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... varying MTC is set to "OFF," the permissible range will be synchronizing the AW4416 to an external MTC master device whose MTC has broad variation (such as a tape recorder or computer-based sequencer program), try setting the SYNC AVE. The permissible range of...back at the correct pitch. < Connection example > MTC OUT connector DIGITAL STEREO OUT connector PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION MIDI IN connector DIGITAL STEREO IN connector PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION AW4416 AW4416 Word clock master MTC master Word clock slave MTC slave Supplement regarding the SYNC AVE. Refer to "2."...
... varying MTC is set to "OFF," the permissible range will be synchronizing the AW4416 to an external MTC master device whose MTC has broad variation (such as a tape recorder or computer-based sequencer program), try setting the SYNC AVE. The permissible range of...back at the correct pitch. < Connection example > MTC OUT connector DIGITAL STEREO OUT connector PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION MIDI IN connector DIGITAL STEREO IN connector PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION AW4416 AW4416 Word clock master MTC master Word clock slave MTC slave Supplement regarding the SYNC AVE. Refer to "2."...
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... and other laws. The reproduction, distribution, or, in some cases, criminal liability. Important ❍ Warning The Yamaha Professional Audio Workstation is designed to be applicable to your use of the Workstation (such as the Audio Home Recording Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in USA) contain certain restrictions and requirements that may apply...
... and other laws. The reproduction, distribution, or, in some cases, criminal liability. Important ❍ Warning The Yamaha Professional Audio Workstation is designed to be applicable to your use of the Workstation (such as the Audio Home Recording Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in USA) contain certain restrictions and requirements that may apply...
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... 12 About SCSI errors 12 Installing I/O cards 13 About I/O cards 13 Installation procedure 14 Important points you for purchasing the Yamaha AW4416 audio workstation. Table of contents Thank you must observe 15 Turning the power on or off 15 Turning the power on 15 Setting the... 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." In order to the world of the AW4416 19 Features of the AW4416 19 Mixer section 19 Recorder section 20 Sampling pad...
... 12 About SCSI errors 12 Installing I/O cards 13 About I/O cards 13 Installation procedure 14 Important points you for purchasing the Yamaha AW4416 audio workstation. Table of contents Thank you must observe 15 Turning the power on or off 15 Turning the power on 15 Setting the... 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." In order to the world of the AW4416 19 Features of the AW4416 19 Mixer section 19 Recorder section 20 Sampling pad...
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...AW4416 This chapter explains the features and basic concepts of the AW4416 The AW4416 is performed with 32 bit precision (54 bit precision for digital consoles - Internal processing is an audio workstation that rivals large consoles, the AW4416... even large consoles A total of an electric guitar is described separately. *1. the Yamaha 02R. Key-in and stereo link are also supported for direct connection of 44 ... 8 AUX buses, stereo bus, and SOLO bus (stereo). In addition to 16 recorder monitor channels, and 2 return channels. An optional internal/external CD-RW drive is required...
...AW4416 This chapter explains the features and basic concepts of the AW4416 The AW4416 is performed with 32 bit precision (54 bit precision for digital consoles - Internal processing is an audio workstation that rivals large consoles, the AW4416... even large consoles A total of an electric guitar is described separately. *1. the Yamaha 02R. Key-in and stereo link are also supported for direct connection of 44 ... 8 AUX buses, stereo bus, and SOLO bus (stereo). In addition to 16 recorder monitor channels, and 2 return channels. An optional internal/external CD-RW drive is required...
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... Guide UNIT section UNIT SETUP FILE UTILITY MIDI 1 2 3 4 UNIT SETUP FILE UTILITY MIDI PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION 1 [SETUP] key This key accesses the SETUP screen, where you can be recorded as external input/output patching, word clock, dither, and the solo function. 32 - D [CD PLAY... access the SONG screen where you can record 16 tracks simultaneously. WORK NAVIGATE section WORK NAVIGATE SONG SHUT DOWN 1 QUICK REC 2 MASTERING 3 CD PLAY 4 WORK NAVIGATE SONG SHUT DOWN QUICK REC MASTERING CD PLAY PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION 1 [SONG] key This key is ...
