] key of the sample pad section each correspond to their own screens, which you can access by pressing the appropriate key.

Tip!

If a screen contains multiple pages, the most recently operated page will appear.

2. To switch pages within a screen, press the function key ([F1]–[F5] keys) that corresponds to the tab for the desired page.

Each tab corresponds to the following function key.

[F1 key] [F2 key] [F3 key] [F4 key] [F5 key]

Tip!

By repeatedly pressing the same key you pressed in step 1, you can cycle through the pages of the screen.

❒ Using the mouse

1. Click the M (menu) button in the upper right of the screen.

The display access menu will appear. From this menu you can use the mouse to select screens.

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2. In the display access menu, click the button that corresponds to the desired screen.

3. To changes pages within the same screen, move the pointer to one of the tabs in the bottom of the screen, and click the left or right mouse button.

The corresponding page will appear.

< Click a tab >

Turning a button on/off

Here’s how a button displayed in the screen can be turned on/off.

❒ Using the controls of the top panel

1. Use the CURSOR [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] keys to move the cursor to the desired button.

< Move the cursor >

2. Press the [ENTER] key.

The button will be turned on or off.

< Switch on/off >

❒ Using the mouse

1. Move the pointer to the desired button.

< Move the pointer >

2. Click the left or right button of the mouse.

< Switch on/off >

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Editing the value of a fader/knob/numerical box

Here’s how to edit the value of an on-screen fader/knob/numerical box.

❒ Using the controls of the top panel

1. Use the CURSOR [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] keys to move the cursor to the desired fader/knob numerical box.

2. Rotate the [DATA/JOG] dial to edit the value.

< Move the cursor >

< Edit the value >

❒ Using the mouse

1. Move the pointer to the desired fader/knob/numerical box, and click the left or right mouse button.

The cursor will change to a shape.

< Click the fader/knob/numerical box >

Tip!

The amount by which the value changes will differ depending on whether you clicked the left or right mouse button. If you wish to change the value in large steps, click the right button. If you wish to change the value in ﬁne steps, click the left mouse button.

2. Continue to hold down the mouse button, and drag the mouse up or down.

The value will increase or decrease depending on the direction in which you drag the mouse.

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Tip!

Using the additional function buttons

In screens where the symbol is displayed in the lower left, you can access additional buttons or tabs in the bottom of the display to use various additional functions.

❒ Using the controls of the top panel

1. In a screen where the symbol is displayed in the lower left, press the [SHIFT] key.

While you continue holding the [SHIFT] key, buttons for the additional functions will appear in the tab area at the bottom of the display.

< Additional function buttons >

2. Continue to hold down the [SHIFT] key, and press the function key ([F1]–[F5]) that corresponds to the desired button.

The function assigned to the corresponding button will be executed.

❒ Using the mouse

1. In a screen where the symbol is displayed, click the symbol.

Buttons for the additional functions will appear in the tab area at the bottom of the display.

< Additional function buttons >

When using the mouse, the additional function buttons will continue to be displayed even after you take your ﬁnger off of the mouse button.

2. Directly click one of the additional function buttons.

The function assigned to the corresponding button will be executed.

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Inputting text

When you create a new song, or when you save the settings of a scene memory or library, a popup window will appear, allowing you to assign a name to the song or the settings. Here’s how to input text into the popup window.

❒ Using the controls of the tab page

1. Perform the scene or library Save operation, or create a new song.

If you perform the scene or library Save operation, a TITLE EDIT popup window will appear, allowing you to assign a name to the scene or library.

If you create a new song, a NAME EDIT popup window will appear, allowing you to assign a name to the song. Then a COMMENT EDIT popup window will appear, allowing you to add a comment to the song.

2 3

< TITLE EDIT popup window >

< NAME EDIT popup window >

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Tip!

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z spc (space) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 , . ! " # & / * - + < > : ;

The items in each popup window and their function are as follows.

1 Text input box

Characters, numerals, and symbols can be input in this box. When you create a new song or save for the ﬁrst time, a default name will be input. The highlighted text indicates that it is being changed.

Scene and library names can be up to 16 characters long. Song names and song comments can be up to 64 characters long.

B CANCEL button

If you move the cursor to this button and press the [ENTER] key, the procedure will be cancelled and you will return to the previous screen.

C OK button

If you move the cursor to this button and press the [ENTER] key, the text you entered will be ﬁnalized. (If you are creating a new song, you will proceed to the next step of the procedure.)

D Text palette

Here you can select the character to input in the text input box. The following characters, symbols, and numerals can be used.

2. Use the CURSOR [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] keys to move the cursor in the text palette to the button for the desired character, and press the [ENTER] key.

