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PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION

Operation Guide

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PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION Operation Guide E
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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.
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NEDERLAND THE NETHERLANDS ● Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up. ● This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory 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.
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Important Important Read the following before operating the AW4416 ❒ 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.
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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.
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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.
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Important ❍ 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.
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Table of contents 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing an internal hard disk . .
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Table of contents CD-RW drive (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Other features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Signal flow within the AW4416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input channels 1–24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Return channels 1/2 . . . .
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Table of contents 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents 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 . . .
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Table of contents Chapter 8 Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Patching to the input channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patching to the recorder inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patching to the outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patch library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 135 136 138 Storing to the patch library . .
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Table of contents 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 . . . . .
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Table of contents Editing the fader movements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing automix off-line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing an automix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recalling an automix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 225 228 230 Chapter 15 MIDI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 What you can do using MIDI .
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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.
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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.
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Before you begin Installation 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.
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Before you begin 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.
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Before you begin Installing a CD-RW drive 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. • Interface: SCSI-2 • Models known to work: consult your local Yamaha distributor or refer to the website at the following URL.
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Before you begin • 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.
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Before you begin 4. Remove the CD-RW drive cover from the front panel, and remove the bottom panel. Bottom panel CD-R/RW drive cover 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) into the connector of the CD-RW drive. 8. Align the screw holes in the bottom of the CD-RW drive with the screw 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.
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Before you begin 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. いずしてくださtion 輸送用パッド porta use. ご使用前には for trans it before le transport Pad Removection pour usage. rnen. er avant er Prote ahme entfe A enlevsport polst Inbetriebn Tran Vor der いずしてくださtion 輸送用パッド porta use.
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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.
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Before you begin Connection procedure 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.
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Before you begin ❒ 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).
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Before you begin 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.
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Before you begin Installation procedure Please carefully read the cautions for installing optional devices, given at the beginning of this manual. 1. Make sure that the power of the AW4416 is turned off. For safety’s sake, disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet. 2. From the OPTION I/O slot located on the rear panel of the AW4416, remove the two screws that hold the cover in place. Please keep the cover and screws you removed in a safe place. 3.
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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.
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Important points you must observe 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.
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Important points you must observe ❒ 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.
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Important points you must observe 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.
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1 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(*1).
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Chapter1—Welcome to the world of the AW4416 ❍ 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.
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Chapter1—Welcome to the world of the AW4416 ❒ 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.
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Chapter1—Welcome to the world of the AW4416 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).
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Chapter1—Welcome to the world of the AW4416 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.
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Chapter1—Welcome to the world of the AW4416 MIC/LINE INPUT 48V PEAK INPUT 1-2 AD INSERT I/O INPUT 1-24 PEAK AD INPUT PATCH INPUT 3-8 Hi-z 8 ch ONLY OPTION IN 8 SLOT1 8 SLOT2 SAMPLING PAD EFFECT 1 EFFECT 2 8 DIGITAL STEREO IN 2 DeEmp RETURN 1/2 DeEmp 2 2 DeEmp METRONOME Input channels 1–24 METER INPUT PATCH METER METER PREFADER LISTEN/ AFTER PAN SOLO INSERT ON ATT DYNAMICS 4 BAND EQ METER (EQ) INPUT DELAY METER (Gain Reduction) LEVEL PAN PRE/POST ON AUX Mono in X 24 DIREC
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Chapter1—Welcome to the world of the AW4416 Return channels 1/2 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.
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Chapter1—Welcome to the world of the AW4416 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 INPUT PATCH 8 BUS 1~8 CH DIRECT OUT1~16 16 2 STEREO 16 RECORDER INPUT 1(...
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Chapter1—Welcome to the world of the AW4416 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.
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AUX 6 AUX 7(EFF1) AUX 8(EFF2) STEREO METER INSERT METER ON LEVEL BAL DYNAMICS ATT 4BAND EQ METER METER (EQ) METER DYNAMICS ATT 4BAND EQ METER METER (EQ) (Gain Reduction) OUTPUT PATCH ... AUX 1 SOLO L SOLO R STEREO L STEREO R Chapter1—Welcome to the world of the AW4416 CD PLAY mode CD-RW DRIVE L R 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.
