Yamaha AW2816 Owner's Manual Page 1

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1Before you beginOperation sectionBefore you beginThis chapter explains preparations you need to make before using the AW2816, such as checking the in

Using the internal effects593Operation sectionSaving an effect programUp to 86 different effect programs that you edited can be stored (saved) in vaca

95ChapterTransport/Locate operations6Operation section6Transport/Locate operationsThis chapter explains transport and locate operations on the AW2816.

Transport/Locate operations96Chapter6Operation sectionSearching for a point while you listen (the Nudge function)“Nudge” is a function that repeatedly

Transport/Locate operations697Operation sectionSearching for a point while viewing the waveformThe AW2816 lets you view the recorded contents of a tra

Transport/Locate operations98Chapter6Operation sectionRewinding for a specific distance (Rollback)When the transport is stopped or playing, you can pre

Transport/Locate operations699Operation sectionRepeatedly playing a specified region (A-B Repeat)“A-B Repeat” is a function that repeatedly plays back

Transport/Locate operations100Chapter6Operation sectionLocating to a specified pointYou can specify a locate point numerically, and locate to that poin

Transport/Locate operations6101Operation sectionLocating to the zero location of the counterWhen the song is stopped or playing, you can press the [RT

Transport/Locate operations102Chapter6Operation sectionUsing various locate points to locateThe AW2816 lets you specify locate points at desired locat

Transport/Locate operations6103Operation sectionUsing markers to locateThe AW2816 allows you to assign up to 99 markers at desired points in a song. Y

Before you begin2Operation sectionInstalling an internal hard diskYou must install a hard disk in the AW2816 before using it. If you attempt to use th

Transport/Locate operations104Chapter6Operation sectionEditing the location of a locate point or markerThe location of the Start point, End point, A/B

Transport/Locate operations6105Operation sectionThe relation between the Start point and time codeIn the TRACK screen MARK Adj. page, the Start point

Transport/Locate operations106Chapter6Operation sectionDeleting a locate point/markerLocate points (other than the Start and End points) and markers c

107ChapterEditing tracks and virtual tracks7Operation section7Editing tracks and virtual tracksThis chapter explains how to name a recorded virtual tr

Editing tracks and virtual tracks108Chapter7Operation sectionTracks, parts, and regionsWhen editing audio data in the TR Edit page or the V.TR Edit pa

Editing tracks and virtual tracks7109Operation sectionNaming a track or regionWhen something is recorded on a track, a default name is assigned to tha

Editing tracks and virtual tracks110Chapter7Operation section7Use the character palette to input the new track name.A track name of up to sixteen char

Editing tracks and virtual tracks7111Operation sectionEditing the audio data of tracks 1–16This section explains how to use the TR Edit page to edit t

Editing tracks and virtual tracks112Chapter7Operation section3Move the cursor to the desired editing command and press the [ENTER] key.According to th

Editing tracks and virtual tracks7113Operation sectionEditing by Part1Press the [EDIT] key → [F1] (TR Edit) key.The EDIT screen TR Edit page will appe

3Before you beginOperation section3Spread a soft cloth over your work surface, and place magazines or books to support the four corners of the AW2816

Editing tracks and virtual tracks114Chapter7Operation sectionIf measures (MEASURE) are selected as the counter display method, “beats” will be the sma

Editing tracks and virtual tracks7115Operation sectionTip!If you want to select a different editing command, move the cursor to the highlighted edit c

Editing tracks and virtual tracks116Chapter7Operation sectionEditing the audio data of virtual tracks 1–8This section explains how to use the V.TR Edi

Editing tracks and virtual tracks7117Operation section9To execute the editing command, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.The

Editing tracks and virtual tracks118Chapter7Operation sectionEditing commandsThis section describes the editing commands of the TRACK/PART/REGION menu

Editing tracks and virtual tracks7119Operation section●EXCHANGEExchange the audio data of two tracks.• FR.TRACK (From track)• TO TRACKSelect the two t

Editing tracks and virtual tracks120Chapter7Operation section●PITCHRaise or lower the pitch of the entire specified track without affecting the length

Editing tracks and virtual tracks7121Operation sectionCommands and parameters of the PART menuThe PART menu contains commands that edit the desired ar

Editing tracks and virtual tracks122Chapter7Operation section• INTERVALIf the TIMES parameter is set to 2 or more, specify the spacing between the sta

Editing tracks and virtual tracks7123Operation section●INSERTInsert silence into the specified part. Subsequent audio data will be moved backward accor

Before you begin4Operation sectionInstalling a CD-RW driveAbout the CD-RW drivesA CD-RW drive is an option that allows you to create music CD’s, to ba

Editing tracks and virtual tracks124Chapter7Operation section●APPENDCombine the multiple regions within the specified part into a single region. Gaps b

Editing tracks and virtual tracks7125Operation sectionCommands and parameters of the REGION menuThe REGION menu contains commands that edit the desire

Editing tracks and virtual tracks126Chapter7Operation section●TRIM INMove the starting location of the selected region later in time (toward the end o

Scene memory operations8127ChapterOperation section8Scene memory operationsThis chapter explains scene memory functions and operation.About scene memo

Scene memory operations128Chapter8Operation sectionStoring a sceneYou can assign a name to the current settings and store them in scene memory. A scen

129Scene memory operations8Operation sectionRecalling a sceneHere’s how you can recall a scene from scene mem-ory. The recall operation can be perform

Scene memory operations130Chapter8Operation sectionEditing the name of a sceneHere’s how you can edit just the scene name of a scene stored in memory.

131Scene memory operations8Operation sectionProtecting a sceneFor each scene number, you can set the Protect setting to prevent a stored scene from be

Scene memory operations132Chapter8Operation sectionChanging the order of scenesA scene saved in scene numbers 01–96 can be moved to another number.1Pr

133ChapterUsing automix9Operation section9Using automixThis chapter explains the functions and operation of Automix, which automates realtime mixing o

5Before you beginOperation sectionInstallation procedurePlease carefully read the cautions for installing optional equipment given at the beginning of

Using automix134Chapter9Operation sectionCreating a new automixWhen you want to record automix for the first time, you must start by creating a new aut

Using automix9135Operation sectionRecording and playing an automixThis section explains how fader operations for moni-tor channels 1–8 can be recorded

Using automix136Chapter9Operation section8Press the top panel PLAY [ ] key to play back the song.When the song begins playing, the REC button in the d

Using automix9137Operation sectionRecording additional fader oper-ations of other channelsHere’s how the previously-recorded automix can be played bac

Using automix138Chapter9Operation sectionRecording additional mix elementsOther mixing elements of the same channel can be recorded (overwritten), add

Using automix9139Operation sectionRe-recording only part of the automix (Punch-in/out)If you make a mistake in your operations while recording automix

Using automix140Chapter9Operation section12If you want to update the recorded con-tents, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.If

Using automix9141Operation sectionRe-recording fader operationsThe AW2816’s AUTOMIX screen contains a Fader Edit page in which you can watch previousl

Using automix142Chapter9Operation section9Press the top panel PLAY [ ] key to play back the song.Automix will be in record mode. However since a recor

Using automix9143Operation sectionEditing individual automix eventsIn the AUTOMIX screen/Event List page, individual events of previously-recorded aut