... Guide UNIT section UNIT SETUP FILE UTILITY MIDI 1 2 3 4 UNIT SETUP FILE UTILITY MIDI PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION 1 [SETUP] key This key accesses the SETUP screen, where you can be recorded as external input/output patching, word clock, dither, and the solo function. 32 - D [CD PLAY... access the SONG screen where you can record 16 tracks simultaneously. WORK NAVIGATE section WORK NAVIGATE SONG SHUT DOWN 1 QUICK REC 2 MASTERING 3 CD PLAY 4 WORK NAVIGATE SONG SHUT DOWN QUICK REC MASTERING CD PLAY PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION 1 [SONG] key This key is ...
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... 1-16 Stereo output channel 35 - MIXING LAYER section 1 2 3 MIXING LAYER 1-16 INPUT 17-24 RTN INPUT MONI RECORDER Chapter2-Parts and their functions MIXING LAYER 1-16 INPUT 17-24 RTN INPUT MONI RECORDER PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION 1 [1-16] key B [17-24] key C [MONI] key In this section you can select the mixing layer that...
... 1-16 Stereo output channel 35 - MIXING LAYER section 1 2 3 MIXING LAYER 1-16 INPUT 17-24 RTN INPUT MONI RECORDER Chapter2-Parts and their functions MIXING LAYER 1-16 INPUT 17-24 RTN INPUT MONI RECORDER PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION 1 [1-16] key B [17-24] key C [MONI] key In this section you can select the mixing layer that...
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... and their functions [SEL] keys, [ON] keys, faders 1 2 SEL SEL SEL ON ON ON 17 18 19 1 2 3 SEL SEL ON ON SOLO 4 2 16 PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON... 40 60 60 60 60 60 70 1 2 15 16 STEREO 1 [SEL] (select) keys These keys select the channel to select the channels that will be recorded. When using automix, the [SEL] keys are used to be dark for channels that are not affected by the MIXING LAYER section. the [ON] key...
... and their functions [SEL] keys, [ON] keys, faders 1 2 SEL SEL SEL ON ON ON 17 18 19 1 2 3 SEL SEL ON ON SOLO 4 2 16 PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON... 40 60 60 60 60 60 70 1 2 15 16 STEREO 1 [SEL] (select) keys These keys select the channel to select the channels that will be recorded. When using automix, the [SEL] keys are used to be dark for channels that are not affected by the MIXING LAYER section. the [ON] key...
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... functions C [PEAK HOLD] switch This switch sets/defeats the peak hold function of the [REC TRACK SELECT] keys. RECORDER section RECORDER TRACK EDIT 12 PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION RECORDER TRACK EDIT UNDO REDO UNDO 3 REDO 4 1 [TRACK] key This key accesses the TRACK screen, where you can ... - C [UNDO] key This key cancels the recording or editing operation that was last executed in the recorder section, restoring the data to be monitored. When the TRACK [CUE] key is used to output the signal of the AW4416, such as sixteen previous operations. D Level meters/...
... functions C [PEAK HOLD] switch This switch sets/defeats the peak hold function of the [REC TRACK SELECT] keys. RECORDER section RECORDER TRACK EDIT 12 PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION RECORDER TRACK EDIT UNDO REDO UNDO 3 REDO 4 1 [TRACK] key This key accesses the TRACK screen, where you can ... - C [UNDO] key This key cancels the recording or editing operation that was last executed in the recorder section, restoring the data to be monitored. When the TRACK [CUE] key is used to output the signal of the AW4416, such as sixteen previous operations. D Level meters/...
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Locate section In this section you can perform locate operations for the recorder. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION NUM LOCATE AUTO PUNCH MARK SEARCH 7 8 LAST REC 4 5 IN OUT 9 MARK 6 SET 1 2 REPEAT A B 0 RTZ 3 ROLL BACK CANCEL NO 1 2 3 MARK SEARCH NUM 7 LOCATE 8 9 MARK LAST REC 5 4 ... keys or the [DATA/JOG] dial to input a locate position, and press the [ENTER] key to execute the Locate operation. E LAST REC[IN]/[OUT] (last record in /out points or the A/B points. F [SET] key This key is used in conjunction with the [RTZ] key to set the last...