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Chapter1—Welcome to the world of the AW4416 Output patch 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.
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Chapter1—Welcome to the world of the AW4416 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. INSERT SEND EFFECT 2 46 SELECT AUX7 (EFF1), AUX8 (EFF2) EFFECT METER METER RETURN 1/2 X2 Monitor output/headphone output As monitoring jacks, the AW4416 provides MONITOR OUT jacks and a PHONES jack.
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2 Parts and their functions This chapter explains the names and functions of the various objects on the top panel, rear panel, and front panel. Note 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions 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 PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION WORK NAVIGATE SONG MASTERING QUICK REC CD PLAY SHUT DOWN WORK NAVIGATE SONG QUICK REC MASTERING CD PLAY 2 3 4 SHUT DOWN 1 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions B [FILE] key 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions FADER MODE section In this section you can select the items that will be controlled by faders 1–16 of the top panel. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION FADER MODE FADER MODE AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX 1 2 3 4 AUX AUX AUX AUX 5 6 7 8 EFF 1 EFF 2 HOME 2 AUX 1 2 AUX AUX 5 6 AUX 3 AUX AUX 4 AUX 7 8 EFF 1 EFF 2 HOME 3 1 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions MIXING LAYER section PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION 1 2 3 MIXING LAYER 1-16 17-24 RTN MONI INPUT INPUT RECORDER MIXING LAYER 1-16 17-24 RTN MONI INPUT INPUT RECORDER 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. These keys correspond to mixing layers as follows.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions Stereo output channel 17-24 RTN Effect return channels 1/2 SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 RTN SEL SEL ON ON 2 16 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 5 15 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions [SEL] keys, [ON] keys, faders PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION 1 SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL ON SEL ON 17 SEL ON SEL ON SEL ON SEL ON SEL ON SEL ON 1 8 +6 9 +6 10 +6 11 +6 12 +6 13 +6 14 +6 SEL ON 24 7 +6 SEL ON 23 6 +6 SEL ON 22 5 +6 SEL ON 21 4 +6 SEL ON 20 3 +6 SEL ON 19 2 +6 SEL ON 18 1 +6 SEL ON RTN ON SOLO 2 15 +6 16 0 +6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 15 5 5
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions Display section 2 PAN EQ HIGH Q 1 HI-MID F LO-MID LOW G SHIFT F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 4 3 SHIFT 5 6 7 PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION PAN EQ F HI HI-MID G LO-MID Q SHIFT F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 LO SHIFT 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions F [SHIFT] key 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. Note symbol is displayed in the lower left of the screen to indicate a page that supports the [SHIFT] key. G Contrast This adjusts the contrast of the display.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions AUTOMATION section The keys of this section access screen pages where you can operate the automix and scene memory functions. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION AUTOMATION AUTOMATION AUTO MIX SCENE AUTO MIX SCENE 1 2 The following screens correspond to these keys. 1 [AUTOMIX] key This key accesses the AUTOMIX screen, where you can operate and edit automix. B [SCENE] key This key accesses the SCENE screen, where you can perform scene memory operations.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions CURSOR/JOG & SHUTTLE section PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION 1 JOG ON JOG ON 4 CURSOR ENTER YES/LOCATE DATA/ JOG SHUTTLE 2 3 5 CURSOR ENTER LOCATE DATA/ JOG SHUTTLE 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions E [ENTER] key 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions Rear panel 5 6 8 HI-Z 7 6 BAL 5 4 3 OMNI OUT MONITOR OUT 3 INSERT I/O BAL 2 INSERT I/O BAL 4 BAL 2 1 1 PHANTOM +48V ON OFF STEREO OUT BAL BAL 3:COLD 4 3 2 1 UNBAL ( 0dB ) 7 8 R L R L BAL (+4dB) UNBAL (–10dBV) 9 J 1:GND 2:HOT HOT COLD XLR BAL PHONE OUT IN INSERT K 1 [PHANTOM +48V ON/OFF] switch This switch supplies +48 V phantom power to the INPUT (XLR) 1/2 jacks.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions • 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.
