Yamaha AW4416 Reference Manual

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Page 1 PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION Reference Guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Shut Down page ........7 Shut down the AW4416 ....... . 7 QUICK REC screen .
Page 3 Prefer.1 page ........34 Make overall settings for the AW4416 (1) ....34 Prefer.2 page .
Page 4 EQ/ATT/GRP screen ......54 EQ/Att page ........54 EQ and attenuation settings .
Page 5 Table of contents Option page ........79 Monitor the output level of option I/O cards .
Page 6 Fader Edit page ........121 View fader events as a bar graph .
Page 7 Reference guide Reference guide The reference guide explains all screens and all pages that appear in the display. Use it like a dictionary when you wish to learn more about the functions in the screen, or to ﬁnd the page from which to execute a desired operation. How to read the reference guide Here’s how to read the reference guide.
Page 8: Song Screen
For details on loading or saving songs, refer to Operation Guide “Chapter 11. Song man- agement. ” NEW SONG button This button creates a new song. For details on creating a new song, refer to Operation Guide “Chapter 5. Recording on the AW4416.” — Reference Guide...
Page 9: Setting Page
• 30 button ...30 fps (30 non-drop frame) • 30D button ...29.97 fps (30 drop-frame) If you wish to use MTC to synchronize the AW4416 and an external device, you must use the FRAME RATE buttons to match the frame rate of the two devices.
Page 10 Song • Changing the time code Top will affect the time code indications in the display and the MTC that the AW4416 transmits and receives. • When you modify the time code Top, the start point and end point will be adjusted automatically.
Page 11: Song Edit Page
SONG screen Song Edit page Deleting/copying/optimizing songs [Function] Edit songs saved on the internal hard disk, such as by deleting, copying, or optimiz- ing them. [Key operation] • [SONG] key [F3] (Song Edit) key • Repeatedly press the [SONG] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 12: Tempo Map Page
(2/1–8/8) for that measure. The numerator and denominator of the time signature can be set independently. Tip! When the AW4416 is in the default state, time signature data of 4/4 is already input at measure 1. • It is not possible to move the time signature data of measure 1.
Page 13 The BPM value can be set in a range of 20.0–300.0, in 0.1 steps. Tip! When the AW4416 is in the default state, tempo data of BPM=120 is already input at measure 1 beat 1. • The tempo data at step number 1 cannot be moved.
Page 14: Shut Down Page
Shut Down page Shut down the AW4416 [Function] Shut down the AW4416 so that the power can be turned off. [Key operation] • [SONG] key [F5] (Shut Down) key • Repeatedly press the [SONG] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 15: Quick Rec Screen
EXECUTE button When you move the cursor to this button and press the [ENTER] key, the settings of the AW4416 will change as follows. • Mix parameters such as fader, pan, and EQ for each channel will be reset. • [REC TRACK SELECT] keys 1–16 will blink, and tracks 1–16 will be in record-ready mode.
Page 16 Input select 1–8 Input • Input jacks 1–8 patch • I/O card SLOT1 1–8 • I/O card SLOT2 1–8 • Input jacks 1–8 • I/O card SLOT1 1–8 • I/O card SLOT2 1–8 Input select 9–16 After you have used the EXECUTE button, you can simply press the [REC] key + [PLAY] key to simultaneously record 16 inputs on tracks 1–16.
Page 17: Mastering Screen
MASTERING screen Using a CD-RW drive to create an audio CD [Function] Create an audio CD by writing the stereo track data of songs to CD-R/ RW media as CD audio tracks. [Key operation] [MASTERING] key [Mouse operation] M button MAST button [Screen functions] DRIVE...
Page 18 Use this button to execute writing (mastering) to CD-R/RW media. Tip! • The AW4416 has a “writing test” function that can check before mastering is per- formed to see whether data transmission errors will occur. By default, this test will not be performed.
Page 19: Cd Play Screen
CD PLAY screen Use the CD-RW drive to play an audio CD [Function] Use a CD-RW drive connected to the AW4416 to play back an audio CD (CD Play function). [Key operation] [CD PLAY] key [Mouse operation] M button CD button...
Page 20 Additional functions in the CD Play page In the CD Play page you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following functions to the [F1]–[F2] keys. • [F1] (CD LOAD) key Close the tray of the CD-RW drive. • [F2] (CD UNLOAD) key Eject the tray of the CD-RW drive.
Page 21: Set Up Screen
SET UP screen Patching a signal to a channel/track [Function] Assign signals to the inputs of input channels 1–24, return channels 1/2, and recorder tracks 1–16. [Key operation] • [SETUP] key [F1] (Patch IN) key • Repeatedly press the [SETUP] key until the display shown at right appears.
Page 22 RECORDER TRACK INPUT ASSIGN Here you can select the signals to be assigned to the inputs of tracks 1–16. The following sig- nals can be assigned. Recorder inputs 1–16 Display Signal type BUS 1–BUS 8 Bus 1–8 Input channel direct out 1– DIR 1–DIR16 Tip! For detai ls on operations in the Patch IN...
Page 23: Patch Out Page
SET UP screen Patch OUT page Patch signals to output jacks [Function] Assign output signals to the OMNI OUT jacks, STEREO OUT jacks, DIGITAL STEREO OUT jack, and the output channels of I/O cards. [Key operations] • [SETUP] key [F2] (Patch OUT) (*1) •...
Page 24 OPTION I/O SLOT OUT ASSIGN This selects the signals that will be output from I/O cards installed in OPTION I/O slots 1/2. The following signals can be assigned. Display Signal type BUS 1–BUS 8 Buses 1–8 Input channel direct out 1– DIR 1–DIR16 AUX 1–AUX 8 AUX buses 1–8...
Page 25: Patch Lib Page
SET UP screen Patch Lib page Store or recall patching settings [Function] Store the settings of the Patch IN/Patch OUT pages in the patch library, or recall previously-stored settings. [Key operation] • [SETUP] key [F3] (Patch Lib) key • Repeatedly press the [SETUP] key until the display shown at right appears.
Page 26 • Library number 0 is a recall-only preset; data cannot be stored in it. Data can be stored only in library numbers 1–20. • When you execute the Store operation, the patching settings that had been stored in that number will be erased. LIBRARY No.
Page 27: D.in Setup Page
OPTION I/O slots 1/2 will be the clock source. One pair of digital I/O card input chan- nels 1/2–7/8 can be selected. The internal clock of the AW4416 will be used as the clock source. D.ST IN The word clock data included in the input sig- nal of the DIGITAL STEREO IN jack will be the clock source.
Page 28 “ENABLE,” and the input signal from the DIGITAL STEREO IN jack will be sent directly to the stereo bus of the AW4416. At this time, you can use the ATT. knob to adjust the level (attenuation) of the input signal.
Page 29: Monitor Page
SET UP screen Monitor the digital input signals [Function] Monitor the state of the digital audio sig- nals being input from the DIGITAL STE- REO IN jack or from digital I/O cards installed in the OPTION I/O slots. [Key operation] •...