The corresponding character/symbol/numeral will be input into the text input box, and the highlighted area will move to the right.

If you wish to correct a character that was input by mistake, you can use the [DATA/ JOG] dial to move the highlighted area to left or right.

3. Input the remaining characters in the same way.

While inputting text, you can use the following buttons in the text palette.

button........... Insert a space (blank) at the highlighted area. Subsequent

characters will be moved backward.

button........... Delete the character at the highlighted area. Subsequent

characters will be moved forward.

/ buttons........ Move the highlighted area to left or right.

/ buttons

(NAME EDIT, COMMENT EDIT windows only)......Move the highlighted area

upward or downward.

button.. Switch between uppercase alphabet + numerals and lower-

case alphabet + symbols. When this button is on, you can

input uppercase alphabetical characters and numerals.

4. When you have ﬁnished inputting the desired text, move the cursor to the OK button, and press the [ENTER] key.

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❒ Using the mouse

1. Perform the scene or library Save operation, or create a new song.

If you perform the scene or library Save operation, a TITLE EDIT popup window will appear, allowing you to assign a name to the scene or library.

If you create a new song, a NAME EDIT popup window will appear, allowing you to assign a name to the song. Then a COMMENT EDIT popup window will appear, allowing you to add a comment to the song.

2. In the text palette, click the mouse on the button for the character that you wish to input.

The corresponding character/symbol/numeral will be input into the text input box, and the highlighted area will move to the right.

Tip!

If you wish to correct a character that you input by mistake, click the incorrect character to move the highlighted area to that location.

< Click a character button >

3. Input the remaining characters in the same way.

Tip!

When using the mouse, you can use the button, button,

(NAME EDIT/COMMENT EDIT windows only), or button by

clicking the corresponding button in the text palette.

buttons,

4. When you have ﬁnished inputting the desired text, move the cursor to the OK button, and press the [ENTER] key.

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MIXING LAYER

INPUT INPUT RECORDER

17-24 RTN

MONI

1-16

MIXING LAYER

INPUT INPUT RECORDER

17-24

RTN

MONI

1-16

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17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

345678910111212 13 14 15 16

STEREO

3456789101112

2 13 14 15 16

5 10

SELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSELONSEL

SOLO

40 60

17 18 19

312

SEL

ON ON

SEL

40 60

+6 +6

40 60

STEREO

15 16

SEL

SOLO

40 60

SEL

Selecting channels

When editing the channel mix parameters on the AW4416, you must ﬁrst select the channel that you wish to control. Here’s how to select channels.

1. Use the keys of the MIXING LAYER section to select the mixing layer that you wish to control

According to the selected key of the MIXING LAYER section, the channels controlled by the [SEL] keys, [ON] keys, and faders of the top panel will change as follows.

1–8 9–14 15/16 STEREO

[1-16] Input channels 1–16

[17-24 RTN]

Input chan-

nels 17–24

—

[MONI] Monitor channels 1–16

2. Press the [SEL] key of the channel you wish to control.

The [SEL] key of the corresponding channel will light.

Effect return

1/2

Stereo output

channel

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3. Use the [PAN] control, EQ [Q]/[F]/[G] controls, and EQ [HIGH]– EQ[LOW] keys at the right of the display to adjust the pan and EQ of the channel that you selected by pressing its [SEL] key.

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PAN

HI-MID

LO-MID

PAN

HIGH

HI-MID

LO-MID

LOW

The controls and keys at the right of the display apply only to the channel that was last-selected by its [SEL] key.

Tip!

If the VIEW, PAN, EQ, or DYN screens are shown in the display, you can control the parameters of the channel selected by its [SEL] key.

4. To operate the faders, use the [HOME] key or [AUX 1]–[AUX 8] keys of the FADER MODE section to select the fader mode (the parameters that will be controlled by the faders).

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AUX

FADER MODE

AUX

FADER MODE

AUX1AUX2AUX3AUX

AUX5AUX6AUX7AUX

HOME

EFF 2

EFF 1

AUX

HOME

The table on the following page shows the parameters controlled by each fader will change.

