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Introducing the AW16G
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■Transport section

1RTZ [ ] key
This key moves directly to the relative zero time
location. Used in conjunction with the [SET] key,
this registers the current location as the relative zero
time.
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Broadly speaking, the times displayed in the AW16G’s
counter can be either absolute time (ABS) or relative
time (REL). The absolute time zero location is fixed, but
the relative time zero location can be freely specified.
BREW [ ] key
This key rewinds the current location. Each time
you press this key, you will alternate between 8x
speed and 16x speed.
CFF [ ] key
This key fast-forwards the current location. Each
time you press this key, you will alternate between
8x speed and 16x speed.
DSTOP [■] key
This key stops playback, recording, fast-forward, or
rewind.
EPLAY [ ] key
If you press this key while the recorder is stopped,
playback will begin.
If you press this key during fast-forward or rewind,
normal-speed playback will begin.
If you press this key during recording, recording
will stop and playback will resume (“punch-out”).
FREC [●] key
If you hold down this key and press the PLAY [ ]
key while the recorder is stopped, recording will
begin.
If you hold down this key and press the PLAY [ ]
key during playback, you will switch from playback
to recording (“punch-in”).
Rear panel
1MIC/LINE INPUT (XLR) jacks 1/2
These are XLR-3-31 type balanced input jacks. The
nominal input level is –46 to +4 dB. Mics, direct
boxes, or line level devices with balanced output
jacks can be connected here. The pin configuration
is shown below.
BMIC/LINE INPUT (TRS phone) jacks 3–8
These are TRS phone type 1/4" input jacks (bal-
anced). The nominal input level is –46 to +4 dB.
Devices such as synthesizers or rhythm machines
with unbalanced outputs can also be connected
here. The pin configuration is shown below.
CMIC/LINE INPUT jack 8 (Hi-Z)
This is a high impedance 1/4" phone input jack
(unbalanced). The nominal input level is –46 to +4
dB. An instrument with high output impedance
such as an electric guitar or bass with passive-type
pickups can be connected here.
DSTEREO/AUX OUT jacks
These are 1/4" phone output jacks (unbalanced) that
output the signals of the stereo bus or AUX bus 1/2.
EMONITOR OUT jacks
These are 1/4" phone output jacks (unbalanced) for
connection to your monitor setup, such as a stereo
system or powered speakers.
FPHONES jack
This is a 1/4" TRS phone output jack for connecting
your headphones for monitoring.
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Male XLR connector 1 (ground)
3 (cold)
2 (hot)
1/4" TRS phone plug Ring (cold)Tip (hot)
Sleeve (ground)