Before you begin6Operation section7Align the fastening screw-holes on the bot-tom of the CD-RW drive with the screw-holes in the AW2816, and using a s

Using automix144Chapter9Operation section2Move the cursor to the SCENE/LIB button, and press the [ENTER] key.The SCENE/LIB button will turn on, and sc

Using automix9145Operation sectionStoring an automixYou can assign a name to the current automix, and store it in internal automix memory. Data for up

Using automix146Chapter9Operation sectionRecalling an automixHere’s how to recall an automix that was stored in internal memory.1Press the [AUTOMIX] k

Managing songs10147ChapterOperation section10Managing songsThis chapter explains song management operations such as saving, loading, deleting, or copy

Managing songs148Chapter10Operation sectionSaving the current songHere’s how to save the current song (the song that you are currently operating) on t

149Managing songs10Operation sectionLoading a songHere’s how a song saved in the internal hard disk can be loaded as the current song.1Press the [SONG

Managing songs150Chapter10Operation sectionEditing the song name/commentHere’s how to edit the name (song name) or comment of the current song.1Press

151Managing songs10Operation sectionProtecting a songA song can be protected to preserve its contents. If a song is protected, you will not be able to

Managing songs152Chapter10Operation sectionDuplicating a songHere’s how to copy (duplicate) a song that is saved on the internal hard disk. This is co

153Managing songs10Operation sectionDeleting an unwanted songHere’s how an unwanted song (except for the current song) can be deleted from the interna

7Before you beginOperation sectionRemoving the transport protection padThe disc tray of some CD-RW drive models contains a transport protection pad th

Managing songs154Chapter10Operation sectionDeleting unused audio data from a song (Optimize)The AW2816 allows you to cancel the results of as many fift

155Managing songs10Operation sectionImporting mixer data from an existing songOn the AW2816, settings such as the scene or library data (referred to a

Managing songs156Chapter10Operation sectionImporting tracks from an existing songDesired tracks of audio data can be imported (loaded) from an existin

157Managing songs10Operation section10Move the cursor to the EXECUTE button and press the [ENTER] key.A popup window will ask you for confirmation.11To

Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices11159ChapterOperation section11Using the internal hard disk/external storage devicesThis chapter

Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices160Chapter11Operation sectionFormatting an external driveHere’s how an external drive (external h

161Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices11Operation sectionErasing CD-RW mediaHere’s how to erase CD-RW media inserted into an interna

Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices162Chapter11Operation sectionBacking up songsSong data saved on the internal hard disk can be bac

163Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices11Operation section3If you are backing up on a CD-RW drive or MO drive, insert the media into

Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices164Chapter11Operation sectionRestoring backup dataSong data that was backed up on a storage devic

Before you begin8Operation sectionAttaching an external SCSI deviceAbout external SCSI devicesThe external SCSI devices referred to here are storage d

165Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices11Operation section8To execute the Restore operation, move the cursor to the OK button and pre

Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices166Chapter11Operation sectionTidying up the data of the internal hard disk (Defrag)The Defrag ope

167Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices11Operation sectionWriting a track to a WAV file(Exporting a WAV file)The audio data of a desire

Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices168Chapter11Operation sectionExporting tracks to WAV filesHere’s how to use the TR Edit page to ex

169Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices11Operation section6Move the cursor to the TO DRIVE parame-ter, and press the [ENTER] key.The

Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices170Chapter11Operation sectionCharacters that can be used in a filename are limited to the followin

171Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices11Operation sectionExporting virtual tracks to WAV filesHere’s how to use the V.TR Edit page to

Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices172Chapter11Operation sectionLoading a WAV file into a track(Importing a WAV file)Here’s how a WAV

173Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices11Operation section4Move the cursor to the file list, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to select th

Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices174Chapter11Operation sectionLoading CD audio into a track(CD-DA Import)Audio data (CD-DA) from a

9Before you beginOperation section2Attach a terminator to the last SCSI device in the chain.A “terminator” is a device that terminates the SCSI signal

175Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices11Operation sectionLoading CD-DA data and assign-ing it to a track1Load an existing song from

Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices176Chapter11Operation section8Move the cursor to the PASTE TO area, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial

177Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices11Operation sectionPlaying an audio CD (CD Play)An internal or external CD-RW drive can be use

Using the internal hard disk/external storage devices178Chapter11Operation section7To turn off the CD Play function, move the cursor to the button in

Mastering12179ChapterOperation section12MasteringThis chapter explains the Mastering function that lets you use a CD-RW drive to create an audio CD.Ab

Mastering180Chapter12Operation sectionTrack At Once and Disc At OnceData can be written to CD-R/RW media in one of the following two ways.• Track At O

181Mastering12Operation sectionChecking the free spaceon the internal hard diskIn order to execute the Mastering operation, the inter-nal hard disk mu

Mastering182Chapter12Operation sectionExecuting masteringHere’s how to use the mastering function to write the stereo track data to CD-R/RW media.If y

183Mastering12Operation section7Move the cursor to the stereo track infor-mation in the list, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the stereo track t

Mastering184Chapter12Operation section12To execute the writing operation, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.To cancel without

Before you begin10Operation sectionInstalling I/O cardAbout I/O cardsI/O cards compatible with the Yamaha mini-YGDAI format can be installed in the OP

185Mastering12Operation sectionFinalizing a discIf CD-R media was written using Track At Once, data from other stereo tracks can be added as long as t

MIDI13187ChapterOperation section13MIDIThis chapter explains how MIDI can be used on the AW2816.What you can do using MIDIOn the AW2816 you can use MI

MIDI188Chapter13Operation sectionMIDI connectors and the TO HOST connectorThe AW2816 provides the following connectors for exchanging MIDI messages wi

189MIDI13Operation sectionUsing the MIDI connectors to connect the AW2816 to external devicesMaking connectionsIf you want MIDI messages to be transfe

MIDI190Chapter13Operation sectionUsing the TO HOST connector to connect the AW2816 and your computerHere’s how to use the AW2816’s TO HOST connector t

191MIDI13Operation section• To use a serial port connection, you will need to sep-arately provide driver software appropriate for your system.• If you

MIDI192Chapter13Operation sectionUsing MTC to synchronize the AW2816 and an external deviceHere’s how MTC (MIDI Time Code) can be transmitted from the

193MIDI13Operation section7On the AW2816, begin playing the song.When the song begins playing, MTC will be transmitted from the MTC OUT connector, and

MIDI194Chapter13Operation sectionUsing MIDI clock to synchronize the AW2816 and an external deviceThe AW2816 and an external device can also be syn-ch

195MIDI13Operation sectionTip!• In order to use MIDI Clock to synchronize opera-tions with another device, you must first make tempo settings and time

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11Before you beginOperation sectionPlease observe the following pointsThis section explains how to turn the power of the AW2816 on and off, and how to

MIDI196Chapter13Operation sectionUsing MMC to control the AW2816MMC (MIDI Machine Control) messages can be used to control the transport of the AW2816

197MIDI13Operation sectionSynchronizing two AW2816 unitsIf you are using two AW2816 units, you can use MMC and MTC to synchronize their operation. In