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EFF 1

AUX

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Fader

Fader mode

1–8 9–14 15 16 STEREO

HOME Input level of input channels 1–16

AUX1 Send level from input channels 1–16 to AUX 1

AUX2 Send level from input channels 1–16 to AUX 2

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AUX3 Send level from input channels 1–16 to AUX 3

AUX4 Send level from input channels 1–16 to AUX 4

AUX5 Send level from input channels 1–16 to AUX 5

AUX6 Send level from input channels 1–16 to AUX 6

AUX7 Send level from input channels 1–16 to effect 1

AUX8 Send level from input channels 1–16 to effect 2

❍ If the mixing layer is [17-24 RTN]

Fader mode

1–8 9–14 15 16 STEREO

HOME

AUX1

AUX2

Input level of

input channels

17–24

Send level from

input channels

17–24 to AUX 1

Send level from

input channels

17–24 to AUX 2

Input level of

effect return 1

Send level from

effect return 1 to

Send level from

effect return 1 to

Fader

AUX 1

AUX 2

Output level of the

stereo output

channel

Input level of

effect return 2

Send level from

effect return 2 to

AUX 1

Send level from

effect return 2 to

AUX 2

AUX3

AUX4

AUX5

AUX6

AUX7

AUX8

Send level from

input channels

17–24 to AUX 3

Send level from

input channels

17–24 to AUX 4

Send level from

input channels

17–24 to AUX 5

Send level from

input channels

17–24 to AUX 6

Send level from

input channels

17–24 to effect 1

Send level from

input channels

17–24 to effect 2

—

Send level from

effect return 1 to

AUX 3

Send level from

effect return 1 to

AUX 4

Send level from

effect return 1 to

AUX 5

Send level from

effect return 1 to

AUX 6

—

Send level from

effect return 1 to

effect 2

Send level from

effect return 2 to

AUX 3

Send level from

effect return 2 to

AUX 4

Send level from

effect return 2 to

AUX 5

Send level from

effect return 2 to

AUX 6

Send level from

effect return 2 to

effect 1

—

Output level of the

stereo output

channel

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❍ If the mixing layer is [MONI]

Fader

Fader mode

1–8 9–14 15 16 STEREO

HOME Input level of monitor channels 1–16

AUX1 Send level from monitor channels 1–16 to AUX 1

AUX2 Send level from monitor channels 1–16 to AUX 2

AUX3 Send level from monitor channels 1–16 to AUX 3

AUX4 Send level from monitor channels 1–16 to AUX 4

AUX5 Send level from monitor channels 1–16 to AUX 5

AUX6 Send level from monitor channels 1–16 to AUX 6

AUX7 Send level from monitor channels 1–16 to effect 1

AUX8 Send level from monitor channels 1–16 to effect 2

Output level of the

stereo output

channel

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Connections and setup

This chapter explains how to connect external devices and set up your system before you begin using the AW4416.

Connections

The following diagram shows typical audio connections for the AW4416.

Monitor system

Effect processor

GAIN

REDUCTION

EXP GATETHRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE INPUT OUTPUT

–4

–8 –16

COMP

0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10

–24

GC2020C

COMP/LIMITER

Signal processor

OMNI OUT 1/2

INPUT 1–8

SIGNALPEAK

GAIN

REDUCTION

EXP GATETHRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE INPUT OUTPUT

0.2

CHANNEL A CHANNEL B

0.3 0.5

–4

0.1

0.05 secms

–8 –16

LINK COMP

0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10

–24

VOL VOL

Headphones

MONITOR OUT

PHONES

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OPTION SLOT 1

OPTION SLOT 2

I/O card

Digital MTR

DAT recorder

AW4416

INPUT 1–8INSERT I/O INPUT 8

SIGNALPEAK

POWER

0.3 0.5

0.1

0.2

0.05 secms

ON OFF

Hi-Z

STEREO DIGITAL IN

STEREO DIGITAL OUT

00.00.00.00

DAT

Synthesizer

Electric guitar/ Electric bass

Rhythm machine

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Word clock settings

If a device such as a digital MTR or DAT recorder is digitally connected to the AW4416, the clock that controls the timing at which digital audio is processed (referred to as the “word clock”) must be synchronized. To do so, you must select one of the devices as the word clock master, and set the remaining devices so that they will follow the word clock supplied from the master device. Here we will explain how to select the clock source to which the AW4416 will synchronize.

Be aware that if the system includes an unsynchronized device, drop-outs and click noise will occur.

1. Turn on the power of the external digital device and of the AW4416.

If an external device is connected to the SCSI connector of the AW4416, you must turn on the power in the order of external SCSI device → AW4416. If the power of the external SCSI device is off when you turn on the AW4416, it may not start up correctly.

If the D.in Setup tab is not assigned to the [F4] key when you press the [SETUP] key, press the [SHIFT] key + [F1] key to switch the tab, and then press the [F4] key.

2. 2. Press the [SETUP] key → [F4] key.

The SETUP UP screen D.in Setup page will appear, allowing you to make word clock settings.

