Chapter10—Internal effects

❒Adjusting the send level/return level

Here’s how to adjust the send level for each monitor channel, and the return level of the return channel.

1.Press the [HOME] key → [17-24 RTN] key.

[SEL] keys 15/16, [ON] keys 15/16, and faders 15/16 will be assigned to return channels 1/2. At this time, faders 15/16 will adjust the input level of the return signals from effects 1/2.

Tip!

When the AW4416 is in the initial state, the faders of return channels 1/2 will be set to nominal level (0 dB).

2.Press the [VIEW] key → [SEL] key 15.

The VIEW screen of return channel 1 will appear in the display.

3.Make sure that the ST button of the PAN/ROUT area is on.

In this state, the return signal from effect 1 will be sent to the stereo bus and mixed with the signals of the monitor channels.

Tip!

If the ST button is off, move the cursor to the button and press the [ENTER] key.

❒Adjusting the send level

1.Press the [AUX 7] key → [MONI] key.

[SEL] keys 1–16, [ON] keys 1–16, and faders 1–16 will be assigned to monitor channels 1–16. At this time, faders 1–16 will adjust the send level of the signals sent from monitor channels 1–16 to AUX 7 (effect 1).

2.While the song plays back, use faders 1–16 to adjust the send level of each monitor channel.

3.As necessary, press the [HOME] key → [17-24] RTN key, and use fader 15 to readjust the return level.

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AW4416 specifications

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