MIDI198Chapter13Operation section7On the MTC slave AW2816, press the [MIDI] key → [F1] key to access the MIDI Setup 1 page.8Move the cursor to the SLA

199MIDI13Operation sectionIf you perform the stereo track record operation on the MTC slave/word clock slave AW2816, the stereo output channels of bot

MIDI200Chapter13Operation sectionRemotely switching AW2816 scenesBy sending program change messages from an exter-nal device to the AW2816, you can sw

201MIDI13Operation section8Transmit a program change message from the external device.The AW2816 will recall the scene that corre-sponds to the progra

MIDI202Chapter13Operation sectionControlling AW2816 parameters from an external deviceThe mix parameters and effect parameters of the AW2816 can be co

203MIDI13Operation section3Move the cursor to the PARAMETER area, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the parameter that you want to assign.For exam

MIDI204Chapter13Operation section5Put your MIDI sequencer in record-ready mode, and play back the song on the AW2816.The two devices will run in synch

205MIDI13Operation sectionWith these settings, operating a parameter will cause the corresponding parameter change to be transmitted. When a parameter

Before you begin12Operation sectionTurning the power offWhen turning off the power of a system that includes the AW2816, each device must be turned of

MIDI206Chapter13Operation sectionRemotely controlling an external MIDI deviceThis section explains the “MIDI Remote” function that lets you use faders

207MIDI13Operation sectionUsing the default MIDI Remote settingsWhen the AW2816 is in the default state, messages are already assigned to faders 1–8 a

MIDI208Chapter13Operation sectionAssigning MIDI messages to fad-ersA MIDI message of up to 16 bytes can be assigned to each fader/[ON] key used in MID

209MIDI13Operation section5Transmit a control change #10 MIDI mes-sage from your external device.The captured control change data will be input in the

MIDI210Chapter13Operation sectionAssigning MIDI messages to the [ON] keysAs an example, here’s how you can use a sustain pedal connected to a MIDI seq

211MIDI13Operation section8Make sure that the REMOTE A button is displayed as “ENABLE,” and operate [ON] key 1.As [ON] key 1 is turned on/off, a Hold

MIDI212Chapter13Operation sectionSending the AW2816’s internal settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump)The AW2816 is able to convert the settings of the MIDI scr

213MIDI13Operation section6Move the cursor to the TRANSMIT button, and press the [ENTER] key.Bulk dump will begin. While bulk dump is being executed,

Other functions14215ChapterOperation section14Other functionsThis chapter explains other convenient functions provided by the AW2816, and how multiple

Other functions216Chapter14Operation sectionThe following functions can be assigned.* Depending on the operating mode of the AW2816 (e.g., when the tr

Parts and their functions113ChapterOperation section1Parts and their functionsThis chapter explains the functions of each part of the AW2816’s top pan

217Other functions14Operation sectionMaking fine adjustments to the pitch of an entire song (Vari-pitch)When the AW2816’s internal clock is used as the

Other functions218Chapter14Operation sectionSaving channel settings (Channel Library)The mix parameter settings of a desired channel can be stored in

219Other functions14Operation sectionRecalling channel settings from a library1Use the [SEL] key to select the channel for which you want to recall se

Other functions220Chapter14Operation sectionSaving equalizer settings (EQ Library)Equalizer settings made for each channel can be stored in a memory a

221Other functions14Operation sectionRecalling EQ settings from a library1Use the [SEL] keys to select the channel for which you want to recall settin

Other functions222Chapter14Operation sectionStoring dynamics processor settings(Dynamics Library)Dynamics processor settings made for each channel can

223Other functions14Operation sectionRecalling dynamics processor set-tings from a library1Use the [SEL] keys to select the channel for which you want

Other functions224Chapter14Operation sectionCopying attenuator settings to all channelsHere’s how attenuator settings can be copied from one channel t

225Other functions14Operation sectionCopying delay time/phase settings to all channelsHere’s how delay time and phase settings (normal/reverse) can be

Other functions226Chapter14Operation sectionCopying pan settings to all channelsHere’s how pan settings can be copied from one channel to all channels

Parts and their functions14Chapter1Operation sectionWORK NAVIGATE sectionA [SONG] keyThis key accesses the SONG screen, where you can save or load son

227Other functions14Operation sectionDithering digital signalsWhen a song recorded with 24 bit quantization is recorded on an external 16 bit recorder

Other functions228Chapter14Operation sectionUsing the test tone oscillatorThe AW2816 contains a test tone oscillator that lets you choose between thre

229Other functions14Operation sectionUsing the metronomeThe AW2816 has a built-in metronome that can sound a click during song playback/recording acco

Other functions230Chapter14Operation sectionMixing and recording multiple channelsChapter 3 explained how an input channel could be recorded directly

231Other functions14Operation section Monitor the signalMake settings so that the input signal sent to recorder inputs 1/2 can be monitored via the s

Other functions232Chapter14Operation sectionPingpong-recording multiple tracks to one or two tracksOn the AW2816, multiple previously-recorded tracks

233Other functions14Operation sectionThe settings of the Pan MONI page will be as fol-lows.7Press the RECORDER [9-16] key to select monitor channels 9

235Reference sectionThe Reference section explains all the screens and pages that appear in the display of the AW2816. You can use this sec-tion like

236Reference sectionHow to read the Reference sectionThis page explains how to read the Reference section.A Screen nameB Page name/titleC FunctionA br

237Reference sectionSONG screenSong List pageSave/load/create a songFunctionLoad an existing song, save the current song, or create a new song.Key ope

15Parts and their functions1Operation sectionFADER MODE sectionThis section selects the parameters that will be con-trolled by the top panel faders 1–

SONG screen238Reference sectionSetting pageSettings for the current songFunctionMake various settings for the current song, such as editing a song nam

239Reference sectionH TOPThis sets the time code location that corresponds to the beginning of the song (Time Code Top). Move the cursor to the TOP ar

SONG screen240Reference sectionSong Edit pageDelete/copy/optimize a songFunctionThese operations let you edit songs saved on the internal hard disk by

241Reference sectionTempo Map pageProgram the tempo and time signature of a songFunctionHere you can program the tempo data and time signature data fo

SONG screen242Reference sectionD DEL buttonThis button deletes time signature data from the METER area. When you move the cursor to this button and pr

243Reference sectionShut Down pagePrepare the AW2816 for powering-offFunctionShut down the AW2816 so that the power can be turned off.Key operation• [

244Reference sectionFILE screenBackup pageBack up a songFunctionIn this page, song data on the internal hard disk can be backed up on an inter-nal/ext

245Reference sectionFILE screenTip!• When backing up to removable media such as an MO drive, you can select from two types of backup: “TYPE 1” in whic

FILE screen246Reference sectionRestore pageReload backed-up song dataFunctionIn this page, song data can be reloaded (restored) from an internal/exter

247Reference section Additional functions in the Restore pageIn the Restore page you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following functions to t

Parts and their functions16Chapter1Operation sectionFader sectionA [SEL] keys (1–8/STEREO/RTN 1/RTN 2)These keys select the channel for operation.B [O

FILE screen248Reference sectionDisk Util. pageFormat or erase a diskFunctionIn this page you can format or defrag-ment the internal hard disk, format

249Reference section• NORMAL ... Execute normal formatting. Since the disk will be checked for faulty sectors while formatting is per-formed,

