Yamaha AW4416 manual Using the Solo function

Chapter5—Recording on the AW4416

6.Raise the STEREO fader to the 0 dB position.

7.Make sure that [ON] keys 1–16 and the STEREO [ON] key are lit, play back the song from the beginning, and use faders 1–16 to set the level of each track.

At this time, watch the L/R level meter of the level meter/counter, and do not allow the red 0 dB segment to light.

8.To adjust the EQ of a specific channel, use the [SEL] key to select the channel and operate the EQ [HIGH]/[HI-MID]/[LO-MID]/[LOW] keys and the EQ [Q]/[F]/[G] controls.

9.To use the dynamics processor of a specific channel, use the [SEL] key to select the channel and press [DYN] key → [F2] key to load the desired dynamics program.

For the procedure of loading a dynamics program, refer to page 92. To edit the dynamics processor parameters, press the MIXER section [DYN] key → [F1] key to access the DYN/DLY screen Dyn.Edit page.

Using the Solo function

The AW4416 provides a flexible Solo function. By pressing the top panel [SOLO] during recording or playback and using one of the [ON] keys to select a desired channel, you can monitor only the corresponding channel. Here we will explain how you can use the Solo function to monitor only the desired track during mix- down.

1.Press the [SETUP] key → [F3] key.

The SET UP screen Solo Setup page will appear. In this page you can make vari- ous settings for the Solo function.

If the Solo Setup tab is not assigned to the [F3] key, press the [SHIFT] key + [F1] key to switch the tab, and then press the [F3] key.

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