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AW2400 terminology

■Mix Parameters

Channel pan, EQ, dynamics processor and other settings are known as “mix parameters”. All mix parameters can be saved together as “scenes” that can be recalled when- ever necessary. Furthermore, specialized libraries are pro- vided for various parameter groups – EQ, effects, etc. – that can be saved and recalled individually for each chan- nel.

■Paired channels

For effect return channels 1–4, stereo output channel, and bus master channel 1–2, the parameters (except for pan) are always linked for adjacent pairs of channels. These are called “paired channels.”

For input channels 1–16, track channels 1–24, and AUX send master channels 1–4, you can also assign adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered channels to function as paired channels. The parameters (except for pan and phase) of paired channels will be linked, so that adjusting one parameter will cause the same parameter of the other channel to be adjusted accordingly.

■Buses

A signal route that mixes the signals from multiple chan- nels and sends them to an output jack or recorder track input is called a “bus.”

Unlike channels, which handle only a single signal, a bus can combine multiple signals into one or two (stereo) out- puts and send them to a destination.

The AW2400’s mixer section provides the following buses.

●Stereo bus

This bus mixes the input signals to stereo, and sends them via the stereo output channel to the stereo track of the recorder or to the [STEREO OUT] jacks. Normally the same signal output via the [STEREO OUT] jacks is also output via the [MONITOR OUT] and [PHONES] jacks.

●AUX buses 1–4

These buses mix the signals from the track, input, and effect return channels and send them to the specified out- put connector. Use these when you will use an external effect processor, or to create a mix differing from the ste- reo channel for musicians to monitor.

●Effect buses 1–4

These buses combine the signals from the track and input channels, and input them to built-in effects 1–4.

●Bus 1, Bus 2

These buses mix track, input, and effect return channels and send them to the inputs of free tracks. Bus 1 and bus 2 are used for bounce (ping-pong) recording.

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■Songs

The smallest unit by which the AW2400 manages a com- position is called a “song.” When you save a song on the hard disk, all data necessary for reproducing that song will be saved; i.e., not just the audio data, but also the mixer settings and the automix settings. You can return to the original state at any time by loading the saved song.

■Scenes and scene memories

A “scene” is a stored set of settings for the mixer section and effects. The area of memory that holds the scenes is called “scene memory,” and 99 scenes can be stored for each song. Scene memories are saved on the hard disk as part of the song.

■Libraries

A “library” is an area of memory that stores individual set- tings such as for EQ or dynamics. The AW2400 has sepa- rate libraries for EQ, dynamics, effect, channel, and mastering settings.

Recalling a scene affects all mixer section settings, while the libraries allow only specified settings to be recalled as required. You can also save the settings from one channel and copy them to other channels, for example.

Each library is saved on the hard disk as part of the song.

■Tempo map

The “tempo map” records changes in tempo and time sig- nature that occur during the course of a song. The tempo map is saved on the hard disk as part of the song.

■System data

Various global settings that apply to all songs are collec- tively referred to as “system data.” System data is stored on the hard disk independently of the individual songs.

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