250Reference sectionCD screenCD Write pageUse a CD-RW drive to create an audio CDFunctionWrite the stereo track data of the song to CD-R/RW media to c

251Reference sectionCD screen• SIZE... This indicates the data size of the stereo track. The total data size is shown in the TOTAL l

CD screen252Reference sectionCD Play pageUse a CD-RW drive to play an audio CDFunctionUse an internal/external CD-RW drive connected to the AW2816 to

253Reference section Additional functions in the CD Play pageIn the CD Play page you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following functions to t

254Reference sectionQUICK REC screenQuick Rec pageVisually patch input sources to tracksFunctionWhile viewing the patch status on the screen, you can

255Reference sectionQUICK REC screenE REC.TR (Recorder Tracks)This area displays the connection status of tracks 1–16. The (jack) symbol displayed a

256Reference sectionSETUP screenD.in Setup pageWord clock and cascade settingsFunctionIn this page you can select the word clock source to which the A

257Reference sectionSETUP screenC Fs (Sampling frequency)This displays the sampling frequency of the signal that is currently selected as the clock so

17Parts and their functions1Operation sectionDisplay sectionA DisplayThis is a 320 x 240 pixel liquid crystal display with backlight, that displays th

SETUP screen258Reference sectionMonitor pageMonitor the digital input signalsFunctionMonitor the state of the digital audio signals being input from t

259Reference sectionDither Out pageDithering and word length settings for digital outputFunctionWhen digitally outputting a 24 bit song, you can turn

SETUP screen260Reference sectionDither TRK pageDithering and word length settings for recording tracksFunctionWhen recording tracks 1–16 and the stere

261Reference sectionSolo Setup pageSettings for the Solo functionFunctionHere you can make various settings for the Solo function.Key operation• [SETU

SETUP screen262Reference sectionD LEVELWhen the RECORDING SOLO button is turned on in the STATUS area (1), this adjusts the level of the signal that i

263Reference sectionUTILITY screenUTILITY screenOscillator pageUsing the test tone oscillatorFunctionSelect the waveform of the test tone oscillator b

UTILITY screen264Reference sectionPrefer.1 pageMake overall settings for the AW2816 (1)FunctionEnable/disable warning messages, and specify the point

265Reference sectionF DIGITAL ST IN SYNC CAUTIONWhen this button is on, an error message will be displayed in the lower part of the screen if a signal

UTILITY screen266Reference sectionPrefer. 2 pageMake overall settings for the AW2816 (2)FunctionSet the rollback time, pre-roll/post-roll time, and th

267Reference sectionF TIMEThis specifies the interval of playback (Nudge Time) that is repeated by the Nudge function. This can be adjusted in 1 millis

Parts and their functions18Chapter1Operation sectionREC TRACK SELECT sectionA [CUE] keyThis key allows the output of tracks 1–16 or the stereo track t

UTILITY screen268Reference sectionPrefer. 3 pageMake overall settings for the AW2816 (3)FunctionHere you can set the internal clock of the AW2816, and

269Reference sectionD MASTERING MODESelect the operation of the Mastering function that creates audio CDs.• TEST buttonIf this button is on, a “writin

UTILITY screen270Reference sectionCTRL Key Asgn. pageAssign additional functions to the [CTRL] key + function keysFunctionSelect the functions that wi

271Reference sectionC ASSIGN buttonThis button executes the function assignment. When you move the cursor to this button and press the [ENTER] key, a

272Reference sectionMIDI screenMIDI Setup 1 pageBasic MIDI settings (1)FunctionMake settings for MIDI transmit/receive channels, turn message recep-ti

273Reference sectionC PARAMETER CHANGEUse the following buttons to make transmission/reception settings for the system exclusive mes-sages (parameter

MIDI screen274Reference sectionTip!When the AW2816 is synchronized as an MTC slave to an external device, and the accuracy of the received MTC becomes

275Reference sectionMIDI Setup 2 pageBasic MIDI settings (2)FunctionSelect the port used for MIDI transmis-sion/reception, and select the synchro-niza

MIDI screen276Reference sectionPGM Asgn. pageAssign AW2816 scene numbers to program change numbersFunctionAssign scene numbers 0–96 to program numbers

277Reference sectionCTL Asgn. pageAssign parameters to control change numbersFunctionAssign various internal parameters of the AW2816 to control chang

19Parts and their functions1Operation sectionAUTOMATION sectionA [AUTOMIX] keyThis key accesses the AUTOMIX screen, where you can perform automix oper

MIDI screen278Reference section• List of parameters that can be assigned• Parameters marked as (1) or (2) in this table use the combination of two con

279Reference sectionParameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 ContentEQControl the channel EQ and attenuation. Use parameter 2 to select the type of paramet

MIDI screen280Reference section• Default parameters for each control change numberTip!• For details on the procedure for assigning a control change to

281Reference sectionBulk Dump pageTransmit the AW2816’s internal settings via MIDIFunctionIn this page, the contents of the AW2816’s various memories

MIDI screen282Reference sectionB ALL buttonWhen you move the cursor to this button and press the [ENTER] key, all of the buttons in the (1) area will

283Reference sectionPATCH screenPatch IN pagePatch signals to a channel/trackFunctionAssign signals to the inputs of input channels 1–8, return channe

PATCH screen284Reference sectionPatch OUT pagePatch signals to output jacks/output channelsFunctionAssign output signals to the OMNI OUT connectors, S

285Reference sectionIf you specify an output jack/output channel as an insert send connector for connecting an external effect to a certain channel, t

PATCH screen286Reference sectionPatch Lib pageStore or recall patching settingsFunctionStore the settings of the Patch IN/Patch OUT pages in the patch

287Reference sectionH STORE buttonThis button stores the current patch data into the number selected in the library list. If patch data has already be

Parts and their functions20Chapter1Operation sectionLOCATE sectionA [NUM LOCATE] keyThis key is used to specify a location numerically. When this key

288Reference sectionVIEW screenCH View pageDisplays all parameters of a channelFunctionThis page displays all mix parameters of the channel selected b

289Reference sectionL ASSIGN buttonThis button patches the input/output of an internal effect, or the input/output channel of a desired input/output j

VIEW screen290Reference sectionM FADERThe current location of the fader is shown graphi-cally and numerically. You can also edit the fader value in th

291Reference sectionLibrary pageStore or recall channel settingsFunctionStore the settings of the currently selected channel into the channel library,

VIEW screen292Reference section When the settings of return channel 2 are recalled to an input channel/monitor channel When the settings of an input

293Reference sectionPAN/ROUTE screenPAN/ROUTE screenPan 1–8/Pan MONI pageSet pan and routing for each channelFunctionSet pan and routing for the input

PAN/ROUTE screen294Reference section Additional functions in the Pan 1–8/Pan MONI pageIn the Pan 1–8/Pan MONI page, holding down the [SHIFT] key will

295Reference sectionPair pageSet pairing of channels/busesFunctionSet/defeat pairing for input channels 1–8, monitor channels 1–16, buses 1–8, and AUX

296Reference sectionEQ/ATT/GRP screenEQ/Att pageEQ and attenuation settingsFunctionMake four-band EQ and attenuation settings for the selected channel