Page 30 CATEGORY This shows the category of the digital input sig- nal. Display Meaning General use Optical laser device such as LASER OPTICAL a CD player D/D converter or signal pro- D/D Conv cessor D.Broadcast Digital broadcast Instrument or sound mod- Instrument A/D converter (without AD Conv...
Page 31: Dither Out Page
SET UP screen Dither Out page Specify dithering and word length of the digital outputs [Function] Turn dithering on/off and specify the word length of the output signal for the various digital outputs. [Key operation] • [SETUP] key [F1] (Dither Out) key •...
Page 32: Dither Trk Page
Dither TRK page Specify dithering and word length for tracks [Function] Turn dithering on/off and specify the word length for recording on tracks 1–16 of the recorder. [Key operation] • [SETUP] key [F2] (Dither TRK) key • Repeatedly press the [SETUP] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 33: Solo Setup Page
SET UP screen Solo Setup page Make solo settings [Function] Make various settings related to the Solo function. [Key operation] • [SETUP] key [F3] (Solo Setup) key • Repeatedly press the [SETUP] key until the screen shown at the right appears. *1.
Page 34 LAST SOLO When the Solo function is on, only the channel last-selected by pressing its [ON] key will be monitored. MIX SOLO When the Solo function is on, all channels selected by pressing their [ON] keys will be monitored. LEVEL This adjusts the level of the signal that is sent to the SOLO bus when RECORDING SOLO mode is selected for 1.
Page 35: File Screen
FILE screen Backup a song [Function] Backup song data from the internal hard disk to a SCSI device (e.g., internal CD-RW drive or external MO drive). [Key operation] • [FILE] key [F1] (Backup) key • Repeatedly press the [FILE] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 36 EXECUTE button Execute the song backup. Tip! • When backing up to removable media such as an MO drive, you can select from two types of backup: “TYPE 1” in which the backup can extend across multiple volumes of media, and “TYPE 2” in which data can be backed up in units of individual songs on one volume of media.
Page 37: Restore Page
FILE screen Restore backed-up songs [Function] Restore songs from the backup desti- nation SCSI device to the AW4416’s internal hard disk. [Key operation] • [FILE] key [F2] (Restore) key • Repeatedly press the [FILE] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 38: Disk Util. Page
Format or erase a disk [Function] Format the internal hard disk or an exter- nal SCSI device, or erase CD-RW media. [Key operation] • [FILE] key [F3] (Disk Util.) key • Repeatedly press the [FILE] key until the screen shown at the right appears. [Mouse operation] M button FILE button...
Page 39 FILE screen If an internal or external CD-RW drive is selected AUDIO READ SPEED Use the x1, x2, x4, or x8 buttons to select the reading speed (normal speed, double speed, quad speed or 8x speed). This setting is valid only for CD-IMPORT. If errors occur during CD-IMPORT, lower the read speed and try again.
Page 40: Utility Screen
UTILITY screen Oscillator page Using the test tone oscillator [Function] Select the waveform of the test tone oscillator built into the AW4416, and send it to the desired bus. [Key operation] • [UTILITY] key [F1] (Oscillator) • Repeatedly press the [UTILITY] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 41: Prefer.1 Page
UTILITY screen Make overall settings for the AW4416 (1) [Function] Enable/disable warning messages, and specify the point from which direct output will be taken. [Key operation] • [UTILITY] key [F2] (Prefer.1) • Repeatedly press the [UTILITY] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 42: Prefer.2 Page
Make overall settings for the AW4416 (2) [Function] Set the rollback time, pre-roll/post- roll time, and the nudge playback method etc. [Key operation] • [UTILITY] key [F3] (Prefer.2) • Repeatedly press the [UTILITY] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 43 UTILITY screen PLAY MODE Select one of the following two play modes for the Nudge function. (Default= AFTER) AFTER Playback will be repeated for the speciﬁed nudge time 6 starting at the current location. BEFORE Playback will be repeated for the speciﬁed nudge time 6 ending at the current location.
Page 44: Prefer.3 Page
• When shipped from the factory, the internal clock of the AW4416 is set to Japan time. • For details on setting the internal clock, refer to the opening section of the Operation Guide, “Important points you must observe.
Page 45 UTILITY screen TYPE 2 This backup method allows new backup data to be added to media on which data was previ- ously backed up. It is not possible to backup data that extends across multiple volumes of media. Before you can use this method to backup on previously-unused media, you must format the media manually.
Page 46: Midi Screen
MIDI OUT or as MIDI THRU. If “MIDI THRU” is selected, operations performed on the AW4416 itself will not be output. If you wish to transmit MIDI Clock to an external MIDI device, you must set this to “MIDI OUT.
Page 47 MIDI screen PORT SELECT Select the port and transmission speed with which MIDI messages will be transmitted and received. Setting Computer platform MIDI MIDI compatible TO HOST PC2 IBM PC compatible TO HOST MAC Apple Macintosh series *1. Only usable with Macintosh computers that have a modem/printer port.
Page 48: Midi Sync Page
Both MIDI Time Code (MTC OUT connector) and MIDI Clock (MIDI OUT connector or TO HOST connector) will be transmitted. When using the AW4416 as the MIDI Clock master, you must set MIDI OUT SEL. to “MIDI OUT” in the MIDI screen MIDI Setup page.
Page 49 MIDI device. For details on setting the device ID, refer to MMC DEV. 6 . SYNC AVE. (sync average) When the AW4416 is used as an MTC slave, this parameter speciﬁes the precision with which MTC will be received. Normally you will use this with the “OFF” but- ton selected.
Page 50: Pgm Asgn. Page
PGM Asgn. page Assign a scene number to each program change number [Function] Assign a scene number to each program change number 1–128. [Key operation] • [MIDI] key [F3] (PGM Asgn.) key • Repeatedly press the [MIDI] key until the screen shown at the right appears. [Mouse operation] M button MIDI button...
Page 51: View Screen
VIEW screen View all parameters of a channel [Function] This page displays all mix parame- ters of the selected channel. Parameters other than EQ and dynamics can also be edited in this page. [Key operation] • [VIEW] key [F1] (CH View) •...
Page 52 Adjust the panning between the L/ R channels of the stereo bus or between odd-numbered even- numbered buses. Tip! If you move the cursor to the PAN knob and press the [ENTER] key, the knob will move to the center position. Fader group This area shows the fader group to which the channel belongs.
Page 53 VIEW screen SEND When the EXTERNAL button is on, move the cursor to this area and rotate the [DATA/JOG] dial to select one of the following jacks for use as the insert send jack. • OMNI 1–4 ...OMNI OUT 1–4 jacks •...
Page 54: Library Page
