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...scene data 161 Deleting scene data 161 Protecting a scene 161 Using the Recall Safe function 162 Moving scenes 163 AW2400 Owner's Manual 9 Channel Operation 105 Displaying the mix parameters for track editing 136 List of editing command 138 ERASE... Effects 115 About the Internal Effects 115 Recalling Effect Library settings 116 Applying Effects via Send and Return 117 Inserting an Effect Into a Channel 119 Editing Effects 121 Effect Library Operations 122 Call the Effect Library Screen 122 Changing Effect Library Names 122 Storing Effect Library settings 123 Erasing Effect ...
...scene data 161 Deleting scene data 161 Protecting a scene 161 Using the Recall Safe function 162 Moving scenes 163 AW2400 Owner's Manual 9 Channel Operation 105 Displaying the mix parameters for track editing 136 List of editing command 138 ERASE... Effects 115 About the Internal Effects 115 Recalling Effect Library settings 116 Applying Effects via Send and Return 117 Inserting an Effect Into a Channel 119 Editing Effects 121 Effect Library Operations 122 Call the Effect Library Screen 122 Changing Effect Library Names 122 Storing Effect Library settings 123 Erasing Effect ...
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...Recalling Automix settings 191 Erasing Automix settings 191 Protecting Automix Data 192 20. Utility functions 209 Using the test tone oscillator 209 AW2400 Preferences 210 Initializing the internal hard disk 212 22. Song management 165 About songs 165 Managing Your Songs 167 Editing various ...234 Appendix 237 Mastering library list 237 EQ Parameter list 238 Dynamics Parameters 240 Gate Parameter list 243 Compressor Parameter list 243 Effects Parameters 245 Troubleshooting 258 Display message list 263 About the CD-ROM included with the CD-RW drive 213 Writing an audio...
...Recalling Automix settings 191 Erasing Automix settings 191 Protecting Automix Data 192 20. Utility functions 209 Using the test tone oscillator 209 AW2400 Preferences 210 Initializing the internal hard disk 212 22. Song management 165 About songs 165 Managing Your Songs 167 Editing various ...234 Appendix 237 Mastering library list 237 EQ Parameter list 238 Dynamics Parameters 240 Gate Parameter list 243 Compressor Parameter list 243 Effects Parameters 245 Troubleshooting 258 Display message list 263 About the CD-ROM included with the CD-RW drive 213 Writing an audio...
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... look at each part 2 and its function, and introduces terminology you need to the outputs of internal effect processors 1-4. Introducing the AW2400 Features of the AW2400 The AW2400 is an audio workstation that combines a digital mixer, multi-effect processor, hard disk recorder, and CD-RW drive. The track channel 1-24 inputs are permanently assigned to...
... look at each part 2 and its function, and introduces terminology you need to the outputs of internal effect processors 1-4. Introducing the AW2400 Features of the AW2400 The AW2400 is an audio workstation that combines a digital mixer, multi-effect processor, hard disk recorder, and CD-RW drive. The track channel 1-24 inputs are permanently assigned to...
Owner's Manual
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...can individually be used to change the character of a vocal sound. 16 AW2400 Owner's Manual Optional DSP cards can also be used either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz (the selected sampling has no effect on a track can use the panel knobs and keys to quickly adjust ... package. 8 virtual tracks are also provided. Auto punch-in ADAT, TASCAM, AES/EBU, and other formats. Features of the AW2400 Introducing the AW2400 ● Totally redesigned operation The AW2400 is provided to allow simultaneous recording up to 8 tracks, and simultaneous playback of up to 12 tracks (→ p. 165)....
...can individually be used to change the character of a vocal sound. 16 AW2400 Owner's Manual Optional DSP cards can also be used either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz (the selected sampling has no effect on a track can use the panel knobs and keys to quickly adjust ... package. 8 virtual tracks are also provided. Auto punch-in ADAT, TASCAM, AES/EBU, and other formats. Features of the AW2400 Introducing the AW2400 ● Totally redesigned operation The AW2400 is provided to allow simultaneous recording up to 8 tracks, and simultaneous playback of up to 12 tracks (→ p. 165)....