297Reference sectionEQ/ATT/GRP screen Additional functions in the EQ/Att pageIn the EQ/Att page you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following

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21Parts and their functions1Operation sectionTransport sectionA REW [ ] (Rewind) keyThis key rewinds from the current location. Each time you press th

EQ/ATT/GRP screen298Reference sectionLibrary pageStore/recall EQ settingsFunctionStore EQ settings in the EQ library, or recall the stored settings.Ke

299Reference section Additional functions in the Library pageIn the Library page you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following functions to t

EQ/ATT/GRP screen300Reference sectionFader Grp pageAssign/cancel fader groupsFunctionAssign input channels 1–8 and monitor channels 1–16 to fader grou

301Reference sectionMute Grp pageAssign/cancel mute groupsFunctionAssign input channels 1–8 and monitor channels 1–16 to mute groups E-H. When you ope

302Reference sectionDYN/DLY screenDyn. Edit pageDynamics processor settingsFunctionMake dynamics processor settings for the selected channelKey operat

303Reference sectionDYN/DLY screenD ON/OFFThis button turns the dynamics processor on/off.Tip!Even when the cursor is in the PARAMETER area (9), you c

DYN/DLY screen304Reference sectionLibrary pageStoring and recalling dynamics processor settingsFunctionStore dynamics processor settings in the librar

305Reference sectionI CURVE/TYPEThis displays the approximate response of the set-tings selected in the library list, and the type that is used.Since

DYN/DLY screen306Reference sectionDly/ø1–8/Dly/øMONI pageDelay/phase settingsFunctionSet the delay and phase of the input channels, return channels, a

307Reference sectionAUX1–AUX4 screensAUX1–AUX4 screensPre/Pst pageMake on/off and pre/post settings for the AUX sendsFunctionMake on/off and pre/post

Parts and their functions22Chapter1Operation sectionRear panelA [PHANTOM +48V ON/OFF] switchThis switch supplies +48 V phantom power to the INPUT (XLR

AUX1–AUX4 screens308Reference section Additional functions in the Pre/Pst pagesIn the Pre/Pst page, you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the foll

309Reference sectionAUX5/EFF1, AUX6/EFF2 screensAUX5/EFF1, AUX6/EFF2 screensEff. Edit pageEdit the parameters of internal effects 1/2FunctionEdit the

AUX5/EFF1, AUX6/EFF2 screens310Reference section Additional functions in the Eff Edit pageIn the Eff Edit page you can press the [SHIFT] key to assig

311Reference sectionLibrary pageStore/recall effect settingsFunctionStore effect settings in the effect library, or recall the stored settings.Key ope

AUX5/EFF1, AUX6/EFF2 screens312Reference sectionH EFFECT TYPEThis indicates the effect type of the settings selected in the library list.Tip!In genera

313Reference sectionPre/Pst pageTurn effect send on/off, and switch between pre/postFunctionIn this page, the signal sent from the input channels, ret

314Reference sectionREMOTE screenRemote A–Remote D pagesRemotely control external MIDI devicesFunctionOperate faders 1–8 and [ON] keys 1–8 to transmit

315Reference sectionB NAME EDIT buttonsThese buttons edit the name (maximum 8 charac-ters) assigned to the fader/[ON] key. When you move the cursor to

REMOTE screen316Reference section Additional functions in the Remote A–Remote D pagesIn the Remote A–Remote D pages, holding down the [SHIFT] key wil

317Reference section• Default parameters for Remote A–DRemote ARemote BRemote CRemote DChannel[ON] key FaderName Message Name Message1 No assignment V

23Parts and their functions1Operation sectionI OMNI OUT jacksThese unbalanced phone jacks are analog outputs for the signals selected in the PATCH scr

318Reference sectionHOME screenIN/Rtn/MONI pageMonitor the input level of each channelFunctionThis page displays the input level of input channels 1–8

319Reference sectionBus pageMonitor the output levels of busesFunctionMonitor the output level of buses 1–8 and AUX buses 1–6. In this page you can al

HOME screen320Reference sectionOmni/ST pageMonitor the output levels of the OMNI OUT jacks andstereo outputFunctionMonitor the output levels of OMNI O

321Reference sectionOption pageMonitor the output levels of the I/O cardFunctionDisplay meters that indicate the output levels to an I/O card installe

322Reference sectionTRACK screenTR View pageView the recorded content for each trackFunctionThe regions of each track are displayed as bar graphs. In

323Reference sectionF I (Input monitor)This column indicates the type of signal monitored by tracks 1–16. This will indicate “●” when moni-toring the

TRACK screen324Reference sectionV. Track pageSelect the virtual track for each trackFunctionSwitch the virtual track assigned to each track 1–16, and

325Reference sectionStereo pagePlaying or erasing the stereo trackFunctionPlay back the stereo track, or erase the recorded contents of the stereo tra

TRACK screen326Reference sectionThe stereo track can record only one region, with L/R as a pair. If after recording the stereo track, you record once

327Reference sectionMark Adj. pageAdjust/delete locate points and markersFunctionAdjust the positions of markers and locate points (e.g., “in” or “out

Parts and their functions24Chapter1Operation sectionFront panelA CD-RW drive coverThis covers the installation bay for the optional CD-RW drive.Tip!Fo

TRACK screen328Reference section• A/B (A point/B point)These locate correspond to the [A] and [B] keys. They are also used to specify the area for A-B

329Reference sectionEDIT screenTR Edit pageEdit tracksFunctionAssign a name to each track, and edit audio data by tracks, parts, or regions.Key operat

EDIT screen330Reference sectionTip!• It is possible to move the cursor to the (4) area only if the three menus TRACK/PART/REGION are dis-played.• The

331Reference sectionV.TR Edit pageEdit virtual tracksFunctionEdit the virtual tracks 1–8 included in the specified track.Key operation• [EDIT] key → [F

EDIT screen332Reference section Additional functions in the V.TR Edit pageIn the V.TR Edit page, you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the followin

333Reference sectionCD Import pageImport an audio CD to the desired trackFunctionImport CD-DA (CD audio) data from an audio CD inserted in the interna

EDIT screen334Reference sectionTip!If you are using a CD-RW drive with a variable reading speed, the reading speed at which the CD-DA audio data will

335Reference sectionWavImport pageImport a WAV file to the desired trackFunctionImport WAV format audio files from the internal CD-RW drive or an extern

EDIT screen336Reference sectionE Point settingSpecify the location on the track at which the imported WAV file will be placed.Tip!The units by which th

337Reference sectionTR Import pageImport a track from an existing songFunctionImport a track from a song on the inter-nal hard disk into the desired t

25Welcome to the world of the AW28162ChapterOperation section2Welcome to the world of the AW2816This chapter explains the features and signal flow of t

338Reference sectionAUTOMIX screenMain pageMake basic automix settingsFunctionMake basic settings for recording and playing automix.Key operation• [AU

339Reference sectionD AUTOMIX TRANSPORTUse the following five buttons to control automix recording and playback.• ABORT buttonThis button stops recordi

AUTOMIX screen340Reference section• PAN buttonIf this button is on, pan/balance operations of each channel will be recorded.• EQ buttonIf this button

341Reference sectionMemory pageStore/recall an automixFunctionStore automix data into memory, or recall a stored automix.Key operation• [AUTOMIX] key