Store or recall channel settings [Function] Store the settings of the currently selected channel into the channel library, or recall stored settings. [Key operation] • [VIEW] key [F2] (Library) key • Repeatedly press the [VIEW] key until the screen shown at the right appears. [Mouse operation] M button VIEW button...
Page 55 VIEW screen Additional functions in the Library page In the Library page you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following functions to the [F1]–[F3] keys. • [F1] (TITLE EDIT) key Use this to edit the name (library title) of the set- tings saved in the channel library.
Page 56: Pan/Route Screen
PAN/ROUTE screen Pan 1–16/Pan17–24/Pan MONI pages Set pan and routing [Function] Set pan and routing for the input channels, return channels and monitor channels, and set the bal- ance of the stereo output channel. [Key operation] • [PAN] key [F1] key (Pan 1– 16)/[F2] key (Pan 17–24)/[F3] key (Pan MONI) •...
Page 57 INVERTED GANG button The pan of paired channels will be linked inversely. On the AW4416, the pan of a channel can be adjusted in the following two ways. (1).Use the [SEL] keys to select the desired channel, and rotate the [PAN] control.
Page 58 Additional functions in the Pan page In the Pan 1–16/Pan 17–24/Pan MONI pages, you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following additional functions to the [F1]–[F5] keys. • [F1] (INDIVIDUAL) key Independently control the pan of paired chan- nels.
Page 59: Pair Ch/Pair Bus Pages
PAN/ROUTE screen Pair CH/Pair BUS pages Set channel/bus pairing [Function] Set or defeat pairing of buses 1/2–7/8 and AUX 1/2–5/6 for adjacent odd-numbered even-numbered channels. [Key operation] • [PAN] key [F4] key (Pair CH)/[F5] (Pair BUS) • Repeatedly press the [PAN] key until one of the screens shown at the right appears.
Page 60 Setting or defeating pairing for channels/buses [Procedure] 1. To pair channels or buses, move the cur- sor in the Pair CH page/Pair Bus page to a button that is displayed as “MONO x 2,” and press the [ENTER] key. The PAIRING popup window will appear, allowing you to specify how the pairing will occur.
Page 61: Eq/Att/Grp Screen
EQ/ATT/GRP screen EQ and attenuation settings [Function] Make four-band EQ and attenuation set- tings for the selected channel. [Key operation] • [EQ] key [F1] key (EQ/Att) key • Repeatedly press the [EQ] key until the screen shown at the right appears. [Mouse operation] M button EQ button...
Page 62 Additional functions in the EQ/ Att page In the EQ/Att page you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following additional functions to the [F1]–[F2] and [F5] keys. • [F1] (FLAT) key Reset all bands to a boost/cut amount of 0.0 dB (off if HPF/LPF is selected).
Page 63: Library Page
EQ/ATT/GRP screen Store or recall EQ settings [Function] Store EQ settings in the EQ library, or recall a stored EQ program. [Key operation] • [EQ] key [F2] (Library) key • Repeatedly press the [EQ] key until the screen shown at the right appears. [Mouse operation] M button EQ button...
Page 64 Selected program The EQ program selected for store/recall is enclosed by a dotted frame in the EQ library list. In this page you can use the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the EQ program regardless of the cursor location. EQ CURVE Of the EQ programs stored in the library, the curve of the currently selected EQ program is shown as a graph.
Page 65: Fadergrp Page
EQ/ATT/GRP screen Set and cancel fader groups [Function] Assign input channels 1–24/moni- tor channels 1–16 to fader groups A–D. If channels are assigned to a fader group, you can move a single fader to control all the faders in that group while preserving the current balance.
Page 66: Mute Grp Page
Mute Grp page Set and cancel mute groups [Function] Assign input channels 1–24/moni- tor channels 1–16 to mute groups E–H. If channels are assigned to a mute group, you can operate a sin- gle [ON] key to switch the on/off status of all [ON] keys in that group.
Page 67: Dyn/Dly Screen
DYN/DLY screen Dynamics processor parameter settings [Function] Set the dynamics processor param- eters for the selected channel. [Key operation] • [DYN] key [F1] (Dyn. Edit) key • Repeatedly press the [DYN] key until the screen shown at the right appears. [Mouse operation] M button DYN button...
Page 68 Channel Select the channel(s) to which the dynamics processor will apply when the 3 ST LINK ON/ OFF button is on; L (left/odd-numbered chan- nel), R (right/even-numbered channel), or BOTH (both channels). If the ST LINK ON/OFF button is off, this will be displayed as “----”...
Page 69: Library Page
DYN/DLY screen Storing and recalling dynamics processor settings [Function] Store dynamics processor settings in the library, or recall stored programs. [Key operation] • [DYN] key [F2] (Library) key • Repeatedly press the [DYN] key until the screen shown at the right appears. [Mouse operation] M button DYN button...
Page 70 STORE button Store the current dynamics settings. • Library numbers 1–40 are recall-only; data cannot be stored in them. You can store only to library numbers 41–128. • When you execute the Store operation, the dynamics program that had been stored in that number will be erased.
Page 71 DYN/DLY screen Storing dynamics settings in the library [Procedure] 1. Select the channel whose settings you wish to store, and access the DYN/DLY screen Library page. 2. Use the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the library number 41–128 in which you will store the settings.
Page 72: Dly/Ø1-16, Dly/Ø17-24
Dly/ø1–16, Dly/ø17–24, Dly/øMONI pages Set delay and phase [Function] Set the delay and phase of each channel. [Key operation] • [DYN] key [F3] (Dly/ø1–16) key, [F4] (Dly/ø17–24) key/[F5] (Dly/øMONI) • Repeatedly press the [DYN] key until the desired page appears. [Mouse operation] M button DYN button...
Page 73 DYN/DLY screen Additional functions in the Dly/ øpages In the Dly/ø1–16, Dly/ø17–24, Dly/øMONI pages you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the follow- ing additional function to the [F5] key. • [F5] (COPY TO ALL) key Copy the delay time or phase setting selected by the cursor to all other channels.
Page 74: Aux1-Aux6 Screens
AUX1–AUX6 screens Pre/Pst IN, Pre/Pst MONI pages Make on/off and pre/post settings for the AUX sends [Function] Make on/off and pre/post settings for the signal sent from the input chan- nels, return channels, and monitor channels to AUX buses 1–6. [Key operation] •...
Page 75 AUX1–AUX6 screens Additional functions in the Pre/ Pst IN, Pre/Pst MONI pages In the Pre/Pst IN/Pre/Pst MONI pages, you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following func- tions to the [F1]–[F2] keys. • [F1] (GLOBAL PRE) key Switch all channels in that page to pre-fader. This is the same function as the PRE button in the GBL area 5.
Page 76: Aux7/Eff1 And Aux8/Eff2 Screens
AUX7/EFF1 and AUX8/EFF2 screens Eff. Edit page Edit internal effects 1/2 [Function] Edit the parameters of the effect that is selected for internal effect 1 (AUX7/EFF1 screen) or external effect 2 (AUX8/EFF2). [Key operation] • [AUX 7] key/[AUX 8] [F1] (Eff. Edit) key •...
Page 77 AUX7/EFF1 and AUX8/EFF2 screens MIX BAL. (mix balance) knob This knob adjust the mix amount of the effect sound. A setting of 0% will output only the orig- inal sound, 50% will output equal amounts of direct and effect sound, and 100% will output only the effect sound.