In the WORD CLOCK SOURCE area of this screen you can select one of the following as the clock source to which the AW4416 will synchronize.

❍ SLOT 1 1/2–7/8 ❍ SLOT 2 1/2–7/8

An input signal from a digital I/O card installed in OPTION I/O slot 1/2 will be the clock source. You can select one pair from input channels 1/2–7/8 of the digital I/O card, and the AW4416 will synchronize to the word clock data included in the input signal of the corresponding channel.

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OPTION SLOT 1

Digital MTR (word clock slave)

Word clock

OPTION SLOT 2

Sync Out

Sync In

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(word clock master)

WORD CLOCK SOURCE= INT

❍ D.ST IN

The word clock data included in the input signal from the DIGITAL STEREO IN jack will be the clock source.

❍ WCLK IN

The word clock data included in the input signal from the WORD CLOCK IN jack will be the clock source.

❍ INT

The internal clock of the AW4416 will be the clock source.

The currently highlighted button is selected as the word clock source.

Buttons marked with an × symbol indicate that no digital audio signal is being input from the corresponding slot/jack.

Buttons marked with a / symbol indicate that either no digital audio signal is being input from the corresponding slot/jack, or that it is not synchronized with the AW4416’s internal clock.

Buttons without an × or / symbol indicate that a digital audio signal is being input from the corresponding slot/jack, and that it is synchronized with the AW4416’s internal clock.

If the AW4416 is set to be an MTC slave, it is not possible for the AW4416 to simultaneously be set as the word clock slave.

3. Select the desired clock source in the WORD CLOCK SOURCE area by using the CURSOR [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] keys to move the cursor to the corresponding button.

The clock source you should select will depend on the system in which you are using the AW4416. Here we will explain some typical situations.

❍ Using the AW4416 as the word clock master

If no external digital device is connected to the AW4416, or if you wish to use the AW4416 as the word clock master so that external devices such as a digital MTR will follow it, turn on the INT button of the WORD CLOCK SOURCE area.

• Set the digital MTR so that it will synchronize to the word clock included in the input signal from the AW4416.

• If you are using two digital MTR units, connect the Sync Out jack of the ﬁrst to the Sync In jack of the second as shown here, so that the second digital MTR will follow the ﬁrst.

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❍ Using a digital MTR as the word clock master (1)

This method uses a digital MTR as the word clock master, and causes the AW4416 to synchronize to the word clock included in the input signal from the digital I/O card. For this method, turn on one of the 1/2–7/8 buttons for the slot to which that digital MTR is connected.

Sync Out

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OPTION SLOT 1

Word clock

Digital MTR (word clock master)

Sync In

AW4416

(word clock slave)

WORD CLOCK SOURCE= SLOT 1 1/2–7/8

• Set the digital MTR so that it will operate according to its own internal clock.

• If you are using two digital MTR units, connect the Sync Out jack of the ﬁrst to the Sync In jack of the second as shown here, so that the second digital MTR will follow the ﬁrst.

❍ Using a digital MTR as the word clock master (2)

This method uses a digital MTR as the word clock master, and causes the AW4416 to synchronize to the word clock supplied from the word clock output jack of the digital MTR to the WORD CLOCK IN jack of the AW4416. For this method, turn on the WCLK IN button.

OPTION SLOT 2

Word clock

Digital MTR (word clock slave)

Word clock

Sync OutWord Clock OutWord Clock In

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OPTION SLOT 1

Digital MTR (word clock master)

Sync In

AW4416

(word clock slave)

WORD CLOCK SOURCE= WCLK IN

• Set the digital MTR so that it will operate according to its own internal clock.

• If you are using two digital MTR units, connect the Sync Out jack of the ﬁrst to the Sync In jack of the second as shown here, so that the second digital MTR will follow the ﬁrst.

OPTION SLOT 2

Digital MTR (word clock slave)

Word clock

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WORD CLOCK SOURCE= D.ST IN

DIGITAL STEREO OUT

DIGITAL STEREO IN

DAT

00.00.00.00

DAT recorder (word clock master)

AW4416

(word clock slave)

❍ Using a DAT recorder as the word clock master

If you wish to input a digital signal from a DAT recorder or sampler etc. into the AW4416 via the DIGITAL STEREO IN jack, turn on the D.ST IN button.

• Set the DAT recorder so that it will operate according to its own internal clock.

Most consumer DAT recorders are designed to forcibly follow the word clock of the input signal when recording. This type of DAT recorder can be used as the word clock master only when it is playing back.

4. After selecting the desired button, press the [ENTER] key.

The AW4416 will switch to the speciﬁed clock source.