AUTOMIX screen342Reference sectionH AUTOMIXI EDIT OUTJ AUTOMIX TRANSPORTK OVERWRITEL UNDO buttonM CLR BUF (Clear buffer) buttonThese are the same func

343Reference sectionFader Edit pageView fader movements as a bar graphFunctionFader movements recorded in the auto-mix are displayed as a bar graph. T

AUTOMIX screen344Reference sectionEvent List pageEdit individual events of the recorded automix dataFunctionEdit individual events recorded in the aut

345Reference section CHANNELThis column shows the channel of each event. (This information is not displayed for scene num-ber events.) You can move t

346Reference sectionSCENE screenScene Mem pageRecall or store a sceneFunctionThe current settings of the AW2816 can be stored into memory as a scene,

347Reference sectionSCENE screen• Effect parameters- Parameter settings for effects 1/2• Other- Scene name- Fader recall fade time- Input/output patch

Welcome to the world of the AW281626Chapter2Operation sectionCD-RW drive (option)• CD-RW drive can be installed internallyStereo tracks on the hard di

SCENE screen348Reference sectionFade Time pageSpecify the fade timeFunctionSpecify the time over which the faders will reach their new locations when

349Reference sectionRCL. Safe pageFader Recall Safe settingsFunctionExclude the faders of specific channels from recall operations when a scene is reca

SCENE screen350Reference sectionSort pageChange the order of scenesFunctionHere you can change the order of the stored scenes. This is convenient when

351Reference sectionMETER screenMETER screenMeter 1 pageMonitor the input/output levels of tracks 1–16 (1)FunctionHere you can monitor the input/outpu

METER screen352Reference sectionthe state of the REC TRACK SELECT [1]–[16] keys and READY buttons (6), and on the current run-ning mode.Tip!When the I

353Reference sectionMeter 2 pageMonitor the input/output levels of tracks 1–16 (2)FunctionAs in the Meter 1 page, you can moni-tor the input/output le

METER screen354Reference sectionE Level metersF READY buttonsG INPUT buttonsH MUTE buttonsI INPUT MONITORJ FINE buttonK PEAK HOLD buttonThese are the

355AppendixAppendixPreset EQ Program Parameters . . . . . . . . . . 356Preset Effects Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360Effects Parameters

Preset EQ Program Parameters356AppendixPreset EQ Program ParametersNo NameParameterDescriptionLOW L-MID H-MID HIGH001 Bass Drum 1PEAKING PEAKING PEAKI

357AppendixAppendix012 Syn.Bass 2PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF Emphasizes the attack that is peculiar to a synth bass.Q 1.6 8 2.2F 125Hz 177Hz 1.12k

27Welcome to the world of the AW28162Operation sectionSignal flow within the AW2816The following diagram shows the general signal flow within the AW2816

Preset EQ Program Parameters358Appendix023 A.G.Arpeggio 2L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING H.SHELF This is a variation on program 022.Q 7 4.5F 177Hz 354Hz 4.00k

359AppendixAppendixNoteThe EQ programs were programmed for recording acoustic musical instruments. If you are using them for a sampler, synthesizer, o

Preset Effects Programs360AppendixPreset Effects ProgramsThe following table lists the preset effects programs. See “Effects Parame-ters” on page 362

361AppendixAppendixDistortion-type EffectsDynamic EffectsCombined EffectsOther Effects# Title Type Description24Distortion DISTORTION Distortion25Amp

Effects Parameters362AppendixEffects ParametersREVERB HALL, REVERB ROOM, REVERB STAGE, REVERB PLATEHall, room, stage, and plate simulations, all with

363AppendixAppendixGATE REVERB, REVERSE GATEEarly reflections with gate, and early reflections with reverse gate.MONO DELAYBasic repeat delay.STEREO DEL

Effects Parameters364AppendixMOD.DELAYBasic repeat delay with modulation.DELAY LCRThree-tap delay (left, center, right).ECHOStereo delay with crossed

365AppendixAppendixCHORUSChorus effect.FLANGEFlange effect.SYMPHONICSymphonic efect.Parameter Range DescriptionFREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speedPM

Effects Parameters366AppendixPHASER16-stage phaser.AUTOPANAuto-panner.TREMOLOTremolo effect.Parameter Range DescriptionFREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation

367AppendixAppendixHQ.PITCH (Effect 2 only)High-quality pitch shifter.DUAL PITCHTwin-voice pitch shifter.ROTARYRotary speaker simulator.Parameter Rang

Welcome to the world of the AW281628Chapter2Operation sectionInput channels 1–8These are monaural input channels used mainly for inputting mics or lin

Effects Parameters368AppendixRING MOD.Ring modulator.MOD.FILTERLFO modulation-type filter.DISTORTIONDistortion effect.AMP SIMULATEGuitar Amp Simulator.

369AppendixAppendixDYNA.FILTERDynamically controlled filter.DYNA.FLANGEDynamically controlled flanger.DYNA.PHASERDynamically controlled phaser.Parameter

Effects Parameters370AppendixREV+CHORUSReverb and chorus effects in parallel.REV->CHORUSReverb and chorus effects in series.Parameter Range Descrip

371AppendixAppendixREV+FLANGEReverb and flanger effects in parallel.REV->FLANGEReverb and flanger effects in series.Parameter Range DescriptionREV TI

Effects Parameters372AppendixREV+SYMPHO.Reverb and symphonic effects in parallel.REV->SYMPHO.Reverb and symphonic effects in series.Parameter Range

373AppendixAppendixREV->PANReverb and auto-pan effects in parallel.DELAY+ER.Delay and early reflections effects in parallel.Parameter Range Descript

Effects Parameters374AppendixDELAY->ER.Delay and early reflections effects in series.DELAY+REVDelay and reverb effects in parallel.Parameter Range D

375AppendixAppendixDELAY->REVDelay and reverb effects in series.DIST->DELAYDistortion and delay effects in series.Parameter Range DescriptionDEL

Effects Parameters376AppendixMULTI FILTERThree-band parallel filter (24 dB/octave)Parameter Range DescriptionTYPE 1 HPF, LPF, BPF Filter 1 type: low pa

377AppendixAppendixDynamics ProcessorsDynamics processors are generally used to correct or control signal levels. However, you can also use them creat

29Welcome to the world of the AW28162Operation sectionReturn channels 1/2These are stereo input channels used mainly for input-ting the return signal

Dynamics Processors378AppendixCompressorA compressor provides a form of automatic level control. By attenuating high levels, thus effectively reducing

379AppendixAppendixExpanderAn expander is another form of automatic level control. By attenuating the sig-nal below the threshold, the expander reduce

Dynamics Processors380AppendixCompanderA compander is a compressor-expander—a combination of signal compression and expansion. The compander attenuate

381AppendixAppendixGate and DuckingA gate, or noise gate is an audio switch used to mute signals below a set thresh-old level. It can be used to suppr

Preset Dynamics Program Parameters382AppendixPreset Dynamics Program ParametersThe “Release”, “Hold”, and “Decay” values shown in the following table

383AppendixAppendix008 A.Dr.SN "CPS CompanderSThreshold (dB) –8 Soft compander for the same purpose as program 005.Ratio ( :1) 1.7Attack (ms) 1