Page 78: Library Page
Store or recall an effect program [Function] Store an effect program in the library, or recall a stored effect program. [Key operation] • [AUX 7]–[AUX 8] keys [F2] (Library) • Repeatedly press an [AUX 7]–[AUX 8] key until the desired screen appears [Mouse operation] M button EFF 1–EFF 2 button...
Page 79 AUX7/EFF1 and AUX8/EFF2 screens Selected program Store/recall operations will apply to the pro- gram enclosed by a dotted line in the library list. In this page, you can always use the [DATA/ JOG] dial to select the program, regardless of where the cursor is located.
Page 80: Pre/Pst In, Pre/Pst Moni Pages
Pre/Pst IN, Pre/Pst MONI pages Make on/off and pre/post settings for the effect sends [Function] Make on/off and pre/post settings for the signal sent from the input channels, return channels, and monitor channels to AUX buses 7/ 8 (effects 1/2). [Key operation] •...
Page 81 AUX7/EFF1 and AUX8/EFF2 screens It is not possible to send signals from return channel 1 to AUX7. Likewise, it is not possi- ble to send signals from return channel 2 to AUX8. This is to prevent the return signal of an effect from being accidentally returned to the same effect, creating a loop.
Page 82: Home Screen
HOME screen 1–24/Rtn page Monitor the input level of the input channels [Function] Monitor the input levels of input channels 1–24 and return channels 1/2. [Key operation] • [HOME] key [F1] (1–24/Rtn) key • Repeatedly press the [HOME] key until the screen shown at the right appears [Mouse operation] M button...
Page 83: Monitor Page
HOME screen MONITOR page Monitor the input levels of the monitor channels [Function] Monitor the input levels of monitor chan- nels 1–16 [Key operation] • [HOME] key [F2] (Monitor) key • Repeatedly press the [HOME] key until the screen shown at the right appears [Mouse operation] M button HOME button...
Page 84: Bus Page
Monitor the output levels of buses 1–8/AUX buses 1–8 [Function] Monitor the output level of buses 1–8 and AUX buses 1–8. In this page you can also adjust the master level of each bus. [Key operation] • [HOME] key [F3] (Bus) key •...
Page 85: Omni/St Page
HOME screen Monitor the output levels of the OMNI OUT jacks and stereo output [Function] Monitor the output levels of OMNI OUT jacks 1–4 and the stereo output. [Key operation] • [HOME] key [F4] (Omni/ST) key • Repeatedly press the [HOME] key until the screen shown at the right appears [Mouse operation] M button...
Page 86: Option Page
Monitor the output level of option I/O cards [Function] Monitor the output level of option I/O cards inserted in slots 1/2 of the AW4416. [Key operation] • [HOME] key [F5] (Option) key • Repeatedly press the [HOME] key until the screen shown at the right appears...
Page 87: Samp. Pad Screen
SAMP. PAD screen From Rgn. page Assign a region to a sampling pad [Function] Assign a region (continuous audio data recorded in one operation) to a sampling pad. [Key operation] • Sampling pad section [EDIT] pad (From Rgn.) key • Repeatedly press the [EDIT] pad until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 88 Additional functions in the From Rgn. page In the From Rgn. page you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following additional functions to the [F1]–[F3] keys. • [F1] (REMAIN) key This causes the counter/level meter and the counter at the top of the display to show the remaining time available for recording in the track.
Page 89: Cd Import Page
SAMP. PAD screen CD Import page Assign CD-DA to a sampling pad [Function] Import CD-DA (CD audio) audio data from an audio CD/mixed-mode CD-ROM inserted in an internal or external CD-RW drive, and assign it to a sampling pad. [Key operation] •...
Page 90 [DATA/JOG] dial to select the SCSI ID of the CD-RW drive, and press the [ENTER] key. The AW4416 will recognize the CD that was inserted, and a display like the following will appear. 4. Move the cursor to the ASSIGN TO area,...
Page 91: Wav Import Page
ﬁle and its quantization (word length) is dis- played. — Reference Guide [F3] The AW4416 can recognize only WAV ﬁles that have the same sampling frequency as the current song which have a ﬁlename exten- sion of “.WAV” following their name. Other ﬁles will not be displayed in the list.
Page 92 3. Move the cursor to the DRIVE area, use the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the SCSI ID of the drive, and press the [ENTER] key. The AW4416 will recognize the WAV ﬁles on the inserted media (CD-ROM, MO disk etc.), and will display a list like the following.
Page 93: Pad Edit Page
SAMP. PAD screen Editing a sample pad [Function] Assign a name to a sampling pad, erase a pad, or trim a sample. [Key operation] • Sampling pad section [EDIT] pad (PAD Edit) key • Repeatedly press the [EDIT] pad until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 94 TRIM IN This menu allows you to adjust the playback start location of the sample assigned to a pad. When you move the cursor to this menu and press the [ENTER] key, the following buttons will appear. These buttons have the following functions. Select the bank/pad number of the pad whose playback start location you wish to trim.
Page 95: Trig. List Page
SAMP. PAD screen Recording and playing sampling pad operations [Function] Use a dedicated “convenience sequencer” to record and play back pad operations, and edit the recorded performance. [Key operation] • Sampling pad section [EDIT] pad (Trig. List) key • Repeatedly press the [EDIT] pad until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 96 ERASE menu Using this menu, a speciﬁed range of events recorded in the convenience sequencer can be erased. When you move the cursor here and press the [ENTER] key, the following buttons will appear. These buttons have the following functions. Select the pad track from which you wish to erase events.
Page 97: Track Screen
TRACK screen Viewing the recorded content for each track [Function] View a bar graph that shows the regions recorded on each track, and switch the input monitor mode or mute on/off for each track. [Key operation] • [TRACK] key [F1] (TR View) key •...
Page 98 • On the AW4416, the number of tracks that can be played back simultaneously may be limited according to the quantization (word bit length) of the song and by the number of tracks being recorded simultaneously. In this case, a message of “PLAY TRACK MUTE ON”...
Page 99 SONG screen Tempo Map page. Tip! • When the AW4416 is in its initial state, the internal metronome will be output from the MONITOR OUT jacks mixed with other sig- nals. However, it is possible to patch the metronome output signal (MET) to any of the input channels 1–24.
Page 100 Viewing a waveform for the audio data of a track 1. Access the TRACK screen TR View page, and use the CURSOR [ ]/[ ] keys to select the track whose waveform you wish to view. 2. While stopped, locate the song to the place where you wish to view the wave- form, and press the [SHIFT] key + [F2] key.
Page 101: Track Page