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...specified in order to execute a function such as follows. 1 Mixing Layer IN 1-8 Input channels 1-8 and effect return channels 1-4. The mixer section of the AW2400 provides the following channels. ● Input channels 1-16 Input channels provide level control, EQ, and dynamics processing for... can move instantly to the [STEREO OUT] jacks. The diagram shows an overview of external MIDI devices. 18 AW2400 Owner's Manual B Mixing Layer IN 9-16 Input channels 9-16 and effect return channels 1-4. By using the keys Locate section you set up to the previous or next marker. A ...
...specified in order to execute a function such as follows. 1 Mixing Layer IN 1-8 Input channels 1-8 and effect return channels 1-4. The mixer section of the AW2400 provides the following channels. ● Input channels 1-16 Input channels provide level control, EQ, and dynamics processing for... can move instantly to the [STEREO OUT] jacks. The diagram shows an overview of external MIDI devices. 18 AW2400 Owner's Manual B Mixing Layer IN 9-16 Input channels 9-16 and effect return channels 1-4. By using the keys Locate section you set up to the previous or next marker. A ...
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... via the stereo output channel to a destination. Unlike channels, which the AW2400 manages a com- 2 position is saved on the hard disk independently of settings for the mixer section and effects. Normally the same signal output via the [STEREO OUT] jacks is stored... Channel pan, EQ, dynamics processor and other channels, for example. Introducing the AW2400 ■ Scenes and scene memories A "scene" is an area of channels. Furthermore, specialized libraries are used for various parameter groups - EQ, effects, etc. - Bus 1 and bus 2 are provided for bounce (ping-pong...
... via the stereo output channel to a destination. Unlike channels, which the AW2400 manages a com- 2 position is saved on the hard disk independently of settings for the mixer section and effects. Normally the same signal output via the [STEREO OUT] jacks is stored... Channel pan, EQ, dynamics processor and other channels, for example. Introducing the AW2400 ■ Scenes and scene memories A "scene" is an area of channels. Furthermore, specialized libraries are used for various parameter groups - EQ, effects, etc. - Bus 1 and bus 2 are provided for bounce (ping-pong...
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... key Selects the channel to the mixing layer currently selected via the LAYER section. G [SOLO] key Turns the solo function ON or OFF. AW2400 Owner's Manual 23 The [SEL] key of the corresponding track. E Faders 1-12 The faders adjust recorder track playback levels, input channel input levels,... and effect return channel input levels according to be operated. The [ON] key will light. ■ Mixer section C 1 Parts of the stereo bus. C [ON] ...
... key Selects the channel to the mixing layer currently selected via the LAYER section. G [SOLO] key Turns the solo function ON or OFF. AW2400 Owner's Manual 23 The [SEL] key of the corresponding track. E Faders 1-12 The faders adjust recorder track playback levels, input channel input levels,... and effect return channel input levels according to be operated. The [ON] key will light. ■ Mixer section C 1 Parts of the stereo bus. C [ON] ...
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You can then press any of the SELECTED CHANNEL knobs - 1 through 4 - D [EFFECT] key Calls the EFFECT screen for the currently selected channel. Parts of the AW2400 and what they do ■ Selected Channel section Introducing the AW2400 21 B C D E F G 1 [VIEW] key This key accesses the CH VIEW ...screen, where you can check the level of each channel. to the faders and other mix parameters of these knobs after pressing the [DYN], [AUX], [EFFECT] or [PAN/EQ] ...
You can then press any of the SELECTED CHANNEL knobs - 1 through 4 - D [EFFECT] key Calls the EFFECT screen for the currently selected channel. Parts of the AW2400 and what they do ■ Selected Channel section Introducing the AW2400 21 B C D E F G 1 [VIEW] key This key accesses the CH VIEW ...screen, where you can check the level of each channel. to the faders and other mix parameters of these knobs after pressing the [DYN], [AUX], [EFFECT] or [PAN/EQ] ...