• A slight interval of time is required for the AW4416 to select clock sources, and the sound may be muted during this time.

• After switching the clock source, verify that the button you selected in step 3 is not marked with an X symbol or / symbol. If an X symbol or / symbol appears on the button, or if an error message is displayed, check the connections or the clock setting of the external device.

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Recording on the

AW4416

This chapter explains basic operation for performing multitrack recording and mixdown on the AW4416, using the example of recording instruments such as rhythm machine (drums), bass, guitar, and keyboard on their own tracks.

Preparations for recording

Connections and start-up

Here’s how to connect your instruments and monitor system, and start up the AW4416.

1. Connect your instruments, mics, and monitor system to the AW4416 as shown in the following diagram.

Mics for

recording drums

Rhythm machine

Synthesizer

INPUT 1 2 3–8

AW4416

INPUT 8

(HI-Z)

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PHONES

Electric guitar/ Electric bass

Headphones

VOL VOL

Monitor system

MONITOR OUT

Connect mics, synthesizers or rhythm machines, direct boxes, or guitar/bass preamps to the INPUT 1/2 (XLR) jacks or INPUT 1–8 (phone) jacks, according to the type of their output connector.

When directly connecting instruments with a high output impedance, such as passive type electric guitars or electric basses, connect them to the INPUT 8 (HIZ) jack.

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2. Turn on the power in the following order: audio sources/SCSI devices

connected to the AW4416 → the AW4416 → monitor system.

The display of the AW4416 will show the opening screen, and will then change to the TRACK screen TR View page.

When the power of the AW4416 is turned on, the song you were last operating will be loaded automatically.

• If the internal hard disk of the AW4416 has not been formatted, a message of “Format OK? [Y (Enter)/N (Any)]” will appear instead of the above screen when the power is turned on.

• If a SCSI device is connected to the AW4416, and you turn on the power of the AW4416 when the SCSI device is turned off, it may not start up correctly. If the SCSI device is turned on after the AW4416 is turned on, it will not function correctly.

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Creating a new song

Tip!

On the AW4416, all data (mixer settings, recorder settings, audio data etc.) necessary for reproducing a musical work are stored on the hard disk as a unit called a “song.” In order to record, you must begin by creating a new song.

A new 44.1 kHz/16 bit song is created when the internal hard disk is formatted, and will automatically be loaded the next time you turn on the power of the AW4416. If you wish to use this song, the following procedure is not necessary.

1. Press the [SONG] key → [F1] key.

The SONG screen Song List page will appear. In this page you can create a new song, and save/load existing songs.

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2. Use the CURSOR [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] keys to move the cursor to the NEW SONG button in the lower right of the screen, and press the [ENTER] key.

A popup window will appear, asking you whether you wish to save the song you are now working on (referred to as the “current song”).

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3. Move the cursor to the YES button to save the current song, or to the NO button if you do not wish to save it. Then press the [ENTER] key.

The NEW SONG SETTING popup window will appear. In this popup window you can specify the basic settings for the new song.

❍ Fs

This is the sampling frequency at which the input signals are converted into digital form. Move the cursor to either the 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz button, and press the [ENTER] key to make your selection.

❍ Recbit

This is the number of quantization bits for the audio data recorded on the hard disk. Move the cursor to either 16 BIT or 24 BIT, and press the [ENTER] key to make your selection.

• It is not possible to change the sampling frequency or quantization after creating a song.

• The number of tracks that can be simultaneously played or recorded will depend on the speciﬁed quantization.

• If you intend to use a CD-RW drive to create an audio CD of your song when it is completed, you must select 44.1 kHz as the sampling frequency. A song with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz cannot be recorded on an audio CD.

4. After you have selected the sampling frequency and the quantization, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key. The new song will be created.

If you selected 48 kHz as the sampling frequency, the display will indicate “Not for Audio CD -48 kHz- ARE YOU SURE?”, warning you that an audio CD cannot be produced from this song. Move the cursor to either the OK button or the CANCEL button, and press the [ENTER] key.

The MIXER DATA IMPORT popup window will appear. This popup window allows you to import mixer data from an existing song. For this example, it is not necessary to make any settings.

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Tip!

Mixer data import, name edit, and comment edit operations can also be performed later in the SONG screen Song Edit page or SONG screen Setting page, as an alternative to performing them here when you create a new song.

5. Make sure that the cursor is located at the OK button, and press the [ENTER] key.

The NAME EDIT popup window will appear, allowing you to assign a name to the song.

6. Use the character palette to assign a song name of up to 64 characters. (For details on inputting characters, refer to page 60.) When you have ﬁnished inputting the song name, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.