Locate section In this section you can perform locate operations for the recorder. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION NUM LOCATE AUTO PUNCH MARK SEARCH 7 8 LAST REC 4 5 IN OUT 9 MARK 6 SET 1 2 REPEAT A B 0 RTZ 3 ROLL BACK CANCEL NO 1 2 3 MARK SEARCH NUM 7 LOCATE 8 9 MARK LAST REC 5 4 ... keys or the [DATA/JOG] dial to input a locate position, and press the [ENTER] key to execute the Locate operation. E LAST REC[IN]/[OUT] (last record in /out points or the A/B points. F [SET] key This key is used in conjunction with the [RTZ] key to set the last...
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J [ ] key Pressing this key will move backward from the A point ¡ B point will move to the end point of the song. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION REW FF STOP PLAY REC REW FF STOP PLAY REC 1 2 3 4 5 1 [REW] (rewind) key This key rewinds the current location. To stop fast-...forward) key This key fast-forwards the current location. H [A]/[B] keys These keys move to discard a numerical value that you can operate the transport of the recorder. K [RTZ] (return to zero) key Pressing this key, you input, or to the pre-specified A or B points. By repeatedly ...
J [ ] key Pressing this key will move backward from the A point ¡ B point will move to the end point of the song. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION REW FF STOP PLAY REC REW FF STOP PLAY REC 1 2 3 4 5 1 [REW] (rewind) key This key rewinds the current location. To stop fast-...forward) key This key fast-forwards the current location. H [A]/[B] keys These keys move to discard a numerical value that you can operate the transport of the recorder. K [RTZ] (return to zero) key Pressing this key, you input, or to the pre-specified A or B points. By repeatedly ...
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... SAMPLING PAD 4 5 F5 6 SHIFT 7 8 EDIT 2 4 3 PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION AB SAMPLING PAD BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EDIT 1 A/B bank indicators These will light to indicate the currently selected bank (A or B) of sampling pads. Operation Guide If this key is stopped, pressing this key holding down the [PLAY] key during recording, recording will be interrupted, and normal-speed playback...
... SAMPLING PAD 4 5 F5 6 SHIFT 7 8 EDIT 2 4 3 PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION AB SAMPLING PAD BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EDIT 1 A/B bank indicators These will light to indicate the currently selected bank (A or B) of sampling pads. Operation Guide If this key is stopped, pressing this key holding down the [PLAY] key during recording, recording will be interrupted, and normal-speed playback...
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...16] Input channels 1-16 [17-24 RTN] Input channels 17-24 - Effect return Stereo output 1/2 channel [MONI] Monitor channels 1-16 2. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION SEL SEL SEL ON ON ON 17 18 19 1 2 3 SEL ON 2 16 SEL ON SOLO SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL ... editing the channel mix parameters on the AW4416, you must first select the channel that you wish to control MIXING LAYER 1-16 INPUT 17-24 RTN INPUT MONI RECORDER MIXING LAYER 1-16 INPUT 17-24 RTN INPUT MONI RECORDER PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION According to the selected key of the...
...16] Input channels 1-16 [17-24 RTN] Input channels 17-24 - Effect return Stereo output 1/2 channel [MONI] Monitor channels 1-16 2. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION SEL SEL SEL ON ON ON 17 18 19 1 2 3 SEL ON 2 16 SEL ON SOLO SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL ... editing the channel mix parameters on the AW4416, you must first select the channel that you wish to control MIXING LAYER 1-16 INPUT 17-24 RTN INPUT MONI RECORDER MIXING LAYER 1-16 INPUT 17-24 RTN INPUT MONI RECORDER PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION According to the selected key of the...
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... system VOL VOL Headphones OMNI OUT 1/2 MONITOR OUT Effect processor 88 PHONES I/O card Digital MTR PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION OPTION SLOT 1 INPUT 1-8 INSERT I/O AW4416 INPUT 1-8 INPUT 8 Hi-Z OPTION SLOT 2 STEREO DIGITAL IN DAT recorder 00.00.00.00 DAT STEREO DIGITAL OUT GC2020C COMP/LIMITER GAIN REDUCTION 0 -4 -8 COMP -16 -24 SIGNAL PEAK EXP GATE... B POWER ON OFF Signal processor Rhythm machine Electric guitar/ Electric bass Synthesizer 67 - Operation Guide Connections The following diagram shows typical audio connections for the AW4416.