TRACK screen Switching virtual tracks [Function] Switch the virtual track number assigned to each track 1–16, and set/cancel pairing between tracks. [Key operation] • [TRACK] key [F2] (V. Track) key • Repeatedly press the [TRACK] key until the screen shown at the right appears. [Mouse operation] M button TRAC button...
Page 102: Stereo Page
Tip! For details on recording/playing the stereo track, refer to Operation Guide “Chapter 5. Recording on the AW4416. ” Track view Continuous audio data in the stereo track is dis- played as a bar graph. The symbols displayed below the track view indicate locate points and markers at those locations.
Page 103 TRACK screen Additional functions in the Stereo page In the Stereo page you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following additional functions to the [F1]–[F3] keys. • [F1] (REMAIN) key The level meter/counter and the counter area of the display will show the remaining time avail- able for recording.
Page 104: Mark Adj. Page
Mark Adj. page Adjust or erase locate points or markers [Function] Adjust the position of markers or locate points such as the IN/OUT points, or erase locate points or markers. [Key operation] • [TRACK] key [F4] (Mark Adj.) • Repeatedly press the [TRACK] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 105 TRACK screen DELETE button (valid only when using the mouse) This button deletes a previously-set locate point or marker. In this page, you can delete the locate point or marker simply by moving the cursor to it and pressing the [ENTER] key (or using the mouse to click the DELETE button).
Page 106: Edit Screen
EDIT screen Edit tracks [Function] Assign a name to each track, and edit audio data by tracks, parts, or regions. [Key operation] • RECORDER [EDIT] key [F1] (TR Edit) • Repeatedly press the RECORDER [EDIT] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 107 EDIT screen Pairing By moving the cursor to this column and press- ing the [ENTER] key, you can set/defeat pairing for adjacent odd-numbered tracks. Paired tracks are indicated by a “ symbol, and unpaired tracks by a “ When editing tracks or parts, both tracks of a pair will be selected for editing.
Page 108 TRACK menu commands and parameters The TRACK menu allows you to select a track (or virtual track) and edit all of the audio data of the track together. In the TRACK menu, tracks containing no audio data cannot be selected for editing. The commands that can be selected in the TRACK menu and their parameters are listed below.
Page 109 EDIT screen PITCH (pitch change) Modify the pitch of the entire track without changing the length of the audio. After this command is executed, all regions included in the track will be combined into a single region. • TRACK Select the track whose pitch you wish to modify. •...
Page 110 COPY Copy the audio data of the selected part to the speciﬁed location of the speciﬁed track. • FR. TRACK (from track) Select the copy source track. • FR. START (from start) Specify the starting location of the copy source part.
Page 111 EDIT screen INSERT Insert a length of silence into the selected part. Subsequent audio data will be moved backward by the length of the inserted silence. • TRACK Select the track into which you wish to insert silence. For the Insert command, you can spec- ify all tracks as the subject of the operation.
Page 112 PITCH (pitch change) Modify the pitch of the selected part without changing the length of the audio. • TRACK Select the track whose pitch you wish to modify. • START Specify the starting location of the part whose pitch you wish to modify. •...
Page 113 EDIT screen • INSERT Specify whether the moved audio data will be inserted (Insert) or overwritten (OverWrite) in the move destination track. • EXECUTE Execute the command. DIVIDE Divide the selected region into two regions at the speciﬁed point. • REGION Select the region that you wish to divide.
Page 114: V.tr Edit Page
Edit virtual tracks [Function] Edit the virtual tracks 1–8 included in the speciﬁed track. [Key operation] • [EDIT] key [F2] (V. TR Edit) key • Repeatedly press the RECORDER [EDIT] key until the screen shown at the right appears. [Mouse operation] M button RECORDER EDIT button TR Edit tab...
Page 115 EDIT screen Additional functions in the V.TR Edit page In the V.TR Edit page, you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following additional functions to the [F1]–[F3] keys. • [F1] (REMAIN) key • [F2] (X-ZOOM IN) key • [F3] (X-ZOOM OUT) key These are the same as the additional functions of the TR Edit page.
Page 116: Cd Import Page
CD Import page Import CD-DA to an audio track [Function] Import CD-DA (CD audio) data from an audio CD/mixed-mode CD-ROM inserted in the internal or external CD-RW drive, and assign it to the desired audio track. [Key operation] • [EDIT] key [F3] (CD Import) •...
Page 117 CD-RW drive, and press the [ENTER] key. — Reference Guide The AW4416 will detect the inserted CD, and a screen like the following will appear. 4. Move the cursor to PASTE TO, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to specify the track num- ber and virtual track number of the track in which the CD-DA data will be placed.
Page 118: Wavimport Page
)/monaural ( ﬁle and its quantization (word length) is dis- played. The AW4416 can recognize only WAV ﬁles that have the same sampling frequency as the current song, and have a ﬁlename extension of “.WAV” following their name. Other ﬁles will not be displayed in the list.
Page 119 3. Move the cursor to the DRIVE area, use the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the SCSI ID of the drive, and press the [ENTER] key. The AW4416 will recognize the WAV ﬁles on the inserted media (CD-ROM, MO disk etc.), and will display a list like the following.
Page 120: Tr Import Page
TR Import page Import a track from an existing song [Function] Import a track from a song on the hard disk into the desired track of the current song. [Key operation] • [EDIT] key [F5] (TR Import) • Repeatedly press the RECORDER [EDIT] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 121 EDIT screen EXECUTE button This button executes the track import operation. For the procedure of importing a track, refer to “Importing a track from an existing song,” below. • This button will be valid only after you have used the TRACK CLIP button 5 to register the import source track.
Page 122: Automix Screen
Tip! • The AW4416 remembers the previously- recorded fader movements even when you are editing fader operations. If you leave the RET button turned on, the fader will auto-...
Page 123 AUTOMIX screen When END= on Edited fader movement When RET= on, END= off Edited fader movement When RET= off, END= off Edited fader movement OVERWRITE Switch recording on/off for each parameter. Each button corresponds to the following parameters. FADER Fader operations of each channel CH ON [ON] key operations of each channel Pan operations of each channel...
Page 124 Fader Edit Mode= RELATIVE RET= on Fader movement edited in RELATIVE mode Fader Edit Mode= RELATIVE RET= off END= off Fader movement edited in RELATIVE mode Fader Edit Mode= RELATIVE RET= off END= on Fader movement edited in RELATIVE mode NEW MIX button When you move the cursor to this button and press the [ENTER] key, the current automix will...