The COMMENT EDIT popup window will appear, allowing you to assign a comment to the song.

7. As desired, input a comment in the same way as the song name. Then move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.

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Recording the ﬁrst tracks

This section explains the procedure for recording a rhythm machine (or drum mics) connected to INPUT jacks 1/2 onto tracks 1/2 of the recorder.

The explanation in this section assumes that the AW4416’s mixer and patching settings are in their initial state. If you have already modiﬁed the mixer parameters or the input/output patching, please recall the default scene (scene number

00) from the scene memory (→ P.206).

Set the input level

1. While producing sound on your instrument, adjust [GAIN] controls 1/2 so that the PEAK indicators of INPUT jacks 1/2 light brieﬂy when the loudest sounds are played.

PEAK PEAK

MICLINE MICLINE

Tip!

The [GAIN] control adjusts the sensitivity of the analog input. In order to record the sound cleanly and with the widest possible range, you should adjust the [GAIN] as high as possible without allowing clipping to occur.

2. Press the [HOME] key → [F1] key

The HOME screen 1–24/Rtn page will appear. This page shows the input levels of input channels 1–24 and return channels 1/2.

3. In the MIXING LAYER section, press the [1–16] key to select input channels 1–16 as the mixing layer.

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Tip!

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MIXING LAYER

INPUT INPUT RECORDER

17-24 RTN

MONI

1-16

MIXING LAYER

INPUT INPUT RECORDER

17-24

RTN

MONI

1-16

Input channels 1–8

Input channels 9–16

Input channels 17–24

OPTION I/O slot 1

OPTION I/O slot 2

Mixer section

Input patch

×8

INPUT jacks 1–8

I/O card

When you switch mixing layers, the faders will move instantly to new positions. Be careful not to place objects near the faders.

The “mixing layer” is the group of channels controlled by the top panel [ON] keys 1–16, [SEL] keys 1–16, and faders 1–16. The AW4416 has the following three mixing layers:

1 Input channels 1–16

B Input channels 17–24 + return channels

C Monitor channels

Even when you switch to a different mixing layer, the fader locations and [ON] key settings of the previous mixing layer are remembered, and will return when that mixing layer is selected once again.

4. Make sure that [ON] keys 1/2 are turned on, and raise faders 1/2 to the 0 dB position.

5. While playing your instrument, watch the level meters displayed in the screen and adjust the input level of inputs 1/2.

When the AW4416 is in the initial state, the input jacks are patched to input channels as follows. As you can see from this diagram, the rhythm machine (or drum mics) connected to INPUT jacks 1/2 are patched to input channels 1/2.

Now raise the faders of input channels 1/2 and check that the signals are being input. If the level meters reach the “CLIP” position, you should lower [GAIN] controls 1/2.

The patching of the input jacks and input channels can be changed freely. For details refer to page 133.

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6. If you wish to set the input signals of INPUT jacks 1/2 as a stereo pair, hold down [SEL] key 1 and press [SEL] key 2.

Adjacent odd-numbered → even-numbered input channels can be speciﬁed as a stereo pair. You will ﬁnd it convenient to pair two channels that are inputting a stereo source, so that all mix parameters except for phase and pan will be linked. However, Effect Insert will not be linked.

When you simultaneously press the two [SEL] keys, a CHANNEL PAIRING popup window will appear, allowing you to specify how pairing will occur.

7. Move the cursor to either the “INPUT 1→2,” “INPUT 2→1,” or “RESET BOTH” button, and press the [ENTER] key.

One of the following can be selected as the pairing method.

❍ INPUT x→y (x=odd number, y=even number)

The parameters (except for phase and pan) of the odd-numbered channel will be copied to the even-numbered channel.

❍ INPUT y→x (x=odd number, y=even number)

The parameters (except for phase and pan) of the even-numbered channel will be copied to the odd-numbered channel.

❍ RESET BOTH

The parameters of both channels will be reset to their initial settings.

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Assign the signals to buses

Tip!

Buses 1–8

Mixer section Recorder section

Recorder

input patch

Tracks 1–8

Tracks 9–16

×8

ST button PAN knob

Bus assign 1–8 buttons

When the AW4416 is in the initial state, bus outputs 1–8 of the mixer section are patched as follows to tracks 1–16 of the recorder. In our example here, we will assign the signal from the rhythm machine (or drum mics) input via input channels 1/2 to buses 1/2 and send to them to tracks 1/2 of the recorder.

1. Press the [PAN] key → [F1] key.

The PAN/ROUTE screen Pan 1–16 page will appear. In this page you can assign input channels 1–16 to buses (stereo bus, buses 1–8) and make pan settings.