... system VOL VOL Headphones OMNI OUT 1/2 MONITOR OUT Effect processor 88 PHONES I/O card Digital MTR PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION OPTION SLOT 1 INPUT 1-8 INSERT I/O AW4416 INPUT 1-8 INPUT 8 Hi-Z OPTION SLOT 2 STEREO DIGITAL IN DAT recorder 00.00.00.00 DAT STEREO DIGITAL OUT GC2020C COMP/LIMITER GAIN REDUCTION 0 -4 -8 COMP -16 -24 SIGNAL PEAK EXP GATE... B POWER ON OFF Signal processor Rhythm machine Electric guitar/ Electric bass Synthesizer 67 - Operation Guide Connections The following diagram shows typical audio connections for the AW4416.
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... the desired button, press the [ENTER] key. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION AW4416 (word clock slave) WORD CLOCK SOURCE= D.ST IN DAT recorder (word clock master) DIGITAL STEREO OUT 00.00.00.00 DAT DIGITAL STEREO IN • Set the DAT recorder so that the button you wish to forcibly follow the word ... designed to input a digital signal from a DAT recorder or sampler etc. This type of DAT recorder can be muted during this time. • After switching the clock source, verify that it is playing back. 4. into the AW4416 via the DIGITAL STEREO IN jack, turn on the button, or if ...
... the desired button, press the [ENTER] key. PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION AW4416 (word clock slave) WORD CLOCK SOURCE= D.ST IN DAT recorder (word clock master) DIGITAL STEREO OUT 00.00.00.00 DAT DIGITAL STEREO IN • Set the DAT recorder so that the button you wish to forcibly follow the word ... designed to input a digital signal from a DAT recorder or sampler etc. This type of DAT recorder can be muted during this time. • After switching the clock source, verify that it is playing back. 4. into the AW4416 via the DIGITAL STEREO IN jack, turn on the button, or if ...
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... such as rhythm machine (drums), bass, guitar, and keyboard on their output connector. Synthesizer Mics for recording drums INPUT 1 2 3-8 Rhythm machine INPUT 8 (HI-Z) PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION PHONES Electric guitar/ Electric bass Headphones AW4416 Monitor system VOL VOL MONITOR OUT Connect mics, synthesizers or rhythm machines, direct boxes, or guitar/bass preamps to the...
... such as rhythm machine (drums), bass, guitar, and keyboard on their output connector. Synthesizer Mics for recording drums INPUT 1 2 3-8 Rhythm machine INPUT 8 (HI-Z) PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION PHONES Electric guitar/ Electric bass Headphones AW4416 Monitor system VOL VOL MONITOR OUT Connect mics, synthesizers or rhythm machines, direct boxes, or guitar/bass preamps to the...
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...and check that mixing layer is selected once again. 4. MIXING LAYER 1-16 INPUT 17-24 RTN INPUT MONI RECORDER MIXING LAYER 1-16 INPUT 17-24 RTN INPUT MONI RECORDER PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION The "mixing layer" is in the screen and adjust the input level of the input jacks and input ...layers, the faders will return when that the signals are patched to input channels as follows. Tip! When the AW4416 is the group of the previous mixing layer are turned on the AW4416 When you can be changed freely. For details refer to the 0 dB position. 5. Make sure that [ON...
...and check that mixing layer is selected once again. 4. MIXING LAYER 1-16 INPUT 17-24 RTN INPUT MONI RECORDER MIXING LAYER 1-16 INPUT 17-24 RTN INPUT MONI RECORDER PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION The "mixing layer" is in the screen and adjust the input level of the input jacks and input ...layers, the faders will return when that the signals are patched to input channels as follows. Tip! When the AW4416 is the group of the previous mixing layer are turned on the AW4416 When you can be changed freely. For details refer to the 0 dB position. 5. Make sure that [ON...