Preset Dynamics Program Parameters384Appendix016 E.Guitar "CMP CompressorThreshold (dB) –8 Compressor for backing performances, such as electric

385AppendixAppendix024 Sampling BD "CMP CompressorThreshold (dB) –14 A variation on program 023, intended for sampled bass drum sounds.Ratio (

Preset Dynamics Program Parameters386Appendix032 Click Erase "EXP ExpanderThreshold (dB) –33 Expander to remove click track sounds that may bleed

387AppendixAppendix039 Total Comp2 "CMP CompressorThreshold (dB) –18 A variation of program 038. It has a harder compression ratio.Ratio ( :1)

Welcome to the world of the AW281630Chapter2Operation sectionMonitor channels 1–16These are monaural channels assigned to the output of tracks 1–16 of

Troubleshooting388AppendixTroubleshootingIf the AW2816 does not operate as you expect, or if you suspect a prob-lem, please refer to the following poi

389AppendixAppendix• Is the input signal routed appropriately to the recorder? ** If the signal is being input appropriately to the recorder, pressing

Troubleshooting390Appendix MMC messages is not transmitted• Is the MIDI cable connected to the MIDI OUT con-nector?• MMC messages are not transmitted

391AppendixAppendix Can’t save a file• Is there sufficient space on the internal hard disk?• Did you perform the correct shut-down procedure when you l

Display message list392AppendixDisplay message listMessagesAUTOMIX DISABLED.Automix is not enabled, and cannot be recorded.AUTOMIX MEMORY FULL!Automix

393AppendixAppendixMAKE NEW MIX.There are no events to be edited. Please create a new mix.MARK ERASEDThe mark has been erased.MARK SETThe mark has bee

Display message list394AppendixPopup messagesTHIS SONG IS PROTECTED.This song is protected, and cannot be edited or recorded.TO HOST: DATA FRAMING ERR

395AppendixAppendixMessages at power-onNo Song to Backup!There is no song to backup.No Song to Edit!There is no song has been selected for editing.No

Specifications396AppendixSpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsFrequency Response 0 +1/–3 dB 20 Hz~20 kHz(MIC/LINE IN – STEREO OUT)Total harmonic distorti

397AppendixAppendixRecorder sectionRecording medium 2.5" IDE hard disk driveSound file format AW2816 original formatRecording resolution 16-bit, 2

Important iv Important Read the following before oper- ating the AW2816 Warnings • Do not place a container with liquid or small metal objects on t

31Welcome to the world of the AW28162Operation sectionStereo output channelThis is a stereo output channel that processes the sig-nals sent from each

Specifications398AppendixMONITOR OUT L, R (balanced, TRS phone jack)Output impedance 150ΩNominal load impedance 10 kΩNominal output level +4 dBMaximu

399AppendixAppendixRecorder section GeneralRecording resolution 16-bit, 24-bit (set per song)Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (set per song)Maximu

Specifications400AppendixControlsAnalog sectionInput (channel 1–8) Gain (variable)Input (channel 1, 2) +48 V (phantom switch)Output Phones level, moni

401AppendixAppendixDimensionsSpecifications and external appearance subject to change without notice.For European ModelPurchaser/User Information speci

MIDI data format402AppendixMIDI data format1. Functions1.1 MIDI setupThere are two types of serial connector: the MIDI con-nectors and the TO HOST con

403AppendixAppendix2.1.4 MIDI/HOSTSelect whether the MIDI IN/OUT connectors of the TO HOST connector will be used for serial transmission.(MTC output

MIDI data format404Appendix4. MIDI format details4.1 NOTE OFF (8n)< Reception >Received when [Rx CH] matches.Used to control effects. Refer belo

405AppendixAppendix4.11 ACTIVE SENSING (FE)< Reception >Once this message is received, subsequent failure to receive any message for a period of

MIDI data format406Appendix< Reception >This message is received if the AW2816 is operating as an MMC Slave and the device number matches or is

407AppendixAppendix4.13.2.2 Scene Memory Bulk Dump Request For-matSTATUS 11110000 F0 System Exclusive MessageID No. 01000011 43 Manufacturer's ID

Welcome to the world of the AW281632Chapter2Operation sectionOutput patchThis section assigns output signals to OMNI OUT jacks 1–4, the STEREO OUT jac

MIDI data format408Appendix4.13.2.8 Equalizer Library Bulk Dump Request FormatSTATUS 11110000 F0 System Exclusive MessageID No. 01000011 43 Manufactur

409AppendixAppendixDATA 0ddddddd ds Effect Library Mem-ory(16+(42*2)bytes) : :0ddddddd deCHECK SUM 0eeeeeee ee ee=(INVERT('L'+'M

MIDI data format410Appendix4.13.2.19 Program Change Assign Table Bulk Dump FormatSTATUS 11110000 F0 System Exclusive MessageID No. 01000011 43 Manufac

411AppendixAppendix4.13.3 Parameter Change4.13.3.1 Basic formatSTATUS 11110000 F0 System Exclusive MessageID No. 01000011 43 Manufacturer's ID No

MIDI data format412Appendix4.13.3.5 Parameter Change (byte operation for type 0x01:setup memory)< Reception >This message is received if [Parame

413AppendixAppendixfunction number channel Tx/Rx-----------------------+------------------------+---------+---------0x00 scene recall 0-96(memory 0-96

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415IndexIndexIndexAA point 328A/B points 99, 102A-B Repeat 99Analog input/output sec-tion 13Apple Macintosh comput-er 190Attenuation 296Au

Index416IndexMIDI IN connector 188MIDI OUT/THRU connec-tor 188MIDI remote 206, 314MIX SOLO 69, 261Mixdown 58MIXDOWN SOLO 69, 261Mixer data

STEREO+48VOMNI OUTDIGITAL STEREO OUTSLOT IN82EFFECT1EFFECT22DIGITAL STEREO IN2ATTATTINSERTINSERTSELECTED INSERT RETURNS30EFFECTX 2EFFECTEFFECT1~2SELEC

33Welcome to the world of the AW28162Operation sectionThe track structure of the AW2816This section explains the track structure of the AW2816. The re

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Welcome to the world of the AW281634Chapter2Operation sectionAbout the displayThis section explains what you will see in the LCD display of the top pa

35Welcome to the world of the AW28162Operation sectionButtonsButtons in the display are used to switch a parameter on/off, or to select one of multipl

Welcome to the world of the AW281636Chapter2Operation sectionBasic operation of the AW2816This section explains basic operations of the AW2816, such a

37Welcome to the world of the AW28162Operation sectionUsing the additional function buttonsWhen a symbol is shown in the lower left of the display,

Welcome to the world of the AW281638Chapter2Operation section2Use the [CURSOR] keys to move the cursor within the character palette to the button for

39Welcome to the world of the AW28162Operation sectionThe following table shows how the parameters con-trolled by faders 1–8 will change depending on

Let’s record on the AW2816341ChapterOperation section3Let’s record on the AW2816As a way to explain the basic operations of multi-track recording and

v Handling the CD-R/RW media Please observe the following points when handling the disk.Failure to do so may cause problems such as the recorded data

