Index

Level meters 54

Level meters/counter 40

Locate point

Adjusting the location 123 Deleting 125, 126

Locate section 43 Locating 114

M

M button

52

 

 

Macintosh series

233

 

Make monitor settings

83, 90

Manual punch-in/out

128

recording

129

 

Marker

121

 

 

 

Deleting

126

 

 

Mastering

255

 

 

Stereo tracks that can be

 

 

mastered

255

Mastering mode 258

 

MIDI

231

 

 

 

MIDI Clock

240

 

 

MIDI connectors

232

 

MIX SOLO 97

 

 

Mixdown

95

 

 

MIXDOWN SOLO

97

MIXER section 19, 33

 

MIXING LAYER section

35

Mixing layers

35

 

 

MMC

243

 

 

 

Monitor channels 1–16

26

Monitor output 30

 

Mouse

52

 

 

 

MTC

54, 238

 

 

MTC OUT connector

232

Mute groups

101

 

 

MY4-AD

13

 

 

 

MY4-DA

13

 

 

 

MY8-AD

13

 

 

 

MY8-AE

13

 

 

 

MY8-AT

13

 

 

 

MY8-TD

13

 

 

 

N

Nudge function 110 nudge time 112 play mode 112

Numerical box 53, 58

O

Oscillator 27

Out point 120

Output patch 29

Overdubbing 87

P

Page 56

Pair 80

PART menu 162

Parts 152

Patch library 138

Storing 138

Patch program

Recalling 139

Patching

133

 

input channels

133

insert I/O point

140

outputs 136

 

recorder inputs

135

Pointer

52

 

PORT SELECT parameter 234 Post-roll time 130

Pre-roll time 130 Program changes 235 Punch-in/out 127

Q

Quantization 76

Quick Rec function 143

R

Rear panel

46

 

 

Recbit

76

 

 

 

Recorder input patching

26

RECORDER section

20, 40

RECORDING SOLO

97

 

Recording the first tracks

78

Region

152

 

 

Naming

155

 

 

REGION menu 163

 

 

Return channels 1/2

25

 

Review

110

 

 

Rollback function 113

S

Sampling frequency

76

 

Sampling pad

185

 

 

 

Assigning a region

187

Assigning to channels

186

Copying a performance

198

Erasing a performance

201

Erasing a sample

194

 

Erasing name 194

 

 

Naming

193

 

 

 

Recording your performance

196

 

 

 

 

SAMPLING PAD section

21, 45

Scene 203

 

 

 

 

 

Changing the order

209

name 207

 

 

 

Parameters included in a scene

203

 

 

 

 

Protecting

208

 

 

 

Recalling

206, 212

 

Saving

105

 

 

 

scene numbers

203

 

Storing

204, 211

 

 

Switching scenes from an

external device

235

SCENE MEMORY section

41

SCSI errors

12

 

 

 

Selecting channels

63

 

 

Set the input level

78, 87

Shut-down 17 Shuttle function 110 Simultaneously playable tracks

147

Simultaneously recordable tracks

147

Solo

96

 

 

 

Song

175

 

 

 

Backing up

246

comment

 

179

Copying

181

Creating songs 75

Deleting

180

Loading

178

name

179

Optimizing

182

Restoring

 

248

Saving

106, 177

Start point

117

Stereo output channel 27 Stereo track 102, 148 Synchronize a MIDI sequencer

238, 240

268

— Operation Guide

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AW4416 specifications

The Yamaha AW4416 is a digital audio workstation that revolutionized music production by combining powerful recording, mixing, and editing capabilities in a compact format. Introduced in the early 2000s, the AW4416 was designed to cater to musicians, producers, and engineers seeking a versatile and intuitive solution for their audio projects.

At its core, the AW4416 features 16 balanced XLR/TRS input channels, allowing professional-grade recording of vocals and instruments. Each channel is equipped with high-quality preamps, ensuring clean amplification of audio signals. The unit supports 24-bit audio resolution, which provides a dynamic range and clarity that is essential for high-fidelity recordings.

One of the standout technologies of the AW4416 is its onboard effects processing. The workstation includes a variety of studio-quality effects, such as reverb, delay, and modulation, which can be applied during tracking or mixing without the need for external equipment. This feature enables users to sculpt their sound creatively and efficiently within the device itself.

The AW4416 is powered by a user-friendly interface that combines physical controls with a graphical display. This layout allows for easy navigation and operation, making it accessible for both novice users and seasoned professionals. The large LCD screen provides a clear view of track information, parameters, and settings, enhancing the overall workflow.

Connectivity is another highlight of the AW4416. The device includes MIDI I/O, allowing users to integrate external MIDI instruments and controllers effortlessly. Additionally, the workstation features ADAT optical output, enabling multi-channel digital audio transfer to external devices or recording systems, enhancing its versatility in various studio environments.

With its onboard 40GB hard drive, the AW4416 provides ample storage for recording sessions, samples, and projects. It also includes CD-RW capabilities, making it straightforward to burn mixes and demos directly from the workstation.

In summary, the Yamaha AW4416 combines robust audio capabilities with intuitive operation and advanced features. Its combination of high-quality input channels, onboard effects, extensive connectivity options, and user-friendly interface makes it an enduring choice for those in the music production field. Whether for live recordings, studio sessions, or songwriting, the AW4416 remains a reliable and effective tool for capturing and crafting audio.