Page 125 AUTOMIX screen STOP button This button stops automix recording or play- back. If you turn on this button while recording automix, a popup window will ask whether you wish to update the data. PLAY button If the recorder is started with the ENABLE button turned on, this button will automatically be turned on, and automix recording/playback will begin.
Page 126: Memory Page
Store or recall automix [Function] Store or recall automix data to/ from memory. [Key operation] • [AUTO MIX] key [F2] (Mem- ory) key • Repeatedly press the [AUTO MIX] key until the screen shown at the right appears. [Mouse operation] M button AMIX button Mem-...
Page 127 AUTOMIX screen AUTOMIX OVERWRITE EDIT OUT UNDO button CLR. BUF (clear buffer) button AUTOMIX TRANSPORT These are the same functions as described in the Main page. Refer to the explanation on page 115. — Reference Guide Additional functions in the Mem- ory page In the Memory page you can press the [SHIFT] key to assign the following functions to the [F1]–[F3]...
Page 128: Fader Edit Page
Fader Edit page View fader events as a bar graph [Function] View a bar graph representation of the fader operation events recorded in the automix. [Key operation] • [AUTO MIX] key [F3] (Fader Edit) key • Repeatedly press the [AUTO MIX] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 129: Event List Page
AUTOMIX screen Event List page Edit events off-line [Function] Perform off-line editing of the scene/library recall, channel on/ off, pan, and fade operations recorded in the automix. [Key operation] • [AUTO MIX] key [F4] (Event List) key • Repeatedly press the [AUTO MIX] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 130 Selected event Editing will apply to the event that is enclosed by a dotted line in the list. Move the cursor to the parameter that you wish to edit, and rotate the [DATA/JOG] dial to edit the value. TIME This area shows the time at which the event is recorded, as hours/minutes/seconds/millisec- onds.
Page 131: Scene Screen
“ERROR NO DATA TO RECALL” will be displayed, and recall will not be pos- sible. STORE button Store the current settings (current scene) of the AW4416 into scene memory. This is the same function as the [STORE] key of the SCENE MEMORY section.
Page 132 The following parameters are saved in memory as a scene. Fader locations of all channels and buses (input channels 1–24, recorder monitor channels 1–16, AUX send levels 1-8, effect returns 1/2, stereo) ON key settings of all channels Attenuation settings of all channels Phase settings of all channels Mix param- EQ settings of all channels...
Page 133: Fade Time Page
SCENE screen Fade Time page Specify the fade time [Function] Specify the time over which the faders will reach their new locations when a scene is recalled. [Key operation] • [SCENE] key [F2] (Fade Time) key • Repeatedly press the [SCENE] key until the screen shown at the right appears.
Page 134: Rcl. Safe Page
Make fader recall safe settings [Function] Specify the faders that will be excluded from the recall when a scene is recalled. [Key operation] • [SCENE] key [F3] (RCL. Safe) key • Repeatedly press the [SCENE] key until the screen shown at the right appears. [Mouse operation] M button SCEN button...
Page 135: Sort Page
SCENE screen Sort scenes [Function] Sort the scenes stored in scene memory. [Key operation] • [SCENE] key [F4] (Sort) key • Repeatedly press the [SCENE] key until the screen shown at the right appears. [Mouse operation] M button SCEN button Sort tab [Screen functions] SOURCE...
Page 136: Appendix
Appendix Preset EQ Program Parameters ....2 Preset Effects Programs ......6 Effects Parameters .
Page 137: Preset Eq Program Parameters
Appendix Preset EQ Program Parameters Name Bass Drum 1 Bass Drum 2 Snare Drum 1 Snare Drum 2 Tom-tom 1 Cymbal High Hat Percussion E.Bass 1 E.Bass 2 Appendix– — Reference Guide Parameter L-MID H-MID PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING 99Hz 265Hz 1.05kHz +3.5dB –3.5dB...
Page 138 Name Syn.Bass 1 Syn.Bass 2 Piano 1 Piano 2 E.G.Clean E.G.Crunch 1 E.G.Crunch 2 E.G.Distortion 1 E.G.Distortion 2 A.G.Stroke 1 A.G.Stroke 2 Parameter L-MID H-MID PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING 83Hz 944Hz 4.00kHz +3.5dB +8.5dB 0.0dB PEAKING PEAKING PEAKING 125Hz 177Hz 1.12kHz +2.5dB 0.0dB +1.5dB...
Page 139 Appendix Name A.G.Arpeggio 1 A.G.Arpeggio 2 Brass Section Male Vocal 1 Male Vocal 2 Female Vocal 1 Female Vocal 2 Chorus & Harmony Total EQ 1 Total EQ 2 Total EQ 3 Appendix– — Reference Guide Parameter L-MID H-MID L.SHELF PEAKING PEAKING 223Hz...
Page 140 Name Bass Drum 3 Snare Drum 3 Tom-tom 2 Piano 3 Piano Low Piano High Fine-EQ(Cass) Narrator Note The EQ programs were programmed for recording acoustic musical instruments. If you are using them for a sampler, synthesizer, or rhythm machine, adjust the parameters accordingly. Parameter L-MID H-MID...
Page 141: Preset Effects Programs
Simulation of a rotary speaker. An effect that modiﬁes the pitch by applying amplitude modulation to the frequency of the input. On the AW4416, even the modulation fre- quency can be controlled by modulation. An effect which uses an LFO to modulate the frequency of the ﬁlter.
Page 142 Distortion-type Effects Title Type Distortion DISTORTION Amp Simulate AMP SIMULATE Dynamic Effects Title Type Dyna.Filter DYNA.FILTER Dyna.Flange DYNA.FLANGE Dyna.Phaser DYNA.PHASER Combined Effects Title Type Rev+Chorus REV+CHORUS Rev->Chorus REV->CHORUS Rev+Flange REV+FLANGE Rev->Flange REV->FLANGE Rev+Sympho. REV+SYMPHO. Rev->Sympho. REV->SYMPHO. Rev->Pan REV->PAN Delay+ER. DELAY+ER. Delay->ER.
Page 143: Effects Parameters
Appendix Effects Parameters REVERB HALL, REVERB ROOM, REVERB STAGE, REVERB PLATE Hall, room, stage, and plate simulations, all with gates. Parameter Range REV TIME 0.3–99.0 s INI.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms HI.RATIO 0.1–1.0 LO.RATIO 0.1–2.4 DIFF. 0–10 DENSITY 0–100% E/R DLY 0.0–100.0 ms E/R BAL.
Page 144 GATE REVERB, REVERSE GATE Early reﬂections with gate, and early reﬂections with reverse gate. Parameter Range TYPE Type-A, Type-B ROOMSIZE 0.1–20.0 LIVENESS 0–10 INI.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms DIFF. 0–10 DENSITY 0–100% ER NUM. 1–19 FB.GAIN –99 to +99% HI.RATIO 0.1–1.0 Thru, 21 Hz–8.0 kHz 50 Hz–16.0 kHz, Thru MIX BAL.
Page 145 Appendix MOD.DELAY Basic repeat delay with modulation. Parameter Range DELAY 0.0–2725.0 ms FB.GAIN –99 to +99% HI.RATIO 0.1–1.0 FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz DEPTH 0–100% Thru, 21 Hz–8.0 kHz 50 Hz–16.0 kHz, Thru MIX BAL. 0–100 [%] DELAY LCR Three-tap delay (left, center, right). Parameter Range DELAY L...
Page 146 CHORUS Chorus effect. Parameter Range FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz PM DEP. 0–100% AM DEP. 0–100% MOD.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms WAVE Sine, Tri LSH F 21.2–8.00 k [Hz] LSH G –12 to +12 [dB] EQ F 100–8.00 k [Hz] EQ G –12 to +12 [dB] EQ Q 10–0.10 HSH F...
Page 147 Appendix SYMPHONIC Symphonic efect. Parameter Range FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz DEPTH 0–100% MOD.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms WAVE Sine, Tri LSH F 21.2–8.00 k [Hz] LSH G –12 to +12 [dB] EQ F 100–8.00 k [Hz] EQ G –12 to +12 [dB] EQ Q 10–0.10 HSH F 50.0–16.0 k [Hz]...