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...; [IN 1-8] key Input channels 1-8 Effect Return channels 1-4 No Control Effect Send Master 1-4 ● [TRACK 1-12] key Track channels 1-12 ● [IN 9-16] key Input channels 9-16 Effect Return channels 1-4 ● [TRACK 13-24] key Track channels 13-24 26 AW2400 Owner's Manual F [REMOTE] key This... key accesses the REMOTE screen, where you can be controlled when each of the AW2400 and what they do ■ Layer section A ...
...; [IN 1-8] key Input channels 1-8 Effect Return channels 1-4 No Control Effect Send Master 1-4 ● [TRACK 1-12] key Track channels 1-12 ● [IN 9-16] key Input channels 9-16 Effect Return channels 1-4 ● [TRACK 13-24] key Track channels 13-24 26 AW2400 Owner's Manual F [REMOTE] key This... key accesses the REMOTE screen, where you can be controlled when each of the AW2400 and what they do ■ Layer section A ...
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...8226; If the USB Storage mode is selected WAV files and song files can be connected without adverse effect. • To prevent speakers damage turn all AW2400 windows. • Leave an interval of at the MIDI IN connector). NOTE • The appropriate operation may stop ,... interface does not directly handle audio signals. If the computer or the AW2400 stops working, turn the phantom power switches off , or between the AW2400 and the computer. N FOOT SW jack An optional foot switch (Yamaha FC5) can be connected here to control transport operations such as a ...
...8226; If the USB Storage mode is selected WAV files and song files can be connected without adverse effect. • To prevent speakers damage turn all AW2400 windows. • Leave an interval of at the MIDI IN connector). NOTE • The appropriate operation may stop ,... interface does not directly handle audio signals. If the computer or the AW2400 stops working, turn the phantom power switches off , or between the AW2400 and the computer. N FOOT SW jack An optional foot switch (Yamaha FC5) can be connected here to control transport operations such as a ...
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... for the desired screen. Additional Function Buttons 2 While holding the [SHIFT] key press the [F1]-[F4] button to edit the value. Introducing the AW2400 Switching a button on/off Here's how to switch a button in the screen on the top panel, you will appear in place of the tabs ...Layer section • The [SOUND CLIP] key of the Locate section HINT • Press a SELECTED CHANNEL knob after pressing the SELECTED CHANNEL [DYN], [AUX], [EFFECT, or [PAN/EQ] key to access the related display screen. • When you move the cursor to a button that executes a specific function and ...
... for the desired screen. Additional Function Buttons 2 While holding the [SHIFT] key press the [F1]-[F4] button to edit the value. Introducing the AW2400 Switching a button on/off Here's how to switch a button in the screen on the top panel, you will appear in place of the tabs ...Layer section • The [SOUND CLIP] key of the Locate section HINT • Press a SELECTED CHANNEL knob after pressing the SELECTED CHANNEL [DYN], [AUX], [EFFECT, or [PAN/EQ] key to access the related display screen. • When you move the cursor to a button that executes a specific function and ...
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... selected for editing is shown inverted (white on black). E / buttons Move the inverted edit position left . Pressing the [INC] key has the same effect as the DEL button. G DEL button Deletes the character at the inverted edit position. To enter a new character at the inverted edit position, move the... to the left or right. B CANCEL button If you move the cursor to be entered in the text entry box. Basic operation of the AW2400 Introducing the AW2400 Entering text When you create a new song or save the data for the first time, the box will return to a name that...
... selected for editing is shown inverted (white on black). E / buttons Move the inverted edit position left . Pressing the [INC] key has the same effect as the DEL button. G DEL button Deletes the character at the inverted edit position. To enter a new character at the inverted edit position, move the... to the left or right. B CANCEL button If you move the cursor to be entered in the text entry box. Basic operation of the AW2400 Introducing the AW2400 Entering text When you create a new song or save the data for the first time, the box will return to a name that...
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... efficient control in a variety of external equipment is also possi- 2 ble. Remote control of signal- Introducing the AW2400 The mixer section controls correspond to each key as follows: Layer Section LAYER Section Key [IN 1-8] [IN 9-16] [MASTER... 6 Input Channels 1-8 Input Channels 9-16 Fader Section 7 8 9 10 11 12 Effect Return Channels 1-4 Effect Return Channels 1-4 STEREO No Control AUX Send Masters 1-4 Track Channels 1-12 Track Channels 13-24 * Effect Send Masters 1-4 Stereo Output Channel Control * Operation depends on settings. These controls are ...