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Chapter2—Parts and their functions Front panel 1 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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3 The user interface of the AW4416 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. 3 4 5 6 1 2 7 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.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 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.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 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.” Dragging Tip! 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.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 Level meters/counter The level meters/counter in the upper right of the top panel show the following information. 21 3 H 4 M S F ms REMAIN ABS REL K WORD CLOCK 44.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 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.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 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.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 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 [ desired button.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 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. < Move the cursor > 2. Rotate the [DATA/JOG] dial to edit the value. < 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.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 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 [SHIFT] key.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 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.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 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. Tip! Scene and library names can be up to 16 characters long. Song names and song comments can be up to 64 characters long.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 ❒ 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.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 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.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 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. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION PAN EQ F HI HI-MID G LO-MID Q LO PAN EQ Q HIGH HI-MID F LO-MID G LOW The controls and keys at the right of the display apply only to the channel that was last-selected by its [SEL] key.
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 ❍ If the mixing layer is [1-16] Fader Fader mode 1–8 9–14 15 16 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 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 ef
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Chapter3—The user interface of the AW4416 ❍ If the mixing layer is [MONI] Fader Fader mode 1–8 66 9–14 15 16 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
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4 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 VOL VOL Headphones MONITOR OUT PHONES OMNI OUT 1/2 I/O card Digital MTR PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION Effect processor OPTION SLOT 1 88 OPTION SLOT 2 INPUT 1–8 DAT recorder AW4416 STEREO DIGITAL IN 00.00.00.
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Chapter4—Connections and setup 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.
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Chapter4—Connections and setup ❍ 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.
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Chapter4—Connections and setup ❍ 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.
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Chapter4—Connections and setup ❍ 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. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION DAT recorder (word clock master) AW4416 (word clock slave) DIGITAL STEREO OUT 00.00.00.00 DAT DIGITAL STEREO IN WORD CLOCK SOURCE= D.ST IN • Set the DAT recorder so that it will operate according to its own internal clock.
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5 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Creating a new song 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. Tip! 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 When you switch mixing layers, the faders will move instantly to new positions. Be careful not to place objects near the faders. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION MIXING LAYER MIXING LAYER 1-16 17-24 RTN MONI INPUT INPUT RECORDER 1-16 17-24 RTN MONI INPUT INPUT RECORDER 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Assign the signals to buses 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. Mixer section Recorder input patch Buses 1–8 Recorder section ×8 ×8 Tracks 1–8 Tracks 9–16 1. Press the [PAN] key → [F1] key.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 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).
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Let’s record! 1. Press the Locate section [RTZ] key. MARK SEARCH NUM LOCATE 7 8 9 MARK LAST REC AUTO PUNCH REPEAT 4 1 IN A 6 5 OUT 2 SET 3 B ROLL BACK 0 CANCEL RTZ NO The level meter/counter and the display counter will rewind to zero (00:00:00.000). Tip! 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 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.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Assign the signal to a bus Here we will make settings so that the electric bass signal being input from input channel 8 will be sent to recorder track 3 via bus 3. 1. Press the [VIEW] key → [F1] key. The VIEW screen CH View page will appear. The CH View page shows all mix parameters of the currently selected channel. (Major parameters can also be operated here.) It is convenient to use this page when you wish to control all the mix parameters of a specific channel.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Put the track in record-ready mode Next we will put track 3 of the recorder in record-ready mode, and adjust the input level. 1. In the level meters/counter section, press [REC TRACK SELECT] key 3. REC TRACK SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ST [REC TRACK SELECT] key 3 and REC READY indicator 3 in the level meter/ counter will blink, indicating that track 3 is in record-ready mode. H M S F ms REMAIN ABS REL 2 3 4 WORD CLOCK 44.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Make monitor settings We will make settings so that the signal of the rhythm machine (drums) that were earlier recorded on tracks 1/2 and the bass signal being recorded on track 3 will be sent to the stereo bus, and can be monitored via the MONITOR OUT jacks or PHONES jack. 1. Press the [PAN] key → [F3] key. The PAN/ROUTE screen PAN Moni page will appear, allowing you to make pan and bus assignment settings for monitor channels 1–16. 2.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Using EQ and the dynamics processor By using the four-band EQ and dynamics processor that are provided for each input channel, you can process the bass sound as you record it on a track. ❒ Using the four-band EQ 1. In the MIXING LAYER section, press the [1–16] key → [SEL] key 8. [SEL] key 8 will light, and input channel 8 will be selected for control. 2.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 • [F] .................. Set the center frequency of each band. For each band, the range is 21 Hz–20.1 kHz. • [G] ................. Set the amount of boost/cut for each band. For each band, the range is ±18 dB. When you operate the EQ [Q]/[F]/[G] controls, the parameter values of that band will briefly appear in the upper right of the display. Tip! As an alternative way to make EQ settings, you can also use the EQ/ATT/GRP screen EQ/Att page ([EQ] key → [F1] key).