Page 148 TREMOLO Tremolo effect Parameter Range FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz DEPTH 0–100% WAVE Sine, Tri, Square LSH F 21.2–8.00 k [Hz] LSH G –12 to +12 [dB] EQ F 100–8.00 k [Hz] EQ G –12 to +12 [dB] EQ Q 10–0.10 HSH F 50.0–16.0 k [Hz] HSH G –12 to +12 [dB]...
Page 149 Appendix ROTARY Rotary speaker simulator. Parameter Range ROTATE STOP, START SPEED SLOW, FAST DRIVE 0–100 ACCEL 0–10 0–100 HIGH 0–100 SLOW 0.05–10.00 Hz FAST 0.05–10.00 Hz MIX BAL. 0–100 [%] RING MOD. Ring modulator. Parameter Range SOURCE OSC, SELF OSC FREQ 0.0–3000.0 Hz FM FREQ 0.05–40.00 Hz...
Page 150 AMP SIMULATE Guitar Amp Simulator. Parameter Range AMP TYPE DST1, DST2, OVD1, DST TYPE OVD2, CRUNCH N.GATE 0–20 DRIVE 0–100 MASTER 0–100 CAB DEP 0–100% BASS 0–100 MIDDLE 0–100 TREBLE 0–100 EQ F 99–8.0 kHz EQ G –12 to +12 dB EQ Q 10.0–0.10 MIX BAL.
Page 151 Appendix DYNA.FLANGE Dynamically controlled ﬂanger. Parameter Range SOURCE INPUT, MIDI SENSE 0–100 FB.GAIN –99 to +99% OFFSET 0–100 DIR. UP, DOWN DECAY LSH F 21.2–8.00 k [Hz] LSH G –12 to +12 [dB] EQ F 100–8.00 k [Hz] EQ G –12 to +12 [dB] EQ Q 10–0.10...
Page 152 REV+CHORUS Reverb and chorus effects in parallel. Parameter Range REV TIME 0.3–99.9 s INI.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms HI.RATIO 0.1–1.0 DIFF. 0–10 DENSITY 0–100% Thru, 21 Hz–8.0 kHz 50 Hz–16.0 kHz, Thru FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz PM DEP. 0–100% AM DEP. 0–100% MOD.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms WAVE Sine, Tri...
Page 153 Appendix REV+FLANGE Reverb and ﬂanger effects in parallel. Parameter Range REV TIME 0.3–99.9 s INI.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms HI.RATIO 0.1–1.0 DIFF. 0–10 DENSITY 0–100% Thru, 21 Hz–8.0 kHz 50 Hz–16.0 kHz, Thru FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz DEPTH 0–100% MOD.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms FB.GAIN –99 to +99% WAVE Sine, Tri...
Page 154 REV+SYMPHO. Reverb and symphonic effects in parallel. Parameter Range REV TIME 0.3–99.9 s INI.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms HI.RATIO 0.1–1.0 DIFF. 0–10 DENSITY 0–100% Thru, 21 Hz–8.0 kHz 50 Hz–16.0 kHz, Thru FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz DEPTH 0–100% MOD.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms WAVE Sine, Tri REV/SYM 0–100% MIX BAL.
Page 155 Appendix REV->PAN Reverb and auto-pan effects in parallel. Parameter Range REV TIME 0.3–99.9 s INI.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms HI.RATIO 0.1–1.0 DIFF. 0–10 DENSITY 0–100% Thru, 21 Hz–8.0 kHz 50 Hz–16.0 kHz, Thru FREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz DEPTH 0–100% DIR. WAVE Sine, Tri, Square REV BAL.
Page 156 DELAY->ER. Delay and early reﬂections effects in series. Parameter Range DELAY L 0.0–1000.0 ms DELAY R 0.0–1000.0 ms FB.DLY 0.0–1000.0 ms FB.GAIN –99 to +99% HI.RATIO 0.1–1.0 S-Hall, L-Hall, Random, TYPE Revers, Plate, Spring ROOMSIZE 0.1–20.0 LIVENESS 0–10 INI.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms DIFF.
Page 157 Appendix DELAY->REV Delay and reverb effects in series. Parameter Range DELAY L 0.0–1000.0 ms DELAY R 0.0–1000.0 ms FB.DLY 0.0–1000.0 ms FB.GAIN –99 to +99% DELAY HI 0.1–1.0 REV TIME 0.3–99.9 s INI.DLY 0.0–500.0 ms REV HI 0.1–1.0 DIFF. 0–10 DENSITY 0–100% Thru, 21 Hz–8.0 kHz...
Page 158 MULTI FILTER Three-band parallel ﬁlter (24 dB/octave) Parameter Range TYPE 1 HPF, LPF, BPF TYPE 2 HPF, LPF, BPF TYPE 3 HPF, LPF, BPF FREQ. 1 28 Hz–16.0 kHz FREQ. 2 28 Hz–16.0 kHz FREQ. 3 28 Hz–16.0 kHz LEVEL 1 0–100 LEVEL 2 0–100...
Page 159: Dynamics Processors
Dynamics processors are generally used to correct or control signal levels. However, you can also use them creatively to shape the volume envelope of a sound. The AW4416 features comprehensive dynamics proces- sors for all the input channels, tape returns, and the bus and stereo outputs. These processors allow you to compress, expand, compress-expand (compand), gate, or duck the signals passing through the mixer, giving you unparalleled sonic quality and ﬂexibility.
Page 160 Compressor Compression ratio = 2:1 Threshold = -20dB Knee = hard Input Level A compressor provides a form of automatic level control. By attenuating high levels, thus effectively reducing the dynamic range, the compressor makes it much easier to control signals and set appropriate fader levels. Reducing the dynamic range also means that recording levels can be set higher, therefore improving the signal-to-noise performance.
Page 161 Appendix Expander Expansion ratio = 2:1 Knee = hard Threshold = -10dB Input Level Expansion ratio = 2:1 Knee = knee5 Threshold = -20dB Input Level Appendix– — Reference Guide An expander is another form of automatic level control. By attenuating the signal below the threshold, the expander reduces low-level noise and effec- tively increases the dynamic range of the recorded material.
Page 162 Compander Width Threshold Input Level A compander is a compressor-expander—a combination of signal compres- sion and expansion. The compander attenuates the input signal above the threshold as well as the level below the width. For very dynamic material, this program allows you to retain the dynamic range without having to be concerned with excessive output signal levels and clipping.
Page 163 Appendix Gate and Ducking Threshold = -10dB Range = -30dB Range = -70dB Input Level Threshold = -20dB Range = -30dB Input Level Appendix– — Reference Guide A gate, or noise gate is an audio switch used to mute signals below a set threshold level.
Page 164: Preset Dynamics Program Parameters
For ducking, this determines how soon the ducker returns to its normal gain after the hold time has expired. Preset Dynamics Program Parameters The “Release”, “Hold”, and “Decay” values shown in the following table are valid when the AW4416 is set at a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
Page 165 Appendix Name A.Dr.SN "CPS CompanderS A.Dr.Tom "EXP Expander A.Dr.OverTop "CPS CompanderS E.B.finger "CMP Compressor E.B.slap "CMP Compressor Syn.Bass "CMP Compressor Piano1 "CMP Compressor Appendix– — Reference Guide Type Parameter Value Threshold (dB) –8 Ratio ( :1) Attack (ms) Outgain (dB) Width (dB) Release (ms) Threshold (dB)
Page 166 Name Piano2 "CMP Compressor E.Guitar "CMP Compressor A.Guitar "CMP Compressor Strings1 "CMP Compressor Strings2 "CMP Compressor Strings3 "CMP Compressor BrassSection "CMP Compressor Type Parameter Value Threshold (dB) –18 Ratio ( :1) Attack (ms) Outgain (dB) Knee Release (ms) Threshold (dB) –8 Ratio ( :1) Attack (ms)
Page 167 Appendix Name Syn.Pad "CMP Compressor SamplingPerc "CPS CompanderS Sampling BD "CMP Compressor Sampling SN "CMP Compressor Hip Comp "CPS CompanderS Solo Vocal1 "CMP Compressor Solo Vocal2 "CMP Compressor Appendix– — Reference Guide Type Parameter Value Threshold (dB) –13 Ratio ( :1) Attack (ms) Outgain (dB) Knee...
Page 168 Name Chorus "CMP Compressor Compander(H) "CPH CompanderH Compander(S) "CPS CompanderS Click Erase "EXP Expander Announcer "CPH CompanderH Easy Gate "GAT Gate BGM Ducking "DUK Ducking Limiter1 "CMP CompanderS Type Parameter Value Threshold (dB) –9 Ratio ( :1) Attack (ms) Outgain (dB) Knee Release (ms) Threshold (dB)