... efficient control in a variety of external equipment is also possi- 2 ble. Remote control of signal- Introducing the AW2400 The mixer section controls correspond to each key as follows: Layer Section LAYER Section Key [IN 1-8] [IN 9-16] [MASTER... 6 Input Channels 1-8 Input Channels 9-16 Fader Section 7 8 9 10 11 12 Effect Return Channels 1-4 Effect Return Channels 1-4 STEREO No Control AUX Send Masters 1-4 Track Channels 1-12 Track Channels 13-24 * Effect Send Masters 1-4 Stereo Output Channel Control * Operation depends on settings. These controls are ...
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... key will 2 appear automatically. NOTE • The parameter controlled by the SELECTED CHANNEL knobs are as required. Introducing the AW2400 The parameters that its indicator light, according to the parameters you want to page 105 for each channel). 3 Rotate SELECTED ... EFFECT 3. Send level from channel to AUX 2. [EFFECT] Send level from channel to EFFECT 1. Knob 4 Compressor gain. Send level from channel to EFFECT 4. Send level from channel to AUX 4. Refer to control. Basic operation of the AW2400 2 Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [DYN], [AUX], [EFFECT...
... key will 2 appear automatically. NOTE • The parameter controlled by the SELECTED CHANNEL knobs are as required. Introducing the AW2400 The parameters that its indicator light, according to the parameters you want to page 105 for each channel). 3 Rotate SELECTED ... EFFECT 3. Send level from channel to AUX 2. [EFFECT] Send level from channel to EFFECT 1. Knob 4 Compressor gain. Send level from channel to EFFECT 4. Send level from channel to AUX 4. Refer to control. Basic operation of the AW2400 2 Press the SELECTED CHANNEL section [DYN], [AUX], [EFFECT...
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... DYNAMICS Screen [AUX] AUX1 Screen AUX2 Screen AUX3 Screen AUX4 Screen [EFFECT] EFFECT1 Screen EFFECT2 Screen EFFECT3 Screen EFFECT4 Screen [PAN/EQ] PAN/EQ Screen PAN/EQ Screen PAN/EQ Screen PAN/EQ Screen Introducing the AW2400 NOTE • The display will not change if the SELECTED CHANNEL knob... to the desired parameter, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial or the [ENTER] key to call up the screen containing the related parameters. AW2400 Owner's Manual 35 To switch screens the knobs must be pressed. • Other gate functions can be accessed via the DYNAMICS screen, but only...
... DYNAMICS Screen [AUX] AUX1 Screen AUX2 Screen AUX3 Screen AUX4 Screen [EFFECT] EFFECT1 Screen EFFECT2 Screen EFFECT3 Screen EFFECT4 Screen [PAN/EQ] PAN/EQ Screen PAN/EQ Screen PAN/EQ Screen PAN/EQ Screen Introducing the AW2400 NOTE • The display will not change if the SELECTED CHANNEL knob... to the desired parameter, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial or the [ENTER] key to call up the screen containing the related parameters. AW2400 Owner's Manual 35 To switch screens the knobs must be pressed. • Other gate functions can be accessed via the DYNAMICS screen, but only...
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.../OUT] connectors [USB] connector [MONITOR OUT] jacks HDR I/O card I/O SLOT [INSERT I/O] jacks [PHONES] jack [OMNI OUT] jacks Headphones Effect processor [MIC/LINE INPUT] jacks Effect processor Microphones Rhythm machine MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Synthesizer AW2400 Owner's Manual 37 Connect your microphones, instruments, and other external equipment up to getting sound from connection to instruments...