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...Recording on the AW4416 Let's record! 1. Tip! With the default settings of the song, hours (hours/minutes/seconds/milliseconds) are selected as the counter unit of the [REC TRACK SELECT] keys 1/2 and the level meter/counter will be unable to perform step 2. When you attempt to record...:00.000). Press the Locate section [RTZ] key. The [REC] key and [PLAY] key will rewind to Reference Guide "UTILITY" screen.) PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION REW FF STOP PLAY REC REW FF STOP PLAY REC 85 - NUM LOCATE AUTO PUNCH MARK SEARCH 7 8 LAST REC 4 5 IN OUT 9 MARK ...
...Recording on the AW4416 Let's record! 1. Tip! With the default settings of the song, hours (hours/minutes/seconds/milliseconds) are selected as the counter unit of the [REC TRACK SELECT] keys 1/2 and the level meter/counter will be unable to perform step 2. When you attempt to record...:00.000). Press the Locate section [RTZ] key. The [REC] key and [PLAY] key will rewind to Reference Guide "UTILITY" screen.) PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION REW FF STOP PLAY REC REW FF STOP PLAY REC 85 - NUM LOCATE AUTO PUNCH MARK SEARCH 7 8 LAST REC 4 5 IN OUT 9 MARK ...
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...a time in the upper right of the display to select the band that you wish to adjust the band that you record it on the AW4416 Using EQ and the dynamics processor By using the four-band EQ and dynamics processor that is currently selected by the [...91 - Operation Guide Chapter5-Recording on a track. ❒ Using the four-band EQ 1. Use the EQ [Q]/[F]/[G] controls to control. In the MIXING LAYER section, press the [1-16] key ¡ [SEL] key 8. [SEL] key 8 will light, and input channel 8 will produce a steeper EQ curve. PAN F G Q PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION PAN Q F G •...
...a time in the upper right of the display to select the band that you wish to adjust the band that you record it on the AW4416 Using EQ and the dynamics processor By using the four-band EQ and dynamics processor that is currently selected by the [...91 - Operation Guide Chapter5-Recording on a track. ❒ Using the four-band EQ 1. Use the EQ [Q]/[F]/[G] controls to control. In the MIXING LAYER section, press the [1-16] key ¡ [SEL] key 8. [SEL] key 8 will light, and input channel 8 will produce a steeper EQ curve. PAN F G Q PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION PAN Q F G •...
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...selected scene number will be stored directly to their default state. For this confirmation popup window. Saving a scene/song Chapter5-Recording on the AW4416 ❒ Saving a scene If you wish to reproduce the mixer settings as a Scene. 1. This is more convenient if you must.../counter. The TITLE EDIT popup window will be repeatedly overwriting a scene onto the same scene number. 105 - Operation Guide PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION STORE SCENE MEMORY RECALL STORE SCENE MEMORY RECALL MTC SCENE M S F ms WORD CLOCK MTC SCENEMASTER 44.1k 48k LOCK MASTER INT ...
...selected scene number will be stored directly to their default state. For this confirmation popup window. Saving a scene/song Chapter5-Recording on the AW4416 ❒ Saving a scene If you wish to reproduce the mixer settings as a Scene. 1. This is more convenient if you must.../counter. The TITLE EDIT popup window will be repeatedly overwriting a scene onto the same scene number. 105 - Operation Guide PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION STORE SCENE MEMORY RECALL STORE SCENE MEMORY RECALL MTC SCENE M S F ms WORD CLOCK MTC SCENEMASTER 44.1k 48k LOCK MASTER INT ...
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...of the MIDI sequencer, and connect the AW4416's MTC OUT connector to control the transport of recording tracks, or conversely that the AW4416 and MIDI sequencer will run in "Using MTC to synchronize the AW4416 and a MIDI sequencer" (¡ P....238), make settings on another MMC-compatible device. The AW4416 supports MMC transmission and reception. Operation Guide MTC OUT connector MIDI IN connector PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION AW4416...
...of the MIDI sequencer, and connect the AW4416's MTC OUT connector to control the transport of recording tracks, or conversely that the AW4416 and MIDI sequencer will run in "Using MTC to synchronize the AW4416 and a MIDI sequencer" (¡ P....238), make settings on another MMC-compatible device. The AW4416 supports MMC transmission and reception. Operation Guide MTC OUT connector MIDI IN connector PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION AW4416...