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 5. A CONFIRMATION popup window will appear, asking you confirm the recall operation. 6. Move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key. The “E.B.Finger” dynamics program will be loaded into input channel 8. 7. Press the [F1] key. The DYN/DLY screen Dyn.Edit page will appear. In this page you can set the parameters of the dynamics processor. 8. Press the [ENTER] key, and turn on the ON/OFF button located in the lower left of the screen.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Let’s overdub! 1. Press the Locate section [RTZ] key. 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 indicator of track 3 will change from blinking to lit. 3. Play the bass while listening to the rhythm machine (drum) performance recorded on tracks 1/2.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Mixdown In this section we will explain the procedure for creating a stereo mix of the signals recorded on tracks 1–16, applying internal effects, and recording the stereo track on the hard disk. Creating the mix balance of the tracks 1. Make sure that [REC TRACK SELECT] keys 1–16 are dark (record-ready mode is defeated). Also make sure that the [ON] key is dark for all input channels 1–24.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 6. Raise the STEREO fader to the 0 dB position. 7. Make sure that [ON] keys 1–16 and the STEREO [ON] key are lit, play back the song from the beginning, and use faders 1–16 to set the level of each track. At this time, watch the L/R level meter of the level meter/counter, and do not allow the red 0 dB segment to light. 8.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Tip! As an alternative to using the Solo function, you can also monitor just a specific track by pressing the TRACK [CUE] switch in the level meters/counter section, and then using [REC TRACK SELECT] keys 1–16 to select a track. By using this method, the direct output of the recorder (the signal that has not passed through the monitor channel) can be sent directly to the MONITOR OUT jacks and the PHONES jack. 2.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Tip! For example if the SOLO SAFE CHANNEL section RTN1/RTN2 buttons are on, the Solo function will not affect return channels 1/2. This allows you to monitor the soloed channel with an effect such as reverb still applied. 5. To use the Solo function, play back the recorder and press the [SOLO] key. The [SOLO] key and [ON] keys 1–16 will blink. SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL ON ON ON ON ON ON 17 18 19 20 1 2 3 4 1 14 15 RTN SEL SEL ON ON SOLO 2 16 6.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Using the internal effects The AW4416 provides two internal effects, which can be used either via AUX send/return or by being inserted into a specific channel. Here we will explain how to use the AUX bus to apply reverb to the signals of the tracks. 1. Press the [AUX 7] key → [F2] key. The AUX7/EFF1 screen Library page will appear. In this page you can load or save effect programs from or to the effect library.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 5. Press [PAN] key → [F2] key. The PAN/ROUTE screen Pan 17–24 page will appear, allowing you to make pan settings and bus assignments for input channels 17–24 and return channels 1/2. 6. Make sure that the RTN1 (return channel 1) area ST button is on, and that the two PAN knobs are turned to the far left and right. With these settings, the return signal from effect 1 will be sent to the stereo bus and mixed with the signals of the monitor channels. 7.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Other convenient functions The mixer section of the AW4416 provides other convenient functions as described below. You can use them as needed. ❒ Fader groups This function groups fader operations for multiple channels. By moving a single fader, you can adjust all faders in that group while preserving the current balance. To set or cancel fader groups, use the EQ/ATT/GRP screen FaderGrp page ([EQ] key → [F3] key). (Refer to Reference Guide “EQ/ATT/GRP screen/FaderGrp page.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 ❒ Automix By using this function, fader and [ON] key operations, changes in mix parameters such as EQ and pan, and events such as scene memory or library selection can be recorded and played back in realtime in synchronization with the song. You can also record operations in multiple stages, or edit recorded events later. To record or play back scene memories, you can use the AUTOMIX screen Main page ([AUTOMIX] key → [F1] key), etc.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 2. Play back the song from the beginning, and watch the L/R level meter in the level meters/counter section. If the red 0 dB segment lights, lower faders 1–16 and/or the STEREO fader. E –dB 0 H M S F ms REMAIN ABS REL WORD CLOCK 44.