.../OUT] connectors [USB] connector [MONITOR OUT] jacks HDR I/O card I/O SLOT [INSERT I/O] jacks [PHONES] jack [OMNI OUT] jacks Headphones Effect processor [MIC/LINE INPUT] jacks Effect processor Microphones Rhythm machine MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Synthesizer AW2400 Owner's Manual 37 Connect your microphones, instruments, and other external equipment up to getting sound from connection to instruments...
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... to the SHUTDOWN button. 3 Press the [ENTER] key located in the upper left of the AW2400 B The AW2400 itself as well as audio sources and effect processors connected to the input/output jacks of the hard disk itself C The monitor system connected to turn off the [POWER] switch located on /...off Follow the procedure outlined below when turning the AW2400 power ON and OFF. Turning the power on/off ...
... to the SHUTDOWN button. 3 Press the [ENTER] key located in the upper left of the AW2400 B The AW2400 itself as well as audio sources and effect processors connected to the input/output jacks of the hard disk itself C The monitor system connected to turn off the [POWER] switch located on /...off Follow the procedure outlined below when turning the AW2400 power ON and OFF. Turning the power on/off ...
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...lower the [STEREO] fader to make recordings with balanced output Direct box [MIC/LINE INPUT] jacks 1-8 (TRS phone) Electric guitar/bass AW2400 Owner's Manual 39 These connectors will also accept unbalanced output 3 from instruments such as possible without causing clipping. 1/4" TRS phone ↔ ... has a balanced output jack. [MIC/LINE INPUT] jacks 1-8 (TRS phone) Balanced cable (male XLR ↔ female XLR) Mic Preamp or effect processor with the following sources. 1/4" phone ↔ phone cable Synthesizer/ rhythm machine ● [MIC/LINE INPUT (XLR)] jacks 1-8 These are...
...lower the [STEREO] fader to make recordings with balanced output Direct box [MIC/LINE INPUT] jacks 1-8 (TRS phone) Electric guitar/bass AW2400 Owner's Manual 39 These connectors will also accept unbalanced output 3 from instruments such as possible without causing clipping. 1/4" TRS phone ↔ ... has a balanced output jack. [MIC/LINE INPUT] jacks 1-8 (TRS phone) Balanced cable (male XLR ↔ female XLR) Mic Preamp or effect processor with the following sources. 1/4" phone ↔ phone cable Synthesizer/ rhythm machine ● [MIC/LINE INPUT (XLR)] jacks 1-8 These are...
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.... 6 The following items are available: • SCENE button............Scene memories • TEMPO button ...........Tempo map • LIBRARY button ........EQ, dynamics, effects, and channel libraries For example, if you have saved effect settings in a library for the current song and would like to use these settings for details on the LIBRARY button. 5 Select... the [ENTER] key. Next, a popup window will appear allowing you move the cursor to the SONG screen Song List page without creating a new song. 48 AW2400 Owner's Manual
.... 6 The following items are available: • SCENE button............Scene memories • TEMPO button ...........Tempo map • LIBRARY button ........EQ, dynamics, effects, and channel libraries For example, if you have saved effect settings in a library for the current song and would like to use these settings for details on the LIBRARY button. 5 Select... the [ENTER] key. Next, a popup window will appear allowing you move the cursor to the SONG screen Song List page without creating a new song. 48 AW2400 Owner's Manual
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... record source input channel has no sound will not play tracks (→ p. 165), tracks 13-24 are set to - ∞, so no effect. 11 To check the level of the track channels corresponding to tracks will be automatically disconnected from the monitor system. 10 Check that its indicator... more than one instrument or microphone simultaneously, assign other input channels to "Pan Control" on page 37 and readjust the input levels. 52 AW2400 Owner's Manual The input levels of a signal being recorded as well as adjust the volume and tone of the monitor signal without affecting the...
... record source input channel has no sound will not play tracks (→ p. 165), tracks 13-24 are set to - ∞, so no effect. 11 To check the level of the track channels corresponding to tracks will be automatically disconnected from the monitor system. 10 Check that its indicator... more than one instrument or microphone simultaneously, assign other input channels to "Pan Control" on page 37 and readjust the input levels. 52 AW2400 Owner's Manual The input levels of a signal being recorded as well as adjust the volume and tone of the monitor signal without affecting the...