Page 169 Appendix Name Limiter2 "CMP Compressor Total Comp1 "CMP Compressor Total Comp2 "CMP Compressor Total Comp3 "CMP Compressor Appendix– — Reference Guide Type Parameter Value Threshold (dB) Ratio ( :1) Attack (ms) Outgain (dB) Knee hard Release (ms) Threshold (dB) –8 Ratio ( :1) Attack (ms) Outgain (dB)
Page 170: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the AW4416 does not operate as you expect, or if you suspect a prob- lem, please refer to the following points and take the appropriate action. Power does not turn on • Is the power cable connected to an AC outlet of the correct voltage? •...
Page 171 Can’t reproduce a scene • One or more channels may be set to Recall Safe. Can’t recall a scene during recording • The AW4416 may be set to record the digital input signal. • Make sure that CD/DAT DIGITAL REC is set to ENABLE.
Page 172 “EDIT screen.” Playback pitch is wrong • VARI may be selected. • Is the AW4416 operating on the same sampling frequency as the synchronized external device? • Is the master device operating in a stable way? • You may have executed the EDIT screen PITCH command.
Page 173 A device connected to the SCSI connector is not recognized • The power of the SCSI device may have been turned on after the AW4416. • Is the SCSI cable connected correctly? • The pins of the SCSI cable may have been bent.
Page 174: Display Message List
Recall is not possible, since automix data has not been stored. Redo (re-execution of an operation) is not possible. Since the AW4416 is set to be the MTC slave, the external word clock cannot be selected as the word clock source.
Page 175 Invalid data may have been received at the MIDI IN connector. The AW4416 is receiving more MIDI data than it can handle. The AW4416 is attempting to transmit more MIDI data than it can handle. There is no valid automix data. Please create a new mix.
Page 176: Popup Messages
A sampling pad trigger list is being recorded. Undo (cancellation of the previous operation) has been executed. The word clock from a connected device selected by the AW4416 for synchronization is not appropriate. A error occurred when accessing the CD.
Page 177 Appendix Media Error! Media Full! Media Protected! Memory Full! No Song to Backup! No Song to Edit! No Song to Load! No Song to Restore! No Song to Save! No Song to Write! No Song! No Stereo Track! No Track to Open Wave Display! Not WAV Drive! Not WAV File! Partition Not Found!
Page 178: Specifications
2 channels (stereo track playback) 20 channels 8 channels 8 channels 2 channels (stereo 2 channels (stereo 8 voices 2 banks max. 90 sec. (16-bit/44.1 kHz) 2.5" IDE hard disk drive AW4416 original format 16-bit, 24-bit Appendix Appendix– — Reference Guide...
Page 179: Mixer Section
Appendix Tracks Maximum recording time Power requirements Dimensions (W Weight Operating temperature range Options Mixer section Input/output MIC/LINE input +48 V DC phantom powering PEAK LED Input impedance Nominal input level Minimum input level Maximum input level Insert I/O Input impedance Nominal input level Output impedance Nominal output level...
Page 180 STEREO OUT Output impedance Nominal load impedance Nominal output level Maximum output level MONITOR OUT Output impedance Nominal load impedance Nominal output level Maximum output level OMNI OUT Output impedance Nominal load impedance Nominal output level Maximum output level PHONES Nominal load impedance Maximum output level DIGITAL STEREO I/O...
Page 181: Recorder Section
0–8 9–16 130 tracks (16 tracks reo track) AW4416 original format 2.5" IDE 64 GB (8 GB partition) Approx. 30,000 songs Name, comment, delete, copy, optimize, pro- tect, fade in/out Name, erase, copy, exchange, slip, time com-...
Page 182: Controls
Region edit Others Locate Punch I/O Controls Analog section Input (channel 1–8) Input (channel 1, 2) Output Mixer section WORK NAVIGATE buttons UNIT buttons MIXER buttons FADER MODE buttons MIXING LAYER buttons ON buttons, SEL buttons, Faders SOLO buttons Function buttons EQ buttons Encoders Sampler section...
Page 183: Control I/O
Appendix Others Display Control I/O WORD CLOCK IN WORD CLOCK OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT/THRU MTC OUT TO HOST SCSI MOUSE Foot switch Appendix– — Reference Guide ABS/REL button, PEAK HOLD button, AUTO- MATION button (AUTOMIX, SCENE), SCENE MEMORY button (STORE, RECALL, –, +), JOG ON button, UNDO button, REDO button, CUR- SOR button, ( ), DATA ENTRY but-...
Page 184: Dimensions
Appendix Dimensions 147.7 132.1 Unit: mm Speciﬁcations and external appearance subject to change without notice. For European Model Purchaser/User Information speciﬁed in EN55103-1 and EN55103-2. Inrush Current: 30A Conformed Environment: E1, E2, E3 and E4 Appendix– — Reference Guide...
Page 185: Midi Data Format
If you select MIDI CLOCK transmission from the MIDI SETUP menu, MIDI clock messages will be transmitted dur- ing playback and recording. When the AW4416 is in MIDI clock transmission mode, Start/Stop/Continue commands will be transmitted by the corresponding operations, and MIDI Clock and Song Posi- tion Pointer messages will be transmitted according to the MIDI Tempo Map.
Page 186 < Reception > These messages are received if the AW4416 is operating as a MTC slave. Quarter Frame messages received in realtime are assembled internally to create time code values that control the recorder.
Page 187 Transmitted with a device number of 7F when the STOP key is pressed. < Reception > If the AW4416 is operating as the MMC SLAVE, it will stop when this message is received if the device number matches or is 7F.
Page 188 4.13.6 MMC RECORD STROBE < Reception > If the AW4416 is operating as the MMC SLAVE and the device number of the message matches or is 7F, it will begin recording if stopped, or punch-in if playing. STATUS 11110000 F0 System Exclusive Message ID No.
Page 189: Midi Implementation Chart
YAMAHA [PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION] Model: AW4416 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number :True Voice Note On Velocity Note Off After Key’s Touch Ch’s Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change :True# System Exclusive :Song Pos System...
Page 190 AW4416 Block diagram MIC/LINE INPUT SELECTED INSERT RETURNS INPUT 1(...24) PEAK METER INPUT INSERT INSERT 4 BAND EQ NAMICS PEAK METER METER (EQ) (Gain Reduction) INPUT Mono in X 24 Hi-z 8 ch RETURN 1(...2) ONLY METER OPTION IN INSERT...
Page 191 YAMAHA CORPORATION V566460 R1 1 IP 194 Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division P.O. Box 3, Hamamatsu, 430-8651, Japan 00 09 7000 AP Printed in Japan...

Yamaha AW4416 Reference Manual

SONG Screen

QUICK REC Screen

MASTERING Screen

CD PLAY Screen

SET up Screen

FILE Screen

UTILITY Screen

MIDI Screen

VIEW Screen

PAN/ROUTE Screen

EQ/ATT/GRP Screen

DYN/DLY Screen

AUX1-AUX6 Screens

AUX7/EFF1 and AUX8/EFF2 Screens

HOME Screen

SAMP. PAD Screen

TRACK Screen

EDIT Screen

AUTOMIX Screen

SCENE Screen

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