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 However with this monitoring method, the signal will pass through the monitor channel and the output channel, meaning that you will not necessarily be monitoring in a “flat” state. Here’s how you can output the stereo track directly from the MONITOR OUT jacks. 7. In the level meters/counter section, turn the TRACK [CUE] key on.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 Saving a scene/song ❒ Saving a scene If you wish to reproduce the mixer settings as well when you recall the current song at a later time, you must store the current mix parameters as a Scene. 1. Use the [ ]/[ ] keys in the SCENE MEMORY section of the top panel to select the store destination scene number (01–96). The currently selected scene number will appear in the upper right of the level meter/counter.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 3. As desired, assign a scene name of up to 16 characters. (For details on inputting characters, refer to page 60.) When you are finished, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key. The scene will be stored. ❒ Saving a song The current song will be saved automatically when you create a new song, load an existing song, or perform the shut-down procedure.
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Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416 A CONFIRMATION popup window will appear, asking you to confirm the Save operation. Tip! When you shut down the AW4416, the current song will be saved automatically. However, we recommend that you save the song manually when you are finished recording (→ P.177). If you fail to do this, the song will revert to the last-saved state if the power of the AW4416 is turned off accidentally. 3. Move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key. The song will be saved.
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6 Transport/locate operations This chapter explains transport and locate operations on the AW4416. Table of transport key operations The function of the keys in the transport section of the AW4416 will change depending on the status (current operating mode) of the transport. The following table shows how the transport keys change function according to the status of the transport.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations Shuttle function (cue/review operation) While the transport is stopped or playing, you can operate the [SHUTTLE] dial to play forward (cue) or play backward (review) at various speeds. The cue or review speed will change according to the angle of the [SHUTTLE] dial, as shown in the following diagram.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations 3. To move the current location forward, turn the [DATA/JOG] dial toward the right. To move the current location backward, turn the [DATA/JOG] dial toward the left. If time display (SECOND) is selected as the counter display mode, the current location will move in millisecond steps. If time code display (TIME CODE) is selected as the counter display mode, the current location will move in sub-frame steps.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations ❒ Nudge function settings Here’s how to adjust the nudge time and play mode of the Nudge function. 1. With the song stopped, press the [UTILITY] key → [F3] key. Nudge function settings 2. To set the nudge time, move the cursor to the TIME field of the NUDGE area, and rotate the [DATA/JOG] dial to set the nudge time (25–800 msec). 3.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations Rollback function While the song is stopped or playing, you can press the [ROLL BACK] key of the Locate section to move the current location back by a fixed length. This is convenient when you are playing back, and come to a location that you wish to listen to once again. The rollback time is set to 5 seconds by default, but can be adjusted as desired.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations Locating to a specific point You can directly specify a locate point as a numerical value, and locate to it. Here’s how. 1. With the transport stopped, press the [NUM LOCATE] key of the Locate section.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations Locating to the zero location of the counter When the song is stopped or playing, you can press the [RTZ] key of the Locate section to locate to the zero location of the currently displayed counter. (If the counter is displaying measures, you will locate to the beginning of the first measure.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations MARK SEARCH NUM LOCATE 7 8 9 MARK LAST REC AUTO PUNCH REPEAT 4 1 IN A 5 OUT 2 B 6 SET 3 ROLL BACK 0 RTZ CANCEL NO 3. If you wish to return the counter to the absolute time display, press the [ABS/REL] key. The specified relative zero location will be displayed as follows in the TRACK screen → TR View page that appears when you press the [TRACK] key → [F1] key.