Let’s record on the AW281642Chapter3Operation section• Connect line-level instruments (rhythm machines and synthesizers) to the INPUT 1–8 (phone) jack

43Let’s record on the AW28163Operation section5Use the Fs and Recbit buttons to select the sampling frequency and number of quanti-zation bits for the

Let’s record on the AW281644Chapter3Operation sectionWord clock settings“Word clock” is clock data that acts as the timing ref-erence for digitally pr

45Let’s record on the AW28163Operation section• Using the digital MTR as the word clock masterIn this case, the digital MTR will be the word clock mas

Let’s record on the AW281646Chapter3Operation sectionRecording the first trackThis section explains the procedure for recording the first track. As an e

47Let’s record on the AW28163Operation section6While producing sound on your instru-ment, watch the level meters in the screen to see the input levels

Let’s record on the AW281648Chapter3Operation sectionPatching input signals to recorder inputsWhen recording on the AW2816, you can either send the si

49Let’s record on the AW28163Operation sectionWhen the AW2816 is in the default state, the outputs of buses 1–8 (BUS 1–BUS 8) are assigned to recorder

Let’s record on the AW281650Chapter3Operation sectionAdjusting the monitor levelNow we will send the signal of the rhythm machine (drum recording mics

51Let’s record on the AW28163Operation sectionRecordingNow we will record the signal of the rhythm machine (drum recording mics) on tracks 1/2.1Press

Table of contents vi Table of contents Table of contents —Operation section— Before you begin...1 Checking the included items ...

Let’s record on the AW281652Chapter3Operation sectionRecording additional tracks (Overdubbing)This section explains how you can listen to the rhythm m

53Let’s record on the AW28163Operation section2Press the INPUT [1-8] key → [SEL] key 8.On the AW2816, you specify the channel that you want to operate

Let’s record on the AW281654Chapter3Operation sectionAdjusting the monitor levelNext we will send the bass signal via monitor channel 3 to the stereo

55Let’s record on the AW28163Operation section• G (Gain) knobThis knob sets the amount of boost/cut over a range of -18.0 dB– +18 dB. When “HPF” is se

Let’s record on the AW281656Chapter3Operation section4Move the cursor to the RECALL button at the left of the library list, and press the [ENTER] key.

57Let’s record on the AW28163Operation sectionRecordingNow we will record the bass sound on track 3.1In the Locate section, press the [ ] key.The coun

Let’s record on the AW281658Chapter3Operation sectionMixing to the stereo track (Mixdown)This section explains how to mix the signals recorded on trac

59Let’s record on the AW28163Operation sectionUsing the internal effectsThe AW2816 contains two multi-effect units (effect 1/2). These internal effect

Let’s record on the AW281660Chapter3Operation section7Press the [AUX 5] key → [F3] key.The AUX5/EFF1 screen Pre/Post page will appear. In this page, t

61Let’s record on the AW28163Operation section6Rewind to the beginning of the song. Then hold down the REC [ ] key of the trans-port section and press

vii Table of contents Using the internal hard disk/external storage devicesMIDIOther functionsManaging songs9Using automix8Scene memory operations7

Let’s record on the AW281662Chapter3Operation sectionSaving your songOn the AW2816, all data required for reproducing a completed composition (mixer,

63Let’s record on the AW28163Operation sectionAdvanced techniques on the AW2816This section introduces more advanced recording and mixing techniques t

Let’s record on the AW281664Chapter3Operation sectionAutomatically re-recording only a specific area (Auto Punch-in/out)It is also possible to automati

65Let’s record on the AW28163Operation section6To rehearse auto punch-in/out, press the PLAY [ ] key.A The PLAY [ ] key will light, and playback will

Let’s record on the AW281666Chapter3Operation sectionSwitching virtual tracksOn the AW2816, you can select and record or play-back one of eight virtua

67Let’s record on the AW28163Operation sectionOperating multiple faders together (Fader Groups)“Fader grouping” is a function that lets you operate th

Let’s record on the AW281668Chapter3Operation sectionOperating multiple [ON] keys together (Mute Groups)“Mute grouping” is a function that lets you op

69Let’s record on the AW28163Operation sectionUsing the Solo functionThe AW2816 contains a very flexible Solo function. By pressing the [SOLO] key on t

Let’s record on the AW281670Chapter3Operation section6To enable the Solo function, press the [SOLO] key.The [SOLO] key and [ON] keys 1–8 will blink.7U

Input/output patching471ChapterOperation section4Input/output patchingThis chapter explains how input/output signals and input/output jacks can be ass

Table of contents viii Table of contents —Reference section— How to read the Reference section ... 236 SONG screen...237 Song L

Input/output patching72Chapter4Operation section2Move the cursor to the channel whose patching you want to change, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to sele

73Input/output patching4Operation sectionAssigning signals to the recorder inputs (Recorder Input Patch)In the Recorder Input Patch section you can as

Input/output patching74Chapter4Operation sectionAssigning signals to output jacks/output channels (Output Patch)In the Output Patch section, signals s

75Input/output patching4Operation section• DIGITAL STEREO OUT jack• STEREO OUT jacks• OUTPUT 1–8 of an I/O card (OPTION I/O slot)• In the various area

Input/output patching76Chapter4Operation sectionUsing the patch libraryUp to 20 different patching settings you make in the PATCH screen Patch IN page

77Input/output patching4Operation sectionRecalling patching settings from the libraryHere’s how to recall (load) patching settings that were saved to

Input/output patching78Chapter4Operation sectionInserting an external effect into a channelYou can patch input/output jacks into an insert I/O point o

79Input/output patching4Operation section6Move the cursor to the RTN. area, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the input jack or input channel that

Input/output patching80Chapter4Operation sectionQuickly assigning input signals to tracks (Quick Rec)Quick Rec is a function that lets you quickly swi

81Input/output patching4Operation section5In the same way, use patch cables to con-nect other direct outputs and recorder inputs.Tip!• To cancel an in

ix Table of contents—Appendix—Preset EQ Program Parameters... 356Preset Effects Programs... 360Effects Parameters...

83ChapterUsing the internal effects5Operation section5Using the internal effectsThis chapter explains how to use the two effects built into the AW2816

Using the internal effects84Chapter5Operation sectionUsing AUX send/return to apply an effectThis section describes the example of using effect 1 via

Using the internal effects585Operation section2Turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the pro-gram that you want to recall.The row enclosed by the dotted

Using the internal effects86Chapter5Operation sectionSwitching between pre-fader/post-faderHere’s how to select the output position (pre-fader/post-fa

Using the internal effects587Operation sectionAdjusting the return levelHere’s how to adjust the level of return channel 1 (the level of the effect so

Using the internal effects88Chapter5Operation sectionInserting an effect into a specific channelThe internal effects of the AW2816 can also be inserted

Using the internal effects589Operation section3Move the cursor to the ASSIGN button of the EFFECT INSERT area, and press the [ENTER] key.The EFF.INSER

Using the internal effects90Chapter5Operation sectionApplying effects while you recordIf you have inserted an internal effect into an input channel, t

Using the internal effects591Operation section5Move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.The CH View page EFFECT INSERT area will dis

Using the internal effects92Chapter5Operation sectionAdjusting the effect parametersYou can freely edit the parameters of the effect pro-grams built i