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2. Use the CURSOR [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] keys to move the cursor to the input channel 1 area. Turn the ST button off, and turn the bus assign 1/2 buttons on.

With these settings, the signal of input channel 1 will not be sent to the stereo bus, but will be sent instead to buses 1–2. The ST button and bus assign 1/2 buttons of input channel 2 (which is paired with input channel 1) will follow these settings.

To switch an on-screen button on/off, move the cursor to the button and press the [ENTER] key.

3. Move the cursor to the PAN knob of input channel 1, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to set the pan to far left (L16).

The PAN knob sets the stereo position between the L/R channels of the stereo bus, and pans between odd-numbered buses and even-numbered buses of bus 1–8. In this example, the signal will be sent only to bus 1 if you rotate the PAN knob to the far left.

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1 23

20 30 42 60

14 18

20 26

NPUT

Note that the level when the PAN knob is positioned at full left or full right will differ between paired and unpaired channels. The level of a channel that is not paired will rise 3 dB when the PAN knob is positioned at full left (L16) or full right (R16).

4. In the same way, move the cursor to the input channel 2 area, and set the PAN knob to far right (R16).

Even for paired channels, the PAN knobs will not operate in tandem if the MODE area Pan parameter is set to INDIVIDUAL (default setting). The PAN knobs will move in tandem if this parameter is set to GANG or INVERTED GANG.

Set the tracks to record-ready mode

Next we will set tracks 1/2 of the recorder to record-ready mode, and adjust the input level of each track.

1. In the level meters/counter section, press [REC TRACK SELECT] keys 1 and 2.

REC TRACK SELECT

10311

12513614715816

[REC TRACK SELECT] keys 1 and 2 will begin blinking. In the level meters/ counter section, REC READY indicators 1 and 2 will blink red. This indicates that tracks 1/2 are in record-ready mode.

HMS Fms

REMAIN

ABS REL

–dB

FINE

2 6

12 20

14 18

42 60

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 1610 11 12

READY

INPUT

WORD CLOCK MTC

44.1k 48k EXT

INT

SCENE

LOCK

MASTER

VARI

SLAVE

–dB

FINE

2 6

12 20

14 18

42 60

READY INPUT

2. While producing sound on your instrument, watch level meters 1/2 in the level meters/counter section.

The level of the signals being input to tracks 1/2 (which are in record-ready mode) will be shown in level meters 1/2. If the red segment at the 0 dB position lights for level meters 1/2, lower faders 1/2 (input channel 1/2 input levels).

In this example, tracks 1/2 are paired, so be sure to operate only one of the faders.

Tip!

When the AW4416 is in its initial state, the input monitor mode of each track is set to “AUTO.” For tracks that are currently in record-ready mode, the level meters will show the level of the input signal while the recorder is stopped, and the level of the track playback signal when the recorder is playing back.

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When tracks are paired, you must operate only one of the faders. Attempting to move both faders simultaneously will place a strain on the motor, and may cause malfunctions.

Make monitor settings

Now we will send the signal of monitor channels 1/2 to the stereo bus, so that it can be monitored via the MONITOR OUT jacks or the PHONES jack.

1. Press the [PAN] key → [F3] key.

The PAN/ROUTE screen Pan MONI page will appear. In this page you can make bus assignments and pan settings for monitor channels 1–16.

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2. Press the [MONI] key.

Monitor channels 1–16 will be selected as the mixing layer.

3. Hold down [SEL] key 1, and press [SEL] key 2.

Just as we did for input channels 1/2, we will also pair monitor channels 1/2. When you simultaneously hold down the monitor channel 1/2 [SEL] keys, the CHANNEL PAIRING popup window will appear.

4. Move the cursor to one of the three buttons and press the [ENTER] key.

Monitor channels 1/2 will be paired.

5. In the monitor channel 1/2 area, make sure that the ST buttons are on and the 1–8 buttons are off.

With these settings, the signal of the monitor channels will be sent to the stereo bus.

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–dB

0 2 6

20 30 42 60

10 14 18

20 26

FINE

READY

6. In the same way as for the input channels, set the PAN knobs of monitor channels 1/2 to far left (L16) for channel 1 and far right (R16) for channel 2.

7. Make sure that [ON] keys 1/2 and the STEREO [ON] key are on, and raise faders 1/2 and the STEREO fader to the 0 dB position.

When tracks are paired, you must operate only one of the faders. Attempting to move both faders simultaneously will place a strain on the motor, and may cause malfunctions.