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations Locating to the start/end points The start point and end point normally correspond to the beginning and end of the song. When you create a new song, absolute time 00:00:00.000 will be set as the default start point. When you record a song, the last point in the song will automatically be set as the end point. (If you extend the length of the song, the end point will move accordingly.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations A-B repeat A-B Repeat is a function that repeatedly plays back the region between the point A and point B that you specify. The A/B points can be set when the song is either stopped or playing. ❒ Setting the A/B points 1. Locate the song to the location where you wish to set point A (the beginning of the repeated playback). 2. Hold down the Locate section [SET] key and press the [A] key.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations 6. Press the [PLAY] key. Repeated playback between points A/B will begin. 7. To defeat A-B repeat, press the [REPEAT] key. The [REPEAT] key will go dark, indicating that A-B repeat has been defeated. If you pressed the [REPEAT] key to defeat A-B repeat, normal playback will resume from that point. The A/B points that you specify will be displayed as follows in the TRACK screen TR View page that appears when you press the [TRACK] key → [F1] key.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations In/out points The AW4416 remembers the locations at which recording was last begun and ended as the In point and the Out point. When the In and Out points are memorized, the [IN] and [OUT] keys will light. In this state, you can press the [IN] key or the [OUT] key to locate to the In or Out points. You can also set the In or Out points manually. ❒ Setting the In point/Out point 1. Locate the song to the location where you wish to set the In point. 2.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations Markers The AW4416 allows you to set up to 99 markers at any desired locations in the song. You can use the [ ]/[ ] keys to search/locate these markers. Markers are convenient when you wish to locate repeatedly to specific points in the song. ❒ Setting a marker 1. Locate the song to the point where you wish to set a marker. 2. Press the Locate section [MARK] key.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations A number in the range of 1–99 will be assigned to each marker you set, and these will be displayed as follows in the TRACK screen TR View page that appears when you press the [TRACK] key → [F1] key. Markers Please note that the numbers 1–99 do not indicate the order in which you specified the markers; they indicate the order from the beginning of the song. For example if you insert a new marker between two existing markers, the subsequent markers will be renumbered.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations Adjusting the location of a locate point The location of the Start/End points, A/B points, In/Out points, and Markers can be adjusted as desired. 1. Press the [TRACK] key → [F4] key. A screen will appear in which you can adjust the various locate points.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations Start point= 00:00:00:00.00 Absolute time (ABS) zero 00:00:00.000 00:00:05.000 00:00:10.000 00:00:00.000 00:00:05.000 Song Start point = 00:00:05:00.00 Absolute time (ABS) zero – 0:00:05 05.000 Song However, please be aware that changing the Start point will not affect the time code display of the counter.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations Deleting a locate point A locate point (except for the Start/End points) can be deleted as follows. Be aware that a locate point you delete cannot be recovered. 1. Press the [TRACK] key → [F4] key. 2. Move the cursor to the display area of the locate point you wish to delete, and press the [ENTER] key. The selected locate point will be deleted. When you delete the In/Out point or the A/B point, the corresponding key ([IN]/[OUT] key or [A]/[B] key) will go dark.
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Chapter6—Transport/locate operations Deleting a locate point using the panel keys A locate point (except for the Start/End points) can be deleted as follows using only the panel keys. ❒ Deleting an In/Out point or A/B point Hold down the [CANCEL] key, and press the key for the locate point that you wish to delete ([A]/[B] key or [IN]/[OUT] key). The locate point will be deleted, and the corresponding key will go dark.
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7 Punch-in/out This chapter explains how to use punch-in/out. About punch-in/out Punch-in/out is a method for re-recording a portion of a previously recorded track. There are two types of punch-in/out. ❒ Manual punch-in/out (→ P.128) In this method you can punch in or out manually, using the transport keys of the AW4416 or a separately sold foot switch (Yamaha FC-5).