8. While producing sound on your instrument, watch the L/R level meters of the level meter/counter.

The signal from the rhythm machine (or drum mics) will be sent via tracks 1/2 → monitor channels 1/2 to the stereo bus. If the red 0 dB segment lights, lower faders 1/2 (input level of monitor channels 1/2).

REMAIN

ABS

REL

–dB

FINE

2 6

14 18

42 60

1 2 3 4 5 67

READY INPUT

SFms

8 9 13 14 15 1610 11 12

WORD CLOCK MTC SCENE

LOCK

44.1k 48k

MASTER

VARI

SLAVE

EXT

INT

–dB

FINE

READY INPUT

10 14 18

20 26

0 2

6 12 20 30 42 60

L/R level meter

9. Raise the MONITOR OUT control/PHONES control.

You can monitor the input signal via your monitor system or headphones.

Note that the signals being controlled here are not the signals recorded on the recorder; rather, they are the signals passing through the recorder. Operating the pan, fader, or [ON] key of a monitor channel will not affect the signal that is recorded.

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Let’s record!

Tip!

LAST REC

MARK SEARCH

LAST REC

IN OUT

REPEAT

RTZ

231

ROLL

BACK

CANCEL

SET

MARK

NUM

LOCATE

897

AUTO

PUNCH

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1. Press the Locate section [RTZ] key.

The level meter/counter and the display counter will rewind to zero (00:00:00.000).

With the default settings of the song, hours (hours/minutes/seconds/milliseconds) are selected as the counter unit of the level meter/counter and display counter. However you may switch this to time code display (hours/minutes/seconds/frames/ sub-frames) or measure display (measure/beat/tick) if desired.

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2. To begin recording, hold down the Transport section [REC] (●) key and

press the [PLAY] (®) key.

The [REC] key and [PLAY] key will light, and the red REC READY indicators of the [REC TRACK SELECT] keys 1/2 and the level meter/counter will change from blinking to lit.

When you attempt to record the signal being input from the DIGITAL STEREO IN jack, the display may sometimes indicate “DIGITAL-ST-IN-PROHIBIT,” and you will be unable to perform step 2. In this case, go to UTILITY screen Prefer.2 page ([UTILITY] key → [F3] key), and set CD/DAT DIGITAL REC to ENABLE. (For details refer to Reference Guide “UTILITY” screen.)

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If the following keys are on, the keys of the Locate section and the Transport section will have no effect. (Alternatively, the functions assigned to the keys will change.) Select a different key before you continue with this procedure.

• WORK NAVIGATE section: [SONG] key, [MASTERING] key, [CD PLAY] key

• UNIT section: [FILE] key

• RECORDER section: [EDIT] key

• SAMPLING PAD section: [EDIT] pad (except for when the Trig.List page is displayed)

3. Start the rhythm machine (drum) performance.

4. When the performance is ﬁnished, press the [STOP] (■) key.

5. To listen to the recorded content, press the Locate section [RTZ] key, and then press the Transport section [PLAY] (®) key.

6. When you are satisﬁed with the recorded content, press the [STOP] (■) key to stop the transport. Then press [REC TRACK SELECT] keys 1/2 to defeat record-ready mode for tracks 1/2.

Tip!

• By using the [ALL SAFE] key instead of step 6, you can cancel record-ready mode in one operation.

• If you wish to re-do the recording, repeat steps 1–4.

• We recommend that you save the song whenever you take a break from your work. (→ P.106)

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Overdubbing

In this section we will explain how to record an electric bass connected to INPUT 8 (HI-Z) jack while monitoring the rhythm machine (or drums) recorded on tracks 1/2.

Set the input level

1. While producing sound on your instrument, adjust [GAIN] control 8 so that the PEAK indicator of INPUT 8 (HI-Z) lights brieﬂy when you play most loudly.

The INPUT 8 (HI-Z) jack is an input jack designed for high impedance instruments. It cannot be used simultaneously with the conventional INPUT 8 (phone) jack.

Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416

2. Press the [HOME] key → [F1] key.

The HOME screen 1–24/Rtn page will appear.

3. Press the MIXING LAYER section [1–16] key to select input channels 1– 16 as the mixing layer.

4. Make sure that [ON] key 8 is turned on, and raise fader 8 to the 0 dB position.

To avoid confusion, turn off the [ON] keys for all input channels that you are not using.

5. While producing sound on your instrument, watch the input level of input channel 8 that is displayed in the on-screen level meter.

If the AW4416 is in the initial state, the electric bass connected to the INPUT 8 (HI-Z) jack will be sent to input channel 8. If the level meter reaches the “CLIP” position, lower [GAIN] control 8.

— Operation Guide 87